Rail commission scrutiny follows brush with railroad bridge accident
Iowa officials review the Clarinda St. Louis railway line after a near disaster blamed on a foreman’s faulty signaling. The inquiry cites rotten roadbed and unsafe bridges, while voters elect new officials and pension questions surface in court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey Mack
Railroad Commission
Clarinda and
St. Lonia
Gantt
Clarke
Clarina
Alers
Willows Weave a Soldier’s Waiting in Charleston Siege
A fragmentary wartime poem recalls a soldier’s vow to wait at the willow shade where he sought his beloved. The wife’s letter promises patience while combat rages, ending with the willow’s shade as a symbol of enduring love amid siege and loss.
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Natal
Maory
Denyelrlag
Zemory
Walt
Lula
Siege of Charleston and giant siege artillery feats recounted
Col W W Davis recalls the Charleston siege as Union batteries battered Fort Sumter with a vast array of heavy guns, including 300 and 200 pound Parrotts, moved through marsh and night by officers and engineers, with dramatic effects on the city and ongoing bombardments observed from nearby points.
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W.W. Davis
One Hundred and Fourth
Pennsylvania
Charleston
Morris Island
Fort Wagner
Gilmore
Fort Sumter
Wagner
Beauregard
Sumpter
Gillmore
Sam Patch
Marubes
Natal
Sumter
Fort Summter
Sherman
Bergeant Seltar
New York
B. W. Serrell
Serrell
Cummings Point
Battery Gregg
James
Gregg
Dames Island
Chicago Ledger
Hecent Misses Rally for Tarner’s Campaign in City Parade
The piece describes a civic rally criticizing Congress and Tarner, with a ceremonial drill and reception for Tarner and his wife. It notes a young crowd lining up to watch, and details a speaker from Leamington, Massachusetts, who entered as a candidate and lists many past professions held by the new judge-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flotaam
Jetham
United States District Court
Dubvigna
Sadie McConkey
Travelar’ Accident Insurance Company
Montana
Astson Lake
LeMars
London
Eng
Springer
al Richmond
Washington
Lewis Dawe
AL Conny
Fort Dodge
Gneil
Weaver
Sam Lond
Heokith
Sam
Congress
Parshey
Kaunity
Caray Alwat
Tan Voy
Fragmented note reports a local plan or event
Readable fragments describe a local plan or event with names and places that are partially obscured. The text hints at a community action or notice but lacks complete details such as dates or involved organizations. Further clarification is needed for a precise summary.
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Qurella
Owa
Iowa
Thiame
Gis Acuhinn T
AL Veioasy
Tinois Central
Aplington
Spridge
Vmcers
Boies
Ran Ho Iss
Spencer Smith
Dal
Green Gate
John H. Green
Des Moines
Chicago, St. Paul
Kansas City
Dex Moines
Henry Timmerman
Davenport
Iawa
Lone State
Lew Pustmastere Collins
Story County
I. B
Harrison
Mackburg
Mulison County
Bouhsm
Minburn
Dallas County
L. H. Jones
Prairie City
Jasper County
J. J. Cowman
James Yhanselin Witts
Army of the Potomac
New _ York
Villa
Holewame Bitin
Leoke
Hnatile
Brigady
Listrysburg
Himaelf
Carrain Priory
Collem
Ain
John Smith
Union
Confederacy
Smith
Lero
Bia
Tornan
Anil Pune
Nate
Versailles
Verny A. Cook
Mass
Himelf
Varios Times
Abe Cies
Goy
Eurer Cawpanis
Hie
Teular
Knights of Pythdas
Grand Army of the Republic
Bike
Camaplell
Hopx
Acton
Heliver
Biler
Mith & CO
Louis, Mo
Norte Pacific
Itomind
Agrocultural
EADS
Shi UN Mat Aon
Denver
Guirado
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