WEEK IN AN INCENIED FORM HINTS AT GLOBAL STORIES
A garbled World War era column blends personal notes and brief items from around the globe. It mentions Evelyn Romadka and Charles Romadka in Milwaukee, a pardon, and a Chicago theft plea, plus memorials in San Juan and anti smoking efforts in Chicago and New York. It also records incidents from Florence to St. Louis, including a man named Paul Sorrente collapsing from heat and a family living under a Coney Island boardwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Romadka
Charles P. Romadka
Milwaukee
Iiliae
Ison
Chicago
Mga Memorial Services
San Juan
Fuller
States Supreme Court
Lucy Page Gaston
Anticigarette League of
New York
Paul Sorrente
Viorence
Blumstein
Coney Island
Oscar T. Tamm
St. Louis
Grisent
Glavis
Robert E. Scott
New Zealand
Bryan Defeats Motion on Platform Planks in Nebraska
In Grand Island Nebraska the state's Democratic convention ousted William J Bryan as leader over county option policy. A Hitchcock motion to limit platform planks narrowly failed two-thirds, Bryan protests but the amendment was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Smyth
Democratic Platform Convention
G. M. Hitchcock
Committee On Resolutions
Lancaster
Hitchcock
Eighth Big Interstate Fair Opens in Sioux City
The eighth annual Interstate Live Stock Fair runs September 19 to 24 in Sioux City Iowa. It marks the largest independent fair in the United States with premiums for fat cattle from major stock exchanges and packing companies and a top speed program plus free vaudeville attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Live Stock Fair Association
Sioux City
Iowa
United States
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders’ Association
Red-Polled Cattle Club
Percheron Society of America
Sioux City Live Stock Exchange
Sioux City Stock Yards Company
Armour & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Monon Railroad President Killed at Winnetka Home
Ira G. Afawa president of the Monon railroad was killed by a bullet at his Winnetka summer home near Chicago. Reports say the motive and assailant are unclear with speculation of suicide amid conflicting statements from family and investigators. The incident follows a string of legal and political developments reported in this briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira G. Afawa
Mononailroad
Winnetka
Chicago
Ces
Ytr
Rawn
B. F. Carroll
Eeak County
Tn m
John’Cownle
Ember
The
Stats
Board of Control
S' Reform School
Mitchellville
Fatal Factory Fire Claims Life of Frank Biegler Jr
In Chicago Frank Biegler Jr. died after attempting to rescue laborer F. M. Kemp from a blaze at the Biegler Tar and Roofing company factory. Kemp survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Biegler, Jr
F. M. Kemp
Biegler Tar and Roofing Company
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotations
Sioux City live stock market quotations show top beeves at 7.00 dollars and top hogs at 8.65 dollars. The Tuesday session reflects market activity in Sioux City with prices highlighted for beef cattle and swine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Peru cabinet resigns as Prado era ends
The Peruvian cabinet led by Premier Javier Prado Ugarteche has resigned. The ministry was formed on March 14, triggering a political shift in Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Javier Prado
Ugerteche
Ithe
Moville Custody Fight Ends in Mother's Favor
Supreme Court Justice George F. Lyon refused the writ of habeas corpus and denied Edward C. Taylor's request to regain custody of his 5 year old son Max Edward from his ex wife Hattie Taylor. The decision noted the mother’s excellent reputation and her role as a school teacher who supports the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moville
Supreme Court
George F. Lyon
Edward C. Taylor
Woodbury County
Hattie Taylor
Max Edward
Lyon
Iowa
Large Drainage Project Planned in Boone Story District
A $100000 ditch will be built in Boone Story drainage district No 3 also called Goose Lake drain. County auditors in two counties have advertised for bids. The project aims to drain a large area and has been under consideration for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Boone Story
Goose Lake
Young Farmer Rasmussen Dies by Own Hand Near Avoca
