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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
8
An apparent domestic dispute near a cottage escalates as a neighbor hears a thump and a beating claim. Mrs Grogan denies trouble while the men press for truth. The scene hints at tension and social accusations amid a troubled household.
Des Moines July 23 Iowa's trunk lines battle over whether the state railroad commission has the power to raise rates with attorneys for the Chicago & Northwestern and Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific arguing the case before the three commissioners and Attorney General H H Byers. Freight Commissioner E G Wylie testified favoring the railroads stating the commission can raise an unjustly lowered rate, based on both statute and justice.
Miss Billa Drone aged 22 died at Mercy hospital after suffering burns for more than a week from an explosion of a kerosene lamp at the Chamberlain hotel annex in Des Moines.
A gasoline engine factory bought the Hunting Elevator company property in Charles City. The elevator will be torn down to make room for factory buildings.
Des Moines Iowa Miss Kate A Hummer of Panora Ja was chosen by the state board of control as state agent for the Mitchellville school for girls to place graduates in employment and track progress after reformatory exit under head Miss Hattie R Garrison. Miss Charlotta Goff of Des Moines was named state agent for the Soldiers Orphans home of Davenport to find homes for orphans. Two agents replaces one, with a salary of 75 dollars monthly plus expenses.
Edward Guyett a G B Q section man was struck by a switching car after work. In a friendly scuffle with a crew mate on the track the car wheels ran over his right leg and crushed his left ankle. He died an hour after amputation.
Five more candidates are named to succeed the late Dr Emmert on the Iowa state board of parole. Listed are Dr H W Glark of Oskaloosa Dr Edward Wornbrook of Cherokee Dr J R Gorrel l of Newton Dr J M Donelan of Glenrod and Sam Tracey of Cedar Rapids MONIC notes. A separate item mentions Tran Diggs drawing No 1 in a Durango land lottery and planning a 30 acre fruit land farm valued near $10 000, with Diggs’s residence unlisted in the city directory.
Rev Holmes of Algona was extended a call to lead Cedar Falls Congregational Church succeeding Dr Snowden who retires July 31 after fifty years in the ministry twelve in Cedar Falls New Masonic Temple Storm Lake plans a third story over current buildings to house the largest lodge room in the city Mollie Bell wife of Jordan Bell attempted suicide by swallowing sugar of lead doctors saved her life and she is expected to recover
Mrs Jay Kirkendal wife of the local Methodist pastor and daughter of F M Hyrkit Red Oak suffered serious injuries when a family horse whirled and kicked as she tried to catch him. In Des Moines a state auditor report places Iowa property value at 2 445 458 961 dollars.
Word arrives of the drowning of George Olson son of Mr and Mrs C Olson of Clear Lake at Wolf 8 D while trying to ford the Cheyenne river He was married here last fall to Mise Neve Halverson Centerville Bay Hit by Auto Albert Anderson 16 year old son of August Anderson was struck by Harry Lathers automobile His skull was fractured and he expected to die.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Byers releasing a brief asserting the Moon law restricting saloons to one per 1000 residents invalidates all consent resolutions passed by city councils from April 15 to July 4. He argues the act is remedial and must apply to past and future acts to avoid evasion, and that exemptions were meant to apply only to those holding resolutions when the law took effect.
Centerville July 24 A new trial was requested for John Junkin who was sentenced to hang for the murder of Clara Rosen of Ottumwa. Defense filings by Judge J C Mitchell claim jury instructions should have favored the defendant and that doubt should benefit him. They challenge remarks by Attorney Smith about parole and board power, and thirteen additional jury instructions by Judge M A Roberts.
July 24. If plans for the Elks lodge proceed, the cornerstone ceremony for the new Elks home valued at 46000 will be laid next week in Marshalltown. Exalted ruler Lloyd R. Maxwell is expected back from the Los Angeles conclave to attend while J A Sammis of LeMars, new grand exalted ruler, will deliver the address. Meat Raises Oppose Free Hides In Washington telegrams from the Corn Belt Meat Producers association show cattle raisers opposing free hides unless manufactured goods are reduced.
Dr. Anna Hows ad Shaw, president of the National Women's Suffrage Association, told University of Minnesota students that Minneapolis needs 100 women police officers, reflecting a push for women on the force in July.
Colfax, Louisiana reports the large hotel will not open during the Wpworth league assembly in August. The new electric line will be activated to serve leaguers, providing improved utility for attendees.
A new feature repeatedly clashes with a controversial actor described as a queer fellow. He remains in a straight drama while portraying a crooked character, highlighting ongoing contrasts between persona and performance.
A collage of old advertisements and quotes including foot care advice for Allan's Foot-Haush from Mrs Matilda Holbert, Burrows on acknowledging mistakes, a contrast of real vs fake mint flavor with Wrigley’s Spearmint, and playful slogans about fashion and everyday items.
Boone Iowa July 24 There is an epidemic of robberies here The residence of Mrs A P Anderson widow of a railroad man was entered and a gold watch plus 30 dollars in cash were stolen Dr Chamberlain Ames professor now in Europe has accepted a professorship at the Massachusetts Agricultural College Boston Mass July 24
The opening instalment in No 534 Series 23 follows a wily Lupin escaping French peril as he is hunted by the French police and sent to England for Herlock Shories. A battle of wits unfolds between the clever rogue and the keen English detective, promising continued intrigue.
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