Ghist Officer of Town Village Becomes a Manias
Albion mayor Cleit Drilihath has suddenly become violent and requires restraint to prevent trouble. Dunham has four children by his first wife, his second wife has an equal number, and long-standing disagreements exist. North of McGregor, bluffs by the Mississippi compete with Klondike as assays by chemists indicate ore worth $1.30 to $17.80 per fet with an average of $8 a ton. Operations directed by J M Lasley of New Mexico, experienced in the work, with millions of tons of ore and ready reduction facilities.
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Cleit Drilihath
Albion
Maraballtown
Dunham
McGregor
Mississippi
Klondike
J.M. Lasley
New Mexico
Dragged to death by a cage at Wa-Spaluka mine
In Oskaloosa near Wa Spaluka Lance Walker pit boss at Thompson and Walker mine attempted to jerk a car from a cage. He signaled to hoist and the cage caught him, dragging his body between the cage and shaft wall. His body was ground to pulp, unrecognizable. he was a son of a mine owner.
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Oskaloosa
Wa- Spaluka
Lance Walker
Thompson and Walker
Hall Floor Settles At Webster City Opera House
The Masonic hall in Webster City settled four inches during a crowded event. The floor could have collapsed further, risking 150 people beneath. Visitors from nearby towns attended to see special lodge work in a full house.
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Masonic Opera House
Webster City
Lodge
Women In Convention Delegates From Five States Meet
Delegates from five states gather in Des Moines for a statewide convention of women's groups including the W C U S P EB O Federation of Women’s Clubs Political Equality Association and the Iowa Congress of Mothers. The program features tests for legislators, receptions by the Governor and Mrs Cummins, and addresses by prominent men and women on practical topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Every
Uty
Congress
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Political Equality Association
Iowa : Congress of Mothers
Mra. Cummins
Pottawattamie Bar Association Seeks New Judicial District
The Pottawattamie county bar association recommends creating a separate judicial district in the county to resolve the ongoing issue in the fifteenth district since Harrison county joined. If not possible, they will pursue appointing a fifth judge for the district and will seek Senator Hazelton to present the matter to the current legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottawattamie County
Harri‘son
Hazelton
Seasason
Leguslature
North Western teachers hold Spencer meeting planning spree
The president and executive committee of the North Western Teachers Association met at Spencer to arrange a program for the oral association meeting to be held at Spencer April 10 through 12. Preparations are under way to entertain about a thousand teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North Western Teachers Pssociation
Gold in Clayton County at McGregor raises hopes
Reports describe a recent discovery of gold in the hills around McGregor in Clayton County. Local officials and residents express optimism about the potential mining prospects and economic impact on the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Asgus
McGregor
Aseays
Free Beer Scheme Sparks Dubuque City Election Plan
A Dubuque movement proposes twenty eight candidates for city office each contributing 250 dollars to a pool of 7000 dollars to fund beer giveaways. Ten days before election six free dispensaries would open and voters be invited to drink freely with a cap of ten glasses per person to be enforced by a dedicated committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Thornton stock dealer John H. Jordan arrested for false weights
John H. Jordan a well known stock dealer of Thornton was arrested by Sheriff McDonald on charges of using a shrinker on scales to show false weights. He appeared before Justice Clark at Algona and gave bond of 500 for his appearance. The incident caused much excitement. Jordan is wealthy and a director in the local company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Jordan
Thornton
McDonald
Justice Clark
Algona
Jordan
Died From Scratch At Waterloo In Striking Case
Jacob Mellenger, buried at Waterloo Sunday, died from blood poisoning after scratching his finger on a nail in a cigar box ten days earlier. He passed away at noon on Saturday despite physicians’ efforts to save him.
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Jacob Mellenger
Waterloo
Girl pleads guilty in shooting at colored church scene
Hattie Nelson the principal in the shooting at the colored church in Oskaloosa appeared in Squire Rice’s court and pled guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm. She was released on bond awaiting further action in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Nelson
Oskaloosa
Squire Rice
Bhe
Harris to Build Opera House and Local Notices
The town of Harris will have a new opera house. Lon Phillips of Charles City lost an arm to corn shredder. Bibley will seek bids for erection of a new public building. The state Sunday school institute is set for Keokuk January 26. The Pt Dodge district medical society will meet at Mane February 4. Miss Mabel Bakewell of Lansing won the Iowa award in the St Louis beauty contest. Railroad men speculate on causes of the Viator disaster. McKinley Day in Pulpits in Chicago on January 27 raised funds for a monument at Canton. Arabs and Zouaves clash in Algiers. a mob wounds several soldiers and Arabs.
