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Newspaper

Anita Tribune

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

3

Anita Tribune Publisher Name Record

The Anita Tribune, published in Anita, Iowa, is led by F. Myers as publisher.

Frauds at Primary Special Chicago Grand Jury

A Chicago investigation reports widespread ballot irregularities in the August primary. Absentees, ineligible voters, and mismanaged returns appear in multiple precincts with judges and clerks linked to irregular counting. The inquiry urges civil service reforms and calls scrutiny on election practices citywide.

Aleael Ana Choreriaeericets Eemutof Chease Chivas Il

Bia Bequests Made In Will Reported In Boston News

A fragmented clipping notes a will distributing funds to multiple institutions and individuals in Boston. It mentions bequests totaling various sums and lists several entities, with references to public records and ongoing administration of the estate. The incompletely legible text includes figures around two thousand dollars and other specific bequest amounts.

Washington officer to be buried with full military rites

An officer with Washington will be interred at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia with full military ceremonies. Maj. Venfant, an officer in the army, served in shaping the capital and will be honored by the nation with state rites and official recognition.

Washington Bertie Flip Vepen Senlury Wbscgy Paiva Tarm Miryland Maj Venfant Evtati Engineer Army National Arlingtona Cemetery Virginia

Greatest Danger is Over at Pine Phase Arkansas River

Reports say the Arkansas river at Pine Phase is listing slowly on Friday while indications point to preservation of the Clip's business section. Local observers express cautious optimism about avoiding broader damage and restoring normal operations soon.

Arkansas Pine Phase Ark

Sioux City Live Steel Market Update

Sioux City reports active steel market activity with quotes from Pridey and Seer Dppee and details on PTS Hives quotet and divas, while Pon Doeves provides analysis of supply and demand dynamics in the local steel trades.

Sioux City Hives Sy Pon Doeves

Unclear Text Summary of Historical Record

Fragmentary OCR text presents no coherent event, names, or places to anchor a factual summary. It mentions vague items like powers, official actions, manufacture, and a reverie, but lacks concrete entities or dates to establish a substantive report.

Nord Alexis Deposed as Haiti Turmoil Sweeps Port au Prince

Rioters seize control after Nord Alexis flees to the French brig Du Guay Trouin. Protests turn deadly with 12 killed as Gen. Antoine Simon advances with an army of 5,000. Gen. Legitime proclaimed president. Foreign ministers calm revolt, ships firing salute as Alexis seeks refuge aboard the French warship.

Nord Alexis Port Au Prince du Guay Trouin Poitlevein Committee of Public Safety Ghatak Alexis Thease Haytt Antoine Simon Legitime Frrench Whiarf Gilet Saab

Interstate Commission to Probe Sleeper Berth Issue

The interstate commerce commission plans a formal inquiry into sleeper car berths. Commissions Lancated and DProuty will question Bullmain Piarlice Car about why upper berths lower to trap travelers and if lower berths are to be used. Public complaints and resolutions have reached the commission with no relief.

Interstate Commerce Commmission Dprouty Bullmain Piarlice Car Company

Indian Coupled Flope and West Side Shuffle News

Fragmented OCR text describes a local event with names such as Peyitns Ur chiefs and Stuf, mentioning a superintendent, a hoisted flag or banner, and references to individuals like Pawan and Dass. The garbled passage hints at a ceremonial or community gathering with uncertain specifics and dates.

Briedauu Todi Duis Podjen Kerepad Bayer Cory

Fragmented OCR item about coastal service and events

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Nes Servier and a coastal service, with unclear references to Neptiery, Whi, Ad Se Tne PMe Pier, Sprites Tendiuelape, and Pet shaft. It reads as an unreadable note with scattered proper nouns and likely names without coherent context or dates. No identifiable event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable text.

Fragmentary note on storm toll and victim status

A damaged OCR fragment references a storm day and a victim. It mentions men of various names or groups and notes the victim is worn or injured amid wreckage. Details are fragmented and unclear, with no specific places, dates, or identifiable organizations readable.

Cashier Pleads Guilty in Bank Statement Falsification

Wee Cithoms, once cashier at BellevilleWis financial firm Pewin oS, pleaded guilty Thursday to falsifying a bank statement. Judge sentenced him to prison, with the term to be determined.

Pewin Os. Story Wee Cithoms’ State Bande Belleville Wis Penton

Ohio GAL Leader Dies in Turbulent City Scene

A chaotic obituary notes the death of a prominent Ohio gal leader, JV Shriver, amid a cascade of unclear events at a city venue. The report mentions veterans and a sequence of disrupted proceedings, with political tensions and local figures referenced as the crowd reacts and officials respond.

Ohio

Unclear Market Rumors Shake Rock Island Stocks

Speculation swirled over Rock Island preferred stocks amid rumors of a perfected deed for St. Louis and San Francisco entities. Reports tied a banking house to Union Pacific and suggested the Turunimana Rock stake faced losses as new ventures formed without official sanction, spurring broad market activity.

