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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
2
The fragment describes local fishing lore at Gatun with calls using a dough bell and the chaotic crowd around water, mentioning green visitors and rich food beneath waves. It also drifts into unrelated historical notes about Hessians and a noted church figure, signaling a damaged mixed-page OCR.
Iowa parole board is asked to issue a pardon for F. A. Boggs, jailed for embezzlement in Morrison. A sworn statement by ex cashier E. H. Reimers challenges key trial claims, fueling hopes for Boggs and prompting legal maneuvers in Des Moines and Grundy Center.
In Des Moines a reception lunch precedes President Wilsons Coliseum address with members of his party on the program. Local preparedness and peace groups are listed among reception committee members as security and support details are noted for the event.
The report notes that the state will cover expenses for an inspection in Des Moines. Details on the agency and exact costs are not provided in the readable text.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Bluff's police chief and travel censorship. It references patrol duties and a central area, with unclear dates and scattered phrases about a sniper and weapons. Names and places are not clearly readable.
Report of the first annual convention noting proceedings, officers, debates, and financial plans. Mention of Storm Smith Winterset and others, with discussion of a lake shore project and financing details for a golf and other uses club house construction contingent on weather permits.
Iowa dairy officials struggle to launch an Iowa butter trademark as glass stamp makers refuse small orders. If stamps are not produced, wooden stamps may be used, delaying the butter branding effort and price strategy aimed at marks above three percent.
Keokuk Iowa January 21 James Mackenzie a former Keokuk high school football star is the first Iowan wounded in the European war as a private with the Tenth Cameroonians on the west front in France. He was wounded in the right leg on September 24 1535 recovered and back in trenches. Mackenzie joined British forces last summer and went to France in August taking part in the big allied drive last fall. His mother resides in Gary Indiana and he reports allied onslaught preparations underway for spring with English troops undergoing hard conditions but confident of victory.
Fragmented text shows an agent at Vetesan Rock Rapids marked as checked out of service. Partial names appear, including Minneapolis and Minn locations, plus unclear references to dates, companies, and individuals. The readable lines indicate a service status update without coherent narrative or outcome.
A scrambled report hints at Larrabee weighing a congressional bid from the Tenth district. Mentions of a West trip and Fort Diedke context appear, with unclear timelines and names muddled by OCR.
A district debate event at Storm Lake brings four orators from Mornes College to discuss state and local topics. The program features City officials and ministers, with a prize of 50 000 dollars noted in coverage. Pay tribute to pioneers and individuals mentioned in the session.
Des Moines Iowa January 29 the state dairy and feed commissioner mails a warning to coal dealers about short weights. Inspectors report weighed meat loads with shortages and promise prosecutions. Causes include dishonesty careless weighmen overload wagons and leakage. Dealers urged to ensure accurate weights and clean scales while avoiding partial deliveries.
Ames Iowa January 29 The state’s women in farming will have a full day at the farmers congress in Ames February 5 Speakers will be all women led by Miss Pearle Mitchell president of the Women’s federation Topics include business and domestic life of Iowa women farmers social and labor needs handicraft farm life management and problems of a woman farmer Speakers include Mrs E B Wilson of Jefferson Mrs Fannie Blinck Clarkesville Mrs E W Johnson Independence Mrs Jennie Conrad Conrad Ind and Nellie Richardson Des Moines.
Alleging she was of unsound mind and needed a guardian to manage her $4,000 property, Als. Talia Cadum of Dunbar appeared in court and the woman was adjudged insane. Found 88,618 in various pockets and bags, largely gold and banknotes, with a bank package dated 1866. She was committed to a hospital.
First district Democrats endorsed Geo A Stivers for delegate to the Democratic National Convention. E K Still of Jasper county and John Eo Uring of the county were named district delegates. W S Grimes of Louisa and J A Johnson of Van Buren were named alternates. no candidate for Congress was endorsed. Others were mentioned as favorable.
Abeles and residents along the 47 mile Atlantic Southern line sue over train operations under an order from town railway commissioners. Witnesses say damages from the stoppage, yet some claim the railroad could profit with proper management. The line runs from Atlantic City to Willisen and was built with private funds.
Many aspirants seek four judge positions and a clerk with the new Toacourtoure plan set to begin April 1. The reform keeps the Justice of the Peace and police courts, plus a federal session with the United States marshal present. In Marshalltown, a liquor case highlighted costs in prosecution. At Smithland farmers institute events run February 17 to 19 with Ames College speakers and evening entertainments, prize awards for top farm exhibits.
