Public Works Plans And Funding Details Revealed
The article outlines 1908 appropriation requests totaling 801 550 dollars for multiple projects. It notes $125 000 for an Independence infirmary, only partial funding next year, and about $25 000 usable in 1908 for foundation work. Contracts may be issued this year with some work in the fall, and the balance remains to be decided.
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Ottaga
Girias Tndustriat
de Mitehellyiite
Pott
Madison
Independence
Governor opposes dividend bill as unconstitutional
Governor Quinmins vetoes the bill sought by the Legislature to cap stockholder dividends at eight percent from surplus accumulations of participating policies. He argues the measure, part of a broader insurance law revision plan, is unconstitutional and impractical for varying business years, failing to cover both good and bad years and to respect existing contracts.
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Vlannt
Comming
Quinmins
Ina Trance
Boy 13 Fled Centerville for Texas in Brand-New Hatchet Gear
William Ginger, aged 13, son of wealthy Centerville residents, rode away on a small dark pony on April 24 bound for Texas. Authorities in Boone Fort Dodge Des Moines and other locales have been asked to aid the search. Description: 5 feet tall, about 120 pounds, brown hair, gold-rimmed glasses, blue double-breasted coat, long black overcoat, black soft hat. He appears older than 18.
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William Ginger
Centerville
Texas
Apri
Boone
Fort Dodge
Dea Moines
Davenport Guts a Boost for Button Day in Davenport
The Commercial club plans a 50 cent booster button sale to fund a Davenport factory site, aiming to clear 2000 dollars for Factory No 201 and then pursue Factory No 202. The club has built a 100000 dollar clubhouse as the center of its push for greater Davenport with the motto Davenport 100,000 in 1910.
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Davenport
Commercial Club
Theia Davenport
Greater
Burlington Man Shoots Self In Despondent Act
William S. Dewein, a Burlington freight conductor, committed death by own action at his Ottumwa home, shooting himself amid ill health and domestic trouble. He was 40, survived by wife and four children. family found him in bed after a morning return from being out all night.
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William 8
Dewein
William S
Burlington
Ottumway
Deweln
Milwaukee man seeks Burlington marriage halted by police
A Milwaukee man named Mueller traveled to Burlington to wed Missoni Bonar after claiming engagement. Authorities say the girl's father refused admission. police persuaded the mother to allow a conversation but the young woman refused marriage. Both parties returned to Milwaukee. they state they are students at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Minguor
Watt Antene
Ats Wibken
Cine
Burlington
Missoni
Bonar
Middletons
Mueller
Tha
Dovces Tuag
Ithe Boni
Mining Tragedy Sparks Fatal Camp Altercation
In Des Moines, at the Norwoodville Mining Company camp, a deadly fight erupted between workers Tomes Gillingwater and Strothers over a quarrel tied to a visit by Strothers, his wife, and two children. Gillingwater fired a double barreled shotgun, striking Strothers in the abdomen. Strothers reportedly died or is fatally wounded.
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Des Moines
Gillingwater
Graves
Norwoodville “Mining Company
Ita
Strothera
Tragedy Follows Bank Collapse In Iowa Town
Ira M. Ball, driven insane by the Farmers and Drovers Bank crash at Seymour, attacked his wife and newborn child. He ripped bed clothing, drove the mother from the house, and fled half a mile for help. Both mother and infant near death. Ball subdued and jailed in Ottumwa after a fierce struggle.
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Pathor
Killahy
Hank
Seymour
Ira M. Ball
Myre
Ball
Ball’ Ran Half A Mile To's Neighbor's To Get Some One’ To Répeuia
Baby
Ottumwa
Poul Ply Suspected In Disappearance Of Real Estate Man
William I Bybee a South Ottumwa real estate man of wealth has disappeared prompting his wife to appeal to police for aid. He left home for Kansas City in March and his wife received a letter dated April 6 from Sheldon Missouri saying he had sold his car for 800 dollars profit and would remit the amount, but she never received the money and has heard nothing further.
