City in Brief Highlights Local Meetings and Developments
The city notes a string of items: a ward school project awarded to American Wire Fence Co. for site at Thirteenth Street and Court Avenue. Wallace shows arriving from Newton with tents pitched on Ninth Street for tomorrow's exhibitions. Swigert & Howard move shirt factory to Locust and Fifth. Polk County Medical Society meets with papers on cholera infantum and Pyosulpinx. banks report solid condition amid semiannual meetings. Star Tee Co incorporated with $10,000 paid-in stock. union brick workers walk out over non-union hires at Shackelford plant. Public notices cover Chautauqua rate reductions and various club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newy Ward
Fast Thirteenth Street
Court Avenue
To & O
Christy
American Wire Fence Company
Des Moines
Joe Higbee
Columbia
Marion County
United States
Mearthur
Board of Managers
The
Business Women's Association
Pleasant Street
Wallace
Newton
Rock and Road
South Ninth Street
Swigert & Howard Ince
Mulberry Street
Locust and Fifth Streets
Polk County Medical Society
Kirkwood Hotel
J. J. Flannery
J. W.tyrrell
B.C An
W. Smause
Star Tee Company
A. IL. F. BH
M. M. Clintte
Crescent Ice Company
Shackelford Brick Company
Twentieth Street
Wiliam Carver
Bes Main
Corp
Tike Mavihie
Altri
Wolwuting
Y High
Tig
Taumorrein
McKinley Camp
Uly Fe
Thie City
U. A
Secire
de Des Moines
Midland Chautauqua
Aim
Faihye
He Musgrave
Second Street
Local social notes list visiting guests and travel plans
Miss Witte Frush Miss Ballet and Miss Asher Bush win prizes. Burt Datin heads to Toronto by Great Lakes Airs. W. S. Ellis of Red Oak visits Bry W. L. Shepard. Mrs Davidson heads to Chicago for her brother's wedding and returns Monday. Miss Sue Newton visits Fremont while Mr and Mrs Frank Horton travel to Chicago and Detroit. Luncheon hosted for Mrs McCullough and Mrs Plynton of Salida. Mrs B I Bonnewett plans Colorado Springs summer trip. Miss Mary Raymond of Hampton visits. Mr rat Flan Ye guest travels east. Clara kt Yi to Agency City Monday. Eure Hager hosts luncheon. Mrs Irving W Smith departs. Mrs Hall to Boston with son Wyckel. J Davidson and Mildred Davidson wed in Chicago Thursday. 360 guests. The groom works at People’s Furniture. brass hardware mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Doris
SL Paul
Reon Hilbert, Jr
Red Oak
Will Massage
Denver
Colorado
Ir. Sheakley
New Hampton
Misses Gall
Ruth Shepard
Corning
Wilsta
Mary Given
H. W. McQuaid
Sue Newton
Fremont
Neb
Ilannen
Seventh
Laurel Streets
Frank Horton
Chicago
Detroit
Lee Lockwood
McCullough
Plynton
Salida
Colo
B. I. Bonnewett
Neva
Colorado Springs
R. N. Botsford
Mr. Clarkson
Mary Raymond
Raymond
Hampton
Anna
Ninth Street
Yrat Flan
He Godfrey
Alex Pitzieugh
Ure East
Virginia
Clara Kt YI
Alfred Hammer
Agency City
Gran Avene
Audubon
Greeutiel
Irving W. Sisith
Dr. Stalker
the Gables
Mor
Report of encampment committee report for Grand Army of the Republic
The General Committee reports detailed transactions of the encampment committee including expenditures and receipts, noting heavy work, timely completion, and a final balance gifted to the Children's Home in Des Moines. It credits subcommittees and the Women’s Bother corps, and thanks citizens and the Ladies of the G A R Ry for support. The secretary and treasurer prepare the full financial record for audit and future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Able
Dart Crooker
Mak Hinseaenta
Army of
Republig
Anes
Sim
Moines
Tiemeno
Voese Togrrg SS
Bothet Corps
Ladies of
The
GAL Ry
Ang
J. J. Stuckey
Band Concert Postponed To Sunday At Union Park
Meteorological unpropitiousness cancels the regular Sund concert. Iowa State Military Band will perform tomorrow afternoon at Union Park under Prof W Dalber with selections including Lurline, Tantasia, Jasmin, Serenade, and J MVC pieces. Also notes funeral for J Rocky and funeral details for Mrs. Rocky.
