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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
6
In a jumble of notes from the New York Telegraph a lawyer's reading of a will provokes a clash over widow allowance and remarriage. The piece blends social sketches from New York at dawn with global notes on industry and travel, including tobacco exports and royal escapades.
A Wabash passenger derailment near Percy Des Moines last night injured twenty five with several feared dead. A water spout undermined the track forcing the engine and three cars into a ditch then a rear freight struck the car. Injured were rushed to Melray hospital and a relief train at Des Moines.
Ida Grove Iowa June 28 Johnston Bros of this city attorneys for the hotel owners of Towa announce that the decision of the supreme court of Iowa in the hotel fire escape test cage will not settle the matter and that they will carry the case to the United States supreme court.
Coroner investigates John Babcock tobacconist death found in the Mississippi river after foul play suspected. Jury details unclear about head fractures tied to June 21. Separate item reports Dubuque man George Vogel 55 found dead in an outhouse at home, cause hanging, possible health factors.
A Des Moines man, identified as Metcalf, was shot through the jaw by his wife after she allegedly caught him choking their daughter Florence. Metcalf, described as a religious fanatic, remains near death as the daughter is popular locally. The case ties to a broader tabloid note on the pair’s troubled marriage and recent arrest reports.
Dee Malnes reports a severe electric storm last night causing a lightning strike that partly destroyed the Methodist church and damaged several farm buildings. Firefighters battled blazes amid high winds as Colfax and Bevise City areas suffered heavy damage from the storm.
At Ute Ta June 27 bones of a human were found amid the charred remains of a barn fire that destroyed hay corn and several horses. The blaze broke out at night after the farmer Walter Kee had retired and the cause remains unknown amid rumors and missing person inquiries.
A growing reward fund totaling 885 dollars, soon to exceed 1000, targets the killers of Jaros Hardy and his wife and son Batl. The state offers 300, Sheriff Nicholson adds 100, and Van Cleve Laurel neighbors contribute 485. News circulates in Melbourne and Jasper County as locals raise further sums.
Des Moines June 27 Commander H S Dyer of Mason City announced Iowa Grand Army department officers for the coming year. Assistant adjutant and quartermaster general D J Newman Cedar Falls senior aide and chief of staff J H Stevens Mason City inspector W E B Harvey Osceola judge advocate M H Harmon Independence chief mustering officer L L Caldwell Decorah patriotic instructor W A N Buran Clear Lake
Mason City June 27 The 45th annual state Sunday school convention closed with an outing to Clear Lake Officers elected President Rev W G Hohanshelt of Boone Vice President Rev S M Parking of Sioux City Second Vice President Frank R Currie of Mason City Treasurer George A Hopdy of Dex Moines Cedar Rapids chosen as next meeting place
Music educators convene in Dubuque for the state convention with officers elected. A. C. Kine of Dubuque named vice president, Al Hetzer of Cedar City as secretary and treasurer, Bertha Houston of Dubuque listed among officers. The gathering proceeds despite incomplete arrangements.
Des Moines June 27 The State Bar Association backing the law reform committee report favors appointing the Supreme Court clerk instead of election. The group also seeks curb on new trials for technical grounds, shorter oral arguments in appeals, full record filings in divorce cases, and appointment of an attorney where default in divorce is likely. Officers listed include President J L Carney Marshalltown and Secretary Charles Dutcher Town City.
In Mason City, Judge Sherwin joins Ruth Stockman and Edward T. Johnston in marriage with Eugene W. Chafin offering a presiding prayer. Hawarden hosts Ethel Hess and J H Crozier. Tessie Gregg ties with Elmer Reed at a relative’s home. Estherville and Estherville area couples wed in private ceremonies, including A L Hinish and Mary Westcott, and James Walrath with Susan Lande. Further nuptials include Andrew Cowan and Della Lathrop in Harlan and Jennie Roberts with Joseph Stein in Carroll.
