Iowa News Letter Scandals and Civic Updates
The governor pardoned 14 year old Charles Barris for breaking and entering, with escort home by jail officials and his father G. E B. Harvria serving a two year term for the same crime. Des Moines legal actions include a stay denial on liquor price injunctions and Cassatt’s continued confinement after a suicide attempt. Burlington plans a monument to Gen John Corse, while Polk County seeks an injunction over refunding bonds amid large city debts. Postmaster salaries rise or fall across many towns as adjustments take effect July 1.
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Specis
Des Maines
Parton
Des Marnes
Charles Barris
Anamosa
Butler County
Sumunllville
Clatterson
G. E B. Harvria
Tarris
Iwwa National Guard
Dempsey
United States Army
Tow National Guard
Signal Corps
Bpestiante
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Robinson, Granger and Kinne
Cansatt
Seitor Cassatt
Pellu
Burlington
John
Corse
Des Moines County
Iowa Monument Commission
Sworke
der Moines
District Court of
Polk County
Pobymasters’ Balalies
United States
Trak Jones
Glidden
Oakland
Walnut
Carroll and Webster
Boo! Malvern
Miraainy
Marcus
Mason City
Missouri
Mount A. Curto
Neola
Sora
Chirton
Clear Lake
Orange City
Columbine Jae
Oskatoosa
Cresco
Davenpor
Parry
Dowiltt
Jes
Dyersvilly
Rook Vally
Garner
WILE
Ls Griswald
Hartley
Woodbine
Lemurs
Centerville
Mutualeeta
Bealson
Deudon
Dneys
Sumani
Brier
John Dieus
Wilson Whitney
Red Owl
Whitney
Dieus
Es Novines County
John M. Corse
Altoona Pass
Aaron Mills
Oakland Mills
Ottumwa
T. J. Maxwell
Keokuk
J. E. Lunter
Newton
W. B. Laforce
Ottuman
Peter W. Peterson
Red Oak
Sweden
Nora Stober
Mount Ayr
C. W. Younie
L. H. Peterson
Aed
Sioux Rapids
Scott County
Lexington
Metcalf
Creston
Slathaway
Miley Willard Opens the World's Women's Temperance Convention
The third winning convention of the World's Woman's W. L. U. opened in Queen's Hall, London. Miss Frances E. Willard led a session with prayers by Mrs. Charles Avot and a 500-voice white ribbon choir. She addressed Harrop, urged closing saloons on Sundays, and urged unity among women from Oriental and continental countries to advance the temperance movement. Memorial services followed for promoted comrades with Miss Winifred S. Willard delivering the memorial address.
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Miley Willard
London
Laxnex
Wea di
Mmeleck A. m
Charles Avot
Maritime Previncus Wo. LU
Carmada
Fraqces Eo Witt
Henry Somerset
British Woman's Temperance Association
Yonron
Crimingla
Howe Protection
Bradstreet's views on trade and prices in June
Bradstreet's weekly review notes midsummer trading slowdowns in staple goods with some price relief in cotton coal wheat and pork. Pacific coast activity shows distinct features while southern states report mixed gains in dry goods and groceries. In Washington a postal congress is planned for 1807 with 125 delegates. A Cincinnati banquet honors Attorney General Harmon. A jury in Muskeaux Michigan finds Mrs. Harrison not guilty of murder. In Wasingley Western news a guilty verdict is returned for the Howgate case with a mercy recommendation.
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New York
Bradstreet's Weekly Review
Peragos
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
California
Portland
Oro
Ura Bright
Eolu
Orient
South Africa
Seattle
Mediterranean
Chattamera
Atlanta
Hirmingham
Gilveston
Americ
Musxeaux, Mich
Harrison
Nathan Doulas
Douglas
Enmbalmers
Mowgste
Wasiixaroy
Howgate
Wilson Prize and public donation to state history department
Iowa news notes that heirs of late Senator James F. Wilson of Fairfield may donate his prized political, historical and economic collections to the state historical department. The 5,000 volumes, rebound in permanent form, reflect his life’s support for the department and would honor his memory in Des Moines. Nearby items report the Jefferson state meet of the American Wheelmen with rich prizes, a suspected infanticide case in Keokuk, a finance move in Sioux City, a burglary shootout in Creston, and several weather, crime, and local government notes across the state.
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Department Ab Des Moines
League of American Wheelmen
Jefferson
St Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Mixed notices and ads from a late 19th century paper
The clippings mix poems and prose snips with travel fare notes and ads. It references a Denver National Educational Association meeting, excursion rates by the Chicago & North-Western Railway to western and mountain resorts, tobacco and anti tobacco cures, theatrical engagements, a malaria note for travelers, and assorted jokes and local references. Names include W. B. Kniskern and Uncle Eben from Washington Star. Overall, a collage of notices, sales pitches, and periodical quips.
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Colorado
National Educational Association
Denver
Col
North-Western Ling
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Manilow
Rockies
Black Hills
Yellowstone Nations
Park
Paallle
Ues
W. B. Imnishern
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago, IL
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ashland
Bayfield
Marquette
Deadwood
Dakota
Hot Spring
Manitou
Salt Lake City
Lure
Northwest
W. TB. Kniskern, G. P
T. A
Chi Cago, Ill
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Woman's Journal
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