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Newspaper

Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

12

The New Era Neck Sanford Iowa

The New Era Neck Sanford Iowa reports local community events and notices from BWUSMESTON, Iowa, including brief updates on public concerns, upcoming meetings, and small notices affecting residents.

Bishop McCabe Passes Away in New York

The Methodist missionary and secretary Bishop McCabe died at 3:20 am in New York after a career spanning chaplaincy, church extension work, and leadership roles. He served as assistant secretary with whites of church extension and held influential posts in the Methodist Miss. movement, noted for his long service and impact on religious outreach during the war era.

New York McCabe Geo Methodist Fo . C Dater Scecret Agehancellor Washington

Debtors in Paris Court Case Involving Madame Gould

In Paris a court hearing involved Madame Gould and the Countess de, with three cases noted. The matter centered on debts claimed by creditors where the court held that the past proved the debts were for the common benefit and that the countess retained control of her household while the husband held the revocable rights.

Paris Madame Gould

Government Crop Bureau Report on 1805 Wheat Outputs

Ambiguous fragment notes agricultural statistics from 1805. Mentions winter and spring wheat yields in bushels, with references to the crop bureau and numerical data such as 436.091. The text is incomplete but indicates official accounting of grain production.

Elgins Wer on Ice Trust in New York Case

Albany attorneys filed 22 actions in Albany County Supreme Court seeking dissolution of the so called ice trust. The suit targets the American Ice Company with proceedings beginning Thursday in the state court.

Elgins Wer Albany, N. Y Geterei Aut Lus Mayer American Ice Pany Supreme Court of York County Ocalied “Ice Trust

Ex-Marshal Richards Served Time for Robbery

A Commonwealth report details ex-marshal Richards serving a sentence for robbery and involvement in the disposal of Warden Jones at Fort. Descriptions note prior service as deputy and ongoing efforts by officials to secure parole.

Ates Richards Jlones Fort United S Des United States Ruchtrop Wes Angie Sem Hamil Ik Baird

Dunning Not Guilty Freed by Osceola Jury

Osceola reports Day Dunning a Mount Ayr banker was found not guilty after a long night of jury deliberation. The verdict drew approval locally and likely ends further indictments in this case, though a prior trial had resulted in a conviction later overturned by the state supreme court.

Mount Ayr Osceola Dunning Denning Supreme Court Evans

Albia Fire Damages Latimer Brothers Store

A gas line explosion in the Latimer Brothers Dunn department store ignited early on the 20th, tearing through the Cramer block south of the square. Fire, smoke, and water destroyed stock valued in the thousands, with multiple local residents reporting losses and the town waterworks strained by the blaze.

Albia Latimer Brothers Dunn Department Store Cramer Latimer Brothers & Dran R. C Nest Tr’imer W. C. Ramsay Iern Heriseck Block Tyre

Cabinet salary talk sparks budget debate in Washington

In Washington, discussions over raising cabinet members' salaries from 3 to 13 thousand a year face skeptical reactions. Officials indicate the Treasury secretary and other officers weigh the impact of higher pay on public trust and budget constraints amid bids for reform.

Unclear OCR reads partial crime rescue details

Fragmentary text suggests a misread report on a rescue attempt related to a crime. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about a rescue and individuals involved.

Hs Sues Pareets Fe Law In Sedttious Suit

Dr. E L Sweet sues Mr and Mrs S B Kibble and their son Lou Hibler in Cincinnati Glars court alleging sedition related issues. Sweet, a dentist, is married to a daughter of the Hitler family noted as prominent residents of Harci sey county. The suit for divorce is believed pending.

Livingston Indicted for Oppression in Polk County

Polk County Justice of the Peace James L. Livingston of Saylor Township faces a grand jury indictment on charges of oppression in office and obtaining money by false pretenses. Drugstore informant L B Goodrich alleges Livingston offered to quash an illegal liquor charge for a $50 payment, witnessed by doctors Beck and Bicequire.

Polk County Des Moines James L. Livingston Saylor Township Livingston L. B. Goodrich Highland Park Goodrich J. W. Beck J. B. Bicequire

Indictments Return in Clearfield Bank Case

H O Hughes former assistant cashier of the defunct Farmers State Bank of Clearfield faces two grand jury indictments. He was arrested as prosecutors pursue charges linked to the bank’s failure. Hughes is son of William Hughes, a Coryden resident, who faces nine indictments with WW A Farren, the former cashier, already fled justice.

Learfield Bedford H. O. Hughes Farmers’ State Bank of Clearfield Fr. O. Hughes William Hugues Coryden Cour WW. A. Farren Farmers’ Bank Cbearfeld Farren William Hughes Cerostiers Lorg

His Wife a Gs ad Manager

A damaged OCR fragment suggests a personal note about a wife as a manager of goods or ads. It cites income figures from 1914 and 1906 related to cows and farming, with inconsistent spellings and missing full context. The passage references butter production and various incomes, but details are unclear.

Booed Poison Causes Death, Prairie City

Wilbur, a prominent local farmer from Leiz county, died at 23 from blood poisoning after a self-inflicted razor injury while drinking and gambling. His death followed a week of illness. he leaves a widowed mother and was a well known figure in the area.

Prairie City Wilbur Leiz Fowes

University Auditorium Coat List Reveals Board Plans

Fragmentary OCR notes show a discussion of an auditorium project for a university. Mentions costs around 4.25 dollars each and references a board or committee associated with the plan. Readability is limited. key entities include the university context and the auditorium project.

