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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
5
The trial scene reveals prosecutors opposing defense witness introductions amid Darrow case tensions. Key figures like Flora Caplan and Frances Indor are referenced. Documents indicate debates over testimony linking Futl Ragen to the alleged dynamite plot, with defense withdrawal and courtroom maneuvering described.
Kenneth M. Fitts of Cleveland, a salesman, meets Miss Petzott in South Noraska. Their romance, sparked at first sight, leads to a quick engagement and marriage by Justice Joseph F. Yaleer after years apart and shared memories of boyhood sweethearts.
Memphis in June reports hundreds of animals including dogs and livestock being slaughtered to curb a rabies outbreak. A two week campaign followed a list of 40 or so dogs tested positive across Lavest area. Dozens more animals showed symptoms and several people were bitten and sent to Memphis for Pasteur treatment.
June 17 in Jackwonville reports a fatal motorcycle crash during a race at a mile track. Harry Welk, a local rider, collided with a fence at about 45 mph while passing fellow competitors. He died shortly after at the hospital. an officer later arrested.
Fragmentary copy notes a suffragist confronting Prime Minister Asquith at a reception. Text is garbled with missing names and details, but implies a public show of protest during a social event. No clear outcome or date discernible from the readable fragments.
Local Jewish butchers announce plans to shut down their shops amid unsettled market pressures. Officials cited rising prices and limited supply as key factors influencing the decision, with tradesmen noting a temporary suspension of operations in the near term.
Washington notes the year’s living costs and the agricultural department’s data on prices received by producers. It lists prices for staple crops including corn, clover seed, honey, peas, cabbage, beets, and rye, indicating how much farmers are paid per unit and the resulting income impact.
Promoter Jack Curley submitted a referee list to Jack Johnson, who scratched most names leaving four: WL Sitti, Jack Welsh, W. Guchrane, and Mark Levy. Johnson said any of the four are capable, citing EW Smith and Tim along with Levy as solid options for the July 4 bout.
Chicago June 17 The wife of several national committee men and leading politicians at the Republican convention organized a game in a Congress hotel room. It grew from auction whist to poker with high stakes as the limit was removed. A Chicago woman reportedly teased a visitor about the night’s actions while others discussed the affair. Wives of officials and eastern politicians attended, with comments about hospitality and conduct during the visitors’ stay.
Local court reviews a damage award of 90000 and lowers it to fifty thousand in a case involving Mrs Neves Mare Hendrick and alleged alienation of affections. The jury found for the plaintiff and the judge upheld partial damages with further motions pending.
A new women’s colony is planned on several thousand acres. The project includes farm plots, training under the Teped to prepare women for farming. The plan guarantees orders for built items and supplies, with support from local sellers and officials. The goal is to establish a self sustaining community focused on women workers.
A violent clash between guards and strikers gripped Perth Amboy as gunfire erupted near the Atlantic Terra Cotta plant. At least three dead and seven wounded led to deployment of deputies. violence spread to multiple sites with heavy damage and arrests expected.
A bowlder rolled onto the railroad near a cut just north of Tarrytown causing a sudden drop and jolts as a train bearing Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to Chicago halted abruptly. The locomotive and air brake gear suffered damage while engineers reported the rock blocked the path moments before the crash.
Washington June 13 new regulations require steamers entering American ports to carry sufficient lifeboats to accommodate all passengers and crew. Lifeboat capacity must meet specific percentages of those aboard, with exemptions during May 5 to September 15 for certain voyages.
Report from Iowa mentions Mormon missionaries stranded in a city when a pickpocket stole a wallet. The incident involved local bystanders and a figure described as an apprentice or novice in a nearby area. Authorities are investigating the curious distraction and attempted recovery of the loss.
Baltimore women organize a large public parade in June. The event aims to showcase civic involvement and community unity, featuring local groups and organized by women’s committees.
Fragmented OCR describes a Harvard related banquet in New York with unclear names and dates. It mentions individuals linked to the Harvard alumni network and a social event, but most specifics are unreadable.
June 16 report details a stormy afternoon as the house approves a conference report on an area appropriation bill and fends off efforts to depose General Wood. The proceedings revive accusations against Brigadier Pershing and Senator Dupont’s allies over the Wood staff, with voices calling for accountability and broader monitoring of military power.
