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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
6
Sioux County Herald reports the Senate passed the administration measure after a days discussion. Democrats opposed while Republicans joined in approval. debate touched on capitalization provisions and questions of constitutional validity for a circuit judge reassignment.
Federal jury in New York indicts Frank B. Han William Brown Eugene Seales James A. Patten and Maurice Rothschilds for alleged Sherman act violations linked to the recent cotton market rally. Resumption at Southwestern coal mines appears imminent with union expectations. Canadian forest fires threaten Port Arthur timber and crops lifelines.
Four Chinese crewmen drowned after a mutiny on the British steamship Highland Monarch bound for Auckland New Zealand. A dozen crew members attempted to escape confinement, with three others narrowly escaping.
Not guilty was the verdict rendered late Friday in the case of Prof. J. T. Harris of Manassas Virginia. He faced trial on the charge of murdering WA Thompson associate editor of the Warrenton Virginian on Warrenton streets in April 1968.
A 17 year old San Francisco youth, Eugene Eperer, died after falling fifty feet during a practice right in a glider tied to an automobile. The accident occurred Friday and the injuries proved fatal shortly after.
Friday quotations show steer prices at 7.85 dollars and top grade at 9.30 pounds with live stock markets in Sioux City.
Prostrations due to oppressive heat were widespread in Chicago on Friday. The Weather area forecast reported 84 degrees and rising, with street readings reaching as high as 92 degrees, sending residents seeking shade and relief.
A bomb exploded on Vierna railway near Gordzi Street Station killing several gendarmes and injuring others on a Friday attack. The incident prompted a major investigation into the authorities and security measures.
American Ambassador Hill joins the Weimar anniversary celebration of the Goetha society in Berlin as guest of American artist Gari B Melchers.
Three men from Hayden Colorado Lewis Corbin Roy Butick and William Caldwell died after ingesting a hair tonic containing alcohol. The tragedy involved a hazardous product mistaken for personal care use. An investigation was underway to determine how the mixture reached them and if public safety steps are needed.
Sioux City prepares for an aviation meet at Woodland Park Riverside the last two days of June and July first. Glenn H Curtiss brings his trophy machine with assistants Wittard and Mars for displays and tests including speed endurance height and slow flight. The city expects record crowds aided by A R band concerts and Western League baseball games at Mizzou Park each morning to avoid conflicts.
Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to reduce lumber rates from 26 34 to 25 cents per hundred to Omaha Lincoln and Des Moines. Omaha merchants had sued claiming unjust discrimination. Past rates varied: Lincoln 24 cents, Omaha 28 cents, Des Moines 27 15 cents. Reparation to Omaha lumbermen ordered. Lincoln and Des Moines urged to receive similar relief.
In Guthrie Oklahoma Judge A F Huston overruled Gov Haskell's demurrer to County Attorney Hepburn's injunction petition to stop moving the capital. The temporary injunction remains in force. The court found the enabling act valid in keeping the capital in Guthrie until 1912 and held jurisdiction over the governor and Hepburn's filing power.
A passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed at Mil Creek near Altoona at 4 16 PM Thursday after departing Pittsburgh for Philadelphia. The entire train left the tracks into a ditch but no deaths or injuries were reported.
A quake was recorded Thursday morning by the Saint Louis University seismograph with shocks extending over one hour and nine minutes.
Testimony began Thursday in Enid for the Waters Pierce Gill company charged with violating anti trust laws. Businessmen testified about oil prices in Oklahoma. Forty rough riders in khaki met President Taft at the White House Thursday and will head to New York for the Roosevelt reception.
Governor James N. Gillett ordered the Attorney General to seek a restraining order to prevent the Jeffries Johnson prize fight in San Francisco on July 4 and warned of prosecution if held. He signaled similar action against the Sam Jangford Kaufman bout, casting prize fighting as a dying sport in California. Promoters were surprised by the governor’s intervention and awaited Webb’s opinion.
United States post office inspectors raided Grassway offices in New York and arrested Christopher C. Wilson president Daniel & GBornik first vice president and William W Tompkins head of the New York selling agency. Chief Inspector Meier declares stock manipulation raised fictitious values while officers allegedly sold stock at large profits. The warrant is backed by Carter B Keene postal inspector and cites alleged mail fraud.
Promoter Tex Rickard told the Associated Press that the Jeffries versus Johnson bout would go forward on July 4. He said if not in San Francisco, the fight would be held in Reno and urged fans to keep tickets and plans. Rail disruptions by Southern Pacific spurred ticket cancellations, but Rickard insisted no cancellation of trains or tickets.
Military governor Gen. Varesanin de Vares escaped unharmed when socialist Karajic fired five shots at him as he returned to the palace after the diet opening. The assailant then killed himself.
The bleached flour case in US district court Kansas City was postponed until Thursday due to illness of Edward Smith an Omaha attorney for the miners. Fire at Hansen Ellecook foundry Chicago destroyed a two story brick and concrete plant covering a city block causing about 200000 dollars in losses.
Ben F. Cartwright, secretary of the Peoria park board and mayor of Ayersville, who fled to Canada, telephoned President Peter Casey to say he would return to Peoria Monday or Tuesday.
A Libby Montana ferryboat crossing the Kootenai River capsized on a Wednesday afternoon. Three of the eight people aboard drowned, authorities said. Local crews and bystanders assisted in the rescue attempt as the search continued for remaining survivors.
More than 200 Iowa lawyers head to Des Moines on June 23 for the annual Towa State Bar convention, with 244 expected attendees. G Thomas of Denver will speak on Wasties Delayed is Justice Denied, and a memorial hour honors Charles M Har Council Bluffs, former Iowa Bar president. The Iowa Association of County Attorneys also plans a June 22 Savery hotel gathering.
A Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed 43 Wabash box cars at Council Gilgufts sidetracks causing about 25000 dollars in damage. All cars were empty except eight loaded with coal and two with corn. Rails twisted and tracks torn by heat. traffic halted for hours. Over 100 cars moved from the fire area by switch engines. several railroad workers were overcome but revived.
Mrs J J Dawson wife of a New York customs inspector recuperating from nervous prostration reported the loss of a package containing 31009 in cash jewels and securities a week ago near the Northwestern station as she headed to the bank with the handbag in hand.
Representative Iarding of Woodbury County and Mr. Foss, right of way agent, discussed a Denison to Sioux City electric line with the Denison Commercial Club and local businessmen. Engineers deem the road feasible and promising, with Sioux City ready to invest and Denison financiers prepared to contribute.
Benton County authorities found John Railsback accused of murder insane and sent to Independence Hospital. Dissatisfaction in Shellsburg grows as murder charge filed against Railsback and sanity question awaits result of the hearing.
The dedication of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church in Lake City occurred Sunday with Rt. Rev. A. Sehell of Iowa Wesleyan University officiating. Ample funds were raised to cover the complete cost of the building constructed in Luverne white pressed brick.
George A. Gregoty of Council Bluffs, noted as the only resident to have seen Halley's comet twice, died Monday night from injuries after being run over by a concrete mixer on Sunday while en route to church.
President Taft nominates Frederick W. Meyers for postmaster at Denver. Meyers succeeds previous appointee as local mail chief amid ongoing patronage moves in the frontier city.
Dr Ida Guthrie of Carthage Illinois faced trial in Newton on Tuesday charged with dynamiting the home where Dr Alexander Hell and his bride slept. The case centers on the alleged attack on the couple late at night.
Socialists announced at headquarters that a state convention would be held in Des Moines on July 4 to name their party ticket.
Supt. W W Barber of the Anti-Saloon League announced an immediate campaign to call a constitutional prohibition convention next winter. The move aims to organize state and local support for a broad convention to push prohibition nationwide.
Gov. B F Carroll testified before a grand jury in Des Moines on Tuesday defending charges of criminal libel brought by John Cornis.
A cooperative group of farmers and businessmen in Ventura will build a government approved model creamery. Odell of the agricultural department oversees ground work as plans are reviewed. The design features cork wall refrigeration using layered cork slabs and cement with water glass treated doors to resist moisture.
FL M Squires, a farmer on Kettle road five miles north of Sioux City, reports two horses and a mule worth about 700 dollars stolen Sunday night. Tracks lead toward West Seventh and George streets as robbers drove a single horse in a rubber tired buggy and left behind the three stolen animals. The mule was part of a team offered 600 dollars, and the harness remained on the morning after the theft.
The Logan court house bonds of 100000 were sold by County Treasurer A B Pitt at a premium of 1000. The issues bear 5 percent interest and mature in ten years. Latty drainage bonds amounting to 221170 were also sold that afternoon at a premium of 888 and carry 5 percent interest, payable semiannually, with ten year maturity.
E Cain of De BMlossville Ey was shot through the body Saturday night in a dark alley by Officer Beckman while resisting arrest. Cain insulted women in a Waterloo restaurant and threatened the officer's life before the shooting. The two had previously fought a desperate hand to hand battle. Cain rests easy and may live.
Report alleges P M Jolce former president of the National Bank of Lake Mills faced fraud charges with personal liability estimated between sixty six thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. Authorities may arrest him for fraudulent banking while noting the bank itself is not implicated. Forged notes and land speculation are cited as parts of the alleged scheme.
Three Minneapolis and St Louis freight cars derailed north of Tara on Monday. Two cars carried merchandise and one carried oil, triggering a large blaze. Fire officials said the cause of the fire is unknown.
The 80 year old Fritz Wells was found dead in a Love County shack with heart failure listed as the cause. Once financially well, he lost his wealth through poor investments and lived in isolation for years.
In the contest for state representative Arthur Pickford a farmer based east of Mason City defeated Richard Saxbrick of Clear Lake by 625 votes.
A thief entered the Illinois Central depot at Duncombe through a window while the agent was at dinner. He took $30 in cash and fled along the tracks. Pursuit followed but the suspect evaded officers and reportedly boarded a Great Western train near Vincen t.
Washington correspondence notes Congress set records with bills introduced and passed, driven by public works, conservation, and a rising pension focus. Pension legislation grew as older veterans died, easing annual pension costs amid a fast expanding government and calendar reforms.
The page notes Punch the polo pony dead at 45, jockey Harry Birkenruth injured in Belgium, Lemberg wins the Derby at Epsom Downs, May Sutton defeats Hazel Brotch in Los Angeles, intercity trotting meetings planned in Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia, Frank Gotek defends world wrestling title in Chicago, King Edward linked to Epsom traditions, Juarez race course planned with 300000 dollars in stakes, Gustav Ljungstrom wins 15 mile run in Wheeling, South Shore gun clubs forming, Matt McGrath of NYAC sets exhibition weight throw record.
A day in Congress centered on tariff questions and the sundry civil appropriation, with Senators Clay Aldrich Batley Warren Beveridge Smoot Commin Heyburn and Dolliver among speakers. The conference report on the road bill was presented, and debates touched on public land withdrawals and direct Senate elections by popular vote. The Porto Rico civil government bill passed the House as a step toward a fuller local government replacing the Foraker act.
Fire swept Overlook Military Academy in Newark Connecticut. About sixty pupils escaped unharmed as flames gutted the building.
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