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Newspaper

Sioux County Herald

Location

Orange City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1907

Page

2

Federal Prosecutor Temple to press Iowa railroads over safety

Col M L Temple United States district attorney for the southern district of Town orders immediate action against railroads in Iowa not installing proper safety appliances in freight and passenger service. Orders originated from Washington via safety appliance inspectors reports to the interstate commerce commission and now reach the Des Moines federal building. Actions to begin in Iowa divisions at the next term of court.

M. L. Temple United States Thiet Ffreight General Bonaparte Federal Des Moines le Miles Davenport d Iowa Interstate Commerce Commission Department of Justice Col. Temple Wi Rourt

Bankers Attack Express Companies Complaint Filed With Commission

The American Banker association filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission under the railroad law. It accuses express firms of using their facilities to usurp banking prerogatives and to leverage bank capital in their operations. The suit claims express companies harm banks by misusing interstate facilities and discriminating against regular banking commerce.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commission American Banker’ Association United States

Suit Seeks Forty Acres Over Cherokee Nation Land

A high value property dispute in the Indian Territory involves Mae Evelyn Hall suing J Eugene Hall against the Cherokee Nation the Dawes Commission the secretary of the interior and Tea Swanneck. The Bartlesville district case aims to recover forty acres in the oil district citing the 1902 Cherokee allotment act and could affect many Dawes Commission decisions if Hall prevails. The commission previously awarded the forty acres to Bliss Swanneck in a Swanneck contest.

of District Indian Territory Mae Evelyn Hall Feather J. Eugene Hall Cherokee Nation Dawes Commission Secretary of the Interior Tea Swannock District Court Bartlesville Friar

Poison on Train Ends in Death in Geneva New York

Peter Morad and David Morad of Philadelphia traveled by train to Geneva New York where they drank whisky shared with Leo L King who later produced a second bottle. Morad collapsed after a sip from the first bottle and died at a hospital minutes after arrival. King was arrested stating he bought poison to end his life over family troubles and gave his age as 38 with a living mother in Thackford, Iowa.

Peter David Morad Philadelphia Geneva Leo L. King King Peter Morad Morad Thackford Orchard Wuhtin Boise Richardson Fran’ ‘Grebard Stetmenberg Bob Wiiter McPartland Pinkerton Tal Jim Molly Maguire David St Paul Kelis Stite Western Federation of Miners Canada Iis Christian Endeavor Salvation Amy McFartland Western Federation Liny Chicago Tima Steve Adams Colburn Lodge Masons Peabody Bell Goddard Steunenberg Richortland Adams Europe

Murderer Electrocuted in Ohio Annex Execution

A reported execution via electric chair occurred in Columbus at the state annex. The condemned offender, under Gov. Harris, faced the penalty at approximately 10 oclock.

Canton Tepries Harris

Siour City Live Stock Market Brief

Fridar's olavioens on the Sioux nofelign: Buich. Tap hogs recorded at £5.59.

Siour City Fridar Buich

Ice Drivers Strike for Higher Pay in New York Delivery Wagons

About 1500 to 2649 drivers from the American Ice Company in New York walked out on Friday demanding extra pay for extra work. The action aims to pressure management to meet wage increases and overtime compensation.

American Ice Compiny New York

Insurance Receiver Appointed for Marquétte Mutual Life

A receiver has been appointed for the Marquétte Mutual Life Insurance company of Chicago. The firm shows outstanding insurance totaling more than 32,960,600. President Roosevelt promotes Alfredd Hurtwell to chief justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and names Sidney Afil ler Pallou as associate justice of the same court.

Marquétte Mutual Life Insurance Company Chicago Hawaii Roosevelt Alfredd Hurtwell Supreme Court of Hombly Sidney Afiller Pallou Mame Gourl

Louisiana Negro Found Hanged After Assault Charge

The body of Mathias Jackson, a negro, charged with criminal assault, was found Friday hanging to a tree about twelve miles from Alexandria, La.

Louisiana Mathias Jackson Alexandria

Freight rate boosts across western territory reported

Western railroads plan a five percent rise in freight costs between the Mississippi and the Rockies by raising minimum carload weights and changing classifications. Some carload tariffs may be canceled, while heavy adjustments target items like Hawid carbonic acid and piano shipments. A Charlevoix meeting on July 16 will discuss 425 docket subjects and the revision of minimum weights and rules.

