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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
7
Des Moines reports the Iowa House failed to pass the Kley bill restoring the circle to the ballot by a 63 to 63 tie. The session also saw attempts to limit actions to committee recommendations and to recall or restrict reconsideration of prohibition measures amid ongoing constitutional campaign controversy.
Martha Kroese a 9 year old girl the daughter of Peter Kroese was instantly killed when a large tree fell on a group of children near Sheldon Iowa Tuesday afternoon. Her younger sister was slightly injured.
In Des Moines Iowa yesterday a house under construction collapsed injuring three workers. L Gree ley was seriously hurt while J A Swan and F B Stapleton sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Des Moines reports from Albia say the sheriff seized 18 wagon loads of beer and whisky and arrested eight men and one woman for liquor law violations. Nearly all arrests occurred at Foster and other mining camps.
Sneak thieves prowled Simpson college fraternity houses in Indianola on April 3 stealing gold watches a small amount of cash and fraternity pins from several rooms.
Testimony began in the McNamara murder case with Kepler outlining the prosecution theory. The state alleges the defendant purchased a shotgun and cartridges to kill his father over an alleged insult to his mother, then shot him at home. Defense contends lifelong abnormality influenced by parental factors. Dr. McGlone described wounds. Kate Corcoran testified on finding the victim. Dr. Sweney testified as state medical witness.
Des Moines Iowa April reports from State Auditor Bleakley show records shattered in Iowa insurance writing for last year. Total written reached 572 789 751 compared with 415 160 591 the prior year. Iowa companies wrote 141 708 448 while Blanchard law hindered larger gains. Tire loss paid by Iowa companies rose by 24 000.
Des Moines Iowa April 3 William Fancher of Lee county sought riches by fancy stock schemes. He filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 72000 and assets of 6000. The article notes vast speculative ventures and improper investments with unclear figures and damaged phrases.
Des Moines Iowa April 2 as the senate constitutional amendments committee tabled the Mede and Mere dith resubmission resolution on motion of Senator Gilliland and Senator Bennett. The fate of the measure remains unclear with possible two thirds vote needed. Governor Carroll urged a removal bill while constitutional prohibition was defeated 26 to 21 in the Senate.
Thomas found Hughes of Forest City guilty of sending obscene post cards through the mails in a federal court trial before Commissioner Johnston. He was bound over to await the grand jury action under $500 bail after arrest Saturday on information from Joseph Farrel post office inspector and transport to Fort Dodge by Deputy U S Marshal Phelan.
F. B. Mitch ell, held in custody on charges of passing worthless checks for United States Express company, was found dead in Dubuque jail this morning. Enlargement of the heart and kidney trouble cited as cause of death.
Cedar Rapids April 2. Frank Kulisek aged 77 a retired farmer at Ely committed suicide yesterday with a shotgun. The motive remains unknown.
In Des Moines Ta April an attempted attack on three priests at St Ambrose church followed a May mention of Father Romanelli being assaulted in his study. He drew a revolver to fend off the assailant. Police say a conspiracy to harm priests is suspected and guard Suspects. Andrew Ballentine identified as the disturbance maker at St Ambrose and deemed demented.
Mrs Eva Hancher of a Rolfe area farm seeks divorce in Des Moines on jealousy grounds. She alleges her husband set fire to her hair and tried to shoot her, and claims he is jealous of a banker from Pocahontas now in Des Moines. She also says he will sue the banker for $20 000 for alienation.
Detroit reports Olive Fremstadt asserts contraltos are the only singers who can raise large families and still achieve artistic success. She claims mothering and artistry are compatible for these singers in the public discussion.
The article notes 63 54 Chinese admitted into the Transvaal, but the current population stands at 17 000. It discusses ongoing migration and policy implications affecting the region.
Mason City April 1. S. German editor of the Thornton Enterprise says in his paper that if guilt is proven beyond a doubt the perpetrators should be hung, but a defendant is entitled to legal defense and a fair trial. He criticizes pretrial press coverage and notes the grand jury will determine indictments.
New Albin Iowa April 1 The executive committee of the Fourth class National League of Postmasters led by A K Hoag president Orchard Park New York W O Bock vice president New Albin Iowa C C Young Oakwood Ohio F W Jameson Ashton Illinois J C McKinley Orient Ohio met at the Palmer House Chicago to arrange the annual convention in Syracuse New York in October.
Henry Rethers of Council Bluffs Iowa was believed burned to death in a slag car sent to Valley Nebraska last month. A charred body identified from clothing and a deformity was buried as Bethers, but Rethers arrived home in St. Louis today alive and well, ending the mistaken death report.
Iowa bill introduces a state commission of public health to oversee the tuberculosis sanatorium at Iowa City, tuberculosis lectures, veterinary work, creameries, hotel and seed and paint inspections, and pharmacy laws enforcement. Commissioners would be paid 3500 dollars annually, abolishing the state board of health. House votes stop night sessions. other actions include debate on utility bills and actions on liquor permits, railroad travel, and inspections.
