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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
1
A long garbled column from the Buffalo Center Tribune offers a mosaic of social witticisms, economic jests, and literary notes. It references figures like J. Pierpont Morgan and Percival Lowell, mentions aircraft and automobiles, and parodies public figures, with scattered remarks on Korea and Japan, authors, poets, and editors. The piece blends satire, quotes, and speculative statements without a single clear narrative or focal event.
Des Moines reports the state board of control debating solutions to crowded facilities for the mentally ill feeble minded and epileptics. A proposed epileptic colony would remove patients from insane hospitals and the Glenwood institute, freeing about 840 beds and aiming to modernize treatment while limiting demoralizing conditions. Supt Polglase suggests separate care for small communities but separate institutions may help when numbers grow.
Des Moines reports a plan to seek legislative approval to relocate the Jews State Soldiers’ monument from its current site to Nash Park on West Ninth Street. G F R posts circulate petitions urging district lawmakers to support the move, with General James Weaver backing the effort and Des Moines posts favoring Nash Park as the new site.
Udell, Dec 40. Robbers using dynamite and nitro glycerine blew open the frame bank addition, scrambled into the large safe, and escaped with about 600 dollars. The explosion alarms remained silent until 8 o'clock yesterday when bank owner J. J. Taylor opened for the day.
Washington reports from Shanghai say the situation is normal with 1500 guards patrolling the streets. The viceroy has returned and the mixed court is expected to reopen on Saturday.
December 22 report from Oskaloosa says Tidwin Ellis aged 35 died after being crushed under slate at the Colon mines. He was the son of Linga Wills, slate deputy of the Odd Fellows.
Two 10 year old Loy, Harry Whit ted, was crushed by a freight train while carrying ice. Both legs were amputated above the joints and he is expected to survive despite severe blood loss. The accident occurred as he crossed the tracks and a train backed down, trapping him under a car.
Sigourney dec 29 The state of Iowa v Wood Adams a verdict finds Adams guilty as charged in the indictment He formerly worked as a clerk at Merchants hotel and was discharged after drinking Mrs White was blamed for his discharge Adams attacked Mrs White with an empty bottle then wounded himself to simulate a suicide The jury deliberated about twelve hours and sentencing is set for January 2
David T. Stubbs, cashier for Citizens' Gas and Electric, admitted embezzling 1875 and was sent to Fort Madison penitentiary for eighteen months at his own request. Despite pleas from friends and prominent connections, Judge W. K. Green gave a firm term and will not support parole. An application to Governor Cummins for pardon is expected.
Reliable authority states Pleasantville banks involved in the George R Griswold and Steve Es sex bank check operations will present the case to Marion county grand jury at the January term. The aim is to have the jury investigate whether the transactions violated statutes. Attendees have talked with Des Moines residents who may testify in Knoxville testimony.
Miss Sadie M. Crance sues Charles E. Bandfield for 10000 damages claiming negligence after Bandfield invited her to ride a buggy driven by fiery horses hitched to an old sharness. The runaway crossed a railroad track and threw Crance, causing a compound wrist fracture and other injuries.
John N. Irwin dies in Hot Springs Arkansas after a career as a minister to Portugal and governor of Arizona He also served as governor of Tilaho Keokuk mayor and head of a wholesale mercantile firm The obituary notes his quote about usefulness in easing others burdens and credits Dickens.
Sioux City reports K Mueny a Mapleton farmer was trampled to death by a herd of cattle rushing for salt. His body was found mangled, after he left two days earlier with a large salt sack, neighbors conducted a search for him.
A Dec 20 call approved by Russia's unions urges a general political strike starting Thursday noon to cripple railroads telegraphs and all industries. Rail workers Moscow and St. Petersburg councils back the move while authorities attempt arrests under a new strike law.
Dispatches from Tiflis describe ongoing massacres of Muslims by Armenians in Tiflis and across Caucasia as of December 18. Two thousand Muslim families seek refuge near villages while Cossacks and troops plunder Muslim houses in Batoum. A light note about a Boston teacher drawing a volcano ends with a blunt student reply.
Aewbla wood from the bost oak weighs 71 pounds 10 ounces when green and is noted to darken with seasoning. The record records a rough value for seasoned weight as raducea.
Washington reports a Peking treaty granting Japan control of Liaotung Peninsula with Port Arthur and Dalny and railway rights north to Chang-Chin. Japan may build a line from Antung to Mukden with future purchase by China. China opens sixteen Manchurian ports including Harbin marking an open door victory.
Washington December 21 The Senate reconsidered confirmations of Isthmian Canal Commission nominees in executive session and voted to return the notification of the senate’s previous action. The move stalls new referral to the Interoceanic Canal Committee and centers on Chairman Theodore P. Shouts and Clover Wear railroad ties.
Kansas City Mo December 23 Wudge M Spencer general counsel entered appearances in federal court for the Burlington Railroad to answer an indictment by the grand jury charging rebates and conspiracy George B Thomas L B Taggart George H Crosby and others named signed bonds for 50000 each while await further pleadings and a January 15 filing deadline
A lighthearted note states that the elephant never pays excess baggage charges on its trunk, highlighting a humorous take on travel fees and animal logistics.
Reports from St Petersburg describe armed worker meetings in Moscow including engineers and postal telegraph staff backing an uprising. Troops mobilized, gun positions before law courts, clashes reported, trains halted, and Cossacks disarmed beyond Dorpat. Street patrols, arrests, and councils reshuffle amid a widening revolt.
Executive officials of western railroads met in Chicago on Tuesday and signed an agreement to enforce Interstate Commerce Act provisions. Each road will inform the Interstate Commerce Commission of any illegal acts. A four member committee representing western freight associations will monitor the situation and report violations regularly.
Milwaukee Wis Dec 28. La Follette claims no money or property was contributed disbursed expended or promised by him or any agent or by others to secure his nomination or election to the United States Senate. This is presented as a historic first for a Stalag senator. The note ends with a remark about popular books remaining under cover.
San Francisco December 23 The first child of Mr and Mrs Charles W Clark born yesterday morning in San Mateo Senator W A Clark the grandfather announced he would settle 1 000 000 on her This follows his earlier 1 900 000 gift at the birth of his first grandchild and marks a new demonstration of his custom The article notes the Clark family and the sizable inheritance gesture tied to the newborn son of the prominent California senator.
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