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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
5
Washington December 18 Ambass dor Bakhmeteff asks for his passport and departure if the Senate adopts the Sulzer resolution. Debate centers on abrogation language and how the act would affect relations with Russia while White House talks press for a clarified stance.
Russia bars out scientist Katine Pigot, an eminent Australian researcher, from Pulkova Observatory. Reported in St Petersburg, officials oppose entry under a controversial anti-resuit law, amid British and London scientific office representations.
A chaotic telegraph of crime notes reports Mrs. Carole Sparling charged with murdering her son Cyril Sparling in Bad Axe Michigan. In Minnesota, Winona workers strike stalled arbitration as J C Golgan vows federal court action. John Gardner tied to a murder in Rochester while a link to a Chicago case is noted and bound over in a separate matter.
In St Louis Judge Withrow's court the twelve jurors in the McDermott will case awarded a verdict for Mary Farrington against Rev Father John Whith executor Bridget McDermott. The jurors said they followed their oath despite the judge's directions. The verdict was set aside and a new trial ordered after objections that jurors were directed to rebut verdicts.
The Iowa Supreme Court postponed its Moon wage decision as it remains divided on closing saloons under a strict limit. The death of William E Peterson after a Des Moines police injury led to a $320,000 damage suit filed by William S Johnson, administrator. Peterson was struck and injured, dying next day at Mercy hospital, and his wife was not notified, triggering consequences for city officials.
A strong quake rattled Mexico from the Gulf to the Pacific, felt across Guerrero especially Chilpancingo. Buildings collapsed in places causing panic as hundreds gathered at the zocalo. President Porfirio Diaz observation at the national palace window drew attention amid the tremors.
Washington notes Gatun Lake slowly fills the Panama Canal area as communities on the lake’s edge fade beneath rushing water. The Canal Record lists vanishing towns including Gatun and Matachio along with Alcorea Lagatte Barbacons Maimito Matorhing Ballamones Santa Cruz Cruz de Juan Calgo and Cruces.
New York Pec 1B Every travel Atlantic liner through the Narrows is a taxer ship Four vessels in four days have tar ried abroad 4060000 New Yorks annual Christmas gift to the old world This city will have sent nearly 10000000 abroad when the last gift laden liner leaves within a few days Natives across the United States will swell the fund by millions more.
In Olgatee Ohio the ex chaplain Rev Charles Brewer, linked to outrages at Fort Riley Kansas, arrived home after resigning on his own recognizance. Deputy Sheriff Collins sent three messages to Fort Riley seeking officers to bring Brewer to Kansas but received no reply. Authorities then regretted custody. Independence Kan December 18 report notes two trunks suspected of liquor were watched.
Charles Yar Brough, a farm laborer, arrested by U S Marshal Healy in Cedar Rapids on charges tied to Black Hand letters sent to John L. Adams of Solon. Hearing set at Marion for Brough, plus Charles Ham, Terry Wirtner, Frank Wanek, and Tony Dvorak. Authorities vow to uncover higher figures behind the conspiracy.
Lilian Graham and Ethel Conrad, the show girls, were acquitted by a jury after fifty eight minutes of deliberation in the shooting case of W. E. D. Stokes of New York City. Graham sobbed and consoled Conrad as the verdict was read. Conrad cried in relief and thanked God. Stokes’ condition was said to be improving but not in immediate danger.
Under immigration bureau inspector Wheeler and hospital official Steward Rae two men are sent to New York for eventual repatriation to Europe. One Dutch native from Sioux County is ill and lacks support. The other, Fred Rueck, confined in the hospital, was found insane after plotting to steal milling machinery.
Muscatine faces a crisis as workers protest with a striking button and follow executive committee orders. Officials reserve actions to prevent further disruption at plants while leaders urge patience amid ongoing labor tensions and police involvement.
Supreme Court affirms the Des Moines case on taxing bonds held by Des Moines National Bank and related banks. Rulings reverse city board of review and support district court injunctions against taxing similar bonds held by Iowa National Bank and Citizens National Bank. Des Moines National Bank argued deducting 180000 in US bonds from capital for tax purposes. assessor and board of review disagreed, district court reversed, city appealed.
Faith Essex and Esther Nelson both seven years old drowned when Beaver Creek ice broke under the sun near New Hartford. The girls were returning from school and were found in deep water near a bridge pier. Their father, Rev. W. H. Essex, plunged after them but was rescued with difficulty.
The Muscntine grand jury returns five indictments two secret. Thomas Hoskinson faces first degree murder over an officer’s killing. John Dillon charged with attempted arson and intent to commit manslaughter. Secret bills reportedly tied to labor conflicts. Grand jury to reconvene for at least a week. Also reports include a freight and passenger line collision near Mason City with no injuries, a Des Moines pay car case on egress safety, extradition for forgery in Davenport, a switchman killed at Council Bluffs, and a cow attack that killed a child.
Fragmented sale notes describe 2 acres in Weal Union with high hopes and land near Kigio priced at 75 per acre. Mentions prairie land, town property, and assorted abstracts, loans, and buildings, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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