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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented extract covers quinine’s 1920s discovery by French chemists and belated notes on historical figures and events. It mentions Sir Clemente Markham, malaria concerns in media, Roxkoe Pound, and a jumble of unrelated items including pay, a New York judge, and a Gallipoli Victoria Cross reference.
A garbled compilation mentions a loose bowlder, British service incomes, a German spy feeding Kitchener, and social gossip about Miss Oldski. It also notes wartime labor shifts, Siberian pencils, Dutch and Dutch influenced schemes, and Parliament considering funding and projects with varied dates and places.
At Packard Indiana a Rock Island train plunged through a weakened bridge after a cloudburst. Four killed and about 20 injured, with several others missing or dying. Names include Dorris Kober 16 Waterloo Flora Wah Vieets 65 Tracr Mary G Gruwell Edith Nelson and S L Case among the injured.
Storm Lake Indiana June 5 Public homage has been paid to Miss Marguerite Karaley of Newell who for 83 years has taught in public schools. The community honored her with a reception and a diamond ring from friends as she retires at the end of the school year.
About 150 bankers from Group One of the State Bankers Association met in Sacramento yesterday. The program featured addresses by Hutchinson of Ottumwa and Kirby of Fort Wayne, followed by a tour of the city and an evening banquet with a gala ball.
A Chicago Rock Island & Pacific train wreck near here after a bridge over Cold Water creek failed in high water. Two women died, seven are missing, and many injured as rescuers recovered victims from the wreckage and boats. Local reports cite Mrs Ermma Vonguet of Traer Iowa as identified.
In Burlington on June 3 the contest heats up as Congressman Kennedy and rival Thorne fight for the First district Republican nomination. Betting favors Kennedy as Thorne campaigns district wide with Wallace materials praising Thorne, while Kennedy travels with Col Smith Brockhart of the Washington Press who once challenged him.
Miss Flora Dunich a leader in suffrage circles will lead a 100 woman delegation from Des Moines to Chicago for the June 7 convention. They will push for an equal suffrage plank in the 1919 party platform and plan a town jubilee in June to rally support. Teachers are devoting time to suffrage efforts amid uncertain changes.
A jumble of short notices reports Hubbard youth winner in an essay contest and a state trip for Eldura. Other items note political moves, obituaries, and a fatal boating accident near Dubuque as details blur in this fragment.
Fragmented text reports a local incident with unclear names and events. It mentions a town, a group of men, and a business section but lacks readable dates or outcomes. The passage appears to be a badly garbled crime or accident note from a newspaper page.
Adel resident T. Wilson, 35, drowned when a fishing boat with four men capsized near the west jam in the North Raccoon River. Wilson was resuscitated after seven hours of effort but died. He leaves a widow and one child.
The Wisconsin branch of the German American alliance adopted four resolutions opposing the nomination of Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root. A permanent organization was formed and German speaking societies were invited to aid in preventing Wilson’s reelection. Speakers condemned Roosevelt's St Louis speech accusing the alliance of moral treason.
London June 2 shares moved little in the first hour with activity largely subordinated to the naval engagement. Market tone remained steady though late offerings surfaced after news of a serious disaster.
Chicago June 3 A delegate from the Fifth district named Wood, 75, of atuinad Okin., died at a hospital during the national committee hearing on the district contest. Death attributed to infirmities of age.
George Shearer of Ban Refect California exhibits a sampiemoof said to be first picked from pear trots planted in late by padres who established the pear in San Rafael Archangel with missing details and unclear origins.
Des Moines Iowa June 3 officers of the Iowa national guard are taking a uniform oath to obey both the president and the governor. The oath binds officers to defend the constitutions of the United States and Iowa and to discharge guard duties, reflecting wartime mobilization needs and states rights.
In Des Moines Iowa June 2 1890 attorney T M Zink filed for rehearing in the Supreme Court of Margaret Morgan versus F J Muench appellant. The district court awarded Morgan 24000 damages for breach of promise to marry. Zink argues jury flaws and condemns the jury system as a farce and calls for removal of random lot selection in juror panels.
F G Hines of Garden Grove Indiana is arraigned before US Commissioner Hunt on charges of using the United States mails to defraud. He pleads not guilty and is released on bond to await further hearing with US District Attorney Porter. Hines says he received about 18 000 letters in a short period and mail exceeded 160 letters daily during the alleged scheme.
Des Moines reports Wylie of Sigourney, chair of the progressive state central committee, issued a call for county conventions on Saturday July 1 at 11 am to nominate county officers with vacancies and select delegates to state, congressional, and senatorial conventions. The state and district gatherings will meet in Des Moines on July 26 at 11 o’clock to nominate state and district officers and for other business.
