davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
MRS. c. W. POST FOUND DEAD
Divorced Wife Of Millionaire Food
Maker Suceumbs to Heart Disease
In Washington.

Washington, Oct. 23.-Mrs. c. w.
Post, the divorced wife OF the Battle
Creek millionaire food manufacturer.
was found dead in bed at the apart.
mlent of Mrs. Joseph Breckons. where
she had been guest for several
days.
Coroner hewitt decided that she died
from Bright's disease. Mrs. Post was
born in Illinois and has been divorced
for eight years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Aoed waterIoo Teacher D,e.

Aged Waterloo Teacher Dies.
Waterloo.-Miss Elizabeth Field, a
resident OF Waterloo since 1855 and
teacher for fifty years. is dead, aged
30. For thirty-seven years she was as
ISOLATED with her sister, Miss Anna
Field in conducting the Prairie Home
seminary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Woman Asphyxjated.

Burlington.--Mrs. Lillian Vollmer,
widow of the late Oscar Vollmer, was
found dead in her bed at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Steyh. The gas in her room had been
accidentally turned on.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Slain Whales Menace Naytc

Slain Whales Menace Navigation.
Seattle, Wash. Oct. 22.-Capt. Louis
Knaflisch of the schooner Bender,
which arrived from Bethel. Alaska,
Sunday, said carcasses of 300 whales
adrift in Boring sea and Akutan har-
Dor were a menace to navigation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Club Women to Meet,

Iowa Falls.-Miss, Mary H. Bliss of
this city, as chairman of the Third
district of the Iowa Federation of
Women's clubs has officially an
nounced the dates for the annual con-
vention of the women's clubs of this
district to meet here Oct. rs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
WHITE s0x DEFEAT CUBS
comIskey's Braves Land Chicago City
Championship After Regular
Waik-Away.

Comiskey Park. Chicago, Oct. I'll
The deciding game OF the city cham
pionship series Friday was a travesty
on the national pastime. The Sox
knocked out three pitchers in as many
innings, the final score being 16 to 0.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Aviator Misses Death

Washington, Oct. 24.-Flung from
speeding aeroplane and escaping in
slant death, William Kabitzke, an
aviator, was receiving the congratula-
tons OF friends at the army aviation
field at College Park, Nd, Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
SEWING Machines for School,,

Ottumwa.-Twelve sewing ma
chimes have been purchased by the
Ottumwa school board and will be
added to the domestic science depart
ment of the high school. The sewing
classes among girls is one of the best
attended departments of the school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
EIeetnu Prisoner Is Shot.

Columbus, o., Oct. 24.-William
Barnegraff, who was returned after
escaping from the penitentiary by
crawling through sewer, was shot
and killed in trying to escape over
the wall here Tuesday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
New Bishop Ia AppoInted

Rochester. N Y, Oct. 23.-Word
was received Monday by Bishop
Hickey of this diocese of the appoint
,nent of Rev. J. Hanna. professor In
st. Demands seminary, to the auxil-
iary bishopric of San Francisco.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

Nine Stitches In Heart; Lives.
Philadelphia, Oct. 2t.-John Thomp-
son, a negro, left the Pennsylvania
hospital here. last Tuesday we'll end
strong after surviving an operation
of having nine stitches taken in his
heart
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Has Forty.Six Wives,

johannesburg, Oct. 25.--A Bantu
tribesman was discovered here We'd
nesday who has forty-six wives. He is
only thirty-five years old. He is be-
lieved to be the champion polygamist
of 1.-THE British empire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Gibson Pleads Not GUILTY

Goshen, N. Y, Oct 25.-Burton W.
Gibson, indicted for murder in the
first degree, in the case of Mrs. Rosa
Szabo at Greenwood lake last sum-
mer, pleaded not guilty when ar
raigned here Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Physician Is Poisoned.

