Miscellaneous items from early 20th century newspaper page
A collage of brief notes spans weddings customs in Germany, a humorous exchange about aristocratic marriages, toy preferences among Parisian schoolchildren, early wireless telegraph tests in Mont Blanc Chamonix, and engineering tests on compressed air. It also covers Shackleton becoming postmaster in King Edward VII Land, Irish gambling anecdotes, New York pawnshop practices, and varied global statistics.
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Christchurch
Aniartic
Westminster Gazette
Shackleton
South Pelar
King Edward the Seventh Land
New Zealand
White Accepts Nomination Of OWA Democracy
Des Moines April 21 Fred B E White of Keokuk county a former congressman will be the democratic candidate for governor of Tawa this year He was twice a candidate for governor and three times for congress He is a farmer and now resides in South English The conference nominated him after praise from Col Joseph Hiboeck editor of the Staats Anzeiger Though White disliked the race he expressed readiness if urged by the convention to serve and was praised for his popularity by attendees in a largely representative gathering
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Des Moines
Fred BE. White
Keokuk County
Govenor
Tawa
White
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Webster
Grover Cleveland
Eihoeck
Joseph Hiboeck
Staats-Anzieger
Dex Moines
Belboeck
Mount Pleasant
Cedar Rapids
Editor M'Culla Severely Injured in Fall
Thomas McCulla of the Cherokee Times is hospitalized with a broken leg after a fall from a toad of leg while driving along a side hill. He slipped when the load seemed to upset, causing both leg bones to protrude through the flesh.
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Ealiter
Thomas McCulla
The
Cherokee Times
Led Hospital
Wong
SAC CITY GAUTAUQUA BUILDS AUDITORIUM
The Bac city Chautauqua association raises funds for a new auditorium on a nine acre site in the west park of Cair grounds. A contract for erection was let to W J Gord on a MAT basis. They plan transferable five year season tickets at $10 to fund the project.
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Fae Ubeta
Bac City Chautaaqiut Association
Auditorum
W. J. Gordo
San City
Mat
Cair Wrounda
Clinton Prep for Knights of Columbus May Meeting
Preparations are underway for the seventh simul meeting of the Knights of Columbus in Clinton. Dais are being prepared for the entertainment portion as the event nets here on May 14.
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Clinton
Knights OF Columbus
Rules of Columbus
Prominent Iowa Jurist Dies Sudden Death
A renowned Iowa jurist and attorney died suddenly this morning from a ruptured blood vessel. The prominent figure, known statewide, collapsed in his home just minutes before death, leaving the legal community in shock.
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Hoon
Tay Amil
Tudee Do. i
Iowa
Pastor Engaged to Wed Dies by Suicide in Hotel Room
A pastor named Thomson was found dead by suicide in his hotel room today with a gunshot wound. He had announced engagement to Mrs. Rann Kenworthy, a wealthy church member, sparking rumors among hotel residents and church members who confronted his fiancée that evening. Kerr withdraws from race leaving two candidates in the 1st District contest.
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Woudbiure
Thomson
Ubul
Jef Woodbury
Burglars Break Safe and Fire Building in Town
In Town Wits on April 20 burglars forced a safe, set fire to a building, and escaped after an explosion. They seized 160 in cash, tampered with the city hall alarm before the burglary, but police received the blast and arrested seven suspects, two at gunpoint, saving the block from destruction.
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Fielen
Seygivers
Electoral List of Republicans Is Finally Filed
Des Moines April 18 The Republican Electoral ticket is filed with representative Republicans in each district. At large nominees include W. W. Copeland Burlington and S. B. Packard Marshalltown. District selections list Evalley Davenport Letts Manchester Young Manchester Ellis Charles City Kepler Mt. Vernon Carter Grinnell Cooper Winterset Mardis Corydon Stern Logan Lee Carroll Denia Alta. Several candidates had signified intent to run with no organized contest. potential change rumored in the First district as Fraley resists, while Braker Cole seeks nomination.
