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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text covers manufacturing shifts with Beales tools and faster counting methods, plus scattered mentions of international trade, finance, and technology. The garbled content references Rothschild, ships, New Zealand, U S wealth, Tokyo investments, and railway and telephone topics, though many phrases are unclear.
A chaotic report from Boone Iowa claims a clash at a Mexican miners camp near Sandia Ta sparked by the massacre of a cavalry unit. The account describes a confrontation between Mexicans and African Americans and notes taunting remarks and shifting lines as reinforcements arrive.
Ambiguously worded draft era note indicates militiamen to resume state guard duties under a new regime linked to General Logan. Text suggests retention of guardsmen as part of a broader reorganizational plan amid ongoing wartime or postwar activity, with implied oath and federal integration.
Fard resigned as Finda. Kefford steps away from political platform and returns to a state position, ending his campaign ties. Local officials confirm the move.
Authorities announce charges against Brenton Bond the cashier in a case involving a financial dispute. The filing outlines alleged misconduct and potential penalties, with case details remaining pending in the court system.
A local church statement explains that the pastor's time off is voluntary vacation, not a resignation. The message reassures congregants that leadership continuity remains intact.
Part readable text notes Rogkefele 77 today with mentions of health and a fire camp warning. The fragment references an individual or event tied to links and a person named Rogkefele, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Sheriff J W Chris sought information on Clay Freeney, sought for assault and statutory crime after an alleged attack on a girl at Lakewood Park during the Fourth of July celebration. Freeney, 21, described with a deformed limb, fled toward Ida Grove and remains at large with a reward offered for his capture. Local reports note his brother Charles Freeney, a noted athlete, and indicate the victim suffered serious injuries.
A man named Atesnoiangi was arrested at a road workers camp northwest of Jefferson and jailed for the murder of workman Jones Ig. Details are scarce but Jones had a contract with Greene County for road work. Jones, formerly with McCullough’s crew, was at the camp Wednesday night amid a disturbance. Sheriff and attorney Quin attended the scene, with rumors of further arrests.
A woman involved in the GES Movies case collapsed and died after providing testimony at the courthouse. The chaotic scene followed a tense hearing centering on damages totaling around 2443 dollars, with notes naming Riessen, Mhert, and Fred J farmer among those connected to the proceedings.
Nashville city officials drained the treasury of 71 157.79 from 1900 to 1914, per a final city commission report by accountant James Aaregen who audited the city finances.
A fragment mentions actions around a possible deal involving Hermog and a price estimate to be likely large. It notes progress within 24 hours and references the Cubs and players, though details are uncertain.
Chicago police arrest 19 year old Helen Becker of Cedar Rapids Iowa charging involvement in a cabaret incident. Becker allegedly traveled with another woman to Chicago, assisted at a cabaret, then disappeared with clothing and jewelry valued at 209 dollars. Reta Gordon wife of attorney Harry J Meyerovitz identified some missing items as her property. Gordon indicated she would inform Becker's parents and would not prosecute.
Shenandoah Iowa July 3 Miss Marguerite Branson whose legal name is Margie Ellen England and her husband Frigland were married at Red Oak by a Lutheran minister. Frank Branson foster father filed the information alleging family mistreatment and the couple, identified as niece and nephew of a Chicago aunt, were seen returning from Milwaukee to be with Branson and his wife.
Richland Iowa July assembly of the Christian Workers of the Friends church censured Gov. candidate W L Harding for past reform failures and liquor ties, urging support for FE T Meredith in the November election. The note credits Meredith as a leader in church and community service.
A man named Waurhan confessed to police that he shot George Barnet, a dam foreman at Lune Cal, during a card game fight yesterday. He claimed kinship to a famous writer and described his role as a scholar on the dam project.
A single bandit stopped five touring coaches near Wawona Valley and demanded cash from travelers, stealing about 460 dollars. The robber, riding a motorcycle, halted each coach and protected victims by forcing them off the road before fleeing with the cash. Several eastern tourists were among the victims.
James Ogram age 34 of Teaver Dam Wisconsin told the barber he had used the same razor for 44 years. He noted his routine includes shaving twice weekly. This remark came during a recent barber visit.
A July 6 resolution by Representative Moore of Pennsylvania requests the secretary of war to report on how national guardsmen mustered into federal service have been fed equipped armed and transported. The inquiry asks whether soldiers have been transported in cars without sleeping accommodations and lighting.
