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Newspaper

Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

6

Roosevelt Opens Naval Warship Conference in Newport

President Roosevelt addressed a large Newport conference on new battleships, urging a strong American navy as cheap safety insurance. The Mayflower carriage carried a collision report with the schooner Menawa, crew rescued, and funds provided for their Maine travel. Navy and Army officers from Fort Adams and Fort Greble attended as the talks continued into the afternoon.

Newport Sessio Roosevelt Oyster Bay Washington Mayflower Menawa Maine Nary Newberry Horace Forter

Potter Bishop Henry Cotman Potter Dies in Cooperstown

Henry Cotman Potter seventy seven year old Protestant Episcopal bishop of Cooperstown died at 3:35 pm at his bedside. He was surrounded by family including Mrs Meson and Mrs W. S. view not clear. The passing ends a long era of church leadership in the area with other clergy present.

Cooperstown Henry Cotman Potter Seventa Protestant Episcopal Meson Caz Potter

Admiral Relestversxy Not Dead and Wartime Rumors

Fragmentary notes claim Admiral Relestversxy is alive denying reports of death. Mentions of Kamem, Japan, and the Pacific Navy are garbled, with references to 1907 and a mantled hat. Overall, the text is incoherent and lacks a clear event or authoritative source.

Relestversxy Kacement Maby Be Jr

Unclear Phrase Mentions Salvaters and Wikie in Case

Fragmentary OCR text references Salvaters and Wikie with figures like 206 000 but lacks verifiable events, dates, or context. No clear persons, organizations, places, or outcomes are discernible to summarize into a coherent news item.

Dramatic critic Wag moved to hospital in critical condition

Woantes reports Wag was taken to a hospital Wednesday after a dramatic critic suffered serious injuries. A physician described the condition as serious but not necessarily dangerous, noting the patient remains under care and monitoring.

Woantes Wag T.au

SISTER VIOLENTLY INSANE IN Gowrie SHOOTING CASE

Reports from Gowrie tell of a family tragedy surrounding a murder. The 11 year old sister is described as violently insane, with her condition mirroring her mother's prior illness. She has threatened self harm and appears to be deteriorating after a period of fragile recovery. The household includes a father imprisoned for drunkenness and a brother jailed on murder charges, while the younger siblings are cared for by friends and an elder brother in a neighboring town.

Gowrie Miss Carr Cherokee Grunkenness Hitle

Keg party ends in murder in Cresco

A drunken keg party ends in the death of Cresco resident Brown after an assault by Alfred Crawford. Crawford, remorseful and intoxicated, surrendered and was held to face grand jury proceedings. George Brown Jr. fled town with the beer jug and may face charges. Crawford is described as young and married.

Alfred Crawford Brown Crawford Es Brown George Brown le Daugater Cresco Grand

Cattlemen Fight Over Feeding in Transit Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Prouty, ruled in the Corn Belt Meat Producers' association v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway et al. that feeding in transit charges create unlawful discrimination against Iowa points though live dock rates from Iowa to Chicago were not deemed unreasonable. The decision orders revisions to the groupings to address the Iowa discrimination.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner Prouty Corn Bell Meat Producers’ Association Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company Iowa Missouri River Iowa Points Iowa Point Chicago

City Must Pay Coal Bill for Water Works Fuel

Judge Benson rules city of Dubuque must pay 13718 to Martin Streian for coal fuel delivered to municipally owned water works. City argued lack of knowledge and concealed records by ousted trustees. court finds city’s status as owner makes it responsible for the charges amid a broader water works scandal.

Dubuque Benson District Court Martin Streian Perment

Killing Stock in Pastures Reported with Dead Animals

In a southeast area, several livestock were found dead with skulls crushed. Initial fever suspicion faded as more carcasses appeared, suggesting possible foul play or revenge. Details are unclear due to fragmented text and damaged OCR.

