Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Kellogg Weekly Enterprise in Kellogg, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 55 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Kellogg Weekly Enterprise

Location

Kellogg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1906

Page

2

Eleven Indictments Over Rail Rebates in Minneapolis

Federal Grand Jury returns eleven indictments in U S district court at 4 10 p m alleging railroad rebates and grain firm and individual beneficiaries. Railroads named include Great Northern Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Wisconsin Central and Minneapolis St Louis with numerous counts. private companies cited for receiving rebates include W P Devereaux McCaull Dinsmore Ames Brooke and Duluth Milling.

Minneapolis, Minn Lochren United States District Court Ewart and Dickie Great Northern Railroad Company Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Wisconsin Central Railway Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway W. P. Devereaux Company McCaull-Dinsmore Company Minneapolis Ames-Brooke Company Duluth Duluth Milling Company Great Northern Railway Spencer Grain Company McCau]i-Dinsmore Company Omaha Railroad Wisconsin Central Minneapolis & St. Louis

Serious Glass Scrap Injures Iowa City Medical Students

A clash between sophomore and freshman medical students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City left six seriously injured and many others wounded. Injured include Instructor John St Padgham and students Carl Wachenfeidt Archibald Huff Frank Nickerson John Brandt and Charles Hazaiudl. The brawl began when freshmen tried to enter a lecture room, then escalated as both colleges united against the other, leaving clothes torn and students unconscious on stone steps before help arrived.

Iowa City Colleges of Medicine University of Iowa John ‘St. Padgham Carl Wachenfeidt Archibald Huff Maquokeza Frank Nickerson Gladbrook John Brandt Charles Hazaiudl Hall of Anatomy College of Medicine College of Homeopathic Medicine

Murdered Wife Plead Guilty Shocking Grand River Case

George Oberholtzer of Grand River pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife last spring after previously denying charges. The court deferred sentence but is expected to impose about a twenty five year term, a punishment near life due to time served. The crime occurred as the victim returned from church on a May evening, when Oberholtzer shot her on a dark street and watched the crowd before joining the scene. He was arrested after the coroner's inquest and entered a guilty plea in the second degree.

George Oberholtzer Grand River Leon Decatur Oberholtver Oberholzer van Wert Oberholtzer

Death of Maj Gen Shafter Near Bakersfield California

Maj Gen William Rufus Shafter A S A retired died at 12 45 pm Monday at the ranch of Capt W H McKittrick 20 miles south of Bakersfield after seven days illness. He contracted a severe chill while returning from the November 6 polls and was confined to bed. The body will depart Wednesday evening by Santa Fe train and reach Point Richmond next morning to be towed by a government tug to the Presidio San Francisco for burial with full military honors. The body will rest at the McKittrick ranch until Wednesday evening.

Bakersfield Cal William Rufus Shafter W. H McKittrick California Shafter Santa Fe Point Richmond Presidio San Francisco Post Cemetery McKittrick Ranch

Missouri youth robs train near Slater Missouri

A small framed bandit about 110 pounds on a Chicago to Denver service held up the Golden State limited near Slater Missouri, taking about 70 dollars from passengers in a rear Pullman car. He spared the women, claimed to be from Missouri, and fled after the conductor barred further entry.

Chicago Golden State Rock Island & Pacific Slater Missouri Jesse Jamez Ladties

Attorney General to sue three railroads for back license fees

Madison Wis. Attorney General Sturdevant announced plans to sue Burlington Illinois Central and Green Bay and Western railroads to collect overdue license fees. The actions align with similar prosecutions and cover a 20 year span in past cases.

Madison, Wise Sturdevant Burlington Illinois Central Green Bay and Western

Cousin shoots sweetheart then kills self near Carlisle

Clarence Ilgenfitz, age 20, shot his sweetheart Mary Katz at Drytown near Carlisle, Pa, Sunday night and then killed himself. Ilgenfitz had courted the girl for months but she refused marriage because they were first cousins.

Carlisle Clarence Ilgentfitz Mary Katz Drytown Here Ilgenfitz

No Change in Chancellorship Berlin Emper​or Denies Change

Berlin Emperor William dining with Chancellor Von Buelow on Saturday dismissed reports of a coming change in the chancellorship as nonsense. In Adelaide Australia a world wool sales record was set with twenty nine thousand bales sold at auction in one day amid keen competition.

