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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
1
Reading of War and Legal News from Washington
A long digest covers Supreme Court actions on income tax, pardons, river regulation, and public notices. It lists Elijah W. Zoline defending Frank M. Ryan's associates, a push for river and water power policy, and a White House announcement of Eleanor Randolph Wilson’s engagement to William Gibbs Meadoo. The report includes labor, crime, and international items with Villa and Benton's case notes in Mexico, and a Portland harbor fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah WN
Zoline
M. Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Btructural Iron Workers
Supreme Court
Washington
Wilson
Eleanor Randolph
William Gibbs“Meadoo
White House
Umulty
Assassination of Figaro Editor in Paris Sparks Crisis
Foreign Gaston Calmette editor of Figaro in Paris was fatally shot by Mme Henriette Caillaux wife of Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux. He died later. Caillaux resigns as anger over the campaign against him intensifies. Also reported: major natural disasters in the Sea of Azov region Cuba and Japan earthquakes. fighting in Libya. missing missionaries reach safety. Dublin rioting injures police. Captain White jailed after riot confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Calmette
Figaro
Paris
France
Mme
Henriette Callas
Joseph Caillaux
Finance
Mme. Caillaux
M. Calmette
Caillaux
Noted strike leader Mother Jones moved from coal district
Personal Mother Jones, a military prisoner in San Rafael, sent out of the coal strike district aboard a train. Also reported: Mrs Josephine H Muth, mother of 15, died in Baltimore. Dr Edward Holden, longtime United States Military Academy educator, died at West Point. Mrs Louisa R Lindloff dies in Chicago jail hospital asserting innocence. Robert Sloan, Jasper County collector, arrested for embezzling 23000, allegedly used funds to buy real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones
San Rafael
Trinidad
Colo
Elnce
Josephine H. Muth
Baltimore
Germany
Edward 8. Holden
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Louisa R. Lindloff
Arthur
Chicago
Robert Sloan
Jasper County
Missouri
Carthage
Canadian farmers win world oats championship in 1913
The article notes Canadian growers Messia J. C. Hill & Sons of Lloydminster Saskatchewan won the oat championship at the National Exposition in Dallas. A Montana, Saskatche wan, and a Minnesota entry competed, with Saskatchewan winning by unanimous verdict. The trophy worth 1500 dollars was awarded, highlighting western Canada oats as superior. It credits Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with high yields and notes U S farmers moving to western Canada for farming. Farm-wide benefits and regional advertising are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia J. C. Hill. & Sons
Lloydminster
Saskatchewan
Mottana
Dallas
Montana
United, States
Minnesota
Colorado
Canada
International Boundary Line
Manitoba
Alberta
United States
Western Canada
Washington Returns Home After Lodge Night Delivers White Lie
George Washington, famed as the father of his country, arrives home late from a lodge gathering. In a humorous exchange, Martha asks who is at the door and he confesses in a playful moment about entering with a key, admitting a small lie to explain the late arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
George
Martha
A Clergyman’s Testimony for Dodds Kidney Pills
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered a year with dropsy, swollen limbs, heart strain, and exhaustion. After using Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling disappeared and he regained strength, praising the remedy. Months later he affirmed ongoing belief in the product and encouraged others to write for household hints and music, recipes, and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Heslop
Wigton
Heslop
Dodds Kidney
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
What Is the Final Answer to a Rejected Suitor
The fragmentary note depicts a terse quarrel over rejection. An older observer questions whether the decision is final while a villager laments losing affection and contemplates its consequences for their community. The text preserves a tense moment between disposed individuals.
National Life Trust Plans Policy Form For Iowa Company
Des Moines trustee James P. Hewitt says a policy form will be drawn for the National Life Assurance association and meet state approval. The state auditor and attorney general back the move as new officers, including Judge Hewitt and Meredith, join the board to restore sound finances and reassure policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James P. Hewitt
National Life Assurance Association
Henry Pyle
Cosson
Henry, Pyle
J.B. Sullivan
Ands
L. Hager
Judge Hewitt
Méredith
Directory ‘Board
Convict Loses Habeas Corpus Fight at Fort Madison
West Union man Charles W Lockard of Wadena lost a habeas corpus case and remained in the Fort Madison penitentiary after several months served. He contended that Blodgett persuaded him to plead guilty to obtain a lighter sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Charles W., Lockard
Wadena
Fort Madison
Lockard
Blodgett
Beballard
Court panel to hear Fort Madison sterilization appeal
Judge Walter L Smith of the US Circuit Court of Appeals Council Bluffs will preside over the climial hearing next month. Judges John G Pollock of Kansas City and Bruffi-Judge Smith Mc Pherson will join the panel to oversee the appeal of convicts challenging the state sterilization law at Fort Madison prison.
