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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
3
A storm dislodged a wire fence with an electric conductor near Dodgeville Wisconsin, killing a man who tried to pass and electrocuting two rescuers. The incident highlights dangers of new electric fencing replacing wooden barriers.
A Manhattan girl attempting to board a street car finds her hat too wide for the door and the lid comes off. Separately a New Jersey horticulturist claims a blue rose but Nature favors a different color.
Des Moines reports list shows increases for Iowa postmasters with many towns including Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, and Waterloo, as well as one hundred plus other locales. The changes take effect July 1 as part of the new fiscal year budget.
The Oskaloosa district conference of the Iowa Methodist church runs June 20 to 22 with the Epworth League's twentieth annual Oska longa district convention from June 20 to 24 in Grinnell. Mabel Hopkins of Des Moines Deaconess Home speaks June 21. E. A. Sanford of the Iowa Bible Training School reads June 23.
Mrs. Jacob Cook of Union was seriously injured when disembarking an Iowa Central train. Her ankle was fractured and her head bruised.
Willie Hochstetter was caught in an engine on his father's farm near here. He broke his arm in two places and was badly shaken up.
The 56-year-old son of Richard Buckness died after being struck by an automobile driven by Lewis Peter son in Decorah. He was thrown to the ground and suffered a broken skull, dying within hours.
The Coldren theater in Iowa City valued at 60000 and swamped by indebtedness will be sold publicly on June 29 following the death of owner John N Coldren of Iowa City.
Floyd Billman a 10 year old near Marietta in this county injured while handling dynamite found in a rubbish basket. A nail struck a cap tearing his left hand. anti tetanus serum given though the prognosis is grave.
Melbourne Raymond Hardy, jailed by Marshall County authorities in the triple murder case of June 6 at a farm near Melbourne, was freed after a coroner's inquest. The jury found the Hardys died at the hands of unknown persons using a blunt instrument, and did not confirm the gas pipe as the cause of death.
Dr Rollo Hurlburt pastor of the Iowa City Methodist Church will deliver the principal address at the unveiling of the portrait of Dr William S King longtime president of Cornell College The event will occur during a meeting of the Iowa State Historical Society in Des Moines Ex Governor Lester M Shaw of New York and Chief Justice Horace M Deemer of Iowa Supreme Court are among distinguished visitors expected.
A meeting of Fort Dodge young businessmen approved definite plans for homecoming week in August. The permanent organization, led by president J. Jolly Jones Jr, elected Donald Vincent as secretary and Ri Campbell as treasurer. Executive board members include H. Smith, S. T. Thompson, B. A. Welch, F. A. Loomis, R. M. Stevens and Olaf Larson.
Mrs. Frank B. Sherwood aged 28, daughter of T. F. Broderick of Sioux City, was killed by an Illinois Central engine near the Milwaukee depot at Arion during a short honeymoon. She ran to catch a Milwaukee train and was struck as multiple cars passed over her. her husband witnessed the tragedy.
Davenport report says Rev J B Lewis pastor of the Brighton Methodist church and Miss Zoe Swain an 18 year old organist were arrested at the Harper hotel in Rock Island. They registered as a married couple. both were jailed. Lewis admitted guilt and paid a 50 dollar fine. the girl was not prosecuted.
Cedar Rapids congregation raised 55000 in fifty five minutes toward a 100000 church fund. Eight thousand was the evening total with 10000 from G Armstrong and 5000 from John H Taft leading donors. Clinton chosen as U C Travellers grand council meeting site on second ballot at the session.
In Des Moines on June 18 the battle for state education chief nomination moves to a Republican convention with unofficial tallies from eighty seven counties. The Republican ticket lists Pickett Riggs and others with Clark Hayward Morrow Cosson and Pickett for positions. Democratic slate includes Mitchell and Van Boskirk. Simpson College to receive a $25,000 endowment from Harry E Hopper and his wife for scholarships.
Brodie I Duke and Miss Wylanta Rochelle wed in Camden New Jersey on Saturday. In Chicago the Harper Memorial Library cornerstone was laid at the University of Chicago with many educators present to honor the late university president.
A blaze at 2 am gutted the store room used by Denver Storrs and a restaurant in Belle Plaine Iowa causing serious damage to the double building and injuring occupants.
Des Moines mayor James R. Hannabag issued a proclamation declaring June 14 as Dedication Day holiday in the city. The announcement marks a civic observance with local officials and residents recognizing community efforts.
Hudson mothers speak of a health tonic claimed to aid weak women and girls, promising stronger nerves and better well being. The ad-style notice touts a proprietary compound and a table of ingredients, urging use for improved health and vitality.
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