New Des Moines Newspapers Merge Into Register and Leader
The Des Moines Morning and Owa State Register discontinue and form a new paper titled the Register and Leader. George E. Roberts WH Be Editor In Chief and Satenal Strauss Publisher, Allan Dawson to organize and supervise the news service. The first issue is scheduled for Tuesday morning, marking a historic change in Iowa journalism.
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George E. Roberts
Satenal Strauss
Allan Dawson
Nowa
Iowa
The
Register and Leader
Des
Anxious England premier for Iowa newspaper merger
Des Moines Register and Leader merge to form a daily paper with £300,000 capital. Dooge E. Roberts Fort Dodge chairs, Samuel Strauss Des Moines treasurer, with George E. Roberts editor in chief and Harvey Ingham Allan Dawson assisting. New publication to operate year round from Des Moines, with an expanded news service and a modern editorial staff timing. Preliminary plans include moving to the Register building on Fourth Street after remodeling. Morgan pleads not guilty to charges of taking company goods, with a July 7 preliminary exam set. goods linked to Plattsmouth, ownership contested by the defendant.
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Strauss
Register and Leader
United States
George E. Roberts
Port Dodge
Fort Dodge Messenger
Thea Mint
Samuel Strauss
Leader
Harvey Ingham
Algona Upper
Iowa
Register
Fourth Street
She
Unclear list of names from historical note
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals including J. E. Uetz James Irwin Fogarty Herman Tedjens George Hollis John Nichola A T Kennedy Charles Ruff W Teachuut Wond Oliver Grove F E Laustrum August Lamp George Benjamin J H Moore Edward Cressmer Red Moore WY Roach A B Hobson Gloria Griffith Walter Tregre FE Anderson Hodgson J F McNerney. No clear event or context provided.
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J. E. Uetz
J. Id. Fogarty
James Irwin
Herman Tedjens
George
Hollis
John S. Nichola
A. T. Kennedy
Charles
Ruff
W. H. Teachuut
H. Wond
Oliver H. Grove
F. E. Laustrum
August Lamp
George c. Benjamin
J. H. Moore
Edward Cressmer
Red Moore
WY. Roach
A. B. Hobson
Grifith
Walter F. Tregre
FE. Anderson
I YH. Hodgson
J. F. McNerney
Rorgah Insists He Has Right to the Goods He Is Charged
Rorgah declares ownership of goods amid embezzlement charges. Jack Morson, accused of embezzling from Ridglay Merchandise, faced arraignment before a justice after arrest in Omaha.
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Jack Morson
Ridglay Merchandise Company
Omaha
King Edward's illness bulletin under favorable tone
Buckingham Palace issued a late night bulletin saying the king had a comfortable day with strength well maintained and only occasional discomfort from the wound. The public, though eager, treats good news as routine as London notes the steady recovery amid condolences from Transvaal delegates praying for health and longevity.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Lister
Treves
Smith
Laking
Barlow
Lord Lister
Frederick Treves
Westminster Gazette
Associated Press
America
Depew Acknowledges Grim King Edward Case View
New York June 28 Senator Depew following King Edward case cautions on outcome. He notes bell warnings in bulletins imply serious royal condition and that officials are not sanguine. The London Herald correspondent reports cautious tone from those overseeing the cure.
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Sears
King Edward
Boon
New York
Depew
London
The
Herald
James R. Keene
Statistical drive tracks assessed and market value in Iowa
Keokuk June 38 A Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad survey begins across 34 routes to compare market and assessed values while keeping livestock valuations separate in a major statistical project for the executive council. The report, due to President Baldwin by July 1, covers eighteen months. several interurban land deals and a Creston related arrest are also noted.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Chicago, Burlingeton & Quincy Railroad
W. W. Baldwin
Threatened Bombardment Shocks Cape Baytison
June 28. Great excitement as Admiral Killick commands Hayden forces to back General Flain, former Haydes minister and presidential candidate, amid dispute with authorities. Troops disembarked to support him, raising fears of bombardment of the town.
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Cape Hayton
Haytl
Killick
Hayden Feet
Flaiin
Haydes
Avis
Republic
Gale Rips Chicago Area With Heavy Lake Michigan Winds
A major storm lashes Chicago and the lake shore with unrelenting rain and 40 mph winds. Truck farms near the city suffer damage and many flower beds in parks are ruined as residents expect at least 30 more hours of severe weather. a separate report from Louisville notes a fatal fire and extensive property losses.