Mason City,. C. Powers Of
Hampton, one of the best known ply
sicians of that city is in a critical
condition from blood poisoning con-
tracted from the prick of needle
during an operation. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

Minneapolis. Oct. 22.-Sid Gun Clip.
head of the Chinese Grocery company
here, arrested on the charge of en-
bezzling all or an indefinite portion Of
$4,000, said to have belonged to the
company, was released Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Switch ENGINE XIII. Man.

Sioux City.-The body of Joseph
Brutsky, Russian laborer, was pick
ed up in the yards of the Omaha
railroad mangled, almost beyond re-
cognition. 1t had been dragged for
Ave blocks by a switch engine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
600 Starve to Death,

New York Oct. 23.-Conditions of
extreme privation in Venezuela are
described in a letter received from
Caracas, in the state of Trujillo, Mon
day Six hundred persons have starved
10 death during the past season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Ship Wreck Survivors In Port.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 24.-Seven sur.
yivors of the crew of the steamship
Nicaragua arrived at Sabine, Tex,
Tuesday, with the information that
the Nicaragua sank in the Gulf Of
Mexico October 16, in storm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Injured by Powder Blast.

Marinette. Wis, Oct. 23.-Francis
Younk, aged thirteen. and Robert
Younk. aged fourteen, were fatally in
jured and William Boyer, aged fifteen,
also injured Monday when a can Of
powder exploded.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
WASHINGTON Walters Strike

Washington, Oct. 25.-Nearly 300
walters and cooks went on strike at
four hotels and one cafe here Wednes-
day night, and scores of diners were
forced to get their meals at the small
restaurants.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Three Men Are Killed.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 24.-Three men
were killed here Tuesday when a
temporary elevator in a building be.
ing constructed at State and Griswold
streets dropped from the ninth floor
to the basement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Discovers a New Comet.

Geneva. N. Y, Oct. 23.-Dr. William
Brooks, director of Smith observatory
and professor of astronomy at Hobart
college, discovered a comet about four
o'clock Sunday morning In the east
ern sky.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Spanish War Hero Dies,

Charleston, S. c., Oct. 21.-Maj.
Micah Jenkins, son Of Gen. Micah Jen-
kins Of the Confederate army and him.
self captain of the famous silk Stock
ing troop of the Rough Riders in the
war with Spain, died here Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
E,.v,+or Near Kills Men.

South Bend. Ind, Oct. 21.-An ele-
vator at the Perfection Biscuit COM
pany plant fell Friday because of an
overload, and four men on the eleva-
tor were severely shaken. although all
of them escaped serious injury
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Woman Badly. Burned.

Rock Rapids.-Mrs. AL Guiles, an
old resident of Rock Rapids. was ter
ribly burned Saturday and is not ex-
pected to recover. Her clothing
caught fire from the kitchen stove.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Rock Island Ha. Wreck.

Rock Island Has Wreck.
Iowa Falls.-The Rock Island had
a rather serious wreck at Robertson,
the first station south OF here on the
Iowa Falls division, when train
broke in two on heavy grade and
crashed into an accommodation train.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Son Stays Father in Quarrel.

Denver, Colo, Oct 22.-Emil Howard
Ross, Jr., twenty-one years old. shot
and killed his father. Emil Howard
Ross. aged forty-four, at the family
home here Sunday. Young Ross and
his stepmother we're arrested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
THURMAN Found Guilty.

Lexington, KY. Oct. 21.-Thomas F.
Dolan, a noted horse owner and turf
man, was convicted Friday in the
circuit court of voluntary manslaugh-
ter in killing Patrick Mooney. a lead
ST in Democratic state politics
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Russian Crown Prince is III.

