Big Failure at Marengo Dropping Assets in 19th Century Record
Wealthy Marengo figure Holbrook, a former state legislator, has made an assignment with liabilities listed around 200000. The failure stems from money advanced to a son running a store in Washington. Assets include a Washington furniture factory and Oxford Junction stock, with numerous bank liabilities across Iowa and Davenport institutions. An estimated 75 cents on the dollar may be realized to cover creditors.
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Marengo
N. Holbrook
Washington
Oxford Junction
Town County
Marengo Savings Bank
Holbrook
People's Saving Bank
Moline
Boniss 2A
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Iowa
Citizens” Loan and Trust
Iowa City
Fermere’ Savings Bank
Victor
Montezuma Bank
First National Bank
Davenport
Tman Savines Bank
Iowa National Bank
Des Moines
Iowa City State Bank
Vinge Bank
Polk County Savink
Shipton
Utrens
Savings Bank
North English
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Fitzer
SX Watkins Savings Tank
Moines Savings Bank
Malinskice
Walsh for Secretary Temporary Head of National Democratic Committee
C A Walsh of Iowa, praised for guiding Horace Boles in the national convention, was chosen temporary secretary of the Democratic National Committee and is expected to be confirmed later. He met new chair Senator Jones and accepted. outgoing secretary S O Sheehan handed over records. Other dispatches report Iowa cigarette law challenges, a wrongful arrest case, and a Mason City electric streetcar franchise with a 25 year grant and a plan to connect to Clear Lake.
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Democratic Committee
Chicago
C. A. Walsh
Iowa
Horace Boles
National Democratic Committee
Walsh
Jones
National Committee
S. O. Sheehin
Indiana
Differences With Russia In Focus Of Correspondence
Washington reports a dated correspondence noting Minister Breckinridge directed much of last year to counter Russian general practices. The message mentions warnings to the country and efforts to curb energy-related misuses, with emphasis on recent activities and statements.
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Washington
Breckinridge
Iowa Brick Makers Seek Freight Rate Reduction
Des Moines July 17. Iowa manufacturers of vitrified brick appeared before the railroad commission to seek a large reduction in freight rates. They argued the industry has grown, shipping vast freight for the railroads, yet still pays high rates from smaller times. Leading roads largely opposed, with Des Moines Northern and Western and Chicago Great Western backing the producers. Tittemore of Des Moines Northern and Western argued effectively, while other lines were defeated in argument. The commission has not acted.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Railroad Commission
Dea Moines
Northern and Western
Chicago Great Western
Tittemore
L Argé
He Wants His Bride A Boy Sought Wife Custody
Clarence Warren aged 18 filed for a writ of habeas corpus to gain custody of his bride Dot tle Baker age 17 married Tuesday by a justice of the peace William Bush. The girl's parents say she was forced to wed and confined at home, arguing the marriage is invalid due to lack of competence and age. The case will be heard in district court with expected developments.
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Des Moines
Clarence Elmer Warren
Search for Scott continues in Dorian elopement case
Waterloo Iowa May 11 The Scott Dorian elopement case widens as the girl's father files charges of enticing her away from home against the preacher Scott. Judge Weaver of Towns Falls and Presiding Elder Coleman pursue the case as the church takes no action while Scott’s wife defends him saying he was a devoted husband and ideal family man.
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Dorian
Waterloo
Scott-Dorian
Weaver
Falls
Coleman
Scott
Cath
Thirty third Knights Templar encampment at Spirit Lake
The thirty third annual encampment of the Town commandery of Knights Templar at Spirit Lake draws large crowds with 300 to 400 Knights in attendance. All hotel rooms are filled and tents line the beach around Templar park this week.
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Knights Templar
Spirit Lake
Hotel Orleans
Templar Park
Linn County Pythiane Picnic Honor Attendees at Springville
The Linn County Pythian association held its second annual picnic in Springville with about 3000 attendees. A program was presented and officers for the coming year were elected including President J. P. Ball Cedar Rapids and secretary Fred B. Neff Mt. Vernon. The next picnic will be at Mr Vernon. Accident near Sloan reports Mrs Murphy severely injured when wagon wheels ran over her leg in two places near Hedges Siding while returning from town.
