Educational progress and world notes in 1901 press
A collage of trivia on rural delivery expansion, Mrs. Cook’s pet rhinoceros, Catholic population centers, Eskimo Bulletin, land ownership of Mrs. King, Europe Asia Africa population growth, Sven Hedin plans, King Victor Emanuel II coin collection, Ardennes poachers, Berlin tuberculosis conference, Shut-in society origins, Roosevelt era navigational aid, and various antiquarian curios from the era
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Victor Emanuel II
Italy
Cedar Rapids Buys City Waterworks Plant
Cedar Rapids completes a four year dispute by purchasing Cedar Rapids Water Company for 478000 plus 20000 in court settlement. The city asserts control to regulate prices after a long political struggle. The action ends a famed municipal ownership fight in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Water Company
Iowa City
Water Company
Lake Aupreme
Mayors Ultimatum On Fat Jibes At Press
Des Moines Des Moines Iowa April 13 mayor James M Brenton demanded reporters stop mocking his weight calling the jibes unworthy and declaring he would pursue the writer for punishment if needed He defended criticism of official acts but condemned insults about his size saying he cannot change his body and will act to defend himself against future taunts
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Brenton
Des Moines
James M. Brenton
Mfc
Faust Jury Disagrees in Iowa Murder Case
Carroll Iowa April 13 The jury in the Faust murder case disagreed and was discharged Charles Faust is charged with killing his brother James Faust on December 1 The crime began when James Faust tried to gain entry at the Sol Faust home Washington township Charles Faust and George Crone confronted him while a ladder was used to reach a second story window George Crone fired a gun with the muzzle through a crack and James Faust was shot in the neck and shoulder dying at the scene
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Charles Faust
Carroll
Faust
James Faust
Chas. Faust
George Crone
Sol Faust
Washington’ Township
Chas
James
Charles
James Foust
Charles Fauat
Geo. Crone
New Sheldon School Building Contract Sets Price
Sheldon Iowa April 13 The new school contract goes to J B Nelson of Mankato Minnesota for 29400 Changes in materials may raise the total to about 33000 to 3300 The heating and plumbing contract was given to American Warming and Ventilating Chicago for about 6300 Foundations material saved from the old building amounts to 5000 The complete project estimated near 43000 and will include twenty three rooms and the superintendent's office.
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Sheldon
J. B. Nelson
Mankato
Minn
American Warming and Ventilating Company of Chicsge
Ofice
High School Professor Faces Immodest Language Charge
Iowa City April 13 Citizens demand action against Superintendent Stevenson and Professor Fiske for alleged immodest language used in class with female students. Trial updates note a Sunday theater incident tied to the Younger Brothers Theatrical company, where arrests followed a Sabbath breach claim. the court ruled in favor of the defendants, signaling ongoing Sunday theater operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
CO Winilce
Geuin Jaseighe
Stevenson
Fiske
Histoy
Council Stufts
Younger
Brothers Theatrical Company
Tenny Goes Free After Sentence Suspended
Tenny of Sioux City pleaded guilty to robbing the mails and received a two year sentence at Anamosa. The judge suspended the term for good behavior and discharged him after a moving address. His wife witnessed the courtroom scene and embraced him upon his release.
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Mallatcioud Oly
Skitas
Cedar Rapids
C. Nh. Tenny
Sioux City
Federal Court
Marscal Tracy
Anamosa
Shtras
Tenny
Shiras
Old Knoxville school eyed for Iowa inebriate asylum
Des Moines April 13. Iowa explores converting the Knoxville industrial school for the blind into an inebriate asylum to house all current patients. Officials argue for strict segregation and a new institution, with the board of control likely to back the Tingx Ne plan.
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Intrimiate
Des Moines
Iowa
Knoxville
Board of Control
No Discord in Iowa Hull Says Des Moines Aide In Washington
Congressman Hull of Des Moines says there is no discord among those arranging President Roosevelt's Des Moines visit. He notes harmony in plans for the entertainment and confirms Governor Cummins will ride with the president as his rightful place.