Berlin William von Buelow Adelaide South Australia

Auto Crash Claims Two In Des Moines Area

Des Moines scene reports Henry Dewitt assistant cashier of the Bank of Sulty killed instantly in an automobile crash near town. Frank Sherman cashier may die from injuries sustained in the same collision.

Des Moines Henry Dewitt Bank of Sulty Here Frank Sherman Tashier

King Edward 65 Years Old Quiet Birthday at Sandringham

London reports King Edward Milday celebrated his sixty fifth birthday at Sandringham in quiet family company. He is described as in excellent health and receiving many congratulatory messages from across the realm.

Edward London King Edward Milday

Panama Proposes Prohibition of Gambling

The national assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a bill banning gambling in the republic. It now goes to President Munder for signature, after which gambling on the jotrat will become a thing of the past.

Panama Pancira National Assembly Republe Munder

Priest Shot Down Aboard Milwaukee Train Near Woolsey

Rev Father John Phelan of Sibley Ta was shot in the head during a gunfight on a Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul train at Woolsey D C He fell from the coach and was hospitalized in Mitchell S D In custody eight suspects were released after State's Attorney Kel ley found insufficient evidence to convictPassengers terrified as the melee ended with no further arrests and local indignation grew over the outcome.

Father John Phelan Sibley Sioux City Milwaukee Huron John Phelan Mitchell S. D Father Phelin Woolsey Kelley D. C Hulbert Milwaukee Ot Wolsey

Dundee Fire Destroys Business Section in Dundee

A $25,000 blaze in Dundee, ten miles north of Manchester, destroyed the town’s business district. Wheeler drug store and several adjacent buildings burned, with total losses including Dundee Savings Bank at $1,000, Wheeler drug store and opera house at $1,800, and meat market at $1,000. Post office near the hardware store suffered $600 in losses. most other structures were burned along with two general stores, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel remaining intact opposite the fire. No fire protection existed in Dundee.

Manchester Dundee Here Wheeler Drug Store Dundee Savings Bank John Sense A H Lee Clyde Lawrence George Saddler Dundee Savings, Bank Post Ofice Oxtures

Bomb hits shanty near Dubuque rail line. police hide facts

Sixth Dubuque bomb in two months damages a switchman's shanty on Illinois Central tracks at city limits. Police kept quiet until the next day, claiming they have a die. Mayor considers resignation offer from Chief Pickley amid uncracked burglaries and unrest. Meanwhile, a runaway delivery wagon carrying ninety dozen eggs in Clinton travels eight blocks before stopping. none eggs broken.

Dubuque Pickley Mayo Clinton W. B. Ebensberger

Fatal Farm Accident Claims Gilmore City Child

A deadly farm accident near Donahoe farm five miles south of town killed Gilmore City boy John Hallman aged one. He was shot through the head while one of the Donahoe boys was with him at the time of the incident.

Gilmore City John Hallman Donahoe Donahoe Boys

Gingerbread Man Title for King Afonso Emerges

Afonso is nicknamed the gingerbread man after an English visitor in Madrid gave him warm gingerbread the first he tasted. Since then he eats it several times daily, a habit noted by observers.

Afonso Madrid

Indictments filed in county attorney assault case

Grand jury returns indictments against Lester Burrell and Will Herald for assault with intent to murder in the Ed M. McCall case. Prosecution cites direct testimony expected at trial likely next Wednesday. George Delroy and George Williams also indicted for gambling device arrest, each on $50 cash bond.

McCall Nevada Lester Burrell Will Herald Ed M. McCall George Delroy George Williams

Ned West admits killing in Elkader preliminary

In Elkader the state through its attorneys produced a written confession from Ned West in the preliminary hearing for the murder of John Boland. West admits killing “someone” and says his mind is a blank on all else. The confession portrays him as conscience stricken and ruined in mind by the crime.

Elkader Ned West John Boland West

Legislature Majority On Joint Ballot Reported

Des Moines returns indicate Republicans hold a sixty six seat majority on the joint ballot with 214 senators elected and 12 Republicans to 31 joint ballot holds. The final tally shows a strong Republican majority across the legislature.

Des Moines Sap

Kennedy Still Gains Plurality in First District Race

Jefferson county revision shows A. G. Kennedy Republican candidate for Congress from the First district leads by 239 votes after counting twenty more ballots. With Louisa county precincts still uncounted the total plurality is estimated at 239.

