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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
13
A letter urges establishing canteens for American soldiers to provide wholesome entertainment away from temptations. It argues nurses and female staff could help soldiers stay moral and avoid vice, asserting such facilities would improve conduct and reduce temptations in military camps.
Special agents of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad pursue wreckers who attempted to derail a Clinton line passenger train between Flora and Fiesta. Track inspectors report guard rails found between Osceola and Vistas, indicating ongoing tampering as authorities follow leads from the prior week.
In Pelerade a lieutenant named Vana fears a bear murder tied to a planned robbery. Officials show concern a large sum of money is involved in Rispos, with local authorities investigating the incident.
Cuban Bandit Enrique Mesa, long terrorizing eastern Cuba, was captured in Havana Saturday night. Rev. Alexander Gilchrist, longtime secretary of the home mission board, died in Pittsburgh after a long illness. Colonel Thomas Pagan Fouts, veteran of the Civil War’s One Hundred Thirty-seventh Indiana, died in Wichita at age 84.
In Friday’s general election the government coalition and conservatives gain at least twenty seats, while the socialists drop seventeen or eighteen seats. Key losses hit Breslau Halle Magdeburg Leipzig and Isbera with clerical center holds and potential follow up reballoting by February 5.
Thomas Grimes and Arnold Zimmer admitted involvement in the murder of John Gavin, a prominent farmer. Gavin’s body was found by the roadside near New London, Pennsylvania. Pinkerton detectives, led by Ben Campbell, secured confessions after pressure to prevent a lynching as farmers in Henry County threatened vigilante action. The motive centered on Gavin’s alleged $200 stake from hog dealings.
An Omaha court fined merchant John Greenberg for selling reproductions of famous painters works. Police confiscated items including Rubens Judgment of Paris replicas and VanTwede Van der Werft titles deemed indecent. Next offense could lead to jail.
In a third attempt to break the mile record at Ormond Beach Florida, a Lenerrint team car struck a barrier on the beach, shattering fragments. Marrick sustained serious injuries as Marriott’s car ran at the same time as the accident. An investigation is underway by the Harvester Trust and related parties. the labor union is involved from Conenhagen Louisiana to New Orleans.
A committee reports forward an anti racing pall with a 36 to 79 tally on Friday. The measure faces broader approval within Tennessee politics and sets the stage for further debate.
A dispatch from Constantinople says a coal laden chip, name not ascertained, foundered in a gale. The ship’s crew, including sixty workmen bound for Bragi, were all drowned. The incident was reported as a tragic maritime accident with loss of life.
The jury pool for Harry Thaw's trial nears completion with five jurors sworn in after Thursday, joining two chosen Wednesday. Names include Henry C. Harney, George Pfaff, Arthur S Campbell, Deming B.G., and Charles H. Feeke as foreman. selection faced delays and numerous challenges.
Cecil Whitely founder of the first big department store in London was shot by a young nun as he prepared to leave the store. The assailant killed herself after the shooting, causing a panic among shoppers. Whitely’s sons did not recognize the attacker. The motive remains unclear.
Hundreds of women and children flee as scarlet fever spreads in Chicago and suburbs. A health department tabulation credited with prompting relocations shows thousands of contagions, while Health Commissioner Whaten faced reprimand for new posting plans.
An ice gorge formed in the Rand River below Cran Tha caused flooding and forced nearby factories to close. Weather worsened conditions as residents assess damage and emergency workers respond to the unusual ice dam.
Police identify William Wintely’s killer as Horace George Bowne a London merchant. The motive remains unclear as Bowne, once a senior master, was found in a cheap hotel near Binomabury. Separate reports note naval damage to the Connecticut battleship with minimal effects.
John Garvin, a 22d well known Henry County farmer with 159 to 200 dollars on him, was found slain on a road near New London after a sale in town. A stranger spoke to him before his disappearance and a man named Zimmer was arrested on suspicion as investigators probe the case.
James Richard of near Council Bluffs says he dreamed of railroad wrecks after receiving a premonition about a disaster at Sanford Indiana. His son George Richard was among the injured in the Sunford crash, though Richard had no prior knowledge of the event. He believes a telepathic link connected his dreams with the accident.
Robert McFeeley, indicted for first degree murder of his father on November 17, 1906, will have a sanity hearing next Monday after counsel requested the issue. grand jury return and Creston judge Grant.
