Judge Delays Ruling in Griswold Building and Loan Suit
Des Moines July 12 1902 Judge McVey postpones decision in the Griswold building and loan law challenge over non resident corporations. Attorney General Mullan authorized to be heard for the state retrial ordered. Brady of the Co operative Mutual Home Association seeks writ of habeas corpus claiming law unconstitutional. Rate notice for Midland Chatauqua rail passes issued with dates in July.
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Des Moines
McVey
Griswold Building
Mullan
J. W. Brady
Co-operative Mutual Home Association of
Kansas City
Ringling Bros Circus Brings Grand Des Moines Show
Ringling Bros touring Des Moines on Monday July 14 promises a triple ring spectacle with over a hundred acts. European novelties headline the program including comedy elephants juggling seals and educated beasts with a large elephant herd and a giraffe. The Chicago debut drew extraordinary praise for scale and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Des Moines
Europe
Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
State board awards Soldiers' Orphans Home roofing contracts
Hon John Downie chairman of the state board of control returned from Davenport where contracts were let for raising roofs on seven cottages and slate roofs on three buildings at the Soldiers Orphans Home. Northern Building company of Davenport awarded the raising work for 10000 with the state supplying carpenters. G Hipwell to roof three buildings for 750 and 2000 remains for furnishing.
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John Downie
State Board of Control
Davenport
Soldiers’ Orphans Home
General Assembly
Northern Building Company
G. Hipwell
Mutual telephone girls end strike and gain raises
Thirty five young women return to work at Mutual company offices with their old jobs and received the higher wages they demanded. The girls' union is fully recognized by the company. The electrical workers also end their strike and return to work with their union recognized, both unions securing a one year contract.
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Mutual Telephone Girls
Mutual Company
Insanity figures Iowa 1902 state totals and growth
The Iowa state board of control reports 4526 insane persons on June 30 1902 an increase of 1386 over the prior year A table shows three year trends with an average annual rise of about 125 The judge cautions that at the current rate eight years would be needed to add capacity for one state hospital though the total includes county and private patients and a full state burden is unlikely
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State Board of Control
Iowa
Robinson
Board of Control
Mississippi River Shootout Aboard Diamond Joe Ended in Death
On the Diamond Joe liner between St Louis and St Paul two self styled patent medicine men named Christopher Leonidas and Son were killed after quarreling with the crew and drawing on Mate Dan Breen. Breen shot the two men with a gun he drew after warnings to disarm were ignored. Breen was held and later acquitted by a coroner's jury. He is about 55 with a Dubuque family.
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Davenport
Dubuque
St. Louis
St. Paul
Christopher Leonidas and
Rock Island
Dan Breen
McGregor
Mrs Lavelleur Waives Hearing in Iowa Murder Case
Newton July 12 Mrs Lavelleur arrested for her husband’s murder on information by D W Church an old soldier who sought Governor Cummins reward waived preliminary hearing and will go to the grand jury Justice J W Allfree set bond at 1000 Many locals doubt her guilt though Church claims strong evidence county attorney declines to prosecute and coroner backs her innocence offering to help fund the defense
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Newton
Poisoning at party near Trucr leaves one dead
Twelve people were poisoned at a party between Trucr and Gladbrook. Mrs. J. C. Onstott died, others became ill but recovered. Ice cream and cold roast beef were served. illness focused on those who ate the beef, suggesting poisoning. Doctors treated the group, but relief was not given for Mrs. Onstott.
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Trucr
Here
Gladbrook
J. C. Onstatt
Fortune Found in Jars in Braddyville Home
In Braddyville on July 11 a cache of over $9,000 in gold and paper money was found hidden in jars at the rear of Wesley Ferrens’s home. Ferrens died at 86 after living on the farm 61 years, with his elderly daughter as his only companion. estate valued at $25 besides the money.
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Braddyville
Wesley Ferrens
Ferrens
Judge Church Elected Grand Master in Iowa I O O F
The Grand Lodge of Iowa I O O F announced officers for the coming year after a completed count. Grand master Z A Church of Jefferson, deputy grand master M W White of Sioux City, grand warden W V Tufford of Clinton, grand secretary R L Tilton of Des Moines, grand treasurer H N Smith of Spencer, grand representative N Jasper of Shelby.
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Judge Church
Clinton
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Z. A. Church
Jefferson
M. W. White
Sioux City
W. V. Tufford
R. L. Tilton
Des Moines
H. N. Smith
Spencer
N. Jasper
Shelby
Child Dies After Bat Strike Near Mason City
Mason City reports that three year old George Dewey Mann was struck by a batted ball at Emery five miles west of town. The impact jerked his head and caused a broken neck with immediate death.
