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Newspaper

Sioux County Herald

Location

Orange City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1907

Page

2

Train collision kills six students in Los Angeles

A special train carrying university students home from Claremont intercollegiate events collided head on with an outbound All Santa Fe line within Los Angeles city limits. Six were killed and seventeen injured, several fatally. engines and cars were demolished. Names of the dead include C G Franklin A B H Edwards J C Gall and Pred Hodgson. Workers suspected additional bodies under debris. The crash occurred beneath Buna Vista street bridge in the Los Angeles river bed area.

Atchison, Toopeka and Santa Fe Feld Claremont Lmits Ofos Angeles Overlaad Limited

May mean loss to heirs over missing mail pouch will

Disposition of a large estate tied to the disappearance of a mail pouch on the ship La Savoie in January may cost beneficiaries up to 1 million dollars. The will of the late Charles Rubers, a French-born American, was in the Coudert Bros. office and sent to France in the registered mail aboard La Savoie. If no certified copy exists, heirs fear the estate will be distributed intestate amid many claimants.

la Savoie France Lnte Charles Rubers America Tortune Paris Coudert Bros New York

Trial on killing of Dr Solomon Barlow

In Carthage, Arthur Sanderson faces trial for the January killing of Dr Solomon Barlow, family physician. Mrs Sanderson testified defense claims of inappropriate advances by Meredith, including advances at the house and in the office, restrained actions, and threats of scandal if exposed.

Carthage Arthur Sanderson Solomon Ameredith Sanderson Meredith Hiaid

Congressmen Pleased With Panama Canal Work Progress

Thirty nine Congressmen who inspected the isthmian canal project arrived in New York aboard the Steamer Panama. California's C Smith reported strong progress with dirt excavation rates and remaining work, noting most labor is American with minimal Chinese labor found. The group assessed earthmoving totals and future completion prospects.

Isthmian Canal New York Panama C. Smith Califronia Dax Americus China Cevese

Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotes Surface

Fragmentary feed shows bid and ask quotes for Sioux City live stock. Prices appear as 5.20 and 6.20 with mentions of feeders and a lane type term. The text is garbled but centers on market quotes and trading terms.

Sioux City Bive Steel Alun Ss Siouxity

Fort Worth man dies after Friday shooting

Wes Gaombler and Wm Tomlinson from Fort Worth were involved in a fatal Friday shooting. County Attorney ATeLenn was assassinated, Deputy Sheriff Scott was faintly wounded, and both suspects were shot by police officers. Scott remains in critical condition.

Wm. Tomlinson Fort

Jessoof Tour Member Noted Amid Severe Blizard Sweep

A report from Gathhust X notes a member of the Jessoof Tour in the Severe blizard affecting the GUsteri provinces. No injuries or destinations are confirmed.

Gathhust Jessoof Gusteri

Sudden Death Report From Ashland Infant Case

A confusing report from Ashland describes Mrs Javi Jet dying after giving birth to an infant on Thursday night. The strange text references an ambulance, a funeral, and a restatement of a mystery surrounding the events with unclear details and names.

Javi Jet Ashland Bane Reu Lfeless

Americans Visit De Pepe and Bishop O Gorman in Rome trip

A group from Hme Fy Bilurides travels to Rome to meet the Pope. They are reported visiting De Pepe and Bishop O Gorman, delivering a family message and seeking audience.

de Pepe O'Gorman Rome Belem Uleniia

President Roosevelts disapproval in Koehler case verdict

The White House disapproves the court martial verdicts against Capt. Lewis Koehler of the Fourth Cavalry. Roosevelt censures the findings and acquittal, criticizing Gen. Wood and the court’s conduct and reprimand as insufficient. The action follows two court martials reviewing alleged insubordination and unfounded charges.

Roosevelt Lewis Koehler Jélo Philippines Islands Wood Raj Scott Jalo Pri White House Washington Lawis Fourth Cavalry United States Army Secretary of War Gen. Wood Theodore Roosevelt

Wireless telephone experiments reach two mile range

Berlin’s Count Area demonstrates distinct word exchanges in a natural voice over two miles using thirty foot high poles. Rear Admiral Manny and Lieut. Commander Stoward attend private exhibitions at Berlin and talk across nearly three miles, with best results at two miles or less.

