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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
3
A chaotic compendium of financial losses from strikes totaling eighty four million in wages and seventy one million net loss, plus reports on coal procurement under government supervision, Saint Petersburg water project, Minnesota university woes, and various oddities from world markets and public works. The mix includes labor disputes, government purchases, and infrastructure plans alongside curious global anecdotes.
A fire swept the Meiherst Episcopal Church at Rowan on March 27 destroying the church and killing the pastor’s infant daughter from pneumonia during the service. Rev C H Van Metre conducted the funeral after the blaze began behind the stove. Congregants evacuated in orderly fashion as the roof burned, saving much of the church contents and nearby parsonage remained unharmed. Loss estimated at 2060 pounds with insurance.
Stephen and Shields announce that experienced balloonist Owa Ballonist signed as an airman to serve in potential war. He will report for training at an unspecified time, possibly at La Louis or San Francisco, with plans to report within a year.
A March 27 report states a $34,900 damage claim by Mucrin Dugan of Viil over his son’s death in a September auto accident was dismissed on defense motion. The court found Dugan failed to show proper evidence supporting the claim and determined the party rode without proper lighting on the automobile.
The Cherokee Commercial Club held its meeting on March 27 and elected officers: Carl J. Maher as vice president and W. Gardiner as secretary. Treasurer is Hobt. Leeds Jr. The article notes the election of officers at the Cherokee club gathering.
Bridgewater March 27 Four men were badly hurt last night when their automobile plunged twenty feet after leaving the bridge near here. The car was driven by M F Banting. Others in the party were Osene Tuowneley and P B Richards.
Sill Richards pleaded not guilty in police court to a charge of use of force with intent to rob. She was sent to bail on a two cent bond. Richards is held in connection with an attempted hold up and robbery of three women Monday night.
Ta March 27 two firemen were killed and several others injured as a blaze gutted a quarter block housing Moore Clothing and Anderson Furniture in Sioux City. Firemen battled the flames from the street and the front wall remained standing as crews worked to pull victims from the debris.
Fragmented OCR text describes a legislative session where the House discusses funding related to Pepper's father and related constituencies. It mentions members including Mr. Jones, consultants, and debates over appropriations, with unclear surrounding context and scattered phrases. The overall outcome or precise figures are not clearly stated.
The state board aims to settle a strike at Coupler Works amid a wage dispute. Several shots were fired in the neighborhood early today. militiamen reported no injuries and did not return fire. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as talks proceed.
Cherokee Iowa March 26 Bragse P Ressenius a Cleghorn farmer convicted of manslaughter in September 1914 must serve an eight year sentence and pay a 800 fine per a supreme court edict The trial in Cherokee county drew intense local interest with disputed accounts of the wife s death and testimony from alienists The jury returned manslaughter verdict The judge was William Theophilus of Davenport Hessenius was released on bail after conviction.
March 26 report from Ida Grove details Miss Harriet Branker a 1914 graduate and local school pupil who earned oratorical honors. She believed a brother and ally separated ten years ago and that their siblings were placed in an orphanage and later in Des Moines area families. Her parents are deceased and she has five other siblings.
Correctionville selects Prof. Hassel to succeed H Wyborie who resigned to attend land interests. Hassel will lead the Correctionville schools until fall while completing studies at Ames and adding agriculture and manual training. He brings long experience from Grundy Center Ta Lake Park Ia Neola Ia and Paulsonius Il. State law requires manual training in normal schools and he is training at Ames for this work.
A fragmented Ames notice hints at a local event involving a man and a president, noting a quiet response and a victory at a four point score. Readable names suggest a small community sports or political moment, with limited context but clear outcome.
A fragment from an old paper notes an incident at Owa City involving the Yegomen, with a safety device blown and weaponry and armor details obscured. The readable portion hints at a March event and a twisted outcome, leaving the full context unclear.
Eagle Grove March 25. Werd, once a prominent beggar in Duglas 2 Filkins and a long serving attorney in Minneapolis for 92 years, has died. The obituary notes his era as a sleuth figure and his notable career in Minnesota capital.
Washington March 25. House conference on the deficiency bill removed a Pepper item for John Pepper of Ottumwa but did not drop the issue. The conference committee plans to revisit the matter in relation to the general deficiency bill and related interests.
Samuel Hile aged 72 a retired farmer committed death by his own action at home in Jesup Iowa after years of illness and threats. He bought poison claiming it was for rats then drank it at the pump after telling his son in law and family he would kill himself. He leaves a widow and eight children. Also reports indicate Iowa professors planning resignations at the state university including Deans Ansley Denn and others amid administration disputes.
