Fragmented Clipping Mixes Quips on Law Race and Etiquette
A garbled 19th century report cites Benator praising a juror remark in a Massachusetts case, notes on lynching statistics, a Yale student’s figures, and varied snippets. It mentions John Jacob Astor as the first city millionaire, Church ordination, etiquette rules, and a panorama of odd facts from medicine to travel.
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Benator Liar
Massachusetts
G Joryman
Bear
oRoratie Flay
New York City
John Jacob Astor
Fort Dodge Citizens Endorse Healy for Federal Judge
In Ellsworth and Fort Dodge area gatherings citizens express strong support for Phos. D. Healy of Fort Dodge as a successor to Hon. Silvas for the United States district judgeship. Resolutions call for resignations and appointments to fill vacancies, a new swamp lands commissioner post, and broader municipal representation in Washington.
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Aueh Entiusiavsi
Hom
Gutton
Calmel W
AL Price
Hon
Dap
Va Peterson
Cettrel
M. Staxgs
Wilisens
Dlau
Phos. D. Heaty
Mort Dodge
Len
OP. Silvas
Ian Wheres
Bart Lodge
United States
the Treasury
Federal Service
Fillsworth
Phos. D. Healy
Federa
Ion
Oan Shiras
Fort Dodge
Court of St. James
Lion
Servey
Gill
EB. H. Rich
Mth
George KR. Pearson
Wort Dodge
Mehow
Senator Tolliver
Ington
Citixens
Ellsworth
Bart Dodge
Janesville Story on a New Brilliant Light Invention
Janesville resident Rudi Aquila Walker claims a perfected light using a chemical mix in an airtight glass globe similar to an incandescent lamp. He says the device outshines existing electric lighters, lasts forever, and he plans to sell manufacturing rights by state once patents are granted, hoping for a large fortune.
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Janesville
Rudi Aquila Walker
Fatal Sea Dare Ends in Tragic Waters Incident
A boy in Storm Lake Iowa drowned after a dangerous water dare among three friends. They swam near the east pier as the group attempted a risky exchange. Rescue efforts found the boy unconscious and he died shortly after. The incident occurred about a month ago and investigators are reviewing the events.
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Storm Lake
Stormy Lake
Will Doctor the Circus Injuries Mount in Big Show
An OCR damaged report notes more roustabouts than performers injured in a major circus production. It mentions Gullmar and a company surgeon joining the cast, with references to a traveling dentist and a hospital-like troupe setup amid the chaotic act. The fragmentary text hints at injuries, travel, and medical roles within the show.
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Gullmar
Peorli
Gollmar
Cummins Denies Letter About White House Accusations
Des Moines La July 18 Governor Pun dismisses claims from Washington about a letter allegedly written by him. He says the statements were unfounded and declines to further comment. The governor mutters about denial amid intrigue tied to White House speculation and Washington papers.
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Des Moines
Pun
Ehatements
Wiautington
Frank Bender Recovers After Chest Injury From Splinter
Frank Bender survived a severe chest injury when a large splinter pierced his chest a year ago. Despite the brutal wound, his treatment and recovery were remarkable, and he now enjoys good health after a lengthy medical process.
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Daly
Will Buon
Will
Ilis
Medical Scieuce
Woman Enos/Enoch Arden Returns After Twenty-One Years
A Rockford report describes Louise Olson returning after twenty-one years to find her husband Alexander Olson living with his third wife and their grown children. The wreck near Buffalo killed another patient believed dead. Olson recognizes the returning wife and she is to reclaim rights as the first wife.
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Rockford
Enoch Arden
Louise Olsdh
Buffalo
N. Y
France
Olson
Russia Rejects Petition on U S Lynchings
Frondas July 1 reports the Hussain ambassadors in London refused a petition about U S lynchings and cruel treatment of Negroes. The petition urged Russia to press Washington to curb the growing outrages, noting civilization and humanity require action. The ambassador states the matter is outside his purview. the Herald says the petition will go to St Petersburg directly.
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Russia
U. S
Frondas
London
United States
Herald
Washington
Hanna in Second Place on Ticket Aide to Roosevelt
Secretary Hay returns from Oyster Bay amid talk that he urged Senator Faulkner to accept second place on the Republican national ticket or to stay as chairman of the national committee. The move is seen as aligning with Roosevelt and financial interests, with Hay's influence close to Hanna. Proposals spark debate over Hay's future and possible resignation, while New York faces deadly heat with multiple prostrations and fatalities.
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Hay
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Roosevelt
Fauna Olthar
Hanna
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Bir
Turn
Friends
Thay
Ordi
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West
Oyster Bay
Markets Report From Sioux City and Nearby Trades
Market notes show cattle and hog values across Sioux City and Omaha areas with feeder and stocker prices, including native cows and feeders at various dollar ranges, packers bids and regional price patterns. Reported figures highlight cows and heifers around four dollars per hundredweight and feeder steers near five dollars, with general activity in mixed loads and regional buyers.
Roads full valuation case stirs Iowa railroad tax issue
The Dubuque decision holding cities with special charters may tax railroads, telegraph and telephone property at full value could add about 16 000 dollars annually to city revenues unless the state Supreme Court reverses. For years the tax base was one quarter. if affirmed, back taxes for five years may also be collected, totaling roughly 15 000 dollars. The outcome hinges on appeals to the district and then the state Supreme Court.
