A Romance Of Many Lives Errors At Exton Inn
In Exton the Bluebell Inn keeper Peter Bowersox is drawn into a dramatic tale as a mysterious snuff colored stranger orders champagne and reveals a murder connected to the Ellison and Bilison families. The schoolteacher Barnett is suspected in the death of Elgon, with village rumor and sympathy mounting as Barnett contends his innocence while awaiting a possible escape aided by a hidden ally. Grace waits for word as Barnett is held in a village room until a county jail transfer.
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Peter Bowerstox
Peter
Mr. Bowersox
Piace
Barnett
Gray
Earabot
Grace
Ada Negri rise in Italian poetry and life story
Rome correspondent notes Ada Negri's rapid rise as Italy's beloved poet. From factory roots near Milan to wealth, her two volumes sold widely, a third in press. Her poem The Working Mother epitomizes her journey from poverty to artistic fame.
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Rome
Chicago
Renord-Herald
Ada Negri
Italy
Milas Negri
Milan
Longfellow
Everyody
Reverend Lyman Abbott Marks 25 Years at Outlook
Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott completed, last Friday, the 25th year of his connection with the editorial department of the New York Outlook.
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Lyman Abbott
The
New York Outlook
Iowa Assembly Adopts Adjournment and Salary Measures
The Iowa Senate and House advanced a concurrent resolution to adjourn the assembly by April 9 if business is disposed of. The governor’s salary bill increases pay to 6000 annually with no private secretary provision. County superintendents would be paid 1500 per year under a new system. The barber bill was tabled and the Hamann interurban freight bill passed conferees. Arculus Lent, 68, longtime justice of the peace and later mayor of Biston, died in Tingley after 42 years in Union Township?
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Des Moines
Senate
Lewis
Assembly
Lister
Garst
House
Trewin
Conference Committee
Tingley
Arculus Lent
Union Township
Ringgold County
Biston
Iowa
Justice of Peace
Lent
Hypnotism Factor in Suit in Iowa Case
A. L. Frace of Oto sues Dr. G. F. Van Morel in district court over hypnotism involving Frace's son Charles who, at 18, was drawn into hypnotic experiments for alleged pathological use. The case, first of its kind in Iowa, features expert testimony and newspaper clippings as evidence. The father alleges interference with his studies and business due to the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
A. L. Frace
G. F. van Morel
Oto
District Court
Iowa
Keaper
Charles
van, Marel
Pella
Hig Studles
Town Weather Crop Service Sees Record Dry Soil Conditions
Des Moines reports from Director Sage of the town weather and crop service indicate an early start to the weekly bulleting, with preliminary crop reports from most of the state. He notes soil is hot and pulverized from a dry winter, water in the ground is limited, and March brought warm weather. Foreseeable risk of a backward April remains, but the season is shaping up as excellent with farmers ahead on plowing and seeding preparations. a few winter wheat injuries occurred in mid March.
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Town Weather Crop Service
Des Moines
Sage
Town Weather and Crop Service
Iawa
Keokuk Mayor to wed in April nuptials
Keokuk mayor Theodore A. Orady and Edna Jean Blood of St. Louis announce their wedding set for Wednesday April 16 1902 at 4 o clock in Bolinger chapel Christchurch Cathedral St Latta Invitations go to intimate friends and after the ceremony the couple will reside at 503 North Third Street Keokuk in May
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Redktt
Keokuk
Trmillas
Theodore A. Orady
Keoluk
Mis
Eiina Jean Blooth
St. Louis
Thomas King Jones
Edna Jean Blood
Theodore Alexander Craig
O’clark
Bolinger Chapel
Christchurch
St. Latta
North Third Street
Keo
Strikingly Handsome Sha Captivates Local Society
The Kuk society has featured Sha, a notably handsome young woman who has visited here for several years. Her striking appearance drew the attention of a dozen young men at the social event before a man of fate won her in an evident display of courtship.
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Kuk Society
Sha
Sues for Son's Death in Rail Crash case
Sues for son's death. T J Pollock now in banting business at Zearing Ind brings $60000 suit against the Illinois Central Railroad Co. in federal court. The brakeman Geo Vollock was killed while switching near Forioy. negligence alleged for lack of gradTrang on cars and failure to prevent being drawn under wheels. Sioux City matron reports aid to women and children.
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Town Falls
T. J. Pallock
Zearing
Avinois Central Railroawt Company
United States Circuit Court
Geo. V.1vollock
Captain Hosford Returns to Dubuque
Captain Hosford a real estate loan and insurance agent returns to Dubuque after an absence widely discussed. He denies rumors of illness in Kentucky and says he is ready to meet those with grievances. The Waller estate he managed was valued at about $600 000 and his debts are reportedly $50 000. Attachments were issued by Citizens State Bank once his return became known.
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Captain Hosford
Dubuque
Kentucky
Waller
Hosford
Gedney Hotel and Power company of Independence formed
Des Moines April 7 the articles of incorporation for the Gedney Hotel and Power company of Independence were filed with the secretary of state. capital is 75000 and the incorporators are Anton Hagman T J Ahearn and A R B Campbell. the firm owns most dependence properties once patronized by C W Williams the Lorseman including a large hotel a street car system and extensive land. the property had rented for years but was recently sold.