Des Moines June chief secretary of state reminds candidates to file campaign expense statements with the state. Over 20,000 candidates, including delegates and central committee members, are involved. Estimated campaign spending ranges from 400000 to 10 and primary costs over 140609 will be paid by taxpayers.
Des Moines reports a Census Bureau compilation shows about half of Iowa's World War I survivors have died since 1915. Of the 1915 survivor total 13 059, only 7 or 9 remain today, with mortality highest among the oldest groups and few aged over 90 surviving.
President Thomas Mackbride released a statement on the controversy after the dismissal of Robert L. Henry from the law faculty. He admits erring in kindness and says Henry’s work was unsatisfactory. the board and president alone decide.
Postmaster Leo F. Fleming of Arispe Iowa was arrested and arraigned before US Commissioner J C Hunt in Creston on a federal charge of misusing government funds. The case involves mixing government and private funds in bank deposits, a pattern noted in recent western Iowa postmaster prosecutions. Fleming posted bond for appearance in court.
Workers at the Bryant As Phali company in Cherokee walked out today demanding 2 per day and improved lodging. The firm resists the pay rise and lodging upgrades as labor tensions rise in the area.
Three men from Avoca Iowa Frank Brobaugh Car Hawke and Art Tager were severely injured when a tire exploded and the car overturned at Twenty fifth and Broadway Streets Council Bluffs after returning from Omaha. The incident occurred early today.
Ja Shenandoah June 2 Louis McCardie, a farmer living three miles northeast of Imogene, was rushed to a Council Bluffs hospital with a shoulder wound after his son accidentally discharged a rifle. The weapon was not believed loaded.
Council Bluffs Iowa reports Mrs Christ of Winslow Arizona guest of locals had a traveling brig containing clothing and Miss Zolla Wikander Ipswich South Dakota card. her bag missing amid a possible Sioux City train exchange. Oswald Bartels of Le Mars and Kana Gordon announce their wedding at Salem North Dakota last week. A lone bandit held up a streetcar crew and three passengers in Dubuque, stealing jewelry and cash.
An English researcher studied banana pulp processing aiming at using it for taser making. The note mentions the fruit being dried and treated with potash whee and kainit to extract starch.
The Swedish Baptists of Iowa meet in Kiron for their annual conference in the Baptist church. Rev. S. Lagerquist of Des Moines reviews Iowa Swedish Baptist work. The group plans to raise 10 000 dollars for missionary work. Dr. D. P. Proper of Omaha and others from Des Moines speak.
Des Moines Jr Ray Chamberlain aged 9 of 1307 Hutton Street was killed yesterday afternoon at East Fifteenth and Walker Streets by an auto driven by J. M. Morrison of 864 High Street. Witnesses say the boy played in the street with others and was swinging on a delivery wagon when he dropped and stepped into the path of the oncoming vehicle.
London notes Rear Admiral Horace Hood likely perished aboard the Invincible during wartime action. Hood aged 46, formerly naval secretary to the First Lord, naval aide de camp to the king, and naval attache in Washington in 1910. He served in the Sudan and Somaliland, twice mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
St Louis June 5 The Democratic platform will highlight preparedness and foreign policy as main planks for the coming campaign. President Wilson is said to outline these points with Senator Stone guiding resolutions. Tariff and monetary issues are settled and to be lightly touched. Speaker Champ Clark may be permanent chairman if duties allow. National committee headquarters opened formally today.
Wireless dispatch reports Austro Hungarian troops advancing on the southern Tyrol front with gains around Arsiero and Monte Tarco. Italian defense mentions heavy fighting near Mandriello farm and Monte Congo, while Balkan actions east of Avlona counter Italian detachments.
London reports The Daily Express declares Zeppelins aided the German fleet but had little effect. It says Britain retains maritime supremacy, could tighten the blockade, and will not be swayed by German boasts after Wednesday night’s battle.
Stockholm reports the Swedish government has decided to accept a vote of credit totaling 2,000,066 to cover immediate military needs. The measure was announced June 3 via London.
Bouck White pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution faced a court trial after last night’s burning of the American flag and other national emblems in the church rear. Albert Henkle and others joined in a “melting pot” ceremony labeled as the birth of internationalism.
Indianapolis announces 1332 enrollments for the Fort Benjamin Harrison summer military training camp, with two camps guaranteed and several hundred more expected. Many local firms will allow one year employees to attend without pay loss. camp start date set for July 5 for a month each.
Washington June 2 with judiciary committee report the Sutherland federal employees act compensation bill to replace the current liability law was submitted to the Senate. The bill extends benefits from hazard to all government employees and removes fault or misconduct questions except in cases of death by personal action or intoxication.
George Krupa was sentenced to death for murdering his wife with a hatch et in February. The Chicago trial was unusually brief, with the verdict delivered by 7 pm and the sentence set for June 23 at Illinois hangings.
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