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Linn County Pythiane
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Pythian Association
Springville
Sloan
Mra. Murphy
Lo. Ng
Hedges Siding
Sunrise Prayer Meetings Open Baptist Young People’s Convention
Sunrise prayer meetings in Milwaukee churches opened the Baptist Young People’s convention with four workers conferences at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Calvary and Plymouth churches. The topic was The Young People’s Society as a working forge. Attendance was large and a Minneapolis bid for the 1898 convention failed by noon. The board of managers decided Denver as the site, a secret to be announced at the evening session. Minneapolis officials learned the secret from board members. Officer elections were held that evening, likely confirming current officers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Baptist Young People's Convention
Grand Avenue Church
Presbyterian
Calvary Church
Plymouth Church
Young People's Society
Minneapolis Baptists
Board of Managers
Denver
Minneapolis
No Charges Filed Against San Francisco Railway Mail Chief
Mint July 17 Postmaster General Wilson said no charges had been filed with him against Superintendent Pijnt of the railway mail service at San Francisco. Assistant Postmaster General Neilson and General Superintendent White also said they had received no charges against this official.
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Mint
Washington
Wilson
Pijnt
Railway Mail Service
San’ Francisco
Neilson
White
Bimetallists Convent ion Chooses Chairman Amid Controversy
About 100 delegates meet at Flynn's hall to organize the nonpartisan bimetallic state convention. John J. Hamilton, editor of the Daily News, is blocked as permanent chairman after a 16 to 1 ratio review. Amos Steckel presides temporarily. a new presiding officer will be chosen. The platform calls for 16 to 1 ratio coinage, endorses Bryan and Sewall, and directs delegates to support them at St. Louis.
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Des Moines
Flynn's Hall
Amos Steckel
A $. H. Basher
Waterloo
John J. Hamilton
The
Daily News
Hamilton
Bryan
Sewall
St.outs
Elopement scandal rocks Waterloo pastor
Waterloo July 14 Rev G E Scott pastor of the First Methodist church of Waterloo disappeared last week and is believed to have eloped with Daisy Dorlan a 15 year old girl. Daisy's father P S Dorlan plans to pursue Scott with police aid. Scott known for a bloomers sermon and fondness for youth left $1500 behind as part of his suspected plan. Daisy Dorlan, raised in Waterloo, attended Scott's church and was described as bright and accomplished. The minister and his wife endure heartbreak as authorities chase the pair. Weather notes from Des Moines report cool dry conditions with rust damage to oats and spring wheat. A separate item reports the drowning of 12 year old Clyda Foxy in Cherokee while swimming.
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G. E. Scott
Waterloo
G. EH. Scott
First Methodist Church of
Daisy Dorlan
Dorlan
Daisy
Scott
Dorian
Metropolitan
Willams
Clinton
Chicago
Des Moines
Republicans Name Ticket and Platform at Des Moines Convention
The Iowa Republican state convention adopted the St Louis platform, endorsed a mixed currency policy, and nominated R H Conger for secretary of state M L Dobson for auditor C G McCarthy treasurer John Herriott attorney general S M Ladd supreme judge JE A Dewson railroad commissioner with unanimous votes. The gathering drew notable figures including Senators Allison and Gear and House members, amid rainy weather and hot conditions.
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Des Moines
George L. Dobson
Auditor of State Co
John Herriott
Scott M. Ladd
Dawson
E. H. Conger
Edward J. Jamea
Felix T. Hughes Econd D
John Downle
R. Richardson Amos Babcocls
Mowry
A. Nichol
Albia O. H. Addison
Maxwell Su
Paul McLean
D. L. Heinsheimer
D. Chase
Lenderink
Eevon
Rollin J. Wilson
Hepburn
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
St. Louis
Geo. 2
Roberts
Fort Dodge
Coin
Allison
Gear
Iowa
Alston
Majer McKinley
Ohio
Iowa Republicans
Congress
Republican Party
Poliy
United Tates
R. H. Conger
Des Foines
Eldred
James
Clinton
M. L. Dobson
C. G. McCarthy
Stuart
Hilton Remlay
Iowa City
Udge
Supreme Court
M. Ladd
Sheldon
JE. A. Dewson
Waverly
Republian
A. G. McMillan
Tinth
Fenth Destrict
Land Claimants Hear Traver Favor in July Jalification
In Primghar Iowa July 16 a large meeting gathered at William Traver’s home four miles south of town to celebrate his win in a land dispute. The case, a showdown between homestead claimant and contract holder, was decided in Traver’s favor, with attorney John H. King present to address the crowd as Traver works on a new residence.
