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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
8
Eight masked men cut wires, roused John Laymon at his home near Spencer Indiana. They beat him and fired two shots wounding him in the breast and spine before binding him to a tree. Laymon refuses to discuss motive or identify attackers.
Willard N. Sweeney, receiver for the defunct Home Security organization started by Saginaw people, announces a final dividend of one half of one percent. The scheme drew hundreds in Bay City and surrounding area, promising weekly payments to secure a home. After the smash about $5,000 was found, but costs reduced the pool to $500. Settlement will pay a small fraction per $100 invested.
A Big Four freight train wreck near Carmi Illinois on April 29 killed brakeman Charles Weston and fireman C A Curran. The engineer and conductor were badly injured as the engine hit an embankment and many cars piled up after the engine broke apart on the speed loss.
Alban Ludwig was found guilty of second degree murder for beating his wife to death with a potato masher and then burning her body. The jury deliberated six hours and Ludwig faces life in prison.
St. Louis police officer Michael J. McNamara receives a fifteen year penitentiary term for the murder of his wife and saloonkeeper John J. Brophy in a hotel on August 3, 196.
In Yekaterinburg in the Perm province on April 29th authorities report rich thorium deposits found in an abandoned mine. The mineral is used in incandescent filament production and discovery could impact local industry and prospects.
After attending the Jamestown exposition and touring the James River to old Jamestown, the president and his party arrived safely in Washington.
Herman J. Pomrening former Eleventh district assemblyman was acquitted by a Milwaukee municipal court jury of bribery allegations. The verdict ends the bribery case against him.
Heavy snow in South Dakota and blizzards in Minneapolis and New Richmond. Typhoid illness in Lt. Vrank P. Lahm, balloonist and Saumur cavalry school rep. Loyal Legion at West Point presents silver punch-fowl. Canada prorogues parliament. Famine reported in Turkish Armenia. Fire on Brooklyn pier causes 100000 damage. Friends conference opens October 15 at Richmond Indiana. Prize fight fatal for Thomas Miller from a blow to the solar plexus. Colorado public land convention called for June 15 19 20. Omaha temperature drop noted. Kansas G A R encampment speakers include Senator Foraker. J town exposition reports 54000 attendance. Kansas City boosts 40000 for next year’s Republican convention. Markle Indiana fire damage about 60000 with fourteen buildings burned.
After a conference between prosecutors and defense attorneys the Zeigler Coal company owned by Joseph Leiter and others remains in Franklin county court. The case may go to trial on one count storing powder within the mine with criminal negligence alleged. State mine inspector James Taylor has arrived to testify.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua sends a cable from Washington reporting that peace has been signed between Nicaragua and Salvador. He thanks Roosevelt for his great work toward achieving that result, noting the treaty was concluded the day before.
Houston dispatch reports State Rangers Dunlevy and Robb murdered at Groveton. No further details or suspects available as of this filing.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure as safe and nonpoisonous with no poison marks on its label. It contrasts with other cough cures and urges mothers to demand Shoop’s product, warning that poison labeling is required by law. It ends by advising customers to refuse other brands sold by F W Jericho Co.
Fairfield citizens are advised that certain stores will close in the evenings during Sunday meetings. Groceries close every evening at 7 p.m. except Saturday. meat markets at 6 p.m. every evening except Saturday. drug stores at 7 p.m. except Saturday. pool halls close 7 p.m. on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday. dry goods hardware shoe and furniture retailers close at 6 p.m. except Saturday.
The Rock Island depot is undergoing extensive remodeling to improve appearance and comfort. Waiting rooms are torn up, patrons use the platform, and walls between rooms are removed to create a single passage. Electric lights will be added upon completion, enhancing safety for women and children at night.
Richmond report notes Robert Bradley nicknamed Pa and Virginia, famed breeder at Green Bay stock farm Charles City County, died after a long illness. He trained horses nationwide and won the American Derby with Robert Waddell. described as superlatively honest. Also brief local notices and a St Petersburg strike report follow.
East Tawas Michigan April 27 a jury awarded Mrs Shawl five thousand dollars damages against the Detroit and Mackinaw railroad after her husband was killed by a train at the sugar factory.
The ad proposes Preventives as a cold cure when taken at the sneeze stage or early. It describes Preventives as small candy like tablets and claims they heal seated colds and prevent pneumonia. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers free samples and a book on colds in exchange for a letter, with sales in 50 and 25 cent boxes by F. W. Jericho.
Terre Haute Indiana April 27 nine year old Henrietta Schwartz was struck and killed by a freight train as her elder sister tried to drag her to safety.
A brief note promotes advertising in the Daily Journal, highlighting value for merchants and local businesses seeking publicity.
A testimonial from Emanuel Boddy of Payne Ohio praises Dr Miles Nervine as a tonic for weak nerves and claims it relieved his paralyzed brain daughter after doctors failed. He reports rapid improvement after ten days and continued recovery after twenty five bottles, with the family also benefiting.
Young Kid Farmer who arranged a bout with Frank Ammerman of Davenport in Ottumwa faces opposition from Mr. Phillips who vows to limit boxing there. He will only permit a prize fight for charity or for the baseball team, criticizing the mayor’s costly charity-style announcement and the tainted money issue.
Advertises Crino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a positive cure for chronic constipation. Claims the product restores natural intestinal action and provides relief. May imply medical efficacy without clinical evidence. Contains promotional language typical of period medicinal ads.
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