Ames Times Highlights Cyclones and Local Oddities
The Ames Times notes Cyclones rising in popularity and mentions varied items from a debt in New York to a Battle Creek woman surviving 90 days. Folklore of ghostly happenings, gold discoveries, and dramatic reports populate the column along with a Chicago ex alderman claim of 25 detectives. A Virginia baseball regulation on umpires leads to a violent incident as a shotgun ends a dispute. Abner recounts circus attendance, a $4000 theft, and shaken faith in banks.
Springfield mayor hopeful Joseph Leffel profiles
Gov. Joseph Leffel, a tiny man by any measure, positions himself for Springfield Ohio mayor. At 63 years old and 46 inches tall, he weighs sixty pounds and is known as a successful chicken raiser. His ambition for office is modest but persistent.
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Joseph Leffel
United States
Springfield
Ohio
Bread price history in 1754 markets spark rising costs
A brief note traces bread prices from four pence per loaf in 1754 to ten pence after three years and 17 pence in March, with bakers threatening penalties of five shillings per loaf for selling bread more than 24 hours old.
Kansas Debate Turns Fatal in Leavenworth Knife Fight
In Leavenworth on Saturday Stone Stew and John Harbunkle clashed over a question with knives. Harbunkle delivered three stabs to Stewart who answered once, and Harbunkle died instantly while Stewart lay fatally injured. Meanwhile Illinois penitentiary convicts face uniform changes with colors for behavior grades set to five ranks.
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Kansas
Leavenworth
Stone Stewart
John Harbunkle
Harbunkle
Stewart
Judge Grosecup Rules Debtor May Seek Dues Lawfully
United States Judge Grosecup of Chicago holds a man may ask for what is due him without violating the statute. He notes the law targets creditors who threaten and humiliate debtors in collection efforts. He says the law’s primary abuse comes from swindling debtors who seek revenge, while the poor and ignorant suffer most.
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United States
Grosecup
Chicago
Suit of Armor Linked to Joan of Arc Found
A famed suit once presented to Joan of Arc has been located in the area galleries of Aisne, likely placed there by collector Marquis de Courval. The armor fits a girl five feet tall and bears the arms of Charles VII marking Joan's siege of Orleans and possibly the triumphal entry into Rheims.
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Vii
Joan of Arc
Areau of
Aisne
Marquis de Courval
Charles VII
Joan the Seige
Orleans
Maia
Rheims
Bicycle riding causes family chaos in Atchison tale
An Atchison Kansas man owns two bicycles and divides life into ride and not ride. The rider eats twice as much as the non rider and goes to bed grumbling. His wife, a teacher, says the bicycle girl has not wiped a dish since she began riding and is too tired to sew as the work falls to the daughter who does not ride.
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Atchison, Kan
Last Hero of War Laid in Silent Halls of Death
An elegiac reflection foresees the final veteran joining the innumerable caravan to the grave. The piece contemplates the moment when taps sounds for the last time over a warrior’s grave and the end of an era.
Great hailstorm causes heavy property loss in Atlantic Iowa
A rain and hail storm struck Atlantic with stones up to ten to twelve inches, damaging sky-lights and glass, destroying greenhouses, galleries, and stores. Scott's greenhouse and Egbert's gallery incur major losses, total area flood damaged by Bull Creek. estimated aggregate damage around six thousand dollars. Canning crop threatened with two hundred acres ready to harvest uncertain loss.
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Atlantic
Odd Fellows
Scott
Egbert
Bull Creek
Atlantic Canning Company
Trio of Fishermen Poisoned at Lost Island Lake
A fishing party from near Pocahontas to Lost Island Lake faces severe illness from suspected strychnine poisoning. Names include Eli Winegarden, Bob Winegarden, Zach Berry, Sam Williams, Effie Hurley, Nettie McCullough, Nina Hill, Nan Winegarden. Three near death. authorities seek the source as dead fish are reported.
