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Newspaper

Sioux County Herald

Location

Orange City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

2

Rumors of Central American Tensions Rattle Guatemala

Reports claim Cabrera faces pressure from Honduras on the Guatemalan frontiers as a revolutionary plot unfolds. Passengers arriving from Panama allege ex president Vasquez seeks Honduran support with Cabrera’s help, amid executions of several wealthy Guatemalan families.

Honduras Panama Weme Domingos Vasquez Guatemala Senor Busco Cabrera Buenllos Guatemaineia Castanedo Blanco Messrs Hererra Eduardo Rubio Antonio Rua

Man Dies by Own Action After Canal Attempt

Berry P Turpin age 72 committed death by own action in a canal at Stection Pa after a night of drinking. A bull terrier attacked rescuers Edward McCord and Frank Magnellia as they tried to save him, biting Magnellia's wrist and McCord's neck. Turpin dived again and again into the canal, aided by the dog, before a final successful attempt ended his life.

Cermini Baildag Spu Berry P. Turpin Stection Turpin Edward McCord Frank Meguellia Magnelita AfeCord Magnelila Canal McCord Medeé

Trogee Selfe Consie Seizure At Uruguay Consul Residence

In Mexico City rumors place Juan Barrios, Guatemalan minister, at the head of troops that entered the Uruguayan consul general's residence and seized the Hone duran consul Gen. Mindente and his son. The Uruguayan consul general was absent when troops surrounded the house, triggering a surge of protective action from the American legation.

Mexico Juan Barrios Gen Mindente Hig Som Dieter turbueRe Ecgue

Oklahoma House Passes Flat Income Tax Bill

Oklahoma House on Friday approved a bill imposing an income tax with a base threshold of over $2,000 for all earners and applying tax to higher incomes under the new plan.

Oklahoma

April Trade Advances in City Five Stock Market

Market reports show top beeves selling at 6 65 and top hogs at 4 April trade marked an improved total volume versus last year with dispatches noting a late shift in the general market. I P Parmer, New York railroad executive and Tromk Line association chairman, died suddenly Friday likely from apoplexy.

City Five Sioux City I. P. Parmer Il. P. Farmar New York Tromk Line Association

Plan for Martial Law in Ohio Tobacco District

Ohio authorities consider declaring martial law in the Burley tobacco district to protect residents from night riders fleeing across the Kentucky line. Bishop Potter is buying. Rev Henry Potter of New York reports serious illness tied to overwork and fever.

Ohio Burley Tobacto District Darhee Kentucky Potter Henry c. Potter Protestant Episcopal New York

Bandits Loot Fast Train on Pennsylvania Line

Two white train robbers boarded the New York and St. Louis express on the Pan Handle line at Tuion station Pittsburg. They overpowered the express messenger and escaped with four bags of currency after the train halted near Walker's station eleven miles west of Pittsburg. The amount stolen is unknown and investigators from multiple agencies are pursuing clues.

Pennsylvania Tuion Pittsburg Walker's Steubenville Willam Lafferty Adams Express SN. Rochen Wafgel Secret Pan Handle Pennsylvania Railroad Bcex Carnegie

Unprovoked Assault Kills Banker Aboard New York Steamer

Bernard Warkentin president of the Kansas State Bank Newton was shot and killed near Damascus while riding a train. His widow Mrs Warkentin and their son accompanied the body. A Syrian passenger claimed the revolver fired by accident. Ambassador Leishman reported the case to Washington and suggested possible charges against him.

Henry Albert New York Bernard Warkeniin Kansas State Bank Newton Ran Damascus Tleishman Constantinople State Department Washington Frrian Carl Warkentin Leishman Med States Secret Service W. J. Pellickas Quebec Kate Palter Weat 21St Street Vito Drebello Isler Weixendanger Julius T. Rosenheiter Pelham Manor Iossionk

Disaster sinks Japanese cruiser Matsushima near Pescadores

The Japanese training cruiser Matsushima was sunk by a magazine explosion off the Pescadores. 111 crew members were rescued. over 200 feared dead including the captain of the Matsushima. Most officers survived while cadets linked to prominent figures are reported missing.

Matsushima Pescadores Islands Asetsushima Baron Chinda Foreign Office PrincessGrame

Heir Named for Pet Dog and Residence Inheritance

Alderman G. D. Beattie of Helena named co heir with a pet dog in the will of Mrs. Mary A. Prose. The dog dies. Beattie becomes sole heir to the residence and pet. Also notes Mrs. FEM Fou of Belvidere widow of Lieut Rutger receives 70 cents due on her husband’s 1878 pay. Germany must borrow 25 006 990 in five hours per Treasury admission to appropriations. Mrs Elizabeth Petry of Upper Sandusky suffers burns from a tarp explosion caused by a defective device.

