Peary daughter and Arctic fur collection featured in advance
The Advance edition highlights Matie Peary, daughter of the explorer, and her Arctic era furs including a notable white bear skin display and an elderdown quilt gifted to the explorer’s wife and child by South Greenland natives. Also noted are notes on Patrick Henry's burial site and various foreign topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matie Peary
Exlorer
Arctic
New
Grorld
America
Greenland
South Africa
Harives
Mt. Rere
Kalkstadt
Willes
Tor Facal
Endbye
Fugitive Banker Pleads for Return and Pay to Creditors
Denison Iowa report of H S Green a missing Dow City banker accused of fraudulent ranking who writes from Vancouver B C to Crawford County officials promising to repay depositors if not jailed. He fled Dow City April 4 1904 and was captured at Winters California July 14. He seeks mercy highlighting unjust pursuit and cites asset losses and a belief the law should not kill or punish unnecessarily.
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Exchange Bank
Dow City
Winters
Cal
Dustress
Iowa
Green
Poorthiuid
Etter
Klinker
Denison
Portland
Vancouver
Alaska
Ore
Fron
Wihirters
Dds
Na Farel
Nebraska
Pune
Berle
Berle Wiehed Hinge Bank of Dicay
Buel
CUA
Cb Tripadiy
Fo Frebben
Gaeen
Trifteenth
Aker Prey Civine
O Reilly Divorce Case Shuts Courtroom to Public
In Polk county district court Judge William McHenry ordered all except directly involved in the case to remain out of the courtroom for the high society O Reilly vs O Reilly divorce trial. The move follows persistent public interest in Des Moines Society, with witnesses and local figures referenced as detectives and physicians in connection to the case. The order aims to confine sensational details and protect privacy amid a wave of social gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wiliam McHenry
Polk County District Court
O'Reilly
Oneifllys
Injunction Issued Against Local Saloon Men in Cherokee
Judge Tasdy granted an injunction against Farley Frank Davis and Tim Gallagher on alleged violations of the Heaver Law. County Attorney T. J. Wormbrook leads a crusade to shut down all saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentasdy
Ad Farley
Frank Davis
Tim Gallagher
T. J. Wormbrook
Heredity Cited as Cause of Inebriacy at Cherokee Hospital
Superintendent Voldeng of Cherokee Hospital reports that hereditary influence accounts for about 60 percent of inebriate cases among state patients. He urges longer, structured treatment at the Knoxville hospital for inebriates and notes most patients began habitual use before age 20, with many first drinking by 40.
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Voldeng
Cherokee Hospital
Cherokee
State Insane Hospital
Knoxville
Bewan
Sheriff Arrests Men by Telephone in Court Case
A difficult to read report describes deputy sheriff Tangri and others under arrest by order of court in a drainage project dispute. Names such as Trati, Muotteay, Johnson, Millett, and Wend appear alongside references to Barri supervisors and cement duties. The item notes restraining actions against readers of the town and hints at a legal proceeding over a drainage contract and cement control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangri
Tae
Sherif
Harri
Yries
Tutge
Heedoth
Clounel
Tina
Barri Wat
Lettin Raed
Arrlan Hoa
Yolin J. Trati
M. Muotteay
Brook
Johnson
A . YT
Millett
Aunell
Agnes
Plorence MT. Wend
Dvatange
M. Murray
Court
Shoot His Own Father in Desperate City Street Attempt
In Iowa City a man named Thomas Higgins allegedly shot his father John Higene, custodian of the courthouse, near a car on a public street. After firing multiple shots and missing, Higgins fled but was captured by a sheriff's posse. He is bound over to the grand jury on assault with intent to murder charges amid domestic divorce context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Brond Day
Cuny
Tay Ang
Thomias Fits Bios
Chicago
John Higene
Court House
Lows River
Higgins Walves
Mother appeals to son on farm in Nebraska visit
Mrs. Fred White, mother of a Des Moines man known as White, has traveled to a farm near Scotia Nebraska to urge her son to return home after his disappearance. Local officials and residents of Blencoe Iowa prepare a busy day of entertainment and hospitality as crowds gather for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil White
Des Moines
Fred White
White
Scotia
Neb
Pike
Blencoe
Brawn
Ha Shea
du. Drogue
Win. Mckartine
Meenill
Quay Bros
McRibben
D Barnard
Lee Rock
Burdette
Kerr, Hayden & Bernard
Jess Morgan
Wm. Vanscoy
Lightning Hits Hartley Area Barn and Homes
