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Malignant cancer ends Chicago University president’s term
Dr William R Harper president of Chicago University is reported to be a victim of a malignant cancer and has entered hospital for an operation. The note also mentions changes in city issues including school elections and a grass proposition amid rising populist sentiment.
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William R. Harper
Chicago University
Kansas
the Times
Nevada
Ames and Nevada school tax debate raises millage questions
A historical discussion compares school tax levies in Ames and Nevada, noting Ames at about 35 mills and Nevada around 24 mills. The piece questions why Ames faces higher taxes and argues Ames schools match Nevada in quality while urging voters to consider the election timing and fiscal impact.
Judge Evans rules Iowa amendment valid in biennial case
Judge Evans in Story county court Saturday ruled the Iowa amendment valid, holding the divisions are integral parts of one proposition. The decision was filed with the clerk, and the case moves to the Iowa supreme court as both sides seek a prompt ruling. The judge called the amendment the most complex ever placed before voters and noted initial doubts about its validity.
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Evans
Nevada
Story County
Supreme Court
Iowa
The Roman Arenas and the Elmina Wilson Engineering Pioneer
The article surveys ancient Roman arenas varied in design for different battles including elephants and naval combats. It also profiles Elmina Wilson C E a former Iowa State College engineer who became a civil engineer and works on power plant steel layouts while touring Europe and teaching physics.
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Rome
Hesperides
Thrace
Iowa
Boston
C. E
Wilson
Chicago
Miss Wilson
Patton & Miller
Jennett Bridge and Lion Company
Alda Wilson
Iowa State College Engineering School
Italy
Greece
Switzerland
Scotland
Ames
James E. Brook Company
Essex Structural Steel Works
Bloomfield N. J
New York
New Orleans
Bachelor Hall
Jinrikisha Origins and Evolution in Japan
The term jinrikisha derives from three Japanese roots meaning man power carriage, though its origin is debated. By 1870 English residents noted the slow carts and witnessed natives propel a lightweight vehicle, with some saying a missionary or a newspaper proprietor's son invented it. since then heavy carts have been dispensed with.
Visit to Pacific Northwest Showcases Scenic Wonders at Low Cost
A visit to the Lewis and Clark Exposition offers a chance to study a remarkable country for under twenty dollars. The Portland area scenery along the Columbia and Cascade Range attracts visitors with Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Ranier, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood’s Cloud Cap Inn. Fort Vancouver and regional history add depth to the trip.
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Vancouver
Hudson's Bay Company
Columbia
Mount Coffin
Saddle Mountain
Astoria
Pacific Coast
Fort Clatsop
Lewis and Clark
Yellowstone Park
California
St. Louis
Portland
Fair City
Cascades
Mount Hood
Mount Ranier
Mount Adams
Mount St. Helens
Williamette River
Fort Vancouver
Cement Users Convene at Ames for 1905 Conference
Iowa cement users plan a two day meeting March 1 and 2 in Ames to discuss building blocks side walks sewer pipe and cement adoption. The program features talks by industry experts and an exhibit of cement and concrete machinery with invitations to all interested parties including sidewalk builders. Participants to contact I A Williams Ames for accommodations.
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Hobson
Armory
America
Ames
County of
Story
Iowa
United States
Law of Nations
Council of the Nations
Empire of China
China
Europe
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Iowa State College
S. W. Beyer
L. L. Bingham
Estherville
I. A. Williams
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Gilad
Theommon Council
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O. U. Miracle
J. P. Sherer
Milwaukee
James Wimmer
Perry
A. O. Tabor
Waterloo
W. D. Falls
Webster City
T. L. Smith
L. M. Bosworth
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