Bear Grove News Roundup From Atlantic and Nearby
Frank Rowell visits Atlantic while Henry Troupe works for George Petera. G W Peters and E A Wister visit from Lewis. John Eager nears occupancy of a new Bear Grove barn. Many locals travel to Lewis and Pottewnattamie county. Livestock hauling, fence work, and barn construction feature amid farm life reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rowell
Atlantic
Henry Troupe
George Petera
G. W. Peters
Lewis
Matt Funk
E. A. Wisster
John Eager
Ezra Marsh
Jake Biesser
Lon Crave
W. E. Link
Geo. Martle
Pottewnattamie
Wm. Charles
F. W. Martin
Shaw & Croupbie
Geo. Heckman
John Biesser
John
Lewis News Briefs and Social Notes From Atlantic
Local items cover visits by Claud Niver to Walnut, Hog markets, and numerous Atlantic visitors including J. I. Garner, Mrs. J. T. Pierce, Pete Bowman, and Rev. Kneady. Church, school, and road news mix with weather impacts and community events, with multiple short notices on health, travel, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Garner
Atlantic
J. T. Pierce
Pete Bowman
Dr. Smeadley
Maine
Larah
Anthony Morton
Chicago
Hubert Allen
Harry
Albright & Roberta
Indianapolis
Rev. Kneady
Griswold
al Morgan
Bob Wolf
Henry Jabuke
Ethel Jones
Buck Creek
Mary Battersby
Detroit prepares for International Convention of Endeavor
All ready at Detroit for the International Convention of Endeavor era. Preparations complete with tents up and grounds designated. Endeavor and Williston auditoriums finished except for decoration in crimson and white OEB colors. Flags, streamers, and a large stage with white and red drapery, old glory and Union Jack, plus an electrical C B H monogram device, will grace the central speakers area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Christian Endeavor
Majestic
General Committee
Williston
Not Ready for Strike Sees Packinghouse Move Forward
Promised walkout at packinghouses fails to start as mass meeting in Packingtown forms the Packing House Employers union with over 500 members. The group aims to pressure packers for better hours and wages, seeking 15,000 members by September and promising a general strike if demands are unmet. In the meantime workers are told to stay at work and wait for a stronger organization. Also, Gen Wheeler is expected to receive orders to go to the Philippines this week, with assignment pending War Department guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packingtown
Pines
CaroaGo
Forty-third
Wallace Streets
Packing House
Bent Searce
State treasury shows cash balance at start of biennial period
Yowa reports state finances improving from a debt of 412000 a year ago to a cash balance of 496000 at the beginning of the new biennial period. The note highlights the gain in liquidity and the absence of funds to pay the prior debt a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowa
Des Mores
Mystery in a Death in Sioux Orry
The coroner investigates the death of L. B. Atwood, who died from wounds in a mysterious manner. Authorities suspect murder. Atwood was noted as a pioneer citizen in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Orry
L. B. Atwood
Uproar After Confidence Vote Hits Brussels Rioters
In Brussels crowds protested electoral reform. police, civic guard and mounted gendarmes clashed with demonstrators injuring two gendarmes and several rioters. Deputies clashed as the day’s vote expressing confidence in the chamber president sparked a free fight and session suspension. A Catholic labor member from Ghent was beaten by Socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Parliament House
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Guchenacre
Ghent
Fischer as Peacemaker in Transvaal Britain Talks
A Pretoria report says Kruger and Fischer, envoy from the Orange Free State, concluded a mediation mission with strong indications of success after Fischer carried compromise ideas. Kruger then met British agent Conningham Green while Transvaal parties continue strategic moves amid calls for arbitration.
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England
Transvaal
Pretoria
Jane
Kruger
Fischer
Orange Free State
Free State
Great Britain
Conningham Green
Loxton
Johannesburg
the Standard
Netherlands Railway Company
Col Anthony Assaulted at Leavenworth Times Office
Col Anthony editor of the Leavenworth Times was attacked by political opponent W S Bond near the Times office. Bond felled him with a blow as Anthony drew his pistol, Bond and a friend wrestled him to the ground and Bond kicked him. Anthony Jr then fought Bond, gaining the edge.
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Benton
Bond
Leavenworth
Kan
D. KR. Anthony
Leavenworth Times
Times
Anthony
Colonel Anthony
D. R
Anthony, Jr
Young Anthony
Insurance Men at Sea A Missouri Antitrust Decision
The Missouri Supreme Court ruling bars 73 percent of fire insurance business by certain companies. If EB T Crear does not renew licenses by Friday, a statewide upheaval in Missouri insurance ensues. The attorney general notes renewals are not specified, leaving post-revocation actions unclear. About 70 firms may operate in Kansas City under current terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Supreme Court
Kansas
Orry
EB. T. Crear
State Insurance Department
Supreme Court
Missouri
Kansas City
Turbulent conference closes amid reformers anxiety
July reports note the social and political conference ending early after a turbulent Saturday night meeting. Delegates headed to churches Sunday as resolutions were kept private to avoid jeopardizing adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra O
Riot Killings Highlight Alabama Miner Clash Near Cardiff
In Jefferson County near Cardiff, a riot between white and black miners left three Black men dead and one likely to die. Four other Black miners were wounded, including George Thomas who was shot in the abdomen. Ed Hillis, the ringleader, fell early. A white posse prevented further violence after an assault on a local woman. The Black group, calling itself the Knights of Africa or the Mysterious Ten, had massed rifles and ammunition. Rudolph Williams survived.
