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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
7
A garbled OCR of a Correctionville area page mentions a court case involving a Glee driver, an accident, and alleged blame, with scattered references to London papers and various global statistics. The fragment mentions legal action, insurance, and testimony but is too corrupted to confirm names, dates, or outcomes.
In Decorah and surrounding counties a heated meeting featured Masonly and Willan Fluger voicing opposition to a last general assembly banking tax. Berryhill urged educating the public or fighting the law in court, arguing the assessment harms home values and calls for a direct appeal to voters. He cited bank stock taxation as discriminatory and urged action to curb the measure. Fire destroys supposed fireproof high school in Blesan City, with damage estimated around 75,000. The blaze, lightning sparked, raged three hours. uninsured portions and repairs expected, adding a new wing and funds.
Rushing details from Des Moines Iowa and surrounding towns. The well known physician and surgeon Dr Walser King died from injuries in an automobile accident near Mueg Anglet. His car was left stalled and tampered with, causing it to lurch forward and crush him. He left no widow and is survived by sons in the First west district. Local reports mention other unrelated incidents including hotel issues, saloon petitions, and state health measures.
Dispatches state L A Gaynor, a noted Des Moines real estate figure, was found with a fractured skull after a fall. In a separate incident, cousin George Papas was shot in his home as detectives scour the Gren colonies for a suspected killer. Mrs Papas believes she herself may have been shot at about 140.
In June 16 report from Davenpor and Me Inwa Food and Dairy commission, Inspector Glynn of eastern Iowa said there is $100,000 worth of adulterated cider vinegar in towns and markets, mainly eastern Iowa. If allowed, manufacturers could gain up to $256,000. vinegar priced at 3 cents per gallon and sold for 15 cents.
Alumni gathered to observe Wallace Day and hear remarks by Walter, honoring past leaders and discussing local civic events. Several attendees, including Stephen and Lin, shared recollections at Bellevue and in Washington, with focus on college ties and community service.
A garbled text fragment references the board of parole and a claim that no murderers will be released. Disconnected names and odd phrases follow, making the central point unclear yet indicating a formal parole action and a note of some dramatic event.
The department of law mapped through the streets of Mus tala Jale yesterday and were rec ents in Gow. The document notes the departure of the first Jona troop to the south and outlines summaries of events leading up to the reunion and semi centennial observance with figures Carroll and Brel mentioned.
In Des Moines on June 16 the Tous Jewelers held a meeting with Wengert present. A resolution was passed opposing a measure to curtail manufacturers' pricing and to limit the time guarantee on watch cases. The office was reportedly to be held by George Lady, or similar official.
Washington reports the president intends a trip to Iowa this fall to attend the Stan Daaryakis convention. The outline mentions Representative Mieckett presenting ideas for a live presidency and notes Van Velkenburg as a banker from Laporte City. The wealth claim about Japan is cited as over 50.9 trillion sen, ranking ninth in global wealth.
The speaker argues the Sherman Law provides sufficient protection against combinations and monopolies. He discusses legal thresholds, assessed percentages, and the need for a stable framework to prevent unlawful restraint while allowing legitimate business activity.
The article notes the resignation of President Freeman from Maram cote Ath weetbie iO bate and references successors and ongoing organizational changes. It mentions the MLE meeting and the adoption of resolutions, with attention to the arrival of a new leader and forthcoming events.
An unclear report details a Storm Lake youth receiving a prize in a colonial damel contest. The fragmentary OCR mentions Noam, Alice Cronk, and Grace from Cornell, with scattered references to literature, geology, and honors. Names and lines are garbled, but it centers on a youth achievement and a prize tied to a colonial damel event.
Des Wotnes is proposed for president of the Jewelers Association, succeeding John Hands. The nomination discusses funds, repeats and procedures, with references to a June timing and election mechanics.
A June wedding connected to Parson College and Burlington venues joins Miss Alice Clements of New London Iowa with V Facken of Tonusket in a ceremony led by Rev. Jamey Heo. Attendees include family members from Parkins College and Tech Gator WI NLT Us, marking a notable social event in the region.
Court again denies divorce in a case involving a petitioner identified as Moheren tam lig Bre. The ruling notes prior acts and references a 29 year history with references to electric railway numbers and a malfunction at S87 mass. Recorder details include a 400656 Kiko alert and a telephone suite number.
Des Moines reports county updates as state convention opens for two day session. Fort Dodge Automobile Club offers 25 reward for information leading to arrest of suspects. Burlington librarian Miss Daisy Babin resigns to take a role in another city. Boone Commercial praises Ed Sivick for securing support for a new project. Clinton file notes various local happenings across Iowa counties including accidents and society events.
Washington report details a Brooklyn sugar refinery stake valued around 200,000 tied to the Oxnard brothers and the American Sugar company. It discusses trust involvement, certificates sold for 7,600,000 and the brothers’ holdings in sugar interests, plus European reform and patriotism arguments.
The fragmentary report notes a Diaz arrival at the harbor of Portugal with obscure phrases and garbled names. It mentions a steamer, Bay ab Ae Br, and a journey from Week Geral T. The text is heavily corrupted, but indicates travel and port activity surrounding a person named Diaz.
Fire in Atchison wrecks a building and threatens nearby homes. Damages near $1000 to property with $90,000 estimated loss to a department store. Strong winds spread flames to residence district. local and neighboring fire departments were summoned but brought under control before full spread.
Advices from Pune report Spanish authorities halted a shipment at a railroad station in Villa Garett Spain. Two carloads with arms and ammunition were destined for Portuguese monarchists and had been unloaded from a German steamer. The consignment was forwarded by rail upon a shipper affidavit, with further details unclear.
Fire raged four hours last night in the southwestern industrial district of St. Louis destroying plants including Ruttig Sash and Door, Fathare and Milley Paint, Masoud State, Kohen Iron Works, a subsidiary of American Bridge, and Mound City Bor. Losses estimated at 680,000 with most facilities practically wiped out.
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