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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
Sioux County Herald based in Orange City features publisher Geo E Bowers delivering local news, community notices, and regional updates. The paper serves residents with briefs on events, local government, and public notices across towns in Sioux County.
Delegates from western and midwestern commercial and shipping groups met in Chicago under the Tinom Manufacturers' Association to block eastern railroads from hiking freight rates. Fred W. Doham argues the proposed rise harms fertile regions paying large rail fees, while Upham notes railroads cut gross costs despite contemplating higher rates.
Coroner’s inquest found May O Connor of New York died after an umbrella rod arrow pierced both brain hemispheres. The weapon fired from a boy’s wild west game on Atlantic avenue Brooklyn left ear back of the skull, with the arrow passing through brain to the frontal bone above the left eye. She remained conscious to near death and spoke with relatives.
A strong earthquake lasting about an hour was recorded on Washington seismographs starting 3 39 52 Friday morning with the peak at 3 55. Chief Moors places the origin about 3200 miles away, possibly Central America or the Pacific Ocean west of Centre tea Tall, but no exact location could be stated. The tremors began with sharply defined shocks lasting six minutes and forty seconds, followed by ten minutes of stronger movement.
The American consular agent at Hreast France 42 Pitel is entangled through a document attestation in a widow’s suit to annul a conveyance of $200 000 in San Francisco property to two of her sons. The case centers on the attempted transfer and its legal challenge.
A years old boy named Erich Kurz drowned after falling from a dock while playing along the shore in Michigan City Indiana. It is the season s first drowning reported. Gen Wood in France Major General Leonard Wood and his family arrived at Marseilles Friday from Mania. He plans to travel to Switzerland and then Paris.
A southbound Missouri Hansa and Texas freight collided east of Muskogee Oklahoma at noon Friday. Several cars wrecked and caught fire. Six or seven persons were killed and several injured in the crash.
Rear Admiral Charles Sperry succeeds Thomas as commander of the Atlantic Fleet. Thomas retires from the navy in October after long service in the command role.
Bandits seized $35 000 in payroll money at French New Mexico on the Santa Fe line while three men rushed the depot. They gagged the station agents, blew the safe, fled with the treasure as deputies pursued through the mountains aided by bloodhounds from Santa Fe and Dawson.
Emperor William in Vienna distributed honors including the Prussian crown third class to Dr. Weiskirchner, head of the Reichsrat lower house. Weiskirchner returned the decoration to the German embassy, saying the award belonged to a higher rank. Diplomats anticipate fallout as German and Slav parties offer competing explanations of the act.
A Russian dispatch reports a failed prison breakout at Yekaterinoslav after prisoners hurled a bomb and breached guard rooms. Guards killed 28 inmates, another died, 30 wounded, and several others feared dead. A second assault by prisoners was repelled with many slain.
About 406 delegates gathered in Cleveland as the Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers debated harsher measures for drinking. The report urged amendment to allow expulsion for any member who drinks on or off duty and to remove distinctions between a saloon and a hotel barroom.
The Ladies Exclusive California club hosted a reception and ball at the Austin or Astorium for the Bluejackets and petty officers. San Francisco women of high rank danced with enlisted men as the fleet officers joined in the grand march. The evening reflected the celebratory calendar typical of such naval social events.
The Cleveland reserve trust company suspended operations after facing about 2.7 million dollars in liabilities due to loan losses. Officers promise full payment to depositors. Capital and surplus stand at 200 thousand dollars with Adam Graham as president and William N Perris as secretary and treasurer.
The grand jury in the Rob ert B. Hollowell case from Paducah Kentucky awarded the plaintiff 35 000 in a civil suit against his brother John H Hollowell and twenty seven alleged night riders for driving him and his family from the state.
The H. C. Frick Coke company of Pittsburg, a United States Steel subsidiary, has enacted a new mine code. The most notable rule forbids miners from drinking, on or off duty, under the new code.
In Oklahoma a confrontation between Senators Morris and Roddie escalated into a jet-style fight after Roddie called Morris a liar. Roddie suffered serious injuries to the head in the incident.
