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Newspaper

Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

6

Melbourne’s Eros and naval banquet honor

In Victoria memories remain of a public set apart to remember a bygone era while the federal government hosted a banquet for admirals and senior warships. Lord Northcote and Prime Minister Deakin gave speeches as Rear Admiral Sperry spoke for the American navy, warning that rupture among English-speaking nations would be a crime. The commonwealth presented Sperry with an address.

Melbourne Bourne Victoria Lord Northegie Commonwealth Deakin Sperry Commonwealth Payent

Big Fire Devastates Center Of New Orleans District

A major blaze erupted Sunday afternoon in central New Orleans destroying wholesale houses and manufactories across portions of three blocks. Originating at Bienville and Chartres, flames spread north to Conti and west toward Royal, with damages estimated between one and two million dollars before crews secured the fire. Firefighters aided by a New Orleans parade period and police responded promptly as alarms sounded just before the city’s annual event.

New Orleans

BSSCOP Upsets Seven Drown in Maine Incident

In Deer Isle Maine seven people were involved in a drowning incident after their car veered into Penobscot Bay. Rescue teams recovered bodies and authorities investigated the sequence leading to the tragedy.

Bsscop Deer Ista Penobscot Torro Ealdmore Irs Lucy S Elize

Unclear fragment hints at a geographic or scientific note

Fragmentary OCR text references degrees, long, presumably a description of latitude or elevation. No clear person, place, organization, date, or event is readable to establish a concrete news item.

Shortage of 70 000 Found in Corwith Bank Case

Corwith bank creditors claim against the bank have been ruled upon by Judice lark and attorneys. Cashier Standring’s books are said to show irregularities totaling about 70,000, with Standring missing.

CCO Corwith Ja—T S Corwith Bank Judice Lark Standring

Police Court by Victim Seeks Details in Dark Cap Incident

Police report describes a 34 year old, tall man with scars and a missing dark cap involved in a violent incident. Witness says he wore a yellow red outfit. a silver plate on the back of his reed marked by three parts of a prior injury. No further details available.

Ighis

Getchell Estate Sues Des Moines Gas Co Over Auto Fatality

Henry F. administrator of the Getchell estate seeks 109000 in a suit against Des Moines Gas Co alleging negligence in placing an old wagon on a public street. The auto allegedly struck the wagon while traveling at a fair rate, causing fatal injuries to Getchell who died November 24 after the accident. The administrator claims the wagon lacked any warning devices or signs.

Getchell Henry F Hed Nesligen Mrr

Chapman Damages Suit Filed in District Court

Mrs. Geo C Chapman files action in Des Moines District Court seeking 50990 damages from Mrs idapp Smith alleging conduct harmed her relationship with her employer George C Chapman. Case details appear in local court records with claims of provable damages and damages requested.

Geo. C. Chapman Ges Moines Idapp Smith N Chapman George C. Ch Sig Ginner i Chapman Mtrediaie

Railroad Sues Strikers Stirs Federal Ruling In Minnesota

Federal authorities hold a case as the railroad unions sue strikers over halted services. Minnesota lines and Western railways involved, and officials arrived to review the dispute.

Sioux City Lid On Bold Anti-Saloon Move

The Anti-Saloon League prosecutes alleged offenders amid Sioux City crackdown as local authorities seal streets and enforce licensing in a decisive public safety push.

Sioux City Anti-Saloon League Sioux Ct Res

Big fair held at Eldon at Elgon of Tha wal

A large community fair took place in Eldon drawing local residents and visitors. Vendors offered crafts and food as families enjoyed games, music, and rides amid a festive, weather-friendly afternoon.

Eldon Elgon Tha Wal

Court ruling turns against Schafthauser in high court

A Supreme Court decision adverse to Schafthauser follows a contentious case about cuts and fees at Saiosa Business. The record notes a dramatic rate hike near fifty feet of a listed vision and a ruling that constrains the defendant.

Theithin Tease Supreme Court Schafthauser

Indigo County Treasurer Charged in Ig Case with Bond Set

William HH, county treasurer, is charged with ig conduct and pleaded not guilty. His bond is set at 5960 dollars. A continuance was granted and the case will be tried at the October term if he is believed.

William HH

Unclear fragmentary note on RTS and local figures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions RTS and Baar eicity Fiuibeare and individuals such as Natoral Ongar Mack with no clear event, date, or location. Content is too garbled to identify a coherent news item or outcome for a concise summary.

