Fragmented World News And Oddities From The Era
In Grin Georgia a bachelor is teased by young ladies over marriage with a secret vote leading to a broken club and mutual enmity. Other items note a duel threat involving Drumont and Tuazare over anti Jewish essays, world population estimates, rare horned animals in Massachusetts, Braddock’s Potomac rock preservation, rail freight loads, a London town hall plan, first aid for bruises, global newspaper circulation, and diverse scientific tidbits on horses, matches, and English usage.
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Georg Ratio
Grin
Ambuls
Drumont
la Libre Parole
Jagt Fall
Priges
M. Tuazare
M. Tazare
St. Drymont
Lasare
AT. Drumont
Th Lattet
New Bedford
Mass
Braddock
Washington
Potomac
Weather in Des Moines Glows with Heat and Mixed Rain
July 2 to 10 saw extreme heat and wind raising fears of crop damage. A cool spell and scattered showers followed, with heavy rainfall in Scarhorn and adjacent districts. Early harvested crops like potatoes and greens benefited, but overall prospects stay mixed as hot winds and drought linger.
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Kalintin
Tes Moines
Wolelit
Shares Up at Kendall Young Bank Shakeup in Webster City
Kendall Young Bank faces leadership changes after the death of Kendall Young. Board names Maste s president as clerk C Mae Parm steps up, with Simon Sorned moving to assistant cashier. Park Manks and Young may become cashier in a reshaped management team following old troubles.
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Kank Moployes
Webster City
Tay
Kendall Young
Estos
Kendall Young Aa Presidurt
Olarks
Olarks Inmudiagy %, C. Mae Parm
Simon Sorned
Rathons
Mastes Prostdt
Force Ty
Betas Mason and
Beles
Park Manks
Lawyer to enter ministry in Northwood town
John R. Smith of Northwood a prominent local attorney will leave big practice to join theological college in Austin for two years. A former resident, he cites duty to preach the gospel and may not receive ministry compensation. A Des Moines article notes Mutual Telephone Co plans $20,000 in material for new system with 1000 subscribers, aiming to operate by fall and asserting an exclusive franchise amid a looming lawsuit.
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Jefferson
John R. Smith
Northwood
Austin
Smith
I Telephone Company
Des Moines
Mutual Telephone Company
Rouneil
Central Union
Army Worni in Tower County Field Destruction Report
Fragmentary report from Mason City July 1 notes Army units in various localities in the county allegedly destroying corn. Descriptions mention burning crops, mowing furrows, and using posts to crush warnings, with references to large numbers and widespread damage observed over several days.
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Mason City
Poisoned Meal Strikes McVey Family in Des Moines
The family of Judge A H W McVey were taken ill Monday afternoon after eating poisoned corned beef. The judge, his wife, a daughter, two sons, a coachman, and two servant girls collapsed within two hours. Judge McVey was unconscious for two hours and not expected to live. Coachman Carl Ward faced likely death. recovery for both remains uncertain while others hope for full recovery.
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Des Moines
A. HW. McVey
Wilo
Eloping preacher faced seduction charge in Logansport
In Indiana July 21 Rev Bcott eloped to Logansport and was prosecuted for seduction. Daisy Dorlan’s father filed an Information. County Attorney Dawson sent re vizition papers from Des Moines today. Mrs Scott remains devoted, doubting his mind.
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Bcott
Watertoo
B. A. Bcott
Logansport
Ind
Daisy Dorlan
Dawson
Des Moines
Scott
Jown Oat Crop Ruined In Des Moines Weather
Des Moines reports a severe oat crop loss as weekly weather data shows widespread rust damage. Most fields are not worth cutting and overall yield will be less than a third of last year’s heavy harvest.
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Des Moines
Jan
General Jones Condition Improves with Weather Change
Dubuque Iowa residents report General Jones in noticeably improved condition since the weather change. Doctors hopeful he may recover enough to be discharged soon, depending on his response to treatment.
General Dawson Dead in Deadwood Tuberculosis Mystery
Deadwood July 21 Gen Andrew Rawson a Deadwood planter is found to suffer from tuberculosis in a terse telegraph report. The item records a death and a diagnosis affecting a local figure with no further context.
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Dawson
Deadwood
D. D
Andrew Rawson
Trial resumes as defense motion to quash indictment denied
The Transvaal raid case returned to court with ten jurors sworn as Dr Jameson and colleagues pleaded not guilty. Sir Edward Clarke had moved to quash the indictment but the motion was rejected by the court. The proceeding continues as the government’s case proceeds.
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Velal
Te Damoson
Tendon
Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
Sir Edward Clarke
Webster
Fulun
Ex Governor Clash Over Bryan Nomination at Populist Meeting
In St Louis on July 10 30 morning the Populist national committee met to perfect the temporary organization. About fifty members attended chaired by Tauchenack. Disputes over the Colerado and Texas delegates surfaced as Walte urged Bryan’s nomination while others supported the ticket. Committee debated increased representation and tabulations from southern states showed Populists entitled to more delegates. A recess followed amid tensions over delegation counts.
