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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
2
A garbled 1912 era column in Estherville jokes about cold waves, aviation, China reform, New York budget, marriage offers, and fashion while mixing place names and quirky quips. It references Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia songs, apple eaters, and jokes about telephones, gaslights, and marital happiness with a flurry of mixed up words and stray names.
More than 2000 farm boys and over 2000 girls are active in corn growing and cooking prize contests at Iowa State College Ames. The short course will award thousands of dollars in prizes including eight trips to Washington and various premiums, medals, cash and merchandise across diverse contests in corn, gardening, sewing and cooking.
Over 100 new families living in miners' housing owned by Consolidate, Minca, have been ordered to vacate by Sheriff Heed. The mines are closed and the African American residents, originally from Des Moines, will be forced to return.
Preston John Ti Gownie of Des Moines completed the largest land deal in Union county history, purchasing 1000 acres for 100 dollars per acre in a single lump sum.
A district court jury awarded 40 000 dollars to Koral against the Rock Island railroad after Paul A Koraly sued over the death of Elmer Little at Oxford last year. The suit claims the railroad was responsible for the fatality.
Peters, a West Liberty farmer, claims championship honors for eastern Iowa by producing 50 bushels of potatoes per acre on a tract slightly over two acres. The claim emphasizes weight-based yield and local agricultural competition.
Victor Ekwall aged 49 and his brother Winer Ekwall aged 10 were found drowned in the river below the dam near Ottumwa. Gene Shoemate recovered the bodies after a search began Sunday.
Forty for a Dollar: Willtis-Phe Onaha and Blwits street car company announce the sale of Torty street car tickets for one dollar aimed at helping children travel to and from school with humane motives.
Horticulturists from twenty four counties gathered in Woodbine for the Southwestern Town convention with a large turnout from the fruit section of the district.
In Marshalltown a 16 year old boy accidentally discharged a shotgun in the hands of another youth named Wittig, fatally wounding Koy Snyder who was struck in the back. The incident appears to have occurred during a rab bite event.
Alblnes John Uudord found guilty of second degree murder in the case presented at the Meuliavy court in Alamos. He received a twelve year prison sentence as punishment. The verdict concludes the trial with the defendant’s fate determined by the jury.
Fragmentary text mentions Sturm Lake Voutea Schoal and two low items related to governing a place. Details are unreadable and names or locations are uncertain.
Joseph Brandenburger, ex officio defendant in the Ab Heer trial, faced a judge’s decision. The matter involved a dispute over a debt or payment linked to a property or asset, with an amount noted as £1 in the record.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and items with unclear meaning. Readable words include Want Whee Teaotets and Jay Whastatie with possible references to Deouw plait Haddys Ula BeNels orbal lope, not enough to establish a clear event or outcome.
RB W Garrett clerk of the supreme court opened the mammoth Chicago and Northwestern railway shops at Boone addressing 340 Northwestern employees linked to the Mer ami Religion Forward Movement. The Boone shops are said to be the largest between Chicago and the Pacific and will cost about 5 million dollars.
The exhibit runs December 13 to 16. Out-of-town speakers include George D Holden of Owatonna Minnesota on Poultry and the Poultry Industry Prof Catherine MacKay of Town State College on Domestic Science and a lecture on Agriculture in the Public Schools by Prof Is C Bishop of Iowa State College.
Twenty smallpox cases were quarantined in Fairfield in the past week, sparking fear of an outbreak. City physician Dr. P J Sherlock notified state health secretary Dr. G H Sumner seeking state aid to prevent further spread of the disease.
Des Moines reports that Robert I. Bain, who confessed to taking a $400 bribe in the McNamara case, was once a prominent Atlantic Iowa citizen. He moved to Los Angeles about twenty five years ago, worked as a carpenter, and is described by Iowa friends as an old soldier.
D F Rosenkranz furrier seeks $1725 from the city after celebrating students stole his stuffed bear following the Iowa Northwestern game and burned it in a bonfire. The bear has stood as a landmark and trade mark for thirty one years, and a suit may follow if the claim is refused.
Charles Edmonds of Glenwood was released from custody after Miss Maud Rodman failed to identify him among suspects in the August absence from home case. No charges filed against him.
Mount Pleasant reports a recurring pre Christmas rumor that the Burlinton road will build a new depot here. Uncle Hank Walters recalls hearing the story first in 1867.
Lehman s given damages to Mason City Perry Lehman section foreman at Britt for the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad will receive 4400 for injuries from a high band car driven by a sail he had rigged derailing the track.
Ringgold county grand jury returns two indictments against John Brayman city marshal of Tingley and church janitor charging him with criminal assault on a young girl.
Harry Kehe aged 37, a wealthy farmer living three miles north of the city, was killed when he lost control of his automobile at a high rate of speed.
A northbound Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul accommodation train derailed near Normar Junction en route to Manuoketa. Fireman J R Fosdick of Marion sustained fatal injuries, with other crew injured.
