Supreme court upholds tax contract in Pottawattamie case
Des Moines May 25 1903 notes that the supreme court upheld a tax ferret contract in Pottawattamie county granting 0 percent of collections. The case arose from a preexisting agreement with Cunningham to locate and collect taxes under a new fee cap. A taxpayer challenged the arrangement, but the court found no evidence the percentage slowed was unreasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Pottawattamie
Uft
Cunningham
State Board of Health Elects New Leaders
The state board of health elected Dr. J. A. McKiven of Chariton president to succeed Dr. Adams, with rotation customary. Dr. J. F. Kennedy was reelected secretary for a nineteenth year. Prof. Kinney of Drake University became chemist, succeeding Prof. Macey, and Eli Grimes was reelected bacteriologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
J. A. McKiven
Chariton
Adams
J. F. Kennedy
Prof. Kinney
Drake University
Macey
Eli Grimes
Jury awards 3500 in Rose De Tar estate case
Judge Smith McPherson told the jury that damages on a deceased man's estate are largely guesswork. The jury returned a verdict for Rose De Tar as administratrix against the Wabash Railroad in federal court, awarding $3500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith McPherson
Rose de Tar
Wabash Railroad Company
Weather forecast to reach Iowa farmers via phones
Dr George Chappell has asked 643 Iowa telephone firms to cooperate in distributing a thirty six hour weather forecast to farmers. About 6 500 farmers already receive free wireless updates and 14 000 e cards go out with rural deliveries. With 228 622 farms in Iowa the aim is to have nearly every farmer alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chappell
United States
Iowa
Brower appointed to state dental examiners board
Dr. E B Brower of Le Mars was named by the governor to the state board of dental examiners to replace F P Weber of Cherokee. The three year term begins July 31. TIDAL WAVE DOWN VALLEY. Enid Okla May 25 Hundreds left homeless after a stoudburst struck west of the city at midnight. Three foot high water swept through the bottoms destroying houses and causing extensive damage. Rescue crews saved numerous residents as hundreds remained homeless. The heavy rainfall of the past ten days is the worst on record in Oklahoma and more rain is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Brower
le Mars
State Board of Dental Examiners
F. P. Weber
Cherokee
Enid
Okla
Oklahoma
Iowa delegates named for bank superintendents meeting
Governor appoints Bred Bennett Chas Mills and M A Buchan to represent Iowa at the national association of the superintendents of state banks. The 1903 meeting will be held in Buffalo in June or early July. The aim is to push toward uniform state laws and practices governing state banks and their supervisors.
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Bred A. Bennett
Sioux City
Chas. B. Mills
Clinton
M. A. Buchan
Grundy Center
Iowa
National Association of the Superintendents of
Buffalo
S. JT. Johnson
St. Louis
Jonathan
Orse
Peacants Revolt Gains In Groth
Disturbances over poverty and race hatred erupt across Croatia and spread toward Dalmatia as crowds clash with police in Agram the day after Jellachich von Buzim’s death anniversary. Thousands destroy rails at Buccari and Meja while troops shoot and bayonet peasants. Slavs in Austria and Bohemia hold protests against Croatian repression amid widespread imprisonments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Croatia
Dalmatia
Agram
Jellachich von Buzim
Crotaia
Buccari
Meja
Austria
Bohemia
Hedervary
Essegg
Adriatic
Kreutz
United States Powersless Over Kishineff Massacre
Washington reports another large batch of resolutions received by the state department regarding the Kishineff Jewish massacre. The department acknowledges receipt and promises consideration while noting Russia's efforts to restore order and punish perpetrators. No grounds for US intervention or representation at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Kishineff
United States
They Forgot General Wheeler in New Orleans
General Joseph Wheeler left New Orleans in anger after not being invited to the Confederate reunion parade. Officials realized the omission too late and Wheeler boarded the first train to Washington, missing any goodbye.
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General Wheeler
New Orleans
Joseph Wheeler
Rle
Wheeler
Washington
Tornado Rips York Nebraska Cars Homes and Church
A violent tornado struck York Nebraska on May 22 at 7 40 PM injuring several residents and causing widespread damage. Homes barns trees and poles were wrecked including D N Blood Pat McGown and Thomas Mathews properties. The United Brethren church suffered major damage. No deaths reported. Rain drenched the town.
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York
Neb
Bradshaw
Beaver Creek
Pat McGown
Thomas Mathews
United Brethren Church
Eighth Street
East Avenue
E. D. Marsetti
Fanatical Russian father slays infant in church offering
In Vanjanda, Russia, Aslamasow killed his infant son as a vow following a dream he would recover from illness. He believed God demanded the sacrifice as a thank offering for his recovery, astonishing villagers who saw it as holy obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Kishenev
Russia
Vanjanda
Aslamasow
Russia backs open door policy in Manchuria says McCormick
Ambassador McCormick says Russia and the United States share the open door policy in China and that Manchurian ports should remain accessible. He notes Russia’s interest in the Siberian railroad and predicts continued friendly U S relations. He and Mrs McCormick sail soon on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm.
