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Newspaper

Vindicator And Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

2

Taft Meets Carrie Nation in Cincinnati Visit

Reform figure Carrie Nation visited Taft at his Cincinnati home for a discussion on the liquor question. Taft admitted knowing Nation from public reports and declined further discussion, as Nation delivered a pointed anti drink speech while both parties paused and the encounter ended.

Carrie Nation Cincinnati Taft Naion Mr. Nathan Mrs. Nation Thole

Burglar Kills Prison Guard in Michigan City Home

Quick, a penitentiary guard, was murdered early Thursday in his Michigan City residence. His wife Mrs Quick awakened by a knife witnessed a man at a dresser who ordered them to stay still before being shot in the head as the intruder fled.

Iward Quick Michigan City Inds

Court reverses ruling on railroad duty to provide fair car distribution

The United States circuit court of appeals reverses the lower court decision from Itchsnsd, Va, holding that the interstate commerce law requires railroad carriers to furnish a fair distribution of cars. The ruling states that evading this duty by temporary denial is not justified and underscores proper handling of car shipments under federal regulation.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals Lower Ecourt Ittchnsend

Circus mishap sidelines act at Misty launced show

Fragmentary OCR notes report a circus incident involving Cletus Hitler Patally Durer Capt Lemetel and a Russian cussath with Campbell, at Stusuctine, da. A tent pole incident during riding disrupted the performance.

Cletus Hitler Patally Durer Lemetel Campbell Rus Misty Stusuctine Tex 'Hye

Beir City Dive Stock Market Fults Decyes

Vague OCR text notes a Beir City stock market event with a $4400 figure and hogs. unclear details. Names and locations are garbled, leaving only scattered terms like duvlelmns and fultun.

Slaus City Blink Naskot Whutsdiy Duvlelmns Beir City Fultun Fost Ag

Minister Shot with Horsewhip by Widow in Public

A confrontation on a Ravertown main street ends with Mrs. Ranita Awartzenberg, grieving widow, whipping Rev. Dre Awartzenberg. The minister, attacked after alleged remarks about her character, was whipped to partial exhaustion amid bystander attempts to intervene. Warren and his wife had just returned from a months' vacation when they encountered the minister.

Linn Alevandar Andrea Ranita Rav Marion Naster Ens Clit Cena Warren Hhe Neo Dre. Awartaean Heran Awartzenberg

Democratic Nominating Convention Names Chanter Governor

Lieut. Gov Chanter was nominated for governor by acclamation at the New York democratic convention. John A Tex of Washington county was nominated for lieutenant governor, with Whalen, Glynn, Palmer and Hauser renominated by acclamation. The choice of Dix for lieutenant governor surprised, as Harrison was expected.

Chanter New York Nominntion John A. Tex Washington County John S. Whalen Martinb. Glynn George M. Palmer Jules Hauser Dix Francis Turton Harrison Harrison Congress

Woman Slain and Robbed in Central Park Area

Mrs. Harry Pearson, 21, was lured to a lonely spot in Central Park vicinity of Belle Street car line in Oklahoma City. She was shot three times by Harry Parker, 28, a grain inspector from Iola, Illinois, who fled after stealing two diamonds worth 200 dollars. Pearson died that night after crawled to a nearby house to tell her story. Parker remains at large.

Central Park Aklinhoma City Okla Belle Harry Pearson Harry Parker Iola Etan Pearson Parker Mexico

Wright Brothers Set European Aeroplane Flight Mark

Wilbur Wright of Dayton, Ohio, eclipsed European records with 29 minutes 18.35 seconds airborne near Le Mans France. He circled the field at about 45 feet, maneuvered freely, and covered an estimated 26 miles before fuel ran out. Spectators praised his mastery and enthusiasm rose.

Wilbur Wright Auvour Lemans France Dayton Afr Wright Rothers Wright

Sheriff jailed in Akron over murder hearing rift

Sherif bun P. Stein is held by Akron jail under sheriff's jurisdiction. Later that day Mayor Sawyer ordered contempt of court alleging the sheriff refused to bring two prisoners before him for preliminary murder hearings.

