City in Brief Sees Meetings and School Work Amid Summer
Ministerial association schedules 29 Gore meetings after summer AURA. Visa contract for a new ward school on East Thirteenth Street and Court Avenue awarded to C. Chrsty. American Wire Fence opens Des Moines branch with plans for a warehouse and full stock. Joe Higbee of Columbia Marion county arraigned for selling liquor without a stamp. July Business Women's Association meeting set for Pleasant Street July 1. Wallace shows arrive from Newton, tent on South Ninth Street grounds. Walk County Men’s Association meets at Kirkwood Hall with program by Flannery and others. Banks plan semiannual stockholder meetings amid rising profits. Star Ice Company incorporation filed with paid-in capital 1440. Shackelford Brick workers walk out over nonunion hires. William Carver arrested on various suspicions. Board of Education work includes Kindergarten building and other city projects. Fraternal organizations prepare Fourth of July gatherings. Midland Chautauqua tickets offer reduced rail fares with certificates. Local social notes mention guests, weddings, and visits.
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AURA
Visa
New Ward School House
Thirteenth Street
Court Avenue
C. (. Vhristy
American Wire Fence Company
Des Moines
Joe Higbee
Columbia
Marion County
United States
McArthur
Board of Managers
The
Business Women’s Association
Pleasant Street
Wallace
Newton
Rock Island Road
South Ninth Street
Sinsett & Howard
Mulberry Street
Locust End Fifth Streets
Walk County Menai Sociaty
Iirkwood
Aipanes
Ter
J. J Flannery Vision
Vyrrell
Yor J. Gailakan
W. Emouss
Star Ive Company
County
Re He
M. MM. Clints
Crescent Lce
Thornty I
Shackelford Lrlvk Company
Twentieth Street
Wose
Wiliam Carver
Win
Yealine
Moshut
Les Momnes
Coliay
Mts
Uwnd
Capelle
Hatin
Ween
Colas
West Des
Vie Tua Lievn
Sade Aminig
Ayer Ge
Gare
Wil Intiwake
Mekamey
Caosul H. A. Miler
Parsons
Loreal
Pregant
Midland Chautauqua
Aisure
Cc. Mussraya
Lis Second Strest
Various fraternal and community notices from Roadside Settlement era
A collection of brief notices requests and upcoming meetings across local groups. Items include a Henry George club 1 PM gathering at Roadsire Settlement corner Eighth and Mulberry, Corinthian chapter WR AL AL meeting 8 PM June 2 for BOM degree, Taumah Tribe public gathering July 24 at Toast street with a pine of pence smoke, Welsh community meeting at 226 West Third Street led by Thomas I G Morgan Mace, and Father Ni picnic plans at Chautauqua Park July 4. Also Port igal Equality club meets July 3 at Mrs Jon a L Jon inson 1074 Thirtieth Street with N H Weeks addressing labor ethics, plus social notes on Parsonsl and Sactal visitors and locals including Miss Willma Plage and Misses Gail Ruth Shepard and Mary Given hosting and entertaining activities.
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Henry George Club
Roadsire
Eighth
Mulberry Streets
Corinthian Chapter
Thomas
Taumah ‘Tribe
Toast Street
C. Ufford
C. of R
West Third Street
Thomas I
Father Ni
Sfiane
Chautauqua Park
Portigal Equality Club
Jona L Joninson
Thirtieth Street
H. W. MeQraid
Encampment Committe Report Delivers Detailed Fund Transactions
The General Committee of the Grand Army of the Republic presents the encampment report detailing receipts, expenditures, and itemized costs. It notes liberal donations, warrants issued, and allocations to the Children’s Home, with thanks to workers and the Women’s Relief and the Ladies of the G. for their efforts.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Wwe
Dali
Paul
Gachener
Vo Crocker
Republic
Veta
Lee
Raimils
Wasi
Darwin
Halaaie
Lavar
Tie Memorial
Ud Lialance
J. J. Stuckey
Thas Committee
Cri
IMM
Pension attorney firm executes pension vouchers and notes
A fragmented entry describes Jawaun and Trust building actions by a pension attorney executing pension vouchers. It mentions a band concert postponement by the meteorological society and a forthcoming performance by the Iowa State Military band under Prof. W. L. Dalbey, plus a list of marriage license records and residents including Joseph Malloy and Janie Neal.
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Jawa UN and Trust Building
Hicin
Iowa State Military Band
Union Park
Lampon
WL Dalbey
Schubert
Frank Kenda
Es - Herbert
Clorinda
Hales
Joseph Malloy
Ty Taigae
Haw Tolbert Wands
Janie Neal
Vity
Martin Johnson
Tillie Larsnts
Laura Ty Fekle
Tadlanala
Homer M. McCoy
Ruangus
Neliie M. Shook
Two Negroes Lynched After Train Riot Near Town
After a passenger tram riot between whites and negroes, two injured black men remained jailed and were shot by a mob that night. Ten whites were shot or wounded. six to seven negroes injured. crowds gathered as the mob broke into a jailhouse and killed the two wounded men. Funeral notice for Fc Becky set for 2:30 at St Ambrose Church, 337 Fourth Street, Highland Park.
