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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
1
The fragmentary report describes Bert M Tay a brakeman involved in a death and arson case dated April 18 1808. It references sisters in law and multiple victims in a house fire, with mentions of a man named Amos Martin and a hidden crime scene in Lincoln area.
A letter allegedly from Reverend John Carnie claims he killed his son and admits to the Brown- Nt ron incident. The body was found near an outlay Browning area early morning. Sheriff Bertschi is handling the investigation as authorities sort through deciphered notes and statements.
Fragmented report describes a murder mystery tied to a hay loft discovery of a woman's body near a farm, with unclear timing and several unrelated items about strikes and accidents. Mentions Rosa Ricks and a timber buyer, but details are garbled and names uncertain.
In Zeigler's Lattner colliery early Sunday a gas pocket caused a deadly explosion. Twenty five men perished while clearing debris after recent fires. one survivor, an Ulalian youth, escaped unharmed. Rescue efforts paused during the two months since prior disruptions. Mrs. Lester assisted at the mouth of the mine distributing coffee and sandwiches. The mine, in operation since 1903, had a history of labor unrest and a 1908 explosion killed eleven.
King Manuel rode through Lisbon in uniform as doctors urge frequent cruises to strengthen his weakening health. He appeared pale and sat firm on the horse before boarding the royal yacht Amelia. The Duke of Oporto, his uncle, reportedly would not take the crown if Manuel dies, risking a succession crisis in Portugal.
Rev Horace Westwood aged 24 was removed as pastor of Edson Park Methodist Episcopal Church Chicago on a heresy charge without a hearing after a district superintendent and Bishop Mc Dowell conferred and no formal congregation complaint was made. He had offered resignation to take effect January 24 and admitted belief that church teachings had expanded beyond the Bible's intent.
During the 24 hours ending at midnight Thursday, Chicago firemen answered 75 fire calls. Six firefighters were injured in a downtown blaze and two chauffeurs were hurt while exiting as engines approached. In Silver City Miles Sproles, a prominent planter, was likely fatally shot. Davis, a black man, was killed in the gunfight.
A bulletin from the bureau of statistics shows Panama’s trade with the United States over the past five years totaling import values of six million dollars and export values of sixty million dollars. The figures highlight Panama as a major trading partner in the period.
Roanoke Washington mayoral order to police enforces city bans on cigars cigarettes tobacco fruit con fections and other merchandise. Officers halted milk wagons ice cream wagons and vendors and logged driver and owner names in the enforcement sweep.
Helograms from the Canary Islands report a serious earthquake hitting Las Palmas with damage to several of the oldest houses. No casualties have been reported.
President Roosevelt disclosed details of a post office inspection and secret service probe into Senator Tilman over an alleged land grab in Oregon. The aim was to show influence by Tilman to push a railroad company to relinquish land grants to benefit his family and associates, drawing mixed Senate reactions and concerns over ethics and legality.
Gov. J Frank Hanly in his final message to the Indiana legislature warns that repealing the county option law would shock the political system. He argues temperance is tied to social ills, citing crime pauperism epilepsy and poverty linked to alcohol.
KF 2 Signor a real estate promoter and mining broker of Oakland was arrested on complaints by James H. Murry, a Montana banker and mining man, alleging forged notes totaling nearly $1,000,000. Murry says Signor forged his handwriting on up to four notes of $100,000 each and other negotiable documents.
Five boys aged from— to 14 years were arrested at Shaw School in St Louis Missouri on charges of murdering William Wachtereder who was found with a crushed skull on Thursday. The arrests followed information supplied by Mrs Mary Goebehardt mother of two of the prisoners.
Dispatches from Mosul report serious rioting at Constantinople over the arrest of a trader accused of insulting a Turkish woman. Commands attempted to rescue him and the crowd clashed, leaving thirty people dead and thirty-five wounded.
Government probes the packing industry as a federal jury sits in Chicago. Secret service swoops and routes a group of private detectives lingering in lobbies. The mystery remains unclear regarding their mission tied to stock yards interests. In Port Huron, Dr. Charles Bowbeer identifies two teeth from a stove in Battle Run Methodist church as part of a set made for Gideon Browning, missing carpenter from Adair.
A southbound towboat Valiant struck two men attempting to cross in Sisterville West Virginia. Victims include a procure dealer named Stanonmaker and a relative of Senator Dick of Ohio. All bodies recovered. Treasury balances report cash and gold totals for the general fund.