Nevils Defeats Governor by Margin in Close Contest

Nevils defeats governance at close margin with C. C. Spence from Lanet Tanne noted in the report. Commander Rett Nander-C. C. EF. Spence of Lanet Tanne is mentioned in association with the outcome.

Rettnander EF. Spence Lanet Tanne

Taft to Speak From Rear Platform Next Tuesday

Chairman Frank Jebeeck of the Republican National Committee announced Taft will speak from a rear platform during his Cincinnati stop next Tuesday at 2. The Big Four train will pause at designated points as it travels. Joseph A. Breckers of Cheyenne was named assistant director of the Western literary bureau.

Iago Frank Jebeeck Tait Cincinnati Joseph A. Breckers Cheyenne Wio Anp

New K. G. Charter in Force Enacts Municipal Changes

Sept 4 election changes take effect reshaping city charter lines. Departments of water and health reorganized under new board leadership. Officials Thomas D. and others oversee fire and health duties with revamped oversight.

K. G Rie The Munici Thomas D. Wo Poard Fire Imaneo da

Cosia a distance of i 3 flow in San e¢ AS and Comranz

Fragment reads as a garbled note mentioning Cosia and distances with San e¢ AS and Comranz. Core facts are unclear, entities are partial. Summary preserves only legible elements and notes the OCR fragmentary nature of the text.

Cosia San

Dutch Warship to Venezuela in Caribbean Visit

A Dutch warship sails toward Venezuela in the Caribbean amid regional tensions. A note mentions an ick mortar and muskets as part of the ship’s armament, though details are unclear.

Venezuela

Bacser Primary in Doubt Over Official Vote Count

A revised tabulation from last Tuesday's Free Press proposes a new tally for Bacser primary results. The ledger shows Farner leading Auditer J. F. dley with 17 ag, while Rt Warner backed by the Free Press faces opposition. Officials may be needed to settle the nomination.

Bacser Free Press Farner J. F. Dley Rt Warner Republican Nation Bey Deire

Athletes Meet President as Roosevelts Welcome London Victors

The American Olympic team returning from London was welcomed by President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. James E. Sullivan led the reception as he presented each athlete, with Roosevelt praising their feats in the Marathon and other events. The visit drew Spanish War Veterans and local dignitaries to Oyster Bay for the fifth annual gathering.

Ier Bar Rocal Yacht Club London Oyster Bay Roosevvelt Sagamore Hill Roosevelt James E. Sullivan John J. Hares Tewanina America

Sensational Loan Payoffs Tangle New York Trust Firm

A fragment points to immense loan payments affecting the Trust Company of America in New York. The garbled notice hints at a dramatic financial event or negotiation. No clear names, dates, or figures are readable due to damaged OCR.

New Y Trust Company of America of New York

Giant trees in danger near Sonora Calaveras grove

Fire threatens the Calaveras giant trees near the north grove, sparked Monday by log-hauling equipment. Word from Mars 15 miles away reports the blaze reaching the grove edges as wind drives it. With little undergrowth, hope remains the live giants survive though the dead Mother of the Forest likely will be destroyed.

Sonora Cal Calaveras Mar‘s Holf

Wrong man arrested in Springfield assault case uproar

Police say Mrs Earl Hallam signed a statement naming George Richardson as not the assailant from August 14. A warrant was sworn for Ralph Buster who may be involved. The case sparked a race riot in Bloomington as a special grand jury returned twelve indictments connected to murder and the lynching near Twelfth and Madison streets.

Springfield Earl Hallam George Richardson Ralph Buster Richan Bloomington Ihs Burton Nervo Twelfth Madison Streets

Berglar Surrenders Over Brooklyn Home Robberies

Philadelphia, Joseph G Mansell surrendered to police claiming he was wanted for robbing Miss Bertha Brand’s Brooklyn home on October 23 and the home of Wimi Gluck, fourth assistant examiner in the patient office at Washing. He indicated thoughts of ending his life amid the confession.

Berglar Philadelphia Joseph G. Mansell Bertha Brand Any Avenue Brooklyn Wimi Gluck Mantel Echves

Council of Women Meets in Chicago Session

American women organized the main Councils of Women with about 7,000,000 members represented. The Paris of the world session gathered Tuesday in Chicago to discuss global women’s interests and cooperation.

Council of Women Eneva Chicago

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