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Bollinger
Davenport
Supreme Court of
Wssess‘ment Aginst Railroad
Telegraph Abn
Schorr
Supreme Court
Scherrow
Hollinger
Scherr
Focal District Court
Women to Install Exhibit for Louisiana Purchase Expo
Des Moines July 11 The executive committee of the Iowa commission on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition selects a women’s auxiliary committee to oversee exhibit installation. Members include Mrs W H Bailey Des Moines ex-president of state Federations of Women's Clubs Mrs H H Joemar Hedak wife of the supreme court member and Mrs A J Stowe of Marshalltown. Secretary Conaway reports total expenditures since organizing July 1 1902 amounting to 9777.74 with 4915.94 for starting the lawa building in St Louis administration costs 4261.49 and salaries and allowances for the thirteen commissioners none of whom take salaries. The Iowa exhibit plan allocates funds across departments and services with totals and allocations listed and a commission budget of 126000.
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Woman's
Manufactures and Machinery
Problcety
Grain Market Summary From Chicago and Minneapolis Tradings
Grain prices and provisions in Chicago and Minneapolis reflect mixed activity with No 1 Wheat and No 3 White options quoted and various futures showing uneven movement. Reports mention prices around 1.30 for some grains and note closing activity in Minneapolis with No 1 wheat noted in trading, alongside reference to local creameries and market attributions.
Iowa sheriffs at Dubuque annual convention opens
The twenty first annual convention of the Iowa Sheriffs Association convened in Dubuque with about fifty members present. Mayor Dory delivered the welcome, praising sheriffs for enforcing laws while noting the visitors’ hospitality. President Anderson reviewed the year’s work and goals. Officers’ reports followed, Thurman spoke in the afternoon, and an evening Mississippi river ride concluded the day. Election of officers is to be held today with L. B. Cousins of Council Bluffs favored for president.
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Jows Sheriffs’ Associaition
la Session di Dubuc
Dory
Ife
Andreson
Assocuationu
Weyear
G. F. ‘Thurman
Mississippi
L. B. Cousins
County Bluffs
Bride Shoots Herself and a Widow’s Tragic Fate
In ictor Iowa July 11 a 19 year old bride Mrs Bommy Elseher killed herself with a revolver at her father’s home. She had married Wille Wisuber in Davenport, then he died on his first trip as a brakeman leaving her a widow. Grief driven insane, she ended her life. Also, farmer Hans Anderson near Hancroft shot himself yesterday noon. Coroners notified. Cedar Rapids reports two youths Carl Marshall and Marshall Stewart captured for burglaries at Viola Whittier Stone City and confess.
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Hom
West Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Carl Marshall
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Viola, Whittier
Stone City
Victimized by a Woman in Denver Mystery Suicide
Ferdinand Voorhees a Denver National Bank stenographer killed himself after a complex romance involving a young prominent woman named Miss Eyre. He pursued a life of luxury, faced a demanded marriage after alleged ruin, and died by a gunshot at a lake near Overland Park after secretly marrying in Littleton.
Double murder at Minoia race track follower shoots store owners
Edward Barton of Springfield, a race track follower, shot Julius Prank and Irving Rosenfield, owners of a clothing store in Maron City. Barton entered to buy, then fired, mortally wounding Prank and Rosenfield before being stopped. He was arrested and sent toward the county seat to avoid a lynch mob.
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Minoia
Maron City
Edward Barton
Springfield
Julius Prank
Irving Rosenfield
Barton
Rosenfield
Frank
Rosennfeld
Slal
Fatal Collision Kills Three and Injures Seven Near Amana
Grand Rapids Ind July 13 Two St Paul freight trains collided near Amana. Both engines and seventeen cars piled in a mass. Dead include Joseph Dusek Cedar Rapids and George Haynes Cedar Rapids. An unidentified man believed to be a tramp, and injured Engineer Joss Murton and E A Peely fireman. Several tramps possibly Brening a ride may be under wreckage. The wreck blamed on misreading orders.
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Grand Rapids
St. Paul
Amana
Joseph Dusek
Cedar Rapids
George Haynes
Joss of Murton
E. A. Peely
Rails Spread Wrecks Suburban Train Near Madison
A suburban train carrying about 600 workers from Granite City and Madison toppled after rails spread near Madison Illinois. One girl was killed and several injured including a few seriously. The nine coach train left St Louis at 6:25 p m and jumped a trestle, one coach crashing into a Chicago and Alton line baggage coach as another passenger train passed.
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St. Louis
Reatinal
Granite City
Madison
Red Winker
Evert Husting
George Fry
Joseph Stein
Chicago and Alton
Alton
Corn Acreage Shows Decrease Throughout Reports
Preliminary crop reports from the U S Department of Agriculture indicate corn plantings at about 89 800 060 acres, down 4 200 000 acres 4 5 percent from last year The growing corn condition on July 1 was 79 down from 81 8 a year ago and below the ten year average The report covers wheat barley oats and other principal crops with state by state and national comparisons and notes remaining wheat on farms at about 49 5 million bushels and flax tobacco potatoes and fruit details for July 1 1908 plus a longer table of July 1 conditions for ten states and the United States.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
United States
South Dakota
North Diakota
Nie
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Pennsylvania
Heac
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Mississippi
Virginia
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California
Tabloids of Beer and a Pillable Jag Claim
London reports a new diet tabloid form for beer allowing malt to be preserved as jelly. Water rehydrates to produce fresh beer, claimed to stay fresh during transit and half the production cost for colonial use. Also includes a humor note from Puck about an aging grandpa.
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