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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
3
An Indo-Ceylon railway opening is scheduled for February 24 with Lord Pentland governor of Madras presiding. The event will be attended by the governor of Ceylon and a large Indian and Ceylon delegation, featuring a banquet to mark the completion of a major transportation project in the orient.
A compilation of brief items covers topics from a dog owner address book in Frankfurt to Russian czar cigarets and motor mail traction in Rangoon. Also noted are French rabbit hair mills near Limoges, wage figures for men and women, a Worcester doughnut club anecdote, Romulus tomb speculation, a California shrub case, a remarkable intelligent horse, cotton seed yields, Shakespeare authorship theories, Jam monarch Vajiravudh, Newton’s reflection, 1912 maritime losses, Trinidad geography, Rhode Island strikes, and wealth census in Chicago.
In Council Bluffs on February 27 public disapproval grew over election methods after 37 official ballots were lost in a ward during the city primary. Officials say sample ballots were used, raising questions of law and past discrepancies. a possible investigation could involve detectives, though no protest is filed. The city council accepted the returns of the missing-ballot precinct and corrected another precinct’s tally misreport.
Carroll, Indiana reports a large Storm creek dredge boat owned by A. G. Stevens of Buffalo, New York burned near Old Carrollton. The vessel had worked since July 1912 on the Storm creek drain. Completion was set for March 1, 1914, but a fire halted progress with about a mile left. The wreck ends a project costing about $26,000.
Iowa City weather historian Prof. A G Smith notes that only two winters in the past 100 years have been warmer than the current, citing December 1877 to January 1878 and 1890 to 1892. The mean for December 1877 and January 1878 was about 33 degrees, with 1890-1891 near 31 and the recent two months near 30. Since 1896 Parvin began observations, five Decembers reached or exceeded the current warmth. The warmest December was 1877, far above normal, an event unlikely to recur in a century.
Three townships Howard Milford and Warren in Nevada county have formed a contract with Beverend Brothers of Roland to buy a large tractor and two 12 foot graders for highway maintenance. The trustees will hire the equipment at five dollars an hour. An initial plan for a joint purchase was blocked by law but surrounding townships may provide work to keep the outfit busy.
A Cherokee territory Mardi Gras event drawn crowds from nearby towns featured dances drills and a grand march under Mrs W F Goldie. The Cherokee concert band performed several numbers and the Incal military company took part. Net proceeds totaled about $200 to be shared by the band and militia.
New York Feb 26 The domestic relations court refused to compel Julius B Lorge of Des Moines Iowa a wealthy mine owner to support his wife who left their home taking their two and half year old daughter The husband offered support if the wife would return home and resume support for the child but the wife Mrs Lorge refused to rejoin her husband and child
A contested note collection emerges from Mason City and Des Moines reports. The Walch estate seeks to challenge notes totaling around 260000 tied to Colby Motor Co, alleging lack of mental competence by Mari Walch and William Walch. The estate's executor and counsel press the case while creditors, including R C Lubiens, pursue recovery in Iowa courts. Additionally, state government expenses rose in 1912 1913 with college and university millage impacts noted. A Plymouth district court jury panel of forty eight is listed for the March term with Judge Hutchinson presiding.
Ames Iowa Feb 26 Professor E W Stanton chairman Iowa States college scholarship committee denies reports that 330 students were dropped for failed scholarships At semester start he says only 19 freshmen and sophomores were known to be dropped and perhaps a few more from junior and senior classes across the senior college.
Mrs. Carl Raabe, 65, of Ida Grove Iowa, died two hours after a violent coughing spell from a ruptured blood vessel causing internal hemorrhage. The family had bought a new home and planned to move March 3. Surviving spouse is the only immediate relative in this country.
Mrs. Bob Fitzsimmons wife of the ex heavyweight champion says in an interview that while he is an impossible husband he could outbox any of the current white hopefuls. Julia Gitford, her vaudeville stage name, is touring in the city and she is a native Iowan born in Buffalo.