Eourt G. D. Beattie Helena Mont Mary A. Prose Bits. Pryss Mra Fem Fou Belvidere Ni. Wldow Rutger Germany Tretury Treasury Sydow Elizabeth Petry Upper Fandusky, O

Gould and Prince Arrive in Rome From Naples

Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Ka gan reach Rome from Naples. They will proceed to the French Riviera directly from Rome.

Anna Gould Prince Rome Ime Gould Prince Helie de Kagan Naples Mme. Gould French Riviera

Disorderly House Fire Stirks Wisconsin Town

Indignant residents of Bhelby Wisconsin are suspected of setting fire to a disorderly house that was open after La Crosse issued a lid order on April 16. The incident occurred early Thursday as authorities investigated the blaze and possible motives.

Bhelby Wis la Crosse

Fatal Political Fight at Fort de France

Several people were killed and others wounded during a disturbance across four polities at Fort de France on Wednesday. Among the dead is the mayor of Fort de, WF rasan.

Fort de France Martiningue Fort de Rasan

Boy King Guarded as Lisbon Reacts to Royal Finances

A guarded royal scene in Lisbon follows the late King Davies as Republicans and dissidents mobilize. The royal family reportedly repaid funds, with rumors circulating that $700,080 reached the treasury while $800,000 moved through relatives, amid suspicions of misallocation and political maneuvering.

Davies Lisbon Palate Surtees Carlos Cortes France St Ladanea Unen Contrul

San Francisco Bishop Barris Arrives Amid Threats

Detectives guard Bishop Merriman Colbert Barris as he arrives in San Francisco on the Pacific Mail steamer from the Orient amid threats of assassination. The bishop, traveling with surveyor Pete Woodward and federal attaches, is escorted to the Golden Gate and departs for the east to lead a Methodist Episcopal service in October. A Korean league message questions the account of his meeting with Bishop Barris and asks for verification.

San Francisco Merriman Colbert Barris Pacific Korea Orient Pete Woodward Bishen Golden Gate Sashington Bishop Barris San Eugt Methodist Episcopal Church Flunalulu Francisca Bfarrix Bate Providence League of San Francisco UN Harris

Coltans Trial Begins In Political Corruption Case

The trial of John A. Collins and Frank D. C. began Wednesday in the criminal court on charges they induced police officers to engage in political activity against Mayor Dunne. The defendants faced a motion for a jury.

John al. Collins Frank D. C Polith Us iHusse Dunne Camerford

Trustees Suspend Dean Over Moral Concerns

A suspension order is issued affecting the dean as trustees critique leadership. The document notes the action was taken pending review and states the resolutions are on hold until further notice.

Tanlusigns

Kentucky Bank Failure Report Sparks Investigations

Fragmentary notes describe a bank failure in Gavenshere with mentions of withdrawal, assets, and pending actions. The text references the bank’s management and possible examiner involvement, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Fire as Faneestorar Night Incident Report

A brief notice describes a fire event linked to Faneestorar and a Jumestran location. Limited readable details mention night conditions and a misdirected editorial tone. No injuries or official agencies are clearly named in the accessible text.

Lost child and bank robbery reported in early 20th century style

Residents of Stuaisburg, Frockland county search for 6 year old Ntile Mary Kelly missing since Monday. Robbers hit a Slate bank in Crookston Minnesota early Wednesday, stealing $7.66 and terrorizing townspeople by firing shots.

Stuaisburg Frockland County Ntile Mary Mee Andrew Kelly Moumdire Tribbers Crookston Minn Escmpeed

Engagement of Miss Ereii to Hon John Ward Announced

The engagement of Miss Jean Ereii daughter of Whitelaw Redd Ameri ambassador to Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Gudier was announced Wednesday.

Jean Ereii Whitelaw Redd Ameri John Hubert Ward Earl of Gudier Wir

Steeplejack Gallagher Falls to Death at Stack

Steeplejack Gallagher of Cleveland fell eighty feet from a smoke stack on Wednesday and was killed instantly. He gained fame for daring climbs across various parts of the country.

Gallagher Cleveland, G

Rev Morgan Dix Dies Influential New York Clergyman

The Rev Pr Morgan Dix rector of Trinity Church New York since 1862 and a leading city clergyman died Wednesday from heart failure.

