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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
6
Partial OCR item notes a dentist named Hunt in Ames Iowa with records or an office entry at a north location. Details are fragmentary about services or dates.
An office is listed over Gamble's Drug Store in Iowa with contact references including 121-M for offices and 123-J for residents. Mutual phone: Office 199.
Rex Maines reports Dr J W Crawford a Lamont Iowa sanatorium physician convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to twelve years may be released after Dr Artemus Brown of Des Moines voluntarily revealed that the victim Maud Stone suffered from effects of a criminal operation. The revelation led parole officials to reconsider Crawford’s case amid a statewide sensational backdrop.
J. J. Bossley United States district attorney of Alaska secured a divorce from Mrs. Crossley in Polk County District Court on July 16 1909. The decree signed by Judge McHenry grants Mrs. Crossley custody of their minor son Howell and requires Bossley to pay $59 monthly for one year then $25 monthly thereafter. Witnesses from Winterset testified to alleged conduct by Mrs. Crossley. Both parties may remarry within one year.
Des Moines Iowa July 4 The Iowa board of parole recommended an unconditional pardon for Samuel Francis Smith son of the author of America who was convicted five years ago and sentenced to Fort Madison for 11 years on perjury larceny and embezzlement charges He was once a prominent Davenport resident and mayor He is 72 and the pardon was granted through fear further incarceration would prove fatal Smith will return to Newton Center Mass to spend his declining years
Des Moines today hosted the state sheriff's convention electing Ben J. Ness as president Louis Eckhardt as vice president and McLeod as treasurer. Clear Lake is expected as next meeting site amid social events and debate over the Cosson law empowering sheriff's detectives.
The Isthmian Canal Company reports rapid progress on Panama Canal construction. Excavation nears 86 million cubic yards with less than 100 million remaining. Colonel Goethals predicts transit ready by January 1, 1915. In Illinois a Crescent City grand jury indicts Dr. William Miller Mrs. J B Sayler and John Grunden for murder in the Sayler case. Ira Grunden named as accessory after the fact.
In Wilkes Barre a man named Thomas Willis and Stanley Nazarko were informed by Sheriff Rhoda that they faced execution on August 10. Willis grinned and quipped he would hang around here while living and die at the neck where he dies.
In Correctionville Iowa July 4 a report ties I8 Robinson to the Maybray swindle syndicate. Once a hotelkeeper and famed 100 yard sprinter he allegedly aided James Mayclin in a $5 000 fixed foot race near Joplin Missouri seven years earlier, losing Mayclin his farm.
A Mason City report notes a Sunday quake may have caused a 160 foot well to crumble beneath the pump. The hired man heard a strange sound before water roiled and flowed into the pail as the bottom seemingly collapsed, creating a large cavity under the pump.
Des Moines July 23. The Iowa state railroad commission reopens the question of power to raise freight rates after ruling it lacked authority. Railroads threaten to test constitutionality. Arguments by Commerce Counsel William Ellis and James Co. Davis precede a decision on power to raise rates and related rulings on minimum charges and prepaid or guaranteed freight payments.
Major ity Iowa July 94 Joe Ragner suffers severe lacerations after a cultivating accident. His team frightened and ran away trapping him on barbed wire as one horse leaped the fence. He cut the lines with a knife and was freed but badly mangled. Dr Sartor fears he will not survive.
Levi Conner aged 12 son of Ollie Conner a farmer was killed yesterday after being struck by a horse hoofs dragged along the ground. He died a few hours later from broken limbs and extensive bruising.
Sac City Iowa July 24 Robert Birt a well known farmer of Sac township died this morning after drinking a bottle of wood alcohol The bottle was labeled wood alcohol and poison and no explanation can be made except that he found it where he expected to find the medicine He was 51 years old.
A telegraph from President Taft to Prince Chun regarding American participation in the Hankow Sze Chuen railroad loan of 27.5 million dollars creates a diplomatic stir. Foreign bankers and legation members fear the issue shifts from finance to politics with German financiers threatening to disrupt the banking accord.
Mason City Iowa July 23 So much water was consumed from the city supply by the animals in the Barnum Bailey circus on Sunday that the big pipe organs at the churches operated by water motors could not be made to work The choirs had to be led by pianos The water plant was worked overtime but the supply of water was not sufficient to furnish pressure for the motors.
Iowa creameries and dairy interests win their fight for free return of empty milk and cream cans after express firms announced a 10 cent charge beginning August 1. The American Express Company pledged to continue free returns via a new classification, pending hearings by the state railroad commission.
Robert Pegel missing since last May was believed dead after a body matched his description was buried in the family lot. He arrived home in Dubuque today, hale and hearty, reuniting with his wife who had mourned him.
Washington reports American participation in a 25.5 million dollar loan sought by the Chinese government for the Hankow Sze Shuen railroad and other projects. Pekin and the state department say the plan would keep the open door in China and allow U S bankers to participate as a principal.
