Hepburn Nominated as Oppose Tariff Changes Highlight Republican Convention
Creston June 10 special The tenth nomination of W. P. Hepburn by the Eighth district Republican convention featured his opposition to tariff revision and defense of the Roosevelt administration in the Philippines. Resolutions mourn McKinley’s assassination and praise Hepburn’s record, including the Nicaragua canal measure. In Cedar Rapids Judge W N M Hubbard suffers two fractured ribs after a wagon mishap while en route to recovery.
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Creston
W. P. Hepburn
Philippines
Hepburn
Cummins
Paul McLean
Committee On
McKinley
Roosevelt
Iowa
Congress
Third District
Opera House
H. M. Towner
Corning
R. L. Parish
Leon
Cedar Rapids
WN. M. Tubbard
Welock
Judge Hubbard
John W. Nye
Sentences Imposed by District Court at Red Oak
Judge Macy sentenced several offenders to Fort Madison. John Brooks pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses and got one year. G H Taft received six months for breaking and entering. William Perry got one year for the same crime. Albert Fuller pleaded guilty to receiving stolen money and was given eighteen months. He and his brother were earlier arrested for embezzlement from an Ohio express company. the brother took the money and split it, while the other was sent toward Ohio where he is serving a term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed Oak
Macy
District Court
Fort Madison
John Brooks
G. H. Taft
William Perry
Albert Fuller
Ohio
Mysterious Death of Mrs Reef Shocks Des Moines
Mrs Matt Jivel, sixth wife of shoe maker Matt Reef, was found dead in bed. The coroner was summoned as Reef fled to buy poison and declared, I will die too. Autopsy held. coroner's jury adjourned without a conclusion amid suspicion of Reef's troubled marriage. The couple married about two years. she about 93. In Webster City, June W J, hotel owner D Sweasy pursued a black girl from a freak show over a $2 board bill. The men left for the carnival in Des Moines. police told of the case but the trio could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfax
Matt Jivel
Matt Reef
Reef
Fat Girl
Webster City
J. D. Sweasy
Torrietor
Park Hotel
Nearo Girt
Negress
Page Repation
Negresgam
Desnes
Des Moines
Hampton
Edgar T. Dolsen
Geneva
Erie Wilder
Dolsen
Wilder
Iowa
Indani
Johnsons
Buick
Dolsons
Annuities and Life Insurance Promotions Outline
An admission of urgency for annuity investments as older policies yield higher returns, urging prompt purchase. Mentions insurance products such as endowments survivorship bonds trust certificates and joint life protection from National Life Insurance Co of Vermont (established 1859). State agent recruitment for Des Moines area noted.
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National Life Insurance Co
Vermont
Froops Fort
Air Crorker Mergeies Moines
Fire destroys majority of Barnum business section
Fort Dodge June 0 Fire early today nearly wiped out Barnums business portion Lyrelve miles west on the Miners Central road. The town lacks a fire department and a bucket brigade could not halt the blaze. Seven business places and their contents burned. telephone service cut off. Loss about 2000 with half covered by insurance. The fire started in the rear of a hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Barnum
Here
Two Boys Drowned in Host Nishnabotna River
June 10 Red Oak special report Arthur Nelson and Fred Brewer both nine years old drowned at 2 PM while bathing with an older brother who tried to save them and nearly drowned. Additional brief notes cover a suicide in Keosauqua following a Cantril shooting, Sabbath School convention in Sioux City, and local notices from Carroll Waverly and other Iowa towns with multiple small incidents and administrative updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Arthur Nelson
Fred Brewer
Nishnabotna
Nelson
City In Brief: varied local notes and incidents
St Marys Dramatic club plans a return to the hall on Secarus and Crocker streets. W. I. Boardman of Nevada Ta suffers stroke and is critically ill. Anna Washington, colored, jailed for vagrancy after court default. Grand lodge plans in Council Bluffs. George L. Bryan secures permit for a two story brick on East Walnut costing 7500. Susan Verden confined for contempt. Dr E B Walston and Mrs Jesse Hammond wed. bonds post. One Minute restaurant case bond forfeited. W W Moore receives J O O F badge for fifty years. Heat halts concrete paving on Twelfth Street. Red Gillish offered Idaho athletic post. Infant grave found at Catholic cemetery. Des Moines Presbytery adjourns with ordination at United Presbyterian. Ark picnic committee forms for Buckeye Park. Local civic meetings scheduled. various officers elected and committees named. President Roosevelt heads to West Point centennial celebration.
