Capitol Improvement Plan For State House Discussed In Des Moines
Des Moines June 30 capitol improvement commission to meet to organize and discuss plans for state house repairs and decorations funded by a 250000 appropriation. A B Funk of Spirit Lake seen as likely chairman with C A Cumming as secretary preliminary. work focuses on roof leaks cracks and unsafe grounds before decoration.
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Des Moines
Capitol Improvement Commission
State House
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
C. A. Cumming
The
Peninus
Dat
Cumming
Capitol
State Audubon Society Elects Chicago Clergy as Honorary Members
Keokuk reports the State Audubon Society electing Rev. H. A. Percival Rev. Kane Rvran Rev. M. E. Fawcett and Rev. F. C. Priest of Chicago to honorary membership in recognition of their pulpit attack on the Kansas City marksmen's shoot. Certificates of membership will be sent to the new members.
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Keokuk
State Audubon Society
H. A. Percival
R. Kane Rvran
M. EL. Fawcett
F. C. Priest
Chicago
Kansas City
Young Bride Dies In Suicide After Marriage
In Marshalltown a 19 year old bride Mildred Edgington Peiffer, who wed just two days earlier, died by taking carbolic acid in Rock Island. Her parents, living in Marshalltown, were unaware of the marriage or her whereabouts. The telegram to a people notes she was in a saloon when she took the fatal dose. She had served as a domestic in several prominent local families.
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Marshalltown
Mildred Edgington-Peiffer
Rock Island
Miss Edgington
Modern Woodmen Picnic at Alden Sets Attendance Record
The third Modern Woodmen of America picnic at Alden last Thursday drew about two thousand participants. Union won the prize for largest camp in line, and Iowa Falls took the tug-of-war with Union second. Union also claimed the Foresters prize drip and beat Owasa 5 to 0 in baseball. Eldora defeated Aiden in basketball. The next picnic will be at Union in 1908.
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Town Falls
Modern Woodmen of America
Alden
Association
Union
Iowa Falls
Foresters
Owasa
Eldora
Aiden
Eidora
Moffitt-Wife Hall Tie in Chicago Romance Ends A Year
Sioux City June 30 reports the marriage of Frank V. Moffitt former Western Union manager to Mrs Charles B Hall of Sioux City in Chicago yesterday. The wedding caps a boarding house romance that began about a year ago. For the past years, both residents of Sioux City, witnessed a quiet finish to their unlikely union.
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Mr. Moffitt
Major Morse
Douglas Street
Hall
Mr. Moffit
Cupid
Chicago
Sioux City
Western Union
Milwaukee
Frank V. Moffitt
Western Union Telegraph Office
Charles B. Hall
Who Will Be His Deputy in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls June 30 The question agitating local politicians is who will R A Santee the oil inspector appoint as deputy Santee a real estate businessman with broad interests in county politics and a Cummins supporter His deputy choice will influence political alignment between factions in the city and county
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Cedar Falls
R. A. Santee
Cummins
Santee
Fort Madison theater owner fatally struck by train
Edward Edinger, owner and manager of the Fort Madison opera house, was seriously injured and likely fatally when struck by a southbound passenger train as he crossed tracks tonight. He had just alighted from a Sant e passenger and spoke with a friend before attempting to cross. The engine tossed him several feet, causing multiple bruises before the train could stop.
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Fort Madison
Edward Edinger
Ft. Madison
Fairfax tragedy verdict exonerates railroad in deadly chase
Cedar Rapids June 30 The coroner s jury finds Alonzo Wells 7 died after playing on railroad tracks and struck by a C N W train. They exonerate the railroad company. Lena Geiger 9 and Rose Geiger younger sisters were playing on the tracks at Fairfax and were run down by a west bound fast freight. Rose may die amid precarious condition.
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Cedar Rapids
Fairfax Wagedy
Alonzo Wells
J. FF. Lerfebvre
J. M. Losey
F. F. Spoor
Wells
Lena Geiger
Rose Geiger
Fairfax
Ames Fourth of July Celebration Promises Big Events
Ames on June 30 readies a grand Fourth of July celebration with speaker Hon. Walter Mellenry of Des Moines. Parade starts at 10 am featuring decorated buggies, prizes for best at several categories, and music by the Ames and Nevada bands. Balloon ascent and fireworks display at 5 pm cap a 23 event afternoon program.
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Ames
Walter Mellenry
Des Moines
Aames
Nevada
Si Plunkard
Great Western Wreck Near Clarksville and Juneau
A Chicago Great Western passenger train No 1 traveling west wrecked at the city limits Friday. A brake beam on a refrigerator car broke, tearing up 400 feet of track. The refrigerator car mail and one coach plunged into the ditch with no serious injuries.
