Storms gang arrests amid Rathburn murders in Iowa town
Six members of the Storms gang are jailed on charges of complicity in the murder of Mrs. Fanny Rathburn and her 12 year old daughter Mary near their Iowa home. Bloodstains, a torn tie, and a brutal attack are described along with suspects Starma and Peterson identified by a boy witness. Police report threats by gang members against the Rathburns as well.
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Sunflower State Anniversary Banquet in Topeka
The Sunflower state anniversary banquet was held in Topeka with 800 Republicans attending under the Kansas Day club auspices. W R Morgan, Hutchinson News, retiring president, gave the annual address urging party unity. Congressman Charles Curtis condemned the Populist state administration and urged suspending dissensions to unite against fusion. Governor A P Riddle spoke on unity and keeping the party strong. J R Burton urged partisan politics and warned fusion harms democracy.
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Insurance bonds invalid halt California insurers
California Insurance Commissioner annuls bonds of all fire and marine firms not incorporated locally, domestic and foreign alike, leaving about 82 firms unable to transact new business until proper bonds are filed and approved. Agents face misdemeanor charges for selling policies from noncompliant companies. Other briefs note surgeon Jules Emile Pean's death in Paris, the dedication of a Fort Riley post church, Klondike travel via Chilkoot aerial railway, Kansas valued policy law enforcement, and Mount Zion Oil's Indiana land sale to Cleveland investors.
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Von Reichenan Promoted to German Consul General
Bern January report states Herr von Reichen man first secretary of the German legation at Washington has been promoted to the rank of German consul general at Sofia.
Sophomore pranks lead to four women among 23 suspended
Iowa City Jan 31 A faculty action suspends 23 Iowa State sophomores and four young women for assault and kidnaping of freshmen at the annual banquet. Details recount a chaotic sequence of binding binding, wagon mishaps, and a rescue bid near Oxford before officials moved to suspend until March 24 with possible reinstatement later.
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Washington
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Tipton
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Phosphate Swindle Hits New York Investors
A bold scam retired as Fredrick P. Graham allegedly defrauded several New York businessmen of about 21 000 by promising rich phosphate deposits in Oaxaca. He claimed ties to a New York lawyer and to Sir Robert Peel's kin, formed the Mexican Phosphate Mineral company, then fled with cash deposited in Puebla. Police link him to a Chicago fraud involving Franke.
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Dairy Products of Iowa Report Sees Rapid Creamery Growth
Dairy Commissioner Boardman reports Iowa’s dairy industry expanded markedly with 891 creameries, nearly 100 new last year, and 70 percent of butter shipped to New York, much of it abroad. He urges an Iowa exhibit at Omaha and notes Chicago fair aids foreign markets. A Lincoln event raised funds for Bown Auditorium with about 1,000 tickets sold and auction proceeds.
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Nebraska Penitentiary Labor Reform Update
Nebraska reports from Lincoln describe Commissioner Kent Tella detailing New York’s prison workshops plan to produce needed state goods. Gov. Holcomb seeks gradual Nebraska adoption. contrast with New York success and opposition from entrenched contractors.
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Outlook in Congress Opens With Hawaiian Question
Senate week begins with Senator Pettigrew’s speech on the Hawaiian issue. Allison aims to move appropriation bills first, while debates over army and census provisions loom. Republican bimetallics weigh renewed financial agitation, and a Corbett seating dispute shadows Oregon, as Hawaiian treaty prospects fade in executive session. House plans to offset Teller resolution, push urgent appropriation work, and clear rules ahead of elections and bankruptcy bills. Secretary Alger’s condition improves slightly. Worden sentence postponed to February 11.
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Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic improves sleep for children
An old ad claims Dr E Detchons Anti Diuretic helps children who soil bedding due to nocturnal incontinence. It asserts quick arrest of the trouble and promotes relief for families. Sold by Fe Parsons & Co. druggists in Atlantic Iowa for $1.00.
New Great South American Kidney Cure
Relief from kidney and bladder distress in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Quick relief for bladder, kidneys and back in males and females, with immediate relief of water retention. Sold by F Parsons & Co., Druggists, Atlantic, Iowa.
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Grain-O the non coffee drink for all ages
A promotional description extols Grain-O as a tasty nourishing beverage to replace coffee. It claims pleasant coffee flavor without harmful effects, aids digestion and nerves, not a stimulant, suitable for children and adults, at about one fourth the cost of coffee.
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