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Newspaper

Des Moines Daily Leader

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1902

Page

2

Des Moines storm brings cyclone reports and damage across Iowa

Heavy wind and rain swept Iowa last night with a cyclone near Jordan causing depot damage, moved houses, and four cars off track near Boone. Des Moines logged record heat earlier, while telegraph lines failed east and northeast. Arkansas voters and leaders clash as Clark secures the Democratic U S Senate nomination amid party infighting.

Towa Jordan Grinnell Broux City Jes Moines Des Moines Boone Chicaso & Northwestern Rock Island Great Western Great ‘Western Reinbeck Oskaloosa

Harvard Professor Urges Frovian Socialism at Iowa University

Josiah Royce of Harvard spoke at Iowa City on June 10 delivering the Phi Beta Kappa address to the University of laws. He advocated development of Frovian socialism to benefit the nation, noting small high schools can match larger institutions in output under proper conditions. The university outlined laboratory needs, space reallocations, and shifts to storerooms as science facilities expand.

Townery Sarah Royce Harvard College of Liberal Arts Tha Ilis Seience Medical College Liberal Rs University Ubrartes Heb Whith Batstet Frank Ielson State Superintendent

Des Moines College Faculty Growth and Des Moines Music College Purchase

Alumni day at the town university featured class reunions and a broad report on Iowa University growth. The Board of Regents discussed faculty changes with two professors slated to leave and four new hires, while plans to purchase the Des Moines Musical College were debated with a potential $4,000 appropriation and a conditional transfer of faculty and assets pending approval.

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Destructive Minnesota Tornadoes Leave Dozens Dead

June 10 reports from Clay Becker and White Earth areas describe a tornado path about a mile wide and up to fifty miles long. Fifteen deaths are listed with extensive farm property damage including a demolished Norwegian Lutheran church near Atlanta and many dwellings and barns destroyed.

Blonger Almaasote St. Paul Minn Clay Becker Whitearth Indian Reservation Aes. O. A. Berg Andrew Horn Tien Ulen Clay County Becker County Voss Atlanta Walworth Whitearth Minnesota White Earth White Earth Indian Reservation Atlantic Lake Park Here Spangele

Heat peaks in Omaha as thermometer hits ninety two

In Omaha the morning opened with extreme heat, recording seventy four degrees at dawn and rising to 92 by 9 30 with near calm winds. The brief weather note highlights the intense early day heat.

Het Omaha

Germany Moves Fleet Toward Venezuela Over 6 Million Bolivares Claim

Washington notes German warships hurriedly depart for Venezuela amid lack of official guidance. The Berlin company claims about 6 000 000 Bolivares for non performance tied to a Venezuelan railway project. The U S president indicated no guaranteed protection if non American powers seize territory.

Washington Venezuela St. Thomas Germany Berlin Wnited Congress

Havemeyer Denies Control of Beet Sugar Industry

New York June 10 Henry Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining company denied reports that his firm had secured a controlling interest in the beet sugar industry. He stated the rumor was printed to provoke an admission and refused to confirm any such acquisition.

Fils Company New York Henry, Havemeyer Su~gar Refining Company Today 1 Havemeyer Publis Maite American Refining

Mysterious Negro Arrest Yet Tied to Peterson Murder Case

Albia June 16 City Marshal Randolph arrested a burly madman who calls himself Pat Carter. He followed Mrs. Albert Petty from the public square to her home and into the house while Mr. Petty was inside. Carter claims Des Moines residence but could not be located there. Police will check his background though Albia authorities deem the tale of little local importance.

Albia Randolph Peterson Des Moines Pat Carter Albert Petty Carter

Medley sent to an asylum in Norristown

Miriam N. Medley, known for demanding to see President Roosevelt, was committed to the state hospital for the insane at Norristown. Her petitioning sisters cited homicidal tendencies. A loaded revolver was found when she was detained in Washington, and earlier she bought a revolver and threatened a doctor.

