Iowa Democrats Weigh Kansas City Platform at Des Moines Convention
Iowa Democrats convene in Des Moines with 804 delegates as speculation runs high over reaffirming the Kansas City platform. A Savery hotel conference last week showcased views on sacred 16 to 1 ratio and party policy, with only three of thirty or more opposing reaffirmation. Delegations from multiple counties, including Second and Third districts and Woodbury, signal broad support for reaffirmation despite some opposition.
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Democrats
Lowa
Des Moines
Kansas City
Savery Hotel
Iit
Woodbury
Wapello
The Clear Lake Excursion Reported With Mixed Reactions
A Clear Lake excursion drew crowds and revenue for several firms, with Ackley and others noting a 3 5 cent total and a band earning fifteen percent of the day’s take. Boating, bathing, and walks drew visitors, though innkeepers warned a lean season. The party returned at midnight without incident, and plans for a repeat trip circulated amid favorable comments.
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Company
Bend
Elzteeo Ackley
Clear Lake
Lehite
Faulkner
Gereva
Hampton
Ackley
C., Mt. & St. Paut
Iowa Central
Cummins Eyes Rock Island Reorganization Plans
Des Moines reports Gov. Cummins pressuring to halt or shape the Rock Island reorganization. He has gathered dates and consulted with Attorney General Mullan on legal steps. Officials anticipate possible court action this week, though exact proceedings remain undecided.
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Cummins
Rock Island
Des Moines
Iowa
Rock
Mullan
My Dinian
Itg
Hacourts
Lands Transfers and Local Notices in Hardin County
A scrambled list shows numerous land transfers in Hardin County including Hardin Reatty and Peter Aleson deals with properties in Owasa and Iowa Falls, plus transfers to or from M. Petty, B. L. Wright, F. Finn, and J. J. Lewis among others. The page also contains short local notes: a brutal wife beating case in Parkersburg, debates over whipping posts, state suffrage organization news, town updates from Alden and Buckeye, and fair week at Hardin County.
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F. Gregory
Allen
Newby
N. S
Loos
Ciss
Joan Cuiley
Ed, Strom
Owasa
John Bailey
Luelin Sanders
T. A. Wilson
FE. Wickham
Roberteon R. B. Ballard
Land and Town Lot Co
Lot Garden Oiley
J. J. Lewis
L. £. Jones
Buttolph & Smith
Falls
E. A. Mater
Devendarl P'T Lot
Mossman Lote
Radcliffe
L. G. Foote
F. E. Foster
Iowa Falls
F. Peet
Lowa Falls
B. Panter
F. Q
D. A. Hall
Town Ballas
Heavy regional rains cause grain damage and frost risk
Rainfall drenched most of the state except the eastern counties. On the night of the 25th central south central latrict saw phenomenally heavy showers causing damage to honds and grain loads. Reports show serious injury to small grain with significant losses and grain quality deteriorating below standard grades. Corn content at Albesn runs lower than average, with a full month of favorable weather needed to avert frost danger.
When Stay Concern Money In Lieu Of Contracted Pay
WRELBY Gaycoe Ackley Jawa dated Sept 1 1902 appears in a brief notice about funds or payments related to an unsettled contract. The fragment notes possible wage or settlement actions involving specific individuals and dates.
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Wrelby Gaycoe
Ackley
Jawa
Man Dies After Fall From Illinois Central Train
Mike Bartikowski of Tyndall South Dakota died after injuries from being thrown from an Illinois Central passenger train near Captain Davis home six thirty Wednesday. He had refused aid, later injured himself in bed, and died Friday afternoon. His family learned of his route to Chicago and a wallet and purse contents were noted. The incident prompted no blame on others and his body was sent to Tyndall for burial.
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Mike Bartikoutski
Tyndall
South Dakota
Chicago
Illinois Central
Davis
Nioola Central Section
Bartikowski
F. Bretthaupt
Dr. Symington
Central Tel
South
Bartikawaki
P.O. Bakker
Bold horse thieves target Schoorman near Grandy
George Schoorman, unable to speak English, was forced from his seat as three men pulled his horses from a Clark-style wagon at a cross near the Grigus home. Report came the next day, with sheriffs alerted and a reward offered. Grandy Fair events announced include a 2:35 trot and another racing program with purses.
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George Schostninh
George Schoorman
Schoorman
Mr. Schoorman
Rugs
Grigus
Schourman
Thoroughbred Race Cards And Town Notices
A mixed page notes races with purses and premiums for races 4 2:20 5 free for all pace and 6 run dash plus a narrative on a ship’s photo and editor rumors. It also mentions Presbyterian services and a Grundy county Democratic nominating slate with county offices and delegates, plus local business events including a Graphograph plant lease and a town welcome.
