Political maneuvering and court fight in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Senator Allison denying a presidential bid while Governor Shaw signals support. A billboard injunction case in Des Moines ruled the billboard a nuisance and the city lacked authority to permit it. Dr Powell discusses unsanitary marriages urging study before legislative action and a commission to investigate the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deemer
Supreme Court
Frankel Corner
F. M. Powell
Glenwood
Board of Control
Uosenhoyy
Suncour Avonsea
Powell
Governor Endorses Indemnity Payment for Webster Swamp Lands
The treasurer of state drafts to the amount of $9 628 55 as indemnity money from the United States treasury for swamp lands in Webster County erroneously sold. Lands were sold after the 1850 grant at a purchase price of 1 25 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Webster
Iowa Official Seeks Action on Grade Crossings
Dwight Lewis returns from California where the International Commission urged states to prohibit grade crossings unless elevated or passed under railways. Crossings at equal levels were deemed a danger to life. The Iowa Railroad Commission plans to push a similar law and seek expanded power from the legislature over grade crossing prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Lewis
Iowa Railroad Commission
California
International Commission
Railroad Commission
Iowa Commission
Iowa
Des Moines and Interurban Railways Hire Shugart for Grading
The Des Moines, Eldora & Northern Electric Railway contracts S H Shugart of Nevada to grade thirty seven miles toward Nevada with July first start and by October fifteenth ready for track. The Interurban Railway also hires Shugart to grade five miles near Lafayette street to the army post tract to start immediately to serve post construction and fall freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, Eldora & Northern Electric Railway Company
S. H. Shugart
Nevada
Interurban Railway Company
N. T. Guernsey
Army Post
Shugart
Indianola
Lafayette Street
Army Post Tract
South Carolina seeks Iowa appointee for expo commission
Governor McSweeney asks Governor Shaw to appoint a commission to represent South Carolina at the South Carolina and West Indian exposition in Charleston starting next December. The task requires individuals who will attend at their own expense, making finding suitable appointees difficult. Governor Shaw has not yet named any commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSweeney
South Carolina
Iowa
Charleston
Shaw
Chinese Troops Barred From Peking
Foreign ministers refuse consent to allow 5,000 Chinese soldiers into Peking now. They deem it unwise until late August when international troops, excluding legation guards, are scheduled to depart the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Legation
Congee Is Made a Doctor. Taft College Honors Edwin H Conge
Medford Massachusetts June 21 The degree of Doctor of Laws has been conferred upon Minister Edwin H Conger representative of the United States in China by Taft's college.
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Conger
Medford
Mass
Edwin H. Conger
United States
China
Taft's College
Des Moines Judge Rules Liquor Statutes Constitutional
In Valley Junction saloon keeper John Fairgraves challenged an injunction contempt charge claiming only court power can declare contempt. Judge Holmes upheld the legislature’s contempt statute for liquor injunction violations. Brockett will appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sayy
John Fairgraves
Valley Junction
Fairgraves
Holmes
M. Brockett
Supreme Court
Attorneys Push Reforms From State County Association
Des Moines notes from the state meeting of county attorneys outline three legislative aims for the coming session. Proposals include limiting contracts with tax ferrets to 15 percent, creating commissions to draw jurors, and barring jurors who have expressed opinions on cases. Association officers elected: President D. W. Tedford, vice president J. E. Wichman, secretary treasurer John McLennan, recording secretary W. J. Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Association
Boards of Supervisors
Association
D. W. Tedford
Cerro Gordo County
J. E. Wichman
Hancock County
John McLennan
Polk County
W. J. Taft
Humboldt County
Bank Burglars Fail After Forcing Entry in Des Moines
Burglars attempted to rob a private bank run by B. F. Prunty at University avenue and Twenty-fifth street in Des Moines. They drilled into doors and accessed a time lock safe but fled without opening it. Safety deposit boxes were broken into. four of five boxes were rifled and later found with contents returned to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. F. Prunty
University Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
University Place
Decree in Favor of Bond Holders in Iowa Suit
Judge O P Shiras rules in Everett vs Rock Rapids School District that $6,875 of 1879 bonds with ten years of interest and $1,000 with interest totaling $15,087.53 and $1,899.50 are enforceable against the district. The decision upholds collection despite the five percent indebtedness cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
O. P. Shiras
Sylvester J. Everett
Independent School District
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Sioux City
United States Court
Bhiras
Four Children Born at One Time in Plano
Celia Stone, former station agent at Plano, was presented with quadruplets last week. Three died but the remaining quadruplet, heir to the Stone estate, named Corry, is alive and well. Two boys and two girls comprise the quartet. Stone has worked for Keokuk & Western for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Celia Stone
This Place
Stone
Corry
Keokuk & Western
Mrs Busse Suicide Verdict Reported in Waterloo Case
Dispatches from Allison and Greene place the death near several towns as Mrs Louise Busse is described as having suicided. The jury found she poured oil on her clothing set fire to herself and cut her own throat.
