19 May 1905
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
1
A collage of quotes on the joy of perfect phrasing from Richard le Gallienne and Thackeray contrasts with a variety of short items. Included are praise for Dodd's Kidney Pills, a Curious Limpets feature, and a discussion of railroad rate making and mutual concessions shaping U.S. freight costs.
In a scene at Mrs Hashcroft s breakfast table boarders debate the sudden cold snap. One argues the cold is good for crops while others mock the refrain to not complain when weather worsens. The exchange centers on the ironic crop benefit claim amid freezing temperatures.
A testimonial extols Cuticura for curing months of severe facial sores and itching after failed remedies. The letter from Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside, Nebraska, claims quick relief from first use and complete cure after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
A domestic quarrel over an improvised mouse trap ends with playful banter between Smithkins and Browning. Smithkins explains his wife wanted to catch a pantry mouse, Browning asks about jealousy, and the moment turns lighthearted.
The fragment references Aurelix and the town of Aurelia Iowa with a partial name E Lloyd.
A man named Robinson goes on a rampage in an apartment building in San Diego killing four people and injuring others before fatally shooting himself. Victims include Mrs Stewart, William Stewart, I W Chase, and W H Doddridge. the motive remains unknown. The rampage ends when Robinson shoots himself. Doddridge’s mother screams as shots ring out and the killer advances through the building.
The Koch jury reported a deadlock 7 to 5, with no prospect of conviction or acquittal. The judge discharged the panel and set a third trial for June, with bond debate to follow. Separate items mention a New Jersey murder defense claiming dual personality, Croker escorting his father’s body, stock market notes, and various legal and labor topics.
Nan Patterson was discharged from custody in New York on Friday after District Attorney Jerome argued for release amid claims of miscarriage of justice. The courtroom scene ended with cheers from onlookers as her father greeted her outside, while officials noted alleged jury room corruption and pistol involvement in Young’s death case.
A 24 hour rainfall around 3.85 inches in Cincinnati floods streets and disrupts railroads and streetcar service across Ohio. Fatalities noted in Waverly and Ashtabula with injuries near Lancaster. lightning and storm damage reported in several counties.
Chicago dispatch reports a new policy by employers amid the teamsters strike. Factories lay off due to business slumps while strikebound firms flood papers with ads seeking permanent drivers and promising protection, with many ads open to younger or newer workers.
An explosion at a United Gas Improvement Company tank in South Philadelphia Friday killed four men, left two missing and two fatally injured, with nine others seriously hurt. All injured were at work 800 feet from the blast. three men were carried 500 feet after their clothing caught fire.
Four men including Frank Brith alias Black Mike were shot during an attempted robbery at a sheep shearing camp near Walton Wyoming. One man died and Sheriff Webb from Casper has gone to Walton to prevent a lynching of Smith.
Reports say Herbert V. Croker and J V Croker found dead near Newton on a Santa Fe train in New Mexico after a suspected poisoning. A Texan wreck on the Cotton Belt near Texarkana kills four. a murder case in Oklahoma ends with a hanging date. A Virginia rail disaster service honors the five identified victims. A London suicide by hanging prompts a local inquiry. a San Francisco grand jury returns no charge against attorney Geared Collins, with testimony tying to a Chicago divorce case. A Washington dispatch notes President Hoover’s support to recover Joby Paul Joos’s body in Annapolis.
A Santa Fe train no 17 was wrecked east of Winportia Kansas near 680 Sunday. Six passengers injured two likely to die. Wreck blamed on tie piles and removed spikes. Rescue teams aided seven injured. a relief train from Emporia arrived an hour later. Track workers cleared lines by Sunday afternoon. Wreckers suspected as missing tools found later.
Four more of the Snyder Oklahoma tornado victims died Sunday raising the death toll to JIT while many are missing and others are critically injured. Sightseers crowded for access to guards and nurses as aid poured in from many quarters. Volunteers arrived with tools and building materials to help make partially wrecked homes habitable. Relleé provides money bedding clothing and food, with distributions ongoing.
