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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
John R. Walsh, former Chicago banker and political figure, found guilty on 54 counts of misappropriating Chicago National Bank funds. Jury deliberated 37 hours. sentence likely not less than five years with concurrent terms possible, attorneys to seek a new trial.
In Washington the house added an amendment to the penal code bill criminalizing the release of advance government crop statistics. The move drew applause as members defended the measure. Earlier, a dispute over Senators and public service corporations flared between Dalzell and Randell. Climax arose with Clark announcing William J. Bryan as Denver delegate and Boutell predicting Speaker Cannon as Republican nominee in Chicago.
About 100 male students from Bethany College in Bethany West Virginia awoke to smoke in the main girls dormitory on Wednesday. They formed a bucket brigade and several entered the burning building to guide frightened girls to safety in the street.
Lansing Gov Warner announced that former Gov John T Rich accepted appointment as state treasurer to succeed Frank P Glazier who had resigned. The move shifts financial oversight to Rich with Glazier out of office.
Sioux City convention of the Missouri River Navigation Congress calls for a 40,000,900 appropriation to deepen the Missouri from St. Louis to Sioux City to 12 feet. Governors from seven states, led by Govs Cummins Deneen Folk Johnson Sheldon Crawford Burke, favor making the river navigable to ease railroad rate issues. Congress approved leaders Billis as president and Call as secretary-treasurer for the group.
Des Moines reports Judge W H McHenry voided a 600 dollar life annuity for niece Alice Mott conditioned on marrying an approved man. Trustees as heirs could object to any spouse, risking the estate. Alice, now at St Joseph's School, is relieved by the ruling.
Frank Sadilek was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder after an incident involving Arthur Jones, a mixed race restaurant owner. Jones had lent money to Sadilek and was repaid with a doller, leading to a confrontation where Sadilek fired two shots at Jones, missing. Jones’s brother-in-law intervened and had Sadilek arrested.
Rev. Isaac Stoddard, pioneer Methodist minister, drowned at his Jesups home. Aged 182, he had prayed for a sudden death and had long enjoyed good health. He organized the eastern Iowa Methodist church in 1857, founding what became the Ex's Grove circuit with six weeks on horseback as the usual journey.
A grand jury in Fort Dodge returned an indictment charging Dr K Dahl with manslaughter after an operation on Dora Bowen who died in great agony. The case has caused a sensation, as the doctor is a well known parish resident and Mrs Dahl is a prominent musician.
Congressman Dawson introduced a bill to establish two fish hatcheries in the Second Iowa district and seek an appropriation of 25000 for the project. Washington D C involvement noted as part of the proposal.
The mangled body of a young man was found on railroad tracks near Riverton. Identified as Jesse Fleming, 22, whose parents live in Riverton. He had started at about 5 PM to go to a dredge boat working on a river ditch. His death is ruled accidental with unclear circumstances.
Des Moines federal suit filed by United States District Attorney M L Temple, with Clerk W C Steartour, accuses Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway of five safety appliance Act violations. Potential $160 fine per count. total $500. Case to be heard in Ottumwa division. Counts cite: Nov 7 1907 coal car with faulty coupling, brakeman handholds missing on cattle car, and defective equipment on interstate freight and baggage cars.
Des Moines Turnverein rooms went dry for the first time in years as the bar closed voluntarily. A justice of the peace and two constables were kept awake hoping to seize any beer, but no alcoholic beverages were served beyond ginger pop. Anti-Saloon League observers found no proof of liquor. the reform may be temporary with future monitoring.
The Harrison county grand jury indicted the Illinois Central for selling liquor on trains without a license. The counts cover evening westbound trains from Woodbine to Logan on Jan 3. Allegations say negro porters sold liquor in the buffet car, based on witness testimony from Woodbine youths and the county attorney who rode the train.
Grand jury returns indictments against thirteen grocers in Cornel Bluff for selling substitutes for butter violating pure food laws. Over six months, several arrests occurred, sparking indignation among the accused. Evidence was provided by J. C. Tate, the pure food inspector, after undercover sales of impure butter.
Duberne saloonkeeper Charles Dibbies appeared before Judge Benson and pleaded guilty to disobeying the saloon injunction. He admits keeping open after 11 o'clock though he blames employees for the fault.
James Seipple and wife in Dubuque County were perpetually enjoined from selling intoxicating liquors by Judge Benson after being found guilty of selling liquor without paying the tax under the mulci law.
Public gambling in Council Bluffs has been stopped by the Canary Attorney J. J. Hess. The four licenses that operated for years have closed their doors. Many players have migrated to Omaha and other towns.
Frank Brady an advertising solicitor for papers was shot dead in Macy's eighth floor restaurant by Mary McLean Clark a manicure and widow of a police officer. She then killed herself after firing five rounds. The motive centered on Brady leaving her for his mother and her threats of a public murder to regain attention and support for their son Raymond. The case links to Clark's past marriages, a recent will, and a plan to harm Brady witnessed by intimates.
A mob hanged Grover Franklin from a tree near Dothan Alabama but officers reached him in time. He survived and was jailed. In Washington the Treasury Secretary began withdrawing deposits from national banks citing improved conditions with an initial call of about 10 million dollars from New York banks. In Cincinnati Andrew Fixari drank muriatic acid in Fountain Square and died after hospital arrival.
Sioux City voters defeated the municipal commission plan by a margin of 329 with a total tally of 4235, roughly half the town's voting strength, on Tuesday.
Dr FOML Michaels apoculist of national repute died here Tuesday after tainted chicken caused ptomaine poisoning. The obituary notes his prominence and the illness traced to the poultry incident weeks earlier.
The New York Thaw case moves toward closure as Dr Charles G Wagner testifies for the defense and Anthony Comstock appears as a witness. Letters Thaw sent to Comstock describing the Twenty fourth Street house are read, with Jerome’s replies also admitted. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw recounts her story for a second time amid courtroom objections and ruling on access.
New York Fire Commissioner Lantry testified that the fire department had never tested its hose for fear of bursting during the Parker building blaze in which three firefighters died. Lantry said 41 hose lengths burst at the Parker fire as the inquiry proceeds.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers declined a $2,700 gift from Montana and Wyoming miners meant as thanks for his work toward improving conditions. Tears marked his speech as he urged giving the money to Mrs Mitchell. Thomas Gibson, leader of Montana miners, arrived with a draft for $2,300 plus additional funds to total $2,700, to be sent to Mrs Mitchell.
Leslie M Shaw resigns the presidency of the Car resie Trust Company, a post he assumed after retiring from the treasury. He cites small differences with organizer Charles C Dickinson and declines to reveal future plans, hinting at possible political path.
A dynamite bomb targeted Thomas Nicholas, captain of the Mohawk iron mine near Aurora, early Monday. The blast shredded part of the house and hurled Nicholas, his wife, and four children from bed. a baby was badly injured. Responding officials plan increased home guards for mine crews across the region.
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