Interurban plans loom, Milwaukee service debate grows
Polk of Interurban cites plans to extend from Woodward to Boone as a preliminary step with no firm commitment. he notes Milwaukee link may follow after two years if conditions allow. Meanwhile vital statistics show eight months ending February record 7,800 more births than deaths and pneumonia remains top killer amid a health and hospital funding discussion across multiple towns.
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State executive council completes railroad and land assessment
July 28 report says the state executive council finished assessing railroad property, raising its value by 2,637,200 versus 1904, while land assessments fell by 86?80, and overall valuation balanced by years of changes. Interurban and telephone properties show increases, with certain rail lines and express firms adjusted. total levies aim near 3.2 mills, preserving statewide tax balance amidst changes.
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Burial Custom Through Ancestral Practice Described
The article notes a traditional burial posture whereby the deceased are laid with the chin resting on the knees. This description highlights cultural ritual surrounding burial and respect for ancestors.
Fire Destroyed Cedar Rapids Transfer Building
A June 2 fire at the Cedar Rapids transfer company building, owned by Rock Island railway, consumed the entire structure in about an hour. The contents were insured for $125,000, with losses pegged at $50,000 for the contents and $40,000 for the building. Nearby homes were lightly damaged. investigators consider smoking timers in repair work as a possible spark.
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Suing Burlington Company for Five Thousand Dollars
George McCormick of Creston filed suit against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad seeking 5000 dollars alleging permanent injuries from a fellow worker stepping on his foot while employed by the railroad. He claims he spent 25 dollars on nurse care and owes 50 dollars to a doctor and seeks damages for permanent disability. He is 65 years old.
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George McCormick
Creston
Rock Island lines in Iowa to get 2 million upgrade this year
Chicago July 27 Arrangements by the Rock Island road to spend 2,000,000 this year on Iowa lines including eliminating Had curves near Des Moines Casey and Avoca. Main line to be double tracked from Iowa City to Valley Junction with other improvements. Aim to speed passenger schedules and compete for mail contracts. A new fast Omaha to Chicago train is planned with No 6 often split into two sections.
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Texas Fever Found By Dr Koto In Cattle Case
Des Moines reports a Kansas City cattle dealer sold cattle to farmers in Madison county’s East Peru area. A Texas fever outbreak followed in cattle left in another pasture. State Veterinarian Kato diagnosed infectious contagious disease and ordered quarantine and culling. Several sold animals died or were sick, leading to legal and financial fallout for buyers.
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Bridal theft and alleged forgery in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs on July 22, DeLacy and Miss Lie Lotta Scherr of Omaha were married Wednesday and reportedly planned a hotel suite. DeLacy, agent for a Canadian investment company, is accused of using 283 to buy jewelry and a wedding outfit after the couple retired, with allegations of forging cheers. he faces trial.
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Lielotta Scherr
Omaha
Neutralization of Port Arthur in Japan's peace terms
Washington reports sketch Japan may seek neutralization of Port Arthur as part of peace terms. A counter proposal would swap Port Arthur for Japan not fortifying Vladivostok, shifting the eastern balance. Komura's plenipotentiary mission allegedly demands a new loan, Sakhalin occupation, advance on Vladivostok, and a decisive Manchuria strike. The rumor highlights strategic stakes in the conference and mixed signals from Russia.
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Paul Jones' Body Now at Annapolis
On June 95 a simple brick vault at the United States Naval Academy houses the body of John Paul Jones. The body was landed from the cruiser Brooklyn in a ceremony completing the transfer from Paris cemetery, its resting place for over four centuries. A formal national reception and exercises are planned after the body is placed in the naval chapel near the temporary vault site.
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Emperor William scheme to place Hohenzollern on Norwegian throne
London dispatch from Stockholm reports Emperor William met with Nicholas II to seek consent for a Hohenzollern prince to ascend the Norwegian throne. The Daily Mail notes a possible frontier rectification along the Atlantic and hints Russia seeks a strip of Norwegian territory to gain Arctic access.
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Bomb Kills Officials in Byelostok Russia
A bomb exploded in Byelostok killing several people and injuring many, including the chief of police and his son. The attack occurred yesterday, on July 21, causing extensive damage throughout the center of the town.
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Chicago Bank Tragedy Over Love Affair Ends in Suicide
Grieving Miss Anna Teller of Cedar Raunds shot herself in a private booth at the Illinois Tra bank in Chicago to end her heartaches. She died within an hour before help arrived. She named a man named Lee as her love and left all property to her sister. She had left Cedar Rauids years ago. her father lives at Linn Junction.
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China May Demand Admission Of Soolies
Washington reports doubt in official circles over obtaining Chize's consent to another treaty with the United States. China may resist agreeing to any future treaty excluding Chinese laborers from a friendly country, viewing such exclusions as a foreign power’s rule rather than its own. Delegates in Pekin are said to be shifting stance amid growing foreign pressure.
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Rennington Death List From Naval Disaster
July 21 San Diego reports the Rennington event caused massive casualties and extensive losses. As noted by the Associated Press this disaster remains among Americas darkest naval tragedies with several dead and many unrecovered. military cemetery preparations and ongoing inquiries follow the explosion and chaos.
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Japanese retreat near Nikolayevsk on Amur river
Private advices reported from St. Petersburg indicate Japanese forces have withdrawn near Nikolayevsk at the mouth of the Amur river. Many inhabitants of Nikolaievsk and Vladivostok have fled to Robaberiysk, leaving a note on charity and the burden on those who help.
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Fragmented Old Chronicle Of Odd Facts And Claims
A garbled report lists times and positions with an assortment of claims about Tiberia a standard time at 6 AAL bees of Brazil high bridges in Germany a 392 foot railroad span completed 1867 and a Delaware farmer arguing half the fruit yields better quality and more total fruit if picked early with 25 million bushels stated as an alternative outcome.
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Rat Catchers Parade in Manila Lecture Remarks
A clergyman returning from the Philippines lectured in San Francisco describing a meniscal parade. Among the processionists was a company of rat catchers marching with traps in hand.
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Phillie Pines
San Francisco
Special Case of Especial Interest to Women in Mich
A report from Champion Mich notes a woman's health case highlighting Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mrs A Wellett speaks of five years of kidney pain and sleepless nights, asserting recovery after one bottle. Also included are brief items on Bombita the bullfighter retiring with fortune and jewels, and a Antwerp cabinet maker’s self-inflicted death after a winning ticket failed to draw a prize.
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Lightning Strikes Senden Olsen in Woodbarn, Ore
Senden Olsen of Woodbarn Oregon was struck by lightning and suffered severe facial injuries including loss of most of his beard while he was unconscious for an hour. He later believed the event was a prank when he saw his reflection.
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Santa Rosa Man Edward Deress Dies Quietly
Edward Teale Deress, a well known Santa Rosa resident, died recently after leaving cremation directions and naming friends to attend. He provided funds for their expenses including railroad fares hotel bills and one dinner with drinks and cigars. He ordered no sorrow at his funeral inviting joy and cheerfulness at the bier.
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Ater
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Change in Diet Helps Family Health and Stomach Cure
A newspaper reader recounts how Grape Nuts food improved her husband’s dispersia and nervousness after marriage. A friend’s experience after months of using Grape Nuts shows restored health, while the mother notes the baby thrived on the cereal. The letter praises the product from the Grape Nuts company at Battle Creek, Michigan.
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