Elgin Aeronauts Balloon Flight 35 Miles In Two Hours
Elgin Iowa report details A. M. Terving and A. N. Tawley of the Aero Club of America lifting from Pitistinld Massachusetts to land in North Colebrook Connecticut at 2 2 pm after a 35 mile trip. The balloon Yn Centynre reached 676 feet above sea level and 8 670 feet above the starting point with a five minute 5 000 foot drop during currents.
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Menry de la Vaulx
Anagesina Post
A. M. Terving
A. N. Tawley
Aero Club of America
Pitistinld
Mase
OR. Fritz
Colebrook
Winsted
Conn
Clings For His Life Edge of Excavation Amid Night Peril
A laborer at a Washington navy yard clung to the edge of a hole in a dark vacant lot, nearly falling as he kicked to relieve the strain. Rescued after cries attracted help, his feet remained inches from the bottom, snow-white with fright during a terrifying night. Beven men wounded in a Cadnoneburg coal mine explosion, two fatally, occurred as a foreign crew member carried blasting powder wrapped in paper. The blast injured all. King Peter's cabinet resigns over treaty issues. ministerial stay until new ministry forms. Russians obtain a large loan of 440 million dollars easing debt pressures. A Kansas City jury awards 50,000 to a hired man and to a church, amid undue influence claims. Canadian defense gutted when Esquimalt arrangements change. submarine mine system removed. Curie dies after being struck by a streetcar in Paris. In Samar, Captain Morrow and twenty infantrymen attack a band, eight killed. three U.S. soldiers missing.
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John Leon
Washington Navy
Yar ‘Elhog
Beven
Pittsburg Buffalo Company
Cadnoneburg
Mmine
Siumuel Martin
da- Gurone
Waterlooks
Uncle Sam
Michael Tee
Davenport
Prosperity Lodge
Dex Moines
Valley
Jane Fon
Mason City
J.T. Weaver
Dubuque
Hiverside Catholic
Henry Slittenmiller
Burlington
Kenyon
Masonville
Davens Port
Rosabelle Jackson Patrick
Des Moines
Earl Smith
Mechanicsville
Phoebe Knapp
Viver
Toarkeidge
Teja
Murlngton
Washington Chrutaggna Company
Gov. Woll
Lis Joss
Tipton
Iowa City
Castorn
Supreme Court Rules Federalism Limits Divorces Across States
The Supreme Court held five to four that divorces granted by one state are not enforceable in another unless both parties reside there. The decision, premised on full faith and credit clauses, ends the practice of obtaining divorces via temporary residence in a different state. It may push toward national divorce legislation and constitutional change.
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Padler
Spacemere
Ted Mon
United States Supreme ” Court
South Dakota
Congress
Supreme Court
New York
Chicago
SCO
Cook County
United States Supreme Court
Ttaso
Greatest Civil War engineer dies in New York infirmary
Verg. Gen. Ede ward W. Serrell aged 80, known as Old Shovels, chief engineer of the Department of the South, and key figure in Union projects from the Swamp Angel to the Isthmus of Darien tunnel plans, passes away in New York. He designed the Elosne tunnel and contributed to harbor defenses and naval warfare innovations.
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New York
Edeward W. Svrrall
New York City
Army of the Potomac
Department of the South
U.S. A
Ben Butler
McClellan
Lincoln
Seward
Serrell
Albany
Hestor
Meling
Darien
Panama
Charleston
Lighthouse Inlet
Angel
Serrel
Fragmented Miscellany of Notable Figures
A garbled historical column references M. Folileres as France’s president with a butterfly tie, and jumbled notes on the German Emperor and Italian king, plus nicknames for Balfour and Chamberlain. It mentions the Delṭish Terliuioent, horticulturists, and Dalleyrand’s influence and a remark on Jurcone’s tribute to Britauules.
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M. Folileres
France
Em‘peror
Ing
Italy
Halfour
Mies Vanus
Joe Chamberlain
Monovle
Phillipa
Owen
Ani Tyor
Sip Grusuus
Linke
Connaught
Agshor
Jurcone
Ends of a Turbulent Night in Valley Junction
A gang terrorized Teno Rurow and Valley Junction with a daylight raid and roofless standoff. Mrs. Wair graves wrestled a revolver from a desperado in Entre ginves saloon, aiding arrests of three men, Qleson Dortle and George Alien. A posse raided a cabin. the gang dispersed and tremors of a jail attack led Des Moines officers to guard the county jail.
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Mer Norvs Hesetien
Onthiwry
Turkey
Fonry Qleson
Jamesa Dortle
George Alien
Des Moines
Xtra
Valley Tunelion
LASS SCRAP AT UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY RESEMBLES A BRAWL
Senior class from Upper Iowa university clash with lower classmates during a reception at a professor’s home in Fayette. A scuffle on the lawn tore clothing and furniture, two doors broken, one captured student released after a payment of twenty dollars to settle damages. All seniors eventually attended the reception.
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Munh Dasance
Fayette
Aeniors
Upper Iowa University
Minister Whys Prepty Pupil Rev Pointer Mystery Affair
Confusion surrounds a Cincinnati wedding rumored to involve Rev James Pointer of Russell and Katherine Queen daughter of a Cincinnati notable. Pointer, recently at God's Idle School, reportedly wed Queen aged about 17 to 30 year old Pointer, with speculation of missionary intent abroad.
