Despondent Iowa girl, deadly fires and deaths reported
In Iowa a 16 year old girl tried to end her life after despondency. A Durant elevator burned, totaling loss with 12500 insured. A Sanitorium death, a Mt Ayr murder trial acquittal, fatal depot accident at Winford, and death of Senator Clark followed by wind driven Murray fire. An Iowa warden funding issue and a flagging bridge near Scarshore saved passengers. Pastor duel in Murray left wounded, and Newton farmer Frank Leveler died saving a buggy amid family suspicions.
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John C. Todd
Alta
Durant
Denkmas Bros
Ira Hammond
Maud Stone
J. W. roHord
Lamont
Mt. Ayr
Winford
Albert Thurston
Middle Grove
Thurston
T. B. Clark
Clarinda
Los Angeles
Cal
San Antonio
Texas
Esq
Murray
C. F. Bulbut & Co
Runaway and Train Incident Dominates Fort Dodge News
A runaway wagon caused by a high wind left SK RR Th a rider injured and his 14 year old son badly hurt near Murer Lemon Murray. A 2 year old child of Henry Ault was struck by a freight train on the C M St P B as the mother searched for the child. Fort Dodge police were sent to a dispute over a foot strip at the new freight depot built by Mason City and Fort Dodge Railroad for the Great Western. Several arrests followed before the matter moves to court. A Waterloo romance ends with Joseph Hoephner and Anna Hale marrying in California after decades apart. James Rockwell of Sioux City learns his first wife may be alive. divorce proceedings loom as he contemplates remarriage. In Des Moines, Jesse Hammond fires at Dr. Walston amid a dispute over a divorced wife, leading to arrests on assault charges. In Indianola, A J Morrison pleads guilty to embezzlement from a deceased man’s estate and is sentenced to ten months, with the judge expressing hope for his recovery and return home. Osborn Diegnan, the Merrimac hero, plans to marry a Stuart society girl next month, a society event sure to draw attention.
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Murer
Lemon Murray
Henry Ault
Rands
Familly
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Great Western
Waterloo
Mary Riige
Joseph Hoephner
Hudson
Anna 1
Hale
Sanoma Eminty
California
Hoephner
Tale
Sary
Cupid
Dart
Justles Hildebrand
James Rockwell
Sioux City
Fort Madison
Rockwell
Bes Moines
Jesse Hammond
WA. Walston
A. J. Morrison
T. M. Henderson
Tows County
Grand Lodge of
Odd Perlows
Henderson
Odd Fellows
Marengo
Osborn Diegnan
Iowa
Merrimac
Lieetenant Hobson
Stuart
Diegnan
Hig Dar
Mion
Haws
Diegnan Real
Storm in two counties ravaged by heavy winds
A severe storm struck Marshall and Jasper counties on Friday night causing extensive damage. Farms near Wal lace Arney and Will McLelland suffered ruined barns superseded by a damaged home and broken structures. Two children named Brown of Jasper county were killed and a mother fatally injured. In Sioux City the storm inflicted over 25,000 dollars in damage to residences and businesses.
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Marshall
Jasper
Marshaltown
Melbourne
Wallace Arney
Will McLelland
Oscar Tranbarger
Baxter
Brown
Jasper County
Sioux City
Commissioners Named for Vicksburg Monument Board
Governor Cummins appointed a diverse nine member Vicksburg monument commission led by Captain John F. Merry of Dubuque and included Senators Blanchard and Pltgpatrick, Representatives Bealer, plus others from Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa. The group, all Civil War veterans, funds monuments with a 150000 budget and pays only expenses. One instance notes a fatal ditch accident near Carroll and a rape verdict at Ottumwa, with local political humor and quotes interspersed through the report.
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Vicksburg Monument
Des Moines
Vicksburg Commission
Cummins
John F. Merry
Dubuque
L. C. Blanchard
Oskaloosa
J. A. Pltgpatrick
Nevada
EH. J. Co. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
Davis A. Haggard
Algona
W. ©. Mitchell
Corning
W. H.C. Ja
Vielksburg
Fitchnatvick
Mitchell
Bealer
Dean
Blanchard
Oska-topsa
Vicisurg
UNG
Wi Ssburg
Iowa
Vicksburg
Taxes Not an Offset in Des Moines Court Ruling
In Des Moines on April 28 Judge McVey ruled against Henry Hutson at the district court, holding that taxes cannot be offset against money and credits. The decision states the law allows deducting ordinary debts from money and credits but not the total of annual taxes levied for sovereign power. The judge cautions the legislature did not intend tax volumes to be offset against this debt.
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Des Moines
McVey
Henry Hutsonpillce
Board of Review
Hutsonvillez
Jurge McVey
Lam
Water Works Fund
Army Post
Sait
United States
Merriam and Bremner Share View On Bank Stock Tax
Des Moines reports state Auditor Merriam aligns with City Solicitor Bremner on taxing bank stocks at cash value and excluding government bonds from cash value. The issue draws nationwide inquiries to the auditor’s revenue department, backed by the attorney general. Supreme court precedent cited is overridden by current code. courts may decide otherwise.
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Merriam
Bremner
Des Moines
Revenue Department
Attorney General's Office
Supreme Court
Onsen
Glty
Bremer
Board of Review
Oil strike hoped as Fredrika well reaches 260 feet
Waverly April 26 report says Pioneer Prospecting company struck oil showings at Fredrika in Frederika county. Drillers at about 260 feet noted petroliferous evidence and an eight gallon oily sample with six gallons of crude oil separated. Local promoters, including visitors from California and Mexico, are hopeful of a gusher though experts urge caution.
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Waverly
Pioneer Prospecting Company
Frederika
Thia
Newa
Frederik
California
Yexan
McGee
Bureau of American Ethnology
Washington Jefferson McGee
W. J. McGee
Br. McGee
W J McGee
New York
Notes From the Capital Des Moines 1802 Proceedings
Des Moines reports on Iowa fair plans for the 1802 exhibit, tax disputes over bank stock with Bremer opinions, socialist petitions against water fund transfers, school law debates, university building plans costing 125000, and state institutions inspections from Davenport to Glenwood. Also lists new state veterinarian appointees and land purchases for institutions, plus capital grounds and cocaine law inquiries. Includes various local notices and a humorous closing item.
Nebraska Supreme Court Overrules Referee in Omaha Tax Case
The Nebraska Supreme Court reversed Referee Ryan in Real Estate Exchange of Omaha v Omaha City Council. It orders mandamus to reconvene as board of equalization and hear complaints against low city taxation of public service corporations. The ruling declares bond indebtedness should not reduce tax base and that franchises be taxed like other property. The decision applies statewide and is final.
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Supreme Court of Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Ryan
Omaha
Real Estate Exchange
Referen Ryan
Killed by Electric Current in Boone Lightning Strike
Henry Zoell, washing a horse during a storm, touched a swinging 11 000 volt light wire with one hand and was killed instantly after a trolley wire crossed the light line. A Wisconsin resident and Philippine veteran, Zoell died amid storm damage and electrical lines.
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Boone
Henry Zoell
Wisconsin
Robert
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