Western Mississippi River Rocky Mountains Western Railroads Charlevoix Mich E. ©. Brecker

Three Hanged in Missouri Penitentiary Escape Case

Harry Vaughan Edward Baymann and George Kren were hanged at Jefferson City for killing guard John Clay during a penitentiary escape attempt. Vaughan Raymond and Ryan aided the breakout. Blake Jo an Clay Ballison were killed. Ryan and Raymond recaptured. Ryan later jailed in Kansas City.

Harry Vaughan Edward Baymann George Kren Missouri Vaughan Raymond Ryan Kansas City St. Joseph St Ionia St. Louis

Child Enticed and Slain in New York Basement

Eight year old Viola Boylan of New York disappeared from Second Avenue last Monday. Her mutilated body was found in a coal bin in the cellar of her home on Thursday. Police seek two young Italians allegedly seen trying to lure the child into a cellar days earlier.

Viola Boylan New York Second Avenue

Judge Rules Evidence Not Admissible in Loving Murder Trial

In Houston Virginia Judge Barksdale issued a two line opinion in the Loving murder trial. The ruling states the character of Elizabeth Loving or the slain man is not the issue. The truth of her tale and its falsity hold no bearing on the case. The evidence will not be submitted.

Loving Houston Barksdale Elizabeth Loving Fheodore Estes

Butte Mail Carriers Go On Strike Over Wages

All mail carriers in Butte Montana walked out on strike Wednesday night protesting present government wage scales.

Butte Mont

Body of Leo KTM Rumors Denied in Rome

Rumors that the body of the late Pope Leo MT was moved from the temporary tomb at St Peter's to the Basilica of St John Lateran are unfounded according to authorities. No removal has occurred and the papal remains remain in place.

Leo Ktm Rome Leo MT St. Peter's SS John Lateran

Weavers Strike at Coro net Woolen Mills in Mapleville BR

Weavers at Coro net Woolen Mills in Mapleville BR walked off Thursday over orders to work on fancy goods. The strike concerns 49 workers seeking better conditions and pay.

Whode Island Coronet Mapleville Pepan Stoores

Fire destroys Chelifoux building in Birmingham district

A Friday morning blaze in Girlingham Alabama leveled the Chelifoux building at First Avenue and Nineteenth Street causing an estimated loss of 260000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the cause as investigators sought electrical or structural faults.

Birmingham Chelifoux First Avenue Nineteenth Street Girlingham Ala

Britt Nelson Title Bout Postponed to July 31

The Britt Nelson fight scheduled for July 2 is postponed to July 31 due to Nelson’s ear abscess preventing further training.

Britt-Nelson Nelson

Schmitz Sentence Postponed in Extortion Case

Eugene E. Schmitz of Sam Francisco was convicted of extortion in French restaurant cases and his sentencing was postponed to July 6.

Fire Wipes Saloon District in Morenci Arizona

A Thursday blaze destroyed the entire saloon district in Morenci Arizona with about $100,000 in losses. The fire wiped out twenty seven buildings.

Morenci Ariz

Devastating Oklahoma Oil Field Storm Hits Sapulpa

A fierce cyclone and cloudburst struck the northern Indian Territory between 3 and 9 am Wednesday, killing at least one man and injuring others in Sapulpa. Water flooded streets, plate glass shattered, and a hotel roof was torn off as over 150 derricks fell in the Glenn pool. Oil wells ran wild and a lightning strike ignited the oil and gas combination in Sapulpa. Total losses around $500,000 with extensive damage to buildings and rigs across the Osage nation and surrounding towns.

Indian Territory Sapulpa Stene Glenn Frank Troper Glenn Pool Osage Nation Turley Ltf Maize Creek Orphans’ Home

New Trial Refused in Snonhead Oil Case

Federal Judge Landis in Chicago refused a new trial to Standard CHL Company convicted of shipping at Ylepal rates between Whithae Indiana and East St Louis. The court sought financial details of Standard and ordered subpoenas for officers and directors, with John Rockefeller and H A Thagers among those who may be summoned.

