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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
A fragmented collection of observations references volcanoes in Vamos and distant regions, notes on flora and exploration, and scattered mentions of people, campaigns, and scientific topics. The text hints at colonial contact, geodesic surveys, and maritime and atmospheric curiosities without cohesive narrative.
The fragment notes April deliveries of mail to 523 families via Teute route, with 35 217 cep sent and $542 collected by Carrier Taylor. It cites William F. Wonmtavon on crop conditions from La Paz described as worse, mentions travelers needing clothing and pins, and references bird agriculture data and quantities around 17 009 Lf wingie lay.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Webster Choy and Albert Barchet connected to a voyage attempt around the world. The garbled text references Waterloo and a maritime context with unclear dates or outcomes.
A garbled report discusses professional deserters and coerced support networks. It mentions men under pressure to join or assist a cause, with claims of nightly actions and manipulated conditions, though details are unclear.
Local shoppers report higher coffee costs across Iowa with several retailers cutting back on discounts. Industry observers note inflation pressures and supply chain disturbances influencing prices at multiple outlets.
In a developing case authorities consider arresting a man and a car relation to a theft. Investigators name potential suspects and review evidence as they search for a link to the incident.
Thieves entered the house while the family was away and stole money and valuables. a person named Mrs. S. Ambie was found in a hammock on the front porch the next day. The incident occurred in the evening near Judge Thorne.
Two inmates William Miggnatrick and Frank Wessell escaped from Uline City prison by climbing electric wires and walls. A resident, Mrs FL Hitter, saw them vanish over the walls and alerted authorities. Guards failed to locate the convicts after the escape occurred around 5 o clock, and repair crews traced the disrupted electric tunnel and wire damage to the exit.
In Fayette on August 12, the Modern Highwarmen of Pray eile’ formed by W. Stevens of Savelle for highway work. Members agreed to pay the boys four cents per day for labor, and the group claims wide town participation with many residents joining the club.
A cavalry machine gun company within the end lower regiment is being organized near Brownsville Texas under the command of PL TFigwil. Detachment completes mobilization as Adjutant General 176 gh ahead notes movement and defense measures with officers listed.
A fragmented note describes a church event led by Rev. Hoavanweller with a special evening service. It mentions a sermon by Augus, a brunch gathering, and a guest talk planned for Monday evening in New Jersey, with details unclear due to damaged text.
An Erin event announces a July August picnic at a distant site with multiple concerts. It notes a sequence of performances and mentions a forthcoming list of details for attendees.
An unclear OCR fragment references a "Young Pea" event and mentions Norwegian Magic. The exact details, dates, and participants are unreadable, yielding only scattered phrases about a rave-like scene and surrounding names.
A terse OCR fragment notes a boy repaying a debt related to a named operation. Details are unreadable, but the gist involves a local event affecting a minor in a community setting.
Brass and lodge activities mark a busy day with Br. Jesup elected at a local meeting and a first chaplain’s assembly staged yesterday. The event featured a tentless auditorium function, delayed railroad equipment, and sessions held mainly at the opera house, with park concerts outdoors.
Report notes that among 2000 railway clerks 752 have enlisted, 342 attested under the Derby scheme, and 1548 of 1604 have operated or attested. Figures reflect wartime recruitment and service status within the British railway clearing house.
A Des Moines man named Alexander Silver learned yesterday that he inherited between $50,000 and $108,000 from his Seattle brother. The discovery came after he asked for back issues of the Seattle Post Intelligencer at the public library. The money, from the brother's will, remains unclear in details and timing.
The Sullivan infant has been placed with paternal grandparents after prolonged court proceedings. The parents faced custody battles as the father died and the mother became ill with pneumonia. Habeas corpus actions were pursued before the child’s permanent guardianship was established by the grandparents.
A parliamentary committee reports condemnations of the Ist government’s actions in the execution of a treasurer named Gourd. The names President Goerdun Dav ENpurt and vice presidents Gendhue Binur Laetitia Irooeene are mentioned amid unclear references.
Port badge. The surrender of gypsum mill operators to workers demands ends a near strike by 5000 members of the new gypsum workers union. A seven cent per hour raise for inspect and five cents for time and six those who work were promised, with union recognition as key demand.
A county health update notes deaths from tuberculosis and reports a special tax levy request to fund a new hospital. The measure aims to finance a lagis hospital project and will be put to voters at the upcoming election.
Robert J. ms was arrested at Taina for the Dillon murder on July 20. A mute written confession names Mrs Balilda Steward as the victim, widow Finby Steward, and Willian's sweetheart, with jealousy and passion cited as motives.
Robbers enter the Creamery through a rear window by removing a close, stealing men’s suits and other items. Police have not yet determined a lead or suspects in the break in.
