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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
2
In Dubuque Iowa on Tuesday night the husband badly beat his wife at Twin Springs, striking her in the forehead with a fist or beer bottle. She bled heavily and lies in precarious condition at home. No arrest was made and police will not act. The couple had prior marriage troubles and a recent divorce filing.
Dubuque Iowa August 22 Senator Allison states to the Associated Press that he will be a candidate in the Republican primary for the United States Senate to succeed himself He says he has always indicated this to friends and now issues a definite statement to clarify any doubt in the state
Chicago man George Davis aged 38 of 32 West Madison died in county hospital from a broken neck after a tooth extraction by a dentist. Dr. A B Eustace reported paralysis and neck pain post procedure. coroner attributed death to a broken neck and police sought the dentist's name.
In Jefferson Iowa Pat Mullan who went on a rampage aboard a train and fought deputies at the depot died by hanging in his cell. After a day of lashing out he strangled himself with a towel tied to a door knob as guards watched. He had torn clothing and sustained numerous cuts and broken bones from crashing into walls and bars.
Horace Marvin whose body was found in a marsh near his father's Dover Delaware farm is being returned to Sioux City Iowa for burial. The case follows the discovery and reports detail the funeral arrangements and kin reactions.
After weeks of detective work for the kidnappers, the case will move to a conclusion next month with burial beside the mother at Logan Park cemetery. Harvey Marvin of Blunt South Dakota, half brother of the child, said Dr Marvin will visit briefly then return east and denied Dover reports that he plans to resume residence in Sioux City.
Lincoln Nebraska August 23 railroads refuse excursion rates to state fair citing two cent fare law. Burlington monthly report shows 6000 to 7000 free passes issued many marked visits including Agnes Pipal Union Pacific attorney’s domestic and other officials. Commission notes possible legal violations but no prosecutions indicated.
About 1,400 to 1,500 miners walked out at Buxton Iowa delaying mine operations. They protest unsafe ventilation and demand adjustments from mine owners and the United Mine Workers officials after a mass meeting suspended work until grievances are settled. Vested leaders White and Perry traveled to Buxton to push for an agreement.
The forty first annual Johnson County Old Settlers association reunion was held in Iowa City on August 23. Frederick Hempsted, age ninety four, was the oldest attendee. Elected for the next year were President Charles Baker, vice president G R Hall, secretary G R Irish, and treasurer H J Wieneke.
An order from the Burlington route general manager grants free travel on trains No 1 and 6 to holders of passes. Previously passes were limited to paid riders with pass holders seated at back. The action extends to road employees, reflecting favorable treatment for company staff.
In Waterloo Iowa on August 23 A A Dukba was kicked in the head while shoeing a vicious horse that had never been shod before. The horse broke the tie strap and kicked the shop, killing Dukba and injuring him severely.
William Jennings Bryan escaped a Chicago and Northwestern wreck near Belvidere Illinois without injury. He noted the date and place in his diary and remained cheerful as he moved past derailed cars. The baggage car switch error caused three coaches to derail en route to Rockford Chautauqua grounds.
Jules Stohega an aged Indian with one arm leg and nose uses a heavy club to fend off two school attendants who had recaptured his son George from Toledo school. The chase ends with the boy rejoining his parents as authorities seek a United States marshal.
Walter Scott, a local Monmouth man held on forgery charges, escaped from Monmouth Jail by tunneling through a foot-thick wall with tools supplied by friends. Authorities seek him under $500 bonds as a grand jury case proceeds. a $25 reward is offered for capture.
Levi Orman, 86, died at 8 this morning at his home near Ormanville Iowa. He was regarded as one of Wapello County's most honored men.
Carl Lindquist a 28 year old car oiler for the street railway died after drinking carbolic acid at his boarding house in Des Moines. He was despondent over being rejected by his sweetheart Miss Martha Crudock and over a delayed promotion to motorman. He was found writhing in the yard by fellow tenants. He had one sister who recently moved to Sweden.
Charles Calvert, an aging Civil War veteran, arrived in Dubuque seeking aid from Union soldiers. He claimed a Confederate soldier was in need of money to return to Virginia and secured funds after Mayor Schunk granted permission. The fund sent the Reb toward Culpeper, Virginia, a historic Civil War site.
The Lee County Pioneers and Old Settlers association plans its thirty seventh annual reunion on August 29 at Old Settlers Park Fort Madison. Welcomes by S M Casey Hamilton and Dan F Miller. speeches by J D Hamilton John E Craig J F Daugherty E H Rudd C A Kennedy E R Harlan T B Snyder and others. Old melodies follow each address. Business meeting and officer elections to close.
Dubuque police were asked to arrest two murderous Italians, railroad laborers, suspected in the fatal attack on MrsIsadora Gennetti of Sterling Illinois. They reportedly passed the victim’s home each night and she was found shot stabbed and assaulted in a brutal killing.
Mrs. Thomas Cuthbertson arrived today in Iowa City to search for her husband who left the city more than twenty four hours before her arrival from Springville Linn county where she had been visiting relatives She denies that he has deserted her and their four children two boys and two girls
The quoted excerpt contrasts worship of money with neighborly care, presenting a satirical view of law and profits. It frames monetary power as central to legal ethics and social behavior, implying a critique of capitalist priorities in civic life.
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