Baltimore in Ashes Devastates City After Great Fire
A catastrophic blaze in Baltimore reduced landmarks to ruins as firemen battled through a gale. The burn area shows complete devastation with standing walls at the Continent, Baltimore & Ohio offices, and the International Trust Company front intact while others crumble. Debris, wrecked streets, and widespread damage dominated the scene as crews assess the long cleanup.
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Baltimore & Ohio
International Trust Company
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Walla
Mothers The Supremest Need In Public Tribute
A Iowa legislature tribute to Governor Cummins's mother moves from house to senate as a sincere display of respect. Senators rise in a unified gesture, honoring motherhood beyond party lines, praising a noble mother and a son of great character. The piece extols maternal value as supreme, surpassing wealth or creed, likening her to the Madonna and a timeless civic ideal. Des Moines Daily News.
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Iowa
Cummins
House
Senate
Chevalier Bayard
Napoleon
Mary
Remington Child Rena Carrie Born 1806 Died 1904
Rena Carrie Remington daughter of J. D. and Sadie Remington was born in September 1806 and died February 6, 1904 at age seven years five months four days after a long illness. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Mutchler in Urbane. The church was crowded.
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Mutchler
Urbane
Lacona Luxury Car To Tour Old Mexico From Des Moines
The private car Lacona will depart Des Moines February 16 for a four week trip to Old Mexico described as the Egypt of America. Round trip rates include mesh and berth en route from Des Moines 3160 Cedar Rapids 3100 and other points in proportion. For full information contact the Towa Tourist Association Des Moines or John G. Farmer D P A Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Des Moines
Old Mexico
Cedar Rapids
Towa Tourist Association
Iowa
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rupids
Tows
Dr Storms Lecture At High School In Iowa State College Fashion
President A B Storms of Iowa State Agricultural College lectured at the high school building on the science of life. The talk drew an attentive, curious crowd and a reception followed. He is praised as a strong educator and new to the state’s teaching ranks.
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Iowa State Agricultural College
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Storms
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College For the
Scramble of Statutory Debate on Slat Miacine Legislation
A disjointed report outlines debate over amending Section 1576 of existing law to adjust penalties and reorganize enforcement. It references state officials, districts, and marshals, with costs up to 250 dollars per district and broader expenses for a proposed APRA plan affecting drag stores and related enforcement. The proposal envisions marshal operations, district funding, and potential restructuring of public safety duties.
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Protest concerns artesian wells in Heaton County
Residents allege issues with large wells and water supply as disputes arise over the famed Jumbo well and the Tangent gusher. The report notes walls, field supply, and ongoing control measures affecting water access and resource management.
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Presbyterian Church Notes Shows Weekday Meetings and Lectures
The church schedules missionary meetings and tea on Thursday, a Young Men's Club program, and Sabbath evening sermon on The Hole in the Wall. A Bible lecture series by Alexander Patterson of Chicago begins Monday Feb 15, with diagrams, free daytime and evening sessions for a week, open to all.
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Chicago
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Advertised Letters for May 6 1904 at Vinton Iowa
List of uncalled letters from the Vinton Iowa post office for the week ending May 6 1904 includes A G Barratt William Olins Mrs John Heman Miss M Hoover Mrs Langer Page Brunt Mrs Oscer Rush Mrs Eliza Rice Bell Smith Mrs C A Scott Mrs J A Sanders Mrs E Turner Carly Fourney G K Covert P M Also an ad from Hite Bryan inviting readers to bring in second hand goods for quick sale as they recently handled a carload of goods and are ready for more
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A. G. Barratt
William Olins
John Heman
M. Hoover
Langer
Page & Brunt
Oscer Rush
Eliza Rice Bell Smith
C. A. Scott
J. A. Sanders
E. Turner
Carly Fourney
Hite & Bryan
Accidental shooting at home near Bridge, Texas
An accidental shooting occurred at a home near Bridgy Wir, southwest of San Antonio, as a man and others reacted to a gun mishap. The shooter fired as a crowd gathered, causing injuries. Doctors Mich inr and Williams attended the wounded and a funeral followed for the deceased’s father. Local authorities investigated the incident while promises of classmate assistance and travel credits were mentioned.
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Good Roads Bill Aims At 21 Million State Aid
Rep W P Brownlowe of Tennessee introduces a bill to revive good roads interest and provide 21 008 000 for country fund improvements. The plan matches national funds, with equal state and federal sharing, funding about 10 000 000 for wagon roads. It would build 30 to 60 miles per state, boosting rural delivery and auto travel forces.
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W. P. Brownlowe
Tennesse
Bilin
Examines gender and prohibition era policing in wartime city
A garbled account discusses women dawdling in saloons and blocking enforcement, questioning investigations into vice and political pressure. It questions who enforces laws, mentions public figures and agencies, and hints at broader moral panic during the period.
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