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Anita Tribune

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

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Typhoon Delays US Fleet Arrival at Yokohama

A storm offshore from the Philippine group delayed the American battleship fleet reaching Yokohama until October 18. One sailor drowned as heavy seas battered ships. the Connecticut reported the gale began October 12 and continued to October 13. Dispatches note only minor damage and that the fleet would reach Yokohama by October 18.

Yokohama Istana Laan Associated Press Tokio ConNecticut Shimonez Tekia Oman Saitu Sperry Jim

Fire destroys Rock Island yard complex causing losses

Blaze at Rock Island yards last Priday night caused about 540 600 damage to the Rock Island Lumber and Sash and Door works. Flames swept ten acres destroying twenty million feet of lumber and two saw mills. Main line ties burned and rail traffic disrupted on several lines. Telegraph and power services were disrupted for hours.

Tumber Company Rock Island Rock Tskerted Lapnaber Company Steck Islamd Sash and Door Works Ravk Ista Chicate Paville Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul

Fire Tragedy In Northern Michigan Leaves Many Dead

Dispatch from Milieeslarg reports northern Michigan fires kill fifteen people including women and children. A fireman Arthur Lee reportedly boiled to death while seeking safety in a water tank aboard a locomotive.

Michigan Milieeslarg Rowreek Wei Guandala Arthur Lee

Bank Closure Report on Union National Bank Summerville

A telegram to the federal controller said Union National Bank of Summerville Pa has been closed by Bank Examiner John T Cunningham. The bank, with 50 000 capital, is said to hold a large amount of doubtful paper, justifying its suspension.

Pennnsylvania Bank Freon John T. Cunninginin Union National Bank Summerville

Astral Arrives in New York After Hurricane Encounter

The weather-beaten ship Astral, leaving Isultimaore for San Francisco with 5,000 tons of coal for the U.S. government, reached New York in tow after a three day hurricane on Oct. 4 near Sea Girt Curr. Dunn reports.

Astral Isultimaore San Francisco United States New York Sea Girt Dunn

New Candidate in the Field for President

Sidney Soppan of Atlanta ta. seeks the Liberal party nomination with campaign manager W C C Moore. He began a westward tour around the central region on Friday to promote his bid.

Sidney @ Soppan Atlanta Liberal Party W. C C. Moore Central West

Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices

Friday quotations in the Sioux City live stock market list Top Reeves at 4.25 dollars and Tophogy at 6.66 dollars. Christian Science Daily announces an open daily paper by the Christian Science Publishing Society with a planned name and date of launch.

Sioux @iy Sioux City Top Reeves Tophogy Christian Science Daily The Christian Science Sentinel Bolton Man Christian Science Publicing Society Christian Betace Monktaur

WAR FOR BALLOT IN COURT IN NY SUFFRAGE TEST

New York suffrage leaders sue to compel the bureau of elections to show cause why a writ of mandamus should not issue to place Mrs Julia Seton Sears on the voters register. Sears, refused registration, had voted in Colorado and is urged as a test case by Mary Coleman and Cullen.

New York Mary Coleman Membeer Bhanehard Supreme Court Bureau of Elections Julia Seton Sears Sears Miss Cullen Colorado Miss Coleman

Chinese and Japanese Hostilities Escalate in Korea

Clash between Chinese and Japanese troops in Kantao northern Korea leaves several dead or wounded. Chinese war office resists pursuit of a detachment said to be aggressors. Japan protests to Pekin as frontier tensions rise and peace in China and Japan appears at risk.

China Japan Kantao Korea Chinese War Office Japanese Foreign Office Pekin

Lost in North Sea as airship Bushley sinks in race

Berlin reports a German balloon Bushley downs in the North Sea on Wednesday while four balloons started a Sunday international race. Two men aboard were rescued by a passing steamer, while two airships remain missing after three days without word.

NaHeen Beshley Berlin Bushley North Sea Fulteen AML Ima

Honduran Minister Recall Announced Across Washington

The recall of Dr. Angel Ugarte of Honduras was announced Thursday after he met with Secretary Root and said he had been relieved and would proceed to Mexico to represent his country there. Dr. Lazo Arriagat, brother of a former Guatemalan minister to the United States, will succeed him.