Morgan of Indianapolis knocked out the original Bid Farmer in the tenth round at Peoriant. Tuesday night Farmer was taken to a hospital in a coma with brain concussion and slight chances of recovery.
A Sydney meeting of the New South Wales cabinet formed a committee with the existing citizens committee to arrange entertainment for officers and men of the American battleship fleet when the ships arrive next August.
Directors declared quarterly dividends on Union Pacific common stock at 134 percent, and semi annual on Southern Pacific preferred at 344 percent, announced today. The notice appears in the exchange records, noting the high distribution levels for both Union Pacific and Southern Pacific securities.
A local tenement fire caused by suspected incendiary activity is under investigation after residents report kerosene odor and possible arson. Fire officials say victims include multiple children who perished in the blaze, with broader impacts on the neighborhood under review.
The cornerstone of a new Masonic temple, costing 1 960 000, was laid with imposing ceremonies and parade involving all local bodies. Also reports say Gov Allen Gard of Lanao province is not dead after Moro bolo injuries and is improving toward recovery.
Bishop Ignatius Horstmann of Cleveland died at St. John’s church parsonage in Canton on Thursday. The death was attributed to exhaustion from overwork and heart failure, ending a lengthy period of labor.
The Christian Endeavorers, the fifteenth annual convention of the Methodist Protestant denomination, formally opened at Pittsburg Tuesday. About 306 delegates attended.
The Metropolian handicap at Temont Park valued at 317000 produced a victory for Jack Atkine with Trestigquche in second and Don Cregle in third. Timea finished fourth in 1:383 with the race details reflecting a strong field and close finish.
The Greek colony in San Francisco honored Admiral Thomas aboard the vessel Conner ticue with a silver urn as a token of gratitude for American citizenship and naval achievements.
Gen dAmade led three columns into the Makdra mountains raiding tribesmen. He razed crops and destroyed several camps. Six French soldiers were wounded in the operation.
United States District Attorney F F Faville filed a petition in Sioux City seeking to cancel the citizenship certificate of John L Rose of Liberty alleging fraud. The government says witnesses Ewart and Krull lacked personal knowledge Rose resided in the United States five years and that Rose was absent in South Dakota for two years. Rose applied for final papers April 29 1907 and was issued October 1967.
The omnibus public building bill allocates more than $604,000 for Iowa construction and site purchases. It lists specific city allocations such as Burlington $5,000 Cedar Rapids $316,000 Council Bluffs $65,000 Mason City $5,000 Denison $7,400 Fort Madison $10, Novlow Falls $37,500 LeMars $10,000 Decorah $60,000 Shenandoah $346,000 Davenport $200,000 Port Dodge $180,000 Ottumwa site purchase and related improvements are noted in the bill.
A grand jury convened in Mason City to review assault with criminal intent charges against Charles Poston. Delia Kenton of Breston filed the complaint and Poston was reportedly captured in Albert Lea and returned to Alanson City. The case involves a large crowd. injuries to Brennen and Fler neek were noted as consequences of the alleged attack. The June opening date for the McDonnell murder case was also set.
Coroner inquest returns verdict that Premoent Fleming died from a pistol wound fired by his daughter Afaoudke Fleming during a family quarrel. The 24 year old was held without charge to the grand jury in 5800 bond posted by her mother.
District grand jury at Council Bluffs returned eight indictments on Wednesday afternoon and adjourned to next week. Seven indictments were made public.
A tornado struck Humboldt County early Wednesday morning, damaging the Livermore cement block plant and nearby buildings and property. No injuries were reported.
Lightning struck the barn of Abert Heines three miles north of Remsen Tuesday night destroying it and burning seven head of horses along with hogs and calves.
Charles Potter aged 9 and Merle Potter aged 7, sons of farmer Walter Potter near Green, burned Wednesday night while starting a fire with kerosene in the absence of their parents. The incident is under local investigation.
Mrs. J T Sullivan wife of John L Sullivan a wealthy landowner in Plymouth and O'Brien counties died at her Leifars home from pernicious anaemia aged 60.
Clerk of the district court Council Bluffs Testifies in Hess suit to oust him over alleged failure to account for fees and record alterations. Trial has run about a week.
