Iowa State Receives Public Building Funds Share
The national public building bill totals about 22 million dollars with Iowa, led by Judge Connor, getting a liberal share. Iowa’s allocations include Davenport 60k, Council Bluffs 85k, Ottumwa 105k plus 25k, Fort Dodge 130k, Estherville 60k, Ames 60k, Decorah 60k, LeMars 60k, Red Oak 10k, Fort Madison 10k, Denison 7.6k, Iowa Falls 7.6k, Burlington 5k, Mason City 5k, Cedar Rapids 10k, totaling 665,000, below the national average per state.
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Prenty-Tiye Milton
National Public Building
Iowa
Judge Connor
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Otsuumwa
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Ames
Decorah
LeMars
Red Oak
Fort Madison
Denison
Iowa Falls
Burlington
Mason ‘City
Cedar Rapids
Tragic Farmhouse Suicide After Quarrel Near Glenwood
Fred Glenn, a prosperous Glenwood farmer, shot himself after a bitter quarrel with his wife who accused him of lying. He had just returned from town buying shovels for his cultivator. He said goodbye, placed the shotgun to his temple, and died instantly.
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Kaeemer
Glenwood
Line
Glenn
Davenport Father Blames School Rule for Daughter’s Death
J Benedict of Davenport accuses the school board in an open letter that a rule forcing children to stay after school until they can leave caused his daughter Emma’s death. He says the policy harms pupils and worsened Emma’s health. The claim spurs discussion and calls for investigation. Superintendent F L Sman denies any such rule exists.
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F. L. Sman
Kidnapped Boy Drifted After Rejection of Cruel Begging
Clarence Stess, 14, was coerced into leaving Carbon to beg for school funds. A man lured him to St Joseph where the boy drifted for a week, sleeping in barns and boxcars. Train workers later returned him to Creston and home to Mr and Mrs Ed Ross of Carbon.
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Clarence Stess
St. Joseph
Iad
Carbon
Creston
Ed Ross
Carbyn
Runaway Wife Arrested After Davenport Breakfast Reveal
William P. Corner of Ottawa surprises his wife Qinota Blopers in a Davenport restaurant. The elopers, accompanied by George BP White, had left home with Davenport-bound tickets. Police searched trains and hotels with no result until the breakfast encounter the next morning confirmed the pair.
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Qinota
Davenport
Elopers
William P. Corner
Ottawa
George BP. White
Corner
White
Dtavenport
Burlington Railroad Net Earnings Rise Amid Lower Fares
The Burlington railroad reports to the council an over $200,600 gain in net earnings for the year, with more than $125,004 from passenger rates and a 2-cent fare law in effect for under six months. Net earnings for 107 total $3,077,000, and taxes paid increased by $54,000 compared to 2006.
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Trunk Lines
Burlington Railroad
Tulsa
Okla
New York City
National Metal Trades’ Association
England
Maassachusetts State Council of Wood, Wire
Woions
North Carolina
New York
Kansas City
New England
International
Montrose Brawl Forces Grooks to Flee After Stone Attacks
A carload of Grooks arrives to work on the Burlington road near Montrose. Local men object to the foreign labor and throw stones at the vehicle, breaking windows. Fearing further hostility, the Grooks depart the town.
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Montrosé Peonte
Carload
Greoka
Montrose
Burlington Road
Loe
Storm tears through Albia injures none. corn crib claims life
A severe windstorm struck Albia, Iowa, forming a tornado. Grant school suffered roof damage minutes before assembly, but no one was hurt. J.M. Daylor died when a heavy corn crib was lifted by the whirlwind and crushed him. The event disrupted classes and caused property damage across the area.
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Bebpethoune
Albis
Grant
Albia
J.M. Daylor
Teacher Sues Princeton School Board for 40000
Miss Bessie Johnson of Davenport teaches in Princeton, sues four Princeton school directors B L Slaughter S I Porter P F H McGinnis and Tinery Martin for 40000 damages. She alleges the board declined reappointment after her social attention from True Metzger and others led to damaging comments about her character.
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Bessie Johnson
Princeton
B. L. Slaughter
8. I. Porter
P. FH. McGinnis
Tinery Martin
Miss Johnson
True Metzger
Miaé Johnson
Robbed at Leap Year Party in Town City
Dancers at the Majestic hall report thieves stole money from purses and party bags during a leap year party. Twenty women lost between $1 and $9 each as robbers fled unseen with no clues given to police. Sponge death suit follows first trial ending in a hung jury.
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Town City
Majestic
Will Guy Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In Des Moines, a jury in the State against Will Guy, a Black man, found him guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting Clarence Richardson on the night of January 25. The verdict returns a conviction after trial in criminal court.
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Guy
Burden
Des Moines
Will Guy
Clarence Richardson
Within Our Borders Chronicle Notes Local Incidents
Fort Madison fined 50 dollars for a violation at his galoon. a seven year old accidentally shot a nine year old, prognosis poor. Mason City smallpox cases under quarantine improving. Curtis reports wind-damage to Grove township barn. Glenwood farmer Jed Glenn dies after quarrel. Council Bluffs man injured by streetcar, to recover. Waterloo high schoolers nearly drown on Ce day river. Wake Miller daughter dies from poisoning, two others ill. Ledyard scammer solicits donations for Salvation Army. Chicago man Terry found dead. coroner rules self-inflicted. Coralville man attempts suicide amid planned second surgery. Mason City leap accident survivor Ashbaugh walks. Mason City apparatus collapse. Greenfield man injured by electric shock. animals killed, $800 value. Catalpa trees grown by Joan Samuelson and J W Aroliar may become light posts.
