Mild Winters Recur In State Historical Weather Note
Town weather department reports February figures show winter mean temperature 28.1 degrees, 24 degrees above state normal. Highest 57 degrees at Keokuk on Jan. 7, record cold -78 degrees at Washington Feb. ha average precipitation 8.46 inches, 4B above normal. Notes a pattern of alternately wet summers and mild to severe winters since earliest settlements, with milder winters more common in last twenty years.
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Shaw Town Department
The
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Hiteany
Keofok
Washin
Mississippi
Tenor Down at Spencer Business University Riot
College students at Spencer Business University in Spencer rioted after a disputed election, tearing down a partition in the recitation hall, locking in President St. R. Stewart, threatening his home, and confronting the new leader B. E. Strawn.
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Spencer Business University
Spencer
St. R. Stewart
B. E. Strawn
Stewart
Strawn
President Stewart
Police Capture Check Forger At Fort Dodge
Police arrested S. R. Chega of Sac City in Fort Dodge after he passed worthless checks and obtained $77. A search found cash, a bottle of strychnine, morphine, and several forged signed checks. He wore a private detective badge but could not prove credentials. He had been in town days, and authorities deem him a thorough crook.
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Fort Dede Delleven
S. R. Chega
Sac City
Fort Dodge
Chogo
Will of Mrs. Benedict Provides Monument Fund
In Ottumwa District Court probate filings, the late Mrs. L Benedict of Eddyville leaves $400 for two monuments. The first memorial honors her husband J. J. Benedict, his former wife and their child, while the second honors a son and daughter and herself if she is laid to rest beside her children.
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Wouns
L. Benedict
Eddyville
Ottumwa
J. J. Benedict
Tragedy on Freight Train Injures 23 year old
James Gregg of Burlington, 23, was crushed below the knees when he fell from a freight train south of Qu Pugque while riding bumpers. He was taken to Finley Hospital in Dubuque in a fragile condition. his father opposed his leaving home and the medic wished it had been his own limb that was harmed.
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James Gregs
Renada
James Gregg
Burlington
Qu Pugque
Gregg
Hegg
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Congressmen in Accident During Haulaway Trip
A congressional party touring Janninga faced a second accident when a team ran away and crashed into a tallyha carriage. Congressmen R. P. Bishop of Michigan, T. O. Wiis of Missouri, and C. S. Burgess of Texas were aboard but unharmed. The incident follows the earlier capsizing of the Sewanee after a similar mishap.
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Vivera
Janninga
R. P, Bishop
Michigan
T. O. Wiis
Missouri
C. S. Burgess
Texas
Sewanee
Timber Wolf Attacks Doctor in Field
Dr G Fuller of Goodell was attacked by a large timber wolf while examining a zer p for mink in a field. He fought the animal without a weapon and killed it by choking it with a chain tied to a mill trap. His face was badly cut and he lost gold eyeglasses in the encounter.
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G. Fuller
Goodell
Accented Tow and Harsh Tie: Eldon School Clash Sparks Arrests
Principal A S Tilton and two teachers whipped Glyde, the 16 year old son of Marshal W W Male of Eldon, leading to arrests. In trial, Hate incensed at Fulton, struck and shocked him. Eldon school board and Mayor clashed as warrants were misused. Town of Weldon divided over the dispute.
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A.S. Tilton
Glyde
Marshal W. W. Male
Eldon
Fulton
Hare
Felton
Thresheld
Elnle
Bradley
Wdou
Women Mayors Elected Across Iowa Cities
Results from Iowa elections show women winning mayoral posts in multiple cities. Notable entries include Mason City J B McConlogue and Davenport candidates among others across towns such as Iowa City Boone Marshalltown Osceola Grinnell Fort Dodge Decorah Manchester Mount Pleasant Knox ville.
