Varied Global Notes Include Stradivari Rumor and Wisconsin Agronomy Plan
The report denies a 30 000 ruble purse for stolen Stradivarius violins in St Petersburg. A Wisconsin plan expands agronomy study with a two year course blending science and practical farming, requiring high school graduation and six months of farm experience for completion. Also noted are Peru’s Inca descendants, 2282 car accidents in Great Britain, and other scattered items on travel, education, religion, and historical figures.
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New
Freie Presse
Butené Ysaye
St. Petersburg
University of Wisconsin
Ancient
Peru
Markhim
Cuervo
Mineo Cijme
Historiensove- Tetáns
Tluaseur
de Kolepotens
Aibwityk
Eminent engineers propose canal across mountains and port anniversary
Historical notes recount a proposed tubular canal system linking the Appenines and Alps as rival engineers push plans. A 14 year old dies, begging a friend to use influence for aid while a king’s gift story and a poet’s dying lament appear. The 100th anniversary of the port of Fila ay Saneiro is marked with an industrial exhibit of products from June to September. Italy’s perfume manufacturers annually use large quantities of citrus and flowers, and a grim statistic notes a leg or arm injury per New York day.
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Low
Appenines and
Alps Meuntwins
Weile
Robert Hurts
Cunningham
Kem Lohnson
Charles
Berause
Dutta
Fila
Saneiro
Bravil
al Tenes Perfume
Avoca Fire Causes $15,000 Loss to Town Properties
A blaze in Avoca last evening caused about $15,000 in damage transferring from an livery barn to an opera house district. An ember from a switch engine fire blew into an open window. flames spread to a nearby implement house and several residences. Fire departments from Council Bluffs and Omaha assisted, with Atlantic and Marian units delivering extra support. Notable losses included the opera house, a lock shop, a jeweler, and general merchandise stock. several residents were slightly injured. Insurance partially covers the losses. the incident marked the era’s most serious blaze in about two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Marvel
Vitizens
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Atlantic
Marian
Lust
Hoogewining
Opera Hougre
M. Barnes
Stitlioner
Jewele
G. H. Tirifith
General
C. A. Norton
Tiplements
Ftse
Caet
Sibley Secures a Public Library
In Sibley last evening a large crowd attended a demonstrative event at the opera house aimed at establishing a free public library. Dr A Neth revealed a plan to convert the 68 A BR hall into a free public library, with refreshments and donations from attendees.
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Sibley
Maren
Howse
Eure
A. Neth
Sie Heubelige
Ryige Vaiss
Ot A
Carhegie Library
Onde Cspoliiled
Lbsransfer
Timnisding
Shaw Charged With Embezzlement Of Funds
Onawa station funds questioned after cashier Ben Shaw resigned. Detective roundup led to Shaw, underage, arrested and bound over on embezzlement charge. Attorney Miles Newby appeared. shortage estimated for the month.
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Shaw
Iyi la
Onawa F Prssenger
Ben Shiww
Shiw
Marshall
Stuew
Abotti
Qdebott, Ja
Herind Ly Alttorney
Miles Newby
Sala
Saloons Target of Monona County Remonstrance Fails
Wet weather and six day effort by the Law and Order League fail to gather required signatures to remove saloons in Monona County. Official counts show the petition fell short of 107 names of the required majority, with voters from the 1900 general election needed for validity. Leaders note changes since 1906 and vow to keep pressing the temperance cause despite the setback.
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Wetwal
Manona
Law and Order
Muike Ft Eective
Pruliovere
Java
Boy loses limb after accidental hunting gunshot
Murei 28 year old son of Mir and Mrs Refsel of High Lake township was shot while hunting near Burraak like. Lloyd stepped in front of a gun when Conrad fired at ducks, receiving the full charge and losing his right leg below the knee. Dr Burdick of Gruel linger and Cr A Anderson assisted at the scene.
