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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
1
Sioux County Herald reports a local publishing shift in Orange City led by GEOE Rowers, with organizational changes affecting the paper's operation and community coverage. The item notes continuing issues of circulation and regional focus.
The strike by street railway workers ends as the Amalgamated Association announces a 22 cent hourly wage rise starting Saturday. Four hundred forty four strike breakers are sent to New York, and a partial work plan outlines ten hour days and uniform purchases.
The New York stock market opened with a surge in speculative activity led by major financial interests and notable traders. Trading in the first half hour exceeded 200,000 shares, with Harriman, Fill issues, Atchison steel stocks prominent, while heavy selling pressed prices. A private sale arrangement for 70,000 United States Steel shares occurred at a price higher than previous open market levels.
The iron steamer Iron Age, 295 feet long, burned to the water edge ten miles southeast of Point Leaar, Erie, Friday. Captain Willoughby and crew of nine escaped in a mail boat, losing all personal effects. They were rescued by the steamer Warner and taken to Sandwich, Ontario. The vessel, valued at 32960 and insured for 25005, was owned by Captain Willoughby of Windsor, Ontario, with engineer Richard Baxter, also of Windsor.
Charles Eveleth general manager of the Kentucky Northern railroad was shot at Bestryville Kentucky Friday by Edward Riley who sought employment. The incident follows reports of a storm in St Louis where an electrical rain storm caused lightning damage and sewer flooding.
Coroner's inquest in Evansville, Ind, explored death of Dr John Z Bley Sr at Wellington hotel Chicago. Evidence weakens murder theory, noting self harm remains possible. details describe room scene, bloodstained face, pistol on bed, and a family trip with daughter and granddaughter returning to find him.
John Maser, a Negro, who shot circus man C. Bowers on Wednesday night, was dragged from jail by a mob in Frankfort. The mob hanged Maser at the St. Clair street bridge as police and residents watched in tense alarm. Bowers remained wounded and in critical condition at Kings Daughters Hospital amid the panic.
Johan W Speas a Kansas City club figure and Kansas City business leader died by self inflicted gunshot at his home in Kansas City. He had been in ill health for months and shot himself during breakfast hours as his wife and son Victor were nearby. Speas, 41, long served as president of Monarch Vinegar Co and held roles with the Priests of Pallas Association, Convention Hall board, and local business groups.
Henry Iy Montague a leader among abolitionists in 1836 organized an anti slavery party and aided fugitives to Canada. The text notes removal of Penn's coffin from an abandoned cemetery in England to interment on the Delaware banks, reflecting a controversial memorial effort connected to Penn and a Presbyterian cemetery in Buckinghamshire.
Trials of a deck superintendent and six checkers charged with conspiracy to defraud the government in the weighing of sugar at the American Sugar Refining docks in New York City have been scheduled for June 17.
A Thursday report aboard the steamer Monteagle describes secret trials of airships and lateuphimes in northern Japan. It notes that Japanese engineers have invented an airship destroyer fitted with shells that explode on contact with another airship.
A murder and dramatic arrest unfolded in Middletown Ohio early Thursday after the body of an elderly umbrella mender was found with his head crushed and robbed. Police followed clues to Perry McNeal, who was arrested after a patrol led them to his home.
Judge Munger bound over D B Woods Fred Torgensen and James Gordon to the next grand jury on charges of holding up and robbing the Overland Limited mail car on the Union Pacific at night May 22 in Omaha Nebraska. Twenty two witnesses identified the men and six boys aged up to 11 years described seeing them near Brown Park school before and after the robbery. Police located Gordon and a probable fourth member at 518 South Sixteenth street as authorities believe Gordon was the man testifying in Denver.
Kane of Chicaze says Dr Meminson plotted wife Cleminson’s death. He hints others may be implicated. Cleminson claims wife tried chloroform two weeks earlier. doctor found empty bottle and says she confessed. Cad Capt. Kane to question witnesses on domestic relations amid a rising death mystery.
Promoters Katosus Cly, Prank Hor, EB Snyder, and PP Mar received two years and a day in Leavenworth federal prison plus 300 fines each for promoting the Two Queens mine fraud in Arizona. John E Torn was fined in Kansas City. Horn collapsed at verdict. DA Van Valkenburg urged leniency but the judge ordered payment of fine and costs.
A Wednesday blaze in Philadelphia leveled the firestory building of Sthmoete and Camil- Haers at 1204 Chestnut Street and spread to the Beneficial building next door partly occupied by Beneficial Savings fund, causing unspecified losses.
John H. Wood former president of Matthews National Bank Matthews Ind released from federal prison in Leavenworth after six years for making loans exceeding legal limits.
Three trainmen died when a light engine crashed into a freight at Mars near Pittsburgh on the Baltimore and Ohio line. A Congo dispatch says the Morrison and Sheppard missionary trial has been postponed to July 20 in Leopoldville.
The resignation of Dr. Andrew Walker McAlester, professor of surgery since 1872 and dean of the school of medicine, University of Missouri, has been accepted. He graduated from the university in 1865.
The University of Wisconsin baseball team received an invitation to play a series of twelve games in Tokyo, Japan, likely contingent on consent. Details on dates and opponents remain uncertain as the plan develops.
Disputed state license law for commercial seining on the Mississippi border draws opposition from professional fishermen and river interests. Edges of the issue show arrests, protests, and a push to declare the statute unconstitutional as heavy penalties loom for those who fail to license.
A fragmented account references New York Avner and girls of the sutte industrial school at Mitchellville. Mentions Mr. Cownie, January, and a plan to win a few months to keep costs down. The text includes garbled phrases about a bicycle and themes of bidding and industry.
