14 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
1
A miscellany of science news and social notes. A French writer discusses ocean depths and blind life, while laments over rain and cultural customs appear alongside Porto Rican and British naval practices. The piece notes real estate records, ship naming traditions, university gifts, and portraits of daily life from France to Mexico with numerous named individuals and places.
Webster City Iowa reports Hamilton county being overrun by grasshoppers causing heavy losses to late green feed. A 20 acre clover field owned by R V Cutler west of the city was stripped to stems. Pests attacked mainly spring planted clover. damage awaits later harvests as farmers face costly loss with little recourse.
A rural visitor bets on Sleeplejack Wig gins climbing a tall flagpole near the Minnesota line town, while Henry Mires pursues the ascent to the crow’s nest. The attempt ends with both men near the top as townsfolk watch, risking a fall in the windy day height.
A distressed farmer reports a personal crisis and hanging attempt near Willow Tres and Taare. Authorities, including medical responders and law enforcement, investigated a severely decomposed state with references to a vigil and possible housing and labor concerns at a village edge.
After a recent clash over slot machines, a Council Bluffs minister vows another crusade. He cites evasive closures, backdoor openings, and a partial rollback of screens as pastors seek to pressure authorities. Legal actions loom to shut remaining venues as gambling laws face renewed scrutiny.
A severely injured woman fell through a bridge at Plymouth while crossing with a companion. She entered the creek, was found by bystanders, and was removed to a hospital for treatment after the accident.
Iowa City dispatch reports George S. Schaeffer son of ex university president located in Singapore as a British Army officer. He disappeared Sept 2 1902 after leaving Philadelphia for a New York Minneapolis business trip. Mother followed clues and learned he was alive, with modest finances and no motive revealed.
A Sept Des Moines report details public concern over threats cited in a Cirle league dispute with the street railway. The article, interpreted as intimidation, ties ongoing public transit delays to the League’s campaigning while the railway company seeks to block current improvements.
Adjutant General Thrift returned from the athletic shoot fest at Sougint Noog and lauds Iowa for placing two men among the best twelve. The event drew about 100 shooters with thirty-seven divisions. Lieutenant Albert S. Bowen of Waukon and Sergeant Fred S. Hird of Dubuque represented Iowa, finishing in the top dozen amid competition from western states and others.
Mrs. Dubois a Des Moines nurse learned she has been left sums from non relatives in multiple wills. She previously received 1600 dollars and now expects 2000 dollars from an ex-patient she cared for through illness, with the estate settlement ongoing.
Kellerton Indiana. Frank McGuire aged 62 shot his wife aged 30 through the neck at 2 20 pm yesterday and then killed himself with two shots near the heart. His wife will recover. Jealousy is suspected as motive after he ordered a 19 year old man to leave the home ten days earlier. Neighbors arrived to find McGuire’s clothes afire from the shots.
Des Moines detectives face a sensational upheaval as affidavits of alleged crookedness surface. Mayor Mattern may move swiftly once presented with the evidence, amid rumors of excessive drinking and hush money involving officers. Police circles expect a foundational shakeup at city hall.
Four months show 107 boys arrested for burglary in Des Moines with no punishment, due to a legislative measure called the juvenile court law. The piece argues youth criminals escape harsher penalties, hoping for leniency and portrays the issue as a pivotal Des Moines discussion on juvenile court reform.
Attorneys for Neil Matthews announce a new witness from an Alaska army post who allegedly heard Roland Diggs threaten Matthews and saw Diggs carrying a weapon. Depositions set to begin immediately as Matthews faces a second murder trial for Diggs and Dud Travis.
A 16 year old boy north of Denison Texas attempted suicide by self harm over his parents objections to his romance. He ingested fumes of a chemical and tried to set the room afire before being found and rescued. He remained unconscious for hours before revival. The youth was in love with his girlfriend whose parents opposed the match, and his act reflected despair over the forbidden relationship.
Kentucky girl Miss Scythin Ferguson sues W N Kennedy of Ellisti Indiana for 45000 claiming breach of promise after their acquaintance began via marriage ads. Kennedy admits discussing marriage but says Ferguson behaved indecorously and he ended the relation.
W Luft, a farmer living a mile and a half northwest of Relfe, committed death by own action by drinking carbolic acid. He was addicted to alcohol and despondent over his inability to quit the habit. He had previously attempted suicide but was frustrated.
Pocahontas County is facing a vacancy as County Attorney G. A Heald plans to resign. Supervisors interview many candidates including Fred Gilchrist Laurens F H Bond Fonda J M Berry C D Atchieson W C Ralston and B B Foster all of Pocahontas.
The former Town College professor Ferran Herron, known for his radical theories, plans a colony near Methehen New Jersey to spread his neo religious movement. His wife and Miss Rand's daughter were involved in a long scandal tied to the Rand fortune valued around 11 million dollars.
Thomas Wirns a Drake University graduate and prospective pastor was found in a desolate spot north of Des Moines after two months missing. Police traced him via a formamide layout and went to Herwtele this morning. His mother, suffering nervous prostration, fears for his safety as authorities work to determine his movements and condition.
Miss Kate McVey planned to wed Judge John G. Park of Wansasily. Her sister Ed McVey died suddenly from heart disease five minutes after the dress fitting, leaving the wedding party unaware to avoid disruption at the First Methodist church.
Attorney General Mullen issued an opinion authorizing State Auditor Car roil to conduct full examinations of all savings and loan companies. The ruling extends to those that receive deposits and parallels the authority over state banks.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Railroad Commission will hear Melvin farmers Friday over a Rock Island elevator site dispute. Farmers seek a grain elevator. railroad refuses a site, citing lack of available right of way. Commission will investigate, weighing claims of elevator discrimination and potential relief.
The Odd Fellows Orphans' Home at Mason City faces delays as trustees meet in Clinton and Cedar Rapids planning for emergencies after a fire. The board considers using Whittaker’s Lake Shore Hotel near Clear Lake for quarters, with rebuilding to begin soon and take about one year to complete. The project hinges on a grade session vote and lodge events.
George Wells of Grundy Center, a longtime local figure, is placed under guardianship and administration of his estate worth over 4 million dollars after a petition alleging unsound mind and advanced age. Charles Elbesti and M. R. Spingen act as guardians in trust, with bonds of 1 million each. Wells, a widower with no children, is now under the care of two bank cashiers and Maury Wells Nelson serves as publisher of the order.
In Des Moines district court yesterday the Civic League sought to seize the city street railway and interurban lines from the Des Moines City Railway and Interurban Trailway companies. The suit seeks a new franchise of 25 years with city purchase privilege and payments for street use. The Civic League, a business group, aims to remove government from public affairs though previously the county attorney refused action. Separately, a Mason City store robbery unlocked safe with $320 cash and other thefts reported at Meservey and nearby towns, including shotgun and revolver loot.
Aesake wean Bryvat of Marton died on the operating table in a Jove hospital while ether was administered for a cancer operation. The doctor suffered a hemorrhage of the brain. Separately Norma Brown age four fell from a wagon loaded with sand and was crushed by a wheel, suffering instant death.
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