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Newspaper

Malvern Leader

Location

Malvern, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

2

Official County Board Proceedings Printed Here

The county board publishes the full text of its official proceedings in this paper.

The Board of Supervisors

Old Age Debate Highlighted At Dubuque Meeting

Major John D. Lacey cited historical figures aging with vigor to argue age is not fate. He praised Senator Allison of Iowa as exceptionally young in spirit and leadership, noting his 78 years contrast with a long Senate career.

G A. R Dubuque John D. Lacey Sixth Lawn Congress Senate Major Lacey Wal Lacey Moltke Todieben Russia Eurokis Togo Oyama Gladstone William I Bismarck John A. Dix Parragut Mobile Bay Humboldt Sanly S&nd Allison United States Nonpariel

Highwaywide Notice for County Road Alteration and Objection Deadlines

The county auditor of Mills County Iowa reports a commissioner's view to locate a 66 and 50 foot highway starting near Section 29 Township 73 Range 40 west. The plan includes multiple offset points and road intersections with No. 673 and No. 189 and requires vacating existing roads. Objections or damages claims must be filed by August 10 1907.

Bertha L Wilson Perry R Wilson J D Rob‘ying A © Wilson Bertha L. Wilson Perry BR Wilson J. D. Robbins A. J. Wilson B. T. Agan Mills County Iowa

Orchard Testimony Highlights Letters in Haywood Case

In Boise on June 19 the Steunenberg murder trial featured key documentary evidence. Orchard testified to four letters aimed at deceiving Mrs Orchard about her husband’s whereabouts and a later Alaska letter allegedly written by Haywood. The letters were admitted despite defense objections, tying Haywood to a broader conspiracy. Ed Boyce and Hercules mine ties were noted as the day closed.

Boise Ila Steunenberg William D. Haywood Harry Orchard Haywood Orchard Federation Cripple Creek Wood Nome Alaska Marion Moore Pinkerton Pettibone Moyer Oaldwell Tom Jack Denver Simpkins Caldwell Spokane Wash T. Horan Idaho Fred Miller Hyde Block Western Federation of Miners Hercules Steve Adams Adams Hawley Borah Frank Steumenberg Ed Boyce

Fort Dodge High School Burns in Fort Dodge

A fire caused by suspected defective wiring destroyed Fort Dodge High School. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars with 25000 dollars covered by insurance. Also reported Iowa State Federation elects new officers in Keokuk with A L Urick Des Moines elected president A J Cronkhite Cedar Rapids vice president and J H Streif Sioux City secretary treasurer. In Des Moines a jealous assault ends with Private W H Joynson of the Eleventh Cavalry fatally stabbing Private James A Keeley following an interaction with Miss Bertha J Kall of Carlisle Illinois. Keeley dies in Fort Des Moines.

Fort Dodge High School Fort Dodge Iowa State Federation Keokuk A. L. Urick Des Moines A. J. Cronkhite Cedar Rapids J. H. Streif Sioux City W. H. Joynson Eleventh Cavalry James A. Keeley Bertha J. Kall Carlisle Wheeley Johnson Keeley Fort Des Moines

Dead man may be Simpkins in Colorado case

Coroner Hallowell and Deputy Lowry, returning from the Baldwin ranch, think the corpse found at Northpark is Jack Simpkins, linked to the Governor Stennenberg assassination in Harry Orchard’s confession. The stranger, who gave the name Mack, arrived weak, was armed, and demanded pay nightly before dying by his own action.

Fort Collins Colo Hallowell Lowry Baldwin Ranch Northpark Jack Simpkins Stennenberg Harry Orchard Simpkins Mack

Seven Men Die in Priceburg Mine Explosions

Seven men were killed and two seriously injured in two gas explosions at Johnson No 1 mine in Priceburg. The first blast, caused by a door tender leaving a door open, left one injured. The second explosion occurred after firedamp accumulated, killing seven more and injuring another.

Scranton Johnson No. 1 Priceburg

Five Killed By Explosion At Sinnema Gelatine Plant

Five men die in a gelatine department blast at Sinnema honing Powder company in Sinnema honing Pennsylvania. Names listed include Billmire Summerson Edward Cole J B Nelson Harry Cole and Samuel Shadman with only fragments recovered. Two nearby workers injured and cause of blast not determinable. A new rival to Standard Oil also forms as Barnsdale Oil company of Pittsburg is chartered in Dover Delaware with $10 million capitalization.