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Murei
Juloyed Lyeuld
Mir
Refsel
High Lake Township
Orvad Retsetl
Burraak
Keel
Conrad
Lloyd
Dr. Burdick
Gruellinger
Cr. A. Anderson
Vay
Hold up suspect shot by Chicago officer in wild chase
A hold up man was shot by a Chicago police officer during a fast dash through sleet. The assailant, identified as Wane Wis, was found dead in a doorway with a gunshot wound to the head. Police believe the death followed sustained gunfire after a violent confrontation with the officer pursuing him through the streets. A separate incident involved a cab stolen and two pedestrians robbed during the same chaotic spree.
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Chicagoo
Dia
Bette
Society Men to Don the Gloves with Pugs at Merion
In Philadelphia two boxing bouts are set for next Saturday night at the Merion Cricket Club. Led by J. Drexel Biddle, a half dozen society men from the city will face off each other in amateur matches. Each bout features stout square shouldered fighters ready to trade blows in a club setting.
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Philadelpia
March
Anthon J. Drexel Biddle
Bob Fitzsimmons
Merion Cricket Club
Pugilis
Missing Plymouth County official in Kingsley Iowa
Kinwsley March 7 John Cottrell representative for Plymouth County and mayor of Kingsley is missing. Reports say he rose to prominence during a sensational divorce case and alleged affairs, but Kingsley residents report he is living with his wife and family. The cause of his disappearance remains unclear and inquiries continue.
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Kinwsley
John
Netton
Kingsley
Cottrell
Patell Aloun
Des Mather
Denele Brown Déyves
Ikiwant
Settee 1
Lly
Agin
King
Mather
Deougt
United Evangelical Conference District Preachers Listed
The United Evangelical Conference closes its district meeting naming several preachers and pastors across Minnesota and nearby towns including LeMars Washington Street church Keith Stengel Staunton H Dunkelberger Lloyd William George Minwhe Slayton Ble Stone City Rosebud Pfreunig Allendorf Stinpke Wo Breeder Sinus Falls Wheeler Gare Peal Districts Emil Mueter Nerstrand Heuek Kirobatl Ebolg Apfel Wheaton Nora Springs Ta Elmm Gann Nora Springs Sax Charles Oly Sass Coster Geo Vea Trumbiller Rockwell City Auburn Fond
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H. Dunkelberger
Loyd
A. William
George
Slayton
Minn
A .Pharen
Stone City
Gerhareét
Avinow
Dr A. Weizell
Fairfix Sewel Rosebud
T. Pfeunig
Allendorf
J. Stinpke
Sinus Falls
J. Turklarde
Wheeler
Phil Gare
Peal
Winox
Auburn
Fonda
I. Aggie
Relmand
JH. Bruns
W. Weller
Oller Creek
Iowa Insurance Auditor Reports Mixed Results
Auditor findings show rising risks written and losses paid across state and county mutuals, with large increases in policies in force. Some insurers faced receivership or voluntary liquidation. several towns and counties are cited as affected by financial distress in the Iowa insurance sector.
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Malnes
Lie
Miyerech
SEL Uus Pepearth Oo Tasarance Stoue
Iowa
Cor Jolie
SUN
County Mutuals
Ginexs
Germain Maud
Decatur County Mutual
Apology Ends Strike of Newspaper Men
Berlin reporters suspended work after a protest that began Thursday and ended Friday evening. Leaders from several parties pressured the press, and a statement apologized for language used in defending a newspaper. Journalists voted to resume work on Thursday despite limited Reichstag coverage.
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Berlin
Marette Kirke
Terp Groeber
Center
Bind
Syine
Himortal
Orchard to Be Prosecuting Witness in Pueblo Trial
A report from Pueblo dated March 27 states Harry Orchard, awaiting execution in Idaho for the murder of Governor Steunenberg, will testify as chief prosecuting witness against Steve Adams in a May Pelluride trial tied to the 1901 1902 riots and a disappearance case. Idaho pardons board action may substitute life imprisonment for Orchard’s death sentence.
