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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
6
A Detroit Free Press opinion piece reflects on political victory and governance fears. The newly elected mayor discusses expectations, workload, and the urge to serve beyond the city while acknowledging four political managers who played key roles in the campaign.
A four year old boy suffered a red blotchy outbreak that spread with water blisters. After applying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, washing with warm water and pressing on blisters, his skin dried and cleared in about a week with no scarring. The claim is from Mrs. Arthur Haworth in 1912.
Fragmented dialogue reveals a strained discussion about a sister's favor and a potential breach of promise suit. The exchange hints at pressure to choose sides and legal risk if expectations are not met. No clear event date or participants beyond implied family figures.
A 77 year old Erbel resident Mr W D Smith writes a testimonial praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for back injury and kidney trouble. He credits the remedy with long term relief and asks publication of his story and picture. Also notes dealers price 50 cents and requests household hints and music from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
A satirical note attributes a supposed discovery of a Sunday school model to newspaper man William Allen White. The tale recounts two baseball fans discussing Sunday amusements and a boy who should read the Bible and pray, framed as a humorous opportunity from a 1900s magazine.
Fragmentary prompt yields no clear event or names. Unable to extract a coherent news item or entities for a proper headline and summary.
In New York, James Purcell a veteran informer testified before the aldermen that he paid graft for years. After a quarrel with his wife early this morning he shot their 12 year old daughter as well as his wife. Purcell surrendered to police claiming sudden rage. four shots were fired, one piercing the girl’s breast. The case ties to a grand jury investigation led by District Attorney Whitman.
Police cleared a New York chauffeur named Rothheim after five men were linked to an automobile incident in Central Park four months earlier. A body was found alongside the road and later identified by fingerprints on a car. Officials say the case remains under study as officers pursue the leads.
The government alleges that the Delaware and Western railroad lines and allied coal interests colluded to set price levels at the chief distributing center, potentially affecting terminals and multiple markets under the interstate commerce clause. The petition targets the duplicitous handling and control of railroads and coal shipments amid price regulation concerns.
Vincent Astor selected the field of agriculture and humanity as a focus. Governor Sulzer noted Astor sought his advice on usefulness. Various plans were discussed including naval matters and a formal institute in Rome amid state assembly forms.
Washington February 13 A government witness testified that transport rate claims were inflated and questioned the role of Mallory and Morgan lines in Atlantic shipping. The testimony described low water rates and routes via New York and Galveston as cheaper, with references to Almena Alabama and Houston.
March 4 issuance from W H Richardson chairing the clean ity committee outlines efforts to brighten downtown streets. Officials pledge citywide civic action, urging citizens and groups to participate in a broad cleanup, with focus on poverty alleviation and orderly improvement.
A quirky old discussion outlines shifting values for zoo creatures and curios, noting elephants and giraffes up in price, with bidders quoting hefty sums and comparisons among exotic items. Speakers debate investments in terms of hundreds to thousands, referencing Ruger and rhinoceros sightings amid a chaotic auction vibe.
Report says two secret service operatives have hovered near the Wilson residence after a sudden, undisclosed reason. The guard was seen at midnight, with authorities monitoring approaches from outside through windows. The governor had a Philadelphia appointment and plans for shopping in New York.
A fractured report describes explosives linked to militant suffragists, including a 25,000 pay misstep and a court case. The text notes a police inspector and a defendant named Miss Arse with references to radar equipment and a months’ sentence, amid unclear details.
Authorities file charges against four Greeks in the Bingham murder of Harry Somben, a strike breaker, during a copper mine strike riot on October 23. The tragedy occurred as miners confronted scabs on a hillside crowd. Arthur Hiner and Deputy Sherry were named in the initial reports. the suspects were arrested on related charges.
A fragmented Washington report outlines efforts to reach a deal on the Connecticut dam measure. The bill threatens rail and river commerce, provoking warnings from business leaders about obstruction of nationwide commerce and state-federal tensions.
Milwaukee reports a tug Sunbeam sailed this morning with six men aboard for a cruise about 40 miles offshore. It struck a dere on a return to port and disappeared. Rescue efforts and search were underway as night fell.
A Florida court appeal questions when a fruit is ripe for shipment under state law. The text notes a Florida Supreme Court decision and references the fruit statutory provisions governing interstate shipping.
In Mexico City on Feb 14 federal troops and rebel sharpshooters clashed in a brief infantry exchange followed by heavy cannon fire. Federals concentrated fire along the Colonia station and San Juan Deferran street while rebels pounded the arsenal. Civilians and embassies saw bullets and shells with some injuries reported as the confrontation continued into the afternoon.
Reports describe an attack on a passenger train by rebels with gunfire and arson. A group aboard the northbound train including Ute Le Newax members faced gunfire as the vehicle was burned and the rebels pursued toward Saltillo. A special ride was planned for a National railroad action and security forces pursued further. France eyes Uncle Sam for stance as tensions rise in Mexico.
Fragmentary text describes disturbances in Chihuahua City with unclear details. Mentions quiet following riot, unidentified groups, and scattered references to power and streets. No coherent names or dates are present. facts are thin and partially garbled.
Fragmentary notes describe transport readiness and procurement issues with contractors and quartermasters. References to rain cargo, six pits, and a missing train echo disruptions and possible corruption rumors, while New York sabre pave and a Texan location appear in scattered phrases.
Miners may seek life for Slasscoge and others amid Paint Creek unrest. Militants and striking miners faced trials for alleged actions tied to disorder earlier this season. Authorities fanned out to investigate Smithers Creek and surrounding towns as loyalist leaders and governors were cited in fire resolutions. The signal corps restored wire service but field lines remain restricted to official business.
Sofia report says two Turkish sorties from Adrianople were repulsed by Bulgarian forces on Monday and Tuesday. Official Bulgarian war office tally places Turkish casualties at more than 70 killed and wounded.
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A garbled OCR style notice references a French flower girl and a divorce filing. It mentions a wealthy village context and a contract, with a copy of records sent to Washington. The legibility is poor, but the core items imply a court action and related documentation moving to federal review. The readable facts suggest a divorce proceeding and a forwarded record.
Fragmentary text notes a political figure named Binshurs with laryngitis and weak public support amid calls for action. No clear event or date is present, but references an ongoing leadership challenge and foreign policy tone.
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