Dusty skies and island turmoil from Soufriere eruption
Barbados reports a dark afternoon as dust from the Soufriere eruption over St Vincent drifted across to Kingston and Kingstown, with streets littered by volcanic ash. News traces include wrecked steamer Roarima, feared loss of Mrs Ince, and observations of distant thunder and tidal waves linked to Mont Pelee activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ince
Malli
Barbados Advocate
St. Pierre
St. Vincent
Ince
Barbados
Henry J. Ince
Roarima
New York
Buffalo
Advocate
Sonfriere
The
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Lue
St. Vingcent
Kingstown
Leeward
Mark Tapley
O'Donnell
United States Weather Bureau
Humphry Davy
Soufririe
Fort de France
St. Thomas
Helga
Brastadt
St. Lucia
Geological Work for Year 1902 in Iowa Survey
At Governor Cummins office the state geologic survey outlined 1902 plans led by Professor Samuel Calvin. Focus includes areal geology across several counties, clay studies, artesian wells, and cement rock. volumes advance, with Webster County gypsum study by Wilder and clay monographs by Beyer. Fifty-three counties reported complete, volume 12 near publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Geological Survey
Cummins
Samuel Calvin
Calvin
Iowa
Beyer
Lowes
Webster County
Frank A. Wilder
W. Bever
WW. H Norton
Clayton County
A . Leonard
Mills
Fremont
J. A. Tidden
Renton
Professor Savage
Winnebago
Hancock
Kosanth
T. A. MacBride
Chickasaw County
Linn County Divorce Case Upheld on Alimony Change
The supreme court disposed of a Linn County divorce case, George W. McDonald vs Sarah G. McDonald. The husband, a disabled soldier, sued for divorce amid adultery claims while the wife cross-petitioned for inhuman treatment. The court affirmed the lower ruling but reduced alimony from 1500 to zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Linn County
George W. McDonald
Sarah G. McDonald
Supreme Cou
Far Court
William Peacock
Eliza Gleeson
Plymouth
George W. Wakefield
Ladd
A. Hoyt
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Sue
M. Wlwood
Deemer
State of Town
Elsworth Berger
William Phillins
Mahaska
John T. Scott
Susan Brown
City of
Cedar Rapids
Lewis
Wilian G. Thoreson
Waterman
Henry Slothower
McFarland Grain Company
Guthrie
G. D. Gamble
McClain
Balliet trial reveals jolly and hot air letters in White Swan case
Witness Mrs. Alice Young of San Francisco testified that Balliet used seven forms labeled hot air and jolly letters to reply to subscribers to the White Swan stock. She said Balliet diverted funds through deposits and that substantial sums were spent on subscriptions, with over 150000 traced so far and possibly up to 250000 planned, while minimal development funds were shown. The government also alleged payments to lobbyist Clara Brown and other expenses, with a San Francisco inspector present for testimony and notes destroyed. Court adjourned for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Dr. Youngs
San Francisco
Letson Balliet
Des Moines
Balliet
White Swan Company
White Swan
Balhet
Young
Drake University Close of Year Marks Largest Class
Drake University prepares for commencement week with the largest graduating class from the College of Letters and Science. M. M. Cooper of Cincinnati will deliver the commencement address, and Rev. C. M. Chilton will preach the baccalaureate sermon. The program spans June 12 to June 19 including oratorical entertainments, music, and the graduates list featuring Des Moines and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Science and Letters
X. M. Cooper
Cincinnatil
Drake University
M. Cooper
Cincinnati
C. M. Chilton
The
Christian Church
St. Joseph
Drake Auditorium
Ott
School of Oratory
Cooper
Taqua
Drake
Conservatory of Music
Board of Trustees
Rm. College of Letters and Science
College of Letters and Science
Frank Ainley
Des Moin
Graham
Manchester
C. E. Hamilton
Des Moines
Thomas
Handsaker
Eugene
Qic
Harris
Spencer
Virginia Hickey
Moines
Belle Hickey
H. H. Hugbell
Howard
Kan
Elmer Ireland
Craig
Neb
J. R. Johnson
Anna Maud Kimberly
Stuart
George Kutnhey
Des Mioines
BR. N. Linville
John C. de Mar
Drakesville
Roy Farrand
Maud Kono
Linden
Elberta Knapp
Churdan
Ellice Lanwitt
Anna Longbottom
Cheney
Wash
Inez McParland
Macy
Cora F. A
Stara Pelle Riss
Florence Snyder
Mary Wall
Rockwell City
Enzenia West
Osceola
New Ciraduates
Annette Regs
Maith Reed
Miorence Kidd
Ina Underwood
Voorhees
Loraine Delmege
Anna Holland
Denver
Colo
Ella Kemp
Zoe Pearle Park
Myrtle Gadd
Mitchellville
Oratory
Howard Betz
Ladora
Names Listed In Obituary Ledger Across States
A long list of individuals including Bonnie L. Walker Clarion Alice Floy Bodger Maxwell Inez Josephine Clark Birmingham Agnes Gibson Des Moines and many others appears in a community obituary ledger. The nam es include health and city designations such as Cedarville Q Des Moines Audubon Seattle Wash and Centerville with multiple given names and surnames across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie L. Walker
Clarion
Alice Floy Bodger
Maxwell
Inez Josephine Clark
Birmingham
Agnes Gibson
Des Moines
Alice Louise ‘Guitin
Warkeville
Clara M. Johnson
Orient
Lorena Leeka
Hurman
Halhecelia
Kinney
Newell
Clara Lucile MacMillen
Cedarville
Honite A. Bryan
Audubon
Phoebe Cole
Halvard J. Norskog
Yucatan
Minn
John
Defendants Seek Dismissal In Whitechapel Nuisance Suits
Whitechapel property owners oppose injunctions to curb illicit liquor selling arguing lack of knowledge of current uses. County Attorney McLennan says nuisances existed when suits were filed and vows to resist dismissals, promising appeals if challenged. He asserts a right to damages and cites prior deceptions by some owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitechapel
McLennan
Supreme Court
Grand jury to probe Des Moines gambling dens week
The grand jury will reconvene Monday with witnesses scheduled to testify on Des Moines gambling houses. Reported testimony aims to indict at least six cases and identify operators, with witnesses claiming chip play and cash payouts across six venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grand Jury
Finkelstein
Isaac Finkelstein
Brenton
Iéle
W. Wise
Goldstone Hotel
Ewing
Mr. Finkelstein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
Golf Goods
W. J. Riddell
Coller
J. & A. Friedlich
Seth and
Utica
Island of
le Vonfriere
Boulness
Wieland
Het
C.p. Wieland
Grand Avenue
Geological Survey
Profestor Calvin
Bloomfield
Mrs. Young
Clara Bell Brown
Philadelphia Press
Hawkeye Transfer Co
Havana
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St Louis
Union Made
Wabash
Tnterlor
Walnut Steest
St. Louis
Swiling
2. & A. Des Nicines
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