Count Area Berlin Manny, Wh United States Gerlin Stoward

Slayer Rand Convicted in London Court Death Sentence Given

Horace George Rand was tried in the central criminal court for the January 24 killing of William Whiteley Westbourne's general provider. He was convicted and sentenced to death. The defense and timing described the proceedings with witness corroboration, denying claims of paternity.

Willitze Whiteley London Horace George Rand William Whiteley Westbourn Raynor Central Criminal Court D. Muir The Treasury Louisa Turner Whiteley

Man Charged with Dual Murder Receives Light Sentence

Charles Simeon of St Lews was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree for the killings of Otto Buddemeyers and Walter Robertson of Washington Mo. He was fined $450 and jailed five months in the insanity jail after a rivalry dispute.

Charles Simeon St Lews Otto Buddemeyers Walter Robertson Washington Lda

Great Fire in Ohio City Causes Major Loss

A large blaze in Ireton, Ohio, burdened by a loss exceeding 100000 dollars, began at the Iranian Lumber company and spread rapidly to about a dozen city sections. Fire departments struggled and aid from Ashland, Kentucky, arrived to assist.

Ohio City Ireton Ashland. Ky

Wreck on the Big Four injures many at Avon

Al Westbound passenger train on the Big Four railroad derailed at Avon Indiana sliding down an embankment. The entire train left the tracks and a number of passengers were injured with one reported killed.

Big Four Avon Ind

Tabetie Save McKinley Heroic Effort at Assassination Scene

A fragmentary report notes Tabetie Save McKinley attempting to save a life during the assassination attempt on President McKinley by firing at the gunman. The scene unfolds in Akhini City as chaos followed the fatal shot.

Tabetie McKinley Ate Kinley Cxelgosx Unil Ackiniie City WNL Oj Raving Miichise

Former Attorney General dies. Missouri Pacific suit noted

The article reports the death of former Attorney General Clay and notes he was involved in the state’s suit to set aside a questionable gate on the One Missouri Pacific railroad line.

TH. Clay Genuri Missouri Pacific Railroad

Two Men Die in Factory Accident at 264 North Illinois Street

Balynn and Louis Elenoft were killed in a tragic incident at 264 North Illinois Street in Laltswerk. Police report indicates both workers died at the scene and the cause is under investigation.

Dical Balynn Louis Elenoft Goi Pare Balynn North Ilign Street Lalts- Werk APG

Galveston PHL Passed Galveston Municipal Bill

The Galveston public health law measure cleared the City Council clocking in at 2 20 on Thursday by a 42 to 0 vote.

Galveston Thursdias

Death of Mrs Pred Belasen On Stage Star Julie Crosby

Mrs Pred Belasen wife of Alcazarth water partner in San Proneisco died suddenly Friday. The stage name Julie Crosby was known in local circles. Four years earlier Mos Mayer Belasen’s partner died from injuries. A sentence lists years in prison and a Lenexa Nebraska conviction.

Sens Pred Belasen Alcazarth Water San Proneisco Juliet Crosby Mos. Mayer Belasey Shoelk

Fire at Pensacola destroys building and contents

Fire at Pensacola damaged Building No. 1Lo with an estimated loss of unknown magnitude. Firefighters battled flames as the structure and its equipment were destroyed. Details about the cause or occupants are unclear in the fragmentary report.

Pensacola Finna Yvvard Clouster Isle de Luxo

Confusion of Longzacs at Opening of Transvaal Parliament

At Pretoria the first parliament under the new constitution met amid a mixed crowd and imaged drama. British troops stood outside while the lower house elected a speaker. A language row erupted as Hofmeyr urged English while Boers pressed Dutch with Gen. Schalkburger shouting for Dutch.

Longzacs Transvaal Pretoria Las Kruger Dleshk Volksraad South African Republic House of Parliament Tower House Ecusteim Winger Earth of Lord Selbourne Kip Hofmeyer Gen. Schalkburger Ald Gines Homeyer

Oklahoma Declares Safety Tests For Kerosene

Territorial attorney general Cromwell holds the territory may require flash tests to protect consumers but Congress cannot regulate the quality of kerosene sold in the territory. The 1903 law’s restrictions are removed by his opinion. Governor Frahnt and James Garfield discussed the measure in Washington. Garfield indicated the law may be invalid.

Standard Oil Company Oklahoma YW. OO Cromwell Afr Washington Fraht James Garfield Secretary of the Interior Garfield

Japan Wants Islands Says Stone in Kansas City Speech

United States Senator William J. Stone warned in Kansas City that Japan seeks the Philippines and that conflict could arise if the archipelago falls under Tokyo. He stated Japan could seize the islands in a week and that the U S would need a large fleet to retake them, a costly effort.