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Lost Island Lake
Pocahontas
Ruthven
Eli
Bob Winegarden
Zach Berry
Sam Williams
Effie Hurley
Nettie McCollough
Nina Hill
Nan Winegarden
Nettie McCullough
Zech Berry
Doctor W. Pipino Fatally Injured Riding Horse
Des Mores reports Dr. W Pipino fatally injured on West Ninth street when his horse frightened by paper struck curb and kicked him, fracturing the skull. He clung to the reins but died after a few hours.
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Des Mores
Dr. W
Pipino
West Ninth Street
Gov. Gue
Strychnine Laced Coffee Threat Reported At College
A cup of coffee sent to the Penn College laboratory contained enough strychnine to kill at least six people. The poison was allegedly placed before an aged man at dinner with criminal intent. Details remain sealed and court action is anticipated.
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Oskaloosa
Penn College Laboratory
Old Man Kondora Killed by Train Near Iowa City
Valentine Kondora, 74, of Johnson County, was killed instantly in Scott township when struck by a B. & N. train as he crossed the tracks to help his son’s team. The collision hurled him about forty feet. he had lived in the county for 35 years.
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Iowa City
Valentine Kondora
Scott Township
Kondora
Johnson County
Colonel Clark's Victory in Divorce Fees Case
Avooxa June 5 The jury after 36 hours deliberation awarded Colonel Clark 5800 dollars in the Clark Fllsworth case. This is the second trial. the first verdict was 2500 dollars. The suit concerned attorneys fees to set aside a divorce decree.
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Colonel Clark
Avooxa
Clark-Fllsworth
Sheriff Fees Questioned by Attorney General Opinion
Des Moines June 6. Attorney General Remley issues an opinion on sheriff expenses. He holds sheriffs cannot be paid for serving civil notices, but notes a probable legislative oversight and possible injustice to sheriffs.
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Des Moines
Remley
Emergency Club Formed by Des Moines Citizens
An Emergency Club of Des Moines is formed at the Commercial Exchange rooms with Mayor MacVicar presiding. Officers include President MacVicar, Hoyt Sherman as first vice president, Mrs. John Wyman as second vice president, O L F Browne as secretary, and Conrad Youngerman as treasurer. An executive committee will manage affairs. The club aims to provide immediate relief and mobilize for tornadoes, floods, fires, railroad accidents, and other disasters.
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Des Moines
Drs Mores
Commercial Exchange Rooms
MacVicar
Emergency Club of
Hoyt Sherman
John Wyman
O. L. F. Browne
Conrad Youngerman
Burglary at Tama nets costly goods and arrests
A daring Tama burglary on June 5 saw thieves raid the Northwest ern road section house and Thomas Brice's general store. They carried off coats tools silk bolts and an estimated 1500 yards of high value fabric worth up to 2000 dollars. Several suspects have been arrested.
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Tama
Thomas Brice
Bolt
Iowa River Victims Drownings Reported Across Three Towns
Three Nora Springs seniors drown in the Cedar River while bathing. two boys from Nora Springs academy and classmates near graduation. In Marengo the Lowe River claims Robbie Wilson Collie Wilson and Carl Fry. Winterset reports Arthur Turner drowned in North Branch while moving horses across the river.
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Nora Springs
Marengo
Winterset
Mason Crry
Robbie
Collie
Carl Fry
Wm. Fry
Lowa
Arthur Turner
North Branch
Accident Near Spaulding Endangers Mrs Swan Danielson
In Creston on June 6 a runaway horse caused a wagon accident returning from the cemetery. Mrs Swan Danielson sustained serious internal injuries and a child was badly bruised. Her son-in-law conveyed the party to the cemetery.
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Creston
Spaulding
Swan Danielson
Des Moines man dies in self-inflicted gunshot
Des Mowers June 6 report of Lincoln Lage schulte a Des Moines native who shot himself with a 32 caliber pistol in his apartment. He died by his own action eight to ten hours later his body found on a bed by his ten year old son Harry. He had a pattern of dissipation and his wife had left him.
