A haphazard miscellany of 1760s curiosities and notices
A digest from The Gentleman's Magazine items include a wager on a wheel carriage drawn by four horses at 19 miles an hour, Western anecdotes about West Point Chinese students, global military education, agricultural pest control, cures for gout, New York streetcar flags, papaya samples for paper making, Indian Territory resources, and assorted naval and industrial notes from Europe and Asia.
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Gentleman's Magazine
Keven
Ewmarket
Theobald Taaf
Earl of March
Elinton
Moteko Street Batty FerVe Population Noted
An obscure text fragment mentions a population figure of 1 and references a capital and a right to dig property. The passage is garbled with unclear names and locations, offering little verifiable detail beyond scattered phrases about a street, a capital, and ownership.
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Tukio
Fis
Mayor Attacked On City Street By Unknown Motorman
A street car motorman knocked Mayor Multern from a moving car in front of City Hall yesterday afternoon, injuring him with bruises as bystanders shouted. The mayor escaped serious harm by leaping to the ground. witnesses described the chaotic moment as the crowd urged passengers to alight. Police arrested a man later, but the motorman fled the scene.
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Smaler
New York
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
Witty-third ‘Street
Sixth
Ninth Avenue
Lier Moliis
George Multern
Tim
Min
Cas Cane
Hie
Ty Webu
Aber
Dhaty
Che Aed
Turedet
Sechg
Mattera Det
Great Fair Attendance Reflects Strong Turnout
Report notes yesterday's crowd matched last year's high attendance at the fair. Despite messy OCR, the text highlights broad participation, economic activity, and local enthusiasm, with mentions of staffing, funds, and preparations for upcoming events and improvements.
Bound Over in Chariton Case of Fatal Assault
A Chariton bound over to the grand jury on charges after a man attacked his stepson. The defendant allegedly struck the victim with a weapon and fled the scene, later found in possession of the knife. The incident left the victim seriously injured. authorities continue to investigate details and gather evidence.
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Chariton
Grand Jury
Cme
Bop
Betta
Pruilex
Watts
JM Watien
Foundley
Fragmented OCR Summary of a Local News Item
The readable text is garbled, but mentions a person named Titiana and references to an event with oral designation and local terms. The fragment also hints at an accident or fall and mentions February and a nearby location. No clear outcome or full identities are established.
Investigation into Northwestern Life by State Auditor
State Auditor Carroll opened a broad inquiry into Northwestern National Life Insurance of Minneapolis. The probe, led by Withington Dawren and Haines, targets policy reserve practices and potential shifts to avoid losses for policy holders. The case ties to prior petitions for a receiver and may involve findings affecting former staff and desk reassignment. The investigation aims to cover policies, reserves, and asset handling amid lawsuits and court actions.
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Carroll
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
Tor Carroll
Northwestern National Life Tnsurance Company
Minneapolis
TD. T. Withington
Pawson
TR. M. Bladies
Art Compe i Tent Actunmies
Lusuratee
Jett
Congresemaan Tatler
Northwestern National Life
Northwestern Life
Nes Moines
Minscapella
Campy
Carrol
Thaurmee Vomissioner
Mrien
Minnesota
Tormmier
Carrell
Alt Northwestern Life and Savings
Cntompany
Withington
Aim Dawren
Haines
Bonding Company Formed In Davenport With $100000 Capital
Articles of incorporation filed in Des Moines show a bonding company launched in Davenport with capital stock of $100000. Officers include AW Le Hage holek as president, Juli Rammeister as vice president, TF Crouch as secretary, and de dl Uaas as treasurer. The Davenport firm aims to insure various organizations and ventures.
EDITORS TO MEET TRO MAINES AT DES MOINES CONVENTION
Editors from Des Moines and surrounding papers plan a joint meeting at the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association conference. Speeches will welcome attendees and discuss news and developments in the field. Speakers include governors and state representatives.
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Upper
Des Moines Editorial Association
Des Moines
Acie Syruitiws
Lowi
Stemponse Co
Dolleston
Aye Peso
Witton Tdress
DeRiver
Phoper
I. W. Seul Nau
Deaton
Putin
Donovan
Meteburg Tribune
Ape
Tae
Frans W. Grieknelt
Ilse
Geary
Bitet
Ik. N. Bailey
Diseyselon
Ted
J. Tan Get
Aiaiebrestor
Heavy Farm Loss After Townfire Near Cherokee
A blaze damaged a farm in Dianv 4 Township near Cherokee. The fire destroyed a barn and hay, with cows and equipment lost. authorities estimated the loss near 9000 dollars, noting no clear cause yet and that flames spread across structures before control.
