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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
6
Dr E H Hunt operates a dental practice in Ames Iowa occupying the second door north of the post office serving local patients with general dentistry and family care.
A hayrack carrying 45 children to a Methodist church picnic overturned on Johnson hill in Humboldt. Two 12 year olds Almeda Wilder and Fern Beebe were killed, one other woman injured fatally, and several others hurt. The wagon driver William Wallace faced no blame as brakes failed.
Nashua Iowa reports the tale of two massive sturgeon weighing 185 and 200 pounds captured from a river. A third giant remains unlanded, chained to a rock as five men struggle to haul it in after a dramatic boat capsize.
In Nora Springs Iowa on August 28 Mrs Frank Bum gardner was badly burned after she filled a boiler with gasoline and crowded the cap down. The boiling water caused a violent explosion scattering water and oil across the room and wrecking the boiler.
Mason City Iowa Aug 28 old hunter B Florence recalls buffalo and elk last seen in northern Iowa in 1856 57 near Clearlake and Rockwell contradicting claims of wintering into the 1860s.
Emanuel Anderson twelve, son of A F Anderson of Titonka Iowa, fell forty feet from a wind mill top while adjusting the wheel and is severely injured with likely multiple fractures. He lay unconscious several hours before rescuers found him and he remains in serious condition in a rural area hospital.
Fire destroyed the local electric light and water plants in Nevada Iowa causing about $7500 in damage. The town faced darkness overnight until a traction engine was secured to pump water to supply patrons.
Milwaukee road division workers organize a co operative store in McGregor to save mail order dollars. Shares cost 10 dollars with 4000 dollars subscribed. The plan aims to sell groceries to furniture at small profit and share gains with stockholders.
Marshalltown Iowa August 27 Manley B Cutter general manager of the Iowa Central and Minneapolis and St Louis railways since last December has resigned effective in September according to a circular signed by F L Day second vice president All departments will report to Day for the present
A tele phone message from Denison reports a complete victory for P. W. Harding of Sac City in disbarment proceedings. Judge Wright of Fort Dodge ruled none of the 10 counts proved sufficient for disbarment. Prosecutors were Jacob Sims and P. E. B. Laily of Denison. defense by Judge S. M. Elwood of Sac City and B. I. Salinger of Carroll.
Mishaps on the interurban prevented Judge George D. Allen of Boston from reaching Fort Dodge for the final day of the chautauqua. Senator Dolliver was called to speak and he was received with a great cheer, delivering eloquence in eulogy of Lincoln to the large audience.
George Haming, a Des Moines barber, killed himself in front of his 16 year old son in East Des Moines after a despondent crisis over losing his job. The boy tried to restrain him as he fired a bullet through his temple this afternoon.
Burlington Iowa August 27 The coroner s jury censured Frank Bouvia for tying to a barge with fireworks and the fireworks committee for not providing a guard to warn people away from the explosive barge Edward Lee died Friday night in a launch disaster three others drowned Lee was buried this morning Mrs Jordan and Mrs Conover remain missing as search continues for those Pleasant victims of the accident
Chicago reports the Burlington railroad completed a fiscal year ending June 30 1909 with no passenger fatalities amid about 20 million passengers carried. The fast Chicago to Denver train was on time at all terminals. The line logged 15 million miles of operation and the record is highlighted as a billion-to-one safety odds per mile.
Detroit, Aug 27. The annual American Bar Association convention opened with Governor Augustus Willson of Kentucky delivering The People and Their Law. The session highlighted Kentucky tobacco war night rider depredations and a report proposing a bill to curb U S Supreme Court appeals from the District of Columbia citing unequal rights for DC litigants.
In Bakersfield California on August 27 a southbound Southern Pacific freight train derailed on Tehachapi Pass Mojave due to brake failure. Two brakemen and the engineer were killed and five others injured in the early morning wreck between Tehachapi Pass and Mojave.
New York archbishop John M. Farley arrived aboard the Caronia after a papal visit. He was greeted by hundreds of clergy and laity from his archdiocese who joined a bay excursion steamer to welcome him home.
In the East River a feed pipe exploded on the tug Bee causing one man to die instantly and three others to suffer fatal injuries. The incident occurred today in New York.
Des Moines August 26 Attorney General Byers endorses the Moon law interpretation after Indiana AG Bingham reaches a similar ruling. The Iowa local option dispute centers on resolutions of consent and timing of the act, with Byers ruling the word now refers to signing date, affecting licenses issued after April 15 and before July 4. Indiana and Iowa cases mirror each other as both AGs interpret the law alike.
Fort Dodge Iowa August Rowley Marble a 21 year old employee of the Acme Cement Plaster company fell seventy feet down a mine shaft Sunday evening about seven o'clock. He was injured severely with a broken left leg and chest injuries but remained conscious and spoke cheerfully during the ambulance ride to St Joseph hospital. He was at the mine entrance to move loaded cars as they were hoisted to the crusher.
A. B. Hawkins of Austin Minnesota completed a new electric mailing machine at Vulcan Ironworks Mason City. The 4 by 12 foot device handles all page sizes at 6000 per hour and returns addressed slugs to the galley via a turntable. Hawkins formerly ran daily papers and served as Austin postmaster. The first unit will go to Minneapolis for trials on the Swedish American Posten.