Young Wife Takes Arsenic in Personal Crisis
Burrs June 7. Mrs. Chas. Gregory, wife of a prominent citizen, died from poison taken in a personal crisis. She drank a teaspoonful of arsenic. Married last September. Health blamed as the cause.
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Counen
Burrs
Chas. Gregory
Census Bulletin Details Iowa Manufacturing and Employment
A state census bulletin reports Iowa manufacturing data including establishment value 25 608 798 dollars and wages paid 10 084 038 dollars. It lists raw material value 489 577 and finished goods 63 708 025 with 23 208 males over 18 and 9 973 females over 18 employed. Employed under 18 totals 2 752 males and 600 females. Frank T. Campbell seeks a second term as ex railroad commissioner at the Republican state convention. Suel Spaulding, charged with embezzling 14 000 dollars from the state pharmacy commission, is discharged after the court finds the indictment defective and Spaulding not a state officer.
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State Census Bureau
Iowa
Bernard
Sccceere Reservise
Frank T. Campbell
Polk
Suel Spaulding
State Pharmacy Commission
Holmes
Spaulding
Cuba unrest drives 250000 troops to pursue Maceo
Havana reports a large push to isolate Antonio Maceo in Pinar del Rio while insurgent bands in Pinar del Rio and Havana are short on supplies. It cites demoralization of Zayas and arrival of 3000 troops from Santiago de Cuba to aid Gomez. Spain may send 100000 reinforcements and seek a 300 million peso loan. U S consul general Fitzhugh Lee arrives in Havana.
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Havana
Antonio Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Zayas
Gollazo
Santiago de Cuba
Sancti Spiritus
Gomez
Trocha
Spain
Europe
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
New York
Smith
Narciso Lopez
A_ special
Diarco de Marina
Madrid
Olney
AUSTIN CORBIN DIES AFTER HORSE CARRIAGE ACCIDENT
Newtown New York June 5 millionaire Austin Corbin died of injuries from a runaway carriage near Newport Estate. His grandson Edgell Corbin and tutor were injured as the carriage overturned at a gate. Driver John Stokes died later. Corbin once banker in Davenport from 1851 to 1865.
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Newtown
N. Y
Austin Corbin
New York
Daring Robbers Hit Crowded Chicago Store
A three-man gang robbed the cashier of $500 at a general merchandise store run by Klein, Halstead and Fourteenth streets as customers filled the shop. One robber held the main entrance to deter alarm while the other two forced the woman cashier to hand over the cash before fleeing.
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Cuiwacod
Tee Peradoes
Chicago
Klein, Halstead
Fourteenth Streets
Bradley Still in the Race Denied by Governor and Aides
From Frankfort Kentucky on June 6 the governor and his managers reject as unauthorized a newspaper interview claiming Governor Bradley has withdrawn from the presidential race. A San Quentin warden tale about an incoming execution breakfast reveals a prisoner asking for peaches, out of season, and insisting he can wait.
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Bradley
Frankfort
San Quentin
Cal
Raf
Hiteher
Moscow Calamity Blamed on Local Official in Fatal Crush
Eyewitnesses blame M Vlassovsky prefect of police for the Khodimskoye plain disaster that killed more than two thousand. He refused troops, sparking public fury and threats of lynching. Cossacks whipped crowds, deaths among guards and workers followed, with drownings in beer vats at the feast.
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Moscow
Khodimskoye
M. Vlassovsky
Vlassovsky
Council delays decision on release of four reform leaders
The executive council, after a long discussion, postpones the final decision on releasing Col. Francis Rhodes, John Hayes Hammond, Lionel Phillips and George Farrar until June 11.
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Prevorta
Executive Council
Col
Francis Rhodes
John Hayes Hammond
Lionel Phillips
George Farrar
Races at Omaha Opener June Sixth Through Thirteenth
Long spring meet at Omaha runs June 6 to 13 with top US horses expected. Berlin budget debate shows war minister Schellen dorf downplays saber rattling for peace. Crete annexation favored by Greek government, crown prince, and nation amid royal reluctance toward Russia. Secretary Morton signals silver wing strength and gold standard hopes at St Louis. Weters shatters sprint record in New York Intercollegiate meet. Cyclone waves hit St Louis area with 150 plus dead east of Mississippi and wide damage. Julia Stevenson and Rev Martin Hardin wed in Washington. Governor Bradley withdraws from presidential race signals at Franksfort dispatch.