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Towa
Mason City
J.B. McConlogue
Dew
Towa City
George W. Ball
Boone
Farrow
Dem
Marshalltown
O. di
Ingleduo
Oskaloosa
William Cricket
Com
Ottumwa
J. Phillips
Dom
Grinnell
P. Wiley
Ind
Osceola
L. C. Mann
Rep
Wagle Grove
Aaron
Xkearnons
Knoxvitle
JW. Bilby
Fort Dodge
F.duncomb
Den
Decorah
F. W. Daubney
Manchester
Matthews
Mount Pleasant
J. G. Dugdnie
Hollen admits guilt in padding railroad payrolls
J B Hollenhorst, indicted railroader confined in Waterloo, admits guilt in padding Great Western payroll checks. The confession, made about three weeks ago, was rumored to Marshalltown and Cedar Falls figure Sibert faces related charges. Details remain unclear as friends await full revelation.
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Holl
Chicago
J. B. Hollenhore
Waterloo
Hollenhors
Marshalltown
Sibert
Cedar Falls
Cows Died in Farm Strawpile Collapse Near Riceville
A large strawpile toppled at Fred Stark’s farm five miles east of Riceville smothering five cows and hogs. Stark, who ran a sizable cattle herd, had been feeding from one side of the pile. The collapse and shifting shape hid and then revealed the animal deaths.
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Fred Stark
Riceville
Stark
Motloud
Forgery and Bigamy Charge In Ottumwa Case
B C Phillips of the Donker Williams Advertising Co Chicago was arrested in Fort Madison and brought to Ottumwa to face forgery charges and possible bigamy. He and 17 year old Mat tea Eggers of Osceola eloped and now face charges of logging a wife to Virginia.
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Cloper
B.C. Phillips
Donker- Willams Advertising Company
Chicago
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Phillips
Misa Mattie Eggers
Osccola
Virginia
Council Bluffs forgery case ends in release and family plea
J D Tate of Glenwood, held with his wife and three children at a Council Bluffs hotel, is released after his wife returns money to relatives and restores the landlord. The couple’s children’ plea influenced the decision. Clarence Tice of Ottumwa, a dental student, was accidentally shot by Bert Adams of Eldora when a loaded revolver discharged. Both men spared serious injury. In Creston, Willis M Brooks and Thomas L Maxwell tied for mayor at 648 votes. Brooks won after drawing lots, with potential further voting in Wirth Ward due to ballot excess.
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J. D. Tate
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Haet
Gan
Clarence Tice
Ottumwa
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Bert Adams
Eldora
Adaig
Adams
Lee
Lota
Willis M. Brooks
Thos. L. Maxwell
Creston
Brooke
Wirth
No Wreck but a Close Call on the Great Western
There was no wreck on the Great Western at Waterloo the other morning, but it wasn't the fault of the operator A. N. Rochester. Taking $07 in cash, he skipped out, leaving the telegraph keys open and no one in charge. Luckily his disappearance was discovered quickly, and no mixups in train orders resulted.
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Great Western
Witerloo
A. N. Rochester
Within Our Borders and Local Incidents Report
The report lists: Hugh Westfall of Toledo shot himself in the arm. Wayne Files of Iowa City injured in a buggy accident. Walter Hockmann of Waterloo died after a long illness. G. M. Johnson of Grinnell died at home. A gasoline tank explosion near Marne damaged a bridge, burned freight cars, and damaged Mayor Lastine’s home. Donald Morrison from North Des Moines was hazed by five companions, binding his hands and injuring his head. A Wright forged a landlady’s name on checks and will be cared for by a physician, with no prosecution. The father is described as a banker from Illinois.
