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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
2
The piece argues urban sewage mismanagement risks health and pollution. It cites Paris and Berlin examples of sewage repurposed as fertilizer and irrigation water, noting purification by sun and soil. It emphasizes preventive measures to protect water sources.
The Railway and Engineering Review tallies summer amusement park investment at £100,900,000 for this year, noting 2,000 parks with three controlled by electric railways. The piece suggests the figure reflects advertised costs more than actual outlays and flags broader development trends in leisure venues. The report also cites Andrew Carnegie’s remarks on American mixing of ideas and warns of advertising schemes preyed on by uninformed investors, reflecting concerns over property protection and fraud.
A fragmented OCR item notes city officials enforcing a strict ordinance to keep minors off streets. The report mentions a Cascade City Courthouse hearing and council action, aiming to protect children from hazardous areas amidst recent damage and confusion.
Reports claim both boys and girls at Scheels in Council Bluffs are secretly smoking cigarettes and pipes. Teachers note the habit spreading from lower to middle grades with pockets of nicotine use among young students. A teacher uncovered youths sneaking to "peace councils" Indian style, using pipes and tobacco hidden in sacks.
Grinnell man Professor Buck, longtime mathematics educator and former academy principal, has been awarded a Carnegie pension of $1,009 yearly. Payments begin June 25, with monthly installments to Iowa College treasurer. Buck, a pioneer in the state, joined the college in 1864 and served during interim periods between presidents Magoun and Gates.
George Charles Bickford and two farmers living seven miles north of Corning face first degree murder charges for a crime dating back to 1887 when they were allegedly involved in the hanging of George McKenzie. The case concerns a long-ago homicide tied to a local group.
Mason City reports Mrs. ee fifty five drowns herself in Willow Creek. She leaves a husband and four children. The motive or details are not known.
The Iowa fund drive reports only five dollars short of meeting a 35,000 goal for Eils eoliese L. E. Jones in California. Andrew Carnegie has pledged 10,000 toward a library and an additional 25,000 is sought for a girls dormitory and other improvements.
John H. T. Stai was honored at Jows College in Grinnell with a noon alumni gathering. The event celebrated his contributions as the installation of a new president, and attendees were urged to call the alumni.
The address honored Jews and featured speakers Rev. Azora F. Davis of New Britain Rev. James E. Snowdon Cedar Falls Rev. Geo. E. White of Marshon Tursey LL.D. awarded to Judge J. E. Dodds of Disco Wisconsin and Prof. Isaac A. Loos of Iowa City.
Mrs Lottie Huson and her three year old son were knocked from the Milwaukee track at Fairport by a moving train but escaped serious injury. A warning was shouted and the family believed they were on the other track prior to the impact.
Seventeen year old Creston Miss Snair daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Snair dies after horse slips on cobblestone pavement during a leisure ride. Saddle girth failure precipitated fall. She struck her head and died soon after. Circus hands killed in Cedar Rapids incident. Hancock farmer John Warner unpacks gun. daughter Bessie dies from accidental discharge.
Waterloo officials conclude the slaughter houses and rendering plant are a menace to the community. They say visits would ruin meat for life and condemn the rendering scenes as especially offensive. Public reaction remains divided on the issue.
The president told House Committee Chairman Wadsworth that Beveridge’s proposal is not adequate to meet the condition. He opposed the committee’s substitute and warned the government should not bear inspection costs, saying this would weaken the law’s effectiveness.
June 15 in the House produced a dramatic session during the debate on the statehood conference report. Speaker Cannon challenged каз and defended the integrity of the chamber after Arizona delegate Mr. Smith implied influence in stalled legislation. Republicans and Democrats applauded the Speaker’s demand for accountability.
Preliminary negotiations have concluded between the United States and Ecuador for quarantine regulations to lessen yellow fever spread between Panama and Guayaquil. Probably the last family link with Millet the painter of The Angelus has passed away. his brother Jean Baptiste Millet was also an artist.
Jurors in Kansas City found the Chicago Burlington & Railway company guilty on four counts of granting rebates on packing house shipments for export to Armour Swift Cudahy Nelson Morris. The case tested interstate commerce act provisions with lard shipments to New York and Germany under a 73 cent rate, amid a 35 cent on file. Judge Smith McPherson deferred sentencing to June 22 and set fines from 1999 to 20099 per count.
Mrs. Corey petitions the second district court of Nevada at Reno for an absolute divorce from William Eilis Corey president of United States Steel. She says they married in December 1883 and he abandoned her around May 1 1885. She seeks a decree on the ground of desertion and custody of their minor son.
Mrs Moses Kaufmann wife of a wealthy brewer was arrested Tuesday on the charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Agnes Poirers a domestic at the Kaufmann home. Poirers died several days ago and was buried at Parkston her hometown.
The League of 4 tary Regentation formed in St. Petersburg by guard officers pledges devotion and fidelity solely to the orders of the emperor.
Assistant County Attorney Dahl moved to dismiss the state case against Judge William A. Kerer for lack of evidence, and Judge Brooks granted the motion. The action ends without a verdict or further action in this instance.
New York. Dr Walter Gillette and Robert A Granniss former vice presidents at American Life Insurance were indicted by a special grand jury in five forgery counts and one perjury charge. Gillette faces forgery by false book entries and perjury from grand jury testimony. Granniss faces forgery and false report charges tied to the Mutual Life Insurance annual report for 1904 and a concealed net profit of 1 044058.22. The case stems from alleged false statements filed with the insurance department.
In Back Bay Boston a new Christian Science temple, costing about 2 million dollars, was dedicated in a grand religious demonstration. Members from Boston, New England, and worldwide attended, with more than six services to accommodate the crowd. Eddy offered dedicatory praise and highlighted the church's core tenets as the original mother church remains part of the organization. Construction took a little over two years.
Supreme Court Justic-Elect William H. Timlin of Milwaukee told Ripon College graduates that the multimillionaire class should be barred from senate seats. He railed against the vulgar rich and warned of corruption in the legislature during Wednesday’s commencement remarks.
Heavy wind caused major destruction in Chouteau county Montana with extensive property loss and serious damage at Fort Assinniboine. The stock country anticipates a high tally though the total is unclear. A Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver demanded Judge Smith release imprisoned officials on bail.
Pittsburg Kansas miners in district No 11 nearly unanimously ratify a conference committee agreement reached in Kansas City. The action aligns with union goals and advances their labor contract.
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