Burlington plans new Des Moines line to Tracey Oskaloosa
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy begins right of way purchases for a new 12 mile rail link from Oskaloosa to Tracey on the Des Moines division. The route will connect Burlington to the Burlington & Northwestern, opening fresh territory toward Des Moines and enabling additional passenger service on the Des Moines to Burlington division.
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Burlington
Des Moines
Chicago, Burlingtor & Quincey Company
Oskaloosa
Tracey
Des Moines and
Albia
Burlington Road
Des Moines River
At & Put
Burlington & Northwestern
Burlington Company
Gistingt
McVey
Neal Por Supreme Court Clerk Faces Field of Eight Candid
Davenport attorney Charles W. Neal joins six other candidates in the race for supreme court clerk. Neal, formerly of Stuart, seeks Ninth District backing with potential Second District support. The field includes CP Jones, Johnrockett of Eldora, Burhan of Grundy Center, Bousquet of Wellman, and others. Some candidates have shifted positions, with retirements and district moves noted.
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Cleck
Supreme Court
Charles W. Neal
Davenport i
Neal
Stuart
Ninth
Secon
J. F. Whelan
Fled Oak
CP. Jones
Johnrockett
Eldora
Burhan
Grundy Center
Bousquet
Wellas
Cla My Ise
Cellar Falls
JW. Parpotte
Cedar Palla
Q. Jackson
Wiliam Lartman
Waterloo
Rocky Mountais
Indeanitel
Ae Guilixen
Rode
Oregon
Philpott
Jackson
Ter
Cummins Raiders
Fenderson
Sousa's Latest March To Be Played In Des Moines
Sousa enthusiasts learn the Iowa State Band will open Sunday at Union Park with John Philip Sousa's new march Imperial Kw a The piece marks its Des Moines premiere and features a euphonium solo by Mrs Frank Kendall. Also listed are selections by Dalbex and Sousa Overture Lurlin Wallace Waltzes Souvenir des Bains Baden and more amid a full concert program.
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Sousa
Iowa State Mitt Band
Union Park
John Philp Sousa
King Bward
Uus
Des Moines
Frank Kendall
Kendall
Wallace i
Baden
Euphonium
de Bosypet Beim
St John’s Lutheran church marks seventh pastorate anniversary
St John’s Lutheran celebrates Rev J A Wirt D D seven years in Des Moines with services. Church reports debt free status including a $2250 sinking fund and mortgage relief on parsonage. Wirt notes self running missions in Roland and Slater plus forthcoming address at Sevy. Mortgage presented to Ladies Aid. plans for future funding discussed.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
J. A. Wirt
D. D
Wirt
Witt
Des Moines
Ladies’ Aid Society
City
St. John's Church
Roland
Story County
Slater
Ladiwid Society
Paljey
St. John’s
Abe
Liberty
Matthew v
John Xtv
Salma Eva
Asnt
Ree
Llyd C. Douglas
Completely Cured by Warner's Safe Cure Claim
Mrs. M. Leland of Alascongus Maine near death from kidney disease credits Warner's Safe Cure with full recovery. Ad proclaims the product vegetable harmless and effective, offered in two sizes for sale by druggists or direct, with Safe Pills aiding gentle bowel movement.
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4. M. Leland
Alascongus
Maine
Warner
Mrs. Leland
Warner's Safe Cure Free Trial Offer
To convince sufferers from kidney liver bladder and blood diseases that Warner's Safe Cure will cure them a trial bottle will be sent free to anyone who writes Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester N Y and mentions seeing this offer in The Leader The genuineness of the offer is guaranteed by the publisher Our doctor will send a medical booklet with symptoms treatment and testimonials free upon request
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Warner
Warner Safe Cure Co
Rochester
Des Moines society adopts plan for new 5000-seat church
The Des Moines society will begin immediate construction of a church with at least 5000 seating, estimated at 2 million dollars. No further official steps will occur until the committee on plans completes its work, with groundwork likely to start before fall as current quarters in the M. M. G. C. auditorium prove inadequate.