Snonhead Oil Company Landis Chicago Standard Chl Company Whithae Ind East St Louis Standard F. H. Howard Howard

Bomb Thrown in Russian City Erivan Square Tragedy

A bomb exploded in Erivan Square Ti flis Russia on a busy afternoon. The blast killed and injured many, caused widespread damage, and blocked access to the scene as police cordoned off the area. The attack was linked to a treasury wagon with $125 000 escorted by Cossacks and the bags vanished.

Erivan Square Tiflis Russia Treasury

Boy 7-year-old in Parkersburg jailed for arson

Glyde Ghidden aged seven is jailed on a charge of incendiarism in Parkersburg West Virginia. It is alleged he burned two houses last week endangering two families who barely escaped. In this state the death penalty may apply unless the jury mercy recommends. then life imprisonment.

Glyde Ghidden Parkersburg W. Va

Navy launches scout cruiser Chester amid Bath Iron Works ceremony

The scout cruiser Chester, a fast warship for the United States Navy, was successfully launched Wednesday afternoon from Bath Iron Works. The event marked a key milestone for the Bath Iron Works shipyard and the U S Navy in the production of this type of vessel.

Chester United States Navy Bath Tron Corporation Gath Ife

Harvard Closes 271st Year With 450 Graduates

Harvard University closed its 271st year with a graduation class of 450 on Wednesday, marking the oldest American educational institution's anniversary and academic milestone.

Harvard Harvard University

Portugal Cabinet to Stay in Accord with King Charles

Official statement confirms King Charles and Premier Franco are in agreement and there is no ministerial crisis anticipated. The cabinet will remain in place and stability is pledged.

Portugal Charles Franco

Eighteen Months More of Cuban School

Secretary Taft announces extended American intervention in Cuba for eighteen months, a decision that Havana receives with slight interest and continued stability.

Taft Cuba Havana

Western League Schedule At Sioux City List

Schedule of Western League games to be played at Sioux City in the near future. Teams include Pueblo, Omaha, Des Moines, and Lincoln with listed dates in July.

Sioux City Pueblo Peerrerne Omaha Hekewea Fuly Thenver Aer Des Moines Wa Saaeaae Lincoln

Fear Outbreak in Krassnoye-Selo Camp

Reports from Krassnoye-Selo in Mussia describe a tense camp where a dozen Teximents rest. Troop mood is unsettled and daily misunderstandings disrupt camp life.

Russia Krassnoye-Selo Mussia

Carrie Nation Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Carrie Nation was arrested in Washington D C for entering a saloon and creating a disturbance. She was charged with disorderly conduct and placed in the house of detention.

Carrie Nation Washington, D. C Carrie Nationa

Missouri 2 Cent Fare Case Heads to Supreme Court

Attorneys for eighteen Missouri railways and Attorney General Hadley for the state have agreed to seek United States Supreme Court jurisdiction over enforcement of the 27 cent fare law.

Missouri Missouri Railways Hadley United States Supreme Court McPherson Badhey Reynolds Tradley

Croker Victory Suppresses Irish Derby Race Result

Tuchard Croker's Orby won the Irish Derby at Dublin on Wednesday. Croker's Georgetown finished second with the other horses far behind.

Croker Tuchard Croker Orby Dublin Georgetown

Memory of Owl Wonith Destroyed by Wound

Mrs. Faith Darby of Albia, 28, suffered a brain wound from a burglar’s bullet in May 1905. An operation to extract the bullet failed, leaving her in critical condition with memory loss and severe pain. The burglar escaped and was never found.

Owl Wonith Faith Darby Willem Darby Albia Abrs Darby

Sheldon Resident John Woods Dies by Suicide

John Woods of Sheldon ended his life by strangling himself with a pillow case at his son’s home. In poor health and despondent after losing his wife last September, he had just returned from California. He is survived by three children, including Wealace Woods and Mrs. Emma Goldie, plus Mrs. Th. Der of Sanborn, and three brothers in Sheldon and Kansas.

Sheldon John Woods Wood California Weallace Woods Emma Goldie Th. der Sanborn B. T Woods Miles Woods Henry Woods Kansas

Runaway Girls Caught After Attempting to Go West

Two 16 year old Burlington girls Blanche Whitney and Olga Dehn ran away dressed in men's clothes with companions Clarence Mackey and a boy named Carron. They rode a freight to Pleasant and back, their plan to become cowboys foiled, and were restored to guardians after promising not to repeat the act.

