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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
1
The Iowa City Commercial Club executive committee adopted a resolution inviting the Iowa General Assembly to visit soon to inspect the State University needs. The move generated strong enthusiasm among residents and students who promise to make legislators welcome and ensure a good visit.
Lake City reports J. F. Benchedorf, a prosperous Calhoun County farmer, sold his fine farm and will move to Zion City Illinois. He reportedly sold for $10,000 in stock at the race factory and two residence properties in Dowie’s city.
Lake City reports a confrontation between J J Cordy of the Third district and Supervisor Kent of Anson over a resolution. Cordy tore up the measure before minutes were made, sparking a flurry of explanations and accusations. The dispute rapidly grows feisty with each side charging the other with misconduct.
Grinnell March 12 Oleg J Olson a car repairer on the Iowa Central was crushed between two cars while on the work track near the freight depot. He was at work repairing a car when a freight train backed from the south and caught him. He was taken to a nearby lodging house for treatment but died.
Clarke and Talbott were summoned but could not save the deceased. The body was taken to the undertaker's rooms and Coroner Talbott impanelled a jury to investigate the death.
In Council Bluffs W C Rogers was convicted of the murder of saloonkeeper Bert Forney and received a twenty five year hard labor sentence at Fort Madison. He delivered a long defense to the court denying the crime and any prior penitentiary time. He will not be taken to the prison before Monday.
Albert Hummer was sentenced by Judge Byington to three years of hard labor at Fort Madison for seduction. The appeal bond was set at $1,500. Frances Kesserling testified as plaintiff in a sensational Iowa City trial.
An explosion of gas wrecked the Moran millinery store in Rockwell Iowa today. Miss L M Moran Miss Etta Auger Mrs Kelley Tarpy and Howard Siegfield were blown into the street and injured Siegfield severely burned about the face and head.
Moses Sherman of Lake City, now in Los Angeles, reports his loss of a suit for a $140 000 legacy and says he will appeal. He claimed Chas Hill left the estate to him as a brother and alleged Hill gained wealth through counterfeiting.
Search warrants and arrest warrants issued for William Vashel of Wadena and Peter Goss of Hawkeye Iowa on unlawful liquor vending accusations. Sheriff seized large quantities of liquor at both locations to be forfeited. Vashel fined $100 and costs. Goss hearing pending.
Iowa City reports resumed double tracking westward from Iowa City on the Rock Island. An estimated fifty to seventy five miles of second track may be laid this season, following completion of the Chicago to Iowa City segment. Three twenty five mile sections will be let on first bids for new trackage.
In Franklin county Grant township about thirty farm laborers have organized to demand an eight hour day and thirty dollars monthly plus board and washing. Farmers plan a meeting to discuss the issue amid growing bargaining leverage for hired hands.
In Dubuque on March 12 John Rutsch a juror in the State vs Billy Norton case slashed his throat and wrists with a razor after returning home. Family stopped him and he is in critical condition though doctors say a life may be saved.
Homer Shidel, owner of the Shi del clothing store, surprised burglars packing a stock of clothes. he was seized and thrown down as the intruders fled through the back window. Robbers stole several hundred dollars worth of goods and left no trace.
Ottumwa March 11 John Shea alias Thomas Wilson was convicted of stealing silk from a local dry goods store and sentenced to nine months in county jail He has been pardoned by Gov A B Cummins The pardon and explanatory letter were received by H W Michael clerk of the district court this morning.
The Sioux City ministerial association plans to press for a ban on Sunday theatrical performances that have recently started in the city, aiming to discontinue those shows.
Charles Lovelett of Southeast Washington was seriously burned when a kerosene can exploded while he lit a fire. The blast blew the can apart and burned his clothing and legs from the ankles to the waist, but he used a towel to smother flames on his face. Doctors say the injuries likely are not fatal.
Corydon Iowa March 11 burglaries describe a spate of safe blowings in Wayne county. A Cambria post office safe was dynamited last week with money taken. McCoy & Tate lumber yard in Clio lost 4000 in notes and cash. slight firm money left. Mart Wright’s general store drilled but robbers fled. Clio’s small town size aids detection risk.
Council Bluffs Iowa report notes Farmers' Bank of Garden Grove Iowa has a matter or filing noted in local banking activity dated March 12.
The Bank of Coin In. made assignments with Garden Grove institution assigning to creditors. It reports a capital of 60000 dollars with unknown liabilities. The Coin bank has assets of 30000 dollars and it is alleged these assets are enough to pay depositors.
A home made bomb was discovered in the rear of a second hand store in Sioux City on March 12. A five gallon can contained gasoline and a dynamite percussion cap with a six foot fuse, shielded from the wind. Winds were gale force. a fire could have swept the wholesale district. No clue is available.
In Clarion Iowa March 10 the nine year old son of A L Gill manager of the Lane Moore Lugaber company lies in a serious condition after a playtime accident. His younger brother tossed a pair of shears and the point struck his head penetrating the skull. Two doctors Trepanned the wound and expect recovery barring complications.
William Carey a longtime Baxter resident died suddenly yesterday likely from heart trouble. He was one of the area’s oldest settlers and had repeatedly requested no funeral service, stating he was an infidel.
Keokuk man John C. Wellman seeks 5000 dollars damages from Fort Madison after a fall on unlit courthouse steps. He claims injuries occurred at night when four street lamps were not burning and alleges county recorder Wellehan notified Fort Madison officials of the incident.
John Hining of Davis county asks relief in a federal court listing total liabilities of 2153.80 on notes and accounts to Floris Bloomfield and others. He cites assets of 200 in household goods claimed as exempt.
Woods county superintendent E A Brown urges the board of education to raise teacher wages to halt departures and ease a shrinking supply of competent instructors. Measles outbreak continues in Clark with about fifty cases reported. Clark city officials vote to close two schools to combat the epidemic.
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