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Newspaper

Sioux County Herald

Location

Orange City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1907

Page

2

Mystery to Remain No Solution of Horace Marvix Death

Public skeptical as accident theory fails to explain the death of Horace Marvix Jr aged 3 years 10 months. Burial planned in Sioux City after funeral in Dover Delaware with remarks by Rev H B Kelso. Coroner impaneled a jury as officials consider accidental death with surrounding circumstances likely verdict. Farmers and locals gathered at the home to view the body, features swollen and scarcely recognizable.

Horance Jr Ture H. XN Marvin Dover Delaware H. B. Kelso Episcopal Church Bay Meadows Sieus Cig Josenn Callaway

Southern Pacific Ends Pact With San Pedro Tine

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports the abrogation of an ag ree ment between Southern Pacific and San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake company. The move, dated late June, is urged as necessary to curb restraint of trade and is linked to California anti competitive law.

Southern Pacific San Pedro Tineon Southern Pacific Compar San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake Shermen Lovett New York Southern P. Company Lovell California

PAX FOR GRAIN ELEVATION ON GREAT WESTERN ROAD

Amended plan sets three quarters of a cent freight tax starting March 7 for grain passing through Peavey elevators on the Chicago Great Western line. Payment to be made by elevator owners, not carriers. The rule follows Interstate Commerce Commission cuts of 56 cents per 100 pounds on grain moved via Union Pacific. The exact compensation and impact on other lines remain unsettled.

Great Western Road Chicago Great Western Railroad Com-P Interstate Commerce Peavey Union Pacific Railway

Nesroe Gets Swit Tastie: Ed Gibson Sentenced for Attack

Ed G Gibson faced one count after an assault on Dorothy Paris a 19 year old from Quand. He was arraigned and received five years imprisonment and a trimming fine of 32,608.

Ed G Gibson Alondayn Dorothy Paris Quand Gibson

Surgeon Dr Prager Advises Generating Palates

Dr Paul Prager of Vienne, an army surgeon, urges identification of palates as a method. He believes the system is more effective than finer praise and suggests improving palate identification to enhance efficiency.

Hentiy Privesners Palares Paul Prager Vienne

Sioux City Fire Stock Market Update

Saturday quotations list the Shiv Hye snack market with Top Beeves at 5.20 and Top hogs at 4.25, reflecting active trade. Market noise and fragmentary terms appear as a brief commodity snapshot from the period.

Evansville Man Embraces Mother, Finger Breaks Ribs

A man in Evansville Ind comes home to find his mother crying after an embrace. He discovers his act caused her to scream and later learns he had fractured one of her ribs. The incident highlights unintended harm in a moment of distress.

Evansville Ind Goeter Tien

Florida Senate Endorses Bryan for Democratic Presidential Nomination

The Florida Senate passed a resolution endorsing Bryan for the Democratic nomination for president. It recognizes his candidacy and urges support within the party. The action reflects regional backing for Bryan in the race.

Florida Senate

Dogs of Lexington Prohibited from Night Barking After Four

A local ordinance bans vocal exercises by Lycanines after 4 PM to curb night barking. Penalties escalate to death for violations. A separate note recalls a wild vest show by Atlanta high school pupils and reports Clyde Haynie, son of Dr. W. Tsaisyhie, was fatally wounded.

Dors Lexington Atlanta Clyde Haynie W. Tsaisyhie

Prisoners in Trons Police of Nicaraguan Town on Paguc Gah

The Puerto Cortez police chief and several officers are aboard the American gunboat Paguc Gah charged with murderous assault. Commander Pullam of the Marietta ordered arrests after an incident with a Taussigna negro named Gen. Davis, who was struck and left incapacitated. Other Nicaraguan officers were detained in connection with the affray. Davis, an inspector for Thacker Bros. steamship line, wrested a weapon from a drunken soldier and fled into a house. police and soldiers arrived, arrested him, and he was beaten while being transported. Physicians later arrived as the scene unfolded.

Puerto Cortez Paducah Pullam Marietta Davis Thacker Bros. Steamship Line Spa

Count Otto von Waldstein Identified as Desperado in Willows

The dead noble Otto von Waldstein of Austria is identified by Aliss Mary Fitzgerald of San Francisco after his body was exhumed from Pollers Field in Willows. He reportedly died in a running fight with a posse of officers, believed to be the alleged robber who killed John Marcovich of Oakland.