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Brrwandwan
Ala
Oregon
Cardiff
Jefferson County
Ares
Ep Ernie
Jim Dill
Adamsaaula
Sis
Rudolph Williama
George Thomas
Glasgow Hollow
Ed Hillis
Winchester
Colt
Adam Saauls
Rudolph Williams
John Shaw
Perd
Mra
Monroe Jones
Corona
Knights of Africa
Ten
Duel in crowded Galveston street leaves four wounded
Gale of June 28 reports a pistol duel at Tremont and Market in Galveston between James Johnson and William Boyd. Fifteen shots fired. four men struck, Johnson died en route to hospital, Boyd injured, blacksmith George Lovick gravely wounded. Also: Gates travels to identify Jester in Suawaze, O T. Habeas corpus proceeding underway. Buffalo dock strike ends. an Indianapolis excursion train wreck injures three boys.
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Galveston
Gatorston
Tremont
Market Streets
James Johnson
William Boyd
Johnson
Boyd
George Lovick
W. H. Gordman
Lovick
Gordman
Gates
Jester
Suawaze
O. T
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
Hicago
Alexander Jester
Missouri
Buffalo
Burrato
Donovan
Bishop Quigley
Ditect
Indianapolis
Peoria
Big Four
Knights of Pythias
Champaign
Ill
Danville
Ills
Nea Danville
Miners perish from cold and lightning in cold frontier tale
Norval Douglass of San Francisco reports a letter saying Harry Douglass of San Francisco and 25 California miners who left June 2 last year for Siberia under John T. McCall died from privation and cold, killed by lightning at Fort Copes in Indiana. Mike Nugent of Livermore struck by lightning near a tree while going to work. A severe Dubuque storm drenched the region with nearly an inch of rain, washing away a section of the Illinois Central track and damaging nearby crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Orry
Cal
Norval Douglass
San Francisco
Harry Douglass
California
Siberia
John T. McCall
Fort Copes
Mike Nugent
Livermore
Dubuque
Dousugue
Julien
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Bear Grove
Lewis News
Claud Niver
Mrs. Bates
New Ady
Jobn Boling
Des Moines
Fred Conrad
H. C. Conn
Charlie Ayres
Charlie Fulton
Winn, Archer
D. F. Cosud
John Roush Jr
Harry Myers
J. Johnson
Washington Township
Rev. Evans
I. Z. Plunkett
James Grant
Nishuabotna
Joe Doan
Arcalens
Michigan
Jas
L. E. Moreland
Sherm Jackson
W. B. Davis
W. J. Harris
Masonic Order
G. G. Weaver
Oakland
Myron
Mary Beedle
Omaha
W. W. Watton
R. M. Graham
Wichita
Kas
J. B. Rishel
Council Bluffs
J. G. Rishel
del Disbrow
Rock City
Sam Disbrow
Congregational Church
Louise Jones
Ft. Madison
Joln
Frank Hunt
Ed Everly
Otis Hardenberg
Jessie
Allie McCarthy
Richard Smith
Bright
Prof. Fletcher
Jace
Stalnyker
Peter Hopley
Gov. Roberts
Woodward
Stora
Lydia Porter
Winterset
Cass County
Shifflutt
C. L. Campbell
Mabel Hopley
Birdie Downs
E. E. Archer
Mr. Archer
J. A. Snodgrass
Burlington
Dr. Brown
Ww. Bosbyshetl
Valley Junction
Robert Shearer
Rock Island Railroad
Wm. Weaver
Neb
Church of Christ
Grant & Elliott
Graham
J. H. Alexander
Los Angeles
Denver
Salt Lake
A.F. Hillier
Iowa
Hillier
Ed Young
Mr. Hillier
Caunty
W.H. Pierce
Bert Simms
Brownie Wolf
D. W. Woodward
George Carr
Warner
G, Weber & Co
Wheeler Wii
Philippines
Cubano
Washington
Wheeler
War Department
Stis
Lawiwaker
Trexton
N. J
Gray
Secretary of State
American Isthmus Ship Canal Company
New Jersey
New York
Dreyfus
Resnus
Jouaust
Brongniast
Artillery
de Breon
Profilet
Merle
Parfait
Beauvais
Polytechnic School
Birminecramm, Aly
Blossburg
O’brien
Yale
New Haven
Yale University
Young People’s Christian Union
Cupar Rapids
Young People's Christian Union of Iowa Conference of the
United Brethren Church
Col. Anthony
Pingree
Demnorr
Alger
McKinley
Nebraska
Lincolln
W. F. Bryant
Cornell
Sanger
Milwaukee
Northwestern Arbeiter Saengerbund
Schlitz Park
St. Louis
Cleveland
Davenport
la Salle
Sheboygan
Plana
Toromxo
Germany
Haauer
Julian Pauncefote
Baltimore
Cincinnati
L. Whatern Lhague
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Brooklyn
Boston
Bizaure
Louisville
Lumbis
Alabama
Earch
Jefferson
County
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