Iowa Governor Cummins Attacks Trusts at Minneapolis Banquet
Minneapolis Minn April 30 Governor Cummins spoke to the Fourth Ward Republican club praising competition and warning that combinations menace free commerce. He said the national government must act to protect competition if trusts threaten government and pledged Republicans would meet the challenge.
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Iowa
Minneapolis
Minn
Cummins
Fourth Ward
Republican Club
Republican Party
Kings of coMmerce and Industry
Swine Feeding Experiment at Iowa Station
In Ames on April 30 the Iowa experiment station began a swine feeding trial to compare beef meal and other protein sources with corn meal. Thirty hogs about 165 pounds each are split into five groups to test corn alone, corn with beef meal, corn with Swift Tankage, and corn with Standard Stock Food, under Oscar Rouse, H. B. Ellenberger, and Professor W. J. Kennedy. Results expected in a September bulletin.
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Ames
Iowa Experiment Station
Darling & Company
Swift & Company
Armour & Company
Swift
Oscar Rouse
H. B. Ellenberger
Animal Husbandry Department
W. J. Kennedy
Doyle Burns case costs far exceed initial judgment
Deputy Clerk Baird in Council Bluffs completed the first semi annual estimate of court costs in the Doyle Burns case. Burns faces nearly 38,000 in court costs atop a half million dollar judgment plus interest at 27,000 yearly if the supreme court upholds the district court verdict. Doyle’s plaintiff witness fees total 4,759 and Burns’ fees 1,471.80. Court costs, including depositions copy fees and 1,200 for transcript, amount to 1,651.40.
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Council Bluffs
Baird
District Court
Doyle-Burns
Burns
State Supreme Court
Doyle
Shenandoah School Board Re Elects Entire Teaching Staff
Shenandoah on April 30 reported the school board re elected the entire teaching staff for the next year. Two vacancies arose from non candidates for re election. Superintendent Smith expects the compulsory school law to add over 100 students. total school age children exceed 1,100. More rooms needed as primary grades face overcrowding.
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Shenandoah
Smith
Sowan Dies in Philippines Heroic Soldier Carl Letts
Greenfield April 30 information arrives that Carl D Letts formerly of Greenfield died in the Manila reserve hospital. He joined the regular army in Chicago July 9 1900 and was assigned to Company I Fifth Infantry. The regiment was ordered to China during the Chinese troubles but arrived at Nagasaki Japan where further orders followed.
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Sowan
Philippines
Greenfield
Carl D. Letts
Frank Letts
Manila
Enitsind
Chicago
China
Nagasha
Japan
Body and Brains Boost With Scott's Emulsion
The ad argues that while brains and bodies both matter, Scott's Emulsion helps develop strong bodies and brains from early childhood. It claims the product awakens nature to improve nourishment, cures minor weaknesses, and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Nature
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
Young Soldier From City Dies In War Service
Orders were withdrawn and the regiment sent to Manila with service confined to Luzon. No word yet on when the body will arrive. The fallen youth was 19 years 9 months and 20 days old, and most of his life was spent in the city living with his parents.
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Manila
Luzon
Sioux City Water Works Shows Net Gain in Year
Sioux City reports the water works produced a net gain for the year ending March 31 with receipts $27,852.40 above operating expenses. About $5,500 bought new material including over $3,000 for new minters, more than $9,000 paid toward old debts. The year ended with a total treasury balance of $24,724.51.
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Sioux City
City Waterworks
Board of Trustees
Treasury
Peavey Estate Valued At 3.17 Million In Sioux City Report
The late Frank H. Peavey who built a fortune as a grain king left property valued at 3,174,284 according to three appraisers L. L. Longbrake B. H. Woodworth and Eugene M. Stevens The bulk of the estate consists of stocks and bonds in numerous corporations in which he held interests with ties to Sioux City and Minneapolis.
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Sioux City
Frank H. Peavey
Grain King
Minneapolis
L. L. Longbrake
B. H. Woodworth
Eugene M. Stevens
Mr. Peavey
More Saloons for Sioux City
Sioux City April 20. South Sioux City faces a busy liquor licensing year as four saloon petitions arrive for licenses from Wm. Riley Wm. Leach J. C. Riddle and Carney and Kane with another to be filed. The council delayed action amid expectations that two licenses will be granted. Last year there was only one saloon. The new city council was organized without friction and the old and new bodies conflict subsided.
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Sioux City
South Sioux City
New City Council
Wm. Riley
Wm. Leach
J. C. Riddle
Carney & Kane
Auditor receives large Potawatomi County tax remittance
Des Moines reports the Pottawattamie County remittance for the year drew the next to the largest state tax payment. The total included 14988.49 to state revenue, 569.79 to the university tax, and 569.61 to the state college tax, with Scott County still leading.
