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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1910
Page
7
A physician identified charred flesh found in ashes at Graf as Walter Becker, the Great Western freight brakeman missing after last Thursday’s wreck. Searches at several Durango area farms failed to locate him, and a Dubuque report of a false lead ended a lengthy search.
Sloan's Liniment is advertised as the best remedy for sprains and bruises. It quiets pain at once and can be laid on lightly without rubbing. The preparation penetrates instantly, relieves inflammation and congestion, and reduces swelling.
An advertisement touts the seventy seven remedy with claims it cures colds at the start and prevents coughing and sneezing. It urges immediate use at first signs of lassitude and weakness to break up the cold.
Small, portable remedy promoted by Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co. 25 cent size advertised as fit for vest pocket with distribution through all druggists. Corner of William and Ann Streets, New York serves as the company address.
Report outlines Becker case linked to Graf collision where the double headed passenger train crashed into the freight train on the Graf siding. Three cars and the caboose burned, with human flesh identified from debris and brakeman Shields saving himself by leaping to safety as Becker perished in the wreck.
Judge Hough of the federal court quashed the indictment against F. Augustus Heinze, generating hope for Charles W. Morse, who is serving a fifteen year term in Atlanta. Morse’s attorney may move to overturn his indictment if similar facts arise. The ruling cites grand jury procedure and notes John P. Fornster’s involvement in questioning expert witnesses allegedly aligned with the defendant.
Coroner Ryan empaneled a jury to investigate the death of William Simons who collapsed while returning home from work on Friday. The inquest returned a verdict that death resulted from an attack of apoplexy.
A federal inquiry accuses Armour Morris Swift Cudahy Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Hammond Packing and St Louis dressed beef companies of unlawfully conspiring to fix prices for eggs poultry butter dairy and related products. Testimony could shape oyster proceedings if Major finds evidence warrants action.
Des Moines Iowa January 22 An organization started to boycott butchers by a pledge not to eat meat for 30 days Councilman McVicar leads the movement with many prominent citizens joining in the effort
The anti meat move shows Milwaukee as the only city with a general price reduction in multiple markets. Louisville lodges pledge members to abstain from meat more than once daily during February as Indianapolis St Paul and Toledo see little progress. The Orange Judd Farmer notes 1909 as the livestock peak year with total value near 4.88 billion dollars, record gains of 550 million, rising cattle and sheep numbers, and high per head prices, while hog numbers fall to 44.97 million.
Dubuque attorney John Kintzinger travels to St Paul to represent H D Head of Oelwein in a federal suit against the Chicago Great Western Railroad for 40000 in damages from a July Fourth wreck at Dyersville. Head, a conductor, survived a fatal crash after a rear collision with a westbound passenger train. The action, brought through receivers, will seek Minnesota state court adjudication.
A New York socialite’s monthly beauty bill totals fifty two dollars with items such as Turkish baths Violet water rub and facial massage. Attendants in exclusive parlors earn substantial tips while a rumor cites a five dollar gray hair remedy tied to Hay’s Hair Health, marketed by PHI HAY SPECIALTIES CO. in Newark. Edward Swatwood a former Pittsburg batsman is named a candidate for Pennsylvania hangman.
A sharp commentary notes that politicians seem to escape fatal political consequences, implying luck rather than accountability shapes their careers. It suggests a provocative view on resilience and risk in public life.
An advertisement denounces beauty parlors and external skin treatments as useless for curing pimples and blemishes. It argues true improvement comes from inside by purifying and building the blood with Stuart's Calcium Wafers, promising lasting skin benefit and asking readers to order a free sample by mail.
The report notes fair and warmer conditions across Illinois and Wisconsin with fair weather in Iowa. Dubuque records a high near 29 yesterday and a low of 5, after a January low of 23 below, with sun rising at 7 23 and setting at 5 08. Other cities show varied temperatures.
In 1818 George Clymer signer for Pennsylvania died. born 1735. In 1803 Rev. Phillips Brooks noted preacher and bishop of Massachusetts died. born 1835. In 1908 Dr. Edward A. MacDowell noted pianist and composer died. born 1860.
The report notes sunset at 5 05, sunrise 7 12, moon sets 6 59 am and 10 55 pm as the moon moves in conjunction with Neptune from west to east across the sky.
Manager Lake of the Doves will leave Boston March 14 for Augusta with players. Cincinnati manager Griffith plans a trial at shortstop for pitcher Hosp. Kid Gleason will miss Philadelphia next season and may lead a minor league squad. Umpire Hank O Day is popular in Cuba and may umpire there until the home season starts. Managers needing pitchers should contact Manager McGuire of Cleveland. The Deacon has twenty eight pitchers signed. Southpaw Bailey reports to President Hedgers in St Louis before the Browns depart for Houston. Efforts to form a Missouri State League include Jefferson City and other cities. Veteran Perry Werden, a former semi pro in Omaha, is noted for next season.
Webster City Iowa January 22 Special: Major N P Hyatt manager of the Arrowy opera house bans editors and all employees of the Freeman Tribune and Journal from his theatre over press hostility and alleged favoritism. Legal action may follow as the dispute disrupts local attractions and civic interest grows statewide.
A dense list of groceries and household items with prices for beans peas corn tomatoes walnuts wax candles herring tapioca rice buckwheat flour pancake flour sorghum oatmeal cider butterine milk macaroni oats bacon sauerkraut and more. Cash payments for wheat butter hides tallow lard and exchange options noted.
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