Wreck at Hardy Iowa Seals Freight Passenger Train Collision
A Burlington Cedar Rapides and Northern wreck occurred at Hardy around 6 this morning on freight main line. Passenger train No 63 Sioux Palla express collided with a freight head on, fatally injuring conductor Dan Gammon of Estherville and seriously injuring engineer Parmater and conductor Wagner of the passenger, with others lightly hurt and unverified reports of more deaths.
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Burlington
Cedar Rapides
Northern
Hardy
Sioux ‘Palla Express
Preight
Dan Gammon
Estherville
Parmater W
Direman Wagner
Davenport Dam Project Aims to Revolutionize Power
United States government arranges with People's Power Co to build an immense dam above the government slant in Davenport. Thirty one turbine wheels and two 1000 horsepower engines will boost output, costing about 100000 and likened to Niagara in impact on Davenport Rout Island and Maline, promising vast manufacturing power. Next to Niagara, it would be among the nation's greatest water power uses.
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Davenport
Ver. S
United States
People’s Power Company
Rout Island
Maline
Niagara
Mormon foothold spreads in western Iowa and beyond
In Mills and Fremont counties the Latter Day Saints gain footing as missionaries organized a traveling church setup with tents, preaching nightly, and converting locals who then join rapid missionary cycles. Separately, Ira Demander of Bell Prom suffers serious internal injuries after a fall from a grain stack, thought to be worsened by dizziness. Des Moines reports railcar famine risk as crop movement stalls, with demurrage rules strict and rolling stock exhausted.
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Jefferson
Iowa
Mills
Fremont
Mormon Church
Bell
Des Moines
Beteini” Mer
Spirit Lake lad wins Du Pont cup in shooting fame
Spirit Lake Iowa November 1 Fred Gilbert, a 30 year old farm born marksman four miles from Spirit Lake, recently won the Du Pont shooting cup in Baltimore. Raised near pioneers, he trained with William Wiggins of St Louis. Gilbert shows steady growth, winning prizes in Davenport Omaha and Minneapolis. He seeks work when not shooting and is active in the Baptist church.
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Spirit Lake
Fred Gilbert
Baltimore
Gilbert
Wiliam Wiggins
St. Louis
Minnesota
Davenport
Omaha
Minneapolis
Baptist Church
Marty
Yte
Jerlslon
University graduate sentenced for burglary in district court
A. W. Foote, a Nebraska state university graduate and former school superintendent in Nebraska and Missouri, was sentenced in Oklahoma district court yesterday to seven years in the penitentiary for burglary. He had faced reverses after moving to Oklahoma. London dispatch reports eight Albanian guards executed and twenty four imprisoned over a plot against the palace, with related condemnations.
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Vanteanes
Canton
Wolfe
Fistance
Fred Johannison
Animosa
Hans Rathje
Johannsen
Bryent
A. W. Montes
Nebraake
Sant
Poubkenenay Law Burkley
Guthrie
A. W. Woote
Foote Ia
Nebraska’ State’ University
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
Holmes trial defense hinges on death by own action
Across Philadelphia on November 1, trial coverage details the defense implying death by own action as the sole defense, noting Holmes admitted presence at the scene and Pietzel’s statements from cross examination. Testimony from Cass and Kin reveals manuscript sources and handwriting, while experts discuss chloroform effects and overall weakness of the case against Holmes. A morning paper interview with Mrs Pietzel claims Holmes wielded hypnotic influence over her husband.
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Ipataalphia
Holmes
Pietzel
Pletzel
Edward B. Cass
Chicago
The
Fidelity Insurance Company
Mr. Cass
Pon Holmes
Williamette
Cass
Casa
Joh King
Mr. King
Ted
Henry Leffman
Mattern
Graham
Commonwealth
Htotinen
Pistzel
Philadelphia
Unique breach of promise case to open November term
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin November term the circuit court will hear an unusual breach of promise suit. Plaintiff Zoe Mareoe aged 70 seeks 2000 damages from Marinette resident Iranda Pellant 81 claiming he wooed her, set a June 24 wedding, then refused to marry after allegedly arranging a clergyman to meet with her on July 10.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Eircuit
Zoe Mareoe
Irandta Pellant
Marinette
Advanged The Rates Carrying Charges of Currency
Express companies nationwide implement the previously agreed carry ing charge increase on currency transfers between New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago. From Chicago to the Atlantic coast triad the rise is 33 1 3 percent while Chicago to Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and western points see roughly 10 percent. Congress may be sought to regulate these currency movements.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Atlantic Coast
Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Towd
Marlborough Vanderbilt Nuptial Decor Plans Revealed
Decorations for Mrs Alya Vanderbilt home for the Marlborough Vanderbilt wedding are described in detail. Floral designs mix rare imported plants with pink chrysanthemums, featuring a grand bell centerpiece and palms framing windows. The hall and staircase will be lush with vines, ferns, and orchid sprays, while guests receive favors and a wedding cake for the breakfast.