Russian NTUWH T1IHSe 70 ''1'
St. Petersburg, Oct. 24.-The Rus
sian crown prince, the Grand Duke
Alexis, was seriously Ill Tuesday at
the imperial hunting lodge of Spain.
in Russian Poland. as the result OF
an accident October IS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Held as WouId-Be Slayer.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Louis c. Timm
was held to the grand jury in bond
of $4,000 by Municipal Judge Hop
kins here Friday. charged with at
tempting to murder his wife, Florence
Timm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
In Memory of Dead in China

Canton, China, Oct. Plat the re-
quest Of DR.. Sun Vat Sen a memorial
service was held Friday for the per-
sons who died here in 1894 in the first
attempt at a revolution. 1t was d.
rected by Doctor Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

Continue Sidna Aliens Trial.
Roanoke, Va, Oct. 23.-The trial Of
Sldna Allen on the charge of murder
connected with the shooting up of
the district court at Hillsville last
spring, was continued to November
7, Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
U, S. TRANSPORT Prairie Safe

U. S. Transport Prairie Safe.
Washington, Oct. 24.-The naval
transport Prairie, which had not been
heard from since October and for
whose safety fear was entertained,
arrived safely at San Domingo City
Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Evers Gets Chances Place

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Johnny Evers
will be the next manager of the Cubs.
Frank Chance was let out Wednesday
and is now a private in the ranks he
has led to victory So often on the
baseball diamond.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Dies Of Burns,

Fort Dodge.-Mrs. Pearl Powell,
wife Of farmer living near here.
died in terrible agony as a result of
burns received when she started q
fire with kerosene. d..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Massena Echo Chance. Hands.

WdSSend EcHo OHdH9es 7dHus.
Acknowledgements Cornell, form
erly city editor OF the Atlantic News
Telegraph, has taken charge Of the
Massena Echo which he purchased
from the Hon. D. P. Hogan. Mr.. Cor
nell is an experienced news gatherer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Open 100000 Dance Hall.

New York, Oct 22.-Hundreds at
tended the opening of the Palace ball
room Saturday at Washington and
Blocker streets, Newark. It was erect
ed at a cost of 100000 by the Social
Centers corporation
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Bank Robber Convicted.

bdHK HOppeT ConVICttu.
metsburg.-Charles Fisher was
found guilty OF theh charge of bank
robbery by jury and was sentenced
to the penitentiary. He was implicat-
ed in the Cylinder bank robbery last
June -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
New York BUDGET 10000, 900,

New York Budget 100000, 900.
New York, Oct 21.-The New York
city budget for 1913 will probably ex-
coed $2OO,OOO,OOO, the largest in the
history of the city. Last years bud
get was s1ss.oo0.0o0. or I'll, 100000
less.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Train Kills Two Within MiIe

Duluth. Mimi, Oct. 22-Joseph La
chance and Anthony Johnson, aged
sixty-seven. we're killed by Northern
Pacific train on the way to Fond du
Lac Sunday The fata]iti7s occurred
mile. apart
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
New Corn on Market

New London.-New corn is being
contracted for at this place at from
As cents to so cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

Russian Crown Prince Better.
st. Petersburg, Oct 25.-The care.
witch, who is i'll at the imperial hunt
ing lodge in Spala, Russian Poland,
was reported improved Wednesday,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
lloyd Georue to Visit u. &.

ET0yu wv &c 70 v7e1e q D
London. Oct. 23.-Lloyd George an
nounced Monday his acceptance of an
invitation to visit America in Septem.
Der. The invitation was extended by
Welsh Americans and Endorsed by
several members of congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Iowa Boy Heads Harvard Team.

Iowa Boy HEADS Harvard Team.
Winterset-Word was received
here that E. Mccall of Winterset,
student for two years at Harvard COL
lege was elected captain of the Harv-
ard football team Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
CAUGHT In Corn Binder,

r.. Caught In Corn Binder.
Fairville.-John Wagner is another
victim of the corn binder. He was op-
Grating the machine and in some
manner his hand was caught and he
was drawn into the machinery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Aoed clinton Woman Dies.