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First Church of Christ
Highth Street
Crocker
School
First Methodist Church
Ninth and Pleasant Streets
New Scientist
Hallett & Rawson
Des Moines
Eighth Street
Boston
The
Des Moines Society
Committee On Plans
Society
Socialist Mayor Lectures on Organized Labor vs Capital
John C. Chase, mayor of Haverhill and noted socialist leader, speaks at Greenwood park pavilion at 3 PM under Des Moines Socialist Party auspices. He discusses Europe's labor politics, public ownership of utilities, and the goal of political solidarity of labor in America.
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John C. Chase
Haverhil
Old Lay
Greenwood Park
Soluist Party
Des Moines
Chasa
Haverhill
Socialist Party
America
J. J. Jacobsen
Europe
United States
Chase
Des Moines starch venture eyed by former plant manager
Rotifated to rebuild T. W. W. Jones, former manager of the Des Moines National Staten starch plant, believes United States Corn Products will not rebuild here and contemplates forming an independent Des Moines starch company. He says a locally managed plant could profit, meet the combine’s prices, and fend off competition, possibly locating in Des Moines or nearby. He has not yet persuaded local businessmen but remains seriously considering the plan.
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Berlin
London
James Ford Rhodes
Dresden
Prussian Academy of Sciences
Goethe
Schaper
Charles O'Neill
United States Navy
Dr. O'Ne
Kiel
William J H. Beehiar
United States
Gerla
Edward
Frederick W. Hills
Gumnan
Johns Hopkins
Genesee
James S. Watson
Kiwi
Jn Ican
Niagara
Howard
Empress
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Lel
Uncle Sam
Virginia
Germany
T. W W. Jones
Des Moines
National Staten Company
United States Corn Products Company
Corn Products Company
Jones
Combine
Jal
Clarksburg
W. Va
Mother Jones
Thomas Haggerty
William Morgan
Bernard Rice
George Baron
Andrew Lascavash
William Blakely
United Mine Workers
Parkersburg
Jackson
United States Circuit Court
United States Court
New Burlington Schedule Changes for Chicago and Denver
Chicago and Northwestern announces a new timetable effective July 6 with Train No 1 departing Chicago at 5 00 p m reaching Denver 6 20 p m next day cutting ten minutes from prior schedule The Oma ha afternoon train shifts to 6 40 p m arrival 7 49 a m Chicago June 21 Commencing Monday a Pullman sleeping car will be added to the DenverTrain departing Chicago 11 30 p m arriving Denver 7 55 a m on the second morning Returning Denver train leaves 10 20 p m arriving Chicago 7 15 a m second morning Des Moines Iowa Keeley Institute remains listed as address.
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Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Miners Strike Hits Sixth Week With Limited Violence
Wilkesbarre Pa June 21 the anthracite miners strike reaches six weeks without major incidents. past struggles saw deaths. this round only a boy shot two weeks ago. President Mitchell plans a public statement likely to frame railroad and corporate roles in wage stagnation. officials discuss state and national implications with Illinois and other leaders.
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Wilksparre
Mitchell
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahey
Springfield
W.R. Russell
W. R. Ryan
United Mine Workers of America
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Ryan
Ilinois
Mlinois
Denver cruiser launched at Neafie Levy yard in Philadelphia
In a June afternoon ceremony at the Neafie Levy ship yard the unarmored cruiser Denver was launched amid a distinguished crowd of naval officers and citizens from Colorado and nearby states. Miss Roberta M. Wright christened the vessel despite heavy rain delaying the event from 1 to almost 3 pm.
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Denver
Philadelphia
Colorado
New York
Neafie & Levy
Roberta M. Wright
Wright
Seddinger
Miss Wright Breaks Champagne On Cruiser In Delaware Arrival
Miss Wright with President Seddinger oversees ceremony as the big cruiser is christened. The bottle shatters on the bow and a chorus of whistles and cheers erupts as the Denver slides into the Delaware River.
