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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Governors Father pIes.

De Soto, Kas.-Major John NJ. Had
ley, father of Governor Hadley. of Mis-
souri,, who was stricken with apoplexy
on June 8, is dead. For seevral days
he had ben unconscious. The funeral
services were held at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Snyder, with whom
the major had made his home for
twenty-seevn years, services were con-
Quoted by the Reverend w. ]. Mitchell,
an old soldier and personal friend of
Major Hadley.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
peported sultan Has Bank Account.

Constantinople, ~Turkey.-It is I'M
derstood that the government has as
c~ertained that the cash deposits of
Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan Of
Turkey, in the Imperial bank of Ger
many amount to 100000 Turkish
pounds, approximately $21, 500,0 900,
How to obtain possession of this sum
is exercising the minds of the Turkish
authorities.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Adopt Apprenticeship Laws.

Omaha, Neb.-The six years fight
for an international apprenticeship
law, which has been waged by Den
yer Union No. 40 of the International
Printing Pressmen's Union, culminat-
ed in the adoption by the convention
of that union of a bylaw making a
four-year term of actual press work
a qualification for becoming eligible
to the union.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
MISSOURI NEWS
Mayor Sues Kansas city star

Kansas city.-Through his attor-
neys. Reed, Yates. Atwood, Mastin
and Harvey, Mayor Thomas T. Crit
tenden, Jr, brought suit for libel
against W. R. Nelson. editor and own
er of the Kansas City Star, for $780,
600. The mayor asks $4,000 actual
and 100000 punitive damages. The
suit is based upon a communication
printed in the Kansas City Times Of
June %. The article charges the
mayor with duplicity and an unholy
alliance with a public service cor
poration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
RELIGIOUS Fanatic Appeals Case.

Kansas City.-James Sharp, known
as "Adam God" under a twenty-five
year ~penitentiary sentence for killing
Patrolman Michael Mullane during a
street riot last December, has filed
an appeal to the Missouri supreme
court. 1t will be a year before the
higher court passes upon the case.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
LIahtnlna strlps Rodv.

Springfield, Mo.-Walter Wither-
spoon, a farmer who lived 10 miles
northwest Of Springfield, was struck
by lightning and instantly killed
while blowing in a field. The light
ming tore all the clothing from his
body. ven stripping of the shoes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Cholera still Spreads.

st. Petersburg, Russia. - Ninety
nine new cases of cholera and forty
suspected cases were taken into the
municipal hospitals during the twenty
four hours ending at noon Friday.
There were "a deaths from the disease.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Saloon Keepers, HEARING,

Jefferson City.-The county court
of Cole county has extended an invi-
tation to the saloon men to meet with
it when it convenes on July 6 to take
up the question of making an increase
of $100 in the license annually paid
for state purposes, as proposed by
Gov. Hadley, that the threatened
deficit in the states revenues may be
averted SO far as possible.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
1rles to XIII Wife and self.

Sedalia.-James Pruitt, IS years
old, attempted to kill his wife and
commit suicide here. He shot the
woman as she lay sleeping in bed.
Then he turned his revolver on him
self, infiicting a wound in the head,
from which he has been unconscious
since, and which probably will term
mate in death. The wife is expected
to RECOVER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
indian Sun Dance Begins.

Watonga, Oklahoma. Hun
dreds Of Cheyenne and Arapahoe In
dams have been gathering here for
the last two days preparing for their
annual sun dance. The dance will
last probably until July 5. All the In
dams assembled will participate in
the big celebration till the closing
hour. There will be more than 1000
Indians at the festivities, and people
from all parts Of the country will
come to witness the novel ceremo-
MES.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Letter to the Warden.

His letter to Warden Andrae, nam
ing the penitentiaries in which he has
been confined, and the period served
in each, follows:
Here is a partial list of some OF
the crimes that | have committed. The
first one was when l threw my baby
sister downstairs, and the next one
was when | made my brother tramp
on a live rattlesnake. 1t bit him,
and he died. The next n was my
own baby, if l remember right. or
course that amt all. Two years ago
this summer me and my wife mi
children were all down at the lake
fishing. There was a boat out in the
lake, not far from shore, and my wife
aid daughter dared me to swim out to
it. | went to climb into the boat and
it upset and drowned the man and
m who we're in it. I tried to
save them, but | could not.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Lies Down Before Engine.