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Iowa State Miliary
Union Park
W. Dalber
Imperial Edward
Frank Ken
Surenade
Bosquet ‘S Sere- Sehobertere
Herbert Haines
Javalleria Rusti- Mascagni
Wees Bach Tharwenka
Srrreee Clark
Thirty Years For Roan Forged Marriage Cert New Trial Granted
Sam Roan convicted of murdering George Linn in Whitechapel on June 3 receives a 30 year sentence at Port Madison with hard labor. Judge Wilkenson overrules a new trial motion, stating evidence shows Roan stabbed Linn after a fight that began inside a resort. Roan claimed Linn provoked the quarrel. the judge found no justifiable excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Roan
George Linn
Whitechapel
Port Madison
Wilkenson
Rayne
Linn
Roan
Sam
Lion
Ligzlt Kilbane
Unc
Mscious
Dueck
William Buerk
Scott County
Kenson
Arant
Bueek
Mackay stockholders face full subscriptions in historic case
Chicago June 28. Stockholders in the Mackay enormous scheme to found a grand building and Wings venture are liable for the full amount of their subscriptions, per a court report by Master in Chancery. Over 100 holders, including Im B Butler John Cudahy and the Gillette estates, face substantial claims amid a nine year suit with 160 lawyers. In Indiana a tornado near Evansville killed three and wounded seven or eight, destroying several buildings and causing about 100000 dollars in losses. fatalities listed and properties damaged across Posey and Green River areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Mantsettiv
Chicago
John Cudahy
Clarence R. Gillette
Wer
VW Gillette
Lyman J
Wiliam T
Mary F. Butter Worth
Benjamin Butterworth
Lyman E. Cage
Secretary of the Treasury
Mackay Company
Master In Chancery
George M. Pullman
Pane
Indiana
Storm Vietins
St. Wendel
Evansville
Ind
INCI
Goeddim
Andrew Goeedde
Chris Lage
Frank Goodde
Jacob Reisender
George Winderhrimer
St. Phillins
Posey County
Green River
Nabb's
Charleston
Lexington
Mortuary Deaths of Famous Turfman Captain Sam Bryant
Louisville man Captain Sam Bryant a noted turf figure dies at home at about 70 after a long illness. He owned Antiele Bob, winner of the American Derby in 1890, and Pretor Knott, a Futurity winner at Sheepshead Bay in 1896, among other horses. Also noted is the sudden death of Hon Isaac C Edwards of Peoria a prominent Republican lawyer and state central committee member from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bryant
Louisville
Captain Bryant
Antiele Bob
Pretor Knott
Sheepsheail Bay
C. Edwards
Feorla
Isaac C. Daewds
Republican State Central
Peoria
Danish West Indies Report Ready Unveils Committee Findings
Washington dated June 28 reports Chairman Dazeil of the special committee on the Danish West Indies purchase has completed the inquiry. The panel studied charges connected with the acquisition and outlined conclusions regarding the conduct and outcome of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
Washington
Daizeil
Danish West Indian Islands
Forest Fire Rages Through Tuolumne County
A major forest fire roars through Tuolumne County near the Tuolumne river canyon heading toward the Mercer river and Yosemite road. Four miles wide, it defies firefighting efforts as crews from Weavona and others push to contain it amid heavy winds and dense timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Cal
Tuolumne County
Tuolumne River
Mercer River
Tuolumne Big Tress
Yosemite Road
Crockers Station
Weawona
Yosemite
Wil
Crockers Nion
Ig Sat Holer
Hagel Green
Tuolumne
Saloon War Moves in Sioux City Anti Saloon League Action
Sioux City Iowa June 28 The Woodbury County Anti Saloon League declares victory over mutet law violations and readies injunctions against forty saloons. League claims violations include illegal hours and female entertainment and plans appeals to define owner as operator, aiming for Supreme Court interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eMperance League
Sioux City
Iowa
Woodbury County Anti-Saloon League
Williams
League
Judge Kenyon Resigns to Join Duncombe Firm
Judge Kenyon of Fort Dodge resigns as judge of the Eleventh District effective July 1 and will join the Duncombe Kenyon O Connor law firm. He will also serve as discounted attorney for the Illinois General Western Iowa lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalo
Duncombe, Kenyon & O'Conner
Fort Dodge
Kenyon
Eleventh District
Cummins
Duncombe, Kenyon & O'Connor
Illinois
Iowa
Lines
Medal for General Porter Honors Civil War Hero
Gen Horace Porter United States ambassador to France receives a congressional medal of honor for gallantry at the battle of Chickamauga September 20 1863 where as chief ordnance officer of Cumberland he aided to rally fugitives and save artillery and wagon trains. The award follows a War Department recommendation approved by the secretary of war and Porter will receive the medal on inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
J. H. Smith
Davis
Root
General Smith
Roosevelt
Horace Porter
United States
France
Grant
Chinkanlaliga
Eptember 20
Department of Cumberland
Rosecrans
Porter
Board On Medals
Young
General Porter
Cubar
Maceo
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
Leonard ‘Wood
William McKinley
Iis
Palma
Dreibund Renewed in Berlin Amid Renewal Talks
The Dreibrund renewal failed to alter the pact as Count von Buelow the Austrian ambassador von Szogyeny Marich and Italian ambassador Count Lanza di Busca met in Berlin. The alliance was renewed in its original form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreibund
Berlin
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Count von Buelow
von Szogyeny-Marich
Count Lanza di Busca
Dreamwold By The Sea A Million Dollar Country Estate
Boston broker Thom e W Lawson spent years shaping Dreamwold into a vast New England scenic estate near Egypt with 500 acres of green grass. The project employed over 1,000 laborers and hundreds of horses to create Cape Cod style buildings, stables, kennels, and a grand hall. Lawson aims for practical beauty and creative control rather than a grand architect’s plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Kentucky
Animal Kingdom
New England
Boston
Plymouth
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Quincy
Braintree
Cohasset
Egypt
Dreamwold Hall
Blue Atlantic
Lynn
Brant Rock
Cape Cod
Lawson
Old
Bluegrass
MacMulkin
Dreamword Hall Hall
Details and planning behind a progressive farm display
The text describes a leader who delegates investigation to experts, gathering reports from other regions to apply best methods. It highlights thorough study of stable floors, selective breeding in kennels, and the placement of experts in charge of animal divisions. The scene mentions a herd of Jerseys, poultry, and pigeons, with six pairs of mammoth draft horses added recently.
