Mysterious Polish Migrant Tale and Industrial Echoes
An Advance issue recalls a Polish girl released from Hillis Island being escorted home by two women who alter her appearance before boarding a ferry. It also surveys 1890s wheel manufacturing, 1900s immigration and trade, and local plans for irrigation, road improvements, strikes, playground growth, and public works across Newark and New York.
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II Island
Hillis Island
Warren
Battery Park
Man asks judge to decide custody over wife who attends baseball games
Des Moines on September 1, Drimmitt asked Judge Miller to award their 4 month old child to him, claiming his wife is dirty over baseball and cannot be a proper mother. He says she attends every game, once bringing the baby, which later contracted a disease. This marks a local court first in questioning if a woman can be a baseball fan and a good mother.
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Des Moines
Alewhus
Ad Dinmitt
Miller
Drimmitt
Mayors of Iowa to Meet With State Board of Health
Des Moines authorities announce a November 12 and 13 gathering of Iowa mayors and local boards of health with the state board of health in Des Moines. A school of instruction on new sanitary rules will be held and speeches on sanitation by national leaders. Governor Cummins will welcome attendees and discuss health matters. The board aims to curb spitting on street cars and trains and improve overall transit sanitation to curb disease spread from travel.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Cummins
Murder suspect found dead in Dubuque street
Daniel Moore, foreman of the Fuartey Loetscher Sash and Door factory, was found dead in front of the Hotel Alton at 3 this morning. The body showed a serious abrasion below the car and police are probing as a murder inquiry with unclear motives and suspects.
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Dubuque
Daniel Moore
Fuartey Loetscher Sash and
Alton
Dubuque Extends Gas Franchise to City Gas Company
Dubuque Iowa September city council voted an extra gas franchise to City Gas company for ten years until 1932. The company had announced extensive improvements to be made if the franchise was extended.
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Dubuque, Ta
State Opens Case in Blydenburgh Trial
The state seeks a continuance to admit testimony from Timothy McCarthy on Rough on Rats arsenic. Judge refuses. Witness M Cora Keller of Hubbard, sister to Blydenburgh’s wife, describes events from her sister’s death to suspicions about the cause. Dr Hartmann of Wauseon testifies on the grave and autopsy findings, detailing organ slides and examinations.
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Blydenburgh
Eldor
Timothy McCarthy
Jersey City
N. J
M Cora DB. Neller
Hubbard
Keller
Brydenburgh
MINISTER S SON INVOLVED IN HORSE THEFT JAILED
Creston La Sept b George Comrad of Vila City has been sentenced by Judge Towa to fifteen sorts for horse thefts near Maccreek. The case links Rev Conrad son to a Methodist minister in his quarter, with the suspected connection stressing religious ties amid the community.
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Creston la Sept
George Comrad
Vila City
Judie
Conrad
Couple Found Dead in River Near Muscatine
The bodies of a man and woman clasped in each other’s arms were found in the river three miles above Muscatine last evening. Identities of the deceased were not yet established.
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Muscatine
OWA MAY LOSE VETERAN HEAD OF THE CROP BUREAU
Des Moines Ind Sept 7 Sage longtime head of Iowa crop bureau announces a year long leave of absence after harvest. If health requires it his resignation is likely, as corn acreage and yields are reported with a large drop from last year while oats also decline. The crop bureau chief cites harvest timing and health as factors in the potential change.
700-Pound Black Man Exhibited as Human Monster
A 760 pound Black man traveled through Dirbyang and passed to Platteville fair for a side show. He walked with help from four escorts, barely moving after alighting. He was loaded onto a large baggage wagon then taken to Milwaukee depot to change trains amid much crowd attention.
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Dirbyang
Platteville Fair
Hhe O
Milwauke
Des Moines Physician Operates on Pet Canary
A prominent Des Moines physician rushed to Irvin Crawford's at 77 Fourteenth Street after a canary broke its leg in a cage accident. He retrieved his surgical case, set the bone, and left the bird resting in cotton wool. The delicate operation is hoped to succeed.
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Des Moines
Irvin Crawford
Fourteenth Street
Mother's Hug Smothers Baby on Crowded Train
Des Moines August or September reports detail a tragedy aboard an excursion train where Mrs Charles Earhart of Menlo Indiana was packed against her infant daughter in a crowded aisle. A Samaritan helped her sit, and the child was found dead. The mother fainted at the scene.
