London fire safety idea for churches proposed
Merryweather, a London fire apparatus maker, suggests church towers be fitted with water tanks and a pipe with hydrant and hose, enabling immediate jets on fire. Canterbury cathedral has been saved thrice by its own apparatus. Also notes railway construction pace, a municipal farm in Macon Georgia, and various global fire and infrastructure items.
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C. Merryweather
London
Church Towers
Interbury Cathedral
Street Car Fares Restored After City Conference
Des Moines July 21 Mayor Mace Virtr and President Moth of the railway company met to resolve fare disputes affecting city street trains. Police were ordered to enforce regulations, with the company agreeing to suspend a fare increase and accept a minor fine as a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mace Virtr
Moth
Heli
Jong Coufers
Todig
de Bay
Witl
Horse Thief Captured After North Iowa Heist
Sheriff Terre arrested a horse thief who stole three horses and a top buggy north of Le Mars. The loot was found in his possession after the theft Wednesday night near Le Mars and recovery Sunday. The man refused to give his name as proceedings begin.
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Min
Tolfman
LeMavs
Terre
Honing
Coumb Ulutis
le Mars
Chemin
Narriet Somers
Mt Mape
Steiner Y Lay
Haddock Methodiat Huvch
Sioux City
Tuce
Thopkins
Mt. Slope
7. T. Smith
Aith Church
Somers
Rock Island Rail Line Fight Over Street Tax
Long dispute in To w a s Combia Otthmwa July 20 centers on street tax for paving along Main Street near Rock Island railroad rights of way. Rock Island seeks injunction blocking tax collection, arguing only their abutting property should bear share. city and Rock Island lawyers prepared facts for district court.
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Tows Combia
Otthmwa
Towa Cour
Stong
Rerk Island Company
District Court
Main Street
Rock Island
Strout Railway Company
Errl of Otley Corkery a former LeMars resident dies in Colorado
Otley Corkery aged about 80, longtime LeMars resident and son of pioneer Charles B. Corkery, died in Colorado last Wednesday. His funeral was held Sunday from St. Marys Catholic Church, with a long funeral procession to the cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children. his wife is sister to Charles Carnavy, road master of the Illinois Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GeMara
Coloradeo
TeMars
Otley C. Corkery
Aares Catholic
Charles B. Cockery
LeMars
Ife
Colorado
Beine
Charles Carnavy
Tillmeis Central
Tragic Ward Incident Ties to Unruly Father
In Council Bluffs on July 26 a 15-year-old girl in St. Bernard's insane ward is described as in a pitiable state. Report claims her condition stems from her father's uncontrollable temper after her mother died, with the father allegedly worsening her distress leading to a near cataleptic trance.
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Demper
Council Bluffs
St. Bernard's Hospital
Taxpayers Strike Meeting in Bardin County
Citizens of Bardin County call a taxpayers strike meeting for Wednesday July 21 to discuss the county board of supervisors and an appropriation for a third bridge at Iowa Walls. The dispute follows a county seat fight and over whether the bridge is needed, worsening tensions between Eldora and Iowa Falls.
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Bardin County
Dorn
Iowa Falls
Uardin County
Eldora
Ida Grove Postmaster Sells Office to Deputy
Bondmen assume Ida Grove post office duties as the postmaster remains largely unable to run the office. Charles Harrington Jr. appointed acting postmaster while the official is considered temporarily incapable. The transition creates tension and uncertainty over continued postal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tda Grove
Ida Grove
Charles Uarrington
Iaster
Wind Mill Accident Brings Bruising for Two Men
Merens climbed a running wind mill and was caught when clothing tore free. He escaped serious injury as wind power was light. Y'heanill was restrained by the strain while Morenes failed to move until neighbor aid arrived. Morenes suffered bad bruises and shock from the incident.
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Glidden
Merens
Y'heanill
Moreness
Knights Templar Elrovion Room Convenes at Spirit Lake
The Grand Commandery of Iowa Knights Templar elected officers including F Hy Loring Waterton E Guid Pettibone Brownies and J Pettibone. The Grand Recorder Wingite and other posts were filled as the order prepared for its forty fourth annual convocation at Templar Park starting July 20.