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Mason City
George Dewey Mann
Emery
Here
Cutting Affray at Centerville
Centerville July 6 A violent cutting affray in Relay addition left Martha White in critical condition and Sam Whitely jailed. Whitely intoxicated drew a knife striking White’s face arms and breast with no clear motive given. Physicians have no hopes for her recovery.
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Centerville
Sam Whitely
Martha White
Whitely
Fifteen Injured in Northwestern Train Collision at Ankeny
A northwestern passenger train and a southbound freight collided at Ankeny at 5 pm injuring fifteen. Key victims include Mrs. W. M. Rice of Ames with hip and back injuries, Bernita Rice with head bruises, and W. S. Archer of Des Moines. Conductor Sterling led the passenger train. Herman Wills piloted the freight engine. Judge L. G. Kinne, C. G. McCarthy, State Printer Murphy, and D. N. Lewis were among the seated passengers thrown forward but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Ankeny
W. M. Rice
Ames
Bernita Rice
Sterling
Herman Wills
Wills
Northwestern
L. G. Kinne
C. G. McCarthy
Murphy
D. N. Lewis
Railroad Commission
Two Charged With Murder of Henry Wilson at McGregor
Lillian Ellsworth and William Presbury are jailed awaiting grand jury action on murder charges in McGregor. Henry Wilson died from injuries after being found near the Chicago Milwaukee and Paul tracks with Ellsworth fleeing and Presbury jailed on alleged jealousy linked motive.
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Henry Wilson
McGregor
Lillian Ellsworth
William Presbury
Harry Wilson
Chicago, Milwaukee & Paul
Dubuque
Wilson
Castoday
Benton
Elkader County
Ellsworth
Ice Break Flood Drains Des Moines Ice Plants
Eight thousand tons of ice floated down the Des Moines river with a further thousand tons following. The Central Ice plant at University Avenue and parts of the Diamond Ice and Arctic plants face loss as flood waters threaten, with 1,000 tons already ruined and others at risk of going under. A large work force braced walls, hoping to save the Arctic house where about 1,000 tons may be ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Central Ice Company
University Avenue
Diamond Ice Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
East Second Street
Woman shoots man in Atlantic over jealous quarrel
A. H. Goodspeed of Atlantic was shot in the head by Mrs. Hunt near his room above the First National Bank. Five shots were fired with a scalp wound four inches long. Mrs. Hunt surrendered, saying she meant to kill him and regrets not succeeding. Jealousy over Goodspeed’s companionship with another woman, Maude Moore, led to the attack.
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A. H. Goodspeed
Atlantic
First National Bank
Goodspeed
Tragedy as Wagon Wheel Crushes Boy to Death
In Clinton on July 12 Frank Hilgendorf five-year-old son of Fritz Hilgendorf was run over by a stationary wagon loaded with wood. The boy climbed onto the wheel and was crushed when the wagon driver started up, dying instantly.
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Clinton
Frank Hilgendorf
Fritz Hilgendorf
Money and Man Disappear in Marshalltown
Orris Spennce of Clemons arrived in Marshalltown on July 4 with 280 dollars on his person. He has not been heard from since and relatives fear foul play.
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Marshalltown
Orris Spennce of
Clemons
Salisbury Resigns. Balfour Named Premier in Britain
London July 14 The resignation of Lord Salisbury as British prime minister was announced after he handed over duties July 11. A. J. Balfour, head of the government in the House of Commons, succeeded him as premier. The change prompts speculation on cabinet positions, especially regarding Chamberlain, with reports of prior talks indicating a satisfactory future relation.
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London
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Edward
Mr. Chamberlain
Associated Press
Balfour
Chamberlain
Messrs. Balfour
South Africa
Order of Treasury Lets Whisky Taxes Be Refunded
The Treasury Department issued the first order under the Philippine civil government act for refunds of internal revenue taxes paid on goods shipped to the Philippines since November 15, 1901. Claims on form 46 must be sworn and include ship, port, shipment date, goods, and tax paid. affidavits from consignor, master, or clearance certificates may be required. Principal refundable items include whiskeys beers vinous spirits malt liquors and tobacco. total refunds expected reach several millions.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Riot in Edinburgh as Orangemen clash with Catholics
In Edinburgh on July 13 a riot broke out after Orangemen returning from Holyrood park clashed with Catholic residents in Canongate. Roughly ten thousand participants were involved, many were injured, and several arrests followed after mounted police cleared the street.
