Haps and mishaps mark Iowa news from Clare to Monona
Des Moines reports detail a severe accident near Clare where farmer William Kiehn and his daughter Viola were badly injured after a runaway binder knife and wagon entrapped them. Injuries required hours of surgery. both occupants are described as in serious condition. Also noted are Monona county rural route expansions, raising total routes to twelve, and a Rock Valley fire that destroyed the Terwilliger & Dwight elevator and a carload of wheat, with losses insured.
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Des Moines
William Fiehn
Clare
Viola
Kiehn
Selecting Federal Building Sites Muscatine
Frank B. Wheaton of Washington D C representing the United States Treasury Department is in Muscatine to purchase a site for a government office building with a $15 000 appropriation. He will visit Iowa City Marshalltown Ottumwa Centerville Boone Atlantic and Oskaloosa to select sites and report to Secretary Shaw from each city.
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Muscatine
Frank B. Wheaton
Washington, D. C
United States Treasury Department
Wheaton
Iowa City
Marshalltown
Ottumwa
Centerville
Boone
Atlantic
Oskaloosa
Shaw
Progress of Sibley shows town growing into a mini city
Sibley July 31 report notes public buildings progressing with sheriff’s residence jail and a court house due in 1993. A central block public school with furnishings costing over 30000 will educate about 500 children. County population near 10000, farmland 400 sections, Osceola county land expected near 100 dollars an acre in coming years. Apple trees bearing fine standard apples signal agricultural progress.
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Sibley
Osceola County
Farmer Frank Schultz Arrested for Seduction Near LeMars
Frank Schultz a wealthy farmer west of LeMars was arrested on seduction charges involving Mamie Kloths, 16, daughter of neighbor John Kloths. Schultz, a widower, had been paying attention to the girl for some time despite the father’s objections. He was arraigned before Justice Alene and posted bonds, with the case continued to Monday, August 4.
Rural Free Delivery update from Onawa July 31
Agent Mills of the rural free delivery service in Onawa is referenced in a July 31 item, noting actions or duties related to rural mail routes and deliveries in the region.
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Rural Free Delivery
Onawa
Agent Mills
The
Rural Free Delivery Service
Who
Bonfire in a Barn at Algona Causes Minor Damage
Fire discovered at A. L. Rist home in Algona on July 31. Three barns in a cluster burned little. loss estimated at $300 covered by insurance. Fire set by Mr Rist’s young sons to make a bonfire, started on the barn floor.
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Algona
A. L. Rist
Rist
Shelby County Teachers Institute Opens in Harlan
The twenty-ninth annual Shelby county teachers' institute began in Harlan with 150 teachers attending. Instructors include M. A. Reed Woodbine normal school James R. Hanna Highland Park college Des Moines J. J. Louis Harlan city schools E S White ex-superintendent M Holmes Irwin Susie Gibbs Earling Geo A Luxford conductor Judge M J Wade Iowa City spoke on Lincoln at the Congregational church Thursday evening.
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Shelby County
Harlan
Shelby County Teachers’ Institute
M. A. Reed
Woodbine Normal School
James R. Hanna
Highland Park College
Des Moines
J. J. Louis
Harlan City
E. S. White
Harlan Schools
Insurance suit over Barron Bros stock fire loss
LeMars on July 31 reports a suit has begun to recover insurance from several companies that held policies on the Barron Bros stock of dry goods and groceries burned April 7 in the Flougher block. Papers have been served on Providence of Washington, Western Underwriters, German United States Queen Westchester Fire Agricultural Western Assurance Germania and Milwaukee. Goods insured for 15000 dollars were divided among these companies and no settlement has been made by adjusters.
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LeMars
Barron Bros
Flougher
Providence
Washington
Western
German
United States
Queen
Westchester Fire
Agricultural
Western Asurance
Germania
Milwaukee
Union Men Are Discharged at Stone City Quarries
Eight five Stone City quarry workers refused Tuesday shift as local union formed. District Organizer Maxwell helped organize about 40 members. all non union workers quit. Gompers asked to call a boycott against quarry products amid owner telegrams to Chicago for Italian workers.
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Cedar Rapids
Stone City
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Maxwell
Chicago
Mysterious Death of Local Brakeman on Train
Brakeman Erman B. Strong of Boone met a mysterious death at Carroll Monday night. He was found after the train stopped, his clothing torn and body disemboweled. Officials think he was knocked from the train by a wire and crawled out when the cars halted.
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Boone
Erman B. Strong
Carroll
Unprecedented Rainfall Smashes Onawa Moisture Records
Onawa reports July rainfall surpassing all previous months since 1879 per Observer C. G. Perkins. With two days remaining in July, the city has tallied over 13 inches of rain, erasing long standing moisture records and signaling a historic wet spell.
