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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
2
Local newspaper item notes GEO. E. Bowers as publisher for the Lion County Ty Newald. No further context or events are provided in the readable text.
Reynolds, 26, bank clerk in Westville, was shot and killed as burglars broke in to blow the safe. Shots fired, police pursue two robbers. a stolen rig abandoned six miles south. One suspect believed wounded. Sheriff Small offers $1,000 reward for capture.
A Philadelphia special reports police detained the children's parents after a coroner directed chemical tests indicated poisoning in the deaths of Annie Williams aged 10 and her 3 year old sister Josephine on October 21 and 22. The parents deny responsibility and insurers listed $145 in policies.
A 15 year old boy at Pocahontas Sunday Albert Ethridge shot and killed Join Toesner, proprietor of the Western Hotel, after a dispute over a dinner chore. Ethridge, who borrowed a gum from a neighbor, lay in wait and fired at close range, striking Kesner in the chest.
A Chicago dispatch reports investigators probing the Swift & Cos boiler plant explosion that killed thirteen. Officials indicate Watertender Owens, blamed for negligence, faced the catastrophe in line with early theories, as a formal inquiry began with city and private interests.
A broad snowstorm moves across Texas New Mexico and northern Mexico with steady snowfall Sun day. In the White Mountains New Mexico the snow lies four feet deep forcing wildlife to lower valleys and causing sheep losses. Meanwhile Crawfordsville Ind reports alarm over Charles Tew Wallace illness confined to bed after a troubled tooth sparked general weakness.
Milwaukee correspondent reports rising deer hunting deaths across Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan as hunters like Navin Deen perish in northern woodlands. Officials warn of dangerous conditions and urge caution during the season.
A disputed evacuation of Shanghai unfolds as Japanese forces withdraw first. A telegram from Elkmart Kansas reports an arson attempt by Arthur and Charles Lenett of Blulay with deadly kerosene explosion. A Maine dispatch notes Mrs Hattie Whitten, jailed for poisoning her young daughter, hanged herself after funerals.
A southwest gale on Lake Erie sinks the barge Mabel Wilson and the schooner Macey with crews feared lost. The Meey and its crew vanish after last sighting near Tong Point as wreckage and life preservers drift in five miles of debris. The Albright reports passing wreckage thirty miles southwest of Tong Point. A Chicago dispatch notes the Cana dia steamer Lannockburn feared lost on Lake Superior with twenty aboard.
Special from Greenville reports a Jacksonville and St. Louis train derailed after rounding a curve, plunging over thirty feet. Ten passengers were injured, two fatally, with Conductor Carter and Clyde McRacken in grave condition. The wreck left debris and severe burns, physicians summoned.
Two men wounded in Havana Wednesday died Thursday as state authorities probe shots fired from neighboring houses. Police ordered arrests of occupants of houses linked to the streetcar attack. A special judge charged Arnaute Corvantes, editor of the He Conecta rada, with sedition.
An Indianapolis dispatch reports a Pennsylvania line passenger train struck an open switch at Rafford six miles south of here on the Louisville division. Engineer George St. Frazier died instantly. Dhemsa Lou Grant was fatally injured and Jon L. Clastan was seriously injured. Three passengers were slightly hurt. A report also mentions a Massachusetts cattle disease outbreak as inspectors work to stamp it out.
Multiple brief items describe martial law decrees in Santa Fe province Argentina due to strikes, a northbound freight train wreck near Texarkana with deaths and injuries, and Santa Fe system wage increases for train crews. Other fragments note weather in Kansas and fruit harvests in Marshfield.
A Washington DC report describes the agriculture secretary closing Boston as a principal export port for Christmas beef. Cattle from Iowa Nebraska and other midwestern states are moved to western farms, fattened for the British market, then shipped from Boston to England. The action aims to curb disease spread and regulate shipments, despite opposition.
An Indianapolis special describes a Big Four flyer derailing west of Avon six miles east of Danville after hitting a broken rail. Three passengers suffered serious injuries and many were slightly hurt. no fatalities reported. The rear sleeper fell twenty five feet, other coaches overturned, all passengers later evacuated to Danville.