National officers of the United Hatters of North America report Thursday’s relief drive for defendants in the Danbury hatters case could reach 450000 dollars and at least 354000 dollars. Reports from major cities suggest the AFL appeal will cover damages and costs awarded to Loewe & Co, protecting defendants’ personal property.
London dispatch reports Viennese surgeon Prof. Fiselberg on returning from Greece. He cites political tension in Athens with King Constantine, Venizelos influence, and concern over German entente relations as Greece moves toward crisis.
Report from Petrograd via Loniton notes renewed Russian northern front activity around Riga and Dvinsk. German reconnaissance aircraft and growing Steipa river fire imply a possible German offensive to counter a Russian push toward Bukowina.
London dispatch reports Turkish and Greek sentiment backing a swift move on the Suez Canal. Turkish leaders cite fear of British advance and rely on recent German and French linguistic access to gauge public mood and defenses.
A battalion of the 123rd Landwehr is sent to Lausanne to curb anti German demonstrations after the German consulate flag was torn down. Camille De Copnet travels to Lausanne to discuss the situation with the Vaud state council as unrest continues with 140 arrests reported.
Washington reports the United States has addressed another inquiry to Austria asking if any submarine commanders know of the destruction of the Rivitan liner Persia. A note on the matter was handed to Ambassador Fenfield several days ago and has been received.
In Washington on January 31 Senator Tillman condemned former Secretary Meyer for remarks to the National Security League claiming the navy lacks a brain and competent organization. Tillman argued Meyer left the service understaffed and with high desertion rates, contrasting with improvements under the current leadership and praising the present secretary as a practical, forward looking American.
Paria newspaper excerpts quote David Lloyd George saying Allies are only beginning their push and will have 4 million soldiers by spring. He states democracy versus military autocracy, Britain united, and predicts victory as Germany weakens. He references conscription, rising munitions, and Allied cooperation with Britain and France.
Tribune reports in Washington on January 28 that Senator Cummins hesitates on how he will vote on Justice Brandeis. Kenyon opposes only after pressure from eastern interests while Brandeis supporters argue for confirmation. The piece notes Garrard and unrelated Ampere reference as context.
New York reports the death of landscape painter Hugor Donahoe at his home after a brief illness. He was 68 years old and celebrated for works shown in Paris salons, with pieces like La Marcellerie in the Brooklyn Museum. He had won prizes at Paris, the Columbian, and Pan-Pacific exhibitions. A Dutch inventor released a gas meter with five parts.
A fire in a small Drumrlent Oklahoma tavern started early today and burned the building to ashes. Two persons are confirmed dead with property losses around 700000 dollars.
Official 1916 foreign trade statistics for Argentina report imports totaling 226000 and 52000 while exports reach 256000. Trade documents indicate imports of 945006000 and exports around 700000000.
Chicago officials plan a special grand jury to probe claims that criminals were brought from New York and other cities to discredit the Cook County state’s attorney and city administration. Eddie Mack, a bank robber and gang leader, allegedly confessed that politicians and police fixers aided the criminals and accepted protection money. The grand jury will consider Mack and the Kramer brothers, plus other suspects, in connection with the Washington Park bank robbery and related murders. Mack, known as mily mam, has a wife and a 10-year-old daughter and is reportedly a longtime Chicago resident from Cincinnati.
Washington, Jan 31. Secretary Lansing denied reports that the United States gave Germany until February 5 to decide if it would disavow the Lusitania sinking. The denial counters rumors of a specific deadline and impending action.
Berlin reports the invasion left 34000 dwellings destroyed or damaged with 9000 needing basic furniture. A government commission based in Kienesbers oversees reconstruction to ensure new houses harmonize with surroundings.
In Ocala Florida on January 23 a mob of 400 white men lynched Richard Anderson a Black man accused of attacking a white woman near Wiliston Levy County. The mob action followed the accusation amid tensions in the area with no reported arrests.
Manila January 24 The cigar trade between the Philippines and the United States is rising rapidly. A comparative statement for January ten to November 1914 and 1915 shows an increase in exports to American consumers of 15 004 499 cigars. Total shipments in 1914 reached 41 972 004 and rose to 52 906 008 in 1915.
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