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W.T. Finch
Fort Madison
Justice Court
Wendall Adair
Lyle Rosemond
Kellogg
Mason City
Curtis
Grove Township
Jed Glenn
Glenwood
Council Bluffey M. 2
Davis
Bear Malvern
Walter French
Marla Wood
Waterloo
Ceday
Wake- Miller
Blockton
Commerce
James Terry
Chicago
Dallas County
Phat ‘Terry
Edward Burke
Coralville
Tamer Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh
George Rohner
Greenfield Yes
Joan Samuelson
J. W. Aroliar
Remarkable aging ex governor Holbrook and clerical changes
Ex governor Frederick Holbrook of Brattleboro Vermont observes his ninety fifth birthday and remains active as president of the Vermont Savings Bank. Rev Dr William Manning named rector of Trinity Church New York succeeds Dr Dix, guiding a major parish with revenues near 1 million dollars annually.
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New Rogland
Frederick Holbrook
Brattleboro
Wolbrook
Vermont Savings Bank
Ban
Holbrook
Lincoln
Grant
Wiliam Thomas. Manning
Trinity Church
New York
Morgan - Dix
Manning
New. m. manNuxa
Whit Trinity Parish
Crinkty
Dix
Ground breaks for Albert Lea science hall at college
Albert Lea college breaks ground on a science hall planned to measure 100 by 50 feet with a cost of 25000 dollars. Slamline university athletes defeat South Dakota Agricultural college at a St. Paul field day meet. Five vacation schools are set for summer in St. Paul focusing on useful work rather than academics. Grand Forks county schools enter a coon hunting contest this year amid mobile circulars from Fargo. St Paul police attempt to arrest Hamline University students celebrating a baseball victory. students seize police and prisoners. University of Chicago stops intercollegiate contests over concerns with ornate oratory. Grinnell defeats Nebraska in a muddy field to open the baseball season in eight innings.
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Albert Lea College
Slamline University
South Dakota Agricultural College
Brookings
St. Paul
Grand Forks
N. 10
Fargo
Hamline University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Oratory Ag
University of Chicago
Universation
Chicago Sperkers
Grinnell
University of Nebraska
Grionell
Flood Devastates Fort Worth Dallas Inundation
Twenty five dead and over six thousand homeless after Trinity River flood devastates Fort Worth and Dallas areas. Rescue teams used rowboats as bridges and streets submerged. Casualties include a woman and child, with many missing. destruction stretches from stock yards to bridges. Authorities urge aid. Salvation Army and May or Hart mobilize relief.
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Trinity River
Tort Worth
Tex
North Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Handley
White City
Lake Coomo
Cust Fourth Street
Rock Island
Tong Bridge
City Park
Trinity
Athan
W. D. Hart
Salvation Army
Ifty
Trinity Flyer
Dallas
Lex
Chicago business activity shows slow recovery with improving confidence
Dun's Review of Trade notes gradual uptick in overall business, stronger future confidence, and steadier operations. Weather dampens distributive sectors while construction and outdoor work rise. Iron and steel demand broadens. pig iron absorption and finished steels stay solid, though rails and equipment remain quiet. Factory output edges up with more labor in farm implements foundry and woodworking. building materials and leather goods show solid demand. footwear, saddlery, and novelties steady. Bank clearings reach 227,480,182, down 0.7 percent from the prior year. District failures total 28, up from 24 last week and 14 a year ago, with seven liabilities over 50,000.
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Chicago
Jo Xeen
Dun
Review of Trade
Mixed crop and trade conditions in New York area
The report notes no broad generalization as conditions vary by sector. Crops are steadier, wholesale trade shows improvement in some areas, retail business and weather in parts of the country boost activity, while overall business remains quiet and industry slack. Regional strengths appear in the Southwest and Northwest with some restocking and auction activity noted in New York, Chicago, and St. Louis.
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New York
Southweat
Northwest
Thorn
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Canada
Historical Midwestern Market Report Prices by City
A dense list of commodity quotes across cities such as Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toloto and Toronto. Includes cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and miscellaneous items with price ranges and unit measurements, reflecting varied market conditions.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Harley
New York
Western States plan national corn exposition in Omaha Neb
Facts cover Texas cattle losses from Dreuth, Illinois studying agriculture, Elmory businessmen buy 625 acre ranch for stock farming, Southern Cotton Association cooperates with Marimers Union for cotton crop, a rhubarb greens meal causes fatal gastritis in Iowa, Washington Apple and fruit crops worth millions, Wisconsin dairy owner Sillette touts Coloutha 1 Johanna cow with 30 day test yielding 154 pounds butter.
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Texas
Omaha
Iowa
Washington State
W. J.sillette
Wisconsin
Johanna
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