Train Crashes Into Wagon Near Irvington Victims Identified
Sherman township farmer Warmbeter driving home from Algona was struck when a southbound passenger train hit his wagon near Irvington. His younger daughter Dora died that night. Warmbeter and elder daughter survived, while the train crew and officials aided the injured and coroner's inquest cleared the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmbeter
Sherman Township
Litervington
Burt Yard
Algona
Morse
Northwestern
Warmbelew
Packard
Titanica
B. I. Crose
F. W. Dingley
B. French
Slade
Eagle Grove
Lewis
Chisago
Hay Burner Is Arrested in Farm Theft Case
Fred Smith, charged again with haystack arson for J A Slapsop near Whittehave, is in county jail awaiting grand jury action. He rode a pony from Plum Creek to the Shilts farm, then returned to Hobart. Smith pleads not guilty. evidence includes footprints. The case parallels a prior arson charge tied to a wage dispute with Mr Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
J. A. Slapsop
Whittehave
Smith
Taylor
Bimpson
R. Shirts
Hobart
Shilts
Sullivan & McMahon
Harrington
Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Armory Rent Specs Set by Iowa Guard Board
Captain Chubb outlines Iowa National Guard armory specifications to justify a maximum annual state allowance of 6004. Requirements include a 60 by 80 ft drill hall, fireproof brick stone or block construction, internal heating, offices and assembly rooms, locker and storerooms, water closets baths and an inside rifle range. Dimensions are minimum and may be increased. The plan envisions stock company funding with a 609 by the state per year rent, a $10,000 building fund, and stock subscriptions to raise the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chubb
Armory Board
Iowa National Guard
Agnam
Pioneer: Robert Henderson Dies in Colorado
News of pioneer Robert Henderson an early settler from Riverdale Township reaches Algona. Born May 16 1840 in Delaware County New York he carried mail between Algona and Spirit Lake and later to Blue Earth and Worthington. He served as a Union cavalry member from 1861 to 1864, married Nancy Norton in 1864 and had six children. He moved to Delta Colorado four years ago with health failing from stomach cancer. Local note includes Iowa State College short courses on grain and stock judging and dairy topics with speakers from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Canada.
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Robert Henderson
Riverdale
Delta
Colorado
Del
My. Henderson
Delaware County
N. Y
Ohio
Algona
Jas. Henderson
Robert
Spirit Lake
Blus Harth
Minn
7Th
Iowa Cavalry
Sioux City
Nancy Norton
Ons
BE. M. Getts
H. A. Richardson
W EB Lamson
Edna Henderson
Cglo
Wm. Henderson
Cheirman
Delta County
Hi ‘Assumtog
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Foy Ar Irvington
Engliie
Haeek
Publier
Tin
D. F. Coyle
Humboldt
14Th Judicial District
Seon
Sing, Algona, Iowa
Rengi
Hagle
Nicoulin
Magous
Iowa
Wm. C
Robt. Henderson
Riverdale Township
Ames
Iowa State College
Green
Minnesota
Blair
Mlinois
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
J. W. Robertson
Canada
America
Alice Dynes
Bradley Institute
Airs
Kedzie Jones
Michigan
J. Trutchison
Pak
Quincy
EL. Rease
Bes
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