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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
6
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page mentions Justice Delehanty of the New York court on partnership good faith and morality. It also references telephone lines, building damage, weather notes, and scattered global items, with unclear connections and incomplete names.
A Cherokee man named W C Hunter, described as a resher enging, was killed in a boiler explosion after an engine accident. The report notes his death on the scene and references the form ata. In a separate item, Jack Crost marries in Omaha.
A scramble of OCR text reports a shooting during an apparent bargain event involving a person named Denison and others. The readable fragments mention a shot and a Melom patch, with unclear surrounding context and garbled phrases. Additional coherent details could not be recovered from the source.
Gabriel Danielson of Gowrie Iowa said he would seek action against Dr Percival Allen of Seattle following the death of his sister, nine days after a supposed marriage. University of Minnesota tests reportedly showed poison in her stomach, with embalming fluid testing negative. The case involves estate proceedings and a mock marriage claim tied to Anna Marie Danielson of Gowrie and Dr Allen.
Cedar Rapids reports a heavy frost on September 16 with most corn considered safe while late garden crops suffer. In Webster City similar frost damage is noted as some corn fields survive and gardens are damaged.
Sept 11 Ta news notes that all schools in rural areas lacking teachers will be supplied before next week. The article lists several districts and tied to the department of public instruction, naming officials and locations including Audy Smilton, Sheper, Larisa, Ley, and Woodbury as targets for rapid staffing.
A fragment notes a boy from Vernon and a reference to an escape from school hazers. The garbled text mentions a minister's widow and a vague local incident, with unclear dates or places. Further readable details are insufficient to identify names or outcomes.
The Ninth District Masons announce a four day convention to be held starting October 1. The event will be hosted by the grand council Royal and Elect Misters and organized by the committee in charge of arrangements.
The St Boniface convention in Alton concluded after a pontifical mass by Bishop Feehan and a street parade. About 160 delegates and 50 priests attended with many parish representatives. Resolutions supported education, worker protections, missions, and a Catholic press. Next year’s site chosen by committee. Rev Walther Brune reelected president.
Davenport sent a detail train delegation of about 100 to the Iowa Retail Merchants association meeting in Iowa City. Sioux City and Waterloo also contend for the 2917 convention. Julius Knepper of Council Bluffs is likely to be reelected president. J A Cunningham of Dubuque expected as secretary. Vice President Ew. Danny of Burlington and Treasurer T. J. Mooner of Clinton also likely to be elected.
A terse report notes British subjects and Jurfrya residents debating prohibition. Officials in Vancouver and nearby districts prepare writs as voting proceeds.
Two more regiments are sent to the border to reinforce frontier posts near Port War k, north of the river and several miles from the line. The Leders government orders general mobilization as Ohio forces move in and remaining Eivarmont troops are concentrated.
Des Moines Sept 15. Secretary of State W B Allen says September 25 is the deadline for nominating petitions for the November 7 election. Nine Iowa cities will require registration this fall due to the 1915 census, with four year registration lists. Mail ballots require registration.
In Des Moines Polk County officials and N M Sirk Co avoid patent infringement claims as Judge Wade rules Thatcher patents invalid due to prior similar rights. Polk County saved about 29000 dollars as most bridges in dispute were already erected.
The piece notes Republican concern over a district race in Iowa with mentions of candidates and party figures. It references Ames, Des Moines area names, and local officials. Specifics on outcomes or dates are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Washington reports rumors of Villistas planning border attacks along the Mexican border before the ejection. The war department says it cannot confirm the rumors but will keep border forces on alert amid past experiences.
London reports renewed heavy fighting in Mesopotamia with British on the offensive. A Constantinople release says 2,060 British troops were in action, repelling enemy surprise attacks and storming a height with 4,000 enemy casualties. Romanian news notes Russian and Rumanian forces in northern Bobrudia as Germans and Bulgarians support.
On September 16 a fire engulfed the Pacific Coast Steamship Company's ship at Coostadar, burning hulls and papers. Losses are estimated around 2 100 000 with crew and passengers reported safe, investigators seek the flame origin amid smoke filled decks.
Fragmentary notes describe a domestic dispute with a husband accused of abuse. The text mentions a divorce case and a move to leave him in May, with references to a local librarian and a prominent seller figure, amid unclear details from the den t for di Chicago.
A report from London notes the Prince of Hesse William is killed at Carn Oring while on frontline operations. British authorities announce a roundup targeting shirkers as part of wartime manpower measures.
Paris reports that France will join Britain and other entente powers in sending a firm note to Sweden regarding its neutrality. The dispute centers on Swedish handling of submarines and mail, with Sweden delaying shipments to Germany and Britain, and a deadlock in arbitration talks. Stockholm reports show further delays and a hold on cotton shipments to Finland amid wider shortages.
A ceremonial tribute in Paris honored a defender of Verdun. The official France commission praised a General Nivel and his divisions for four months of relentless service aiding victorious attacks and the army’s overall advance.
Fragmentary report shows Coxey at 70 launching a campaign for the Senate amid unrest over unemployment. The piece notes a march toward Columbus and mentions Veterans and workers, with unclear dates and details.
Captain Daniel V. Chisholm of Washington was chosen commander in chief at the thirteenth annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans. The meeting recognized Chisholm’s leadership and alumni status, with officers elected and plans discussed for forthcoming activities and reunions.
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