A Terrible tornado struck two and a half miles southeast of Mt. Pleasant Texas on Saturday afternoon. One person was killed and many injured as the funnel crossed southwest of town then swung northeast. The path was about half a mile wide with three miles clear of residences barns and fences.
A freight limited train near Homewood station two miles west of Watertown Wisconsin broke couplings causing a sudden stop. Dr J A Masterson of Watertown was seriously injured with spinal damage and leg paralysis others were bruised including an unknown woman and a crushed unknown boy.
A violent storm tore through Clay County and nearby townships, damaging numerous farms buildings and outbuildings. Homes barns and windmills were destroyed while telegraph and telephone lines failed. No fatalities reported though extensive property loss and injuries were noted in several communities including Harmony Church and Win O Donnell farm.
In Vermont a 64 year old widow Mrs Polly E Wilson and widower Horace W Raymond aged about 70 remarried after decades apart. Their long estrangement ended when they renewed vows in the presence of family led by daughter Mrs M E Fish of Clinton who helped bring the aged couple together after a half century apart.
A large sale closes in Monana County where Judge Addison Oliver Salla approves a deal by a Hingis syndicate for 200 acres including home farm and bottom land in Belvidere and Frank finga townships. Oliver, once a ditch opponent, withdraws opposition as the Mutoin-Tharreon canal project proceeds.
Sunday evening Gretchen Gray, 3, daughter of Joba T. Gray of Wall Like, narrowly escaped eye injury when a wire end pierced near her right eye while feeding chickens in a wire enclosed yard. Funeral plans for Davenport resident J. McNearney, who died in Houston, were postponed as arrangements were made.
A barn of S.W. Fuller near Colfax was struck by lightning Monday afternoon. Tin contents and animals including seven horses four mules two cattle and hay were burned. Losses exceed 2600 with property valued at 1050. Funeral held for James Wryaight Lamb drowned near Bellevue. private rites at Springdale cemetery. Andrew Carnegie donation of 15000 to Parsons College announced. J B Snyder returned to town from St. Louis after embezzlement charge. Commercial Club efforts boost county property values by 475500 mostly from larger corporations.
The census report from Atlante asserts most residents are native, with only a few likely not. Officials urge residents to file timely notices showing citizenship status and hold potential implications for local wet town status under executive guidance.
The storm struck Anttine and nearby towns causing destruction to homes and buildings. A Catholic church in Helle Phiine was struck by lightning and burned but the structure was saved.
The grand lodge elected officers including Evans of Des Moines as grand master and Wilby of Waterloo as grand elder. Sioux City’s Henry Michelstettes named gram overseer and Larry Southard of Shenandoote as grand watchman, with other officials listed.
Miss Marthe Sinkey a domestic employee at a Lon Onslow county home died in a sudden electric shock during a severe storm. The death appeared instantaneous as she sprang from bed and collapsed. No intruder entry was found. heart trouble suspected as a contributing factor.
Attorney Herbert Wright represents Nell Meigen in a Polk County district court murder trial. The case involves a controversial accusation of first degree murder tied to a threatening letter and a revolver mishap during the alleged crime.
A severe Sunday storm flooded creeks overflowing banks across the region. A farmer named Collarbone Wroken was injured when a wagon sank on a flooded road. Cars were damaged and a worker died after being struck by a bolt near Cedar Rapids. Corn planting has been delayed by continuous rain and cold.
A Boston era notice recounts a patient Donovan A. from Plaistow New Hampshire describing relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for sciatica. It cites dramatic recovery after five boxes and notes the pills are sold by druggists.
A garbled historical fragment mentions Spider and Beo-Teequse and a puzzle about types of ties. It references quitting and busties in a cryptic manner with unclear context and participants.
Mrs T OG Willadsen of Manning writes to Mrs Pinkham praising the remedy that saved her life and expressing deep gratitude for the woman’s aid.
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