Prejudice and Circumstances Behind Kuhn Murder Case
Des Moines May 29. The Iowa supreme court with Justice Weaver dissenting upholds the Sigourney trial court decision to sentence Sarah Kuhn to life at Ft. Madison penitentiary for murdering her husband. The defense argues neighborhood prejudice and possible self-inflicted death for Kuhn, while the majority notes a prior will favorable to Kuhn and an intimate link to her former lover Andrew Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kuhn
Des Moines
Weaver
Supreme Court
Sigourney
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Andrew Smith
Smith
Kuhn
Justice Weaver
Michigan Dominates Intercollegiate Meet at Marshall Field
Five Western Intercollegiate records fell at the Intercollegiate Conference meet on Marshall Field as Michigan won with 36 points, Chicago 25, and Wisconsin 19. Chapmen of Drake upset favored entrants in the pole vault, while Moloney and Richards set 120 yard hurdle and two mile marks respectively. Swift set the discus record, Hahn equalled the 100 yard dash, and Kellogg lowered the two mile time in the final stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association
Marshall Field
Michigan
Wisconsin
F. G. Moloney
J. M. Richards
Hahn
G. R. Keachie
Cragin
Lake Forest
Keachie
Kellogg
H. T. Chapman
Drake University
Devorak
McGee
Chapman
Doveray
McGeen
Charles H. Swift
Iowa
Stangle
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Beloit
Notre Dame
Town
Gambling fines total 410 dollars in Des Moines court
Thirty five of thirty six gamblers before Judge Silvera pleaded guilty in Des Moines police court. They paid fines amounting to 410 dollars, with four African American defendants unable to pay and agreeing to leave town immediately as the jail could not hold the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Silvera
Mountain Limited Wreck Near Avoca Delays Train
The east bound Rocky Mountain Limited, running seventy mph to make up time, derailed three miles west of Avoca after the tender jumped the track. The train tore up the middle, gearing broke, and the tender back broke free, wrecking the composite car and derailing the entire train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Rocky Mountain Limited
Success corn husker from Indianola
A. W. Richards of Indianola unveils the Success corn husker a long 39 foot machine that cuts stalks snaps ears husks and binds stocks into shocks weighing 6500 pounds and requiring four horses and three boys to operate under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
A. W. Richards
The Mosquito Bite Causes Itching Pain
The bite of the mosquito would scarcely be noticed were it not for the acrid juice it injects at the wound. This chemical causes itching and a painful sensation, drawing attention to the otherwise minor insect bite.
Blythe withdraws from Fourth District race in Iowa
James E Blythe withdraws as a candidate for congress in Iowa s Fourth district after a caucus loss. He thanks supporters and Republican press and says he cannot carry the county, paving the way for Duncan Rule to gain Cerro Gordo county backing and improve his district chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
James E. Blythe
Congress
Duncan
Cerro Gordo County
Drake's Grand Victory at State College Meet
Drake University dominated the state college field meet at Des Moines winning 66.5 points to 19 for State University and 14 for Iowa College. Seven state records fell including hammer throw and half mile events, with Charles Pell scoring 12.5 points as top individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Drake University
Drake
State University
Iowa College
State Agricultural
Charles Pell
Thompson and Young
Farm Hand Kills Girl Then Self in Cantril
In Cantril near Keosauqua Albert Hale age 21 shot Dora Donohue age 16 through the heart in view of bystanders. He then shot himself in the forehead and fell beside the girl. Hale survived though injured. Authorities say infatuation and jealousy drove the tragedy on the farm.
