Night at the lawyer's cottage and a hidden meeting
Job Hendricks follows whispers of a court case and visits Henslow's house by night. He observes a lone girl in the garden and delivers a message to Dick's supposed ally, and the pair unexpectedly reunite with Dick escaping from confinement. The scene blends intrigue, concealed identities, and budding affection amid tension.
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Job
Henslow
Placa
Jol Hemrtricka
Hendricks
Jeb
Lie Ipe
Sheean
Pr. Tlahly
Papa
Ike
Job Hendricks
Promoter Urges Funds to Muscle Noah's Ark Exhibit
A promoter writes to Senator Hanna seeking funds to excavate Noah's Ark, currently claimed buried in Mount Ararat's eternal snows, with plans to transport the relic to the St. Louis exposition for display.
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Hanna
Henslate
Mount Ararat
St. Louis
American shoes debut in Berlin retail scene
American shoes are firmly introduced in Berlin and, despite progress in German shoemaking via American methods, are shown and sold not only by a large, attractive American shoe store but by many major retailers across the city.
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Berlin
Wireless telegraphy stations linked Washington and Baltimore
Wireless telegraphy stations have been set up and communication established between Washington and Baltimore, with a sentimental reason for the experiments at the route that the first telegraphic transmission followed.
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Washington
Baltimore
Seme Ag
Home Hints on Rose Culture in Portland
Portland Rose Club heard I P Holman outline practical homa rose culture tips for beginners. He covered site choice, drainage, autumn planting of hardy varieties, spring planting of tender kinds, timely pruning, regular spraying for aphids mildew and other pests, fertilizers from manure to ashes, water practices, mulching with grass clippings, disbudding to improve bloom quality, July rest and August heavy watering, and winter protection with gradual uncovering to prevent sunscald.
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Portland Oregonian
Holman
Portland Rase Club
Portland
Court of Last Resort Affirms Conviction of Anarchist
The New York court upholds the conviction and rejects the claim that the Constitution grants a right to publish anarchist articles. It says liberty of action is allowed only as long as it does not deprive others of equal rights, noting that free speech does not authorize murder or incite crime. Louisville Courier Journal cites the ruling as a study for anti-anarchist legislation debates.
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Court of Last Resort
New York
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dock Smith and a Remarkable Farm Tale in Michigan
Dee Smith, a southern Michigan Republican boss, acquired a farm near Adrian that yielded dockweed. Neighbors dubbed it Smith’s dock farm, soon shortened to Dock Smith’s farm. Helen Rockwell, aged 98 in Chicago, has met all presidents except Washington and once met Lafay etti on his return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee” Smith
Michigan
Adrian
Mich
Helen M. Rockwell
Chicago
United States
Washington
Lafayatti
Srey
Curious Home for Birds in St Nicholas
Chariel Abbott reports on curious nesting behavior of the common house wren. Wrens choose unlikely sites such as a hornets nest in a hall porch, clear space and add a twig platform to enter. They become fearless and tame while feeding and caring for young, sometimes scolding while holding prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariel
Abbott
St. Nicholaa
Cmnmon House
Portiaras
Southern Pacific to Build Salt Lake Trestle Line
The Southern Pacific plans a 105 mile extension in Utah to bridge Great Salt Lake by a timber trestle across the lake bed, creating a four and a half mile span. Construction will take three years and cost about 800000 dollars annually, with piles driven into sand and clay to support the structure.
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Southern Pacific
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake
New York
Judge bars pre verdict opinion in Dennis murder case
Judge A T Thorne Nell warns Clarinda and state papers against commenting on guilt before verdict. He says newspapers may publish testimony but must not speculate on outcome or express conclusions. Judge Mhor nell concurs that law forbids such opinions and warns of contempt of court.