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Publo
Cola
Guray
Harry Orchard
Idaho
Steunenberg
Steve Adams
Pelluride
Adams
Barney
Orchard
Ucting
Black Hand Threat Scares Bank Officials in Seyynour
In Seyynour on March 27 the town buzzes with fear after receipt of Black Hand threats aimed at bank directors Dr. Q. Coyer and Frank Lewelyn. The letters target the Farnees’ and Drovers’ State Bank directors and creditors, heightening tension and concern over security.
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Oliwa, Ja
Seyynour
Q. Coyer
Frank Lewelyn
Farnees
Tate Bank
Love letter leads to arrest of Iowa forgeries suspect
In Des Moines a letters gimmick exposed ex convict Charles Raymund alias E J Williams. He courted widow Mrs Maude Bowlby, then a decoy reply nabbed him. Raymund pleaded guilty to forgery and burglary terms in Chaylon Bremer counties. sentenced to up to sixteen years by Judge McHenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Raymund
Maude Bowlby
Vinton
Raymond
McHenry
Socialists Name State Ticket in Des Moines Meeting
In Des Moines the Socialist delegates nominated a state ticket headed by United States Senator John W. Worl and Governor J. G. Stree, with a platform reaffirming socialist principles and opposing recent U S Supreme Court decisions. The slate includes J. F. Willis for attorney general and Gena Bilternan for superintendent of schools, among others, chosen to run if the referendum vote approves delegates to the national convention.
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J. G. Stree
Mystle
Jeane
Holtz
Batu
I William Strauss
Burlington
Nice
BG. Price
Sioux City
Treasure P
Wmn
Taxlor
Greenfield
Sictorney
T. F. Willis
Claritdi
Gena Bilternan
The
Supreme Court
J. S. Roggett
Cresta Satis Comppasioner
J. A. Haawker
Watertow
Todas
Illegal liquor sellers targeted by grand jury in Sac City
Sac City March 26 The grand jury returned indictments against Vegal Hauer and others for illegal liquor selling in Sac County. Eli Kennedy legger of Sac City received a 90 day county jail sentence. Three other liquor sellers were arrested and jailed. A temporary injunction was issued against Methen over a disturbing pig incident at Lake View. Walter K Weaver, a young attorney and son of a supreme court judge, is missing after about a month away. Relatives report ongoing efforts to locate him with a possible Omaha lead.
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Sac City
Vegal Hauer
Sac County
Eli Kennedy Legger
Odeholt
Methen
Lake View
Supreme Court
Walter K. Weaver
Cay
M. Weaver
Ulery
Des Moines
Omaha
Horses and cattle perished in barn fire at Wood farm
A large barn at A. B. Wood's farm in Fonda was destroyed by fire. Ten horses, nine head of cattle and 26 hogs burned to death. J. W. Machin, first to discover, recovered four horses and secured about $6,000 in valuation, with $2,400 insured.
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Fonda
A. B. Wood
J. WW. Machin
Man dies after hog attack near farm in Tatke City
Alvin Ripley, working on his brother's farm, was fatally gored by hogs while feeding them near his home. He had recently moved here from Vennersre and was known locally for his work on the family farm.
Hotel Barn Burns in Dubuque. Contents Saved
Fire destroyed the Hotel Barn in Dubuque last evening causing about 32500 in losses. Insurance coverage was $500. Two cows and fire horses were saved by Nicholas Willang, a bell tender in the hotel.
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LeMurs
Dubuque Hotel
Nicholas Willang
Mental panic caused death of aged patient
Des Moines a t March vé. Walter Wycoff a Massene pioneer awaiting Bly operation in the Christian hospital died of fright when he saw patients going to the operating table and wheeled away apparently lifeless. The effect upon him was that of mental panic producing death through heart failure.