In Mason City on August 26 W H Draves lost both hands and suffered severe facial injuries when a dynamite blast while fishing went off in his hands. He wandered to an oat field in delirium, was found unconscious, later had both hands amputated, and the pain has driven him toward insanity. He and his family may be cared for by the state.
J O Milliken of Haskell Institute told the Associated Press that reports of illicit traffic in Indian girls at the school are false. He said there is no basis for the story and no plan to involve federal authorities.
Miss Julia Hutchinson leaves Muscatine for Yokohama to wed Ralph L. Harding of the Philippines, in a romance sparked at Oberlin seven years ago. The couple plan a two week wedding trip in Japan and sail from Nagasaki for the Philippines around September 26. The journey traces several transport modes, from automobile to interurban rail, air travel not yet listed.
Des Moines police arrest Mrs Nel ie Reynolds and her daughter Marie for stealing diamonds valued at $300 from several Des Moines homes. Five diamond rings two brooches and other jewels were found in their apartments. Reynolds claims to be a Spanish actress from Kansas City.
McGregor Iowa business men launch a co operative store to keep mail order dollars at home. Stock is sold at 10 each with a 20 share limit, funds used to buy groceries and provisions sold near cost with profits distributed to stockholders. Farmers back the project, gaining business support.
Des Moines reports a Belle Plaine family tragedy as five year old girl died after her clothing ignited on a toy stove during an imagined meal. The incident occurred last night and involves the Cons family, prominent residents of Belle Plaine.
Mason City Iowa August 24 Judge Joseph J Clark residence was badly gutted by fire this morning fire caught while painters were burning off paint incidents notes no injuries and cause under investigation
A fireworks barge on the river caused panic during a Burlington Iowa fete. Of 18 passengers on the Frank Bouria launch, three drowned after five leaped into the water while two were rescued. Victims named include Mrs. Marshall Jordan and Mrs. L D Conover of Mt Pleasant and Edward J Ler, 22, of Burlington. The launch reached shore with survivors as 10,000 spectators watched, unaware of the tragedy.
A Des Moines family boat was struck by a launch near the Arnolds Park dancing pavilion. Two children were tossed into the water. the boy was saved by his father, while the girl drowned before rescue. The body was recovered at daybreak.
Des Moines Iowa August 24 The sale of the Des Moines Mutual to the Iowa Telephone company includes the Boone county and Dallas county independent companies. Purchase price was reported as 600000.
Juarez city authorities allocate 20000 for hosting Presidents Diaz and Taft as they meet October 16. A bullfight will be staged as part of the festivities.
In Indianola Iowa Aug 23 marks slow disbelief over Harry Hutchin son who confessed to murdering J Carraher stepfather Investigators explore all leads while the Brands mother Mrs Brand and husband move to a new home near Platte South Dakota with alleged $20000 in proceeds Critics question rapid remarriage after Carraher death and possible private detective watching the Brands ahead of the boy’s trial next month
Dubuque Iowa August 23 Ed Christ a Waukon operator passed through Dubuque after treatment at the Pasteur Institute Chicago for hydrophobia He was bitten by a dog two weeks ago An examination showed the dog had been bitten by a rattlesnake and the poison transmitted to Christ in this fashion Chicago authorities call the case most remarkable on record.
In Humboldt Iowa on August 23 a child of Mr and Mrs George Lovrien Jr was struck in the head by a speeding automobile driven by Guy Daniels. The skull was crushed but the child remains alive and doctors hope for recovery. A damage suit may follow unless settled out of court.
Miss Stilson of Garner Indiana seeks 5000 dollars in damages claiming bullets fired from the Gilligans’ restaurant rooms injured her last spring. The dispute involved Mrs Gilligan and her husband with prior trouble. Stilson entered to retrieve personal property and bullets struck her. Mrs Gilligan also seeks a divorce.
In Mason City Iowa on August 23 a check for 5700 was received to settle the death of Patrick Dunlavey killed in Des Moines on April 12 while working on Iowa Telephone lines at Highland Park. His mother sued Iowa Telephone and Des Moines Edison Light for negligence over lines crossing. Dunlavey fell from a high pole after a shock.
Boone Iowa Aug 23 Miss Adelaide Smith of Boone has been elected chair of mathematics at the University of California Berkeley She is a former Chicago student and pianist who later taught mathematics in Johannesburg South Africa before her Berkeley appointment.
Des Moines Iowa August 93 Governor Carroll prepares to join soldiers at Okoboji for a four day camp as guest of Adjutant General Logan.
Tulsa Oklahoma August 23 J S Shaver a local business man and son of the under sheriff was shot and fatally wounded last night by Robert Taile a lawyer who mistook him for a burglar Taile surrendered to authorities and faces possible charges as the investigation continues.
Jeffrey, prosecutor of the third judicial circuit in Little Rock, files suit in Jackson County Circuit Court Newport Arkansas seeking penalties up to 65 million dollars for alleged antitrust violations by major Arkansas insurers.
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