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McCormick
Manchuria
London
Ambassador McCormick
St. Petersburg
America
Patterson
St. James
United States
China
M. Witte
Russia
Siberian
Far East
England
Oil roads a success in dry regions say experts
The Year Book due June 15 reports by James W. Abbott that mineral oil in road improvement has thrived in California. He notes steady rapid growth in Southern California and argues oil with an asphalt base can improve dry dusty roads nationwide, preventing winter water damage and surface settlement.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
James W. Abbott
Rocky Mountain and
Pacific Coast Division
California
Abbott
United States
LaFollette Blasts Railroad Lobby In Veto Message
Governor LaFollette denounces the railroad lobby as he vetoes a bill aimed at restricting influence by state and federal officials and employees on legislators. He says the lobby defeated key measures this session and the harm is incalculable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Madison
Wis
LaFollett
Jews Targeted as Russia Seeks Emigration Policy
May 25 reports from St. Petersburg note observers expect Russia’s Jewish policy to push emigration. Anti Semite Kronshevan urged Jews to convert and become citizens within a year or face expulsion. Police officials defend him as unbought by Jews. Warsaw reports a May 5 workers protest with red flags and revolutionary songs, suppressed by Cossacks and police.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
M Kronshevan
Bessaraytz
Kishenev
Mr. Kronshevan
Novoe Vreyma
Directo
Department of Police
M. Lopoukhen
Kishener
Battle Near Mogil Intensifies in Bulgarian Theater
Report from May 25 notes all day fighting near Mogil six miles north of Monastir between imperial forces and insurgents. Insurgent activity is centered in the Malesh mountains southwest of Diumbala. A stray quoted line from a sermon interjects into the bulletin.
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Bulgaria
Constantinople
Mogil
Monastir
Malesh Mountains
Diumbala
Engineering Hall Dedication at State College Ames
A May dedication ceremony draws 700 plus alumni and students to Iowa State College for the new engineering hall. Dr. R H Thurston of Cornell delivers the main address on technical science in education as the hall opens for inspection and a later alumni banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Ames
Iowa State College
Engineering
R. H. Thurston
Engineering College
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
United States
Diavolo Injured in Circus Loop to Loop Trick
Marshalltown reports Diavolo of the Forepaugh Sells circus suffered a severe scalp wound when a rope mishap at the loop act nearly caught him in the neck. The 83 pound machine sped from the incline and a malfunctioning catch rope caused a ferocious impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Diavolo
Disbarment Hearing Set for McCord & Finley
Judge Smyth fixed next Wednesday for the bar committee to present charges against McCord & Finley for disbarment. The petition, signed by leading lawyers after a large meeting, cites alleged crooked dealings in the purchase of a livery barn revealed at trial. Finley, the county attorney, would require appointment of a replacement if disbarred.
Man Struck by Lightning in Clarinda During Storm
During an electrical storm John Cons of Clarinda was killed when a bolt passed through his right shoulder as he pulled down a shade. His 7-year old son was badly shocked and may not recover, and several other occupants of the house were unconscious from the shock.
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Clarinda
John Cons
Runaway 10 Year Old Norman Butler Caught in Burlington
Norman Butler a ten year old who ran away from his Aurora Illinois home was captured by Burlington Chief of Detectives Al Houston on the levee. The boy has been staying with his aunt Mrs Eliza Butler on West Hill for three days and will be kept in Burlington until the father arrives to take him away.
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Burlington
Norman Butler
Aurora
al. Houston
Eliza Butler
West Hill
Harding's Headache and Neuralgia Powders Ad
An advertisement offers Harding's Headache and Neuralgia Powders as a guaranteed cure mailed from John Harding & Co. Davenport Iowa. The copy suggests broad promises and humorous tones about the world’s fun.
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Harding
John Harding & Co
Davenport
Iowa
Texas Promises Unexaggerated Possibilities Book Promotion
A promotional notice quotes the idea that Texas holds great potential and invites readers to request a copy of the book Texas and pamphlet Timely Topics No. 3 at Katy 602 Wainwright St. Louis Mo. The copy notes that few men can wait if they have better uses for their time.
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Texas
Katy
Wainwright
St. Louis
Defiance Starch Promise of Satisfaction and Value
A promotional pitch urges trying Defiance Starch with a money back or bonus offer. If unsatisfied, return to dealer for refund. if pleased, customers receive one third more for the same price. The ad claims it will satisfy and not stick to iron, contrasting with others that waste freight on worthless goods.
Bazaar of Quack Remedies and Dated Misdirections
A jumble of patent medicine claims and dubious health tips trades on clichés and consumer gullibility. Testimonials claim cures for coughs and headaches while promoting various tonics and dyes with no substantiated proof.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Ad Card
An old advertisement claims Bromo Quinine Tablets stop coughs and cure colds with a price of 2a and a 16 ounce quantity for 10 cents. It asserts laxative effects and warns busy men lose time and patience. The ad touts Defiance Starch as the biggest and best with money back guarantee and mocks men lacking horse sense.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Listed As Constitutional Cure
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure a constitutional remedy priced at 7 shillings 6 pence. The line about a girl looking queer when a man states his net weight appears as a humorous aside in the same notice.
Laundry care and household products advertise bleach and starch
An assortment of old ads promotes Russ Bleaching Blue to keep clothes white, Defiance Starch as a quality staple, and Dr. Kline’s Great Nerve Restorative with a free bottle offer. Also mentions pity for underdog and a magnet pile killer product in a rough promotional montage.
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Allen Koch Riddle
United States Express Company
Ft. Madison
Riddle
Rock Island
General Assembly
George A. Delavan
Okoboji
Groth
Britain
Andrew Carnegie
Brer Williams
Bright
W. J. Hill
South Union Street
Concord
N. C
Dware and Harness
Justice of To Peace
Ciizens
Dean
Gibson Drug Store
Hill
Foster-Milburn Co
Cimans Ifn
Suel ME Fake Co
Des Obltes
Lowa
Loop
Henry County
Putnam
J. W. O’brien
Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Lawrence Drug Co
Hall
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