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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
A jumble of whimsical notes and misread phrases covers diverse topics from European royalty to American industry, mentioning divorces, emperors, poets, and inventions with scattered, often unclear details. The piece references Vin vaikut, naval crews, and rising technology with a mix of satire and speculation.
Official notice warns of counterfeit currency circulating in the area. The fake $10 United States note known as a greenback and a $20 gold certificate are poorly made, with crude workmanship. People should stay vigilant as most passable fakes are unlikely to deceive careful handlers.
A county investigation reveals a 27000 discrepancy between taxes paid and cash books under Treasurer Pettis. Supervisors plan to appoint former auditor George A. Taylor to fill Pettis’s term as Pettis resigned amid the shortfall. Bonds cover the loss. Pettis and wife have placed two farms in a trust deed to bondholders.
Sheriff Thomas Walsh issues notices offering a 25 reward for Walter L. Weaver believed to have fled on February 24. Weaver, 44, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with dark brown hair and a mustache, is sought for uttering forged instruments tied to two loan papers. Reports place him in Council Bluffs and Omaha. he has a wife and parents in Iowa.
Dr August P Richter head of the Independent Citizens league of Iowa and John Derwall secretary report about a score of replies to the league letter to legislature candidates. Some answer with a flat no others are noncommittal while most express sympathy with the liberal programme.
Otumwa Ministerial association urges public and congregations to oppose Sunday funerals citing legal concerns. Members appeal to city leaders and community to avoid holding services on Sunday.
A garbled OCR fragment references a nearby town, a five, a titling typo, and two headless names. it mentions Lecils and a postal or local context but is largely unreadable with missing nouns and clear facts.
A Riverton couple elopes and weds with the groom Tex Fox overcoming the objections of Elizabeth Swaine's father Herman Swain. After a staged route and a mail trick, the couple married and began a honeymoon, despite threats and a prior horsewhipping.
William Smith known as Alabama was found guilty of breaking and entering in the Porter Brothers cigar store robbery at Albia. Judge D M Anderson sentenced him to twenty years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison after a twenty minute jury deliberation. Smith protested his innocence claiming he was railroaded.
In Burlington a jury returned a verdict overturning Jacob Epstein's will. Eugene Epstein of Des Moines contested the probate admission, claiming two thirds of the estate. He had been disinherited and pursued the case in district court for nine days.
Afton child climbed into a pig pen to steal a two day old pig. A sow named Graham tore clothing and lacerated the child in a frightful manner. The attacker fought to free the child and rescue her as the sow slayed the young pig in the pen.
A large hotel blaze in Watt Wayne Indiana wiped out the interior of the New Aveline hotel. Dozens feared dead or missing as flames swept through the building at 2:20 AM. Identifications are incomplete with several injured and unknown victims.
A northwest gale split the Atlantic fleet off Monterey forcing eight ships of the second division to drift from the shore. The battleship Illinois, trailing the Alabama, fouled its anchor and drifted 800 yards before emergency anchors held it. No casualties reported. extensive manning shifts and makeshift sleeping arrangements for 1000 sailors ashore as patrol officers share beds on hard floors.
A 12 year old lad Tempie Dill is in custody for horse theft from a barn in Huntington. The horse and the boy were found at a farm six miles south. He admitted taking the animal and a bridle from a nearby barn. The boy is the son of a traveling man. A society plans a tabulated summary of replies later.
Peter Finnigan a Fort Madison man is held on perjury charges after imprisonment for bigamy. He allegedly married an aged widow here while already married with five children in St Louis. He was bound over to the grand jury in $800, remaining in jail unless bail is posted.
Unclear OCR outlines Pr Schell as potential head of Iowa Wesleyan with mention of Mr Pie Dy Edwin Schell and a committee. It notes a four year tenure as general secretary and elder roles. The text is garbled with multiple names and typos, but centers on leadership selection and affiliations.
United States Judge Gray of Delaware and Dr. Woodrow Wilson arrived in Pittsburg as guests of the Princeton era of western Wemmsylvania. The region held its thirty fourth annual dinner at the Totul Sehenley, where Gray was asked if his refusal to run for president is final. His reply appeared cryptic and indirect, reflecting political caution in a tense moment.
Monterey Kalifornia hosts a historic showdown as the Atlantic fleet leads a world cruise into San Francisco Bay. About 46 ships form a long white and buff column from Point Bonita to Point Lobos creating the era’s most picturesque naval review.
In Port-de-France, Martinique, a deadly clash occurred Wednesday between rival political factions during municipal election campaigning. Led by Vice-Mayor M Labat, supporters fought city hall security under Mayor M Severe, resulting in the mayor’s death and multiple fatalities and injuries.
In San Francisco a planned assassination of Bishop Merriman Colbert Harris was thwarted as the Korea from the Orient arrived. Port official Woodward and federal attaches, with local police, boarded the steamer and had Harris removed to Oakland aboard the revenue cutter Golden Gate.
A spectacular fire Wednesday night destroyed the candle and grease works of the Standard Oil company in Cleveland. Officers estimate the loss at 203,600 dollars, and nearby buildings faced threat during the blaze.
Samuel Bailey of Camden, a manufacturer with Fury & Bailey company, was killed in a collision that seriously injured his wife and J. J. Tipp, the chauffeur. Atlantic City, New Jersey, police report a fatal automobile accident involving a transport vehicle and a motor car.
Mary McMurray long time stenographer and confidential clerk for Canton Bridge Company was indicted for perjury by a grand jury. The charge stems from testimony given in a drain-related case, with McMurray facing trial proceedings soon.
Reports spread Friday that ex president Grover Cleveland lay gravely ill in a Lakewood hotel with stomach cancer. Physicians insisted no public diagnosis could be given and that Cleveland was “all right,” though family statements were not released.
Two train robbers boarded the New York and St. Louis express at Pittsburg Union Station and overpowered the express messenger N Roshen near Walkers station eleven miles west. They escaped with four bags of currency whose amount is unknown. The train halted after an emergency signal. conductor William Lafferty found the bound and gagged messenger unable to report details. Detroit news reports Attorney General Bird seeking a receiver for the American Health and Accident association, annulment of its charter, and an injunction to stop further solicitations. Judge Hosmer ordered show cause. President Ayre denies knowledge of the action and asserts company affairs are sound.
Louis Hoffman, plowing on his New London area farm, unearthed a pot of gold valued at about $20,000. Hoffman had recently bought the farm from Mrs. John Seherall and began efforts to recover the treasure.
Prominent railroad figure New York L. P. Parmer, chairman of the Trunk Line Association and noted railroadian, died suddenly during a visit to his home. The untimely death occurred last night, shocking colleagues and the industry. Parmer, known for leadership and advocacy, had helped steer major trunk line plans and received broad support from transportation circles. Memorial services are expected to be announced by his family.
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