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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
6
The body of Calvin Littlepage, who yesterday killed Mrs. Elmer Jamison and her husband near Valley Junction, was found this morning by John Ritchie. He killed himself with a shot to the temple as he eluded armed pursuers, likely intending to reach his wife.
Calvin Littlepage shot and killed Elmer Jamison and Mrs. Jamison, forced his divorced wife and her infant into a buggy, and fled through a rain storm toward Adel. A Des Moines posse pursued, aided by farmers with shotguns. Littlepage hid in a barn but escaped at 1:30 this morning, leaving threats to kill again if his brother told anyone.
Des Moines July 2. Calvin Littlepage, who killed Elmer and Mrs. Jamieson and died by suicide, carried a rifle and a Colt automatic revolver when found dead at Valley Junction. Undertakers uncovered about 350 cartridges for the two guns and cartridge slips on his person. A small vicious knife was found as well.
Laurie Rogers, 18, son of C. T. Rogers of Grundy Center, was electrocuted while turning on a current with an incandescent light in each hand at a lawn social in Waterloo. Death was instantaneous. onlookers were shocked as wires sparked and the body remained standing until the current broke.
Sac City July 2 Alexander Greer farmer 53 died last night at about 6 in the county jail by cutting his throat with a pocket knife He had been sentenced to 30 days in jail for beating his wife a charge he faced again two months ago He had lived in Sac County 20 years owned a farm northeast of Sac City and was regarded as a respectable citizen aside from an uncontrollable temper.
The Iowa supreme court handed down decisions affirming in four cases: State of Iowa v Bennett in Scott county, State of Iowa v McPursley in Polk county, State of Iowa v Baker in Montgomery county, and Huffman v Marcy Mutual Telephone Co. in Boone county.
Des Moines Iowa July 2 the railroad commission refused to raise freight rates on most commodities though Sulphur and Sulphur compounds may ship in pairs with tight wooden covers Only shale of the earlier set for grave vaults iron and steel and other goods remains unchanged James C Davis counsel for Northwestern warned the cuts cost railroads six million dollars last year and urged the commission not to follow other states in rate reductions This rehearing marked the first such session in the commission's history
In Des Moines Iowa on July 2 twelve youths were arrested and fined for shooting firecrackers before allowed time. The crackdown then appointed them as special detectives to spot other offenders and to attempt to buy crackers from dealers avoiding the law on oversized explosives.
L J Haskins of Sergeant Bluff files with the railroad commissioners a complaint alleging a $13 a car distance tariff on brick to Sioux City, while Riverside rivals pay $3 a car with Northwestern rebates on larger shipments. He charges conspiracy and discrimination to drive him from business.
A fierce wind hail and heavy rain struck Des Moines at six. One inch of rain flooded cellars and halted streetcar traffic as telegraph poles toppled. The Des Moines river rose to 15.10 while cattle drowned. Boone saw uprooted trees a farmers elevator fire and windmills toppled. A C McDonald 60 of Cincinnati killed by lightning.
Nashville announces a statewide seven four mile liquor law effective at midnight, prohibiting sale or serving of liquor beer and wines. Manufacturers not prohibited until January 1 with six months relief. Nashville retailers pledge no sales local tests planned, while wholesalers plan to ship across state lines to Kentucky. Authorities vow vigorous prosecution of violators as new liquor clubs plan controlled member lockers and outside dealers handle supply.
Pittsburg Pa July 2 Death ends a major street car dispute as Murray Co McGibney a motorman dies after a brief illness. He had been on the extra list after leaving a work car and seniority was a key issue in the strike settlement. He was restored to his old place but died before benefiting from the fight waged by over 3000 coworkers.
Mason City will be policed for one night by Dr W W Carlton pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church with aid from the police chief and force. Mayor Kirschman promised to prosecute cases brought by the preacher and Carlton refused an offer to become chief. The move follows concerns over night conduct and city governance.
James Frey a civil engineer for Milwaukee fell or was pushed from an eastbound passenger train last night between Masor City and Nora Springs, badly injuring head hips and ankles. He lay dazed for hours and was picked up by a special train and brought to Charlies City where the company physician said his injuries are grave yet he will recover.
Mason City Iowa July 1 Harry Ade aged 82 and wife who traveled to England to prove kinship to Robert Hillman’s estate are acknowledged as heirs. Hillman left 100000 to three cousins. Ade receives one third plus a share of 525000 in property. They plan to return about July 30.
Fred Johnson a 42 year old carpenter died this afternoon from injuries after a scaffold collapsed while he worked on a house. He fell across the siding breaking two ribs and suffering an internal rupture.
Fort Dodge Iowa July 1 A patent medicine doctor G L Mart injected an overdose of morphine in his arm early this morning and is in precarious condition. He was out of funds and ill and left notes to his sister Mrs Martha Miller Burlington Iowa and Mrs Clema McQuistan Collins Iowa.
Pretty Gertrude Barry of Colfax called off her wedding to Arthur Bain of Des Moines after learning Bain already has a wife and child in Des Moines. She met Mrs Bain, who refused a divorce and vowed to fight Bain's efforts. The incident caused a major sensation in Des Moines.
Des Moines Iowa June 30 Jesse B Hammond states his campaign will seek removal of all county attorneys and sheriffs who fail to enforce the anti cigarette law rather than prosecute sellers. He cites the attorney general ruling that payment of the cigarette tax does not bar prosecution.
