Pearl theft tale alters fates on Mississippi river
A tale follows Siniee and Smice as a pearl changes fortunes after a diamondlike pearl is found near the Mississippi. The husband rejoices at reunion in Dubique Rivers while the couple’s poverty and misfortune are eased by sale prospects to a jeweler in Roel Telent and a split of proceeds.
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Mississippi
Chicagu
Alely
Dubique
Rivers
Smice
Smice Himself, Who Had Known of His Sorcan Ourr Iy Separation From bin Frilly
Roel Telent
Siniee
Tha Jawelee
Verdict of Admiral Jury Acquits Dickinson in Dow Moines
The jury found Dickinson not guilty Friday night after Judge Brennan’s instructions. Attorneys argued the instructions favored neither side, noting the state must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge clarified how experts testified and stressed reasonable doubt as the standard for acquittal.
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Fluda Dickinson
Trenc Brydendirge Beath
Dickinson
Dow Molnes Notoy
Brennan
Des Moines Magnate Polk Dies After Illness
Jefferson Polk president of Des Moines street railway and interurban magnate dies at home after a two week illness. Born in Kentucky in 1830s he served as a scout in the Spirit Lake Indian wars. In 1857 he financed Des Moines first street railway with P. F. M. Rubell and helped organize the water company and the Des Moines and Minnesota railroad. He owned large blocks of preferred stock in the Des Moines City Railway.
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Jefferson Tolk
Des Moines
Minnesota
Rairoad
Northwestern
Myr
Polk
Des Moines City Railway Company
McKee-Crady Company
Mitchellville
Q. Stuart
Shreveport
Inn
Chariton
Chariton Democrat
Democratic Party of
Iowa
American Eiguity League
Des Moines Leader
I. L. Yarnell
Iowa State College
Ameye
Yarnell
Nat
Lm. Et Steuck
G. Wi Nealiax
Davenport
Captain Neal
Tacoma
Hellingham
Wash
Neal
J.C. Cain
Charles H. Morris
Enterpele
Cain
Toth Comity
Ins Flce
Verre Cape
Taft
Roblera
Anna Argent
Gia
Bank cashier Crooker ends life amid speculation losses
Crooker, cashier of the First National Bank at Chariton, died by morphine in his grand home after a career starting with Japanese war bonds that netted $120,000. His last investment in Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway stocks followed a severe market slump of about twenty live points, and whether bank funds were misused will await formal investigation.
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FB. Crooker
Pirst National Bank
Chariton
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Itventy
Crockay
Death from stove blast in Tripoli injures mother
A stove explosion at a Tripoli home, where gasoline was poured into polish on a stove, severely burned Mrs. William Carstensen and fatally burned her daughter Lucinda, while the mother suffers arm injuries.
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Tripoli
William Carstensen
Lucinda
Dubuque Milkmen Fight City Inspection Ordinance
Dubuque milkmen announce opposition to required health inspection, retain counsel, and claim city council lacks authority to enact rules for public protection. They argue the ordinance unconstitutional and seek to challenge enforcement.
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Dubuque
Farmer Onleing Indicted in Dubuque Water Works Embezzlement
Grand jury indicts Arthur McArthur former Dubuque water works superintendent for embezzling 400 dollars from the plant’s funds. McArthur, a prominent social figure, posts a 1000 dollar bond.
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Farmer Onleing
Arthur McArthur
Dubuque
Timber land timber value boosts farm profit in Johnson County
A Johnson County farmer, after clearing thirty acres of timber for crops, learns timber is worth about 20000 to 11000 dollars after selling lumber and byproducts. He consulted dealers and expects gross returns near 20000, with slabs and rumpage not included.
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Johnson County
Dubuque Indicts McArthur and Paygonberg in Embezzlement
The Dubuque grand jury indicts Arthur McArthur and Paygonberg, formerly superintendent and collector of Lie city water works, for embezzlement. Other items note a boy killed near Northwestern yards, a conference at Lawn Will, and various local incidents and trials.
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Dubuque
A. ¥. Stown
Attes
Nolan & Ch
Chicago
Chiedao
Tavenny
Mott
J. B. Peery
Albin
Des Solace
M.A. Dastied
Tndhivola
Owmord Tarker
Tarker
Dubacgie
Telus
Melita
Polk County
Eivilanl
Charlin Hompsoit Enyes
FAO
Tventy
Richard Bled
Wike
Mason City
Mr. Usted
A. V. Storms
Cornell Brifts
Clifford Teterson
Harry Chapman
Fred Bollou
Waterloo
Hire
Oi I. Kinney
Des Moines
Webster City
Keaman
Milwaukee
Hartwick
Cain
Tres Moines
Suiley
European Mania Costs Americans Billions in Marriages
A Paris journal claims American women have sent hundreds of millions abroad by marrying foreign nobility. Henry Clay notes 100 million dollars in wealth may have left the U S. Tourists also spend 150 million abroad yearly. A New York paper lists heiresses marrying into elite families and notes large sums paid for titles and dowries.
