Fire at Iowa State Prison Causes Major Damage
Fire at the Fort Madison prison caused about 250000 dollars in damage to the chair factory the paint shop dining room kitchen chapel and other buildings. Prisoners shouted from cells as fire crews fought the blaze with both prison and city firefighters under a west wind. State board of control members left Des Moines to probe the cause and plan rebuilding.
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Fort Madison
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison City
Hollowell
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Governor Robertson Attacked After Conference in Okmulgee
Gov J B A Robertson was attacked by oil man James G Lyons as he left the county attorney Jas Hepburns office after a conference. The two exchanged blows before bystanders separated them. The incident occurred during Robertson’s bid to testify in the defunct Bank of Commerce probe.
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Okmulgee
Okla
J. B. A. Robertson
James G. Lyons
Jas. Hepburn
Robertson
Lyons
Bank of Commerce
Robertson Coul
Breslan Thieves Busy as Watchman Strike
Breslan watchmen went on strike last night leaving streets unpatrolled. Thieves seized the opportunity and organized raids targeting jewelers and clothing stores, emptying display windows and breaking into several homes to steal valuables.
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Breslan
Watchmen's Union
Myers Whel Wrestles Parcaut After Engle Defeat
In Chicago Illinois last night Johnny Myers defeated Hein ie Engle of Dubuque Iowa for the middleweight title. Ralph Parcaut of Spencer Iowa challenged Myers to a match, with no date set yet though Parcaut has posted a forfeit.
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Chicago
Johnny Myers
Heinie Engle
Dubuque
Iowa
Ralph Parcaut
Spencer
Myers
Alhough Pareant
Attorney General Gibson Buys Hudson Car at Des Moines Show
While attending the automobile show in Des Moines, Hudson dealer Matt Conway sold and delivered to Attorney General B. J. Gibson a Hudson Coach automobile. Conway said the dealers and distributors reported a successful show for sales and attendance.
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Des Moines
Matt Conway
Hudson
B. J. Gibson
Weather outlook for Chicago
Chicago forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures over the next twenty four hours. The region is expected to remain dry with gradual warming and sunny intervals. Local observers note milder air moving in from the west ahead of weekend activities.
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Chicago
Hardin County Farmers Plan Spraying Rings
Hardin county farmers and fruit growers show growing interest in orchard care. Farm bureau officials report meetings held across the county to organize two new spray rings this year, with several additional rings likely under county agent M. F. Olson’s guidance.
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Eldora
Hardin County
Farm Bureau
M. F. Olson
Attack on Postmaster General Hayes in House
Washington March 3 A vigorous attack on Postmaster General Hayes was made in the house by Representative Williams Republican of Illinois who called the retiring cabinet officer one disappointment of the first year of the Republican administration.
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Washington, D. C
Hayes
House
Representative Williams
Ilino
Hold Corn and Poultry Show
A successful corn and poultry show was held at Sheffield with good exhibits. Corn judged by M E Olson of Hardin county and L EB Heffner of Des Moines judged the poultry. A local talent program followed and planners hope to make it an annual event possibly a three day affair.
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Hamplton
Sheffield
M E Olson
Hardin County
L. EB. Heffner
Des Moines
Oldest World Cities Include Damascus Benares and Constantinople
The article notes Damascus Benares and Constantinople among the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. It discusses their ancient histories and long-standing cultural significance.
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Damascus
Benares
Constantinople
Woman enters dog derby race against 14 men
Lydia Hutchins challenges seasoned veteran mushers in Ashton as she trains her own dogs for the American Dog Derby in Yellowstone Park festivities. The course from Ashton to a south gate, forms a figure eight and back, with 15 entrants total.
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Gene Cohn
Ashton
Ida
Lydia Hutchins
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Park Entrance
Miss Hutchins
Bandit Escapes With $90000 Payroll After Robbery
A masked bandit in a yellow disguise shot and wounded Benjamin F. Primm treasurer of the Tiffin Products Corp in Long Island City. The thief escaped with a payroll totaling about 90000 dollars.
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New York, N. Y
Benjamin EF. Primm
Tiffin Products Corporation
Long Island City
Cedar Rapids Officers Face Serious Charge
Cedar Rapids reports that City Auditor W. E. Vane submitted to the city council a charge that Commissioners Harry Whitefield and Jas. Winn and Clerk F. L. Winn used city funds for personal purchases. Winn and Whitefield withdrew their nominations for reelection within an hour.
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Cedar Rapids
W. E. Vane
Harry Whitefield
Jas. Winn
F L. Winn
Balls
Winn
Whitefield
First Iowa Infantry in Civil War Recalled in Palimpsest Letters
The Palimpsest presents two letters about the First Iowa Infantry in 1861. Henry O Connor of Company A recalls arduous Missouri marches and the origin of the Iowa Greyhounds nickname. Hiram Price describes delivering payroll funds to the regiment, braving threats to carry money safely to General Lyon’s forces.
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State Historical Society
Iowa
Missouri
Lyon
Hiram Price
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Man Held as Uskalgada Not Connor in Illinois Case
Deputy Sheriff William Van Horb said the detainee held by local authorities as Tom my O Connor is not the Chicago suspect. The man here claimed to be John Clark of Detroit and will be released today.
