Fraudulent body trafficking alarm tied to Italian nationals
Iowa State News reports furlians and Susy Conant involved in alleged schemes to seize bodies from newly arrived immigrants and sell them to medical colleges. Consul Frederic claims evidence exists of inflated fees and arranged funerals as a cover for trafficking, with prosecutions planned against Italian residents and associates. The case centers on a child’s corpse allegedly used to secure funds through funeral services and subsequent sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susy Conant
Greaves
Sovir
United States
Nhe
Tan Medical College
Tax Levy Set At About 4.2 Mills For State Budget
The Legislature approved a two year levy near 4.2 mills per dollar with the aim of raising about 2.25 million annually after adjustments for extraordinary revenues. Chairman Maytag and Kyiruvan Tones steered the measure amid calls to curb spending and consider land sales and suit settlements for additional funds. The second year may require less than 3.2 mills if revenues rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling Leen Sever
Maytag
Seenate
Kyiruvan
Llotso
Markby
Emma Alexanni Accuses Husband as She Flees with Money
Mrs Emma Alexanni a Detroit native and former milliner claims her husband refused support and fled with $425 from under his pillow in Micshalltown. She was escorted to safety by the chief of police after attempting to depart unnoticed. Alexanni, an oriental rug dealer, says the funds were his and is said to have explained in broken Armenian as she left for the east with the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Alexanni
Detroit
Micshalltown
Alexanni
Neslian
New Iowa railroad line organized to run Waterloo to Clinton
A new railroad company is organized at Pella to build and operate the Waterloo Pella grid Southwestern line. The route starts at Waterloo passes Grinnell Lamar county and points northeast of Des Moines, then from Leila goes southwest crossing the Wabash near Tell, with connections to Knoxville or Attica toward Clinton. The line aims to access rich coal fields and provide a direct outlet to the north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverac
Railroad Makes Reducts Sweeping Economies Around Milwaukee
A sweeping wage reduction of 800 per month in the Mason City round house is reported by the Milwaukee road. The cut affects the entire division with extensive layoff of extra shop men machinists boiler makers and many helpers. The move comes as retrenchment in expense accounts and contributes to wage pressures on trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Round
Mason City
Round House
Milwaukee Road
Food Law Fear Badges and Jobbers Scramble
Scramble among grocers to prove products are in the clear before federal labeling rules take effect. Iowa lawmakers failing to extend a state law deadline, sparking alarm for those tied to 100 percent pure products. Also notes the death of Father of Nineven Dies Jab Hynes at 86 in Johnson County, Irish-born patriarch of nineteen, with seven living, and a strike by fifteen hundred Dubuque woodworkers seeking a nine hour day and higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nineven
Jab Hynes
Johnson County
Qid
Lune ‘Tree
Mr. Hynes
Ireland
United States
Sidke
Dubuque
Farmer dies from blood poisoning after shoemaking accident
From Tlopeville comes word that T. A. Conley, a farmer, died of blood poisoning after a shoe fitting incident. A local shoestore fitted a shoe that scratched his foot, embedding a nail in the sole, and attempted removal worsened the injury leading to fatal infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrior
Bayum
Tlopeville
T. A. Conley
Mr. Conley
Ponent
State Acquires Property for Tuberculosis Hospital Site
Two parcels in Town City were deeded to the State for a new sanitarium planned near the Town City Cordar Rapids interurban line. The State will pay about 70,000 dollars for construction, with one tract sold by Cuatave and Catherine Klein for 10,407 dollars and the adjoining plot deeded by Elizabeth and Mahlon Bumgardner for 6,800 dollars, totaling 26,207 dollars in all. Construction and opening were expected to start in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treia
Town City
Cordar Rapids Interurban Inc
Towa Tiger
Cuatave
Catherine Klein
Towa Gily
Smalley
Elizabeth and
Mahlon Bumgardner
Boise City
Railway Blocked by Boat In Canal Crash
The Northwestern Railroad stalled two miles west of Missouri Valley as a dredge boat became wedged in a canal alongside the railway. A bridge spanning the canal collapsed behind the dredge, injuring three engineers, and a large railroad derrick toppled into the ditch. Chicago trains halted while crews attempted a temporary bridge lift to free the dredge. The boat became stuck on both banks and the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Railroad
Missouri Valley
Chicago
Accused of land frauds and other state items
Des Moines authorities charge D G Willoughby with obtaining money by false pretenses amid claims of fraudulent deeds benefiting victims in Denver and Omaha, while other Iowa items note postmasters appointed in Watkins and Bradgate, a Davenport property sale, and local incidents including a lamp explosion and a boy injured by a dynamite cap. The report also covers marriages, divorces, deaths, and other regional curiosities.