Blanche Whitney Olga Dehn Clarence Mackey Carron

Mrs Ladd's Early College Life Recalls Burlington Couple

Mrs Ladd and Judge Ladd from Burlington were Carthage College classmates, both earning high honors. Emma J Cromer, later Mrs J M Cromer of Kansas City, joined Ladd in academic excellence and early affection, leading to marriage soon after graduation.

Hilneis College Scott Ladd Judge Ladd Burlington

Valley Junction Man Drowns After Skiff Overturns

John Swatta a Valley Junction resident drowned in the Des Moines River when a skiff overturned on a mid stream snag. He was rowing with two companions who grabbed the boat but he disappeared beneath the water.

Valley Junction Des Moines John Swatta Swatta

Bequest Of 150000 Pound Building For Fort Dodge

In the will of the late Thomas Snell of Bloomington Dh Fort Dodge is left a £150,000 building and construction to start within three months of the grantor's death. The remainder, about $1,500,000, is to be held in trust for twenty years after the youngest direct heir dies, a boy aged years. Took Money Left on Train Mrs Mary Gearing of Collingsville Mo was arrested at Burlington for taking a pocketbook left on a Burlington train. Twenty two dollars were found in a cuspidor where the money was hidden.

Fort Dodge Thomas Snell Bloomington Mary Gearing Collingsvile Burlington Burtington

Logan to Celebrate Glorious Fourth With Citizens

Logan plans a Fourth of July celebration with selected citizens in charge of events. Missouri Valley also plans festivities with Maurice O Connor to speak at the site. Cedar Rapids mourns the death of HOD St John, once head of the Iowa Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance, veteran and former city marshal. Grand Chief Morcombe of the Degree of Honor has died in Cedar Rapids. Blanche Forsythe, five, dies at Sloan. funeral held at Holiness Apostolic church. D Leet Oliver, Yale student, dies in an automobile accident. he was nephew of B D Holbrook and G O Holbrook.

Logan Missouri Valley Maurice O'Connor Cedar Rapids Joseph E. Morcombe Freath Sloan Blanche Ed Forsythe Holiness Apostolic Church Frank Honnaid Oliver D. Leet Oliver Yale and Airs B. D. Holbrook Gnawa Geo Holbrook Mont .Fulis

Four Fish and Game Violations Lead to Fines

Deputy Green and Sheriff Farnegam arrested four men in Oakland for fishing in the Iowa River on June 5. Andrew Schlosser Albert Owens Bert Owens and Jesse Stuart were fined five dollars per fish. Albert Owens then sued Deputy Green for fifteen thousand dollars alleging defamation.

Green A. M. ‘Green Sioux City HE. G. Worey Waterloo C.L Farnegan Oakland Seming Iowa River Andrew Schlosser Albert Owens Bert Owens Jesse Sturat Stuart Hampton Partice Mill Pond

Ketcham and Donegan Drift On Case Delays

The long stalled case against O. S. Ketcham and John Donegan for payroll padding and forgery is not advancing. Both men, longtime Chicago Great Western railroad workers at Melbourne, were arrested months ago and had a hearing postponed again, linked to John E. Hollendors now serving a three year term in Anamosa.

Ketcham Chicago Great Western Railroad Melbourne John Donegan Donegan John EB. Hollendors Marshalltown Anamosa

Fire destroys Orange City light plant in fatal blaze

A fire at Orange City destroyed the electric light plant, causing Mrs. A Van der Stoep Sr to faint and die later from heart disease. The loss is estimated at $10,000 with no insurance. The plant supplied power to residences, businesses, and factories, including the Berken Van der Maaten bakery and Cassens lightning rod factory. FP W Michel held a controlling interest. others included W F B Rieckhoff and S E L Cassens.

Orange City A. van der Stoep Eberken-Van der Maaten Bakery E. H. Cassens W. Michel Heaviset Lazer W. FB. Rieckhoff EL Cassens

Elopement of a White Woman and Black Man Stuns Missouri Town

Mrs Amanda Adbert Wright of Mason City fled with George Perry a colored man after two years of marriage. They walked ten miles to Plymouth Junction to catch the Milwaukee train to Minneapolis. Charles Wright husband vows revenge and pursues the elopers. Perry had arrived from Columbia Missouri two weeks prior.

