Various musings and notices from a 19th century press
A garbled compendium of headlines and editorial asides mentioning Jay Gould purchases, Dr Osler knighthood talk, a medical journal on rest, relaxation by proxy, Humorous musings on Tommyrot conscience and accidents, a horse named Hoi Polloi, a Georgia pawned leg for whisky, New York tax preludes, editorials on liars, archery and arms, Captain Hobson’s wedding, Jim Jeffries retirement, Ne mirovich Danchenko, Oliver Herford marriage, literary profits, a shooting scare in Salisbury, Col Watterson on Pa Jones, New York trade politics, Kid McCoy marriage, Mrs Stuyvesant Fish fashion, czar Russia finances, a Virginia judge on divorces, whisky warehousing, Yerkes bronze gate theft, Gouverneur Morris wedding.
Miller judged insane in Davenport after alleged poisoning plot
Laura Miller, of Independence, jailed in Davenport and sent to the insane hospital at Indiana after alleged attempt to poison the Bandy family by tampering with food in their Tipton home refrigerator. Prosecutors alleged jealousy of Dr. R. S. Bandy. Evidence included lye, strychnine, wood alcohol and matches found with her. A board of insanity commissioners will decide her status after hearings.
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Davenport
Tipton
Laura Miller
Independence
Gail Campbell
Campbell
Ken
RS. Bandr
Tinton
Advair
Sandy
Fairbanks Speaks at Iowa City Commencement
Vice President Fairbanks delivered the address on A Cha American History at the University of Iowa. The ceremony featured a university honor, applause from the audience, prize announcements, and remarks touching on the Spanish American War. Judge Wade presided over the County Bar association gathering with Congressman Dawson among attendees.
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Fairbanks
Interia
Midland Chautauqua to Feature Historic Program
Des Moines reports the Midland Chautauqua will present a record lineup including Bryan Sam Jones Holden Taro Gkichi Ivenasa Booker T Was Music Festival and more. Season tickets cost 10. single-day tickets 25 cents. camping or attending for June 24 to July 4 should contact the Midland Chautauqua Circuit for details.
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Des Moines Assembly
Des Moines
Gar
Jos
Wape
Misserri
Bryan
Sam Jones
Holden
Zwickey
Hinton White
Damage at Davenport Riverfront Destroys Homes
A Davenport incident on June 13 caused $20 000 in damage as riverfront houses were swept away. Two families narrowly escaped with their lives amid the rising waters and ruined properties.
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Davenport
Jame 13
Thieves Enter Baer Farm Residence, Steal $25
Robbery at a Clinton County farm west of the city. Mr and Mrs Jacob Baer were away, entry gained by using a front door key and a bedroom lock. About $25 was taken from two pocket books. two watches left untouched in plain sight. suspects appeared to know the premises.
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Rob
Clinton County
Clinton
Jacob Baer
Ren Inse Venr Temper Your Self-Control
An unclear phrase suggests a caution about tempering self-control as emotions rise. The fragment offers no concrete names places dates or events to anchor a fuller report. Further readable context would be needed to identify person or circumstance.
Polk Outlines Policy On Interurban Freight Possibilities
Polk of the Interurban Railways outlines freight potential for interurbans at an Iowa Railwar Club meeting. He cites US earnings by class, notes interurban freight could rise with westward line development, and compares with steam roads. He emphasizes improved routes, tunnels, and logistics to attract shippers and shorten delivery times.
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Des Moines
H. KB. Polk
O Pener
Iowa
United States
Polk
Supreme court bans basement saloon operation in Des Moines
The Iowa Supreme Court declares basement saloons illegal in Des Moines after reviewing the A J McColl vs Bailey Fisher case. The ruling specifies that entrances, sidewalk access, and visibility to street level violate public safety rules, effectively closing the basement saloon plan and limiting construction near the Iowa Legend Trust Company building.
Man Saves Youth in Mississippi Tragedy
Fay Fowler of Muscatine aged 77 jumped into the Mississippi to rescue his younger brother who had fallen in. The elder man drowned while the younger was saved by rescuers who recovered the brother's body at the riverbank. He was the son of prominent locals.
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Fay Fowler
Muscatine
Board of Control Criticised After Hospital Visit
Davenport officials A Hanler Fred Larbach and William Greenwald returned from a Mount Pleasant hospital for the insane inspection tour and mailed a report to the state board of control, criticizing evident economy in feeding patients and noting they offered more varied food and larger portions elsewhere.
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Board of Control
Davenport
Gr. A. Hanler
Fred Larbach
Wiliam Greenwald
Scott County Board of ‘Imsanity Commissioners
Mount Pleasantt Hospital
State Board of Control
Shercliffe Denied Oklahoma Surrender Demand in Denison Case
Governor Cummins rejects Oklahoma surrender request for Shercliffe amid stalled papers delays. Chief Land returns to Oklahoma as legal maneuvers unfold. Shercliffe’s arrest remains tied to Dennison prosecution with October court dates and a change of venue to Red Oak.
