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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
3
Local publisher EB RK L077 announces the Aurelia Sentinel edition with no further readable details about content or dates.
Testimony from directors of the National Bank of North America disputes authorization of overdrafts by vice president Charles W. Morse. Witnesses recount the bank’s collapse on October 16, 1907 and Morse overdrawn by 211,008, prompting securities put in to cover the deficit. W. A. Nash describes Morse’s dominating influence on the bank.
In Glushing Queens Supreme Court Judge Garretson overruled a defense demurrer in the T Jenkins Hains indictment claiming dual roles as principal and accessory before the fact. Jenkins Hains pleaded not guilty as Capt Peter A Hains Jr, charged in the Bayside Yacht Club killing last August, stood trial with uncertainty about the law at the time of the incident.
Federal elections held across Canada on Monday show Sir Wilfrid Laurier securing another five year term with a smaller but safe majority. Acclamations occurred in two ridings Neuville Quebec and South York Ontario. Reported unrest followed a police clash in St. Louis Missouri with injuries to twenty five people and two officers after William Sark contest.
Frank M Sheins Higgins of Tenmeteer, chief examiner of the civil services commission, died suddenly in Washington DC. The report notes Monday quotes from the Sioux City Live Stock Market and lists top prices such as Top Peeves at $4.05 and Top line at $5.60.
William Diethy Rogers, president of the Nassau Bank of New York and a notable figure in metropolitan banking circles, died in Brooklyn at age 71.
A Kercean outbreak is reported quelled as troops remain on active duty while loyalist forces stabilize. Opposing elements loyal to the dissident faction have dwindled to a small disorderly segment.
An Ohio court convening in Water City plans a special session to probe the Night Rider killings in Reelfoot Lake area. Five companies guard the region as a grand jury is to hear evidence against members of the night rider band. Western Tennessee Land Company ties and local landowners clash over lake fishing rights while southern governors discuss a concerted crackdown.
Berlin dispatch reports American vice consul Frederick W. Cauldwell and Deputy Consul General Frederick von Versen arranged in Ludislust for the removal of Situs C. McFarland of Iowa. The body will be taken to Hamburg and cremated per a letter to his wife, noting ill health and inability to fulfill duties. Letters were written to his daughter and the Berlin consul general, while Iowa Rep. Robert G. Cousins and many friends of Iowa offered condolences.
On her bridal journey begun just an hour earlier a bride from New Orleans Mrs Fred Van Ungen faced a fatal shooting during a railcar incident. The groom Prof. Wred Van Jogen died after being shot by former suitor FS Beanuve of Plaquemine who was arrested after surrendering his weapon. The bride, Miss James Rohrer, is from Liville parish Baton Rouge area. Beanuve and Van Tagen were 23 and 24 respectively. The wedding occurred Thursday in Alexandria with Beanuve arriving the same day and later accompanying the couple’s return. Spectators say Beanuve spoke cordially to the bride and groom before the shooting.
Charles Tompking, who escaped from the Texas state penitentiary twenty two years ago during an eight year forgery sentence, surrendered to authorities to finish a term of one year and three months. He is sixty, wealthy from mining work in Mexico and ranch investments in Sutton and Edwards counties. He says he was a trusty, bribed a guard, and fled, but his conscience has bothered him. Engaged to marry, he plans to clear his name while serving the fifteen months.
First trains since Monday arrive at Medicine Hat Saskatchewan from the east bringing fearful tales. Don ald Cameron a sheepherder and two others were forced to abandon their sheep and seek safety. Cameron died after sixty hours without sleep or food while the other two found a ranch. Many herders feared dead in the storm.
The Comptroller of the Currency Murray Friday issued an order to national bank examiners directing them to convene the bank directors upon entering a bank for examination and require answers to a formal list of twenty five searching questions. The aim is to enforce greater responsibility upon the directors and reveal their relation to executive conduct of the institutions.
Robert N Bassett Manufacturing of Shelton Conn with 600 to 700 workers announces future policy to cover all doctors bills for its employees including treatment for accidents and illnesses as part of the company benefits program.
Fragmented OCR notes describe snow in Kansas with mentions of temperatures around 33 degrees and trains affected. The text names individuals and institutions in garbled form, but references a July date, a university, and a Saturday event with a vote tally of fA votes amid uncertain context.
A report describes a disturbance involving inspectors and a St Trtershburgr during a December event. Investigators cite possible contravention of safety rules. A nearby mine area experienced a fire sparked by damaged electric wires along Hageline of Ure 2ttac hburg Balfilong near Cane nonkouris. A reward of $1,000 is offered in connection with the case.
Prof. Carl L Meyers of Frankfort Utica N Y proposes to induce rain by a large balloon suspended Ned and exploded with an electric spark. He notes a Texas event years ago where rain spread across several states assisting efforts against fires.
Farmer Wil Saloonkeeper E. J. Martin aged 46 proprietor of a saloon at Gower Missouri was shot and killed by Wood Arnold aged 20 a road overseer. Arnold allegedly had been drinking in Mart in's saloon and wore his hat away before the shooting.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a voyage to Yokel with a farewell event and a dramatic looming action at a harbor. The garbled words obscure names, dates, and places, but imply a planned departure and ceremonial sendoff prior to a significant occurrence.
