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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
2
The clipping compiles diverse items from a 1910s era page: snippets on Japanese lovers and love death, underground train door controls, a bald schoolmaster comparison, rice theft methods, a channel tunnel estimate, German Reformation observances, local people reports, Norweg ian electricity, pension stats, athletic contrasts, a long list of global curiosities and public notices, all presented in a scattered, eclectic style.
Des Moines November 1 Governor Marke leads a Back to Iowa campaign to attract former residents back to the state amid a population decline. Officials argue Iowa's prosperity outpaced other regions and urge expatriates to return, citing land values and opportunities as incentives.
A crayon portrait linked to the famed racehorse Storm was recovered in Mason City. The painting, once owned by Boo Allison and later passed to the Kirk family, had disappeared after a fire tied to Storm’s era. Storm was noted for a 2.08% mile at Nashville track and drew large crowds amid fast-paced racing in its day.
Roy Hawkes, a physician accused of performing an operation that caused Lydia Morris’s death, was sentenced to one year in Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily injury. He denied responsibility for the girl's condition.
In Keokuk Iowa on October 31 a church meter controlling electricity was stolen from the basement of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church during a service. The thief removed the meter after attempting to access quarters in the device leaving signs of tampering and potential electrical loss.
Fragmentary notes from a trial indicate defense evidence suggesting involvement of several persons in the young woman’s affair. The report cites Hawkes as charged with striking or damaging relations at a domestic setting, with testimony pointing to a broader intrigue.
Des Moines Ta., Get 21. Laldrien of Mason City an inmate of the Knux ville inebriate asylum has filed a court action contending the Iowa Inebriate law is illegal. He argues it deprives him of trial by jury and denies appeal rights. Aldrich alleges unlawful detention. The attorney general’s office plans to oppose.
Judge Howell warned that contempt could be cited against any of the three Iowa City papers for publishing testimony or attorney statements in the Anna Clark disappearance case. The order targets publicity he says could prejudice proceedings and affect the disbarment effort by local counsel.
Eldora Iowa October 31 The ninth great grandson on the Moir family tree was among prized gifts at the forty sixth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs W J Moir celebrated with a large surprise party attended by many relatives and friends. A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Brooks on the same day.
Bagon City Ta residents report Carl Franke received many private requests to enter the governor race after Judge John L. Bterens rejection. Franke may also be considered for the United States Senate but has not consented to use his name. He is currently busy with business affairs and supports the progressives.
Des Moines Jews prepare a mass meeting to vocally protest the murder trial in Russia. Officials expect a statewide rally as speakers denounce the alleged ritual charges and urge action.
Waterloo and Des Moines items intermingle in a brief 31 October report. Bequest of 7000 dollars to George OC. Smith, resident of Waterloo, remains at Philimon Smith’s Dayton, Ohio home. Smith uncle’s will leaves funds to a nephew who recently moved to Des Moines, Iowa.
New York October 2. The United States Steel Corporation today declared its regular quarterly dividend of 2 percent on common stock and 1 percent on preferred stock. Total earnings for the quarter ending September 30 were 33,452,104 dollars, a gain from the prior period.
Des Moines teachers will hear reports to the Educational Council on recent school legislation and its practical effects. Highlights include briefs from the Better Iowa Schools Commission, a committee on enacting and conserving the new registration, rural and secondary education status, and preparations for domestic science and agriculture in every school.
Des Moines reports after 13 years of service the famous Des Moines fire team Jack and Jack retire on pension. Council member Joaan Van Liew introduced a resolution to permit Wesley Riggs, a farmer southeast of Des Moines, to take the team to his farm for rest of their days.
Miss Emma V. Lillie, licensed to wed two men, marries Berton Groesbeuk in Council Bluffs after Cupid intervenes. Omaha suitor Thames Lynch, a plumber, left hopeful. officials race to issue the license and seal the ceremony by electric light. The tale ends with no law violated, officials noting the unusual romance as they recall the event.
Professor Woodward of the University of Iowa engineering joins Dayton officials in a plan to build an immense reservoir system costing 13 to 11 million dollars to protect the city from floods. The project aims to prevent storm damage and ensure long term protection, with Woodward serving as chief consulting engineer for the engineering committee.
Report of panther activity near Clear Creek in Johnson County prompts caution for residents after two children witnessed big cats atop a straw stalk. Amber and swamp lands near Meat Creek cited as supporting the tale, with livestock losses minimal and local predators suspected.
Ames members of the Order of Filles plan a private lodge on Onandage Street after being denied a charter by the last national Elks convention, while the Ames Elks have leased the second story of a new business block for five years and will occupy the quarters on November 1.
Otis Chale kat a prosperous Sac City farmer died yesterday after noon when a heavy iron post used in the new Harter garage construction dislocated and fell. The beam struck him on the head as the brace gave way during raising. Several workers nearby escaped injury. Chaltant had recently bought an interest in the Harter Auto company and helped promote the project. He was about 40, survived by wife, mother and sister.
Des Moines Oct 30 A contest to fill the executive committee vacancy of the Iowa State Teachers association is expected at the annual session in Des Moines November 7 and 8. Mrs Clara Cowgill and Miss Eva Fleming are named as leading candidates with backing from local officials.
Det Moines water company may sell to the city but will not rush. General manager Charles S Denman told Mayor Hanna the owners are ready to transfer any time. If bond election timing is unfavorable this fall, council should delay until spring to favor the issue and safeguard the $40,000 invested by the city.
In Washington, the Interstate Commerce Commission froze advances from November 29 to May 25 affecting packing house products and shipments to Cedar Rapids Eau Claire St Paul and other points. It also suspended tariffs that would have canceled commodity rates for emigrant movables between Chicago St Paul St Louis Kansas City and South Dakota Central lines, leaving in effect existing class rates.
New Hampton officials report a shortage of third grade teachers as boards in the county struggle to fill positions with legal salaries amid few first grade teachers leaving the area. Two schools remain vacant due to lack of applicants.
An autumn legislative proposal in Des Moines seeks to abolish the dealers number plate system used on autos. Officials say the dealer number does not shield owners from taxes and duplicates from the secretary of state must be official. Many dealers insist on their own pasteboard or tin plates, risking fines. uniform practice in the state is lacking. Waterloo man I M Gibson seeks alimony from Jennie L Gibson in a divorce filed Oct 4, citing former Delaware county marriage details and demanding substantial support.
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