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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
3
A mosaic of vignettes from Calinfornia grape pickers to European curiosities. Tales span Governor Hack jokes, Burbank biology, and a public interest mix of visitors, fashion, and oddities. Notes on sausages, chess, and a 1905 glare highlight a world of curious incidents and colorful locals.
Des Moines March 7 The senate reconsidered Garst anti Sunday amusement bill and the house received petitions from Sioux City and Osage residents urging passage. Debate raged as members pushed and recalled measures on petitions and suppression of intemperance. The Hughes anti pass bill cleared the senate later and the house advanced several changes affecting juries elections and state officers. The day featured broader reforms and extended debates across committees and chambers.
An Iowa woman noted for years as a regular contributor to local journals died on a special train. She wrote works such as Heatrice of Bayou Teche and other regional pieces. Her passing comes after many years of literary activity and public visibility. Supreme Court decisions from Iowa courts follow, with several cases affirmed or reversed in various counties.
In Rockwell City Iowa March the case against Jennie Pratt and William Persing for the murder of Pratt's husband was dismissed on county attorney motion. Pratt had a lengthy trial last term with a hung jury. Persing had been jailed since June without trial. After release Pratt and Persing wed within hours, a ceremony performed by Justice Cwom us Tenant at the bride’s father home in the presence of friends.
County commissioners in Atlantic decide Patrick Kelley is not a danger to others and refuse to commit him to the state asylum. They hand him to a sheriff to return to Idaho after his pursuit of Misa Addle McCullough, who rejected him and sought police help. Kelley, reported wealthy and around 4 years old in family notes, had bothered the clerk and city officials for years.
Lake City Texas Mayen Sire Matte Jarkwon of Lake City sues A B Loses W W Cook and W W Wiggon and Bon for $10000 alleging their sale of intoxicating liquor to her husband led to his drunken arrest in Lake City jail and a fatal blaze caused by George Butrick. The suit outlines negligence by the three druggists in the liquor sale and a resulting death.
The Iowa State College animal husbandry department shipped thirty four yearling steers Hereford and Shorthorn breds and fed them from arrival to market. Heavy group averaged 1651 pounds and sold at 6.60 per cwt, lighter group averaged 1082 pounds at 6.25. Calves were sheltered, fed mixed hay, roots, bran, corn and cob meal, and gains ranged with one purebred Hereford gaining 189 pounds in thirty days marking a record for yearlings. The study spans December 1904 to October 1905 and aims to guide farmers on fattening young stock.
George P. Martin a Chicago clairvoyant faced police court in Council Bluffs Iowa for allegedly swindling John Getz a local carpenter out of 3000. Getz planned to place the money in a box with spirits for three days at 709 Broadway as part of a quest for rumored wealth connected to the estate of the late Feurbauken. Police intervened as the scheme unfolded with Getz awaiting spirits to reveal the find.
Newton report details Jacob Resnyder, escorted from Fort Madison to testify, attempting multiple escapes. Four front cell bars were sawn off, shackles and handcuffs tightened, and a crack spring saw contrived from a bar used in the plan. Resnyder admitted making the saw at Fort Madison and planned to flee this fall. In Cedar Rapids, a wheelbarrow wager ends with Anna Biederman and Charles Newman parading blocks, a decorated wheelbarrow, and crowds cheering as Newman's candidate choice is paid.
In Waterloo Iowa on March 10 plans were prepared for a steel auditorium to be built at Cedar River park. The circular assembly room measures 178 feet in diameter with an amphitheater capacity of 6 000 and a platform seating 1 000. No posts or pillars will obstruct views and acoustic properties are expected to be perfect.
Sac City Iowa March 1 Delayed by storm Max Brenton who left Sac City three weeks ago to walk to Bismarck North Dakota paused in Elk Point last week due to heavy snow He will return to Elk Point then ride a train back to Sac City and resume the trek hoping for better weather Brenton aims to complete the wagered trip by May 12 with $240 at stake and remains confident.
A 14-year-old Iowa boy, Patney O Neill of Eagle Grove, was charged with vagrancy in Clinton's police court. After hearing his story, Judge Ink dismissed the case and offered him best wishes. The boy, an orphan, has wandered the Midwest, riding free on trains and seeking charity from relatives.
John Sumpter of Sidney killed himself at his residence in the presence of his wife Klawif, her relatives Wilbur King and Myre lle King, and his infant son after a breakfast dispute. He borrowed a revolver, loaded four chambers, then said farewell before firing to his right temple.
Charles Fung, a Chinaman long established in Onedott, left Bac County after his 14 year old stepdaughter gave birth. Neighbors knew of her condition but did not act. Fong fled to avoid arrest for the alleged crime, and his current location is unknown.
Plan to enter Iowa and expand Minnesota Farmers' Exchange facilities with major elevator expansions across Dakota regions and northern Iowa, western Wisconsin, and northeastern Nebraska. The expansion will be discussed during a three day meeting in Chicago, with details on future investments and reach.
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