Roosevelt Plans Support for Philippine Army Encampment
In Council Bluffs on June 2 thirty Iowa Society of the Army of the Philippines members met to finalize plans for the Third Annual Encampment set for August 13 to 15. Officers are chosen and at work, with President Roosevelt promising support and attendance hoped from several leading generals of the Philippine campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa Society of the Army of the Philippines
National Society
Emmerson
Roosevelt
Railroad trust deed filed for Iowa to Macon line
A May 1 trust deed for 2 million dollars was filed by the Iowa and St. Louis Railroad to Holinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago. William A. Rule is trustee. It covers 100 miles of railroad from Centerville, Iowa to Macon and advances 20 thousand dollars per mile for each five mile section built, aiming to extend to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Iowa & St. Louis Railroad Company
Holinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
William A. Rule
Centerville
Iowa
St. Louis
Rock Island to absorb Cedar Rapids Northern railway
The Rock Island has decided to absorb the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern, already under its control, making 1287 miles of Cedar Rapids lines an integral part of the Rock Island system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Minneapolis
Minn
the Journal
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Cedar Rapids
Teachers Charged With Arson In Blenco Case
Louis E. Holman and Myrtle Allen two school teachers from prominent families were arrested on arson charges. They allegedly set fire to a floating Mississippi River barge used as a saloon. The barge owner had faced a liquor sale injunction but continued operations pending appeals.
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Blenco
Louis E. Holman
Myrtle Allen
Mississippi River
Supreme Court
Murder charge shocks Chelsea bank raid case
P H Harrington was arrested by Sheriff Dyer for the December killing of Chelsea Marshal Smith during a bank robbery attempt. Harrington, linked to the Brady gang, will be tried in Toledo after transfer from Tama. Other gang members McDonal Edwards and Page were sentenced in Missouri.
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Clarion
P. H. Harrington
Dyer
Marshal Smith
Chelsea
Harrington
Smith
Buchanan
Tama
Toledo
Brady
Central
Iowa
George McDonal
Harry Edwards
Sam Page
Camden Point
Ft. Leavenworth
Missouri
Pinkerton
Teeter Makes A Good Haul
Sheriff Teeter arrested two young men at Brighton amid goods likely stolen from a general store. The duo, about 25, carried skeleton keys and items including hand sewn shoes, M. D. Wells shoes, pocket knives, a Curtin & Clark razor, watch chains, a tiger eye ring, and new underwear. They weigh about 140 pounds and stand around 5 feet 10 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teeter
Brighton
M. D. Wells
Curtin & Clark
St. Joseph
John Ricker
Weisenhorn
Democrats Meet June 5 Des Moines Call
Bloomfield Iowa May 29 S F McConnell chairman of the democratic state central committee issues a call for a meeting at the Savery House in Des Moines on Thursday June 5 The committee will set a date and place for the state convention and name temporary officers The convention is expected to stay in Des Moines and may be held August 20 or August 13 as a tentative date following the Republican gathering
Mother and Child Die After Train Collision at Cedar Falls
Mrs. Herbert Haskett and her infant were killed on a trestle when an Illinois Central passenger train could not stop in time. The woman wheeled the child in a cab along the track. a sharp curve hid the train from the engineer. The child died hours after. Earlier, the family had just returned from the funeral of Thomas Philpot’s 2-year-old son, killed nearby the previous day by an Illinois Central freight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Herbert Haskett
Cedar Falls
Illinois Central
Haskett
Thomas Philpot
Noble Sentenced for Life in Morgan Murder Case
Muscatine reports Kid Noble, convicted of the January 22 1902 murder of Thomas Morgan, sentenced to life imprisonment. A motion for a new trial was overruled and Noble, though pale, remains composed. He will be taken to Fort Madison and the case will be appealed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Muscatine
Kid" Noble
Thomas Morgan
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
Brown Shoots Tiffany in Family Fracas Near Homes
In Vinton on June 2, Henry J. Brown an old soldier fired a shotgun at Lew Tiffany six shots lodged in Tiffanys right leg. The crime occurred behind their adjacent homes. Tiffany works for Moore VanSkike livery and is Browns Niece in law.