AGED C1IntoH WUndn UIeS.
Clinton.-Mrs. Clara Smith is dead
at her home on Sixth avenue, aged 80
years, Mrs. Smith was the head OF
prominent Clinton family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
Potatoes Selma at Is Cents.

POTATOES SeTTIng at 20 CentS.
Rock Rapids.-The potato harvest
In Lyon county is on in full blast and
farmers are busy marketing the crop.
They are sold to dealers at rs cents
per bushel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

Dick-I told her that loved her
that l was even willing to worship
her at distance.
Tom-What did she do? #
Dick-said she'd supply the dis
lance,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

Ever read the above lettere A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full or human
lAterest. Adv. a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY H. 1912

asserted itself and the little sister sank
scous to the floor. When the older returned she
beheld heap of blue and black clothing suounted by
cornet. There was a chatting of hands and scurrying
about and the little victim of duty restored
her normal condition. After that she was tenderly
tucked in her bed and sank into the dreamless suber
that brings perfect rest and refreshment
At four o'clock the following morning the usual hos
pita routine resumed but the little could
drive from her mind the thought of the unfortunate
she had dragged from the brink of eternity She spoke
to the superior
Sister did you study that girl?'
4 did
Do you think there's any hope for herr
Eyes, on condition. It's not the first of the
kind have observed in my forty years this hospital
She is hardened, embittered and impenitent If that
condition continues, she'll try to forget herself
after another and the dose of poison she
takes will end all
"Oh please don't say thatl'
But if she be softened she can be saved. The
girl is not naturally vicious: my experience teaches
that. good cry would be her salvation it would be
like the mercul rain that the parched fields from
DEATH.
"Oh, dear Oh, dear" exclaimed the little sister
"And let her leave with face as hard a rock
Oh how stupid and incompetent ami
little than she would admit, 'you saved
her life
Much good that will do her., retorted the other "if
she loses her soul!''
" But you gave her another chance" persisted the
older "You gave her her life, and where there
is life there is always hope
That's true responded the other, her eyes lighting
up, and if get another chance II make her cry
even if have to beat her to do it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

laugh, her joyous, ripping laugh. It's this way
When | heard the ambulance coming in the gateway
said prayer to Our Lady for the patient in the wagon
and it happened to be you. hear the gong of
ambulance in the street or anywhere else that | do
not say this prayer. It's practice that my mother
taught me-.
The girl tore her hands away from the nuns embrace
and spoke rudev. - wish | could think as you do;
but it's mpossibe!
Something much like a sigh came from the
passionate lips of the little sister; but she uttered
word of rcproach
TT was five o'clock now, and that intcrmnabe walk
was beginning tell the fragile little relgieuse.
Her companion absorbed in her troubles did not
think of the strain the self sacrificing by her side
The sisters head began to ache tur1ousy, her limbs
were sore and swollen her feet were like ead but dlsci
pine and faith performing their daily miracles,
and there always that compassionate smile her
face.
Half past five. She felt as if thirty minutes more
would PROSTATE her. She had intense desire to
scream and suppressed it. She became dizzy her steps
were unsteady. At that psychological moment she
came opposite the electric bell Her hand went forth
nstnctivcly. One tiny push, and she would be in the
strong of her loving superior! But supernatural
strength possessed the little She cast aside the
thought though it temptation to sin. She drew
herself up rgdly and marched on, victorious she
had been thousand times before.
A little later thought assaied her. Why not sit
down and rest? The girl all right. 1t within
twenty-five minutes of the time What difference did
few minutes make way or the other? AS if to COM
plete the conviction the girl heard vocng the first
spark of unselhshness.
"You look i'll. Why don't you rest for awhie?"
She smiled gratefully but shook her head. The silent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

