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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
A broad Iowa news batch reports a Creston plant seizure of stolen goods from recent plundering, multiple arrests, and a Mag citine rail assets sale to eastern capitalists for 750000. It notes injuries from dynamite mishaps near Cedar Falls, a Davenport girl burned in a home accident, and a windmill repairer charged with embezzlement in Griswold.
Des Moines, Jan 10 A concurrent resolution proposes a joint committee of three senators and four representatives to investigate life insurance companies in Iowa. The inquiry would cover company relations to other firms, executive salaries, investments, expenditures including political contributions, subsidiary dealings, and potential lobbying. The panel could draft law revisions and operate before December 1, 1906.
Colfax January 12 A groom to be Charles Brice was arrested on murder charges just before his wedding. City Marshal Kendig nabbed Brice at Seager mining camp after a telegram sought Dan Slasta, wanted for a Leadville murder. Brice suspects he will be released once Colorado officers arrive.
Webster City on January 12 reports Mrs J. 10 Sweasey scrubbing a floor when her 15 month old baby toppled a can of lye from a window and fell into it. The child's face and head were terribly mutilated though the infant remained alive.
Des Moines January 12. A legislative reception drew hundreds to the state house last evening as the building opened to the public for illumination after redecorating. The Blashfield painting and newly restored flags drew praise while Governor Cummins and a long list of officials attended.
Webster City reports Alvin Nelson hardware and dynamite shop in Mackey Boone county blew up yesterday. Nelson, about 45, died instantly. the store and stock valued around 2000 dollars destroyed. Explosion heard for miles. body fragments scattered. No basement. dynamite left with stock. Nelson leaves a wife and four children.
Council Bluffs January 12 Pat Crowe and Arthur Levi are indicted by the Pottawattamie county grand jury for a July 2 1905 street car holdup in which about 60 was taken from two conductors and a motorman. Mrs Lillian Dalton testified she heard conversations and saw them counting money. Crowe is also facing Omaha robbery charges tied to the Cudahy kidnapping and awaits February trial. Governor Cummings requisition is pending Governor Mickey of Nebraska will act after Omaha case concludes.
Des Moines January 9. Governor Cummins read his lengthy message before a joint session in the house chamber. The hour and a half address dominated debate as legislators focused on pass evil insurance laws and primary election reform, shaping the session's political tone in Iowa.
Miss Myra Bradbury of near Montezuma died one month after receiving burns while her father burned brush on his farm. The eighteen year old caught her skirts in the flames and ran back and forth fanning the fire until her clothing burned away. She endured a month of suffering before death.
Des Moines reports a swift opening of the Thirty-fifth general assembly with no vacancies. Senate officers and committees chosen, house officers elected, and leaders draw plans for policy and tax, with bills on food adulteration, liquor taxation, and primary elections among the early measures.
The Paris police routinely inspect liquor outlets to have samples lab tested. If specimens are adulterated the entire stock is seized and poured into a sewer, a harsh measure amid the season’s indulgence.
In Des Moines notes, the legislature debates moving the Fort Madison state penitentiary or improving site options. A topographic survey of Iowa is urged to aid interurban and road planning, with a $3,000 appropriation request under the geological survey. Insurance leaders urge a formal inquiry while opposing feared disclosures.
A clergyman’s exhaustive sermon based on a humorous misquote led many in the congregation to leave after about an hour. A speaker quipped that “you are watched, PASS out” as the audience thinned, while a dialogue among parishioners about words like shall and will emerged.
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