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Newspaper

Anita Tribune

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1907

Page

1

Anita Tribune Brief Publisher Note

The Anita Tribune announces F. Myers as publisher in Anita Iowa. Community readers receive guidance on editorial leadership and local press direction.

Czar to abdicate rumor erupts from Russia tale

The London Mirror reports an alleged plan for Emperor Nicholas II to abdicate within a month with Grand Duke Michael as regent. It claims a military dictatorship would replace the empire, a marriage arrangement with Princess Victoria, and a staged visit by the dowager empress to aid negotiations.

London Mirror Russia Michael St. Petersburg Victoria Schleswig-Holstein

Tornado devastates Alexandria and West Feliciana parish

A violent tornado swept across the area centered near Alexandria Louisiana causing multiple deaths and injuries. Four bodies were recovered and thirteen people were in hospitals as debris line the Red river area. Widespread damage extended from Bijou Rapids three miles above the city to beyond the river. Reports from surrounding parishes indicate heavy property loss and numerous fatalities among Black residents.

Mexandria Alexandria Tae Bijou Rapids Red River Lfe West Feliciana Parish

Big Paycheck Rise for Western Train Crew Members

Western Train Service workers from the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen in Chicago dropped the nine hour day demand and won a raise of 1.50 per month for baggagemen. Initially seeking 12 percent plus nine hour day, managers offered 18 percent. Agreement reached largely through Interstate Commerce Commission chairman Knapp and United States Labor Commission chairman Neill.

Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Railway Chicago Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Neill United States Lavor Commission

Plot Of Rich Men Nip The Conspiracy

Secretary Loeb stated that names were mentioned at the White House about a dinner where a story of a plan to defeat the president’s policies in the 1908 campaign was told. He said the affair was recent and that no more details would be released, hoping publicity would nip the scheme in the bud before the campaign fully begins.

Loeb White House

Walsh Is Indicted Again In Chicago Bank Case

Federal grand jury in Chicago returns a second indictment against John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank charging mismanagement of the institution.

Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotation Roundup

Friday market notes show top beeves at 5.60 dollars and hogs at 4.52 dollars per cwt with prices listed for Sioux City live stock trades.

Sioux City

Unclear text on Missouri delegates and meeting

Fragmentary note mentions Bocatiere and names such as Slartman and Julius Lehsmann as delegates of a Saint Louis group, with unclear actions and departure. No coherent event or outcome discernible from readable lines.

Bocatiere Slartman Julius Lehsmann Torn Bt. Laang Beoie Suny Li

Penrose Testimony in Brownsville Inquiry Clouds Soldiers Role

Maj. Charles W. Penrose and Lieut. H. G. Leckie testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee on Brownsville events. Leckie traced bullets to outside barracks. Penrose, acquitted of duty neglect, defended the Twenty-fifth Infantry while asserting belief in the soldiers’ innocence and recounting actions with Mayor Combe and others.

Maj Penrose Brownsville Senate Committee On Military Affairs Witneses Charles W. Penrose Texas City H. G. Leckie McCaskey Department of Texas Lieut Leckie Capt Lyon Mayor Combe Joe Combe

Poison Squad to Test Saltpetre in Cured Meat

President James of the University of Illinois explains a National Food Commission project to study saltpetre in cured meats. Twenty men will be fed two diets under Grindley supervision for six months with daily medical checks and weight tracking to determine health effects.

James University of Illinois National Food Commission Grindley University

Mrs Bradley's Defense in Murder Case

Annie M. Bradley who shot former Utah Senator Arthur Brown in Washington last December plans to plead mental irresponsibility. Her counsel sought a District of Columbia Supreme Court order to summon thirteen west coast witnesses at government expense, claiming she cannot pay travel costs.

Annie M. Bradley United States Arthur Brown Utah Washington Supreme Court of the District of Columbia West

Bank executive Walsh arraigned on bank misapplication charges

John R. Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, was arraigned in federal court on charges of misapplication of bank funds. He pleaded not guilty and the trial was scheduled for October 15.

Walsh John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank

Fire Delays Mc Adoo Tunnel Work In New York

A spark from a bailey room in the Mc Adoo tunnel terminal excavation at Dey Fulton and Church streets in New York caused a fire early Wednesday. Damage is estimated at 50,000 dollars and the delay extends the project by about thirty days.

McAdoo Dey, Fulton and Church Streets New York

Peary Polar Expedition Funds Ready for Northward Duty

Commander Robert E. Peary now has two hundred thousand dollars secured for his forthcoming polar expedition. He expects to depart around the end of June to begin the journey to the far north.

Robert E. Peary

Wane Sax City Elects Cornell Mayor by Plurality

Official returns show Cornell, Republican, elected mayor of Wane Sax City Kaw by a plurality of 1 218 over Tese Democrat.

