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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
9
A wireless dispatch from the Nantucket lightship reported distress near shoals, asking for help from anywhere. The half finished message was sent early today as batteries reportedly exhausted, timed at 2 a.m. indicating the ship in danger.
The Liberal ministers forming the new cabinet were formally installed today at Buckingham Palace after receiving the seal of office at a Privy Council meeting. The ceremony marks the official start of their government, with ministers taking oaths and assuming duties.
T Fitzpatrick a city teamster received a severe ankle injury when a harness trace let go near College street. He stopped to adjust it, rose, and a wheel rolled over his ankle but he rolled clear. Taken to Dr Fitzpatrick's clinic, the injury described as a dislocated ankle cap.
The case of the State of Town versus Earl Moore was postponed from today to the 27th due to the cession of the district court. The trial involves a valuable pearl and is categorized as larceny.
Rob Roberts son of John R. Roberts of Sharon township had a hog haul go runaway while en route to town for John Klein. The team dashed near M. W. Davis's place three miles southwest of town, ran Owen Davie hill, overturned the wagon, throwing the driver and wagon contents. Rob Roberts escaped with only momentary shock as hogs scattered along the road and the wagon was destroyed.
A team from Will Hastings of Uaison township ran loose near College Street after 1 pm. The wagon broke free, one horse fell into the gutter by the interurban depot, both animals were injured, but no people were hurt and the wagon incurred little damage.
William Berkey, living east of Oasis on the Enlow farm, was struck on the back of his head by a falling limb while chopping a tree on Perry Hall farm near the Catholic church in Nolan Settlement. He remained unconscious for five bows but is believed to be recovering barring complications. He is father of airs. David Obl of West Lucas township and a well known county resident.
County Superintendent Langenberg sends blank reports to 156 teachers asking for details on public schools and pupil enrollment. The forms seek general and useful information to compile county education data.
Miss Hermia Wells of Strub's millinery department left this afternoon for Muscatine to attend the wedding of her sister Miss Opal Wells which will take place there tomorrow.
Hon Job P. Irish, former Iowa City resident and State Press owner, now in San Francisco, is discussed as a potential Democratic member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. If chosen, he would receive appointment from President Roosevelt. he currently holds a federal customs post in San Francisco.
The Jews City Republican published a statement that Peter Weis admitted striking the fatal blow to John Kelley. The same paper later retracted the claim, and Weis attorney George Ewing demanded a retraction or a damage suit, arguing the report harmed his client.
The jury found Matt Maher guilty of manslaughter in the murder case of John Kelley after deliberating about two hours. Initial votes began 11 to 1, then moved to unanimous conviction following the judge's instructions. Attorney Bradley said a new trial request would be filed. related cases for Ezechek and Weis hinge on rulings.
The notice states there is no opium in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and asserts it is safe for small children. It highlights a thirty year reputation as a successful cold and cough medicine and notes it is pleasant to take with wide drugstore availability.
A chimney fire in the home of H S Weber at 614 Town Avenue yesterday morning triggered a fire alarm. Firefighters found no blaze, as a few pails of water had already controlled the situation before their arrival.
The Hawkeye Gold Dredging Company led by Professor Samuel Calvin was brought into the federal court at Cedar Rapids in an equity action seeking a large sum from the State Bank of Iowa Falls. A prior suit was converted from law to equity and dismissed without prejudice after evidence was heard.
Last evening between seven and eight o'clock the home of Frank Guz zel east of this city burned to the ground. The fire started from a defective flue and quickly spread to the upper story. The tower story furniture was mostly removed but the house and contents suffered severe loss. Lesire leaves the family in a difficult situation due to the late season.
Mrs Anna Hounsa aged sixty nine died last Friday at her brother Jospeh Simek’s home four miles north of the city from paralysis. She had long been ill and is survived by one daughter Mrs Frank Hradak. The funeral was at St Wenclaus Church at eight and interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery. The Nineteenth Century Club left the Mas ter in Art set at the library for reference. The issue also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children and announces a Congregational bazaar on Wednesday at 2:30 PM with supper at 5:30 for thirty five cents.
A dinner or supper event titled Fancy Goode sale is listed for Thursday December 14 at Smith's Armory by tador s Mary's. The notice reads as a sale event with unspecified details about products or participants.
James Morgan received four years in Anamosa for stealing. Walter Alberhasky got eighteen months for stealing from a stranger. Charles Williams was jailed for six months after firing his berth at the city jail. Judge Byington issued the sentences this morning.
Last Saturday marked the close of the first three weeks of the November term. Judge Byington disposed of 21 of 57 new civil causes and 192 old civil causes by Saturday night. Of 20 criminal cases, five were nearly resolved with three men sentenced. He also handled probate matters, guardianships, and estate reports. This morning the court began the second assignment of causes.
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