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Chicago
Jones
Lake Michigan
Tila
Weather Bureau
Stone
Lowlaville
Louisville
Retirement tribute from Register composing room to R P Clarkson
The composing room employees of the Iowa State Register presented a solid Miller’s rule and a farewell letter to Richard P. Clarkson on his retirement after decades of service. The gift bore dates December 6, 1870 to June 30, 1902 and referenced Clarkson’s role as part owner and editor.
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Sollen Pritter
Register
RP. Clarkson
Henry Uetz
Mechanical Department
Clarkson
Wats
ABA
Fites
Iowa State Register
Vol
Clarkson Brothers
R. P. Clark
Register Office
Des Mos
Hichard P. Clarkson
GREERE GAYNOR CASE ARGUMENTS IN QUEBEC COURT
The Gaynor Greene case reappeared in Quebec's superior court on writs of habeas corpus issued June 20. Taschereau urged certiorari to compel Judge Lafontaine in Montreal to produce records, while McMaster, the senior prosecutor, objected. Debate focused on completeness of writ returns and authority to act for the United States government.
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Quebec
Gaynor Greene
Taschereau
Lafontaine
Montreal
McMaster
Langelier
Mc Master
United States
Stuart
Marlboro Street Railway Collision Kills Motorman
In Marlboro Massachusetts a head on crash of two loaded street cars on the Hudson division left Motorman John A Harris dead and about thirty five passengers and staff injured. The collision near the foot of a steep grade destroyed the cars and many injured were sent to hospitals. Motorman Moore and Conductor Felix Sawyer suffered serious injuries. In Indianapolis two Broad Ripple suburban cars collided during a storm killing Sampson White and injuring nine others.
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Marlboro
Mass
Hudson Division
Marlboro Street Railway
John A. Harris
Maribors
Harring
Framingham Hospital
Moore
Felix Sawyer
Indianapolis
Ind
Broad Ripple
Sampson White
Oss Introduces Melville Naval Engineering Laboratory Bill
Representative Oss of Clinois introduced a bill to establish a Melville Engineering Laboratory on government land. The facility would cost up to 460000 dollars with 290000 dollars appropriated, named for Rear Admiral Melville as chief engineer of the navy who nears retirement.
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Raval
Swedish Cabinet Resigns After King Oscar Invitation
Stockholm June 28 The cabinet led by Admiral Baron von Otter has resigned at the king's invitation. Former premier Erik Gustav Rostrom has agreed to form a new cabinet and appoint ministers and successors to the offices.
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Stockholm
Baron von Otter
Oscar
Erik Gustav Rostrom
Royal family dines as King Edward nears recovery
News wires report King Edward VII’s improved condition with no immediate danger. The Prince of Wales and others plan to inspect troops on July 1. crowds gather in Portsmouth to view naval displays while London and Newcastle celebrate progress toward recovery.
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Edward
London
Newcastle
England
Prince of Wales
Horse Guards
Duke of Connaught
Buckingham Palace
Victoria Station
Prince Henry
Prussia
Philippe
Portugal
Grand Duke of Mecklenburges Hwern
Frederich Francis
Bribed and Bribers Are Convicted in Chicago Trial
In a three week omnibus trial seven defendants are found guilty over bribery tied to Austin residents and the Union Traction Company. William J. Gallagher receives an indefinite penitentiary term. several lawyers and jurors are fined sums from 200 to 2,008 dollars.
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Chicago
William J. Gallagher
P. H. O'Donnell
James T. Brady
Cyrus & Simon
John O'Donnell
F. H. O'Donnell
H. T. Lawrence
Warbert Rothery
Austin
Tnion Traction Company
Cyrus 5
Simon
O'Donnell
Brady
Traction Company
Prigon
Refuse to Reopen Union in Chicago Wage Talks
In Chicago on June 2, railway general managers refused to recognize the Freight Handlers' union while considering wage scale questions. General superintendents’ recommendations were adopted, but managers will not negotiate with union delegates from other roads. They will confer with line committees instead.
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Chicago
Diabolical Death by Dynamite Ends in Tragic Suicide
Will Thompson nephew of Caele Billy Thompson and son of Des Moines parents, committed suicide at Fowler Mountain near Springfield. He used a dynamite stick from Cham pion City Mining Company and set the fuse on a high peak. A blast scattered remains, with only partial identification from clothing, while the rest was never recovered.