Springield-An unidentified man,
about 20 years old, committed suicide
here by lying down with his neck on
the rail in the Frisco yards, An en-
CINE passed over him, severing the
head from the body. The youth was
smoking a cigarette when the engine
approached, and non-chalantly cast it
aside as he lay down before engine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

An English peer made an abject
apology to Lady Granard, formerly
Miss Beatrice Mills, Of New York, for
calling her in a political address a
dumped American heiress, fortunate
enough to secure a title" Which lit
tie incident throws quite an interest.
ing light on the manner and customs
him to be foolhardy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
street Car strike Threatened.

Pittsburg.-The prospects Of a
strike Of the street a employees is
becoming more threatening. Superin-
tendent Jones of the Pittsburg COM
pany, asked the union leaders to wait
the arriving Of President Gallery be-
fore they ordered the men out.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

The movement for beginning and
quitting work earlier to get more time
for daylight recreation does not APP
pear to be as popular In some quar-
tiers as had been supposed. A poll of
the employees Of the navy department
In Washington showed an overwhelm-
ing majority against the plan. The
idea may be regarded more ~favorably
by other government employees, but
there is little testimony to that eff
feet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

There Is not much enthusiasm about
the proposed balloon journey ten
miles skyward to establish communi-
cation with Mars. And probably If
communication were established the
first news to be flashed to the earth
would be that there is a real estate
boom on the planet and that now is
the time to invest in planetary lots.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

In a bankruptcy case in New York
it developed that n of the partners
Of the firm in question received 4 sal
airy of $4,000 a year to keep away
from the business and do nothing. 1t
would not take a lazy bugs bite to
make a large percentage, viewing such
a job, fairly die with envy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
LIneman Falls to Death.

st. Louis.-Andrew Dickson a line
man for the Unicn Electric Light &
Power company, while at work at
Euclid and Laclede avenues Wednes-
day, was shocked by the crossing of
two wires, and fell 80 feet to his
death. He was 38 years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Farmer Kills Renter.

Leavenworth, Kan.-Bruce Moore.
a farmer near Platte City, Mo, was
shot and killed by George Johnson
who has been living on the Moore farm
for several months. The murder was
done in the presence Of Moore's wife,
and was without any apparent cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
RnonuIlIe Elevator Burns.

Boonville.-The north wheat eleva-
tor, belonging to the Boonville Kleva-
tor company of this city, vas de-
stroyed by fire. The Sombart Elec-
trio Light and Power company a
damaged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
AIleaed Sank Mrecker in Mexico.

Kansas City,. e. MARCEL, the
Kansas bank wreckel, who recently Is
alleged to have swindled Kansas City
bankers out of $4,000 and fled, is in
Mexico, according to a physician Of
this city, who went with him to the
union depot and saw him buy a ticket
and board a train.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

No one will cast a reflection on the
premier Of England because he es.
capped from ~suffragettes at a meeting
by a side door. Because public opin.
ion likes a man to be brave, it does
not necessarily follow that 1t requires
him to be follhardy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Five Tramna Are Killed

Winnipeg, Mana west bound Ca
madam Pacific freight train was
ditched e a Kamlopps and five
tramps stealing a ride were killed.
Two others were badly injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
littIe Girl Escaped peats.

Ford City, Pa,-After shooting his
wife to death and trying vainly to
ki.l his S-year-old daughter, Armour
Duwier cut his throat with a razor
when his revolver failed to explode
IA cartridge,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Prof. chickering's suggestion that 1t
might be a good scheme to find out
whether there is anybody aboard Mars
to communicate with before we begin
making ~slO,0OO,0O0 signals. sounds al.
most reasonable enough to prevent the
fund from being oyersubscribad
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Falls 100 Eeet n Auto.

Elkins, West Virginia.-Word has
just reached here Of the death Of r..
q. Mausey, cashier Of the Bank Of
Durbin, who was killed when his au-
tomobile became manageable, and
leaped over a precipice. The auto
mobile and occupant fell 100 feet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
L.lneman Falls to Death.

st. Louis, Mo.-Andrew Dickson a
lineman for the Union Electric Light
& Power company, while at work at
Euclid and Laclede avenues Wednes-
day, was shocked by the crossing of
two wires, and fell 80 feet to his
death. He was 80 years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Jacksonville, Ill.-Two large barns
belonging to George Woods, breeder
of fine horses neal Franklin. were de-
stroyed by fire. All the animals were
saved, but many vehicles and farm
implements and several thousand
bushels of corn we're destroyed. The
loss is about $4,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

