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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
2
A serialized collage of Victorian woes and witticisms notes the German Cabinet resignation, Harvard’s telescope, a New York pig on the elevated railroad, and Cassia Chadwick’s boastful husband. It toys with duels, fashion, love science, and public oddities, peppered by Mark Twain’s ban and a chessboard of curiosities across U S society.
Wheeler in Allison gets four years hard labor after conviction for throwing lyo in Mrs. Pablo Ramsey’s face. Waterloo fire causes 10000 in damage to Wilson Bros stock, with $2700 insured. Post office robbery in Reinbeck tied to two men, while Jefferson druggists face damages suits. Crooks faces assault verdict at Cresco. Elma fracas links to civil suit. Iowa culture stations expand. Des Moines yard accident injures worker leading to $20000 suit. Various local thefts, accidents, and political road inquiries fill the rest.
Des Moines reports a land court decision in the Lehmkuhl vs. Dwier case. William Dowler gains 37 acres valued at 50 to 75 dollars per acre in Cerro Gordo, after clarifying that Dwier held the rightful claim under a soldier's homestead right. McKee held no valid title to convey. Final outcome awaits Washington review and payment of a five cent per acre entry fee.
Miss Lilian Sullivan, employed in the fruit department at Mc Cord Brady grocery in Omaha, was scalded by machinery when her hair was caught in rotating shafting and torn scalp from her head. She was suspended by hair as workers rushed to assist. officials fear the injury may be fatal.
Ames reports the death of Professor J L Budd of San Antonio a renowned Iowa horticulturist who spent two decades at Iowa State College. An unknown man is killed by a freight train near Onawa with an inquest underway. A 16 year old girl in Mallard is fatally wounded by a rifle accident. A Washington director assaults a schoolteacher and is fined. A Cedar Falls mother dies by suicide with a child found distressed nearby.
Des Moines December 31 rumors swirl over Major B H Conger possibly seeking the Republican nomination for governor in 1906. Support from Congressman Hull increases talk though Hull and Conger friends offer no definite knowledge of his intentions.
Fire in Mitchellville yesterday evening damaged five buildings on Main street. About ten thousand dollars in property was destroyed with only portions saved. The Lyons restaurant, two frame houses, a Fields estate brick building and an opera house block suffered losses. The blaze originated from a gasoline stove explosion at the Lyons restaurant. Insurance covered part of the losses.
Fort Dodge reports a major fire injuring the Reynolds block and nearby properties with losses totaling about 30,000. Furlong and Meloy’s store suffered heavy damage as smoke and flames drove customers from the rear. Other affected properties include Masonic lodge and local businesses. insurance coverage is limited. A separate Iowa Brewing plant blaze in Iowa City caused 75,000 to 100,000 in losses, with 20,000 insured. bottling works survived. Secretary Shaw narrowly escaped injury after being struck by a street car on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington.
Bes Moines reports J Chamberlain appeals to the supreme court after a Polk county ruling on decorative work at the state house. The case hinges on who knows contract details and material costs, with arguments about authority and responsibilities of the commission and artists. The debate touches on President Titus and Wisconsin precedent, while other items note ongoing geological bulletin work and drainage decisions affecting Rush Lake and Swin Lake. Captain W H Thrift will succeed Melvin H Byers as Iowa adjutant general in February, with Byers praised for long service and the Governor’s Greys noted for drill and regional reach. The Northwestern railway case involving Amelia Brownfield is mentioned among legal matters.
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