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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
2
The Vindicator and Republican issue represented by Vindicator and Republican Co. delivers local reporting with shared editorial voice. This card notes the publication branding and collaborative sourcing typical of a mid century local paper.
In New York Albert Walter endures a brutal coroner testimony about Ruth Wheeler’s death. Dr. O Hanlon testifies to a still living victim, kerosene fire, and hair from another person on burned fingers. Adelaide Wheeler identifies Ruths jewelry and a seal fragment found on the body as proof.
The case of Count de Gatigny and his wife facing charges in Tours for misrepresenting the origin of paintings and antique furniture bought by Mrs. Chas. H. Paine of Paris, formerly Boston, shocks the art world and raises questions about widespread fake art and furniture. Henri Rochefort’s remarks on Rembrandts and Turners prompt belief that many celebrated collections abroad and in America contain forgeries and copies, suggesting a pervasive fakery market.
An African Methodist church report to the financial board in Washington shows $20,000 raised for church work. Bishop Grant of Kansas City presides. Rev. John Wurst, financial secretary, says after reservations for education, church extension, minister superannuation and widows’ and children’s provisions, nearly $100,000 was set aside for the general treasury to cover salaries and denomination needs.
Tuesday live stock quotes from Sioux City show top beef cattle at 8.04 per hundredweight and top hogs at 9.06 per hundredweight with market activity noted.
Frank Gotch said Wednesday that arrangements were not complete for his championship contest with Zbyszko. Gotch trains in Minneapolis and declares himself in excellent form.
Vanderbilt's Defender finished second in the Prix au Blas at Tremblay France on Wednesday. The event listed Vanderbilt as a competitor with notable placement behind the winner, highlighting international horse racing involvement.
Jury returns a guilty verdict against former Counciman M. L. Swift Jr on bribery charges after a two day trial. The court is urged for extreme mercy and a new trial is likely. Prosecution rests on John F Klein confession, with lighter emphasis on other witnesses as the case moves to A. V. Simon and further proceedings tomorrow.
A one year old boy arrived on a bill of lading at St Louis Union Station and was sent to a Monroe bank as collateral for a board bill. Arthur Koontz claimed the child, but railroad officials refused delivery as she was not the consignee. The boy, still tagged, was taken by taxi to the bank. After seven months the board bill was settled, and the child was returned to his parents.
Mrs Nelile McNamara wife of a fire captain and her daughters Ma mie 14 and Ilelten 14 were found dead from gas in their home in Chicago. A coroner's jury verdict said the deaths were caused by the mother turning on the gas while temporarily insane. Evidence showed she tried to persuade two other daughters to stay. they fled when frightened.
Twin sisters Binanez successors of famous Siamese twins entered a Prague hospital where Rosa became mother of a fine boy. Josephine expressed great surprise at the event.
Senator Nelson W Aldrich announced on Monday night that he will not seek reelection and will retire when his present term ends March 2 1911 Ill health from Civil War siege illness and recurring intestinal trouble influenced his decision He returned to Washington from Rhode Island where he conferred with political associates and physicians urged him to reduce burdens and spend more time outdoors for his health
Admissions by Charles L Urquhart secretary of St Louis Mo Dress ed Beef and Provision Co show the firm long thought independent is owned and controlled by National Packing Co. Attorney General Major says testimony proves National Packing fixes purchase and sale prices and operates as a holding for Armour Swift and Morris interests overseeing twenty six independent firms nationwide.
The hill ereality the southern Appalachian and White Mountain forest reserve was favorably reported Monday from the committee on agriculture in the house. The bill aims to preserve watersheds by conserving trees and reforestation where needed and to conserve navigable rivers, beginning with the named forest reserve as its first application. The majority report calls it the most important bill before Congress and the first step in national resource conservation.
In a citizen school election at Keewanee TL many women voted and Charles R. Morey won the presidency while W J McGuire J A Hinkle Dr W T Heaps and Alexander Limb were elected to the board of education.
President Manuel Estrada Cabrera was reelected in Guatemala after elections concluded Tuesday with a tranquil vote. A government cable received at the Guatemalan consulate in New York said Cabrera was chosen by an overwhelming majority.
