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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
2
A sprawling collection of quips and anecdotes from various subjects. It references New Year revelers, Gen Tsich, a turtle, the czar, polygamy taxes, air quality, comedic puns, and social musings. The tone mimics a newspaper filler page with light, humorous commentary and assorted snippets.
Mr Bart McKee’s wife secured a divorce on Monday and he married Mrs Tavis on Wednesday. The article notes McKee’s strict regard for polite society as the reason he avoided a Monday marriage. The piece reflects social norms in New York society.
A chaotic Iowa page reports several crimes and incidents. Fraud charges implicate a traveling salesman of Burlington firm Biklen-Winter. embezzlement alleged. A man found dead in a barn near Nevada after a day’s work. A university superintendent injured in a fall. A jury mandate delay in a Dennison case. A fatality from a tree collapse near Wisconsin, and mixed wreck damages. Fire at Colfax Mercantile causes heavy loss. local thefts and violent assaults reported. Indictments for burglary tied to an Anamosa stockpile case emerge as grand juries act.
Mt Ayr reports Day Dunning, once a banker and respected citizen, convicted of fraudulent banking after a seven and a half hour jury deliberation. The panel’s first ballot was 10 to 2 for conviction with Judge Evans to fix sentencing. A subsequent arrest of judgment postpones final action to April 18, with defense and prosecution arguing over insolvency, ownership, and knowledge of the bank’s condition.
Mason City reports state Kensett Live Stock Association faces a large deficit amid alleged internal fleecing. About $26,000 confirmed with another $2,000 discovered. Ellingson is said to have paid about $9,000, Kautsen has offered his share, leaving roughly $9,000 to $10,000 still due.
Omaha man Thomas Dennison, indicted in a Missouri Valley diamond heist a decade ago, posted bond in Council Bluffs per Iowa law. Attorneys may seek change of venue from Logan to Council Bluffs. Dennison did not appear in Iowa personally. In Mt Ayr, banker Dunning testified the bank was solvent and not intended to deceive depositors, facing cross examination. Centerville reports Smitey Darby, an old bachelor, found dead north of Unionville, with coroner’s evidence of possible foul play.
United States Supreme Court upholds Nebraska court ruling in the extradition of Thomas Dennison, accused of receiving stolen goods while a resident of Tawa ten. Dennison, long in Omaha, may seek a venue change to Harrison County, Iowa, with defense support from Weight Baldwin. local officials and the county attorney plan swift action to secure an early trial. Assistant Secretary Oliver rejects Shiloh inscriptions changes, citing historical accuracy and national military tradition, with potential escalation to the president or Congress.
Des Moines jury returns a guilty verdict of manslaughter for John Walker in the killing of Isaac Finkelstein on the East Side. The case drew out for a week with prior trials and reversals, including Harry Levich acquittal and a fresh appeal scenario. The testimony dispute centered on Nellie Wells’ refusal to testify, heightening sensational aspects of the trial.
Rockwell City reports two-day trial ending with guilty verdicts for Thomas Walsh James Anderson John Wilson John OConnell Carl Brooks and Frank Williams in the Jolley bank robbery case of December 6. Sentencing follows with all defendants ordered to the state penitentiary.
In a late Saturday night incident at Walls of Cell Denver Jon Winanwood attempted to hammer his head on an iron cot and was rescued. His skull may be fractured. A guard was injured during the struggle. In Webster City Francis O Connor killed himself by slitting his throat with a razor while his father slept nearby. Authorities speculate temporary insanity as the cause.
Notes from the capital describe legal and political matters in Iowa. Former Attorney General Remley discusses Matt Hunter's Fort Madison prison sentence and solitary confinement affecting time served. Iowa lake drainage surveys, weather bureau notes for 1904, and army adjutant general appointment rumors are reported, along with ballot campaigns and state convention plans.
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