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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
3
A fragmented notebook of curiosities recounts a waxworks exhibit using a Battersea MP’s old suit, a job-seeker in India, and legends of riches from riding a horse without looking back. The piece also notes Queen Victoria’s fondness for cats and a royal procession with many felines and a cat collar inscription.
A jumbled column recalls political legacies in New York with senators and bosses, notes Cardinal Richel, and shares a humorous Irish anecdote about Lord Tweagh. It then discusses rubber price outlook, Liberia rubber cultivation, and a mishmash of biographical sketches including Lewis Wallen and early literary figures. The piece closes with varied curiosities on journalism, education, and notable ages.
In Des Moines proceedings, Iowa Senate debates urge Congress to act on interstate rate regulation. Jameson honors Hepburn and Dolliver amid amendments. The House passes a broad child labor bill restricting ages, hours, and conditions. talks on tax and banking measures continue amid legislative maneuvering.
L G Blaine, longtime head of the Woodmen order, has died. He led the Madera Woodmen of America and was a founding member of the Woodmen of the World national funeral committee, overseeing about $3,000 in death claim expenditures annually.
An Aut-Race group in Mason City Ge is described as organized by young women of the city. The club operates on principles from Theodore Roosevelt era speeches and excludes members with opposing convictions. Each season the group plans to discuss issues of race and aims to influence public precedent.
Washington’s birthday holiday ushers in Senate debate with Senators Jackson and Courtright opposing the Warren Bill for state teacher certification, calling it costly as it would create a state examining board to replace the district superintendent’s work. New bills include bank capital changes and raised state board salaries.
Mrs T Methfess wife of a retired German evangelist drowned herself in a water tank on a Shen Rock area farm where the couple stayed for his nervous prostration Whey near Shen Rock Sheka Walter 20 of Manley hanged himself in a hayloft jumping from a loft with a noose breaking his neck in a separate incident in Mason City both events reported on Feb 19 21 by local papers
Two freight trains on the Iowa Central near Eldora collide head on due to misunderstood orders. Engineer Willard of Mason City is killed, Brakeman Sheahan dies, and a fireman is injured. Frank Sheahan of Oska javen and Frank Burt of Marshalltown are named among the injured or involved. The body of Willard was not recovered.
Dr H L Getz of Marshalltown a leading Iowa surgeon and former IA TAPS president went violently insane this morning threatening his family and attacking the sheriff before being restrained and sent to Independence for custody.
Des Moines chief of detectives Ett Idhardin was suspended by Mayor Mattern and the police and fire commissioners pending an investigation into charges by several women that he hugged and kissed them against their will. The action follows reports of amorous demonstrations in the Des Moines area.
Willa fem Hobbs, former head of the Hock Ishimo in Iowa, is appointed vice president and general manager of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railroad. A new mutual insurance society, the Hawkeye Commercial Men's Association, formed in Marshalltown, elects a board of directors and officers led by President A C Johnson and Secretary-Treasurer W J Van Lerveer.
Charles Todd, a well known Shell Rock youth and former member of Todd & Wangler at Waterloo, committed death by his own action on his mother's farm near Shell Rock. He had suffered mental aberration and had recently disappeared from Waterloo, later found wandering near the field.
Carlson of Rush City led Minnesota to a first prize at the National Creamery Buttermakers Association butter judging in Chicago on Feb 24. Minnesota amassed 76 points to top Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and others while earning gold medals for Carlson and silver cups for noted awardees. The event drew 22 states, cementing Minnesota as a leading butter state with multiple banners and a strong store reputation.
State Entomologist J L Washburn outlines progress against the cabbage maggot in Minnesota in the annual University of Minnesota report. Grasshoppers remain a threat in alfalfa fields, with ongoing efforts to curb their depredations. chinch bugs and Hessian flies show no large outbreaks, but vigilance remains. Nurseries were generally in good condition after May to September inspections, with evidence of steady progress in controlling pests.
The St Olaf college students band of sixty under Professor Melius Christianson will tour Norway next year. President Kildahl initiated the trip, with departure from New York June 11 aboard the Oscar II. First concert planned in Christiania on July 4, then rail to Throndhjem and a coast voyage visiting Christianssand Aalesund Molde Bergen Stavanger Arendal Eiken Laurvik Frederikshald Frederikstad Horten Drammen and return to Christiania.
Mrs. John Johnson of Mastrand Goodhue County Minnesota was burned to death attempting to start a fire in a stove with kerosene. An explosion blew flames across her dress. her husband rushed to help but the door was locked and the smoke suffocated her before rescue.
Dawson Minn February 24 The most disastrous fire in the town's history swept the entire business district. Origin unknown though it started at Jerdle and Fendell hardware. Estimated loss about 75000, mostly insured. Thirteen buildings destroyed with more damaged.
A judgment sought by a plaintiff for 40 000 dollars in damages alleges conduct by the Des Moines National Bank the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City and the First National Bank of Chicago in a conspiracy to defraud The defense by Mrs M H Janney claims she was not indebted and was busy starting a new company in Columbus Ind The counter claims total 40 000 with 10 000 against Des Moines Bank 20 000 against Chicago Bank and 10 000 against Kansas City Bank
Theodore Roosevelt, cousin of the President, announces as the Democratic candidate for mayor of Ackley Indiana. He has long resided here and is part owner and proprietor of the roller mills.
Clinton attorney Julus Pingel has been suspended for two years from practicing law in Clinton County courts after being arrested on embezzlement charges filed by client W. J. Brown. A judge ruled Pingel cannot practice locally though he may resume legal work in Fulton.
William Morris of Springfield says he was attacked by highwaymen near Des Moines while traveling from Oxford. They beat him, stripped his clothing, and stole a gold watch and about $600. He escaped with ragged garments and little railroad fare, reporting his wife holds a lodge officer position in Illinois.
Mrs Harrier Methfessel of Shell Lake Iowa died by suicide by entering a water tank on her husband Rev Methfessels property. The tank was iced over except for a hole about two feet wide which she allegedly crawled through before lying in the water. The couple had been out to the country to visit Ron Wesley Methfessels home and returned home to find her dead in the tank.
Conductor John A. Jones of the Sioux Falls branch of the Hliness Central clung to a moving train at Sheldon and slipped between platform and cars, suffering severe bruises after a fall on a slippery platform. Other items record Rev. C. BY Geach's eye burn from eye wash, a gasoline tank explosion at Benison, and the death of F. L. Thomas, founder of two Mediapolis banks, 80, with notes on Burmah agriculture and rice production concepts.
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