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Des Moines
W. W. Copeland
Burlington
S. B. Packard
Marshalltown
Joe R. Evalley
T. Madison
F. E. Letts
Davenport
Dan H. Young
Manchester
Fraley
John Braker
Cole
Catt Didate
Historians Uncover Ancient Mound Relics Near Boofe
In Boofe Illinois on April 18 the state historical department unearthed human bones animal bones and teeth along with ancient urns and curios from a mound. Officials say the relics likely reflect the work of the ancient mound builders.
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Fioone
Ill
State Historical Department
Boofe
City official refuses pass at opening baseball game
Des Moines reports A Schram among 30 city officials to reject a game pass. He claims issuing the pass violates the law. Mason City Elks buy land for 8000 dollars to build a 25000 dollar lodge structure. Ground floor store rent, upper floors for lodge use.
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Des Moines
C. A. Schram
Mason City Elks
Mason City
Elks Lodge
Petition to remove Battey as district clerk filed
John J. Hess filed a petition in Council Bluffs Iowa seeking the removal of M M Battey from the district court clerk post. The action, directed by Judge O D Wheeler, suspends Battey and installs N J Chalmers as temporary clerk. The 41 counts allege erasure and alteration of records and misappropriation of funds. Battey, in his second term since January 1908, was formerly deputy clerk at Avoca and has long been a local resident and former community newspaper worker.
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Council Bluffs
M .M. Battey
John J. Hess
O. D. Wheeler
Battey
N. J. Chalmers
Buttey
Avoca
Aigninse Bln
Desoto Lumber Yard Fire Causes Major Loss
A Desoto fire in the early morning destroyed Gary Lumber Company's yard, causing about 15,000 damage to lumber, 1,000 to Mr. L. McCumb’s corn crib, and damage to J. W. Blackman’s lee house. Loss partly covered by insurance. fire department fought to protect nearby residences amid difficult conditions.
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Desoto
Des Moines
Tockels
Gary Lumber Company
Mr. L. McCumb
J. W. Blackman
Milling Company Sued for 22000 Water Damage
Akron area farmers sue the Akron Milling Company in district court seeking 22000 in damages from floodwater overflow from a dam spanning the Sioux river. Plaintiffs claim water backs onto their land causing per‑acre losses valued up to 5090 each. Named plaintiffs include F Waterbury Milen Ress J I Pretchelt Tra Waterbury M A Aspnes H R B Stoutenbere A P Baker Wo H Iyer and A J Whitney Peter Ide.
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Akron, Ln
Akron Milling Companty
District Court
Sioux River
F. Waterbury
Milen Ress
J. I. Pretchelt
Tra Witerbury
M. A. Aspnes
H. RB
Stoutenbere
P. Baker
Wo H. Iyer
A. J. Whitney
Peter Ide
Miners Walk Out After Wage Demand Refusal at Gypsum Mine
Seventy miners with the American Independent Gypsum Company walked out in Fort Dodge Iowa after the firm refused to raise wages to 20 cents per ton by April 28. Management warned the strike could close all gypsum mines if the dispute remains unresolved.
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Fort Dodge
Gyesum Company
Ward
Montana Flood Damage Totals Estimated Near $1 Million
Butte reports from April 18 note Hauser lake dam failure north of Helena causing flood fears. Early estimates place losses near $960,600 with potential to exceed by about $110,000 as details come in. Missouri River at Great Falls ran three to four feet higher this morning with rain continuing. Flood rise is slow but persistent.
Wanted Electors to Serve Party in Des Moines
Des Moines reports vacancies in electors for both parties. Republicans lack candidates for many presidential elector positions while Democrats have few for congressional districts and state tickets. Petitions to file must be submitted by April 23, and signatures gathering is tight.
