Iowa News Briefs From Rock Island to Muscalin
Mrs Hannah Envalleur released on bail in Newton awaiting grand jury action for her husband’s murder. Three would‑be express-car robbers from Marentine sue Rock Island for 15000 after earlier imprisonment. Mt Ayr killer Matt Hunter returned to Fort Madison jail. Austrian worker Joseph Bellbrecht dies after arm mangling on Milwaukee line near Muscalin. Wankaniton mines sale rumors denied. Electric railway survey advances. Bernard Greek reports favorable route. Nodaway farmer Amos Means missing since May 31. financials intact, no motive found. Iowa State College awards main building contract to Proudfoot & Bird for 600000. furnishings contract to L Harbach about 18000. Maud Lambert inquest inconclusive. morphine poisoning suspected but no conclusive evidence. Marion store clerk Frank Leahy dies from shock on electric wire. city power shut down amid high tension.
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Hannah Envalleur
Newton
Marentine
Rock Island
Matt Hunter
Mt. Ayr
Momer Mella
Fort Madison
Joseph Bellbrecht
Muscaling
Hershey Hospital
Ife
Austria
Dubuque
Steel Trust
Bernard Greek
Cleveland
Olin
Waukon
Nodaway
Creston
Amos Means
Iowa State College
Proudfoot & Bird
Des Moines
L. Harbach
Maud Lambert
Marshalltown
Floyd
Lambert
Health leave for Lown State College president amid poisoning case
Reports from Minneapolis warn that Lown State College president W M Beardshear will take an indefinite leave, Stan ton to lead in his absence, as a deadly multiple poisoning case at a Jessup farm leaves twelve family members near death. Separate incidents include a Newton assault on a white man by five African Americans and a brick shipment incident at Rock Island depot. Additional items note a Dipso act case in Winnebago County, a fatal stabbing near Avion involving a Milwaukee brakeman, and divorce proceedings for Mr and Mrs William Fike amid an alimony settlement.
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The
Lown State College
W. M. Beardshear
Minneapolis
Beardshear
Stanton
Waterloo
Jessup
Peter Smith
Smith
Newton
Herb Martin
Ole Cunningham
Briggs
Pegroes
Rock Island
Milligan
Martin
Cunningham
Nan
Des Moines
Whitechapel
Marshalltown
N. Biine
Norman
Winnebago County
Kelley
Porest City
Bidne
Gordon
Board of Control
Tidne
Didne
Fred JL. Powell
Milwaukee Rai
Sioux City
Avion
Denison
Tegra
Drakeme Powell
Powell
Ced
Charter Oak
Sanhern
Pyulies
Jark
Wiliam Fike
Fonda
Myre
Pike
Des Moines Raid Nets City Revenue From Gambling Bust
A Des Moines sheriff raid on gambling houses at Third and Walnut, run without police aid, arrested fifty-one men. Fines paid by thirteen, with Peters covering thirty-eight. Seized $201.15 from tables and about $2,000 in furniture. Total city revenue from the raid about $900.15. The operation, tied to Isaac Finkelstein’s push and flood disruptions, marks the third raid of the current administration.
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City Treasury
Tes Moines
Third and
Walnut
Frank Johnson
Shorty" Peters
Tsane Finkelstein
Fudge Silvara
Peters
Des Moines
Isaac Finkeltein
Silvera
Reese Enters Race Against Major Lacey in Iowa
Indianapolis July 21 John P Reese president of the United Mine Workers of Iowa announces he will seek the democratic nomination for Congress in the Sixth district a Republican stronghold now represented by Major Lacey. Reese urged by miners and labor allies plans to campaign with support from Mother Jones and President Mitchell likely to visit the district.
