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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
6
In Mttumwa Iowa Herbert Pedrick and Miss Laura Griswold hold a marriage license awaiting consent from Paducah Kentucky. The couple planned to wed without permission but Miss Griswold asked to inform her parents first, delaying the ceremony.
Des Moines police arrest Edward Woods yesterday for threatening Governor Cummins during an interview attempt. Woods, a crank, carried a six shooter and over $500 in cash. officers initially found no weapon, but he flashed the gun at jailers this morning before relatives from Central City were due to arrive.
Mason City Iowa August 28 a Joice farmer’s ten year old daughter was instantly killed when a wagon loaded with flax rolled over her chest after she fell beneath a wheel.
In Bluffs Iowa on August 23 Conrad Geise, bottling plant owner, fought a rabid dog that entered his stable. He killed the animal and found his beautiful matched team of horses fatally mauled. veterinarians deem the dog rabid and the horses must be killed.
Estherville Iowa state Aug 28 Mrs De Howard collapsed and died at her North Ninth street home while preparing dinner. Doctors cited probable heart trouble. John Asmundson of South Tenth street suffered a recent paralysis leaving him one hand useless.
Raymond P. Ward aged 23 an Iowa Central brakeman living in Marshalltown was killed at Abbott at 3 30 this morning by falling from a car during switching He was a son of Rev A G Ward pastor of the Methodist church at Union.
Clyde Roswell of Graats bakery fell from the first floor into an elevator shaft at about 7 20 p m last evening. He was found unconscious and badly bruised about 30 minutes later and taken to the city hospital where his jaw was broken and he has not regained consciousness. Authorities fear the injuries may prove fatal.
Cincinnati Ohio Aug 28 Congressman J B Ransdell in city to confer with Captain J F Ellison on a new nation wide Conservation League of America. Roosevelt Bryan Taft approve with Roosevelt honorary president and Bryan Taft honorary vice presidents. Walter L Fisher of Chicago active president. league aims to secure state and federal conservation legislation.
Osccar Huff of near Bremen reports two of his steers were killed in Plymouth after grazing where blasting occurred. The animals ate dynamite, and a thrown stone later triggered an explosion in the first steer, blowing it apart. The second steer died from the shock. The blast was audible for miles.
Springfield J Aug 28 The Seventh Infantry the last regiment on riot duty left for Chicago this morning.
Muscatine Iowa August 2 The Independent Power company filed articles of incorporation to build the Moscow canal waterway linking the Cedar and Mississippi rivers. The 15 mile canal could develop at least 20 000 horsepower for factories and interurbans at a cost over 1 000 000 dollars.
Iowa City August 27 Miss Cora Dreyer a 14 year old messenger in the Postal Telegraph office held a husky man at bay with a six shooter driving him from the switchboard. The intruder named F M Lacey claimed Cedar Rapids Downey and Victor as homes. He paid a fine and was released by Mayor Ball.
Sloan Iowa, Aug 27. Mrs Nelson dreamed of meeting her son aboard a large battleship. Two days later the twin sisters of Edwin received souvenir postcards dated San Francisco. Through the postmaster she learned her son had enlisted and served on the United States training ship Intrepid.
Des Moines Aug 26. Doctors differ on Morris Stein death scene with post mortem suggesting self inflicted shot possible versus others saying it was fired by another, possibly as he turned after hearing a revolver. Chief Johnston offers information to charge Mrs Stein and her mother as fugitives, bail refused. Prosecutor Frey signs affidavits. requisition papers to extradite. Sheriff heads to Des Moines to pursue the accused women. attorney Morris weighs extradition challenge.
Cherokee Iowa August 26 Sheriff Lawrey and wife and daughter and a girl friend were injured when their auto slid 25 feet into a gully on Seamen hill. Sheriff suffered a severed arm wound, Mrs Lawrey broke a collar bone and internal injuries, Bernice Lawrey broke an ankle, companion bruised.