A wagon delivering a load valued at $206,000 in bonds and related items was robbed on a fraud day in Parla du. Police report no clues about the thief at this time, hampering the investigation and leaving officials puzzled.
Announcement from Winnipeg Mant on Friday states the Canadian Pacific Railway will invest thirty million dollars this year in winter construction work, outlining major projects and regional impact.
News arrives of the death from a brain tumor of Prominent Missundry in Sav Francisen, a leading missionary of the American Heard Canngulasionerd Foreign Missions, stationed at Pekin China. The passing was received Friday.
Hundreds of people in Erzeroum and nearby districts including Yorgad, Kulsarteh, and Mardin in Anatolia face severe hunger due to crop failures. The distress stretches across Erzerouma district as crops fail and relief is urged.
Senators Lau Follette discuss abolition of stock gambling and criticize marginal reasoning. He questions the legality and practicality of a successful stock gamble, noting paradoxical profit from futures, and ponders the ethics of such schemes.
An advertisement-style blend reports a Mrs JoJohn Wright of Mitchell claiming relief from years of kidney trouble after using Dom's Kidney Pills, promising dramatic improvement and urging readers to buy from Buffalo dealers. The piece also miscellaneously recounts war relic lore and Whistler anecdotes with light, period-voice remarks and humorous vignettes.
A reader credits Graja-Nute GrapeNute for restoring his wife's health after weeks of poor appetite. He claims she grew plump to a noticeable weight, and asserts the product's value without exaggeration. The letter, signed only with place names, promotes the brand and mentions mail order hints.
In Des Moines a group of about a dozen city girls under 20 form a movement to connect with country lads who toil the soil. Led by Miss Kittel Wall, the party includes Margarat Mutler, Mary Ales, Alisg Mad Zoek, ala Carter, and Anna Mketrand. Their first excursion visited Miss Wall’s Thurwich home where they met several rural workers. Miss Wall, hosting, read a piece on bachelor life. The initiative aims to encourage youths to value farm life and practical character over city fads while inviting interest in honest rural companions.
Considerable interest centers on the persistent rumor that an effort will be made to secure parole for Roy Ware, cashier of Seymour Murmers and Drover State Bank. No parole application has been filed yet with the State Board. Many in the hometown doubt his guilt while noting his loss of posture and church involvement.
George A Hogan a farmer sues County Supervisor Deford of Des Moines alleging a scheme to drive him from his wife and heirs to control an estate. Hogan claims Deford had him declared insane and pushed his wife to seek divorce to shield assets. Hogan sought 550,000 damages claiming mental cruelty and interference.
A Farm near Frasion witnesses a fatal shooting as Edwin McNaguira, son of Martin McNaguira, kills his father after a dispute over dividing property and remarriage plans. Edwin fires three shots, two through the head and one through the tongue, then attempts suicide with chloroform but survives and is jailed under Sheriff Lee. The incident sparks broader criticism of state high school regulation and amid local accidents from corn shredders in Shell Rock area.
A dearth of clear cause follows the death of Howard, a longtime Wear area resident, after a party with friends. Coroner Nowlon reports the body was found in the morning and an inquest tentatively rules out foul play while noting an assault by acute gastritis as a possible cause. Dr Jogge performed the postmortem.
Mrs. John A. Powell of Rockwell City killed her husband and five of their children with a calib er repeating rifle after a quarrel, then shot herself. The elder Powell, Loy Angeret, and three younger children died within hours. Mrs. Powell was found by Mrs. Anderson, who alerted authorities. The family had prior troubles and whisky played a role in the events.
A self-confessed participant in a fatal incident involving his father waited for preliminary examination before a ground jury. The dying words of the father urged forgiveness and restraint, while the boy, after recovery, expressed no clear intent to press charges and faced defenses.
A garbled summary lists many misread items including deaths in Clinton, Wash ington, and Troy Mills, a Raleigh farmer killed in a barn, a Milwaukee train accident, a 108 year old resident dying, and a fire at a Montezuma home. It also mentions theft, a doctor’s accident, and a dairy farm modernization near the Western Normal college with plans for modern equipment and safety measures.
Fragmented text from a periodical commentary warns that rising paper costs threaten everyone’s ability to read news. It suggests a future where only the wealthy can afford print, while references to newspapers, shops, printers, and broader media concerns reflect on industry pressures and imagined societal impacts.
An old ad for Castoria appears amid a jumble of text. A reader recalls using Castoria for a child and discusses remedies and a Cuticura product in a quarrel about plagiarism. The piece blends nostalgia with a tangential note on literary theft and newspaper culture.
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