This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
6
Reports on a Bastion-like scene with a flag ceremony during Secretary Knox’s visit, a Salvadoran official, and a mysterious violin carved from cedar by Homer Stevens. Also notes on naval matters, railway expansion, royal letters, sulfur trade, and various human-interest items.
July tests unfolded in Tredistrict as contenders for a Storm Lake judgeship faced a hard fought confrontation. Buena Vista and Pocahontas nominees including A H Davidson competed amid district party tensions. Dickinson and Senator Les were referenced as efforts shifted toward a July 16 vote and potential judge convention. An adjourned session at Spirit Lake stretched the dispute over five days, with six participants active at that point.
A young resident, about 0 years old, with relatives in Henry County, pulled off a bank robbery in Rome. He ordered cash from the cashier, resisted demands to surrender, and a deputy or deputy-like figure shot him in the arm as he fled on horseback into woods. The bandit died later. stolen money recovered. Authorities suggest Confederate-era crime links and Jesse James influence.
Reports to the state show the Waterloo to Des Moines line as the strongest, with net profits increasing from 110,302 to 165,226. West Des Moines to Fort Dodge revenue rose, while Fort Dodge posted large gross business. Overall interurban systems earned 1,987,837 with tax payments totaling 55.
Des Moines reports thousands of farm laborers needed for state crops. F. W. Van Dorn, state labor commissioner, says he could place several hundred workers at once on farms. Calls come from many counties as farmers struggle to secure labor for harvesting and field work.
A man identified as Jubamnes Dahlberz was killed after being trampled by a bull on a home pasture. A search recovered the body. the bull charged and gored the man leading to immediate death. The deceased leaves several children.
Reports from multiple towns recount the discovery of Carl Kay dead in a water tank near Mingen and Joseph Hara's fatal brain injury after a barn incident in Iowa City. Additional notes cover DuBuque retailers adopting a half day, and Kohler of Burlington running unopposed for judge in the Twentieth Judicial district convention.
Rockwell City reports Frank Feattr. of Woodstock registered at the Rockwell house and was found dead in his room from a pistol shot to the heart. The postmaster said the deceased leaves a wife and one child. No motive is known. Feattr. appears to be about 30.
President Taft will sign an executive order placing ten thousand navy yard mechanics under civil service protection. The order is prepared by the navy department with civil service commissioners. Ambassador Richard A. Kerens in St Louis has sold his holdings in the German American association.
Milwaukee will run solid trains via Des Moines to San Francisco and Los Angeles as part of a new Pacific Limited. The service adds four western terminals including Puget Sound to Seattle and a Portland route, with extensive equipment and double tracking to meet heavy western travel anticipated for the 1914 Panama Exposition era.
William Reinhardt, a widowed farmer near Webster City Indiana, was shot in the back while riding in a buggy with a brother in law. He died twenty minutes later. Sheriff Brown and a posse searched the bridge area but found no suspects. The coroner's jury found no definite evidence whether the death was murder or careless shooting.
Des Moines Iowa July 6 railroads show higher net earnings for 1910 totaling 16 980 594 up from 15 028 007 an increase of 1 958 587 despite a drop in total receipts to 77 084 593. Operating expenses rose while main line mileage stayed nearly the same.
Des Moines reports the state executive council will hold hearings beginning next Monday for those heavily assessed by the state. Railroads will go first then telegraphs telephones express lines freight car lines and others. Due to the Republican state convention some witnesses are asked to attend Tuesday or Thursday next week while council members may attend the convention briefly. The railroad assessments likely show little change this year.
Manson Blaire B F Young, long time merchant of Manson, has sold his drug business to M E Manson of Elinore Blinn. Frank Youn began in Manson in 1877 and will stay in the store until the new proprietor is ready before retiring.
Des Moines, July reports indicate the state bank examiner has called for statements from all state banks on the June business condition. Banks must submit June 2 data detailing loans deposits and liquidity to assess overall state financial health.
The will of the late Dr W N McNaughton of Villisea filed in probate names a 400000 estate composed of real estate bank stock mortgage loans and 6000 life insurance to be divided between his wife and two daughters June 1912 is the date noted in the document. Charley De Groote a well known resident of Thailand was killed when his car plunged over a steep Des Moines river embankment near Bradgate his neck broken Walter Porsythe sustained a broken arm. W W Morrow state treasurer in Washington Kan learns his brother the bank president is not expected to live He formerly lived in Union county Iowa and is 64. Lloyd Marsh Stuart was rescued from the Des Moines river after going in to celebrate and cooling off by wading into the water.