A severe storm near Hartley Iowa causes fire and damage as lightning strikes Charles Hedges barn destroying a new structure and hay, plus damages to a residence and a church. Widespread winds and thunder follow, with ongoing disruption to farm operations and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Charles Hedges
Hi Harris
Wi. Bee
Jennie Moore
Poesbyterfae
Sherbon
Son of Widowed Mother Ends His Life With Shotgun
A young man near Agama Cho and YL-A Th Maton, four miles west of the city, ended his life with a double barreled shotgun. His mother found him after returning from threshing chores. he had placed the gun to his left ear and fired. The suicide occurred in the evening. no other persons were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agama
Vivant
Almar
Hated
Praises Lad's Beauty in Public Portrait Exhibit
Artist Russell paints a boy's portrait from a photo for display at New York's manual salon. The subject is Maun Bonney, about five years old, of G wold, Indiana. Critics predict the work will create attention in art circles when shown in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Porhagues Tey
Walter Stussel
Pucigter
Vieniun Bonney
Sein Ot Maun
Bonney
Gwold
Mer
Attesell
Los Angeles
New
End of Melon Raid Ends in Eye Injury at West Liberty
Report of a practical joke at a West Liberty party where male students allegedly stole currants and watermelon from a Sunday school refreshment stand. A female student, Esprethy Evans, was struck in the eye by a swinging object through a doorway, damaging the optical nerve and eye. The incident sparked local concern as bystanders witnessed the altercation and efforts to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Doerathy Evans
Air
Amd
Piod Tyans
Yereiy Hospital
Trewin
Wien
Hilt Atsehleibel
West Liberty
Gia
Esprethy
Ivans
Railroads Tax Rates Put Iowa Easiest State For Rail Taxes
Washington reports from the census bureau that national railroad property is valued at 11.245 billion dollars. State figures show Illinois 805.057 million, Iowa 244.847 million, Wisconsin 254.510 million, Michigan 277.597 million, Missouri 809.768 million, South Dakota 44.646 million. Tax valuations as a share of value run 4.8 percent for Illinois, 1.6 for Missouri, 16.7 for Iowa, 70 for Michigan, and 28.4 for South Dakota, with Wisconsin at 76.6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Budeiin
Cen Bureau
United States
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Miari
South Dakota
Mis-Souk
Lowa
Young farmer dies by own hand in Batavia area
Ottumwa Iowa August 1 8 Lee Alverson aged 20 son of Joseph Alverson a well to do farmer near Batavia List evening shot through the heart. No cause is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Lee Alverson
Joseph Alverson
Batavia
Rev Dean McGraw Dies At Charles City
Dougherty Iowa August 1 Reverend Dean McGraw of Charles City died today. He was one of the oldest priests in the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean M'Graw
Dougherty
Dean McGraw
Charles City
Disappearance and arrest in a luring case reported
A mother and child case unfolds with a woman luring a 13 month old from home near Weatherford and the assailant dying after drinking water. a husband linked, Interpreters used for marriage probations. separate note on Van Sant’s speech at Webster City rally condemning corporate greed and urging patriotism.
Farmhand slain in Burkhart home near Rushville
Norman Cook, a farmhand, was killed in Wesley Burkhart’s house near Rushville Indiana, after being shot five times with two revolvers and having his throat cut. Mrs Burkhart claims she killed him after he attacked her in her room, first with a small pistol, then a larger one, and finally a razor. Her husband was said to be in a car below and came up after the tragedy. Authorities doubt her claim of self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vays
Rushville
Ind
Norman Cook
Wesley Burkhart
Dolugile
Plone
Des Moines Youth Drowns In River Ahead Of Aug. 16 Report
Des Moines police recovered the body of Robert Gebhart a 1,000 aged child who drowned in the Coon river at 1 o clock today. The incident was confirmed in Des Moines Iowa. A separate report from Cherokee Iowa notes brakeman Peter McDonald was killed at Fonda while working for the Illinois Central line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Gebhart
Coon
L O'Clack
Peter McDonald
Fonda
From Bottle of Death
Des Moines Iowa Aug 1 190? George C McHue a carpenter died after mistaking a carbolic acid bottle for whisky. He drank from a flask at midnight and told his wife of a burning pain in his stomach before dying within an hour. He was 41 and survived by a wife and five children.