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Omaha
Berlin
Reichstag
Bronsart von Schellendorf
Athens
Crete
Greece
Russia
Washington
Morton
California
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Bernard J Weters
Georgetown
Manhattan
Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Weters
Harry Jewett
Detroit
Mich
Montreal
Canada
Wefers
New York Dispatch
Ilinois
Indiana
Allegheny Mountains
Atlantic Seaboard
New Jersey
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Illinois
Mississippi River
East St. Louis
Julia Stevenson
Martin Hardin
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Frankfort
Bradley
Kentucky
Bie
St Louis Tornado Toll and Damage Estimates
The Post-Dispatch reports 424 total dead missing and fatally injured across St Louis and East St Louis from the disaster. Known dead total 198 in St Louis and 148 in East St Louis with additional fatalities and missing. Debris blocked eighty five miles of streets, area six square miles, and cleanup to cover ten days.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Tower Grove Avenue
Olive Street
Lynch Street
Doings of Congress Senate and House Actions
Washington reports show Senate and House voting on bonds prohibitions river and harbor and naval bills. Key items include passage of a prohibition on interest bearing bonds, an industrial commission bill, contested elections in South Carolina, and Indian and fur seal investigations. Murray seated over Elliott in First South Carolina race. Cuba and immigration topics noted without action.
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HOUSE
Phillips
Congress
Washington
Senate
United States
Wasnixnetox
William Elliott
South Carolina
George W. Murray
Murray
Elliott
Martin, Pop
Lockhart
Dem
Rinaker-Downing
Illinois
Rinaker
Crete Crisis Draws Europe Over Turkish Massacre Threat
Dispatches from Constantinople and Athens report Russia warning the Porte that a Christian massacre in Crete could unite Europe against Turkey. Crete sees rising arrests, deportations, and alleged executions amid palace crackdowns as Christian–Muslim violence spreads.
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London
Constantinople
the Times
Russia
Porte
Crete
Europe
Turkey
Lexpes
Madrid
Martinez Campos
Borrero
Military College
Athens
Suda Bay
Hawaii Annexation Debate and Ashford Demand Across Seas
Hawaii legislature approves annexation, signaling voter support. Britain presses for Ashford's return, with Dole reportedly refusing and a potential British warship to enforce. Separately, 18 gold watches hidden on a Bremen ship passenger bound for Hoboken valued at $7,000 are seized. A Lyons hypnotism case ends with a buried trance subject rescued after three days.
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Hawaii
Hoxo
Great Britain
W. Y. Ashford
Ashford
San Francisco
Dole
United States
Bremen
Hoboken
Lyons
France
Black Death Spreads in Oriental Countries Reports
San Francisco dispatch June 7 states the plague on the steamer Pera from China shows alarming spread in the Orient. Communication with many places is cut off as authorities enforce strict quarantine and thorough disinfection of all incoming vessels to prevent entry of the disease.
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San Francisco
Pera
China
Jay
Arthur Re-elected Leader in Locomotive Engineers Vote
In Outtana Ontario on June 4 P M was re-elected chief of the Locomotive Engineers by a vote of 326 to 86 over Matherstick of Wisconsin. Kentucky reports a new bricklayer union member and a 77 year old white woman with sheep. Boston city parks cost over 19 million dollars. A 100 year loan at 24 percent would grow to over 2.55 billion. Verdi breeds horses near Genoa in a country estate renowned for fine paddocks.
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Arthur
Outtana
Ont
Head of Locomotive Engineers
Matherstick
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Boston
Verdi
Genoa
Uly
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Virginia
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Decatur
Ind
Illinois Penitentiary
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Iowa River
Hart
Nate
Murray-Elliott
Wasurxotos
North Pacific
Eithe
Committee On Appropriations
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