New York Tinanetiss St. Touis San Francisco Union Pacifie

VATE BAW DECLARED AND RIOTS REPORTED IN PRAIGE

A garbled report describes riots and upheaval in Praciue Austrict with German and Czech groups clashing. Names and places are unclear but mentions patriotism, police, and patrols amid widespread disruption. Edits indicate a struggle over public order and authorities restraining demonstrators.

Young Man Arraigned in Tull Court for Horse Theft

Edward Kawn of Guttenberg Ta alias Bill Cordy known as Smi Hie faced Justice Hawkins at Mull on horse stealing charges. He allegedly hired at Everett Brinsting near Hull then sold a horse to San Van Dalen Doon before fleeing toward Sioux Center where he was later caught. bonds set at span.

Tull Edward Kawn Guttenberg Hawkins Mull Bill Cordy Smi- Hie Everett Brinsting Hull Kawn Marshal DeVries O Welock San van Dalen Doon Fon Sioux Center Perkins Jusice Hawkins Span

Brown Out on Bail in Manson Murder Case

John M. Brown, jailed for the 1908 murder of his daughter in law, was sentenced by Judge Powers to up to eight years at Fort Madison and a fine up to 1000 dollars. Released on 4000 dollars bail, his appeal to the supreme court was granted after a moved new trial was denied. Brown returned home to Manson confidently declaring probable exoneration.

Manson John M. Brown George G. Brown Powers Rockwell City Fort Madison Brown Supreme Court

Prizes Awarded at International Live Stock Show

Frank J. Clouse of Clive captures multiple prizes in Red Polled cattle. Winners include Henry Lifebure of Patriix with aged Belgian Stetion and third place for Belgian stallion and aged mare second place. J A Anusgheridge earns fourth in Belgian mare 3 to 4 years. A. P. Arp of Floridge and GH White of Emerson win firsts and minor prizes in cross bred and Shorthorns. Iowa College garners several firsts and minor prizes.

Frank J. Clouse Clive Henry Lifebure Patriix Ffelgian Stalfian J. A. Anusgheridge Frank J. Crouss Ef Claire A. P. Arp Floridge Iowa College Storthorns GH. White Emerson Neb

Young Men in the Stotes Face Criminal Charges in Dubuque

Four young men in Dubuque are in county jail on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses by passing worthless checks after selling phony jewelry. Harry and Lee Benson, with prior records, were among the suspects. Hiking Ferrington, 19, fled to Chicago to escape a $150 theft charge and was captured there. Thussell Patterson, 18, is held as an accomplice. the pair previously escaped from the St. Charles school of correction near Chicago.

Dubuque Harry and Lee Benson Crimina Tine Suish Ferrington Chicago Thussell Patterson St. Charles School of Correction

State trade group seeks commerce and retail commission

The Towa Implement Dealers' association urges the legislature to appoint a commission on commerce and retail trade. They argue such commissions in other states have produced benefits and provide a dependable source of assistance when bringing proposals before the legislature for consideration.

Towa Implement Dealers’ Association Deaiers

Grocer Seeks Ouster Over Trading Stamp Firm

John J. Ludseeker a Du buque grocer obtained a district court order to commence ouster proceedings in the name of the state of Town against Hutchinson and Sperry a New Jersey trading stamp firm. County Attorney Nelson declined to prosecute and Ludsecker’s suit rests on a state license requirement for out of state corporations. In Dubuque it is claimed the stamping business is injurious to the town.

John J. Ludseeker Dubuque District Court Hutchinson & Sperry New Jersey Nelson Ludsecker C Corporaton

Accidents Kill Two Including Infant Burned At Home

The 1 year old child of Mr and Mrs Claire Cateau of Woolstock died from fatal burns received Wednesday night when a grandmother left briefly and a heavy table toppled from a center table. Samuel Rierson died instantly after falling fifty feet from a windmill wheel platform at the Thomas Hetland site near Webster City while performing maintenance.

Claire Cateau Woalstock Samuel Rierson Thomas Hetland

Son hero saves father in gas explosion blaze

A Muscatine man, Aimos Kimberly, was rendered unconscious when a gas plant explosion wrecked his home. His son Wil son rescued him through flames and debris, pulling him to safety as both suffered severe burns.

Wilson Aimos Kimberly Muscatine Rome

Iowa Schools Report Low Attendance Averages

State Superintendent J J Rigress releases school attendance figures showing a startling eight pupil per school average in many Iowa districts. The education department summary highlights sparse enrollment across numerous schools and underscores ongoing enrollment challenges faced by rural districts.

Soo Iowa Tatles J. J. Rigress Gow Ciaest Educationae Department

Council Moves to Control Saloons Citywide

The city council approves a new AML ordinance placing saloons under strict city supervision. Aimed at oversight, the measure imposes a tax and tighter regulatory control.