A Cuban mouse family was found in a bunch of bananas at the Cobb grocery in Independence Indiana. The group included a mother and two young mice. The fruit came from Central America. The mice were yellow and larger than common mice but smaller than rats. They drew much attention.
Victor I. Bender announced Saturday afternoon that he sold the New Nonpareil company stock plant and goodwill to D. W. Norris and W. P. Hughes of The Times-Republican Marshalltown. Hughes will take active control and move to Council Bluffs. Norris will stay in Marshalltown to run the Times-Republican.
In Waterloo Iowa six year old Maude Ballou began selling a hen to fund a Presbyterian hospital. The hen was resold to Maude for 26 cents and raised over 160 dollars before a sheriff sale returned ownership to Maude. The hen died at six years old, still linked to the charity effort.
In Des Moines a hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner Brown revealed shippers pay higher rates on shipments to South Dakota and Minnesota than from Davenport and other Mississippi River points farther away.
In Caruthersville Missouri on June 30 J W Head killed Ottie Bush who sat with Mrs Denis Kelley in a buggy then shot himself. Head rode up on a pony and fired without warning near country road north of town. Bush died in Mrs Kelley’s arms. both men were neighbors and had contested for Mrs Kelley’s hand.
L. J. Haskins of Sioux City and attorney E. J. Corbett travel to Des Moines to file with the state railroad board complaints against the Northwestern railroad. They allege brick freight rates from Sergeant Bluff to Sioux City favor North Riverside, charging $3 per thousand versus $15 at Sergeant Bluff for nearly the same distance. They met at noon with Frank Heyman of Chicago, Northwestern assistant general freight agent.
Des Moines July 1 W Johnson of Ida Grove represents the Town Hotel association and says a test case will be filed to block state inspectors from starting duties under the new hotel inspection statute.
Philadelphia announced a passenger fare increase by the Philadelphia & Reading Railway from 2 to 2 1 2 cents per mile on all one way tickets, effective July 3, following supreme and common pleas court decisions that the 2 cent per mile rate law was unconstitutional.
The Cincinnati city council approved an ordinance backing the more daylight effort by moving standard time forward one hour for May through September inclusive. The action aligns with a seasonal time change plan supported by local officials.
Albany report by Superintendent William H. Hotchkiss notes the Armstrong amendments improved life insurance business. He says the 1906 laws purged undesirable elements and added safety, economy, and higher policyholder returns, boosting prestige of large New York companies.
Tromsoe June 30. The steamer Arctic returning from Spitzbergen carries flags at half mast and reports Knud Johnson, one of two men left at the Wellman camp, perished in pack ice. The airship shed at the camp was destroyed by a heavy storm.
Des Moines reports State Superintendent Riggs ruled 22 Jefferson High School students expelled for insubordination may return next fall. He stated pupils cannot be punished beyond the year of the offense, overruling local boards in Greene County.
Des Moines reports Edward C. Lytton of the Iowa state dairy department demonstrates two cows can fund college for a youth. With a Jersey and a Guernsey he earned about $66.90 monthly selling 28 quarts daily at 13 cents per quart. The cows yielded seven gallons a day, with butterfat tests of 5.5 and 4.5 percent. Lytton emphasizes proper care and bedding and notes he also works a clerical job and sings as a baritone preacher.
Cedar Rapids reports that Dr and Mrs Thomas E Green were injured in an auto crash in Honolulu. Mrs Green is listed as seriously hurt. Green, a noted lecturer and former pastor of the local Episcopal church, is part of the couple.
Estherville Iowa June 29 A boy, Henry Coon Jr., son of Charles Coon, went into swollen Des Moines River while claiming he could walk where a dog could. He was swept under by the current and drowned. His body had not yet been recovered.
William H. Mowery, famed as Des Moines handsomest streetcar conductor, files for divorce after his wife writes she would rather live with a billy goat. Mrs. Mowery, married in 1908, has been in Alexander, North Dakota, with their four months of marriage. He claims she is on the verge of insanity.
Minneapolis brokers for Bell Telephone company gained control of the Cedar Rapids and Marion Telephone company and the Waterloo Johnson County company, creating a single phone system for Cedar Rapids.
Waterloo Iowa June 29 Sam Small preacher temperance lecturer and writer formerly editor of the Golden West magazine has left Waterloo and the publication sponsors suspend it Readers await the July number but many have quit waiting as there may be no issue at all.
Kiel June 29 Chancellor Von Buelow who arrived from Berlin yesterday met Emperor Wilhelm aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. The two leaders conferred alone for three hours and Buelow was given cabins near the emperor.
Admiral Lord Beresford addressed the Imperial Press conference closing session detailing a five nation empire plan. He proposed distinct fleets for Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa to strengthen imperial naval power.
Berwick La June 29 sheriff arrested Edward Babbin and his wife amid ongoing investigation into the robbery and murder of Italian merchant Tony Mascinea last Thursday night. The couple alerted authorities after claiming they found Mascinea's body when visiting his store to buy groceries.
The body of Felix Kmecik six years old, who vanished from his home Wednesday and was feared trapped in a box car, was recovered from the Chicago River today.
Middletown New York reports engineer Reuben Vandenmark and fireman Les ter Dougherty died when the engine and baggage cars of train No 1 plunged from a ten foot embankment at White House curve last evening.
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