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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
2
Sioux County Herald reports a large funeral held for three men killed by a fire damp explosion in a Duerenburg mining town. The service featured three empty coffins as the bodies were blown to pieces and thousands attended.
About 100 Progressive workers gathered in Des Moines for a state conference outlining a proposed ticket for most offices. Names include George White Nevada governor and H B Bettey Davenport lieutenant governor, with others for secretary of state treasurer attorney general and railroad commissioner.
In Des Moines Iowa on April 10 the Hessenius case of E P Hessenius of Rogers County goes to parole review within a year. Hessenius is serving an indeterminate sentence for manslaughter in a highly disputed trial ending with a Supreme Court review last winter. The defense challenged the evidence while eyewitnesses testified to the tragedy that caused Mrs He’s death on a second story porch. The decision centered on circumstantial evidence with the court noting limited supportive testimony on both sides.
The Antoinson case against the State Bank case now on trial involves 2 counts. A motion to separate the cases is argued to prevent years of delay. The suit is brought by the creditor of the defunct bank linked to E. J. Penfield and C. L. Siverly. Siverly, former cashier of Union National Bank at Ames, connected to the matters via Banks.
Des Moines leaders plan a measured crackdown on disorderly houses and gambling. Police chief Councilman Mitchel says raids will follow notices to close, aiming for orderly operations without a dramatic show of force.
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the suspension of proposed higher rates on fresh meats, from Ion City to selected points, from April 15 to October 24. The earlier raise was paused from December 15 to April 15.
Jda Grove Iowa April 10 In Ida Grove O Aytes formerly president of Drake University has rallied 71 leading Republicans to declare a change of faith to the Progressive party. Declarations filed with the county auditor yesterday. He aims to place a full county ticket in the field and is working in surrounding towns.
Council Bluffs reform administration, in office three days, raids gam ing and dis orderly houses. Mrs Emma Metcalfe, owner of a famed road house, was raided this morning. Five men and five women are held on bonds for court tomorrow. four gamblers were fined in police court.
Iowa farmers on April 1 received 59 cents per bushel for corn, 79 cents for wheat, and 16 cents per dozen for eggs, with hay down 52 cents per ton. The report notes higher corn prices due to a similar 1912 crop size and increasing hog disease losses, while a veteran’s Civil War record is cleared in Rock Rapids.
Dubuque in April the wife Dora Brazzeil is charged with murdering her husband Charles Brazzeil a street car motorman whose mutilated body was found at home after she had been away five days. Judge Kintzinger granted a continuance to Thursday due to newly discovered evidence. A witness will testify she was nervous and sought a hotel room to change blood stained clothing and refused. another will say she believed he was with other women and she would yet get him.
Logan Observer awarded county printing honors amid a county board dispute. Gazette editor J A M Davis plans to appeal. Court adjourned with a verdict in the Dilly versus Parnsville Lind case after a juror briefly left the room and rejoined deliberations.
Edward Crawford, former Humane officer, was appointed chief of police in Des Moines to succeed J W Kennytry. W F Mitchell is named the new police commissioner.
Frank Schierenbeck, an unmarried farm hand at the Brecht farm, was badly burned when a rope fuse ignited blasting powder while stump blasting. His eyes swelled rapidly and the injuries were painful but no serious results were anticipated.
Des Moines Iowa April judge Hugh Brennan a divorce judge supports a bill to grant Polk County power to appoint a divorce proctor similar to W W Wright of Kansas City who lectured here He says most divorces stem from immorality and other partners and alcohol fuels disputes He notes many cases show cruelty hides another cause and urges objective investigation
Des Moines reports detectives in two states pursue WN R Maynard, accused of defrauding banks with bogus checks. Described as charming and fluent, Maynard uses a false eastern shoe house claim to gain trust, then cashes $5 to $10 checks after securing orders. He travels with sample shoes, papers, and a convincing persona.
Des Moines Iowa April attorney general George Cosson advised Councilman W F Mitchell assigned to the public safety department to seize the chance to lead a capable police chief and enforce the law fairly. He praised the caucus result showing public support for a decent administration and urged firm action. Also noted probate filing for the late Mrs. Caleb B Atkins with grandchildren to receive 18000 and 12000 bequests, executors named Jr E Weaver and Fay Atkins Weaver, estate about 150000,Tyenoty-eighth street home left to Mrs. Weaver.
Grinnell College has completed a $500,000 endowment campaign begun months ago. A $100,000 gift from the General Education Board required $400,000 in pledges. Of the funds, $150,000 will finance women’s dormitories to be built next summer, with $350,000 added to the college’s general endowment. This marks the second $500,000 drive under President J. H. T. Main, aided largely by alumni efforts.
Davenport Iowa April 7 Congressmen Henry Vollmer who was elected to fill the unexpired term will not run for the regular term this fall. Reported reason Mrs Vollmer dislikes Washington and has significant local property interests making the $7500 salary unnecessary for keeping the wolf from the door.
Iowa report from Des Moines and Winterset covers two week deadline for state and county offices. Progressives plan a Wednesday conference in Des Moines to coordinate candidates for state offices and local posts. Several names mentioned for governor and congress, with some races still open.
Pisgah’s large delegation travels by special train to oppose upper Soldier river district drainage. Board of supervisors delays decision until June as property owners oppose 44 to 1. District spans 3,830 acres with excavating cost estimated at 44,776. damages claims total 2, though proofs show costs exceed benefits.
An April gas explosion in Carlisle Methodist Church killed Andrew Vanscoyk, 65, who investigated escaping gas with a lantern. The blast wrecked part of the church and shattered windows. no others were injured. Police recover Vanscoyk’s body about 30 feet from the church.
Des Moines council voted to rescind the wage increases for police and fire personnel. Firemen risk losing the one day off in four and possibly returning to one day off in seven. Police had received raises last fall. the firemen had their raise this spring after press advocacy.
A letter from Dr. C. S. Woods announces that any city or town in the state may have water analyzed for sanitary purposes at the State University of Town epidemiology lab, free of charge, with a limit on samples and special containers provided at applicant expense. The program follows legislative funding for a state epidemiologist to study epidemics and control measures.
Shenandoah Iowa April 6 Mrs Dunfee was found dead on the Ninth avenue porch by neighbor Mrs Carl Aldrich. She had presumably read a sister's letter in Ohio and stepped outside to die of heart failure leaving glasses and the opened letter on the table. The message said she and her husband planned to move to Shenandoah and make her home with them.
John Dohrer, a Newport township farmer, fell from the Johnson county bank building banister 16 feet to a marble door below. He escaped with a head bruise, a cut over the eye, and a wrenched arm after avoiding the elevator and exiting a lawyer's office.
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