Iowa News Sparks Trace of Turbulent Times Across State
A packed summary of Iowa incidents includes a wife shooting by Charles Knouse and his subsequent death, a child scalding death near Mt. Ayr, ex-Representative Hoag’s Kansas death and funeral in College Springs, a man jumping from the Eloise and identified as FE Walz, drownings at Battle Island near Lansing, and a welter of court, crime, and public notices across counties. The report notes investigations, resignations, and local political shifts alongside hospital transfers, railroad accidents, and rural carrier association elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knouse
Kirk
Knouse
George Ann Brown
Mt. Ayr
Edwin BR. Hoag
Kansas
College Springs
FE. Walz
Burlington
Miss Wolfing
Wy Wan
Battle Island
Mississiiani
Lansing
James Varick
Bancroft
Hanlet
Milton Remley
Marengo
Canons Johnson County
Dudge Hedges
Remley
R. Ward
Iowa City
Wymore
Neb
Mt Pleasant
John Masden
Jackson Township
A. Eliza Masden
Pennsylvania
Brinegar
Thayer
Creston
Ome
Herold Valentine
Valentine
Talmage
Valentine Bay
Des Moines
Denver
M. D. Wood
Fort Madison
John Mahin
Cty
Miy
Bronson
Stanwood
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Charles Boyle
Rochelle
William Faggian
Stockman
Agoxantria
S. T
William Browne
Poultryman
Salem
Cedar Rapids
R. A. Santee
Cedar Falls
Santee
Jackson
Santer
the Daily Record
Stock food tests show gluten meal boosts profits yet risks cattle
Ames experiment compared corn based rations with by products to determine fattening merit. Gluten meal performed well while some mixes caused sickness and even death in Lot 3. Net profits per steer varied. corn alone yielded 8.50 to 16.99 dollars per head depending on mix. Des Moines judges praise Shannon and Mott flour quality at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon & Mott
Des Moines
Shannon & Mott Milling Co
Lawa
Stock foods merit study in Iowa cattle fattening trial
Ames August 29. Iowa feeders sought which stock foods best fatten cattle. Two hundred twenty head of Hereford, Angus and Short Horn breeds from seven hundred herd were used. Results show corn by products performed well with several mixes. corn alone yielded lower returns. Lot XI fed corn and wheat straw then corn alone with pasture gain. Hogs fed only droppings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Tawa
Absa
Towa
Youghage
Lowa
Iowa
Alarm in saloon circles sparks injunction bid in Iowa
Davenport August 29 a Davenport attorney Edward J Dahms filed in district court against saloonkeeper Jes Gadiant seeking an injunction under the Iowa mu tle law. He says further suits will follow as saloon rules including free lunches and tables are alleged to be ignored by Davenport’s 190 saloons. Police disciplined for brutality Waterloo August 25 Officer Moran dismissed for beating a man, leaving a three inch scalp wound and facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Edward J. Dams
District Court
Jes Gadiant
Iowa Mulet Jaw
Dahms
Muled Jaw
Des Moines
Dakins
Tawin
Waterloo
Moran
Meuryamerson
Jinvis Central
Emerson
State Fair Receipts Near Sixty Thousand Dollars
Des Moines reports show weekly receipts pushing toward the sixty thousand dollar mark, about seven thousand more than last year’s fair week. The treasury will exceed forty three thousand after debts are paid, with plans for major improvements including brick walls, sidewalks, new pavilions, a brick electric plant, and expanded amphitheater and horticultural hall for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Des Moines
Cigarettes Weaken Mind. Young Man Sent to State Asylum
Horace J. Cook, eighteen, son of Independence attorney J. B. Cook, was adjudged insane and sent to the state asylum at Independence. He had traveled from Des Moines to Ferguson, threatening to burn the town, and was arrested before he could act. He spent most of his life in Independence and had a promising position before leaving June 2 to tramp across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fritzinger
Normal Hill
Cedar Falls
Fet
Michael Barttkowshki
Town Central
Ackley
Haz Singe
Hood
Marx
Suieite
Hecht
Clarinda
Cherokee
Mt. Pleasant
Glemans
Oliver Jeffries
Ner
Des Moines
Rock Island
Twentieth Street
Clemans
State House
Senate Zaller
Teider Hmmy Murphy
Pete Bang
August Wendler
Almana
Davenport
United States Army
Bang
Wendler
Rural Mail Carriers Association
W. B. Wend
Joseph M. Clever
Humeston
Vic
W. H. Dillon
de Soto
J. 2B. Gray
Tagie Grove
B. G. Barnett
West Grove
G. C. Kalinberger
Wapelly
H.A. Mossberry
Clacksville
B. Pitt Wood
H. A. Malsberry
Clarksville
D. B W. Henderson
House
Congress
Horace Cook
J. E B. Cook
Independence
Marshalltown
Cook
Ferguson
Young Cool
Sean
Keller
Keokuk
Ise
Rook
Elmer Park
Ure Associated Charities
Independence Asylum
Horace J. Cook
Young Cook
Senn
Commissioners of Insanity
Des Moines Boy Killed Instant by Live Wire
Des Moines, Aug 30. James C. Bistritz, 14, was killed instantly when he grabbed a hanging live electric wire at East Sixth and Walker streets around 7 30 last night. He grasped the wire with one hand then with both as the current surged through him. F. J. Carson assisted after the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Elifritz
Des Moines
Hulse
F. L. Garson
Aberdery Stunland
Tomny
James C. Bistritz
East Sixth
Walker Streets
F. J. Carson
Missing 243 coins from Iowa history collection
State Historical Society faces loss after 440 coin collection by H W Tapley of Harlan was reduced to 197 over a year. Authorities say visitors to the Iowa historical department inspected the collection, allegedly causing the theft of 243 coins worth over $500. Tapley seeks state liability with legal representation and Governor Cimmins briefed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Society
Des Moines
H. W. Tapley
Harlan
Oll United States Coving
Iowa Historical Department
Tapley
W. H. Byers
Harlan and Bowen & Brockett
Cimmins
Des Moines Capital Notes 1902 Iowa updates
Iowa articles filed with the secretary of state include Iowa Investment Company and Reval Union Telephone Company. Secretary Davis praises South Dakota farms. State Labor Commissioner Brigham cautions about child labor during vacations and enforces compulsory education. Logan ward school dispute rides to Logan court. Iowa Telephone case involves Illinois Trust and Sav ings bank seeking injunctions. Convict declines at Alamosa prison show year rise. 1902 figures detail prisoners, deaths, paroles and county contributions. Local anecdotes close with humor and a note on wood hardness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Investment Company
Reval Union Telephone Company
Oltesen
Humboldt County
Rezo Remedy Company
Iowa City
Brigham
Froin
Cedar Rapids
Chilren
Alamosa Prison
Hunter
Board O Control
United States
Weadbury County
Aniamosa
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H. F. Purcell
Harry F. Bus Cel
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Walter Grafe
s‘Jaywright
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the Auditor of State
Carpenter Savings Bank of
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Davis
Executive Council
South Dakota
Barrett
Logan
William Plath
Cochran
Egan
Thomas Arthur
Iowa Telephone Company
Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Telephone Company
Highes
Polk County
McVey and McHenry
Walter H. Sanborn
Circuit Court of Appeals
St Paul
United States Supreme Court
S. K. Minton
Dig Iit
Labo
Sanborn
Mullan
Glasgow
Blackhawk
Supreme Court
A. M. Hunter
Ringgold County
Frunter
Homer Holland
Drake University
Holand
Iitte
Tommy
Mamma
Htue Georgia
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