Wreck Damage Suits Filed Over Interurban Collision
Two district court suits seek damages for November interurban wreck injuries. Plaintiff Mr. Connor requests five thousand dollars for serious injuries while Hans Hanson of Gilbert seeks two thousand dollars. Actions filed by McCarthy Luke and await September term.
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District Court
Northwestern Interlocking
Connor
Hans Hanson
Gilbert
Hanson
McCarthy & Luke
Helly Addresses Des Moines District at Cole's Hall
Hon. C. O. Helly of Des Moines spoke to a small Cole's hall audience Monday, making a strong plea for the Democratic congressional bid. The turnout was modest but the candidate pressed his case for support.
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C. O. Helly
Des Moines
Congress
Cole’s Hall
A Prince of Sweden at Armory Opera House
A light evening of entertainment awaits as A Prince of Sweden plays at the Armory opera house on Friday night. The performance promises humor and charm suitable for a relaxing regional outing.
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Prince of
Sweden
Armory Opera House
Play review praises bright comedy and superb company
The 10th notes a pretty story filled with bright comedy, good acting by a superb company, many songs and dances, specialties, and ample scenery. It claims to be one of the season's best entertainments, comparing it to "Old Homestead" and "Prince of Sweden" as timeless.
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Sweden
Slater farmer nursed after near fatal mower accident
Fred Nelson of Slater narrowly escaped death while mowing a hay field when a pet turkey spooked his team causing a runaway. Nelson jumped from the seat to scare the bird, was trampled by the team, and struck by the mowing guard. A gopher mound deflected the blade, sparing him serious injury. He rode to the stable before tending his wounds. doctors warn of possible infection.
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Providence
Fred Nelson
Nelson
Blondy Shotover Faithless Lover in Story City Outburst
Mrs Mae Heitzman a Lincoln saloon keeper’s wife arrived by train in Story City and confronted Julius Peters the telephone lineman she accused of betrayal. She drew a gun hidden at her waist and fired at him after he declined to sit with her. He escaped and she was arrested minutes later.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Story City
Mae Meitzman
Lincoln, Nebraska
Mrs. Heitzman
Promised Man Sealed Fate in County Case
Mrs Peters and Mr Peters trembled as the sheriff sent Mrs Heitzman to jail while a grand jury weighs the case this month. She writes her husband a truth telling letter and expects little help. Peters is bonded as prosecuting witness. The blonde woman awaits in jail.
Interurban Crossing Drainage Plan Discussed at City Council
City Engineer McDonald reported drainage improvements at Onondaga Street and Duff Avenue to raise the track six inches, remove dirt between the house track and street center, and install planking for full street use. Grading at the intersection was referred to the street and alley committee and a copy sent to F D M & S Railway manager Blake. Freight hauling hours were not addressed.
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Duff Street
McDonald
Onondaga Street
Duff Avenue
Blake
I. S. C. Loses Another Man
Prof J A McLean, assistant professor in animal husbandry, heads to the Mississippi experiment station at Starkville joining the state agricultural college. The role is entirely experimental with a salary rise, marking a career advance though he has only two years of service left in Ames. He graduated in 1905 and has worked in Colorado before returning to Ames.
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J. A. McLean
Mississippi
Agricultural College of
State
Iowa
McLean
Colorado
Ames
Agricultural College
Starkville
Miss
Bemis Rejoins ISU Veterinary Dept After Chicago Service
H E Bemis, veterinary graduate from Iowa State College class of 08, returns from Chicago where he served the government and accepts a position in the veterinary department. Dr McNeil’s vacancy remains unfilled likely until year’s start. Work is shared among three professors with Bemis leading surgery and clinics, and Stang handling clinics.
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H. EB. Bemis
Veterinary Department
Iowa State College
Chicago
McNeil
Ad Column Inquiry From The Times Reader
A reader asks if the Want Ad column in The Times is updated weekly. The question hints at routine publication and consistency of ads across editions.
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the Times
Night Agent Robbed at Northwest Depot by Two Bandits
Two masked men with blue handkerchiefs robbed the Northwestern ticket office at 2:30 am, forcing agent H V Robinson to open the cash drawer and lie on the floor. They fled with $39.60 as officers hunted for suspects described as ordinary, well dressed men seen in the depot vicinity.
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H. V. Robinson
Robinson
Marshal Thompson
Conrath
Tama City
Man Arrested at Arlington Hotel for Intoxication
Jack Karnes of Des Moines was arrested at the Arlington hotel by Marshal Thompson on a Saturday morning charge of intoxication. He appeared in mayor's court, paid a $5 fine plus costs, and left. Karnes had a two quart jug of Rye hidden in his luggage and claimed to have met George Nichols in Des Moines.
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Nichols
Knoxville
Des Moines
Marshall
Karnes
Mr. Nichols
Nick
Jack Karnes
Arlington Hotel
Marshal Thompson
Arlington
Ann
George Nichols
Woman starts a sensation in Nevada assault suit
A sensational damage suit filed by Mrs. Josephine Geer of Nevada accuses Marshall E. Boynton of assaulting her at her home on August 24. The petition seeks $10,000, with Boynton retaining Attorney Addison to contest the claim amid local gossip and defense from friends of the defendant.
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Josephine Geer
Nevada
Alderman and Welty
Geer
Marshall E. Boynton
Geers
Boynton
Berggren Accepts Colorado Teaching Post
Axel E B Berggren of Marshalltown Iowa and 1908 Iowa State College mechanical engineering graduate has accepted a position as instructor in the mechanical engineering department at the State University of Colorado. He finished with high marks and was active in the Cardinal Guild and the Y M C A. He will depart soon for Boulder to begin duties.
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Iowa State College
State University
Ames
Axel EB. Berggren
Marshalltown
Iowa
State University of Colorado
Berggren
Cardinal Guild
Boulder
Colorado
Tax levies announced for Ames Iowa 1908 council session
At Ottumwa meeting September 16 17 18 1908 the city mayor and clerk attended as delegates to a league session. An electric light project for Boone Sumner and Woodmar streets was referred to the electric light committee. City wide taxes set: general fund 10 mills electric light 5 mills water works 5 mills grading 3 mills library 3 mills sewer districts 1 2 3 3 mills road tax on agricultural lands 4 mills.
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League of Iowa
Ottumwa
Boone and
Sumner
Woodmar Street
Electric Light Committee
Ames
Iowa
Electric
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C. P. Electric
Pacatyco
Ames, Lowa
Interurban
Holly
Slater
Death
Blondy
Faithless
I. S.C
Prof. McLean
Mississippi Experiment Station
Bemis
Dean McNeil
Municipalities League
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