Philippines United States William J. Stone Kansas City Japan

Woodruff Named Assistant Attorney General for Interior

The paresidency appoints George W. Woodruff of the Forest Service law department as assistant attorney general for the interior to succeed L. Campbell, who moves to a special assistant attorney post under the Department of Justice.

G. W. Woodruff Geo. W. Woodruff Law Department of the Forest Service the Interior Rank L. Campbell Department of Justice

Trivbder Trust Case Highlights Nebraska Proceedings

Attorney General Thompson of Nebraska pursues a mem ber trust discrimination case in Ragan and Holdrege. He summoned dealers and demanded papers as referee Post orders all documents submitted.

Trivbder Trust Atorney General Thompson Nebraska Ragan Holdrege Aleferee Post

Pretoria gathers over Chinese labour under new South Africa constitution

Vaal colony delegates meet in Pretoria under the newly trained constitution. In a speech, Tarl Selborne, high commissioner for South Africa, addresses the all important question of Chinese labour.

Transvaal Pretoria Tarl Selborne South Africa

Twenty Five Years For Midnaping Case Sentence

Joshaun Morrizon was sentenced Thursday in Elizabeth City North Carolina to twenty five years for the kidnapping and murder of two year old Kenneth Bresley. The case details indicate a fatal abduction and the court imposed a lengthy term reflecting the severity of the crime.

Joshaun Morrizon Elizabeth City N.C Kenneth Bresley

Violent hurricane sweeps Italy causing serious damage

A fierce hurricane sweeps across Italy causing severe damage and wrecks reported in several locations. Weather officials warn of continuing dangers as communities assess the impact.

Italy

Bawshe Succeeds Madden as Third Assistant Postmaster

A. J. Lawshe of Indiana was sworn Friday as third assistant postmaster general, succeeding Edward Y. Madden who resigned from the position.

Bawshe Madden A. J. Lawshe Indiana

Black bank president Edward Howell fatally struck in Hattiesburg

Edward Howell president of the People's Bank in Hattiesburg Mississippi was struck in the bank and fatally hurt on his way home Wednesday night. Howell was respected by white residents and his death is reported as a public safety incident.

Edward Howell The People’s Bank Hattiesburg, Mis Howell

Shouts Wife Kills Herself After Fatal Shot Incident

A man named John Blake of Guston met his wife Mary on Carson Street in South Os ton. Mary fired a shot at him, then died by suicide. The woman may survive.

Himeself John Blake Guston Mary Carson Street South Oston

Praise for River Commission Appointment Praised by Western Waterway Groups

President Roosevelt received telegrams from western commercial waterway organizations congratulating and commending the inland Waterways commission. A recent fire destroyed Osseo Wisconsin Central hotel forcing guests to flee in their night clothes.

Roosevelt West Inland Waterways Commission Osseo Wis

Fort Dodge Enacts Marriage Ordinance Threatening Fines

Fort Dodge passes a city ordinance requiring able bodied men aged 25 to 45 to obtain a license and a bride or face fines. Mayor Bennett offers to perform marriage ceremonies gratis to help compliance, warning of heavy penalties for noncompliance.

Fort Dodge Charles Bennett Bennett

Fatal Gasoline Explosion Near Marne Iowa Claims Three

A 20000 gallon gasoline tank from a Rock Island wreck exploded near Marne Iowa Thursday night. Three men were severely burned and a house was set ablaze as crews fought the fire. The lantern used by a debris guard is blamed for the blaze. Fire department efforts focused on protecting nearby homes.

Maurne Iowa Camp Creek Rock Island Atlantic Marne Ted Wi Fienry Lark H. A. Smith Want Bert Hammond Marné

Confessed Murder Details Emerge In Rocker Trial

Mrs. Dora Schroeder Rocker testified at Sibley about Charles Rocker's confession to killing her husband Otto Schroeder. She described a dreamlike claim of throttling and a morphine chloroform murder, the body moved to a barn in a barrel cart, and later feigned friendship to appease threats.

Heavker Murer Schroeder Sibley Charles Rocker Dora Schroeder Rocker Astein Rocker Recker Mes

Opera House Planned in Alta with Subscriptions and Guarantee

A company to build an opera house is to be formed in Alta with 5000 subscribed by 25 men. The Commercial club guarantees 2000 from opening night ticket sales. The project promises a valuable public improvement after the Clarkson building Fire left no suitable public gathering place.