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Vinton
Henry J. Brown
Lew Tiffany
Tiffany
Moore & VanSkike
Brown
Bold Daylight Robbery Hits Davenport Home
In Davenport on May 29 burglars entered the residence of Louis Haller in broad daylight while the family was away. They stole jewelry and silverware valued at over $260, leaving little trace behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Louis Haller
Clue
Rolling Stock Purchased for Des Moines Is North Line
President Ellsworth of the Des Moines Iowa Falls & Northern has returned from the east with rolling stock for the new railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
President Ellsworth
Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern
Garman Recovers After Wound in Glenwood
Glenwood grain dealer L M Garman, shot in the back of the head by his son weeks ago, underwent X ray and shows the bullet pressed against the neck base near the brain. The bullet is flattened to the size of a silver quarter and narrowly avoided fatal brain penetration. Garman is tending to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
L. M. Garmar
Mr. Garman
Philippine Bill Debates Grow as Immigration Measure Passes
In Congress the Senate focused on the Philippine bill with amendments and debates on independence and land provisions. The House approved the Shattuc immigration bill and passed a prohibition amendment on intoxicants at immigrant stations and capitol. the session also centered on silver coinage and monetary policy.
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Capitol
Washington
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
United States of the Islands
Burrows
Committee On
House
Wellington
Maryland
Hoar
United States
Congress
Bowersock
Kansas
Landis
Indiana
Britain Found No Promises Before War With Spain
London May 29 The parliamentary secretary Lord Cranborne told MP Thomas Gibson Bowles that Britain had no trace of any verbal or written assurances given to the United States before the war with Spain over conduct or policy related to the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Lord Cranborne
Thomas Gibson Bowles
Great Britain
United States
Spain
A Bird in the Hand Is Permissable
A short aphorism notes that without knife and fork a bird in the hand is permissible, reflecting a practical saying about restraint and resource use.
MUST GO WITHOUT MEAT
Chicago near total meat shortage as 40 percent of 1000 meat markets run dry. About 70 percent of 955 restaurants face no meat by Sunday night. Kosher Jewish markets close for the strike duration, affecting 85,000 Chicago Jews. Hotels brace for days of limited supply while unions threaten to halt box shipments and call out 500 box makers if non union drivers are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George F. Gelder
Teamsters Union
James H. Payne
United Order of Box Makers
Union
Food management beats good income in steady living
Proverbial reflection compares prudent food management with chasing income, noting that those trusting divine provision may avoid ruinous gout and prosper through simple, steady care.
Maine Was Decorated in Havana for Memorial Day
Havana woke to a decorated wreck of the Maine as President Palma ordered Thursday evening that the monument honor the 300 brave Americans. American and Cuban flags garlands roses and wreaths marked the memorial services held in several churches.
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Maine
New York
Havana
Tribune
Palma
Mrs Barrett Celebrates 102nd Birthday in Boston
Mrs Hannah Barrett turns 102 in Boston with family presence. Her father served in the Revolutionary War and aligned with Washington during the Valley Forge campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Barrett
Boston
Washington
Valley Forge
Irish Sailor Prays for Prize Money at Trafalgar
During Nelsons approach at Trafalgar the first lieutenant of the Revenge found an Irish gunner kneeling beside his weapon. When asked if he feared the battle the sailor replied he was praying that enemy shots be distributed by prize money, with officers receiving the largest share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
Revenge
The Itch Leads to Jury Excusal Gaffe
A nervous man seeks jury excusal claiming embarrassment from an illness. When asked to reveal it publicly he finally says I have the itch. The judge quips scratch the juror off to the clerk, drawing a humorous courtroom moment.
Unsuitable OCR Fragments From A Water Ad
Fragmentary ad text shows an old water product claim and pricing notes. Readable items mention quantity and price, but key details and proper nouns are missing to form a complete news item.
The Secret of Dress Revealed by Pocket Placement
A fashion note asserts that pocket location defines the dress’s secret. It discusses how hidden or visible pockets influence silhouette, practicality, and overall style in contemporary garments.