Philadelphia Miriam N. Medley Roosavelt Washington State Hospital For the Norristown Medley

Harbor squall leaves many missing in Boston riverfront

Boston on June 10 reports a heavy harbor squall between seven and eight last evening. The harbor master's office and police stations were flooded with anxious inquiries as more than twenty people were reported missing after small craft, laden with passengers, failed to return. Authorities fear the squall's sudden intensity doomed several boats.

Boston Mass

Rock Island Plans to Use Suburban Right of Way

St Louis July 10 A director of the St Louis and suburban electric railroad said a deal is under way for the Rock Island railroad to acquire use of the suburban right of way from the western city limits to Vandeventer avenue. Rock Island would build elevated tracks over surface tracks while the Suburban continues to operate its cars along the same route. A terminal would be built on Morgan street near Vandeventer on property owned by the Suburban. It is unclear whether this would be a main passenger station or if plans extend to Union Station.

St. Louis Tune 10 St. Louigy and Suburban Electric Railroad Hock Island Railroad Vandeventer Avenue Rock Island Morgan Street Union Station

HROOKE BILL OPPOSED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE

Washington June 10 The house committee on military affairs voted 7 to 3 against reporting favorably on a senate passed bill authorizing Major General Brooke to be advanced to lieutenant general and retired at that rank The adverse action stemmed from the bill advancing Surgeon General Sternberg and from opposition to retirements at high grades.

House Washington House Committee On Military Affairs Senate Brooke Sternberg

American rider tries to ascend palace stairs in Rome incident

A Rome dispatch reports Paul Heseltine Stanley, a young American, became suddenly demented after a hunting trip. He rode his horse into the Altieri palace courtyard with his dogs surrounding him and repeatedly tried to ride upstairs, finally being overpowered.

Palace Stairs London Rome Paul Heseltine Stanley Stanley Altieri Palace

College report outlines new movements and endowment aims

Secretary Dr Richardagon highlighted five new initiatives at the college this year, including debt relief, an endowment fund, a patrons association, and faculty development. The meeting approved treasurer’s and treasury reports, with several trustees elected and a number of organizational changes discussed.

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Peat medal contest at Drake hall awards and orations

The Peat medal contest at the Drake Auditorium drew several hundred spectators. Winworth Williams won both the oration and composition prizes with "Ayed the Grow" and also received the top honor. Second place went to Sree Reep for thought and composition, with Pov Recor Go ougery and W. Cl Buavene son noted among competitors. Alfred the Great and Anglo Saxon themes filled the later remarks, praising virtue, learning, and national character, with judgment and presentations by Chancellor Crilg. Continued on Page 5.

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Negligence of Officials Deaths at City Sanitarium Probed

Investigation into the St Luke's Society sanitarium disaster cites alleged negligence by officials and staff. The coroner and authorities consider charges against hospital leaders and building inspectors, while relatives and witnesses describe chaos and attempts to save patients during the fire.

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Untitled local notice fragment from Ri. area

Fragmentary OCR item mentions names and events with unclear actions. It references a marriage or family note and a defamatory sounding incident, with scattered names and a reference to a city gauge yesterday. Details are incomplete and uncertain.

Noe TH APPREHENDED and fugitives flee coast to coast

Officers pursue a group linked to a violent crime spree across multiple states. Key figures include a New Haven suspect and several named associates, with police tracking their movements from Oregon to Wisconsin and beyond. One suspect is described as a U.S. citizen, facing charges. authorities warn of ongoing manhunt.

Rhiefeld

Fisnat Fatimato Revenue Forecast Absurdity

A scrambled report from a London source outlines a parliamentary issue where officials state that expenditure will exceed revenue by an estimated 14 units. The deficit is claimed to be countered by a proposed contingency fund and a value set as available for contingencies, with details unclear and garbled.

London Sane Levine

Weather Forecast for Washington and Jane Area

Forecast calls for showers and cool on Wednesday with lingering shower risk. Thursday turns fair with warmer conditions and light winds.

Washington Jane Lown Showers

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