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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
7
Ottumwa residents hold a large meeting to protest court action that sent state troops to guard John Junkin the confessed killer of Clara Rosen. Citizens offer to serve as special deputies to avoid militia deployment and protect Ottumwa’s reputation as a law abiding city.
Des Moines April 10 The senate committee on constitutional amendments called for a congressional convention to secure popular election of senators. A redistricting bill died, with the measure postponed to the next general assembly. The retrenchment committee quietly proposes raising Governor Carrolls salary to 6000 and boosting state officials pay to 3500. A rotation of judges in Lee county advances, and measures target trading stamps and railroad orders.
Estherville Iowa reports that around April 12 the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad will dismantle their roundhouse here to relocate it to Spencer. The move makes Spencer the new division point, a development that will cause many families to relocate from Estherville and bring a serious local loss.
FPistherville announces the April term of court to begin April 13 with Judge D F Coyle presiding. The docket includes the major case C W Bradbury versus C R L and P railroad seeking 29000 dollars for loss of the right arm.
Mrs. Hannah Pierce aged 75 climbed a 50 foot windmill tower in Osage Iowa April 10 while ill with grip and leaped to her death. Her daughter Mrs. George Culliver witnessed the act but could not avert the tragedy.
Des Moines reports a bill to rewrite Iowa fish and game law passed the house without opposition. It shortens shooting and fishing seasons, bans sale or transport of Iowa caught game fish, limits daily bird kills to 25 except ducks, and creates a deputy game warden paid 2.50 dollars per day with heavy penalties for violations.
The list presents candidates by term length. Four Year Term includes P. K. Holbrook Republican Onawa Co. R. Brenton Republican Dallas Center and D. D. Murphy Democrat Elkader. Six Year Term features James H. Trewin Republican Cedar Rapids Roger Leavitt Republican Cedar Falls, and E P Schoentgen Democrat Council Bluffs.
Waterloo Iowa April 9 veteran locomotive engineer James D Place aged 79 years died He ran the first passenger train in East Dubuque in 1855 and began service for the company two years earlier in Chicago Ottumwa Iowa April Saloon openings face doors torn from hinges as thirsty crowds overwhelm two establishments in Ottumwa with stock short and liquor scarce due to an earlier revocation petition ruled unconstitutional by Judge Kirby. new saloons may open doorless this week
Des Moines reports 18 year old Johnny Flood indicted on two forgery counts. He must enlist in the navy today or be sent to the reformatory. He leaves for Omaha under probation officers. recruiters may reject due to a prior similar order.
Bert M. Blanchard, a prominent Mason City electrician, slipped while boarding a Clear Lake car today and was run over, losing his right leg below the knee. He is reported in serious condition.
Des Moines, April 9. Eli Hardin former chief of detectives will serve a three year sentence in state prison. Hardin was convicted of conspiracy to prevent witnesses from testifying in a lawsuit.
John G. Milburn senior counsel for Standard Oil resumes argument before the United States circuit court in St. Louis defending the company against dissolution under the Sherman act. He portrays Standard Oil as a major developer of domestic and foreign commerce and outlines its early refinery growth, pipelines, and later marketing expansion amid profit declines.
President Taft offers former Oregon Senator Fulton the post of minister to China to replace W. W. Rockhill. Fulton asks for 10 days to decide on the acceptance.
Basin Wyoming April 9 three sheep herders Joe Imge Allamande Imge and Joe Lazier were murdered and the two latter cremated by 15 masked raiders at a camp at the mouth of Spring Creek in the Tensleep country on April 2. The attackers cut telegraph wires to hide the crime as escapees brought the news to Basin. Deputy sheriffs confirm the report.
Margaret Skow, a country schoolteacher in Mason City Iowa, fought off Greek attacker Nicholas Spinich after school yesterday. She outmatched him and he was captured by nearby farmers and jailed awaiting hearing.
Des Moines April 8 The Iowa house rejected Representative Griers bid to abolish the pharmacy board and place a single governor appointed commission in charge. Lawmakers debated per diem pay, salaries and a shift to a business basis for the department. The session advanced several other measures including brewery restrictions and tax provisions.
E. E. Van Wert of the interior department used Iowa Sac and Fox reservation Indians as decoys to trap liquor sellers in Marshalltown. Deputy Marshal Bidwell and Sheriff Nicholson arrested D. L. Griffith and Dave Clark for selling to Indians, with Van Wert claiming to have witnessed the exchanges.
Des Moines reports Vice President and Traffic Manager L. S. Cass will retire around May 1. He plans to move to Waterloo to manage the Waverly and Cedar Falls Railroad and devote time to the Waterloo street railway system.
