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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
A compact collage of reflections on religion, leadership, and history ranges from praising a famed apostle to commentary on Hannah and David. It also covers technical advances like a new canal zone wireless station, reinforced Swiss arch construction, and shifts in rail and postal plans, interwoven with global notes on sugar, politics, and industry.
Cedar Rapids IA Dec 15 Detective Joseph Kroulik a veteran officer and Conductor Elaw Moran of Clinton were wounded when three negroes tried to flee a Northwestern train No 3. They fired at Kroulik as he stepped on the platform and were captured after a struggle in an empty buffet car. A fourth man who escaped is believed to have fired.
Des Moines coroner states M B Wheelock was seen in Des Moines three days after his supposed self inflicted death. A special inquest is planned for Saturday morning with sensational developments expected. Bank stockholders meet as Colfax State Bank affairs are to be investigated. Mrs Wheelock to testify about her husband's private life amid rumors his finances were strained.
Alexander Smith a building contractor, lies seriously hurt with internal injuries after his car skidded through a bridge railing over Silver creek four miles west of Barlan Ta. He and helper Omar Allan were pinned beneath the wreck for a creel 20 feet below until Dobe Mrntz freed Allan and then Smith. Allan escaped with a sprained leg. Smith has been unconscious since the accident.
The Dubuque county board of supervisors approved $60,000 for a 25 mile highway project to secure a $40,000 government grant. Engineers will be supplied by the government, and Congressman Connolly was informed by wire. The $90,000 project is expected to begin immediately.
A double wedding occurred Tuesday at the Lutheran parsonage in Holstein. F W Bruene married Kate Volkert and Henry Volkert married Alma Hummel, with Rev Laning performing the ceremony. The couples honeymooned in Earlville and plan to farm near Correctionville and Cushing respectively.
The Justice Department said patronage may be dispatched before Christmas depending on President Wilson's ability to resume duties. Friends believe a rest in a different climate for two to three weeks is essential, though his condition is not alarming.
Council Bluffs Iowa December 12 voluntary bankruptcy filing in federal court. C A Schoedsack member and vice president of the Council Bluffs school board filed for his cleaning establishment Twin City Dye Works showing liabilities about three times assets of 7591 dollars.
Town City Iowa December reports that Emma Ricard’s counsel fled a demurrer to the indictment arguing the charges do not match Iowa code. The case involves alleged conspiracy to conceal a witness with details about Anna Clerk and a subpoena timing questioned by defense.
An Outlook clerical item tells how a traveling medicine man called Dr Bites found his son after years apart following a note from a well to do stock buyer from Sacred Heart Minnesota who saw the Outlook and arranged a reunion. Other Iowa briefs report on legal actions in Des Moines Denison and Carroll, a missing girl in Denison, a pharmacist accident in Waterloo and a fatal gas engine explosion near New Hampton.
Colfax banker cashier Wheelock died by suicide after his finances were found far worse than thought. Investigators reveal he paid out about 300000 to perpetual lenders. Coroner James Lee and state auditor to probe further. In Ames, Iowa, a separate course offers diverse farm and home programs starting December 25. Des Moines saloon men submit consent petition with 11254 names as dry forces prepare to challenge the count.
Four members of the posse that shot a negro near Greeley two weeks ago were arrested in Manchester on murder charges. Ross Chase Chester Willard Frank Sprague and Ben Brady posted 5000 bail each and were freed pending trial. Bail was furnished by Greeley capitalists amid questions over the unarmed victim and the posse firing. More arrests expected as the investigation continues.
Sheriff Russell, aided by volunteers and the Veterino bloodhounds, captured three men believed connected to a Tuesday night safe blowing at Ayres lumber in Lawler. They had 1600 dollars cash, gold rings, and burglar tools. they are held to stand trial in New Hampton. The incident traced via farm telephone alarms and a directions clue.
Three local farms sold at public auction in Sheldon Ta yesterday. Col Van Pelt of Sioux City acted as auctioneer, selling a quarter section adjoining town owned by Ranger and Wilson to T J Dykstra of Middleburg for 201 dollars an acre. An 806 acre parcel owned by Myers Bros and A Meiers, four and a half miles from town, sold to Ben Jenkinson of Sheldon for 205.50 per acre. A 4 acre parcel east of town, same owners, sold to W W Woods of Sheldon for 286 per acre. The day drew a large crowd and buyers deemed prices fair for the land class.
In Lake Mills on December 11 Albert Thorvelson was burned to death when a lamp was knocked over and a fire destroyed the Thorvelton home three miles south of Lake Mills. Selma Haugen, a maid, broke an arm and bruises while Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Thorvelson, their children, and Bert Rodesson were badly bruised after escaping from the second story windows.
In Ida Grove Va December 1 Lt Hoover faced contempt charges for not filing a family Bible with the district court as part of a will contest over his grandmother Mrs. Alex McHugh. Judge Powers postponed action until Friday if the Bible is produced. Miss Peterson received 6000 dollars compensation and declined to further prosecute the case against Harry Hector after a prior conviction and reversal by the supreme court.
Ames reports on a disruptive incident aboard a Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern interurban. Brown Johnson, a coal miner, fought with his wife, stepped from the rear platform, rolled 75 feet, then reboarded and attacked the crew with a knife before being taken to Des Moines for medical aid. A negro physician treated his bruised hip and back.
In Emmetsburg Iowa on December 16 a week long trial ended with a verdict for Mrs M P Carrigan for 5000 dollars against the M S L Railway. Her daughter Theresa Carrigan a prominent school teacher was killed near Ayrshire about a year ago by a northbound freight train while returning home from school.
Ames Iowa December reports that Miss Tango from Argentina has been labeled undesirable as the tango faced organized opposition. A college meeting led by President Raymond A. Pearson voted to cut the dance and its variants, while women delegates pressed stronger disapproval of any improper dancing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission further suspended from December 16 until June 16, 1914, certain schedules that would raise packing house product rates from Mason City Iowa to points in Arkansas and Texas. The proposed increase had already been suspended from September 17 to December 16.
A morning blaze in Rock Valley Indiana destroyed the Ideal bakery and its contents owned by A C Vandermeer. The building suffered about $6,000 in losses with $4,208 covered by insurance as neighboring structures were protected from spread.
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