Youth Kills Himself After Troubled Visits End
Hal Wheeler 21, son of Mrs. James Lee, committed suicide at Tom Newell's home where he had lived two years. He shot himself in the forehead after learning his visits to a nearby girl would cease, a potential motive noted in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Wheeler
James Lee
Tom Newell
Wheeler
Newells Trust
Oldest Iowa Resident May Be Farmington Man
Dr W M Scott of Centerville contends for longest life. J P Alfrey of Farmington born January 1926 and has lived there his entire life, raising question of who is Iowa’s oldest resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farmington
W. M. ‘Scott
Centerville
J. P. Alfrey
Ifrey
Ames Names New Farm Extension Chief Martin Olson
Tate Farm Superintendent Ames Martin Olson has been named superintendent of the extension department farm at Iowa State College with direct supervision of all farm work. Olson, a former Slater resident, assumes leadership duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Ames
Martin Olson
Iowa State College
Olson
Slater
Keokuk Electric Plans Major Line Expansions
Keokuk Electric plans to spend 10000 dollars this spring to enlarge its lines through the northwest portion of the city and next year extend lines to the new baseball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Keokuk Electric Company
Daséball Park
Chinese Teachers Coming to Town State College
Dr Ping Wen Kuo Mr Chen and Mr T T Yo will lead a Chinese educational commission from Europe and America visiting Town State Teachers College in early May. They comprise the commission and will discuss educational exchange with faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Ping ‘Wen Kuo
Chen
Educational Commission of
Europe
America
Town State Teachers’ College
Stocke Iowa Falls Preserve gains first Hungarian partridges
The game preserve near Iowa Falls in western Iowa has received its initial shipment of Hungarian partridges. The preserve spans a large tract of land west of the city and will host the newly arrived birds for release and habitat management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Towa Falls
Hampshire sale yields high prices for sows and two year olds
The Hampshire sale room reported strong bidding on sows with top price of 450 for a two year old sow. Total market activity showed robust demand across classes. Prices averaged well across the lot as buyers from multiple regions competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Biz Eale
Hampshire
H., D. DeKath
Hunter Stain By Bullet Near Broomfeld
Willis White a 25 year old hunter was found dead in the woods near Broomfeld after a search by his party and father when he failed to return home for supper. Police are investigating the fatal shooting amid claims of hunting accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Willis White
Broomfeld
Will Build Medal School in Marshalltown
The board of Liberty township set a contract for the first strictly rural consolidated school in town. The decision outlines the building of a new facility and marks a significant step for local education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medal School
Marshalltown
Liberty
Father Coffin Starts Suit Over Guardianship
Fort Dodge Iowa Mr Coffin fled an action in district court to dissolve the guardianship appointment by Judge Albrook He declares he is now of sound mind and charges guardian C V Findlay is a more proper person He fought the appointment when action was started by his daughter Mrs John Rutledge in 1914 following his adoption of a woman as his daughter who later married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge—L
Coffin
Albrook
C. V.findlay
Parents sue own children in unusual court case
In district court here, a notable case pits five parents against their grandchildren in a dispute over the will of the late James Irving drawn shortly before death. The five children, previously under guardians, sue their own offspring and other relatives as both sides employ many lawyers and numerous witnesses are expected, with great local interest in the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
James Irving
Northeastern Iowa Teachers to Meet April 2 4
Spearheaded by John Dewey of Columbia University and James R Angell of Chicago University the Iowa Teachers Association annual meeting will bring Meyer Bloomfield director of Boston vocational bureau and other speakers to the event in the city. The conference runs from April 2 to 4 with educators from the region attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Teachers’ Association
John, Dewey
Columbia University
Alindesota University
College of
Meyer Bloomfield
Vocational Bureau of Boston
James R. Angell
Chiago University
Northeastern’ Iowa Teachers Association
Gold finds reported near Thor spark Humboldt County excitement
In Humboldt county's southwestern area, excitement grows over reports that gold has been found on Rob Hanson's farm, one mile west of Thor. Drillers claim two gold layers exist, one about 150 feet down in rock and another in black sand, drawing attention from prospectors and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Rockwell City
Rob Hanson
Thor
Grinnell Honor Students Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Grinnell Chester Camp of Corning Joe Welch Primghar Evelyn Miller Calmark and Inez Henley Grinnell all of the class of 1914 elected to Phi Beta Kappa society as the four seniors with the highest grades during their college course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Chester Camp
Corning
Joe Welch
Primghar
Evelyn Miller
Calmark
Inez Henley
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Bank at Winfield Elects Directors for National Bank
