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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
6
A murder case near Loudonville involves the death of Hester Porter found beside Stein. Authorities detain Mrs. Mary Bayard and the wife of the murdered man as the investigation, led by the prosecuting attorney, probes exhumed remains and possible charges.
A brief item reports a man from Iowa facing a case of buying diamonds with others money. The details mention a banker and a figure of $109,000 debt tied to the activity with $600 noted earlier, and references to events since June. Names and exact locations are garbled in the OCR text.
Year-old son of Mr and Mrs Rice had an unusual incident yesterday when attempting to crawl through a tile area and became wedged. Firemen had to break the tile to free him.
A Sac City man known as Dogcert allegedly used fake bank accounts and counterfeit checks to run a scheme involving a farm mortgage. He reportedly sold horses to cover debts, causing other lenders to claim the mortgage and leading to potential imprisonment.
Oliver L. Drew a 47 year old farmer living five miles southeast of Glidden was found hanging from a joist by his son after an absence of two weeks. Letters received by his family last Saturday suggested long time mental distress and an imminent departure. He left a wife and three young sons.
Rev J H Bauerfeld of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waterloo urged banning the merry widow waltz in a sermon on January 22. He argued dancing leads to immoral conduct and proposed separate-sex dancing, claiming it removes much of the waltz's charm while noting ancient practices had men dance with men and women with women.
Advices from Archbishop Keane report recovery after six months away in Europe and on the Atlantic coast. He was absent since a previous illness and is now regained strength. The news comes from Dubuque Iowa with confirmation of renewed health.
New York August 22 cotton prices fell sharply with October contracts dropping to 8.81. Traders reported intense activity and a large sale volume around 200000 bales, reflecting losses estimated at 600.
Burlington Iowa August 22 The Diamond Joe Packet line operating steamers from St Louis to St Paul reports phenomenal passenger business for this season Normally there is a shortage of passengers in hot weather but this year six packets are crowded The demand is good across the Mississippi valley and merchants note improved conditions throughout the region
Polk County commissioners approved a contract to purchase 56 machines from a New York firm for use in primaries, paying 38 500. The board considered a 40 key model costing 35 750 but chose the larger option to ensure readiness, with machines to be sent to Sarnia for deployment.
A woman was found lifeless on East Fourth Street near the Fair store in Waterloo. Police and undertakers search for relatives as investigators review jewelry and prior notes, while identities remain undisclosed.
Council Bluffs Iowa reports selection of Bryant Street corner site for the National Horticultural Congress to meet here next December and remain a permanent institution with a building cost of 25000 dollars.
Ackley prepares for a Sauerkraut Day on September 8 noted for its national interest. The celebration, once proposed as a local holiday, gains prominence as residents anticipate a larger program of arts and pastimes and a stronger observance this year.
Waterloo Iowa reports the death of Miss Isabelle Bratnober a Waterloo girl who studied in Europe for grand opera She was known as a singer like Ellen Beach Yaw and studied with masters There is relief that her burial may occur in Minneapolis Minnesota.
A fragmentary report recalls a 1920s incident in Iowa Falls where a switch engine injured a worker during tile unloading, with court action pending over damages. It also notes Laura Anderson returning to Alden after 11 years, and a local Wigwam scene featuring a fortune teller once known as a former teacher.
Samuel Gompers will be the labor day orator at Davenport in the tri city celebration. Delegations will be sent from Rock Island and other nearby areas to attend the event.
Des Moines readers report that about 200 fortune tellers protested a new ordinance requiring a license. They expected business gains at the state fair and have engaged a lawyer to contest the measure, claiming it harms their trade.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins, returning from Clarinda, has not stated a position on calling an extra legislative session to amend the primary law or to fill a Senate vacancy. Advisers favor amending the law to let party voters pick a candidate. legal opinions differ on timing and necessity of an immediate adjournment or wait until the second Tuesday after organizing.
In Waterloo Iowa on a Saturday a second escape attempt occurred at the county jail as Charles King grabbed Deputy Sheriff Caldwell during dinner delivery. Creger and McKee also tried to flee but were blocked by locked doors while a crowd gathered and the sheriff’s wife aided the deputy. The incident follows a prior six week escape attempt that also saw Sheriff Caldwell attacked by King.
Farmers living between Little Sioux and Magnolia joined Saturday to support the Sioux City and Council Bluffs interurban railway, agreeing to right of way and 100000 dollars. Meetings along the proposed line are planned to gauge citizen support for the Vine project.
Edward Sherer aged 4 years ago. He drowned in a lake in northern Council Bluffs after losing work. His body was recovered this morning. A note in his coat said the deed was done because he could not find employment and wished to be with his deceased father and mother.
Three honored railway employees met in Minn to form an association to support railroads against hostile legislation. John Lynch led the effort with Chicago Great Western backing. Nebraska guards assisted, planning locals on each line and a Des Moines meeting September 6 to form an Iowa state body.
