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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
6
Wewark New Jersey March 12 Mrs Rebecca Goodwin hears news that the United States court of appeals upheld the Goodwin patents on photographic films. The inventor is dejected yet hopeful for a large fortune as the case confirms the lifetime earnings from the disputed patent profits.
Clarence W. De Knight testified before the Senate lobby committee that he was paid 4000 in contingent fees by Fore River Shipbuilding to oppose toll exemptions for American coastwise ships in the Panama Canal act. Rear Admiral G. S. Bowles denied employing De Knight and said his role was limited to Section 1 of the act regarding Interstate Commerce Commission jurisdiction. no toll exemption work was admitted.
In a San Jose church dispute over a pastor, Rev Robbins Whitaker testified as an aid to Rev Robing that despite funds from John D Rockefeller and himself, they could not change Manhattan's geography or find a site, leaving the Baptist church under strain. The exchange occurred during a courtroom inquiry into why the pastor was ousted.
St. Petersburg March 12 The extraordinary military appropriations sent to the Russian duma total over 69000000 dollars, a seven percent increase from 1913. This sum is in addition to the ordinary army appropriations.
Dr Henry Epein Beard head of a Pan American peace society backed by Carnegie endowment announced that a delegation to study intellectual and cultural development in South and Central American republics would sail from New York for Brazil on May 20. The party includes college professors and will spend ten weeks on the tour.
Horace Greeley Clarke, nephew of Iowa's late War Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood, was identified in a Cudahy morgue after being missing since July 3, 1902. The former Chicago attorney, known as "Harry Harrie," died of morphine overdose at a Wise boardinghouse. his bride had offered a reward but no trace was found. His ashes were to be shipped to Iowa City.
A newborn child born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Keyes has a rare condition with an extra finger and toe on one hand and foot. Doctors plan to perform an operation to remove the accessory digits once the child is a bit stronger, giving the other digits normal function.
In Council Bluffs Iowa March 14 a federal court temporary injunction halts vasectomy operations on convicts at Fort Madison until the constitutionality of the state law is resolved Judge McPherson granted the order on Rudolph Davis a Fort Madison inmate The move names the state board of paroles the penitentiary warden and the penitentiary physician as defendants Davis attorney Georges Stuart argued the law violates due process equal protection and would be applied only to prisoners with a hearing set for March 1 depending on securing the required judges
The funeral of veteran sporting writer W. W. Naughton drew broad praise from newspapermen and the public. At St Mary's Cathedral, more friends than could fit the service attended as six Examiner mechanical department men carried the coffin, with honorary pallbearers from newspapers, social and athletic clubs in attendance.
Kirksville, March 12 Henry Thorington, 40, was called for a vial here charged with the murder of Alts Ivy Characler and daughter Ella, 12, found dead and mutilated in their home August 1. Bloodhounds traced to Thorington’s home after state alterations following the crime discovery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a supplemental report in the Santa Fe proceedings, fixing future commodity rates for shipments between Chicago and Missouri River points to Colorado common points. It limits to 28 commodities with rate reductions, after amendments to the original 158 rates and prolonged talks failing to yield agreement.
Washington rumors place Eleanor Randolph Wilson, daughter of the president, engaged to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. No official White House confirmation has been issued, and June dates have circulated without a formal announcement.
Officials refrained from commenting as Washington weighs a reported forthcoming wedding at the White House after Congress adjourns. Secbury McAdoo, a frequent social visitor, notes a couple observed together. the bride is a widow with six children, and a recent marriage linked to an eldest daughter’s note in Arizona.
Edward Beardsley, an outlaw farmer from Jamestown, was found guilty of assaulting JW Putnam, county overseer of the poor. Beardsley reportedly shot at the officer, barricaded himself in his cottage, and defied authorities for days. He was sentenced to up to nine years and six months in Auburn prison.
In Salt Lake City March 1 a shipment of 500 tons of coal bound for Nome Alaska will cost 57 80 a ton delivered. The coal is leased to a mining company operating diggings north of Nome and will be hauled overland by dog sledge from Nome.
Jatta Palestine March 12 two Turkish army aviators Nuri Bey and Bey Reis fell into the sea while flying south of the area their aeroplane broke up and they ditched in the water they disentangled themselves and reached shore exhausted and were taken to hospital where Nuri Bey died later in the day the other aviator survived and was treated.
Berlin reports a fossil human skeleton found in German East Africa by Dr Hang Reich. The skeleton is in near perfect condition and may indicate a highly developed race existed hundreds of thousands of years ago. Studying the remains will determine age and context.