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Orangemen
Edinburgh
Holyrood Park
Canongate
Fire wrecks buildings on Wabash Avenue Chicago
Fire destroyed 305 307 308 and 311 313 Wabash Avenue in Chicago causing losses over 325000. Firemen prevented spread to Sergie Cooper Co department store next to a narrow alley. Guests at the Auditorium hotel across Wabash avenue were greatly alarmed.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Sergie, Cooper & Co
State Street
Auditorium Hotel
Acquittal Sought in Ryan Court Martial
Manila notes the closing of Captain James A. Ryan Fifteenth cavalry trial for unnecessary severity to natives. The defense argues the water cure saved lives and must exonerate him. Major Glenn contends for acquittal citing civil war executions.
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Ryan
Manila
James A. Ryan
Fifteenth Cavalry
Edwin F. Glenn
Fifth Infantry
Rhode
Tragic Mine Disaster At Cambria Steel Rolling Mill
July 10 in Johnstown Pa nearly 200 men were killed or injured in a fire damp explosion at the Cambria Steel rolling mill coal mine under West Mont hill. Rescue efforts recovered eighty seven bodies by nightfall and hundreds remained entombed three miles inside the Klondike section, with a casualty estimate as high as 150 or more.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
West Mont Hill
Cambria
Marshall G. Moore
al G. Prosser
Geo. T. Robinson
Harry Rodgers
William Blanch
Eric
John Whitney
John Retallick
John Thomas
Klondike
A. G. Prosser
Moore
Mill Creek
Cambria Company
Tom Foster
Foreman Roberts
Riots in Orte During Municipal Elections
A Rome dispatch reports socialist riots at Orte on the Tiber during today’s municipal elections. The polling place was wrecked, several policemen stabbed, and troops fired on the mob. Over forty people were wounded, about half of them carbineers. Troops ordered to Orte from Rome.
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London
Rome
Orte
Tiber
Otte
Weary Willie on Quick Work After Long Day
Weary Willie claims a quick effort finishing a full day’s tasks. Pr Fagin presses for an explanation as Willie touts six pies, a dozen doughnuts, and four jars of preserve as proof of productivity.
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Willie
Lincoln Receives Neighbor's Farm Talk In Summer Visit
An elderly farmer visits President Lincoln in office during a summer day. The farmer boasted about crops and hay stacked high, claiming success and abundance. Lincoln engages briefly, asking about farming and output as the dialogue hints at a thriving harvest.
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Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Abe
Simpson
Delightful Eastern Trips on Lake Shore Tours Book
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway issued a summer book titled Lake Shore Tours with a list of eastern routes and rates. Copy will be sent upon application to C. F. Daly Chief A. G. P. A. Chicago. Two pounds of potatoes equal fourteen pounds of turnips in food measures.
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Lake Shore
Michigan
Velvet Cocoa Soap Suggested for Blotchy Skin
Ad copy advises using Velvet Cocoa Soap for blotchy skin and cleansing benefits. Mentions Allgrocers and a 608 cake as possible product or price reference.
1804 half dollar scarcity drives prices above 200 dollars
The 1804 half dollar remains hard to obtain and cannot be bought for less than about 200 dollars, market observers say. Dealers note limited supply and growing interest from collectors seeking early U S coinage.
Bleaching Blue Featured for Home Use in Local Ad
An old styled ad promotes Russ Bleaching Blue urging every home to ask grocers for it with no substitutes. It claims the fastest flyer wins, stressing quick action in a light market hype tone.
Hail's Catarrh Care Ad Repeats Text Roundly
An old time advertisement repeats claims for Hail's Catarrh Care with internal use and a 75e price. A later quip mocks conscience vs suspenders and warns of horse switching lines. The brief ends with Parkersburg Iowa and a promotional wax sample line.
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Hail
Price
H. E. Iblings & Co
Parkersburg
Liwa
Supreme Court Sustains the Foot-Base Trade-Mark
Justice Vaughlin in Buffalo sustains the Foot-Base trademark ordering a permanent injunction with costs and full accounting of sales against Paul B. Hudson for Dr Foot Powder and a Brooklyn dealer for selling Clark's Foot Powder as an infringement of Foot Ease. Allen S Olmsted of New York is named owner of Foot-Ease. Similar suits will target other infringers.
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Justice Vaughlin
Supreme Court
Buffalo
St Paul B. Hudson
Brooklyn
Oe Clark
Allen S. Olmsted
Fortune Teller Warns of Tall Dark Man
A fortune teller warns of a tall dark man as a young maid accuses a suitor of blackmail with a frightened admission.
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Midland Chautau, Des Moines
E. C. Musgrave
Second Street
Wes Moines
Sherister
Papa
Butia
Son
Hawkeye
Omliobury
Commons
Salisbury
America
Paris
Thompson
Newbro’s
Herpicide
the Saturday Evening Post
Bors
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
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