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Harris
Lon Phillips
Charles City
Bibley
State
Keokuk
Pt. Dodge District Medical Society
Mane
Mabel Bakewell
Lansing
Iowa
St. Louis
Viator
Twenty two dead in Lost Creek mine disaster Iowa
The Lost Creek Coal Mining Company shaft No 2 mine near Oskaloosa Iowa suffered a catastrophic explosion caused by a dust ignited by a shot charged too heavily. Twenty two men died and 11 were injured as rescuers battled for hours to reach victims. Coroner Foehlinger ruled the disaster an accident with no blamed party.
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Lost Creek
Sen
Lost Creek Coal Mining Company
Iowa
Oliver Mapie
Spns
FHI
Mike Ox
Mike Fox, Jr
John Hitler
C. B. Crews
Russell Fish
Jos Berto
C. Creighton
John Kava
Oliver Mabie
Od Swanson
Jonas Mable
John Jerkin
Eddyville
Rank Secreos
Charles Seaman
Harwanson
Holdyville
Jonny Mable, Jr
William Harvey
George Gogo
Harry Derrock
Foehlinger
Oskalooen
Oskaloona
Lost Creek Coal and Mining Company
Laughlin
H. L
Spencer
Jeff Timbrell
F. B. Green
Ellis
Investigation decision on Philippine question moves forward
The feusts committee on the Philippines will conduct a thorough inquiry into the entire Philippine question. Senator Lodge, chair, is authorized to present in the Senate the resolution to permit the committee to hear and to send for persons and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Feusts
Philippines
Lodge
Senate
Hill Takes the Stand Before Interstate Commission
Chicago, Jan. 25. James J. Hill testified for over three hours on the community of interest scheme. He argued competition does not lower rates and noted lower northwest rates where Great Northern and Northern Pacific cooperated. He described the Burlington purchase as necessary, outlined the Northern Securities plan, and said a few elderly men sought control to run the line as they had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James J. Hill
Great Northern Counties Company
Great Northern Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Retea
Favor More Rigid Bill on Oleomargarine Restrictions
Washington January 24 The House Agriculture Committee voted 12 to 6 to report a bill tightening oleomargarine restrictions beyond the Grant measure Representative McCleary Minnesota again introduces the bill After hearings over ten days the proposal now taxes uncolored butter substitutes and targets imitations colored to resemble butter with broader penalties for producers and colorers The discussion continues with parties opposing and supporting the stricter rules
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House
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
McCleary
Minnesota
Amendments debated and rejected in bill proceedings
In New York on January 26 Bradstreet's reports that amendments offered by the opposition were rejected. The review notes favorable weekly influences with steady general prices though cereals weakened due to winter wheat belt snow. Spring trade expands at leading jobbing centers and exporters show renewed interest in wheat despite price irregularities. Railway earnings miss cheerier forecasts, January car act improvements do not reduce receipts, and clearings remain lower year over year while distributive trade likely surpasses last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradatreet
New York
Enya
Thana
Corn Blockades The Yards In Kansas City Traffic Tie Up
Corn blockades grip Kansas City rail yards as 1 000 cars of corn clog tracks and high prices lure grain east and north. Southwest demand strengthens while shipments from Iowa Nebraska and Dakota states flood the yards causing delays in moving corn out of the city.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Great Southwestern
Kangae City
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakotas
Iiinoia
Exonerate Union Officials Exculpates Mitchell and Wilson
Indianapolis January report by union committee fully exonerates United Mine Workers leaders John Mitchell and W R Wilson from charges of misrepresentation to miners regarding ex secretary treasurer Pearse.
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Mitchell
Wikison
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Misa
Millie Meredith
John Mitchell
W. R. Wilson
Pearse
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Algiers
Egsbeh
Towa
Jap ‘Imbrell
Morse
Ackley Jeweler
Fostoffica
Nix’s
Rue
Ek, Friz
Ackley Baker
Census Bureau
United States
Heveapen Pecrease
Bell, Carrey
Krrocle & ‘Thielle, Dealers
Haryesa Foods
Law
CA Wyer's
F. Seidl
Fortable
Hlackoenithing
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Review OF Trade
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Gee
Wabash Avenuus
Ill
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