Ool Fight Reverberates Through Ames Schools
In Ames Iowa December 23 with Professor Scroggie resigning amid conflict involving C G Lee school board members and two teachers the district faces potential upheaval at reconvening of schools. The board may accept the resignation and controversy centers on Lee alleged complicity and misstatements about athletics and insubordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofessor Scroggie
Mr. Lee
Essor Scroggie
Ames
Pres
Latta Proposes New Treatment For Typhoid Fever
Des Moines reports Dr. Wil Latta of Colfax showcases a new intestinal disease treatment. He presented his discovery before the Jasper County Medical Association as word spreads about his medical practice and reported publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Colfax
Moines
Will Latta
Des Moines
Treatment of typhoid fever through intestinal tube therapy
Dr Latta outlines a method using a soft rubber tube to reach the intestines and deliver anti-bacterial solutions. He reports experiments with a sponge tied to a string swallowed to reach the duodenum, followed by washing with a vitrol solution to destroy intestinal bacteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Latta
Berlin
Turner
George T. Moore
Elaborate coats mirror fate of oversized sleeves
Fashion notes describe wraps and coats with enormous sleeves and ornate effects reflecting a trend toward dramatic tailoring. The commentary cites design emphasis on volume and decorative details shaping outerwear silhouettes.
Porters Murder Era Recalls Noted Iowa Crime
Nevada Iowa recalls a brutal murder from October 1882 near Lowa Center where Samuel Porter was killed by his wife Elizabeth Porter and sons George and John Edward in a plot to seize his property. The case led to multiple trials, pardons, and eventual deaths, including John Edward Porter’s shooting in Oklahoma.
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Nevada
John E. Porter
Story County
Oklahoma
Samuel Porter
Lowa Center
McCord
Elizabeth Porter
George
John Edward
H. C. Henderson
Boone County
John
Supreme Court
District Court
Tama County
Griffin
Reform School
George Porter
Shelby
Injunction Filed Over Hedrick Drug Business Case
In Sigourney Ia on Dec 24 an injunction suit is on file over a ten year non compete. F L Stolte sold his Hedrick drug store to W J Wray and then reentered the business as Hedrick Drug Co manager. Wray seeks to bar Stolte from any drug trade in Hedrick. Case continued to February with Stolte allowed to operate until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
District Court
F. L. Stolt
Hedrick
W. J. Wray
Wray
Stolte
William Wilberforce Smith Elected Leader of Coe College
Cedar Rapids Ia December 24 Professor William Wilberforce Smith headmaster of the Berkley school for boys in New York City was extended a call to become president of Coe college by a trustees meeting. The committee recommended the choice and the board adopted it. Smith, son of Rev J Erwin Smith and nephew of Dr Sample, is a Lafayette graduate with a long career in education. Salary to be set later. Strong hopes he will accept amid prior offers from Presbyterian colleges.
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Wm. Wilberforce Smith
Cedar Rapids
William Wilberforce Smith
Berkley School For Boys
New York City
Coe College
Board of Trustees
E. R. Burkhalter
George Douglas
C. J. Deacon
McCormick
Professor Smith
J. Erwin Smith
Presbyterian Church At
Toledo
Sample
Westminster Church of
Minneapolis
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Lafayette College
Easton
Laurenceville
Englewood, N. J
West
East
Coe
Presbyterian Colleges
Buck Murder Trial Nears End in Newton Iowa
The Buck murder trial in Newton Iowa drew to a close of evidence with the state presenting its opening argument by E S Salmon. The court adjourned until Monday for Charles O McLain to present the defense followed by S N Haynes of Knoxville for the state. The case will then go to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Buck
E. S. Salmon
Charles O. McLain
S. N. Haynes
Knoxville
Dedham Bank Remains Open Despite President’s Troubles
In Carroll Iowa on December 24 a rumor claimed Dedham Savings Bank closed due to a petition seeking attachment against president J G Caton for 18000. The matter is settled and the bank operates normally with ample capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Caton
Carroll
Dedham Savings Bank
Dedham
Child Scalded to Death in Jackson Home
In Boone on December 24 a 14 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs C Johnson of Jackson, died from injuries after a pan of hot water spilled on him when he pulled a tablecloth. The funeral was held at 10 oclock yesterday from Jordan and burial followed in Ontario cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Farm Sold First Time in Fifty Years in Sigourney IA
Elias Nelson farm in Washington township was sold recently the first transfer since entering from the government fifty one years ago. Home steader Elias Nelson paid 1.25 per acre and heirs sold the property for 65 dollars.
