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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
6
Dillon, in a dying statement, accuses Steve Culbertson of the triple murder while Culbertson remains under arrest at Witison. Authorities lose key evidence basis for the charge as tensions run high surrounding the case and the guarded rail holding Culbertson.
Mexico City reports rebel forces threatening Chihuahua as federal troops retreat toward Juarez. Pancho Villa's forces control outskirts while thousands of civilians flee by train, fearing massacre and a harsh occupation.
Mexico City reports show Gen Victoriano Huerta and Gen Aureliano Blanquet leading unofficial returns, fueling U S suspense over policy. Washington hints no immediate action while Mexicans prepare to evacuate belongings, fearing unrest as analysts debate legality of potential term.
President Wilson and Counselor John Bassett Moore discussed the Mexican situation at length. With most cabinet members away, no official cabinet session occurred today. Wilson plans to vote in Princeton next Tuesday, delaying formal action until late next week.
Versailles France October 31 German aviator Victor Brosifer and his mechanic survived a capsize when their plane plunged 400 feet. Brosifer was severely bruised and the mechanic sustained a broken leg. Local officials reported the incident near the public works area.
Washington on November 1 reports from the annual convention of the National Association of Railway Commissioners urged immediate action for safer rail travel. Commissioner Segue of New York argued that standard signaling with overlap could have prevented recent New Haven accidents, but noted human factors and that many railroads cut fast train speeds, improving safety by about fifty percent. He warned against chasing speed and favored running slightly behind time to avoid accidents.
Chicago November 1. The court seeks evidence that the dynamiters convicted in the McNamara case specifically intended and did carry out the acts. The government argues that explosives were shipped interstate with motive tied to labor strike actions. Union officials named as promoters face appeal arguments. proceedings to be continued.
In Duanesburg Pennsylvanai on November 1 Miss Sylvia Pendleton sparked a near riot as crowds swarmed Grant street near the Carnegie Steel plant after she appeared in a slit skirt with bare legs. Police charged the crowd and she entered a department store amid the disruption.
New York, Nov. 1. Jol Bernle emecht, a $20 weekly Washburn Crosby clerk, faces grand larceny and forgery charges after allegedly stealing $55,000 from his employers in six months. Bail set at $326,000, he returns to await trial at the Tombs.
Denver Nov 1 A 25 year old healthy woman is sought to enter an eugenic marriage contract with AL D Bowen reading clerk in the legislature and secretary of the Denver Baseball association. Bowen is 6 feet 1 inch tall and popular. The ad notes strict eugenic requirements and bids for a science benefitting union.
Washington reports that opening the Panama Canal will bring vast trade near American manufacturers and merchants. Pacific port imports in 1912 topped 3.836 billion dollars, with consuming power in these nations nearly doubling in a decade. The United States maintains a steady share of imports, while manufactured goods dominate exports, and growth continues with Central and South American markets.
Vera Cruz Mexico November 1 General Ding and his camels are put aboard the American battleship Michigan after transfer from the Louisiana by Rear Admiral Fietenes. The Michigan is bound for Havana as planned.
A revolutionary plot connected to President Adolfo Díaz and cabinet ministers was uncovered in Meansgua, Nicaraguan capital. Several officials were captured as details emerged of the alleged conspiracy.
William Jennings Bryan appeared in New Jersey for the gubernatorial race in support of Democrat James F. Fielder. He spoke in Penn Grove Salem New Brunswick and Perth Amboy arguing voters favor progress and reform and urging backing of the nominees while noting New Jersey sits on the national stage with President Wilson’s progressive program.
Queenstown reports the American Line steamer Merion faced fierce weather during its October voyage from Philadelphia. A three day passage proved trying with some masts and passengers injured as wreckage was thrown overboard and equipment broken during the ordeal.
Chicago arguments centered on who bore responsibility for the dynamite conspiracy. Hockin, jailed at Leavenworth after a six year sentence, was accused of betraying co conspirators and left by other defendants. Attorneys contended Ryan and others hid plots, with McNamara and McManigal acting as agents in attacks on open shop construction sites.
