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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
5
Amid intense interest Iowa readies for a key convention with the central committee backing progressive aims. The article notes talks on farm labor, visitor access, and state Republican strategy, highlighting officials and proposed policies for upcoming events.
An elderly man aged eighty six was trampled to death in Alta by a bull. The incident occurred near his residence as neighbors and bystanders witnessed the tragedy in broad daylight. Official reports say the man was fatally injured and died at the scene.
The article outlines establishment of a library school at Reland University with courses across the year and a summer session. It calls for a corps of trained librarians and a combined program of library training and practical work to meet a great need for library workers.
A car crash near Sioux City South Dakota left Frame and Prime dead after a wheel strike caused a rollover. Mrs Basa and Mrs Basa’s sister and two Chileans were injured. prime’s companion Frame died instantly while others were treated at a city hospital.
The article reports on a woman Ruth Kstrand sent to Chirinda state asylum amid delusions she committed eight murders in Villisea. It notes Mrs Kstrand’s mental decline, plus local references to George Parkilibl and a Woodmen of Amores case, with Knoxville and nearby counties involved.
A hurtful report notes a stabbing charge against a man named S-Arrey Infield amid a July 25 preliminary hearing set. The injured party is expected to recover while the defendant remains under 21.
A car backing down an embankment fatally injures Jones and three others in Eagle Grove Woolstock area. In Dubuque a motorcyclist died in a ten mile race collision. A Lawler man aged twenty commits suicide after a dance departure. Cedar Rapids reports a heat related death and unrest over a funeral.
The American team led the Stockholm Olympics with wins in sprint events. Craig of Delioi and other U S athletes dominated the hundred meter race, while multiple Americans secured top places in heats and finals as crowds cheered the Stars and Stripes.
William F. M Combs, noted for backing Wilson, is described with a triumphant tone and a joyful smile as he campaigns or reflects on the political battle surrounding the Wilson era.
Governor Woodrow Wilson and Senator elect Oledames of Kentucks plan to notify the governor’s campaign supporters at 2 PM on Wednesday August 7 in New Jersey. The official notification will outline plans to address high living costs and the campaign themes. Roosevelt criticisms and the national committee leadership are expected topics.
Lackawanna officials probe the July 4 Delaware Lackawanna and Western wreck near Corning New York as eight bodies remain unidentified. John Kennedy of Harrison New Jersey and Jules Lampoon of Jersey City are named among the identified victims. Scranton officials say 41 died and many were injured prompting an official inquiry.
Six officers and one private of the First Regiment National Guard were knocked unconscious when a tent collapsed during a thunderstorm. The injured include Major Davis Captain Tan C Gale Lieutenant George F Beattie Lieutenant Terry Kingman Lieutenant W Troxell Sergeant Jackson and Private Christensen. All are Chicago residents.
Twenty six people died and thirty were injured in the collision between a freight train and a passenger train of the Ligonier Valley Rillragd near Ligonier Pennsylvania. A representative from the Pennsylvania state railroad commission will arrive to conduct an investigation into the wheels.
An open switch on a Southern railway line near Alexandria, Virginia caused a head on crash between a passenger train to Washington and four freight cars. Engineer C. reassigned, injured and died. numerous passengers were hurt in the crash. Mrs Amzi L Berber, widow of the Asphalt King, dies suddenly on the Congressional Limited returning from New York.
An elderly man, Joseph Imranovsky, died after being overcome by heat while in Cedar Rapids. Police report the incident occurred during a hot spell and the death is under investigation.
The report before the Chicago convention says rural schools are neglected and proposes measures to attract students and improve facilities. Arizona claims a solution via an eight-pupil rule and state funding. Vocational guidance and stronger teacher focus on students’ aptitudes are urged for progress.
Havana officials announce bubonic plague definite after medical board confirms case at Las Animas hospital. Spaniard Mendez Guerra is patient, with others at the same hospital showing plague symptoms and reported deaths. Sanitation secretary orders immediate disinfection of infected house and nearby areas including the palace.
The desk of Representative Malby of New York lies draped in black after his sudden death in New York City. Speaker Clark names a committee to attend the funeral in Ogdensburg New York including Campbell Kansas Sloane Nebraska Robertson Arkansas and Pepper Iowa.
Lawrence Kansas reports heavy earth shocks lasting seventy minutes. The disturbance center is estimated at 2 860 miles with the sessionograph of the University of Kansas. Binate votes for two battleships pass in Washington as Senate acts.
The report mixes multiple events from a chaotic scene: a deadly interurban wreck injuring many, a bombing of a Chicago elevated station, a family murder suicide in Washington, and various political notes. It mentions railroad leaders, conventions, and misfortune across cities, with scattered names and figures.
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