The Steene County Bar Association passed resolutions honoring the life of the late Judge D. R. Hindman, lamenting his contributions to law and the local judiciary.
Four prisoners escaped from the county jail in Connell Bluffs Tuesday night after sawing bars from a reinforced cage. Walter Gumm, charged with assault with intent to murder, held a razor during the attempt. Escapees at liberty include F A Howard Richard Dempsey and George Davis. jail conditions and proximity to the jailer's family noted.
Des Moines residents report a tragedy in which Charles Higgins and his wife attempted suicide after she consumed poison. Higgins, arriving to a locked door and a dying wife, fought officers while attempting to drink laudanum from a nearly emptied bottle. A farewell note atop the wife’s robe expressed love and despair.
Three youths hired by the Davenport Civic Federation at three dollars a day to gather evidence against saloonkeepers are under arrest charged with perjury. They allegedly gave false testimony on the witness stand as part of a broader effort linked to federation funds and expenses.
The McDonnell murder case in Mason City faces a possible venue change to Worth county if defense counsel can secure it. Held for the murder of George Stevens after a series of quarrels at a Mason City hotel, the defendant has lived in the area for ten weeks.
A rain and wind storm near Council Bluffs caused extensive damage south of the city on Tuesday evening. Gen Marks’s farm saw two houses leveled and significant loss of livestock. The storm began around 5 PM and raged for about three hours. East and south areas were heavily flanned. In Marshalltown three officers are on duty at night due to the Iowa Central strike, increasing police presence in the strike district.
Edward Agtthieson ward master for the Northwestern railroad at Mason City suffered a broken arm after an Austrian laborer, angered by wage cuts, threw a large clinker at him during a dispute. The incident highlights wage tensions among workers aboard the railroad.
The TayStars Chautauqua announces its third annual session to run July 2 through July 10 at LeMars Iowa. A strong program is planned with Congressman James 2. Watson of Indiana set to speak on July 4.
Sioux business leaders and citizens reported sufficient funds collected for a large Fourth of July celebration. Arrangements were completed and plans moved forward to stage the event with community support.
A thunderstorm struck near Ashton killing three horses owned by C C Degront as the loss reached two hundred dollars. In LeMars the First Methodist Church plans a 4500 parsonage after years of an untenable prior residence. Rev Father Hoffman of Ashton, longtime pastor of St Marys, leaves for Rome with about 200 well wishers at the depot.
Retired Dubuque butcher Kruse, age 0 years, vanished after being seen on the river bank at Fast Dubugue Monday night. He missed the last ferry across the stream. Heavy hail hit Webster City Tuesday night with hailstones the size of walnuts and hickory, breaking windows and skylights over the city.
Gilman public schools reopened Tuesday after a two week closure due to a feared cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak. No new cases have occurred since the death a fortnight ago.
Debs wins the Socialist nomination on the first ballot at 1:20 AM in Chicago with a large majority amid competing bids. Benjamin Hanford, Debs's running mate, is nominated by acclamation. Meg Wool Shoagus and others received scattered votes as the party consolidates its ticket.
President Roosevelt spoke at the Resources Convention stressing that natural resources face exhaustion due to wasteful methods. He warned Congress must fund waterways preservation or he would act. He argued national wealth relies on prudent use of lumber coal oil minerals and soil to sustain prosperity.
J. W. Slayich of Pennsylvania wins 15 votes while G. W. Woodily from California gains one. The crowd erupts as PLC Callery of Missouri places Debs’s name before delegates, provoking wild cheers and tears amid satire of Roosevelt Taft Bryan Moyer Haywood and others.
The article describes a new relief photogram method by M. Lippmann using interference of light rays. It forms tiny globe lenses on collodion films, producing multiple views without a camera, with about 25 000 lenses per square inch, aiming for commercial use.
The text argues for coordinated preservation of natural resources from the Great Plains to the Alleghenies and from northern lakes to gulf coasts. It states the public has a right to safeguard waterways and may regulate private use of property to prevent waste.
A Washington report notes Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley may be Navy Secretary if Bryan wins. Delegates from 27 states back Foraker Kennedy and Gray drives. Republican and Democratic leaders in several states organize platforms while Taft and Bryan edge toward nomination.
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