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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
Widespread express-rate reductions, from 10 to 60 percent, take effect October 15 as ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. News from Washington reports changes touch all sections and involve major policy shifts under President Wilson including ambassadorial resignations, banking by mail, and currency discussions.
The article notes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s first appearance on the American stage since the homicide by Harry Thaw. Stanford White’s involvement is mentioned as context, with Mrs Thaw and Jack Clifford dancing the tango and waltzes in a New York theater.
The new Panama streetcar service marks a second inauguration after a 1890s line made Panama the first South American city with streetcars. Lisbon reports the fe Americaa company as owner. In Portugal President Det Arriage suffers kidney stone and heart weakness, a grave condition. The Angolan government will not attend the San Francisco exposition. Hamburger Nachrichten notes the Standard Of company has leased 2000 acres plus other land concessions in Roumania for 20 years.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington upheld Iowa shelving most class freight rate complaints. The Des Moines Greater Committee led state filings with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners and the attorney general assisting. Net effect is uncertain but expected savings run into hundreds of thousands of dollars for Idaho shippers across inbound and outbound routes.
Des Moines man Abe Lurie of the Lurie Drug company and White City amusement park suffered a broken jaw and severe bruises when a car carrying G B Cole Dave Frank and B Porisky skidded on a dust hidden bridge at the bottom of a hill and overturned near Oskaloosa. The other three occupants sustained minor injuries.
G R Fisher of Beaconsfield sues EB Eston of this county in district court for 17000 damages over the death of Eva M Fisher on June 14 from injuries in a runaway accident near Van Wert. The petition alleges the wreck was caused by careless driving of an automobile.
Perry G. Holden former Iowa State Agricultural College official and head of the International Harvester agricultural extension speaks at the Burlington alfalfa special stop in Barnard, declaring alfalfa the most valuable crop for Iowa lands. The two hour stop featured insights on cultivation and potential profitability for farmers.
Mrs. 5 Strand, 30, wife of a farmer near Thompson, Iowa, was killed at her home when bees spooked a hay wagon. The horses plunged and the wagon wheel passed over her head, instantly killing her.
Waldorf College shows rapid growth with new construction and upgraded facilities in Forest City. A $40,000 building completed recently cannot accommodate all students, prompting further expansion plans for next year.
The Harrison County Holiness association will hold a ten day meeting at Woodbine from Friday August 4 to Monday August 18. Reverend Dean of Sioux City and Reverend Dobson of University Park will occupy all pulpit during the special meetings.
A Milwaukee freight train hit a wagon carrying New Hampton resident Guy Adams 56 and Bassett resident George Palmer. Adams sustained broken ribs while Palmer suffered brain injuries. The collision occurred near Bassett and the exact time was not reported.
A fire on FAL Schwartley's farm near Modale destroyed a threshing outfit including one machine, five wagons, 150 bushels of wheat in the shock, 50 bushels in the box, and a straw stack. No injuries reported. Fire crews investigated the cause and worked to contain the blaze.
Iowa City-Roland Yates a brick layer on the Hotel Jefferson project sues the Clifton Kelley Carnival company for 5000 damages after a bulldog mauls her legs and arms following an altercation with a clairvoyant and her husband. Attachment issued against the merry go round ferris wheel tent costumes of the gaiety girls and the clairvoyant's tent.
Mason City report says habeas corpus petition by Dr. L. Aldrich former Clear Lake resident was denied by Judge Clark in district court. Aldrich sought Knoxville treatment for the drug habit and escaped earlier. now to be sent back to Knoxville. Brakeman Dies Four Wheels: Hendergon 34, Missouri Pacific brakeman, fell from a moving train in Council Bluffs, his arm torn off. He leaves a window and two daughters from Panora, Iowa, where the family lived recently.
Anna Vana, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Vana, died at the family home when a stove placed on a porch toppled onto her while she and other children played nearby. The accident occurred as the stove was upset by another child, crushing the girl and causing fatal injuries.
Sioux City reports the dedication ceremony for Trinity College built by the Catholic Order of St. Francis. Archbishop J J Keane of Dubuque will deliver the oration and Bishop P J Garrigan will lead the dedicatory ceremony during the first week of September before the school opens.
Stanton H. F. Bailey of this vicinity, nine years old, has stirred comment with remarkable harvest strength. He has worked as a full hand in the field all season, outperforming men younger than him and drawing attention for his unusual vigor.
Red Oak plans include fifty new residences at a minimum of $3,000 each, with Mr. Replogle's project at $20,000. A federal building costs $75,000 and two new apartment houses are planned, signaling substantial construction activity in the area.
The mechanical pianos will cease on Sioux City streets after a protest petition by physicians and businessmen. The city council ordered removal. Also reported is the death of H V Gaskill former Cedar Rapids hotelman long associated with Allison Hotel in Fay etteville Town. He was well known in regional hotel circles.
Grinnell light plant has been sold by J A Radford of Chicago to the Federal Light and Power Company of Boston. The company at 80 is said to be negotiating for the purchase of the plant at Colfax.
A one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Steen living four miles from town died after drinking fly poison a report from Missouri Valley states police and local authorities are investigating the incident with authorities noting the tragedy as a fatal accident.
Reported bequests to the Burlington hospital and state board of health include $10,000 from a Hopkinton capitalist and another sum from the Y M C A of this city. The recipients are two infants aged two and four, afflicted with paralysis.
Davenport asks pardon for Clarence Skaggs, a convict, as controversy grows with sixty one members of the Bbble class of the First Presbyterian church writing to Governor Clarke.
Dubuque plans for a new fireproof hotel on the site of the ruined Julien have arrived and are being inspected by the directors of the new hotel corporation.
Miss Bertha Tonge and William Leuthee were killed when struck by an eastbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train in Clinton while walking on the tracks. Mrs. Charles Hansen was probably fatally injured.
A serious blaze at the German Brick Company plant in Reinbeck engulfed the sheds warehouse dry house and engine room. Loss is estimated at 7000 with 5000 insured, attendees say, sparking concern over the factory’s operations and safety measures.
Des Moines reports the executive council raised Iowa's total and taxable values by substantial margins. The state levy drops to 2.9 mills from 3.4, with total valuation at 3,680,296,781 and taxable value at 920,074,182.75. Farm land values rise about 15 percent. railroad and other property also gain, yet the overall tax levy targets 2,800,000. New incorporations include Duck Lake Ranching Co. and Jows Dairy Co. with officers named.
Clerks in the railroad commission rate department cannot receive July pay because the auditor will not recognize vouchers from the commission. The legislature failed to include all required subject matter in the rate investigations bill title, pending attorney general approval to finalize the law. Delayed pardons are under review as Governor Clarke considers cases since taking office.
The state highway commission challenges county boards investing large sums in road building tractors. U C Beard, a board member, questions economy and value, saying tractors leave roads unfinished, increase costs, and may raise danger. He notes daily costs and annual depreciation, urging taxpayers to weigh safety versus continued borrowing and potential lawsuits from damaged bridges.
Iowa reports plan to use Anamosa prisoners on state college road projects with guards, tents, and meals supplied. Wages flow to state. part to prisoners. If successful, could send men to Cerro Gordo for road work and sewer projects. Also notes tax levy reductions and more state revenue, urging lower city levies. Hinshaw to inspect fish car for state transport. Das Moines club informs visitors on lodging options. questionable locations being vetted.
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