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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
3
Evidence in the Streed inquest centers on a revolver discharge at close range and powder residue. Deputy Swain testifies about powder burns and bullet weight while noting the loaded cartridge and the revolver recovered from Streed’s body. Witnesses including Gust Eastland F C Dahl berg and Dr J A Kirk describe Streed’s work and the dying attorney’s condition as the inquiry proceeds.
Indiapolis October 12. John Reed representative of the state notes turned over by editor David J. amount due on the notes. This reduces the securities held by Wieskard and J. H. Murry company.
Appleton Wis Oct 12 Guarded police and no deputy sheriffs guarded alleged murderer Michael Carthy suspect Wenzecle after a mob of several hundred gathered to lynch him at Kaukauna in a special session. No concerted action or lynching attempt occurred.
Oct 12 district court records from Nebraska indicate Pat Crowe waived a formal hearing in the Eddie Cudahy case. Judge Berka noted the proceedings were formalities and the matter moves forward in the district court with a $5 amount referenced.
In Omaha on October 12 Mayor Moores blocked exits to keep a quorum as a heated council session pressed a ten year street lamp contract with the Omaha Gas Co. The dispute involved charge and countercharge over the legality of the action and the ordinance passing the $28 yearly per lamp deal.
Mrs Anne S Hall of Cincinnati urged the American Humane association to adopt a resolution legalizing the administration of anesthetics to dying persons in agony. She cited shipwrecks and incurable diseases where pain cannot be stopped and faced strong opposition from a watcher who said she would shoot a person in agony. The resolution was ruled out.
Former speaker David B. Henderson lies severely ill in his Hotel Julien apartment in Dubuque Iowa his doctors alarmed by a paresis spell and friends fearing the end is near a nurse stays by his bedside keeping the true condition quiet as possible
Duluth Minn Oct 12 Another step toward amalgamation of the Baptists and Free Baptist churches was taken at the Baptist state convention when a resolution was adopted urging closer relations between the two denominations.
London October 12 reports King Leopold is clandestinely approaching political notables to secure immediate annexation of the Kongo Independent State by Belgium. The move aims to reorganize central Africa under Belgian control, reflecting imperial ambitions and regional strategy.
A home accident near Austin Texas on October 12 left Mrs Amanda Carleon and Miss Isla Lawson dead after attempting to light a fire with a can of kerosene.
Ottawa report says Sir William Mulock postmaster general may retire from cabinet and the house of commons He would not confirm nor deny the rumor as of October 12 in Ottawa Ontario.
Constantinople report states Field Marshal Edhem Pasha is alive and in good health. The death rumor arose from confusion with a namesake obituary, clearing Edhem Pasha of any fatal illness or demise.
A historical report from Mojnes Iowa notes a foreman employed at a storied building died after a fall from the roof. Investigators are examining the incident as a ceiling collapse and blaze emergency.
In Omaha on October 12 Mayor Moores blocked council exits with police to preserve a quorum and push through a contract with Omaha Gas Co for street lighting. Minorities resisted while insults flew, threats surfaced, and a clash with Councilman O'Brien nearly erupted as officers kept doors closed. City Attorney says action illegal while gas attorney defends the contract. Each lamp costs 28 dollars, with claims cheaper lighting possible.
In St Petersburg on October 12 Emperor Nicholas decided to submit the final settlement of restricting Jewish access to universities to the national assembly. He notified the faculties of St Petersburg and Moscow that, pending assembly action, Jews may be admitted this year beyond the legal percentage. The education ministry works on removing universal admission restrictions.
Omaha Oct 12 Pat Crowe the alleged Eddie Cudahy kidnapper waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court in 5000 bail Attorney English asked for speedy trial Crowe may secure bond County attorney says he will be arrested on highway robbery charge if he is freed on shooting charge from Cudahy kidnapping affidavit shows Crowe has been a fugitive since last spring
The preal Jent has been asked to investigate charges against Guy Brady of Alaska. He is said to have lent himself in an improper way to promote a speculative mining enterprise. His name appeared on stationery and it is claimed he was instrumental in inducing purchasers to invest in what was not legitimate property. The man who stands is generally still?
