Central Railway Schedule and Local Notices
The item lists Central Railway passenger and freight times to Cedar Rapids Abbott, Waterloo, Chicago and other points, with trains at 4:27 pm and 8:00 am daily except Sunday, plus freight and passenger schedules to Chicago Great Western and Iowa routes. It reports a fish commissioner fining a man for seines, medical society meeting in Grundy county, a missing Radcliffe man found in U S cavalry, a suicide note on dime novels, Waterloo council fire escapes, a fake sale tactic in Waukon, stock disease losses near Pocahontas, a repair train for a brakeman’s funeral, Cedar Valley medical meeting, pension data for Spanish-American War veterans, and a Mapleton gas plant settlement of $750 to families.
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Town Central Railway
Sovet
Buuday
Anoe
AB Berg
Abbott Chorbing
M. Beacen
Preight
Nga
M. Daly
Deine North
Eset Tor
Dale
Paul
Minneapolis
Daly
Waterloo
Waukon
Farmer Ends Life With Shotgun At Webster City Home
A 60 year old farmer committed suicide at his Webster City residence on a Saturday night. He placed a shotgun in his mouth and blew out his brains while the family was away. He leaves a wife and six children. No motive or cause is known.
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Webster City
Ground To Small Buts George Trainer Dies In IA Train Accident
George Trainer of Cedar Falls was killed Saturday night near Lowa Falls on a trip to Ft. Dodge. He woke, leaped from the train, then attempted to reboard a moving car and was ground to death. Body returned to Cedar Falls. funeral at St. Patrick's Church conducted by Rev. Father Donlon. Family had recently moved to Cedar Falls.
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George Trainer
Cedar Falls
Lowa Falls
Ft. Dodge
St. Patrick's Church
Father Donlon
Young Man Crushed At Jesup Water Works
An accident at the Jesup water works building Monday left Lyle Haskins, an 18 year old workman, gravely injured as heavy boiler supports gave way. He was pinned beneath the boiler and needed jackscrews to lift the machinery before rescue.
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Jesup
Lyle Haskins
Young Haskins
Carry a Club and Walk Rostly
Mrs Maples of Oskaloosa led a raid on a saloon run by a Black man named Jackson between Oskaloosa and Buxton smashing glass and bottles after her husband who drinks frequented the place. She forced entry and struck at customers before Jackson ejected her, nursing a sore wrist afterward. Neighbors sympathize as the saloon is described as unlawful and the place is deemed very rough.
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Jackson
Maples
Peculiar Bankrupt Case in Oskaloosa Revealed
A voluntary bankruptcy petition filed in Des Moines lists Charles M. Reisman of Oskalooga as liable only for endorsements for W C Wallace Company notes totaling about 41704.73. The petition shows no assets or liabilities, with stock figures declared worthless and remarks tracing Reisman’s role as a former employee in the case.
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McArthur
United States Court
Des Moines
Charles M. Reisman
Oskalooga
W. C. Wallace Company
Uska- Joosa
Wallace Company
Reisman
Eastern Commission
Death of Local Official in Liberal Wisconsin
Acsentant Supervisor John Barron, a well known citizen, died Sunday afternoon while attending the funeral of J. and McClelland, overseer of the poor, in Liberal Decatur Wisconsin.
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Dieday
Decatur
John Barron
J. & McClelland
Eight Violent Deaths Across Greater New York
New York on Sunday saw eight violent deaths across Greater New York. Three were clear self inflicted deaths, while the remaining five resulted from various causes.
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New York
Greater
A Lovesick Indian Dies After Rejection
Evane Brady, a full blooded Indian, died in Bellevue Omphal New Fork after a white woman refused his marriage. The man was described as insane and lovesick, with the tragedy regarded as a grave consequence of unrequited affection.
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Evane Brady
Bellevue Omphal New Fork
Pickpockets Target Thin Crowd by Legend of Molly Matches
A Chicago Tribune piece cites "Molly Matches" saying professional pickpockets prefer slim, anxious people who are quick to notice any shove. The thief explains thin folks are harder to rob, while fat individuals are easier targets due to passive posture and obliviousness.
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Leewan
Molly Matches
Anya
Chicago Tribune
Tike
Foul air in railroad cars draws Hartford Courant critique
The Hartford Courant criticizes railroad ventilation saying trains, even when stationary, trap stale air. It notes passengers feel sleepy, passengers drooping, due to poor airflow, especially in Pullmans. The piece calls for improved ventilation and action to prevent unhealthy conditions.
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Hartford Courant
Africa
Shiloh monuments dedication plans in Des Moines
A committee adjourned in Des Moines after refining details for the Shiloh Town monuments dedication on May 30. The event aims to attract 1500 to 2000 Iowa attendees with Roosevelt and Gov Cummins expected, a camp fire featuring Jewish soldiers and ex Confederates, and rail and steam boat rates fixed.
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Shiloh
Des Moines
Roosevelt
When Cigarettes Go Out
An anti cigarette orator predicts cigarettes extinct in ten years and that many boys who smoke will be extinct too.
A Great Simoker King Carlos Cigar Ration
A Portuguese king, Carlos I, reportedly receives a daily allowance of thirty-one large Heyana cigars, described as the biggest and fattiest among the monarchs of the old world.
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Carlos
Portugal
Nation expands Navy with new ships and christening
United States accelerates naval buildup aiming for the world's largest fleet in three years. Battleships cruisers and monitors are under construction to be launched once ready. The next vessel will sail from Cramp's yard in Pennsylvania next season christened by Miss Quay daughter of a prominent reader. The bottle breaking ceremony draws national rivalry and broad public interest with plans made up to a year in advance.
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United States
Anya
Washington
Aes
Pennsylvania
Cramp’s
Miss Quay
Philadelphia
Women Wear Shabby Gloves and Public Observations
A New York Times discussion contrasts glove quality between genders, noting many women wear worn suede and dogskin gloves while men’s gloves appear better. A defender argues wear reflects usage and shopping needs, not virtue or vice, with opinions on cost and practicality. Also reports a Polish war fund, Cuban corn crops, and a Klondike gold watch crafted by A L Delkins featuring a 3000-carat gold bag and 12 ounce solid gold watch case.
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Naka
New York Times
A. L. Delkins
Nome
Seattle
Oregon
Alaska
Delkine
Willow Creek
Council
Seattle Times
Delkins
Humorous rebuke on large handwriting and coarse letters
A long quoted Gail Hamilton letter mocks a correspondent for oversized handwriting and wide spaces. It includes playful complaints about verbosity, mock French terms, and a staged bunting of words. The passage shifts to advertisements for Foley remedies, hospital plans, and patent medicines, ending with Hall's Catarrh Cure promotions and testimonials.
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Gail Hamilton
Foley
Schultz
Amateur Dramatic Chats in the Village
A light exchange from Harlem Life and Yonkers States contrasts village amateur dramatics with excuses for skipping performances and a quip about powder, light, and danger, reflecting social humor and rural cultural life.
Fishing Neep Game Quiet Talk Among Family
A garbled fragment shows a family scene with Mamma Susie asking about noise and noting Wile’s quietness. The dialogue touches on their game and a papa arriving late, ending with a stray line about You Tit Hita.
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Susie
Bushe
New Book on South Dakota by Railroad Company
A recent publication from the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway describes South Dakota. It covers agricultural and stock conditions, provides current stock reports, outlines opportunities in the state, and is well illustrated. Sent for two cents postage to B A Minter Chicago.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Colorado-California
Lakeland
Sumner Tlomes
Okoboji
Spirit Lake
J. A. Milner
South Dakota
Chica
Tella
B. A. Minter
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