Hundreds of Latter Day Saints arrive in Lamont for the annual convention of the reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Joseph Smith, the church president, will preside at the conference.
Robert Kinney 28, of a prominent Hardin county family, was found dead in Radcliffe, Iowa, with an empty laudanum bottle beside him. He bought the poison Friday and may have died Friday night. His wife was away. motive unclear, but he had exhibited odd behavior and is presumed mentally deranged.
Norfolk lumber dealer P. L. Darnell, while inspecting timber land in Prince Anne County, fought six eagles for his life. He fell into a hole, was clawed and torn, then rose with a stick and battled the birds for about 300 yards before finding shelter.
Archie Campbell, a Holiness university student, rode away on a horse near Prairie City after running out of funds while traveling from Osceola to Oskaloosa. He was arrested when he headed south by mistake and is held in jail awaiting grand jury action.
In Des Moines on April 7 the Iowa House defeated the Rankin bill to create two districts with a state marshal in each to enforce liquor laws. The vote was 20 ayes to 66 nays, with 12 absent. The debate featured sharp exchanges between Miller and Meredith over employment and skinning, while other bills moved through the chamber on commerce counsel and taxation matters.
In Cottage Grove Iowa Falls April 7 the grave of Miss Jensen was reopened to check if her engagement ring remained on her finger at burial. The ring was found on her finger, settling concerns by relatives about its removal prior to interment.
In Baku on April 7 a group of 20 Georgian revolutionists led by Lt Mashikaridze attempted to seize $600000 in specie aboard the steam er Czarevitch off Krons novoedsk. The plan was to overpower the crew, rob the treasure room, and land on the Caucasian coast. The cargo ship sailed after a five hour delay.
Emma Kershaw, a wealthy socialite and wife of Otto Kershaw, is jailed for a $195 debt after a dispute with neighbor Belle McClelland over a living apartment. She vows to stay jailed six months unless Otto pays for her board, while Otto supports her stance and plans to keep her comfortable.
Royal the Birmingham giantess, famed for weighing 448 pounds and a nearly five yard waist, died last week at Camuff. She once headlined with Barnum and Bailey.
At Scandal coal mines near Des Moines last night Joseph Brady 48 was struck on the head with a beer bottle suffering a fractured skull. Frank Bowlich was shot in the abdomen and is not expected to live. Felix Melaich was stabbed but survived. Brady and Melich eluded officers as they hid in the hills while investigators from Wood ward rushed to the scene.
Des Moines Iowa April 6 railroads will test the two cent fare law seeking to show it is not remunerative as in Missouri where Judge McPherson ruled against the law. Lawyers expect an easier case in Iowa and warn the court may find the Iowa law confiscatory if a persuasive showing is made. The efforts reflect railroad push to counter seven years of state policy changes and indicate renewed railroad vigilance after adjournment.
Mason City April 6 Mayor elect Fred A Kirschman stirred interest by offering the chief of police job to Dr Owe Carlton of the Methodist Episcopal church. Kirschman vowed to promote law and order and to appoint officers of good moral character. Carlton, a fighter for political purity, refused the offer.
In Des Moines Iowa Hazel Williams a chemist with Des Moines Drug Co wed B B Dewey a Daily Capital reporter as doctors failed to save her from bronchial pneumonia Canon Bell of St Luke s Episcopal Church officiated the ceremony with death looming hours away
Two women claim to be married to Frank Mority a traveling man from Ottumwa One wife says she wed him 14 years ago in Ottumwa and another wife claims marriage last November in Des Moines The Des Moines wife alerted Ottumwa after a neglected letter Detectives were asked to investigate Mority is not in the city and no prosecution is expected the dispute to be settled out of court
Des Moines reports indicate senate approval of major bills including 508000 for state institutions 555500 for a college 30000 for historical work and 3000 for capitol grounds planning. House backs Harding resolution memorializing congress for a mines department and a constitutional amendment to ban polygamy. Governors to appoint three Democratic board of education members and a direct senate election amendment is introduced and passed.
Colorado Springs April 6 Paul Essick and Robert Piper son and son in law of Charlie Essick were dismissed from custody for lack of evidence at the preliminary hearing today. They were suspected of killing their father the aged Woodmen of the World clerk. Both had been in jail several weeks.
In South Norwalk Connecticut on April 6 John H. Smith of the local police force reports a brood of hens fed on ham clippings and pork rinds lay eggs that resemble breakfast ham in appearance and flavor. The eggs show a hamlike exterior while the white retains a pale color and taste.
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