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Newspaper
Reporter
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
2
The Boyden Reporter covers British Columbia's salmon industry growth with New Westminster’s population rising past 12 000 and over 6 000 employed in fisheries and canning, mainly Chinese and Indian workers. It also notes Italian Bersaglieri rifle claims, a cost saving furnace door, and Arizona’s Yuma port claims.
Miss Daisy Roberts of Sioux City Iowa marries Dr August Schraeder the so called divine healer in Newcastle Indiana opera house. The ceremony was performed by Rev W M Jennings with crowds watching. The couple plan to travel to Kokomo and New York then possibly settle in California.
Cloyd Magartel, recently freed from jail on suspicion of murdering Andrew Hart at La Moille, vows to sue Sheriff Mills or the county for damages over confinement. He seeks settlement claiming about 10000 dollars in damages but declined to name a specific amount. The sheriff refused and urged him to proceed with a civil suit if he wishes.
John Sanderline of Fort Dodge died alone after being driven from home by his wife who berated him for drinking. The tailor, living in West Fort Dodge, rested by a Colby pasture tree and was found dead two days later. Coroner deemed death due to apoplexy. widow refused further contact.
Iowa legal scholars weigh constitution limits on state debt as Judge Spurrier cites the 1846 provision. Auditor McCarthy argues warrants dodge the debt cap, while Judge C C Cole and L Maxwell contend warrants count. The dispute hinges on how debts are evidenced and measured.
Waverly Sept 7 Charles L Stewart named as Kern murder suspect announces intention to prosecute those making statements. He claims a complete alibi and details his movements for the crime window. He says he bore no serious feud with Jerome Kern and recalls aiding the search after his disappearance.
A D McGregor longtime Algona furniture and undertaking businessman died at his Main street shop Saturday morning after a two week illness from typhoid fever He came to Algona from Austin Minnesota six years ago He leaves a wife a son and a daughter and three sisters His young daughter also suffers typhoid but is improving Funeral arrangements await arrival of a sister with plans seen for Tuesday next Marketed as a local obituary without sensational detail
Nearly the entire Hillsboro in Henry County was wiped out by a September 7 fire. Only one store survived as merchants faced an estimated eighty thousand dollars in losses. Firefighting relied on bucket brigades with little effect, and the cause remains unknown. In a separate note, Eldon dispatch reports Owen Nutt of Douds killed by a dehorned bull while serving near the war era. Nutt was a veteran of Company D Thirtieth Infantry.
General Konstantine Smolenski, famed Greek commander, is said to have been banished by royal order. Reports claim he fled from court and possibly the kingdom amid court backlash over his popularity with the army and fear of a military uprising. Rumors also allege four missing machine guns found at the royal palace.
Mrs. Mary Crane of 819 Missouri Avenue in Jeffersonville awoke after two hours of apparent death at her bedside. She claimed she had visited heaven and spoken with Jesus who told her she would die next Friday. She predicts a celestial position awaits her on the following Saturday.
In St Louis on September 7 residents report an abrupt absence of flies despite warm weather and rotting refuse. Physicians find the disappearance mysterious and earlier epidemics are recalled by long-time residents as possible parallels. Some suggest queen flies may have driven the swarm and left in a day.
A large labor day parade and celebration occurred in Springfield Illinois under the Federal Trades Assembly. About 7 000 marchers from Springfield Decatur Peoria Jacksonville Glen Carbon and brick makers assembly participated. Governor Tanner and other state and city officials reviewed the parade at Krous Park.
London reports the secretary of state for India invites tenders for India bills payable in six or twelve months. Holders may choose the term to maturity for up to twelve and one half million dollars.
Two residents, William Bryden and Mrs. A. Tippey, testify Kern was alive Monday evening, returning from Waterloo with his son William Kern. Their accounts contradict the belief Kern was murdered Monday morning, challenging the earlier murder timeline.
Eldora ends its Hardin County fair amid wild weather, with strong racing today. Quick Shot of Knoxville won the 2 16 pace with Olgamont second and Twister third, best time 2 16%4. Lady Scott won the 2:28 trot, Mack R second, Charles B third. A collision marred the pacing but no serious injuries. Ben Man won the running race in two straight heats.
In Albia on September 6 a dispute over a subscription led William Jameison to strike the Progress Defender editor with a club. The editor was hurt, Jameison was arrested, bound over to the grand jury, which subsequently ignored the charge, allowing him to go free.
Des Moines reports the coal miners strike in the Des Moines district is nearly ended after a 300 miner meeting at Governor's Square. The group agreed to drop demand for 1.00 per ton and accept 0.85, a 0.15 raise. four mines held out. Carbondale and Gibson refused the raise, while Christy and Des Moines were not in the strike due to contracts. Miners aim to win these terms with remaining mines.
In Oskaloosa on September 6, reports center on Mike Devine who shot Alex Goudry at Colon over ties with Mrs Devine. Goudry wounded, Devine in custody, Mrs Devine accused of possible insanity amid bedside attentions and public sightings of unusual behavior.
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