Sleator Held To Be Responsible In Wreck Verdict
Adel Iowa December 21 1903 Coroner Lodis jury found a head end collision on the Des Moines and Spirit Lake division caused by operator David W Sleator of Clive The inexperience and alleged incompetence of Sleator were cited along with claims the railroad knew of his unsuitability The verdict blamed Sleator but did not condemn the railroad and noted Sleator 18 years old had only six weeks experience with Milwaukee Railways.
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Adel
Lodis
Milwaukee
Des Moines
State of Iowa
Dallas County
Iowa
Henry P. Lods
Frank Finnicum
Oscar Dyer
Walter Ward
Spirit Lake
David W. Sleator
Clive
Flynn
Waukee
W. W. Litten
H. P. Lods
D. W. Sleator
Teroinea
Highland Park School of Telegraphy
Luther and Ruthven
Lence
Wankee
Sleator
Litten
Gleator
Mars
Paula Weissiitz
Seneca St
Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bright
Mas. Ora
Strone
Dalton
Mass
Fire at Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown Causes Water Damage
Fire at the Soldiers Home residence of Commander C. Horton in Marshalltown was checked with help from the home fire department and Uptown crews. The upper story was soaked with water but the damage was reported under five hundred dollars, mostly from water.
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Marshalltown
Ned
Horton
Narrow dynamite blast endangers workers at reservoir site
In Marshalltown on December 18 twenty five men escaped instant death when twenty sticks of dynamite thawing for use exploded at a new waterworks reservoir. The blast shattered the thawing area and two miles of nearby houses trembled as windows rattled from the explosion.
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Marshalltown
New
Iowa Building and Loan Firms Wind Up After Law Change
Des Moines reports the state auditor says all Iowa building and loan companies are winding up due to a law limiting revenue to eight percent. Longstanding 20 percent returns and frequent failures end as banks offer better terms for borrowers with solid security. Boone Building and Loan seeks council approval to wind up, with liquidation proceeding to protect investors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Boone Building and Loan Association
State Executive Council
Boone Company
Cape Breton Coal and Iron Co Attracts Iowa Investors
Des Moines reports strong statewide interest in the Cape Breton Coal and Iron Co with about forty square miles of coal and iron lands on Cape Breton Island. Stock sales progress rapidly. investors are urged to buy at low prices before expected value appreciation, and a free booklet detailing the enterprise is available on request.
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Des Moines
Cape Breton Coal & Iron Co
Cape Breton
America
Europe
Cape Breton Coal and Iron
Three Children Burned in Iowa Farmhouse Fire
Near New Albin Allamakee county, three young Batten children perished as a house fire consumed the home while August Batten and his spouse were away. The two eldest survivors, a crippled eleven year old girl and a nine year old boy, escaped from a second story window. The boy reentered to save the younger children but was driven back by flames and heat. He sustained severe burns. Parents returned to discover the tragedy.
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Dubuque
Dee
August Batten
New Albin
Allamakee
Robbery at Garden City Bank Blows Safe Open
Webster City December 18 A bank in Garden City was robbed Wednesday night with about $500 taken. The safe was blown twice and robbers fled. no clues yet. The bank was owned by DP Ballard of Webster City and Drake of Radcliffe.
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Webster City
Garden City
Ballard
Drake
Radcliffe
Photographer Frazier Crushed by Curtain in Studio
In Audubon on December 19 J F Frazier a local photographer is near death after a curtain roller fell crushing his skull He is paralyzed on one side and speechless An operation attempted to remove a brain clot but recovery is unlikely.
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Audubon
J. F. Frazier
Two youths arrested tied to Linn Grove postoffice theft
Sioux Rapids reports John Williams and Henry Sperrill were captured after police found most of the Linn Grove postoffice loot, over $2,000 in stamps jewelry watches and valuables, in their possession. They confessed or were linked by sending for many items and remitting stamps. They were taken to Fort Dodge.
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Sioux Rapids
John Williams
Henry Sperrill
Linn Grove
Fort Dodge
Mystery Death of Mrs Woodward in Decatur County
Decatur county case prompts chemical analysis of stomach to determine strychnine poisoning as the autopsy suggests. The widow of Charles Woodward died after a drive to her mother’s home amid rumors of inheritance, life insurance, and unusual family actions.