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Hull
Washington
Des Moines
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Governor Cumming
Cummins
Terrible Death At Work And Bonfire Fatalities
A night engineer at Murray Iron Works in Burlington dies after his foot slips into a fast revolving wheel while oiling the Corliss engine. In Dubuque a bonfire accident claims Evelyn O Connell, daughter of a late policeman, as she burns and dies. Also listed are Supreme Court decisions from Des Moines with multiple affirmations reversals and dismissals involving Iowa cases across named counties.
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Burlington
John McComas
Corliss
Murray Iron Works
Dubuque
Evelyn O'Connell
Mitchell O'Connell
Bos
Supreme Court
Des Moines
State of Iowa
Stevens and Mott
Cerro Gordo
Dennis
State of Towa
Clemons
Hardin
Burns
O’brien
Thiele
Montgomery
Phillips
Wapello
Vance
State of Town
Ames
Dubuadue
Anderson
Morrisson
Appanooese
Affirmed
Filler and Johnson
Ye. McMahon
Plymouth
Uffirmed
Hawkeye Insurance Company
Ya. Mixwell
Appellant
Warren
Independent School District of
Centerville
Swearingen
Appahoose
National State Bank
City Council
Why He Grew Indiananol Is Sun
Little Tommy, told he was growing too fast, quips that he is being watered too much and must bathe every morning, reflecting a playful, childlike reaction to growth.
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Tommy
Birds and lovers chatter in rustic spring dialogue
Mehitable Scruggs and Amos Medooney exchange flirtatious lines about spring and birds. The banter hints at a budding affection as Mehitabel teases Amos about nest building and inspiration, capturing a rustic, humorous mood.
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Armos
Scruggs
Meitabel
Amos Medooney
N&st
Mehitabel
Amos
Roosevelt on Philippine policy and progress in the islands
President Roosevelt defends American rule in the Philippines, praising civil government, reduced military role, and reforms under Taft. He cites humane governance, education, and anti corruption efforts, while acknowledging ongoing challenges from insurrection and funding needs. He honors Rizal and highlights Congress actions benefiting Philippine administration.
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Congress
Philippines
Wehinsey
Eivic
Lew
Lberty
Taft
Swhlen
Wisdon
Udtta
Patelat
Lslands
Jose Hizat
Aguinaldo
Ana Firat Atup
Hizal
Kopilas
Rizal
Islgade
Great Seacoast Town Becomes Continuous City Vision
Dr. Franklin H. Giddings of Columbia University predicts a future continuous city from Lynn Massachusetts to Washington with seventy five years of rapid settlement. He cites dense belt towns and suburban villages linking major cities, aided by trolley lines that will allow travel from Lynn to Washington by soon.
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Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Lynn
Mass
Washington
Franklin H. Giddings
Columbia University
Boston
Fall River
Froyidence
Providence
New London
Jersey City
Newark
Elizabeth
Trenton
Chester
Wilmington
Baltimore
Swedish suitor asks actress Clara Morris to wed
An North Dakota Swedish gentleman proposes to New York actress Clara Morris in a letter to her benefit at Broadway on April 14. He describes himself as Swedish descent, 180 pounds, able to endure the climate, and says his farm is paid for. He asks for a reply before seeding time and notes his respect.
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Sven Hedin
Central Asia
North Pole
North Dakota
New York
Clara J Morris
Mra
Agnes Booth Schoeffel
Minna Gale Haines
Edward Harrigan
Annie Yeomans
Miss Morris
North Akota
Wabash Wage Settlement Prompts Regional Rail Increases
The Wabash officials reach a wage deal with employees granting a 1% to 15% increase. The agreement sets east of the Mississippi a 12% to 16% rise once rivals Illinois Central and Alton adopt similar terms. Expect passage of a broader settlement across competing lines.