McDonald Mai Ib Baeréasom

Boy Mutilated by Hay Rake in Morning Sun

Lloyd Edgar, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Sam Edgar in Morning Sun, was seriously injured while using a side rake. The team frightened and ran away, the rake dragged his body briefly and tore his ear requiring stitches. one horse was killed in the accident.

Lloyd Edgar Morning Sun Mics Sam Edgar

Sa'oon Men Fined Heavily in Civil Generation Case

A civic generation case leads to heavy fines for DB Lemar Tom Morris and Roebderc port ly after a contem view. Local officials report penalties totaling three dollars amid a dispute over civic governance.

Sa’oon DB Lemar Tom Morriors Roebderc

Fiomaine Kills Ft. Dodge Man

A fragmented report notes a fatal incident in Fort Dodge with the victim identified as a local man. Details are unclear but investigators describe a deadly action during a confrontation.

Fiomaine Dodge Man

Metre Chidken Drowned in County Cart Raid

The item reports a drowning incident tied to two title rights in the nerch cart within the county. Details are fragmentary and names or precise places are unclear. Further readable facts indicate a local event related to property or titles and a fatal outcome.

Metre Chidken Leen

Examination of School Children Reveals Tooth Decay Levels

Dr F A Rogers of the dental school argues that few children have healthy mouths. if exams were required and decayed teeth treated, general health would improve. A recent Town City school inspection found 2,705 teeth needing attention.

Towa F. A. Rogers Dutal I. Rogers Schoo Wi

Tax Collector Used Van Exemption Clash Close to Cedar Rapids

J C Weihsek & Co hardware dealers faced a dispute as a tax collector used a van to retrieve an item from in front of the business. A group assisted by police began to move the goods, but proprietors halted the action with a bend. The refusal to pay centers on a claim that the city exempts certain new manufacturing plants in violation of the law.

Cedar Rapids J. C. Whweishek & Co Tefusal

Roosevelt to Seek Retrial in Standar Oil Case

President Roosevelt announced to push the Standara Oil retrial after the U S Court of Appeals reversal. He directed Attorney General Bonaparte to act, ensure the case proceeds, and consult Frank Kellogg to prevent miscarriage of justice while preserving the merits of the case and punishing the offenders.

Oyster Bar N.Y Roosevelt Leeb Bonaparte Standara Oil Company DSO Frank B. Kellogg

Writ of Certiorari Asked for Supreme Court Move

Washington July 24 The Attorney General in Lenox Mass says no automatic appeal to the Supreme Court from a circuit court criminal judgment. The government may apply for a writ of certiorari at the court's discretion. No decision yet on taking the Standard Gill case to Judge Landis for rehearing, officials plan prompt action.

Supreme Court Washington, D. C Bonaparte Lenox Mass Supreme Court of the United States Federal Court of Appeals Chicago Department of Justice Circuit Court of Appeals Tthe Supreme Cox Landis

SIMS TO APPEAL FOR REHEARING IN OHIO CASE

Chicago January 24 Attorney Sims announced plans to file a petition for a rehearing in the government against the Standard of comparison India case. He cited two alleged errors in the court's opinion and noted a telegram from Mr Bonaparte praising efforts to protect the government's interests.

Chicago Tritorney Sims Comparr India Grosscuper Sims Bonapart Atl Orners

Judge Declines Comment on Roosevelt Remarks

Judge Peter Chicago voices neutral stance as he notes the independence of the court of appeals. He states there is no reason to take notice of Mr Roosevelt's comment, emphasizing the separate constitutional roles of the executive and judiciary.

Gresscup Peter Chicago At the Waldorf Asseriz Consisi O3ser Bay Roosevel Amy Private Court of Appeals

Mrs Stetson Weds Count in Philadelphia

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Stetson widow of John B. Stetson married Count Santa Eulalia of Portugal yesterday in a ceremony reformed at the bride’s estate near Philadelphia. Monsignor Turner officiated. The couple will sail for Europe Saturday and intend to make Philadelphia their permanent home.