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Onawa
C. G. Perkins
Wheelmen Defy the Ordinance and Cedar Fails
July 31 report notes the city council enacting a bicycle curb on sidewalks at all times and requiring a lit lantern after sundown. Some wheelmen respond by mounting cowbells and kerosene lanterns to their wheels to defy the ban and meet the new rule.
Muscatine Eyes Government Site as Wheaton Visits
Muscatine real estate men and sellers of property await government agent H B Wheaton who is inspecting sites for a possible federal building. Congress allocated 15000 dollars for a Muscatine site and Wheaton plans a Iowa tour and report. Four sites were proposed earlier and he may select another not yet studied.
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Muscatine
H. B. Wheaton
Congress
Wheaton
Iowa
Mystic Toilers Organize in Clinton Council
Mystic Toilers formed a local council in Clinton last night, noting the reach of the German council influence. In Waterloo, Frank Putnam editor of the National Magazine of Boston departed recently with his mother and others.
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Clinton
Waterloo
Frank Putnam
National Magazine
Boston
Black Hawk County Writer Builds Beans With Income Plan
Mrs Putnam surprised her husband by showing two lots planted to Boston beans. He owns land for future retirement and plans to harvest the crop. Mr Putnam, a Black Hawk county native, aligns with notable American literary figures and collaborates with Joe Mitchell Chappel of La Porte City on magazine work.
Denison Negro Hobo Bound Over in Slaying Case
William Numley, a self-confessed slayer of Brakeman Fred P. Powell of Sioux City, was bound over for trial at the October term after a preliminary hearing. Bond set at 15000, which he cannot furnish. McLane held as a witness under 500 bond. The court sustained the indictment over the defense request to reduce to manslaughter.
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Denison
William Numley
Fred P. Powell
Sioux City
McLane
Dolliver to address Old Soldiers day at state fair
Des Moines July 21 Arrangements were completed with United States Senator J P Dolliver for an address on Old Soldiers day at the state fair this fall The speech will be the feature of Old Soldiers day and delivered in the new livestock pavilion Time has been set between 11 a m and 1 p m with ex Governor Packard in charge of the building and the old soldiers program It will not conflict with stock judging Several regimental reunions are planned on fair grounds and a large crowd is expected
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Pes Moines
United States
J. P. Dolliver
Senator Dolliver
Packard
National Dental Association elects officers in Niagara Falls
The National Dental association adjourned in Niagara Falls on July 31 electing L. G Knowles of Nashville as president and C. C. Chittenden of Madison as vice president for the West. Asheville, North Carolina, was chosen as the next meeting site.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
National Dental Association Today
L. G Knowles
Nashville, Tenn
West
C. C. Chittenden
Madison
Wis
Asheville
N. C
Fire damages two Jacksonville businesses
At Jacksonville fire damaged C. L. Degens grocery and E. S. Van Anglen shoe shop. Loss on stocks and buildings totaled 30,000 dollars.
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Jacksonville
C. L. Degen
E.S. van Anglen
Quiet at Shenandoah Sparks Potential Boilermakers Strike
The Boilermakers and Shipbuilders union plans a 2500 man strike starting tomorrow affecting 35 shops with broader trade involvement possible. Secretary Wilson of United Mine Workers dismisses injunction conspiracy claims and vows continued work and rights defense despite Judge Keller's injunction.
No Settlement in Sight in Great Lakes Tugmen Strike
Cleveland July 31 no settlement was reached today in the tugmen strike on the Great Lakes. Senator Hanna and D J Keefe of the Longshoremen's association had shown interest yesterday and today. The result likely ends the chance of a general longshoremen strike in support of the Cleveland tugmen.
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Cleveland
Great Lakes
Hanna
D. J. Keefe
Longshoremen’s Association
Cleveland Tugmen
Bishop McFaul Sets Philippine Education Catholic Question
Trenton bishop outlines stance to be taken at the national convention of Catholic societies in Chicago. He says the convention will address friar and educational issues in the Philippines and asserts the Philippine education system aims to proselytize Catholics.
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Islands
Trenton
N. J
McFaul
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Chicago
Philippines
Murdered and Robbed Victim Found by Erie Tracks
In Kokomo Indiana on July 31 Albert Knott was discovered dead beside the Erie track with both legs severed and the body parts scattered nearby. Authorities indicate a murder and robbery as the likely cause.
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Kokomo
Albert Knott
Erie
Floods Hit Warsaw In Heavy Rain Damage
Heavy rain in Warsaw Indiana caused extensive damage to the city and the Winona assembly grounds. Flood waters swept streets and invaded buildings at the park.