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Independence
Des Moines
Gedney Hotel and Power Company of Independence
Anton Hagman
T. J. Ahearn
A. RB. Campbell
C. W. Williams
Lorseman
Watch and Wheel Stolen Near Milwaukee Tracks
W. J. Cover, a young man living south of the city, was robbed while cycling along South avenue near the Milwaukee tracks. Two highwaymen sprang from the roadside, dismounted him, and searched his pockets. They took an old filled watch and his bicycle, then fled. The men were unmasked and showed no weapons.
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Conner Bliiff
W. J. Cover
Cover
South Avenue
Milwaukee Tracks
Woman Horsewhips Man in Winfield
In Winfield on April 4 Mrs. Peters, a local resident, bought a whip at a harness shop and publicly horsewhipped John Brady in front of Stevenson's. The motive remains unknown. Brady had prior imprisonment in the Louisa county penitentiary and resides near Morning Star. Mrs Peters stated Brady knows why he is being whipped.
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Winfield
Peters
John Brady
Stevenson
Brady
Louisa County
Morning Star
Petery
New Depot Bid in Sioux City for Chicago & Northwestern
The Charles W Kindele Co of this city won the contract to build the new Chicago and Northwestern passenger station at Sioux City at about 103600 dollars. The figure excludes platform changes the road will construct. Eight or nine bids were received with two from Sioux City firms.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Charles W. Kindele
Syndicate Buys Wisconsin Land Near Duluth
T J Stevenson heads a Sioux City syndicate that has agreed to buy 25,000 acres in Bayfield County Wisconsin southeast of Duluth. Most is timber land with 3,000 acres excluded. They expect a fortune and plan expansion into the region, with a total consideration around 30000.
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Wisconsin
Bronx City
T. J. Stevenson
Sioux City
Bayfield County
Wis
Duluth
Pardons Recommended for Otten and Five Others
A pardon recommendation from fQ Volo of 4 1038 favors Otta Otten, an inmate from Pocahontas County who killed his employer J. W. O'Schon to clear the way for marriage to Mrs. O'Shhon. The case cites his wife’s alleged entreaty and notes the house approved five other pardons.
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Des Maines
To Spend Millions Des Moines April 4
To Spend Millions, Des Moines April 4. J. K. Wirgon, secretary of the Des Moines Norths, announces plans and funds allocated for a large municipal project. The bulletin outlines scope, expected contractors, and timelines for groundbreaking and completion. Local officials emphasize economic impact and community benefits.
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Des Moines
J. K. Wirgon
The
É& Norths
Town crops show bountiful harvest expected in Cedar Falls
April weather and crops optimism blend with market talk of investments and road projects. Wheat and barley surpassed March records, drought relief noted, and growers anticipate favorable conditions though early planting faced delays. In Cedar Falls a romance unfolds as A Moarga of Waterloo marries Emmi Johnston after a violent incident involving Richard Shelly, who later vows to wed his bride.
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Cedar Falla
Tust A. Moarga
Waterloo
Richard Shelly
Thia City
Aj Emmi
Johnston
Shelly
John' Sho
Mra
Johtaton
Usern
Hota
Makapoady
Trai
North Dakota
Postmaster Appointments and Law Reference in Iowa
Washington notes report new postmasters for Viola Akron Avoca Ton Mount Harbr and East Eur Peter Leckewalter and others as Weaver resignations and Dockery law prompts reappointments. Local congress delegation prepares for Byator Allison committee session April 19 to review officers and bonds under the revenue sector rotation.
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Washington
Dricka
Viola
Audubon County
Weaver
Akron
Francis A. Tu
Avoca
Milton A. Welarid
J Ton
Conrad Sechnopf
East
Peter FP. Leckewalter
Mount Har
Randolph
Ics
Allison
Demented Mother's Deed Shock on Shenandoah April 6
Mrs H M Anderson, in a semi lucid state, attempted to kill her youngest son with a hammer in Shenandoah. The 32 year old lad defended himself and escaped injury. Neighbors attribute strain and worry to her condition. She was taken to Clarinda asylum for treatment.
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Shenandoah
H. M. Anderson
Anderson
Minister Congers Niece to Wed in Des Moines
Misa Anna Caon ner of Des Moines a niece of Minister Conger will marry Myron D Moultot of Stuart in Des Moines. Moultot a top liberal arts student and co proprietor of a campus job printing shop, helps print The Daily Titan. He and his bride will return to Des Moines to live in a home on Bowery Street.
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Conger
Wedlgwn City
Misa Anna Caonner
Des Moines
Myron D. Moutton
Stuart
Moultot
College of Liberal Arts
Tawan
Machinist Killed by a Blow in Milwaukee Shops
Lessel, a machinist in Milwaukee shops, died after a grind press leakage sent air through a pipe. The blast struck him, destroying the tap and injuring him severely. He died at his home that evening. He leaves a wife and three children aged 18, 15, and 14. He owned a home, two farms, and had life insurance.
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Perry
Bom Lessel
Milwanker
Tessel
Goelorle
Ange
Dad
Killed by Hornc a Kick in Winterset April
A stark report from Winterset recalls the death following a horn c a kick in April. The incident leaves local authorities and residents seeking details as the inquiry begins.
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Hornc
Winterset
J. G. McNeal
Atockmany
Wad
Waus
Abu Bias
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