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Denver
Omaha
D. G. Willoughby
New York
Europe
Des Moines
Tle
Carmen Layton
Layton
Willoughby
All Shriver
Watkins
J. J. Wigin
Arthur W. Kellogg
Bradgate
Lh, D. Smith
Davenport
Wanpella County
Ams
John A. Bone
Webster City
Fort Angeles
Wash
Norris Holbrook
Raymond Thurston
Onawa
George Schroeder
Dallas City
Congregational Church
Green Mountain
Tri- State Commercial College
Keokuk
Th. A. Dorp
Griswold
Brosby
Wiley Diet Gauges Dr Wiley on Food for Health and Strength
Dr H M Wiley chemical expert testifies before the House committee on expenditures for the Agriculture Department. He argues for personal choice in diet, favors cereals over heavy meat, criticizes nerve and brain foods, and warns against drug-based fatteners. He cites that a person eats about 1 percent of body weight in dry matter daily and discusses typhoid risk with health status.
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Axpert
H. M. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Hoase
Agricultural Department
Littlefield
Wiley
Jeant
Norel
Labor notes on unions and industry actions worldwide
A roundup of union activity and labor conditions from 1906 including the Stonecutters' International Union with AI in the background, the Labor Temple in Kansas City planning work, New Bedford Weavers opposition to chartering UTW, and Massachusetts Electrical Workers meeting in Boston. Reports cover Antwerp cigarmakers’ strike support, Stockton carpenters’ wage demands, and garment workers’ organizing drive in Boston. Also noted are British worker fatalities, Japan child labor concerns, Oakland carpenters building plans, Winnipeg cigarmakers disputes, Prussian mining safety gains, and Boston grocers' workers forming an independent union. Samuel Gompers preparing a history of organized labor.
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Europe
Stonecutters’ International Union
A. I. of L
Labor Temple Association
Kansas City
New Bedford
Mass
Weavers’ Union
United Textile Workers
Massachusetts State Council of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Lings
Boston
Miss
Hes
Antwerp
Belgium
Carpenters
Stockton
Cal
United Garment Workers’ Union
Japan
Ube Mills
Union Carpenters’ Lall Association
Oakland
Oakand
Winnipeg
Man
International Union
Grose Workers’ Union
Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers and Brass and Silver Workers' International
Focnl
Chicago Trade Strong Despite Unseasonable Weather
Dun's Review of Trade notes sustained business strength in Chicago with no production interruptions. Lending industries remain active as navigation resumes to lower lake ports and freight moves widely. Commercial loans rise to a peak, with deposits needed before any rate decline.
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Dewands
Chicago
Dun
Trade and Manufacturing Conditions Improve in New York
New York reports favorable trade and manufacturing conditions amid spring demand shifts and stock shortages in linen. Retail activity hampered by cold weather and poor country roads. business failures for the week ending April 11 total 104, down from 137 last week and 101 a year ago. Wheat and corn exports for the week reach 1,831,105 and 1,475,710 bushels respectively, with year to date totals and year-over-year comparisons noted.
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New York
United States
Canada
Diverse U S grain and livestock price quotations
A dense market snapshot lists cattle hogs sheep and variety grains across multiple cities. Prices cover Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo with bids for cattle hogs sheep and specialized grain grades and quality indicators.
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Chicago
Sheen
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Fire destroys McDonald building at McGill University Montreal
A fire leveled the McDonald engineering building at McGill University in Montreal with losses estimated between 500000 and 750000 dollars. Insurance coverage stands at 420000 dollars.
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McDonald
McGill University
Montreal
Short horn cattle and dairy type debate in agricultural notes
The article discusses cattle breeding preferences stressing Shorthorns adapt to climates from Scotland to Argentina and urges focus on milking qualities for profit. It quotes Col Harris of Kansas and mentions sheep gestation findings, horse matching tips, pruning fruit trees, and advice on hens laying, stock care, peach borers, and a Bath incident.
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Col. Harris
Kansas
Sage
Sittyton
Scotand
Bates
England
Argentine
Scotland
Bave
L. R. Durkee
Hampden Co
Muay
England discusses bicentenary of Charles Westey birth
A historic note from England mentions plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Westey born December 18, 1707, marking a significant sesquicentennial reflection on a notable figure.
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England
Charles Westey
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Peter Brows
Wha
Nancy Frey
Andrew Mare
Erick Mare
Laneshore
DR. Wiley
Chicgago
Merchante and Miners’ Transportation Company
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Holmestoke
Lead
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Gus
Menthe Et al U
Harris ON
Wisconsin Sifilion
Shropshire
Merluoews Foundation
Cotte Ag
Figrses
Indiana Parmer
Powell
Bath
Engsland
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