Hawkeye State Mystery Cleared In Des Moines Daily
The report describes a series of events in Iowa including a decomposed body found near Coon River by workers at water gates. It notes a man named Marvel 10 with a companion, and details on various local incidents such as suicides accidents robberies fires and community notices across Des Moines Fort Dodge Davenport and other towns. The item reflects a chaotic blend of crime death and municipal updates from the era with multiple named individuals and places.
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Charles Thompson
Coon
Barly
Thonoria
Cummings
Iowa Legislature adjournment near on legislative week
The Iowa Legislature nears early adjournment as the House cleared its calendar Friday aside from reconsideration motions. A Saturday session followed by Tuesday adjournment is planned, while the Senate moves faster, reporting definite bills including a $2,500 repair fund for a cultural college and a $50,000 Camp McClellan exhibit. debates and votes shape anticipated close to April 10.
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House
Mtoe Senate
Senate
Towa
The
Agricultural College
Board of Control
St. Louis Tates
Camp McClellan
Davenport
Dunham
Committee On
Winne
Iowa Mines Shutdown Sparks Nationwide Miner Strike
A joint conference between the Town miners and operators failed to settle disputes over wage scales and blasting powder costs. Workers in Appanoose, Mahaska, Keokuk, Wapello, Marion, Jasper, Volk, Loon, Webster, and Putnam counties face a prolonged strike and lockout, with about 4500 miners in Polk County and over 2 million dollars invested there. The stalemate risks a lengthy, bitter struggle as operators refuse universal wage hikes while miners demand parity across districts.
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Hho
Ain
Tudlannpolis
Senla
White
Minna
Appanoose
Mahaska
Keokuk
Wapello
Marion
Jasper
Volk
Loone
Wabster
Lown
Putnam County
Missouri
Polk County
Ia Lkely
Ohio Bank in Crash Ties to Missing Official
Federal Trust Co of Cleveland assigns to Guardian Trust as missing secretary treasurer George S Clewell vanishes amid embezzlement rumors. Bank’s assets near 3 million. Boston firm and Perry Street Savings observed runs while downtown lenders rush cash to stabilize the situation. Union Trust Company of Boston listed with $100,000 capital and former Congressman William J Barrett as president.
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Federal Trust Co
Cleveland
Boston
George S. Clewall
Federal Trust Company
Perry Street Ravings and Low Company
Guardian Trust Company
Clewell
Cmpany
Joana
Wedurad Trust Company
Gurrdison Trust
Enrioast Company
Hoston
Bank van Aible
Union Trust Company
Willam J. Barrett
Fishery and public safety notes amid unsettled pre Senate session
The article outlines proposed changes to fishing rules and hunting seasons, including a closed season for certain game fish and adjustments to protected species. It mentions costs related to housing escaped patients and the responsibility of secure facilities.
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Senate
Tenmdert
Rail and transit notes from early 20th century railway chatter
Triamur Ordega for 20000 tons at 28 per ton. Harriman Lines place tonnage at schedule price. Southern Pacific concession to build a Hue through Lower California peninsula. Grand Island Pacific project talks advance in London with Canada. Tollroad Commission of Toulouse adopts uniform bill for all Seishfine roads. New York Central negotiates with American Locomotive Works for 12 locomotives. Double tracking progress on the Richmond-Piedmont line. Santa Fe trains depart from Chicago toward Besos Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Harriman Lines
Southern Pacitiy
Lower
California
Grad Lrink
London
Tollroad
Touisian
Vaillages
New York Central Railroad
American Locomotive Works
Geutead
Lake Shore
Pyederick
Datomac Railway
Creerly Ling Telive
Richmond
Vin
Washington
Besos
Oklahota
New Mexico
Chika
Santa Fe
World’s Model Farm Aims to Show Off Dietrich Methods
A proposal before the Secretary of Agriculture would pay J D Dietrich two thousand dollars for one year to operate his 15 acre farm near Philadelphia as a government show place. The plan would let him keep profits while being paid to explain his methods to visiting farmers. Dietrich transformed a neglected tract into a model farm with three fodder crops yearly and high quality cows. His success has attracted national attention and demand for his expertise at farmers institutes.
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Secretary of Agriculture
J. D. Dietrich
Philadelphia
Offcita
Agricultural Department
Agenta
Dietrich
Yhly
Interesting New Items From the Region
A man believed to be a tramp was run over by a Missouri Pacific train at Leroy Kansas and cut in two. Gen Daniel Sickles declared for Judge Parker after opposing Bryan in 1860 and 1906. T E Robson broke down in his Alabama congressional campaign and canceled engagements. Cold in northern Italy has frozen the Tosafalla near Simplon, among the Alps. Andrew Carnegie may succeed Hanna as president of the National Civic Federation if persuaded to accept. A Virginia House bill would allow Grover Cleveland to hunt ducks anytime regardless of game laws. Carnegie Library in City, Kan opened with a reception and a program, catalog announced at $73,000. Mrs Hanna Gibson, wife of Neil Gibson, committed suicide near Emporia Kansas due to health and domestic trouble.
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Leroy
Kan
Daniel BD. Sickles
W. J. Bryan
Rau
Judge Parker
Wobson
Alabama
Congress
Italy
Tosafalla
Simplon
Hanna Gibson
Neil Gibson
Lang
Emporia
Destructive Storm Ties Floods Kill Twenty Five In Missouri And Indiana
A violent storm and flood caused heavy destruction across several states. At least 25 people are dead as a tornado near Carritharsville Missouri destroyed homes, with additional fatalities in Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio. Property losses run into thousands of dollars as rivers rose and bridges were washed away. Cities including Indianapolis Anderson Marion Knox County and Wabash faced widespread flooding with dozens of homes inundated and major disruption to streets trains and power plants.
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Wesley Miler
Svealthy
Wits Toon Iundred
Dollard
Wills
Dlowe Aittl
Chicago
Ulfools
Surrey
Sol Madlana
Michigan
Grand Rapida
Grand River
Indianapolis
Thule Lomes
White River
Eattercelk
Gupri
Tmilang Ik
Anderson Ant Marion
Indiana
Ohio
Lawrenceburg
Searborn County
Walow City
Burton Convicted in Kansas Senator Case of Accepting Checks
Kansas Senator Burton was convicted by a federal jury on January 23 of accepting five checks worth 500 dollars each from Rinito Grain and Securities between November 22, 1902 and March 10, 1903. The charges allege he offered political influence to influence Post Office decisions and to secure permission for a mill company to operate.
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Ile Effinence
Burton
Kansas
United States
Louis
Chai
Rinito Grain and Securities Pany
Edw Bleston
Gbaing Iessona
Princeton
Ind
Mias Carrie Webster
Cox
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