Monument honors General Kinsman in Des Moines
Des Moines Des Moines Kinsman post Grand Army of the Republic votes 100 from post funds to erect a monument to General Kinsman at Council Bluffs after his remains were found and returned to Iowa. Some members lament not receiving notice of the removal from Vicksburg but plan to participate in unveiling ceremonies and fundraising.
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Des Moines
Kinsman
Grand Army of the Republic
Council Bluffs
Grenville M. Dodge
Iowa
Kineman
Dodge
Vicksburg
Reward Offered for Murderer in Northwest Iowa
Governor Shaw offers a 250 dollar reward for the capture of the killer or killers of Rev Samuel Crofton, a traveling colored preacher found shot and head crushed in a Sioux County corn field after last seen August near Ireton. Reynolds, a Sioux Falls music dealer, is in custody for possible involvement. Local officials hope the reward spurs action.
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Des Moines
Sioux County
Shaw
Samuel Crofton
Crafton
Iowa
Ireton
Reynolds
Sioux Falls
New Parks plan for state lake shores in Iowa
Iowa Park and Forestry association will ask lawmakers to grant state ownership of shorelines around Lake Okoboji Spirit Lake and Clear Lake to create public parks. The legislative committee led by Prof B Shimer with C A Mosier and Elmer Reeves drives the proposal. Separately Alfred Shimer and Josie Jennes wed despite parental opposition. youthfulness cited. The Cedar Rapids capitol commission wrapped up its final meeting in Iowa City approving a near complete report to be sent to the governor, with only minor verbal edits remaining.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa Park and Forestry Association
Lake Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Clear Lake
Prof
B. Shimer
C. A. Mosier
Des Moines
Elmer Reeves
Iowa Falls
Cedar Rapids
State Capitol Commission
Accidental shotgun death in Fort Dodge woods
Arthur Forche a young carpenter of Fort Dodge was killed when a shotgun discharged accidentally while hunting. He was being propped by the muzzle on his comrade Victor Johnson as he climbed a tree. Fordie kicked the hammer back causing the gun to discharge into Forches body.
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Fort Dodge
Arthur Forche
Forche
Victor Johnson
Fordie
Iowa to test lake beds claim before Supreme Court
Des Moines reports that Iowa prepares for a U S Supreme Court case on state ownership of Owl Lake bed land. The lake was drained, patents issued, and after a resurvey the state argued it was state land not swamp land nor homestead eligible. Current holders own about 800 acres, but the state appeals.
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Des Moines
United States Supreme Court
Iowa
Owl Lake
Jackson
Iowa naval hero insane dies with Hobson link
Friends report Oscar Diegnan, famed for assisting in the Merrimac sinking with Lieutenant Hobson, has become insane. A Stuart native, he served as a boy on merchant ships, joined the navy, was captured at Morro Castle, returned in 1898 to a hero’s welcome, was offered Annapolis entry, and chose to pursue warrant officer status.
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Oscar Diegnan
Hobson
Des Moines
Santiago
Morro Castle
Stuart
Hull
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Deignan
Death of Judge Phillips in Arizona Iowa Legal Icon Dies
News from Phoenix Arizona reports the death of Judge William Phillips a long time Des Moines lawyer and Iowa figure born 1837 in Ohio. He moved to Iowa in 1851 aided Jefferson’s town plat and later built a successful Des Moines practice. The exact cause of death is not disclosed.
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Arizona
Des Moines
Phoenix
Ariz
William Phillips
Iowa
Phillips
Ohio
Illinois
Green County
Jefferson
Iowa Volunteer Firemen Meeting Sets July Tournament
In Des Moines on December 2 the Iowa Volunteer Firemen Association held a well attended meeting with representatives from across the state. It was decided the next annual tournament will be held in July rather than later in the year. A committee chaired by Fred A. Wood of Marshalltown will set the time and place.
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Iowa Volunteer Firemen
Des Moines
Iowa Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Fred A.wood
Marshalltown
Monument to Col Kingman Proposed in Council Bluffs
General Grenville M. Dodge helped locate Colonel W. H. Kinsman’s grave and bring the remains to Council Bluffs. He seeks contributions from surviving members of the Fourth and Twenty third Iowa regiments to fund a monument to be erected and dedicated May 17 1902 on the anniversary of Colonel Kingman’s death.
