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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
6
A posse of citizens led by local officers exchanged fire with two armed suspects who jumped from a freight train in Sibley at dusk. One fugitive was wounded in the leg before fleeing into a nearby cornfield, believed to be safecrackers active in the area over the past week.
Lake View Iowa October 31 Wayne Jensen and Len Johnson each fined 50 dollars for seining fish from Wall lake. The haul included over 0 catfish.
Iowa City students stage a cat crusade with fresh men in biology driving felines to laboratories. Some hire boys to capture cats while others hunt them themselves.
Waterloo reports a cave-in near Grundy Center trapped Jack French as workers dug a 40 foot well. His body was recovered at 2 a m today by rescuers after the incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
The Modern Woodmen of America abandon their suit to press a claim of 350000 against the defunct First National Bank of Chariton Iowa. It is expected the bank will pay about 50 percent of the claims against it to creditors.
Boone Iowa Oct 31 Mrs Arthur Webb who married only weeks ago died yesterday from a bursting blood vessel. Mrs Webb formerly Grace Messmore of Omaha and her husband works as a traveling man.
Charles E. Freeman long time pastor of the Christian church has purchased the News and will take possession of the property at the end of November.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on October 31 Captain Clarence Hough's house was burglarized by a man who assaulted Mrs. Hough, leaving her unconscious. He took a small amount of cash while she had tucked two diamond rings in her mouth, which a doctor struggled to extract, delaying police reports as the burglar cut the telephone line. The sister found the unconscious victim about thirty minutes later.
Mason City Iowa October 31 L J Keeges a 68 year old soldier from Nora Springs was found dead in the woods near the Shell Rock river last night He went fishing yesterday forenoon and died of heart failure
Fire at Fort Dodge brick and tile plant destroyed the facility worth 25000 dollars. The blaze started early morning and spread before help could arrive as the water source was over a half mile away. This marks the third largest local fire loss in a year and a half following recent incidents at the high school and Mulrooney Manufacturing.
Syracuse heirs sue Dorothea Edgarita Crouse now McVicker seeking 2.5 million from the Daniel Crouse estate. Thirteen of 27 heirs join against Mrs McVicker Countess Potulicka and the Lincoln Trust Co alleging collusion and fraud to release the claim. The suit questions Dodo Crouse's paternity and inheritance rights.
The steamer barge Adam Cornelius departed Milwaukee for Buffalo with 270 750 bushels of wheat. It marks the greatest single boatload of grain ever sent from Milwaukee on the great lakes navigation.
A brief, clipped exchange contrasts a man who knows much yet acts little with another who knows nothing yet tries. The dialogue hints at value of effort over empty knowledge. The verse presents a wry judgment on idle intellect versus misguided zeal.
Des Moines, October 30. Fifty boy policemen will guard the city against crime in the future. This juvenile addition to the force will go on duty Halloween and continue a sleuthing until Commissioner Hamery changes his mind. The boys will not receive pay and will not wear stars. Hamery hopes the plan will prevent young America from going wrong and believes it will succeed.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court handed down decisions affirming several appeals. Lahart versus Thompson in Monroe County, Prichard versus Mulhall in Woodbury County, Sieltzer versus Condon in Henry County, Lee versus Conrad in Henry County, Peterson versus Wallace in Woodbury County, and Goldsmith versus Goldsmith in Clarke County were all affirmed.
In Council Bluffs Iowa a special election approved 500000 dollars in waterworks bonds by 2957 to 195? total 4518 voters with 1000 women casting ballots 662 yes 338 no. Opponents favored accepting rehabilitation offer from the current waterworks company with a 25 year franchise.
Clear Lake Iowa October 30 Cal Branson a prominent resident and city engineer remains in serious condition after the removal of a freak tooth. Three physicians used anesthesia as they extracted a large molar with three prongs hooked into the jaw bone. Branson 40 has worn two prior sets of teeth and the new set was being tried when the abnormal tooth was found. He is very weak from the ordeal.
In Los Angeles on October 30 a Grapevine district prospector B F Pratt was found dead in the Argus mountains after a trek toward Mojave. His diary pages, discovered beside him, recount days of scant water, passing warnings, and a perilous desert journey ending in exposure and dehydration.
The final readable entry describes severe thirst and exhaustion as Pratt pleads for water within a day. He names brothers C. H. Pratt of Bonner Springs Kansas E. H. Pratt of St. Louis and W. R. Pratt of Ocolaca Wyoming to be notified of his death.
The Diocese of Boston marks its 100th anniversary with a five day observance at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Cardinal dignitaries and church officials join papal delegate Rev. Diomede Falconio in the pomp and ceremony. Governor Guild, Mayor Hibbard, and state and city representatives attend the solemn mass.
Waterloo Iowa October 30 The electric light plant at Laporte City burned today leaving the city in darkness until a new dynamo can be secured A portion of the water plant also burned out and damaged.
The Central Trust company of New York filed suit in federal court asking a receiver be appointed for the Cleveland Railway Company also operating as municipal traction. Judge Taylor issued a temporary order freezing all funds except wages.
Des Moines Iowa October 29 District Judge Hugh Brennan ruled the Iowa primary law is not exclusive and central committees may fill vacancies when no nominations are made. The Pratt case puts George M Pratt on the ballot despite Democratic objections, prompting immediate appeal. The ruling threatens to nullify the primary system if upheld.
