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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
1
A compilation of odds and remarks from Jay Gould auction prices to editorials about taxation, marriage, fishing for pay, and social curiosities. References include Dr Osleria, Hugh C Pentecost on fommyrot, a New York tax surge, Captain Hobson wedding gifts, Jim Jeffries, Ne mirovich Danchenko, Oliver Herford marriage, and Stuyvesant Fish fashion. Ends with Yerkes bronze gate theft concern.
Report from the Boston Globe noting Gouverneur Moris wedding described as informal for men though women appeared well dressed. An official mentions that a short dress code term called him Quvvey.
Judge Blair granted a permanent injunction against a tix s bank in Independence amid year-long suits led by Abrame and Acers. Ira S. Moyer, a convicted bigamist in Keokuk, received two years and five months in Fort Madison. Other items note a deep well contract in Onawa, injuries to a man in Osage, indictments for train lead theft, and $35,000 in First National bank of Grinnell settlements.
Tom Dennison Omaha politician is acquitted after two hours and fifteen minutes of deliberation. The verdict, read by Judge Green at 11:23 p m, drew cheers from Dennison and his lawyers while spectators filled the packed courtroom in Red Oak. Tense exchanges occurred between attorneys Connell and Thomas in court and ante-room, with no state attorneys present at verdict.
A fierce thunderstorm struck Marshalltown on June 10, killing Sheridan Wickman, 17, when lightning struck a dairy barn where he sheltered. The bolt also killed three cows. a companion man escaped unharmed. S. M. Rubee, Riverside cemetery sexton, was shocked while guiding chickens to shelter as a elm was struck nearby. the tree torn and Rubee knocked down but recovered.
Midland Chautauqua in Des Moines announces a stellar 1900s era lineup with Gov. Folk and speakers such as Bryan, Booker T. Washington, and Holden, plus singers and Magician acts. Season tickets cost 1.00 covering July 4, daily passes 25 cents. camping or attendance between June 24 and July 4 requires mailing to the Midland Chautauqua Circuit in Des Moines for details.
Frank Kuyper a 50 year old section foreman was struck and killed instantly yesterday morning at Carroll while watching a freight depart. He lived in Templeton and worked for the Milwaukee road.
Vienna sets up a circulating library for the blind with a collection of 400 volumes of German works in embossed letters to aid readers with visual impairment.
Keokuk reports extensive flood damage across Iowa Missouri and Illinois zones with at least 3 million dollars in losses. Bridges destroyed warehouses tanks and livestock losses occur as rivers rise and rail lines remain blocked. A drowning victim is among the dramatic rescue scenes as residents endure rising waters.
Henry Lochty, an old German friend of DuBois, testified in Judge Howe's court that he alone knew the contractor's secret of three wives and provided the telegrams summoning Mrs. Mary DuBois of Denver and Mrs. Melvina DuBois of New Orleans to Des Moines. Lochty said he kept silent to avoid involvement in the case.
Des Moines reports Sarah Kuhn died Sunday night after three weeks of self inflicted poisoning at Anamosa state penitentiary. Authorities say the poison acted like lye and burned the throat and stomach, causing death despite rapid medical efforts.
In Council Bluffs on June 9 Jack and Jack from Des Moines won the free for all race, breaking their own world record with a 1:15 flat. Black and Tan finished second with 1:19, Bronx City took third and fourth.
New York June 12. Senator W B Allison and Congressman Robert G Cousing of Iowa along with Mrs Paul Morton and Miss Morton sailed on Saturday for Europe aboard the steamer New York. The party departed from Buraps on the voyage as planned.
Davenport reports three county officials from Scott county inspect Mount Pleasant hospital for the insane and mail a report to the state board of control criticizing the evident economy in patient feeding. They urge more varied and larger meals for patients.
The Associated Press reports definite knowledge that Japan and Russia have accepted President Roosevelt's offer and a meeting of representatives is assured. Washington confirms receiving Griscom cable. Russia's reply followed later. Public release expected today.
June 11 St Petersburg reports Paris is Russia’s chosen site for peace negotiations. The emperor may appoint M. Nedow as plenipotentiary to receive Japanese terms while Russia agrees to publish its reply to President Roosevelt’s appeal. A Tsarskoe Selo council discussed terms and a formal truce is expected immediately.
Rear Admiral Train reports Russian ships at Manila have been interned. Coal supply denied, crew paroled on condition they take no part in the war. Ships remain behind breakwater under gunfire of Ohio and Monadnock. machinery to be disabled and breech-locks removed. Governor Wright relays details to Secretary Taft.
Albany reports the New York Court of Appeals, in a four to three decision, upholding lower court findings that Albert J. Patrick, a New York lawyer, was guilty of first degree murder in the death of William Marsh Rich. The 1900 case stemmed from Patrick allegedly administering chloroform and mercury to Rich during a sick meeting, leading to his conviction on April 7, 1902.
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