Kansas City Raw Cornell Wanesax City Kaw Tese Democrat

Church Vower Falle at Spartanvure During Reverend Brown’s Visit

A church event at Spartanvure drew attention Tuesday as former pastor Reverend J. M. Brown attended, with organizers citing purposes related to fund collection and community outreach during the Cucermineresses period.

Spartanvure J. M. Brown

Mob harms nonunion workers train at Cleveland yards

A special train carrying forty non-union men from Lima to Lorain was attacked in Cleveland. All windows were broken as a mob pelted the car with stones. Only fifteen men remained aboard. one grievously injured, sent to a hospital. Twenty-five fled as panic spread along Nickel Plate road.

Lima Loraine American Shipbuilding Company Cleveland Nickel Plaza Road

Harriman Ends Controversy With Roosevelt Over Senate Fight

E H Harriman stated he would not continue the controversy with President Roosevelt. He said reporters should not press for self evident answers. He affirmed the 1904 senatorial contest was between Black and Depew with no other candidate, denying any bargain linking Depew’s ambassadorial or Senate appointment to money raises.

Roosevelt E. Hi. Harriman President Roosevelt Black Depew France Webster

Young Kansas City Man Shoots Self Before Crowd

Myer Willson of Kansas City Missouri aged 23 son of H I Wilson a prominent businessman shot himself in the head on the corner of Eleventh and Walnut Streets in the citys business center Thursday morning as hundreds looked on. He died within moments. A card found on him read I ve wed long enough with notes that he was despondent due to ill health. He had spent a year at Yale and the family had lived in Louisville Kentucky before moving to Kansas City.

Kansas City Myer Willson H. I. Wilson Eleventh Walnut Streets Wilson Yale Louisville Befure

Prisoner James Gillespie Freed by Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a lower court ruling and freed James Gillespie of Rising Sun, who was serving a life sentence for his sister’s murder. The court ordered the warden to release him and directed that further prosecution be abandoned due to an error in denying a new trial.

James Gillespie Indiana Supreme Court Supreme Court Rising Sun Ind

Defense Opens in Chicago Trial of Standard Oil Company

Attorneys for the defense argued that government witnesses misinterpreted the Alto road rate sheets and did so willfully. Rosenthal asserted the defense can prove the misinterpretation by witnesses and that the government acted improperly.

Chicago Standard Ol Company Indiana Rosenthal Alto Road

Wreck on the Katy train collision at Bartlesville

A southbound Missouri, Kansas and Texas passenger train crashed into open switch cars at Bartlesville, I T on Thursday. Several people were shaken up but none seriously hurt. Officials suspect train wreckers caused the incident.

Katy Missouri, Kansas and Texas Bartlesville I. T

Tax Collector Shortage Leads to Suspension in Louisiana

The examination of FL Ho Dudenheifer, state tax collector of Louisiana, found a shortage of over $40,000. Dudenheifer was suspended and the case referred to the district attorney for action.

FL Ho Dudenheifer Louisiana Dudenheifer

New York Man Arraigned in New Orleans on Lottery Charges

John M. Demarest of New York was arraigned in New Orleans on a charge of aiding in transmitting lottery materials through the mails from Mobile. He posted bond for his appeal.

John M. Demarest New York New Orleans Mobile Ave Bond

Minty Mieemen Incident Near Madden Lane Vault

A garbled report notes a possible theft attempt at an inner vault near Madden Lane and Redfield. It mentions safety concerns and a Wednesday event with unclear details about suspects or exact location.

Minty Mieemen Syre Poly Doerin Delais Dna de Ey Cig Pou Madden Lane Sete Roar Tharreelag Redfield

Winter Weather Across Iowa Warmer than Last Year

Iowa department of the weather bureau reports a mild winter, with the mean temperature for three winter months at 28.1 degrees, 2-4 degrees above normal. Record highs reached 60 at Keokuk and lows dipped to minus 31 at Washta on Feb 5. Precipitation averaged 3.06 inches, 0.43 inches above normal, while February's first week was the coldest period. Historic notes compare current trends with 1856-57 and earlier settlements west of the Mississippi.

Iowa Department of the United States Weather Bureau Keokuk Washta Mississippi

College Students Riot at Spencer University President Held

About 200 students at Spencer Business University in Spencer rioted after a change in leadership. They damaged the recitation hall, pressured President R R Stewart, and later stoned his home, while demanding reinstatement of EK Strawn.

Spencer Business University Spencer R. R. Stewart EK. E. Strawn Stewart Strawn

Police Capture Check Forger in Fort Dodge Arrest

Fort Dodge police seized S. 2. Chesa of Sac City after he attempted to cash worthless checks at local firms. A search revealed four cents in money, a bottle of strychnine, morphine, and several signed checks. He wore a private detective’s star but could provide no authority to use it. Officials believe they captured a methodical crook who targeted towns over several days.

