Youth, bankruptcy, and a curious verse tale emerge
A jumbled mix shows a short verse about youth and fate followed by a bankruptcy ruling by Judge Shiras in Dubuque. Bernard Boyd’s voluntary filing raised questions on exempt property and creditor claims, with the court ordering sale proceeds to cover the purchase price and costs, any surplus to the debtor. A country exchange narrates a man with no money clinging to luck, polishing tin and wandering to California.
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Shirsa
Dubuque
Bernard Boyd
Shiras
California
Bay
Dedication of World’s Fair Buildings in St Louis
The Fifty fourth Regiment will camp at the World’s Fair grounds in St Louis the last week of April for three or four days. Comprising units from Albia Davenport Muscatine Washington Centerville Oskaloosa Ottumwa Burlington Iowa City Grinnell Newton and Fairfield the regiment will take part in the April 30 dedication parade. The Ottumwa band led by Russell W Harper will accompany the regiment. The encampment replaces the regular annual event due to southeast state location and transportation costs.
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Fifty-fourth Regiment
Town National Guard
St. Louis
Iaat
Fifty-fourth
Wiftieth Regiment
Albin
Davenport
Muscatine
Washington
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Burlington
Lowa City
Grinnell
Newton
Fairfield
Russell W. Harper
St. Lonia
Roosevelt Criticises Shaw Over Treasury Actions
Washington correspondent of the New York Sun reports President Roosevelt sharply rebuked Secretary Shaw as Shaw left for Illinois and Roosevelt prepared for a Pacific coast tour. The clash centers on Shaw's recent treasury policies and the demoralization caused by widespread dismissals in Washington and other cities.
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Washington
New York Sun
Shaw
Tihinois
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Treasury Department
Customs Service
New York
Chicago
Department
Wshington
Treasury
Fragmented 19th century Enterprise notes and ads
The Enterprise, a Republican era paper, lists local ads and notices. It mentions Barnard Brothers and McCracken & Burkart publishers, various merchants and professionals, and brief items on grain prices, saloon changes, property sales, and community events in Parkersburg and surrounding towns.
Parade Details and Camp Expenses Amid Cabinet Rift
The report notes the regiment will be paid from the regular encampment fund. Governor Cummins and his staff will accompany the regiment along with Adjutant General Byers. Colonels Humphrey and Dows will attend with Brigadier General Corbin as assistant marshals in the grand parade, as relations between the president and Secretary Shaw remain amicable and no retirement is anticipated.
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Cummins
Byers
Humphrey
Dows
Corbin
Poyes
Shaw
Fiend Sentenced in Murder Case
Kabo Kowalski was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He destroyed Joseph Cardeck s home with dynamite in revenge, killing Cardeck and his two year old daughter while others were injured.
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Kabo Kowalski
Joseph Cardeck
Cardeck
Destructive Indiana Tornado Hits School House
A tornado struck the Wathen school house near Washington Indiana as children ate dinner. One child was fatally injured by a flying brick and several others were badly hurt. The Christian church nearby was blown down in the same storm.
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Indiana
Wathen
Washington
Christian Church
Destruction Sweeps Wide Area Amid Alarm From Southwest
A sweeping alarm from the southwest triggered a fire or disaster that leveled barns and houses across a broad rural stretch. The blaze destroyed many outbuildings and residences, causing property losses running into thousands of dollars as responders battled the flames and secure surrounding rural areas.
Drowned at Cedar Falls Two boys die after dam plunge
Roger Clay and Frank Boeimler, sons of prominent Cedar Falls residents, went over the dam in row boats Monday afternoon and both drowned. The note adds a political instruction that candidates who seek office should be scratched by the voters.
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Roger Clay
Frank Boeimler
Cedar Falls
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