Washington reporters note a Senate resolution calling on Secretary of State to provide a full copy of a speech by the American ambassador to Great Britain. The measure cites alleged references to the Panama Canal and the Monroe Doctrine and seeks evidence for those statements. Senator Chamberlain urged immediate consideration, and the vote proceeded without debate.
Walter Hines Page at a London dinner defends U S policy on British investments in Central America. He argues the Monroe Doctrine seeks to prevent European control in the new world and notes Britain would profit from the Panama Canal’s use, amid laughter.
U S ambassador Walter Hines Page said he was surprised by Senate objections to his remarks at a Chambers of Commerce dinner and would seek official demand for explanations. He noted his comments were impromptu and not intended to provoke offense.
General Venustiano Carranza sets off on a 210 mile horseback ride from Sonora toward Chihuahua City, expected to take about two weeks. He travels with five cabinet members and a guard, while troops guard along the route amid recent turmoil surrounding the death and disappearance of For Signet in Mes
New York announces that William Faversham will represent the United States in the Stratford memorial event. He accepted an invitation extended by H. B. Frewer, a Shakespeare memorial movement leader, to appear in Stratford beginning next August.
A Shanghai dispatch reports two English women from the Chin Inland Mission at Lae Ho Kew missing since the attackers sacked Teo Ho Row amid violence. Miss J Black, British missionary, is also involved. several others wounded. The incident occurs as patriarchy and unrest disrupt mission stations in Hu Fer province.
A major fire on the Portland east waterfront destroyed Columbia dock No 2 Montgomery dock No 3 the steamships Dr Glenroy and the Cricket and other property. The flames spread across six blocks fueled by sulphur and asphalt injuring several Chinese sailors and prompting federal authorities to separate crews for safety. The loss is estimated around 1 000 000 with ships destroyed and firefighters confronting the blaze.
Washington March 13 The literacy test remains in the immigration bill as the Senate immigration committee reports the measure favorably. The panel rejected dropping the literacy requirement despite veto risks, and will press the floor fight. Health inspectors aboard immigrant ships were revised to allow detention of suspected departures until cases are decided. The head tax for immigrants was amended to 5 dollars for unmarried and 4 dollars for married aliens.
New York relatives of the 148 dead in the Triangle Shirtwaist fire and survivors filed suits yesterday. Most settlements totaled about $75 per claimant as the company paid 73 for each case in the disputed building.
Retail butchers refuse to carry liver today amid a citywide sellers meeting. Wholesalers set 15 cents per pound for carcasses of curves while Liver trade critics claim prices are beyond reason as a broad boycott impacts Vine Street retailers.
A message from Senator Kenyon pressed by shippers urges the Senate interstate commerce committee to advance the uniform transportation bill. The push seeks greater ICC authority and aligns with shipping interests.
Charles Normandy of Wesson Mississippi sold a found din valued at 1 756 dollars discovered inside the gizzard of nine chickens he raised. The unusual find highlights a farmer's quirky discovery on his farm.
New York March 1 federal court issued orders closing the two Siegel department stores and its partner firms amid a mass of at least 36 indictments. Henry Siegel and Frank Vogel arrested on three indictments and free on 25000 bond. Grand jury to hear fraud and banking law charges tied to the Fourteenth street store and Siegel & Co bank. Depository misstatements and assets moved to retail operation cited. Dozens of depositors searched for Siegel as he and partner stood before Judge Roselsky.
Philadelphia March 13 unusual record shows a 170 officer roster of the Pennsylvania Railroad detailing careers and training paths. It notes 18 percent rose from the books to top positions, including the company president, with many starting in inactive or low-tier service and some exceeding 40 years with the firm.
March 13. A mob threatened to lynch four young men identified by Mrs Gertrude Shicier as Bend members who lured and attacked a nurse Monday night. Police retreated as a man was felled by a club blow. prisoners were moved to a station under guard. They face a statutory offense punishable by hanging in Missouri. Victor Gueringer and others, all held without bond.
A report outlines discussions between officials and miners about resuming operations amid a strike. The piece mentions Western Federation of Miners officials and the general aim to resolve labor stalemate, with dates and figures referenced in the context of ongoing negotiations.
A garbled report notes Ray Chapman sustained an injury during practice at Ras Chep. Officials announced it to Irmrian Nersy, with a gust causing a crew member to injure an ankle. Further details are unclear due to text damage.
Fragmentary text describes an incident involving two brothers in West York and a fatal or severe assault. The wording is garbled, but hints at self defense and a police investigation. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond West York are evident.
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