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Allander
le Petit Parisien
Europe
Paris
America
Tlenry Clays
Pure Food Law Defended by Chief Chemist in Interview
Dr. N W Wiley head of the Agricultural Department defends the national pure food law against critics who blame higher living costs on its operation. He says pure foods justify higher prices and benefit consumers, while adulterated goods decline in price. He notes staple articles form most of the food supply and stresses no government guarantee of purity, only pricing reflects true value.
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N. W. Wiley
Agricultural Department
Wiley
Anya
Shoul
Flo
Postal League Pushes Auto Mail Car Plan for Rural Delivery
The Postal Progress League proposes testing automobile delivery to rural routes and parcels under eleven pounds. James J. Cowles estimates current losses at 172 dollars per route and asks Congress for 60,000 dollars to pilot a twelve mile round trip with 175 families paying eight cents daily. Frederick G. Bereh and President Benel back the plan and form a petitions committee for Congress.
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Congress
Dpostal Progress League
James J. Cowles
League
Cowles
League Wilsk Congress
Ife
Carsena
Vrederick GC
Bereh
National Grange
Postal Progress League
Benel Wis
Earthquake Devastates Huesca Province in Spain
An earthquake struck Terre In Ribera in Huesca province causing ground cracks and panic. Many homes were shaken down and unknown lives were lost in the northern Aragon region near France. Huesca city features a grand cathedral, convents, a foundling asylum, and the ancient palace of the king’s slags.
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Ribera
Huesca
Spain
Fluesca
Aragon
France
Terida
Pasteurization Push at Brussels Milk Congress
The Brussels International Pure Milk Congress records opposition to cow milk for infant feeding and urges boiling pasteurized or sterilized milk. Nathan Straus of New York promotes pasteurization and plans to donate a complete plant to Brussels. The Straus plan, first used in New York fifteen years ago, now spans about 400 cities worldwide with U. S. government endorsement. Interest extends to China and onion harvests in Nolte County, Indiana, while engineers pursue new artillery-drawn auto concepts. The latest Mills Hotel opens in New York at a cost of 1.5 million dollars, featuring 4,875 rooms and premium amenities.
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Brussels
Nathan Straus
New York
Straus
Strussels
Strause
New York City
United States
China
Anate Atiees
Taft
Nolte County
Indiana
Dead timber proves valuable in southern forests study
A forest service report covering about 13 million acres in the southern Rocky Mountain region finds dead timber often usable and sometimes superior to green timber. It notes that ignorance of value, not quality, limits utilization and cites Leadville mines and Pike's Peak camps as major users of dead wood for mine timbers and railroad ties.
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Dorvicdwhle
Geéen Titian Saya
Porestry
Forest Cdvice
Rocky Mountain
Anys
Knneas City Star
Chia
Leadville
Colo
Pike's Peak National Forest
Amber Place
Denver
Antiquity of Geometry and Indian Trigonometry
A Chicago Trilune excerpt discusses ancient geometry in India. It cites the Surya Siddhanta as a 4,000,000 year old revelation and claims Indian trigonometry predates European geometry, proposing that insights reached Greece and that Euclid may owe early ideas to Indian sources.
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India
West
Greece
Meya
Arabia
Europe
Victa
Advantages of the Automobile and its social ties
The piece notes how owning an automobile expands visits to distant relatives and friends, enabling more frequent travel. It also comments that some candidates who perform well as private citizens struggle to maintain pace as officials, suggesting a shift in duty after initial favors.
Handcrafted Rufous Ruff to Aid Children's Attire and Honey in Milk
Fragment from a 19th century kitchen and household column discusses making a setyideabla ruffie for children's wear, plus a note on combining honey with milk for better flavor and health. It cites Langstroth and biblical references to honey and milk as complementary, blessing and nourishment.
Picture your kitchen to ward off monotony in home life
A homemaking note suggests placing an eye catching picture in the kitchen to daily inspire and prevent fixed mental routines. Change the image weekly if possible and reflect on its meaning to your personal story for a month to ease emotional strain.
French mints coin 9 94 000 af swings colna
In Q4 the French mint produced ninety four thousand af coins amid swings in Colna. The report notes the surprising mint output and ongoing variability in circulation.
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Carnegie Penalons
Middle West
Carnegie Foundation
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National Association of University Presidents
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Onze
Brand Wuhlloek
Toledo
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Theodore J. Guirton
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
May Goelet
Pauline Ant Tas
Amma Gouluresserseee
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Robert
Borah Phelps Stokes
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Mary Lalter Toe
Buhuh, Nane
Laltee Sas Sia
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Livingston
Minnie Stevogkoye
Beatrice Winans
Helen Zimmerman
St. Peter's
Rome
Big Ife Insurance Companies
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Terre
Milk Congress
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Vsus
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Langstroth
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