Carl Rasmussen, a young farmer from near Avoca, committed suicide at home. He told his wife he would visit his brother’s farm and asked her to turn the horses out. She found him hanging in the barn later. Domestic troubles are given as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Carl Rasmussen
Avoca
Rasmussen
Young Man Killed by Train Near Atlantic
Lester Harris aged 18 son of a wealthy farmer near Atlantic was killed when his horse bolted along the tracks and the animal ran in front of a fast Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train. He tried to control the horse but could not avoid the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Lester Harris
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Young Harris
Mayor Boyle Charged In Kellogg Ouster Case
Newton reports James Boyle mayor of Kellogg arraigned on drunkenness charges under Casson ouster law. Case continued after the county attorney amended the petition alleging intoxication on March 10 June 1 and July 2 among other times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Newton
James Boyle
Kellogg
Kellogg Mayor James Boyle Resigns Amid Ouster
Des Moines reports Kellogg Mayor James Boyle has submitted his resignation to the city council as ouster proceedings over alleged drunkenness proceed. The attorney general had begun actions and he was to face trial at Newton on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Boyle
Kellogg
Newton
Hart by Explosion in Iowa Farmer Burned
Mason City reports W. G. Hart a prominent farmer near Nora Springs was seriously burned when a gasoline engine cylinder blew out. He may lose a limb. Hart is brother of Co. A. Hart, a Charles City manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Mason City
W. G. Hart
Nora Springs
Co. A. Hart
Charles City
Minister Divine Suspension Noted in Iowa District
Rev J H Lewis of Brighton was suspended from all ministerial functions and privileges by the Muscatine district conference of the Methodist church in Iowa City reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine
Iowa City
J. H. Lewis
Brighton
Muscatine District
The
Methodist Church
Heat Kills 17-Year-Old Girl in Dubuque Factory
Julia Cahill, 17, daughter of Michael Cahill, died after overheating while working in a factory in Dubuque. The incident underscores dangerous working conditions in local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Julia Cahill
Michael Cahill
Population and court reports for Shelby county 1910
H E B Swain reports Shelby county had 262 marriages and 2 divorces for the year ending June 30 1910 with 33865 births. A tax ferret contract with M W Moir Co is to begin by Oct 7 and finish by December 31 1911. Eight year old George McNeal died after being struck by a switching engine near Mock Island tracks in Tre George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E B. Swain
District Court
Shelby County
State Board of Health
M. W. Moir & Co
Board of Supervisors
Mock Island
Trer
George McNeal
John McNeal
Notable deaths and deals from regional news of the era
Edward Loomer a Northwestern engineer died after a wreck near Sanborn and in Rochester. John Cort bought the Burlington opera house. Dubuque plumbers strike ended after a conference with no terms. Geo C Lambert jailed in Council Bluffs for bigamy and moved to Davenport. Arthur to dedicate a new public hall with Congressman Hubbard present. Hans Prull killed when team ran away near Monticello. Harlan square to be lit with modern electroliers funded by taxpayers and supervisors. Harry Awtry killed stacking hay northwest of Oskaloosa. J J Champion found unconscious near Iowa City after exposure and possible amputation. Two Burlington deaths: John Morelock died en route home. E M Dennison died in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Loomer
Burt
Sanborn
Rochester
John Cort
Burlington
Burlington Opera House
Dubuque
Geo. C. Lambert
Council Bluffs
Merrick County
Neb
Davenport
Lambert
Arthur
Hubbard
Hans Prull
Monticello
Harlan
Court House Park
Board of Supervisors
Harry Awtry
Oskaloosa
Awtry
J. J. Champion
Escanaba
Mich
Iowa City
John Morelock
E. M. Dennison
State and Local News Highlights From Iowa Reports
