Des Moines and Iowa Cities Vote On Municipal Commission Plan
Iowa cities with populations over 25 000 weigh a Des Moines style commission plan in a nonpartisan primary. Des Moines approved it by a small majority while Sioux City Cedar Rapids and Davenport rejected or narrowly accepted the measure. The plan transfers power from mayors to a five member commission and civil service safeguards, with strict anti coercion rules. Once adopted it cannot revert to the old system.
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Adayting
Baume
Des Moines
Sioux City i
Congress
Aman
Derking
Cedar ‘Rapids
Davenport
Turners
Anti Sunday
Lendvars
Etha
Civil Service
Cedar Rapids
Revelations of Corwith Bank Scandal From Cashier Standring
Widespread trouble follows the defunct Corwith bank. Standring, the defaulting cashier, allegedly mis applied over thirty thousand dollars entrusted by relative investor Mr Haswell. Victim J I Unswoell of Albany seeks help as lawsuits threaten to unravel real estate titles across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas.
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Corwith
Standring
J. I. Unswoell
Albany
B.J. Thompson
Forest City
Haswell
Standving
Iowan
Minnesotas
Dakotas
Affinity Business Expensive Cottrell Divorce Suit
Attorney F W Edwards of Kingsley filed in Plymouth county District Court against Amelia Y Cottrell and her husband J C Cottrell for one hundred dollars in attorney fees. Edwards states Mrs Cottrell hired him to pursue a divorce last December, Cottrell visited his office seeking settlement, but the split was not resolved and she continued daily visits to pursue relief from her husband who professed affection for Mrs Hough of Dee Moles.
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Cottrell
F. W. Edwards
Kingsley
Plymouth County District Court
Amelia Y. Cottrell
J. C. Cottrell
Edwards
Life Sentence Denounced in Ottumwa Crime Case
In Ottumwa Judge Roberta sentences Oscar Siogan, a Black man, to life in prison for a violent crime against Mary Maloney, an elderly spinster. The judge notes recent similar offenses and declines to set an example, applying the full limit of law.
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Ottumwa
Oscar Siogan
Mary Maloney
Roberta
Senator Newberry Poisoning Incident Moves to Dubuque
Senator Kyron Newberry of Straw Berry Point, author of the Iowa pure food law, narrowly escaped death from a snake bite last summer. He underwent a minor operation in Dubuque after a pole injected toxin worsened an old condition.
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Kyron Newberry
Strawberry Point
Iowa
Discharged man minds life ends in self harm at Clinton
George Goodwin a longtime Chicago and Northwestern Railway employee died after shooting himself at his Clinton home. Neighbors heard a pistol shot after he descended to the basement. Coroner noted mental distress and age. he left a note for his wife saying he would be better dead.
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Northwestern
Odmittite
Clinton
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
George Goodwin
Goodwin
LOSHS Job Seeker Ends Life After Discharge
Andrond Conductor for forty years worries over discharge believed to trigger George Goodwin death by own action in Clinton. Goodwin, about fifty nine, shot himself in basement after risings and a note to wife said he would be better off dead. Coroner: mind affected by long service and idleness.
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Andrond
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
George Goodwin
Clinton
Goodwin
Daughers
Inheritance Tax Decision At Waterloo On Vella Estate
Judge Platt at Waterloo ruled that 200000 in the Vella estate paid to will contestants is subject to collateral inheritance tax amounting to 10000. Wells estate heirs contested the settlement but administrator CG Wy Mullen argued it a debt. the court overruled this, confirming tax liability.
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Waterloo
Platt
Wells
Grundy County
Dubuque Grand Jury Bogged Down in Waterworks Case
The Dubuque county grand jury reported no indictments against former waterworks trustees after a lengthy probe. It condemned irregularities and extravagance, noting city council members and officials failed to pay water taxes until a late cash‑book rush. The investigation remains open for possible continuation by the next grand jury.
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Ronsta Waterworks Management
Dubuque
Among Our Neighbors Headlines From the Region
A batavia fire destroys W A Lewis residence. Parsons College opens second semester with higher attendance. Dr A B Craig of Columbus declines presidency at Iowa Wesleyan. Hamilton county awards six drainage ditch contracts. Keokuk proposes an ACT hall with voter support. A pedestrian A Paddeman is killed by an Illinois Central train in Waterloo. Des Moines Owl cars carried over 15 000 passengers December to January but run at a loss of $64 51 per audited figures. Ottumwa jury convicts Miles Morrow of assault with intent to murder Mary Judson Dec 16. Little Rock council votes to place the Ild on town. Minors barred from pool halls. dice games banned. saloons close back doors. Attorney Joseph Dosten charged with cheating by false pretenses. Explosion at Mrs N E Coston home injures Mrs Colton and daughter. gas plant in basement. White City mine top works at Oskaloosa burn. damage $10 000 owned by S W White. I B Raymond, editor of the Franklin County Register and ex-G A R commander, suffers a paralytic stroke. Wealthy farmer William Minal near West Grove found dead by hanging, family feared suicide.
