Wreck Near Winton Kills Two and Injures Two
Sioux City report says a Great Northern wreck near Winton left two dead and two injured. Engineer Paul Gilbertson of Wilmar Minnesota died under his engine. Fireman J P Hanson of Sioux City lost both legs and died later at the sanitarium. Brakeman T F Hale and towerman Charles Kemmerer were injured. The towerman signalled a Omaha tram incorrectly causing the line to jump the track and collapse the tower house.
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Sioux City
Great Northern
Winton
Paul Gilbertson
Wilmar
Minn
J. P. Hanson
Eanitarium
Hale
Charles T. Kemmerer
Towerman
Omaha
Traci
Tower House
Chicago man buys paper in Oskaloosa journal transfer
Oskaloosa Iowa December 21 A bill of sale records the transfer of Richard Burke's interests in the Oskaloosa Daily Times Journal. The purchaser is C and Dickens of Chicago The terms are not stated but the price is believed to be 10000 with Mr Burley remaining as editor
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Richard Burke
Oskaloosa Times-Journal
G. E. Dickens
Oskaloosa, In
Oskaloosa
Timles- Journal
C. &. Dickens
Chicago
Tt. Ig
Burley
Hugh Wheeler Sentenced for Wirewing in Face
Allison December 21. Hugh Wheeler, convicted days ago of wirewing eyeing in the face of Mrs. Parnie Tansey, was sentenced at noon yesterday to four years at hard labor in Anamoss. The motion for a new trial was overruled.
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Allison
Hugh Wheeler
Parnie Tansey
Buffalo News Briefs and Auction Notice
Buffalo Iowa December items note John Beaumont leaving for Arkansas and Frieda Huetter heading to Nebraska for winter. Local residents visiting Davenport Davenport merchants interview, and Christian Tagg recovering at home. An auction by F D Van Pelt will sell W R Jaffray household goods and accessories on December 22 at 311 West Third Street starting 10 a.m. sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xinas
W. R. Jaffray
West Third Street
F. D. van Pelt
State rests in Buck case at Newton trial
Newton Iowa December 21 the state rested its case after presenting nine nets of evidence from witnesses who saw M W Buck shoot Porter and those nearby the scene. The jury will decide only if Buck was sane at the time with the defense outlining months of prior mental imbalance.
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Newton
M. W. Buck
Buck
Porter
Buek
Scalding Steam Fatality Near Bethlehem Steamer
Arthur Kerr a fireman on the steamer Bethlehem was scalded to death when a defective gasket on the baler blew, flooding the engine room with steam. Four fellow workers suffered serious scalding including John McRarl Peter O'Toote Stanley Rog era and J L Waller with injuries to legs hands limbs and face.
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Jake
Arthur Kerr
Bethlehem
Kerr
John McRarl
Peter O’toote
Stanley Rogera
J. L. Waller
En Lineer
Bride Dies of Grief After Wedding Night Assassination Attempt
In Waterloo Alabama on December 21 Mrs. Wenzel Friederich, a bride of three weeks, died from grief over a bid to kill her during her wedding night at her parents home. An unknown man, believed to be a rejected suitor, fired a pistol shot through a window just before she sat by the window. The bride was Miss Kuta Gueless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St Lewis
Wenzel Friederich
Waterloo
Kuta Gueless
Weather forecast warm nights and brighter days ahead
The forecast predicts warmer tonight and Thursday with increasing cloudiness in the east and central regions. Temperatures rise, with Charles City reporting 3 degrees below zero and overall mild conditions near the Pacific slope, while northern and central areas see rising temperatures and fair skies.
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Shevier
Weather Bureau
Pacific
Charles City
New England
British Columbia
Oregon
Washington
Rockly Mountain
Canaral
Vanual
Iowa
Ialy
Colorado
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain Plantern
Farm youth wounds farmer's son in accidental shotgun discharge
In Marshalltown Iowa on December 21 a hunting party led by George Owings and including Ray Doolittle Foe Johnson and Frank Baker stored a shotgun in a farmer's house. The weapon discharged injuring the farmer's nine year old son. Authorities declined to release details citing privacy and party protection.
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Farmer's
Marshalltown
George Owings
Ray Doolittle
Foe Johnson
Frank Baker
Owings
All Red
Found Guilty Of Assault In Cresco Case
In Cresco Iowa the jury found H Crooke guilty of assault and battery after a hard fought trial. The case stemmed from a fray in railroad yards in Ednay where Frank Binood was knocked down by Edward Evans. Crooks fled the scene after engaging in the melee and striking Livan with a piece of board. A civil suit for 10 000 damages against Cranks has been filed. The case is set for trial this term and both sides prepare for a prolonged struggle.