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Dianv 4
Cherokee
Hridhee
Uiapraned
Dobas
Phee
Poisoning Mystery Strikes Phipps Family at Noon Meal
Henry Phipps his wife and two sons fall mysteriously ill after dinner. A physician arrived too late to save Mrs. Phipps and the others as doctors fought the toxins from an unknown source. One child remained unaffected while others recovered slowly amid concern over possible poison exposure.
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Henry Phipps
Ehoroen
Henry Puidppe
Phipps
Phips
Erie
Dr. Willer
Coffe
Phipps Dale
Roosevelt Praised for Peace Conference Efforts
The article notes Roosevelt's work in supporting the peace conference and expresses appreciation from Seattle for his role in securing peace. It mentions preparing a letter to the Japanese government acknowledging its magnanimous relinquishment of indemnity for peace.
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Dulate Roosevelt
Pete Betweea
Sapian
Sls
Westera
Logan Attorney Victim of Blackmail in Assault Suit
Logan Ta Sept 2 A sensational filing shows Annie Christiansen, a young woman, suing George W. Wean, a prominent attorney, for 16000 alleging forced acts under threats. An employer affidavit and other witnesses claim she was never alone in the attorney’s office. The case may go to the grand jury as investigators probe the alleged attack and blackmail.
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Logan
Annie Christiansen
George W. Wean
Egan
Klah
Igan
L Ute Grand Jury
Fears Husband Eloped With Niece in Peculiar Infatuation
Foul play rumors swirl around John A. Norman grocer and his niece Miss Ruhild Erickson. Norman and Erickson reportedly left for New York after supposed Parktaid exposition plans, while Norman’s wife seeks possession of his property. Norman, once of Onk and Pacific Junction, has multiple past marriages and grown children.
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John A. Norman
Cound
Miss Ruhild Erickson
Norman
Sweden
Miss Erickson
Miss Wrickson
Norm
New York
Ed Onk
Pacific Dumetion
Wast
Paciic Junction
Glenwood
Narnia His
Infested by burglars Shelby County suffers light-fingered graft
Varlia Ge Sept 2 Shelby County reports widespread burglaries across towns including VWounant Panna Ports mouth de omvine Botha and nearby areas. Local talent appears involved in part while outside workers may also be aiding. Bloodhounds used in some incidents though a few cases show no assistance by services. Chicken thieves operate in county as officers prepare to arrest suspects and deter further thefts.
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Shelby
Varlia
Shelbs
Vwounant
Panna
Portsmouth
de Omvine
Botha
Mike
Des Moines Meet Elects Officers for Year
The Des Moines session of the Lone Toll Mail Carriers Association elected officers for the coming year. Davenport’s Adatog was re elected president. Other officers included a secretary treasurer and vice presidents. Board members listed include George B. Hiaughey and A. J. Wood among others, with plans to attend the National Association meeting in Indianapolis.
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Awa Association
Des Moines
See Moines
Chase de Moines
MM. Adatog
Davenport
Childs
Ne Wrst
Preston
Ghayay
Prereys
Feard Et A Reeearn
George B. Hiaughey
Charles City
A. J. Wood
Seurley
GO. WL Bryurrt
Lon Hyia
Dalegnilos Hagen
National Associadien
Juditapolis
U. AL Adktins
Aol
Wood
Karte L
Hildk
New Verdi
Del
W. Tsryaat
Lorinser
Bpesident
FL Rossiter
Man Fells to Mississippi to Escape Pummeling
Henry Connor of Calamus Jouetion leapt into the Mississippi River yesterday afternoon amid a pursuit to escape assailants. He reportedly attempted self harm by drowning. rescuers pulled him from the water and revived him, while detailing a separate man who was heavily intoxicated and remained in danger.
