Iowa Freight Wreck Destroys Nine on Keokuk Line
Des Moines Aug 7 nine travelers were ditched at Leighton on the Keokuk and Des Moines branch of the Rock Island railroad at 2 30 this morning. Ed Geary Robert Geary William Shea Hugh Lally Kutchner Thames Leyden William Smith son of ex Alderman Simon Smith of this city Leighton in Mahaska county has 145 residents. Rock Island headquarters confirmed the wreck but denied life loss was as large as reported with three deaths. A separate note from Atlantic City reports a coroner jury concluding test imony in the recent wreck where over a score perished.
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Des Moines
Leighton
Keokuk and
Pace Telard Railroad
Mort. G
Ed Geary
Robert Geary
William Shea
Hugh Lally
Kutchner
Thames Leyden
William Smith
Simon Smith
Mahaska County
Rock Island Road
Wheeler's Big Farm Sold to Chicago Millionaire Son
Des Moines Aug 7 Hiram Co Wheeler of Odebolt completes sale of 5800 acre Sac county farm to W P Adams for 40 an acre with possession set for March 1 1898. Adams, son of a Chicago millionaire, already owns a large North Dakota wheat farm and aims to unite adjoining tracts into one vast operation. Wheeler bought the land 25 years ago at 30 an acre and notes solid returns despite a rough 1894 crop. He retains about 1000 acres town land and has not decided post possession plans for the big farm.
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Des Moines
Hiram Co
Wheeler
Odebolt
Sac County
W. P. Adams
Chicago
North Dakota
Carroll
Pe Wheeler
Acra
Mn Wheeler
Reform City, Des Moines, Implements Social-Evil Fines
Des Moines Iowa August 7 the new reform city administration starts a novel approach by regulating social evil through police oversight and monthly fines for inmates of disreputable houses, presenting it as a license fee. Mayor McVicar anticipated the move, and in two days about 5000 was collected, with women fined 5 each. Immunity from interference is not granted, and public opinion may push the system toward monthly fines and renewed enforcement. The policy faces party opposition and legal questions, with liberal elements backing it and unsure consequences for the political future.
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Des Moinés
Reform
McVicer
Treasu
City- Treasury
Ingensas
M¢Viccar
Likup
Opno
Fusion in Democratic Party Sparks Division
A garbled report suggests factions within the Democratic party face internal splits over policy or leadership. Names, dates, and locations are unclear in the OCR fragments, but the text hints at polemical debate and possible factional realignment among popalists and silverites.
End of Mason City Races Meterstein and Hotel Break Records
Mason City, August closing day of races saw state records smashed under ideal track conditions with no wind. Lee Richardson drew enthusiastic crowds as multiple events produced top times and record milestones, including professional and amateur divisions, tandem pacers, and unpaced runs. Attendance neared 3,000 as standout marks eclipsed previous records.
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Hugh Jackson
Cedar Rapids
H. B. Storm
Grinnell
Harry White
Ed Bilder
Marshalltown
Luke Rew
Waverly
Cleve Wilson
Mason City
Glen Lee
Helf
Walter Able
Des Moines
Tom Wilson
Clear Lake
W. B. Mec- Nider, Jr
Sioux City
Zeger
Thompson
Hugh L. Jackson
Charles Hofer
Paul
Earl Jackson
George Meierstein
Styich
Deems
Ottumwa
Beel
Miller
Cedar Rapida
Lockweed
Halin
Don Moines
Hofer and
Meierstein
Liord Fowle
Clarksville
A. V. Elder
G. A. Cox
Tima
Th. W. Underwood
Chapin
Hofer
John 8. Johnson
I. J. Boyum
Minneapolis
Underwood
Iowa Lakes See Water Return As Drought Recedes
Des Moines reports Iowa lakes, once drained by drought, are refilling as spring and summer rains restore water. Mud Lake in Hamilton County illustrates the shift, with crops washed out and fields flooded. Governors worry receding water may empty lakes, yet Clear Lake and Storm Lake show improved levels. Royal Iran meeting in Cedar Rapids appoints a committee to revive ritual work. Marshalltown named site for next annual gathering. Siege events list officers elected: Sovereign Emir E H Hibben of Marshalltown and Sovereign Vice Bnir Dry AL P Bow.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
Caihour
D. A. Kent
Mud Lake
Hamilton ‘County
Jakes
Jackson
Jake
Clear Lake
Stormlake
Spirle
Okeboj
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Shelby
Butler
Jasper
Poweshiek
Delaware
Boone
Story
Marshall
Carrol
Black Hawk
Polk
van Buren
Tania
Bremer
Woodbury
Lee
Muscatine
Clayton
Guthrie
Webster
Crawford
Pottawattamle
Iran
J. G. Shand
Sioux City
Iowa City
Clinton
E. H. Hibben
Marshalltown
A. F. Bowman
Gellar
Sibley
Wilson Township
Osceola County
Ciu
Sound Money Democrats of Iowa endorse Cleveland and Indiana plan
In Des Moines a August meeting of the Sound Money Democrats of Iowa adopted resolutions backing Grover Cleveland and endorsing a national convention plan. Delegates from districts were named to attend the Indianapolis meeting August 7, with a state central committee to organize, and a formal call to support a Democratic ticket aligned with true democratic principles.
