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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
5
Storms ravaged farmlands in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma causing extensive crop damage. Several injuries reported with unknown fatalities amid widespread disruption. Limited lines describe broken lines and power outages and a number of local farm losses.
Promoter John Henry Jones of Scranton and Edward J. Williams testified before the judiciary committee investigating misconduct charges against Juda Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court. Williams said Archbald gave Jones a 51 note for an option share, later endorsing a 300 note by Julie Archbald. Jones denied any interest, while Boland brothers questioned the note’s significance. Williams contradicted himself multiple times as the record grew unclear.
British inquiry into the Titanic disaster reveals crew in Boat No 15 failed to assist passengers as the ship sank. Witnesses describe firemen raiding quarters for life preservers and questions focus on how lifesaving gear was distributed and who stayed behind.
In Los Angeles the thirty eighth annual Imperial Council Shriners Conclave parade featured more than 200 visiting bands marching in patriotic airs under cheers from thousands. The floral pageant led five parade sections with decorated carriages and floats, concluding with a grand farewell to the ball at a gala event.
Paul Wolff Metternich stepped down as Germanys ambassador to Great Britain. The House voted 120 to 49 to abolish the United States court of commerce in a party line contest. Fingerprint ID and depositor protection schemes are spreading through New York banks. Ladse Tupper, wife of Sir Charles Tupper, former Canadian commissioner and premier, died in London. Newsboys sold papers in Chicago amid strikes and protests. Several fatal accidents and murders were reported across the country, including a teen tragedy in Wisconsin and a fatal explosion in Cleveland.
Iowa bankers announce plans to push a constitutional amendment to permit trust and savings associations to operate statewide. Des Moines Life Insurance stockholders fight in court over the sale and possible receiver appointment. William Ames outlines a Blue Sky style bill to curb wildcat schemes and protect investors in future sessions.
The colored pastor J. W. Bess of the African Methodist Episcopal church was arrested in Fairfield Indiana on a charge of rape. Bond set at 3000 but not posted and he was jailed with hearing likely Wednesday before Judge Vermillion. The accusation comes from 65 year old Ma Agnes Moesslek who says she was assaulted in her home and identified Bess.
Dr. E Richardson accuses University President Bowman of killing the homeopathic chair at the University of Iowa. He says the blame lies with the university head and vows continued action after the Des Moines meeting of the State Homeopathic Association. The board of education is urged to reverse the abolition. Widow killed by lightning in Ida Grove Iowa as a bolt strikes a window and enters a house during a storm.
Mason City Iowa May 13 Three national officers of leading patriot orders will attend the Iowa G A R encampment in Mason City June 21 17 and 13 The visitors include General Thomas H Mitchell commander in chief national G A R Mrs Catherine Ross national president of the Ladies of the G A R and Mrs Cora Davis national president of the W R C The local committee has arranged entertainment for the guests.
Mrs. Alice Miller of Cedar Rapids elected to lead the state chapter of the PB EO at Ottumwa as the organization closes its twentieth camp meeting. President Katherine Yeager of Greenfield reports 130 chapters statewide with three new this year. receipts totaling $7,094 and disbursements of $4,716. educational fund contributions of $275.1, and many benevolences noted in the year's work.
The Iowa Manufacturers' Association adjourned in Sioux City after adopting a resolution calling for a new comprehensive workmen compensation law. It should cover all industries in the state, require contributions from employers and employees, and curb mutual benefit organizations within private industries. J. A. Gunn of Kellogg was elected president. Keokuk awarded the 1918 convention.
Earl Bronson campaign manager for Woodrow Wilson releases a statement claiming 240 delegates to the Burlington convention. He notes May 16 instructions for the New Jersey executive and 270 instructed delegates for Champ Clark. He says 1,032 delegates will attend the state convention and most counties have held conventions while both sides dispute uninstructed delegates. Bronson says Jasper county delegates could not be instructed for Wilson but they voted down a motion to instruct for Bryan.
A price cut lowers gas from 1.50 to 1.25 per 1000 cubic feet in Storm Lake. The obscure long list notes deaths in Trenton and Latimer, theater management changes in Creston, and community notices, including a 53rd wedding anniversary in Clear Lake and a local bank resignation in Mangon.
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