Concret Running Whiskey Stil W Travman Trial

A historic plot recounts Deprav WW arresting W Travman near Weliesvois in the county for alleged wrongdoing. The investigation centers on claims of a shielded residence and a related health incident connected to the four operating entities in the area.

W. Travman Weliesvois Anerson Anon

Freed of a Murder Charge Against Joseph Woodhorse

The State versus Joseph Woodhouse charged with assault with intent to murder was given to the jury and resulted in acquittal. Woodhouse, resident of Brat Station on the Great Western, drew a revolver in a dispute with the Gref postmaster and fired a shot grazing the head. The jury found the shooting was a scare and the injury accidental.

Dubugie Jos Woodhorse Woodhouse Brat Station Great Western Gref

Senator Kittredge Seeks Famine Relief Legislation

Washington reports Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota outlines measures to prevent rail car shortages and coal famine. Proposals give ICC power to inspect equipment, require unloading within 24 hours, curb overcapacity moves, and permit temporary use of idle cars to aid stressed lines. Towns endure fuel and food shortages as cold and prairies disrupt service.

Washington Hansbrough North Daketa Northwest Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Senator Kittredse South Bekota Minneapolis Minn Citizens’ Committee of Ambrose Ord Reying

River Packet Explosion Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured

A river packet explosion near Can­sburg killed and maimed many travelers. Among the dead and missing are four white men and several Black passengers. Names listed include W. L. Scovell, L. Wad Esdt Clerk, Joseph Smith of Ta Zoo City, Leval Yerger of Jackson, with dozens aboard. the ship was landing when a boiler blast hurled the vessel, scattering timbers across the riverbank.

W. L. Scovell Cansburg L. Wad Joseph Smith Tazoo City Leval Yerger Jackson Clude Geld Dexan Wade Caz

Japanese fears over superfluous signals in San Francisco

The message notes worry about repeated signals arriving in San Francisco due to strained American sentiment. Officials fear a buildup of tensions and possible misinterpretation as distress or threat amid heightened emotions.

Mikedo Horoiwa San Francisco

Sheriff of Wabash County Killed in Keensburg

Sheriff Alex Compton of Wabash County Indiana was shot and killed Thursday afternoon while preparing to take a child from its father David Kellum and deliver it to the mother at Keensburg. The incident occurred during a custody handover.

Wabash County Mount Carmel Alex Compton Keensburg David Kellum

Butler man claims right to kill wife in deadly strike

Max Kaftle a Russian native killed his wife in Butler Pennsylvania by striking her on the head with an iron Thursday night. A young daughter and two boarders were injured. Kaftle told police he had a right to slay his wife.

Max Kaftle

Four executives convicted in major land fraud case

In Omaha a federal court convicted Barnlett Richards, W. G. Comstock, C. Jameson, and Aquila Triplett on 88 counts alleging fraud, subornation, and conspiracy to loot government lands. The scheme targeted vast tracts around the Speice ranch, with agents promised payments and improvements totaling about 1,902 dollars. Earlier, Richards and Comstock faced prior guilt in a related indictment.

Omaha Peri Teck Sheridan Por Butte Cipal Richards Unii

Meath in Batate Timeni Horse Fire Tragedy

A fire at Prospect Street on a Wednesday killed four residents and left others injured. Authorities say the blaze started in a residential area near Timeni and burned rapidly, trapping several occupants. Firefighting units battled the flames as investigators assess the cause.

Meath Batate Timeni Horse Prospect Street

Notable Early 20th Century Robbery Report From Denver

A bandit raided a cash drawer at a Denver and Rio Grande area post office, wounding Joe Nel agent, taking approximately $4,090 from the register, and fleeing. The incident is described in the annual report of Edwin C. Madden, Third Assistant Postmaster General.

A. Foray Joe Nel Denver Tio Grande Gerot

Senate quites for Christmas holidays in 1907

Washington Senator Foraker and Robert Lodge sparred over President Roosevelts action in discharging the Twenty fifth Infantry troops from Brownsville Texas. The Ohio senator urged a senate military committee investigation while the House adjourned for January. Benign remarks followed as Roosevelt sent a message to Congress regarding the case and Japanese disturbances in San Francisco also drew attention.

Foraker Senate Roosevelt Twenty-fifth Infantry Brownsville Scott Ohio Cis Roose Tors Penrose Brownse Ter Gene Congress San Francisco Metcalf United States Coutt

Vatican Protest Outcry Over French Silence on Paris Mission

Vatican delegates abroad protest France blocking communication with the nuncio in Paris. The event follows a fatal fire in Better Ja Buvler caused by an explosion of a can of off. Mrs Frank Mis, 56, died and three were left homeless, with losses around $1,392.

Fome Zvke Vatican Scone Buvler Frank Mis

Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Bank Hold-Up Case

Joseph S. Kerns, captured after a bank robbery, was arraigned on Wednesday, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to ten to twenty one years. In another item, a fatal accident occurred near Canton yards when a fast train crashed into a freight. fireman and a railway worker were fatally injured.

Prigan Gan Rebker Kaa Joseph S. Kerns Iea Sizte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bwusmeston Iowa Mekbe Cah Missionary Safety Secretary Bishop GC. C Mme. Gould Castelane Richards Acks SYL State News The Commonwealth Spardon Shaw Gecer Thor Ren Rerenis Senator Hansbrough Kittredge Fen Teen Ferso Disas Sy McCutcheon Cucago Datty Tribune Cig Geecey Nebraska Cattle Company Christmias Holidays Goneress Ficr. Montagnini
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