Iowa News Highlights Manslaughter Verdict and State Items
J T McCaskill found guilty of manslaughter in Waterloo after jury deliberated overnight. Case linked to Henry Phillips of near Raymond in a quarrel over a sewing machine sale. Conference actions and road program plans appear across the state, including Iowa bankers meet details, hospital site condemnations, and pensions.
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J.T. McCaskill
Waterloo
Supreme Court
McCaskill
Henry Phillips
Raymond
Phillips
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Lamont
Iowa
W. E B. Kelly
Decatur County
Harlan
Commercial Club
Owasa
Ciy
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Marshalltown
Harry M. Babin
Trinity Episcopal Church
Hmmetsburg
Town
William Pence James
Mason City
William M. Hurt
Memorial University
Rockford Brick and Vile Company
Rockford
Los Angeles
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Sheldon
A. Dodge
Creston
Dodge
Marshall County
State Board of Education
Iowa City
John F. Weber
Ottumwa
Center
Lyon County
No Luxury There Simplicity and Discipline At West Point
Washington editors recounts a proposed civilian board to visit the United States Military Academy to inspect living quarters and recommend changes. The piece contrasts austere cadet accommodations with Speaker Champ Clark possibly joining the board, noting the brutal Spartan setup and potential reforms. It also surveys Everglades reclamation, Osceola’s defiance, and the Dade Massacre, then discusses John Paul Jones, Jones memorials, and Cooper’s view on motives, with reflections on patriotism and glory.
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George Clinton
Washington
House
United States Military Academy
Champ Clark
Clark
Csdet
Military Academy
West Point
Speaker Clark
West Point Alreathe
Cadeta
Congress
United States Army
Hudson
New York City
Everglades
Florida Everglades
Agricultural Department
United States
Osceola
Caude
Francis L. Dade
Dade
Cade
Old Fourth Infantry
Micanopy
Lewis
Fort King
Everglade
John Paul Jonesy
John Paul Jones
Annapolis Naval Academy
Jones
Potoman Park
Army
Navy
America
Republic
Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper
United States Navy
Lfe
Cherry
Free States
Change and Fashion in Japan Move Beyond Tradition
Dr. Thomas Mendenhall, after 30 years abroad, notes sweeping shifts in Japan. Topknots vanish except on actors. western hats and shoes gain prominence. women's dress evolves toward simpler hair and uniforms, with possible obi abolition. Changes appear across Nagasaki, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo.
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Tokio
Japan
Thomas C. Mendenhall
Oriental Review
Nagasaki
Osaka
Kioto
Tokyo
Wild Barroom Banter Sparks Irish Dutch Quip
A lively line exchanges reveals a rumor about a rambunctious Irish patron tampering with drinks using whisky instead of gin, provoking a humorous clash with a Dutch comment. The remark underscores a spirited tavern atmosphere and playful rivalries.
Rail chief held in court in Spokane testimony delayed
Northern Pacific president Howard L E Mott was kept waiting in Spokane Superior Court from 0:20 a m to 6 p m before testifying in a case involving a shipment of 20 000 cement sacks. The railroad faces a $1 700 loss claim and Elliott admitted he does not recall the specific transaction.
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Spokane
Wash
Howard LE. Mott
Northern Pacifie Railway
Elliott
Eliott
Eagle trapped in Flacervile exhibition near Riverton
An eagle baited and trapped near Riverton by Louis White and Joseph Wells was killed after a stiff struggle. The bird, about seven inches from tip to wing, posed for an exhibition before the trap ended its life.
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Cal
Riverton
Ouis White
Joseph Wells
Fragmented tale of a boy named Joe writing pages
A distorted anecdote mentions a freshman Gert writing a letter to cousin Joe aged five. The next day Joe is found with tablet and pencil attempting to quiet his younger brother Robert. The father asks what he is doing and Joe replies he is trying to write five pages on Bob, but he won’t be still.
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Gert
Joe
Robert
Bob
Myrtle Have Younger Ponders Shakespeare Line Meaning
A snippet shows Myrtle and George debating Shakespeare, interpreting the line Stand not upon the order of your going. Myrtle offers a practical take Don’t wait for a house to fall on you.
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Myrtle
George
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