A Winfield committee solicits subscriptions for a new bank with a paid up capital of 50000 dollars. The effort is successful and a meeting is called for March 19 to elect directors for the Farmers National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Winfield
Farmers’ Naional. Bank
State hospital well finds water at 603 feet depth
Water in the state hospital for inebriates well at Knoxville has reached 603 feet with a flow of water expected to be ample for all purposes. The drill continues to advance, aiming to secure a steady supply for municipal use and facility needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
State Hospital
Forest City Declares State Game Preserve
Deputy Game Warden St. John of Osage has established a state game preserve east of Forest City, spanning Winnebago and Hancock counties and including Pilot Knob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
St. John of Osage
Winnebago
Hancock Counties
Pilot Knob
Tennant Dedicated School Opens in Consolidated District
The new $12,000 Tennant school building in the consolidated district was dedicated with Lieut. Gov. W. L. Harding and J. C. McGlade of Des Moines as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennant
Harlan
W. L. Harding
J. C.mcglade
Des Maines
Run Down By Train Near Home Kills Taylor Bryson
Council Bluffs resident Taylor Bryson aged 40 was killed last Sunday when struck by a Great Western train near his home. The death follows his home being destroyed in the Easter tornado three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Taylor Bryson
Great Western
Fort Dodge Traction Line Offered to City for 3100 000
H E Loring president of the Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern railroad offers to sell the local street car line owned by the road to the city for 3100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Traction Line
Fort Dodge
H. E. Loring
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad
Exploding Bottle Kills Infant in Tragedy
An explosion caused by a bottle of alcohol falling onto a hat stove in an unidentified home kills the infant child of Mrs. Herman Waller and likely fatally burns the mother. The incident occurred in a domestic setting with the immediate cause an alcohol bottle rupture. Police and responders were called to the scene, and an investigation is expected to determine full circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Herman ‘Waller
Land Sold at 340 Per Acre Near Story City
Nevada ten acres of land west of Story City changed hands at 340 dollars per acre. M. D. Marvick sold the property to Julius Hougen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Story
M. D. Marvick
Julius Hougen
Power Transmission Line Sparks Between Cities
Nevada J Young of Cedar Rapids, representing Iowa Railway and Light, joins Nevada and Maxwell to arrange installation of a transmission line between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
J. ©. Young
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Railway & Light Company
Maxwell
Tragedy at Percival Dance Claims 16 Year Old
A 16 year old, Sidney Chestér Davidson, died after an accidental fall during a dance at Percival. He moved to a second floor window, lost his balance and fell backward, causing a fatal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falla
Sidney
Chestér ‘Davidson
Percival
Fishing Man Displays Bounty As Town Fears Closures
Mr Perry returns from a day’s fishing proudly showing his basket contents to his wife. She exclaims the beauty of the catch and notes Tye’s anxiety. Alys teases but worries time, fearing shops might close before they reach town.
Treatment for Itching Scalp and Hair Loss Promoted
An old advertisement describes Cuticura as a best treatment for itching scalps dandruff and thinning hair. It outlines scalp rubbing with Cuticura ointment, covering the head overnight, and morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap, noting monthly use for the special regimen. Free samples offered via Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. L
Boston
Black Hole of Calcutta as Despotism in Fiction
Excerpt from A Farmer's Note Book by c. B. D. Phelps discusses in stark terms the Black Hole of Calcutta, portraying corruption and depravity of human nature. It cites the atrocity as extreme suffering and notes that confinement and crowding, rather than flames or torture devices, produced the deaths and fear of release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
C. B.D. Phelps
One Eyed Jim Says He’d Have Gone Further If He Had Two Eyes
Mrs Hatch married Jim despite his deformity. For six months she kept silent about his sight issue but her sharp tongue provoked a calm reply. “Elien, you’re my wife now, but if I’d had two eyes, I’d ’a’ looked further,” he said, in a judge’s anecdotal remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dim
Hatch
Jim
Elien
Furder
Last Minstrel Echoes in Hobbs and Dobbs Exchange
In a fragmentary poetic exchange Hobbs cites a minstrel quip "Great. Scott" as an exclamation while Dobbs asks why. Hobbs attributes the remark to the last minstrel and credits Scott for writing it, revealing a playful conversational mood in a bygone moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Scott
Dobbs
Postum Offers Coffee Replacement Miracle Claim
A testimonial extols Postum as a remedy for coffee related illness. The speaker credits Postum with stopping harmful coffee effects, improving sleep and health at age seventy after eight months of use. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with price details and the slogan There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Nam
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wallville
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