N. C. Dougherty, former school superintendent and ex bank president, surrendered and is jailed in Peoria. Bail set at 63000 after eighty four further indictments. School board filed attachment papers against his real estate and personal property totaling 50000 to protect district funds.
Pat Crowe arrived in Omaha with detective Heltfield and Chief Detective Nunn after being transported from Butte. A crowd of about two thousand gathered at Union Station seeking a glimpse. He refused to discuss his alleged role in the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping and denied a false confession claim tied to the case.
Moscow reports order restored by police, military patrols and dragoons after clashes. Some districts resume work while others remain on strike. Street railway workers accept concessions, but steam railroad staff may strike today. Seventy five wounded, no fatalities.
Walter Scott, famed Death Valley magnate, returns from a Funeral mountains mine with 100 pounds of gold ore and plans an immediate charter of another special train to beat the Los Angeles to New York record at a mile a minute.
Washington reports Governor General Wright of the Philippine commission will retire around December first due to dissatisfaction with Philippine affairs. He plans to return to Nashville to resume law practice after six months leave. Roosevelt and Taft are believed to have chosen his successor.
Six firemen were injured, two probably fatally, when a fire cart collided with an electric street car at Larrabes and Black Hawk streets in Chicago. The impact sent the hose cart 25 feet. the car’s front and the lead cart suffered severe damage as the vehicles collided at about twenty miles per hour.
President Mc Curdy defines life insurance as a philanthropic enterprise not a profit maker for policy holders stating companies should grow to spread benefits worldwide even if it reduces individual gains. He calls life insurers elemosynary and duty bound to expand reach beyond immediate profits.
In Christiania a division on the Karlstad agreement to dissolve the union was rejected 109 to 8 and then accepted 101 to 16. The vote marks a government victory. In Paris Count Wachmelister notes the 1855 treaty with Britain and France to aid Sweden and Norway against Russia, stressing it preserves coast territory.
A wealthy New Yorker has authorized the Herald to offer $60,000 to Professor Behring if he immediately discloses his tuberculosis treatment to the world and does not withhold it for a year, provided it is first pronounced successful by competent physicians.
At the American Bankers Association session a resolution to send a delegation to Congress was approved. A joint commission of legislators bankers and experts was referred to the executive council to plan monetary system reorganization. Resolutions urged Congress to foster American merchant marine and support ship subsidy measures. The committee suggested currency reform could push action and retirement of United States notes or legal tender if feasible.
A terse ethical warning condemns diverting others funds for personal loans, urging integrity in financial dealings and restraint from self serving borrowing or misappropriation. The message emphasizes honesty and accountability in money handling.
The San Francisco and Portland Line steamer St Paul ran aground one and a half miles south of Point Gorda Eureka California. Ninety three passengers and sixty five crew members were rescued after hours in heavy fog. Captain Randall cites fog as cause and assigns no blame.
Nes Moines Feb 12 1900 Politicians close to Gov A T Cummins say a state wide primary election law will pass this session The governor is confident and says his travels this summer reached 175000 people with few opponents cited The senate last session voted 1 to 25 against the bill now a majority supports it The house is said to be more in favor The primary law would likely be held before mid August with conventions for delegates and power to canvass the vote and draft platforms Budget figures show expenses rising to 1 103 657 for the biennial period ending July 1 1905 offset by 121 874 in fees The article notes museum curiosities from K W Hoberg Des Moines and art projects by Blashfield Kenyon Cox and Diehlman at the capitol The commission aims to complete most work by July 1 1905 A road survey tour set for Oct 19 from Chicago along Burlington route aims to boost good roads with Dean Ward King joining as lecturer The governor will also handle Oklahoma return of Frank Sherelife after a break in Red Oak The case may involve extradition and merits of the request.
A collage of dated phrases and quotes from Philadelphia Record and Poston Herald reflecting humorous lines about tuition value wealth and social contrasts. It includes an embassy event remark by Em bassador Choate and a ship voyage anecdote noting rough seas and the pros and cons of lunch aboard.
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