Los Angeles Oct 31 Mr and Mrs Garle Maddock the youngest bride and groom in California begin housekeeping in a three room apartment aged 16 and 14 respectively They have drawn up a detailed plan for domestic relations The husband will get up light the fire and start the stove The wife will prepare breakfast and wash dishes Before work the husband will kiss his wife good bye Lunch is possible The wife may stay home If possible the husband will help with dishes In the evening they will attend theater or movies and read aloud The couple will settle quarrels by not speaking back when upset.
Tragedy and tension loom as the Apple and Aftics of the Southwestern Mina near Aguilar burn and strikers attack Empire mine camps. Militias arrive in Trinidad and Walsenburg with about 600 troops. 24 hours are allowed for disarming. guardsmen deployed to Huerfano county camps. Governor reports telephone lines in the strike zone tampered with.
At the forty fourth annual session of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Wopeka Kar the gathering included 100 missionaries 60 fresh from abroad 200 delegates and 0 sailing next month The wheel for the coming year was set at 909000 with last year’s expenditure reaching 513.00 mainly in China and India Mrs William F McDowell wife of Bishop McDowell of Chicago delivered the president’s address.
Washington events recount a scandal involving Edward Broadax, an insurance agent, and Grace Edwards as the pair face a serious matter. The article notes a short romance and a six month jail term, with a maidmaid’s claim and a line about a husband’s business trip to a household.
The Na han Council of Congregational churches in Kansas City Missouri urged President Wilson and Congress to declare a war holiday to stop swelling expenditures for war paraphernalia. The resolution passed after some opposition.
A fragmented notice from a historic page mentions Aptician vpha velus of meurty and Leone in unclear context. Readable terms suggest a local record or notice but exact actions, dates, or parties remain indiscernible.
Washington reports show Thorne arguing for government ownership of railways with estimates of $464,000,000 annual savings and rail values above $1,060,000,000 under capitulation while noting public sentiment shifting toward control. Other discussions cover railroad taxation, rate making bases, and federal supervision of stock and bond issues for interstate carriers.
Boston October 31 testimony showed a Chicago company earned 24609 on a 37000 capital in four years in the small loan business. Mrs Helen M Foster of Winthrop testified she worked for the firm here years ago and received 21000 as capital then sent back 24000 to Chicago.
Chicago Oct 30. Ma of Fair Cows, entered from Monmouth Ore, was named the grand champion Jersey cow at the national dairy show. Noble's Eminent Lad of Falfurrias Tex was chosen the champion Jersey laid up.
An unclear excerpt from a newspaper page shows corrupted text about an arrest and related details. The readable bits mention a house, a formal event, and references to betters and cities, but the overall meaning remains obscured and specifics are unavailable.
Dublin October 31 A magistrate hears the case against Mrs Lucile Rand, daughter of Henry T. Gage of California, and Mrs Dora Montefiore, London philanthropist, on a charge of kidnaping. Their supporters say the action was misinterpreted as a mercy effort to transfer striking transit workers' children to England for care amid the dispute with Catholic clergy opposing Protestant foster homes. The attorney notes humor in the charge and asserts no crime was committed, only indiscretion.
Plymouth Oct 31 Mrs Senate May Eaton was acquitted of murdering Rear Admiral Joseph Eaton by a jury verdict at 1 16 this morning. She thanked the jury as they met in the corridor, cried, and told reporters she hoped her trials were ended. The case drew nationwide attention due to the admiral’s prominence in the Battle of Santiago.
In St Johns Newfoundland today, the general election pits Sir Edward Morris and his government against Sir Robert Bond. The central issue is overhyped expenditures from railway expansion and government aid. Counting will take days due to remote districts.
The National Council of Congregational Churches created a nine member Social Service Commission to extend church aid to labor and address industrial wrongs. Henry T. Atkinson of Chicago will be secretary. The council plans an aggressive campaign and votes on the matter tomorrow. next meeting set for New Haven, with a provisional Chicago Los Angeles arrangement for 1917.
In Wanena City Maine a fortune teller Mamie Clayton died after a violent incident at Joel Hospital. An unknown Italian man, who had hired her to reverse a predicted fate, shot her three weeks earlier when he feared the future she foretold about him.
In Alberta on October 29 promoter Tommy Jerns, who organized the fight between Luther McCarty and Ac thir Pelrey, will not face trial connected with McCarty’s death. The case was dropped as part of the inquiry into the prize bout incident.
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