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Col. Kingman
Council Bluffs
Grenville M. Dodge
W. H. Kinsman
Twenty-third
Iowa
Kingman
Heirs of Kerr Reach $93,000 Settlement with Street Car
Waterloo Iowa December 2 Heirs of Frank Kerr who was killed by a street car here several weeks ago have settled with the street car company for 93000 The accord follows a fatal incident on the local line and concludes ongoing negotiations between the family and the utility company.
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Bere Hella
Waterloo
Frank Kerr
Escaped prisoner from Oskaloosa captured in Des Moines
Sheriff Crickett returned to Des Moines with Charles DeWitt, an escaped inmate who broke jail at Oskaloosa. DeWitt is described as stark raving mad and was arrested by farmers John Love and John Eshelman from Altoona. He abandoned a horse during the escape and was brought to Des Moines for safe keeping.
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Des Moines
Crickett
Oskaloosa
Charles DeWitt
DeWitt
John Love
John Eshelman
Altoona
Iowa Teachers Work Prominent Educators On Program
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Teachers association will hold December 27 to 30 in Des Moines with a record program. Over 100 papers, 60 discussion assignments, 30 addresses, 20 reports and lectures by Max O Rell and J L Hughes mark the event. Governor Shaw and many educators from across the state participate in sectional meetings and a Sunday program features a sermon by Bishop Spaulding of Peoria.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers Association
Middle West
Max O'Rell
Paris
J. L. Hughes
Toronto
Glenwood
C. H. Hoskinson
Corning
EH. N. Coleman
Port Dodge
J. A. McIntosh
Ayr
Shaw
College and Normal School
Bishop Spaulding
Peoria
Railroad Workers Face Dismissal Over Bankruptcies
Des Moines reports that the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will dismiss employees who file for bankruptcy to dodge debts, with merchants at division points noting many workers with high wages choose bankruptcy for small store bills. The move may spread to other lines amid legal challenges in federal court from Iowa railroad centers. Also, plans are underway for the Patriarchs Militant of Iowa annual meeting with 500 to 600 members expected, led by M A Raney and featuring senior Odd Fellows officials from multiple states.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Milwaukee Company
Iowa
Patriarchs
M. A. Raney
Marengo
Odd Fellows
General Seckner
Illinois
Grandon
Missouri
Colonel Nichols
Nebraska
Colonel Street
Minnesota
Osborn Diegnan in Ukiah Hospital After Nervous Breakdown
A letter to relatives in Seattle reveals Osborn Diegnan, who sailed with Lieut Hobson on the Merrimac at Santiago, is hospitalized in Ukiah for a nervous breakdown from service overwork. His mental state is reported as perfect.
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Onhoro Diegnan
Seattle
Wash
Osborn Diegnan
Lieut
Hobson
Santiago
Ukiah Hospital
Balliett Case Delayed After Juror Death
In Des Moines the Balliett trial was postponed after a juror died. With eleven jurors remaining the judge and parties could not agree on trial with the reduced panel, so the case was continued to the next term. Balliett, owner of the White Swan mine in Baker Oregon, faces federal charges of using a mule to aid a fraudulent scheme.
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Balliett
Des Moines
United States District Court
White Swan
Baker
Ore
United States
"Incurable" Heart Disease Soon Cured by Dr Miles
An advertisement claims a complete mail based cure for heart disease and related ailments. Dr Miles offers two dollars and fifty cents worth of treatment free as a trial to readers who mention the paper, citing twenty five years of study and wide testimonials. Free examination blanks, pamphlets, and treatment are promised from Franklin Miles at 209 State Street, Chicago.
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HI. T.shobe
Lucas Avenue
St. Louis
S. S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Miles
A. Kronck
Liuntington
Tnd
Flora Graetor
Bristolville
James RK. Waite
Krank Smith
Chicago
Julius Kellster
R. Parker
Franklin Miles
State Street
Rhone River Power Fuels Swiss Lighting and Transport
Geneva derives all its electricity for public and private lighting and rail traction from Rhone River power as it leaves Lake Geneva. Vast power remains unused while electric railways and city lighting depend on waterfalls and hydroelectric potential.
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Rhone
Switzerland
Geneva
Lake Leman
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