New York June 16 Officials from the Justice Department say Congress cannot remove five circuit judges serving on the commerce court by legislation. They note federal judges hold office during good behavior, though Congress could abolish the court. debate centers on depowering judges already appointed and reassignment within the circuit court of appeals.
New York June 1k Workman yesterday completed the conversion of the steamer Finland into a transport for the American Olympic team to Stockholm. The ship now features a gymnasium on deck with a sailing course and a swimming pool, plus tennis courts, jumping pits, and vaulting gates to keep athletes fit and ready en route.
Washington report states Controller Tracewell asserted Lewis Glavis must cover trip costs. The dispute references the Ralingre-Piochet controversy and involves officials such as Secretary Esitinger and Treasurys press lines. Public attention followed Glavis's claim amid internal orders from national authorities.
Reported arrival of John D Rockefeller in Cleveland amid preparations for events. Mention of a visit from Pocantico Hills and a planned discussion with local figures. Also notes about a burglary case and a foreclosure suit in separate items with terse, fragmented wording.
A telegram from Sheriff W F Fitzpatrick and County Attorney Ratcliffe prompts Monmouth police to pursue a suspect named Joe Ricks. Miss Fay Van Gilder, 16, niece of the Moore victims, identifies a thinner man with whom she talked on the Saturday before the murders. Ricks claims to hail from an island town 16 miles away as investigators close in on the case.
Officials traveling from DC compare Moore family murders to Villisca and Warne cases. Doors locked or rear windows open offered entry for the ax man. bed coverings used to obscure victims, wash of blood, and concealment in a downstairs closet are noted. Mrs. Johnson cites a watch chain fragment as a possible clue. Mise Moore to return to Omaha after funeral.
Three men die in midair when they are found on a high tension line. Their smoking bodies swing above the street for over an hour before five men remove them. Names and details are garbled but reference veterans and a Civil War service in Wisconsin.
Fragmented text outlines a real estate listing or sale totaling twenty seven thousand dollars. Mentions Sifter and Heed on the snct rman i alent with unclear estate references and 28 acres connected to Mt Sheeler fer sh. Further readable facts are limited.
New York report notes Princeton defeats Vale on the baseball diamond with decisive hitting and solid pitching. Key players from Princeton contribute timely runs as the game unfolds.
A large group of laborers stormed the American Smelting and Refining plant in Perth Amboy New Jersey, clashing with deputies. One striker died from a neck wound and several others were injured as fires were set and the site came under guard by National Guard personnel.
Baltimore June 14 Democratic national committeemen gather here to discuss the unit rule and two thirds vote requirement for nominating candidates. National Chairman Breck says no move to end the unit or two thirds rules has been indicated and the rules will likely stay in force at the coming convention. Chairman Mack opened the Democratic National Committee headquarters praising the convention hall and noting temporary and permanent officers to be chosen by the committee.
Texington Kentucky June 15 police in Clay City plan to identify a suspect known to Wesley Edwards. The Lexington public watches as the prisoner’s name links to West Virginia. he came from a railroad work region in Kentucky during the past weeks. West Virginian towns are cited as his origin and movement.
Hearing records show government funds lent to banks during the 1907 panic were used to support stock exchange activities. Testimony from George Cortelys and others indicates deposits and loaned sums totaling about 29.25 million to 98.9 million, with several banks previously receiving government deposits.
A fragmented fragment describes a man named Lazy Mar convicted of laziness. The judge deems him a lazy mar more than a thief and notes his idle life, muttering that meeting him has been a privilege. The piece mentions resources at a workhouse and childish summer routines.
New York reports German imperial navy ships lingered in American waters for 30 days and departed harbor after a memorable Atlantic crossing. The fleet included the dreadnought Moltke and cruiser Augsburg, escorted by U S ships, while Bremen left southward. Admiral von Reuber Paschwite and officers described the stay as a strenuous but cordial exchange with American hosts and German visitors.
A woman aided five prisoners in escaping from a guard house at Fort Sheridan. She allegedly used an autometric device to unlock gates and drive a vehicle, allowing the inmates to flee. Thirty-one men remained held as authorities pursued leads across Washington and surrounding areas.
Deadowet and others report a rheumatic attack impacting M. Byrne. The item mentions injuries and medical actions, with references to nearby locations and individuals presumed involved in the incident. The wording is fragmentary but centers on Byrne’s health event and its immediate aftermath.
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