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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
9
The Bayless Pulp and Paper dam near Austin Pennsylvania failed unleashing a wall of water. More than 500000000 gallons flooded the town, with up to 500 deaths and widespread destruction of 1000 buildings. Castlin also wiped out as floods and fires raged through the basin.
In Ums City Missouri an investigation pursues a supposed murder case tied to Wyandotte County Kansas. The naked body of a man was found near Nooerfield west of Kansas City, identified as William Skelton who allegedly died after jumping from a moving train. Authorities believe the body was stripped of clothing and valuables by robbers.
Elilah and I. J. Mopar, a Kansas City Terminal baggage handler, faced a fatal incident near the tracks. Mopar died after diving in front of a Santa Fe train to rescue a stray kitten. the kitten perished as well.
The sixth international dry farming congress meets in Colorado Springs from October 16 to 20 with delegates including seven governors, ten presidents of agricultural colleges, fifty professors, and 2,500 prominent farmers and business people. The body, with branches in nine countries and 15,000 members in fifty nations, emphasizes deep plowing, surface mulch to curb evaporation, crop rotation, and livestock expansion to reclaim arid districts.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles W Peters of Cook County asserts hardened criminals never reform, saying crime is a disease with no lasting cure. He criticizes state reformatories and the jury system, noting 18 murder trials in early 1900s Chicago without a conviction. Cumming to visit Panama Canal to inspect canal work, traveling October 14 from Des Moines with Mrs. Cummins.
Private H. W. Gann and Corporal Rowland Beverly of Battery A Cleveland were killed at the government maneuvers camp in Sparta Wisconsin by an explosion of shrapnel in a gun. Private John Cutcheon and Hart B. Snyder of the Cleveland battery were seriously injured.
European residents flee Tripoli on merchant vessels after bombardment announcement. Italians press naval attacks on Prevesa while consuls and a few correspondents stay. Turkey mobilizes forces amid appeals to powers and fears of broader conflict.
More than 17 thousand railroad workers in the Illinois Central, Union Pacific Southern Pacific systems went on strike across numerous cities to back a new shop crafts federation and push for wage gains and improved conditions next year. Despite the majority leaving, a loyal minority, mainly older workers near pension eligibility, refused to strike. Independent tobacco dealers filed a broad complaint against the American Tobacco Company with Attorney General Wickersham, who said he would review the matter. Aviator Rodgers arrived at Decatur after a coast to coast flight contest, landing near Decatur after five days in the air.
Des Moines Oct 4 indignant over efforts to seat a Black employee in front theater rows. Tracey Blagburn, a Black worker, sues over arrest during disturbance while refused “Tim Crowed” seating. Pro proprietor Miloslawski allegedly urged rear seating. police action questioned. Governor Carroll and Attorney General Cosson address Muscatine labor troubles as a general strike looms. troops prepared but held in reserve.
Leonard Chinberg of Jiscomb sues Meyers and Black, claiming his infant son was permanently injured by a liquid swallowed while playing near the defendants store. The defendants argue the mother was careless. Mrs Chinburg also files a separate suit for the same amount based on the same accident.
Marshalltown Iowa October 2 The sale of an eighty acre farm near Gilman illustrates rapid central Iowa land price gains. Three years earlier J H Smith bought eighty acres at 150 per acre totaling 12000. Last week he sold to Ole Hill for 225 per acre or 18000. Smith nets 75 per acre profit in three years about 25 per year and nearly 17 percent annual return on 12000 investment.
Keokuk Iowa October 2 Albert Hegerla seeks a court injunction to stop Mississippi River Power Co from further building a 25 million dollar dam across the Mississippi River The suit filed in Hancock County Circuit Court at Carthage notes the company recently began condemnation proceedings against Hegerla’s land Glenwood Iowa October 2 relatives fail to break will of Elizabeth Martin A jury awards 16000 to Cedar Valley Baptist convention holds its 55th annual meeting in Northwood October 2
Injunction suits were filed against six Jones county drug stores in Monticello on October 2. Defendants include Kempf and Fagan & Co of Monticello, Stickford of Monticello, Ream of Anamosa, Weaver of Martelle, Grimwood of Oxford Junction, and Macomber of Olin. The petitions allege sale of intoxicating liquors in violation of prohibitory law. The suits await trial at the next term. petitions signed by Justice of Scotch Grove township and a Jones county Law Enforcement league officer. Prosecuting attorney is employed by the State Anti-Saloon League.
Andrew J. Kans sues Glen M. Gracey and First State Bank of Hulstein over an accident policy in Woodmen Accident of Lincoln. He alleges the policy was seized as security for a loan. Kans, paralyzed, remains bedbound on a water mattress and faces uncertain months ahead.
Jared Ham a retired Iowa City merchant vanished with 2900 dollars from his home. His body was found in the Iowa River with only 14 dollars and a gold watch in his pockets. Coroner reports a fractured skull suggesting possible homicide.
Samuel Coldwater was accused by a coroner's jury in Chariton of killing Mike McLane with a revolver shot. He was arraigned before Justice M Levien, waived examination, and is held to the grand jury.
Pp. M. Foley a steel worker was killed at the water power dam in Keokuk when a falling timber struck him. A bed of soft concrete fifteen feet below cushioned the impact.
Friends in Ames report Georgia Day a 1909 Town State College graduate and missionary held captive in Chengtu China during the Boxer uprising. Also noted is veteran Francis M. Davis of Council Bluffs dying of tetanus at the Iowa Soldiers Home after hand injury, and Taft’s Water loo plea for fair railroad and industry treatment ending in a call against blind sectional prejudice.
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