French labor unrest spurs industrial concentration growth
A late 19th century analysis notes labor agitations in France helped drive a shift toward larger firms. By 1901 large establishments employing over 100 workers rose from 3,018 in 1896 to 4,623, while smaller ones declined. Parallel reports describe mining desert tragedies near Bullfrog Nevada, vast glasshouses around Boston and New York, and global trade shifts with Colon and Americas.
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Record surf twin oyster weighs ninety eight pounds
Telegraphic briefs report on a colossal bivalve in the Columbia river weighing 98.5 pounds shipped to Minneapolis where it was roasted in a large oven and cut with a carving knife, labeled as oyster steaks.
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Infant's Body Found in Des Moines River Near Fort Dedee
A decomposed infant body was retrieved from the Des Moines River near Fort Dedee Iowa, as the seabed near the town yielded the tragically discarded child. The boy fishermen reported the discovery while netting minnows, and possible foul play is suspected though details remain unclear.
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Iowans Get Homesteads in Shoshone Reservation Drawing
Des Moines August 12 1906 lists Iowa applicants drawn for homesteads in the Shoshone Indian Reservation opening. Names and sponsor officials shown with home locations including Nodaway Corning Creston Des Moines and many other towns. Also notes pursuit to rename Rathbone Sisters to Pythian Sisters and Iowa Knights of Pythias schedule details.
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Lowe
William J. Cole
F. C. Henderson
Nodaray
George W. Farrens
Braddyville
Hert A. Sexton
New Sharon
John W. Mann
M. G. Lutz
Chadron
Samuel F. Smock
Ea F Healey
Creston
Richard A. Filter
Cornell Bluffs
J. A. Hathaway
William J. Westrit
Council Bluffs
William C. Halland
Aibia
Levi Strong
New, Virginia
Guy L. Jennings
Troy
James L. Burrows
Breakfast foods to be tested for health claims
Des Moines auditors prepare to inspect breakfast foods as the dairy and food commissioner's office installs a new chemical laboratory. Early tests by chemist Chittick indicate some so called health foods may be made from wood fiber or ground coconut shells, not nourishing ingredients, raising concerns of adulteration under Iowa pure food law.
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Commission Nears End of Insurance Policy Inquiry
Des Moines Aug 12 The insurance commission will soon close six weeks of work. It has gathered data on five companies and will soon study hall companies and farmers mutuals. A Chicago insurance executive aided by Marshall Field & Co was brought in to explain policy forms clauses and insured needs. The aim is a uniform policy to be legal statewide. The panel will focus on general principles and law improvements rather than ranking specific firms.
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Chicago
State Auditor Begins Bank of Iowa City Accounts Inquiry
The Iowa State Auditor B F Carroll started examining financial accounts of all cities with populations over 6000, beginning at Creston. George Pennell leads the investigation, with 25 cities affected by the new law requiring accounting checks at least every two years. Smaller cities may be examined on mayoral or citizen request, potentially expanding staff and scope in the auditor's office.
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Iowa man arrested for homicide in Centerville incident
John Harris, a prominent Centerville resident, was arrested at his country home for the murder of Frank Staffer of Minneapolis. The fatal confrontation occurred after an altercation in Minneapolis in which Staffer was punched in the eye with an umbrella. Harris, who has a wife and two children, arrived home a day before his arrest.
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Stock totals rise in Iowa livestock report
Des Moines reports nearly 200 000 more cattle horses sheep and hogs in Iowa this year than last. Executive council figures show higher average values across cattle horses swine and sheep with total live stock value reaching about 106 508 964 dollars, excluding mules.
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Coffin's Protegees Fail to Reform in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge Iowa Aug 11 Hon L B Coffin prohibition candidate for governor faces trouble as three of his Hope Hall ex convict proteges turn to forgery. One, H J Killie, forged a weekly wage check and was jailed after Coffin bonded him out and placed him again. He later forged a second time and is jailed. Coffin still believes Kline may reform and may sign his bond again.
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Saloonkeepers Attend City Revival in LeMars
LeMars Iowa August 11 nearly all businesses closed 2 30 to 4 30 to allow clerks to attend union revival led by Dr John H A Eliot of New York and Dr J W Mahood of Sioux City. Dr Tillett addressed a crowded audience on The Christian Attitude Towards Amusements. Revival has run ten days with all Protestant ministers taking part and daily and nightly services at Congregational and Methodist churches attracting large attendance. The singing features Charles Rykert and Mr and Mrs George.
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Mining in bathing costumes in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge residents dig coal from the Des Moines River bank two miles south of the city. During low water, people wade in and pry loose chunks weighing from 200 to 70 pounds. The vein has been known locally, and in recent weeks it has become a common practice with several wagonloads mined daily.
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Bluff
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Prosperous Year for K P Grand Lodge of Iowa
The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Iowa reports a prosperous year with strong finances. Grand Chancellor Hander's synopsis highlights steady income from per capita and gross tax on subordinate dues, with significant gains in the general fund and charity fund. New officers elected include Grand Chancellor F L Ferris and Grand Master of Exchequer Frank L Wilson.
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Confessed murder of wife in Cedar Rapids
Wesley Shaffer admitted to killing his wife after a quarrel over family matters. He says he choked her unconscious and hammered her head, then sought neighbors for a revolver claiming a dog to kill. He now says his intent was to die by his own hand and worries over his children.
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Boy maimed by mower accident in Wabatas City
An 16 year old boy operating a mower in Wabatas City fatally injured his younger sibling when the blade severed one leg and badly damaged the other. The incident occurred this morning and authorities are assessing the full extent of the injuries and potential outcome. The injured child is the son of Richard Johnson.
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Mayor Narrowly Survives Lightning Strike at Breakfast
Mayor L. Ingledue and his wife escaped serious injury when a lightning bolt struck their home this morning. The bolt exploded above the breakfast table where the couple, seated with family, were dining, scattering debris and stunning the mayor and his wife.
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Woeful lack of capacity elevators urged
Des Moines August 10 Railroad Commissioner Ketchum reports that northern and northwestern Iowa faces woeful elevator capacity. He cites towns with three or four elevators totaling about 20 000 bushels against a needed 160 000. He will push railroads to erect larger elevators and raise existing capacities to ease car shortages and grain flow.
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Iowa Girl Was Lord's Wife Headline Style
Former Lord Mayor of London Sir Sidney Waterlow dies aged 84 in London. His widow, Maggie Hamilton of Iowa City, met him during his American tour years ago. The English nobleman leaves a vast estate including London properties and countryside estates.
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Night Clerk Held Up at Depot Lunch Counter
Two strangers robbed the depot lunch counter at 2 40 this morning using a revolver to force the clerk behind the coffee urn while one robber opened the cash register. They took about a half dollar in small bills from the till and left with $15 in change untouched. One thief wore a mask, the other was undisguised. An alarm was quickly sent but police have not yet captured the men.
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Maud Ballington Booth Delivers Talk Across Cities
Noted Salvation Army figure Maud Ballington Booth spoke yesterday afternoon on Lights and Shadows of Prison Life in Gharigg City Charles City and Fort Madison with about seven thousand attendees. The event paused business from 9 to 4. A heavy gala and gathering disrupted transportation late last night and into this morning.
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