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Miss Wright
Seddinger
United States Navy
Denver
Delaware River
Conferees Plan Isthmian Canal Meeting
Washington reports Senator Morgan and Representative Hepburn arranging preliminaries for the canal conferees. Early sessions planned with parties awaiting a formal House conference, favoring a canal and a Nicaragua route compromise. A Spooner amendment likely if Senate resistance persists. First formal conferees meeting set for next Monday at 2 pm after talks between Mrs. Morgan and Hepburn.
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Washington
Morgan
Hepburn
Senate
House
Isthmian Canal
Nicaragua
Spooner
Burton
Ohio
Great crowds of Odd Fellows descending on Des Moines
Des Moines awaits a September sovereign grand lodge meeting as Grand Master M. Newman reports strong regional interest. Chicago is projected to send a large delegation, with Cook County Odd Fellows pledging support after their recent annual meeting. Kossuth county plans to bring the Fifty‑second regiment band, and officials expect top bands from across the state.
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Des Moines
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
M. Newman
Chicago
Cook County
Odd Fellows
Newman
Kossuth
Fifty-second Regiment
Derby spectator Sam Bryant dies after Chicago race
Sam Bryant Satisei2, a famed Kentucky horseman, visited Chicago for the Derby and died of tuberculosis. He watched Proctor Knott and Uncle Bob race, then returned home to Louisville. The piece notes his lifelong presence at American tracks and his last trip to view the sport he loved. A separate ad block promotes Catarrh Cure and various patent medicines.
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Chicago
Sam B
Ant
Kentucky Horgentui
Louisville
America
Mr. Bryant
Proctor Knott
Uncle Bob
Polk county hospital inspection finds good care and minor fixes
Dr. C W Mackin Ossian inspector along with Dr. Wilbur Conkling visits Polk county hospital and poor farm. He reports 103 inmates, better conditions since board of control regulation, minor improvements needed, water supply ongoing issue, attendants meeting rules. Cherokees hospital praised as finest in the country. Ringling Brothers circus slated for Des Moines July 14 with 68 transport cars and 18,000 seating capacity. Frost across region causes minor damage in Lok Keys Papa Boyd and Cherry counties.
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C. W. Mackin
Ossian
Polk County
Wilbur Conkling
Mackin
Polk County Hospital
Board of Control
Dallas County
Independence
Dr. Macklin
United States
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Voldeng
Ringling
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Des Moines
Omaha
Neb
Lok Keys Papa
Boyd
Cherry
South Dakota
Ae Falls
Fepit
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Vic Marian
DU Barail
Cially
House Subath
Henry Gannett
United States Geological Survey
British Empire
Russia
Great Britain
United Sates
Neal Por
Davenport Mon Ie
Iowa State Military Band
King Albertw
Brenden
Saxony
Albert
Sibylenort
George
Hofkirch
Lloyd's
Aldershot
Oloorado Springs
Salt Lake
Lanniversary AT
ST. Johns
St. John’s Zasapally
Missionary Church
Poess
Adago-Viotti
Asxistant
God
Rev. J
C. Douglas
Zion
Jonn
Haverhill, Mass
Wil
Greenywood Park
Wiasion
Gorm Products Company
Starch Works
Keeley Institute
Strest
Des Moines, Iowa
Rotary Ryan
Illinois Union
Shenandoah
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lost Creek
Schuylkill County
Lehigh Valley
Union Pacific
Nev
Armstrong, Kan
Cheyenne
McNeill
Builer- Makers’ International Union
McLean
Federation of Labor
Chicago Street Railway Company
Walnut St
Howse
Aep
ODD
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Sam Bryant
Emddy
Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Awe
F. J. Cheney
Iim
West & Truax
O, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Polk County Hospital Fund
Dn C. W. Mackin
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