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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
6
Des Moines Iowa October 23 The Iowa attorney general ruled that county treasurers must place county deposits only in banks that pay 2 percent interest as required by law. If none in the county seat offer the rate, funds must be moved to other banks even outside the county to satisfy the statute.
Attorney General H W Byers ruled at the Grand hotel that valid franchise rights for the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway exist only on Broadway from Sixteenth Street to city limits, on South First Street to Graham Avenue, and on Graham Avenue. He rejected claims on other streets based on occupation and municipal acquiescence as unfounded.
Plymouth Iowa October 23 From ten to thirteen percent of a loss is estimated here to the potato crop from last week’s freeze catching thousands of bushels in the field. Harvest has begun and damage is being discovered. J E Johnson near Lyle Minnesota lost nearly his entire crop of over two thousand bushels.
Mason City Iowa October 23 A father's plea in court spared Frank McGuire a penitentiary term for grand larceny. Judge Clark allowed a lesser offense plea and a $100 fine in the case of the 19 year old accused of stealing a watch.
In Fort Dodge Iowa Corpus Christi church hosted a solemn high requiem mass this morning for the late Monsignor B C Lenehan. About 60 priests from the diocese officiated in the month's mind service held 30 days after the funeral of the departed prelate.
Mrs John Reynolds wife of the Boone Electric manager reports losing a handbag containing jewelry valued at $5,000 mostly in diamonds. She says she left it at Boone station on the Northwestern road during a trip to Clinton and Chicago, but nothing has turned up. A liberal reward is offered for recovery.
In Lyons Nebraska on October 22 Charles A Turen married Nina Frisk in a ceremony conducted by Rev Mr Arlander of the Swedish church.
Andrew Carnegie offers 450 acre tract on Allegheny crest near Cresson to State Health Commissioner Dixon as a free gift for a western Pennsylvania sanitarium. Pennsylvania has 2 million dollars to develop the site and extend Mont Alto. Carnegie would donate the land if the commonwealth promptly builds and maintains a sanitarium there.
In Mason City two men, James Bradley and W F B Stegner, jailed for a petty offense, were pulled from their cell by Sheriff Holdren after choking fumes from a fire left them near death.
Des Moines report quotes John F. Hogan longtime sexton of St. Ambrose Catholic church cemetery stating he has never seen a ghost in 42 years of graves digging from 1866 to present. He recalls nightly work in all weather and once verified a nun’s body remained after a rumored theft. He attributes his lack of superstition to his sturdy, cautious nature.
The Iowa Supreme Court sustains the indeterminate sentence law for all cases except first degree murder. Judges sentence prisoners to indeterminate terms with length set by the state board of parole. Judge Frank R. Gaynor notes it changes nothing for his policy and had expected the law’s survival.
Dr George Severs a New York dentist passing through Kansas City says he sold a gold bridge and three crowns to raise funds to reach his ailing mother in San Francisco. He sold his tools for gold and plans to ride to Denver with a ticket, hoping a friend will help him proceed west.
San Diego, Oct 21 Clarence E Hunt an automobile dealer and Dr Edward Grove both of this city were killed when their car turned turtle on a grade while speeding from Ramona to San Diego.
Turin reports the death of Caesar Lombroso, renowned Italian criminologist and alienist born in Venice in November 1836. He authored The Man of Genius and The Criminal and Anthropological and Medico-Legal Study among others.
In Manson Iowa the administrator of George Brown’s estate orders a $1000 monument. The will directs the stone show only the deceased’s first names and hide Brown’s surname connected to a murderer. It also requires reimbursement with interest to those from whom he won mercy. The tragedy: Brown’s wife was killed by her father in Colorado as he faced a ten year sentence.
Mrs. W. P. Lawrence, a longtime Cherokee County resident, has died in Cherokee Iowa. The Cherokee city council enacted an ordinance requiring removal of all obstructions from sidewalks and streets. A reception honored Rev. W. O. Tompkins and family upon his return to the Methodist church pastorate for another year.
Henry Richerodt and spouse saved their two small children from a blaze at their State Center home. The structure burned to the ground, with a loss estimated at 2900 dollars.
Rock Rapids Iowa welcomed M D Shutt owner and driver of Penisa Maid 204% by crowds estimated at 7000. A silver cup was presented from Main street bandstand and a street lunch followed. Penisa Maid demonstrated speed in a two minute exhibition mile before a packed grandstand.
Des Moines October 22 Judge Mc Henry denied minority stockholders injunction to block Iowa Telephone from absorbing Mutual. Court rules merger not against public policy.