J L Callahan Humboldt merchant became ill Saturday night while returning from Badger and lay at a haystack all night. Neighbors found him in the morning apparently dead but physicians and the coroner arrived as life returned, likely due to exposure.
Des Moines news item reports A C Rhinehart of Newton drove an automobile at the state fair grounds and struck E P Pressley an elderly Des Moines resident. Pressley suffered a broken leg and rib injuries and was carried to the emergency hospital. Pressley previously served as a turnkey at Fort Madison penitentiary.
Paul Krumbach and wife, about 35, walked from East St. Louis to Waterloo, averaging 18 miles daily with their possessions in a grip. They waded waist deep through Illinois floodwaters, seeking work. An overseer of the poor and the Salvation Army supplied a stove and bed, and they arrived footsore yet content.
Dr. Murray Wildman of Fort Dodge was named president of the Northwestern Iowa Association of United Workmen at the Lake Park celebration. Orrin Collins of the city was elected secretary. They secured the Fort Dodge 1909 picnic expected to draw 5 000 people.
Edward Woods, about 45, gaunt and persistent, was turned over to police for lingering at the state house demanding to see Governor Cummins. Officials feared a bomb thrower. he claimed a 40 year old mob stole thousands from him and that the governor should repay. He is held awaiting word from Central City.
Reyburn Rutledge, winner of 200 as best cattle judge at the state fair, is a under 21 graduate of the 1908 high school class and grandson of L S Coffin. He has never studied cattle beyond farm life on his grandfather's west Fort Dodge Iowa farm.
Fire of unknown origin at 5 am damaged Mauck Drug company's building in Marengo Iowa. The stock was destroyed and the loss totaled 4000 dollars with 3800 dollars insured.
The Chronicle reports President Roosevelt asked Frederick C. Selous to arrange purchase of Roosevelt's hunting outfit in London for his African expedition. The note indicates Selous will source gear abroad for the president.
Des Moines Iowa August 27 John C Harrington a Great Western passenger conductor and well known man was found dead this morning in the Des Moines river north of the city by three boys fishing He had previously attempted death by own action a year ago and is thought to have acted from personal safety concerns He was 34 and leaving a wife and family in St Joseph Missouri
Burglars entered the Rhodes pharmacy on a Saturday night and stole six hundred dollars in jewelry mainly watches. In Ida Grove a 10 year old girl died from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail ten days earlier.
John Hart aged 22 was found dead in an alley east of Gray undertaking parlors in Des Moines. Authorities said he died from alcoholism after a week of extreme revelry, with no known relatives in the city. The coroner was notified and Mr. Gray arranged the handling of the remains.
Lake City hosts band concerts while Alta fair suffers rain and low turnout. Marshalltown pottery plant to double output. Council Bluffs raises over 11000 for auditorium. Hawarden farmers form elevator company. Alta council buys drag and eyes street improvements. Cedar Falls carnival peaceful. Sheldon fair praised. Ames chautauqua boosts near 2000 surplus for next year. Creston chautauqua hopes to educate again. Waterloo woos new rail line. Hinton Gazette backs electric Sioux City to Okoboji line via Floyd valley. Davenport organizer builds Iowa Game and Fish protection network. Sibley Tribune warns of land agent ads. Blencoe ferry finances misused. ferry no longer running.
Des Moines Iowa August 26 Judge E T Morris for Mrs Bayard and Mrs Stein asks for a post mortem on the murdered man to support a theory that Morris Stein killed himself over family troubles. He alleges a back of head wound from self inflicted gunshot while motive involved. Attorneys seek Stein residence papers and a will. The women refuse to resist extradition as Ohio authorities near arrival.
Authorities found papers in a secret door at the Porter home in Loudonville Ohio indicating Miss Hester Porter lent large sums to Iowa relatives. It emerged that Andrew Humphrey was mysteriously shot and killed there twenty years ago.