In Westfield on March 25 John Trogenbaum aged year old son of Minnie Rosenbaum died when an auto went over on a steep hill north of the Rosenbaum home. The brake failed and a wheel struck him after the vehicle rolled. skull fractures were fatal.
In Woodbine Iowa a $70,000 suit seeks damages from the town after Mrs. Henry Kirk claims a July 2 fall on the Chautauqua grounds caused a broken hip and lifelong invalid status. She alleges street light failure and blocked travel due to parked cars. Defendants deny negligence. Attorneys H. L. Robertson, Roufier & Trouncher represent Kirk. George J. Dugan and C. I. Fike defend Woodbine.
A September vote among Ames sophomores approved a non-hazing policy for freshmen. A 30-member committee, supported by the student body, will guide incoming students in September, replacing older hazing practices. President Taymond A. Pearson led the initiative, which attracted nationwide publicity and praise from college authorities.
Last night Morningside college night at the Sird seminarist conference of the Sioux City district of the Methodist Episcopal church. The College Glee club furnished music for the evening. President A E Craig delivered an address on "Mestentials of a Female Education." His address was preceded by Rev Ward Melay, who spoke on "Morningside College as an Invost wn".
Manson Iowa hosts the Upper Des Moines Corn Belt association spring gathering March 26 and 27, with editorial staff and wives invited to a reception hosted by local women, a banquet on Thursday evening, and organizers issuing advance notices from the Humboldt Independent. Storm wrecks removed. Anniversary observed Council Bluffs marked after Easter tornado year ago with reconstruction progress and community efforts.
Des Moines on March 21 T W Graves secretary of the Interchurch council conferred with Attorney General George Carson about alleged frauds in the primary. In the Second ward one person vouched for 150 men and addresses showed six dwelled at vacant lots. Other places residents denied knowing the men claimed to reside there. Graves said no auctions would begin until after Saturday and he watched ward heelers to see if they attempted to register voters who voted illegally last Monday.
Washington March 24 Rep resentative Vollmer may not seek re election in the Second Town district according to authorities here He was elected to succeed Penner after a sharp fight and is seen as likely to face a tougher challenge if he runs again CorrectionsVilla Ia March 4 in a bible class service at the Congregational church here today reference to Firth Borvin Smiths campaign for councilman in Sioux City It was agreed that if the people who despise corruption stand together and fight it then corruption will disappear and if Sioux City supporters of Barton Smith demand and achieve what he has fought for they will elect him Burton Smith
Washington March 24 John Mitchell labor leader testified before a House committee on conditions in Michigan copper mines comparing life and labor to Butte Montana miners He said Butte miners earned at least 3 50 a day for an eight hour day and avoided company stores or houses He argued opposition to the Western Federation of Miners relates to fair wages not political socialism
Washington report states the Supreme Court upheld Massachusetts ten hour workday for women as constitutional. The decision confirms labor protections favored by reform era statutes and reinforces limits on female employment hours nationwide.
Chicago reports a possible lead that Mrs. Selma Hemmen, wife of John Hemmen the Waukegan photographer, may be in Chicago wandering or hospitalized. Detectives intensify checks after her disappearance last Tuesday as local searches in woods and marshes yielded no results.
Iowa City March 23 John G Bowman president of the State University of Iowa resigned to the state board of education after criticizing the board for violating an agreement and for obstructing his authority The board denied his charges and a meeting will be held soon to arrange a successor Des Moines and Cedar Rapids reports follow with reactions from former education officials and a note on the Schoettle case used to question Bowman’s administration.
In Clay county Spencer Indiana March 23 Fred Jensen county attorney sues district court clerk 8 Weaver for 324 in fees collected as commissioner of insanity. Jensen argues county attorney may sue on his own motion without board of supervisors consent. Weaver has served 15 years as clerk and fees date to 1906. A prior Oska- Sousa case required repayment of similar fees.
In Sac City March 23 Rev. Alex Fussell pastor of Lake View Congregational church was ordained with Rev. Dr. Lewis of Siean presiding. Ministers Jorgensen Onawa Marvin Grinnell Steele Kingsley Walker and W M Short Sioux City assisted. A separate item notes Crawford county damage suit for 84000 filed in Sac City with Maurice O Connor counsel for plaintiff Elwood Tourgee also listed for Sac City and Denison officials for the defense.
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