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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
2
A terse item from Estherville reports a local court matter involving the Vindicator and the Republican party, with emphasis on the contest or proceeding noted by the newspapers. The brief mentions a Cp. ee Pepanylon as a key figure or reference within the case.
The famed wheat speculator James A Patten has withdrawn from selling May and July wheat, while prices tumbled. Traders report Patten sought rest in New Mexico as Chicago boards of trade saw a fierce liquidation driven by a suspected crop shortage and strong foreign shipments.
The Florida House opened a drive for a constitutional amendment to ban statewide alcohol. In Tallahassee crowds filled streets, with women and children arriving by wagon and on foot to support prohibition. Senator Meitele a spoke for prohibition while Senator Zim, ill, spoke against it. the senate later failed to adjourn for lunch before voting 24 to 7 in favor.
Judge M. Jordan of Spokane, general counsel for the Great Northern railway, was arrested Thursday on an indictment by the grand jury. He is charged with embezzlement of funds from the railway company while acting as its attorney. Bond for appearance was fixed at 320,000.
Sioux City live stock market report shows bee stock at 3.85 to 5.76, hogs bid around 7.20. The prices reflect midweek market activity with cows and other livestock not listed in the fragment.
Herles Lauper, inmate at San Quentin Cal penitentiary awaiting execution on June 23, requested permission to witness a man hanged before his own execution.
Miss Mattie Conway 24 a telephone operator was killed while walking on the railroad track about a mile east of Frankfort Kentucky an L and N eastbound train struck her. authorities investigated the accident as a fatality on the line.
Reports from major U S mills say flour may reach 10 a barrel amid global wheat shortages European demand and limited U S supply push prices up. Analysts note no relief in sight as costs include sacks freight storage and selling charges, with bread and bakery goods likely to follow higher costs.
Nevada District Court Judge W E A Pike refused Virginia Sothers divorce petition against EL Sothern, ruling lack of jurisdiction since plaintiff and defendant do not establish bona fide residence in Nevada. The decision, noted as one of the most elaborate in the state, blocks any decree until proper residency is proven and jurisdiction secured.
Workmen unearthed a kettle on a New York site containing $80 in gold as salvage crews probed a century old hoard. The find occurred during digging near Lesingtos, with local talk of a larger stash possibly buried by an early collector.
Favoritiom Wanted and George Gould spoke on railway duties at a recent board meeting. Afr. Gord claimed a railway finds it impossible to please all hands and cited a commuter who enlarges a superintendent's office with a black frown. The superintendent asked what next as new timetable would stop at many stations, and the commuter replied that they stop at all the other stations.
A fragment shows Johony teaching Dicky to craft a noiseless popgun leading to a petty dispute. The passage includes an aside about eye ailments and Pettit's Eye Salve sold by Howard Bros in Buffalo. A comic strip style exchange with Uncle Zeb and a fast food joke closes the slice of life.
A New Orleans Times Democrat item recounts a macabre bet over a chopped turtle head that seemingly moved back toward a finger as a man bets on life after death. Gus Schmidt bets against the head despite its apparent stillness, while an oyster opener loiters, dubious yet curious about the outcome and the stake.
In Chicago Tribune prose a lively exchange hints at a local baseball clash as the Alley Yannigans prepare to face the Bumtown Willygoats next Saturday. The chatter centers on naming and a boastful team attitude from a regular shortstop about dominant play.
A Georgia physician describes a food trial with Grape-Nuts aiding nerve brain tissue, digestion, and strength. He details personal recovery after illness, returning to work in weeks, and urges public sharing of these results. Trial days on Grape-Nuts claimed to work miracles when regular food fails.
The Hawkeye State commemorates Lexington with fifty townsmen meeting in Des Moines for an annual convention. They debated elevating April 19 to a permanent date for future gatherings. The Lowne society offered twelve scholarships for best American history work. a Filipino student Vincente Ferrials at Ames won one.
Mrs Henry Wallace a long time Des Moines Iowa figure in clubs churches and charity died Monday at her home after a fifteen year illness. She was renowned state wide for over two decades as a leader in civic work and church activities.
Mason City musician Christian J. Ravalla faced a 10 000 bond after a complaint filed by S J Dreeger of Chicago alleging Ravalla was married three times. Ravalla, who came to Mason City months ago, denies the charges and awaits a hearing. Previously resided in St Joseph Michigan.
Federal court in Keokuk rules for Security Trust company of Rochester against Des Moines County for 17550 dollars for 27 voting machines. Judgment with interest totals 18633 dollars. Repudiation of the debt by the following year’s Democratic board led to an appeal planned to the United States circuit court in St Louis within ninety days.
Fourteen students and townspeople at a Des Moines college were stricken by a mysterious toxin after meals. Milk from a single source is suspected though no poison was found in samples. officials consider possible tyrotoxicon poisoning and warn improper handling or aging of milk.