A Chicago woman wishes to buy a
husband and has appropriated for that
purpose the humiliating sum of 5000;
but, on the other hand, 1t must be
borne in mind that she naturally ex-
poets to get nothing but a Chicago
man.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

In the town Of Worcester, Mass, any
one wishing to whistle on the streets
must take out a license. 1t is difficult
to understand the sense Of such a law
unless 1t may be that too many men
fell into the habit Of whistling way
other mems dogs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Three Drowned il Reservoir.

st. Joseph.-James y. Lilliger, aged
s4 and John Lewis, aged SO, were both
drowned in the reservoir Of the water
works here, while trying to rescue
Joseph E. Lilliger aged Z, son Of James
Lilliger. All three bodies were re.
covered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
prIest Drown While RathIno

st. Augustine, Fla.-Rev. Father
Buckley, assistant rector Of the cath
edral in this city, drowned at South
Beach Wednesday afternoon while
surf bathing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Illinois Girl Married In london.

London, Eng.-Robert L. s. Nc
Clure, of New York, and Edith Dodds,
daughter of the secretary of the
board of pharmacy Of Illinois, were
married at St. Georges church, Han
over Square, on special license.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Florence sullivan Dead.

New York City.--F1orence Sulli-
van, a cousin to Timothy D. Sullivan,
the big Teller and we'll known in
New York City politics, died at his
home from heart failure, aggravated
by heat. He was formerly Tammany
leader Of the Eighth assembly district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Ranker Adler ReIeased on Bond.

New Orleans, La.-William Adler,
formerly president Of the now de-
funct State National bank of New
Orleans, was released on $4,000 bail
pending his appeal from the action Of
the lower court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Rio Lanlero m narknaas

Rio Janeiro.-The workmen employ
ed by the gas company which Is a
part Of the light and power company
of Rio Janeiro have gone on strike.
The city is in darkness but there have
been no disorders.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
A o.Year-QId MurderAr.

Waco, Texas.-Following a trivial
quarrel, George Cohen, 9 years old,
secured a target rifle and killed Mag
gle Farrell, eight years his senior.
The shooting occurred at Edgeield,
a suburb.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
seven Mlners Injured.

BIuefeld, w. va.-Seven miners
we're badly burned Thursday, one SO
seriously that he viii probably die, in
an explosion Of gas in the Dixon-Poca-
hontas Coal Co.'s miner at Huger,
w. va.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Columbus, o.-The supreme court,
! na decision. holds that the right Of
cities to tax automobiles was taken
from them when the state automobile
tax license law was passed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Seattle.-The Ford No. 2 a wins
the ocean-to-ocean automobile race. It
finished at the exposition grounds
here at AZ: 30 p. M, having reached
the city at 1876. The shawmut car
was q close second.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

One hundred Chicago young women,
describing their ideal for a husband,
united in demanding that he must be
the head of the house." Those artful
minxes are evidently determined to
catch a nan apiece.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Judging by the number and promi.
nence Of wealthy 'Friscans involved
in the silk-smuggling scandals, San
Francisco is taking kindly to the new
exclusion law and making the best
of IT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Statistics show that there are twice
as many births as deaths in Grand
Rapids. Still, this does not account
altogether for the growth of the
place.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
EIeven Miner Arc Killed.

Madrid, Spain. Eleven men were
killed and many injured in a fire.
damp explosion at Belmez, Cordoya
province. Rescue parties are search
Ing for bodies in the mine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

A member of the douma says Russia
is on the brink of economic and politi-
cal ruin. And only a slight push is
needed to precipitate her where she'll
land with a duh, sickening thud.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

A Jailed affinity broker, whose spe-
cialty vas dipping widows, credits his
downfall to his good looks. He should
have remembered that handsome is as
handsome does.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

The reported discovery of a Wen
nese physician that every man has his
bad day is no new one. This life is
for very few, n whose succeeding
days make it one grand, sweet song.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Rohher Holds lin stane.

Nevada, Cal.-The Bonneville stage
for Sierra county, carrying FIVE pas
sengers, was held up and robbed by
a masked highwayman a short time
after leaving.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Perhaps this will be the last sum-
mer in which man can enjoy a view
of the deep blue sky u~nobstructed by
airships.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Wealthy stockman Hanos sen.

Hopkins.-Albert Lawlor, a wealthy
stockman Of this place, hanged him.
self to q cherry tree at his home. He
was about 50 years old. III health is
given Is the cause Of the suicide.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

The new Dutch baby is going to be
very important as long as she has
no little brother.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

That newborn future Queen Of Hol-
land will be quite in line in that COM
ing day when woman is to rule the
world and mere man be taught to
know his proper place.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Stone Companies Plan Merger.