Bun P. Stein Akron Sawyer

Charity trolley day in Hrontoington Society event

Wednesday's trolley charity day in Hrontoington featured the Bloumingtton League team playing ball with the City Club. The program included various church efforts and a lean trust tie ceremony as society figures participated in streetcar duties.

Hrontoington Waylach Bloumingtost Bloumineton League W& Ball Jgusie Lean Trust Tie Ae Daitler

Inquiry into Wisconsin death mystery prompts warnings

A cryptic OCR fragment from Sieboygin Wisconsin reports a death on a porch with unclear causation. The text mentions Lithuanian individuals and a suspect, but details are garbled, leaving the exact event, date, and involved names uncertain.

Tragic Powder Explosion At Windsor Station

An explosion at the Missouri Kansas and Texas Windsor station followed an attempt by conductor A F Herechberger to demonstrate a fuse in front of a crowd, many of whom were African American. The blast damaged the depot, hurled a powder car apart, and injured several workers including a 16 year old, with reports of fatally injured and severely burned individuals.

Trewsiog Saver Peresans Faye Ead Goirty Tastred Fawr Ty Tye Hinelk Pawdar Missouri Kansas Texas Windsor Frauke James, McCahs Sedalia Moly Menry Grey Stone Kimarr Teeeh Walter Bax Howard Kerns Weers Ardalin Chas. Davis Negra Serlalia Alor. lWeerschlerman Abonwt TC. lWathdrayman Windsory FR. A. Matone Charles Walker Fawn A, F. Hereehberger Wersehberger

Ordered back to exile from Fort Grant dispute

Colonel William F. Stewart is ordered to return to Fort Grant in Arizona after being denied the War Department test ride. No reason given. He plans to travel by train from Fort Huachuca to Wilcox and be met by a civilian driver and a colored cook before returning to duty. He vows to resist retirement and seeks a hearing, even via court martial if necessary.

Tortrant Cal Willam F. Stewart Lim War Department Gen. Thomas Denver Wort. Grant Stewart Fort Grant Fort Huachuaca Aria Wilcox Ariz William Nail Col. Stewart

Fighters at Armour Institute Fight Ends in Police Action

Police stopped a large student clash at the Farragut boat house in Chicago involving over fifty Armour Institute of Technology students. The disturbance stemmed from a feud where sophomores marooned freshmen in an abandoned yacht on Lake Michigan. Freshmen attempted rescue as police intervened during the height of the scramble.

Farragut Chicago Armour Institute of Technology Michigan

Mob Attacks Umpire at American League Park

Umpire Jack Sheridan of the American League was assaulted by enraged baseball enthusiasts as he left the league park in St. Louis Missouri on Tuesday afternoon. He defended himself while police dispersed the crowd amid the attack.

Jack Sheridan American Baseball League St. Louis Sheridan

Priest identified after shooting in Central Park

A man found unconscious with a bullet wound in the back of his head in Central Park on Monday night was identified Tuesday as a Roman Catholic priest from Santiago, Santo Domingo. The report notes the victim, Arseqi Araro, was identified by local authorities.

Central Park New York Santiago Santo Domingo Araro Aie

Winniper rail yards plan clears as group approves deal

Tuesday approval from Switt Waechkiog president BW Switt backs the Iuratium plan for stockyards and abattoirs secured by the company and three rails entering Winniper Maw for a $1,000,000 plant.

Switt Switt Waechkiog Company Winniper Maw

The Mowouton Situation and Diplomatic Row

In a cryptic report the reach ambassador to Germany has received unclear directives from Heat Slemibich, amid cultural tensions and a growing dispute over French Spanish policy. The note hints at ongoing efforts to manage a fragile alliance and potential shifts in multilateral communications.

Germany

Unclear text summary of Louisville Nashville note

Fragmentary OCR mentions Louisville and Nashville, cuts and places unclear. No discernible event, date, or identifiable individuals can be confirmed for a coherent summary.

