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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
2
A curious inventor in Orange City claims a magnetic device can navigate without external power, remain emotionless under gravity, and steer to any point. The piece threads through inconsistent notes on travelers, industry, and distant places amid fragmented historic references.
In Oskaioosa on January 1 a group of sixteenth district lawyers met to form the Sixth District Har association, an auxiliary of the Iowa State Bar. Officers were W H Lewis president Frank T Nash secretary A H Wagner treasurer C J Wilson vice president. About 100 attorneys attended the Mahaska County Bar banquet that evening. Counties in the new group include Mahaska Poweshiek Jasper Keokuk and Washington.
Mrs J Fergus McRee daughter of the late Colonel Robert Aull leaves society life to become a saleswoman in a St Louis department store. Her husband J Fergus McRee travels to Seattle to start a business. They have a small child with Mrs McRee. As Miss Helen Aull she was a society favorite. Her wedding was a smart event and she previously designed and displayed hats of her own creation.
A fire originated in the B F Ferguson stationery store last night threatened Mason City's main business block. Estimated loss runs to about 50000 dollars with multiple insured claims listed for buildings and contents including Stanbery Barker Hubbard Lingar Fur and various shops and goods. The report details specific loss and insurance amounts for each claimant in the affected area.
A malformed note reports a new health outbreak in a county. Authorities note cases have risen in the past week and stress ongoing monitoring. Data and names are unclear but stress containment measures.
A fragmented item notes Cedar Rapids saloons began closing at 10 PM with the last doors shut around 11 56 PM. Beer stock sold out by noon and police reported only one arrest during the night amid broad citywide disorder.
Jan. t.—Preliminary pieday in Oregon and Idaho marks centers of massing curn at mass of activity. Old signs and windows of saloons and cafes are removed as new ventures move in, signaling a shift in commerce and crowded streets.
A brief wartime dispatch notes Paris sends a message honoring President Poincare and the French defenders. The simple tribute expresses confidence in France and its officers as the year of victory is celebrated.
In Pittsburgh and across the United States prices for domestic and export window glass are expected to increase due to higher demand from improved building activity and the exit of Belgian factories from the international market. The sharp rise ranges from ten to fifteen percent across all standard sizes as production adapts to the new demand pattern.
A Waterloo meeting of the Ninth District Democrats led by J. J. Flushes discussed plans for a January 20 banquet and love feast. Attendees included Wilbur W. Alarsh, Reynekts, Nick Reed, Emmet Tintey, E. P. Meredith, J. J. Golden, and others from Des Moines Creston Council Bluffs and nearby counties.
Des Moines Iowa June reports Edward Van Duyn chief inspector of Weights and Measures resigning at the request of State Food and Dairy Commissioner W B Barney. The departure follows discord within the department after Van Duyn sought a salary raise and a trip to the east without Barney approval. Edward Lytton, secretary to the mayor, named as successor.
Fred Pope, 32, husband of a seven child family, was fatally struck while picking coal along the North Western tracks in We yards as a Stoax City passenger train entered. His wife, mother of seven, was nearby with trackmen at work.
Jan 1 notices warn no dem onstathth of any kind and city saloons to close by 7 45 p m. City to enforce strict measures with police and port dodge to observe a "Ykey" curfew as stock runs low and stores shift to suitcases for valuables.
The report notes many stores have exhausted stocks and over half will close by five. Police search for any Jewless thefts while residents on the Sheldon farm in Logan township go about housekeepings. Alma Wramer travels to Tacoma to marry on Friday the 19th.
A German aviation lieutenant and his mechanic deserted their air unit near the frontier amid shellfire and crossed toward the village of Flushi Tz where they were interned following pursuit by forces at the front.
New York reports the death of Joe Murphy a famed actor known for Kerry Gow. He died today from pneumonia aged 83 leaving an estate valued at 3 064 466 dollars. Murphy had worked in early California pioneering circles after moving to California in age.
New York December 3 Willam F Treadwell government diamond expert estimates the year ending today shows imports of diamonds and precious stones totaling about 6 000 000 dollars up from last year 4 900 000. Diamonds again predominate in the year’s imports.
Canada ranks atop asbestos output with an annual production of 162215 tons, marking a peak in its mining sector. The report notes rising global demand and concerns over health and environmental impacts tied to asbestos use.
Em ma Strohm a 25 year old Lavlorville school teacher disappeared Christmas night after a theater party with relatives and a young male companion. Her father J K Strohm reported the missing to police. She wore money and a $55 check when she left home. The party included Mr and Mrs Gould and a sister in law, and she has not been seen since.
At a Des Moines conference the Polk County authorities voted to place exempted manufacturing plants on the 1915 tax roll and collect taxes in 1916. No tack taxes will be pursued for firms and individuals granted industrial exemptions. The council was empowered to grant five year immunity to attract firms, but officials say such exemptions were illegal and will be canceled.
