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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
2
A long-standing railroad guard role faces critique as signals and flags prove inadequate for safety. New metal Stop signs are now used at crossings on the Central and Long Island railroads, with improved visibility amid debates on standards and training.
A scattered fragment outlines a range of topics from match industry and recovery practices to disease impacts and a forestry program. It mentions Dr. Otre F Imxaicn of New York treating an injured piano maker, and notes on matching stocks, pest outbreaks, and pneumonia mortality trends across years.
A ruffed group of four birds and an eagle were observed near Bath. Edward Brown noted bells hung around necks on the birds. W. W. Dole tracked the flock near Hopewell, about two years after the release.
A pine plank split open by Junius F. L. Bishop in Binghamton New York reveals 15 bullets believed to have lodged in the tree during the Civil War era.
A. J. Gleason of Pittsburg has served as elevator operator in a national building since May. It is figured that during his years of service he has made 3,000,000 trips and carried passengers valued at several million dollars.
Horatio Duncan of Bath, Maine, longtime treasurer of Wealey church, is praised for half a century of service. His meticulous ledgers are described as models of neatness and accuracy in bookkeeping.
Storm Lake May 22 Buena Vista College seeks a 100000 endowment as it closes its second decade as a Christian education institution. Over 9000 already on hand and 20000 promised if 104000 minimum is raised with local citizens and Northwestern Iowa appeal to support the fund.
Iowa selects seven sole debaters for triangular contests to include opponents Hingis and Minnesota. Winners: Orville Harris Jefferson Arlen Wilson Knoxville Russell Lemley Brighton Arthur G Brown Iowa City Virgil Hawther Rolfe Roy Burns Larchwood. Alternates: Howard Mawdsley Burt A A Herrick. Debating teams to be chosen later. 26 entered, 37 sought places. The proposition: Resolved the federal government should pass legislation for the maintenance of retail prices.
Swea City forms a Rifle Club with Khaki uniforms and U S government guidance. The organization elects O B Rowler as cashier and other prominent businessmen as officers. A drill and tactics night twice weekly is planned, with a push for a new school building and local bank construction ongoing.
The Dempsy family held their first reunion in 43 years at Al T Dempsy's Omaha home on Sunday. Brother Charley Dempsy of Grand Island and sisters-in-law Mrs Ellen Barret and Mrs Ann Dempsy joined five siblings, including Mrs Richard Alowbray of Peoria, and Mr and Mrs James Cragin of Nevada. Als Cragin, an agent for Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas, attended from Las Vegas for the event. The gathering honored their late mother with memories of old neighbors and friends.
A hack driver was struck and killed last night when a street car collided with the hack at the Lamb and corner area. Two passengers had just alighted from the hack before the street car struck the cab.
TerneH Bluffs 45 died after a quarrel at Lake Manawa. James Fourick 14 is jailed on murder charges as Davick allegedly struck Snyder breaking his neck. Coroner to hold an inquest after eyewitness tale of a violent confrontation on the car and near the park platform.
Mike Cronin the Democratic nominee in the Second district will issue a statement accepting the nomination and appealing to district Democrats for support. He has political counsel from House Democrats including Doremus and Speaker Clark. The piece notes over 300000 workers employed in American silk mills excluding related industries.
Miss Florence Brehm, senior at LeMars High School, Hungerford township, fell ill after a class play rehearsal and died within hours from an internal hemorrhage. The report notes her family and local connections in LeMars, Iowa.
In Harlan on May 20 Judge Rocka hears a case by George Wilson alleging he was swindled out of two farms and about $7000 in cash by Charles M. Reece and associates in Omaha. The petition claims duress and threats led Wilson to transfer land while facing false arrest. John Christiansen has been named guardian for Wilson as the suit proceeds.
Kenandoah May 20 report says Lee Rowe one of four merchants in Mrs Jones family circle was arrested in Cedar Rapids on a theft charge involving AL Lund’s car stolen from front of the Lund home about a month ago. Deputy Charles Griffin returned with Rowe to be held till September term. car recovered near Mound City Missouri. Howe indicted at May term of district court.
Des Moines Iowa January 20. Attorney J Gallagher for D T Blodgett, recently freed from the county asylum on habeas corpus, filed a motion for a second jury trial to decide Blodgett on insanity. Blodgett had been ruled sane by a prior jury. After that verdict, the trial for orlimttael thet began but ended with Judge Witterbuck ordering, and Blodgett was sent to the asylum after a Polk county insanity commission found him sane.
Bes Moites, la May 20. After six days of daily meetings the Iowa Coal Dep and United Mine Workers reached a settlement at noon yesterday. Miners will receive a per ton for subdistrict No 2. This is a slight increase. Ratification by miners today and by operators next week. President W H Rodgers says the parties nearly broke several times but kept to the talks.
A Remsen farm hand, Anton Toben of Hemsen, was robbed of a purse containing 40 dollars in Council Bluffs. Accomplice hearing set for Zoam Femeen and Carl Lechere, with Wilson’s larceny case bound over to district court. Debates item and local notices follow in other towns.
The report indicates most workers in the copper mite sector are likely to be Gimune from y, signaling a regional labor transition.