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Charles Woodward
Decatur County
Des Moines
Charles N. Kinney
Drake University
H. R. Layton
A. Brown
Kinney
Sherlock Holmes
Layton
Woodwards
Decatur
Iowa Farm Output Remains Among Nation's Highest
Secretary Wilson reports Iowa will produce 221 million bushels of corn the second largest in the country. Iowa leads in oats and ranks second in hay with 5.6 million tons on 3 million acres. Principal crops cover nearly 17 million acres. livestock value around 276 million dollars. Governor Cummins adds that 30 million acres are profitably usable, soil products worth 230 million and livestock 270 million, signaling broad prosperity.
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Chicago
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Iowa
United States
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Cummins
Colfax Bank Needs Sale of Real Property to Meet Debts
Des Moines reports the Colfax Bank, if its $76,671.41 in bills receivable are paid, can meet obligations and retain about $45,000. Receiver W. O. McElroy, named after cashier George D. Wood’s death, recommends selling real property expected to yield $15,000. At Wood's death the bank held over $6,000 cash. deposits subject to check totaled $159,938. An overdraft asset of $37,357 faces collection risk. overall assets may rise with receipts and interest but shrink from collectable bills and overdrafts.
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Des Moines
Bank of Colfax
W. O. McElroy
Newton
George D. Wood
Young West Union Man Seeks Sheriff Over Forged Check
Edward Klein, a young man from near West Union Iowa, confessed to forging an $18.50 West Union bank check while in Minneapolis. He asked Sheriff Finch to pursue him, leading to his capture in Minneapolis and return to West Union where he awaits grand jury action.
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West Union
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Edward Klein
Iowa
Finch
Fayette County
Bank of
Klein
Fire destroys Estherville home and greenhouses
A blaze at 3 a m gutted the residence and greenhouses of Mrs. H. A. Jehu in Estherville. Nothing was saved from the dwelling. Loss estimated at about $2,000 with little insurance.
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Estherville
H. A. Jehu
Fire destroys Weedman barn killing twelve horses
The barn of C. H. Weedman near Wall Lake burned to the ground, wiping out twelve valuable blooded horses. Weedman, a prominent local stock raiser, faces a heavy loss. Sporting Editor quips about a sick football reporter. Managing Editor notes sending the war correspondent.
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Clarion
C. H. Weedman
Wall Lake
Weedman
Iowa
Sporting
The Port Side of a Vessel and a Starch Offer
The port side of a vessel is not necessarily the captain's wine cellar. Defiance Starch up 16 ounces and a package for 10 cents. One third more starch for the same money. When an employee truly knows more than the head of the firm he vows not to boast of it.
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Defiance
Keeley Cure Ad in Des Moines Outlet
An old advertisement promotes Keeley Cure and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup as remedies for teething pain wind colic cough and cold symptoms. It claims cures for morphine opium and tobacco addictions and hawks 25 cent bottles with claims of ease and relief amid moral suasion.
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Keeley Cure
Keeley Imatitute
Des Moines
Hog cholera and worms promise at Illinois State Fair
Three hundred farmers at the Illinois State Fair report the Snoddy Treatment cures hog cholera and destroys worms. They offer a free book from Dr. J H Snoddy Rem Co Des Moines Iowa with details on hog treatment and state of hog care. Advertising claims push Defiance Starch and Putnam Dyes with promotional notes.
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Snoddy
J. H. Snoddy
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Cheney & Co
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Hail
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Ocean Grove
N. J
Putnam
Khoumatiam
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Sael
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Weisslitz
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St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Mayer Shoes
F. Mayer Nee’ & Shoe CO
Milwaukee, Ws
Gardwell
Syrup Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, Tt
Gay Life
Atlantic City
J. C. Rickey & CO
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Reas Sdeers
Canada
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Canadian Atlas
Ottawa
EB. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minn
W. V. Bennett
New York
Maryland
H. Badenhoop
Sec
State Board of Immigration
Baltimore
Great Platte Valley
Nebraska
Payne Investment CO
North Platte, Neb
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