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Poul
William I. Bybee
Ottumwa
Bybee
Kansas
Sheldon
Mra
Bybee Ciaima
Stallion Attack Fatally Injures Man in Mason City
Walter Beverly, an African American trainer, was severely injured when a vicious stallion attacked him in a Mason City yard. The horse caught Beverly’s hand, threw him, then kicked him, nearly tearing his arm from the shoulder. The incident marks the stallion’s third attack on hostlers this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beverly
Mason City
Beverly
Hostlers
State Happenings Highlight Iowa News Brevity
Dr A B Bowen of Waukon named physician at Panama. In Webster county only four of 187 rural teachers are male. Swank cemetery church near Iowa City dedicated. J R Epperson of Cox Moines named clerk in Clay ton NM land office. Nebraska Iowa coal dealers to convene Fort Dodge July 11 12. State convention of fire insurance agents in Des Moines June 11 12. Memorial university summer school at Mason City opens June 11 for five weeks. August Lindholm of Ottumwa sues Ottumwa Traction and Light for 10000. Lamp incubator explosion at Shannon City residence. inmates narrowly escape. Paul Hiltman, 19, dies after hunting squirrels in Burlington cemetery. Hazelton clue in bank robbery from Great Western tool chest found on barn door. Eight legged calf born near Moorhead. J B Russell of Mason City awarded 4500 damages in personal injury suit against Brick and Tile Co. Oil found in moderate quantities on farms in Clear Creek township near Clyde. Atlantic school board selects O B Blodgett of Logan as superintendent. There were 150 applications.
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A. B. Bowen
Waukon
Panama
Webster County
Swank Cemetery
Iowa City
J. R. Epperson
Cox Moines
Clayton
N. M
Nebraska
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Memorial University
Mason City
August Lindholm
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Traction and Light Company
P. Wolike
Shannon City
Paul Hiltman
Burlington
Hazelton
Great Western
Moorhead
J.B. Russell
Brick and Tile Company
Kimberly
Dows
Clear Creek
Clyde
Atlantic School Board
O. B. Blodgett
Logan
Dr John Watson Clergy Death and Literary Career
The article notes the death of Dr. John Watson, detailing his religious role, travel to lecture tours, and terminal heart disease with rheumatism. It lists several of his works, including religious volumes published under his name and novels under a pen name. It also mentions his lifetime as a writer and preacher.
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John
Ea Titan
Rae
Seotal
Swbke
Gtck
J ‘Binca
Watson Mai
Alling
Bla Pen
Gratam of
Claverhouse
Tornado Wipes Out Towns West of Mount Pleasant
A devastating tornado swept west of Mount Pleasant causing widespread destruction. Birthright and Ridgeway were nearly obliterated, with death and extensive damage reported. Deport and Halesboro recorded losses, Caney and a negro settlement saw injuries and fatalities. telegraph lines failed, hindering full casualty tallies.
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Mount Pleasant
Exac
Vobta
Birthright
Ridgeway
Deport
Halesboro
Caney
Writ Sought in Patrick Case Over Death Sentence
Mrs. Patrick contends her husband Albert T. Patrick was defrauded into dropping appeals while under death sentence and switched to life imprisonment by Gov Higgins. She asserts prejudice by court and prosecutors and claims $2,000,000 of the Rice estate financed the push toward execution. Two jurors allegedly asked for money for acquittal.
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Albert
T. Patrick
Albert T. Patrick
New York
Texas
William Marsh Rica
United States Supreme Court
Tate
Higgins
Patrick
Million donation to uplift Negro education by Philadelphia philanthropist
Miss Anna T Jennnes a Philadelphia quaker philanthropist gives one fourth of her fortune, amounting to 000,000, to Booker T Washington to fund agricultural and trade schools for Negro children in the South. Disbursement authority rests with Washington and Hollis B Frissel. The Jeannes family fortune originated in dry goods.
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Anna T. Jennnes
Philadelphia
Booker T. Washington
South
Wheebington
Miss Jeannes
Washington
Hollis B. Frissel
Mise Jeannes
Isaac Jeannes
Supreme Court upholds tax repeal and suicide policy ruling
In a divided decision the Supreme Court affirmed the circuit ruling that the repeal of the war tax on inheritances took effect July 1, 1201 and requires refunds totaling over 7 million dollars. The court also upheld Missouri law allowing full recovery of insurance policy amounts in suicide cases despite contrary policy terms.
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Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Toledo Businessmen Indicted in Trade Conspiracy
Ninety one Toledo businessmen were indicted in a probe of the brick, lumber and plumbers' combine. No arrests were made to allow time for attorneys and bail. An indictment also named National Supply Company in the alleged conspiracy.
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Toledo
National Supply Company
Com . Bing
Legislative drift on alcohol distillation rules
The North Dakota senator pressed for corrected provisions as the new law allows farmers to distill up to a hundred gallons daily starting next September. Guidance from the Internal Revenue Bureau and clearer instructions from the Agriculture Department are urged to help farmers choose materials, bonds, storage, and denaturing substances while complying with regulations.