In a league match the Seletas defeated Dawning Rewards and broke their 2024 run. SG Caries led with strong scoring supported by teammates as three players across Dawning Rewards were avenged by the Seletas victory.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a death and an appeal involving Whitney camry and Deebeld Denne. Text mentions burning and a related dress item. Details are unclear, but references to a death and legal appeal appear central to the readable fragments.
An extradition case proceeds as Manda div Cherdine of Thre Ghoreged seeks a warrant for the transfer. The process unfolds with official action and jurisdictional steps as authorities pursue charges related to a murder in Wrsnny.
Authorities uncovered plaster coin molds and counterfeit currency at a derelict building on a farm owned by Min Liew near Corning. The hoard included dollars dated 1879 and half dollars from 1884, with four half dollars and ten dollars in silver noted. Molds for quarter and other denominations were broken when the wall collapsed. Investigators suspect government interest prompted hurried concealment long ago.
M. E. Coons of Panora found guilty after three hours of deliberation in a sensational case. He was accused of shooting thirty or more head of cattle and horses belonging to a neighbor over a disputed common pasture. The elder Coons denied the crimes while his son, 18, testified as chief witness, recounting the alleged acts.
The Northwestern Poultry Association pre sents its annual show in Tow a Fall y from Bee 28 to Jun e 2. It will be the largest meeting of its kind in the region this season with added attractions. The Winter show of the Iowa Huff Rock club and a district Bull Rock meeting for Minnesota Nebraska the Dakotas Montana and Iowa accompany the main event. Special prizes and trophies aim to lure the finest display of feathered birds seen in central Iowa.
In Meservey a spate over furniture sale led to charges of conspiracy and a fraud jury referral. Town officials including Mayor Freeher, W P Van Der Zalm, and Robert Gobolf face the grand jury after hearings on alleged improper conduct and re stating an officer.
Town land values rise around Griswold as sales occur. James P. Putnam sold a 126 acre farm north of town to Crawford O. Carey for 125 per acre. A. Burnham rejected 150 per acre for a southeast Griswold farm. The Grand Lodge of the A I W marked its fortieth year with installations and new members. Extherville judge to initiate seventeen new members tonight.
A troubled scene southwest of Des Moines ends in the shooting death of 14 year old Allen Senhower after an accidental gun discharge by 12 year old Eddie O'Donnell. A male resident, Creosote May Witstack, is at death’s door due to poisoning from creosote on an artificial tooth. The report also notes a German train arrival in Ludwigslust and a Czech consul general finding a bullet hole in an apartment. Iowa Odd Fellows buy backlands near Mason City for 918,000 to expand their orphanage.
An Iowa Mason City report says A Crosley of Maxon City was elected trustee of the Town Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Mason City. The Town Reheloh assembly adjourned at 6 16 after installing officers including Alta Striker president and Hilla Te Luther treasurer for Des Moines and Keokuk. The grand lodge will meet next at Arts Davenport and reiterated the arranged election of trustees and officers.
An elderly Eltorn woman, Jennie Wright, who died months ago, left a singular watch collection. Among them a crystal water clock shaped like a skull features Death’s scythe and a glass globe. The most remarkable piece was a skull clock bequeathed to her granddaughter, Mrs. William F. Penn of Bidar, with symbolic adornments and a religious tableau on its face.
The state Library association held a well attended meeting in Cedar Rapids. President Mrs A J Horkhey of Toone reported growth in libraries and travel obligations, Andrew Carnegie funding, and new officers elected: Harriet Wood President Cedar Rapids Lo Richman Vice President Musacting Walter J Hayes Secretary Minnie Wheeler Grinnell Treasurer Mittch Iowa City Trustees Elta M Loney Des Moines and Mrs Bi Morton Algona.
The Supreme Court released several decisions Wednesday involving Wapelle county Elkeberg Medluks Neeley v Town of Mapleton Monona Resex v Douglas Tackaburry Cremer Tidway and City of Oxecula. Most appellants were affirmed or reversed as noted, with Chirkes involved in a reversed ruling.
A touring car owned by Omaha interests burned at the W. J. Tose farm near Flan after breaking down near the barn. Fire started when workers were inspecting the vehicle and gasoline exploded, causing extensive damage to outbuildings and surrounding gear. The incident caused heavy losses estimated around seven thousand five hundred dollars.
Tockwell Ploneer Den, widow of the late Ttnckwell, founder of Thoel well City, died Thursday at age unknown from complications of diseases keeping her largely confined. Her husband settled in the county in 1857 and saw Rockwell laid out in 1861.
Ww Toot, a well known plonerr resident of Webster City, fell from his haymow into the alley while feeding and was paralyzed and unconscious. Doctors report his condition as very grave. A separate civil case involving property valued at $980,000 ended with no verdict after eight hours of deliberation as jurors were discharged. Mrs Andrew Llad of Galva was taken to hospital after a fall.
A chaotic summary of Chicago and national market conditions covers agriculture, textiles, and banking. It notes weaker farm prices, heavy flour demand, rising but uneven wholesale activity, and cautious investment ahead of elections. Reports from Chicago district show droughts affecting shipping, with slow steel and iron trade but improving rail and grain markets.
A garbled OCR listing prices across several markets names Chicago Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Cincinnati mentions wheat corn oats rye and hogs with varied bid ranges and quality descriptors. The text also cites futures and delivery notes with vague months and units, reflecting a broad price snapshot across agricultural commodities.
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