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Primghar
Williamraver
Traver
Mr. Traver
Uncle Sam
John H. King
Prezent
Coroner finds negligence in Logan wreck engineers and conductor
Logan Wreck verdict binds engineer Montgomery and Conductor Reed to criminal negligence charges. Warrants issued. they will be brought here today. Mason City hosts the state pharmaceutical association with 300 pharmacists and families attending under President Milo Ward and Secretary 4 H Miles in Clear Lake.
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Logan
Montgomery
Reed
Mason City
Pharmaceutical Association
Clear Lake
Milo Ward
4. H. Miles
Des Moines
Hull Waterworks System Opens After Testing
Hull Iowa July 16 the waterworks system was tested yesterday giving great satisfaction it will be formally accepted today
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Hull Waterworks System
Hull
Hanlon challenges Gaudaur for professional sculling title
Edward Hanlon challenges Jake Gaudaur of Toronto for the professional sculling championship of America. Stanbury refuses to row at Vancouver regatta due to Gaugeui's reluctance to race in England. Hanlon persuades Gaudaur to consider competing in the event.
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Qace
Chaly ‘ Lenges
Jake Gaudano
Toronto
Ont
Edward Hanton
Jake Gaudguy
America
Stanbury
Vancouver
Ing Gaugeui
Yace
England
Hay Suaded
Hanlon
Gaudaur
New Japanese War Ships Stir U S Debate Over Navy
Washington reports deny that accredited Japanese agents will contract in the United States to build several battleships. Officials say Japan plans light class ships built abroad, favoring British yards, with Olympia class ships likely. United States navy remains stronger now. aims to keep 25 to 30 fighting ships and maintain fifth naval power.
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Washington
San Francisco
United States
State Department
Japan
China
Great Britain
Cramps
Philadelphia
Union Iron Works
Timi
Tokio
Tha
Navy Department
Columbia
Minneapolis
Department
GUBA IS LOST TO SPAIN
General Bradley T. Johnson, returning from Havana, says Cuba is lost to Spain and that insurrection is worldwide. He notes rebels recruit from Havana and Santiago clubs, University of Havana students join, and Gomez plans a decisive strike. He warns of yellow fever, predicts US intervention may end war, and denies Maceo deaths. Ships for naval reserve.
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New York
Bradley T. Johnson
Cubs
Hawatier
Johnson
Havana
Cuba
Spain
West Indian
Santiago de Cuba
University of
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Fuerto Principe
Maceo
Trocha
United States
NAVAL
Navy considers reserve fleet action at League Island yard
Washington July 17 talks in the navy department explore a naval reserve fleet. New ships would be tested on commissioning and the most costly and least efficient for cruising kept in fresh water at League Island near Philadelphia. These vessels would host a small staff and await emergencies while also serving summer cruises for naval militia, prompting debate over waste versus strategic readiness.
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Ooeague
Washington
Navy Department
League Island Navy van
Philadelphia
Navy
Yensels
New York
Cincinnati
Connecticut Naval Militia
Naval Register
Mrs Harlan 100, Ex Senator Pasgor's Mother Dead
Mary Harlan aged 100, mother of former Senator Pasgor, died at her longtime home in Wookville, Indiana. The obituary notes her Iowa ties and prominence in the county.
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Iowa
Pasgor
Wookville
Ind
Rockvine
Mary Harlan
Harlan
Towa
Fay
Mening
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Moberiy
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H. Ong
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Hugh Rhoads
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Alphus W. Dix
Coggan
Jesse B. Jarvis
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Sylvester Bennett
Caniril
Nicholas James
Increase
J. J Moore
Wiliam McMullin
Adel
Jacob Bowden
Sabula
Theodore G. Haag
Joel Gardner Rock Valley
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Ruthven
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Jacob Gutt
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James BR. Eads
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Bradford H Hollister
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Sten
Willie Louden
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Lay
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Space Carrier
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Manchester
Georg Rath
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Falta
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Malis Bible ‘Society
Guba
Bradley Johnson
Carrollton
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