Incomplete Clippings Range Across Topics and People
A collage of brief notes covers sports gear costs insect dishes and travel curiosities. It mentions Detroit ball counts from a game, a French entomologist studying edible insects, Worcester Hoar’s house and library, and American kid leather trade shifting to Australia. Also named are Jericho pilgrims, hair collections of US presidents, ear ailments among chauffeurs, edible oil research, and various odds and ends from scientists to entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoat
Worcester
Jatin Hancock
Hoar
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
United States
Washington
McHinley
Board of Control designates staff and Hill retires
Des Moines June 23. Quarterly meeting of heads of state institutions marked by a complimentary banquet for Dr Gershom I Hill on his retirement after twenty years at Independence Asylum. He will enter medical practice in Des Moines. Successor installed to take charge after July 1. A large address by Warden McCaughrey of Fort Leavenworth highlighted the event. Dr Valdeng announced Cherokee hospital staff for opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Gershom I, Hill of
Independence
Hill
McCaughrey
Federal
Fort Leavenworth
Joliet
M.N. Valdeng
Cherokee
Valdeng
Cherokee Hospital
M. Xni
Woldens
M. W
Wilhite
Chenwood
McaAllinter
Leon
Lena Beach
M. Carrol
Roy M. Colling
Eldovin
H. EB. Kelly
Corydon
Clearwood
Nellie J
Slonnet Nv
Northfield
Minn
Clarence L. Heath
Amity
Esthernady
Morinda
WW. &. Young
Charles K. Mills
Waterton
Agricultural Department
M. C. Raa
Marcus
J. ¢. Mason Cherokee
Commander Lindt names Iowa G A R aides and committee
In Tadune on June 21 Commander Lindt of the Town G A R named his aides and the soldiers' home committee. Abram Myers of Fairfold is special aide at Washington. a long list follows of aides with post numbers and hometowns across Iowa including Des Moines, Burlington, Independence, Dubuque, Sioux City, Walnut, Algona, Carroll, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindt
Iowa
Bes Moines
Tadune
Abram Myers
Fairfold
Washington
Soldiers’ Home Committee
P.M. Crapp
Burlington
H. W. Holman
Independence
W. D
Des Moines
J. Davis
Missouri Valley
M. W. Murphy
Sioux City
B.C. Ward
Horace J. Simpson
Wall Lake
Jerome C. Spangler
Walnut
C. Spear
Algona
Knute Michelson
Eagle Grove
Corydon
L. Boon
Vernon
A. Hildebrand
Cedar Rap
Nemmers Brothers to Battle Granville Team in Town Game
A nine Nemmers family baseball team will play the local Granville squad in Granville Iowa on Sunday June 29. The event draws wide neighborhood interest with many bets recorded as the brothers and cousins prepare to swing bats against the town nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemmers
Granville
Fearful nighttime assault in Atlantis Iowa clubbed by pursuer
A popular Atlantis cler k reports a Monday night assault as a man followed her along a dim northwestern street. He grabbed her around the waist and tried to stifle cries with a scarf but fled when her mother intervened. Police likely investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantis
Iowa
Fas
Atlantic
Fearlevine
Lttle
Bit
Tie
Andy
Little Sioux Chautauqua Sixth Annual Session at Peterson
The sixth annual Little Sioux Chautauqua will be held in Peterson from July 11 to 20. Aimed at wide attendance, the program spans ten days with children classes, recreation, song services, Bible study, and readings by notable speakers including Miss Sadie Bliss and Miss Elna Ryberge among others. The lineup features prominent preachers and teachers such as Rev. O. O. Smith Rev. J. E. B. Conant Rev. J. W. Taylor Ph. D. Rev. John A. Holmes Rev. Jesse Cole D. D. Rev. Dr. Adams Rev. M. Me ash and Rev. Frank and others on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Peterson, Ta
Pune
Julia H. McQuilken
Nega Adad Fea
Sadie Bliss
Elna Ryberge
Hey
TE. Wickersham
O. O. Smith
J. EB. Conant
J. W. Taylor
John A. Ifolines
Jesse Cole
D. D
Dr. Adams
M. Me‘ash
Frank
Hamilton Convention Indorses Roosevelt and Cummins
The Hamilton county Republican convention met in Webster City and, under the primary system, adopted resolutions praising President Roosevelt and Governor Cummins. Delegates to the state convention were chosen: Clark, Anderson, Pardal, Grandrup, Corbin, Gurlesen, Christianson, Litchfield, Perry, Doyle, August Anderson. alternates included Hunter, Klake, John Fardal, Neeley, Chase, Kleaveland, Larson, Merchant, Keltz, Tattle, Garth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
A.B. Cummins
R. G. Clark
Wm. Andergan
H. E. T Pardal
B. J. Grandrup
H. L. Corbin
Fourth of July celebration and field meet at Tika Grove
