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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
6
After shelling of the Yildiz Kiosk and palace, the sultan yields ending his struggle. Several Americans are reported shot as the political crisis in the capital concludes with a constitutionalist victory.
Halid Bey writes from London asserting a new sovereign will soon ascend the Ottoman throne due to recent events. He notes orthodox Muslims show loyalty to the caliphate rather than the sultan and expects a swift restoration of tranquility after the change.
News from Constantinople reports the capital captured by the army of investment after a ten hour fight with loyal sultanist troops. Casualties run into the thousands. the sultan yields, and Yildiz Kiosk comes under constitutionalist control. American and other foreign correspondents sustain injuries, with red cross relief underway.
From Constantinople comes a report of a violent clash around the Yildiz Kiosk and Tasch Kischla barracks. American officials and several New York residents are mentioned among those in the city. Shelling and infantry actions caused chaos as forces attacked the barracks and surrounding streets.
Four men died and three others were seriously injured when a blaze destroyed the Central Hotel on Kansas Avenue in Topeka. The fire, likely started by crossed electric wires on a balcony, trapped occupants in small windowless rooms and a narrow dark hallway.
Washington April 26 Robert Watchhorn commissioner of immigration at New York tendered his resignation effective immediately and it was accepted Joseph Murray assistant commissioner was named acting commissioner until a permanent replacement is chosen Meanwhile in Battle Creek Michigan the same day J Mullen shot and fatally wounded Floyd Ketchem then tried to kill Mary Fredebug proprietor of the boarding house where the men lived Both men had been paying attention to the widow Mrs Fredebug
Marian Hutton a 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Hutton of Rutledge Walpello county ran away in male attire using her father’s clothes. She rode the Milwaukee tracks to Medrick then Iowa Central freight to Wright station where porters moved her off. She found food and shelter at a Wright hotel before her disguise was uncovered. She shaved her hair and took another train toward Oskaloosa. The father traced the girl to Wright then Os kalooka and handed the case to police. Her foster father and mother are distraught and the mother died when the girl was three. the father was killed later in Joplin while the Huttons adopted her.
Dubuque reopens waterworks scandal from three years past as city council votes 6 to 2 to pay a $45,000 coal bill contracted by the old board. The move stirs taxpayers into fever heat after prior ouster of the first waterboard and embezzlement conviction of the initial superintendent.
Postville man Fred Seybert, while smoking, pulled a second pipe from his pocket and loaded it. A sudden explosion followed when a 22 caliber cartridge in the pipe discharged, blowing fragments and tobacco into his face as he attempted to light up.
Estherville reports the largest Emmet county verdict in Judge Coyle's court. C. W. Bradbury Jr. sued The G. R. I. P. Ry. Co. for an injury on July 1, 1908 at Graettinger Iowa ending with the loss of his right arm.
An influx of clam fishermen from upper Mississippi ports moves to the Humon river this spring as beds on the Mississippi run depleted. Operators aim to exploit the Humon beds, allowing Mississippi dam authorities a chance to raise supplies.
A Lamont boy, Leonard De Long, died from fatal injuries after a ball game Saturday. Whites engaged in a baseball game at Lamont when the accident occurred.
A Norwegian stranger Charles Dahl in Dubuque attempted suicide after being refused a handout. He tried to jump from a care line and was prevented by bystanders. No further details on injuries or outcomes were provided.
The Iowa State Manufacturers Association plans state wide observance on the first Tuesday of each month to spur industrial expansion. The initial Manufacturers Day will be on Tuesday May 4 with meetings in Waterloo and other towns, featuring luncheons or evening programs and banquets to boost public interest.
Northwood Indiana April 23 Ed McNamara was found guilty of second degree murder by a jury after twenty seven hours deliberation. The vote swung from seven to five for acquittal to a second degree verdict. June 1 was set for judgment with a motion for a new trial to be argued. if overruled the sentence could be life ten years or a range between.
A lawsuit in Avoca Iowa seeks a writ of mandamus to restrain dam owners on the Nishnabotna River at Carson. The case stems from efforts by northern Pottawattamie County citizens to straighten the river, a long contested irrigation project amid a historic struggle over flooding and river control. Anita boards re elects H W Chehock as city schools superintendent for a sixth term despite his planned college studies. The high school petition urged continuation, and Chehock will resign to finish his degree next year.
The manual training department at Onawa High School is assembling a fine exhibit for the state fair. It will feature furniture items, drawings, graded woodwork, sewing specimens, and other examples of industrial education in competition.
The city of Vinton has a practically bankrupt general fund. The county treasurer paid the city treasurer last Saturday 4,310,381 dollars, leaving the new city council with little operating capital for the summer since the next semi-annual taxes are not due until September and are typically paid in October.
Two boys on parole from Iowa Industrial School Hidora have vanished after being placed with local businessmen for work. Superintendent P. J. Harnett traveled from the school to locate the runaways.
Logan Logan lodge No. 355 J. O. F. will celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of the order in the United States on Friday April 36. Hon. Jerry Green will deliver the principal address.
Florence Greely of Charles City has been appointed head surgical purge at Northwestern hospital in Minneapolis. Northwood notes indicate a district court proceeding in Worth county adjourned to June 1 for probate admission of the will of Martin Mevamon whose son was named in the document.
The Chicago Tribune cites a simple regimen involving mild laxatives hot foot baths and free perspiration while avoiding cold and wet after treatment. It warns such methods require days of staying indoors and risk fresh colds or pneumonia, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven alternative available from E. E. Conner & On.
During the spring everyone would be benefited by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. It furnishes a needed tonic to the kidneys after the extra strain of winter, and it purifies the blood by stimulating the kidneys, and causing them to eliminate the impurities from it. Foley's Kidney Remedy imparts new life and vigor, Elenaant 4 taka. For sale by all drug- Kista.
Prom now on for farm loans at the lowest rate of interest apply at the Kossuth County State Bank loan money on town property M. P. Geggard Algona Grace Pimples blotches rough shiny skin from the blood or stomach A simple remedy never failing heals complexions purifies blood aids digestion Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Tea or tablets 36c R H Miller
Mr E G Fritts of Oneonta writes that Foley’s Orino Laxative greatly benefited his little girl and calls it the best remedy for constipation. Soley’s Orino Laxative is praised as mild pleasant and effective for women and children and a fine spring medicine for cleansing the system and complexion. For sale by all druggists.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Hitters as a cure for dyspapaia claiming it purifies the blood, tones the stomach, restores digestion and normal weight, and promotes good health. It markets the product as an America’s cure without scientific backing.
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