Riverside zoologist Weller who joined Theodore Roosevelt on the African hunt declares the sable antelope killed by Kermit Roosevelt is a new species unique to the Mombasa region and will bear the Roosevelt name.
A New Mexico Agricultural College student, while picnicking near a cliff, lost her grip and plunged. Her hair became caught in a crevice creating a noose, leading to her death several hours later. Authorities report the accident and continue to investigate.
The Trans-Andine railway tunnel was formally opened on Tuesday. It sits 12,000 feet above sea level and connects Chile and Argentina for commercial use.
Accused of white slave trade, Charlies Adkins of Frederickatown Ky C. faced county court scrutiny. He compromised the case by marrying Lottie Whitlock, an orphan from New Albany Miss, ending the dispute by intertwining the families and legal matter.
A. S. Collins and his son were killed in a feud battle near Lyons Georgia Sunday. Two others were wounded as the clash erupted in a rural confrontation drawing police and local residents. The report notes a violent dispute culminating in multiple deaths and injuries.
Four San Jose men, sole survivors of twelve entrants in a dance contest, were stopped by police after dancing nineteen hours and thirty eight minutes.
Six four Lecause J. J. Keon a socialist leader in Grafton Il refuses to pay a poll tax of 1650 dollars. He began Tuesday afternoon and faces a sentence of six months imprisonment.
Sam Welch president of the Berea National Bank in Berea Kentucky was shot dead Tuesday night in his drug store by an assassin who approached the cigar counter. Five shots struck him and the killer remains at large.
Fred Meyer an 80 year old Kenosha resident was found floating in the Pike River on Sunday afternoon. The death is under inquiry as he had been missing since Friday.
The French Society for the Protection of Animals awarded 4 grand diplomas to Edmond Rostand for writing The Chantecler.
The Southwestern Town Teachers' association held its closing session in Council Bluffs with John F. Riggs Iowa state superintendent and Dean Charles Fordyce Nebraska University addressing the gathering. Officers elected included W. B. Johnson president Anna O. Temple vice president Charlotte Dryden secretary and W. F. Cramer county chairman. The session drew just under 1000 attendees and adopted resolutions urging closer teacher parent cooperation endorsing religious non sectarian training spelling reform and health improvements.
The coatless body of B. S. Kyrahwell of Racine Wisconsin was found Saturday under a small Northwestern line bridge east of Vail. Identified by a Masonic charm he carried $80 and railroad tickets. He and his brother ran a drug business in Racine and, in poor health, planned to move to Idaho. It is believed he fell from the train near the bridge.
Lake City delegates returned from Des Moines after a stockholders meeting on the Des Moines and Sioux City interurban project. The group discussed altering the route to bypass Lake City, but expressed optimism that continued local backing and payment for subscribed stock will secure the line serving Lake City.
By a 521 to 166 vote Boone city grants a twenty five year franchise to Boone Electric Company led by John Reynolds for street railway and electric light plants. The firm announces immediate spending of 50000 dollars for improvements and plans further line extensions costing several thousand more.
G TH Sumner secretary of the state board of health issues a public letter designating April 25 to May 11 as clean-up days for the entire state. Towns and cities are urged to remove all winter debris during the period to improve sanitation statewide.
Negotiations begun in 1902 and repeatedly broken off were finally closed this spring with a bill of sale. The Spencer Telephone exchange and the Citizens' exchange of that place transfer to Western Electric Telephone Company.
Fireman Otto Shubert of the Chicago and Northwestern was instantly killed when train No. 6 hit a switch engine in Clintor yards on Saturday afternoon. Passenger Mrs. A Regby of New York suffered a fractured knee en route to Cedar Rapids.
Paul D. Phelps a former Great Western operator at Waterloo is accused of stealing 3800 from the company and was arrested at Cedar Rapids before being returned to Waterloo for questioning. The six day period of alleged embezzlement prompted the arrest and transfer.
John Oakes aged 22 was instantly killed when the traction engine he operated went through a bridge near Parsburg. The accident occurred as the device toppled from the structure, ending the life of the operator at the scene. Police and local officials investigated the incident.