A grand Fourth of July celebration is planned at Tika Grove with a half mile track prepared for the races. Highlights include two free for all foot races the 100 yards offering 25 dollars to first 12.50 to second 2.50 to third and a 220 yard race with similar prizes. Additional events on the program promise good prizes and lively competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tika Grove
Jun
Storm devastates Alcester area with widespread destruction
Reports from Alcester area describe a severe cyclone last night causing major damage across town. Claims of up to thirty deaths circulate but lack verification. Factories, hotels, and schools suffered roof and structural damage. Telegraph and electric systems are down, hindering communications as cleanup begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fAllitnery
Hangett
Mevidral Alore
TLC
Wille
McGinnis
Ta Foods
Bréweb
Beck
Methodist
Schoeneman Bros
Wind Storm Kills Mrs. Johnson in Hudson area
A fierce wind storm from west to east last night destroyed buildings and uprooted trees in Hudson. Mrs. Johnson was killed when her home collapsed. Reports from Alcester say up to thirty may have died there as communication failures hinder full casualty toll. Local structures including Tinnting Elevator bfe, a windmill, and water tank were damaged. families escaped to cyclone cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Bfe
Milwaukee Railroad
Eric Johnson
Atony
Henderson
Paulson
Windstorm wrecks Yankton and Volin buildings
A midnight windstorm in Yankton South Dakota reached 66 miles per hour with gusts to 90. It caused major damage including the Masonic temple, bank building, and Eph Alder house in Volin where five injuries occurred, two seriously. Crops suffered and telephones were disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volin
Yankton
Masonic Temple
Eph
Bank
F. Bierce
Lesterville
Miston Hill
Hopkins
Finattis
Turbulent Elk Point Weather and Tornado Reports Reach North
Reports from Elk Point and Alcester describe severe wind and rain damage with downed wires and scattered debris. Alarming tales from Alcester claim many deaths, though verification is lacking. Hawarden reports about 100000 dollars in property loss and crop damage to barley and early wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
Alcester
Here
Hawarden
Terrific Wind Kills Thirty Near Alcester Reported
Residents of northeast Clay county shaken by a terrible wind storm. Barns granaries sheds and windmills blown down and carried miles. No severe house damage reported. Horses killed along the Alcester Delesburg route. Reports from Alcester at noon say thirty people killed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Alcester
Hetey
Fik Point
8. D
Alcaster
Hawarden Storm Destroys Building After Wild Gale
A powerful hurricane struck Hawarden on June 26 at 1 am amid Woodman picnic revels. The storm felled trees and damaged utility lines, demolishing Sweley & Son’s two story store on Kansas street as residents sheltered in a cave, narrowly escaping injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nighy
Hawarden
Kansas Street
Sweley & Son
Sweley
Baby
Storm Devastates Sioux County Farms and Towns
A cloud burst and tornado struck Sioux county around Maurice and surrounding areas causing extensive destruction. Warehouses, churches, stores, and barns were wrecked, dozens of farms damaged, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses expected. several fatalities reported. Maurice brick yards and older buildings suffered heavy damage, with numerous barn losses listed among affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
Lane 25
Sioux County
Terwilliger & Dwights
First Reformed Church
Wesselluk Hardiware
Dedger
Maurice
Fiood
D. Brunskill
Mussen
Frank Jacobe
Don MecKinnon
Wm. B Hutchinson
al Scott
F. H. van Sickle
Storm O'd Much Damage In District North Of Thera LeMars
A powerful storm struck the area north of LeMars Iowa at midnight, causing widespread damage. High winds toppled barns and windmills while trees fell. six freight cars left their tracks at Seney and a Smokestack at LeMars water plant was blown down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera
LeMars
Carnes
Nie Gehlen
Seney
Lght
J. H. Winchel
Staryn Coves
Terrifying storm devastates central Indiana region
A severe tornado-like storm struck central Indiana around midnight, destroying homes and barns between Greenfield and Anderson. Telegraph and telephone lines were down, communications were cut, and reports say several people were killed near McCorosville and Castleton where two elderly women died and five houses were leveled. Passengers on the Big Four described widespread destruction along the corridor to Anderson, thirty five miles northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Greenfield
Anderson
McCorosville
Castleton
Here
Mor gan Signals Support for Canal Route Amendment