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Clarksville
Juneau
Chicago Great Western
Sidney Edson Dies After Suicide Attempt at Fort Dodge
Sidney Edson, who tried to kill himself with a 22 caliber rifle on Thursday, died Friday afternoon from self-inflicted injuries in Fort Dodge. Believed to be insane, he had been an inmate of Independence asylum and was arrested here Wednesday for drunkenness, fined Thursday. The arrest may have triggered his death by own action.
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Fort Dodge
Sidney Edson
Independence Asylum
Edson
Two Deaths at Chariton Chariton June 30
Steve D Hickman a prominent Chariton citizen died Friday at 2 am after a four week illness. He suffered a hand injury from a kick by a horse last spring and later mental impairment, while visiting northern Iowa, remained semi conscious. He came from Greene county.
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Chariton
Steve D. Hickman
Hickman
Mr. Hickman
Greene Coun
Chariton Lawyer Hickman and Early Local Educator Figures
Ty, Pa., and Chariton resident for 1867, Hickman taught in county schools with Miss Teas, later his wife, while studying law. He became a leading Chariton lawyer. Thomas Campbell, from Des Moines county, moved to Lucas county about 80 years ago, died near Chariton leaving a wife and eight children after years in butchering and farming.
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Chariton
Miss Teas
Colonel Morgan
Hickman
Thomas Campbell
Des Moines County
Lucas County
Campbell
Beem sued as workers strike over blacklist claim
In Ft. Dodge on June 30 the day workers union hired a local Ft. Dodge law firm to prosecute W C Beem the company manager for blacklisting laborers. Beem denies the charge saying he will reemploy workers when they return. The strike began after Beem refused to force the engineer and fireman to join the union leaving seventy five men idle.
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Ft. Dodge
W. C. Beem
Beem
Lehigh
Roan Sentenced to Thirty Years in Linn Murder
Des Moines June 30 Sam Roan received a 30 year term for the murder of George Linn an old soldier in a quarrel over a notorious woman. Linn was killed after Roan felled him with a blow from behind then stabbed him with a knife Roan seized from Linn’s pocket.
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Des Moines
Sam Roan
George Linn
Jim
Roan
Linn
Plymouth county normal institute ends after two week session
Lemars reports the 28th annual Plymouth county normal institute closed Saturday following a two week session with very large attendance.
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Lemars
Plymouth County Normal Institute
LeMars woman sustains knee cap fracture at laundry
In LeMars on June 30 Mrs L R Wasmer of the local laundry fell and broke her knee cap while working. The incident occurred at the laundry and she received medical attention thereafter.
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LeMars
L. R. Wasmer
Notable Ingwersen Family Reunion in Clinton Iowa
In Clinton on June 30 a landmark reunion gathered five Ingwersen brothers from Chicago and Clinton to celebrate the 50th anniversary since they landed in America aboard the Oder in 1852. The event drew 118 direct descendants and 248 relatives along with guests from Milwaukee Ravenport and Clinton, reflecting prosperous, respected German immigrant families.
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Clinton
Iowa
Ingwersen Brothers
Chas. H
Chicago
Henry C
Peter B
August M
Nicholas J
America
Oder
New York City
O. K. Meyer
Milwaukee
A. F. Anderson
Ravenport
Peter N. Petersen
Ingwersen
Coe Returns From Assiniboia With Land Purchases Near Milestone
Joseph C. Coe of Princeton reports traveling with a group to eastern Assiniboia in the Canadian Northwest. He bought a section near Milestone, part of a twenty-section purchase, amid optimism about wheat yields and rail links. Coe notes Milestone's rapid growth, with a major elevator and hotel under construction, and says land prices range from six to thirty dollars per acre as settlers arrive from the United States, especially Iowa. He expects the Milestone area to become a premier wheat belt hub due to railroad expansion.
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Joseph C. Coe
Princeton
Assiniboia
Dominion of Canada
Manitoba
Coe
Milestone
Mr. Coe
Canadian Northwest
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
United States
Iowa
Canada
Coldest June in the weather records since 1889
June ended with cool cloudy weather and rainfall below normal across the nation. Ohio reports 9.66 inches of rain, crops suffer. Indiana floods inundate creeks and bottom lands, washing out roads. Wabash and Kankakee rivers overflow, displacing hundreds and ruining corn and wheat seedlings.
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Indiana
Kansas City
Ohio
Cleveland
Lafayette
Ind
Wabash River
Terre Haute
World's Fair News Notes from Ottumwa and Regions
R H Moore of Ottumwa Herald vies for Iowa World's Fair secretary. Cuba agrees to join the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Colorado assembles 13 committees for its exhibit and builds a permanent state building. Hawaii authors optimistic letters on a grand display. Indian Territory plans $100000 souvenir stock to fund its representation. Martin H Glynn, NY, national World's Fair commissioner, comments. Colorado mining districts display ores at Colorado Springs before St Louis. Burns cottage and Stirling Castle replica cost about $25000. manuscripts shown in castle replica. Louisiana agriculture chief Major J G Lee seeks field contests for ag implements with state commissioners responding. Frederic W Taylor supports the plan. The fair will boost the South. easy access and southward focus expected to draw large attendance and investment. foreign exhibitors to join next year. Louisiana Purchase expo to open near complete.
