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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
A chaotic mix describes electrolysis of sea water, antiseptics, and disinfectants, plus biographical notes on Albert Maxfield and a prisoner from Appomattox. It then shifts to varied topics about rubber, Smithsonian fat-dissection research, US citizenship, population figures, and a 20 ton meteorite sighting at Pernambuco.
A Sioux City dispatch reports a rigorous inspection at Camp Dodge shows many army shoes unfit for use. Regulating officers fear half the camp may be condemned, leaving bruises and a new boot related illness dubbed Ghosts. Major Williams of the Second Navy notes several men remain hospitalized with burns and injuries.
A grand jury will review the ax murder case involving Mansfield in Eat Villisea with 16 defendants. Mansfield’s attorney from Kansas City will attend next Monday to protect his client’s interests as the court awaits trial.
A prominent farmer living near Elliott was killed when a hay fork collapsed under a loaded load, causing him to fall. Relatives express grief as authorities investigate the accident at the farm.
Joan Maines alleges his discharge from Blighland Park College stemmed from his participation in a preparedness parade. G Walter Barr sues for 2000 damages in district court, arguing personal patriotism and opinions should not justify dismissal. He seeks a courts verdict on whether such actions justify firing amid contract terms.
court convened to review the case against William Mansfield amid disputes over authority and local governance. scattered notes mention Cedar Rapids bands including school house plans and political figures in Benton and Linn counties.
Herbert Knox Smith a Connecticut Bull Moose defector re joins the Republican fold and may receive a spot on the Republican campaign committee if Charles B. Hughes secures the presidential nomination. Smith led the federal bureau of corporations under Taft and is expected to take an active role in the Bull Moose effort.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a debate on rebutting a position with a proposal about a port west subject. Names and clear facts are unreadable. The remaining lines hint at a council or committee discussion and potential delays. Further readable details are not present.
A $50 600 love suit in Mason City claims attorney Charles H Adkins seeks damages from Alpert H Brett alleging Brett won the affections of Adkins wife Mrs Lora Adkins through automobile rides luncheons dinners and theater tickets The trial highlights testimonies about rides and long conversations at the Adkins home and a possible conspiracy to disinherit Brett vowed by his aged father.
Fort Dodge officials welcome a Des Moines bureau inspection aimed at standardizing fire fighting gear water supply and building codes. If the city meets the bureau standards, insurance rates could drop saving thousands for property owners. Davenport already cut costs by following the bureau’s guidance and Mason City is pursuing similar reforms.
Correctionville Iowa July 14 program announced for the August 18 Chautauqua listing lecturers including Henry Barnes James Ward Smith L H Mins and D Alden with musical acts by the Highland Lasses Otterbein male quartet Bell Ringers Russell Novelty Company Power Sroner Power Trio Royal Venerian band Schubert Concert company Wagner Hank Operatic company and Ash Davis cartoonist
Mrs Louis Gunderson, a woman over 60, vanished from her home at 1126 Fourteenth Street. She was last seen at 1:00 pm Tuesday near Prospect Hill as friends reported. Her husband and three children mourn in anxiety as theories about her disappearance spread among neighbors.
Port Dudee July 13 Earl M Shour ek and Elmer Haglund of West Port enlist in the Navy. They pass examinations and will train at a station for six months aboard ship in the Great Lakes. Others listed include Jams J arch suites and Chuhar Toomey. A separate item notes a shooting charge against Wyle Mack of Gringellia and Rex Thomas of Burrington, both from the county.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that Weeds shipments from Missouri River points to Norfolk and Newport News Virginia are justified for a rate equal to rail and rail plus water routes to Baltimore, effective at the end of navigation on the Great Lakes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher storage charges for imports and exports in New York. The new rate applies per 166 pounds for a 30 day period after a five day free storage for imports and after 16 days for exports.
July 13 report from ae York notes the official ceremony for the momentation with a formal routine and a review of proceedings by local officials.