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Clarinda
A. T. Thor- Nell
Mhornell
Rumored merger of Red Cross with Highland Nobles
Des Moines reports a rumored absorption of the Red Cross by the Highland Nobles of Des Moines. The Red Cross, once in Waverly with secretary A M Potter, has debated joining the Highland Nobles as a 4066 to 6000 member body. A five member committee, formed at a Winton meeting, advised the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Des Moines
Order of the Red Cross
Waverly
A. M. Potter
Bankers’ Union of the Works
Winton
AlMeultlos
Accidental Shooting Claims Young Driver’s Life
In Ottumwa on May 19, Wilson Jr. of Midon about seventeen died from a gunshot wound to the breast. Ray Hollander held the gun that fired, but the youth sent for no one before dying. The incident occurred near Reele Island railroad. an inquest found death due to an accidental gunshot wound with no known trouble between the two youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Hendricks
Ark
Ottumwa
Ray Hollander
Wilson, Jr
Midon
Idon
Reele Island
Modern Woodmen Set Meeting In Hampton Iowa June 11
Modern Woodmen of America schedule for the Hampton gathering on June 11 includes W. A. Northcott of Rock Island and Jerry Green of Maquoketa as speakers. A Wig Parade starts the day, followed by a banicottast and a purse of 150 for a ball term between Delwoth and Albert Lea. Competitive drills and a degree team demonstration round out the program. M. E. Grier of New Hampton presides district association with W. Tracy of Hampton as secretary.
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Irnlis
Modern Woodmen of America
Hampton
Iowa
W. A. Northcott
Rock Island
Jerry Green
Maquoketa
Albani
M. E. Grier
New Hampton
District Association
W. Tracy
Atute
Requisition for Alleged Murderer in Des Moines
The governor granted a requisition to Sheriff J. W. Thompson of Caddo County for the return of Joan Thomas alias Alabama a colored man 28 years old accused of murdering James Dean formerly of Washington Okla in Oklahoma on March 30 1902. Thomas was arrested by Sheriff John W. Teeter near Brighton Iowa with bloodhounds noted.
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Des Moines
J.§. Thompson
Caddo County
Ollahan
Joan Thomas
Alabama
James Dean
Washington, Im
Oklahoma
Thomas
John W. Teeter
Brighton
Towa
Hotel Funerals Stir Baltimore Landlords
Baltimore Herald reports landlords of hotels oppose funerals on their premises arguing hotels are places of cheer and sorrow would spoil the atmosphere. Transients’ bodies are buried elsewhere, while resident guests may have services in the undertaker’s parlors.
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Baltimore Herald
Medical Examiners Elect McElveen President Of Board
Dex Moines May 17 The state board of medical examiners elected Dr John A McElveen Chariton eclectic president Dr Charles T Adams Sac City retired appears as president but withdrew Dr A M Linn Des Moines homeopath re elected for a second term J I Kennedy re elected for the seventeenth time secretary Mrs Margaret Schoonover stenographer Dr S R Macy Elgin Park College and Dr Bill Grimes re elected chemist and bacteriologist to the board Shenandoah May 1 friends of Alma Myers former World Missionary home student die by drowning in Srepat India nine months after going to India with missionaries the storm swept away the orphanage and only two missionaries escaped alive
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Board of Health Officers
Dex Moines
State Board of Medical Examiners
John A. McElveen
Chariton
Charles T. Adams
Sac City
Adams
State Board of Health
A. M. Linn
Des Moines
J. I. Kennedy
Margaret S. Schoonover
S. R. Macy
Elgiland Park College
Bll Grimes
Elewld
Shenandoah
Alma Myers
Srepat
India
The Real Problem Revealed in a New York Sun Exchange
A dialogue from New York Sun portrays a couple debating finances after marriage. She mentions a sweet mat and plans for a flat, while he cites a $3,000 salary and a $600 shortfall, asking how to cover the gap. The fragment hints at domestic budgeting and income disparity in a midcentury urban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Not the Latest Dear? Ohio State Journal Quips
Fragmentary exchange notes a reader challenging a claim about a current book. The Ohio State Journal records a playful sentence about timing and freshness of a book release, emphasizing yesterday as the reference point.
Rural free delivery set for July with extended routes
Notes from Washington report July 1 rural free delivery starts and lists extended routes including Albia Monroe county Clear Lake Cerro Gordo County Laporte City Black Hawk County Birowney Keokuk county What Cheer Keokuk Elisa C Thayer of Manhattan Kas named industrial teacher at Sac and Fox Indian School. Postmaster salaries readjusted for Dallas Janter Hsox Ochuyedan Whiting Elgin New London Radelline Wil Hams. Working for a Million. Dubuque May 20 Brother Hus
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Washington
Albia
Monroe County
Clear Lake
Cerro Ordo County
Routas
Laportelly
Black Hawk County
Dallas Janter
Hssox
Ochuyedan
Whiting
Elgin
New London
Radelline
Wil Hams
Beno His Real Name Joseph Graham Drives Dubuque Success
Beno also known as Joseph Gra han left the monastery after 26 years and became a leading Dubuque businessman. He holds two wagon patents and plans more, while rumors of strained monastery ties fade as he works with clerks on Main Street. His parents expect a large fortune.
