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Newspaper

Fayette Reporter

Location

Fayette, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1912

Page

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Mass casualty order in Puruandiro Mexico by jefe politico

A Mexican town of Puruandiro was hit by a mass sacrifice ordered by the jefe politico in retaliation for its sacking by rebels. Two hundred plus residents were fatally harmed, starting at the jails and spreading to citizens, with the interior minister calling it the most atrocious act in the republic and promising punishment.

bnaurrectce—Commission Mexico City Puruandiro Mexico Jefe Politico Maxfed

Corn in Fine Shape in August Crop Report

The August crop report from the Department of Agriculture shows corn condition at 56 percent. yield per acre 26 bushels. planted area 198,110,000 acres. estimated total production 2,170,000,000 bushels. Winter wheat yield 15.4 bushels. area 24,744,000 acres. production 309,090,000 bushels. winter wheat 90.7 percent. spring wheat yield 47 bushels. area 19,210,000 acres. production 290,100,000 bushels.

Department of Agriculture

Bank Robbery in New York City Vault Breaker Heist

Private detectives investigate a two month old bank robbery in the financial district Manhattan totaling 72,000 dollars. Entry via coal chute and ceiling breach allowed access to a steel vault. A corner safe reportedly held over 3 million dollars in bills and coins but was overlooked.

New York

Beef prices stay high as supply grows slow

Chicago August 10. Low beef prices remain distant as cattle supply expands. M. I Horine, statistician at Union Stock Yards, says record prices this week tell little and relief is hoped by corn belt farmers using improved farming methods and corn in feed to revive profitable beef cattle production.

Chicago Horine Union Stool Yards

Cow Drinks Fermented Cornstalk Whisky Discovery

A Virginia farmer reported a cow acting oddly after eating ensilage. Investigators found the cow had consumed fermented corn stalks and metaphorically gotten drunk on raw bourbon whisky. The department of agriculture confirmed the amusing but safe misinterpretation of the animal’s behavior.

Department of Agriculture Virginia Bossy

Large Packs of Salmon Reported from Bristol Bay

Passengers on the Dora bringing the Alaska mail steamship news from Seward say Mount Katmai, which erupted in June, is emitting dense smoke as the Bristol Bay fishing season closes. Canneries report scarce packs and a tight season ahead.

Seward Alaska Dora Whch Mount Katmai Bristol

Japan Pleased With Coming of Knox to Tokyo

The arrival of Secretary of State Knox from Washington for Emperor Mutsuhito's funeral on September 12 is welcomed by leading Japanese newspapers with sincere appreciation.

Japan Knox Tokyo Washington Matsuhito

Rural carrier pay rise eyed if senate act passes

A compilation of scattered items notes a potential increase in rural carriers pay if a Senate measure clears. It lists political resignations, criminal cases, and various public notices from across the United States, including Idaho, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco.

Mayor Baughn of Harlan Faces Ouster Proceedings

The Iowa attorney general plans an investigation into Mayor Baughn of Harlan. If verified, ouster proceedings will begin upon proper filings. The mayor was accused of intoxication, resigned, then was reelected by the city council. Investigators may pursue the matter.

Des Moines Baughn Harlan Ang Huegle Polk County Colonel Johnston Michael Cunningham Cummings John Cassidy Cassidy Cunningham Union Station Prouty

Heroic flag signals avert Midwestern train derailment

Mrs J R Griffin living near Dow City used her Petticoat as a flag to warn an approaching Northwestern passenger train after witnessing two youths topple from a buggy on the wagon road and a horse dash toward the tracks. The horse navigated small bridges safely and the train reached town uninjured, though the buggy was smashed. Iowa senators plan to address carriers at Des Moines convention Aug 29 30 31 with leaders Senator Cumming and Kenyon. Cholera hits hogs state wide prompting serum requests. bankers laud crop improvement bureau proposals. county auto license funds issued with Polk County receiving 2205 48

J. R. Griffin Dow City Northwestern Don City Iowa W. M. James Cornell Bluffs Iowa Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Des Moines Cumming and Kenyon

Red Cross Stamps To Be Sold In Iowa This Christmas

Des Moines reports Red Cross stamps will be distributed across Iowa for Christmas sales this year. Dr A E Kepford, lecturer on Inderaninsia, says the state board of control has approved his handling of sales in his department. Last year about 5007 dollars was raised, with a small portion sent to the national TB study fund and the rest aiding the fight against the white plague in Iowa. The new design features Santa Claus, with a red cross in each corner and holly around the likeness, and reads Merry Christmas at the top and Happy New Year at the bottom.