Angel Ugarte Honduras United States Root Mexico Lazo Arriagat

To Send Racers Abroad

Jamies R. Keene of New York announced plans to ship Colin the champion American racehorse and 9 other horses to England. The 4 year old colt has won 16 races in his first turf season and will be joined by unbeaten England bound I oot and other prospects in a ten horse shipment.

Jamies R. Keene New York Decidua America Colin England I Oot Keene

Caithomen Appropriates 50000 For Hereford Breed Efforts

At Ames City on Thursday the American Hereford Breeders Association allocated fifty thousand dollars to promote the Hereford breed in the United States. A three member board was appointed to spend the funds as they see fit.

Amsas City American Herefordatte Breeders’ Association United States

National American Woman's Suffrage Association Meets in Buffalo

Delegates gather in Buffalo New York for the fortieth annual convention of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association. The mood blends advocacy with conservative currents while remaining unswervingly loyal to suffrage aims.

Buffalo N.Y National American Woman's Suffrage Association

Mann Indicted in Chicago for Mrs Frances Thompson Murder

An indictment was returned by the grand jury against Luman C. Mann for the murder of Mrs. Frances Thompson in Chicago. Mann surrendered to authorities after the indictment was handed down Thursday.

Luman C. Mann Frances 3. Thompson Chicago Mann

Grain Dealers Conclude Twelfth Annual Convention in St Louis

The twelfth annual session of the National Grain Dealers association opened in St Louis with about 1,000 delegates in attendance for the Grain Men convention.

National Grain Dealers’ Association St. Loauvis

Fleet Off Japan's Coast Sighting Near Kinghu Point

A U S battleship group departed Manila on October 10 and has been seen maneuvering southeast of Kinghu Point at the southern tip of Japan, continuing toward Yokohama.

Japan Manila Yokohama Kinghu

Six Die in Ingleside Lime Quarry Blast

Six persons were instantly killed and twenty one others injured by a dynamite explosion at the Ingleside lime quarry sixteen miles northwest of Port Collins County. Local authorities investigated the blast and the injured were taken to nearby facilities for treatment.

Ingleside Iilee Porthweet Port Collins Cotu

Forest Fires Reignite Across Regions

Reports indicate renewed wildfires in multiple forests as spring winds spread flames. Fire crews battle growing blazes near several towns, testing regional response measures and prompting evacuations where containment remains challenging.

Roosevelt addresses railroad delegates at national meeting

A Washington D C session of the National Railway Association heard reports on signaling, rubber insulation and standard design. President Roosevelt welcomed delegates from various rails and lauded railroad workers for nerve, hardihood, obedience, and leadership. The Society of Railway Financial Officers also met to discuss wage methods and drafts.

Tiouse National Railway Association Washington D. CL Roosevelt Tre Brotherhood of Tocomotive Firemen Hardihead Society of Railway Financial Officers United States

Pushing Work in Panama

J H Collins returns from a fourteen month canal zone inquiry into canal commission official allegations en route to Washington to file a report. He cites record wages sent to workers, overall good health, and a decline in gambling and drinking with saloons and gambling houses closing in Colon and Panama.

HH. Collins Canal Canal Commission J. H. Collins Cofon Washington Collins Colon Tanama

Sioux Leader Henry Standing Bear Faces Bigamy Arraignment

In New York court Henry Standing Bear a Carlisle School graduate and Sioux man is charged with bigamy. Mazel M Ajorun of St Louis says she married him in May and later found he already had a Sioux wife and three children in Dinétah. A hearing is set for the coming Wednesday.

Standing Bear South Dakota Henry Standing Bear Carlisle New York Mazel M. Ajorun SG Louis Smith College Northampton Mass Miss Moran Dear Kaust London Crystal Palace Moran Bear Dine Tree

Girl attacked near Concord in hate-crime style assault

Witnesses say a 16 year old girl was assaulted by a Black suspect near Concord North Carolina. A mob of about 100 citizens formed and captured the suspect within an hour after the crime.