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R. H. Moore
Ottumwa Herald
Cuba
United States
Colorado
St. Louis
Martin H. Glynn
Albany
XI. Y
Washington Post
Frederic W. Taylor
Department of Agriculture
Major Lee
South
Two Accidents at Marshalltown Shine Light on Dangers
Two accidents at Marshalltown on June 30 left Isaac Marbaugh a carpenter with a broken collar bone and severe injuries after falling from a porch. Another worker, John W. Hughes of the brick works, was caught between dirt and a beam and crushed, with fears of internal injuries.
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Marshalltown
Isaac Marbaugh
John W. Hughes
Massive log jam on St. Croix river blocks nine miles
Grantsburg Wisconsin on June 30 reports a major log jam on the St. Croix River containing 10,000,000 feet of logs and stretching nine miles from south of Kettle to Norway Point. One hundred log drivers are breaking it.
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Grantsburg
Wis
St. Croix
Kettle
Norway Point
Out of Plumb Health and Digestive Comfort Promised
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestive disorders, nerv ousness, and sleeplessness, claiming improved blood purity and overall health. A testimonial from Mrs. H. R. White of Stanstead Quebec describes relief after eight bottles and five Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and promotion of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser with mailing details.
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Pierce
Golden Medical
R. White
Stanstead
Stanstead Co
Quebec
Dispensary Medical Association
Dr. Pierce
Gina
People
Common Sense
R. VY. Pierce
Buffalo
N. XY
Incidents in a Little War by a Civilian Eye
A civilian narrator recounts vivid scenes from the Philippine insurrection around Tarlac and Aguinaldo, describing battle sights, wounded and dead soldiers, and the fog of war. He notes ragged combat, ambushes, and a Missouri infantryman moved to tears, with reflections on the clash between soldiers and natives.
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Lewis C. Burnett, Jr
Viva Aguinaldo
Tarlac
Aguinaldo
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Bil
Missouri
War Tales and a Prince of Bavaria in a Fragmented Memoir
A rough memoir recounts battle scenes with a wounded islander and a dead man by a bamboo hut. An Englishman recalls the Prince of Bavaria’s death on the firing line with broken matches kept as mementos. The narrator reflects on reluctance, danger, and distant travels.
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Missecourt
Agua
Vampse
Bavaria
Oregon Boys
Germany
Change Negro Color with Questionable Nostrums
Advertisers claim toning preparations and hair straighteners can bleach dark skin up to four to five shades for $1, with strong acids lightening temporarily by removing outer skin. Observers note the risk of skin injury and that such products fail to provide permanent color changes.
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South Nostrums
Prohibition Convention Opens in Peoria with Platform Nears
Prohibition state convention gathers in Peoria Illinois with district conferences held in the afternoon and a mass meeting in the evening. Notable speaker Prof R H Patton of Pennsylvania addressed delegates.
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Peoria
R. H. Patton
Pennsylvania
Remarkably Good Year for U S Finances Ends With Large Surplus
Washington reports the fiscal year closed with a surplus near 89.2 million dollars as receipts exceed expenditures despite war costs. Customs and internal revenue boosted income while pensions remain the largest single annual government outlay. Uncle Sam holds over 1.1 billion in cash and reserves, including gold and trust funds.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury
Congress
Philippines
Shaw
Uncle Sam
Te Pate En
Cneie Sant
United States
Old Court House Sold at Auction in LeMars
The old wooden courthouse with two small brick wings was auctioned Saturday and knocked down to El A. Vandermeer for 406 dollars. Built about 30 years ago, the building’s furniture and fixtures sold cheaply.
OBrien Defeats Driscoll And Beauscholte In Two Bouts
Chicago June 30. Philadelphia Jack OBrien fought two men tonight and won decisions over both in six rounds each with a thirty minute intermission. Opponents were Jim Driscoll, a local fighter, and Jack Beauscholte of Chicago.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Jim Driscoll
Jack Beauscholte
Reform Signals Jubilee Of Roumanian Independence
A notable reform marks the jubilee of Roumanian independence. The army punishment of flogging, once a recognized penalty, will be abolished under the constitutional change.
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Monwealth
Railroad
Great Western Wreck
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Swift Specific
Atlanta, Ga
Normal Institute
Assinboia
Daily Republican
Weather OF
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la Porte
Kankarkee River
Sahay
Bowns
Walsh
Davenport
MecCullough Building
West Third Street
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