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Cresco
H. Crooke
Tomach
Cody
State Supreme Court
Cess
Ednay
Frank Binood
Crooks
Edward Evans
Livan
Eyans
Civsis
Cranks
Humboldt Pastor to Wed in TosTat Mass
Rev. Br. E. Ramsay pastor of the Humboldt Unitarian church leaves for TosTat Mass to marry Miss Lennell an eastern girl on Thursday. In sixteen months since his arrival church growth and approval have increased. The bride comes from a well known family and is described as an accomplished young woman. They will arrive in Humboldt Jan 4 and will reside in the improved parsonage already fitted with modern amenities.
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Humboldt, Fa
Nec
BR. E. Ramsay
Humboldt Unitarian Church
Tostat
Mass
Lennell
Humboldt
Poultry Exhibit Scores Big With Exhibition in Clarinda
Clarinda Iowa December 21 The Clarinda interstate poultry and pet stock exhibition held December 12 to 17 drew a large audience. More than 1300 birds of all varieties were judged by W B Russell of Ottumwa a noted authority in the state. Prizes were awarded to exhibitors who praised the officers of the association. The event took place in the Ed Drittmier salesroom with racks of fowl placed in the adjoining warehouse. Officers of the society earned wide credit for the success.
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Clarinda
Russell
Ottumba
Ed Drittmi¢r
Society
Prominent Mason Dies After 18 Month Illness at 73
Hion Waysau, aged 73, prominent Mason and former grand master of Masonic lodges in Iowa, died at his home after an eighteen month paralysis related illness. He served twenty years as custodian and lecturer for the lodge in Town. relinquished his custodian post in 1908. Funeral planned for this afternoon with grand lodge officers in attendance.
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Grand Lodge
Olympian Springs Hotel Sold After Noted Poker Fame
Owlingsville reports T. T. Korman representing a capital syndicate bought the Olympian Springs hotel and mineral property at public sale. Weary Clay once hosted famous visitors and famous poker games, including a high stakes season with George Lansdowne ending in Clay trading the property for a $25,000 wager. Lansdowne later moved away, and the property passed through Jamies W. Lane and George C. Gill before sale to Mr. Forman.
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Owlingsville
Der
T. T. Korman
Lexington
Olympian Springs
Weary Clay
Cotemouer
Clay
George Lansdowne
Springs
Lansdowne
Carter County
Jamies W. Lane
This County
George C. Gill
Quincy
Tually
Sing
Mr. Forman
Arrest of Grandview hotel landlord over assault in Arkansas City
J M Horton landlord of the Grandview hotel was arrested today on charges of assaulting and wounding Et C Snow. Snow, a Santa Fe machinist, had visited the hotel seeking non union workers. He was refused entry and expelled by Hortons wife who reportedly pepper sprayed him.
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Arkansas City
Kas
Grandview Hotel
J. M. Horton
Arternouh
Et. C. Snow
Snow
Santa Fe
Striker assaults Arkansas City editor in his office
T W Hekert editor of the Arkansas City Enquirer was assaulted by Walter Emerton a machinist who supported the Santa Fe strike. Emerton under arrest. Hekert seriously but not fatally injured. the attack follows ongoing strike tensions and support committee actions.
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Arkansas City
Kans
T. W. Hekert
Arkansas City Enquirer
Walter Emerton
Sinta Fa
Colonel Eckert
Santa Fe
Commercial Cinic
Ecker
Emmerson
Emmerton
Bitterly Attacks Rioters in Caine Trial
Sioux City December 21 evidence in the conspiracy case against Frank Caine a saloon keeper alleged to lead rioting among the paving house strikers is all in County Attorney Whitney has begun closing arguments with a blistering attack on the rioters. Large crowds attend the trial.
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Whitney
Caines
Sioux City
Frank Caine
Paing House
Child Hit by Brick in Prausville Fatal Injury
In Prausville Indiana yesterday a six year old boy, son of Alderman W T Karges, was struck on the head by a brick while watching two youths. He died from the injuries. A brick was thrown during a snowball incident involving the two young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prausville
Ind
W.T. Karges
A Rare Sight of Beavers at Work in Colorado
A reader-friendly note from McClure's January issue recounts C. Be Williams observing a beaver mother and three kits as they build a dam in a Colorado deerrun. The piece is praised for its simple, natural portrayal of animal life without romantic anthropomorphism.
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C. BE
Williams
McClure
Colorado
Despondent Glascow businessman Shoots Self
Charles F. Sigand, a leader in Glascow Missouri, died this afternoon after taking a revolver from his brother in law’s wagon shop. He walked into a shed and shot himself, ending 26 years as a cordial shoe dealer. He left a widow and three children.
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Glascow
Charles F. Sigand
Ants Grow Tiny Gardens On Tree Tops In Brazil
Brazilian ants cultivate miniature gardens high in trees, sowing them with pineapple and other plants. Gardens range from tiny specks of soil to dense clumps as large as a man's head.
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