Pearl ‘Pucker Concord N.C de Negro

First Volunteer Dead in Washington Union Army

Charles Franklin Rand, the first volunteer to enlist after Lincoln's call and the first soldier awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery, has died in Washington DC at age 70.

Chas Franklin Rand Lincoln Solier Congress Washington, D. C

Roosevelt to Sit for Harvard Class Portrait by DeCamp

President Roosevelt met artist Jose DeCamp on Wednesday and arranged multiple sittings for a portrait of the president. The Harvard class of 1880, from which Roosevelt graduated, will feature the finished painting.

Roosevelt Jose DeCamp Mr. DeCamp Harvard

Bomb Thrown Into Taxi Garage Shocks New York

A bomb exploded early Wednesday in an enclosure on Eighth Avenue in New York injuring or shocking residents. The blast struck 250 New York Taxicab Company vehicles, triggering extensive alarm and damaging nearby buildings.

New York Eighth Avenue

Robber Killed in a Baile in Sapty Tex Fight

In Sapty Texas a clash between officers and robbers from Gordon leaves one bandit dead and another wounded after a robbery spree across several Gordon stores. The confrontation involved a posse of officers pursuing the suspects.

Sapty Tex Gordon

Indians Freed as Federal Judge Rules School Attendance Force Illegal

In a habeas corpus ruling at Cedar Rapids, Judge Reed said the Sac and Fox Indian agent at Tama exceeded authority by jailing Tama Indians who refused to send children to school. The Indians were released, with a written opinion to follow.

Chitren Cedar Rapids Tierd

Convicted of Bigamy in LeMars Court

H W Van Velson found guilty of bigamy in Plymouth County District Court LeMars after a half day trial. He married Dec 24 1882 to one wife and Oct 1 1907 to Mrs Tda Henderson of Kingsley. Both wives fainted in court as verdict delivered. sentencing set for next week.

LeMars Court H.W. van Velson Tiymouth LeMars van Velson Melvin Cherokee Tda Henderson Kingsley Correctionville Henderson Valentine Neb Minos

Daughters of Revolution Set Sioux City Convention

The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next state convention in Sioux City in October 1909. At Fort Dodge the delegates elected officers including Mrs. Harriet Lake Independence as regent Morr A Merritt Green Marshalltown as vice regent Mrs Julian Richards Waterloo as state secretary Mrs Tamin Rohs Dubuque as state treasurer Mrs Watson Miller Des Moines as state historian Mrs Hoa Shaupp Fort Dodge as state historian.

Daughters of Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution Sioux City Fort Dodge Harriet Lake Independence Merritt Green Mirshalltown Julian Richards Waterloo Tainin Rohs Dubuque

Bondsmen Seek Olson in Bucket Shop Case

Des Moines detectives pursue Olson, indicted for operating a bucket shop. Olson left for St Louis with his family while bondsmen who signed $2,000 bail hire detectives to locate him.

Des Moines Olson Olsen St. Louis Merchants Stock and Grain Company

Child Killed as Runaway Horse Tackles School Near New Hartford

Miss Myra Morton teaches a rural school and rode with Exine Hawk when the horse bolted. Both were thrown. the pupil Exine Hawk died after being hurled against a tree. Morton was unconscious for hours but expected to recover. In a separate note, Cres ton county treasurer faced questions over security for funds with only personal notes from local presidents and a $1,000 penalty for noncompliance.

Myra Mortom New Hartford Exine Hawk Creston Board of Supervisors

Arm Slashed By Explosion At Mason City Hub Bottling Works

An explosion at the Hub Bottling Works in Mason City injured Foo Cibuzn, an employee, nearly tearing his arm apart under 74 pounds of pressure. The force knocked him down and caused severe lacerations exposing bone. Officers Ted Meu leet and others observed the aftermath. The text also notes election results for Town City officers including E. G. O'Brien and W. B. Keffer.