Iowa State to Enter Intercollegiate Stock and Grain Contests

Iowa State will compete in at least two livestock and two grain intercollegiate contests this fall. The national grain events include a $1000 trophy from the Western Grain Dealers’ Association and a $1000 corn judging trophy. teams will be coached by Professors Bowman and Crossley. Advanced stock judging will learn at the Interstate Fair in St Joseph and practice in Chicago, with final judging at the Chicago Fat Stock Show. teams may include entrants from Kansas and Missouri and even Canada.

State College Tawa State College Kansas City Kansas Missouri Chicago United States Canada Kennedy and Dinsmort St. Ineeph Omaha Western Grain Dealers’ Association Bowman Crossley

Boy Shoots Cousin During Family Reunion Incident

Four year old James Figgins picked up a revolver at a family reunion near State Center and shot his 14 year old cousin Leona Yingst in the right side. The wound is described as ghastly. Yingst is in critical condition but stable. The pistol was discharged after the child joked How would you like to have this. Local authorities and family mourn the tragedy at Wilbur F. Yingst's home one and one half miles west of State Center.

James Figgins Leona Yingst Miss Yingat Miss Yinst Wilbur F. , Yingst State Center Yingsts Miss Yingst Wiliam W Yingst

Burlington Workmen Dig Up Human Skeletons in Graveyard

Burlington workmen trenching for a new high school unearthed several human skeletons. At least five complete sets were found and boxed for disposal by the school board. The site had once been a city graveyard where many residents were buried before a newer cemetery was established. Bones from unremoved graves appear across the excavation area.

Burlington

Rejected Lover Attempts Suicide After Church Outing

Ernest Barnett, a West Grove assistant mail carrier, tried to cut his throat after walking home with Miss Jones from church near Monterey. He survived the night but is not expected to live, driven by unrequited affection and a breakup on the way to the sweetheart’s home.

Wome Missy Jones Monterey Ernest Barnett Barnett West Grove Miss Jones

Assault Charge After Altercation at Alimateur Ball

In a quarrel during an alimateur ball at Marshalltuch James Thore, white, struck Phordias Williams, colored, behind the ear with brass knuckles. Williams is in danger of serious injury. Whome is charged with assault with intent to commit murder and is jailed.

Yiatt Marshalltuch James Thore Phordias Williams Williame Abe

Fish Record Claims Largest Bass Ever Caught

Local anglers report catching the largest bass ever recorded at the lake last week. The fish weighed in at an impressive poundage, drawing attention from the fishing community and wildlife officials.

Catelor

Walnuts and Dies in Tragic Incident

A brief obituary notes the death of a resident, a 4-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs, in Bilvilaguui. Details indicate the child died at home after an illness related to poison intake. The report mentions the household and surrounding circumstances in a concise death notice.

Murder Allegation After Union Fight in Marshalltown

In Marshalltown union carpenter Edward Fenty, 37, is accused of striking Matthew Skefe, a phimber, during a dispute over union matters. Skefe died from a blow behind the right eye. Witnesses describe a quarrel over Skefe leaving the union and disputes over task assignments. Henry Basker claims he only pushed Skefe. witnesses place him delivering the fatal blow. A coroner's jury linked Skefe's death to Henry Basker's actions and urged a grand jury indictment. Henry Basker is jailed awaiting further proceedings.

Mershatrown Atay Merix Mnianiem Marshalltown Edward Fenty Union Matthew Skefe Skelia Skeak Maith Trasker moeonHeht Skeiea Henry

Patriarchie Tors Twuer Man Sentenced at Vinton

An elderly man, claiming name 4 George Collins but also known as Tripp, pleaded guilty in Vinton to stealing a team of horses from the Vinton Canning company and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The 71-year-old with a long white beard has a 20-year Wis. prison record and owned Minnesota property with funds in St Paul banks. He previously rented barns to store stolen horses before moving them out of the area.

Vinton Jiaa Tong Frison George Collins Waterloo Vinton Canning Company Collins Tripp Red Wing Stillwater Waupun Wis Minnesota St. Paul Banks

Iowans in big land deal in Musselshell valley

Manchester men form joint ownership of a 13 000 acre Musselshell valley tract in Montana. The 41 investors include Senator George W. Dunham George Miller E I Brewer H C Smith Robert Graham and Joseph Hutchingon. Lavina town lies within the purchase area along the Musselshell basin near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line. The project ties to rail expansion and is projected as profitable.

Wanchester Montana Manchester Monona Musselshell Valley Geo. W. Dunham George Miller E. I. Brewer H. C. Smith Robert Graham Joseph Hutchingon Chicago, Milwaukee and

Affinity Wrecks ILOME Divorce Alimony Granted

Prominent Des Moines woman Mrs. S. G. Van Auken secured a divorce and ten thousand dollars in alimony after alleging her husband’s affair with a wealthy widow once a client. The case notes the Van Auken family’s long prominence in professional and social circles.

Des Moines S. G. van Auken van Auken

Protest Over Freight Rates At Burlington Meeting

Shippers and jobbers in Burlington held a large gathering to oppose changes in current freight rates. A committee will be formed to present views to the Interstate Commerce Commission and push that if Des Moines receives lower rates Burlington shares them in proportion.

Burington Interstate Commerce Commission Burlington

Continganes In Murder Case At Mason

J. M. Brown indicted for the murder of his son's wife Mrs. George Brown at Mason on August 28 appeared in district court and pleaded not guilty. Attorneys motioned to continue the case to November term. court granted and set hearing for November 16.

J. M. Brown George Brown Mason

Trouble Over Water Device Ends in Death

Denis Franklin Peel died Wednesday at his daughter's Logan home, amid patent disputes over a steel railroad water device. Infighting over the patent allegedly troubled Peel to the point of contributing to his death, according to Mrs. H J Barlow.

Denis Franklin B. ‘Peel H. J. Barlow Logan Peel

Harrison County pupil statistics report on absenteeism

Harrison county superintendent reports 760 pupils in the county. Data shows 790 pupils enabling projects last year and average daily attendance around 2.090. Payors of the Googly poll FY2 touch on the matter.

Harrison County Allende

Wright, veteran editor, dies at Charles Suntey age 71

The veteran editor of the Batty Press, ie. G. Wright Geol. Lleijuri Pyueili Wright, died at Charles Suntey aged 71 years. He was renowned as a writer and editor in his field.

Lleijuri Pyueili Wright Batty Press Cbarles Uly Suntey Liiduwu Bruiniueit Weiter Olatus

Foolish fears and a famous phrase about democracy

The text warns against buying white lead without assurance of purity and cites the National Lead Company guarantee. It also traces the evolution of democracy rhetoric from Webster to Parker to Lincoln, noting Lincoln’s 1863 finish of the watchword government of the people by the people for the people.

Na Finalead Woodbridge New York City Phres Minda Tincoln Daniel Webster Cheofore Parker Lincoln

Persaoen An Gratia dinner remark noted

A brief dialogue hints at social friction as a person notes not visiting Subbub’s for dinner and a reply cites a cook’s dislike of the speaker. The exchange underscores strained friendship and household tensions. Philadelphia Press reports the snippet.

Persaoen Philadelphia

One Kidney Gone But Cured After Doctors Said No Hope

Milford Maine resident Sylvanna Verrill credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a full recovery after doctors warned her right kidney was dead and she might never walk again. She says one box strengthened her, allowed crutch use then walking unaided, and kidney function improved within months. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box. Yeater Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Sylvanna O. Verrill Milford Dean Yeater-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Smithers Faces Supreme Court Mockery Then Triumph

A young upcountry New York attorney in a Supreme Court general term appeal faltered before five judges. The presiding judge urged informality, and Smithers retorted with sharp wit. He then found his stride, grew eloquent, and won the case amid applause.

New York State Supreme Court Smithers Checourt Bohemian Magazine

Grape-Nuts Aids Hungry Reader's Severe Digestion

A reader recalls years of indigestion and irregular meals ending in weakness. After trying many foods, Grape-Nuts reportedly relieved cravings and distress, restoring appetite and strength. The letter promotes improved health through the cereal and mentions its availability from Postum Co.

Pustum Co Bure Creek Mich Weilville

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