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Des Moines
Charles Earhart
Menlo
Fraternalists Plan United Effort in Iowa Politics
Des Moines Iowa September 1 1910 Fraternalists gather to name possible next state auditor or insurance commissioner about fifty delegates representing at least 160000 people convene September 17 behind closed doors at Yeoman hall They aim to unite fraternal beneficiary societies long divided to become a stronger political force and influence state legislation in a planned annual address president R Korns outlines his plan to merge rival companies into a single cohesive group.
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Des Moines
R. Korns
Iowa
Dute & Vast
Tragic death of Joscob Noe in Auburn yard accident
In Auburn Illinois on September 7 1900 Joscoh Noe 17 son of the station agent was killed instantly when he jumped on a switching freight car and struck a stationary wagon. He was a bright member of the 1900 graduating class and his death cast a gloom over the community.
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Auburn
Joscoh Noe
Noe
Ihla
Prayer Meeting Breaks Up After Pastor Fight
Des Motes Illinois report states Rev B Lomack and Mey Wugh Dundren clashed over midweek prayer meeting at an African Baptist church. For forty minutes the rival pastors argued until both men were restrained and the service ended abruptly.
Testing train runs a mile in thirty seconds mile long report
A Webster City Iowa article reports a testing train on the Illinois Central line measuring bridge safety by racing over Cedar Falls and other Iowa bridges. The tests use a 110 ton freight engine and a 90 ton passenger engine with Cor nell and Wisconsin experts monitoring vibrations. A second item notes George Fishley, a veteran Western newspaper man, joining a Trappist monastery near Dubuque after a career at major papers.
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Webster City
Naots Central
H. Hartiman
Iowa
Cedar ‘Falls
Cedar River
Boone
Cornell University
University of Wisconsin
Betef
Harriman
Ilinois Central
Cedar Falls
Cameron Eyes Re-Election as State Agriculture Chief
In Des Moines the sentiment favors Charles E. Cameron for another term as president of the state department of agriculture with no opposition foreseen at the December meeting. The fall 1907 season’s success amid adversity is cited as proof of his steady leadership, valued by department officials and peers.
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Moines
Charles E. Cameron
Asia
State Department of Agriculture
Charlie Cameron
Staite
Morrow
Ar. Morrow
AY Cameron
No More Wood In 7 State Fair Buildings
Des Moines Sept 6 state agricultural department bans wood for new fair buildings at the Town state fair grounds preferring brick and stone. Officials say new construction must meet strict safety and permanence standards, with no future wooden additions permitted.
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Moines
Agricultural Department of State
Carroll Opera House Under New Management
A historic Carroll opera house changes hands with new management arrangements and lease updates. Details are vague due to the fragmentary text but indicate renovations and adjustments to the venue’s operation under the new leased terms.
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Casroll Opera House
Marri
Goi
Lavin
COUTL
Lost Wife's Affections Damages Claim Heard
A court hearing involves Cherotese Ic seeking damages of 79009 against an unnamed defendant over alleged lost affections and wage-related matters. The fragmented OCR text shows a formal suit entering the record with a trial date or court action pending amid uncertain details.
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Cherotese
Longeserdler
Monty
Le Mars German Pastors Session Concludes After Four Days
The Northwest Jows conference of the Methodist Episcopal church ended a four day session in LeMars Iowa presided by Bishop Joseph F Berry of Buffalo New York. Appointments for both the South Dakota and Galena districts were announced with many presiding elders named and multiple pastors to be supplied at various towns including Parker Crandon Gettysburg Redfield Webster Butler Wilmot and many others. Also noted were appointments in the Upper Iowa District and the presence of Charles City College officials and missionaries guiding or teaching at the college level.