Pr. Morgan Dix Trinty Protestant Episcopal Church New York

Plea to Jury for Acquittal in Dolph Murder Trial

Defense opening in Irene Dolph murder case alleges a tainted upbringing and abuse as factors in the alleged crime. Prosecutors push for a guilty verdict on premeditated murder with potential death or life imprisonment as the outcome.

Minister in Disgrace Dimmitts Dismissed from Congregational Bodies

The Rev. Dimmitts, former pastor of Wesley Junction Congregational Church, was expelled from the Grimneil Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers on charges of immorality and conduct unbecoming a minister. The action, urged by the Southeastern Tawa Methodist Historical conference and the board of home missions, seeks wide publicity in church circles.

IL. Dimumitt Congregational Wesley Junction Grimneil Association of Congregational Churches Dinellitts Ali Nellie A. Luther Tawa Methodist Hisconal Conference Board of Home Missions The Congregational Church Mr. Dimmitts Dimmitts Valley Junction Ome Nebraska

Making a Long Walk from New York to San Francisco

Pedestrian John Walsh, age over 50, starts April 1 in New York and aims to reach San Francisco within ninety days on a 35000 wager. He has passed Webster City ahead of schedule, traveling via the Illinois Central line through Iowa and Union Pacific routes Omaha to Denver before crossing the Rockies toward the Golden Gate, likely reaching in June. He believes he will win the wager.

New York Sanrancisco John Walsh San Francisco Webster City Golden Gate Walsh Iunois Central Railroad Iowa Omaha Denver Union Pacific Rocky Mountains

Businessman in Scandal Sparks Federal Suit

Emma Garnhart of Mt Carroll UL files $10 000 damages claim against Muscatine businessman Lee Burges. She accuses him of criminal assault during a Texas land excursion. Attorneys Lane and Waterman file a demurrer denying federal court jurisdiction.

Lee Burges Muscatine Emma Garnhart Mt. Carroll Texas Lane & Waterman

Eagle Grove Arms Armory Subscription and Militia

Eagle Grove subscribed 14500 dollars for a new armory and opera house. The town now maintains a military company of fifty members.

Armory Eagle Grove Armory-Opera House

Woman Attempts Suicide by Lye in Baxter Area

Helen Kreuger twenty daughter of Henry Kreuger a wealthy farmer living northeast of Baxter attempted to end her life by drinking lye health failing led to the act she cannot live. River body found in Muscatine Mississippi an unknown man later disappeared before retrieval. L. M. Crosley drug store Randall burned to ground stock destroyed seven thousand dollars loss insured four thousand five hundred Crostey to rebuild brick store. Leon Chautauqua date set for August four last year a good show anticipated this year.

Helen Kreuger Henry Kreuger Baxter Tdisenver Fonter Mississippi River Muscatine Randall L. M. Crosley Drug Crostey

Boy Poisoning Death In a Cornfield Five Year Old

A five year old, Oge Person of Cornell Bluffs, drank water soaked with match heads in a prank by two older boys. They urged him to drink and light his breath. The child died before a doctor arrived. The coroner's inquest blamed no one.

Oge Peson Cornell Bluffs

Bank Deposits Moved After Local Strike Action

A Lehigh banker faces unexpected losses after labor strikers at the clay products plants suspect he bought a new Fort Dodge machine with their money. They withdraw deposits and move funds to another bank, a mystery fueling local banker discussions.

Lehigh Fort Dodge Lenigh Sitte

Fort Dosigge Soda Craze Crashes as Druggists Enjoined

In Fort Dosigge the popular orange phosphar soda is unavailable. Except for four firms, nearly all local druggists are enjoined from selling Hauer egaliv after a court action led by Judge Boel in the district court. Proceedings occurred inside the church area despite city objections.

Fort Dosigge Iliug Neaily Boel Breught

Poisoning at Aragon City brick factory shocks town

Laborer Trving Wells of the Mason City Aragon plant fell ill after eating pie Tuesday, believed poisoned. Wells, in a precarious condition, says a piece of pie contained a dose, while investigators probe how the toxin reached the food.

Mason City Wells Aragon City

Minister Van Marter Remarries After Divorce

Word from Slim reports Reverend C. M. Van Marter, former pastor at Sloan’s Methodist Episcopal church, has remarried. He had been divorced from his wife after leaving Sloan and has since conducted evangelistic work, currently based in Lebanon, Oregon.

Ewes C. M. van Marter van Mirter Urs Pieter Methodist Episcopal Church Sloan Bs Lebanon

Veteran Conductor Quits After Seven Years in Service

After seven years of service on the Ulingis Centre and Iowa Central lines, veteran conductor and passenger agent at Marshalltown resigned this Monday. I Morley at Os reported the move to Assistant Tistinias.

