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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
2
The article notes a Putumayo tribe near the Amazon using a wooden block and baton system to sound messages. Stones on the blocks produce musical notes and, by varying tap timing, convey words, reportedly enabling nine mile communication.
A garbled clipping discusses Lincoln's labor ideas and the claim that capital is the fruit of labor. It recounts Cardinal Wolsey's rapid travel to meet Emperor Maximilian, then shifts to a Washington supreme court election ruling and park improvements in Sno-Kane. The text mentions Switzerland's president, Indian Whiting's Browning anecdote, and a Brent Garden village collective kitchen experiment.
A quirky reminiscence recalls Professor Hell, credited as the inventor of the telephone, recounting a claim that while traveling in frigid provinces he saved himself from frozen feet by concentrating his mind on sending extra supply of his seed to them, avoiding pain.
A 4st duplex phonograph arrives in Paris with two side by side machines. one plays while the other remains idle, enabling a continuous Carmen performance lasting about three hours. Also notes telegraphic links and early moving picture efforts in education along with various global tech and industry items.
John Pruett and two others faced questioning after Pruett confessed to a string of car thefts and a mail bag robbery at the depot platform in Council Bluffs Iowa. He implicated companions George Pabst and Elmer Custin and said checks and drafts totaling 265000 were burned. A young wife and her husband who witnessed the scene aided the investigation.
A house six miles northeast of a Nee village exploded and burned, killing Isume Simiith the farmer, his 12 year old son, and his 6 year old daughter. Mrs Hickman was cut by glass. Neighbors rescued the infant and tried to save others as flames consumed the structure. The cause remains unknown and authorities moved quickly to the scene.
The Cherokee school board adopts resolutions defending high school ethics amid press accusations of immorality. They conclude no pupil involved in alleged misconduct and commend the superintendent and faculty for upholding discipline and the school’s record in athletics and conduct.
The Des Moines reading circle selects three books for the coming year to earn teachers credit. The titles include The Tawa Trove Study and Elementary, edited by Ohio author Coulter and published by Appleton. Also listed are works edited by Masser and Lapypin used for course instruction.
The county court reports a verdict against William Pooley in an alienation of wife suit. Pooley is ordered to pay damages of $11,000 though defense claims he is a breadwinner and may appeal, while Mrs Pooley expresses continued support and respect for her husband.
In Sac City a large attendance is expected at a public shop sale next week starting Tuesday. Proceeds or merchandise total around $600 incl. premiums. Faculty committee includes Prof. A. B. Snyder Prof. Geo. W. Trey and Mrs. Louise Wamp. number of assistants to be determined.
In Des Moines on February 12 a reform group advocated total abolition of all prison terms in Iowa. The plan would shift sentences to farms and workhouses with obligation to work and deter crime while avoiding permanent punishment.
Denver reports a quarrel over pardons with a board pressing Governor Sheimth to pardon shar man W. Shurtis and Enercliff. The board is united for mercy, but Shafreth opposes and threatens resignation if denied. Members pressed the governor with pointed questions during a tense meeting.
Reports from Council Bluffs describe the loss of a mail pouch from a truck on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul line. The pouch, filled with valuable mail from Council Bluffs and Omaha banks, was awaiting the Overland arrival. Authorities in St Louis have been notified.
Don Despain of the Lincoln Western league arrives in Des Moines to negotiate terms with Isbell for managing the Lincoln team. Gill Deay joins as talks continue this afternoon with Dwyer to determine his compensation.
In Maxwell Louisiana on February 12 a lamp exploded causing a fire that killed four children in Isaac Smith's household and fatally injured Smith himself. The infant daughter of Mrs. Payne Hickman, Isaac Smith's granddaughter, died today after being rescued from the blaze.
Washington reports Colonel Chantland of the Fury sixth regiment will resign soon. Lt Colonel Hyatt of Webster City is next in line for promotion, shifting regimental headquarters to the city and bringing Capt Frank J. Lund as the leading captain. Hyatt may fill the major post, with Lund as candidate for major. No sensational changes anticipated.
Des Moines City Railway warns wage hike requests by local streetcar workers could push the system into receivership. General Manager Harrigan cites higher pay vs peers and longer daily hours, arguing arbitration would still raise costs and force cuts. He says no raise will be granted now, and arbitration could push wages down to average levels. President Sexmans declines comment until union meeting ends.
Shenandoah Iowa February 10 the 160th birthday of John M Phipps born near Shenandoah and Farragut will be marked by his admission to free Elks membership at Shenandoah Cineple John Phipps linked in early reports to a Rockefeller paternity claim but never proven He was born in Virginia before the 1812 war and built wealth in Missouri and Iowa He deeded his lands to his children and kept a portion for himself until death Two years ago his twin brother F B Henry was believed to be the oldest twin pair of elk in the world.
Mrs Mia M Scholz, 30, wife of a drayman, killed herself with carbolic acid in Marcus Iowa. Her body was found on the floor this morning by a neighbor. The act was attributed to despondency and mental distress.
Ames reports prize winners in a Chicago contest led by former Bawa State college lookalikes. E T Robbing takes first, Rex Beresford second, Monard Vaughan third, H L Higgins fourth, with various city and state notes on courts, wages, and local affairs. Des Moines plans a municipal loan bureau to curb loan sharks and a wage increase dispute with transit staff. other Iowa notices cover jails, court actions, and local incidents.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld Lyon county board of supervisors in settling with the county auditor for extra clerk hire at 400 dollars a year, ruling the board could grant the additional pay if shown to be needed. The decision also voided several bequests from Christ Shimes to charities, as laws limit gifts to corporations over a quarter of an estate.
Boone high school debaters defeated Cherokee here to advance toward the state championship. They will face Engle Grove next on the closed shop topic with Northwestern Iowa champion as judge and Iowa City spring trip in sight. Cherokee team members include Robert Gage Francis Trowne and Wilmer Talyrink with Talyrink noted for strong affirmative arguments and delivery.
The $55,050 alienation suit of Pooley and Ducions has drawn crowds as the trial nears a week. Pooley accuses his wife’s parents of continuing to oppose the marriage and to disinherit her, with testimony citing his wife’s mother’s role and letters referring to Miss Pauling Prtton. Mrs Pooley testifies about plans to go to Reno to gamble and lure strangers into games to cover expenses.
The Des Moines court released multiple morning rulings affirming Hall versus Wintermute in Taylor district and Frederickson versus Bierent in Woodbury district, with Van Buren Savings Bank against Rockwell in Van Buren district also affirmed. Times estate Burphy executor versus Wormbey Guard in Woodbury district reversed.
An official bulletin from the physicians reports King Frederik II of Denmark fell ill while walking last night. He passed a satisfactory night and slept well though there is a slight fever from inflammation of the lungs. Copenhagen notes the king is under careful supervision.
District court in Boone opens Monday February 12 with Fort Dodge attorney Fudge Wright. Gust Dahlberg sues B M Brooks for 25000 claiming alienation of his wife's affections while Dahlberg rented Brooks farm. Another major case involves Ogden area miners in a dispute over ore.
A careful canvass of large scale farmers indicates wheat can be produced and sold under 55 cents a bushel with freight not over 12 cents. The report includes a detailed 320 acre 3 year cost table totaling 7 834.00 with a 60 bushel yield totaling 15 260.00 revenue and a three year farm balance of 2 563.00 per year.
Booth Tarkington hosts Arnold Bennett at his Indianapolis residence. Tarkington favors the simple life and morning walks, while Bennett jokes he does not walk in his sleep. A spinster muses on independence and self rule.
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