Beachey Flies Beneath Niagara Bridge in Historic Flight
Lincoln Beachey, the California aviator, threaded his biplane under the upper Niagara River bridge and topped the Horseshoe Falls before landing safely on the Canadian side. The feat drew an estimated 150000 spectators as rain began to fall during the stunt.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Lincoln Beachey
California
Beachey
Niagara
American Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Beachley
Women Punish North Western Brakeman with Horsewhip
In Boon June 28 a Clinton based North Western brakeman, staying at a local hotel, allegedly assaulted by entering a sleeping room. Five locals staged a brutal punishment with rope, horsewhip, ink and beer, then warned him to behave. No arrests were made.
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Boon, In
Clinton
Northwestern
Talbot
Boone
Clinton Brakeman
Efe
Unsettled Iowa Weather With Possible Showers
The forecast for Iowa calls for unsettled conditions with showers likely tonight and again Thursday. Temperatures remain mild as moist air moves over the state. Localized showers may disrupt plans but no significant storms are expected.
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Iowa
Majestic showdown on Franklin Field tonight
Athletic field action at University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field highlighted tonight with MAJESTIC performance expectations. Event features likely standout athletes and local crowds anticipated.
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Mest
Franklin Field University
Penn
Personal items of interest from well known folks
Tom MacNierney returns from Omaha while Dr Porterfield travels to Des Moines. Albert G Retallie and bride home from wedding trip reside south of the city. Mrs A C Jones visits from Hot Springs with the McWard family. H C Gage and daughter visit Shenandoah friends. Campbell W Fair returns from Oskaloosa where he managed the gas plant. W A Sherk sells 1808 Poplar residence to George Petty for 2000. J S Brown brokered. Mrs Frank Jillich and children visit Vinson family. C A Rasmussen arrives from Glendive for a stay with his wife. Mr and Mrs Jesse Chambers travel from San Francisco. Mrs Chambers visits McWard relatives. County Recorder A H Mountain visits his parents Levi Mountain and wife. mother improving steadily. Dr F B Cole of Oelwein, K P grand chancellor, travels to Audubon and sees Dr Porterfield. Adolph Woodward of Lewis now King Hill Idaho wed Bessie Gifford at Boise. to live in King Hill. J A Giffen's Hebert photo captures a McDougall drawing crowd at his store. Miss Eddith Andrews departs for Omaha to join Mrs Bates. Christian church convention in Portland.
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Tom MacNierney
Omaha
Porterfield
Des Moines
Albert
G. Retallie
Bride
Beekmann Place
A. C .Jones
J. A. McWard
Hot Springs
Ark
H. C. Gage
Shenandoah
Campbell W. Fair
the Gas Company
Oskaloosa
Gags
W. A. Sherk
Poplar Street
George Petty
J. S. Brown
Frank Jillich
Clarence and
Grace
Chicago
J. H., Vinson
C. A. Rasmussen
Glendivé
Mont
Jesse Chambers
San Francisco
Chambers
New York
Dr. F, B
Cole
Oelwein
K. P
Audubon
Adolph Woodward
Lewis
King Hill
Idaho
Boise
Bessie Clara Gifford
J. A. Giffen
Hebert
McDougall
Death of William Blair Ends Long Local Life
William Edwin Blair, nearly seventy five, died suddenly at 600 Spruce Street from heart trouble after a year of illness. Born in Adair County Kentucky on July 22 1880 he lived in Madison County before moving to Bear Grove and then town. He leaves his wife Miss Carter a daughter Mrs Henry Misner four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at two p.m. at his home with Rev Griffith and interment in the cemetery mausoleum.
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William Edwin Blair
Spruce Street
Mr. Blair
Adair County
Kentucky
Carter
Madison County
Bear Grove Township
Blair
Sixth
Spruce Streets
Hmery Misner
MEB. Church
United Brethern Church
Griffith
Billy” Blair
House and Contents, a Total Loss in Fire at Marne
Dr B Thompson and wife barely escaped a dawn Marne blaze that destroyed their home and all contents. Origin unknown. Loss about $2,000 with $2,000 insured. Only a few small items saved. The fire also endangered a neighboring house. insurance adjusted promptly by Platts and Nelson.
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Marne
B. Thompson
South
Thompson
Meredith
Smith
Platts & Nelson Insurance Agency
Tts
Maine
Alantic
Lewis $1.99 Cabinets Greatest Photo Offer
Atlantic readers are told to seize a remarkable photo offer as the weather remains favorable. The brief item notes a promotional push for cabinets at an unbeatable price, highlighting a sense of timely opportunity and optimism.