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Des Moines
Conference of
Sound Money Democrats
Towa
John Cliggett
Masbn City
Chicago
McKinley
Congress
Indorses Cleveland
Bob Moore
Ottumwa
Grover Cleveland
Lincoln
C. B. Herrick
Iowa
Indianapolis
C. Hutghingon
Burlington
Henry Vollmer
Dave
Springer
Independence
George E. May
Charles City
St. Coffman
Marshalltown
J. C. Jordan
Epee
Wi. A. Park
H. Mallory
E. ‘Tinley
Council Bu Fis
Breath
George
W. Hyatt
Fort. Dodge
R. H. Brown
Sioux City
National Party of Jows Holda Convention in Marshalltown
The Free Silver Prohibs faction of the regular prohibition party held its state convention in Marshalltown Iowa on August 5. Resolutions endorsed the standard prohibition candidates and platform with electors named for each district including J L Por G P Wilson M Diehl N R Bonkert N Schmidty and others. Weather notes report heavy rainfall across many counties with crops damaged and corn and wheat prospects varying by locality.
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Free Silver
National Party of Jows
Marshalltown
Naonal Party
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Joshua Levering
Bentley
Southgate
J. L. Por
Redfield
G. P. Wilson
Flymouth
Flrst
Pisstrict
M. Diehel
Washington
N. R. Bonkert
Davenport
N. Schmidty
Manchester
Henry Sickman
Westgate
Seaton
Cedar Rapids
Luna
Oskaloosa
C. H. Grandon
Des Moines
W. B Berry
Clarinda
I. H. Hellings
Stuart
C. Brooks
Livermore
C. H. Barnhill
Learn to Speak Spanish Merchants urged to study language for trade
Washington Aug 7 United States consul at Nuevo Laredo Joseph Donnelly argues that trade with Mexico and Spanish speaking countries hinges on Americans speaking Spanish. He notes Americans underuse regional markets despite proximity and friendly relations, urging merchants and manufacturers to hire Spanish speaking agents and promote language education to overcome barriers and boost US commerce in Latin America.
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Washington
Joseph G. Donnelly
United States
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
State Department
Central
South Ameria
Donnelly Ealis
Otra
Europe
Canada
Spanish America
Donnelly
England
Ching
Japan
Cripple Creek
Engilah
Sangkrit
Rio Grande
Institute For the
Cliewlars
America
Persson
Nan
Bnelish
Explosion and Fire Kill One at Swift & Co Plant Kansas City
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Swift & Co packing plant in Kansas City Missouri killed watchman Thomas Hoblowny and injured four others. The blaze destroyed the meat storage area and caused about 126000 in property loss. Injured include Harvey Biddieman A J Barkley John Josh Steve Reynolds Harry Creasey and A Forsinger. Fire department fought the flames until 3 am, with stock losses estimated at 75000 and the explosion area valued at 50000.
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Swift & Co
Kansas City
Thomas Hoblow Ty
Harvey Biddieman
Kan
A. J. Barkley
John Josh
Steve Reynolds
Harry Creasey
A. Forsinger
Twelve Giver Lost in Christiana Fire Tragedy
Twelve persons perished in a gilding factory blaze in Christiana Aug 71. Three children burned to death. Spectators struck by a falling wall. six killed outright and thirteen injured, with three dying later. A theater in Niagara Falls was destroyed by fire early today, causing about 60,000 dollars in losses insured.
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Christiana
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Park
Fie
Earth Sinking in Missouri Horse Swallowed by Ground in Texas County
In Mansfield Missouri August 7 a curious subsidence trend alarms residents as ground sinks and crevices widen due to dry conditions. Eight miles south of town in Douglas County a land depression spans inches, while in Texas County a plow horse was swallowed by a sudden sag. The event sparks scientific inquiry but no explanation. Rumors circulate among locals, some linking the phenomenon to Judgment Day.
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Texas County
Mansfield
Ben
Aince & Whole Field
Douglas County
Cleveland Denies It on Third Ticket Inquiry
New York August 7 The Evening Post published a telegraph from Grover Cleveland denying any disapproval or advice on a proposed third ticket and stating it is absolutely untrue he has commented on the Annapolis conference. The message cites a response to an inquiry about yesterday's report from this city. Buzzards Bay Massachusetts August 8 It is stated that Cleveland did not express himself on the matter.
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New York
The
Evening Post Today
Cleveland
Evening Post
Buzzards Bay
Masa
Grover Cleveland
Hill to Back Bryan As World Reports Support
The New York World says Hil will support Bryan, with a formal announcement due in a few days. Bryan campaign actions begin in Lincoln, Nebraska, and July 1 dates are noted as the Bryan party starts a cast today.
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New York World
New York
Hil
Bryan
Robert J King Crowned Pacer After Fast Heats
Robert J King repeats as champion pacer in Columbus Ohio on August 1 claimed the crown by winning four heats against Frank Agan. Agan won the first heat in 2.08. King followed with 2.04, 2.10, and 2:03 in the final three heats marking a remarkable performance.
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Yinek
Columbus
Robert J
Frank Agan
A Rich Gift From Abraham and Cedar Rapids Figures
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Abraham and a wealthy Jewish banker, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Aug. 7, and references to pensions and restoration efforts. Many names and places are garbled, making specifics uncertain. This item reads like a names-rich society note with possible donations or gifts and local figures involved.
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Abraham
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Abraham Saths
Wwed
Iowa
Joseph Thompson
Popeloy
Matheny
Platteville
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Deal
Pope
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Owa
Indorses Third Party Movement
I. M. Martin
Hawkeye
L. M. Martin
L. A. Palmer
Mount Pleasant
N. Mready
M. Rickers
Waterloo
E. E. Markley
Charles Clark
Bixth
Lan Mf
Boydston
Montezuma
B. A. Robertson
Martin
Yate
Moines
Epworth League
Boone Districts
First Methodist
J. K. Blyet
W. A. Ball
Perry
Wesley
Mary Eva Grege
Tripp
S. D
Randall Buildings
Chamberlain
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General Land Office
Port Randalll
Consul Donnelly
Unsil
Missouri
Hill
Bryan Starta
Neb
Aub
Bryan Pary Starta
Robert J King
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