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Alton
Illinois Central
Chicago
Ben
Chicago and
Missouri River
Mississippi
Ilnols Central
William 18 Effusive Emperor Wires Thanks to Denmark King
German Emperor William sends a warm telegram to King Christian of Denmark on leaving Copenhagen for Kiel. He expresses gratitude for the royal reception and the pleasure of his visit, calling himself a son of the Danish royal house and praying for the king's continued health and happiness.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Wiliam
Kiel
Christian
Drowned Wife of Hamilton County Politician
Stratford Iowa April 9 Marg A B Barkhurst wife of a wealthy retired farmer and prominent Republican politician drowned herself here today. She was despondent from ill health and took her life in Stratford.
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Hamilton County
Stratford
A. B.barkhurst
Guards Do Not Shoot Inebriates Affair Des Moines 1904
Superintendent Crumbacher writes to the Board of Control detailing the escape of twenty six inebriates from a hospital on April 4. They refused to return. a farm resident with revolvers fired in the air. two inebriates were wounded, Smith claimed no shot hit them. Five men were recaptured near Otaville by pursuing staff and Smith. The episode ends with Crumpacher expressing regret over the incident.
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Des Moines
Board of Control
Superin+ lendent
Independence
Tbe Lathrop
Claude Smith
Campbell Corner
I ‘Leridantia
Jesup
Mr. Lathrop
Smith
Pat Uents
Thera
Otaville
Frank Crowley
Henry Marler
Cedar Rapids
Crumpacher
Judge Robinson Calls For Separate Inmate Housing
Des Moines April 10 Judge Robinson of the state board of control urges a change in the plan of keeping inebriates and the insane together at state hospitals. He cites the Independence hospital escape as proof that inebriates are prone to conspiracy and lack of work, recommending a separate institution to benefit both groups.
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Robinson
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Independence Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Regents Meet Discuss Budget and Law Faculty
The regents met in Iowa City on April 10 to review the budget for the coming year. No final actions were taken though appropriations exceed income by $7,000 and a 3 percent horizontal cut is anticipated. The law faculty expansion was debated by the law committees and may be presented to the board. Milton Remley has been suggested for a professorship, with Council Bluffs’ C. B. Aitchison also noted as a candidate.
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Law
Towa City
Board of
Regenta
Milton Remley
C. B. Aitchison
Council Bluffs
Iowa Brevities report various local notices
Des Moines reports ex mayor John Campbell died this morning from a stroke. Jewell notes land redemption plans by Professor D A Kent to drain Mag lake. Rock Rapids signals concern as spring delays planting with oats and barley to lead crops. Council Bluffs cites nomination for midshipman at Annapolis after Red Oak exam. Marshalltown recounts injuries from a runaway horse incident. Greston mentions council orders curfew bell at 9 for underage, to leave streets.
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Des Moines
John &. Campbell
the Union Veterans
Upton
Jewell
D. A. Kent
Maglake
Rock Rapids
Coungl Bluffs
Roy Hazen
Avoca
Walter I. South
United States Naval Academy
Annapolia
Red Oaig
Marshalltown
Bmccomb
Ilvery Bara'waa
Gee Greston
Gil
aRe Council
Soudrep
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Algona
the Advance Pe AB. Clarke, &, Publisher
America
Archdiocese of
Rome
Naples
Milan
Europe
Cologne
Vienna
Arctic Circle
W. T. Lopp
Cape Prince of Wales
Asia
Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Gorleston
England
Jene
Ardennes
Brussels
Berlin
Jennie Drinkwater Conklin
Willam S. Cowles
Mr. Cowles
Fasburgh
Norwich
Ene
Sandie Sane
Hungary
Thisork
Roudran
Paris
Dundee
Loch Leven
John A. Fowle
United States
Frye
United Kingdom
Mearly
City Waterworks
Fargo
N. D
Waldorf Hotel
Uitewlse
Spain
Com
McKinley
Minnesota
Washinton
Biota
Revolutioi
Penes
Great Seacoast Town
Clara Morris
William
Crumbasher
Regents
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