A blaze in Dubuque's Seventh street yards of Standard Lumber wiped out ten acres of seasoned timber and caused about 156000 in losses. The fire, one of fourteen that Tuesday, led police to detain Anton Bauer on suspicion of arson as winds spared Union Electric's power plant and damaged Flick box factory and Bijou theater in prior days.
The State Dairy and Food Commission filed three suits against Iowa seed dealers for selling seed corn not meeting purity standards. John Preston of Crystal Lake faces two suits for white seed corn germinating 75 percent and 70 percent respectively. L A Nelson of Crystal Lake is charged with selling seed corn germinating 91 percent.
Jacob Pfeiffer mayor of Cedar Falls filed papers as a Republican candidate for senator in the district. John A. Cousins of Butler county filed for Republican state representative, and H W Wakefield of Orient filed for Democratic state representative.
Judge Woodruff postponed the case to Monday April 18 after the defense announced Maj. George H. Richmond chief of police of Council Bluffs is seriously ill. The state seeks his removal on neglect of duty charges.
Joseph Rhenberg, owner and driver of the automobile that killed Frank Fuhrmann in an early Sunday crash, was exonerated by a coroner's jury. Witnesses testified the car was moving at a moderate speed and Fuhrmann had been drinking.
The T. S. Martin Dry Goods Company, of Sioux City and Cedar Rapids, has secured a 99 year lease on a 106 by 409 foot lot in Cedar Rapids beside their current location. The present two year lease will expire, after which the Martins plan to build the finest dry goods store in Iowa.
Marshalltown announcement by W. G. Bierd, general manager, states Central yards will adopt the Chicago scale. An eight cent an hour raise will apply across all yards, benefiting Marshalltown switchmen and related crews.
A Chicago firm has secured the contract to begin immediate construction of a new Bijou theater in Dubuque to replace the one destroyed by fire. The modern building will cost $60,000 and include updated amenities and design features.
Henry Runger a leading stockman from Sheldon broke his leg while attempting to subdue a fractious horse. Medical aid was summoned and the man was taken to a local clinic for treatment and observation.
resolutions adopted by the city outline paving plans to cover four miles in Marshalltown during the current term. About one third will be concrete while the remaining two thirds use a tar or asphalt mix, points not specified in full.
Former judge T M Fee of the Second Iowa district, Centerville, died Wednesday after a turn of heart failure. He was aged TW.
William J. Bryan, back in New York aboard the Caracas, says Panama Canal opening will unleash vast South American trade. He predicts 25 to 60 million emigrants over 50 years will reshape social and economic patterns, boosting U S exports. He declines to discuss a letter for the Jefferson Day dinner.
Chinese riots in Changsha have reportedly claimed at least 24,000 lives including the Hu Nan governor. Foreign buildings are burned or looted with the British consulate and Japanese and American church missions among those affected. Foreign residents evacuated. fate of Standard Oil tanks unknown.
The China Japan mail train left Samp Francisco on the Southern Pacific was held up by two men at Sprig two miles west of Benicia California at 12 20 am and robbed of registered mail pouches. Four pouches recovered. robbers fled into hills between Martinez and Oakland. Sheriffs detectives and post office inspectors pursue. Passengers were untouched and were unaware of the crime until morning. The robbers severed the engine and sent the train runaway down the main track.
The Atlantic liner Minnehaha sailing from New York to London is ashore on seal rocks near Bishop's Rock in the Scilly Islands. Dense fog caused the wreck. Passengers and crew landed on Bryher Island. The vessel, built in Belfast in 1900, carried sixty-one cabin passengers and limited accommodations for others.
Former Grace Baptist Church pastor Charles H. Braden of Spokane Washington abandons preaching to pursue national politics as an active candidate for Congress from Washingtons Third District. His move shifts from religious leadership to electoral campaigning.
Ella Poh of Berl, a student at the New Mexico Agriculture College, died while picnicking on a cliff when a fall occurred. Her hair reportedly became entangled and she slipped into a crevice, leading to her death.
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