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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
A column of humorous scraps and observations shifts from weather quips to sensational notes on travel, aviation, crime, and society. It cites a 1-ton shark near Seattle, a $50 Zeppelin ride, hoop skirt invention, and debates on census accuracy. It rails at sensationalism while musing on progress from ships to air power.
Dr Crippen held on ship Montrose at Father Point after Scotland Yard inspector identified him aboard. Ethel Le Neve also arrested in cabin while disguised as a boy. both to be arraigned in Quebec before Judge Panet Angers for deportation to London. Crippen and Le Neve reacted with pale and collapse as officers acted.
In Palestine Texas a race riot erupts after a dispute involving a white farmer and a black farmer sponsor. State militia from Houston and Galveston plus rangers quell the clash that lasts from Friday to Sunday. Reports say 18 Black fatalities and three White deaths, bodies laid in a local improvised morgue awaiting Houston undertakers as rioters clash over alleged plots and a fatal shooting.
Rome reports recall of Marquis De Ojeda causes sensational reaction. Vatican semi official note states Canalejas program aimed to fight, not accord, and predicts continued confrontation between Spain and the Holy See.
Western Federation of Miners members assaulted AFL president Samuel Gompers in Denver accusing his retirement would help working people. The clash marks rising tensions between labor factions in Colorado.
In Boston a man identified as Napolean River was executed Friday in the electric chair at Charlestown State Prison for the murder of his roommate, Joseph Gaivouxr. The case concludes after a lengthy trial and appeals.
A coroner's jury in Chicago found Ira G. Rawn killed himself with his own revolver, but did not specify intent. The open death by own action verdict followed a three hour session and was seen as a compromise to end a deadlock. Insurance concerns loom as relatives plan court action to collect policies.
Harold A. Sims testified before Master in Chancery Mason that high officials of the MK- Nols Central railroad schemed to split profits from repairs, allegedly taking up to 40 percent of sums paid by the railroad. He said he received only 750 for his share while lumber and fake repairs billed to the Memphis Car Repair company padded the loss.
John G. Carlisle, former secretary of the treasury in President Cleveland's cabinet, died in his New York apartments after a two day critical illness from heart failure with oedema of the lungs. Born September 5, 1835, in Kentucky he rose from the state legislature to lieutenant governor, congressman, and U S senator before serving as treasury secretary from 1893 to 1897. He later practiced law in New York and led the Anti Imperialistic League of Boston affiliated group.
At the Iowa Democratic state convention a local option plank was adopted denouncing a tariff bill as a masterpiece of injustice. The platform includes a harsh critique of the measure and its impact, while Claude R. Portal was nominated for governor. The gathering reflects tensions with Carlists and Republicans amid Spain’s unrest discussions.
A general strike of building trades affecting about 28 000 workers was set after a 37-union conference aimed at pressuring Otis Elevator to remove machinists from elevator construction. The carpenters’ union was not included. Work on 37 Otis contracts across active Chicago sites will halt as unions mobilize.
The body of Beatrice Reneaud seven years old, missing about seven weeks, was found Saturday floating in Lake Champlain harbor. Her mother is Mrs. John Reneaud of Whitehall. In Berlin, Emperor William invited Marshal Fonseca, Brazil’s president-elect visiting Germany, to join naval maneuvers off Kiel at month end.
Justice William H Moody of the United States Supreme Court announced he will retire before the enabling act expires mid November. Moody cited improving health and plans to retire prior to the act's lapse.
President Taft sent a dispatch from Beverly Massachusetts congratulating Warren G. Harding on his Ohio governor nomination. In Columbus the Republican convention nominated Harding after withdrawals by Garfield and Thompson. The platform was adopted nearly unanimously and praised as a model for future conventions.
Philadelphia reports the Keystone party formed to oppose both Republican and Democratic nominees in Pennsylvania. Delegates from 62 counties denounce the old parties as dominated by liquor interests. William H. Berry, former state treasurer and 1905 capitol scandal finder, is named gubernatorial nominee. Roosevelt praised by some delegates as the greatest American citizen.
Des Moines August 2 official program for the Republican state convention to be held in Des Moines Wednesday released by chairman Carl. The district caucuses start at 10 oclock in various locations including Coliseum and court rooms with temporary officers Cummins and Hunt er. A recess to 2 oclock precedes reports on organization and nominations for state central committees judges and superintendent of public instruction. Majorities of politicians read but the day centered on caucuses and decisive steps.
Rhode Island Senator Aldrich counters Bristow’s charges on the floor noting how the case would differ if raised earlier. The exchange includes a sardonic smile and a remark about not talking that way on the senate floor. Grant Camp marks its silver anniversary with 1500 to 2500 Modern Woodmen members expected in Des Moines Polk County events.
A fast eastbound Pennsylvania freight struck an automobile near Etna Green, Indiana, killing Mrs. Melville Brooke and Mrs. H. Thoring instantly and fatally injuring Mr. Brooks who died later. The Brooks resided in Lima Ohio and the Thoringes in Saint Marys Ohio. They were on an automobile tour returning home.
Winterset Aug. 2 Irvin Gordon and Will Walters two men charged with criminal assault on 12 year old Sadie Lotz underwent a preliminary hearing before Justice Koon and were bound over to the grand jury with bonds of 1000 dollars each.
Spreads in Mason City and several northern Iowa towns. New cases of infantile paralysis have been reported from Lyle Britt Northwood and Plymouth, with one to three cases in each area.
Story City, Ta, Aug. 2 Halvor Oleson had a leg broken Ole Olson suffered a badly lacerated leg and severe bruising a young woman was unconscious for hours after an automobile collision seven miles northwest of Story City Fire at Canterville Centerville Ia Aug. 2 G L Gardner's drug stock nearly ruined by fire The loss is 5000 with 3000 insured origin of the blaze unknown
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