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Mississippi
Henry Connor
Calamus Jouetion
Charge of graft hits Soldiers' Relief member in Moines
In Polit county J W Brown, a member of the soldiers' relief commission, faces graft charges after a long petition to the board of supervisors asking against reappointment. Accusers allege misuse of office for personal gain, claiming he secured coal and other necessities from local dealers without proper torifications and deceived commissions.
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Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Moines
Wiers
J. W. Brown
Polit County
Declara Fis
Torulenygs
Wright Becomes Champion in National Tennis Championship
Newport roof August 81 Beaty Cy Wieght Juday won the national tennis championship by defeating Toloomba Ward in a closely contested final.
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Wright
Newport
Roof
Beaty Cy Wieght Juday
Chan Uushib
Toloomba Ward
Alberta Province Created in Canada Ceremony at Edmonton
Disputes over the new Canadian province of Alberta concluded with the formal display of the old territorial government at Edmonton. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and a royal party attended as the special train carrying American agricultural editors arrived. Wen. G. II. Ve Tul: yen governor appointed and he will form a cabinet.
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St. Paw
Minn
Edmonton
Alberta
Wilfred Lanteet
View Regal
Prewier Laurer
Wen. G. iI
Forilla
China Bans American Boycott Under Imperial Edict
The Chinese government imposes a ban on the American boycott with an imperial edict. Viceroys and provincial governors are ordered to suppress the boycott and enforce the ban. The Washington State Department received a cable from Minister Rockhill at Pekin and forwarded it to the president.
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Oyster Bay
China
Washington
Rockhill
Pekin
Big Affair Planned by Jefferson Club September 12
Chicago host event described as a big affair with a national character. The Jefferson club banquet will feature notable figures including ex-Senator Pet Grows, ex-Governor Hogg, ex-Governor Garvin, Bird & Coler, John M. McGiraw, Ollie James, and ex-Senator Jeries among others, aside from Mayor Dunne.
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Chicago
Soph f—Cheteshmian
Willum & Bryant
Jefferson Chib
Tyle
Dunne
Petgrew
South Dakota
Hogg
Exas
Garvin
Rhode Island
Dion. Bird & Coler
New York
John M. McGiraw
West
Treaty Nears Final Accord Between Norway and Sweden
Sept near consensus as Norway and Sweden move toward a mutual agreement on disposition of fortresses along the frontier. Swedish court reportedly leans toward supporting Prince Charles for the Norwegian throne but may reject the Norwegian offer of 700,000 crowns for eventual kingship.
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Norway
Sweden
Copentgaen
Norwesetat
Charles
Rikge
Rockefeller to Give Away Millions for Education and Charity
New York September 4 The financier John D Rockefeller plans a large donation drive for education and charitable purposes. He will consult adviser I Huckefelter and follow a system from Warepe, Alabama. Rockefeller leaves the Adirondacks for Cleveland to coordinate with his father then returns to New York to open a Sunday school, with the event set for the first Sunday in October.
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Rockefeller
New York
John DR. Rockefeller
I. Huckefelter
Warepe
Racketo J
Adirondacks
Cleveland
Tie
Clevehard
Opm
Elopement of Anita McCay and Henry Leyman at Chicago hotel
Anita McCay of Chicago eloped with Henry Leyman, a lumber dealer, marrying today at the Brown Palace hotel where Miss McCray worked. Witnesses or details mention family and a plan to wed quietly after a year of engagement, with coverage noting the groom’s ties and a ceremony in the city.
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Anita McCay
Chicago
Mather
Anita Mc
Lata
Miss McCray
Wietley
Mey
Crash at depot on Great Eastern Railway kills and injures
In England a rainy morning crash at William station on the Great Eastern line killed ten people and seriously injured twenty others. A Pico front tram from Pusan plowed into the platform as cars and a train derailed, wrecking the depot, capsizing vehicles, and causing two bodies to be recovered.
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Great Eastern Railway
England
Mig
Pusan
William
Te Crear
Wey
Ciecir
Dames
Kermit Roosevelt Becomes Hero on Omaha Train
A garbled report recounts Kermit Roosevelt aiding passengers after a Burlington train passed near Omaha. An older car carried a berth, with a manager allegedly informing them of a hidden purpose before passengers were moved to upper or lower sections.
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le Kermit Roosevelt
Hure
Onmha
Perth
Seat Bought for 83000 in Quiet York Market
Fragmentary text reports a purchase of a seat for 83000 dollars in York with mentions of a writer from a New York paper. The excerpts reference a nearby amount of 84000 and term-like notes about finance.