Big herd of horses from Iowa cities including Showx City Davenport Connail Bluffs Des Moines Clinton Waterloo Arlington and Red Oak are slated to compete in Davenport for the Iowa State Whenmicaros association tourney. Rock Island Moline and Flesburg Tl may enter free for all events as a half mile track is prepared at the Davenport late rounds. Ashton Hotel Reopened After closure since January 20 A M Tugaw of Hawarden reopened the hotel.
At a Monday meeting the Burlington Commercial Exchange voted unanimously to study installing the Des Moines plan of city government. A committee was named to push the matter forward.
Depositors of the Sheldon State bank, closed November 4, received an additional dividend of 108 percent on their deposits.
Former Town Congressman Crommings from Iowa and Civil War colonel died Saturday in Winterset. Born in Newton New Jersey May 21 1831 he trained as a printer in Pennsylvania studied law in Indiana and practiced there and in Iowa. He served as a colonel in the Thirty ninth Town Infantry and was elected to Congress in 1876 serving one term. He long edited the Madisonian.
Attorney George S. Wright of Council Bluffs said no bond will be sought for J. C. Maybray on the federal charges in custody. He fears Maybray would be seized by state authorities, and securing extra bond in state courts would need $100,000. Ten indictments carry $10,000 bond each.
A five hour Estherville jury verdict awards Clifton W. Bradbury 15000 against Rock Island Railway after his right arm was crushed at Grachtlinger, leading to amputation. Bradbury, once a company brakeman, claimed a defective car caused the accident and sought 25000 damages.
Mrs. J G Tucker found her husband dead by his own hand in his bedroom Thursday night. He shot himself with a 28 caliber revolver near the right ear, the bullet piercing the brain and exiting under the left ear. Police noted no clear motive, but said two daughters Olive and Gertrude planned a dance against his wishes. Coroner found Tucker had lost substantial money at Rex meat market and in Colorado lands.
Burlington police fear a murder occurred after a boy found a box with blood stained garments of a boy, including a complete suit, underclothing, stockings, shoes, a gold ring, a rabbit’s foot, and photos labeled Lawrence. A small white handkerchief was in the coat pocket.
The Els Improvement Company of Marshalltown has let the contract for the new Elks home to local contractor John Jacobson. The building costs 36000 dollars and is to be finished by October 1. Ground dimensions are 0 by 120 with lower floor for storerooms and upper floor for lodge purposes.
James Linan of Ponda sues the town for 1500 dollars claiming injuries from a fall last December. The ice formed when a water supply tank overflowed near the waterworks and wind blew the water onto the sidewalk, freezing there.
Almond Miller of Boone was crushed while handling a lid near Wraser on the Wirst Dodge des Moines and Southern railway Saturday evening. A heavy railway tie trapped him against a trolley pole, injuring his pelvic region. He remains in serious condition in hospital.
Nichols Bros of Harmer City Illinois, already eyeing a massive Missouri Valley factory, have purchased land in Missouri Valley to build blocks pressed brick and ornamental goods. The move signals expansion for the firm into the state’s large manufacturing sector and reflects ongoing industrial growth in the area. The exact site and timeline were not disclosed, but local officials anticipate significant employment opportunities as construction proceeds.
Andrew Carnegie donated $1000 to the Swedish Lutheran church at Ottumwa for a pipe organ. The church will raise a matching $1000, totaling a $2000 organ fund.
Proportions for the G A BR encampment in June in Fort Dodge are being made. It is probable Fort Dodge will be called upon to accommodate fully 6 000 people.
A baby was found lying naked among cans rags and ashes at a Des Moines public dump. The infant had dark curly hair and was dead. No clues to the murderers are available.
In Paw Paw Michigan and Chicago Illinois women report avoiding surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. testimonials claim doctors warned operations were necessary for conditions like tumors and inflammatory female illnesses, yet improvement followed the herbal remedy.
A quirky dialogue shows a photographer urging a grim expression while a sitter refuses to buy. An old salesman touts quick fixes for medical pains, and a wary customer demands honest branding without deceit.
An ad touts Garfield Tea as a health tonic aiding constipation, liver and kidney ailments, claiming it is herb-based and sold by druggists. The text also mentions an electric light trap in Littau, Germany designed to kill brown moths by drawing them into a receptacle, noting initial moth catches.
Fragmentary OCR reads mock news tone with jumbled phrases. Mentions universal peace, suffragettes, ballet demands, and a return to war rhetoric, but details are unclear and names or places are absent.
A beveled advertorial touts Murine Eye Remedy, praising relief for tired itchy eyes. Copy highlights a soothing formula and claims for quick comfort, mentioning the product’s use in an illustrated eye care guide.
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