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St. Mary's Dramatic Club
St Mary's Hall
Secarus and
Crocker Streets
Tne
W. Ik. Boardman
Nevada
Anna Washington
Bony & Vagrant
W. Bragg
J. J. Ryan
State Grand Lodge of the Commercial Travelers
Council Bluffs
George EL. Bryan
East Walnut
Susan Verdes
Christy
Verden
E. B. Walston
Jesse Hammond
Alten
Sixth Avenue
Hammond
W. W. Moore
Mr. Moore
P. M. Casaay
Edward Clapp
Moore
Dr. Watt
Negrocity
Twelfth Street
Forest Avenue
State Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Red” Geilish
Towa
Weat
University of Idaho
Griffith
Simpson
Gridith
Sexton Thomas Hogan
Hogan
Desfoines
General Presbytery
Proudfit
Iowa
White
Winterset
Woodward
United Presbyterian Church
the Ark
Buckere
Cain Park
Wagration
Thomas
A. Dean
W. H. Baker
W. H. Stiles
Chalkley Thomas
Walnut Street
H. M. Belvel
J. M. Davis
J. B. Burton
C. Thomas
GW. Marquette
RH. W. Chapman
Harvey Dean
S. A. Carper
Z. A. Stevens
Nannie Blackburn
J. L. Crafford
Isaac Brandt
John Scott
Hoyt Sherman
Philander Smith
Mandolin Club
Grape-Nuts Outshines White Bread in Family Test
A Battle Creek family detailed their cost analysis of food comparing Grape-Nuts with white bread and cereals. They reported improved digestion, stronger health, weight gain, and the ability to work longer with less food overall, concluding that fifteen cents of Grape-Nuts could sustain them better than twenty-five cents of bread.
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Boam
Weaver
Doctor
Bruce
Battle Creek
Mich
Roan admits stabbing Linn amid self defense claim
A coroner jury ruled George Linn died from a heart knife wound inflicted by Sam Roan after Linn attacked Roan on Pelton avenue. Witnesses Trehert Weston and Charles Barker corroborated Roan’s account that Linn wounded Roan first, Roan grabbed the knife, and struck Linn. Roan was returned to jail after giving a written statement.
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A. FR
Brackett
Harry Woods
Man Watkins
George Linn
Pelton Avenue
Rush
Roan
Linn
Trehert Weston
Charles Barker
Leader
Barker
Weston
Arive
Ginn
Roun
Jal
Opticians Meet Today At State Association Session
The Town State Association of Opticians convenes at 9 AM at the Savery with a large turnout expected. Key business includes legislation, dues, and committee reports followed by a banquet this evening. A trolley ride to Ingersoll Park caps the day before a third trial of Jortie Morrison in Kansas.
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Thr
State Association of Opticians
the Savery
Harry Holmes
Des Moines
H. P. Holmes
George M. Boyce
Water
J. ©. Clark
Sioux City
Ingersoll Park
Births and Deaths From Prairie City and Brooklyn Notices
Born to Mr and Mrs Hi A Tapley of Prairie City a daughter June 6 Mrs Tapley formerly Nellie Brigham of this city Also a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Ryan of Brooklyn N Y Mrs Ryan is 2 daughter of Or and Mrs A 2 Trishle Died at the family home 304 Sixteenth street June 10 at 8 p m Mrs Foss Funeral from the house Thursday June 12 at 4 p m Marriage license board lists several entries: John P Herrick Nellie B Youns Harry Kirk Wye Imma Beezley Clyde Patterson Ollie Brown La Salle city Orpha Pearl Prondfit city John Z McElwain city Sabina A Gallagher oily Frank I Grimfith city Geraldine Pendren Rat dotn M Ferguson city Margaret By Snertin Alvin JT Pramp Alla G Day Urillx N Y