Mose Jacobs to Marry and Open Des Moines Cigar Store
Des Moines reports Mose Jacobs the veteran newsboy will marry Lizzie Clara Buoir of Omaha on June 27. He plans to settle life in a new cigar and paper shop on Fifth Street just north of Walnut, aiming for a cozy home and steady business. The hometown scribe notes his fortune built by effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Des Moines
Mose Jacobs
Lizzie Clara Buoir
Omaha
Mr. Jacobs
Fifth Street
Walnut
Infant murder charge against Nellie Denio of Cass township
Nellie Denio, 19, of Cass township near Monticello, is jailed in Anamosa on a murder charge for killing her infant son born May 28. Authorities found the baby buried in sand near the Holmes barn with neck blood evidence, death two hours after birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Denio
Jones County
Monticello
Cass Township
Anamosa
Denio
George Denio
Geo. Holmes
Cass
Holmes Place
Speculation on Iowa Central Future and Stock Activity
Rumors swirl about Iowa Central future with potential ownership by Illinois Central or Minneapolis & St. Louis. Large trading on New York exchanges shows 16400 shares of common at 41 W and 10200 preferred at 70. Investors seek a controlling stake in Central amid rising prices. Minneapolis & St. Louis stock also active, trading around 1081) with same management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Illinois Central
the Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
New York Exchange
Central
Saloonkeepers Enjoined After City Excursion
Sioux City reports actions by the Anti-Quoon league following a Milwaukee excursion that drew about 4 000 people to town. Five saloonkeepers have been enjoined from selling liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Anti-Quoon League
Milwaukee
A Wife and Love in a Cottage Over Castle Life
A line of proverbs contrasts wife as a man's best possession with doubts about wealth. It says love in a simple cottage can be valued more than life in a grand castle.
Girl Killed by Lightning Near Hawarden
Pearl, 13, daughter of WA Brest, living ten miles southeast of Hawarden, was struck by lightning and killed instantly while standing beside the stove. The bolt entered the chimney and traveled through the stovepipe. the rest of the family were unharmed.
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Ligtning
Farmer Hoffmire Dies by Hanging in Union Mills
Oskaloosa June 18 reports Mahaska county farmer Hoffmire committed suicide at Union Mills. Authorities cite mental derangement linked to religious affairs as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Hoffmire
Mahaska County
Union Mills
Civil government established in the Philippines
Secretary Root issues the order creating civil government in the Philippines and appointing William H Taft as civil governor. The military governor is relieved from civil duties on July 4, with authority to continue in insurrectionary districts.
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Washington
Root
Philippines
William H. Taft
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Secretary of War
United States
The
Elihu Root
Destitute crowds flock to Kiowa Comanche Apache border
Dr. J J McKenna reports thousands of settlers, including many families, stranded at the Oklahoma border awaiting land opening. About 20 000 people lack shelter, with 5 000 there over a year and a half, having arrived with scant funds and facing possible violent clashes over claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oklahoma
J. J. McKenna
Peril to American Trade Warned by Paris Paper
The Temps condemns U.S. policy under Secretary Gage, accusing him of provoking tariff quarrels rather than seeking reciprocity. It warns of a tariff war touching Russian petroleum, notes European boycotts and Russian retaliation, and cites French awareness of American bicycle actions while predicting broader European effort against American goods.
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Paris
The
Temps
United States
Gage
Russia
Rockefeller
McKinley
France
D’estournelles
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
U S Presses Denmark on Danish West Indies Fortifications
A Daily Mail Copenhagen report says the United States sent a note to Denmark demanding fortifications and garrisons on St Thomas and St John if Denmark refuses to sell the Danish West Indies. The move, tied to control of the Nicaragua canal, is seen as serious since Denmark would face multi million costs for such defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
London
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
United States
Denmark
St. Thomas
St. John
Nicaragua
New Civil Government to Rise in the Philippines on July Fourth
Washington reports civil government to be established in the Philippine islands on July 4 with Judge William H. Taft named civil governor and head of the Philippine commission. The move aims to mark an auspicious moment in American history and assign commission members to different departments.