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Atlantic
Greek padrone arrested in Des Moines case
In June 28 John Vienan a Greek employment agency man was arrested by order of State Labor Commissioner Van Duyn. The other man eluded capture. Authorities say the pair extorted Greek laborers by charging high placement fees and recurring clerical service charges, effectively enslaving workers.
Surgeon’s Knife Restores Reason in New York
Harry Wiltse, 36, of 154 Plymouth Street, once left insane after a skull fracture from a runaway wagon and horse, spoke his first words since December after Dr Morris C Slattery removed a skull piece pressing on the brain. His complete recovery is hoped, following a prior successful operation on Mrs Bard in Cleveland.
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New York
Harry Wiltse
Plymouth Street
Middletown
Wiltie
Norwich Hospital
St. Raphael's Hospital
Morris C. Slattery
Wiltse
Deecember
Iron Worker Saved From Awful Death by Fellow Miller
Chicago June 28 A falling iron worker Patrick Eustice was saved by John Murray on a high rise. Murray on the nineteenth floor grasped Eustice as he toppled and swung him inward, saving him from the pavement and leaving him bruised but able to return to work the next day.
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The
News
Chicago
Hessen
Patrick Eustice
John Murray
Eustice
Bis
Murray
Hustica
Accidentally Shot Self at Underwood
At Underwood on June 28 Frank Fisher aged 18 accidentally shot himself while examining a revolver during target practice. The weapon misfired and the bullet struck Fisher in the head causing instant death. He resided in Underwood and relatives remain here while the coroner takes charge.
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Volver
Fisher
Underwood
Tealding
Custer
No Decision Yet In Pottawattamie Saloon Case
Judge Wheeler has the saloon case under advisement and no final decision today. Tomorrow a decision is expected likely closing saloons in every town of the county outside of the Bluffs as names on the consent petition are struck.
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News Council
Korns Chosen to Direct M W A for Three Years
Des Moines reports the return from Buffalo of F R Korns head banker of the M W A who attended the head camp in New York City. He was chosen as a director of the order for the next three years.
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Korns
Des Moines
Buffalo
F. R. Korns
Order
New York City
Mr.Korns
Governor signs to hand Erwin to federal postoffice
Governor Carroll has signed papers to turn G. A. Erwin over to federal postoffice authorities. Erwin, already serving a ten year term for breaking and entering a Council Bluffs building, is charged with robbing a post office. The action follows requests from federal authorities in Des Moines.
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Des Moines, Is
Carroll
G. A. Erwin
State Penitentiary
Federal Postoffice
Irwin
Council Bluffs
Ot tumwa tragedy ends in family killing pact
Ottumwa on June 28 reports 19 year old Eliza Crank shot and killed his mother during a demented episode then fatally wounded his sister and died by suicide. A letter from the mother implies a pact between son and mother and the daughter allegedly pleaded for the brother to exterminate the family after seeing the mother dead.
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Ottumwa
Eliza Crankllt
Saloon License Applications Reach Limit in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa city officials report eighty six saloon license applications, equal to the number that can be granted. They infer saloon men have self arranged who will go out of business. Some applications will be contested by the Anti Saloon league.
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Des Moines, In
Anti-Saloon League
Investigations cost House funds in late session
Washington June 28 Investigations cost money with more than 30000 in small unpaid bills piling up since the extra session began. The deficiency funds will cover the indebtedness under a bill introduced by Chairman Fitzgerald totaling 31650. Denninon's gummed labels at the News.
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Washington, D. C
House
Fitzgerald
Des Moines Consent Petition Contest Headed For Hearing
Des Moines district court debated whether saloon consent petitions are sufficient and if saloons should be extended for another five years. Anti saloon league attorneys pressed for a technical ruling, but the court refused, signaling a lengthy hearing to determine petition sufficiency.
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Des Moines
DHS
Des Moines to Become Iowa Catholic Church See
Des Moines will be the third see city for the Catholic church in Iowa, with a new bishopric in Des Moines. The Davenport diocese split incurs many thousands for educational and philanthropic buildings, including a college, seminary, residences, and a home for aged Catholics, totaling over half a million dollars.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rome
Poattion
Davenport
Catholic Church Struck Repeatedly, Burns in Iowa Storm
Washington Iowa reports an electrical storm Sunday night set the Catholic church ablaze. The church and its contents including altars, organ, decorations and vestments were a total loss. Firemen confined the blaze to the building as insurance coverage totaled 2600 dollars.
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Washington
Wheeling City Council Targets Swear Words at Meetings
Wheeling West Virginia June 28 The city council passed an ordinance banning vulgar language at public meetings. Evangelist Billy Sunday was to hold services in Wheeling and the measure was aimed at maintaining decorum during city events and gatherings.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Billy” iSunday
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