Des Moines Red Cross Iowa A. E. Kepford de Sunta Board of Control National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Towa Kepford Santa Clare Santa Claus

School Fight Settled in Boundary Dispute Between Districts

The St Anthony Clemons boundary dispute over annexed land was settled in court and will be removed from the docket. St Anthony wins on the boundary but pays court costs, while Clemons was barred from taxing for school purposes in the contested district. Both districts will now build modern schoolhouses.

St. Anthony-Clemons Marshalltown Supreme Court St. Anthony Clemens Clemons

Rail safety warnings and local crime notes mixed in Creston and Mason City

Creston division superintendent warns of dangers from King drag scrapers and grading machines at road crossings urging road superintendents to cooperate in reducing derailments and injuries. In Mason City a man resists arrest during a photo capture at a local photo shop, while a hotel landlord disappears prompting dropped state charges. County railway surveys urged by state official to improve tax levies and rail oversight.

Creston Burlington Manner Sions City Int W. E F. Oltman Gibson Hotel Arthur Mannet

Roland Iowa Obituary and Chicago Hospital Gift

Roland Iowa Aug 12 funeral services for Joseph Duer aged about prominent stockman were held at Salem Lutheran church He was a leading Shorthorn breeder in town Survived by a widow and thirteen children all at his bedside Dubuque St Aug 17 Abraham Slimmer park commissioner of Cook county subscribed 65000 to finish Chicago Kosher hospital Slimmer had already given 16000 Des Moines Aug 12 Owen Walker 45 a contractor was killed instantly when run over by a runaway horse owned by Harry Gm horse buyer while crossing Sixth Avenue on Tacust street south side

Roland Joseph Duea Salem Lutheran Church Dubuque St. Aug Des Moines Owen Walker Harry GM Sixth Avenue Albia Merrill Duncombe Michael Duncombe Spirit Lake Remsen Kingsley Eva Coral Redman Adolph N. Stuck Council Bluffs John Collins Seader Collins Marcus Adel Maple River John Kaufman Alton Fassler Bros Aurelia Rock Island Mitchellville Carbon Scipel Bros Elkader Glenwood Vine Street Hazel Addison Herbert M. Vinsell Nevada Louis Olson Akron Tle National Guard Jows Falls LeMars Catholic Church Rock Valley Great Northern Beeley Rilla Stain Ottumwa United States Court of Federal Aimee Fagundus Christine Trongestadt Arcadia Robert Williamson Monticello Center Junction Frank Serbousek Wiliamson H. Ivers A. H. McKenzie Cedar Rapids P. H. Thiessen Belle Plaine George Miller Lawler New Hampton Keokuk Gudmian Lee Lea Hardware Store Estherville Sconberg & Kilgore, Procerymen

Retailers' Secretary Quits for Northwest Departure

David J. Murphy of Dubuque, secretary of the Iowa Federation of Retail Merchants, resigned and will leave for the Canadian northwest indefinitely. Union County supervisors appropriated $50 for bloodhounds to trail criminals after the Villisea murders.

David J. Murphy Dubuque Iowa Federation of Retail Merchants Canadian Northwest TNO Board of Supervisors Union County Villisea

Albia plans open market place and new church notes

Iowa briefs report Albia planning a market place and Kingsley beginning a Methodist church costing about twenty thousand dollars. Other items include deaths, marriages, accidents, plantings, and civic projects across the state, with Leaning on multiple towns such as Des Moines Adel Estherville and Keokuk.

Celebration of Golden Wedding in Conrad

Notices report a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Heas of Conrad on August 12. The Iowa Falls Bible school assembly in Iowa Falls led by Prof. J. A. Lapham drew many state church leaders. Various local business and public notices cover farm sales, high school cornerstone at Albion, and notable accidents and events across Iowa including rail spur talk for Marshalltown and a theft in Ogden.

I. C. Heas Conrad Jacob Jacobson John Hanson Story City Iowa Falls Charles H. Wella Juat Boone Albert Odin Iowa Iowaland Wilson Agricultural Department Washington Charles Elmer Dubuque Tll Milwaukee Iowa Seventh Day Adventist Society Nevada Roy Pollock R. E. Pollock First National Bank of Nora Springs Mason City John W. Smith Chicago Sioux City J. Jensen Cedar Falls West Jensen George Sunday United States Mount Ranier Jones Farm Dunlap Joseph Pounds John Wiskoavise Perry Albion Charles Virden Virden Fred Hugh F. W. Muir Ted Crooks William Murrin Perry Gas Company South Fifth Street Crooks Murrin Stein Grand Junction Ogden

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