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Cora Hegaton
Haisbrough
Matty
North Dakota
Internal Revenue Bureau
Yarkes
Hansborough
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Hangborough
Thega
New York Tribune
Action of Frost on Soil and Its Benefits
Frost acts as a natural soil conditioner by pulverizing clods and improving texture in winter. It preserves moisture balance, enhances air and water flow, and supports deeper root growth for healthy plant development across seasons.
Build a 12 by 6 foot hot-bed frame for early plant growth
Massachusetts authority outlines a hot-bed construction using a twelve by six foot frame. It directs back to front clearance, corner posts or mortises, and stripping for sash fit. It specifies six inch vertical sashes, six inch side mortises, dry southern exposure, and protection from north and west elements. Heating uses fresh manure packed with litter, turned and mixed, plus mineral litter, to maintain heat, with a two foot manure depth extending beyond the frame, then covered with six inches of mould and sown seeds once warmed. Weekly Witness.
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Massachusetts
Saishea
Sheep Restore Fertility Says Renowned Raiser
A well known sheep raiser claims that sheep can restore fertility to worn out ranges better than original. He notes stones remain but Dushea are cut, sheep prevent regrowth, and mowing briars and black thorn bushes away. Nutritious grasses will replace the weeds, proving the old saying that the sheep has a golden hoof.
Whigh the milk and dairy farming improvements
The weighing of the mill and testing of cows helps dairy farmers identify poor milkers to replace with better performers. Good cows cost no more to keep than poor ones, a key for profitability. Ducks begin laying in February and, if fed properly, cost little before and during the laying season with ample feed added then.
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Tim
Ripening Pears and Turkey Walnut Fattening
Pears require cool storage to soften before moving to a warmer area to finish ripening. Italians reportedly fatten turkeys on walnuts, starting about thirty days before killing, with a walnut fed daily for the last part of the period to fatten the bird.
Blue Light as Anesthetic Promises Safe Future Use
A French doctor touts blue light as a painless anesthetic rival to chloroform and ether. He reports that directing blue electric light at the eyes induces a brief, pleasant sleep enabling tooth extraction, with longer use possible for complex operations. Blue rooms reportedly ease nervous tension and induce calm.
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Paris
New York American
His Lordship Forgot Grace Tale Told by Lord Mayor
A London Globe item recounts a tale from the Manchester Lord Mayor about his predecessor at a dinner. The lord remembered during the meal that grace had not been said, halting the third course to note the omission.
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Manchester
Grace
London Globe
Damascus Leads Turkish Empire with Electric Street Cars
Damascus becomes the first city in the Turkish empire to be electrified, unveiling electric street cars and the new citywide power service. This milestone marks a modern mobility shift for the capital region.
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Damascus
Economic Developments and Trade Motions in May Markets
Developments show a confident tone in May payments to banks with no special pressure on money and few defaults. Transportation via rail and lake reflects heavy freight movement while demand for ore, coal, and forest products rises. Bank clearings top 208,160,300, up 13.2 percent from last year. Chicago district failures total 16, versus 10 last week and 83 year ago, per Dun's Review.
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miNs
Ohicngo
Dun
Seasonably cold weather hits trade and crops
Severe cold slows crop development and curbs retail activity though four month trade remains above 1906 levels. Advance fall orders are strong, while May strikes in Walling trade seem milder. US and Canada weekly business failures and grain exports from both countries are logged, with wheat and corn shipment totals for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huim
United States
Canada
Bradstreet'n Commercial Report
Chicago Cattle and Grain Prices Across Markets
Market brief listing cattle hog and sheep price ranges for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with grains including wheat corn oats rye and assorted commodities by city and grade, showing typical bid ranges and quality notes for each region.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cholea
New York
Toledo
Quarrel at Ohio liquor store ends in shooting
William Price killed Tom White during a dispute in Youngstown Ohio. Price was captured. Gov Folk granted a sixty day respite to William Spough Jr who was sentenced to hang for the murder of Sheriff Polk of Iron County Missouri. Announcement: general conference of American Friends to be held in Richmond Indiana October 18. Canada Cuba and Mexico represented.
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Quarrel Inc
Youngatowns
Ohio
William Price
Tom Whitehead
Price
Folk Bog
William Spough, Jr
Sherif Polk
Iron County
General Conference of Americap
Friends
Richmond
Ind
Canada
Guba
Mexico
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Marshalltown
Hmereon Riley
J. D. Riley
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Hin Ayes
Lowa Central
John Rutherford
Oak Grove
Rully
Carpenter
Petosia
Oliver King
Sioux City
Frank Raleton
Albia
Sherif W. B. Grifin
Ralston
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