Joplin.--The stone quarries Of the
Carthage district are negotiating with
New York capitalists, and a merger
involving 100000 is pending.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

They Kissed one of D'Annunzio's
plays in Milan. This a it will be
as great a success in New York as it
Is a failure in Milan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Canada retorts airily that her pros
perity has reIIoved much of the re-
cent necessity for more neighborli-
ness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

One of the features of the TWEEN
tieth century life most horribly mis-
branded is that form of gasoline in
t%oxication known ''joy riding"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

The girl who lost two $50 bills
through a hole in her stocking has
learned that a stitch in time saves
nine,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Jules Verne once more is vindi-
Gated. but the trip to the moon is still
TO be taken.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Here is where the mosquito casts
his vote for the open-work shirt
waist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

A tree appears to be to an airship
what an unchartered rock is to an
ocean vessel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

1t should be noted that the Zeppe-
lin airship hardly ever has to be car
ried home in a baggage car.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

If the shoe pinches take It back. The
municipal court says SO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

Count Zeppelin would have better
success if he could train his airship
to stand without being hitched.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01

France is going to police the air.
With fly cops?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Names Prisons He Was In.

"Here are the penitentiaries I have
been in: San Quentin, Cal, from 1878
to 1880; Walla Walla, Wash, 1881 to
1882; one year in Fort Madison, Ia;
in Joliet, ILL.,, from 1885 to 1888: ]
was arrested at the gate and was ta-
ken to Colorado, where | did time
one year at Canon City. In 1890 I
got married the second time, and went
to New York. l got into Sing Sing
for counterfeiting, serving IS months;
and also one year at Milwaukee for
counterfeiting. l served two years
at Little Rock, Ark, for fighting and
attempting to kill. l served one year
at Fort Smith, Ark, for selling whisky
to the Indians in the territory. At
Clay Center, Neb., where | shot at
the town marshal, I got two years,
which I served at Lincoln, Neb., from
1903 to 1905.
Il never stole SIS worth Of stuff in
my life, although l have been con-
victed Of theft several times. / never
killed any n for the purpose of
robbery, for ] don't believe in steal
ing. / always went by my right
name, William George Murphy. If
you fellows car think of anything that
has been done here in Jefferson City,
tell me about it and / will acknowl-
edge it. With me It is anything to
get the hangman's moose. MY wife
came down to draw my money, and
that is what made me push the man
off the barn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-07-01
Shivers in Death Room.

AS he was led shackled to a detec.
tive up the long, rickety stairs to the
top floor of the tenement, his Asiatic
cornposure gave way for a moment
and he shivered violently. He soon
recovered, however, and entered the
musty Oriental room-tightly closed
since the discovery of the body-with
an air Of nonchalence. He was close
ly followed by the police and old Quad
Yick Nam, the wizened interpreter.
you killed Elsie Sigel!" shouted
Carey as soon as the door was closed.
me no kill. You find Leon. He
do it," shrieked Chung Sin in a rage,
as he covered in a corner of the room.
Then he took refuge in his stock an
swer: mo un'lestand English"
"Why do you lie like that?" shouted
Carey, and he jumped for the China
man, clutched his collar as if to choke
the life out of him.
Then Chung wilted.
me tell truth. Me tell truth now"
he shrieked.
Depicts Revolving Scene.
Then in answer to question after
question he gave the minute details
Of the revolving tragedy which has
shocked the community.
The yellow man calmly admitted he
had seen Leon strangle the mission
airy girl to death with her w hand
kerchief as she lay on the bed with
out raising a hand to help her or to
call for help.
81 heard scuffling," related Chung,
as he puffed his cigarette, that made
me wake UP. The sound came from
Icons room and I got up and look
through the keyhole."
"Tell us exactly what you saw in
that ROOM" yelled Carey.
ELSIE Sigel, the girl, was on the
bed" stated Chung, quietly. Leon
was bending over her. He seemed to
be fighting her or play fighting her. |
saw a handkerchief with blood on it
sticking in the girls mouth. Wren I
saw the blood | knew 1t was real fight
ing. She fought hard and he was
pressing the handkerchief into her
mouth. Finally she didn't fight any
more. She lay still. Then Leon stood
up and looked around the room. Then
he looked back at the girl"
For a few minutes no questions
were asked, as the hardened police of.
ficers tried to grasp the enormity Of
the thing this yellow man was telling.