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Hugh Westfall
Toledo
Wayne Files
Iowa City
Walter Hockmann
Waterloo
G. M. Johnson
Grinnell
Marne
Lastine
Donald Morrison
North Des Moiness High School
Morrison
Co. I. Wright
Tiia
Uli
Nola
Iowa Legislature Reviews State Lands and Building Plans
The Iowa Legislature notes progress on state land purchases for institutions with limited allocations for land at Cordakes and Fort Madison, and mentions future needs for Didora Boya school. Major building projects are listed, totaling significant funds, while printing plant expansions are not funded. Rail and insurance bills, corrupt practices reform, and stock food labeling face debates in Senate and House.
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Iowa
Board of Control
Senate
Boya
Didora
Pleaaant
Sane Thor
I Binanent
Maxtermasters Pulldsor
Tha
Vacations and professional conduct dominate Senate actions
The Senate defeated a bill granting two weeks a year of full pay vacations to state prison guards, with the motion to include hospital attendants also defeated, signaling legislative caution on vacation matters. Debates over revocation of medical certificates reached a firm conclusion, while a bill to make warehouse receipts negotiable passed the Senate and awaits House action amid committee postponement over mistaken identity concerns.
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Dhe Pancea
State Medical Board
District Court
Senate authorizes Spirit Lake lock canal franchise
The Senate passed a bill authorizing granting a franchise for a lock canal between Spirit Lake and a neighboring stretch. A company stands ready to build the canal to establish communication between the two locales.
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Senate
Spirit Lake
Stokohol
Licennes for Linnor Agents Offered for Alcohol Delivery
In a reported matter, agents were offered licenses to act as intermediaries for delivery of liquor. The scheme involved taking orders for alcohol to be delivered in specified districts and venues, reflecting a broader push to regulate or monetize liquor distribution through brokered licenses.
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Licennes
Linnor
Gilliland
Higuor
Population Gain and City Growth in Early 20th Century
The census estimates show the continental United States population at 83,041,510 in 1906, up 7,030,035 since 1900. Urban areas with 8,000+ inhabitants reached 18,246,024 in 1908, a 16.0 percent rise, while noncity areas grew 8.8 percent.
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Minnesota
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Health of Troops in Cuba Praised by Surgeon General
Health of American troops in Cuba praised by Surgeon General O Reilly. Only one case of yellow fever in six months and typhoid eliminated after initial cases. Medical officers commended for maintaining sanitary conditions and disease control. health in Cuba comparable to home stations. Delaware Legislature passes bill banning Christian Science healing in both houses by large majorities.
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Cuba
United States
Delaware
Cost estimates of Thaw trial reach $266000
Expense figures for the Thaw trial run high with lawyers and experts dominating costs. Estimates suggest about $225,000 spent by Thaw and relatives. court costs, police, clerks, jurors, and prosecution push the total to at least $266,000, with additional sums for outside investigative work and defense fees.
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Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
New York
Thaw
II Natice Pituz
Tetome
Frank PF. Garvan
Jerome
Garvan
Monument to Fraud in Pennsylvania Capitol Build
A Pennsylvania state capital project faces graft allegations as costs soar from an estimated 4 million to over 5 million in furnishings. Subcontractors testify to inflated prices for marble, bronze, wiring, and woodwork, with John H. Sanderson cited as contractor.
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Enbic
Isee
Eee
John H. Sanderson
Sanderson
Historical Chronology of Conflicts and Events Across Eras
A dense, fragmented ledger lists dates and events from 1612 through 1903, spanning monarchic deeds, wars, treaties, incorporations, discoveries, and disasters. Notable mentions include England’s Bank of England in 1694, Oosterid occupation by English forces in 1793, the 1880 Eiffel Tower opening, and 1838 Seminole treaty, with scattered notes on battles, railways, and disasters across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
Louisville
M. Baltcher
Sofia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ocean
Keystone National Bank
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Tremont Temple
Boston
Coxey
Hig “Ariving
Masaillon
Ohio
Cleveland
Mikado
Japan
China
Ruth Rivera
Readany
Chandler
Hark Uelen W. Aling
Point Bonita
Cal
Spain
Congress
Ateamer Stell
Alderney
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