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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
A garbled Orange City County Herald piece mixes motor headlight laws, war reports, and scattered scientific notes. It mentions California requirements, potato and distillery remarks, Belgian front lines, and various unrelated trivia, with unclear attributions and broken lines throughout.
Iowa secretary of state reports 109 corporations delinquent in annual financial statements for 141. Each firm owes 71 dollars. total potential recovery 37. All corporations must file to obtain an annual permit. Fines start September 1 and grow monthly for missing filings. last year 199 corporations failed to file. Defunct officers may be held responsible until dissolution proof is filed.
A suspect linked to a land deal death in St Louis reportedly hanged himself in a Davenport jail. Local police confirm the death, with investigators reviewing the case and awaiting autopsy results.
George Morgan, a farmer, allegedly attacked a man in a dark area injuring him with a razor and severing a common vein, before harming another person. The incident occurred as authorities investigated in Peterson.
A youth from Ree City drowned north of OsKaloosa after a picnic in a park area. The accident occurred as authorities investigated causes and a hospital report noted injuries from an apparent medical event.
The British steamer Danewood has been sunk. Her crew was landed. A woman and a child were badly burned as the vessel burned, with witnesses stating a young girl was seen nearby. Authorities report a rapid blaze and collapsing deck as the ship burned.
In Washington May 79 work on the naval appropriation bill began in the House under a special rule adopted late yesterday. The rule shuts off debate next Friday at 1 p.m. Final action is expected shortly thereafter.
Iowa state news reports Davenport officials warning over a dozen former saloons and soft drink venues about illegal beer sales. County Attorney Henry Jebens vows indictment after formal complaints, as quiet traffic continues and some ex-saloonkeepers consider resuming old practices.
May 27 report notes two bond votes totaling 170000 were invalid after an advertising error. A Davenport firm supervises, with 1541 bill for 970 bonds. City plans a new election. a 106000 dam bond falls short as bids total 103000, prompting cost-cutting talks with bidders and engineers.
Perry Iowa May 27 192? A Hass agent for the C M E St P Railway at Elborn reports burglars broke into the office during the night. No money was taken. a 60 cent piece was found on the floor. Doubtful the owner will claim it. The robbers entered, ransacked, but left with nothing.
International dispatch notes Danish authorities filed a new grievance about movements between ports. The report cites unclear routing involving Murver Island and other ports, stressing compliance with official procedures and safety standards.
The British steamer Wisley, sailing from New York via Port Natal to Vladivostok, was reported on fire and beached off Cape Varela Cochin Ching on May 25. Assistance has been dispatched to her and rescue operations are underway.
Rev. Dr. Timothy Dwight former president of Yale University dies at his New Haven home on May 26.
The American Magazine quotes Dale Carnagey on literary output likening writers to packing houses. It cites Albert Palipa’s early play A Real Man selling for $25, then $49 for US rights and $66 for foreign rights, plus a photoplay for $75. Total from one idea across four medives equals $190, with remaining Senepaper book and median recite to be disposed.
Frme tsburg Ia May 27 Attorney E A Manning and T G McDermott returned from Los Angeles after seven weeks of depositions in a case against George Brett former Mason City mayor. They seek recovery of title to property valued at 1 060 000 comprising 5000 acres in Michigan Wisconsin California and other securities 250 000. Brett managed his parents William and Mrs Bretts estate who live in Los Angeles for eight years Their deed to the property is contested with the parents claiming it was a trust and the instrument was a warranty deed.
District court petition filed by Houston and allies alleges city council exceeded authority in approving river front project actions. The suit claims the plan would mar bridge aesthetics and create mood dangers with alleged discrimination among property owners.
In Columbus on May 25 Joe Stecher dominated another challenger for the heavyweight title. Leo Pardello of Chicago fell to Stecher's decisive move as the crowd watched a quick victory in this championship bid.
A Des Moines citizen shot a man identified as Harry Waites during a burglary attempt at the home of R. C. Priebe. Waites was wounded in the hand and hip after Priebe fired from a window. Waites fled the scene, pursued by Preslee and Police Chief Jackson, and was later arrested.
Fort Madison Iowa May 26 officials confirmed new federal migratory bird regulations approved by the secretary of agriculture and the head of the biological survey. Open seasons run February 1 to March 11 and September 15 to November 16 with specific statewide and neighboring state closed periods. Hearings may be held on proposed changes. applicants must show necessity beyond personal convenience.
Des Moines city workers drill in readiness for a June 3 parade. Mayor MacVicar endorses the drill. Jay N. Darling named chairman of the committee to arrange the event. JH. H. Polk to direct the affair. Over 400 participants expected. Plans include mobilizing militia companies and securing participation from various groups.
Prof Eugene A Gilmore of Madison Wisconsin a long time law faculty member is in Iowa City with the state board to indicate that he will be elected as dean of the college of law at the University. The article also notes parole petitions for Dr Reeves and Iowa crop bulletin details including weather frost rains and harvest conditions across Des Moines and other counties. It lists local notes on stockholders meetings and drainage project plans near Onawa and Kingsley with updates on accidents and school commencements.
Christiania reports that the Norwegian American line will require all America to Norway steamships to enter Kirkwall for mail inspection to avoid British authority clashes. The company bought four 1200 ton tramp steamers to bring American coal, reducing reliance on English bunkers. The Bergenafford, sailing May 13 from New York to Bergen, arrived via Kirkwall after authorities detained its mail.
A Chamber of Commerce survey across 43 states plus Alaska, the Philippines and Hawaii shows overwhelming support for universal military training, navy and army expansion, and a national defense council. Votes ran high for a munitions reserve and industrial mobilization staff to back a continuous defense policy.
William Fred Davison known as Billy Davison, once a saloon man and gospel traveler, has filed for bankruptcy. His liabilities total 12447 pounds with assets of 16550 dollars after moving into larger restaurant quarters.
In Washington on May 20 Senator Frosting of Wisconsin withdrew his motion to recommit the $43,000,000 rivers and harbors appropriation bill to the commerce committee with instructions to cut the funds in half. He said he would renew the motion later.
Baton Rouge adjutant general MeXecose and A D Stewart each paid a 150 fine for a prearranged duel on the capitol lawn. Lewis Werstein killed his wife and William Skinner then shot himself in Zathie Creek Michigan. Chicago reports fewer Republican convention contested seats. A former Union soldier repaid 244 with interest into the conscience fund in Washington. Caracas Venezuela will install a huge new bell as hat tossing days end.
Semi finals in the southern golf championship at Tex as feature Briant Werd of Houston and J R England of Little Rock against C Hurat of Dallas and Reuben Rush of New Orleans. Both Herd and England are nearing age two for tomorrow's finale while the other two contenders are under two.
Reports from Paris and Rome describe continued heavy fighting at Verdun with Germans recapturing Fort Douaumont and gaining trenches west of the fort. Meanwhile 18 German women were injured in a Frankfurt riot over meat shortages as police and soldiers clashed during a food protest.
Washington reports Secretary Lansing attended a cabinet meeting after a week at home with indigestion. The State Department debunks rumors he planned to resign due to differences with President Wilson, calling the brief revival of the story propaganda. Lansing personally denied any resignation considerations.
In Washington on May 26 the formal order for court martial of 116 Texas national guardsmen who refused to present for federal service was readied for Secretary Baker to sign under a Wilson administration authority. The court will convene at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio with General Funston selecting a majority of the court as per the Dick law. Judge Advocate General Crowder is preparing the charge specifications.
A new council is formed in Kansas City with Ferminine Arshitesturs taking a leading role. The move aims to organize local governance and coordinate city projects.
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