Des Moines Iowa February 25 officials weigh testing the new paying assessment law to avert delays on street improvements. Att Gen Cogdson says a court ruling by March could allow contracts by April, enabling projects before cold weather. Ottumwa may join to seek a court construction of the statute and avoid costly litigation.
Inter county M C A conference for older boys from Greene Calhoun Pocahontas Buena Vista O Brien and Sac counties concluded in Sac City with a farewell toast meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church. E C Wolcott Sioux City secretary gave the farewell address and led the decision service where 14 young men pledged the Christian life. A total of 95 attended with Buena Vista county sending the largest delegation. Saturday featured a river hike and weiner feast. Dr E H Crane Odebolt spoke on sex hygiene.
Dee Moises reporting from Feb 24, sensational charges are leveled at Henry Pyle, president and general manager of the National Life Assurance Co. by the state Insurance Department through Attorney General Cosson. The suit alleges fraudulent business practices and noncompliance with insurance regulations across multiple states, with in-force coverage totaling $36,613,500.
Brief Iowa roundup from Fort Dodge and surrounding towns. Union rebuffs Fort Dodge Telephone’s plan to rehire two ex‑discharged workers. Knights of Pythias celebrate golden jubilee in Merrill with 245 attendees. New Hampton editor withdraws from post office race in party bid. Marshalltown reports accidental shotgun fatality. Council Bluffs sees ice plow mishap and a methyl green case at Woolworth. Des Moines notes a knifing case and five-year sentence. Council Bluffs divorces and jewelry theft indictments. Centerville signs for interurban cars. Nevada reports crooks’ loot recovered. Muscatine may delay municipal building. Iowa City reports largest church attendance. Toledo and Sioux Rapids local political moves. Mason City criminal case bonds. Solon store robbery recovered goods. Iowa City cattle drown. Ida Grove creamery plans. Glidden power line vote. Mason City bond issue. Kalona cradle fire. Ida Grove millinery changes.
Nevada Iowa February 26 The Betsy Smith and her daughter Cora McCamney were sentenced to life in Fort Madison for the murder of Betsy's husband Lee Smith once a Subway engineer. The case drew wide notice after a reversal and retrial in which both women received life terms. McCamley later died in prison by eating spiders and reportedly confessed involvement with Betsy Smith and a sister Mrs Sichovile. Frank Smith seeks a pardon for the mother now laboring in the penitentiary.
Perry Iowa February 25 Judge Loren N Bays ruled that a divorced woman is not a widow in a decision the Supreme Court has affirmed. The ruling impacts many applications to county boards of supervisors seeking aid under the widow’s pension law, a far reaching Iowa issue.
Mrs. John Saunders of Fonda disappeared from Cedar Falls while undergoing nervous trouble treatment. A letter to her daughter hinted at jumping into the river. Police traced a note to Dixon, Illinois, where she was found and relatives planned to bring her back to Iowa. The 60 year old former inmate of Cherokee hospital had recently been at liberty and was reported in good spirits.
Boone February 25 A peculiar disposal of Vincent Mitchell or Mike a hired man who for two years has served Charles James near Paton was an auction of his services at the right to reject any or all bids The buyer John Canavan offered 35 50 per month for Mike The sale followed James driving in from Chicago where he was injured by an automobile and his convalescence led to Mike becoming indispensable and finally to the plan of auctioning his services Br
Fort Madison February 25 Judge took under advisement a demurrer in the libel case of Attorney Omar E. Herminghausen against Mayor A P Brown. Herminghausen seeks $10,000 claiming libel in mayoral writings. Demurrer argues lack of grounds for action. Lovelorn stone youth reports at brother's home Boone ta February ta Clarence Cordary, a well known youth, shot himself after a farewell to his brother amid a love affair motive.
Dean Curtis of Ames and other livestock representatives urged the House committee on international commerce to curb railroad liability limits for cattle and other stock shipments. In Cedar Rapids, 57 dealers received warnings from County Attorney Gay about enforcing laws banning cigarette sales and wrappers to minors.
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