Maun Fort Dodge Chesa Sac City Chega Towna

Will of Mrs Ta Benedict Provides Monuments in Ottumwa

The late Mrs. Ta Benedict of Mddyville left a probate will in Ottumwa District Court allocating 400 for building two monuments. One honors her husband J U Benedict and their child, the second commemorates a son, daughter, and herself if she is laid to rest beside her children.

Ta. Benedict Mddyville Ottumwa J. Ui Benedict

Not Killed, James Gregy In Freight Train Accident

James Gregy, 23, of Burlington, was found south of Duebuque after falling from a freight car. Both legs crushed below the knees, he was taken to Finley hospital in Dubugee and listed as doing as well as could be expected. His father had protested against his leaving home. an injured man wished it had been his head.

James Gregy Burlington Viness Central Duebuque Greg Vevis Finley Dubugee Gregg Donald Morrison North Des Moines Morrison Cementateon C.F. Wright Amon Ber Tina Te Cory Hila Ue Deis Lenker

Congressmen in Runaway Crash with Touring Party

A rivers and harbors committee delegation faced a second mishap when a team ran away at Jennings and struck a tallyho carrying Congressmen R. P. Bishop of Michigan T. C. Ellis of Missouri and O. F. Burgess of Texas. No injuries reported following the prior day’s Sewanee incident.

Hart Congressional Party Rivers and Harbors Committee Jennings R. P. Bishop Michigan T. C. Ellis Missouri O. F. Burgess Texas Sewanee

Attacked by Wolf While Examining Mink Tray

A man examining a mink tray was attacked by what appears to be a wolf in the field. He sustained severe injuries to the face and neck and collapsed near the trap. A doctor responded but faced dangerous conditions while aiding the victim.

Goode Linton de Vhain

Eldon Town Faces Rift Over Arrests and School Board Clash

In Eldon a dispute over arrests triggered by a 14 year old pupil, his father Clyde Hale, and Marshal W F Hale escalated after a confrontation with Principal Fulton. The Eldon school board, mayor, and townsfolk clash as warrants and authority are debated amid accusations of improper procedure.

Clyde Marshal W. F. Hale Widon Tale Fulton Har Eldon Hale Young Hale Bradley

Results of Iowa elections name mayors chosen in cities

The following mayors were elected in Iowa cities Monday. Mason City J H McConlogue Democrat Iowa City George W Ball Democrat Boone A S Farrow Democrat Marshalltown C L Ingledue Osceola L Co Main Republican Grinnell F E P Wiley Independent Osceola L Co Main Republican Eagle Grove Agron Yearnons Knoxville J W Bilby Independent Fort Dodge C E F Duncomb Democrat Decorah KF W Daubney Manchester Late Matthews Independent Mount Pleasant J G Dugdale Independent

Iowa Cities Mason City J. H. McConlogue Iowa City George W. Ball Dem Boone A. S. Farrow Dew Marshalltown C. L. Ingledue Oskaloosa William Cricket Ottumwa

Hollenhorst Confesses to Great Western Payroll Padding

J B Hollenhorst, an indicted railroad man jailed in Waterloo, reportedly admitted his guilt in padding the Great Western payroll checks three weeks ago. Word of the confession circulated to Marshalltown and Cedar Falls connections as details remain unprinted and awaited by Sibert’s friends.

Saya Great Western J. B. Hollenhors Waterloo Hollenhors Marshalltown Sibert Cedar Falls

Cows Die In Straw Stack Collapse On Fred Stark Farm

Nine cows and five hogs were smothered when a huge straw pile toppled onto a herd at Fred Stark’s farm five miles east of Riceville. The cattle had been feeding from one side. as the stack shifted, the animals disappeared and were later found dead.

Fred Stark Riceville Stark

Eloper in Fort Madison faces forgery charge

CL Phillips of the Donker Williams Advertising Co Chicago was arrested in Fort Madison and brought to Ottumwa to face forgery charges. He and 17 year old Mattie Fygers of Osceath eloped recently and are alleged to have a wife in Virginia.

Eloper CL. Phillips Donker- Williams Advertising Company Chicago Fort Madison Ottumwa Phillips Mattie Fygers Virginia

Fre ed for Children s Sake v Tate of Glenwood

In Council Bluffs the case of D Tate of Glenwood who forged checks while traveling with his wife and three children was freed. His wife obtained money from relatives and restitution was made, prompting high relief amid his children’s plea.

V. D. Tate Glenwood Council

Fragmented Chronology of Historical Events and Names

A jumbled list of dates and events spans major eras from 1649 to 1897, mentioning figures such as Thomas Seymour and Le Sac, battles like Goliad and Veron, treaties and invasions involving England, France, Spain, Denmark, and the Americas, plus milestones in science, transportation, and politics. The garbled OCR mixes places, nations, and military actions with scattered proper nouns.

Robert B Sonal Scotland Florida Leon Thomas Seymour Miral England Canada France le Salle Tincorporation Poosa Wilkinson Lake Collela

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