Ida Grove will host the Ida County farmers institute and midwinter fair on February 14 15 and 16 with a program featuring Prof Trolden Hon BR Parrett and William Clorrison. Miss Rousch of Ames College will direct domestic economy experiments and a cooking school is planned as a feature of the week.
Lone Tree files suit in district court seeking 4500 from G. L. Aberrideth a Cedar Rapids contractor for alleged failure to complete a waiter works system project in Lone Tree a town of about 90 residents A Baltimore bonding company is named as joint defendant with Mr Aberrideth.
In Ottumwa and Ida County reports two women attempted suicide by carbolic acid with one description noting a lover’s jealousy. Cedar Rapids hides a similar death by self injury. The piece also notes Ida County hogs sold in Chicago and a Clarion library fundraising offer of ten thousand dollars for a library building.
Creditors of Tic son Transfer Company contest bankruptcy assets after a warehouse fire destroyed stock and machinery. A three way fight pits First National Bank led by Ernest Hart, a Kansas City faction, and Flickenger Bros creditors. A trustee election has occurred and investigation into management begins, with $62,000 in accommodation paper and $15,809 collateral under dispute.
City workers and church representatives adopt a district visiting commission plan to systemize aid. Each district will be overseen by a visiting committee to prevent graft and ensure charity reaches those in need. The effort aims to coordinate all churches and associations to streamline relief work.
Three divorce petitions allege adultery and cruelty. Plaintiffs include C H Burton Atlantic resident and farmer T L Lenartz. Albert Kirchaft and others. Damages suits also listed in Cass County district court.
High enrollment at Ames as the second semester starts. Iowa State College began yesterday with 600 students registered by Saturday evening. The yearly total is not yet known but likely exceeds 1,600.
Well known football figure AAS bean eal director at An Sutin Atha Ristine will act as dos n ball. Arthur P. Lamereaux died at his home northwest of Sloan after long cancer. His young daughter, who cared for him, contracted the same illness. A severe fall on the ice in his yard preceded his death. B. TE. Stevens, aged 52, died at his Webster City home. he was the oldest man in Samillon County.
Mrs J F Hill of Blars hiltown aged 40 drank chloroform in personal crisis after quarreling with her husband over his failure to purchase a chicken. She will recover. The Helle Plaine Broom company organized at Belle Plaine with 5000 capital. R Pierce marks golden wedding anniversary in Ida Grove married Jan 22 1847. Fourth of July celebration planned by Rock Valley Fair association for July 7 and 8. Burglars damaged post office at Manley but did not steal. cash register rifled for 14 cents. Cascade loses lawyer Geo D Sailor leaves Cascade to join International Harvester.
A jumbled list traces events from 1604 to 1905 including executions in London 1661 and Napoleonic funeral in 1818. It notes diverse items such as the Fal|lies Moor Jacobite victory, Bridich museum opening, and U S treaty actions, with references to battles, assassinations, and notable persons like Napoleon and Nelson. The passage blends wars, political shifts, and technological notes on electric racing cars and the Baker Electric Company.
A new Halifax to Black Isle service via Canada is proposed with a three and a half day voyage time. Parliament subsidy and rail links are needed for rapid London to New York style travel, with Lord Strathcona showing interest.
An encyclical by Done Pins to French clergy and people denounces government action as a war on religion and church. It warns Catholics to endure trials but foresees final victory and frames the new law as organized anarchy. Parliament views the Vatican as committed to continuing the war.
The Senate recessed after Senator Tillman’s fiery reply to Senator Spaer in the Brownsville dispute. A minstrel-like portrait and harsh accusations about lynching negroes provoked charges of offensiveness and a demand for courtesy from Carmack of Tennessee.
A sweeping round of political moves unfolds from Birmingham to New York. Tilk denounces Roosevelt over troop discharge decisions in Alabama. Cortelyou plans to resign as RNC chair March 8 and may join the treasury. Harry New pegged as successor. Nebraska forms a government ownership league aiming to nationalize railroads, with M. F. Barrington as president. NY leaders clash over election boxes, recounts, and party autonomy as Driscoll faces authority friction. Socialist study plan aims to standardize stump speeches, while Texas lawmakers press a Bailey graft probe. Governor Gooding defends prosecutions, and Bryan denies a false quote on nomination timing.
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