Marshalltown James $8 Johnson sues John A Welter and Dennis Milan for $50 damages over a real estate deal. All parties are deaf or mute and an interpreter in the sign laneause will be necessary before trial.
Elizabeth Simpson, missing for two weeks, was found dead in her Maynard rooms. Authorities stated she had likely been dead for about ten days when entry was forced into her apartment.
A well dressed foreigner was found bloating from a tree in the willows along Shunk river near here. Authorities have not yet identified the deceased and continue to investigate the scene for clues.
Depositors committee of Corwith State Bank says creditors will be paid in full cents on the dollar after settlement talks Maso Cityo is involved in the process and aims to discharge debts.
A garbled Iowa City notice reports the death of an elderly pioneer and a fatal shooting incident. It mentions a resident named Andrew and a boy of thirteen, with unclear ages and details, but indicates a deadly accident or shooting occurred in the city.
The 1911 farm value total fell to 8.417 billion dollars, down 277 million from 1910, driven by lower animal product prices though crops rose slightly to 5.504 billion. Corn led as the wealth producer with a value near 1.7 billion, while livestock and dairy prices dropped, and sugar and cotton varied.
Five bandits who attacked a Croton Lake area farmhouse near Croton Lake on November 9 murdered Mrs. Mary Hall. Angelo Guisto Vincenzo Cornu Felipe Di Marto Lorenzo Call and Santa Yanga were sentenced to death in the electric chair during the week of January 15. Separate trials and brief juries marked most verdicts.
Complete Los Angeles results show George Alexander winning the city contest for good government with 31 685 votes over Socialist Job Harriman after 315 of 317 precincts reported. Prohibition amendment failed 87 344 to 31 691.
Two employees were killed and 40 injured when a gas explosion hit the world plating department of the Imperial mint. The entire plant was destroyed in the blast.
A chaotic incident in Parkson drew hundreds as an unidentified man plunged from a World Building dome. Authorities report a heavy impact on a passing vehicle. witnesses describe a chaotic scene with emergency crews on site. Further details are not yet released.
The United States Supreme Court refused to grant a stay of proceedings for the indicted Chicago Packers on Sherman anti trust charges. The decision ends the legal contest delaying trial as nine defendants earlier sought release citing unconstitutionality of the act. Chief Justice White announced the denial without an accompanying opinion.
John D Rockefeller resigns as president and director of Standard Oil and is succeeded by John D Archbold. Most Rockefeller associates step down, leaving Archbold to control Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Rockefeller seen as nominal head for nearly ten years with rare visits to the Broadway offices.
A towboat Diamond exploded while moored off Avalon near Pittsburgh causing four crew deaths and injuries to five others. Two rescued men were severely hurt. the cause remains unclear. The Diamond shattered, sank quickly, and heroic actions by the towboat Alice prevented further loss of life.
Washington reports the federal government’s current year disbursements exceed receipts by 20.641 million dollars. November receipts were 56.589 million with expenditures of 57.050 million. The prior month showed 56.054 million in receipts and 60.188 million in disbursements. Treasury general fund opening balance stood at 132.244 million, versus 136.524 million a month earlier.
Baltimore report states Gov Woodrow Wilson acknowledged applying to the Carnegie Foundation for a pension before winning New Jersey's governorship. He defends the move citing long teaching service and lack of private means, arguing that a politician's family bears risk when financial support fails due to fate.
A double aviation fatality occurred near Scarborough Yorkshire as aviator Hubert Oxley was killed instantly and his passenger Robert Weiss died later from injuries. The crash at Filey ended the lives of two men connected to the operation.
Cleveland W Speer, manager of an automobile garage, awoke before night with no abnormal condition found by physicians. No cause for the disturbance was shown, and there was nothing to indicate what sparked the episode.
The Sixty-second Congress opens its regular session with Democrats in control of the House. Tariff and reciprocity loom large as President Taft and leaders weigh vetoes and potential legislation. Tariff board reports on wool hint at party-driven action and possible duties.
Edict from empress dowager resigns Prince Chun as regent for Pu Yi. Cabinet signed notice saying his administration unpopular and constitutional government not yet formed due to turmoil and broken public faith. Guardians appointed for infant emperor Hsu Shih Chang and Shih Hau, former grand councillors. Yuan Shi Kai believed to have forced the step down, now heads government while emperor and empress dowager attend court ceremonies.
Representative Hamlin of Missouri, chair of the state department expenditures committee, accused the secretary of state and president in two House speeches of misusing the secret fund. He cited six years of undisclosed spending totaling 782 981 dollars, about 122 000 per year, exceeding the 90 000 annual appropriation and urged statute changes to curb what he termed a haven of official piracy.
William Shields of Grand Ridge, a fourth cousin of Ulysses S Grant through Nancy Grant Shields, died at his home. A Civil War veteran, Shields’ passing marks another link to the famed president in Streator area heritage.
Attorney General Wickersham was suddenly taken ill while attending a cabinet session. Dr. Laney, Taft's physician, was summoned from the wing department. initial reports said he was not in danger.
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