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Des Moines
George C. McHue
Meliue
Mah
McHue
Monona County Population Slips Over Five Years
Monona county shows a population decline from 17,980 five years ago to 16,855 now. Onaawa grows to 2,061 (+128) and Mapleton to 1,154 (+8%).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
Monana County
Onaawa
Mapleton
Oniwa
Drunken Man Buried Himself Under Barn Rescued
William Cargill, intoxicated, crawled under a barn to escape pedestrians near Waterloo. Police and bystanders dug him out three feet deep using a shovel after he wedged himself in. He survived and paid fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
William Cargill
Waterloo
Cargill
Clef
Fane
Bog Saves Farmer's Life Enraged Bull Driven Off
In Buckeye township William Tittschwager senior neared a herd at dusk when a bull charged him. His family dog intervened, driving off the enraged animal and likely saving his life. He suffered a strained ankle and a broken bone in the lower leg with severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Littschwager
Falls
William Tittschwager
Buckeye Township
Mr. Littschwager
Dag
Forced to Give Away Babe in Burlington Case
Mrs Earl Larson presents a pitiful case at Burlington describing how Anna Orson, wife of Marl Larson formerly of Burlington, deserted her Mason City home. Unable to care for her infant she recently relinquished the child and now wanders destitute in Burlington, to be aided by local charitable citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Larson
Burlington
Ian
Anna Orson
Marl Larson
Mason City
Eighth Annual Convention of League of Municipalities
Marshalltown set to host the League of Town Municipalities eighth annual convention on August 16 to 14, billed as the largest and most important for municipal reform in the state. notes rising interest in improving local governance and the league’s role in accomplishing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Marshalltown
League of Town Municipalities
Yacht May Have Sunk Off Coast After Gale
Mobile Alabama reports fears for the Theodora Shonts yacht the Marquedora missing after a week since departure for Greenwich Connecticut in a howling gale. No word has been received, heightening concern for the vessel and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Theodora Shonts
Grenwich
Conn
ENGLISH ARE FINE HOSTS HONOR FRENCH FLEET VISIT
London August 12 The series of feedluis in London Portsmouth and Cowes in honor of the visit of the French fleet ended with a luncheon to Vice Admiral Caillard and 420 of his officers.
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London
Portsmouth
Cowes
Caillard
Iowa Population Drops Back Some Des Moines Leads Gains
Iowa population shows a small net loss from the 1900 federal census, with 75 counties tallied. Polk County records the largest gain at 14,108 in five years, Des Moines remains the state’s largest city, and Sioux City moves up as Davenport falls to third. Twenty-three counties gain while many lose, with state totals near 2,216,068.
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Des Moines
Aus
Iowa
Il Figirea
Polk County
Mahaska County
Triburque
Sioux Chey
Davenport
Scott County
Certar Rapids
Burlington
Nutfine Cannell Bluffs
Slace
Winton
Ottumwa
Maget
Cownell Blairs
Hea Kuk
Atlantic
Eeeres- Boone
Muerto Ve
Godar Tapids
Centerville
Clinton
Cornell Witla
Cvestow Sivecee
Des Muinest
TauUbiquer Cee Wakeletd
Doge
Hy Kedleth
TieMars
Marshalltown
Mason Cliy Maganthia Oelwein
Oskaloosa
Red Ok
Sioux City
Witerlav
Appanoose
Black Man Geyro Gordo
Dubuque
Womiet
Jasper, Lint
Mourog
Muscatine
Osceola
Pisinaul
Polk
Poweshick
Scott, Sioux
Story
Wapetllo
Webster
Woodbury
Ada
Washington
Wayne
Winneburgy, Worth
Wright
Winneshiek
Tain
Hie
Police Must Pay Fare in Street Car Clash at Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa a dispute pits police against streetcar conductors over free rides for officers not in full uniform. The jailer and Night Captain ONeill were denied passage, while Mayor Macrie supports free rides for officers bearing stars, arguing uniform not required. The street railway franchise requires free carriage for city employes. The issue ends with police to ride free on future trips.
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Council Bluffs
Councy Bluffs
Counil Bluffs
Jack O'Neill
O'Neill
Oce
C. K. Durhiggs
Macrie
Street Railway Company
Street War Company
Fire in Eagle Grove wipes out opera house block
Webster City Iowa August 17 Fire at Eagle Grove at midnight totally destroyed the opera house block and the Wells restaurant and the rear part of the I O O F hall The loss is about $25000 mostly covered by insurance
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Opera House
Wells
Webster Cit
Eugis Grove
Logan Attorney Charged in Alleged Assault Case
George W. Egan, a young Logan attorney and orator, is named in a $5,000 damages suit filed by Mrs. Daisy M. Hui alleging a criminal assault on June 9. Egan, noted for social standing and promise, played a leading role in the defense of Tu Dennison at Red Qa.
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Logan
George W. Egan
Iowa
Daisy M. Hui
Egan
Tui Dennison
Red Qa
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