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Major Lacey
Indianapolis
Ind
John P. Reese
United Mines Workers of Iowa
Congress
Reese
Teese
Mitchell
Jane
Mother Jones
Albia
Monroe
John P. Rease
United Mine Workers of Iowa
J. T. Clarkson
Hearing on Railroad Assessment in Iowa
Des Moines reports recount a lengthy executive council hearing on railroad valuations beginning July 16 with railroad reps from Burlington Illinois Central Northwestern Milwaukee Iowa Central Great Western Rock Island and others. Testimony cites land prices 62 per acre recent rises and 70 per acre actual value versus low assessed values and argues for higher assessments. Governor Cummins later endorses 25 percent of actual value as the valid assessment rate, signaling possible hikes across rail properties.
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Des Moines
Messrs. Baldwin and
Sturgis
Burlington
Knight and Carrnt
Ilinois Central
Crandon and Stevens
Northwestern
Carr and Dudley
Milwaukee
Seevers
Iowa Central
Woodruff
Great Western
Carroll Wright
Rock Island
Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Miler
Hamilton County
Stevens
Boone
Judge Carr
Iowa
Buena Vista
Gerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Floyd
Clay
Kossuth
Lyon
Sioux
Shelby
Carr
Caroll Wright
Moines
G. W. Sewer
Oskaloosa
Dudley
Executive Council
Frank T. Campbell
Atute
Campbell
Cummins
Cilamins
Lyash
A. & Dudley
W. W. Paldwin
Baldwin
Jiss Moines
Dbur-Lngton
Street Railway Company
Eilison Light Company
The
Water Company
Savery Hotel Company
Leas
George H. Carr
Garrell Wright
J. L. Stevens
Cumming
Martin
Days of Grace Abolished in Town Law Ruling
Des Moines reports that days of grace are abolished in town law by Attorney General Mullan in response to Auditor Merriam. The negotiable instruments measure enacted by the last General Assembly eliminated days of grace, resolving banker inquiries and clarifying the legal effect.
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Mullan
Des Moines
Merriam
General Assembly
House
Clarke
Dallas
Fahey Sentenced Four Years for Railroad Hold Up
Fahey, one of seven jailbreakers from the county jail on June 6, pleaded guilty in district court to holding up and robbing Fritz Goth in railroad yards. Judge Wheeler sentenced him to four years in the state penitentiary at Madison. Co-defendant John Plumb earlier drew three years for the same crime. Mike Sheehan remains at large.
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Fahey
Cornell Bluffs
Dig
Mike Fahey
Chicago
Wheeler
Fritz Goth
Madison
John Plumb
Bahey
Mike Sheehan
Mrs Lavalleur Freed on Bail in County Murder Case
Mrs Hannah La valleur, held since Saturday, was released on bail of 1500 dollars. Her son in law posted the bond and the case will await action by the grand jury in Newton on July 11.
Emery Wheel Burst Kills Worker in Leach’s Planing Mill
Gedar Rapids July 16. Joseph Stodola suffered probable fatal head injuries when an emery wheel burst at Leach’s Planing Mill this morning. The accident occurred during routine processing with work halted to aid the injured man. Authorities investigated the cause as maintenance records are reviewed.
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Gedar Rapids
Joseph Stodola
Leach
Iowa Picks Dyer To Replace retiring Judge Kenyon
Des Moines July 81 1902 Governor Cummins appoints George W Dyer of Nevada to fill the Eleventh district bench vacancy created by Judge William S Kenyon retirement. Kenyon from Boone has long served Story County with wide state regard. Phillips the Buena Vista county bank robber now on death row at Anamosa prison draws letters from sentimental women urging mercy as poetry by Phillips circulates. the governor weighs commutation or new trial. Industrial records note Iowa efforts to attract European emigrants, a grocers association telephones strike support, and organized Des Moines freight handlers outline potential sympathy with Chicago strike. A fatal accident at Dubuque kills John Kruse. Keokuk Judge Banks condemns parole practice.
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Des Moines
Cummns
George W. Dyer
Nevada
Kenyon
Boone
Story County
Dyer
Cummins
Albert G Phillips
Buena Vista County
Phillips
Anamosa
Register and Leader
Lowa
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