15 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
1
The Rock Valley Bee lists E Brown as editor and proprietor and T H D Vasdon as local editor, indicating the newspaper leadership and staff roles.
Public hearing before the senate committee on agriculture weighed government control of grazing lands in the public domain. Cattlemen backed federal oversight via the American National Live Stock Association while sheepmen opposed it, with a Roosevelt letter urging protection of homesteaders.
Report describes a royal visit plan to Spain with Queen Victoria and King Alfonso. Spanish women, over 100, are sewing baby clothes for the heir, with christening robes to match those worn by Alfonso and his father. A ceremonial carriage and ornate dress are described in period tone.
At a Washington conference Monday Assistant Secretary Bacon and the Mexican ambassador framed a united approach with Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala urging Honduras and Nicaragua to settle their differences without war. They called for reconvening the arbitration concluded at San Salvador to peacefully resolve the issues under existing treaties.
Canadian players won the Gordon championship curling medal in Utica New York as the Canadian team defeated American entrants by 38 to 31 in the annual contest.
Monday quotations from the Sioux City live stock market list top beef prices at 4.99 and top hogs at 6.95. The short fragment notes market activity with figures for top categories.
A special dispatch from Tehran reports anti-government bands destroying ammunition stores at Tabriz and ongoing factional fighting. In Moscow a messenger for the government depot was robbed of $55.70 by ten armed men on Monday morning during a bank run.
Moscow observers say opposition may win as elections count lags. The Megs and constitutional democrats claim seats across European Russia while Premier Stolypin signals no dissolution soon. Analysts predict a short parliament and possible election law changes denied.
Relations between Haiti and Germany fray as Hermann and Co. refuse court orders to return allegedly fraudulently obtained funds. Haitian finance officials dispute German demands for annulment of a favorable transaction. The dispute prompts warnings of grave complications and involves the American envoy over Mansour, an American citizen expelled from Haiti.
A wall collapse tore a six by six foot hole in a floor during a classroom event. A boy was hurled into the cellar, severely bruised, with multiple injuries including leg and facial lacerations. Judge Cortese noted trauma near the doorway as the boy was rushed to St Joseph's hospital.
The London Tribune editorial labels anti Japanese war talk as a wicked scare and notes Roosevelt’s handling of the Japan situation. It argues prudence over sensationalism and emphasizes that America must honor treaties and its pledge to immigrants while defending its word and credibility.
In Penea Nebraska Frasuk Frink faces a possible plea. Neighbors say jealousy sparked the shooting of Miss Bessie Newton and Frink remains in Dr Young’s care recovering from self-inflicted bullet sounds. Coroner’s jury ruled death by pistol shot attributed to Frink.
Women in Chattanooga Tennessee gathered Sunday to condemn daily papers for publishing minute accounts of the Thaw murder case and other sensational criminal court proceedings. Mayor Fierson denounced the reports as disgusting and overextended.
Railroads tell a legislative committee they do not oppose the Mattson bill limiting employer to sixteen hours. They urge wording changes the author does not endorse. lawmakers fear wording may defeat the bill’s purpose. Discussions are notable for frank questions and answers from both sides.
Morgan Everts of Santa Cruz donates ten dollars and another large sum toward Clarion library construction. Clarion already raised 4347 for site furnishings and books, with expectations to top 3000 more as a special election sets a library board of nine by the mayor. Ground is hoped to break early summer after site agreement.
Mrs G Van de Steeg Jr died from severe burns suffered when her dress caught fire while tending a kitchen stove in Orange City. Her husband G Van de Steer Sr rushed to help and smothered flames. Dina Van Pelt, daughter of L Van Pelt, was married to Steeg.
The Wabash and Milwaukee sue Des Moines Union Railway for an accounting accusing use of 100000 for system improvements without authority. They claim directors last March set President A M Hubbell at 7500 and a secretary at 2500 annually and seek an injunction to stop salaries. The railways say Des Moines Union runs terminal facilities in Des Moines under contract rights.
Flora Clark of Kansas City reports Jefferson, 19, arrested after being identified by Ra May Clark as the assailant who struck the 15 year old girl returning home from work Saturday night. Police deem the identification conclusive though no lynching fear exists. victim remains in serious condition.
One unidentified employee died and about a dozen passengers were injured when the Champion Flyer on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad crashed Friday in Chicago. Passengers fought to escape as many suffered head injuries. victims include Peter Hubert Jr of Milwaukee Mrs James L Nias Milwaukee Louis Harris Crystal Falls Wis U S Dingee Chicago and Curtis Wilson Nelson Chicago.