Census estimates put Dubuque population below 40 000 though state counts may differ. Bank deposits across Iowa rose by 21 766 039 to June 30 1910 with a net depositor decline of 3 727 126 since February. Pardons were refused for several murder and embezzlement cases. one trooper was paroled. Des Moines fair week special rail rates expected statewide. Iowa State College to offer a two year agriculture course for farm youth. Potential new rail line considered by Chicago Great Western from Des Moines to Clarion. Dr George E Decker elected president of state board of medical examiners. US cavalry buyers increasing horse purchases in town. Clint L Price formally nominated for congress in the Seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elroy Howard
Second
United States Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Iowa Board of Parole
Anamosa
Martha Pieray
Des Moines
Pat O'Rourke Named Hodcarriers Union President
The Scholar, eight years old, identifies Pat O'Rourke as the president of the Hodcarriers union after observing the ascent of a teacher figure. The exchange frames the scene with a playful schoolroom dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O'Rourke
The
Hodcarriers Union
Epidemic of Itch in Welsh Village
A 1909 letter from Thomas Hugh of Chicago describes a Welsh village in Dowlais South Wales hit by a severe itch outbreak fifteen years earlier. After doctors failed, he credits Cuticura Remedies with a complete cure for his family and others who used the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowlain
South Wales
Thomas Hugh
West Huron St
Chicago
Saving Big on Tuberculosis Sanatorium Costs
A preliminary bulletin from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis cites an average cost of 1,689 dollars per patient per day across thirty semi-charitable sanatoria in the U S. The institutions spend over 1,300,000 dollars annually and treat more than 815,000 days each year, with potential national savings of at least 150,000,000 dollars if indigent patients were properly segregated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
How He Kept the Law
A quoted exchange describes a factory process where white powder is said to be used as a preservative. The proprietors insist the powder is required by law, withholding full explanation of the preservative practice.
Cod banks at Cape Agulhas compare to Newfoundland
The article notes a single other vast cod bank off Cape Agulhas near the southern tip of Africa, comparable in size and richness to Newfoundland. It cautions the Agulhas area is distant and unlikely to satisfy global demand for cod.
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Newfoundland
Cape Agulhas
Africa
Cape of Goods Hope
Agulhas
Comparing Notes in a Humorous Parlor Exchange
A four year old boy is praised for lifting a high chair with one hand. A four month old baby in the same apartment building is said to raise the roof with no hand, sparking a playful comparison between generations.
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Nebraska Democrats
Edwin W. Trimmer
Cape Gratias Dios
Nicarelaus
Tacoma
Barcelona
Spain
Ehrmann
Grand Trunk
Ontario
Toronto
Bella Fourche
Washington
East Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Foreign Office
Berlin
Germany
Constantinople
Haifa
Syria
Grand Trunk Railroad
General Estrada
Sussman
New Orleans
State Department
Jose Madriz
Roberto Gonzalez
Madriz
San Ubaldo
Cincinnati
Bucks Stove & Range Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook
Gale
Hutchinson
Kan
Illinois
T. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United States Supreme Court
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Hague
Dean C. Worcester
Philippines
Palawan
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Winfield
H. J. Airress
Megantic
Doctor Crippen
London
Montreal
Sacramento
Cal
Southern Pacific Fast Mail
Goodyear
Carl Etherington
Antonia Mangano
Cleveland
Joseph Mackley
Toledo
Columbus
Corn Country
Assoc West
Fost
East
Trades’ and 2
Battle Creek
Equat
Violent Philbrick
Rockies
Miles City
Mont
Cerby
Anduras
William Flege Irwigne
Nedge
Ladies’ ‘Catholc Benevolent Aeedelation
Nual
Pizabeth B. McGowan
Burttollo i
Mulwaukee
Pythias
Oses
Norfolk
Peter Adam Young
Young
General News
State Board
Orman McPherson
Morning Sun
C. A. Williams
Union County
T. Watson
Fremont County
L. J. Trernagle
Story County
Burlington Railway
Iowa State College
Clarion
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
St. Paul
George E. Decker
State Board of Medical Examiners
Bert Iwiker
Leon
Clint L. Price
Indianola
Seventh Town
S. ¥. Prouty
Des Moinés
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battie Creek, Michae
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