Veter Iowa Central Owenty

Davenport Mayor Orders Police to Keep Son Out of Pool Room

A Davenport action cites Mayor George W Scott and James Hasson urging police to keep Frank Hasson from pool rooms. The piece notes Waterloo cleanup efforts and a 1952 general cleaning day. A new cemetery at Corialville was dedicated Sunday amid vandalism reports by unknown miscreants.

Ley James Hasson Davenport George W. Scott Frank Waterloo Daly Corialville

Revival Meetings Open at Lakeport Church

Rev W B Empey began revival services at the Lakeport church in Sloan on Tuesday night. Evangelist Mrs Alice Mather of Spencer, Indiana assists. New president named at Town Wesleyan University in ML Pleasant Rev Dr E M Schell of Laporte Indiana assumes post.

Town School E. M. Schell Laporte Ind Town Wesleyan University ML Pleasant

Girl on Trial for Murder in Clinton Death

Irene Dolth, a 17 year old from Clinton, is on trial for the murder of her sleeping husband on February 29. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty as jurors are being juried. Tush Bradfield, a Burlington cigar maker, cut his throat at the Dep ner factory and is dying. He leaves a wife and six children.

Irene Dolth Clinton Tush Bradfield Burlington Depner Cigar Factory

Body of Theron Illick Located After Sailboat Sinking

A Burlington fisherman found Theron Illick’s body Tuesday morning. Illick, son of prominent Burlington attorney J T Illick, was a state university graduate and died when his sailboat capsized on March 12.

Tlick Burlington Theron Illick J. T.ick The State University

Birmingham Child Dies of Lockjaw After Plaster Plunge

Four year old Litue Fred Winslow, son of Mr and Mrs Elger Winslow of Birmingham, died Tuesday morning from lockjaw after a plaster plank fell and struck him in the face during a fall.

Fred Winslow Elger Winslow Birmingham

Chicago trade review shows steadying activity and modest liquidation

G Dun and Co reports in Chicago district trade a slow but steadier recovery with liquidation less alarming and few prominent credit issues. May interest payments likely to be settled. merchandise distribution strong and interior buyers placing early orders. Rail traffic dampened by crop markets. iron and machinery sectors see mixed resumption while wood working rebounds. Farm prospects look good. wheat conditions favorable. Bankruptcies 84 in district. liabilities over 5 4HK noted. compared with prior weeks and year.

G. Dun & Co.s Chicago Uiits Eailares Numober

Weather and trade mood mixed across the United States

Improved weather and crop prospects boost sentiment though distributive trade and industry show little overall gain. Some sections report retail upticks, but Easter business remains quiet. textiles slump while footwear orders rise in the West. Canadian and U S failures listed for the week ending April 24.

Jobiz Mered Tness United States

Chicago and Midwest Livestock and Grain Prices Summary

The column lists cattle, hogs, and sheep price ranges by market: Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Toledo, and New York. It notes commodity grades and prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and butter, with regional variations and freight terms.

St. Louis Siakt Ste Netrua Sheen Ste Milwaukee York

Insull Named Receiver of Consumers’ Electric Co New Orleans

Samuel Insull was appointed receiver of the Consumers' Electric Company of New Orleans on petition by Nations Conduit and Cable Company of New York. The hearing precedes the company’s creditor action as New York officers report the case and the financial dispute moves through court.

Samuel Insull Chicago Edison Company Consumers’ Electric Company New Orleans Nations Conduit and Cable Company of New York

Historic events listed across centuries in brief notes

A dated catalog of events from 1552 through 1967 referencing Trent prorogation, early voyages, the first Boston News Letter, battles at Almanza and San Jacinto, national appointments, stamps, wars, wrecks, treaties, and canal security efforts. It mixes diverse items with limited context or dates.

Council of Trent Ludson Boston News Letter Engish Almanza Demerara Great Britain

Canadian senator proposes limits on Hindu immigration

In Ottawa Genator McDonald of British Columbia moves to restrict Hindu immigration and seek imperial help. Senator Scott notes Mackenzie King was sent to England for this purpose. McDonald withdraws the resolution amid opposition.

Ottawa Genator McDonald British Columbia Scott Mackenzie King England MacDonald The London Times Roosevelt Manila Lanao Mindanao Constabulary Eighteenth Infantry and Constabulary Davis Australia Japan London Australasian Chamber of Commerce Thomas Price South Australia Cassard Morocco Regier Baleine Caps Juby Dreamers John Gehr Afedicine Can Lébr Lebr Prince Edward Telaod Panama Colambie

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