Alta Alla Ous Clarkson

Weis Nowne Asks Divorce in Courcil Giliiffs Case

Totie Gregory testifies she was 15 last November when she wed her Sunday school teacher Charles I Gregory who was 54 at the time. She seeks divorce after six weeks of marriage with cruelty charged and says most of that time was spent apart.

Weis Nowne Totie Gregory Courcil Giliiffs Charles I. Gregory Raw Hfe

Inspector Copley Probes Local Divorce Records

Special inspector William Copley of the Bureau of Labor and Commerce reviews Cass County divorce statistics for the past twenty years. The three week inquiry recalls Copley’s former Walnut Iowa residence, where his wife and child were found dead in Washington years ago.

Cass Wm. Copley Bureau of Labor and Commerce Uses Ah. Copley Walnut Wwashington

Change in Cerro Gordo Republican editor to Stanberry Bros

Charles K. Meyers sells the Cerro Gordo County Republican after fourteen years as editor and will return to Denison to join his brother F W Meyers at the Denison Review. Stanberry Bros take over the publication.

Chas. K. Meyers Cerro Gordo County

Man Hit by Rail Train in Dubuque Leaves Two Legs Severed

James Gregg aged 33 of Burlington was struck by an Alwaukee train at Dubuque. Both legs were severed and doctors say he will not recover.

James Gregg Burlington Dubuque

Atlantic Guardsmen Lax Probation Meeting

Col J A Olmsted U S A retired and Lieut B E Tuueas of Fair fick company National Guard in special Company B Atlantic militia company attended a drill with poor turnout. Attendance was under twenty members and officers were displeased with the showing.

Atlantic Lax J. A. Olmsted U.S. A EB. Tuueas Fairfick? Company of National Guard

Beaths at Dubuque Claim Early Pioneers Died

Two of Dubuque's earliest pioneers John RoeGee aged sa years and Mrs Minette Leavie aged ST enra died recently in Dubuque.

Episcopal Diocese Division Sought In Iowa

Reported plan during the upcoming Burlington diocesan convention envisions splitting Iowa into two Episcopal dioceses with see cities at Sioux City or Council Bluffs in the west and Des Moines in the east. Bishop Morrison’s illness delays but does not dismiss the proposal, with Day enport currently the eastern see and discussions centering on a western division to establish a western see city.

Morrison Italy Waterloo Towa Citrios Cdad Shop Morrison Ilnesa Iowa Cuthell St. Paul's Episcopal Church Des Moines Council Bhutts Sioux City

Editor’s clash over fire loss ends in beating

In Albia a morning blaze forced two families from their homes. Editor A T Barnes faces allegations from insurance adjuster P Tees ley after a dispute over fire losses. Barnes, a 20 year editor, was reported injured along with Beex Heezley in the scuffle during an insurance meeting.

Albia P. Teesley Des Moines Capital Insurance Company A. T. Barnes Albia Union Heezley Barnes

Local Man patent manure spreader moves toward factory plan

CL Dyk of Orange City and the firm Dyke & Cam bier devised and patented a manure spreader claimed superior to rivals. Ibyk declined external sales offers and favored local production. A local company with $25,000 capital has formed. $15,000 in stock already issued. Officers elected include President C. L. Kyik, VP W. O F. Rieékoff, Secretary G. Klay, Treasurer G. J. Van de Slieg. Directors named are AT. D. Oosterhout, G. Klay, CL Dyk, ¢, i, Van de Steez and WW i', Reijkholt.

CL. Dyk Dyke & Cambier Orange City Ibyk Afr. Byk C. L. Kyik W. O F. Rieékoff G. Klay G. J. van de Slieg AT. D. Oosterhout

Family of Des Moines Man Escapes Russia with Caravan

Mrs. Jake Schiffman and her three children, a Des Moines family, fled Russia and crossed into Germany hidden under hay. They paid $15 each to a Prussian driver to cross the border, completing a perilous journey.

Des Moines Russia Jake Schiffman Fier Germany

Grading Work Near Fraser Puts Rail Route Underway

A large crew camps near Fraser to begin grading the Fraser to Junclion trade route. The Des Moines river hill along the Fort Hodge and Southern interyrium is steep and crooked, but the scenery promises to draw sightseers as work starts.