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J. T. Pointer
Bethlehem
Cincinnati
James LD
Pointer
Russell
Katherine Queen
Lamnter
God's
Misa Queen
Mertith Staley
Lt Sy
Towa
Gaby
Trains May Not Be Restored in Central Town
Reported mood and transport notes describe potential end to restoring passenger trains Nos danilaf amid coal strike. Superintendent Mayden warns trains are unprofitable but may be substituted on shorter routes between nearby terminals. Also recounts a family tragedy from Lost Nation with insanity outbreak, and a fatal freight wreck at Burlington's Main Street crossing injuring Conductor John Madison and a brakeman.
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Lows Central
Mar Permanenily
Annel Tyvo Pruban
Town Central
Danilaf
Mayden
John Madison
Galesbury
Main Street
Burlington
Guthrie Center Votes Down Carnegie Library Offer
In Guthrie Center the proposition to accept a Carnegie Library with $500 annual support was voted down by a margin of twenty-nine votes. Female residents cast most ballots, totaling about 800 in a bitterly contested election. Separate tallies for the mon's votes failed to pass, as the proposal failed for the third time. Automobiles and carriages brought voters to the polls.
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Guthrie Center
Libary
Ji Guthrie Conte
Che Womer
Carnegie
Farmers Organize Elevator Company in Norway
The Norway Elevator Company, formed by fifty five farmers, elected Axel Melburg as president. Capital stock is $3000. It remains undecided whether to build a new elevator or buy an existing one. The venture will operate strictly on a cooperative basis.
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Norway
Caplin
Norway Elevator Company
Axel Melburg
Drowned in Cedar River Ferry Ride at Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids incident reports Mrs. Kopp rocking a gasoline launch, causing a capsize that killed George McDonald Samuel Callahan and Thomas Delaney’s companions. Delaney swam ashore for help but the others drowned. Delaney returned after aiding the others.
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Capatzien Gcrett
Companiony
George McDonald
Samuel Callahan
Thomas Delaney
Mrs. Kopp
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Industrial activity and trade trends in the western markets
A Bradstreet commercial report notes steady wholesale and retail trade, with strong demand for apparel and general merchandise. Manufacturing and building activity rise, labor demand grows, and raw materials markets show easier supplies yet sustained demand. Weather and early spring trade influence condition reports across regions. US failures total 161 for the week ending April 12, with Canadian failures at 15.
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Nickhhandisg
Fallurea
Dan
York
Qwatton
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Chicago Markets Show Wide Ranges In Grain Cattle Prices
Regional price table lists cattle hogs sheep and grains for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Prices span lows to highs with No 2 grades and mixed varieties across cereals and dairy products reflecting market variability.
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Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Bigatott
Itreea
Ohienga
Louis
eh —_ ‘AmENTOAN ASSOCIATION
Toledo
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus
St., Pauls
Indianapolis
Gao
Milwaules
Minneapolia
Cottle
Milwaukee
Choice
Eratmary
Westert
Minnesota Governor Pleads for State Flower Preservation
Gov Johnson of Minnesota appeals for preservation of the state flower amid ceremonial events. The De Forest wireless telegraph system reportedly transmitted 572 of 1000 words from Coney Island to Ireland across 3200 miles. The great Methodist missionary convention at Huron, S. D., is praised by Bishop Tartzel, Bishop Vincent and other leaders for its spiritual work.
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Tobia Arbor
Johnson
Minnesota
de Forest
Coney Taland
Ireland
Great Methodiat Missionary Convention
Huron
Tartzel
Vincent
Yilssion Golda
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Medical Cure
A woman recalls severe pain and swelling before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She credits the pills with rapid improvement and full recovery, claiming they cure the underlying cause without habit forming ingredients. The ad asserts the pills improve blood to reach nerves and offers six boxes for $2.50 via mail order from Schenectady New York.
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Amy
Dr. Williams
Duako
Williams
Willian
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
What Is a Boss According to Mr Meekington
A fragmented account of a political discussion among men ends with Mr Meekington joking that the only boss he knows is the lead of his modest household, adding that politeness to a lady prevents him from commenting on her character.
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Meekington
Mr. M
Beware of Mercury Laden Catarrh Remedies
Public health warning against catarrh cures containing mercury. The text cautions these quack medicines ruin taste and smell, disrupt the system when ingested, and claims Toledo Ohio makers Cheney and Company sell harmful preparations. Also mentions Lalle’s Family Pills for constipation and sale by druggists.
Political Stock Declines As Senator Questions Fences
A fragmentary exchange shows Tristy Trenchuinn and Senator Latsmin debating duties and vitality. The dialogue hints at political stock concerns and a metaphorical fence, culminating in a remark about a patient dying after a long decline.
STOP WOMAN 4 Percent That in Addressing Mrs Pinkham
A Victorian appeal credits Mrs Lydia E Pinkham with decades of free guidance for women suffering from female ailments. It emphasizes confidential, experience based advice from a woman to women, inviting letters and promising responsive help without cost. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy and urges readers to seek her advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Iso
Lydia
Pigkham
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