Odd presidential chatter and quicksilver discovery in Vera Cruz
Anecdotes from post civil war politics recount Adlai Stevenson joking about Jeff Davis and a conference with Democrats. A silver quicksilver vein in Vera Cruz, Mexico, promises millions. Notes cover opium use in Formosa, Thomas Bent as Australia’s singing premier, Japanese fan language at matches, a hotel theft case, and New York windows shaping a building’s character.
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Adeal
Stevenan
United States
David Dayla
General Fant
Stevenson
Davia
Adlai
Jeff Davin
Mike
New York
Deer Park Herd Grows as Deer Sold Each Year
A livestock establishment near Stellas Missouri keeps a deer park of fifteen acres with seven deer presently. Eleven have been sold this season. Young deer sell for 35 dollars per pair and are chipped in August or September. Mr Roacberry has run the business for fourteen years, maintaining up to twenty five deer. The herd typically doubles annually.
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Stellas
Deer Park
Roacberry
Advances in flour preservation and distant wonders
England authorities test a hydraulic compression method to form bricks of flour that kill larvae and insects, preserving flour while securing against moths. A trip through Iceland highlights Gullfoss and other geysers with dramatic scenery and miles distant views. Union Pacific farm values rise by over 2.5 billion in five years, census figures show large gains since 1800. Gen James H Baker, an old Grant era gunnyng official, visits Washington, hosted by veterans and pension signings.
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England
Leeland
Alps
Gullfoss
Niagara
Union Pacific
United States
James H. Baker
Maniato, Minn
Indeterminate sentence law changes parade of penalties in Iowa
Des Moines reports explain the new indeterminate sentence law effective yesterday. Maximum terms vary by crime from two to life, with no minimum term. Parole by the board is required for release, and a six month employment guarantee may be needed prior to parole.
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Des Moines
Board of Parole
Iowa
Towa
Jowna
Helled Uy
Largest river boat Albatross lies at Montrose after trials
The Albatross, the largest steel river vessel built in Iowa, lies at Montrose after failed lock attempts on the Mississippi. Built at Dubuque, she exceeds the Pelican by five feet in length with 86 feet 7 inches beam and 1,600 tons, designed for the Queen Crescent railroad survey.
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Keokuk
Iver Slesones
Corte
Mississipp
Montrose
Thil
Naglention
Jovk
Dubucie
Arlesson
Aged relative of famous men dies at 90 years
Columbus Tundtay of Ta July, aged 90, cousin of President Hayes and related to Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat, is dead here. His grandfather David Walte fought with Secundum in the French and Indian wars.
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Columbus Tundtay
Ars
Jaga Yhernton
President Hayes
Robert Fulton
Jn. Ventor
David Walte
Secumseh
Iowa Man at Age Eight Ended His Life Alone
Readable fragments report an eight year old Iowa man took his own life in a local setting. The note mentions his age and a deceased person tied to older events, with unclear names and relations. Sons George and Jules are referenced as local figures, with minimal corroborating details.
Nine Die In Powder Explosion At Cedar Rapids Event
A mysterious powder explosion at a Cedar Rapids gathering injured nine people, two fatally likely, and seven seriously. A party of ten in Chelsea, Iowa, carrying a thirty-pound powder can triggered a deadly blast, causing injuries to Clyde Fosety, Harry McKee, Nellie Boyer, and others. local physicians assisted. In Corfield, Iowa, ten were hurt when a Fourth of July streetcar fuse ignited a blaze at Fairmount Park, with several women dragged and passengers bruised as panic spread.
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Dan
Powerer
Barly
Cedar Rapids
Chelsea
Joslon
Clyde Fosety
Harry McKee
Quy Allee
Corneld Blufis
Fairmount Park
Smatch and dynamite blast wounds fingers and fire damages shop
Joseph Lear of Riverside Iowa found a dynamite cap and struck a match. The explosion blew off his thumb and finger and set the shop ablaze. Margaret Murphy of Sweetland blinded a prize bull with a firecracker. Amel Schwartz the peddler was shot through the hand and forearm.
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Joseph Lear
Riverside
Hoe
Margaret Murphy
Sweetland
Amel Schwartz
Giant cracker injures Iowa boy and others in Webster City
In July a giant firecracker exploded in Harry Ferrell's hand costing him the sight of his left eye. Barrett Brown and Robert Blankenbuchler received serious hand injuries from Roman candles.
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Iowa
Webster City
Harry Ferrell
Barrett Brown
Robert Blankenbuchler
Fireworks explosion injures crew at Lake Manawa display
A fireworks display on Lake Manawa near Council Bluffs Iowa sparked and burned the barge crew. The men in charge leaped into the water and escaped with severe burns, while a spectator sustained a leg injury from a rock. The incident disrupted the show and prompted medical attention.
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Y Bluffs
Lake Manawa
Iowa corn crop projected 305 million bushels
George A. Wells, secretary of the grain dealers, estimates the Iowa corn crop at 305 million bushels for this year, which is 83 million bushels less than last year. The notice comes from Des Moines in July and cites the season’s reduced yield projections.
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Des Moines
George A. Wells
Grain Dealers
Iowa
Iowa editor rescues child from enraged cow in Batavia
Batavia Watchman editor C. T. Lowther, grandfather of 2 year old Fanejoy Wilson, risked his life to save the child from a heat affected mad cow. He grabbed the cow by the horns, twisted its neck, and diverted its charge before the animal collapsed dead. The child crawled away safely. In Seaborn Indiana a 20 year old Joe Cannon and 8 year old Wilbur Marsh drown in a lake while swimming. Bodies recovered.