Senator Morgan informs Alabama delegation that accepting the Spooner amendment to the canal bill is advisable and that the Senate amendment appears conclusive. The House conferees on the Interoceanic bill plan to accept the Senate Bill favoring the Panama route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Congress
Spooner
Nicaragua
House
Senate
Panama
Forest Reserve Measures Pass in Senate and House Debates
Washington reports the Senate passed bills creating a national forest reserve in the southern Appalachians and ratifying the Choctaw and Chickasaw agreement in Indian Territory. The forest bill authorizes purchase of 4 million acres at up to 10 million dollars, to be designated by the secretary of agriculture. House debate featured Landis and Williams on the Philippine civil government bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Appalachian Mountains
Indian Territory
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Quay
Pennsylvania
Committee 1
Landis
Williams
Indiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
McDermott
New Jersey
Lacey
Philippines
Cuba
Mit
Ha. m
Senate confirms several officers and Grigsby for Alaska post
Confirmations by the Senate approve Brigadier Generals Bates and Davis as major generals and Colonels Wint Baldwin and Lee as brigadier generals. William F. Harwoon named Surgeon General. Melvin Grigsby of South Dakota named United States attorney for the district of Alaska. Postmaster candidates Towa and Charles C. Bender, Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Grigaby
Armong
Walahington
Senate
John C. Bates
George W. Davis
Theo J. Wint
Frank D. Baldwin
Jesse M. Lee
William F. Harwoon
Melvin Grigsby
South Dakota
United States
District of Alaska
Towa
Chas
Dean Johnson Killed In Michigan Wagon Accident
Dean John Johnson head of the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering died when a wagon wheel crushed his head at Pier Cove Michigan after he had fallen from a wagon while unloading household goods for a summer cottage. Governor La Follette and university officials mourned him as a leading educator and engineer. Johnson, elected head January 17, had a long career at Washington University and St Louis, and held multiple professional honors including presidency of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
J. B. John
Gan
College of Mechanics and Engineering
Pier Cove
Mich
Fennville
la Follette
Wisconsin
B. A. Birge
University
W.ff, Vilas
B. J. Stevens
Dean Johnson
College of Engineering
Washington University
St. Louis
Society For the Promotion of Engineering
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Engineers' Club
International Society For the
The
American Waterworks Association
St. Louis Academy of Science
Missouri Historical Society
Bank Wreck Complete at Merchants Bank
Newport June 6 Only 35 found in the safes of the Merchants bank wrecked by cashier Anthony Sherman who shot himself Thursday but is alive. State Auditor Charles Gray arrived to conduct an investigation under orders of erngr Kimball. Vaults opened to reveal how much cash remained. Sherman's liabilities reportedly reach up to 100000. The cash in the safe is probably the only asset located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shermen
Newport, R, LL
Merchants' Bank
Anthony Sherman
Charles Gray
Kimball
Sherman
Yale Mission Plan Unveiled By President Hadley
President Hadley announced a Yale group plan to establish a Far East mission. The effort, a first among American college graduates, will pursue medical, evangelical and educational work in a major northern Chinese center, with broad aims and significant support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Novor
New Haven
Yale
Far East
Also Mentioned on This Page
Algona Advance
Detroit
M. Dagan
Australia
Lynn
Mass
France
Jericho
Palestine
Zaccheus
Baltimore
Louis Godard
En the
Street Railway Journal
Metropolitan
Brooklyn
New York
England
Scotland
Ireland
Sam Murray
Chicago
Murphy
Rider Haggard
Norfolk
Lucy C. Coolidge
Portland
Signor Crispi
Tralian
Martin Conway
Slade
Cambridge University
Winnie Ream Hoxie
Thad Stevens
Lancaster
Board OF Control
New Cherokee Asylum
G H. Hill
Independence Asylum
W. DL
Blakemore
Iedford
G. M. Putnam
Carson, Co
G. Weston
Greune
Gustavus
Astrand
Fort Dodge
James FH
Grege
Noan
Ted Oak
J. H. Lindsey
Marengos
E. J. Freeman
Audubon
Jacob Larson
Lake Mills
Henry
Anita
G. Butterfield
Dewitt
Robinson
Yes Moines
Janus H. Wilson
Jack the Hugger
Cushing
Cushing Development Company
T. J. Dickey
C. L. Smith
Sioux Falls
Mason City
Minnnesota
North Dakota
Carnegie Library
Cedar Falls
Carnegiebrary
W. A. Robinson
Carnegie
Southwastern Dakota
Alowatar, & D
Mrs. Johnson
Hudson
Farmore
Maurice, In
Tatrview, &. T
Milwaukee
Calliope
Hunting Elevator Company
Quay S
Yale Mission Plan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!