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Congress
Frank Woods
Republican State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Aled
Sec
Ain
Cody's Daughter to Wed Garrow in Des Moines Ceremony
Des Moines April 17 a dispatch from North Platte Nebraska announces that Mrs Irma Cody Stotts youngest daughter of Colonel W Cody and widow of Lieutenant Clarence Stotts of the Second Cavalry will wed F H Garrow of South Omaha Lieutenant Stotts died in North Dakota last fall his remains were brought home for the Des Moines funeral Garrow is a well known traveling salesman recently left the road and started a coal business for himself
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Des Moines
North Platte
Ned
Irma Cody-Stotts
W. Cody
Clarence Stotts
Second Cavalry
F. H. Gar Iow
South Omaha
Stults
North Dakota
Garrow
Hinself
Many Goodmans but None Respond to Cousin Claim
Chicago April 1 more than two dozen men named Charles Goodman live in Chicago yet none admits being related to Charles Mckee reported dying at Marshalltown Iowa. Police received a note asking Charles Goodman of Chicago be informed that his cousin was injured in a railway accident.
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Chicago
Charles Goodman
Charles Mckee
Marshalltown
Two States Fight Over Insane Man Extradition Case
Iowa and Pennsylvania clash over the custody of A. W. Seaterman, declared insane in Iowa and held by his father, as Pennsylvania seeks extradition. Governor Cumming revokes the arrest warrant, citing lack of good faith and absent defense opportunity, while Ida County officials report the Pennsylvania agent transported the inmate despite the cold weather and cross-border pursuit.
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Molads
Iowa
Pensylvania
A. W. Séaterman
Pennsylvania
Atate
Cumming
Katerman
M. M. White
Attite
Katermin
Lowa
Kuterman
Insane Commission
Ida County
Cedar Rapids
Charles Dickson Heads the Royal Arcanum
Fore Dodge was chosen as the place for the next meeting of the Royal Arcanum in session here. A full corps of officers was selected led by Grand regent Charles M. Dickson of Sioux City and including grand vice regent J. K Dysart Ottumwa, grand orator J. N. Tabarre Waterloo, past grand regent CG. A. Beno Council Bluffs, grand secretary H. A. Bnyder Waterloo, grand treasurer A. E. Brock Council Bluffs, grand chaplain C E B Ross Sioux City, grand guide S. P. Hazen Fort Madison, grand warden B E P Drake Des Moines, and grand sentry George J. Pickett Ottumwa.
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Charles Dickson
Royal Arcanum
Boone
Fore Dodge
Charles M. Dickson
Sioux City
J. K Dysart
Ottumwa
J. N. Tabarre
Waterloo
CG. A. Beno
Council Biutta
H. A. Bnyder
A. E. Brock
Council Bluffs
C EB
Ross
Grand Guide
P. Hazen
Fort Madison
BE. P. Drake
Des Moines
George J. Pickett
Waterloo Plans for I. O. F. Meeting and Railway Change
Waterloo Iowa reports the annual Iowa I O F council meeting set for April 17, 28 and 23 with expected participation by performing ranks. Also notes the removal of the block system on the Tilnets Central railroad between street port and Waterloo after three years of use, affecting 27 operators. In Council Bluffs Spencer named as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Ninth district following a state chairman recommendation. In Port Dodge a mine worker, Wirt Jones, 31, killed by falling rock at the Cardif mine, crushing skull and hip.
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Waterloo
Department Council
Iowa
Tilnets Central
Streeport
Spencer
Congress
Port Dodge
Wirt Jones
Cardiff
Wife Deserter Saved From Self Murd er
Des Moines April 17 sheriff M J Wilson of Marion county returned with Clarence B E Hart wanted at Knoxville Iowa for wife desertion. Hart was brought from Randall Kansas on a requisition. Wilson reached Randall in time to assist the local sheriff to cut the man down. He recovered.
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Des Moines
M. J. Wilson
Marion County
Clarence BE. Hart
Knoxville
Randall
Kan
Wilson
German Chancellor Prince Von Buelow Meets Pope
Rome April 17 The pope granted a private audience to Prince Von Buelow German chancellor and Princess Von Buelow The discussion covered relations between Italy Germany and the Vatican with questions on the Yatlesn area and broader German policy on the agenda.