Gelatine Department of Powder Plant Williamsport Sinnemahoning Powder Company Sinnemahoning Billmire Summerson Edward Cole Nelson Harry Cole Samuel Shadman Standard Oil Dover Del Standard Oil Company Barnsdale Oil Company Pittsburg

Heat Slays Three as Chicago Endures 97 Degree Heat

Police report three deaths and many prostrations due to a heat wave in Chicago. By 10 o clock the temperature reached 97 degrees, intensifying public distress and prompting warnings.

Chicago

Death of Martin City hotel owner three miles from town

Telegrams report George Lee proprietor of the Martin City hotel found dead near Martin City Missouri. Authorities believe he was struck by a car. Other items note New York mayoral recount bill signed by Governor Hughes and proclaimed judicial recounts. Missouri governors granting temporary reprieves. river accident sinks towboat Della with four men, drowning Walter Golf of St Joseph. and mob violence in Agapp tion Illinois where Alfred Bouland was saved from hanging as women participated.

George Lee Martin City Lee Hughes New York City New York Jerome Della Missour River Kansas City Walter Golf St. Joseph Folk Missouri Americk John Brooks Ironton William Spaugh, Jr Centerville Western Federation of Miner Denver Organization For the Defense Fund Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone Alfred Bouland Aggumption Bouland

Taft Visits Sioux City Amid Iowa Greetings

Secretary Taft arrived from Sioux Falls at Milwaukee station where a large crowd greeted him and he spoke on Iowa’s national standing before departing thirty minutes later for Fort Meade. He also spoke briefly from his car at Canton South Dakota Hawarden and Akron Iowa during the journey.

Taft Sioux City Sioux Falls Fort Meade Milwaukee Iowa Canton S. D Hawarden Akron

Wealthy Newton man kills himself after will

George Lyle, a wealthy Newton resident, shot himself after drafting a will leaving his wife $100,000 and disinheriting his son who serves in the U S army in the Philippines. He recently sold a Monroe county farm for $100 an acre and reportedly hid most of the money. His body was found in a hay mow with a bullet wound to the head.

Newton George Lyle United States Army Philippines Lyle Monroe County

Manic Brooklyn Lawyer Sparks Train Cash Frenzy

A overworked Brooklyn lawyer, D A McKeeney, caused a Chicago train scene by handing out money to strangers. He tipped a porter ten dollars after a water break, then gave a Des Moines newsboy ten dollars, and later pressed twenty on a policeman before being restrained. He was taken to a hotel and treated by Dr Losh with opiates.

Brooklyn Des Moines D. A. McKeeney Chicago McKeeney Losh

Faith in Accused Miners

Keokuk Iowa June 13 The Iowa Federation of Labor adopted resolutions censuring President Roosevelt for remarks about Moyer Haywood and Pettibone as undesirable citizens. They called the president’s action unfair and prejudicial and clamed he abused his high office. A resolution declared confidence in the innocence of the miners and hoped for a speedy trial and just verdict. Greetings were sent by wire to the imprisoned miners at Beisa after the vote.

Keokuk Iowa Federation of Labor Roosevelt Moyer Haywood Pettibone Beisa

Pedagogue Who Spanked Girls Returns to Bristow Schools

In Bristow Iowa on June 17 Professor D L Correll head of Bristow schools began enforcing school rules with corporal discipline. Girls objected and sued for assault and battery but the jury acquitted him. Soon after, the school board rehired him for another year at a higher salary.

Iowa Walls D. L. Correll Bristow

Proves Herself Not Dead in Insurance Case Hearing

Miss Leah Spencer of Newcastle Pennsylvania appeared in Judge McHenry's district court in Des Moines to refute a claim by her father's siblings for a $2000 policy from the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The siblings argued she had been dead ten years, but she contradicted their assertion.

Leah Spencer Des Moines Miss Leah Spencer Newcastle Order of United Workmen Spencer Nveq Council Bluffs

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Malvern W. P. Wortman Milla County POR Harry Summers C. B. Curtery Janes Dursty Vice Donny Eee National Bank Neal Rri Iov C. B. Christy Fred Durbin James Durble C.M. Follett L GC. Stevesson A. C. Laird D. BE Lottie Deardorff J. A. Deardorff D. EB. Whitfield Maggie M. Durbin E. 0. Karton Gov. W. Strohl J. G. Flanagan Johnson Mine Correll School Board Cunningham Cunningham's Hardware McCormick Wortz & Bushnell Perkins J. M. Suratian M. L. Evans James J. Wilson Cashier A. Strahan Gs AE Nis Stivers First National Bank Malverit, Iowa Ens John Dyson M. L. Evans Wilson Setoce3 M.L. Evang J. Davis James J. Wilson John Evans Jr Elizabeth Conger O. A. Strahan Hannahan J. M. Strahan Jessie Ring Winchester
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