Lynch incident reported in Rozetta Mississippi
A Black person accused of banning bees near Leaky plantation was dynched by a white mob. The suspect faced charges related to an alleged crime against a white girl, as reported by local sources in Rozetta Mississippi.
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Rozetta
Miss
Who Has Baby Tag Number Thirteen Lost Infant
A baby girl tagged No 137, left by her mother, was found at the Des Moines nursery. The child wandered away from the women's building early yesterday morning. Sunday school girls from St Very Baptists church run the nursery and await the mother, while the girls offer to care for the infant until she is claimed. A fee of over a dollar may be required to reclaim the child.
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Des Moines
Baptist Church
Des Moines Fair Receipts Rise Amid Strong Attendance
Attendance at the state fair exceeded last year by more than forty percent during the first four days of the week, pushing receipts to about 812,000. Management expects all expenses covered and a substantial surplus for the treasury as Des Moines boosts its fair offerings and crowding remains high despite rough weather.
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St. Sent
Lau
Reese) Hiasher
Des Moines
Jedging
Escaped Convicts Captured in Benton County Jail Return
Wives of the men who escaped Wen ton county jail last week report three more prisoners recaptured. Evans brothers held for gambling and Mirnext Worthen held for bootlegging were caught near Greene Ta. Wert brought back to Vinton after riding a Rock Ishin freight train. John Lange first to be returned, caught while attempting to steal a team. Matt Bove arrested at Ta. last Tuesday. William Ray remains at large.
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Benton County
Winton
Wenton County
Evans Brothers
Agere
Greene
Vinton
John Lange
Anelr
Matt Bove
Pate
William Ray
Kansas
Iyport
SGM
Attorney Again Sued Over $10,000 Damage Claim
Logan lawyer Ngan is sued by Annie Christensen a farm worker for $10,000 alleging assault at Mein's office on a May evening. Christensen says she witnessed nothing and was returned to her room before the alleged act. Mrs Daisy Stuer seeks $6,000 for damages from Wean for a separate alleged assault. Local gossip links the suits to attempt to ruin Wean’s reputation and force him from Logan.
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Tuga
Ngan
Logan
Jim
Iowa
Amizer
Annie Christensen
Missouri
Vidley
Tyens
Sait
Mein
Wean
Aiath MA. Burner
Avaca
Atbebney
Daisy M. Stuer
Jung F Wgin
Prohibitionists Denounce Waterloo Paper in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa a prohibition meeting attacked the Commonwealth the Waterloo based paper and editor J H Campbell for articles on the anti saloon league. The session warned the rally plans and noted doubts about brewers and Anti Saloon League efforts amid petition signs.
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Des Moines
Central Cone Niltee
the Commonwealth
Waterloo
J. H. Campbell
Vatisiican League
Elwell
State Committee
Aant-Saloon League
Campbell
Avta- LT
Dngi
Brewers
Crushed by horse Willie Kree Rulmer dies near Rock Rapids
Willie Rulmer, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Kree Rulmer, was injured Sunday while driving cattle near Rock Rapids and died Monday morning after a horse fell on him fracturing his skull. He was riding the animal when it bolted and toppled.
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Zoy
Rock Rapids
Roek Rapids
Willie
Kree Rulmer
Daweed
Nevar
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Owa
Ting Hien Chen
Ying Hysing Wen
West Point
Japan
West Foint
Chen
I Wu
Farnta
Government Bureau of Antonology
William Oster
Indian Territory
Indiana
Ad Thual
Osaka Llectric Aight Company
Osika
Rouou
Sehenebury
Plas Courpany
Amertertu Electric
Miralry
Hitler
Bo Nerets
Dartmouth
Enders
Uile
League of
Pte Eral
MMP
Otlera
AL Tinemean
Teno
Sistyeraoe Dockrie
Beth
Cml
Caa
Moutern
Aguetes
Polios
Uae
al- Hinst
Meare
Entaet
Gar
Form Bonding Company
Annie Christianson
George W. Egan
Hural
Boxer
Fistic Artis
eOlariki Buliehs
Twa
Joe
Diesolved
Bryan Willis
National
Kermit
Ewe Traet
York
Sept
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