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Beno
Joseph Grahan
Dubuque
Frether
Hin Toind
Acen
Iowa War Claims Move Toward State Treasury
Des Moines reports Attorney General Mullan has letters confirming Iowa will receive about 500000 from the federal government for Civil War troop equipment costs. Secretary Shaw and Speaker Henderson say the claim will be included in the appropriation bill, enabling the state to expect the funds in the treasury before Congress adjourns around August 1.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Mullan
Shaw
Henderson
Congress
Tailed for Shoplifting in Dubuque Case
Joux Gils aged about 11 was arrested on May 20 in Dubuque for larceny. He was seen in Davidson Bros department store attempting to steal shoes. After arrest the shoes were found dropped. a six yard length of dress goods was later found hidden on his person. He faces larceny charges.
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Joux Gils
Fred Myers
Dubuque
Dete Eh Mollis
Westfichon
Davidson Bros
Hla
Race With Death In Desperate Train Call
Sioux City May 20 Wm D Hodge superintendent of the Chicago and North Western Railway Sioux City division ran a special train to Take City carrying a surgeon to save a conductor’s wife. The 121 miles were covered in 146 minutes plus six stops. Telegram arrived at 9 20 am from Charles Slevert saying immediate operation might save her. Dr Knott operated at 2 pm but the patient died at 7 30 pm.
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Sioux City
D. Hodge
Chicago & North- Western Railway Company
City
Northwestern Division
Charles Slevert
Mogille
Hodge
Supreme Court Affirms Spenters Case In Des Moines ruling
Muscatine May 20 The supreme court of Des Moines sustains Judge P T Wolfe in the Muscatine county district court decision in favor of G R Spent ers CF ROL a PRK Co as appellant awarding $1 000 plus costs totaling 72 40 Affirmed by Judge Doemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Muscatine
Supreme Court of Des Moines
G. R. Spenters
Cf, Rol A Prk Co
Muscatine County
Town Athlete Honored at Harvard Graduate Manager Appointment
Cambridge May 20 Hugh Blythe of Burlington Iowa has been named graduate manager of athletics at Harvard to succeed Charles H Schweppe who graduates this year Blythe is in the second class at the law school and was manager of his freshman football eleven in college and of the university eleven in 1899
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Cambridge
Mass
Hugh Blythe
Burlington
Iowa
Harvard University
Chas. H. Schweppe
Tlythe
Law School
Noted Land Case Decided in Des Moines
The Iowa supreme court affirmed the lower court in Swan vs Harvey from Woodbury county, noting insufficient notice to Leeds Land and Improvement Co. about the tax sale. It upheld Judge Watchingson in three Monona county cases by affirming the drainage ditch suit and the law's validity, with Hubbard and Jenson arguing Olson vs Hanford Produce Co.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Swan
Addison Oliver
Senator Hubbard
George Jenson
Olson
Muscatine Association Building Y M C A fund drive
May 20 Muscatine residents view the $40,000 Y M C A drive with optimism as 200 subscribers raise $93 6416. A directors meeting set the final canvass dinner and a prospect of full funds. Thomas Irvin, formerly of the city but now in Minneapolis, contributes $10 000, and P M Musser, a local lumberman, gives $4 0666.66. A jubilee at the Congregational church will accompany the canvass completion.
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Muscatine Association
Muscatine
Mitsu
Thos
Irvin
How
Minneapolis
P.M. Musser
Congregational
High School Class Riot Over Colors At Corning
In Corning on May 20 the graduating class and juniors clashed over colors at the high school after dark. The scuffles damaged seats and furniture, totaling about 100 dollars. The board of directors met and ordered the boys responsible to compensate for the damage.
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Corning
Wits
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de Lannsy Pierson
New Jersey
Drrora
Ernest DE Landby Pierson
Galt Lake
Brother Hus
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