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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
4
State Auditor Carroll will appoint a seven member commission next month to establish a uniform accounting system for Iowa cities over 5,000. The law takes effect July 4 with operation beginning April 1, 1907 for report forms and circulars. Cities under 5,000 may join on mayor or taxpayer application. Names of appointees to be announced.
A wide Iowa roundup reports Sioux City bridge over the Missouri, the 1844 founding of the Masons in Iowa City, injuries from a Des Moines fall, the Avoca to Des Moines furniture move, a Casey farmer robbed of $20 by two women in Des Moines, and the Atlantic umbrella factory starting in Council Bluffs with 12 girls and 4 men employed. It notes a Sumner drowning of 14-year-old Paul Rathbone, Boone encampment meeting pending, Casper Hanson’s suicide near Soldier, Ames college graduation of 134, Sante Cervetti’s death after a runaway, Clinton Sugar Refining Co filing for a plant, Chicago financial pressure on Des Moines bankers, a Decatur county murder conviction affirmed, federal appointments delayed, Dr. John R. Maxwell’s death, bids opened for Council Bluffs Deaf School, G A R encampment officers, Day Dunning retrial ruling, Women’s Relief Corps officers, Ladies of G A R officers, a Bentonville suicide buried, a Winneshiek tornado damage and injuries at Edward Thorson and Kittle Sorenson farms.
In Boone the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic drew about 2000 veterans and women’s groups to a 3000 seat pavilion, with overflow in the cavern house. Mayor W W Goodykoontz gave the welcome, James Tanner of Washington DC responded, and former Governor Van Sant of Minnesota praised Civil War soldiers and warned of risks to constitutional government from wealthy individuals, corporations, and a corrupt lobby amid insurance scandals.
In Eldon at the Exchange hotel OTTUMWA D E Grindell and his wife known as Alice Davis both members of the Angel’s Comedians Show were found dead in their room with gunshot wounds. A revolver lay in Grindell’s hand as investigators suspect the couple died by suicide after arriving at the hotel following a night performance. No shots were heard and motives remain speculative.
Ed Harris of this city was injured in a Wisconsin mine when a drilling machine entangled him, causing a fractured skull and a near fatal outcome. He received care after the mishap.
ONAWA Casper Hanson, a resident about two miles west of Soldier, died by his own hand in a hanging at his residence. No reason for the act was given.
Sioux City will gain a Missouri river bridge built by Burlington and the Great Northern railroads. Daniel Willard, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy vice president, announced that Burlington trains would run into Sioux City over the Ashland extension by July 1.
Anaconda Montana June 8 one of the most serious accidents in Montana history occurs in the Northern Pacific mine at Rocky Fork near Red Lodge Carbon county Eight men die from white damp after a mine fire rescue teams show extraordinary bravery Carey Bracey among the dead two rescuers. Aged mother of Al Bailey collapses at the pit mouth.
Topeka Kansas June 11 F D Coburn secretary of the state board of agriculture told Gov Hoch he could not accept the appointment to succeed Joseph R Burton in the United States senate. Governor Hoch then offered the post to former Ottawa judge A W Benson who accepted. Benson, Ottawa Kansas, June 11, stated Sunday he would accept the position.
In Indianapolis on June 8, Indiana Democrats at their convention endorsed William J. Bryan for president and announced the state ticket: Secretary of State James F. Cox Columbus. Auditor Marion Bailey Lisbon. Treasurer John Isenbarger North Manchester. Attorney General Walter J. Lotz Muncie. Clerk Bert New North Vernon. Superintendent Robert J. Hailey Monroe County. State Geologist Edward Barrett Hendricks County. State Statistician David M. Curry Sullivan County.
Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland is laid to rest in Washington with a simple funeral at his residence. Vice President Fairbanks and many Maryland political figures attend, with floral tributes from Roosevelt and Henry G. Davis, among others. The brief service includes scripture, a prayer, and benediction, then the body is placed in Oak Hill cemetery vault.
Terre Haute Ind June 8 An agreement to end the coal strike in the elev enth U M W A district since April 1 was reached by the scale committee of the Indiana miners and operators at a Thursday session. Details are not public but the men reportedly win the 1908 scale and agree to some operator objected changes in mining conditions.
Washington June 7 a review shows 463 cases disposed of in the term 105 06, 61 more than the prior term. Four hundred eighty eight cases were added and 305 remain in the docket. For the first time in 35 years the court reached regular call within 11 months of filing.
London June 8 report that the seventeenth miners international congress adopted motions calling for laws to prohibit women from working in mining, prohibit employment of children under 14, and bar boys under 16 from underground labor. American delegates supported the measures.
Milwaukee Journal prints interview with former U S Senator William I Vilas who also served in President Cleveland's cabinet endorsing William J Bryan for the Democratic nomination. Vilas supported the Palmer Buckner ticket in 1896 and endorses Bryan at the next convention.
A Wednesday fire at the Knights of Pythias hall in the Dugan block leveled three business buildings and severely damaged three more, totaling about 50 000 dollars in losses. Volunteers battled flames but prevented total townwide destruction, preserving the remaining business district.
Ex Senator W. K. E. Mason and W. E. Mason Jr. along with a party were on the launch Eleanor traveling from Chicago to St. Louis when a heavy head wind and rough water caused the boat to partially overturn near Pekin Illinois. The craft filled with water but all aboard escaped drowning and were rescued.
The Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank in Roseville Muskingum county closed its doors Tuesday. It is said depositors will be paid in full. No statement on cause or assets.
Springfield June 9 Gov Deneen issues proclamation designating Thursday June 14 as Flag Day urging citizens to display the national flag from businesses and homes across the state.
Witness W G Spangler, Milton PA railroad agent, testified he also acted as sales agent for Keystone Coal and Coke, boosting Pennsylvania line tonnage by about 1000 tons monthly after his appointment. J McLellan testified to Thomson's counsel and presented a 1894 letter from Frank Thomson. Cassatt commented on immunity and ready cooperation as commission calls loom.
Boston June 11 Ferdinand E Borges found guilty on one count of conspiracy and 73 counts of larceny in a three week superior court trial. He faced related charges with former Congressman William D Owen of Indiana who is not yet arrested. Sentence deferred.
A remarkable religious event occurred in Boston as the Christian Science temple in Back Bay was dedicated. The $2 million edifice, debt free, drew attendees from all states and many nations, with over 40,000 members converging for six services. Seating exceeds 5,000, leaving thousands unable to enter despite full occupancy.
Baltimore June 8 Governor Warfield appoints William Pinkney Whyte noted lawyer former governor and US senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Senator Gorman in Maryland.
London reports Great Britain will resume diplomatic relations with Servia. J B Whitehead, chancellor of the embassy at Berlin, will be appointed minister to Belgrade.
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