Congress Pharlington Jefferson County A. G. Kennedy Louisa County

Helena Copper Mine Driven to Rich Ores Near Des Moines

Des Moines area reports two or three copper mines near Helena Montana yielding rich ore. The Helena mine is largely owned by Des Moines investors with banker Mr Adams of Scranton Town among participants. Pugh Investment Co of Des Moines handles stock at ten cents a share, anticipating a rise to one dollar soon. Montaing copyer claims rich yearly profits.

Des Moines Helena Montana Adams Scranton Town Pugh Investment Company Crocker

Cattle in Pomeroy Report Spinyl Meningitis Outbreak

An epidemic of spinyl meningitis is reported near Pomeroy affecting cattle. The disease is confined to animals for now though the germ is the same as that causing meningitis in humans. The appearance in livestock is new and rare.

Ft. Dodge Pomeroy

Indicted for Assault in Monona County Grand Jury

Claude Fisher, who was nearly marched at Mapleton, was remanded to jail by a court held on a train for alleged assault on Miss Allan. He was indicted by the Monona county grand jury, the court noting this was the only indictment returned.

Onaw Claude Fisher Mapleton Miss Allan Monona County Grand Jury

Miner John Kitto Killed Under Truck at Hilma Mine

John Kitto, 18, was crushed beneath a loaded truck after slipping under it in Mine No 1 at Hilma while working in the Colorado operation. He had recently come to the area for mining work.

John Kitto Kitto Colorado Hilma

Immigrant Train Wreck Near Woodville Kills Fifty

A Baltimore and Ohio immigrant train collides head on with a fast freight near Woodville Indiana, killing about fifty passengers and injuring eighty. Investigators blame rule violations for failing to signal the second section. Many victims were asleep and burned as cars burned like tinder.

Woodville Ind Valparaiso Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Bloom Baltimore

Federal grant upheld in Kansas Supreme Court ruling

Kansas Supreme Court sides with Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway in ousting patent holders along a 200 foot right of way 156 miles long. Land spans Geary Morris Lyons Coffey Woodson Allen Neosho Labell counties, affecting White City Council Grove Emporia Burlington Chanute Parsons Oswego Chetopa. Likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court.

Topeka Kan Kansas Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Kansas Supreme Court Watson Congress Union Pacific Railroad Company Southern Branch Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company Geary Morris Lyons Coffry Woodson Allen Neosho Labell Missouni Iryganer White City Council Grove Emporia Burlington Chanute Parsons Oswego Chetopa Union Pacific Supreme Court of the United States

Two Die After Murder In Owosso Township

In Owosso Michigan Bert Seely suspected in Edwin Edgar murder last Wednesday was found dead Monday beside his young wife. A glass with a spoon and a tablet lay near the bed. Edgar was shot last Thursday on the road near his home. Neighbors say Edgar and Seely quarreled repeatedly and a long enmity existed involving Seely’s wife. Note papers found express guilt and warn not to blame Dewey.

Owosso Mich Bert Seely Edwin Edgar West Haven Edgar Seely Mrs. Seely Dewey

Indictments for Fraud Over Boiler Tubes in Battleships

Federal grand jury in Pittsburgh returns 30 counts against J. Jay Dunn Charles T Close and Frank T Emmett Shelby Steel Tube officials and employees. Charges allege a conspiracy to defraud the government with defective boiler tubes used in 12 warships including the Louisiana during a period from 1892 to January 1 1905 as President Roosevelt sails toward Panama.

Pittsburg Federal Grand Grand Jury J. Jay Dunn Charles T. Close Frank T. Emmett Shelby Steel Tube Company Louisiana Roosevelt Panama

Demands of Engineers Granted After Conference

New York. The engineers of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad were granted a ten hour day and wage increases. About 900 engineers will gain raises totaling 30,000 to 35,000 dollars per year. The agreement followed a Monday conference between President W. H. Truesdale and engineer representatives.

New York Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company W. H. Truesdale

I Hunting Costs Thirteen Lives in Midwest Hunting

Record of hunting accidents in Wisconsin and upper Michigan since September 1 shows thirteen fatalities. The piece notes last year 26 died and 51 were injured in Wisconsin, with Michigan law harsher on accidental killings impacting behavior and causing hunters to abandon wounded victims.

Wisconsin Michigan Upper Peninsula

Great Coal Docks Burned in Chicago Fire

A Saturday blaze engulfed the Lehigh Valley Coal company docks at One Hundredth street and Commercial avenue in South Chicago. Fifty thousand tons of coal burned, with property losses totaling about 957000 pounds. The fire threatened to become a major conflagration as two square blocks were affected.

