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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented text reports a professor arguing population control is needed to avoid strain on resources, suggesting high birth rates threaten national stability. The piece cites concerns over families, childbearing, and the cost of living, touching on societal duties and the role of women.
A jailhouse style will from a late gambler declares that any winnings won from others by gambling during his lifetime should go to pay his victims rather than his estate. The document also orders a memorial to honor the gambler and his wife, bearing their given names, with the creak of a strange line about names being carved on tombstones.
A fragmentary item describes Princess Pat accompanying a hunt in Africa. It mentions nobles including the Duchess of Cynnenehh and the Duke of Atrmzxr, with a possible contract dispute and royal duties cited as context for her travels and relationships.
An underlined plan outlines a proposed law by Mrs Ogi and allies of the Mus fhimanoe stesety to punish husbands who slander wives. The draft calls for a committee review at the next legislature meeting to secure support and frame the bill for presentation and possible enactment.
The Philadelphia baseball club in the National League was sold to a syndicate led by W Murphy of Chicago. Details describe a major ownership transfer with implications for team management and future operations.
Briefs from multiple towns report local incidents and notices. Descriptions include a fatal shooting in Des Moines, a court appearance in Waterloo, a desertion charge connected to a spouse, a fatality in Davenport, a postal card return issue in Jorgen County, and a memorial address planned for Sunday in December.
Bern November 29 Dr Brenkinska and Hugo Frencke leading Aero club members died when their balloon Ixamuins collapsed near Bertin Ave Their bodies were recovered today near Piiume Austria Hungary The accident involved a large torn envelope and the pair had pursued aeronautic feats drawing attention and concern from friends and authorities alike
Archer Harman, president of the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad, arrived in Guayaquil aboard the yacht Cavalier from Panama and refused to show clearance papers. The port authorities denied landing permit, but Harman boarded a train for Quito. He had clashed with President Alfaro two years earlier over railroad completion delays.
An unruly scene unfolds as chorus girls embarrass a hero from Santiago during a chaotic gala in Pillsburg. Admiral Sebley is central, with wine, cups, and a staged ritual that spirals into defiance and public spectacle.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a newspaper item about artist Christy dodging his wife with scattered names and places. difficult to parse, but mentions Sew York, Cuba, Zanesville, and a child, with unclear relationships and events.
In New Orleans on November 9 a dismembered body was found in Tulane University’s medical department as students attended a professor’s instructions. The elder Rathauler, a Confederate veteran, had been committed to the house of detention on a rumored offense and died at Charity Hospital after transfer. The case prompted family inquiries and questions over custody and burial of the body.
Melilla Morocco November 20 General Marina leads a large Spanish column to surround Mount Bentultrurid with intent to trap tribesmen entrenched in the area amid ongoing military operations and pursuit.
Waen Texas November 29 Jerkethert Hae rid quarterback of the Wree high KOUNG foam 98 in a Gangerrus condition Were today as the result of injuries received in a football game yesterday He has been unconscious most of the time since the game
Garder Oaxaca Mexico November 29 26 prisoners escaped Totuanteyes penitentiary by digging through the walls Their tunneling collapsed sections of the ancient fortress which was built in 1540 and later used as a fort and prison during various conflicts The escape marks a dramatic breach at the historic site with many inmates missing and authorities surveying the damage
Nov. 29. In a village robbery escape bid near Fuposky, two bandits boarded a railway speeder. Deputy Sheriff Andrew Johnson was fatally wounded, and Sheriff Hazen was shot. one robber died on the scene, the other escaped. Policeman Benner aided at the Great Northern Bridge as the robbers fled toward Bomtuji.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, denounces a judge as biased in a dramatic court contest. He and other AFL leaders John Mitchell and Frank Morrison face potential prison terms for contempt, while pleas for clemency and presidential pardon are debated as the Supreme Court weighs the matter.
In West Virginia near Devon, Daniels and Christian families clashed after a dispute over kin. A posse fired on the Daniels household, killing Mrs Daniels and her young daughter as two men fled. The attackers pursued, leaving both families in shock and prompting a dangerous feud escalation.