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Des Moines
Cabinet Accepts China's Invitation to Visit
At a cabinet meeting today a decision was made to accept China's invitation for the battleship fleet to visit the port on its return voyage from the Pacific. No further invitations will be accepted.
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Washington
Marci
Pacific
Jowa Bridge worker dies after train incident
An employee of the Towa Bridge Company, Jowe Clile from Oskelousa, was run over near the Rock Island wrecks at Iowa Junction after jumping from a train. He was taken to Lowe hospital with injuries.
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Towa Clile
Jease Tobe Bins
Oskelousa
Towa Bridge Company
Fock Island
Lowa Junction
Brough
Lowe
Northway divorce case stirs race and residence issue
In district court Judge Hugh Brennan weighs a bid by Agnes Northway of Jefferson to set aside her divorce from AL Northway claiming lack of proper residence notice. The case centers on a Negro newspaper notice and alleged fraud, amid a broader social question about interracial marriage and public notices.
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Boa Molnes
Hugh Brennan
Agnes B. Northivay
Jefferson
Des Moines
Northway
AL Northway
Cumida
Dudge Brennan
Bel
Iowa Ranks First in Corn Oats and Potatoes
Omaha report summarizes government data on western states 1807 farm values totaling about 1.001 billion dollars. Iowa leads in corn oats and potatoes with corn valued near 500 million dollars and winter wheat about 320 million. Hay rye barley and potatoes follow, irrigation credited for overall value rise.
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Iowa
Omaha
Tdo Pacific Passenger Department
Mississippi
Jowa
Farmer killed by hogs at Ligstock farm
Alva Ripley, a farmer who had moved from Tennessee to work on his brother's Ligstock farm near Luke City, was fatally attacked by hogs he was feeding. He was dragged and bitten until he bled to death before help could reach him.
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Luke City
Ripley
Len- Jiessee
Ligstock
Schoolmistress Fights Off Dog Near Des Moines
Miss AirCune, a schoolteacher, was attacked by a vicious dog while crossing a field southwest of Des Moines. She fought bravely, sustaining deep cuts to her arms and ankles before help arrived. A farmer beat the dog away. she was taken to Des Moines where wounds were cauterized to prevent hydrophobia.
Two Boys Miraculously Escape Train Crash Near Onawa
Two 18 year old boys, sons of Reed Mlewher and Mrs. Ketcham, narrowly escaped injury when their horse and buggy collided with Northwestern train No. at 7 Sunday morning east of Gnawa while duck shooting. The horse was killed and buggy wrecked. both boys were thrown clear and suffered no injuries. Their home is west of Onawa.
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Onawa
Marek
Gnawa
Reed Mlewher
Ketcham
Rock Island News Office Dynamited in Davenport
Davenport March 4 The Rock Island News office and building were dynamited by unknown parties early this morning leaving the press wrecked and the front blown out. The paper had recent focus on saloons and gambling interests. proprietor John Looney was indicted last June on multiple counts for conspiracy extortion and criminalities but not convicted on those counts in this trial.
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Davenport
Rock Island News
Rock Island
Chicago
John Looney
Wages Cut Hit New Bedford Mill Operatives
A notice posted in all the region cloth mills warns of a wage reduction averaging ten percent effective April. About 200 operatives will be affected across New Bedford mills.
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New Bedford
Mase
Eguon
Leap Year Snare Seeks Aged Woman Hater
Sioym Lake March 25. John BR Schweitzer aged 48 or so per local report, long known as a woman hater, reportedly fell victim to Cupid's wiles as stories of romance and mischief spread. The fragmentary note hints at social entanglements and public chatter surrounding Schweitzer's past.
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Sioym Lake
Schweitzer
Cupid
Mackown Freed After Arson Trial At Webster City
In Webster City Ta March 24 The jury acquitted George Mine owned charged with burning a shoe factory to the ground in this city The verdict followed an earlier acquittal at the last term on embezzlement charges cited as the state motive in the arson case The case drew local attention as a major court drama.