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Rome
Prince von Buelow
von Buelow
Germany
Contractor insane officers seek him in Polk county
Des Moines April 17 Deputy Cherlif Ben Ness and five officers search the western edge of Polk county for Otis Gray a prominent contractor who believes he is amid savages. He has slept in trees and evaded capture while officers close in.
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Des Moines
Cherlif Ben Ness
West Erd
Polk County
Otis Gray
Gray
Spor Gure, Hoe
Price
Traveling Men Object to Name Change in Des Moines League
LeMars Iowa report notes the United Commercial Travelers adopt resolutions objecting to the Des Moines Traveling Men’s Liberty League. They contend the name misleads about liquor traffic defense and harms members’ interests. They call for dropping the term Traveling Men from the league’s name.
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Tlemars
Anvil Ip
Des Moines
United Commercial Travelers
Traveling Men's Liberty League
Traveling Men
Weaver Seen But Not Found In Council Bluffs
Town Pass April 1h. It is stated here today that Mr and Mrs A Ocrerbach of this city saw Attorney W L Weaver who had been missing since February 24 on the streets of Council Bluffs while en route to the southwest. Reports of a grand jury indictment lack official verification as yet. Sheriff Walsh said no action had been taken to locate Weaver. George Weaver, a brother, returned from Omaha reporting that nothing is known about the missing man’s whereabouts.
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Town Pass
Weaver
Walsh
George Weaver
Omaha
Daughter of Confederacy Weds Traveling Man in Bluffs
Miss Lulu V. Early, a trained nurse from Roanoke City Virginia and daughter of Confederate General Jubal A. Early, married John Welch, a traveling man from Lincoln Nebraska, in Council Bluffs on April 11.
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Council Bluffs
Lulu
Foanoke City
Jubal A. Hardy
Bungay
John * Welch
Lincoln, Seb
Denison Reclines to Run for Governor
Dubuque Iowa April 1 John P B Denison announces he will run for governor. He cites personal business reasons and a desire to lead the state, addressing earlier criticisms with a calm, purposeful statement.
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Dubuque
John PB. Denson
Gussie
Leno
Pegg case decided against plaintiff in estate dispute
The supreme court decision overturns claims by Margaret Asher who argued she was Peggs common law wife and entitled to the estate valued around $60,000. The Pegg case details a long probate fight with administrator Geo McPegs and extensive testimony on marriage contracts, residence, and claims of partnership. The ruling narrows her standing and upholds the Pege family position.
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Togin
Geo, Mc Pege
Abe
Pollow
Margaret Asher
Pegs
Pers
Machleter
Pees
Ini Rial
Kne Borhood
Margaret
Carnegie Gifts 20000 Endows Central College
Pelin Ta April 1. Andrew Carnegie directs $20000 to Central College as addition to its endowment fund. Students and alumni celebrate campus day, with a ball game where the commercial students beat the academy 17 to 4. The student body paraded the streets in the forenoon as campus events opened.
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Pelin
New
Central College
Andrew Carnegie
Centralege
1He Titulion
Fac
Carnegie
Academy Tem
Pele
Gaimr
Clerk Battey Suspended Over County Fee Debts
Counef Blulés Virginia April Tayi. Battey, district court clerk, suspended by Judge O D Wheeler pending proceedings. Acting clerk H J Chambers named as Battey’s removal case proceeds. county attorney to file. An accountant hired by the county reports $3,297 owed to the county from retained clerk fees.
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Counef Blulés
Tayi
We Battey
District Court
O. D. Wheeler
H. J. Chambers
Battey
Board of Supervisors
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Mase
OWA Democracy
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M’culla
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Ghautauqua
Kerr
Din
W. Kerr
Grundyenter
Kerry
James Trewin
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Linn County
Aloe
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Copeland
Packard
Montana
Cody
Pope
Confederacy
Pegg
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Gould
al- Ebba
Forest City
Towa
Trertile Clay & Peat Company
Uriel
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Wiltie Girlstars
Oranges City
St Gretenbuls
Mildred Baely
Daughiter
Willieyux Center
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Glerk
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