Desperado Willows Cal Otto von Waldstein Austria Prince Wartemours Franz Joseph Aliss Mary Fimgerald San Franciscs Pollers Otto The Poste Smith John Marcovich Oakland Oto Ferrous America Placer County San Francisco Ber

Settlement Ended Vamous Case In Frontier Theater Dispute

In a federal case tied to Broadway and Tabor theaters in Frontier, Hine Settlements reached with Mr and Mrs Peter Me Courts of Denver against heirs of William E Bush. Judge Fiewis awarded 47100 in final sum. total recognized near 164000 for Biggerig's claim. Case began in 1901, stirring local controversy over profits of the sister theaters.

Marie Antoinette Linden Eng Airs Peter Me Denver Bolo Tf Ecover Wiliam E. Bush McCourts Broadway Tabor Frontier Judg@fiewis Biggerig

Power Magazine Explodes in Canton China

A massive blast at a Canton power magazine caused widespread destruction on Thursday evening. Hundreds injured, fifteen buildings razed, and over 100 seriously damaged. A 200 foot section of city hall collapsed. foreigners in Shamien suburb escaped unharmed. many storied buildings suffered sight damage.

Canton China Shamien

Telephone Operators Strike Paralyzes Pacific States Telegraph

Practically all operators of the Pacific States Telegraph and Telephone company at San struck Friday seeking wage increases for bookkeepers and other staff. The company plans to hire non union girls while still employing operators, causing a near freeze in service.

Pacific States Telegraph and Telephone Sanstruck

Socialists decide on parliamentary policy in Sweden meeting

About 300 delegates from socialist groups gather to decide on faire parliamentary policy in Sweden. The meeting includes party members of parliament and activists, with discussions across factions and potential signatures on unified proposals.

Selense Sweden

Perezitian Parliament Opens Amid Frontiers Talk

Perezitian Parlament opened Friday as President Penna addressed the assembly noting Pan American congress years and mentioning Secretary Root visits to Brazil. He called the frontier questions settled satisfactorily and pledged continued cooperation.

Life of Silas Vie Bead Highlighted in Columbus Obit

Silas N Vie Bead of Columbus Ohio died Friday from acute Brights disease. He served as serjeant at arms or assistant at every Republican state convention for the past twenty five years. Sir Alexander Swettenham retired as governor of Famsica on Friday and returned to his hillside residence pending departure from the island.

Field of Columbus Swettenham Sir Alexander Swettenham Famsica

Teetroit's Big Sensation Dr Fritch arraigned in death case

Detroit doctor George A. Fritch was arraigned Friday on a charge of statutory manslaughter in the death of Edith Presley. He stood mute when asked to plead and a preliminary examination was set for May 7.

George A. Fritch Detroit Edith Presley Fritch

Four Kilted Try Gas Tragic Death in Jersey City Home

William Gross, his wife, and two sons were found dead from exposure to a toxic gas at their residence in Jersey City. Authorities reported the incident occurred on Friday, with city officials initiating a safety review pending autopsy results.

Wiliam Gross Jereey Noa

Haywood Murder Trial Readied Amid Fearful Atmosphere

In Boise Idaho counsel for prosecution and defense prepare for the Steunenberg murder case trials with William Haywood as the first defendant. Pending is a defense motion for a bill of particulars alleging Haywood conspired in the murder. Violence remains a constant fear as labor unrest and propaganda inflames public sentiment.

Steunenberg Boise Idaho William Haywood Haywood Stennenberg Colarde

Statue Unveiled for General McClelan in Washington

In Washington Thursday, a statue to General George B. McClellan was unveiled by the Society of the Army of the Potomac, with cabinet officers and army and navy officers present. President Roosevelt and Generals Sickles, Howard, and Dodge attended the ceremony. Sculptor MacMonnies created the work, modeled from photographs and relics provided by relatives and comrades.

Foogevell Army Navy George J. McCicHan Washington Society of the Army of the Potomac Addis Roosevelt Sickles Howard Dodge Sculpine MacMonnies Macsonnies Giverny Tris Busis R McClelan

Alleged church bombing case reaches jury in Edwardsville

Sensational testimony emerged as Stephen Savare admitted on the stand that he and Chunowsky planned to blow up the Welsh Congregational church in Edwardsville Pa two years ago and were promised 125 by a saloonkeeper denied a license. The court allowed a prominent witness to be called to identify a suspect said to have financed the plan. The jury was selected Thursday amid evidence the court would consider further links to the plot.