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S&c
Miy
Becky
St. Ambrose
Fourth Street
Highland Park
Thirty Years For Roan Murderer Gets Long Term Prison
Sam Roan convicted of killing George Linn in Whitechapel on June 4 was sentenced to thirty years in Fort Madison penitentiary for murder with hard labor. A motion for a new trial was overruled. Roan allegedly stabbed Linn after a fight, with Linn provocation cited by Roan’s counsel but rejected by Judge Wilkenson. Separate case notes include William Bueek’s new trial for forging a marriage certificate, with the judge doubting harm to Miss McMillan or others.
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Sam Roan
George Linn
Whitechapel
Fort Madison
Wilkenson
Roan
Linn
Wilkensond
Lian
Cat
Bueek
William Bueek
Leon County
Justitie
Wilkenson Grating
Rueck
Miss McMill
Stockholders liable for full subscriptions in Mackay scheme
Master in Chancery Learning in Chicago filed a report in circuit court showing stockholders in the defunct Steel Mackay scheme face full subscription liability for subscriptions. E. B. Butler owes 50800, Lyman J. Gage 10000, executors Butterworth 205, George M. Pullman 60514, with others and creditors also named. The nine year case has drawn over 100 attorneys.
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Mackay
Mast “Attte
Chicago
Vtock
Mackay Sigaucie
Master In Chancery Learning
Crcuit
Her‘song
E. B. Butler
John Clarence R. Gillette
E. V. Gillette
Aswo
Lyman J. Gage
William I
Mary E. Butterworth
Benjamin Butterworth
Tornado Kills Three in Indiana County Wide Destruction
A violent tornado tore across Indiana and Posey counties injuring about eight and killing three at St. Wendel near Evanaville. Victims include Clarence Govorg seven Andrew Goedde and Chris Laugel. Widespread damage to homes and businesses with property loss around 100000. storms hit St Phillips Posey County and Green River tow boat reported sunk.
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St. Wendel
Evanaville
Indl
Tyne
Clarence GoVorg
Andrew Goedde
Chris Laugel
Frank Gardde Tucoy Reis Onder
George Winderheimer
St. Phillips
Posey County
Green River
Nabb’s
Charleston
Lexington
Turfman Captain Sam Bryant Dies in Louisville
Capt Sam Bryant a famed Kentucky turf figure dies at home in Louisville after a long illness at about 1 years old noted as a central character of American racing. He owned Uncle Bob winner of the 1890 American Derby and Teovia with other notable horses, with further details on his age and wealth. A separate note records attorney and Republican politician Jon Seaar C. Ede wards dying suddenly from apoplexy at his home, a prominent state political figure and real estate holder.
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Sam Bryant
Louisville
Captain Bryant
Lew
Uncle Bob
Proctor Krolt
Sheepshead Bay
Teovia
Jon
Seaar C. Edewards
Republican State Central Committee
I Tearia
Danish West Indies Report Ready
Washington June 28 Chairman Darwell of the special committee that investigated charges connected with the Danish West Indian islands purchases today completed its work.
Wring Actress Appeal From Vale Kansas Message
A fragmented note from Vale, Kansas requests contact about an actress named S Wring with a signoff urging obedience to J Kring. The message appears informal and unclear, lacking full details or context.
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Nobey J. ¥. Kring
Vale
Kan
Untitled legislative proposal moves to committee in Tennessee
Part of the committee submitted to Representative Richardson the ranking minority member of the committee. It will not be formally passed upon by the committee before Monday. Until then its terms are not made public.
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Richardson
Tennessee
Cuba
Vase
Marco Brothers
United States
Fitzhugh Lee
Leonard Wood
Wiliam McKinley
Palma
Ang Atic
Forest Fire Four Miles Wide Threatens Tuolumne Timber Early Summer
In Tuolumne county California a forest fire four miles wide roars along the Tuolumne river canyon toward the Mercer river. Firefighters struggle as soldiers march from Wawona toward the line. Crockers Station remains safe while Heler and Hazel Green face likely destruction as a government survey party reports a dirt covered signal fire. Timber losses are feared to be severe. Meanwhile General J W H Smith faces decision delays at the War Department, with Secretary Root occupied and final action anticipated only after next week.