Stetson Philadelphe Sarah Elizabeth Stetson Millonaire Hat Mannufacturer John BR. Stetson Santa Eulalia Portugal Turner Ctncellor Archdiocese of Philadelphia Europe

Tragic Indianapolis Executive Family Killed in Collision

Charles Sherman King of Fort Wayne his wife and three daughters, a guest Fayma Bradshaw, and chauffeur Joseph Timmins die when their car is struck by an eastbound train near Columbia City after stopping for a freight crossing. King, a Prudential Life agent and Indiana official, was en route to Lake Wawasee. Miss Bradshaw is listed as a Fort Wayne resident.

Warsaw Stnd Charles Sherman King Fort Wayne Ind Mr. King Manhattan Limited Pennsylvania Railroad Columbia City Katherine King Josephine King Fayma Bredshaw Carl Timmins Miss Bradshaw Lake Wawasee Timmins Pennsylvania Crossing Pennsylvania Columbia Club Indianapolis King Robert S. Bradshaw Fort Warne Wrenght: Tron Range Company St. Louis

Prince Lands at Quebec in Royal Welcome

The prince arrived in Quebec amid deafening gun salutes from British French and American warships as 50 000 demonstrators gathered. Earl Grey greeted him ashore while a British Dreadnought led the royal procession. The fleet then prepared to depart for Auckland New Zealand after a harbor ceremony.

Quebec Prince Earl Grey la Gignitaries

Prisoners Plead for Work at Nebraska Penitentiary

Prisoners at the Nebraska penitentiary beg for tasks after the labor contract expired and contractors refused a 25 cent per day wage increase for inmates. The situation leaves inmates idle for more than a month while efforts to secure work proceed.

Linecoln Neb Nebraska Idie

Murdered by Highwaymen in Montana Hold Up

Butte Montana miner Michael Henry was slain in cold blood by two highwaymen during a valley hold up early Tuesday. Investigators seek clues as authorities warn of bandit activity in the region.

Butte Mont Michael Henry

Two Dead and Dozen Wounded In Jamaica Plain Shootings

Boston report details a Friday spree by two bandits blamed for two deaths and ten wounded after saloon robbery and subsequent shootings in Jamaica Plain. Police pursued across the district. a night watchman, Herbert S. Knox of Roslindale, is named as the victim.

Boston Jamaica Plain Forest Hills Cemetery Herbert S. Knox Roslindale

Despondent mother and children drown in river tragedy

Mrs Gussie Benson, despondent over ill health, took her two young children, a four year old boy and a two year old girl, for a walk beside the Hast river and did not return. Their bodies were recovered Monday and lie in the morgue awaiting burial as authorities investigate the case.

New York Gussie Benson Benson

Distillers Win Case in Cincinnati Enjoining New Rules

In Cincinnati United States Judge Thompson issued an injunction after the government demurrer was overruled, blocking the new fuel rules at the request of Citton Springs and Union Distilling companies of Cincinnati. In Indiana a man was shot and killed after a disputed card game. In Kansas City a wealthy Kansas man, George D. Huling, a millionaire of Kansas City, Mo., died suddenly at his aunt's home in Kankakee, aged 82.

Cincinnati Internal Revenue United States Thompson Union Kankakee Madeline E. S George D. Huling Hansas Mo Huling

World Time League Catcher Dead In Cleveland Home

A veteran major league catcher, once with the Indians, Paresis at his home in Cleveland, dies after suffering Paresis. The obituary notes his service, survivor wife Ames Rus, and family.

Cleveland Ames Rusapolis Chile Dre

Oklahoma Businessman Drowns at Lake Near Norman

Norman detective reports Oklahoma businessman John Wee a 15 year preacher at local church drowned while swimming in Lake Nernan near here Wednesday. The incident involved prominent local figure Gkia-tubile. Police launch inquiry into circumstances as rescuers searched the lake.

Oklahoma Norman Gkia Lake Nernan John Wee

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