Charles F P Kelly of St Louis arrested here Friday on perjury and bribery charges. Police and New York Philadelphia officials urged arrest as authorities race grand jury timing before statutes run out. Friends fear flight after Friday to evade testimony in lighting deal case.
Michael Shields, chief electro technician at Armour’s packing plant in South Omaha, was found dead Friday morning. He lay with five wires clutched in his hands. insulation appeared cut, suggesting electrocution. A pocket knife with copper particles lay beside him, indicating recent wire work.
Benjamin Watson and his wife Elizabeth lost their small cottage in a Newport fire. Elizabeth died after a lamp exploded as she ran upstairs with a lighted lamp, killing her. Benjamin, ill in an upper room, suffocated before aid. In Wisconsin Central freight wreck at Deeplains Maeiner, John Scheidel, Albert Primeo and Walter Sherman Jr. suffered severe burns, with Sherman likely to die.
Dispatch from St Thomas notes the steamer Yare reached the port Friday and reported Mont Pelec erupting violently on Wednesday morning. Three Morris Bressler children died of burns at Baltimore city hospital after a home accident when mother left them alone.
A Westchester PA dispatch reports Charles Garr a colored boy aged 23 died from injuries after a football game on Thursday. Another New York dispatch notes Daur Maher the American jockey is returning home with about 125000 pounds in British gold the largest yearly sum for a jockey in Britain.
New York report states former world heavyweight champion John I Sullivan filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court on Friday. The document lists assets of 2 058 dollars and 30 cents in wearing apparel.
In Rock Rapids a coroner jury probes the death of William Gilliam who was found dead after a night incident. The inquest weighs whether Gilliam killed himself or was murdered for money with the investigation expected to span several days. Gilliam had a prior horse-cutting incident in Sioux City, settled by relatives.
A Des Moines dispatch reports 20 year old Bert AbNutt shot himself at his parents home two on Friday afternoon, just before a noon wedding to Maggie Guth. Guests found him with no explanation for his death, note he had appeared distressed for days.
Guthrie Center reports a preacher Knapp who tried to marry a 13 year old daughter and was arrested on rape charges. counsel urged marriage law as the case settled. The Wesleyan minister’s license and ceremony details appear amid the dispute and legal questions.
Edwin Olson, son of Hiewich Olson, lies at death's door after a rifle discharged while someone aimed at a chicken. The bullet struck Olson in the brain as the weapon discharged by Nathan who was attempting to shoot at a fowl. A crowd of friends at the scene recalls the moment.
In Dubuque a woman awoke to find a burglar in her home. She grabbed a revolver and ordered him to leave, narrowly missing him as he fled without his hat. The intruder escaped, and the incident followed three other robberies in the same night.
Taylor Thorpe fired two shots at Emma Thorpe, his former wife, in Marshalltown late Sunday. He was arrested Monday on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. The dispute stems from a year old divorce over cruel treatment and non support.
A masked thief, believed to be a former hired hand, struck Willis Whipple at his farm in Oyen Grove as he was securing his team. The bandit took 50 dollars and ransacked the house in search of money but did not find it. He fled before Whipple regained consciousness.
Des Moines special reports the stand jury has begun an inquiry into recent student riots with plans to indict about twenty ring leaders if evidence is produced.
An Obiwa specil reports a search at the house of William Boxell in Cleveland yielding valuable silks and elecling. The robbery of southern news stores is believed solved by the capture of one suspect and the recovered items.
At a Wednesday special election in Sac City voters supported a proposition to issue 20000 for a new school building by an overwhelming margin 159 to 27. The district has about 25000 available, plus this year’s levy, totaling about 30000 for building purposes.
William McDaniel of Muscatine fell down stairs at Flattman’s saloon on Tuesday night and broke his neck. He died soon after. The coroner’s jury ruled the death accidental.
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports the Muskwaki tribe suffers smallpox with a tenth of members affected. Attorney Lamb of Toledo notes cases are being pursued in court while some plaintiffs are substituted due to deaths from the disease. He credits state and national efforts but says quarantine was not as effective as hoped and records show the tribe faced severe losses without leaving the reservation.