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Born. Tapley
Hi. A. Tapley
Prairie City
Tapley
Nellie Brigham
This City
Ryan
William Ryan
Brooklyn
Mra
Trishle
Foss
Sixteenth Street
John P. Herrick
Helivari
Nellie B. Youns
el Tfarry
Kirk Wye Imma
Beezley
Lyde i" Patterson
Ollie Brown
A Bert
la Salle
City
Orpha Pearl Prondfit
John Z. McElwain
Sabina A. Gallagher
Oily Frank
Grimfith
Geraldine Pendren
Rat Dotn M. Feranaon
Margaret
John Plerow Merrick
Nelon Browne Young
Lafayette Youngs
Mir
Mesayette Young
Jace
Krommer
Darp
Viedo Orcheatra
Lal Engin
Briedal
Mat Wilmot
New Orleans
Acias Mui
Winnetka Muryey
Farry
Ar Lafayette Yuuns
Roy
AB. Marshall
Hwang Herbert
Alawaths
Kan
Smilax
Mara
Herrick
Golivar Breeze
New York Sun
Buffalo Courker
Mint
Hererick
Lake Baranne
Adirondack Mountains
Humn
Bolivar
N.Y
Worrich
Lomutta
Snd Mra
ML. Bolton
Sioux City
Rag, Phelps
Atlantic
UD. Bollen
Webster City
Dark Smith
Tilo
Ialindis
Toymar Schoolrmite
Mikes Young
Leeland Stanford University
Edward Scboentgen
Council Bluffs
Harvey Inghim
Algona
Witie Brown
Kon
Marriages Highlight Society Notes At Local Home
Social items list multiple weddings in a single issue, detailing gowns, venues, and families. Mrs Lafay ette Young hosts a May evening ceremony with music by Krommer's orchestra, while other matrimonies occur at the homes of Mr and Mrs Berzley and other local families. Attendants, gowns and floral decor described. guests from Bolivar, New Orleans, and nearby towns attend.
Sammi RCHISDUTA VLA THE PUTTCAGO Visit and Events
The article describes visits and social plans in Chicago with multiple names and locations, noting Mrs Anthony and Mr George Antuien, Miss Kate Teyle, and Arthur Iloole among others, plus travel to Den Molnen for the Hareis-Minery drapery department and local theatre and hotel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ando Lo
George Antuien Alt Xan
Ted
al Alton
Oakalonga
Obaball
J. M. Shaw
Mia WY
Aotaton
Jonn Sithile
Dadiagirbe
Abes
Aloirla Daily
Tinediman
Kate Teyle
Va Mourki Stynet
Job. O'Neil
Thin Elty
Ravelings
On Target
Surtain Hansen
den Molnen
Hareis-Minery Company
Clapartma
A Gift for Des Moines and the Saxon Legacy
A garbled reminiscence praising Sir Alfred the Great and English virtue. Mentions designers, painters, and poets, with references to Winnie's admiration and a call to educators to teach famed Saxon heritage. Emphasizes duty, justice, temperance, and national pride amid faded memory and misread text.
Des Moines College Commencement and Alumni Banquet Recap
A Des Moines College trustee meeting set the stage for commencements and annual events. Senior leaders, including Mamie Harker and V. Latimer, were elected to offices as reports on finances and athletics were presented. Judge Prouty gave the commencement address and a long awaited banner reappeared, reigniting old loyalties between Phi lot and the Philo.
