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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
3
The Buffalo Senter Tribune notes rural supply sources are unreliable, typhoid rates rival urban areas, and urban style water protection cannot reach country wells. It argues for limited remedy while urban enhancements elicit large sums and chemist labor, warning of a future all day and all night city.
The article notes that youthful American Australian and Canadian victors resemble ancient and colonial triumphs, arguing pioneer spirit and national growth drive success. It compares modern nations to Greece, underscoring how a "new country" inspires champions and progress across eras. It also reports New York City's plan to expand city autos from 24 to around 50, with maintenance costs rising and aldermen questioning the expense.
Des Moines resident Dora Musgrove fainted in police court after entering a not guilty plea to a charge of attempting to stab Mrs. Sadie Novenski with a knife at a Walnut street building two months prior. She recovered with help, was placed under $1000 bonds, and released as detective McNutt and a local bondsman secured her release.
Guy R Austin of Neola, a returned Philippine soldier, died at St Bernard hospital after voluntary admission to county authorities seeking transfer to the state hospital for inebriates at Knoxville. He was in the final stages of alcoholism and never regained a rational moment after admission. In the Philippines he suffered severe injuries from bolo attacks, losing a rib, an arm and a leg crippled, and bearing a permanent facial scar.
Polk county grand jury investigates wealthy Des Moines landlords renting homes for immoral purposes. Focused around the Ninth and Cherry district near the public school, Leonard Brown collects evidence for closing such establishments. Indictments could trigger a wide public stir, with fines up to 300 dollars for renting houses for immoral purposes.
Missouri Valley Northwestern passenger train No. 76 struck a stationary freight engine on the main track at California Junction last night. Engineer John Murphy of Council Bluffs was killed, his body still under the engine. Mail clerk Rogers was badly bruised, the fireman escaped, and none of the passengers were hurt. Baggage and mail cars plus two coaches were badly smashed. both engines demolished. Responsibility for the wreck has not been determined.
A farm hand named William Boroft swallowed four or five dried castor beans while dining Memorial Day near Council Bluffs. He suffered violent cramps and profuse vomiting. an opiate eased the agony. The physician said the beans were dried and that saved his life. His condition remained serious but he was expected to recover.
In Waterloo a runaway vehicle driven by Mr and Mrs Krutt caused a grocery plate window to smash and a mall box torn from a post. Little Lila Klinger suffered a broken leg while Mrs and Mr Krutt and others were injured en route to town.
A dead man was discovered on the Northwestern tracks in Council Bluffs. Papers near the body identify him as Jos Monahon of Lincoln II, and it appears he fell from a passing train.
English herdsman Davenworth Fred Wadge was drowned in the Little Sioux river while crossing on horseback with cattle. He was unmarried.
Mrs. Harry Bert was seriously burned while helping clean the Congregational parsonage at Newton her apron caught fire from a bonfire in which she tried to throw old papers. She sustained serious arm burns but they were not thought fatal. Happiness An exception to the rule that demand creates supply. The man who takes no part in parties has no moral right to talk about political corruption.
A seating section collapsed after a Sidney Robinson show, sending three to four hundred people to the ground. About fifty were injured, mostly mildly. serious injuries included Clyde Childers head and back, Frances Corndon spine, and Frank Cessler foot.
In Maquoketa the day brought sensational incidents. Will Sweesy tried to die by his own hand with laudanum but survived and vanished, with fears he made a second attempt. Domestic troubles have troubled his home, his wife having left about a week ago. In another case, John Peters, a married man, eloped with Mille Spray, a woman of questionable reputation, leaving his wife nearly destitute.
Will Brinkman of Rolfe won first place in the intercollegiate oratorical contest. Wilford Webb of Denison Normal took second. Denison Normal earned the right to host next year as Buena Vista’s President Reed was named association president. Schools: Sac City Institute, Denison Normal, Western Union, and Buena Vista. Buena Vista defeated Bac City 68 to 50.