Chicago Lehigh Valley Coal Company One Hundredth Street Commercial Avenue

Bronze tablet stolen from Slocum monument found broken

A bronze tablet stolen from the Slocum memorial at the Lutheran cemetery in Middle Village, Long Island, was recovered in a Brooklyn junk shop, where it was found smashed to pieces.

New York Slocum Middle Village Long Island Brooklyn

Prominent Lawyer Taylor Dies in Newtown Home

Isaac F. Taylor of Jersey City, a leading New Jersey lawyer, died at his daughter Mrs Ralph Danforth's home in Newtown Conn after several months illness. The prominent figure in the New Jersey bar had been suffering before his death on Monday.

Newtown Conn Isaac F.taylor Jersey City New Jersey Ralph Danforth

Norway’s King in England on Royal Yacht Visit

King Haakon of Norway Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf travel aboard the royal yacht Vic toria anchored off Spithead Sunday. The royal party will be hosted at Windsor Castle with two guests expected to attend.

Norway England Portsmouth Victora Albert King Haakon of Queen Maud Crown Prince Olaf Spithead King Haakon Windsor Castle

International Fairy Success Draws Huge Attendance

The International Fairy closed Sunday after eight years of operations. The event drew an average of 50,000 attendees daily, with peak crowds reaching 75,000 on special occasions in San Antonio Texas.

San Antonio Tex

Wades to His Death in Mississippi River

Theodore ModicH a 65 year old wealthy farmer near Monticello Minnesota left his home Thursday morning and waded into the Mississippi River to a pen beyond his depth and drowned himself according to investigators.

Theodore Modich Here Mississippi River

Cashier Hering Sentenced in Chicago Forgery Case

Henry W. Hering former cashier of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank pleaded guilty to forgery and embezzlement in Judge Pinckney's court Monday afternoon and was sentenced to the penitentiary.

Hering Chicago Kenry W. Hering Milwaukee Avenue State Bank

Son of Rich Merchant Killed in Pittsburgh

Henry Firth Smith twenty five, son of Joseph Smith a wealthy city merchant, was shot twice and killed early Sunday morning in the dining room of his father's East End home by a burglar who surprise him during the break in.

Pittsburg Henry Firth Smith Joseph Smith

Theft Report From Syracuse Environs At Dinner

A thief entered the James Street home in Syracuse while the family dined and stole a jewel box containing diamonds and jewelry from the fashionable residence district.

Syracuse Robert Deyon James Street

Arrest of Mrs Bristol on arson attempt in five story tenement

Mrs Lastelle Bristol a young colored woman was arrested Sunday after an alleged attempt to burn a five story tenement house on West 149th Street Saturday night in New York City.

New York Lastelle Bristol West One Hundred and Forty-ninth Street

Goes Insane Slashes Mother in Appleton Yard

George Horner a local butcher in Appleton Wisconsin suddenly attacked his mother with a butcher knife when she tried to interfere after he began idling a number of chickens in the yard. He became violent and homicidal in the flare up. Authorities investigated the bizarre incident and Horner was detained for examination.

Appleton Wis George Horner Priday

Pottery Plant Destroyed in $50,000 Columbus Fire

A $50,000 blaze hit the Columbus Pottery company plant in Chiseland, burning the front half of the building. The fire started on tin on the outside of the structure as investigators probed the cause. In central New York, Harahas Heads Wing reports from Central. In Illinois Central Railroad news, JT Marahan was elected president to succeed Stuyvesant Fish, signaling a potential gain for Harriman in the long held plan to connect an Atlantic Pacific railroad line.

Columbus Columbus Pottery Company Chiseland Harahas Central New York JT Marahan Illicois Central Railroad Company Stuyvesant Fish Harriman Atlantic Pacific

Illinois Central Official Dead in Chicago

John Colvin Welling vice president of the Illinois Central and director of the accounting department since 1890 died Friday in Chicago. He was a longtime railroad executive and prominent corporate official.

Illinois Central Chicago John Colvin Welling

Yankton & Southern railway to run from Yankton to Galveston

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state Monday for a north and south railroad to be named the Yankton and Southern railway. The line is planned to start at Yankton and extend to Galveston. The National Wine Growers' Association also called to meet Friday November 16 in Sandusky to agree on a uniform labeling system under the pine food law.

South Dakota Pierre Secretary of State Yankton & Southern Railway Yankton Galveston Sandusky, D National Wine Growers’ Association

Railroad Auditor Ends Life in Dallas Home

R Fenby general auditor of the Texas and Pacific railroad system shot himself in his room at home in Dallas Texas on Monday. He was one of the best known railroad men in the southwest. The news notes a forest fire in California near Arroyo Seco and Devil's Gate threatening property.