Tiare Togeph Ghanowskyy Dynane Edwardsville aSiven Stephen Savare Chunowsky Wardsvile Savage Ais

Attempted wreck disrupts passenger train on Chicago and Northwestern

A Wednesday night incident halted a heavily loaded passenger train from Milwaukee and Racine to Chicago when an obstructing object was placed on the tracks. An extra freight train struck the obstruction, keeping the locomotive from derailing.

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Alilwaukee Racine Chicago

Eleven Bodies Recovered After West Virginia Mill Explosion

Rescue teams recovered eleven bodies from the Whipple mill near Charleston West Virginia after a gas explosion. The incident occurred late Wednesday and is believed to be the worst in the area this year. The death toll was initially reported as five then rose as more victims were found. Authorities continue to investigate the cause and assess the site for safer access.

Whipple Mill Charrieston W. Va

Ruel Seeks Change of Venue in Abraham Tuell Case

Ruel asks for a venue change in the Abraham Tuell trial, requesting a countywide change from San Francisco due to various reasons he contends prevent a fair trial in the current county. The resumption of the trial was set for Thursday before Judge Thunn.

Ruel Venus Abraham Tuell San Branaisca Thunn San Francisco

Western League Schedule for Sioux City Games

Western League baseball lists upcoming games to be played in Sioux City including Omaha competitions on May 29, 30, 20, and 21. The schedule identifies dates for the series and matches to be staged in the immediate future.

Sioux Cin Omaha

Examining Range Pences Under Interior Direction

Under the direction of the interior department a corps of special agents began work Thursday examining fences and titles to publi se funds in Wr o ning.

Breaks Immigrant Record With 15000 Plus Arrivals

Ten trans Atlantic liners brought more than 15000 aliens to New York on Wednesday, setting a new daily immigrant record. Ships from European ports docked at Ellis Island as officials processed arrivals and noted the high headcount for a single day.

New York

Death of Maj. Gerald Rathbone in San Francisco

Maj. Gerald Rathbone died in San Francisco on Thursday after a brief illness. He served as consul at Paris under the first Cleveland administration and later aided the staff of Gen. Scofield during the war.

Gerald Trathbone Gerald Rathbone San Francisco Paris Cleveland Scofield

Revolt of Political Prisoners Suppressed in Vibrom Quarters

Troops were called to quell a prison uprising of political prisoners in Vibrom quarters St Peters burr on Thursday morning. Soldiers fired a volley, killing one man and wounding several others.

Tevolt St. Peters Burr

Traveling Maui 5 Bestel and Hotel Maids Scuffle

New York report describes a hotel dispute involving a traveling salesman and two chambermaids from the Ballin gal hotel. An attempted reparation led to a scuffle with punches and a free drink offered as apology, resulting in injuries and a claim for a hero medal for Nan Hodge.

New York Hor Ottumwa Alfred Ballingal Cohen Bartora Gillispie Nan Hodge Ciy Ihe Nan

Spanisht Wik Veterans Encampment in Dubroveane June 12

The United Spanish War Veterans of the department of Iowa plan their first annual encampment and convention in Duboveane from June 12 to 15. The reunion invites all veterans of the Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection who enlisted before 1902 to join. The group unites preexisting veteran camps into a single national organization. Local G A R encampment activities are also noted with dates and locations.

Genet Dubiagque United Spanish War Veterans Department of Towa Duboveane Alin Fitehagh Kawuma Yan UN G. A. Rl Towa

Jury Finds Henri Bullen Guilty in County Board Case

In Distries Court at Skeazurebie the jury in the state of Iowa versus Henri Bullen, a board supervisor for fu county, returned a guilty verdict on misappropriation of funds. The judge will set the penalty and sentence, with potential fine or removal from office. The case has drawn wide county attention and raises concerns about board management a decade prior.

Dienry Skeazurebie Towa Thy

Saves Girls Brom Phones

Tlelen, daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Tansey of Charitar, suffered serious burns when her clothing caught fire while near a bonfire. A neighbor woman rushed to help, but the flames could not be fully extinguished, leaving her severely burned on multiple areas.

Tlelen Mr Ami A. B. Tansey Charitar Vane Lhigk Anulan Berek

Pythiga Sisters Convene at Bishnuistrict Meeting

The dignitary grand deputy chief of the Peihian sisters hides from Des Moines and Grand Chief of the Do main Airs, Lizzie Matthews of Corn Bluffs, addressed the Bishnuistrict convention of the perder hosted by the Twentieth County temple of Adianrie on May 1.

