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Newspaper
Des Moines Daily Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
1
The article notes Vaal Tables offering 21 playable games. It mentions a forthcoming shinusat arriving next work, signaling new features or updates to the gaming lineup. The piece emphasizes availability and upcoming changes for players.
A contested by law amendment seeks to extend control over member conduct and eligibility amid disputes. The issue involves death benefits, membership rules, and the association’s executive and secretary. while tensions rise, a plan to convene a formal vote is outlined with deadlines and procedural steps.
New York and Virginia telegraphs report a deadly county incident in Westmoreland Virginia with multiple shootings. Ernest Mate and Herbert Marx brothers linked to the case. Maria Taylor’s alleged abduction cited. Authorities vow full inquiry while locals react to the violence and family turmoil.
A fragmented report describes a yearly dinner hosted by county officials at the poor farm. The event features the steward and his wife serving a meal of fruit, pies, vegetables, milk, and hashish items while attendees include local officials and residents. a companion note mentions the nearby Sunty hospital for the insane and transport across the Northwestern line.
A damaged OCR fragment references Cherokee removal and land enrolment actions. It mentions Denison Texas and a 21 bloods threshold, with unclear details about a slay or at Murkneee site and securay names. The readable items include references to removal and enrolled lands pending action.
The speaker, Commander Tucker, outlined Salvation Army efforts in New York and other cities, highlighting anti poverty programs, housing for the homeless, job placement, and open air meetings. He praised workers and emphasized relief, education, and moral support through tambourine outreach and social evangelism.
A local report praises farmer collaboration with leaders including Mark Hines, noting failed predictions and farm plans that strengthen households. It mentions Salvation Army efforts for women in the United States, with 23 named for assistance and 20 placed in homes last year. The event featured light entertainment, a lecture titled Light in Darkness, and remarks by Commander Tekers on Salvation Army distribution and future impact.
A reader shares a controversial at home recipe to reduce poultry feed costs. The note describes mixing ground shells, pepper, cornmeal, water, and other ingredients to create a cheap mash claimed to sustain fowls through winter. The writer claims success with Brahmas and notes long years of experience, urging print publication.
A fragmented report describes a formal event with officers and guests, detailing decorations, menus including roast turkey and cigars, and discussions on department pensions. Attendees include Mayor Harteces and council members, with questions about compensation and staff roles.
The British ship Nelson bound from Seattle to Puget Sound carried a cargo of wheat when it struck a submerged obstruction at the mouth of the Columbia River and broke up. Captain Fecham reports that the ship foundered as the crew attempted to reach a lifeboat, with the wheat cargo shifted and many men presumed lost. The fate of a missing mariner remains unclear, while nearby vessels assisted in rescue efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a morning report about a summer walls scene. It references a high sea incident, a drumset, and a mysterious KohL Institute. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a news brief involving events and locations.
Members of the exchange resent the push for annexation as a resolution calls to move forward with broader actions. Attorney Quermzey expresses surprise at factional views while committee members seek adjustments and a cautious path. The discussion centers on water mains, municipal boundaries, and the town versus city status amid proposed investments and regulatory concerns.
Fragmentary report from Minneapolis recounts a chaotic political scene with mentions of Cummins of Bessia and references to public figures debating January events. The text describes a party atmosphere, legal references, and a tense atmosphere around leadership and policy.
The article details a revival effort led by F. Brady and J. W. Brady in Des Moines Cedar Hopi area aiming to install a monument and house a new church, with trustees, resignations, and a plan to publish a Christian index. It mentions 600 members, a Sunday morning service, and a goal to raise funds and broaden evangelical outreach across the community.
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