London reports neon diplomats expect existing orders in council to be superseded by an actual blockade as Britain strengthens its position. Foremost diplomats urge the move to pressure Germany, with discussions focusing on firm enforcement and coordinated measures.
Iowa officials preview a push to raise compensation for injured workers from 50 to 60 percent of weekly wages and extend medical treatment coverage from two to four weeks. A.B. Funk, industrial commissioner, may also propose a state fund Insurance under the Workmen's Compensation law and reforms to reduce attorney fees in arbitration cases.
Ottumwa woman Mrs. Ti. I. Thedier, 45, died early yesterday when the car returning her from Camp Donde plunged over an embankment north of Frem. Her head struck a fence and her neck was broken. She had two sons, Clarence and Reach, serving in Company C, Third Infantry, and was ill at the prospect of reunion.
Fire last evening at 6 oclock gutted the four story structure recently purchased by the Moose Lodge for a home and lodge rooms. The blaze started on the fourth floor in the Homan Furniture varnish room, damaging furniture stock and floor space. The Majestic theater nearby was saved by fast action and proximity to the fire line.
Edward Knap was instantly killed yesterday at Waverly during a celebration when a pipe scene caused a weapon injury. A piece of metal severed his jugular artery, according to reports from local observers.
The article notes that Canadian troops call corned beef canned Willie while U S Marines use canned Willie. It discusses how troops worldwide nickname tinned meat, aiming for originality during duty as they observe others’ terms.
At supper Dorothy aged four asked what a stork is and Gordon aged seven, who had helped a red deal in cating for the two lites, quickly called it a pest in a playful family exchange.
In a Pennsylvania workmen’s compensation action the referee held that the widow’s award covers herself and each child, including a child unborn at the accident date, to the father.
A railroad company appoints a detective who asserts power on a routine ride. He asks a sniffly boy for a pocket handkerchief, and the boy replies that his mother forbids lending it to every beast. The scene shows the detective's overbearing posture during a simple travel moment.
Berlin July 7. A German national committee has been formed under Prince von Wedel to promote a uniform understanding for an honorable peace that secures the future empire. The Koelnische Zeitung reports scientists industrialists and commerce and agriculture representatives join to avoid conflicting aims.
Petrograd reports nearly 500000 Austrians and Germans put out of commission since Brusiloff began his advance a month ago. Prisoners total about 2,235,000 with an estimated 200000 to 220000 dead and wounded. Russians gain in Galicia threaten Tarnopol and Lutsk sectors as Baranovichi area sees heavy gun reach the junction.
Petrograd and Tokyo sign a Russo Japanese accord to keep Germany out and protect each nation’s territorial rights in the Far East. The pact limits anti Russia and anti Japan alignments, reassures China open door, and strengthens Japan as a first class power.
A tropical storm battered the Gulf Coast causing uncertain death and property losses, with Mobile recording 166 mph winds and Pensacola 40 mph. Heavy rain threatened the Ohio valley, while Mississippi and Alabama suffered major damage to crops and infrastructure. Seventeen deaths reported near Beloit Alabama as rail and telegraph networks were crippled.
London reports June figures show imports up 11 027 000 pounds while exports rise 14 641 000 pounds. Exports surpass 1914 levels and July 1914, with major gains in manufactured goods. Textiles, wool, iron and steel drive export growth, while food and chemicals push imports higher.
Chicago July 7 ex minister to China William J Calhoun is ill after a paralysis stroke. Physicians say his condition is serious and he remains under care at a city hospital.
Philadelphia July 7 The 19th Zionist convention ends as Justice Louis D Brandeis announces a 1 000 000 gift from Mrs Joseph Fels for Jewish settlement in Palestine on single tax grounds The gathering also raises 160 000 for Palestine support and names a new executive committee with Brandeis Lipsky Straus and Mack among its members
District court in Tudee Kenesaw M Rew dissolves the Bill Posters Trust of States and Canada for restraint of trade. The decree, dated September 1, bars the trust from further entry into bill posting activities in the United States and impounds the associated distributors.
The light bay racehorse Kingfish, famed as Light Brigade, arrived aboard the Minnehaha from London. The horse was purchased by J. Camden for a price of 6 cents per share, with a 4 year term stated in sales.
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