hands to emphasize her determinations I'll make her
cry before she leaves mel!
nN the feast of Saint Cecilia the girl who had forgot
- ten how to cry made her way into the main
trance of the hospital She modish hat with
extravagant feathers stuck in the side Her dress
stylish, her brows pencied, and there
dences of powder her hardened cheeks She srayed
into the corridor and walked the length of the same
the embrace of death Presently she attendant
Il want to see the sister,
There many sisters here
II want to the little sister with the dark blue
eyes"
The woman looked at her hesitatingy. The smile
left her lips. She pointed to double doorway midway
down the corridor. She's in there
The girl fastened in that direction She found the
entrance guarded by sober faced num- want to 60 in.
"Who your"
I'm friend of the little sister,
L don't know that you go in now
But must see her. | had an appointment to meet
her. She made promise to be and today
The sister looked at her curiousy. Her lips trembled
Don't you know" she asked.
The significance of the words escaped the girl. She
turned to her questioner with odtme slenness. Its
of your business l came here to see her. hate
everybody else!'
The other bowed her head and opened the door with
out further parley The girl walked in
FOR the moment she was dazed After that she real
lied that she in the chapel of the hospital. A
dim light came from few tapers the altar The pun
gent odor of incense all about Many dark robed,
kneeing figures were in the pews. The organ play
ing low sad prelude. The girl instantly became
sentful She felt that she had been tricked All the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

Didn't you try when you had herr" asked the
perior gently.
Yes; but I'm afraid didn't do it in exactly the
right way the contrite reply. I'm afraid 1
preached to her. and you know it's terrible thing
have somebody preach at YOU"
1t must be, laughed the other, Especially if you
the preacher
'She promised to come to on my day,
the feast of Saint Cecilia Do you think she'll Gomez"
L hope So
WELL if she does, and the little sis Ter cenched her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

-
hat she had been tricked. All the
wilfulness of her nature came to the
surface.
Suddenly her attention was at
tracted by bulky, black object in
the center of the aisle. She slowly
realized that it was a catafalque.
Her impulse was to leave the chapel
at once; but some unseen power
pulled her forward. Presently she
reached the bier, and her unsus-
pecting glance fell upon the face and
form of the little sister with the dark
blue eyes.
How tranquil the dead nun looked,
and how young! Her hands were
fondly clasping the crucifix, the en-
blem of salvation, and from the
pocket of her habit protruded the
scroll that contained her vows, those
vows of poverty, chastity, and ODE
dience which had been kept so faith
fully and SO lovingly. The smooth,
cold brow which had never been dis
figured by a frown gave her coun-
tenance look of ineffab1e serenity.
The girl who had forgotten how to
cry gazed long and earnestly at the
dead nun, gazed with dry eyes and
hardened face and parched lips. But
there was no detail of the silent re-
ligieuse that escaped her penetrating
glance.
Those hands as white and as pure
as the snow from Heaven and as
graceful as the lilies of the valley,
those hands that had reached down
to lift many poor sinner up from
the mire, those hands that had
smoothed the fevered brow and given
drink to the burning Ips,-those
hands had gained repose at last and
were gently folded for eternal rest.
Those lips, still flushed with color
of which death itself seemed help
less to rob them, those lips that had
given kindly advice to so many poor
sufferers, those lips that were never
opened except to sound the praises
of God or to speak in compassionate
tones to the lowliest of His creatures,
were stilled forever to the poor and
unhappy of this world.
Those eyes, as soft and as blue as
the sky itself, those eyes whose un-
fashionable depths were beyond the
penetration of the worldly wise, those
eyes that had shed love and charity
on the unfortunate, were closed now
in the sweet sleep that comes to the
just.
The girl standing there became
her surroundings. Two women were
door, Their words f1oated to the
by the coffin. Wasn't it sudden?
came infected when assisting at an
! in two days"
/ forgotten how to pray reached out
CROPPED about until she touched the
the dead nun. She gave one last
he serene countenance of the little
lue eyes and, sinking to her knees,
ed face in her jeweled hands, and
nrestrained flood of tears.