Burlington Iowa October 22 remarks at the American Purity congress call for more candid instruction for children on the relation ship of the sexes with several speakers leading the session.
James Miller was arrested by Chief Malone in Lincoln on a desertion charge. Papers in his pockets suggest his true name is James E. Gingery, tied to the murder of William Welsh in Moline Illinois. Authorities in Moline were notified.
Madrid reports the Interior Minister Cierva issued an order prohibiting anti government manifestations planned for Sunday. Police broke up a student demonstration against the indemnity payment in lieu of military service in the capital today.
Mrs. George Codfrey of Garwin, aged 57, walked 35 miles from Waterloo to her home in Garwin in one day. She started Friday morning, reached Wylie Henderson’s farm by evening, sheltered from rain, ate a hearty supper, and continued home the next morning escorted by Henderson. Her husband, surprised by the feat, learned of it on her arrival.
Chief Dorney of Chillicothe with Council Bluffs officers traced the missing wife of wealthy farmer Barry to the Kiel hotel. He found 22-year-old Mrs. Barry and 30-year-old Charlies Harris registered as Mr. and Mrs. Harris, then they slipped away by train toward the west. Harris had worked on Barry’s farm and the disappearance followed rumors linking them.
Rear Admiral Brocklinger of the U S Navy left Dubuque for Washington to retire from the service upon reaching the age limit. The body of Lt Carl Richter from the gunboat Marietta will be brought to Dubuque for burial after his death by his own hand in Hampton Roads.
Des Moines, Oct. 20 Currant Swift of Harlan Iowa House of Representatives Democratic leader was thrown from his buggy in a runaway at Harlan yesterday and perhaps fatally injured.
Hawarden Iowa October 20 Congressman Hubbard will be guest of honor at a banquet tomorrow night hosted by George Sedgwick for city business men. Rev Bromley leads meetings with Prof Meyers as singer drawing good crowds and more events are planned at the Methodist church this month.
Des Moines reports the state railway commission's annual findings showing a 15 percent wage rise, 3 549 fewer employees, and a $464 21 decrease in railroad earnings for 1908. The commission also urges a freight demurrage law.
Registration in Aberdeen South Dakota began with a rush this morning. By 10 o clock more than 30 000 had been counted and officials expect the week will bring a heavier registration than either of the two previous weeks.
Lisbon reports King Manuel is confined to his bed with an intestinal trouble. The condition is described as ailment affecting the monarch and medical staff are monitoring his health.
Rock Rapids Iowa prepares for a festival day as Penisa Maid and owner driver W D Shutt return after a record setting season. The horse earned over 40000 in stakes and won Walnut Hill and Hester Columbus events before 16000 spectators. Free exhibitions, races, barbecue and coffee will be offered at Lyon County Fair tracks.
Laura Lovett appointed city librarian succeeding Mrs. George Goodrich who resigned. Also reported are births to Mr and Mrs Emer Hansen and Mr and Mrs William Bugee.
The entire Alton Iowa teaching force toured Sioux City schools to observe departments of greatest interest. Superintendent Whitley arranged the visit and the board granted a full day holiday for the teachers’ inspection tour.
Two men exchanging five thousand dollars at a Mason City bank midday are suspected bank robbers from Spokane. They claimed to have held the money since 1907 though some coins bore 1908 dates and carried the satchel away as police and a sheriff’s posse pursue leads. Estherville couples tie 58th anniversary with Emmet County roots and a Pioneer Ridley family history. Storm Lake reports three local weddings and a pair from Chicago and Fort Dodge in ceremonies.
Decorah Iowa October 19 Luther College celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Dr Lauritz Larsens professorship. Larsen served as president from founding until six years ago and later taught Hebrew and edited the college paper. His career has earned him many honors.
Jacob Law a long time Boone resident and former Pilot M breeder owner and driver was killed last night when he stepped from before a Milwaukee freight in front of the coast to coast passenger and was ground to death. He was wealthy and prominent.
Cleveland Ohio October 19 A test separation will decide whether Walter D Hanna city clerk of Shelby Ohio and his wife Bertha F Hanna who ran away with Samuel Robb October 4 shall be remarried The plan hinges on whether Bertha can endure absence from her home and children Phyllis six Merrill three and whether Hanna and the children can bear life without the mother The couple will renew their vows if the separation proves necessary and the November court term will annull them now
A large balloon passed over Seneca at 6 30 am traveling southeast at about 2000 feet altitude. It appeared to carry two or three persons aboard and was reported this morning.
London reports Swedish scholar Professor Martin Ekenburg has been removed to an asylum. His deteriorating mental state is blamed on the belief he faced accusations of complicity in the bomb outrages in Sweden.
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