AML Ordinianen

Deaths at Rock Rapids in November events

Funeralist Robert Roman, who died at Rock Rapids Sunday, was buried Tuesday. Pioneer Mr. Penman arrived in northwestern Iowa from Illinois in 1873. Henry Schultz, Rock Rapids hotel proprietor, died after a prolonged illness from blood poisoning.

Rock Rapids Robert Roman Mr. Penman Northwestern Towa Mlinois Henry Schultz

Convicted official faces bribery case in Ohio appeals

A former Columbus official, Lang, and two colleagues on the Cleveland Trinidad service board pleaded guilty to taking bribes. They were sentenced to four years in prison after admitting a scheme involving January bribes from Lang. The case centers on a service board corruption probe in Ohio.

Tvhoairy Lang Columbus Cleveland Trinidad Py Ving Com Wees Servicer

Attorney J. 9. Jones Cited for Contempt by Court

Des Moines attorney J. 9. Jones, formerly of Rapid City, SD, faced contempt citations tied to juvenile court proceedings. The plea, reported by the local judiciary, notes penalties assessed by county officials and mentions the ongoing administrative review.

J. 9. Jones Des Moines Rapid City Cortate Rives Driers Metfeinry Palop Rosevete

Remsen Man Wins Cox Prize for Best Engineering Thesis

John Chorner of Remsen wins The Thomas J. Cox Prize in engineering at Iowa State University for the best thesis submitted by a member of the College of Applied Science. The prize carries a $100 award for the year’s top work in ties of the college.

Remsen Cox Thomas J. Cox College of Applied Science of the State University At Iowa Bas Lery John “Chorner

Cornerstone Lays for Pew University Law Building

The cornerstone of the new Pew University law building was laid Thursday afternoon by Chay Ory. The ceremony featured Garst and Loeag Cree among attendees as dignitaries and supporters of the project.

Tye Law Pew University Chay, Ory

Blood is Not Cheeked And The Arkansas FIVER Redhead

Nekamt shows rapid rise as Phy banks along the We river in Vitersen deereane dreiden Peetn, while pale hues and piper patterns drift through the SoULE region near Chet frase. The text references various erratic phrases and names, presenting a fragmented portrait with no clear context or coherent events.

Arkansas

Hoosier Piri Life MoaP Detent Pay Detent

Fragmentary OCR text appears to record unclear phrases about Hoosier and MoaP with mentions of pay and quantities. The readable elements include scattered numbers and garbled names, yielding no cohesive event or clear entities beyond generic references.

Beon Murdered Case Tossed Toward Sudden Verdict

Simil Lidstrand of Luurlington returns from Seattle after probing the death of his brother C. HL Lidstrand. He believes his brother was foully dealt with and that the inquiry will lead to a Toully verdict.

Beon Simil Lidstrand Luurlington Seattle Srother C. HL Lidstrand

Pioneer Kilted by Falling in Davenport

A fragmentary report notes a man named Togerty in Davenport was killed by a fall near a morning routine. The piece mentions a drug store closure and a shift in local business ownership, with unclear surrounding details and several garbled phrases.

Frank J. Togerty Davenport

Cashier Moves from Fonda Bank to Halboar Stake in German Bank

J O W Martin formerly cashier at the First National Bank of Fonda has left for Halboar in Carroll County after purchasing a controlling interest in the German Savings Bank. He is reported to be shifting the bank’s leadership and financial focus to the Halboar institution.

Ponda Halbour J. OW. Martin First National Bank Fonda Halboar Carroll County German Savings Bank Simon Cascady Des Moines Savings Bank Tawa National Bank Sesigeed

Verdict for 15000 Damages in Sensational Assault Case

Vera Smith of Muscatine was awarded fifteen thousand dollars in damages in a sensational assault case against Bay Hendrixson. The report names several financial and religious figures, discusses a bank president resigning, and mentions a prison sentence for seduction with a not guilty verdict in a related case.

Vera Smith Muscatine Bay Hendrixson Qeargreion Dubuque

Haiti Revolt Overthrows President Alexis in Bloodless Coup

Citizens of Port au Prince, led by a provisional safety committee, oust President Alexis and install Gen Legitime as new leader. Loyalists and foreign legations shelter Alexis allies as mobs seize key points, with a night of looting and violence following the capitol’s shift in power.

Malti Alexis Gen Legiti Mexis Camille Gabriel Senate Des Moy Tacoma Ent Duguay Trouin Nord Alexis Haiti Santo Domingo Auo Insutze Jean Juneau Vort Au Prince Celestin Cyrky Hils Cap

Chicago to Cincinnati and Detroit commodity prices mixed

Commodity prices across cities include cattle hogs and sheep ranges in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York and Toledo markets. Wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and barley quoted with No. 2 grades and various price bands. Strong entities include Indianapolis Milwaukee and Toledo exchanges along with commodity types and price ranges.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Lowis Giles Ont Cincinnati Ste Sherye Detroit Milwaukee New York Toledo

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