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Sonora
Cal
Tuolumne County
Tuolumne River
Mercer River
Tuolurane Big Tress
Yosemite Road
Crockers Station
Woawona
Yosemite
Heler
Hazel Green
Tuolumne
Washington
War Department
J. WH. Smith
Davis
Root
General Smith
Roosevelt
Anti Saloon League Targets Sioux City Saloons
Sioux City Iowa June 28 The Woodbury County Anti Saloon League declares war on violators of the mulet law promising a vigorous campaign. President Williams cites evidence against forty eight saloons and will file injunctions. The league accuses establishments of housing women clients and operating all night with extra doors. They challenge Judge Minor’s interpretation of the term owner versus operator and plan to take the issue to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Woondbury
Ynor
League
Supreme Court
Judge Kenyon Resigns to Join Law Firm in Fort Dage
Judge Kenyon of the Eleventh district resigns his post to join the Duncombe Bea & O'Connor firm in Fort Dage, effective July 1. He will also serve as attorney for the Illinois Central's western Iowa lines and will be announced as a member of the new firm.
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Jel Law
Duovembe, Kenyon & O'Cannos
Fort Dage
W. S. Kenyon
Eleventh District
Cummins
Kenyon
Duncombe, Bea & O'Connor
Organ 1
Thellinois Central
Iowa
Recognition of Gallantry in the Battle of Chickamauga
General Horace Porter, former Crant staff officer and U S ambassador to France, receives a congressional medal of honor for distinguished gallantry at Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. The board, led by Major General Young, approved the award, to be presented when inscribed.
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Bat ‘Hickamaugea
Washington
Horace Porter
United States
France
Crant
Chikamunga
Department of Cumberland
Rosecrans
Porter
Board On
Young
Dreamwold by the Sea A Lawson Country Estate
Thomas W. Lawson transforms rocky New England land into Dreamwold Hall. The project costs millions, with 500 acres of green grass, 250 horses, 110 dogs, 50 cows, and thousands of poultry. Lawson controls design, hiring a small team to create a self authored, countryside domain near Egypt with Cape Cod styled buildings and features like a windmill and beehive.
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Boston Herald
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Kentucky
New England
Boston
Plymouth
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Quincy
Braintree
Cohasset
Mr. Lawson
Dreamwold Hall
Blue Atlantic
Lynn
Brant Rock
Cape Cod
Egypt
Old Kent
MacMulkin
Langon
Jocai
Expert planners shape a grand estate with living exhibits
The article portrays a leader who, while managing grand schemes, sourced ideas from capable assistants and outside reports. Detail work, from stable floors to kennel breeds and livestock, is done with expert oversight. Mammoth draft horses join a lively, colorful estate with dedicated departments and prized animal stock.
Nervous man buys Panama hat then backs out at curb
A man frets over buying a $15 Panama hat in a downtown store. After confessing to civilian nerves and home pressures, a policeman encourages him to buy it, but he leaves with a cheaper $1.48 straw hat, fearing his wife’s reaction. The scene unfolds with comic tension and a streetside gag. Also mentions summer excursion rates from Minneapolis & St. Louis to western destinations with travel details.
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Washington Star
Guardian of the Law
Sams Deep
Poe
Gowd
Nix
Bond proposal to insure city against loss advances
The bond company declines and Des Moines officials pursue a $50,000 loan from the city treasury to the water company for army post works. Auditor Lucas and Treasurer Gragg oppose loss, while City Solicitor Breraner seeks approval of a personal bond form for the city council. If accepted, water company leaders will urge Des Moines citizens to sign the bond.
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Lucas
Gragg
Water Company
Maing
Army Post
Breraner
Denman
Endeavon
Des Moi
Open Air Cure Story Dominates Derby Dispatch
In a Derby community report a man named Davis attributes a dramatic recovery from consumption to radical self treatment, open air living on a porch during January and February, a shift to a nutritious diet and old fashioned methods. Doctors initially advised climate change. Davis now weighs 130 pounds with strong lungs and improved circulation. Also notes government stance on Filipino citizenship and a postponed tennis match at Philadelphia Cricket Club due to illness.
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Dianapolis
Robert
Derby
Tad
State Board of Health
Davis
Kentucky
Onio
Colorado
Perry County
Mr. Davis
Wigimaalf
Annuity and Life Policy Notice from Vermont Agent
The notice quotes a biblical definition of an annuity lasting four persons and forever, urging endowments and life policies in line with use and fitness. It lists National Life Insurance Co. of Vermont organized 1850 and names state agent R. P. Dart, with misspelled locations Crockstilt Des Moines Iowa. It cautions to obtain annuity rates before paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Insurance Co
Vermont
R. BP. Dart
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Yester
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RW Weaver
Rice Bros
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le Reniy
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EL Lyon
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St A. Stevens & Co
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Peter J. Surshey
Tehell & Martin Lumber Ant Manufacturing Company
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Department of Justice
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Shane
Congress
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Nevada
Bessie Moore
Philadelphia Cricket Club
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Miss Jones
Miss Neely
Miss Moore
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