Becomes Insane on Ocean Voyage
Chicago March 20 Three years of brood over the Iroquois fire death of his wife and four children drove James Henning of Chicago to sudden dementia aboard the Cedric 400 miles from Sandy Hook en route to New York from Liverpool His outcry at the Sunday service interrupted worship and he attempted to jump overboard before being overpowered and confined to his stateroom.
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Chicago
James Henning
Cedric
Sandy Hook
New York
Liverpool
Ron
Bellevue Hospital
Henning
Charles
James
George
William
Ordinance Granting Ames & College Railway Franchise
The Ames City Council enacts an ordinance granting the Ames and College Railway Company a 25 year right to lay tracks and overhead trolley wires in Ames Iowa with standards for operation, pricing, street placement, safety signals and city control, conditioned on early service and city approvals. The measure covers track location, street grades, transfers, speed limits, and city responsibilities.
Election Rules Set by Mayor Parley Sheldon in 1907
The notice states the election will stay open until 7:00 p m and will be conducted under the general election law. Dated March 12 1907 the document bears Mayor Parley Sheldon and Clerk A B Maxwell signatures.
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A. D
Parley Sheldon
Rockefeller Engagement to Dodge Reported in New York
The engagement of Miss Ethel Goodsell Rockefeller to Marcellus Hartley Dodge is announced in New York. Miss Rockefeller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rockefeller. Dodge, grandson of the late Marcellus Hartley, is described as a prominent financier and merchant and heir to a large fortune.
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Dodge-Rockefeller
New York
Ethel Goodsell Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Marcellus Hartley Dodge
Marcellus Hartley
Mr. Dodge
Norman Dodge
Strike Ties Up Steel Mills
Hammond Indiana March 20 all the employees in the mills of the Republic Iron and Steel company at East Chicago struck for higher wages. About 500 men walking out and completely tying up the establishments. The men have been receiving 1.75 dollars a day and demand 2 dollars.
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Hammond
Ind
Republic Iron and Steel Company
East Chicago
Special Election in Ames on Franchise for Electric Railway
The city of Ames Iowa schedules a special election April 8 1907 to decide granting a 25 year franchise to Ames College Railway Company for electric trolley tracks poles and wires on streets except Story Street with poll opening at 8:00 a m The measure follows March 11 1907 city council resolution and is filed with the city clerk. details are in the ordinance on file.
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Ames & College Railway Company
Ames
Iowa
City
Story Street
Hoggatt Sreet
Wrest
Duff Street
City of
Hoggatt Street
Onondaga Street
Electric Light Department
Hoggett Street
Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Railway Company
Stage of Iowa
College
Phone Your Orders The Stultz Cafe And Bakery
A brief notice urges customers to phone in orders to the Stultz Cafe and Bakery. It emphasizes taking calls for immediate service and prompt preparation of baked goods and cafe items.
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The
Stultz Cafe and Bakery
Homes in the Northwest Government lands offer low rates
The notice promotes settling on government lands or inexpensive improved farm lands in South Dakota near the North Western Line. Special low rates apply on the first and third Tuesdays each month to all South Dakota stations. It urges inquiry with ticket agents for maps, pamphlets, railroad rates, and steps to secure land free.
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South Dakota
Darner's Grocery Tops Butter And Egg Prices
Darner's Grocery announces it pays the top price for butter and eggs in the area, drawing shoppers seeking better value. The store emphasizes fresh dairy and competitive pricing to attract customers.
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Darner’s Grocery
Hard Sell for Payment Plan Items in Town
A seller offers a cash and carry to buyers with a small down payment and easy terms on the remainder. The message invites local residents to discuss acquiring goods through a payment plan and reselling them for profit.
Rheumatic pains relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
R F Crocker aged 84, longtime Justice of the Peace at Martinsburg Town, testimonials that sciatic rheumatism troubled his left arm and right hip. He reports using three bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and experiencing much relief. Sold by Loughran & Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin.
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R. F. Crocker, Esq
Justic of
Martinsburg
Town
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Joel Cc. Cagwin
Oranges Sale at Darner's Grocery
A shopper alert notes Darner's Grocery offers oranges at 50 cents per peck in various sizes, available for a limited time.
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Darner’s Grocery
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Tranier Bros. & Herman's
White Horse Coffee
J.J. Grove
Bosworth’s Rose
Bosworth Drug Store
Ames, Iowa
M. C. Miller Paper Store
Playhouse
Kelieve
Out At
Europe
A. B. Mawell
U. S
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada
Bower & McCartney
Briley & Latham
Latham
Mutual
Briley Res
Latham Res
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