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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
6
A heated meeting reveals Bryan and Kern as leading contenders with Indiana and Georgia figures in flux. Support shifts, withdrawals, and loud cheers shape the Democratic National Committee's push toward unity as candidates are named and the lineup begins to form.
Warren County native Kern, long active in Iowa politics, practiced law in Ottumwa and Des Moines. He served as county attorney for six terms, led the Republican state senate, and held city attorney posts under Mayor Taggart. A gubernatorial run and presidential consideration were noted in earlier years.
In a brief exchange, Olive imagines a future where everyone can secure a seat on street cars, while Violet doubts such certainty, noting a girl could never be sure she was safe. The dialogue mirrors a snapshot of streetcar life and social optimism.
Des Moines authorities arrest Owen Ball and Mrs Frank Shercliffe after a Northern Pacific train robbery near Minneapolis on April 6. Ball confessed, with Shercliffe aiding, and detectives trace love letters from Ball to the wife who sought safety for her children. Special Agent MeFetridge to lead to stolen watches.
In Pleasantville two men allegedly passed a fraudulent $228 check drawn on H Harvey James for a buggy purchase from G and Worm hardware. One suspect, Bil tert, feigned illness in custody triggering medical treatment. the pair fled to Knoxville before arrest. Police later found Bilhars in a box car. other suspect and additional counterfeit checks were found on them.
Depositors at First National bank had a 550000 claim rejected by Modern Woodmen of America but attorneys Stuart Stuer and Stuart obtained a currency ruling that shifts the case. Modern Woodmen will go on the offensive while depositors lose the advantage.
Louis Goeppinger a Boone pioneer and wealthy local resident was injured when a wagon toppled after a pile in the road tipped the carriage. He struck a telegraph pole suffering cuts and bruises but is expected to recover. The Moorw display of colored globes in drugstore windows is noted.
Des Moines headline reports Vernie Dawson later identified as Ann Sperry, 23, died at 230 East Court Avenue after a midnight attempt involving mercury pills, following a public rebuke by Carrie Nation during a Chautauqua tour. She had recently lost custody of her children and disclosed kidnapping them from Davenport.
At Kesler lake near Muscatine a crowded launch capsized after a gasoline reservoir exploded. Three people drowned, two girls and a boy, as five picnic party members were aboard. Two survivors, Richard Waters and Elmer Hain of Atalissa, escaped injuries. Drowned: Maure Garnes of Muscatine, Ethel Crozen of Atalissa, Circle later of Muscatine. Bodies recovered hours later.
Reverend Walter H. Rollins of the new Congregational church in Waterloo engages the Cedar Falls concert band of forty pieces to give sacred concerts each Sunday evening through July. He expects the music to draw new faces to his audience.
Des Moines judge Charles A. Bistop of the supreme court died suddenly in Waterloo. He was attending a banquet of the organization he planned to join, when he collapsed. Death was instantaneous. The banquet and convention sessions were curtailed. His family is at the summer home north of Los Angeles. The article traces his earlier career, appointments, terms, and political moves in Iowa.
Dr. Lewis A. Thomas, Iowa secretary of health, cites measles as causing comparable deaths to scarlet fever and urges continued restrictions. First five and a half months show 3,191 measles cases, 14,238 total infectious cases. breakdown lists measles 4,181, diphtheria 2,423, pneumonia 252, and other diseases. Also noted: Penny Provident fund in West Des Moines Schools surpasses $51,000 in pennies since 1901.
An Allamakee stock man sued Milwaukee railroad for damages after a cartload of cattle froze on a sidetrack. He sued at Waakon and a jury awarded him damages equal to the market value of unharmed stock. The supreme court affirms the judgment against the railroad.
Vienna hosts 32000 beggars with income higher than many workers while notes discuss ocean temperature stability below 600 feet and nostril size indicating lung capacity, followed by a historical aside on English belles carrying hand mirrors in Tudor and early Stuart eras.
A Brooklyn tale recounts a proud grandfather scolded by his four year old as they played with a doll. The boy, insulted by being called Susie, calls the elder a fool. The mother punishes harsh language while the boy asks if he may call him a lemon instead. The line ends with the boy forgiving his grandfather who will be known as Ralph henceforth.
A brief survey of global baby naming practices notes diverse methods from drawing names in religious texts to lighting candies named after deities. It contrasts Islamic, Egyptian, Hindu, and Chinese traditions with gendered naming norms and ages for final names, reflecting cultural values.
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