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Ges Moimnes
Jame
Cummins
Ohlahoms
Shereliffe
Chief Land
Ents
Soverner
Sherelife
Supreme Court Azné
Sidhe
Iowa
Elmer E Thomas
Nor
Jndee South
Tom Dennison
Red Osk Receri F
Oklahoma
Shelte
Imme
Atiormer Thomas
Jerner
Dennison
Shercliffe
Sooda Thomas
Thomas
Green
Train Collision and Local Notices From Clinton Wisconsin
A damaged report describes a collision near Clinton Wisconsin with injuries and property damage. Norshmm, a farmer near Burnside, awarded $5.20 for injuries by the Northwestern road. Tubbs, a farmer near Charles, killed in a plowing accident four miles west of town. Former Speaker David R Henderson plans residence in the Mississippi district after returning from California. Colonel Henderson and his wife occupy a local hotel apartment while rumors about his health continue.
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Matthew Hienzie
Latrisse
Wisbrickian
Clinton
Chicago
Norstram Rear
Tubbs
Charles
Soit
Bobuane
Mississippi
California
Colonel Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Witty phrases from the Florida Times Union
A fragment from the Florida Times Union comments on social sayings about marriage money and morality. It notes coins and rumors influence popularity among men and jokes about a druggist lacking conscience. It concludes with a remark on failures as tokens of the next world.
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Florida Times-Union
Iowa Supreme Court rules on adoption and sidewalks
Des Moines reports Iowa Supreme Court decisions on child custody in adoption cases, a grandparent’s guardianship, contributory negligence in a sidewalk accident, and the legality of biennial elections. The court upholds that guardianship may not be stripped by an outsider and clarifies duties to avoid hazards on public walkways. It also indicates settlements in a Modern Woodmen suit are not binding and confirms the biennial election system.
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Woodmen of
America
E. H. McCutchen
Des Moines
Holstein Bank
Attorners
George N. Frink
Desines
Inca Supreme Court
Heer
James M. Holmes
Margaret Merrig
Iowa
Camace
Benjamin D. Rea Ag
Sioux City
Hutchinson
Rea
Supreme Cour
Supreme Court
Humorous City Gossip Flyers and Party Cries
The item spoofs small town chatter about politics and family plans. Washington Star quotes a weary questioner about summer plans, while a Cleveland Leader snippet parodies a party scene with a mischievous boy boasting about ice cream and mischief at supper.
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Bobbie
Mr. Cumrox
Washington Star
Mamma
Dorothy
Harold
Momma
Jim Brown
Cleveland
Washington Chosen To Host Russia Japan Peace Talks
Washington selected as the site for peace negotiations between Russia and Japan, with Secretary Loeb confirming the decision amid bid and weather caveats. The talks, urged by President Roosevelt, settle on Washington after considering Paris Chefoo and The Hague. The arrangement aims to avoid European or Asian cities and move to a neutral ground.
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Washington
America
Russia
Japan
Far East
Roosevelt
Loeb
Chefco
Paris
Hague
Chefoo
International Arbitration Tribunal
Russian Parliament Experiment Set for September in Russia
St Petersburg reports the Russian government plans a September start for a two chamber parliament. An Imperial Duma will form the lower house with a separate upper house under the council of state. Elections are to occur this summer, signaling a staged transition from autocracy despite the plan’s quasi parliamentary framework. The regime vows to issue a formal proclamation soon.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Council of State
Council of the Empire
Record Breaking Run On Fastest Train Speeds
The westbound Pennsylvania flyer arrived seventeen minutes late through Fort Wayne Indiana but resumed schedule to Plymouth. It covered 132 miles from Crestline Ohio to Fort Wayne in 115 minutes. The fastest stretch near Ada Ohio logged three miles in eighty five seconds equaling 21 miles in twenty eight and a third seconds and a record pace of 127.8 miles per hour.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Plymouth
Crestline
Ada
Patrick Must Pay Penalty in Patrick Murder Case
Albany reporters state the New York Court of Appeals split four to three to uphold the lower courts finding Albert T. Patrick guilty of first degree murder in the death of William Marsh Rich. Patrick was convicted April 7, 1902, for administering chloroform and mercury during Rich's illness on September 23, 1900.
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Patrick
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
New York
Wm. Marsh Rich
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Vinton
Jay Gould
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Alabama
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Hoi Polloi
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Calhoun Democrat
New York Sun
Hobson
Jim Jeffries
Nemirovich Danchenko
Oliver Herford
Salisbury
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Clay Grubb
Wat Crump
Col. Watterson
Pa Jones
Jones
Kid” McCoy
Mr. McCoy
Doubness
A. S. Kendall
West Virginia
Gouverneur Morris
Gurvey
Boston Globe
Iowa City
Gankot
Pecesmans
Terry
Sterek
Magus Pre Rga
Chercliffe
QUAY
Thomas Selieves
Hane Shercliffe
A. O. Lund
Blackwell
Qkie
Frank Shereliffe
State House
Olmsted
Takahira
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