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Grind Previte
Thomas
Greene
Cedar Rapids
Grand Suntor
Alexander Peddie
Emmetsburg
Grind Suniar
St Norris
Manchester
Grant Pre
Cr King
Council
Grand Recorder
All Wingite
Des Moines
Moyal Arch Masons of
Iowa
Svaad Commandery
Knights Templar
Templar Park
Joho
Prohibitionists Plan Two Day Wisconsin Convention
The prohibition party sets a two day state convention in Wisconsin on July 27 and 28 at the M CoA. D E L Raton of the First Methodist Church is named temporary chairman. Delegates total 50 with Palk holding 14. M Wy Atwood leads the state central committee and Mya A J McMurray serves as secretary. May Blewnet, former national convention chair, may attend.
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Prohibition Party
de i E. L. Raton
First Methodist Church
Milligers
Bron
Wisconsin
Prohibition
Des Moines
Witdh
Palk Haa
M. Wy Atwood
State Central Committee
Mya
McMurray
Stewart
Prohibition State Central
Ulinois
WIM
Bath
May Blewnet
Witlyeburg
Tragic Train Death Near Rome Station
Gus Stiles, a young man living northwest of Rome, was instantly killed when struck by eastbound freight train No. 89 near Home station. His body was found after the locomotive pilot, thrown from the boiler head, lay alongside the track.
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Gus Stiles
Man Killed Instantly in Rail Yard Crash at Oelwein
Thomas Burke, about 22, died Saturday afternoon at the Chicago Great Western yard in Oelwein while attempting a coupling on flat cars loaded with bridge timbers. His head was crushed between timbers as the cars came together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burke
du & Railway Auvident
Oelwein
Chicago Great Western Railway
Fredghe
Knights of Pythias prepare program in Clinton week
Clinton July 19. Knights of Pythias plan their annual Clinton session in August with the grand lodge and uniform rank sessions, a Rathbone Sisters visit, and a town parade. The event fills Clinton with Knights and ladies, promising an eventful chapter in Town Pythianism. The program lists receptions, divine services, concerts, parades, and prize drills across August 9 to 13 with multiple regiments and brigades participating. Lily Company of Radelta is barred from some classes but will exhibit.
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Clinton
Grand Jorsee
Knights of Pythias
Clintont
Inch Brigade
Rane
Elds
Rathbone Sisters
Cty
Efcort
Simay
Lev. LB. PY
Snook
Iowa
Duradi
Grand Lodge
Greil Iount
Town Brigade
Pamde
Uwulfern Bank
James Bernihan
Lily Company of
Radelitta
Ean
Prand Lodge
Wrand
Iowa Minws Active Amid Growing Centerville Coal Hopes
Centerville reports increased demand for coal as mines operate at near capacity. Officials say summer and autumn work is underway, with operators expecting steady output despite a strike in eastern districts. Miner leaders warn of possible walkouts if eastern tensions remain unsettled.
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Apprincosa
Centerville
Centervill
Averguin
Mitland Companies
Hsi
Contervilla Mud
Atu
Olier
Miners Gather in Kanawha Area as B&O Delegations Arrive
Shination Crittont of Wheeling reports July 17 that Kanawha Monongahela, Watson, and West Fairmount districts see the largest regional miner activity while B&O crews mass at Fairmont. Operators in Kanawha have largely abated fighting and await a settlement and the miners' return.
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Shination Crittont
Wheeling
W. Va
Kanawha Valley
Monongahela
Watson
West Fairmount
Baltimore and Ohio
Fairmont
Kanawaha
Rock Valley Plans Water Works Bond Vote
Rock Valley council votes to install a waterworks system if approved by a public vote. A special election will be held to decide bonding the town for the project and the measure is expected to pass. The plan aims to provide a municipal water system for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Ta Waly
Incrnashd Hog Cholera Death Toll Report
Des Moines July 19 Director Sage of the Town weather and crop service compiled hog cholera death figures. statewide hog loss estimated at about 3 450 000 hogs potentially costing feeders over 22 500 000 dollars in 1896. quarantine, feeding hogs diseased and water only, is advised to starve the disease out. local outbreaks not epidemic, most counties reporting some losses while some counties have not reported.