Bubjer heirs seek missing Nantje funjer in estate dispute
The Bubjer heirs of the late John Bubjer report the absence of Nantje funjer, a key heir and administrator, after the estate near Cleves was converted to cash valued around ten thousand dollars. The missing 22 year old is last heard of leaving home weeks ago toward northwest Wa, with family awaiting final court actions.
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John Bubjer
Nantje Funjer
Bunjer
Cleves
Tle
Mointain
Hla
Yolond
Ackley
Fragmentary Note Tangles On Unclear Speech
A fragmentary OCR snippet hints at uncertain dialogue about a trusted brother and an unseen presence. The text is garbled and lacks clear actors, places, or events to anchor a full report.
Boy Shot on Farm by Reckless Freight Action
A 12 year old boy, son of John Knipfel, was shot while standing in a yard on his father's farm north of town. The bullet struck the side of his head, glanced upward, and embedded itself after a circular path. He was found by Klapatenta, taken to town, and a physician removed the bullet with six stitches required to close the wound. The shooting was deemed reckless, likely from a southbound freight train near Awkley arriving at 10:50 o'clock.
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Trein
John Knipfel
Klapa- Tenta
Rame
Rego
Awkley
City Council Meets. Bills Tabled And Approved
The regular monthly meeting was held Tuesday evening. Bills approved include Electric Light & Gas Co. for lights and water, Geo. Tulp for painting the water tank, John Michaels for livery, EB. 0. McMaton as marshal, H. H. Heetland for water works belting and labor, F. D. Wait meals, printing by AoRrEy Wouen, sewer pipe by A. Rath, totaling 128.70.
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Electric Light & Gas Co
Geo. Tulp
John Michaels
McMaton
Marshal
H. H. Heetland
F. D. Wait
Permanent School Fund Apportioned to Counties
The semi annual apportionment of the permanent school fund interest will be issued from the auditor of state on Monday. The basis equals last March at 1 and 56,100 per child. Polk county gets the largest share at 27.11 percent, followed by Woodbury 20,659 and Dubuque 20,202.
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Auditor of State
Polk County
Woodbury
Dubuque
Farm For Rent At 240 Acres Inogted In Min
Farm for rent covering 240 acres located near Ackley Wisconsin. Inquiries directed to Joun Momannis. Details include senior turkey participation noted and terms pending further inquiry.
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Jou Momannis
Ackley
City Health Orders Nuisance Yard Clean Up Ordered
The health board orders removal or partial trimming of a nuisance yard by a stock company in town. Downs and Oatney inspectors report protests but will have portions removed and others graded up to reduce health risks. Proximity to homes and air quality cited as priority over convenient location.
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Omichais Weil
Maries
Lmiuls
Tsiltoid
tHabht
Downs and Oatney
Louis Seation gored by cow in barn doorway
An eight year old boy, Louis Seation, suffered a severe facial wound when a cow charged him in a barn at the family home near town. The incident occurred after dark as the boy stood at the doorway, the horn piercing his cheek as the animal struck.
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Louis Seation
Louis
Mra
Daorway
Enat
Amputated Arm Lawsuit Filed Over Guarded Machine
The Rumpt Frudden Lumber company faces a damages suit in Dubuque jointly filed by a 37 year old youth and his attorney through his friend Gus. They seek 610000 for the loss of his left arm after January 1902 injuries at a machine with unguarded, uncovered gears. He alleges no warning of the danger and that his arm was drawn into the machine on January 1, leading to hospital care and amputation at the shoulder. A local note mentions Ackley social events with a charity soda service by young ladies and a band concert on east Main Street to benefit a library charity.
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Babes Nave
District Court
Paul Galleve
Frudden Lumber Company
Cde
Freary Gus
Dubuque
Ackley
Lave
Pariaroualy
Grain fire destroys sixteen stacks near Ackley
Sixteen stacks of grain owned by John Thines were burned Thursday afternoon seven miles west of town. The blaze produced smoke and heat, drawing interest from local residents as firefighters with three engine crews battled the flames. William Burke, an Ackley native and operator at the Central Italian mill, received a company promotion to Eldora, boosting local employment news. Several families have moved to Ackley this week seeking new homes, while Mrs. Brends of Alexander travels toward Columbus, Ohio.
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John Thines
William Burke
Ackley
Oskar Fousa
Eldora
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