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W. A. Lewis
Batavia
E Parsons College
A. EB. Graig
Columbua
Othc
Iowa Wesleyan
Board of Supervisors
Hamilton County
Acelty
Keokuk
Paddeman
Waterloo
Ilis
Des Moines
Ausditor
Wight
Ottumwa
Miles Morrow
Morrow
Mary Judson
Little Rock
Joseph Dosten
Mitchell
Maury HK. Guffey
N. E. Coston
Medfield
White City Company
Oskaloosa
8. W. White
I. B. Raymond
Franklin County Regorder
Iowa Department of the
G. A. Rt
William Minal
West Grove
Minaj
Carnegie Institute Year Book Highlights Global Research Efforts
The Carnegie Institute of Washington reports wide scale scientific work in 1907 including magnetic measurements improving navigation, rain testing innovations, fowl breeding progress, and plant grafting. Congress faces currency debates, remarks on House mace, and social divides in Washington society are noted alongside public land coal deposits and governance issues.
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Carnegie Institute of Washington
Carnegie Institute
H. de Rossloff
I. .G. Benedict
Luther Burbank
Par North
Washington's Birthday Tribute to the Nation's Founding Hero
A poem and prose tribute recount Washington's rise from war to statecraft. It notes his leadership, belief in a more perfect union, and rejection of monarchy. The piece urges unity and public service as the nation honors the founder. It cites his election, cabinet, and adoption of the constitution.
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United States
Confederation
Washington
Jefferson
Knox
Tramston
Edmund Randolph
Pius
Alleghantes
Poetic tribute to hero as spring day dawns
Fragmentary verse dedicates a hero to eternal achievement and service. It invokes the Potomac, Washington, and an evergreen vernal crown, with prayerful vows from Hezekiah Butterworth. The line blends memorial style with seasonal imagery and school loyalty.
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Washington
Hero Eterni
Tan
Hezekiah Butterworth
Washington a Patriot and Statesman of High Integrity
A tribute to George Washington praising his disinterested leadership, prudence, and patriotism. The text argues he organized a nation, founded a republic, withdrew from public life, and set enduring ideals of liberty and unity, noting his honesty, strategic prowess, and resistance to partisan politics.
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George Washington
Ufe
Amerost
Mike Caesar
Napoleon
Washington
America
US & Statesman
Flo
Lewis
Continental Congress
Washingtons Big Hand and Lafayette Remark Record
The piece notes Washingtons large hand and describes George Washington as a giant. It recalls General Lafayettes visit to the country and his remark to Mr. Cusths about a former visit, joking about a single finger and a notable bid as the greatest fart performed at that time.
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Washington
George Washington
General Lafayette
Mr. Cusths
Smal Boy’s Gratitude and Washington Jumping Legend
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a boy champion jumper named Washington who leaped twenty one feet three inches in a single effort, likening him to Napoleon in anecdotes of meeting Americans abroad. The piece alludes to affectionate discussions of George Washington and playful schoolyard dialogue about love and ground metaphor.
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Washington
Syateh
Trade Conditions Improves in Chicago District, Week Review
The weekly Dun and Co summary notes a softer impact from severe weather on trade but a healthier tone toward recovery. Wholesale staples demand rises, textiles and hardware gain attention, and looser money markets support investment. Agricultural values stay high, boosting prospects for necessaries and broader consumption. Stock reductions progress amid some lingering price caution.
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Chicago
Rt, G. Dun & Co. Ag
Énsley
Iran
Hls
Chicago Aistriet
New York Business, Weather, and Trade Signs February Week
Broader trade activity in the United States shows a quiet week with careful spring buying, while some Southwest ports reinstate canceled orders and lumber mills resume with reduced stocks. Eastern trade remains slow except where weather-driven demand appears. U S failures reach 372 for the week, with Canada at 60, compared with prior periods.
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United States
Chicago-Catite Market Prices Messy Grain and Livestock List
A dense compilation of regional market quotes across Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Bayonne, New York, Toledo plus others. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn rye oats butter eggs and more with varying grades and conditions. The figures show bid ranges, quality descriptors, and unit measures typical of an omnibus early 20th century commodities column.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Ste
Buffalo warehouse fire causes losses of 200000
The Merchants and Shippers ware house in Buffalo burned, with losses estimated at 200000. Fire destroyed Twin Taker Minnesota buildings and affected a small town, while New York University announces a practical advertising course. A New York launch called The Tollers emerged at a hotel clerks meeting.
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School of Commerce
New York University
Twin Taker
Minn
New York
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