Laws go into effect July 4 under in force provision
The general assembly passed numerous laws set to take effect July 4 including the two cent fare, anti pass, uniform fire insurance policy, corrupted stock and campaign finance measures, and rules on railroad labor hours. Additional statutes govern corporate stock practices, sworn expense filings, city regulation of venues and billboards, bond issuance for bridges, and regulatory powers of the state railroad commission.
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General Assembly
Java
Railroad Commission
Columbine Emerges as Suggested National Flower
Dr. Fredrick Sergent of Harvard backs the Columbine as the U S national flower native to the United States and widespread across its plains and peaks. Mrs Evan Lewis’s poem The Columbine argues the flower represents wealth and power with colors red and white and blue symbolic of the nation. The Columbine Association urges Congress to adopt the Columbine as emblem of peace plenty and power.
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Congress
Fredrick
le Roy Sargent
Harvard University
Mra
Hatcher
Figo
Evan -Lewis
Sergent
United States
Columbine Association
Columbias
Lightning Strikes Hotel During Thunderstorm Night
A Friday night storm causes a lightning strike at a hotel. The bolt telegraphed into the office, splintering glass and damaging cigars in a case. Night clerk Joe Dorsey and Rev. B F Miller were in adjacent rooms. no serious injuries reported as plaster was torn and the landlord exclaimed it was close.
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Joe Dorsey
B. F. Miller
van Dyke
Des Moines Plan Wins In Major City Government Change
Des Moines voters approve the Des Moines Plan abolishing wards and aldermen in favor of five city commissioners, a mayor, and four department heads all dedicated to city work. The reform mirrors the Galveston commission model and is expected to spread to large cities nationwide. The ward system is criticized for corruption and waste.
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Des Moines
Galveston
Texas
United States
Co H Marches to Sam Linstrom Farm for Weekend Hike
Upon invitation from Quartermaster Sergeant Sam Linstrom, Company H will march to his home two and a half miles north of Chariton on Saturday night. They will camp on the farm and remain in heavy marching order until Sunday afternoon. Tents will be pitched Saturday night.
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Sam. Linstrom
Co. H
In Town plated 1 fo A All ork
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a 1 for something and a rear shot reference. No clear entities or events.
A Little Printer's Ink Sparks Mail Order Sensation
A humorous verse laments mail order advertising and its pull on readers in small towns. It notes how ads in magazines reach millions, prompting purchases by mail and triggering reflections on local dealers.
Home Coming Week Proposed for Lucas County
The article urges a region wide Home Coming Week across Lucas County inviting former residents and friends to visit and recall past days. It emphasizes church and fraternal support to foster goodwill and universal kindness during a planned period of togetherness and memory.
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Lucas
Chariton
National Guard Maneuvers Near Des Moines Scheduled
Adjutant General Thrift orders Iowa National Guard maneuvers to be held near Des Moines from August 5 to 12. Two armies in brown and blue uniforms will clash in staged battles with regular army support and a Ft. Leavenworth machine gun platoon. This will be the largest, most elaborate encampment in state guard history with a full week of field maneuvers and camp life for four regiments.
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Thrift
National Guard
Des Moines
Ft. Leavenworth
Iowa
H. of
Chariton
Brown Army
State Guard
Rail Road Meeting Held延期 Car bond to railway line debate
A town meeting at Carson schoolhouse in English township planned to discuss the Waterloo Pella and Chariton railroad projects but was postponed by a heavy rainstorm. Earlier gathering in Pleasant township noted similar weather delays as organizers urged residents to support construction and public participation. Reports also mention cattle deaths on the Eikenberry property under inquiry, with two cows dying possibly linked to drinking, prompting local investigation.
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Carson School House
Waterloo
Pella & Chariton
L. F. Maple
Oppenheimer
RB. van Dyke
J. H Darrah
Pleasant Township
New. Ling
Eikenberry
Tow
Becker
Eathley
Wedding of Miss Adda L Manning to Charles G at Chariton
The wedding occurred Tuesday at 8 30 AM at the bride’s home with Rev. Evans officiating. Attended by 120 guests, the couple, both from nearby towns, joined after a background of roses and green in a formal ceremony. The bride, a longtime Chariton teacher, and the groom from Lawton Oklahoma, will reside in Lawton after a brief wedding trip to Kansas City and Oklahoma City.
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Adda L. Manning
Charles G’. Shane
Lawton
Oklahoma
Evans
M. E. Church
Frank Manning
Oleo Bryan
St. Joseph
Missouri
Henry Engrebretson
Mendelesohn
Nellie Allen
Lagrange
Oléo Bryan
Marie Bown
Hazel Larimer
Olive Fain
Nellie Beller
Iona Ensley
Mattie Curtis
Nellie James
Chariton
Leonard Manning
Pandora and
Yadirf
Belamy Company
Shane
Kansas
City
Oklahioma
Avenue
A. Lawton
Rebecca Rhoades
Mt Ayr
Henry. McPherson
Ilinois City
Illinois
Maude. Jeffrey
Osceola
Cleo Bryan
Ethel Smyth
Will H. Smyth
Edward Derr Smith
Lester
Iowa
W. S. McCullagh
Presbyterian Church
Mica
Grace Hague
Fairfield
Mendelssohn
Florence: Smith
Biste
Vera Malone
Nada
Pauline Jeffrey
Hélen’ Meeks
Henley
May Cnlbertson
Myrtle Dungan
Orin Smyth Brother
Presbyterian. Church
Parsons College
Farfield
Soho
Rock Island Railroad
Mra. Smith
Salt Lake City
Seatle
Chariton Wedding and Methodist Conference Details
A Chariton wedding of Miss Ethel Smyth and Edward Derr Smith took place at noon with Rev. W S McCullagh officiating and a large family attendance. The Methodist Episcopal Chariton District Conference met in Russell, June 17 19 with 38 delegates, praising Russell for hospitality and noting solemn prayers for Bro John Edwards.
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Chariton
Russell
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Edwards
Humeston
The
Baptist
Paton Struck by Stroke While Mowing Yard
Thomas Paton suffered a stroke while cutting grass and weeds in his yard on Monday evening. The paralysis affected the left side, leaving the muscles unable to move though his mind remained bright and active. Paton, in his fifth year, is described as a hard working thrifty Scotchman and a good citizen who will learn with regret of his illness.
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Paton
Citzen
Homesteaders Meet in Hawkeye Hall Discuss Adoption
The Hawkeye Homestead group gathered at the K of P Hall Monday evening to discuss adoptions. About 68 couples were noted with roughly 80 individuals present. The Elba chapter was also mentioned in relation to the event.
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Hawkeye
Init
K of P
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