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Springfiesa
Vune Zo
Will Thompson
Caele
Billy” Thompson
Des Moines
Foulder
Cole
Thompson
Champion City Mining Company
Springfield
Dr. L. E. Niles
New York City
Perfecto
Arthur MacArthur to Attend Blaffs Society Encampment
Sumner Knox reports Major General Arthur MacArthur plans to attend the third annual encampment of the National Society of the Army of the Philippines in Council Bluffs August 13 to 15. President Roosevelt has signified intent to participate and Noyes C. Robinson of St Paul will bring a large delegation as the fourth encampment is targeted for the future location.
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Council Bluffs
Sumner Knox
National Society of the Army of the Philippines
Arthur Macarthur
Department of the Lakes
Society
Roosevelt
Noyes C. Robinson
St. Paul
Burlington's Big Job 100 Miles of Rail To Broaden Gauge
Burlington June 28 The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad will attempt tomorrow to widen 100 miles of narrow gauge track to broad gauge during night hours. Hundreds of workers will shift rails along extensive sections. Also a Mason City opium poisoning case reports James W. Ray dying this afternoon. A Nodaway shooting affray near Nadaway ends with Charles Todd wounded by Samuel McKown after a dispute on the Burlington main line.
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Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Mason City
James W. Ray
Ailison
Nadaway
Creston
Nodaway
Gera
Burlington Road
Samuel McKown
Fred
Charles Todd
Todd
Guy
Cape Wayllen Reports Civil Unrest Amid Street Firing
The scene in Cape Wayllen grows tense as clashes erupt in the streets. A bishop and delegation of foreign consuls sought to mediate between opposing factions, but efforts failed. Fighting has continued since six o clock this evening with fears rising about the grave situation.
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Cape Wayllen
Supreme Court Sustains Meat Packers Case Action
Jefferson City Mo June 28 the supreme court en banc sustained attorney general Crow in striking out returns of the packers in ouster proceedings. The court overruled most contentions but held a point about packers forming a combine to fix prices requires testimony to be taken. Kinley of Kansas City to take testimony on first day of October term. Fire damages Hirsch Miller upholstery unit Philadelphia causing 160000 dollars in water damage. 400 workers evacuated safely.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
En Banc
Crow
I. TW. Kinley
Kiosas City
Habel
Packers
Supreme Court of the
United States
Gurgesa
Marshall
Philadelphia
Hirsch& Miller
Second
Cambria
Pante Strleken
Weather and events from The Sunday Leader and City News
Washington reports show ers then fair weather through Sunday. The Sunday Leader lists consolidation, improvements, and political notes. Sections cover crime, law, finance, streetcar issues, races, baseball, and cultural pieces across Part I and Part II with various local items and national mentions.
Wind storm demolishes car barn injures motorman
A wind storm swept the northwestern city area in the afternoon. A portion of the Louisville city railway car barn was blown down and struck motorman H F H Branch, killing him instantly. Several nearby houses were unroofed as the storm battered the neighborhood.
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Louisville City Railway
H. FH
Severe Weather Floods Hit Illinois Farmlands
A severe spring storm drenched central Illinois with heavy rain and strong winds. Auburn and Panaia areas flooded, bridges washed out, crops damaged, and rail lines disrupted. Madison County reports high water and widespread property impact. crop damage estimated but not yet valed. In Bloomington and Decatur, two inches of rain in 24 hours disrupted harvests and damaged wheat and farms.
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Gromer
Madison County
Alton
Awardayne
Nadush
Wanda
Ploomington
Honda
Decatur
IR. Lune
Deccatur
Springfield
Fatal Texas tornado leaves several injured near Wallis
A late June tornado struck a Bohemian settlement near Wallis Texas injuring many and blowing down houses and crops. The Brazos river area flood and reports claim several deaths among Black residents. other towns report tornadic damage and storm deaths across multiple states.
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Wallis
Texas
Rero
Wingy
Brazos
Elmonton
Fasilie
Memorial for A. d. Complies in Washington Hall
Memorial services for J. Cummings will be held tomorrow morning in the hall of the house of representatives. Attending members include Payne McJellan Jr Goldfogh Fitzgerald Jasper Inc Dayton Meyer and Clark with a special inclusion for the New York and local typography unions. The Navy secretary has ordered the Maine bank to be present for appropriate selections. This Fremonid tribute honors Cummings prominence and public service.
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Washington
J. Cummings
House of Representatives
Othen the Membes
Anion Galnus
Messis, Payne, McJellan, Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Maine Bank
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