Des Moines Iowa October 29 reports clarifying false rumors that Republicans could not vote in the senator primary until after 1 PM. Attorney General Byers says polls open with the general election in the morning and stay open all day. Any registered voter may vote for the senator candidate before closing time.
William Ronowitz of Traer area was attacked by a bull while digging a well in a pasture. The beast threw him into a ditch and tried to crush him. three ribs were broken and other injuries sustained. He survived due to the ditch keeping the animal off.
George Iowa October 29 A boy named Jans Dyke house son of Mr and Mrs John Dyke house suffered a compound fracture of the right leg when his limb was caught in the drive belt of a moving engine Physicians expect to save the leg though the injury is severe.
Riceville Iowa reports Railroad Commissioner W. L. Eaton injuring his arm in Osage while chasing a blown hat after wiping cloudy glasses. He sought examination in Rochester and now wears a sling.
Des Moines Iowa October 29 Father L S Coffin a Fort Dodge pioneer prohibitionist aged 84 was suddenly stricken yesterday afternoon by an acute heart attack He rallied enough to be moved to his Fort Dodge home though in a weakened condition
Fremont Ohio October 29 sugar barrels will serve as ballot boxes in Sandusky County for the presidential election. The board of elections purchased 40 barrels with hinged tops and slots. Eleven barrels received slots and were distributed to precincts to handle the large ballots for November 38.
William H. Pettis former Sac County treasurer pleaded guilty to embezzling county funds and was sentenced by Judge A Church to ten years in the penitentiary. The case followed an April report of a $27000 shortage tied to township and school funds with alleged forgery. Pettis transferred his property interests to his bondsmen to shield the county from loss.
The first biennial Iowa Epworth leagues convention meets in Des Moines November 26 to 29. The opening Thursday evening features Dr. A C Crews of Ontario as speaker. Speakers include G L Dobson, Isabelle Horton, Lilavati Singh, Emma Robinson, Matt Hughes, Geo K Stewart, Mabel Hilbish, J M Buckley, and M W Trotter with Ruth Paxson among women speakers.
The Des Moines Supreme Court released a batch of rulings with multiple cases affirmed and others reversed or modified. Notable outcomes include Lunde vs Cudahy Packing Company affirmed, Sullivan vs Sullivan reversed, Andere vs City of Burlington reversed, and Converse vs Incorporated Town of Deep River modified and affirmed.
Davenport Iowa October 29 Mrs John Andre suspects her husband of infidelity and her friend helps bind and gag her in a staged crime scene. A note declares she will hold her husband’s wife forever and she will be put out of the way. Mrs Andre blinded by a stranger and jewels hidden under the carpet. She later confesses to using the ruse to confirm suspicions.
Des Moines Oct 29 A minister’s kiss is ruled sufficient grounds for divorce in the case of Mark Seeds of Mediapolis versus his wife Mabel. Mrs Seeds, a church choir leader, accompanied the preacher beyond town, fell ill in Cedar Rapids, and cited desertion. Testimony noted she was seen kissing the pastor several times. During the trial the clergyman was killed in a railroad wreck.
Rome reports Duke of Abruzzi receives three months special leave of absence from the minister of marine with permission to travel abroad as he plans his marriage during the period.
Sac City Iowa October 29 A shale slide from a recently fired blast buried Otto Willert as workers fled. He was removed with both legs broken the right above the knee and the left mid thigh to hip.
Silas C McFarland consul general at large for the European district shot himself aboard a railroad train en route from Hamburg to Berlin. He died instantly and his widow in Berlin has not yet been informed. Born June 2 1889 in Mount Pleasant Iowa he had a career in consular service after prior work as a newspaper editor and publisher.
Col Joseph Eiboeck the veteran German editor lies critically ill at his Des Moines home. Friends withhold news of the death by suicide of his son in law Consul McFarland in Europe fearing the shock could prove fatal for him.
J H Price a reputed money lender worth at least 100000 is defendant in Rin county divorce proceedings. His wife a former Fayette county West Union resident accuses him of inhuman treatment endangering her life and failing to provide necessities. She seeks 2000 temporary alimony and 33000 permanent alimony as the case is fiercely contested.
Judge Thornell dismissed the spring ouster case against H. V. Batty the district clerk in Council Bluffs Iowa. Batty’s resignation will be filed with the county auditor. He recently passed a Supreme Court bar exam and is expected to receive a certificate. The suit had charged him with withholding funds and altering records.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on October 27 a suit filed in district court asks whether the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad is liable for demurrage charged to David & Co. for a car delayed by a stalled receipt of a consignment. The case, backed by other firms, affects implement dealers wholesalers and jobbers.
Des Moines Iowa October 21 The Rat bargers parole case appears to be delayed as the parole board may seek more testimony. Attendees say support for the Rainsbargers is stronger than expected and the board may grant additional time for evidence. Also discussed were John Steele and George Weems who have served long terms with decent records. Weems is regarded as trustworthy while Steele, jailed for killing a neighbor in Monroe County over a ditch dispute, has served even longer.
May Witts, a prominent young woman of Dubuque, Iowa, lies near death after ingesting creosote used to ease toothache. The potion had been tried previously without ill effects.
Des Moines reports decisive rulings by the supreme court reversing multiple county court decisions. The cases include People’s Light Co. and Eckhardt in Scott County, Gannon, Land Co. in Scott County, Fehd versus City of Oskaloosa in Appanoose County, and Connor versus McCormick.
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