Peter Dyre a Cedar county pioneer living in West Branch hanged himself in a barn, after getting up for chores. He was found about six o'clock with life extinct. He had recently warned his wife of possible self harming as his mind failed.
A serious fistfight between farmers Lewis Watta and Will Anders in this township left Watta with a broken nose and cheekbone. Watts faced charges of assault and battery before Justice Kimball, was fined $25 plus costs, and filed an appeal bond after a dispute over the location of fences between leased land tracts.
Lightning hit the schoolhouse in Floyd County damaging the cupola, roof, plaster, floors and seating with potential for fatalities if classes were in session. A nearby barn on Mr Spruck Beck’s farm northeast of Charles City was struck and burned down.
Crackmen Hd Wagoner George Leonard and Joseph Burng were recaptured in Marshalltown jail two weeks after escaping by tunneling through a wall. They are bound with handcuffs and chained together as police relocate them.
One of the most remarkable operations ever witnessed was performed on Miss Mary Luksan a 13 year old girl at St Josephs hospital. An abdominal tumor weighing over 30 pounds was removed. The girl has recovered from the ordeal and is expected to recover.
In Cedar Rapids, Anton Kukleek a farm hand, died by his own actions. Despondency was given as the cause of death.
Kings Alfonso and Victoria escaped unharmed when a bomb thrown from an upper window exploded near their coach at 2:30 PM. Sixteen people died, many injured, as the procession to the palace was rerouted. Police later arrested Robert Hamilton, linked to accomplice Manuel Morales, after sightings in Barcelona.
The U S circuit court for the eastern district of Wisconsin found against the Milwaukee Refrigerator company six railroads and the Pabst Brewing company in the Bikini act rebate case. The suit is dismissed for Pabst. The government claimed Refrigerator Transit received from ten to 44 percent on beer shipments routed by Refrigerator Transit.
The joint convention of Illinois miners and operators adopted the joint scale committee report without dissent Friday. The agreement runs through March 31, 1908, establishing the coal wage framework for the period.
The Manila relief committee under government offices held its Friday meeting in Manila. Subscriptions totaling 17170 pesos were approved and will be sent Monday to the secretary of War for aid to Frisco.
The Missouri Supreme Court en banc holds Knights of Pythias not liable as a regular life insurer in a suit by Mary Westerman for her husband J. P. Westerman’s death. The decision affects about 400,000 policy holders in Missouri and millions nationwide. Judge Fox wrote the opinion.
A dam on Pole Creek Can yon failed Monday morning causing Nevada's worst flood in years near Golconda. Five men drowned including three Mexican shearers a Chinese cook and an Indian boy all workers for the Golconda Cattle company. The flood wiped out buildings and railway track with trains delayed eight to twelve hours.
Representative Robert Adams of Philadelphia died at 11:30 AM Friday at an emergency hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound. A letter to Speaker Cannon said debts and lack of resources forced him to abandon office and he contemplated burial plans, indicating a resolve to end his life. Dublin report notes Michael Davitt died after a long illness at midnight, surrounded by family and close friends.
Judge Bur Well issued indictments against ex Mayor Winkle and several council members accusing misappropriation of public funds. The charges allege improper handling of municipal money and related financial misconduct.
A Thursday night tornado ripped through the Claremore district destroying the Neilson building and the Farmers' National Bank structure. Three residences and numerous outbuildings were demolished, with exposure to surrounding territory including Vinita in the I.P.A region.
Madrid reports a man resembling the bomber who targeted King Alfonso and Queen Victoria died by his own hand after resisting arrest in Torrejon de Ardas. The royal wedding week closed with lavish bullfights amid heavy security as Spain mourned and public sentiment demanded a harsh burial for Manuel Morales, identified as the suspect.
Chicago plans a commission to probe stock yards conditions and evaluate recent criticisms of beef and hog killing methods. Mayor Dunne, after consulting Health Commissioner Whalen, will seek federal cooperation and ask authorities to appoint several members to the panel.
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