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Webster City
George Mineown
Lover's Daring Rule Ends in Heartbreak and Flight
Waterloo March 24 Charlet Miner tried to force marriage with Ethel Mineard by placing marriage notices and buying a license without consent. When she saw the papers she fainted and remains in hospital with nervous prostration. Miner vows she will not marry Carl. Also noted: Grave Barnes denied a license to marry, and Riss Henderson attempted suicide in a courthouse corridor after a failed elopement.
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Waterloo
Charlet
Ethel Mineard
Barnhaul
Minn
Icense
Mtcel
Misa Minard
Carl
Ctreston
Grave Barnes
Daget
Riss Henderson
Atton
Avney
Traveling Men Fight Prohibition: Liberty League Opens HQ
The Liberty League of Law founded by Georges M. Conway of Sioux City opened headquarters today and launched a campaign against prohibition by distributing literature across the state. JU. B. Stewart of Canton, a former newspaper man, faces a charge. The organization claims many traveling men are joining, with more expected. Backing comes from saloon and brewery interests.
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Moines
Maireh
VT Keveling Men's Liberty League of Law
Georges M. Conway
Sioux City
Ataty
JU. B. Stewart
Canton
State Oratorical Contest Winners Named at Spencer
Spencer Iowa March 24 The third annual state high school oratorical contest crowned winners in various categories Del Pickley Casey took first in oratorical, Gertobbs Griniel Daramatte class, Vera Sankey Walnut second, Maued Murshall Wilton Humorous Vera Keehne Sanborn scenic Laura Kramer Pella. Professor Andrews of Oseeaki elected secretary of the avsariation. The next contest will be at Osment.
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Lawn Falla
RL Faville
Storm Lines
F. B. Steeer
Everly
Mob Hurling of Lemons at Arrested Bankers
Dawseglae Mic March 4 President W. Lyte and Vice President Ira B. Gage of the ioned bank of Huwaspiay were chased by a mob of nearly 1,000 citizens hurling rocks and lemons as they were driven to county jail in custody. Lyle faces embezzlement charges of 1478 and alleged deposits after insolvency. Gage faces similar charges. Gebnart claims he deposited 200 before the alleged events. Bonds set at 200 for Lyle and 5000 for Gage.
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Dawseglae
Mic
Rank W. Lyte
Ira B. Gage
Huwaspiay
Utey
Lowm
Polles
Cagsapolly
Lyle
Lown] Elke Lodge
Wgainst
Gage
Martin Gebnart
Tve
Batt
Jett Hargis Feud Compromised in Kentucky Court
In Paris Kentucky 10 000 damage suit by Samuel Jett against Judge James Hargis and others was dismissed as compromised. The case stemmed from Jett being accused of burning Hargis home to collect insurance. Jett, acquitted, later sued Hargis and was involved in anti Breathite county defendants efforts. He helped send his nephew Curtis Jett to the penitentiary for the Cogkrill and J A Marcum killings.
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Lexington
Bourdon
Paris
Samuel Jett
James Hargis
Aveon
Jett
Hargis
Breathite County
Curtis Jett
James Cogkrill
J. A. Marcum
Bank Robbers Boldly Strike Hoffman Oklahoma Bank
In Muskogee March 24 two unknown men, believed to be part of the same gang that robbed a Tyro Kansas bank last week, entered the Davis Bank at Hoffman Oklahoma. They covered bank officials with pistols, gathered about 3900 in currency, mounted their horses outside, and fled. A posse formed to chase them but trace was lost in rough country southwest of Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Pwo
Hoffman
Bad luck on stock exchange linked to Iowan death
A report notes a Iowan died by own action amid stock exchange losses. The piece mentions a trader from Baring dis pater City and hints at the financial distress motivating the act. Further details are unavailable due to fragmentary text.
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Stock Exchange
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New York City
United Evangelical Conference
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Vennersre
China
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