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Oskaloosala
William van Horb
Cook County
Illinois
Tommy O'Connor
Chicago
Heli
John Clark
Detroit
Scott
Minnesota
Heriffs
Creston High School News Notes Highlights Tournament Sendoff
Mary Brady reports Creston High School caps a short program before the basketball team departs for the Indianola tournament. Faculty and students deliver speeches, praises for coach Stookey, captains Traue and Hubn, and a pep-filled sendoff with yells.
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Creston High School
Mary Brady
Indianola
Garney Traue
C. H
Catherine McGregor
Janet Hubn
Creston
Soldier Bonus Bill To House Next Tuesday
Washington March 2 the special sub committee of the house ways and means completed details of the soldier bonus bill and announced the measure would be presented to the house next Tuesday.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means
Congress Bill Seeks 21 Million for Rivers Harbors Plan
Washington March 3. House rivers and harbors committee ordered a bill authorizing an estimated expenditure of about 21 million dollars for new rivers and harbors improvements. The measure outlines major construction programs and project funding.
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Washington, D. C
House Rivers and Harbors Commeittee
Lew Wallace Named to Postal Savings Board
Lew Wallace Jr of Indiana is appointed secretary of the board of trustees of postal savings by the treasury. The board, created to unify government savings efforts, includes Secretary Mellon Attorney General Daugherty and Postmaster General Hays.
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Washington, D .C
Lew Wallace, Jr
Indiana
Board of Trustees of
Postal Savings
The
Treasury
Division of Savings of the Treasury
Board of Postal Savings
Mellon
Daugherty
Hays
Daily Markets Update for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle receipts 4 500 veal calves steady to weak top beef steers 8 9 bulk steers 7 40 to 25 cows and heifers mostly 4 75 to 6 96 Hogs receipts colve market fairly active mostly 10 to 15 cents higher than yesterday s average top 11 55 bulk 11 00 to 11 25 pigs slow 15 to 25 cents lower bulk desirable 100 to 120 pound pigs around 10 00 Sheep receipts 6 000 market slow fat lambs 15 cents higher Butter Easy Creamery extras 30 s 3 7 Firsts 32 46 Seconds 29 1 Standards 35 Eggs lower receipts 14 675 cases Firsts 23 Ordinary firsts 20 21 Miscellaneous 22 23 Poultry alive unchanged Chicago closing grain and provisions wheat May 145 July 122 Corn May 66 July 69 Date May 41 July 43 Pork May 21 25 Lard May 12 15 July 12 30 Ribe May 11 45 July 11 05 St Joseph markets cattle receipts 450 market steady cows and heifers 7 00 to 7 70 Hogs receipts 4 000 market opened 10 to 15 higher closing slow Sheep receipts 2 000 market lambs steady Sheep 25 higher prices 12 00 to 15 9 in range has 8 50 to 14 00 notes extensions displayed
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Chicago
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubber
Des Moines
Tel
St. Joseph
Eee
Ee Cosa
Sb Sieganes Ee
Ce Rae Saameds Ee RT Oats Weinsae
Cash Market Report at Noon Prices for Hogs Chickens and More
Market notes list prices for hogs at $8.50 to $10.25 and spring chickens around 18 to 20 cents per pound. Additional lines show varying values for cattle eggs and other livestock market items with specific per unit figures.
Fentleman Murder Trial May Go To Jury Saturday
Osceola Iowa March 3 Special to The Advertiser announces that William R. Fentleman charged with murder of C W Jones may have the case go to the jury on Saturday. The trial drew large crowds and armed guards as witnesses from Kansas and Missouri testified.
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Fentleman
Osceola
Advertiser
William R. Fentleman
C. W. Jones
The
Ray Scott
Decatur County
William Fentleman
Here
Leon
Irish Prison Officials Announce Turmoil After Leader’s Death
Irish prison authorities released statements amid unrest following the death of John Redmond, the nationalist leader. Creen, linked as a former official, faced scrutiny as reports described tensions and potential transfers in Belfest and surrounding facilities.
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Belfest Wareh
Preona
Max & Creen
Wille
da Iin Meerages
Creen
John Redmond
Farm butchering methods demonstrated in Ames county
P H Heimrica of Ames led farm bureau demonstrations on home meat handling. The event showed a shift from modern processing to traditional on farm methods. Officials expect more farmers to embrace the old practice for household use.
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Elfere
Haein
P H. Heimrica
Ames
Farm Bureau
County Eyes Threats as Campaign Trails Run Long
In Hardin County a county wide campaign unfolds as rivals warn of a tense contest ahead. A major focus centers on controlling the corn root worm and other farm pests amid political tension.
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Theo Fletde
Judge Puts Seeders in Joi in Detroit Speed Case
Twenty one motorists convicted of violating the speed ordinance were sentenced by Judge Charles Bartlett to short terms of imprisonment. Beginning March 5, all automatics found to have driven over thirty miles an hour face a minimum sentence of ten days in jail.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles Bartlett
Boertlett
Ratification Report on U S and Colombia Treaty
Washington advices say the United States and Colombia ratified a treaty providing Columbia 275000 pounds compensation for losses. The accord, exchanged yesterday in Bogota, was received by the Columbian legation.
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Washington
United States
Columbia
Ofter
Bogota
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