The Final Game at the Saloon Ends in Violence
In a moonlit mining town, Bob Hampton confronts Naida and Mrs. Herndon as tensions rise. He restores honor by steering Naida away from Mrs. Herndon, then out through the crowd. Later he enters a back-room gambling game, skillfully outplays Hawes Willis and Slavin, and ends with Slavin struck by a pistol in a brutal twist.
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Hampton
Jim
Red Slavin
Bob
Slavin
Hawes
Willis
Five Hampton
Detachment Trapped by Indians in Narrow Gorge
A detachment of the Eighteenth Infantry from Fort Bethune is trapped by Indians in a narrow gorge. A stranger named Hampton, Gillis the post trader, and his daughter are among the survivors. Gillis and most soldiers perish during a three day siege. Hampton and the girl escape and are found by a Seventh Cavalry unit led by Lieut Brant. They stay at the Miners Home in Slencard with Mrs Dutty. Hampton and Miss Gillis discuss the future and she reveals her mother's picture and history. They plan she will go with Mrs Herndon. Nalda the Kid runs away from Mrs Herndon's and rejoins Hampton.
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Hampton
Bob
Bob Hampton
Naida
Nalda
Fort Bethune
Gillis
Trampton
Seventh Cavalry
Lieut
Brant
Slencard
Hampton Returns Through Darkness On the Aslent Road
Hampton makes the trek along the ascent road in near total darkness guided only by dim yellow light, moving cautiously as night deepens. The scene focuses on the lone figure navigating a desolate route in a tense, uncertain moment of the chapter.
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the Occidental
Hampton
Sensational suit targets Dubuque water works trustees
City of Dubuque Attorney Kintzinger filed three suits naming bondsmen of Arthur McArthur and ex trustee PL J Ryder and John W Wanger as defendants. They face claims totaling 50000 for mismanagement and embezzlement at the water works. McArthur is imprisoned at Fort Madison. Bondsmen include Peter Jene, F W Altman, W W Ronson, and Robert Ronson. The actions follow a broader fight over city losses and a coal account dispute.
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Dubuque
Kintzinger
Arthur McArthur
Extrustee
PL J. Ryder
John Wi wWanger
McArthur
Fort Madison
Eity
KiLwanger
Ryder
Peter Jene
FW. Altman
W. W. Ronson
Robert Ronson
Martin Strait
Iowa Loses Land Fight Over Island Territory
United States court in Council Bluffs denies Iowa claim to 1000 acres along the Missouri river. The land, created when the river shifted, was held by John A. Creighton heirs via squatters rights and taxes. Court rules it is not an island, upholding Creighton title amid high value land assets.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Missouri River
Smith McPherson
United States
Nebraska
Missouri
Hawkeye
John A. Creighton
Creighton
Strike Breakers Brought In At Iowa Central Marshalltown
Iowa Central shortens the wage dispute as strike breakers from Chicago arrive to replace machinists and helpers at Marshalltown shops. Police and officials seek protection for property with deputies denied for nonresidents, while strikers pledge no violence.
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Iowa Central
Marshalltown
Innsports
Towa Central
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad
Gar
F. L. Colwell
Minneapolis
Secret Service Department
Minneapolis & St. Louis
George W. Seevers
BF. L. Colwell
C. S. Bfutson
Huston
Seevers
Missing man returns after five years away
J F Moorhouse resurfaced near Swedespurg after five years, found ill with smallpox. He vanished in March 1903 while driving cattle to Chicago amid rumors of robbery and murder and possible debts. Quarantine is in place and authorities may detain him as lawsuits and financial troubles loom.
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Mount Pleasant
J. F. Moorehouse
Swedespurg
Chicago
Moorhouse
Tornado Hits Clinton County Crossing DeWitt and Charlotte
A tornado swept over Clinton county near DeWitt and Charlotte. It toppled barns uprooted trees damaged houses and raised Silver Creek washing out the Northwestern bridge. A freight wreck followed the flood damage.
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Clinton
Clinton County
DeWitt
Charlotte
Three Horses Burn at Buxton Barn Fire
Buxton reports a barn belonging to Dr. James Muir struck by lightning. The building and contents, including three horses, were burned. Loss estimated at $2000.
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Buxton
James Muir
Hightning
Murray Fire Destroys Four Buildings In Business District
A midnight blaze in Murray, likely incendiary, destroyed four buildings including a millinery shop and the Murray hotel, with damages exceeding 5000 dollars. The hotel, filled with guests, burned to the ground while guests escaped uninjured. Two vacant two story structures also burned, and the fire raged for over an hour before being checked.
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Murray
Murray Hotel
Fort Dodge Wins Iowa Debate Championship
Fort Dodge High School won the Iowa debating championship defeating Cedar Falls High by unanimous judge decision. The high standard debate featured strong arguments and presentation with Fort Dodge excelling in both. The question was Resolved That a Limited Disarmament of the Leading Powers Would Promote the Civilization of the World. Fort Dodge was represented by Richard Mitchell, Charles Meloy, and Waldo Miner. Cedar Falls represented by Glenn Davis, Max Cunning, and Carson Taylor.
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Iowa City
Fort Dodge High School
Iowa
Cedar Falls High School
Fort Dodge
Richard Mitchell
Charles Meloy
Waldo Miner
Cedar Falls
Glenn Davis
Max Cunning
Carson Taylor
Cashier Fights Indictment in Princeton Bank Case
Davenport reports cashier B. L. McCully of the Princeton Savings Bank, now in receivership, will contest five indictments for false entries. He pleaded not guilty as Dr. John Knox and C. W. Prinee, Princeton residents, posted a $2,000 bond.
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Davenport
McCully
Princeton
John Knox
C. W. Prinee
Druggists Fined In Mason City Case
Mason City druggists Theodore Bohn George Tiss and G W Grang were fined 300 each for illegal selling of intoxicants. Of seven indicted by the grand jury G H Lambert stands trial. the others have not decided their plea.
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Mason City
Theodore Bohn
George Tiss
G. W. Grang
G. H. Lambert
A N and S and S Plans Extensions North and South
The board of directors of the A N and S road plans a simultaneous extension. Surveys are done for lines from here to Villisca and from Kimballton to Manning. Work will start once right of way is secured. The depot is nearly finished and new rails secured, with the current line in good shape.
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Atlantic
Villisca
Kimbaliton
Manning
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Placer
Ly Ranpsll Parrish
WEY Hidermessissmino
ALA Temstoucmlnoes
Judge Hawes
Denver
Edgar Wills
OWA State News
Commonwealth
Moorehouse
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