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St. Louis
Walte
Tiyai
Spadon
General Weaver
Town
Ryan
Sewalleubsnont
Butler
North Carel
Jones Denies Alleged Offer at Populist Convention
In St Louis Senator Jones insists no offer or promise was made regarding populist support for Bryan. He emphasizes unity among Republicans Democrats populists and silverites to advance the cause of free silver.
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Jones
St. Louis
Bryan
Democratic Executive Committee
Cree Silver
Commercial Lawyers Gather for Omaha Convention
Commercial law practitioners from across the United States converge on Omaha Nebraska for the annual Commercial Law League of America meeting at Creighton theater. Hon William Sprague of Detroit will preside while reports from officials in Buffalo New Orleans and New York outline progress since the 1865 gathering.
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Omaha
Neb
Uie Cummercial Law League of America
Leagueé
Windwad Iva
Caninterelat
Kbrtrad United
Iieludas
Cumin Celal
Eradic
Colieetin
Lester
Creighton Theater
William Sprague
Detroit
Geo
Hall of
National Christian Culture Assembly Opens in Indiana
The Annual Convocation of the Nations Christian Culture Assembly gathers at the Baptist State Chautauqua grounds in Porter Indiana with delegates from Chicago Rochester New York Peoria US Baltimore Nashville Port Wayne Lafayette Indianapolis and Boston. Prof N Price of the University of Chicago presided at the welcome and Dr W Stout and Rev Dr J M Wharton spoke. John A Chapman delivered the annual address. Lectures conferences and religious services are planned for two weeks beginning tomorrow.
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Christian Culture Learnue
Be Porte
Ind
National Christian Culture Assembly
Chautaiqua
Newt Thisalty
Divinea
Chicago
Rochester
New York
Peoria
Baltimore
Nashville
Enn
Port Wayne
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Boston
Proffra N
Price
University of Chicago
Dir. W. . Stout
Franklin College
2. M. Wharton
Gallimore
Non
John 4. Chapman
Baptist Young People's Union
Body of Colonel Hungerford to be buried in mausoleum
The body of Colonel Hungerford, father of Ales and John W Mackay, lies at his home. Embalming was completed today. After Protestant services at St Paul Church tomorrow, the body will be laid in the cemetery and later removed to the United States for interment in the Malay family mausoleum.
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Rome
Colone Hungerford
Ales
John W Mackay
Htt City
Church of St. Paul
United States
Boston
Looks Like a Mutiny Aboard Aboard Ship Ablaze
A partially legible 19th century account describes a mutiny on a ship bound for Rosario. It mentions Captain Nash, his wife, and a second mate among seven crew members killed in a bloody outbreak dated the night of the 13th. The event remains shrouded in mystery with a passenger named Nantel Monel present.
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Flalifix
Nash
Wreippel
Chera
Nantel Monel
Kentucky flood toll rises in bleak Lovlaville report
In a Kentucky cloudburst near Lovlaville authorities report multiple drownings from Tonsen's Creek area. Names include James Bradley and his family, Mrs Bryant and others, with more bodies possibly found. The Lowsville and Nashville bridge was swept away, destroying property and isolating parts of the county.
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Lovlaville
Prankfort
Tonsen's Creek
Tames Bradley
Wo Farmer
Mra Bryant
Lowsville
Nashville
Kine
Train wreck injures fifteen near Murphysboro
At a high trestle on the Chicago and Texas line near Murphysboro Illinois this morning a section of the trestle collapsed. The coach fell to the ground breaking seats and injuring about fifteen passengers with Mrs Drew among the most seriously hurt. Her collar bone is fractured.
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Murphysboro
Chicago and Texas
Cape Girardeau
Mobile and Moe
Mra
Soldiers fire at yards near Cleveland nail works
Soldiers at the Brown Twisting works fired several shots into the yards of the H B P nail works last night. They bayoneted a motor man to stop his car and arrested two men who claimed they yelled send as wagons with union men passed along Willson avenue. The disturbance began on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railway tracks when a picket was stoned from the Tl P nail yards.
Butchered His Children in Fire Fatality Near Town
July 3. At 3 o clock this morning farmer Gorn Swaly fatally wounded his three children Frank aged 9 and two younger siblings with a butcher knife. He set fire to the house then shot himself in the heart. The two older children slept at a neighbor s house and likely survived. Swaly is believed to be temporarily insane.
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Attiva
Mion
Gorn Swaly
Withlton
Frank
Luey
Dlinmie
Yankton Bridge Bridge Plans Delayed Bids Planned
Yankton reports that construction bids for the Yankton and Norfolk railroad bridge were not opened as expected but will be opened on the new date. General Manager Milley recently returned from the east negotiating with Chicago and Northwestern for crossing rights. An eight-person corps of engineers works between Yankton and Norfolk to finalize deeds and layout. The project will be a combined wagon and railroad bridge with the grade adjusted and prepared for work.