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Warsaw
Ind
Winona Assembly Grounds
Mayor Rose Missed By Emperor Decorated List
Surprise in Milwaukee as Mayor Rose’s name is not among those decorated by the emperor. Some view it as an oversight, others blame his wartime speech praising states’ sovereignty and individual rights, delivered during the prince's visit, for souring favor.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rose
Packing Merger Complete in Armour Deal
Chicago July 31 The Tribune reports the sale of the controlling interests in the G H Hammond company and the Hammond Packing company to Armour and Co or Armour partners is virtually complete. The price is undisclosed but near five million nine hundred thousand dollars. Hammond plants are located in St Joseph Indiana and South Omaha.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
G. H. Hammond Company
Hammond Packing Company
Armour & Co
Armour Firm
Hammond Companies
St. Joseph
Hammond
Ind
South Omaha
Argo Starch Plant in Independence Closes Indefinitely
Nebraska City reports the Argo Starch works at Independence has been closed indefinitely after its purchase by the Corn Products company. The facility will be dismantled and the machinery shipped to other locations. Local workers face idling as the plant winds down operations.
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Nebraska City
Argo Starch Works
Independence
The
Corn Products Company
Women’s University Opens in Tokyo With 550 Pupils
In 1901 Tokyo completed buildings costing 50000 dollars for a women’s university. The institution now educates 550 pupils with forty six professors and instructors. Curricular offerings include Japanese and English literature and domestic science.
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Tokio
Japan
Survival of the Fittest Misused in Public Thought
Kansas City Star argues against the blanket use of survival of the fittest as a measure of overall worth. It suggests fitness varies by domain and that education and moral development matter more than mere wealth or conquest, calling for a broader view of true fitness.
Well Trimmed Englishman
A group of traveling men in Indianapolis were approached by a ragged beggar asking for help. The beggar claimed multiple severe injuries and inability to work while insisting he was English. James O’Malley teased that he could not assist if he were English, joking that he looked “trimmed up” in the desired shape.
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Indianapolis
James O’malley
J. E. Hogan
Chicago
B. M. Linsbaugh
New York
O'Malley
Engiland's Premier Balfour Oustands New Honors
Engiland's new premier Mr Balfour is said to bear his honors modestly. He has already served as captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club team of St Andrews.
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Engiland
Mr. Balfour
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
St. Andrews
Columbus Races Feature 2:07 Pace Amid Upsets
In Columbus Ohio on July 31 the grand circuit races drew a large crowd. Fanny Dillard won the first heat of the 2:07 pace in 2:05 1-4 before breaking badly in the second heat yet still clinching by a neck. Major Muscovite took the second heat. Riley B, the hot favorite, drew sick before the race and was withdrawn. Casconda favored the 2:13 pace fell to Twinkle, and The Roman outclassed the 2:17 trotters. Ella Lee won the unfinished trot, with several heats and times listed for other divisions.
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Riley B
Fanny Dillard
Columbus
Ohio
C. F.W
Snow
McHenry
Scott Hudson
Dillard
Casconda
Twinkle
Ella Lee
Freeport Meet Notes Three-Year-Old Trot and Pace
Yzant Jr led a fast heat for three-year-olds in the 2:19 trot, with M. J. M. winning the concluding heat in 2:16 1-2. Yzant Jr also captured the 2:20 1-2 time in straight heats. Navola won the 2:15 pace in straight heats, Conduct took the 2:35 trot, and multiple horses were listed as starters in each event.
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Freeport
Yzant, Jr
Hare
Bell C
Frances Corbet
Halgreta
Navola
Stranger O
Fred Pabst
Carl Wilkes
McClennahan
Conduct
Richard
Gentle Lady
Juan B. C
Frugality
Perseus Wins Goodwood Cup at 2000 Sovereigns
Perseus won the Goodwood cup for 3year-olds and upwards at Goodwood today over two and a half miles. Chers with Maher aboard finished second, and Fowling Pier was third.
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Perseus
London
Goodwood
Chers
Maher
Fowling Pier
Multiple Fatalities and Unrest Reported Across States
Battle Creek man Samuel F. Caldwell killed by a streetcar on Jefferson avenue. An unknown man’s body found in driftwood in the Illinois River at Morris. Terre Haute contractor Daniel Hirzel dies of hemorrhage after attempting to rescue a horse from a burning stable. Emperor William pardons Lieut. Hildebrand for a duel killing on his wedding day. Claims of lynching Leo Newton near Magnolia Arkansas and Charles Craven in Leesburg Virginia. Electrical Workers Local 26 at the White House threaten to quit over contract terms with the New York firm.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Samuel F. Caldwell
Jefferson Avenue
Caldwell
Food Company
Battle Creek Business University
Ilinois
Morris
Leo Newton
Magnolia
Ark
Charles Craven
William H. Wilson
Herndon
Leesburg
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
White House
Washington
New York
Electrical Workers’ Union
Success Is Necessary Plagiarism Reflection Note
A Chicago column quotes a cynical view on plagiarism arguing that mediocrity often goes unnoticed while true success from stolen ideas draws attention. The remark stresses that recognition hinges on the perceived value of the theft rather than the act itself.
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