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Des Moines
Pottawattamie County
Scott County
Flight of a Mad Dog Ottumwa April 2 0
A mad dog traveled across three southeastern Iowa counties biting a boy in Appanoose near Brazil and Postmaster Long in Salina Jefferson, with a second bite reported 20 miles east in Davis County. While not confirmed as the same animal, descriptions match closely, fueling fear of widespread rabies spread.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Brazil
Appanoose County
Bunch
Davis County
Salina
Jefferson County
Postmaster Long
Feuille’s boarding house scam ends with missing funds
In Council Bluffs on April 30 a purchaser named Feuille hired Charles Napp, a cook, to watch the 732 Broadway boarding house. Napp then absconded with the estate’s proceeds and about $30 from regular boarders, leaving Feuille’s plans in doubt.
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Council Bluffs
Feuille
Broadway
Charles Napp
Cook
Napp
Smallpox Declines in State as Warm Weather Approaches
Des Moines reports show smallpox cases shrinking with approaching warmer weather, according to Dr. J. F. Kennedy, secretary of the state board of health. He warns the disease may rebound next fall when cold weather returns, noting fewer cases both new and in old locations. He attributes disappearance in part to open windows during summer.
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Des Moines
J. F. Kennedy
State Board of Health
Change at Illinois Central in Dubuque to Sioux City
April 30 report that Homer Gray, assistant city passenger agent in Dubuque for six months, is reassigned as city passenger agent at Sioux City. Gray, a Galena resident with extensive railroad experience, is succeeded by D. Johnson, formerly with Freeport.
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Illinois Central
Dubuque
Homer Gray
Ilinois Central
Sioux City
Gray
Galena
D. Johnson
Freeport
Rage Under the Ban They Suspend Kenilworth Stable
Chicago April 30 The defeat of Kenilworth the 1 to 5 favorite in the Lakeside sixth race prompts a fuller investigation Otis won by four lengths and lingo beat Kenilworth a head with only three starters in the owners handicap at one mile Harry Stover and his entire string are suspended from the turf The Lakeside meeting closes with seven races and tomorrow the Worth track opens with the Worth handicap at a mile and a sixteenth featuring 11 of the track fastest horses
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Chicago
Kenilworth
Lakeside
Harry Stover
Otis
Lingo
Worth
Worth Track
Death rumors and other scattered news items
General wire report covers deaths denied and a suicide in Milwaukee followed by a Chicago jewelry firm placed under receiver amid a large annual business. Also reports acquittals after a German court martial, a London shipping stock grant, cattle exports from Chicago, Portland laundry strikes, ridicule of Treasury policy, a Yukon gold tundra discovery, and Kansas farmers planning price setting via a cooperative board.
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Tom Thunder
Thunder
Galesville
Wis
Israel Cookingham
Jackson
Mich
Moore & Evans
Chicago
West
Gumbinnen
Germany
Heykel
Maten
Wrosigk
London Associated Press
J. Pierpont Aiorgan
Shipping Combine
Portland
Ore
Michael Hicks-Beach
England
House of Commons
Dawson
New York
Pacific Coast
Nome
Penny Rivers
Bering Coast
Topeka. Kan
Kansas
Wall Street
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Provisions Reach Thunder Mountain District
A pack train of provisions arrived at the Thunder Mountain district near Anaconda Montana as foodstuffs grow scarce. About 1000 prospectors at Salmore City await entry to the area.
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Thunder Mountain
Anaconda
Mont
Salmore City
Stomach cures urged by Golden Medical Discovery ad
An advertisement asserts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach and digestive diseases. It cites a testimonial from Mr C G Wilson of Yadkin College praising relief from indigestion and liver complaints after one bottle. The copy warns against substitutes and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for bowel cleansing.
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Journal
Pierce
CG. M. Wilson
Yadkin College
Davidson Co
N.C
Galden Medical
Incongruous to German Names A Colorful Clerk Tale
A Washington Star anecdote portrays a government bureau chief seeking a German speaking clerk. A messenger brings in Patrick Delahanty, an African named man with a Irish surname who speaks German. The clerk explains his mixed ancestry and path to language skill, revealing the humor in names versus identity.
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Washington Star
Patrick Delahanty
South
Weehawken, N. J
New York
Weehawken
Morgan syndicate to carry through Atlantic shipping pact
The Morgan syndicate, which until Tuesday held an option to confirm or withdraw from the provisional agreement enabling White Star Line to join the Atlantic shipping combination, has notified its intention to fulfill its part of the agreement.
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Morgan Syndicate
White Star Line
Atlantic Shipping Combination
Unrest in labor world as unions push eight hour goal
Pittsburg on April 30 reports May day strike fever. About 12000 workers will not report for duty as employers refuse wage increases and hour reductions. Building trades workers join the walkout while coal conferees fail to reach agreement. Milwaukee indications show no major trouble as iron workers and carpenters gain wage advances and plumbers may avoid strikes.
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Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Wis
Wages Dispute Triggers City Wide Trade Strike
Buffalo carpenters and plumbers announce a city strike for higher pay. Two thousand carpenters seek 87 1/2 cents per hour versus 30 cents, while 4500 plumbers demand 3.50 dollars an hour up from 3.00. Fourteen contractors employing about 1999 workers today agreed to meet the carpenters' demands.