Dallas Tex R. Fenby Texas & Pacific Railroad System Southwest California Los Angeles Cal Arropo Soco Devil's Gate

Marching drill begins as batteries depart Camp Columbia

A Monday start to practice marches across the island as American troops move out from Camp Columbia. The Fourteenth and Seventeenth mountain batteries depart for Pini del Rio while the Eighteenth field battery heads to Meanzas for training exercises.

Senate votes to move Zola ashes to Pantheon

The senate committee approved transferring the shee of Limb Zola to the Pantheon by a five to three vote. The decision follows debate over honoring Zola and preserving memory within national sacred sites.

Zola Parin Senate Pantheon

Two Drown in Manistee Lake Boat Capsize

Gustav Jeckels and Stanislaus Trusky salt mill workers drowned when their boat capsized Sunday in Manistee Lake. Lee Slock, a fellow sailor, was rescued.

Manistee, Mich Gustav Jeckels Stanislaus Trusky Manistee Lake Lee Slock

Raisuli Nominated Governor of Arzina and Environs

News from Tangier reports official nomination of Raisuli the bandsman chief to govern the town of Arzina and neighboring provinces. The move is said to be made by the gaitan.

Bandit Tangier Raisuli Wandb Arzina Gaitan

Amsterdam man Jacob Steen dies at 90 in granddaughter’s home

Jacob Steen died Monday at his granddaughter in Amsterdam New York in his ninety first year. He and his brother Walter of Syracuse were the eldest twins in the United States and Walter was at his bedside when he passed away.

Amsterdam N. Y Jacob Steen Walter Syracuse United States

Deportation Orders Target Chinamen Arriving By Smuggling Vessel

Providence reports United States Commissioner W. F. Cross ordered the deportation of Chinamen who arrived on board the smuggling schooner Triolic. Lima police and county authorities announce suits filed in the circuit court by Attorney General against four subsidiary companies tied to the Standard Oil structure to halt the alleged cartel.

Providence W. FB. Cross Lima, O Lis Standard 641 Company New Jersey

Children Burned to Death in Indiana Fire

In Washington Indiana John Potts and his wife suffered severe burns while their two children Glanda age two and Robert age four perished in a house fire it is reported by local authorities. The blaze left the parents hospitalized with critical injuries as investigators probe the cause.

Washington, Ind John Potts Glanda Robert

Paris meat trade stats for Paris 1903

The 1903 Paris meat statistics show slaughter of 267 027 cattle 274 290 calves and 2 047 770 sheep at abattoirs yielding 156 007 850 kg of meat 27 616 485 pounds with 123 712 180 kg consumed in Paris and 2 292 650 kg exported. Hogs total 282 508 yielding 58 080 435 pounds pork and 29 370 horses supplying 7 305 659 kg meat all eaten in Paris.

Parisian Paris Eengland

Elgin Appoints Son as Private Secretary Echoes Gladstone

The earl of Elgin names his son Makeston as private secretary, likening the move to Gladstone’s 1889 appointment of Herbert Gladstone. The exchange hints at sharp wit but reveals the era’s political patronage patterns and the era’s humor about courtship and appearance.

Makeston Lord Bruce Earl of Elgin William E. Gladstone Herbert Gladstone

Dr Williams Pink Pills Advertised for Debility

An advertisement recounts general debility symptoms including weakness fatigue and insomnia with claims that Dr Williams Pink Pills restore health by improving blood and organ function. It cites Miss Tala Mitzger of Watertown New York who recovered after using the pills, and notes pricing 60 cents per box or six for $2.50 with free diet book offer.

Dr. Williams Mediriza Co Sciencetote N.M. Zend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kellogg Enterprise P. Couns Kellogg Iowa Hel En Maj. Gen. Shafter Soy Bandit Lone Youth Pullman Crew Nrwepapern AbHiye THE Legislature Kennedy Mercy Hospital Poland Russia Croatia Lithuania Servia Bohemia Hungary Carson Kansas Farm Supreme Court Federal Grand Jury Shelby Company Cuba Sar Trust Ohio Peruna Sinerb Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temegami St. Lawreate Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin National Park White Mon Grand ‘‘Runk Rathway Montreal Geo. W. Vaux, A. G P. & TA Adams St
Search Courier

Search the Kellogg Weekly Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Kellogg Weekly Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication