09 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
1
Coroner reports no foul play after Mr. Chesmore dies of heart failure while awaiting funeral in Paria. Chesmore children obtain injunction to stop freezing arrangements at Blodgett cemetery, delaying burial near Lafayette camp.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unions and white members barred from meetings and alleged actions. A court order is mentioned as secured then dissolved, with subsequent damages suits indicated.
Fragmentary text references a Representative Pepper from Iowa and a bill proposing a fine or imprisonment for threats. Details are garbled, but mention of $1 000 penalties and imprisonment suggest a criminal or civil deterrent.
A one year old child died in Council Bluffs when an unattended glowing lamp near its crib was pulled by a scarf from a table. The lamp toppled into the crib causing a fire that consumed the crib and contents as grandparents watched. The parents were away at work and the tragedy occurred on Benton street.
A fragmentary OCR line notes a four a melee charge or event. readable names and context are missing. no clear people places or organizations. the text is too incomplete to identify a definite event or outcome.
Logan February 6 reports horses in Harrison County affected by a unusual ailment. Dr. Copeland Iowa State Veterinary surgeon says the disease resembles cerebrospinal meningitis in Kansas and Oklahoma but shows opposite symptoms. Affected horses grow dull and die. eyes dilate and animals run cornfields rather than barns. Dr. Copeland with help from Ames Iowa State College veterinary department investigates.
The government coordinates troops and resources ready to face any emergency at the border. Officials emphasize readiness and swift deployment if needed to safeguard national security and regional stability.
A report from Manchester on February six recounts Mrs John Marshall fatally injured when her cutter was frightened by a runaway horse. The collision hurled her against a tree, causing a brain concussion and other head injuries. recovery was doubtful. The scene involved a single incident with the horse and vehicle, and nearby notices include local ads for Barred Plymouth Rock pullets and a dentist listing.
Clarion reports a through passenger train from Chicago arrived after more than thirty hours stranded in a severe snow storm. The Western railway line delivered the stranded travelers, ending a long delay.
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