The Knights of Columbus Iowa state convention will be held in Dubuque May 21 to 23 with 500 delegates expected. Eastern and northern councils will bring many attendees, including those seeking higher degrees. Sunday features delegate receptions at the K C home, while Monday opens with a 9 o'clock high mass at St Raphael's Cathedral followed by a business session at Hotel Julien Dubuque.
The Senate post offices committee acted on the rural carrier dispute. It approved two standard routes a 24 mile horse drawn line and a 30 mile motor route. About 40 000 rural carriers who last year received 310 additional pay gain this raise by amendment adopted by the committee. Discharged reorganization heads receive preference for motor route positions.
Frances and Forest McMuhen two Iowa boys ages 11 and 9 found a broken rail on the Rock Island line near Rockford Illinois and alerted the agent, earning praise, new suits, $10 gold pieces, a fine dinner, and theater trips.
New York May 18 Thomas Fortune Ryan traction financier was served in a 200000 damage suit against the Metropolitan Street Railway by Benjamin Oppenheim a lawyer disbarred years ago at the railway companys instance Oppenheim charges directors raised a slush fund to procure his disbarment when accused of subornation of perjury in a damage suit against the Metropolitan company.
London May 18 A British official report confirms the loss of a small monitor after Turkish batteries opened fire. Turkish claims it was not on fire, a denial from the British Admiralty later contradicted by further advices.
West Point plans the unveiling of an equestrian statue of George Washington donated by an anonymous patriotic citizen and Civil War veteran. The statue will be revealed tomorrow on the West Point plain among other statues honoring notable graduates at the government reservation.
Christopher J. Fortman longtime deputy collector for the Internal Revenue Service was arrested in New York on a warrant alleging he demanded and accepted bribes from tobacco deniers in exchange for illicit refunds or favorable treatment.
B P Birdsall known as Judge Birdsall died at his home in Clarion after a sudden illness. The former district judge and 3rd Iowa district congressman had worked with his son M F Birdsall in recent years and was at the courthouse Saturday for a case. He became ill Monday night and worsened yesterday noon when a stomach ailment is believed to have caused a ruptured vessel.
Iowa county attorneys push penalties on drivers operating cars with 1915 plates or unregistered for 1916. A 10 percent penalty began April 1, 5 percent on May 1, and 6 percent each month thereafter, with the county attorney receiving 19 percent of delinquent fees.
Des Moines May 9 Senator Barber announced that the Iowa Anti-Saloon League will back Mere dith for governor and has completed a candidate poll. The wets lack 25 votes in the house while the drys claim 30 in the senate, signaling the second passage and submission of the prohibitory amendment.
Des Moines reports 60 percent of Iowa corn planted by May 16 after a cool wet week. Heavy rains on May 13 and 14 slowed progress, but early southern plantings are up. Beneficial rain aided small grains and garden crops while winter wheat runs below normal and some ground shifted to corn.
East of a small Iowa town farmer Herzog narrowly escaped a fatal accident while starting a power tractor. After priming with gasoline he pulled the flywheel. the engine caught on the first compression, clothing trapped him, and he was hurled. His clothing tore off, leaving a scalp wound a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder. Doctor summoned.
Mrs Allie Haradon faced a murder charge today after her arrest for abandoning a baby found at a city dump. Mr and Mrs Ben Daudi were brought from Minneapolis to prove innocence. Haradon claimed she adopted the infant but left it at a Salvation Army home thinking the charity would care for it.
Margaret Dolliver daughter of the late Senator J P Dolliver will represent Fort Dodge high school in the state discussion contest Friday The 24 entrants were narrowed to the nine finalists with Miss Dolliver chosen as best speaker She will face top competitors from the largest Iowa high schools with the topic released at 1 30 Friday by Harvey Ingham of Des Moines.
Chicago dispatch reports preparations for the Republican platform ahead of the national convention. Fred W Upham says Elihu Root is the favored early eastern candidate with New York and other states likely to back him. Roosevelt is seen unlikely to exceed 80 votes on first ballot. Hughes could emerge as a compromise. Tickets cost 50 to 150 dollars. Progressive plans center on seating and convention organization.
The New York Press, in a reading of political ties, views Cummins as having a strong chance for the nomination. It notes support from progressive Republicans and many of the old guard who are not favorable to Hughes.
A Chihuahua report traced to Parras says Francisco Villa is operating south of Parral under an assumed name and has gathered about 200 men near Boras. The bandits are said to have committed depredations as Colonel Sibley’s expeditionary column may reach Boquillas by Saturday with Major Langhorne trailing. fate of Punitive expedition troops remains uncertain amid potential withdrawal or river patrols in the Big Bend.
Berlin reports Krupp interests buy a tract near Munich to house a large cannon factory. The facility will manufacture guns for Germany and its allies, with about 700 acres of ground acquired for the plant.
Senator Cummins believes he will win Oregon in today's primaries. A telegram from his office says the campaign is going well as he moves east, planning a brief stop in Iowa likely Monday.
Col Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Detroit urging universal military service and universal training and criticized pork barrel tactics in national defense. He told Boy Scouts and a mass audience that only thorough preparedness, not soft measures, can defend national ideals and power.
Lawrence Kansas reports Professor W A Whitaker head of the state industrial research department says Kansas could supply chlorine gas from salt products and plants at Hutchinson Lyonna and other sites in wartime. He notes gas would aid war aims though he calls gas usage diabolical and argues faster conflict reduces overall suffering.
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