Fort Dodge ministers endorsed E T Meredith for Iowa governor and rejected W L Harding. Ten clergy members signed a resolution by the Fort Dodge Ministerial Association stating opposition to Harding and support for Meredith, citing moral and social interests and a push for prohibition amendments. Signed by Osgood Jaumiley Clements Minty Niche Harlesa Spence and others.
City 15 faces no dog control law as two anti dog ordinances repeal all prior rules. The new measures negate existing statutes until May 1 next year, delaying enforcement. Police Judge Capell says unless amended the ordinances cannot take effect, and impounding provisions lack a date and may not apply to license tax.
In Des Moines July 14 a Boone court ruling upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court holds that liquor shipped into Iowa becomes subject to state law, restricting shipments to licensed pharmacists. The decision, involving Theodore Haram Brewing and others, could be appealed to challenge federal vs state jurisdiction.
Creston Iowa July 1 A 30 year old man RK M Smith narrowly escaped a lynch mob in Blockton. He waived examination in court and declined bond of two dollars. Smith, sent by Beatrice Creamery to run its Blockton office, faced accusations involving a 12 year old girl and requests that his wife keep the girl overnight. Deputies and the county attorney arrested him before violence erupted.
The A L Flinn Paving Co of Ligux City halted cement street work due to a Denison strike of teamsters and shovelers. Workers demanded six dollars per day for man and team and one dollar for a press, Khistia refused. Weather and supply delays had already slowed progress with the strike set to delay completion in Denison.
On Sunday at Lakewood Park Lake View beat Auburn 7 to 3. Lake View players Knapp and Witkin starred while Auburn’s Witking and Pawcelt also appeared. Auburn visits Gowrie next Sunday. The article notes tungsten filament strength rising over 300 percent since electric lighting began.
Detroit Isty 12 Henry Ford told reporters at Michigan Central station he would not be a candidate for the Prohibition party presidency under any circumstances. The exchange followed questions about his possible political role.
In Milwaukee on July 12 1912 William F Wolfe of LaCrosse and Burt Williams of Ashland were endorsed by several congressional district caucuses for United States senator and governor respectively at a Democratic state conference. The report notes Also that Fast Africa exported 1 417 006 pounds of cloves to the United States last year.
Washington July 1 Democratic Leader Kitchin tells President Wilson that the House has completed the corrupt practices bill and the administration's legislative program. Wilson says he is satisfied and would welcome no further legislation this session. Adjournment is expected by August 1 as Republicans voice filibuster fears and debate work status.
The bill, called BAM BILL, aims to regulate private investment in wet power development under government rules. The principal issue concerns rent and investment recovery, with Rep Sherman of Kentucky criticizing current rates and calling for potential revisions every 20 years. Rep Adams of the interstate commerce committee opposed the measure.
Fragmentary notes report possible orders for the S. B. Guards to move to Texas. The garbled text references the national guard, South Dakota, and a July date with unclear particulars about deployment and preparations.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented OCR. The readable parts mention a company led by Grace reporting 006,000 in improvements and investments, plus a $40,000,000 figure and an order for rails, without clear context or complete nouns.
More than twenty society women in New York escaped death when a caddy, Felix Jacobus, was struck and killed near them on a golf course at Great Neck Long Island. Mrs J R Lewisohn and others prayed as the tragedy unfolded on the field.
Reports say a sudden influx of man eating sharks near New York Bay and Long Island shores follows recent attacks at Matawan Creek New Jersey. Fishermen report kille d sharks and warn bathers as officials monitor the evolving threat and plan patrols and drives to protect beachgoers.
A meteor fragment, described as large as a five room house, fell near Hot Springs Arkansas on July 14 at the J. W. Skipes farm twenty miles west. Local farmers planned to approach as smoke and heat persisted, while scientists and newsmen observed from a distance.
Hughes plans a campaign kickoff in Detroit on August 7 followed by stops in Chicago and St Paul or Minneapolis. He outlined a program vow and said he will adhere to his plan.
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