Drunk Swede Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Cedar Rapids
Wencl Rezac, a Cedar Rapids Bohemian colony owner, shot his wife three times in her home after her divorce decree and custody ruling, then shot himself. He survived. she died. The couple had lived together twelve years and had one son. Rezac admitted buying the revolver to kill wife and himself. The reports also cover Drake University wins, state convention nominations, saloon disputes, drownings, and various Iowa incidents.
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Wencl Rezac
Cedar Rapids
Rezac
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
University
Drake
Grinnell
Marshalltown
J. P. Hanson
Mahaska County
J. H.O’ Scull
Henry County
J. A. Ward
Polk County
B. Dewey
Woodbury County
William Orr
Page County
Jesus Christ
Christ
C. A. Bishop
Supreme Court
Emlin McClain
Board of Supervisors
Nels Johnson
Nelson
Dike
Grundy Center
Grundy County
Carle Felt
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ira Wilson
F. E. Crouse
Mose Simpson
Rock Island
Kellogg
Newton
Simpson
Sheriff Hook
Grand Jury
Amboy
Kentucky
William Crayne
Sioux City
F. G
Miller
Ames
A. E. Meighen
Newell
Des Moines Flood Destroys City and Homes in 1903
Des Moines faces record flood with Des Moines River rising to 24 feet. Thousands homeless, 1,800 homes submerged, 500 businesses affected, bridges closed, streetcar service halted. Losses estimated from 700000 to 1,000,000 dollars. dozens of districts flooded south and east Des Moines. relief efforts mobilized as water recedes and sickness looms.
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Des Moines
Locuat Street
New Territoy
Flint Brick Works
Highland Park Hill
Thompson's Head
Central Place
Belt Line Railroad
Elm Street
Egversa Pride RS Ieutoantes
Star Noag
Stregt
Ade Talaha
Jefferson Street
Avon
Rock Island
Gas
Electric Light and
May Call Legislature to Address Iowa Flood Crisis
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins may convene an extra session early this week to authorize relief for widespread flood disaster in Iowa. Contingent fund funds are nearly exhausted, with $4,000 left after a $35,000 appropriation. Officials consider $50,000 to $100,000 possible for emergency aid, with costs of a one day session about $7,000 if unpaid.
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Des Moines
Cummins
General Assembly
Iowa
Executive Council
Providential Contingent Fund
Glenwood
Board of Control
Melan Bridge
Des Moines Rail Sale Ties to Chicago Line Rumors
Des Moines May 40 1902 notes F W Cherry announced the sale of the Des Moines and Southern railroad to A B Stickney with expectations it would pass to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Chicago Great Western denied by Stickney who says talks in St Paul and Chicago touched railroad matters only The piece also covers tornado losses Iowa Mutual Insurance Company adjusting rise in claims and 101 million in risks plus notes on G A R reunion plans in St Louis 1894 and other local items including improvements at the Iowa State Fair Grounds and various industrial projects.
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Des Moines
F. W. Cherry
Des Moines & Southern Railroad
A. B. Stickney
Stickney
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Cherry
Chica&0
Great Western
Mr. Cherry
Harris
St. Paul
Chies- Zo
W. H. Hill
Burlington
Bechtel
T. N. Hooper
Des Moines & Southern
Hill
J. J. Hill
Marynate
Wort
Mr. Harris
Iowa Mutualolorado Association
A. N. Buckman
J. B. Herriman
Iowa
San Francisco
St Louis
Oklahoma G. A. R
Fr@cis
Conaway
Geo. A. Newman
Department of Iowa
Louisiana Purchase
C. Christy
Kephart Light & Gas Co
Webster City
Shadwell & Walljasper
West Point
Gateway Nursery Co
le Mars
Bonaparte
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dubuque
St. Columbkill’s Society
Grandville
Guthrie Center
Monona
St. Patrick's
Mt. Ayr
Peterson
Bethel
Sioux City
First Christian
Tipton
Methodist
Peckstein & Nagel
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Quay
Penrose
Michael Majeru
Graf Station
Dubuque County
Williams
Tabor
Rockport
Cornell Bluffs
Rosewater
Omaha
W. J. Litterer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Carroll
Rockwell City
C. A. Talbott, & Co
Keokuk
Atlantic Water Works
Earthquake Devastates Van District Amid Widespread Destruction
Reports from Erzeroum and London detail a severe earthquake on April 29 near Melazgherd in the Van region. The disaster destroyed the town of Melazgherd and surrounding villages, killing hundreds, with 860 dead by June estimates, and thousands displaced as garrison troops perished.
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Constantinople
Agiatic Turkey
Sallingherd
Van
Erzercum
Muphrates
Melazgherd
Washington
Ojalvo
Erzeroum
Turkey
State Department
Fitlis
Ezeroum
London
Foreign Office
Lake van
Kharput
Khalil -Bey
Tayib Bey
Erazercum
Asiatic
Mount Gipan
England's tariff policy sparks landmark speech in Commons
In London May 29 Mr Chamberlain urged a food tax mandate and tariff war against Germany, signaling a radical shift in Britain's fiscal stance. He claimed cabinet unity despite Conservative silence as MPs considered consulting constituents during Whitsuntide. Pennsylvania roars Roosevelt endorsement. Quay`
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House of Commons
London
Great Britain
Germany
Canada
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