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Broray
Erding All Hollow
New York
Alya Vanderbilt
Marlborough
Gould-Castellane
Migs Vanderbilt
Australia
Europe
Orient
Illes
Madison Avenue
Tiffany‘s
Frank H. Johnson
Johnson
Metropolitan Society
Ward McAllister
Pelf
First Union County Indicts Woman as a Common Scold
Elizabeth New Jersey November 1 Esther B P Jacques of Westfield becomes Union County s first indicted common scold. A 26 year old attractive woman with black hair and piercing eyes, she was arraigned in court and pleads non yult. Neighbors describe her as a terror with her tongue and claim she drives residents from homes.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Esther BP
Jacques
Westfield
Union County
Records Gone To Smash In Unpaced Bicycle Feats
A Sarma Ont dispatch reports Angus McLeod set a world mile record of 1 minute 8.6 seconds unpaced, beating Johnson’s mark by two seconds. Lincoln Park saw W W P break the two mile pacing record with Frank Loomis and Andy McDowell, amid a crowded, sensational day of record attempts and pacing debates.
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Sarma
Ont
Angus McLeod
Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Lincoln Park
Frank Loomis
Andy McDowell
Hamlin
Nightingale” H
Tyler
Strathberry
Earthquake disrupts Rome early morning in 1900s report
Seismic shocks struck Rome province at 6 41 am. causing widespread alarm. Convent of Santa Maria Maggiore suffered major damage while the water wall toppled and portions of ceilings collapsed. One monk injured as prisoners mutinied briefly then were restrained. Palaces and Bank of Italy rendered unsafe. finance ministry also damaged.
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Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome
Auoices
Bank of Italy
Wnsati
Honor F R Bayard to Deliver Address in Edinburgh
United States Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard, visiting Scotland, has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual address before the Edinburgh Philosophical Society. The honor is regarded as a premier literary distinction in Britain, following luminaries such as John Morley and A. J. Balfour.
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Edinburgh Philosophical Society
London
United States
Thomas F. Bayard
Scotland
Great Britain
John Morley
Ireland
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Burned at the stake in Texas vigilante justice
Tyter Texas Oct 30 Jim Kink a fiend who robbed and fatally harmed My Bell was captured near Kilgore confessed and was burned at the stake in Tyler after a public vote. Witnesses crowded the plaza as wagons with kindling surrounded the scaffold. Bell’s husband Henry lit the flames while Black townspeople witnessed, and the fire burned for one minute before being quenched and relit.
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Tyter
Tex
Jim Kink
Bell
Kilgore
Wig Smith
Henry
Thoroy
Tyler
Victoria Unbalanced Queen of England Rumors and Distress
New York reports Harold Frederica cables that Queen Victoria appears to be in a semi insanity phase. The piece describes Balmoral anxiety and unusual behavior tied to a young nephew of John Brown, with mourning at his grave and other extreme acts.
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New York
Harold Frederica Cables
New York Times
Queen Victoria
George III
Balmoral
London
Dublin
Scotland
John Brown
Brown
Ingland
Ferdinand's Policy Sparks Bulgarian Prince Boris Baptism in Russian Orthodox Faith
Sophia reports Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria will have infant Prince Boris baptized in the Russian Orthodox faith today. The move aligns with his political ambitions to gain recognition by Russia and European powers as Bulgaria's legitimate ruler, contrasting with his Roman Catholic heritage through his mother and Parma connections.
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London
Sophia
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Boris
Ferdinand Ie
Ike
Clementine
Duchies
Parma
Rusela
Sreign
Iowa Breeders Gather for Twenty First Annual Meeting
The Iowa State Breeders Association held its twenty first annual gathering in Osage Iowa. The meeting drew a large attendance with papers to be read at the center today by Professors W Hy Beardshgarl and Vern CarpentaFand among others.
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Sease
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Citizens ‘Traction Company
Fort ~ Pitt Traction Company
Organizatio
Hy-Beardshgarl
CarpentaFand Ofhay
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Iowa Epworths League
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Chicaga Clothing Company
Simon, Leopold & Solomon
LeMars
Alden
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Bithu Gunny
Beptlat State University of
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Union Pacific Company
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American Straw Board Company
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Great Northern
Pioneer Rail Renewing Company
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