Bundled briefs report political shifts among local farm journals opposing Taft, investigations into Modern Woodmen officers, and Iowa Humane Society efforts over a ward of Ethel Doyle. Also coverage of clergy transfers, river protection funding request, and various town notes from Fort Dodge to Spencer.
Washington reports Iowa banker George B. Roberts of Fort Dodge, director of the Mint, is expected to succeed A. Platt Andrew as assistant secretary of the treasury. A retirement by Secretary MacVeagh is possible amid Andrew’s attacks and a looming congressional probe.
Clear Lake Iowa July 5 A suit for breach of promise is filed by Mrs Colley against Rev Jesse Cole chaplain at the soldiers home and former Methodist pastor in town The case centers on an engagement said to have begun in 1911 with health issues delaying marriage Damages sought 2000 with Cole offering settlements of any incurred damages The 71 year old preacher remains active and preached a Sunday sermon considered a masterpiece
Des Moines Ia July 5 The long unsolved murder of Edward Gressor a wealthy farmer is solved Frank Hart and Hugh ODonnell now in Fort Madison say Walter Scott Sc eatt killed Gressor to steal his money Scott had menaced them to stay silent before his death Hart and ODonnell are serving time for robberies tied to the case and allege Scott planned the murder.
Reports from Villisca describe widespread fear after the town's recent murders. Women and children fear going out alone and some families sleep under one roof to deter a possible repeat tragedy.
Thousands line the river banks for the fifth annual Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta. On July 5 the event draws visitors from St Paul La Crosse St Louis Chicago and other river cities as boats tune up amid ideal water conditions.
At the Socialist convention in Des Moines delegates announced plans for weekly newspapers to be set up in Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Ottumwa and Dubuque. The effort aims to sustain a long running publicity campaign with permanent newspaper plants. Delegates wore red badges and women participated with equal rights. committees were named and the session recessed until afternoon.
Four days after their first meeting Nellie Barringer of Iowa City and Clarence Chipley of Anderson Ind joined in marriage during an outing at Clear Lake. The town reports other local incidents from Fort Dodge Des Moines Tama Cherokee Remsen and Mason City including accidents, a carnival plan, a shooting, a new grocery firm and heavy rains with grain damage.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports widespread abuse of transit milling privileges for grain products and lumber. Railroads must adopt strict regulations to ensure fair use, with rules to be set by August 16 and kept for at least two years.
Webster City Iowa July 8 The coroner s jury fixed the blame for the Fourth night shooting of William Reinhart on Nelson Morris a young clerk Morris fled the city and remains at large He fired three shots to frighten a drunken party along the roadside according to two riding companions
Opposition and independent papers hail the fair conduct of the American commission that supervised Panama's first truly free elections. Los Hechos opposes, calling the results a landslide against the ruling faction in 99 percent of districts. Pacific province leaders urge Colombia Bogota to resolve tensions with the United States before canal opening.
Berlin reports royal support for a German arctic expedition to begin in 1913 and run three to four years. Lieutenant Schroeder Stranz leads a party with Princess Therese of Havania and nobles backing the venture. Scientific gear from the Bertin Museum and a corps of scientists accompany the journey along the northeast passage first explored in 1878-74 by Nordenskjold.
King George and Queen Mary will attend the Henley regatta in England aboard the renovated royal barge. The event opens today despite heavy rain, with nineteen preliminary heats scheduled. The sole international entrant is E B Butler of Toronto in the diamond sculls heat against G E Fairburn of Jesus College.
Ray Argetsinger was found crawling on the ground in the timber near Devil's Lake in the Couderay Indian reservation. He had disappeared Sunday noon and wandered the woods without food, nearly exhausted. Chippewa trackers guided search parties to the boy.
Thirteen railroad presidents including 22 based in Chicago sent a memorial to the U S Senate opposing the anti injunction bill. They condemn the measure as harmful to railroad operations and as a threat to orderly conduct during strikes and lockouts.
New York on July 6 the American liner Philadelphis bound for Southampton failed to sail at 9 20 as 276 oilers coal passers water tenders did not report for duty. The crew deserted before the scheduled departure leaving the ship short handed and unable to sail.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.