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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
8
A garbled diary of conversations and anecdotes from a Washington bar and New York salon. It mentions Master Clarence, Parmentier, Zola, and Belasco, along with notes on tumblers and a curious mix of socialite chatter, literary talk, and transatlantic curiosities.
Long column recounts Maybray gang activities and sizable sums seized of 125 025 dollars and 815 900 dollars while outlining cross examination moments. It notes alleged operations across states, arrests, and related legal actions, including a second murder trial for Leo Keamine with testimony from Maria Leeinsmeiler and other details of the Baxter case.
A local report states a $3000 reward will be offered for information leading to the capture of those who assaulted a girl. The incident involved confinement and assault on a street, with authorities urging public help. Additional rewards and quotes from Dr Bowman and others are noted in the coverage.
A newspaper man named Bowers faced murder charges after a drunken Sunday morning shooting at Cannon, causing a car crash and a death. He allegedly fired from a pistol, injuring a rival and destroying property. authorities report a long penitentiary sentence possible if convicted.
Marshalltown reports Rev O D Effert editor of the Iowa prohibition party seeks the governorship on the prohibition ticket ahead of the June primary. Effert sits on the national prohibition committee and twice chaired the Eighty and Prithaistrnts. The article notes a tragedy involving William Robinson who died at his home from tetanus after an injury to his hand two weeks prior.
In Des Moines on December 22, reports say Rhoades starts a prison term following his confession to complicity in the attempt to dynamite and rob Polk County treasury. The case centers on the failed plan and a farm asset involved, with details naming James O'Callaghan as connected to the conviction. Further court notes indicate the sequence of events leading to the sentence.
A jumble of short notes from Iowa towns reports clergy deaths missing property and local incidents. Notable items include a Cibaro reformist clergyman’s death from nervous collapse in Denison a fire alarm scare in Fort Dodge and a new theater planned for Mason City alongside multiple local accidents and investigations across Aurelia Aurelian and Marshall towns.
Des Moines reports intensified enforcement of moon law measures targeting saloon operators. The basis rests on legislative intent as interpreted by authorities, with Wan Weaver cited in an emerging case series.
Des Moines, Muscatine, and surrounding towns claim exemption from the Moon law ruling. State justice officials decline to provide a quick opinion. The dispute centers on whether Moon law applies to charter cities and if Iowa legislation affecting cities and towns should follow it.
County Superintendent Slacke faced delays in staffing rural schools until newspaper publicity mobilized support from across the state. With new attention, he secures keys to neighboring counties and vows to resolve teacher shortages in the fall. A separate brief notes a local man attempting a crime.
A chaotic verdict unsettles the court as the case questions the statute of consent renewals and how long approvals last. The decision impacts city liquor controls, affects saloon operations, and may force regional reductions under a five year period. The ruling raises statewide interest and prompts further legal debate.
Mrs James Brayngton slipped on a slick sidewalk Friday and broke her arm while Alfred Denkart, a bachelor, was found dead in Dubuque in what is believed to be natural causes. Solon reports evergreen grove cutting for lumber. Boone outlines a rural road association forming a one mile stretch. Mason City notes a hospital admission after a shooting incident during a card game. Forest City mourns a landmark loss from a large tower fire in Minneapolis. Cherokee reports state hospital inmates moving next week. Solan and Suenandoah items cover court actions and public notices. Anamosa details a tax and wedding-related court case. Dubuque posts a fatal heart failure in a resident. Waterloo discusses a school savings program funded by a local bank with stamp books for children.
Lethbridge Alberta wins bid to host the 1912 Dry Farming Congress. The article explains dry farming as soil conservation and efficient use of rainfall, not irrigation. Alberta and Saskatchewan have shown strong results with prize incentives, with Lethbridge poised to host the largest Western Canadian convention.
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