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Des Moines
Sage
Town Weather and Crop Service
Monona
Lyon
Audubon
Iamilton
Towa
José
Governors Trip to Newport Amid Eastbound Tour
Distinguish party of state officials to eastward journey with Governor Drake recovering from Tall acts. State Treasurer Ierriott accompanies, Speaker Byers to join in Chicago, Lieutenant Governor Parrott ill, congressmen joining from Washington, Senator Allison planning attendance, Senator Gear doubtful. Silver service presentation by the governor to the battleship Town slated for July 19 in Boston. Auditor McCarthy already there.
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Tes Moines
Drake
Newport
Ierriott
Chicago
Speaker Byers
Parrott
Washington
Allison Hag
Gear
Povernor
Tate Pine
Boston
Tate McCarthy
Republicans of OBrien County Convention Attended in Primghar
The OBrien county Republican convention to elect delegates to state and national meetings drew broad turnout in Primghar on July 19. Every town and precinct was represented by a full delegate slate, totaling 118, indicating thriving party activity in the county.
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Primghar
O'Brien
Republican Party
Heartless Desertion Leaves Family Destitute in Frldora
David Myers a one armed goldien, fled the southwest Frldora neighborhood with a feeble minded sister and three children leaving them without support. He had previously lived at Gifford where he lost his wife and sought a pension of 45 a month. The family now relies on neighbors for food as creditors await repayment.
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Man Wall
Hig Famiy
David Myers
Goldien
Myers
Gifford
Baptist Missions Clear Debt With Rockefeller Gift
The American Baptist Missionary Union and Baptist Home Mission Society report union debt of 456000 wiped out. Rockefeller contributed 250000 and a further 250000 was raised. Total receipts reached 503081.45. About six thousand donors gave, but organizers publish no donor names due to objections.
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Rockefeler
New York
American Baptist Missionary Union and
Baptist Home Mission Society Ias
John 1
Rockefeller
Worle
President Craig Presses Resignation After Vote
The Mississippi congress opened with President Craig urging resignation over financial policy. A vote showed the congress unanimously refused to accept his resignation, then proceeded with regular business. Industry notes mention Parisian warehouses facing theft and concerns over cream quality in warm weather.
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Congress
Prang-Alississippi
Craig
Hig
Bryan
Salmon and fishery values by region and species
Last year Canada produced three point seven million for salmon imaginably, four point six million for cod. Next in value were herrings at two point seven nine six million and lobsters at two point two ten million.
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Canada
Miners Threats Rise as Strikes Expand Across Pittsburg District
In a broad strike wave, 400 miners plan to march on the Allison mine with 1,000 more ready to join in the Panhandle area. Bridgesville and Washington Pike districts see mass gatherings while Millers Run and Tom’s Run remain idle. Hunger grows among workers as preparedness and tension mount amid shifting loyalties at Canonsburg and McGovern sites.
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Diltsburg
Ily
Tittsburg
Allison, Moone and Enterprise
Allison
Panhandle
Phalande
Bridgeville
Washington Pike
Millers
Tom's Run
Tre Tle Creek
Sandy Creek
Tinian Crek
DeArmill
Canonsburg
Washington County
Boones
Canonsburg Cagl Company
Conk & Son
McGovern
Cook & Son
Miller's Run
Enterprise
Cook
Tariff Bill Debate Surges in Senate as Votes Loom
Washington July 21 The tariff struggle moves to the Senate with several senators in attendance as votes may be needed. Alison presents the conference report on the tariff bill and seeks consideration but yields to a resolution enabling the president to negotiate steps for releasing Ona Melton and other prisoners from a Cuban jail. The Union Pacific resolution remains unfinished business and will be addressed later.
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Abuert
Washington
Senate
Alison
Ona Melton
Wimprneld
Morgan
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