The report mentions Banker Allen, aged 70, sentenced to ten years. It references embezzlement involving 168,000 dollars at Mur ors Port batt Alton and notes prior positions and ongoing legal proceedings in court.
Berlin reports no knowledge of a telegram alleging irregularities in Kiel the German meat supply service for the navy. Official statements say no details are known and the delays affect torpedo material shipments while the department faces disfavor and scrutiny from Berlin authorities.
A Tennessee man fatally harmed two Black individuals during a dispute on a crowded street in Memphis. The assailant drew a weapon and shot a Black woman. bystanders restrained him before police intervened. Separately, Leander Simwell of Evill Kaw was named first deputy commissioner of pensions to succeed Yates Le Davoujurt, elevated to commissioner last week.
A New Albany banker, Hungary Fawcett, is to be tried for his life in the Liurrisen county circuit a bid to keep him from testifying in a bribery case. Court officials denied a request and the keeper of venue was shuffled today. Berlin reports deny a rumor that a German ambassador was transferred to St James. The foreign office stated no truth to the London Und County tale about Bernatort.
Faria Nov 25 report says Higgins received a $5,000 present from an unnamed donor in New York. The note mentions a man who acted with discretion and a claim about a coast near Dana Ge and Be. The fragmentary text conveys gratitude and a money gift context.
A Roosevelt telegram to Secretary Bridgeman of the Peary Arctic club lauds Commander Peary for reaching the north pole. The message calls it one of the great feats of the ages and credits American efforts and leadership in this historic milestone.
Alice Chapman, who damaged a Bermondsey bye election ballot box with corrosive acid, was jailed seven months in Britain. Three months were for interfering with a ballot box and four for assaulting a polling clerk. Co-defendant Alice Nellans received three months.
Paris reports show public sorrow after a 6 year old child’s murder by Favre. Amid masked demonstrations, authorities executed Favre in Saintes, with witnesses describing the courtyard scenes and the crowd’s reactions outside the prison.
A chaotic local notice describes weighers being dropped from the customs and excise service under authorities linked to Hin Mork Lach Tip. It mentions a fire cerinell dle and a shift in personnel, with references to advertisements and changes since a recent event.
New York dispatch quotes Senator William A. Plank of Mount Sterling urging more price support as copper remains cheap. He cites low consumption and corporate practice by Standard Oil to keep copper costs down, challenging perception of fair market pricing. Local note includes unrelated obituary brief from Ohio politics.
Gotch S loses to Herculean Pole in a wrestling match at Bate N.Y Wav last night, needing four falls within an hour to win. Referee and promoter talk of a $2,500 match in Chicago next, with Herman promising post-and-date updates.
New York dated report claims Buute Fons plans to breed buffalo and cattle in Arizona. Jones pledges a dangerous wild animal exhibit with ensured safety measures and special gear. Notable backers include Loveless, Owens, and Emerson Slough. A dinner in Buffalo Jones’s honor is set for December 4 with Branx director in attendance.
Mrs Anna Muiliness Me Uire seeks a divorce amid questions about her relationship with George Cortelyou and the McGuire circle. The case ties to McGuire’s wartime service and a lengthy political involvement that influenced statehood debates. Partners and loyalties are under scrutiny as rumors swirl.
A damaged OCR narrative describes Tei New Nav SMe Eued Lielen and Mrs Mutelung, a painter, involved in a divorce case. It outlines costly portraits, a snowy Sierra Nevada scene, and social figures including Miss Garagnes and Wis Pred Colwell. The prose notes Mrs Mutelung’s insistence on expenses and mentions arrangements for travel to New York and associations with a stock broker spouse.
New Miss Nathalie or Lord Barnes daughter of Mr and Miss Chief Barney of Washington inspires a revival of Adrienne Lreauveur’s Temple of Love built for her friendship with Marshall De. The temple sits on an old mansion grounds where Ming Barney resides. Adrienne’s devotion to Monteney and her heartbreak are recalled. the temple’s restoration is seen as a historic event in Turis with potential government recognition. Miss Barney, a French poetess, completes Another Greco-French play to be staged this winter.