Foo Cibuzn Hub Mason City

Decision Keeps Modern Brotherhood of America HQ in Mason City

A Davenport session of the Modern Brotherhood of America voted to retain the order's national headquarters in Mason City, confirming the location amid organizational discussions.

Mason City Davenport Modern Brotherhood of America Order

Banker Charged with Unsury Involving First National Bank

Charges allege the banker paid or was compelled to pay six thousand six hundred ninety seven dollars in usurious interest in business dealings with the First National Bank of Coune'l Blutte and its president Brovat E Hart.

First National Bank of Coune L Blutte Brovat E. Hart Gre Gilbert

Woman Confesses to Child Custody Plight In Sioux City

In Sioux City a young mother tearfully admits she is the mother of a child given to another. The case, sparked by suspicions around Miss Bielski, ends with the child sent to the Perence Crittenton home and the mother leaving with the other child.

Boles Nation Sioux City Mia Igt Roberts South Dakota Miss Bielski

Man and Girl Shot in Suspected Murder Plot

Barry Bright age 24 and Listher Cook age 15 of Shenandoah lie unconscious after a Tuesday evening shooting at Bright's home. Neighbors heard shots around 8, doors were locked, officers forced entry, both victims injured. Esther Cook was to testify against Bright and his sister for enticement of a former sweetheart. jealousy over Bright's attentions is suspected to have sparked the incident.

Barry Bright Listher Cook Shenandoah Lebus Bright Conway Esther Cook Bright Mother Cook Cook

Interurban Promoters Visit Sioux City to Plan Survey

A Des Moines to Sioux City Interurban team arrived in Sioux City at 10 am on Wednesday after auto travel along the proposed Des Moines and Sioux City Railway route. Officers J. P. O Malley, J. R. Doran, E. D. Carter, J. W. Russell, and M. I. Mitler expressed confidence and announced plans to send a surveying crew to resume construction along the route.

Des Moines Sioux City Des Moines and Sioux City Railway Company J. P. O'Malley Perry J. R. Doran Beaver E. D. Carter Lerkley J. W. Russell Adell M. I. Mitler

William Dixon Insanity Ruling In Waterloo Case

A Waterloo jury found William Dixon, 22, insane after one minute of deliberation on a forged instrument charge. Dixon had pleaded guilty, became insane after fears of abandonment by his bride, and is to be committed to the Anamosa department for the criminal insane.

Waterloo Willam Dixon Dixon Department For the Criminal Insane Anamosa

Noted Iowa Doctor on Trial for Adultery in Newton

Dr. Perry Engle a prominent central Iowa physician and former state senator, aged over 70, stands trial in Newton for adultery with Mary MacMannas, a 34 year old domestic. The arrest is attributed to his wife.

Perry Engle Central Iowa Newton Mary MacMannas Engle

Death by Own Action Shocks Piot Mound Resident

Charles G Bard a meat market proprietor in Piot Mound is found dead from drinking carhalic acid in a barn after facing reported financial troubles. The tragedy unsettles the town.

Piot Mound Charles G. Bard

Alfred Paul Sentenced for Extortion Plot Involving Banker Threats

Alfred Paul, author of a so called Stinck Hand letter to Avo Smith, was convicted of attempted extortion against bankers. He faces a penitentiary term with an indeterminate sentence.

Alfred Paul Stinck Avo. Smith A Ciiion

UV CHICAGO Trade Development Review Highlights

BR. G.pin & Co report on trade development stressing encouragement for a broad merchandising movement. The piece notes lower freight and rising live stock arrivals, reduced store stocks, and hopeful cash grain markets. Manufacturing activity in steel, oil foundries, farm implements, and electric appliances shows momentum amid political trepidation. Bank clearings total 237347.38, with district failures rising to twenty seven.

Chicago BR. G.pin & Co

Trade reports hint at improvement amid harvest season

New York reports irregular trade with weather and election factors influencing markets. Farmers harvests calm activity while heavy marketing may boost collections in certain regions. Canadian business failures for the week ending Oct 30 show declines from prior weeks.

New York Canada Street

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