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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
A garbled item from Correctionville discusses telegraph transmission within the city, referencing a “phone” style system and minute-accurate timing. It also touches on railway and education topics, with scattered notes on education, animals, and public works.
Des Moines police report indicate a crane boom failed while lifting a car, sending a 40 foot reach crashing down. Two workers were thrown across the yard, one pinned beneath debris and another hurled 20 feet. A four inch amber fragment and shattered pulley parts were found. amid rescue efforts, a man was saved from further injury but in grave condition.
The syndicate shows hesitation in funding the railway purchase as stakeholders debate securing payment. Lawyers note sanctuary terms and prior agreements while officials report no decisive action yet on advancing the funds.
In Marshaltown and Danbury a rash of items fill the page. The Koop estate settlement ends with heirs agreeing to drop pending cases and divide 27000 in personal property. The 20 acre farm and town property go to the widow. Bond votes in Manson approve school district expansion with 12100 max for new buildings and grounds. Paullina hosts a Rebekah event May 21 with a Cedar Rapids official present. Fort Dodge reports an estate bequest of 18000 for three daughters, while a local man dies by suicide near Swen City. Danbury shows school, road, and railway notices including new storage and garage work. Across towns, deaths, resignations, and civic actions fill the brief.
Local obituary notes the death of Julian Richards at 37 following an attack of fever. Former private Murray and David Ho Henderson are named among associates. Richards was a writer for a nearby newspaper and lived in town. The report records his death site and cites illness as the cause.
A Louisiana docket item notes a Bray swindler was dismissed with a fine after a trial at Jena. The record lists multiple cases from May involving local defendants and penalties. The summary preserves names and locales while avoiding graphic detail.
In Baldibore the Iowa Democratic convention battled over Woodbury county seating and Clark versus Wilson loyalties. A majority report favored seating the Clark delegation from Woodbury, while a minority urged unseated credentials. the dispute delayed proceedings and drew fierce crowd reaction as votes were tallied and delegates seated amid heated contention.
Fragmented Iowa brief reports outline a claimed robbery of 313,008 from the home of Mire, Gibbe and Miss Annie Powers near Mason City. Local officials visited the scene, noting cash missing and tensions around the event as residents and authorities respond.
In Tees Moines on May 3 the operators and miners held a joint convention to discuss a proposed vote. Five members attended the meeting where debate continued and plans were made for a forthcoming decision.
Reports detail a suspected bomb thrown through a window at WH Hodge residence while occupants slept. The device failed to explode, causing alarm and prompting authorities to pursue a suspect who may have been nearby. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.
A fragmented legal column lists several Supreme Court decisions across districts. Cases include State vs. Meser appellent in Allamakee affirmed, Kinney affirmed, Wagner Manufacturing Company affirmed, and multiple reversals or remands in Crawford and Linn districts. A separate section notes an Algona consular examination and a May meeting to set a convention date. Death notice for old host in Srobuque.
Fragmented OCR style excerpt presents a chaotic dialogue about a frightening incident involving a burglar. Names and precise details are garbled. The speakers discuss a frightful event around two o'clock and a suspected intruder under a bed with unclear identifiers.
A Michigan woman describes four years of itchy skin and a burning eczema outbreak. After failed treatment, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, which cleared the condition and she has remained symptom free since. She endorses the products and notes samples and a 32 page book are available by mail from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
A scrambled note blends product mentions with odd phrases about a tree friend and tea. It references Allex's Foot-Ease and a mix of unrelated items including a supposed brand of Invе, creating a fragmented, unclear snapshot without a coherent event or clear entities.
A fragmented account portrays a woman suffering for twelve years with worsening pains, cramps, and monthly sickness. The text recalls repeated debilitating spells and lack of effective relief before claiming a medical remedy offered relief.
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