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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented notes recount Browning manuscripts and an unpublished In Memoriam found by Patmore in Mornington Place. Other items describe a nest of sparrows, preserved bird parts, poisonous plants, theatre quips, medical service retirements, travel tales, and labor reform notes from 19th century journalism in a Correctionsville weekly page.
In Spencer Iowa a gang of blackmailers extorted about 4000 from Frank Regenkrant, then were arrested. William McArtor H C Mcartor Matt Adair and Orvar Cunningham faced charges after multiple threats and demands for money tied to alleged legal troubles and whisky purchases. Police moved in as Rosenkrantz met the extortionists in a cornfield to finalize a payment, with arrests following.
Estherville reports a contested election for a new movement bridge over the East River and a countywide vote on the held law. Manson notes editor George I Lemar Sr. is in Rochester MN for grave operations. Guck Grove Fred Clark recounts a cow attack rescue by Mrs Didier with plans for retaliation. Council Bluffs Mrs. Curtis died in a car crash. Christianson and daughter hurt after Adventist meeting. Beck Grove Fred Roane lists farm listing price comparisons and Cedar Rapids land values. Darlington Herman Riepe, postmaster, killed by horse in Sperry. Des Moines federal agents pursue counterfeiters. Millerville Fay W. Knapp at state fair. Harlan train wreck injures none. Onawa funeral for Mrs. Wonder. Villisca Ankeny coal vein found. will mine. Charles City two men sought for assault on Emma Schmide. Mason City Rock Island train wreck. no serious injuries. Red Oak canning plant expands. yield down. Mason City Sports fund aids Wall Lake drainage opposition. hail damage feared. Council Bluffs mystery two men traced by Mercer paper note. Estherville freight fare and industrial center plans noted.
A Hillsboro Iowa civil service exam sparked a political dispute as Democrats allegedly influenced the scoring to favor Democratic eligibles for a fourth class post office. Republicans accuse a broader push to bypass civil service rules to place Democrats in offices, with two Democratic candidates in other divisions and three Republican-leaning names among the eligible.
Coroner Volker and neighbors conclude a fatal fire near Sherrills, Dubuque County, resulted from Henry Sternweis murdering his wife and three children and then hanging himself in the barn as the blaze consumed the home. The bodies of the mother and children were found in the basement. Sternweis’ body lay 100 feet away. The couple had recent marital strains. Sternweis was a wealthy local farmer.
Aug 22 report outlines push for a new state institution in Iowa to treat epilepsy. The plan includes constructing and furnishing buildings, with governance under state control and potential funding by a legislature, aiming to establish the facility within the coming year. The piece notes prior attempts and the state assembly’s stance on erecting a suitable campus.
A woman wakes before midnight to find a burglar in her entryway, prompting screams that drive the intruder away. Neighbors and local guards investigate the scene as authorities search the area for the suspect fleeing through backyards and alleys.
The Tama county farm once valued low rose after investor Theodore Hehder and OC. 3.0 Cold concluded the deal and bought 220 acres for about 26000 dollars. They rented it, built anew, and expended around 5000 dollars, totaling roughly 27000 dollars in five years with a net profit of about 2700 dollars. Adjacent neighbors later bought the land.
An auto stolen by two boys near the Orteane hotel at Sort Lake was recovered near midnight Saturday. The suspects, named as two boys, were apprehended and will likely be sent to a reform school or juvenile facility.
A garbled U.S. extract describes financial measures and proposals involving Cumming and a bill related to an Owl entity during August in Washington. The text references government action, taxation, dividends, and a proposed plan, but readability is severely compromised leaving many illegible phrases.
A Dubuque area tragedy reports Benny Btern ela his wife and three children burned to death when their home burned after midnight. Neighbors traced the ruins and found the charred bodies amid the destruction, the fire’s cause under investigation and the family’s fate confirmed by authorities.
Fragmented OCR text reports a man from Coralville involved in an alleged acid incident after a rejected suitor attempt. The document names Heddiesten and Herub, mentions a search and a forceful attempt to use acid to clean a throat, and references a pregnant woman. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A man named Warman faced charges for possession with intent to commit murder after a confrontation at a drinking party. His wife allegedly drew a revolver, nearly firing, but the cartridge did not explode. Judge Brodst bound the woman over to the September grand jury. The other story notes Ames Iowa plans to extend mechanical training with two extension formats including correspondence courses and in person classes, led by Prof Kenneth G. Smith and G F Wrightman.
Des Moines Aug 21 Better English use is being enforced among Iowa teachers. Examiners were instructed to mark papers for June and July exams more closely focusing on language. About 15 000 papers were reviewed with over 100 readers assisting. 50 to 70 percent may pass July exams. Iowa Falls Hit by Wind and Hail Storm
In Marshall on August 7, 1871, seven year old Arthur Timbush was wounded by a BB shot during a pretend battle among neighborhood boys. The incident prompted mothers to ban toy rifles and mock battles while the boy is under a physician care for head injuries.
A prominent local violinist, regarded as a leading student, departs for New York then Germany to undertake a one year course at Lyberger and pursue graduation. Officials note ticketing and carnival plans for Hormick and Crop reports from Kansas City and Rochester indicate a poor apple harvest with cooler weather and possible crop loss across several regions.
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