Aug. 19. Geraldine Sy hrein pnd of Cres ton Pa seeks a Denverite husband. She demands a man with dark hair blue eyes weight around 140 to 150 pounds, tall, sober, well dressed, good dresser, with a good home and housekeeping. She has been divorced eight years and is eager for a home in her town.
James, a cousin of General Ulysses S. Grant, was admitted to a Cincinnati hospital as a charity patient. The elderly man suffered years of illness and poverty after a fall from a Manhatten suburb shanty and now earns a meager living in the neighborhood.
Marshalltown Iowa August 19 the first arrest since the shopmen strike began occurred today as police took Frank Hay a striking machinist into custody Hay assaulted strikebreaker John Bynan on Saturday afternoon and pleaded guilty to the charge receiving 80 days in jail
The phrase suggests a social belief about courtship and engagement as a path to understanding women. It reflects gender norms of the era and implies a selective, courtship driven approach.
Investigators deepen the murder mystery after Morris Stein is found dead beside his aunt in Loudenville Ohio. Relatives say arrests will be made in Des Moines soon as they push the theory the killer followed Stein east.
W M Carley a Des Moines merchant was arrested in front of a Broadway department store on a warrant for abandonment. The case arose from a Gerry society charities department and district attorney investigation. Carley had faced wife allegations of intimate relations with Miss Guasie Soloman.
R A Elzy a Marshalltown contractor filed yesterday at Eldora Hampton and Mason City a mechanic's lien for 50000 dollars against the St Paul and Des Moines railway Elzy built the line from Iowa Falls to Mason City
Fort Dodge Iowa reports the marriage of an 11 year old girl to an 18 year old farming partner with parental consent. Their two week old son died weeks later. Doctors say the infant was perfectly formed but very small. The couple resides on a farm six miles northwest of the city.
Calcutta Aug 20 Thousands of pilgrims from Hooghly district gathered at Mahesh near Serampore for the Swan Jatra festival the bathing of Jagannath. The god's image sits in a prominent temple position and the ritual begins at a set hour. A small bird on the top banner signals the start of the ceremony and disappears once the bath ends.
Aug. 20 Chicago Evans ton leaders faced a dispute as thirty Evans ton Loyal Temperance region youths refused to march in the Lincoln Temperance chautauqua drill unless eight black children were removed. When eight colored children joined at the church the white children still refused to line up with them, despite compromises and persuasion.
Manila reports the Merchants' Association launching a campaign to persuade President Roosevelt to visit the Philippines around his forthcoming Africa hunting trip. The effort seeks high level talks and a ceremonial visit by the president.
John Livasy of Lehigh a middle aged father of a large family attempted suicide last evening with a 32 caliber revolver. The bullet entered above the ear and exited at the top of the head. Doctors say he will recover though they note he is clearly insane after the death of one of his children.
Announcement to expand the Y M C A to every high school in town and larger cities where feasible. Secretary Paul Smith will direct the effort as school directors expect the organization to counter high school fraternities and provide a strong youth program.
Des Moines Iowa August 15 Fred M C Choate ends all effort at reconciliation after two suicide attempts and leaves for Loses California to press for custody of his daughter. He is son of ex judge William Gardner Choate of New York. His wife had separated in New York then to Des Moines seeking divorce. Choate followed and failed to reconcile.
Waterloo Iowa August 16 Alonzo Rice 22 a fireman with Witness Central died by self inflicted shot to the right temple near his sweetheart's home. A patrolman found the body this morning. No motive is known.
Odebolt Iowa August 15 Albert and Josephine Landgraf were hurt when a buggy drawn by frightened horses overturned Sunday evening on the return from the Auch home. They were thrown out and bruised badly.
Washington August 15 Brigadier General Daniel H Rucker retired received notice his own death from a life insurance company He walked into the company offices to disprove the report and assess the payout He is 96 years old and has long service in the U S Army dating to 1837 He rose to brigadier general during the Civil War and is noted as the father in law to the widow of General Phil Sheridan.
In St Louis on August 15 the congress of American apple growers discusses forming a national pool to unite growers, bypass middlemen, and regulate prices. The plan envisions apple depots in major cities and direct sales to the public to lower consumer prices while boosting grower profits.
New York report describes David Benson under watch of Captain Ed Coppers as he consumes Fifty ears of green corn served boiling hot plus a pound of butter in a corridor of the criminal courts building. Benson, who runs an elevator when not eating corn, sits in a chair before an improvised table as witnesses observe the event.
Burlington Iowa reports 22 year old electrician F P Strunk son of a prominent physician drowned in the Mississippi River while bathing He could not swim and waded beyond his depth The body was recovered.
Winnipeg reports an attempt to derail a Canadian Pacific express. A rail was removed on the Winnipeg Beach line between Brandon and Broadview, causing the train to stop after a damaged track was found and the Pullman windows were shattered.
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