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Yankton
Yankton and Norfolk
Wis
Milley
Chicago and Northwestern
Norfolk
Nebraska
Miller
Love Turned To Hate In A Wedding Flight
Immigrant Carl Mime marries Emma in a German city then travels toward New York. Tensions rise as Emma declares she loves him then hates him and will seek divorce under American law. The steerage voyage ends with Emma separating, while Carl goes to Des Moines amid baggage disputes and custody of belongings.
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Catt Becker
Carl Dash Ing
Tan Ane
Louch
Prat
Tynes Meaines
Kimma
Cnr
Ev Healdo
Buegemeister
Carrier's Ltd
Ori
Carls
Mmma’s
Kidred
Bertin
Parle
Gonor
Carl
Bremen
New York
Car
America
Imma
Separte
Mew York
Peraps
Illis Island
Emma
Cat
Commissioner Senner
Dr. Fenner
Mr. Senner
Des Moines
Benner
German Expert to Probe Kneebs Case in Bethel Mare
Berl July 20 Herrsling president of the Veterinary Surgeon's college sails to the United States to examine the mare Bethel in the Kneebs case. He is commissioned by the Burlington criminal court as an expert. Kneels is accused of passing as Nellie Kneels in the U. S. Witnesses will be exhumed to verify facts. Exhumation and testimony planned for October in Nebraska and Thalia region.
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Bethel
Berl
Herrsling
Veterinary Surgeon's College
United States
Burlington Criminal Court
T. Kneebs
Nellie Kneels
Nebraska
Lsilag
Widl
Tukury
Tietlia
Walther League Opens National Pension Conference Milwaukee
Delegates from forty branch societies attend the Walther League business session in Milwaukee as talks on the tongues and ceremin language are presented. Officers report rapid growth, strong member activity, and close church relations facilitated by pastors.
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Walther League
Milwaukee
IOWA REPUBLICANS CONVENE IN DES MOINES RAINY DAY
The Iowa Republican State Convention met amid rain and heat with large attendance. Rollin J. Wilson presided temporarily until Congressman Hepburn, serving as permanent chair, and Smith McPherson were named. The platform backed the St Louis agreement and a gold silver mix currency stance while denouncing the single silver standard. Nominations included R B Conger for Electors at large and other state officers with all votes unanimous.
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Seny
Grovey J. Dobson
Arcitee
T. McCarthy
Veo Dermott
A. A. Dawson
Ees
Canger
Edward T
Tamos
Cove
Piire
George Rt
Richarison
Fouely
Amos Babcoukk
Cee
Nichol
Albia
Adilgon
Maxwell
McLean
Heinsheimer Pintistriet Hee
Chase
Hepburn
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
St. Louis
Gen. E. Roberts
Port Dodge
Allison
Gear
Iowa
Najot McKinley
Ohio
Congress
Republican Party
The
United Lates
R. BH
Conger
Des Moines
James
Clinton
M. Is
Dobson
Dex Maines
C. G. McCarthy
John Herriott
Stuart
Milton Re
Law Claimants Jullification at Primghar Ta July 10
A gathering in Primghar Iowa drew many homestead claimants to a party and dance hosted by William Traver on land proposed for patent. Attorney John H. King spoke amid a large attendance, noting the dispute favoring Traver in a notable contest with a contract holder.
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Primghar
Williamraver
Steaders
Traver
Coroner Rules On Logan Wreck Guilty Of Negligence
Logan Iowa July 16 coroner verdict finds Engineer A Montgomery and Conductor Reed of the excursion train criminally negligent in the wreck that cost twenty seven lives. Warrants issued for their arrest and they will be brought here today.
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Logan
A Montgomery
Reed
Thal
State Pharmaceutical Association in session at Clear Lake
Pharmacists from Mason City and across Iowa attend the state association meeting at Clear Lake on July 16. About 300 druggists and their families participate under president Milo Ward and secretary Miles Dus Moines helping organize the event.
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Mason City
Clear Lake
Attendines
Milo Ward
Miles
Dus Moines
Waterworks Test Snapshot at Hull July 16
A fragment from Hu waterworks reports a test of the Hull water system dated July 16. The note mentions yesterday’s test results and further actions planned for today, with references to maintenance and acceptance pending.
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Hu Waterworks
Hull
Hanlon Sails Toward Pro Rowing Title Challenge
The Everlasting Hanlon, known as Jake Gaudaur of Toronto, accepts a challenge for the professional rowing championship of America. The offer, linked to a $3,000 purse, follows Gaudaur's reluctance to renew a Bay regatta in Vancouver and a planned showdown at the national regatta in England.
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Jake Gaudaur
Toronto
Ont
Tale
America
Gaudaur
Edward Han Gaudaur
Hhame Scanbury
England
T Hanlon
van Gaudaur
Hanlon
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