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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
6
A scattered column mocks fashions, science fads, politics, and social quirks. It touches on gold from seawater myths, Jomee Van Alen, Dutch and Welsh topics, colonial seeds, Paris grees in a husband’s meat pie, tax and university endowment rumors, and various amusing items from New York, Holland, and Tennessee.
A roundup from Iowa reports R L Collente recovering after a railroad accident near Ames and College, Charles City base selling, Reynolds exonerated for assault, Walter Reynolds held on bail for attempted murder, R O Stuart jailed for embezzling from Rock Island, and local officials debating Speaker Cannon's public buildings bill amid revolt. Also notes on a Centerville fire, dog control in Iowa City, deadly deaths, forged checks, train deaths, and railway expansions shaping statewide concerns.
Joseph Menard, alias Indian Joe or Joseph Hendricks, arrested in Chicago after being linked to a 12,000 robbery in Eldon, Iowa. Police say he will not be returned to Iowa and may be implicated in recent burglaries in Illinois. His wife is detained for investigation. police found a complete set of burglary tools at their home.
Dr Charles Hoffman testified on the defense side in the Thomas murder trial that Macy’s stomach test for poison was insufficient. He noted frothy mouth after water removal as a strong drowning indicator. Witnesses Maroney and embalming claims were also discussed.
New Moines February 24 Engineers have started surveying the proposed Porter electric road from Dex Moines through Nevada to El Dora. The Des Moines and Nevada section is planned for this season with Polk line collaboration to connect Des Moines. Porter leads the project and cites backing but offers few details.
Feb. 22 a family in Davenport reports a pet dog entered the crib and smothered their two month old infant while asleep. The mother found the dog later in the cradle and drove it away in distress. The death is under investigation as authorities clarify circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Col Hepburn spoke to about a thousand voters at the Farm era Institute in Corning reading Roosevelt and Moody letters praising his support for railroad rate regulation. He cited strong endorsements of his work and influence on presidentially favored legislation, drawing cheers as he praised collaboration with the White House.
Des Moines February 20 judge W D Evans ruled the biennial elections amendment valid. The five divisions are integral to one proposal and ensure a coherent law. An appeal to the supreme court will be pursued promptly with hopes for a swift ruling. Desperate men at large in Sioux City jail escape through a ventilator. Six prisoners, armed with a revolver and dagger, fled via a vault under the courthouse steps. The escapees include Charles Amily, Frank Powersall alias Ed Foster, Fred Wilhelm, William Fields, John Wallace, and James Murphy. Archie Smith seen as likely to be appointed northern Iowa district collector after J A Sammis. Conductor Marla Long killed instantly in Onawa yards while preparing a freight train.
Des Moines February 2 1906 notes state the annual United Mine Workers of America district 18 meeting will be held in Des Moines Odd Fellows hall on March 2 with 150 to 200 delegates from Iowa and Missouri. The 1905 wage scale was adopted for two years and the union reports smooth operation of the arrangement.
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