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Philippines
Washington
Philippine Islands
William H. Taft
Philippine Commission
Hay Letters Seek to Ease U S Russia Tariff Friction
The state department sent a note to Russia via Count Cassini to smooth tensions over sugar and petroleum tariff actions. The letter explains U S measures arose from automatic tariff laws and argues for remission of duties on American goods. Cassini sails to St Petersburg to pursue a satisfactory adjustment.
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Washington
State Department
Casini
United States
Treasury
Treasury Department
Hay
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
New York
Adelbert Hay Found Dead in New Haven Hotel Window Fall
Adelbert P. Hay son of Secretary Hay and former Pretoria consul, was found dead on the sidewalk outside the New Haven house after an evening with friends. A Yale crowd identified him. authorities suggest a dizzy spell caused a fall from his hotel window. Hay, about 22, served briefly in South Africa and resigned his post in 1900.
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New Haven
Conn
Adelbert P. Hay
Hay
Pretoria
New Haven House
College Street
Adelbert 8. Hay
Yale
Adelbert Hay
Charles Macrum
Ohio
South Africa
Emile A. B. van Ameringen
Cabinet Sustains Gage Action on Russian Duties
Washington June 24 The cabinet discussed the treasury department countervailing duty on certain Russian products. Secretary Gage explained the action and the cabinet unanimously approved it. He was authorized to issue a statement to clear up misunderstandings and did so at the treasury department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Washington
Treasury Department
Government sells Sioux City & Pacific line to Northwestern
The government auctioned its stake in the Sioux City & Pacific Railway at the treasury for 1,872,000 dollars in cash plus a 250,000 credit for mail and troop transport. The Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company won the bid and has operated the line for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Washington
Sioux City & Pacific Railway Company
Treasury Department
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Sioux City & Pacific
Grain O Try Grain Or Coffee Substitution Ad
Grain O advertised as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with a rich brown color and mild stomach friendly formula. It promotes ease of use for adults and claims widespread household appeal with a promise of similar cost to coffee and availability from grocers.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Nerve Remedy Ad Sweep
An archival ad snippet features Hall’s Catarrh Cure described as a constitutional cure and mentions Dr. Kitne’s Great Nerve remedy with free samples and a two dollar trial. The text references pills, prices, and a Philadelphia address, plus a note on guaranteed money refunds and a grocer selling a ten cent item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitne
PR. H. Kiang, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
New Fast Train to Colorado via Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railway announces double daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and Pacific coast. Trains depart St. Louis at 9 a m and 10 10 p m, Kansas City at 6 p m and 10 a m. Through sleeping cars St. Louis to San Francisco. Excursion tickets available. for details contact company agents H C Townsend G P T Agent St Louis Mo.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
Colorado
Utah
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
H. C. Townsend
Quotations and Patent Medicine Slogans From a 1900 Catalog Page
A fragment of an old advertisement page features famous quips about gossip beauty and kingships alongside patent medicine claims. It lists products such as Piso’s Cure, Geneva Tablets, and Mrs Winslow’s Teething Tablets with crude endorsements and distributor names like Kiah Drug Co and J. Hurlbut Movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Ne Kiah Drug Co
Elgin
Lil
Mail
J. Hurlbut
Iowa
Kidd Drug Co
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Owa
General Assembly
Ross Crean Coed
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Boone
Buena Vista Clay
Hancock
Polk
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Ida
Plymouth
Dickinson
Dallas
Winnebago Kossuth Greene
Pocahontas Hamilton
Jasper Marion
O'Brien
Scott
Grundy Humboldt
Eeraen
Eeeer
Trewin
Linne
Herriott
Guthrie
Adair
Montgomery
Ue Eeene
Total
Harriman
Franklin
Black Hawk
Donger
Aacainetateey Madison
Adams
Union
Appanoose
Marshall
Wroy NG
Vaee
Kiowa “Sooners
Hall
Price, the
Trious
Victoria
Whie
King 1
Colora
Piso
Endsley
Mrs. Winslow
Oregon
Blue Line Transfer CO
America
T. B. Hudspeth, Sibley, Jackson Co
Hall & Ruckel
Hamburg
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