Peihian Sisters Des Moines Domain Airs Lixzie Matthews Conrail Bluffs Perder Twentieth County Adianrie

New Mercus School House Contract Awarded

Charles Wasser of Waterlis wins the contract to build the new Mare schoolhouse for 14 dollars while George I. Sheerer of Waterton collects 32 dollars for plumbing, totaling 24,233 dollars for the project. The old building will be auctioned May 1.

New Mercus School Fouse Charies Wasser Waterlis Mare Gorge I. Sheerer Waterton Mav Liles A Anacdedt. WT Zitlere Webster City Concevtional Bank

Arrested for Sedation Case in Griswold

A young man from Mivtule, Alvert Hubbard, was arrested in Griswold on a seduction charge. He was taken to face a case involving a girl named Amtheans. Authorities, including Cyt MLZ, are handling the matter.

Alvert Hubbard Min Mivtule George Griswold Cyt Mlz le Montiate Amtheans

Auto Crash Injures Lincoln Township Woman Near Mason City

Mrs Harrian of Lincoln township suffered probable fatal injuries in an auto accident near Mason City when a wheel came off at high speed, ejecting her and her husband Tony feet from the car.

Patalmoan Mason City Harrian Lincoln Township Tony

Tobin Named Revenue Collector Succeeds Sajih in Vinton

Tobin of Vinton, the new internal revenue collector, took charge recently and said he will retain the existing clerical force. Altwrnex Salat, lack from Waterloo, warned she would sue several Waterloo women for delicious prosecution.

NL. Tobin Vinton Archie Sajih Altwrnex Salat Waterloo

Towa Palis Girl Marries

Miss Alarion Courtney of Towa Fails wed Baward L. Lanning of the Waterloo Gas company at the bride's home. They departed at once for their new home in Waterloo. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Courtney of Iowa Fails.

Towa

Baby drowns in city sewer accident

A year old child of City Clerk Fflaileck fell into an open ditch in Eagle Grove and drowned in shallow sewer water. The incident is reported as a tragic accident with the infant's death attributed to the hazardous ditch.

Babe Fflaileck Eagle Grove

Snow Blankets Towa With Deep April Snow

Snow covered nearly the entire state of towa in the last days of April. In Pes Moines and central towa eight inches fell, threatening grain and pastures while fruit and truck farming suffer severe, perhaps incalculable, damage.

Towa Pes Moines

Pioneer Physician Dead in Webster City

Dr J B Medberry, a pioneer physician in Webster City and oldest practicing doctor, died after years confined to bed with paralysis. He also founded the front drug store in Webster City.

J. 8 Medberry Webster City

Police Stop Elopement Plot in Audubon Marriage Plan

Harvey Brown of Illinois and Miss Johnson of Audubon were arrested and held at a private house by Marshal LaRue while awaiting the parents. The girl denied eloping intent, saying she came to see Brown off and was compelled to stay as the train departed. Brown claimed four years of courtship and parents’ opposition to the marriage.

Atlantic Harvey Brown Illinois Fetetig -Johnson sAudubos Waite Audubon Marshal LaRue Brown Marriad Miss Johnson

Millionaire Hubbell Proposes City Street Opening

Millionaire Fy Hubbell sent a note to Bichter Harvey Ingham of the Des Moines Register and Leader urging an assignment of Hubbell options for a street opening project. Ingham judged he could earn 100,900 on the same property, while Hubbell sought the city payment of 3,000. The seller was directed to Ingham, and interest grew as the plan circulated.

Hubbeil Togham Fy Hubbell Bichter Harvey Ingham Register Des Moines Hubbell Ed Ingham Hubbel Ingham Nike

Divorce suit dropp er and reunion of Aiken family

After incomplete separation and application for divorce, a material reconciliation is announced between Bary Prouty Aiken and erpaemin Aiken of Yes Moines and their 3 year old child, to be united again at Mauskeges, Indian Ferriary. Aiken is daughter of Fudge and Mrs. 4. FL Provty. They had moved to Cimeiunatii after marriage following a separation a few months ago.

Bary Prouty Aiken Erpaemin Aiken Yes Moines Chilloghtier Mauskeges

Frightful Night Ends With Rescue After Exposure

A crazed assailant dragged a woman from her Des Alpines home at 5 in the morning, then fled barefoot in night clothing before capture. Doctors report her condition critical from severe exposure as six inches of snow blanketed the ground. Her sanity remains uncertain.

Welock Sein

Attempt to wreck Illinois Central train near Nashua

An attempted sabotage on the Illinois Central line between Nashua and Plaintieu aimed to wreck a southbound train. Authorities report unknown suspects placed an obstruction. the late southbound train did not arrive, but the northbound train passed over the debris, preventing disaster.