A mangled OCR fragment describes a legal situation involving a person named Sigur Wit and a family escort to a facility in Cheroke a where a court considered restoring sanity. A Monday appearance and an appeal to a control board are noted, with mentions of Dulique and Perrin.
William Russell aged 35 from Misscut Valley Te Surtitissgy Wiliam Ru sourt Wal nornherit awed suddenly aboard a train to Council Bluffs. He appeared well earlier with his son Larne Russell before the elder man complained of chest pain and expired shortly after, funeral cause listed as heart trouble.
A fragmentary account notes that a farmer named BD Vander Tholon died by hanging himself at a location about seven miles northeast of Sioux Center. The garbled text mentions Paruur Hastes fins and Jener Fingwaird with references to Loom Millenurg, but the exact details and names are unreadable.
Frank Ato a reveting man was jailed for six months in Poll County court for bigamy after his wife No 2 in Ottumwa confronted his affair. The Des Moines woman who produced the complaint discovered the correspondence between himself and wife number two.
A severe storm dumped heavy rain and hail on Fort Dodge Thursday afternoon. The Swettish Bethlehem church and the Presbyterian church on P. H. Vaughn’s residence were struck by lightning, causing minor fires and damage to roofs and storefronts.
The Boon Block Coal Company, a new firm, has leased 500 acres at Boon to mine coal. A four-street vein rack is being drilled at 450 feet as eight prospecting holes begin, with five shafts slated to be sunk and early rig developments expected.
Hardin wishes parole for Mardin former detective chief Des Moines now with Sim Joerzo Police. Hardin convicted of fraud in land selling conspiracy. appellate court affirms verdict. He cites his wife’s illness to urge governor to grant clemency. possible return to prison if denied.
Cook, a Bell Telephone Company employee, was stringing wires on South Main Street in Burlington when he took hold of a live wire and was instantly electrocuted. The incident occurred Wednesday and the cause is under investigation.
Cornelius Ellis, a prominent and wealthy pioneer of Ben ton County, died on Thursday. He was deeply involved in multiple business enterprises and known for his long service to the local community.
Report describes four old fashioned cowhide boots dug up at the V A Wilson property. The site ties to a former gang of night raiders linked to ex Secretary Leslie M. Shaw era. Authorities say the farmyard discovery may relate to past crimes and investigations.
Lester Shrake, 15, son of Daniel Shrake, was accidentally shot in the side with a 22 caliber rifle while cleaning a barrel. The bullet passed through the fleshy area below the armpit. He was treated at home and expected to recover. In another report, Bondeman Win the Verdict is referenced in a separate case.
A Tuesday filing with the executive council by the Pore Tider Tes Moines and Souther interurban road outlines a charge totaling around 590.09 in passenger-related fees and penalties. The document references net earnings amid warnings of revenue shortfalls and proposed adjustments.
A committee seeks to form a militia company at Charles City and has leased the largest city block for an armory. Forty five enlistments have been secured toward the effort and Lieut Wanferth, a Spanich army officer, has been chosen to lead as siege.
A Runny City official, Clark Derby of Mar Itowton, was badly hurt when his horse frightened by a passing automobile. Derby was thrown against a cart and suffered serious internal injuries amid municipal and educational affairs coverage.
Pearl Dougherty, 20, attempted to board a fast freight at Quarry on the North Western. He fell under the wheels and sustained a badly crushed right leg. He was removed by the train crew to Marshalltown where the leg was amputated.
A ten year old boy, Preddie Nagle, drowned Tuesday afternoon while bathing with peers north of Mason City. His body was recovered shortly after. A separate note mentions Capt. Mextillan Vers Tit and Cape. B.C. Mfcalan, once warden of Fort Madison penitentiary, hosting Keoku at his home for an upcoming surgical operation.
Book salesman H. K. Kirtzman and Miss Wilda Deeds alias Avilda Moore were arrested on Mason City information for allegedly taking a grip and ten dollars from Miss Berry at a local hotel. Miss Gerry is described as deaf and mute. Also reports state Howeh N. Higbee, son of Cal Geo. H. Higbee of Burlington, a street car magnate, was accidentally killed Tuesday in an electric light plant in Burlington.
A sequence of violent tornadoes struck Zephyr Texas causing widespread destruction. The village suffered loss of life and many homes and buildings were leveled, with a large rescue effort under way. Simultaneous storms hit Key West and Depew Oklahoma, flooding and wrecking towns while Brownwood sent surgeons to the scene. North Dakota injuries and fatalities rose as Langdon and Jamestown fairs faced heavy damage.
George Englert, an Engieh owl winner, died in Washington Pa after a mob of about 230 women drove him from Manifold. Town officials saved him and placed him on a street car. His wife, recently released from a sweat hospital, fainted and remains unconscious with poor prognosis.
Morris Donovan a Clyde New York farmer was slain at Beckwith Tremper’s residence after a night of drinking cider with Tremper and Donovan’s employee Fred Hart. A quarrel arose and the killing followed. West Point Bandmaster George Essigke committed suicide by gas inhalation amid enlistment troubles. Colorado College football figure Kier Athlete Charles Jack died in Denver from injuries from Thanksgiving Day.
President Taft oversees budget plans for the Isthmian canal with Secretary Dickinson and Maj. Gen. Bell, eyeing a $7 million defense fund and coastal batteries while weighing a sea level versus lock canal. Navy cuts fund two battleships. Lincoln pennies, merit system, Annapolis cadet exams, and interstate commerce oversight feature in the broader Washington agenda.
An Anti-Senecing billpasses the Wisconsin Legislature prohibiting profanity in public places as a misdemeanor. A folding bed accident in Williamsburg New York claims the life of Mes F Maher a feather cutter. the bed inexplicably pins Maher and his wife during the night. A passerby heard cries and ran to help but Maher died in the perilous incident.
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