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Parker
W. J. Loeck
Redfield
W. I. Belling
Rockham
Webster and Butler
W. J. Loltter
Wessington Springs
J. FF. Witter
White and Castlewood
Johnson
Wilmot
Colesburg
J. J. Brenner
Decorah
H. W. Schneider
Dubuque
J. W. Feller
Freeport
W. C. Bergmann
Galena
R. L. Hertel
Giard
P.O. Burg
Lacrosse
Jost Church
J. L. Panglan
W. P. Sehleta
Lansing
I. W. Scherefer
Platteville
Livingston
F. H. Schuldt
Spertith
W. F. Zemke
Stituen
Andrew
Tminer
Tomb
Woodbine
Wood
W. DP. Kraemer
Wyeltow Creek
W. H. Schiung
Upper Iowa
W. H. Rolfing
Presiding Elder
Alden and Dows
Steffler
Burt
Wenton
Denison
G. F. Kieule
Flood Creek
A. F. Cameron
Fort Dodge
Vincent
Gardner and
Hayfield
H. Sseemker
Gladbrooke
J. H. Benz
Klemme
Germantown
G. H. Wessel
LeMars
H.phiel
Charles City Quarterly Conference
B.W. Henke
Charles City College
W. G. Babb
F. G. Henke
Central
China
C. H. Schreiber
Africa
S. C. Steinbrenner
F. Schaub
Gasoline Fumes Overcome Anthon Girl Twice
Miss Lucy Jerman daughter of J C Jerman a prominent Anthon resident was overcome by gasoline fumes while cleaning last year and again recently while a car was repaired near the machine She was confined to bed and taken home after the incident authorities note the remarkable nature of the case in Anthon Iowa.
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Anthon
Lucy Jerman
J. C. Jerman
Anthon Iz
Jerman
Swearing at Hello Girl May Prove Very Costly
Des Moines Iowa September 5 Dr K P Hanson to Miss Alice McKee a Cambridge Indiana telephone operator sues for damages claiming threats and insults over a lost office number. The case arises after a sheriff served notice and Hanson allegedly cursed and threatened to throw her out of his office. Trial date to be set for Boone County court term.
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Des Moines
K.P. Hanson
Alice McKee
Cambridge
H. P. Hanson
Boone
Society Woman Hypnotized by Negro in Reading Room
Mrs Grice wife of a prominent Springfield business man was hypnotized by a burly negro named Roy Grandt at a city reading room this morning. He gained control and led her to a Walnut street room before police arrived. The woman recovered when her husband carried her away, and Grandt was arrested.
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Walnut Street
Brandt
Hrandt
Bridge Breaks. Horse Team Lost in Iowa Water
Newton Iowa September report of Robert Poots driving a four horse team with corn to market when a bridge collapsed, sending both horses and load into ten feet of water. Poots barely escaped with his life.
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Newton
Robert Poots
Poots
Despondent Tama Man Tries to End Life
Tama, Pa., September bulletin: Ed Martin discharged a .82 caliber revolver at his chest lacking knowledge of anatomy. The bullet pierced the right lung and lodged in the back, with Tama likely surviving. Supposedly Tshegha caused distress.
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Tama
Ed Martin
Train Hits Open Switch. Fireman Killed in Iowa Incident
In New Sharon, Iowa, a through passenger train collided with a string of boxcars after an open switch at midnight. Fireman William Gannon of Marshalltown died, engineer James Clark of Marshalltown was seriously injured, and several passengers sustained injuries.
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Marshaltown
Iowa Central
New Sharon
Ilrefand
William Gannon
Marshalltown
James Clark
St. Thomas’ Hospital
David Kennedy
W. Hr, Blackledge
Hay Springs
Neb
Luella Mendenhall
Marshall+ town
Child in barn fire harms Marion county family
In Knoxville Tennessee today a 1-year-old son of William Reed burned to death after returning to a barn with matches he had hidden from his father. The barn and contents including five horses cattle and a gasoline engine were destroyed with losses near $7000. Efforts to save the child failed as flames and smoke overtook the structure.
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Knoxville
Wiliam Heed
Marion County
Parn
Woman’s Jail Term Hinted After Hair Dragging Incident
Davenport Iowa September fourth report says Mrs George Cribb, furious over alleged jealousy, was dragged by hair for nearly a block by her husband. She claims he drugged her with coffee and she married while under its influence, attempting to swallow carbolic acid but failing.
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Davenport
George Cribb
York Man Legally Declared Dead Reappears
Petter FE Lecrone, brother of Dr H R Lecrone of York Pennsylvania, was legally declared dead after present records showed he could not be located. He returned from Wichita Kansas to discover the court’s verdict and plans to decide his future after learning of the ruling.
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York
Petter FL
Lecrone
H. R. Lecrone
York County
Peter FE. Lecrone
Wichita
Kas
Court House
High Altitude Causes Onawa Man to Go Insane
Cheyenne Wyoming September 4 William M Cameron of Onawa Iowa aged 35 became violently insane here yesterday He is the third man to go insane within the last few days His heart so it seems will be held here until relatives decide on advisement for treatment
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Cheyenne
Wyo
William, M. Cameron
Onewa
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