Amanda Adbert Wright Mason City George Perry Plymouth Junction Milwaukee Minneapolis Charles Wright Wright Perry Aoberly

Church Row in Court Over Pastor's Injunction

Pastor Henry Juz of the Lutheran church in Dubuque seeks to dissolve a ten week old injunction blocking his pastoral duties, arguing an appeal from the congregation and district synod’s ouster remains pending.

C Church Henry Juz Lutheran Church of Dubuque anti-Luz Luz

Burglar Caught in Store in Nighttime Break-In

Will Lewis was arrested at Stock Rapids and jailed on burglary charges after a daytime store break in at Lockwood and Pirwitz general store. A clerk awoke to find Lewis returning, having taken groceries and dry goods. A separate incident saw Joe Scolaro, acting for Philip Claddo, clash with Aden Sheriff, striking him with a brick. the Sheriff remained unconscious and may die. Seglare fled. Cladda is in custody.

Will Lewis Ttock Rapides Lockwood & Pirwitz Lewis Joe Scolaro Philip Claddo Cedar Rapids Sheriff Stiil Seglare Ciadda

River Floater Mystery Solved in Burlington

The floating body with a head wound is identified as Charles Lovell a farmer from Illinois who accidentally drowned. the head wound likely caused by a snag. New Sheldon Depot Opener Spacious facility opens with private waiting rooms for ladies and men. long needed for passenger traffic. Wedding at Spencer Miss Meta Bang and Andrew C Vestergaird wed in the Danish Lutheran church officiated by Rev Soholm. over 200 relatives attend.

Burlington Charles Lovell Ilinois Sheldon Wrick Spencer Meta Johanna Bang Andrew C. Vestergaird Soholm

New Depot for Sheldon Opens for Occupancy

The new union depot at Sheldon is ready for occupancy. The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad companies have combined and erected a passenger station that is 18 modern in every respect.

Sheldon Union Chicago

Long Lost Cousins Reunite After Fifty-One Years

Warren Patrick of Boone and EA Patrick of Des Moines reunite after fifty one years apart. The accidental meeting ends decades of no contact as both cousins reconnect after more than half a century.

Warren Patrick Boone EA Patrick Des Molines

Orchard Confession Details During Idaho Case Interrogations

The article recounts Orchard's confession process in Boise, including coercion claims, Pinkerton involvement, and interviews with Detective McPartland. It covers Orchard's background, mental struggles, and motivations, plus Steve Adams’s arrest and Orchard’s statements about future escape.

Laws repealed by the Tunasian douma

The Tunasian douma repealed three laws aimed at suppressing political crime and dissent. One punished praise of political crimes and an accused or suspected person’s exemption from military service. A second ended private instruction in Poland. The house also abolished reestablishing field court martial for civilians implicated in revolutionary activity in the army.

Poland Doma

Croker Wins Derby and Sets Record at Ep Som Downs

Richard Croker, longtime leader at Tammany Hall now in Britain and Ireland, achieved Derby triumph with his 3-year-old Orby ridden by Teifi at Ep som Downs. The stakes total 32600 dollars with Croker reportedly winning about 100000 more in bets at 10 to 1. Telstoi criticizes the peace conference as a hypocritical display, calling it a disgusting manifestation of Christian hypocrisy.

Richard Croker New York City Tarmany Hall England Ireland Taca Orby Teifi Epsom Downs Mr. Croker Telstoi New York World Count Toletoi Russia Matthew v

Incomplete Chronology of Historic Conflicts and Events Compiled

A fragmented list chronicles events from 1495 to 1900 including battles, executions, inaugurations, defeats, and notable political milestones. Notable items mention John of Abe, Blick Heath, Waterloo, Waterloo Bridge, battles in Vittoria and Chal grove, and the 1900 Panama canal approval among others.

John of Abe Potar Blick+ heath John Fisher Henry VIII Hampden Waterloo Thames London Hanover Great Britain James K. Paulding New York Khanghai Isaac Boncey Connecticut Caltedé Siete

Rhinebeck Landlordism Sparks Private Estate Crackdown

In Rhinebeck New York a wealthy resident formed a home building syndicate to block John Jacob Astor’s expansion and put 340 acres to small homeseekers with some land reserved for public use. Astor’s private park plans have drawn criticism for shrinking taxable values and eliminating housing.

Rhinebeck Eat Poughkeepsie America John Jacob Astor Astor Smiail Homeseekers

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