A Sixth Avenue Des Moines street car sped down a hill Thursday morning, traveling nine blocks at high speed. It broke from its switch, left the tracks, and crashed into a curb, snapping an electric pole and injuring over a dozen people, with several seriously hurt and two feared fatally.
The story recounts Alys Bradford found near death in a city cottage after a night alone in poverty. A stroke left her unconscious on the floor until passersby entered at daylight and she died shortly after.
Rev OT Melay Mapleton Protestant minister indicted for assault and seduction was released on bonds of 1000 dollars each by Monona County district court late Wednesday. John AL Heisler, a Cooper Township farmer, secured by Wyherrance at the We term of the Alonona County district court. McKey led the evening team for week and asked no chances of going to Mapleton amid strong local feeling.
A Fort Dodge special reports a 16 year old, son of Lars Harkind, found on the street with packages of Week's Trickup a Cola tablets. The sugar coated pills appealed to youths and prompted a stomach pump hours later to save the boy's life.
A Des Moines dispatch notes property valued over 90000 destroyed in the Great Western wreck at Con ger nineteen miles south of Des Moines. Train No 60 was ditched entering the city with seven Iader cars smashed beyond use and five burned. Alleged cause is uncertain. An Algona special reports William Howard charged with stealing a horse team from a Fairmont Minnesota farmer and captured near Algona by Sheriff McDonald and Deputy Gilbert.
Cora Kanner Gilman a 24 year old trained nurse from Marshalltown attempted to kill herself after a failed romance. She offered a deputy $20 to ignore the act and tried to jump from a temporary way at night. The trouble stemmed from a love affair.
Davenport reports Tuesday search for the Saturday hold up of the Rock Island express yielded no clues. Detectives prepare to end the pursuit as officers fail to locate the robbed team used by bandits to escape.
A Thrall area farm report states a young cow owned by Chris Watson gave birth to a calf with a double head. Both animals died. the calf was otherwise normal besides the twin cranium.
Pred Landphier, 19, son of James Landphier, was accidentally shot in the arm while hunting Sunday afternoon in Richland Township. His boat crossed Skank River and a gun discharged injuring his arm.
Davenport dispatch reports a hidden express bag jewelry boxes and dynamite found in the lair of William Roliner after bandits who held up the Tock Island train escaped with the team.
A boiler blast at the Cass refrigerating and ice plant in the Union Stock Yards, Chicago, caused extensive damage and many deaths. Rescue work began as fire crews arrived, with ambulances aiding the injured. Most victims were Black. The boiler, recently inspected, was said to be in good condition, and debris from the blast damaged nearby buildings.
Dr Joseph Parker longtime preacher at City Temple London dies aged 72 after a long illness. Known for dramatic style he drew huge crowds and once criticized royal public figures prompting public notice and debate about his preaching and influence.
Gov. Joseph D. Sayers of Texas seeks to curb lynching by targeting officers who fail to enforce the law. He urges legislature to punish neglectful judges and district attorneys. The piece notes past executions and broader public spectacle around mob violence.
A Havana strike riot turns violent as two people die and eighty two are wounded. Police struggle to disperse crowds while trains are halted and passengers walk to safety. Government action follows as authorities seek to restore order and protect rail service.
Secretary reports a net decrease of 31,420,400 in War Department appropriations for the year ending June 30, from prior estimates. This follows reductions across military establishments, barracks, quarters, military posts, and hospital funds, with cuts totaling over 20 million compared to the current year.
Ting Edward contemplates sending the Prince and Princess of Wales to represent him at the St Louis Fair. Joseph Chamberlain plans a personal tour in South Africa to study new settlement issues. Australian women gain full franchise on par with men in New South Wales, with Victoria expected soon. Cape Town relief totals 318,880, much spent on war prisoners. 27,075 invested for widows and orphans. Turkish troops move against a Macedonian uprising near Constantinople to Salonika. Admiral Evans sails to protect missionaries in Sze Chuan. Russian bill for railway work in Shanhaikwan to Nin-Chwang raises Chinese indignation.
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