At a Missouri Valley Field Meet Association meeting in Des Moines the date June 5 was chosen for the annual field meet. Des Moines was named the host city and Lininger of Milwaukee was selected as the starter with rules unchanged from Kansas City last year.
Edward Payson Weston left Orleans at four this morning bound for Jamestown fifty one miles away with William M. Abrams of the Snowshoe Club accompanying him to Salamanca eight miles distant at 8:40. Weston's condition is good and he is walking strong through improved road conditions.
Haverhill Massachusetts April 1 Charles A Quinby threw a lighted lamp at his ill wife in bed causing an explosion that started a fire. Quinby died at Hale hospital from burns. His wife was rescued and will recover.
In Cedar Rapids an insane mother killed her five week old baby and a five year old son then set fire to the farmhouse, burning it to the ground. Two older children escaped after being beaten with a poker while a third child survived with a throat wound. The husband was away in town.
Muscatine mayor Barney Schmidt died late yesterday at his home following three internal hemorrhages. He served three terms as city chief executive and was active in politics for years, with prominence in state German circles. The council will elect a mayor pro tem at next week’s meeting.
Bartlesville Oklahoma March 31 Cracksmen dynamited safes in the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe depots at Caney Kansas and Dewey Oklahoma. From Caney they took 104 in pennies. Dewey safe had no money but two sacks of mail were seized.
Des Moines reports the House backs immediate redistricting to 15 judicial districts and reducing judges from 63 to 43 after a study found average court days and wide county disparities. Gifford Pinchot spoke on conservation. several bills pass or advance covering white slave debts, cousin marriage bans, deaf and blind education, and pension rules for large counties. A university residence funding dispute and millage use are also noted.
Reuben Elliott of Albion files for divorce from his wife Ella Martin whom he married in Marshalltown on March 3. Elliott, 20, accuses his wife, 17, of a lack of chastity before their marriage.
Waterloo Iowa reports three duck hunters crossed the river above a falls. Frank Bentz jumped from an overturned boat and drowned. Christ Anderson and Henry Rothman clung to the upturned craft and also drowned. Bentz was a laborer. Anderson aided Herrick Refrigerator and Rothman ran a saloon. The boat was recovered downstream.
In Clear Lake Indiana a Get-Together club meeting reached a compromise to avoid summer band conflicts. The band will perform every afternoon and evening except June no Sunday concerts, and three Sunday evenings in July and August for the chau tauqua. Churches will suspend evening services in July and August.
Paris report says Mrs Otto Wenceslaus Gorski leaves husband Stephan Paderwski amid poverty and subsisting on tea. She plans to return to Chicago and move to America within a week. Mme Gorski, a painter, was Miss Belle Silviera of Chicago.
Sac City Iowa March 30 While Geo Maynard the Lake View liveryman was absent from his business on a trip to Oklahoma the employe who had charge of the barn Ben Scott left for parts unknown taking with him all the money he could collect during Mr Maynard s absence Authorities have no trace of him
Sheriff Matin of Argyle Iowa brought Luther Anderson an escaped Montgomery Missouri prisoner charged with murder of August Warner a farmer of Audrain Missouri. Anderson was seized near Argyle while working on a farm. He claimed the sheriff used a mean advantage and challenged a pistol duel.
In Ulmer Iowa on March 20 farmers formed a Farmers' Grain company. Principal office at Ulmer. Officers named include W. F. Ratie as president, tones Buse as vice president, C. Beers as secretary, with James Hawks Otto Garnatz and Benjamin Fiook as directors.
Mason City Iowa March 30 Editor 8 S Sherman of the Thornton Enterprise was bound over to the grand jury on 400 bonds for aiding and abetting his printer in a criminal assault on Laura Parish a 15 year old girl of Thornton Parish identified Sherman as the man who knelt beside her and kissed her calling her honey.
President Taft hosted a White House dinner uniting rival factions from the House and party. Guests included Champ Clark, Fitzgerald, Gardner, Payne, Dalzell and others in a notable diplomatic showing with large rose decorations.
Great rejoicing in the Reid family as baby boy Jean Reid Ward is born to Mrs. John Ward in Carlton Gardens. King Edward and Queen Alexandra are informed and likely to sponsor at the christening. Jean Reid Ward, wife of Hon. John Hubert Ward, married June 23 at St. James Chapel Royal in London.
The War Department confirmed Roosevelt will test two rifles with electric light sights in Africa. Invented by P. J. Neary of Chicago, the sights are undergoing exhaustive trials by the department.
New York March 30. The usual spring reduction of 50 cents per ton in anthracite coal was announced today by the coal carrying railroads.
Seawood washed and boiled is mixed with oatmeal to form cakes. The resulting breadlike delicacy, known as et yo bread, is enjoyed with bacon and treated as a valued regional specialty.
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