In Loudenville Ohio on August 26 authorities ordered the exhumation of Miss Hester Porter to reexamine wounds and determine if the same gun killed Morris Stein and Miss Porter. Bullets remaining in Porter’s body and undisclosed papers found in her hidden drawers are under inquiry.
Des Moines Iowa August 26 The Democratic state committee fixed September 24 for the convention to nominate a successor to Judge Charles A Bishop on the supreme court bench. The date settles a plan to meet between September 17 and 24 with J S Pepper of Muscatine chosen as temporary chairman after serving as secretary to Martin J Wade in Congress.
Tres Moines Ia Aug 26 during William Jennings Bryan speech at the ball park the temporary platform holding several hundred attendees collapsed. No injuries or panic occurred and Bryan continued speaking from the grandstand after a five minute interruption.
Iowa City August 26 Jacob Van der Zee of Sioux Center Iowa the second Rhodesian scholar from Iowa to Oxford has graduated with the class of 1908 and returned to Iowa He will join the staff of the Iowa State Historical Society as superintendent of historical research work.
Chicago August 26 Major Williams treasury special agent says Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston who with Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne attempted to smuggle 80000 dollars in art goods through the customs office is practically bankrupt. Once worth millions, her fortune has been spent on art. Gardner says she cannot even afford a lawyer and would lack funds to defend herself if prosecuted.
New Haven Conn August 26 Donald Grant Mitchell known as Ik Marvel is severely ill at his Edgewood home at age 85. The Yale graduate of 1841 and noted author of Reveries of a Bachelor Dream Life and American Lands and Letters is under close physician care.
Harrisburg reports a four pound green cast iron frog used to hold a door open disappeared. A seven foot black snake found by James Bistline while plowing near John Wax's farm was killed and a post mortem revealed two half grown rabbits and the missing frog inside the snake’s body.
In Carroll Iowa a large livery stable owned by L Goodman burned as many picnickers had horses inside. Seven horses and 75 rigs were destroyed and 14 horses were shot to prevent suffering. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 26008 dollars.
The body of John Keefer, 32, was found in his fishing boat on the Iowa river. He had been missing overnight. Companions Ed Alberhaskey and Robert Heddieston say Keefer was last seen alive in the boat. alcohol was involved. It remains unclear whether drowning, death, or foul play caused the tragedy.
Davenport Louisiana August 24 The Republican congressional convention of the Second district yesterday ratified the June primary result nominating A F Dawson of for reelection to Congress.
Logan Iowa August 24 191? The 46th anniversary of the enrollment of Co C Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry volunteers was celebrated at the home of J T Case. Only 11 of 101 members attended the roll call. Details recall W W Fuller first captain Geo S Bacon first lieutenant and Joe Smith lieutenant. The unit served along the Mississippi river Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama including 13 days under fire at Spanish Fort. It took part in the Fort Blakely action May 13 1865 and later served on the Mexican border before mustering out August 25 1865.
Chicago report notes Joseph Medill Patterson has finished a novel titled A Little Brother of the Rich. The work depicts Chicago and New York society with vivid critique of wealth, vanity, greed, and excess across Wall Street offices, drawing rooms, race courses, and Broadway hotels.
Acting Attorney General Russell received allegations that a theatrical trust is holding up more than 500 theaters for 6 to 1 percent of profits. A Maryland town manager said he had 00 letters from managers offering documents. a booking agent said he would be shut out from independent theaters if he played attractions. The trust was driving managers out of business, the manager added.
Columbus reports the state board of agriculture announced 20 young women from Philadelphia will parade around the state fair grounds during the fair in directoire gowns up to the knee.
Council Bluffs, Aug 24. Independent Transportation company filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of 3000 dollars. J R Reed former federal judge leads incorportors. The firm aims to establish an automobile bus line suburban service and will seek a city franchise for a street railway and interurban railroad terminals.
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