Erie Fraser Des Moines Hodge Interyrium

Storm Lake Friction Contest Sets City Election

Storm Lake heads to the polls next week for a mayoral contest as Joe Opanion a lifelong Democrat runs on the Republican ticket Geo F Bashman appears on the ballot by petition and a lively race is expected on election day.

Storm Lake Othe Joe Opanion Geo. FH. Bashman

Rock Rapids Lyceum Ends Fourth Season With Ridgeway Concert

Rock Rapids Lyceum association closes its fourth season with eight numbers in a final Katherine Ridgeway Concert Company program. A £000 surplus remains and another eight-number course has been contracted.

Rock Rapids

Farmer Shot While Duck Hunting Near Cardlette

J. W. Morgan, a Glenwood farmer, was seriously wounded when a gun in his brother’s hand discharged accidentally while they hunted ducks at Forney Jake, about three miles south of Cardlette.

J. W. Morgan Glenwood Forney Jake Cardlette

Teachers AKtY fund gift for Counckh Bluffs YMCA building

The teachers of the public schools subscribed 1606 dollars to the fund for a Young Men's Christian Association building in Counckh Bluffs.

Akty Oc.a Young Men’s Christian Association Counckh Bluffs

Manager Blake Denies Resigning May First

In an interview Fort Dodge Des Moines and southern and the Newton and orthwestern manager 3 Ez Blake denied a circulating rumor that he would resign May 1 and that PD oP Crafts formerly of Davenport would take his place.

Blake Ez Blake Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern Newton Andorthwestern PD Op. Crafts Davenport

Keokuk Records Warmest March Day Since 1873

The Keokuk weather station reported a high of 28 degrees on Thursday marking the warmest March day since the Weather Bureau station opened on July 16, 1873.

Keokuk Weather Bureau

Iowa House Acts on Rail Bills and Primary Measure

The Iowa House killed eighteen of twenty three railroad bills and sent four forward while one bill limiting dispatcher and telegraph operator hours was reported without recommendation. The body also moved a resident hunters license bill and passed a primary election measure amid heavy debate and multiple amendments.

House Committee On Railroads House Senate

Legislature Advances Various Civil Reform Measures

The Iowa House pushed several bills including a probation officer funding bill authorizing expenditures in counties under 59 008 population and listing affected counties. Other measures approved or considered include tax exemptions for domestic insurance firms, care-of-flags provisions, fire escape construction mandates, city heat plant franchises, and a tax law revision commission. The Senate passed the Galveston municipal government bill 48 to 2 with amendments expanding applicability to cities over 25 000, and a tuberculosis hospital appropriation was favored.

Trause Mattes Schulte League of Iowa Jones Office of the Auditor of State Jloonts Gilliland Moonti Meredith Town House of Representatives Senate House van Houton Taylor Moore Linn Elections Committee Dunham Juvenile Court Ronwell Atdabon District ‘Court Holmes Kossuth District Court Dubuque Inn Polk Pottawailarmile Ecole Woodbury Pradden Tarten State House Giland Clary Hackler Galveston

Native Hawaii Poi Making Still Central To Island Life

In Honolulu the poi tradition persists with taro pounding using a stone trough and pestle yet modern machinery and export to the United States appear in view. In remote districts poi is served in large alabash bowls while natives ferment the pai slightly before eating it.

Honolulu Thie United States

Rossetti Seized by Innkeeper Over Art Purchase

A London incident finds Rossetti and fellow students at a east end waterfront inn where a joke ends with him paying three pounds for a colossal club after the innkeeper quotes three thousand pounds for a painting. The tale ends with laughter and a sudden transfer of ownership.

Rosetti Fish Ward Rossetti Ark London A . Wharfside Innekeeper

Making a Name for Himaetti in New York

A New York business man recalls a boy named Magillicaddy who faced taunts over his unusual name. To escape jokes, the lad adopts the alias Robert Recapitulation, prompting inquiries about Gen. Recapitulation and prompting a wry note on office reporting practices.

Himaetti New York Magillicaddy Robert

Gorky in Berlin Plans to Stage The Children of the Sun

A fragmentary reminiscence notes Maxam Gorky in Berlin supervising The Children of the Sun with plans to travel to America. The account recalls a Petersburg meeting and comments on a Russian private’s war-time pay and a dramatic exchange between a colonel and a soldier named Tran.

Maxam Gorky Berlin Children of the Sun Bnd America Gorky Petersburg

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