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Batavia
C. T. Lowther
Batavia Watchman
Fanejoy Wilson
Lowther
Tnore
Wrowe
Seaborn
Joe Cannon
Wilbur Marsh
Officer shoots youth after club attack in Waterloo
In Waterloo Indiana this morning a night officer shot and killed Frank Finley aged 10 after Finley seized the officer’s club and struck him over the head during an arrest attempt. The officer fired in self defense with his pistol.
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Waterloo
Frank Finley
Vinton
Finley
Hanself
Hig Pisto
Tuberculosis talk stresses open air cure and anti spitting
A July talk at the First Presbyterian Church by Rev Kepfora, an expert on tuberculosis, outlined the disease’s infectious nature, transmission modes, and the open air treatment. He warned against kissing, shared cups, and spitting, urged dairy cattle testing, and noted Iowa deaths and economic loss from TB.
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Cottnell Bluff
Aa IS
Kepfora
First Presbyterian Church
Thildren
Robert Koch
Germany
Rey
Reid
Kepford
West
Iowa
Towa
Will Confess To Giant Theft And Involve Others
Seymour July 4 Leroy Ware, cashier of the wrecked Seymour bank, will confess to the crime of defaulting 9250.00. His trial at Corydon July 16 may reveal names of men involved. Ware is recovering at a Wisconsin lake. Avoca July 6 Deputy A J Grace arrested William Sheldon of Carson, a two-year fugitive, on an assault charge filed Sept 30, 1905.
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Seymour, Ha
Leroy Ware
Seymour Bank
Corydon
Asfair
Wisconsin
Avoca
Sheriif
A. J. Grace
Holdredge
Neb
William Sheldon
Carson
Sheldon
Ginca
Clerks Strike in Inwood Seeks Draymen Support
Inwood July 6 clerks at the Union of Inwood petitioned for shorter hours amid heat. They quit work Tuesday evening, leaving stores short staffed. Stores ran yesterday but shortages persisted as clerks seek draymen sympathy and potential broader action.
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Inwood
Union of Inwood
Longtime Rural School Teacher Crownover Dies After Illness
The article recalls the life of Crownover who taught over 100 terms in Black Hawk county, Iowa, after forty years in rural schools. Born in Huntingtown area, he studied in Pehhslyatla and taught with instructors like Dr Edward Brooks and Dr Wickersham. His health declined after grip eight years ago, ending a career nearly tied to Iowa’s schools, including a stint in Orange township. He also led a Bible class in Hudson and balanced teaching with preaching. The piece notes his record would compare favorably with any Iowa teacher, hoping for recovery after medical treatment.
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Tanita
Ammons
Hasenship & Bétitlethall
Orson Crownover
Hudson
Béevan
Huntigtot County
Pennsylvania
Pehhsplyatla
Hdward Brooks
Lélan
Wickersham
Réx
Crowhver
Black Hawk Cons Ly
Orange Township
Eame
Yenta
Crownover
Iowa
Kid Cops Again In Control Of Council Bluffs Fourth
Council Bluffs police chief Richmond again uses a corps of 25 boys and girls with police stars to enforce fireworks rules on Independence Day. The program began years ago after arrests of youths for shooting fireworks, expanding to include girls. The scheme aims to curb dangerous displays and prevent accidents, with yearly rotation and broad public praise.
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Council Bluffs
Richmond
Ihe
Palle Richmond
Hera
Broadway
Gopa
Aparlt
Himedi
Young Man Killed in Fourth Accident in Des Moines
A 26 year old man died in Des Moines on July 4 after a premature explosion from a firecracker. Witnesses report the blast as part of a sequence of deadly incidents linked to fireworks.
Firecracker scare injures horse and man in July Fourth incident
In Jeffers, Iowa, July 4, a firecracker startled a horse causing it to bolt and throw its rider, injuring a man whose neck was broken. The event disrupted celebrations as bystanders moved to assist. Local authorities began inquiries into the incident and the fireworks display responsible.
Lawsuit seeks to block two railroads 2 cent fare law
Minneapolia and St. Louis and Iowa Central railroads sue in federal court to restrain enforcement of the new 2 cent fare law calling it unconstitutional and confiscatory. Plaintiffs include William Shelby of New York and H W Poor and W N Phoenix of New York. Jarnagin fights the antipass law and refuses to surrender his street car pass, warning Waterloo firm he will retain transportation until contract ends January 1. The Iowa constitution prohibits laws impairing contracts, a point Iowa editors watch closely.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hubbies Cook When Wives Attend Economy Club
Muscatine women form an Economy Club to share recipes and cut grocery costs. Wives gather every five weeks at a member’s home, are forbidden to supply refreshments, must avoid hats over $3, and refrain from silk dresses. Husbands agree to cook their own meals at meetings. Club membership stands at fifty five with new members welcomed.
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Muscatine
Workington
Counterfeiter from Iowa begs officers to shoot him
In Albuquerque a man identified as G V Hall from St Joseph Missouri, recently a Lenox Indiana physician, was arrested in the act of making counterfeit dollars. After officers spotted him at the Southern hotel, they forced entry with a gun drawn. Hall, with wife and daughter in Little Falls Washington, pleaded that the officers shoot him to spare his family from danger.
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Albuquerque
N. M
G. VU. Hall
St. Joseph
Lenox
Hall
Little Falls
Wash
Poe Nee
Roosevelt to Speak at Keokuk in October
Oyster Bay July 6 President Roosevelt will begin a western tour after summer vacation. Secretary Teab announced plans for his departure from Oyster Bay for Canton Ohio on September 29.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Teeb
Oyseter Bay
Canton
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