A Des Moines wag teased a stranger asking where the Thaw trial was held. The man, thinking it a scoop, wandered the state capital with a heavy grip until told the real He took the tip to the court house where several divorces were in progress, promising similar drama as the Thaw case.
Thos. E. Hueston of Scranton Pennsylvania defeats Ed win Dawson of St. Louis to retain the national professional pool title after three evenings of play in New York. Final score 600 to 358.
The president signed the urgent deficiency appropriation bill on Saturday. It includes 21 appropriations totaling $1,000,609 for the timestown exposition and related items.
American champion Gotch wrestled Farmer Burns at Knoxville winning two of three falls. Burns took the first fall in 24 hours, while Gotch won the second and third in 10 and minutes respectively. A separate note mentions a British arsenal explosion reported by Woolwich. The report also alludes to an incident at Woolwich Arsenal’s chemical research department.
Unionized Boilermakers on the Chicago and Alton system in Bloomington Illinois walkout after wage negotiations fail. Workers had sought 39 cents an hour after previous 36 cent rate increase, affecting several hundred laborers. Also noted is a streetcar collision involving Mrs Stillman and Dr Frank Stillman in Columbus.
Wisconsin Attorney General Gilbert presents a legal opinion opposing the election of the Pope as an official or representative figure. The communication argues that the chosen individual may not meet constitutional or statutory requirements, urging voters to consider alternatives.
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18 year old Siri Ella Lampman, of Varina, was accidentally killed while placing a shotgun in her residence. The gun discharged when she bent over to stow it, the shot entering her temple and blowing off the top of her head. Her siblings found her hours later as they returned from school.
The Farmers' State Bank of Sheilrock, capitalized at $25,000, opened for business Wednesday. AM. F. Green, former county treasurer, serves as cashier. The institution operates from its own building, constructed this fall and winter.
A new Methodist church in Jordan township Monona county is to be dedicated on February 10. Rev W W Lewis D D of Sioux City will deliver the sermon and conduct the rites.
City political clash erupts as Fort Dodge councilmen seek to revoke the 25 year Light and Power franchise for failing to meet conditions. Mayor Bennett vetoes the ordinance and public letters criticize the council and mayor. The dispute centers on leadership during council proceedings and the fate of the utility’s franchise.
Michael Conroy the Clinton burglar who refused a New Year's parole must return to the state penitentiary after the supreme court affirmed his conviction. Gov Cummins offered parole to others but Conroy stayed in jail pursuing his appeal. Relatives helped with bail but he remains confined. J Dale alias Dolan from the Burritt Ropers Dolan gang faces release March 12 1907 at sentence end.
Iowa Falls banker E O Soule faces trial for embezzling about 550 000 from Home Savings Bank. Judge Evans directs Soule as first jury case on Monday Feb 18 in Webster City. Soule currently in jail in Kansas after liberation from the penitentiary at Angola. Previous conviction and second indictment tied to embezzlement. county attorney moved venue from Iowa Falls to Webster City.
Sioux County man M Baldes must serve life in prison after the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a lower court murder in the second degree verdict. Baldes killed his wife with a knife during a 25 year marriage. he claimed self defense and heart trouble. The court found the evidence swift and the penalty not excessive. A Century Mark: Dydia Deck, Marble Rock, turns 100 and is among Iowa’s oldest. She is French-German, has many descendants, and notable health and appetite.
Marton Wroach of Creston was sentenced by Judge Towner to three years in the Fort Madison penitentiary for perjury. He had sworn falsely during a district court trial over a riot charge and revolver menace, later proven he did possess and use a revolver. Onawa Firemen Meet and Ottawa Support. The Onawa Commercial Club backs Ottawa fire department and guarantees purses for the Maple Valley Firemen's Tournament association midwinter meeting next week.
A hen on the farm of ex-Supervisor Geo. Wafon- Ty in Clinton County hatched three roosters from a single egg. This is the first recorded instance of the kind.
A wave of labor activity spans Boston to Britain and California to the Pacific coast. Workers in unions from masons in Adelaide to machinists in Sacramento organize drives, strikes, and wage demands, with eight hour campaigns in eastern New England and a major Pacific ship officers dispute risking widespread labor strife.
The 1905 summary notes John D. Rockefeller gave Chicago University 3 million dollars bringing his total gifts to 21 million while another 220 thousand was pledged by others to boost the permanent endowment to about 10.5 million. Public schools show enrollment gains, rising to 16,496,067 with improved class loads and longer terms. Trade and craft schools spread across major cities, with fashion, domestic arts, and specialized programs in several states. The William Smith College for Women is planned with a 250 thousand endowment, and a Modern Language Association meeting in New Haven endorses journal efforts. Wisconsin backs Simplified Spelling and President Roosevelt’s reforms.
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