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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
1
A body found on a Nebraska Sandbar between Vie Borg and Elk Point is identified as one of two teens who reportedly plunged into the Missouri River. Coroner Sunger notes the body appeared there for days. fishers recovered it and brought it to Nebraska side. Sixteen dollars was found in the person’s pockets. The earlier “outplay” theory proposed by researchers is abandoned after the discovery.
Spectacular events unfold as Sardenio King, a noted publisher once tied to Boston, dies while a pardon effort for a convict named Weslast is in progress. Gov Foss, council members, and Attorney General Swift debate telephonic clemency, with a last minute ruling blocking a telephone grant. In Chicago, industrial rebuilding resumes after a month long stoppage linked to petty theft controls.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the rail rate for wheat from Minneapolis to New York via Chicago and Lockport, NY, excessive compared with contemporaneous rates by 25 cents per 100 pounds. In Los Angeles, James L. Murphy, a former Minneapolis police officer, was sentenced to twelve years for murder in the death of Mia Irene Mathe Smith, described as a chorus girl.
Testimony before the senate lobby committee recounts Mulhall and McClure detailing an alleged plan by the National Association of Manufacturers to influence elections in 1908 1909 and 1910. It covers alleged bribery risks against labor leader Gompers and the campaign roles of Van Cleave Schwedt and others with Indiana in 1908 and Cannon in 1906. The records describe letters proposing to concentrate energies for Cannon’s district and to secure cabinet representation for NAB members.
An earthquake rattled Socorro destroying several structures and shelving in shops. Residents reported trembling walls and damaged goods while authorities coordinated relief efforts and promised aid to affected families and businesses.
Senate continues Jeremiah Neterer of Bellingham and Cornus Houten to judge posts in the district court. The process stalled as contentions over Western Washington federal judgeship surface, keeping the nomination in limbo in Washington D C.
Chicago July 21 Vice-President Marshall will be the chief speaker at the laying of the cornerstone for the 2,000 seat vocational university to be erected at Moceevert near Aurora IN on July 27.
A stampede at a Newark picture exhibition on July 21 injured numerous people, including many children, as attendees surged after a brief incident involving a burst bucket to photograph the event.
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment in a Lamar case in New York. The panel examined Nasvid Lamar’s statements before the Senate job inquiry committee.
A July riot in Seattle involved United States sailors and Marines reinforcing police clashing with Socialist and Industrial Workers of the World groups. Rioters attacked Socialist headquarters, destroyed papers, and damaged property downtown. Secretary Daniels praised a Bastion mayor's actions against a red flag parade.
Thomas Tine, a slate of years old, convicted of murder in the Second Negron, is sentenced to 22 years in prison. He is moved to Little Rock from Randolph County to begin serving the term.
Galight, Louisville jury trial notes report a man named Atler of Weapheg from jail after a two year penitentiary sentence for killing Aorman. The article recounts his twenty seven years in the penitentiary and that Richard Ah ren haw been brought to Kentucky for further proceedings.
Charles L. Mellen resigns as president of New York New Haven Hartford lines amid a long director meeting. The move follows pressure from J. P. Morgan and William Rockefeller, with Mellon to depart October 1 and John M. Mall noted as predecessor's cautious era.
Marietta Ohio July 30 report says Higury passengers mostly women and children stood in water up to necks for five hours as a frantically working train crew rescued all aboard. Michigan City Ind July 18 damage exceeds 1 million from Haskell Barker yard fire. Waupaca Wis July 18 occupant of cell fears for criminal charges. Milwaukee mentions Theodore Roosevelt and related note.
A passenger steamer sank east of the Goodrich street bridge after colliding with the Sheboygan near the river mouth. No passengers aboard at the time, but freight cars were loaded. Officials blame fog. Two men die when an automobile trunk crashes into a bridge and plunges into the river near Alvar.
Flooding in Zanesville caused homes to be inundated as storms produced high water from cloudbursts. Residents reported rising creeks and damaged property, with two local streets noted for the heavy inundation and alarm.
A fragmented Iowa press summary notes rich fuel deposits and diverse raw materials across the state, with manufacturing expanding from Des Moines to other towns. It cites output around 1912 near 86 6 million dollars, mentions steam supply, iron and cement deposits, pottery and brick production, and an emerging cattle and apple crop outlook, alongside auditor shifts and National Guard cavalry planning.
A late 19th century report outlines proposed levies and budget items tied to capital grounds improvements and university funding. It cites tax review actions, public works costs, and potential bonds, with mentions of state university costs and a forthcoming public referendum.
Offensive remarks recount a contested plan to extend the capitol grounds with Attorney General Parker of Des Moines and others opposing. The piece notes guards at Camp Derry, August regimental events, and a court case over a $10,000 Pure Food claim against Walworth Creamery.
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