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Buffalo
Amalgamated Strike Fund to Rise to 190000
Wheeling West Virginia April 30 The Amalgamated association voted to increase the defense fund from 25900 to 190000 and to equip the organization to wage a yearlong strike if needed. The next convention is expected in Columbus Ohio with headquarters likely remaining in Pittsburgh. Officers to be elected tomorrow afternoon.
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Amalgamated Strike Fund
Wheeling
W. Va
Amalgamated Association
Columbus
Pittsburg
Miners and Operators Idle in Illinois Subdistrict
In Auburn area mines including Auburn Chatham Divernon Green Ridge Carlinville and Girard failed to settle state conferee questions. About 1590 to 2000 miners will be idle until an agreement is reached. Also Morgan Wright Chicago tire plant walkout idles 700 workers with 100 women among strikers demanding reinstatement of a discharged colleague.
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Springfield
Chicago & Aiton
Auburn
Chatham
Divernon
Green Ridge
Carlinville
Girard
Bike Factory
Chicago
Morgan & Wright
Coal Conferees Silent After Adjournment
New York April 36 coal conference adjourned without statements from either side. They will report to the National Civic Federation when it convenes.
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New York
National Civic Federation
Watertown organizer charged in Wisconsin paper mill conspiracy
Bau Claire Wis April 30 SW H Hamilton organizer of the United Brotherhood of Paper Makers was arrested tonight charged with conspiracy to interfere in the operation of the Dells Paper and Pulp company mills P J Ackerman and Charles Hess are accused of being conspirators
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Bau Claire
Wis
SW. H. Hamilton
Watertown
N. Y
United Brotherhood of Paper Makers
Dells Paper and Pulp Company
P. J. Ackerman
Charles Hess
Marriage Unites Heads of Peoria Labor Unions Today
An acquaintance between W. S. Bush president of the Peoria Trades and Labor assembly and Katie Barr president of the striking Garment Workers union at the J. N. Ward factory culminated tonight in their marriage in Peoria Illinois.
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Peoria
W. S. Bush
Peoria Trades and Labor Assembly
Garment Workers’ Union
Bush
Katie Barr
Garment Workers
J. N. Ward
Miners Return to Work After Stormy Illinois Meet
In Springfield on April 30 after a two hour session the Chicago Virden Coal Company miners voted to return to work tomorrow and leave wage dispute settlement to the Illinois branch United Mine Workers executive board. State officials will attend the meeting tomorrow. Thayer miners chose to strike.
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Springfield
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Illinois
United Mine Workers’ of America
Thayer
Archbishop Corrigan Improves From Illness
New York April 80 Dr Keyes said Archbishop Corrigan is recovering from today’s relapse His condition is normal with all traces of pneumonia gone and his recovery hoped for with assurance
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Corrigan
New York
Keyes
Live Stock Demand Abates At Local Yards
The Record-Herald reports that 10,000 cattle and about 5,000 hogs remained unsold at the yards last night, a larger carryover than on any day this year. Demand waned as sales slowed by closing time.
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Uicago
the Record-Herald
Dead Man Train Robber Suspect Tied to Denver Flyer Hold Up
Burlington officials in St Joseph Missouri believe Charles Wilson alias Baldwin, shot near Greeley Nebraska, is one of the men who robbed the Denver flyer north of the city three weeks earlier.
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Hink
St. Joseph
Burlington
Charles Wilson
Baldwin
Greeley
Neb
Cummings Resting Easily Reported In Baltimore
Baltimore May 1 Congressman Cummings was reported resting easily and officials believed there would be no material change in his condition for several hours at least.
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Cummings
Baltimore
Congressman Cummings
Blaze in Nebraska Town Destroys Business District
Fire in Gross, Néh on April 30 wipes out the town's business portion with an estimated loss of 40 dollars. Local authorities report no injuries and investigation into the blaze continues.
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Nebraska
Gross, Néh
Pretty Postmistress Narrowly Escapes Death
A narrative ads text touts Peruna as a cure for systemic catarrh linking women’s illnesses to a systemic condition. Alma Cox postmistress of Orum South Carolina recounts chronic dyspepsia headaches and nervousness alleviated after using Peruna and Manalin. Includes endorsements from S B Hartman M C Butler and mentions Hartizen Sanitarium.
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Peruna
Alma Cox
Orum
S. C
Perunga
Manalin
Alma L. Cox
M. C. Butler
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Conditions of Business by Andrew Carnegie
The Empire of Business argues that starting new firms is harder today yet gaining stakes in existing businesses is easier. Practical partners who own and share profits drive success, not salaried managers. Cooperations with active, profit minded workers thrive, advising partnerships in manufacturing and hospitality for lasting dividends.
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Andrew Carnegie
Jodas
Fortune
Polytechnic School
Reflections of a Bachelor in a story book tone
A short period piece echoes about aging and memory with lines about aging spouses and bragging men. It cites the New York Press and promotes The Daily Republican subscription. The narrator notes old friends in trouble and a wife with little time, conveying a cautionary social vignette.
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New York Press
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