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Appeals to Wearers
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease powder. It relieves tight or new shoes and cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents trial package free by mail. Ade dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y. The liar is sooner caught than the cripple.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Information on Colorado trips from Rock Island Route
Free description of Colorado scenery and camping along with "Camping in Colorado" offer. Includes details about Colorado hotels and boarding houses and cheap summer rates. Request by postal card to G. P. A. Great Rock Island Route in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
John Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Island
Blood Will Tell in Quiet Medical Insight
A medical portrait notes how blood tests reveal health hints with fewer samples needed. Experts say smaller blood draws can still provide accurate indicators of disease risk and organ function.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Teething Remedy
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims gum softening, inflammation reduction, pain relief, and wind colic cure, presented in a concise product pitch.
Uncommon Manners Drive High Wages in History
The saying notes that rare skills and unique services yield top earnings. It reflects a view that specialized labor commands premium compensation.
Salesmen Wanted for Iowa Agencies by F E B Sanborn Company
Iowa agencies seek men over 30 with teams and strong character to sell Standard Stock Food to farmers. Must commit full time, have business ability and livestock knowledge. Wagons furnished and strong inducements offered. Bond required. Send for application blank. The F E B Sanborn Company Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
F.eb. Sanborn Company
Omaha
Neb
Living Costs in Japan for a Five Person Family
An article notes monthly living expenses in Japan total six to eight dollars for a family of five, covering food fuel and clothing, highlighting affordable basics in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bleaching Blue Promoted at Grocers for White Clothes
A plea to buyers promotes Russ Bleaching Blue to restore faded garments to white. Market notes claim nationwide availability in good grocers with easy usage.
Dog Growls Over Food But Man Isn’t Amused
The remark notes that a dog growling over his food is taken as a playful display, whereas a man’s growl is treated differently, suggesting a contrast in reactions to similar behaviors.
Change in Time and Improved Service on Iowa Central
Beginning June 8 the Iowa Central Railway will operate sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St. Paul and Minneapolis. The service will offer quicker travel and better connections from all Iowa Central points to St. Paul Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Rapid young man dies of old age at forty
A local obituary reports the death of a man described as rapidly aged, passing away at age forty. Details on his name and place are limited in the fragment.
One Fare for the Round Trip Chicago to Boston and Portland
Tickets offer one fare for a round trip from Chicago to Boston with selling dates June 12 to 14 and to Portland from July 5 to 9 inclusive. One fare plus one dollar for a round trip to Providence with selling dates July 7 to 9. For limits and schedules contact Geo W Vaux at 195 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Boston
Mass
Portland
Providence
A. L
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P
T. A
Adams St
Sealskin Sack Not Always Warming the Heart
A pithy saying appears in a brief item reflecting on material comfort versus sentiment, noting that a sealskin sack fails to guarantee warmth or happiness beyond its physical value.
Atchison Youth Delighted by Colorful Horse Prank
A self-satisfied young man in Atchison visited his lady-love and waited in the parlor as she prepared. Some audacious wags painted his horse in red white and blue, adding a playful surprise to the outing.
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Atchison
Grocers Cite Starch Brands as Stock Blemish
Some grocers refuse De fiance Starch citing stock in hand of 12 oz brands. They claim customers who used the 16 oz Defiance Starch would not buy the smaller package for lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Baseball Pitcher Readied for Major League Debut
A young baseball pitcher trains intensively, sharpening mechanics and control. Coaches say the player shows polish, command of a fastball and breaking ball, and readiness for the rigors of top competition.
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St. Paul and Minneapolis
The Illinois Central Railway offers very low sale tickets to St. Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return valid through October 31. The Minnesota summer resorts are praised for health pleasure and recreation with fishing noted. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ilowa Central Railway
Minnesota
Iowa Central
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Rock Island Flyer
NeWo
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Blythe
President Roosevelt
Albert Hale
Dora Donohue
Cantril
Army of Philippines
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Iowa and St. Louis
Brady Gang
McConnell
Committee
National Capital
Spooner
M. P. Miller
Miller
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Otis
Cochrane
Newlands
Nevada
House of Representatives
Lodge
Massachusetts
Philippines
Morgan
Alabama
Clay
Georgia
War Department
Chaffee
Carmack
Tennessee
Pettus
McLaurin
Mississippi
South
Chicago Teamsters
Hall
Price
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