Hunts’ Central Nashua Tlinois Central Plaintieu Prigsnil

Hazy records report a medical rescue of a Webster City woman

An unclear OCR passage describes a Webster City resident Marge Olmstead and another former queen involved in a medical emergency. A physician acted to save the woman during an incident described with garbled terms and numbers. The text notes the husband and hospital staff involved and that the woman survived.

Atrs Marge Olmstead Webster City

Epidemic Report From Plymouth Area Details Smaddpox Spread

Residents in Plymouth and surrounding rural districts report a rapid outbreak of smaddpox with fear of wider spread. Health authorities note rising cases and urge vigilance as local clinics record infections. officials warn against unnecessary travel to affected towns.

Sunuipex Naythern Plymouth PHS FC Ies

Homestake mine blaze and regional notices in Iowa

Boned D and Wittini Bert from Boned visit Clarion amid the enduring Homestake mine fire causing widespread paralysis. regional updates report Tobin Besias Dallcs named collector in northern Iowa, R B E Dale appointed draftsman in Portland, and local obituaries including Mrs G L Stewart of Washington.

Wittini Bert Boned Clarion Tst Jawan Appoinick R. BE. Dale Ames Quartermaster Service Army Portland Ore

Stop Interurban Franchise Resolutions Delay Special Election Considered

The Commercial club of Fort Dodge at a special meeting passed resolutions petitioning the council to delay acting, aiming to order a special election to extend the franchise of the Newton and Northwestern Interurban line.

Commercial Club of Fort Dodge Newton and Northwestern

Wealthy Farner John Hackett Ends Life

John Hackett a wealthy farmer aged about sixty and resident of Sigourney was found dead by hanging in a granary on a farm occupied by Matt Davis. No motive or cause is stated for the fatal act in the report.

Farner John Hackett Sigourney Matt Davis

Big Class at Manson High School 1907 Graduates

A late nineteenth class at Manson High School will be the class of 1907, comprising twenty nine members who expect to graduate early in January.

Manson Manson High School Canalsta Tventy Jane

Public Press quotes Harriman jokes and stock talk

A collage of late 19th century editorial clippings mocks finance and politics. It cites New York papers like the New York Press and New York Mail, Philadelphia Ledger and North American, Washington Herald, and Philadelphia Ledger noting Harriman’s image, stock market reactions, and universal peace flurries while lampooning public figures, media framing, and economic optimism.

Universal ‘Peace Washington Washington Herald New York Press Wen New York Mail New York Harriman Tutaich Jon Alexander Dowie Kent Wall Street Press Washington Post Chicago H. Harriman Philadelphia Mfarriman

Spring activity exhibits offer cautious industrial optimism

The report notes steady retail trade, rising prices, and improved wholesale shipments for textiles, boots and shoes, clothing, and food products. Bank clearings reach 230 million, surpassing the prior week and year, while Chicago district failures show a decline from a year ago per Dun's Review.

Ae . Mercantile Ghicags

New York Weather and Trade Review in Early May Markets

New York reports mixed conditions with scarce prompt goods, favorable weather aiding some sectors, and strong labor demand in skilled trades. Business failures for the week ending April 26 total 357 in the U S and 23 in Canada. exports show wheat and corn totals with Bradsread Street data noting comparisons to prior weeks and year.

Isbor United States Canada Bradstreet

Chicago-Cattle and grain price roundup across markets

Market notes list cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Guiero New York and Toledo. Commodities include wheat corn oats rye butter eggs hay and flax with mixed quality ranges and per unit quotes.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Catila Cincinnati Milwaukee New York Toledo

Fires and collapses lash early 20th century regions

A volatile roundup reports a White House health denial for President Roosevelt amid a Hot Springs furniture store fire causing 50 thousand dollars in stock loss and 20.6 thousand in building damage. Greek consul Latros was held on a conspiracy charge. Ontario's Latchford town nearly burned with 150 thousand dollars in damage. Explosions caused no deaths. Prohibition petition seeks a ban on viv’a dogs. Akron Georgia area fires devastate Rechrbacher Allen building and a hardware store, totaling seventy thousand dollars. Commonwealth Oil plants and a Howton oil house blaze incur substantial losses.

Roosevelt Hi Feltheimer Hot Springs ATK Michael? Latros Lowell Lass United States Hayes Ontario Latchford Temiskaming Northern Ontario Wine Gilles British National Quoine Defense League Rechrbacher ‘& Allen Akron Ohio Bro Arce

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