London July 23. It is believed Joseph Chamberlain the great statesman and former premier is at the door of death. King Edward's visit to his home signals the critical condition as physicians had noted slight improvement earlier. The ailment has grown so serious that experts doubt he will survive the week.
Paris reports that The Canal in Winter by E. W. Redfield of Center Bridge Pennsylvania received a medal at the Spring salon of the society of French artists and was purchased by the government for the Luxemburg gallery.
Chicago officials announce the 1993 population estimate nears 2,500,000 as the new city directory goes to type. The prior 1990 directory listed 2,425,000, signaling growth and urban expansion.
A small candy pail sent collect to Charles Leibsohn in Iowa Falls contained two sacks with 2 740 pennies and a note saying You are my friend, you have this coming signed Your friend nothing else The pennies weighed 19 pounds and came from Sioux City with bank sacks bearing Cedar Rapids institution names The sender remains unknown and Leibsohn suspects either conscience money or a clever joke
Fort Dodge Iowa July 20 Dr John A Haughawout age 68 died after a long illness from diabetes He was a pioneer dentist of the middle west with 40 years practice He left funeral directions excluding a minister and friends and widow carry out the service.
In Des Moines a state railroad commission debates its authority to raise freight charges after the railroad companies requested higher rates. Attorney General Byers will seek an opinion. Shipping interests opposed the increase led by Henry Wallace and Secretary Sykes of the Corn Belt Meat Producers along with others.
Des Moines July 22. Frits Reel a paroled lifer unable to forget the night he killed Carl Leveke with a beer bottle swallows carbolic acid and cannot live.
Northwood Iowa July 22 a car rolled down a 20 foot embankment into a creek trapping Dr J P Von Berg and his daughter Miss Eva of Albert Lea. Dr Von Berg was thrown through a glass shield sustaining a head wound. They were rescued by passersby and are confined to their rooms awaiting further care.
Representative Dawson invites President Taft to Davenport for the September dedication of the new building. Taft hopes to attend if his western trip allows. He is not yet certain this can be arranged.
New York reports Mrs Mary Crawford of Des Moines arrested on shoplifting charges after allegedly taking items from eight counters in a Broadway department store. An affidavit by store detective Nora Bennett claims a two hour follow and seizure of perfume, bags, cards, stamps, ties and handkerchiefs valued about 2.4 dollars. Her husband, visiting for travel, planned to sail tomorrow. store management declined to press charges due to illness.
Estherville Iowa July 2 Lynn the ten year old son of O R Silcox a farmer ten miles north of Estherville set fire to the hay in the hay mow of a nearly new $1000 barn yesterday. The barn and a few tons of hay two calves and a horse were burned before help arrived. Insurance $3600.
Former Missouri Governor J W Folk, traveling from Mason City in July 71, misses a scheduled chautauqua in Sioux Falls because a five minute delay between an Iowa Central belated train and a Milwaukee westbound train blocked his connection. Folk predicts Taft will sign the tariff bill or veto it, then discusses his political future and possible run for successor to Senator Warner.
Creston Iowa observers, on September 22 and 23, will celebrate the annual pumpkin festival with yellow and gold decorations and a menu of pumpkin pies “like mother used to make.” A single pumpkin pie five feet across and six and a half feet long will be cut on the second day for honored guests.
Clinton Iowa July 91 Officers of the grand lodge and grand encampment of the Iowa Odd Fellows have been chosen. Installation will occur in fall at the Davenport convention. Named grand master D B Gunn Red Oak deputy H C Ring Cedar Rapids war den Stymest Stevenson Council Bluffs secretary R L Tilton Des Moines treasurer A E Hindorf Newton representative L W Smith Des Moines. Encampment officers include grand patriarch Louis Silberstein Creston high priest W C Chapin Union senior warden J F McGinty Knowlton scribe R L Tilton Des Moines treasurer F A Lusk Ida Grove representative A A Montgomery Stuart.
Des Moines July 1 The board of control selected Miss Kate Hummer Panora as state agent to place girl graduates from the Mitchellville industrial school. Miss Charlotte Goff Des Moines was chosen state agent for the soldiers and orphans home at Davenport.
Thieves broke into Chicago and North Western Railway cars in Mason City on July 21 and stole merchandise valued at $1,000. The loot was hauled away in wagons.
Frank H. Fries, son of William H. Fries of the California Fruit Canners' Association, is announced to wed the youngest daughter of the Maharajah of Jeypore. The bride is described as the wealthiest princess in India with English noble lineage. Their betrothal was celebrated with royal splendor at the maharajah’s palace.
A costly blaze in Tracy Iowa on July 21 destroyed 25000 dollars worth of property including the Lyman general store Stevenson’s store and the Masonic lodge buildings. Several other structures were damaged by the fire.
The president has sent to the Senate the nomination of Thomas EB Oligard to the register of the land office at Minot North Dakota.
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