Secretary Lansing reports no protest has been filed by Bernard B. Kolts of Oona Kansas on behalf of the Scandinavian-American United States. The protest concerns the vessel detained by the British at Greenerack and searched. Lansing has not heard from Kolts.
Des Moines January 1 aAutomobile insurance rates fall as many old line fire insurers file a new rate schedule with State Insurance Commissioner Emory Inglish to take effect at year start. Fire rates drop from 3 to 1⅓ per 100. combined fire and theft remains no lower than before. Some firms had cut earlier, but larger old standard insurers held. The filed rates are even lower than earlier cuts by others.
Judge Archuards lauds Guidice and Chomas Arthur for fair trial after two convictions for the murder of Howard Jones Northwestern railroad fireman. Attorneys win a rehearing while the defendant reflects on the death sentence. The judge cautions against hot tempered acts to deter violence.
Canton Cantonese report notes a woman dies after smoke inhalation in a house fire last night. An inquest reveals the blaze begun when a lamp was overturned by a single man, a neighbor or visitor named Ebner.
Ernest Darra ton of Casper township Monona county suffered a scalp wound while riding in an automobile between Smith land and Helly Springs. The injury is considered accidental likely from a stray shot by a rabbit hunter or a boy aiming at a mark. Darra ton did not hear a shot but felt a sharp sting and later found blood on his scalp. Investigation indicates a wound about three inches long.
Oskaloosa Iowa December 21 Martyn a young farmer shot his 25 year old wife and then killed himself in the morning. The couple had domestic trouble and the wife had left to live with her mother. Martyn gained entry through his brother to his wife and fired two shots. Divorce proceedings had begun.
The defense rested today in the Sherman antitrust case against William Rockefeller and 16 other directors of the New York, New Haven & Hartford. The trial has progressed since October 13, with the highway traffic of New England at issue in the railroad cartel allegations.
A semiofficial telegram from Sofia reports German Field Marshal Von Mackensen arrived in Sofia yesterday. He met with the Bulgarian drama minister and Austrian minister to Bulgaria and with King Ferdinand before returning to his headquarters.
Albert Frang Jannke, who died recently in Richmond Virginia, was the oldest jeweler in the state. He founded his business in 1453 and ran it continuously under only one firm name change.
In Detroit date uncertain Horace W Frank claimed a cave man and modern tastes in baths to justify his demands for scented water and attendants. His wife Mrs Clara Frank testified of cruelty after he allegedly beat and kicked her on a schedule, and Judge Murphy granted a divorce on extreme cruelty grounds.
Dr Edmund Von Blach, in a statement, warns Germany faces dire milk shortages as Britain hesitates to guarantee safe transport of condensed milk and products. He cites infant mortality fears, rolled out milk tickets in 1916 for children, notes worsening conditions and loss of American seed oil experts impact.
Dispatch from Athens reports Prof. Strauss Essel will arrive aboard a Greek destroyer from Kavala to perform a slight operation on King Constantine. The procedure is described as minor and planned in the near term.
Mile. Emilienne Moreau a seventeen year old French girl was presented with the French Military Medal for bravery under fire. She cared for the wounded as the British drove the Germans from the area.
The British ship Persia was sunk by a submarine as it approached Alexandria. Most of the crew were lost and 231 passengers are reported missing or dead. Some passengers had already disembarked at Gibraltar and others were rescued at French ports. four lifeboats escaped.
British liner Persia is sunk after a torpedo strike in the eastern Mediterranean near Crete while en route from London to Bombay. Officials report heavy loss of life with few survivors and American passengers including Robert McNeely, newly appointed consul at Aden, unconfirmed as to his fate.
Washington reports the sinking of the British liner Persia sparks fresh U S diplomatic tension with Austria and Germany. Officials weigh severing ties as submarine warfare near the Suez Canal widens the crisis and pressures Vienna and Berlin to align their actions with international law.
A saloonless and breweryless Town becomes law today as the prohibition law is restored. Reports indicate saloonkeepers in Davenport and Mississippi River cities plan to test the repeal by selling drinks. Attorney General Cosson will be in Davenport tonight to lead the state’s case. violators will be promptly arrested and prosecuted.
From German sources comes news that Emperor William II called a war council attended by princes and field marshals including von Hindenburg, von Mackensen, von Wrangel, von Zeppelin, Rupprecht of Bavaria, and the Duke of Württemberg on January 27 in Berlin.
A dispatch to the Daily Espress notes Dr. Charles F. Aked, a Ford peace delegate, is in Stockholm with a nervous collapse. Other dispatches from London do not mention him.
Mut Springs Virginia reports President Wilson received news dispatches on the Persia sinking and a later note from Consul General Skinner in London, forwarded by the state department, with plans for his comment.
News from Madrid and Paris report the loss of the Scilly islands steamer Miguel RenbBiure in a storm. Four crew members are listed. Maritime records do not show this vessel. Also mentioned is the sinking of the British steamer Adelia and lack of records for thePama Adelie.
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