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Sigourney
Elias Nelson
Washington Township
Ottumwa Democrat Suspends Publication After Financial Shortage
Ottumwa Ia December 24 The Ottumwa Democrat edited and published by S A Brewster suspends publication due to a shortage of working capital and patronage The paper had been re established after an eleven month suspension on March 18 1903 and was run as a silver Bryan Parker organ Brewster will move to Joliet Illinois to manage a newspaper
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Ottumwa Democrat
Ottumwa
Murder at Cracker's Neck mars quiet Iowa county
In Oskaloosa, Iowa, John Martin shot and killed his neighbor Arthur Lynch over a disputed old account at Martin's saw mill. Lynch died minutes later. deputies escorted Martin to jail for a preliminary hearing as residents recall the Cracker's Neck area’s violent history including the Helm murder.
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Fremont
Oskaloosa
Iowa
John Martin
Arthur Lynch
Martin
Lynch
Moore
Cracker’s Neck
Helm
Farmer Shoots Himself Near Douds Iowa
William Johnson, about 35, a farmer living two miles south of Douds, was found in a barn with a bullet wound to the left temple. He died an hour later at Horn’s farm. A 22 caliber rifle was used. He left a widow and seven children. Brother of ex-Sheriff Frank Johnson of Keosauqua. Despondent over ill health and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnson
Johnson
Frank Johnson
Keosauqua
Bryan scores coal trust
Nebraska critic William J. Bryan denounces a 23-cent coal price increase as part of his attack on the coal trust. He claims the trust robs miners and the public, defies laws, and fears neither Washington nor Pennsylvania authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Coal Trust
Bryan
Union
Pennsylvania
Mass Meeting Planned Over Ames School Fight
Ames Iowa December 24 Citizens plan a mass meeting to discuss the Ames school troubles affecting the superintendent and teaching staff. The school board refused Scroggies resignation but indicated both Scroggie and Lee acted in good faith and their services may be continued.
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Ames
Scroggie
Lee
Board Contemplates Unanimous Auction Endorsement Vote
The article notes a plan to seek a unanimous board election favoring the endorsement of Mr Scroggie and suggests he might reconsider his position if the board agrees.
Iowa Made Goods for Iowa People Slogan Set for Cedar Rapids Meeting
Des Moines dispatch notes the Iowa State Manufacturers Association will meet in Cedar Rapids January 24 25 and 26 to promote Iowa made goods. The event aims to showcase products with free exhibit space and to influence federal policy via the Cooper Quarles bill, with speakers including Larrabee Ball Welliver and Ott. A plan for a permanent fairground exhibit building and a $50 000 legislative appropriation is discussed along with mutual insurance studies. Des Moines members pledge strong participation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Association
Cooper-Quarles
National Association of Manufacturers
National Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
William Larrabee
Geo. W. Ball
Iowa City
Jud Welliver
Sioux City
Remley
W. G. Raymond
The
State University
Edward Amherst Ott
Chicago
Judge French
Davenport
A. B. Cummings
John Downie
Huston
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Harrison
J. M. McFadden
Dubuque
B. J. Ricker
Grinnell
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Reliable Mutual Insurance
Iowa Insurance Company
A. C. Hutchins
Sigourney Wins Damage Suit Against Town
E. D. Thomas sued the town of Sigourney after a winter icy sidewalk fall and prior amputation. The court directed the jury to verdict for the town after evidence was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
E. D. Thomas
Hickman pleads guilty in Schwenke horse theft case
Sigourney Iowa December 24 Charles Hickman the man accused of stealing the Schwenke horses entered a plea of guilty in court this morning Judge Scott set Saturday at 9 oclock for pronouncing sentence.
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Sigourney, Ia
Charles Hickman
Scott
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Gobble
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Jessor Scroggie
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Dedham Bank
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Bryan Scores
Horsethief
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