Des Moines Musical Commencement Program Notes
The Des Moines Municipal College held preliminary commencement exercises at the Ket Santlit chores with diplomas to be conferred later by President Adams. The program featured Ida W. Bartlett and Miss Ruth Cooper as accompanists, with piano pieces by The Rose Adamren and Isabelle dayre, including Nocturne in F sharp, and a violin sonata in G, first movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Munical College
Adams
Audienes
Mre
Ida W. Bartlett
Misa Mafet
Ruth Cooper
Piing
Jamar
Hummel Trry van Dyke
Bolanaine Militaire
Jo. Pein Allean White
the Lark
the Rose Adamren
Ogerhire
Tayi
Isabelle Dayre
Chopin
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Point de Paris
Ecru
Terchon
Congressman Hepburn
Eighth District
Judge Aubbard
Keccaly Iig
Stefan Dromey
Rely
Sweasy
Ha Hale
Eady
Centril
Bangs
Ottumwa
June
Ed Hale
Zora Donate
Keosauqua
Yowa Sunday School Association
Towa State Sabbath School Association
First Congregational Church
W.F. Wiley
Benifif
Peeple
F. Neville White
W. Cole
Col‘Ax
C. K. Kephart
Association
Carrell Commercial Club
Carroll
Germania Club
Carroll Commercial Club
John I. Powers
P. ¥. Lenz
T. F. Guthrie
Frank P. Berger
W. R. Lee
Charles Graw
James Wiedermeier
FE. N. Merchant
W. B. Sturgla
Peccncake Mien
Great Western
Waverly
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Oelwein
Denver
Eitled
Edward Opagman
West Des Moines
Northwestern
Bluff Creek
Chapman
Martin Ronsa
Oskaloon
Marshalltown
R. c. Martin
Iowa Central
Peorlal HL
Oskaloosa
Martin
Minneapolis
M. & Stl
Peoria
Town Central
Berape
Sherif Cremer
Grinnell
Hare Tony
Peng
FE Willard
Donelson W. V. R
Marquette Hall
Kurtz Block
Ladies Militant
Odd Fellows' Hall
Ta. Houck
Temple W. C. T. OU
Blox
Saratoga
Milas Mary Chartington
West Poli
Washington
West Point
Oxfords
Hanans
Fosters
Fieldangalls
Pennsylvania Wail Road
Roah
Burdock
Opticians
Jortie Morrison
Hidorado
Jesale Morrison
Olin Cassie
Aikman
Miss Morrison
Lancan
West Slide
Langan
Clinton
J. Allen
Capt
Jeff. Allen
Pythian
Odd Fellows Organizations
Kalting
Strive
Boone
Dune
Smith Pugsley
Ogden
Kress
Lacey A. Wine
Shas EU Della Lows Hizer
Albert Anderson
Carrie A. Habnen
Women's Club
W. da Read
Foo Oclock
Zee
Marry
Dye
Mise
Minma Bolagh Hoestay
Arente
G.J. Berzley
Laventh Street
Maglor Karl Boegley
George Dye
Dl ‘F.slay
Metdelssonia
Memidiamiea
Waliter Ata J. D. Berry
Cowsill
Baughmar
Mabel Jane
Carat
Mr. le Way
Coreen
Mina Spaulding
Otlumwe
We Dye
Myre
George Tye
Mer Vlarry Kirk
Macedon
Roy Rees Jey
Wilde
F Girard
William Mawell
Thas Midge
Carrie
William
Sixth Presbyterian Church
North Wawheet
Juptin
Benjamin Drederte Rehkant
Laura
Lockwood Dickera
Carpenter
Evenliye
Tye
Second Street
At & G
K. O. 4 Y. Cinh
Mrs. Webb
Misa
C. A. Rawena
Algster
Georgia Hubbard
Embroidery Club
Frank Mott
WT. Johnston
Ma. L. M. Shaw
Mira Maud Wilmer
Mea
W. Wilemer
Tagersoll Avenue
Walliam Gratian
St. Louis
Wades. Guy
Soo
N. F. Barber
Maude
Ora
Brooks Way
Hageard and Son
Berlon
T. Chola
Milas Beatlee
Toor
Cale
J. W. Hess
DM Johnsone
Pwell
Wwe
Soria
Beano Varhetivneny
Becca Halen
Cyace Hongell
Thwains
van Say
Corey Dagtabe
Oana
Whasyan
Mendelsselay
Marley Pathan
Arthur Iloole
Sammi Rchisduta
Mieay Alien
Paul Hallway
Moos St. Bank Radiway
Chebas
Aralta Park
Partiowars
Aden
Centhaind
Charles Tiekens
Eluuradtor
Blakes
Aly
Big Alfred
DES Moines College
Exercchin
Bsociety
Tie Bowl of
Tyes
Chart Ex Kiblitos
Naemud Vier
Mamie Harker
Phe Chia
Mw Wae
Wilbert
Alva
Reanonae
G. A. Groexbocie
Athletic Association
Warren
Fowler
Nelean
Fr. Fapn
Das Moines Coltega
Nawadalia
Prouty
Conlin
Clapropia
Philon
Icis
Philos
Paul Crowed
Dex Moines
Anna Ty Viano
Taher Raman Fyann
Katie Vacat
Jencle Hyder
Masakeawekt -Ueumund
Colleouns
the State University of Iowa Iowa Ity
Gilbert Ardy Ter
Marbotie
Histanie College
Pace
Minnie Seein
Foster’s
Banda
Prevost
Harmony Four
Lew Wells
The
L. C. Whittier
Higatre
Ted Eigen
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