Cedar Rapids la Aug 16 The eng tennis tournament opens August Jwo on the Car e College courts Contest ants from Grinnell Mt Vernon and Toledo will participate FU Yessler secretary in charge Des Moines One of 1 48 percent applications for positions 22 applicants were placed in positions according to the annual report of the state free employment bureau Whigh and park of the labor commissioner office was opened duty for year ago The report named for the year ending Taly t Towa City Prof Eliot Jones of the University of Jawaz department of eto nomen has been elected professor and head of the department of economics at the University of Texas and will resign and move to Austin during September The Lone Star State also secures another member of the town faculty Professor Jones coworker Prof Howard M Preston having resigned to go to the same installation AB on member of the Texas faculty in the same department
A fragmented note describes a French invention for electrical aiming to help a marksman maintain focus on a target, noting the mechanism is activated from a distance and is designed to improve accuracy when aiming at a searchlight.
An Iowa dispatch reports protest over depend ency act provisions leaving guardsmen released from service to pay their own railroad fare home. Officials note travel costs may reach $50 per man, while pay totals around 25 to 30 dollars for six weeks, sparking criticism of government support.
Aug 114 Thersaraom u phens opens in Kuk Louisiana as Mary K. Evirke state president of the lichea auxiliary of Des Moines argues that Irish and American ties do not conflict with loyal citizenship. Mayor Lofton welcomes the A R A workers and city improvements. Pelaren of Davenport supports the WHI De sata in the ierning of the Inara.
In Fort Dodge yesterday, open track meets featured motor and bicycle races with injuries reported. Event results list Pace pilot as winner of the half mile, followed by Jones and Tinie in minor placements. Bee second in the half mile bicycle race, with others placing in the ten mile motorcycle sprint and county track events.
A district meeting of the Low State Dental Society was held at the hotel in New Orleans with Dr H. B. White of Snowstrat in charge. The program covered dental treatments and the society plans for an upcoming Sioux City meeting in November. Local names and details appear in fragmentary form.
Local notices state 27 births in Plymouth county this year with many marriages and divorces recorded. A river launch collision led to search efforts for missing persons. A fatal train strike injures a station worker. Francis Duruque Al faces five years for auto theft near Delmar.
August 11 at Cayuna range roving violence broke out as I W W pickets beaten working miners. Deputies arrived but were met by autos. Reinforcements came and returned fire but no one was killed according to reports.
President Wilson plans a continental speaking trip with a Pacific coast stop likely. No firm war details. itinerary to be worked out within weeks as Congress actions affect dates. Invitations pour in. McCormick and others will review before accepting any engagement.
General Kuropatkin, former Manchuria commander, is appointed chief of the Russian forces on the northern front, succeeding General Russky. The Riga-Dvina line sees frequent fighting as action continues without major movement on either side.
A draft demand against the New York Railways for motormen and conductors calls for a 30 to 33 cent hourly wage and a standard, shorter operating schedule. New York workers currently earn 6 to 30 cents an hour, with Boston Chicago and other cities cited as benchmarks for better conditions. Other lines’ employees in New York are preparing similar requests.
A new element appears in the death mystery of Michigan Avenue motel keeper Morse Davie a Vancouver mining engineer. Dr William D McNally chemist notes poison from Mrs Davis stomach contents and suggests a chemical used in her husband’s work may have mixed with medicines she and he took. Mrs Davis remains ill as investigations continue.
Duluth August 1 Albion M Fenton longtime general freight agent at Minneapolis is promoted to general freight agent of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha road succeeding E G Ober who resigns for health reasons Ober quits rail line shift announced in a brief dispatch from Minneapolis confirming the leadership change and noting its impact on the freight division.
Mitchell receives a heavy one hour rainfall of about one inch, the first substantial rain since late June. The shower benefits corn crops but comes too late to fully recover losses.
New York August 12 Munition manufacturers and the American Locomotive Company showed gains for the year ending June 20. The company posted a net profit of 10 769 400 and gross earnings of 59 216 000 while reducing deficits from the prior year. Unfilled orders for locomotives stood at 1 375 000 and munitions contracts at 46 642 000.
Washington reports Turkey has declined U S requests for a neutral committee to operate relief in Syria where thousands of native Christians are said to starve. Charge Millar in Constantinople said the Turkish government called relief operations in Asia Minor and Cilicia preferable to Syria. He noted he would press the issue with the Turkish foreign office, warning continued inaction could strain U S Turkish relations.
Heavy rains unleash a sweeping flood on Cabin Creek valley near Huntington causing more than 60 deaths and extensive property damage. Rescue crews work to clear debris and reopen routes while eyewitness J O W Hartless reports rapid, destructive floodwaters and families fleeing to hills. Multiple towns suffer losses and many remain missing.
London reports quoted Dr. Alfred Zimmerman as saying no peace talks while the Entente powers press offensives. He states Germany will continue bloodshed unless enemies accept terms, and asserts the iron wall to the west remains unshaken and eastern gains cannot be stopped.
Wireless signals picked up at Sandy Hook were initially linked to the German undersea freighter Foremen but officials of the Atlantic Communication company attributed them to an amateur operator using the Telefunken system. A Telefunken station in New York received the calls.
Paris dispatch cites Figaro claiming Mexico under Carranza will return sequestered properties to supporters of the regime with civil liabilities to be settled. The report notes government action follows prior seizures tied to the Ad Minima Aliona faction.
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