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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
5
In the heart of the financial district two months ago a bank robbery occurred with a safe opened and cash taken. Private directives indicate skilled handlers aided the theft, though details were not publicly disclosed. Over $2 in cash and coins were reported missing.
Chicago August 10 Low beef prices are not expected due to a cattle surplus. M F Horine statistician at Union stock yards cites record cattle prices this week but predicts relief only if corn belt farmers improve feeding and farming methods to profitably raise beef cattle again.
A Virginia farmer reported his cow acted drunken after eating fermented corn stalks. The Agriculture Department investigated and confirmed the cow consumed the stalks and raw alcohol, resulting in a notable but nonviolent intoxication. A separate dispatch notes a steamship Dora’s voyage and a June eruption near Bristol Bay.
The article notes a possible pay increase for rural mail carriers if a Senate measure advances. It mentions various political and social disturbances, including resignations in Ohio Republican circles and union labor tensions, plus several unrelated local and national incidents described in brief.
Des Moines reports the attorney general will review accusations against Harlan Mayor Baughn. If substantiated, ouster proceedings may begin after proper citizen filings. He faced intoxication allegations, resigned, and was rejected by the city council amid political controversy.
In rural Iowa near Dow City, Mrs. J R Tulfin used her petticoat to warn an Northwestern train of danger after witnessing a wagon accident and a runaway horse. The train slowed to the station. the buggy was smashed but the horse and wagon survived.
Des Moines reports Red Cross stamps will again be sold statewide for Christmas. The state lecturer Dr Kepford and the sales board will oversee distribution in Iowa Depart ment. Last year about 5000 dollars was raised with small share for tuberculosis studies and most funds used against the flu in Iowa. The new stamp features Santa Claus with a red cross at each corner and holly surrounding the image.
The St Anthony Clemons school dispute over district boundaries and land is settled. The case is stricken from the calendar with St Anthony paying costs. Clemons was previously enjoined from certain actions. both districts will pursue building new school facilities.
Burlington official warns dirt and debris on tracks cause wrecks and injuries. He urges rail supervisors to keep crossings clear and rails free of fill as two recent accidents highlight the danger. Local items include a gunman subdued after a photo, a hospital gift, a stockman’s funeral, a philanthropy pledge, and a fatal tractor accident.
OWA briefs report Albia planning a market place, Merrill dedicating a new German Lutheran church, and Kingsley starting a Methodist church costing about $20 000. Other items include deaths in Duncombe and Cleghorn, a bear incident at Elkader and rail mishaps near Mitchellville.
An assortment of local items covers a car accident at a fence crash near Conrad, injuries and recovery. Iowa Falls Bible Assembly meeting details. land sale near Boone for $60,000. engineering appointments in Washington. a fatal suicide in Dubuque. Seventh Day Adventist annual Nevada gathering. obituaries including Mrs Roy Pollock and Miss Enice Smith. bank news from Mason City. Mount Rainier climbing by George Sunday. farm injuries near Dunlap. train accident in Perry with minor injuries. Albion school cornerstone ceremony. oat and corn yields in area farms. Marshalltown rail discussions and railroad reconstruction progress.
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