A fatal De Armond house fire was caused by defective electrical wiring in the attic. Congressman David A De Armond and his grandson Dari A De Armond perished in the blaze in Jefferson City. Governor Tindley said steps would be taken to address the Sixth Missouri congressional district crisis.
The 151st anniversary of Pittsburg’s founding was celebrated with cheerful observances under the auspices of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. Services were held in several churches as part of the commemorations.
A Boston Detroit scholarly party, led by Dr. Orville Owen, follows Bacon cipher theory to claim Shakespeare’s works were authored by Francis Bacon. They locate supposed Baconian manuscripts buried near a Bacon library, asserting Elizabeth I’s marriage to the Earl of Leicester and Bacon’s role as a messenger between printer and author.
A disputed lunch for President Taft at Chicago sparks a state issue. Committee members Governor Ansel Mayor Reumer and Willan E Gonzalez defend hosting plans, claiming guests would be minimized and payments covered by South Carolinians. Taxpayers face a $4,000 expense with South Carolina backing the event.
In St Louis, Missouri, a peculiar divorce case from August 11 1908 centers on a ham sandwich dispute at a hotel. Milliken accuses Mulliken of discord over a beef substitute and a quarrel escalates to threats and a thrown sandwich during a honeymoon incident leading to separation by September 17 1909.
London November 23 Lord Curzon III a member of the conservative ranks was slated to reopen the debate on the budget bill when the house of Lords met today. He fell ill overnight with a condition described as serious but not life threatening. His absence necessitates adjustments in the speaking program.
Denver report notes anti saloon forces in Arapitic county lost ground as new temperance laws face court challenges. Washington coverage highlights President Taft mingling with the public and a historic journey not seen since Grant. Two marriages near Watertown and Minneapolis tie families to Cortney and Hobart lineages.
Washington November 21 The destruction of rabies afflicted animals and proper vaccination of all dogs in infected areas is urged by Assistant Surgeon General John W Keer and Arthur M Stimeon. A report from over 2,285 inquiries shows rabies endemic in the United States for more than two years with 11 human hydrophobia deaths in 1908 across 30 states. Evidence indicates rabid animals in 534 localities in 59 states and territories, with about 1,700 people requiring Pasteur treatment after exposure, concentrated in the eastern U.S. and scarce in the west.
Defiance Ohio reports a 19 year old Mrs Besse Spech Willams Lareum has had her third marriage plan halted by probate court. She divorced Edward Larcum and sought to marry Benjamin Hill, who was a former boarder. The court denied a license and will delay the decree while investigating circumstances. Her first marriage was at 16 to Ferny Williams of Cincinnati.
The lake steamer Puri tian lost its rudder in a gale on Lake Michigan. After hours of dragging anchors she rode out near New Buffalo, Indiana, with heavy swells. Crew and passengers were safe, and the ship was towed toward Chicago harbor as heavy winds subsided. The Wilmette coast guard station and Boston brigades aided, while the Nifty boat sustained damage and needed repairs after the voyage.
New York reports a new chapter in the pole controversy as Dr Frederickt A Wak transfers records and reports compiled in the Arctic to the University of Copenhagen. Walter Lonsdale, secretary to the explorer, sails with the documents aboard the steamer Staves to Copenhagen for review by Dr Torp. The 20,000 words of material will be studied by university authorities for several weeks before any conclusion.
Fort Collins Colorado November 2 That grim hookworm disease could be cured for 15 cents head of the veterinary department Dr George H Glover told Colorado Agricultural College students The remedy suggested mixed with salts would expel the parasite but reinfection risk remained from soil contact Governor appointment rumor and Taft golf outing are briefly noted.
Washington reports Taft planned a horseback ride but held important conferences on Interstate commerce, white slave trade repression, a successor to Judge Bettea at the United States District Court in Chicago, and the appointment of a governor for the territory of New Matfe a.
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