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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
11
The item references a publication in Sanford Iowa with a New Era Neck edition from BWU Meston. No further readable details are present to define event or outcome. This brief item notes a local publication and its geographic tie to Iowa.
Missionary Safety Secretary McCabe of the 3rd church died in New York at 3:20 am after apoplexy. He served as chaplain in the war, later pastor of a Maryland church, and assistant secretary with whites of church extension. His long career included leadership roles and public advocacy within the Methodist Church.
Madame Gould and the countess de have faced court action over debts. The case notes that debts were owed for the common, with the countess retaining the rev husband and properties. The record mentions three cases and a past showing debts were owed.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention agriculture metrics with terms like winter wheat spring wheat and bushels. It references 1805 and numbers 436.091 but lacks clear context or complete sentences. The readable items show crop classifications and measurement units without full structure.
Albany attorney filed 22 separate acts in the New York supreme court of Albany County seeking dissolution of the American Ice Trust. The case targets antitrust actions against the ice company and aims to dismantle the cooperative trust impacting local users.
The report notes ex marshal Richards serving a sentence for reshery and involvement in the disposal of Warden Jones. United States authorities move to secure parole for Richards while a petition awaits presentation.
The Osceola jury found Day Dunning, a Mount Ayr banker, not guilty on the charge of judulent banking after an all night deliberation. Discharged, the verdict pleases residents as other indictments in Mount Ayr may be dismissed since evidence is the same. Previously Denning was found guilty and sentenced to three years, but the conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court on a technicality. In recent years seven bank failures have occurred in the district with no absolute convictions, while three alleged wreckers remain at large.
A $22,000 blaze erupted early on the 20th from a gas line in the Latimer Brothers Dunn department store, spreading through the Latimer block on the south side of the square. Fire, smoke, and water damaged stock and contents valued over $25,000, with losses at Crams and other nearby properties. The fire required hours to control, with indirect damages cited to surrounding homes and the waterworks protections.
A cabinet member questions a salary raise, arguing $25,000 annually would be more fitting than the current $3.08 per year for a cabinet officer. The Treasury secretary weighed in on the proposal, noting the high cost and implications for the executive pay scale.
A fragmented report notes an attempt by an inmate to escape during the night. Rescue teams and guards intervened, and several individuals were detained or assisted as the situation was controlled. Names and precise locations are unreadable in the available text.
Dr E L Sweet sues Mr and Mrs S B Kib le and their son Lou Hibler in Cincinnati Glars Court alleging seduction and law violation. Sweet is married to a Hitlers heir and rumor says local objections kept her home. Divorce suit is believed pending.
Polk County Justice of the Peace James L. Livingston of Saylor Township was indicted by the grand jury on charges of oppression in office and securing money by false pretenses. Druggist L B Goodrich testified that Livingston demanded a $50 bribe to quash a liquor sale charge against him, with Drs J W Beck and J B Bicequire as witnesses in the proceeding.
Bedford notes two indictments by the grand jury against H. O. Hughes formerly assistant cashier of the defunct Farmers' State Bank of Clearfield. Hughes, son of a wealthy Coryden resident, faces charges tied to the bank's collapse. Farren, the cashier, is a fugitive, while William Hughes stands under nine indictments. Prosecutors intensify pursuit amid costly proceedings.
Incoherent fragments describe a wife managing a farm operation with cows and incomes cited in 1914 and 1906. Key figures include $827.50 in 1914 and $42 from fourteen cows, plus $60 income. ten months in 1906 show sixteen cows and a larger unnamed income. The text references butter, stone, and personal celery use but lacks clear sequence.
Wilbur, a prominent local farmer aged 23, died of blood poisoning after a shaving accident near Leiz in this county. He contracted the infection from a razor sting and swiftly grew swollen. despite medical care, death occurred. He leaves a widowed mother.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a university auditorium item related to a state board decision or meeting. It mentions pricing at 4.25 dollars and refers to an editorium or auditorium context. Details are severely garbled and names or dates do not clearly appear.
A fragment reports a man near Weliesvois in the county was arrested by Deprav WW after his son, acting as government applicant, aided in controlling an Hlelt at his residence. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a local crime event involving a residence and authorities.
The State versus Joseph Woodhorse ended with acquittal after a jury found the assault with attempt to murder charge not proven. Woodhorse of Brat Station on the Great Western allegedly fired at the Gref postmaster in a dispute, but the jury ruled the shooting was only to scare and the injury accidental.
Washington reports Senator Hansbrough and Senator Kittredge push measures to ease northwest shortages amid a coal and food famine. Proposals include ICC power to probe equipment capacity, require unload within 24 hours, criminalize overloads, and temporary use of idle railroad equipment to relieve bottlenecks. Towns like Ambrose, North Dakota, face coal, fuel, and food scarcities as cold and disrupted transport worsen conditions.
A river packet exploded while unloading freight near Canensburg, killing several white and Black passengers and crew. Among the dead and missing were clerk L. Wad Esdt, Joseph Smith, Leval Yerger, and Tousiadours with many deck passengers among the injured. The blast sent timbers hundreds of yards, the boat sank and broke apart, with boiler failure cited as the cause. Prices and other partial details appear in the scrambled text.
A garbled Japanese note hints that a supposed arrival in San Francisco is delayed by lingering American sensitivities and an overwrought national mood. The fragment offers little verifiable detail beyond emotional concern.
Sheriff Alex Compton of Wabash County Indiana was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Keensburg while escorting a child from its father David Kellum to its mother. Local authorities investigate motives and secure the scene.
Max Kaftle a Russian citizen killed his wife in Butler Pennsylvania by striking her on the head with an iron Thursday night. He also injured a young daughter and a boarder. Kaftle told police he had a right to slay his wife.
Barnlett Richards president W G Comstock vice president C Jameson secretary and general manager Land and Feeding Co and Aquila Triplett agent were found guilty on 88 counts. The case alleged fraud against government lands and underhanded subsidies tied to the 449 Diweere Spade ranch. Trial featured testimony from government witnesses and defense arguments. The defendants faced sentences possibly totaling multiple years.
A brief report notes a deadly blaze at Prospect Street on Wednesday with multiple injuries and a fatal outcome. Emergency responders and investigators are on the scene. authorities have not released full details or names at this time.
A robbery incident is described with a bandit entering a cash drawer and wounding a man named Joe Nel agent, then escaping. The annual report of Edwin C Madden, third assistant postmaster general, notes a $4,090,259 loss tied to the foray and refers to the department’s figures.
Washington Senator Foraker and Lodge clash over President Roosevelt’s firing of the Twenty-fifth Infantry black soldiers tied to Brownsville. a Senate military committee investigation is urged while the House adjourns for the holidays. Roosevelt sends a message to Congress urging inquiry and accountability.
Vatican protests the French ban on nuncio communications during the apostolic delegates visit to Paris. In better city fire, Frank Mis, 56, died and three people were homeless after a can of off exploded, causing $1,392 in damages.
Joseph S. Kerns was arraigned, pleaded guilty, and sentenced Wednesday to ten to twenty one years for holding up a shipyard or bark. In another item, a fatal accident occurred near Canton yards as a Fast Train collided with a freight train injuring John Hay and a fireman fatally.
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