Nervous man pursues Panama hat but buys cheap copy
A man watches a Panama hat in a hat store for twenty minutes with nervous indecision. A bystander policeman chats with him and encourages a purchase. He finally buys a $1.43 round straw hat, then dashes away, muttering that his wife would kill him for spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Nix
Tye
Dunia
Suy
Special excursion fares from Minneapolis to western points
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad offers summer excursion rates to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Deadwood, Lead, and Custer with several date windows from June through September 1902. Rates include round trips, stopovers, and final ticket limits around October 1902, with contact through local agents or A B Cutts at Minneapolis offices.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead
Custer
On Af
A.B. Cutts, & OD & TA
Minneapolis
Minn
Water Bond Bid Fails as Surety Refuses Support
The National Surety Company of Chicago declines to furnish bonds totaling 70 000 to insure Des Moines against loss from a proposed 50 000 city transfer to the water company for laying mains to the army. City officials seek a personal bond submission to the city council on Monday, hoping to secure citizen support for the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iosure City
National Surety Company of
Chicago
Water Company
Des Moine
Lucas and Trasurer
Army Des
Bremner
Denman
Deg Moines T
Snow for consumption a man cures himself in open air
Indianapolis News reports Derby Indiana resident Robert Bm. Davis cured his consumption by a strict outdoor regimen begun February 9 weighing 113 pounds. He slept on an exposed porch through severe winter weather, improved to 130 pounds with strong muscles, and credits nature and simple living over doctors. Also discusses a Justice Department view that Filipinos cannot be citizens without Congress action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Bm. Davis
Derby
Ind
State Board of Health
Davis
Ohio River
Kentucky
Ohio
Colorado
Perry County
Mr. Davis
Philadelphia
United States
Department of Justice
Wilpino
Mr. Richard
Department of Jestice
Congress
Supreme Court
Srs. Harris
Ios
Luzon
Tennis Match Postponed At Philadelphia Championship
Miss Ma lion of Nevada and Miss Bessie Moore met at the Philadelphia Ticket club courts for the United States tennis championship. Miss Jones, facing Miss Neely, was scheduled to meet the national champion but was delayed. Weather and court conditions were ideal as postponements caused the match to carry over to Monday.
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Philadelphia
Miss Malion
Nevada
Bessie Moore
PhiladelphiasTicket Club
Wossahicken Heights
United States
Miss Jones
Miss Neely
Deled
Miss Moors
Miss Moore
Annuities and Life Policies Marketed by Vermont Company
The National Life Insurance Co of Vermont advertises endowments and life policies with rates and terms. Agents are sought. state agent listed as Pl Dart, 411 Crocker Building Des Moines. Get annuity rates before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Insurance Co
Vermont
PL Dart
Crocker Bldg
Des Moines
Nwa
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Grea
Uni Place
Frand Park
Leade
Vanny George Club
Locust Street
Ifford
West Thirg Street
Thomas F. G. Morgan
T. FG
Morgan
Father Nugent
Chautauqua Park
Political Equality Club
Jay
Jona I. Robinson
Thirtieth Street
N. H. Weeks
Niewspal
Kramer
Witte Frush
Ballet
Asher Bush
Burt Datin
Last Pigne
Toronto
Canada
Greatakes
W.S. Ellis
Bry
W. L. Shepard
First Street
Mrs. Davidson
Anternally In
GL. Godfroy
Claenie Bocerd
Joseph Molfoy
Lizzie Hawks
Tolber
Woods
Janie Neal
Martin Johnson
Titie Larson
R. P
FB. Harris
Laura Wickle
Indianola
Homer M. McCoy
Runnells
Nellie M. Shook
Altoona
Langley
5. C
Calaboose
Rocky
St. Ambrose Hhure
Fourth Street
Highland Ark
Bueck
R. W. Weaver
Rice Bros. & Nixon
B.C. Howard
DOW. Cog. Patt & Co
John Carey
Marguarat Savings Bank
Lyon
HL Seeley Seeley-Howe-Le van Company
Aswer
A. Stevens & Cyte
Itervention
John Redder
Peter J. Sursbey
Getehel & Martin Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Peterson& Sampson O
Auswer
Tai
J . S. Hansen
U W. Mattern
Cher Peterson & Sampson PL
Cand Deposit Company
Mars
Gray
Charles E. Kring
J. F. Srink
Gherryvale
Kancard
Richardson
Tennessee
Teelumne River
Chickamaugua
Dreamwold
Thome W. Lawson
Har
Panama
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