TRACK INSPECTOR KILLED NEAR COUNCIL BLUFFS BY Milwaukee TRAIN
I G Cox age 53 a Union Pacific track inspector died after being struck by a Milwaukee passenger train near the Missouri river bridge in Council Bluffs Ia He had long service and had lived in Council Bluffs 28 years The train at about 25 mph struck him from behind as he walked westward on a track The accident crushed the spine and base of the brain The engineer and fireman did not see him until just before impact He never regained consciousness.
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Cox
Milwaukee
Council Bluffs
Connell Bluffs
I. Gc. Cox
Union Pacific Railroad
Missouri River Bridge
G. A. R. VETS MEET IN BELLINGHAM
More than 1,300 civil war veterans attend the G A R encampment for the Department of Oregon Washington and Alaska in Bellingham marking a three day session with a planned trip to the San Juan islands to witness the Lummi Indian annual potlatch. Local Lorenzen building grocery advertises special prices.
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United Press
Bellingham
Wash
Department of Oregon
Washington
Alaska
San Juan Islands
Convention Closes in Toronto After Five Day Session
After five days of sessions the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America adjourned in Toronto. Many delegates will stay overnight and depart early Saturday for home. In other notes, an ad line promotes Beener's Bakery for fresh bread and rolls with phone orders. a fragment mentions Dr. W. U. Hammer, a dentist, in Orange.
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United Press
Toronto
Can
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Beener'’s
Beener
Washington memorial tablet unveiled in New York
City and state officials preside at the unveiling of a tablet commemorating George Washington's 139 year old stop in New York during his horseback trip to Cambridge Massachusetts to lead the Continental Army. The event honors the historic journey and the city’s Colonial past.
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United Press
York
George Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Paige cars sold by Soper Beekman cited in notices
Paul Beekman has driven a new Paige speeds ter purchased through Soper & Beekman for several days. Joe Morgan of Viota also bought a Paige 36 from the firm and is pleased with the purchase. A separate ad promotes ham mocks at Boyd's hardware for 3.25 to 6.50, offering 600 extra pony votes with a hammock purchase Friday or Saturday.
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Boyd's Hardware
Paul Beekman
Soper & Beekman
Joe Morgan
East of Viota
Morgan
Jwitch Hi
Boyd’s Hardware
Deering's Hardware Ad Offers Bread and Cake Boxes
A Deering's hardware sale this week advertises bread and cake boxes in three sizes at special prices. Small size costs 3 cents, medium 49 cents, and large 6 cents. Don’t miss this opportunity.
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Deering
LICKS PIPE TONGUE FROZEN ELEVENYEAROLD ALMA BENTLEY
Alma Bentley an eleven year old girl in Keokuk Iowa burned tongue on a frost covered ammonia pipe in a butcher shop. Her tongue froze off part of her tongue and swelling left her right eye swollen shut with risk of permanent disfigurement. The incident occurred June 25.
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Keokuk
Keokus
Alma Bentley
Joseph Hauberg
Relief Work Begins in Watertown After Tornado
Daylight revealed a wide path of devastation in Watertown South Dakota as a tornado wrecked a hundred buildings and left hundreds homeless. The city immediately organized relief efforts and began repairs to damaged structures.
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Watertown
S. D
Dev
Barefoot hikers finish Philadelphia to St Louis journey
Dr Edward Fr Gilpin and Arthur Daly, UPenn graduates, completed a barefoot walk from Philadelphia to St Louis. They sought a certificate from Mayor Kiel confirming arrival barefoot. A $1009 prize was offered by a university club. six started and four reached Streator TL. They began May 18. Indictments against Miners Noiled. Charleston WV June 25: United Mine Workers leaders White and Hays and seventeen others charged in US district court per District Attorney Earnhardt.
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St. Louis
Edward Fr. Gilpin
Arthur Daly
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Kiel
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Chicago
Streator
Charleston
W. Va
John P. White
Frank IL. Hays
United Mine Workers of America
United States District Court
W. G. Earnhardt
Baseball results from multiple leagues across cities
Baseball scores from Federal League and American League games with Kansas City, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, New York, Boyston, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and others. Western League results include Topeka, Lincoln, Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux City, St. Joseph, Denver, Wielitta.
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Ltstroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
New York
Boyston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Topeka
Lincoln
Des Moines
Omaha
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Denver
Wielilta
Cumberland News Letter item notes local visits and events
C. C Pierce has carried an arm in a sling after a shoulder break from an incident with a horse. Atlantic shoppers visited local residents. visits from Fontanelle, Massena, and New Jersey occurred. A Studebaker demonstration by George Anderson impressed C. H. Rhode. A Grant boosters band planned July Fourth homecoming. teachers and relatives from Ta Junta and Las Vegas visited. Elder J. D. Corbitt’s car broke down. repairs at White hospital pending. Primary returns show missing township assessor ballots despite two nominees.
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Walt Jones
Grant
E. A. Jones
Jerry Cornell
North of Atlantic
Grandma Purdy
Red Oak
T. M. Purdy White
Henry Heiken
W. J. Matthews
Atlantic
George Anderson
C. H. Rhode
George
Rhode
Roy Purdy
Bridgewater
Irwin
Parker
Geo
Sears
Council Bluffs
Old Cumberland
Old Town
Chee Moore
Joe
S. I. Johnson
J. D. Corbitt
News
White Hospital
Jim
A. J. Keith
Robert Write
Jtown
J. W. Welton
I. Johnson
Atlantic Rubber Co and Farm Loan Offers
An old-time classified snippet promotes Atlantic Rubber Company U and Tires and Tire Repairing with D C Jones as manager, plus Farm Loans at 5 percent, by Wood & Savery. Also advertises Citro lax a laxative drug with claims of prompt, pleasant relief and lemonade taste available from all druggists.
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Atlantic Rubber Company U. & Tires and Tire Repairing
D. C. Jones
Joans
Call
Sca
Wood & Savery
John H Wood
Atlantic
Iowa
Rotarians Elect Officers at Houston Convention
The international rotary convention in Houston opened with officer elections using Australian ballots and real boxes for the first time. Newly elected officers will be installed tonight at Rice's Hotel during the annual banquet, followed by farewell speeches from British and Irish delegates.
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United Press
Houston
Tex
International Rotary Convention
Tme
Rice
Championship golf opens at Kingston in Hudson River event
The Hudson River golf championship began at the Twaakskill Golf Club Kingston with top players from the Uris section in the field. Preliminary rounds were scheduled for today and the tournament continues Friday and Saturday. Local ads note new French hand laundry at Walnut Street.
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Kingston
N.Y
Uris
Twaakskill Golf Club
Helio
Blue
Walnut Street
Public stenographer office note for Meredith in 2018
J and Tharnish work as public stenographers for aC A Meredith's office in 2018, recording official proceedings and assisting in document preparation. The entry highlights the professional role and year without further context or events.
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J. &. Tharnish
Ac. A. Meredith
Sigma Gamma Pi Meets in Chicago for Convention
Delegates from across the United States gathered in Chicago for the Sigma Gamma Pi annual convention opening at the La Salle hotel. Tomorrow will start the sessions with a meeting of the stand and supreme council. New chapters and degrees will be conferred. A banquet is planned Monday night and the convention closes Tuesday.
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United Press
Cilicago
Sigma Gamma 1
United States
la Salle Hotel
Istand
Supreme Council
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