Marshalltown report notes Judge Parker's ruling in favor of saloon interests as the Anti-Saloon League failed to prove new territory voters exceeded the consent petition. An appeal is expected. LeMars set to host Republican Fourth Judicial district convention July 7 with 191 delegates from nine counties.
Des Moines reports the state board of health bans the universal drinking cup from railway trains and schools as an order to curb public health concerns. The move targets shared cups and institutional settings, signaling strict enforcement measures.
The Cedar Rapids incident reports Anthony Lopour aged twenty two drowned after cramps while swimming in the Cedar River. Recovery efforts failed as his body had not been found. Fort Dodge coverage notes a damage case settled in federal court involving the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad. The jury awarded 7,500 to the claimant with other costs to be paid by the railroad.
The counties carried by the governor in each district follow a pattern listing Des Moines Henry Jefferson Lee Van Buren Washington Louisa Clinton Town Jackson John etc in the first district. Second Muscatine Scott. Third Black Hawk Butler Buchanan Franklin Hardin Wright. Fourth Fayette Clayton Cerro Gordo Howard Mitenell Worth Fifth Grinds Marshall Tama Sixth Poweshick Seventh Polk Story Eighth Wone Ninth Guthrie Pottawattamle Tenth Boone Calhoun Carroll Jemmet Greene Hamilton Humboldt Hancock Kossuth Palo Alto Pocahontas Winnebago Webster Eleventh Buena Vista Clay Cherokee Dickinson Tola Lyon O'Brien Plymouth Sioux Bac.
Fort Dodee Ta June 28 The federal grand jury reports a former Lake Mills Barker, P M Jolee, facing more than 100 counts for issuing 500000 dollars of fraudulent paper A warrant has been sent to St Paul and Joseph for arraignment. Autwrland Ta June 2 At Grindlow Ment Miss Vinnie Witehines and Mr W Hitch fnga married at 430 am Tue Rev John T Lee officiating.
In Muscatine Iowa a 11 year old girl, Etelia Weber, daughter of Robert Weber, cut her hair short following a punishment from her father. She then stole her brother's clothes and fled, with no trace found despite efforts to locate her.
Des Moines June 25 The Towa law relating to removal of public officials known as the Cosson statute needs repair say county attorneys at the annual convention. Debate centered on recall and that action may be taken by five electors. A proposed amendment would let any peace officer investigate violations. Some seek to enforce every statute, others doubt county attorneys can prosecute all violations. Discussion included whether prosecutors should arrest autoists speeding. many argued 24 hour days are not enough to handle duties.
Frank and ler, 26, drowned after suffering an epileptic fit and toppling into Muscatine slough while fishing. Body recovered by searchers around midnight. Boy Burns In Barn in Sutherland. Two Kris children aged four and five died in a fire on a farm near Calumet after a roof collapse as the mother escaped. Fire started while children played with matches. one child attempted to bring water to fight flames.
After passing resolutions favoring modifications in the Cosyon law enforcement measures the county attorneys of Iowa adjourned and elected officers. President W. C. Ed Aon of Storm Lake, vice president L. Dewey of Washington, secretary treasurer W. C. Ruteliff of Redry.
The Town Ant-Libloon league acts to make Osceola a dry county by filing ten petitions for temporary injunctions against saloon keepers and druggists. Filed with the court clerk, the papers list H J Richards a Harris Methodist preacher as plaintiff. Defendants are charged with maintaining an unlawful nuisance.
Fireworks exploded in the show window of the Temple of Weonomy a house furnishing store at Boone causing total destruction of stock and interior. Loss estimated at $10,000. Also reports the death of Mrs Alphonae Burt of Onawa Iowa June 25 after a week of illness with liver and kidney trouble.
Des Moines Iowa June 2 President Bummer of the state board of health warned Iowa residents about Fourth of July dangers and urged the complete prohibition of cannon trackers and blank cartridges. He advised that all fireworks be treated with anti toxin serum to prevent injuries.
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