Statewide salary report shows wide gaps in rural schools
Superintendent Barrett releases a thorough investigation detailing county by county pay scales for country teachers. Highest salaries reach over 140 dollars a month in Linn and Scott counties, while Dubuque and Lee counties report as low as 10 to 14 dollars monthly. The report notes many rural schools average under five pupils. The edition also lists a new employer directory covering about 4,000 firms and detailing coal mines and major industries like cigars, lumber, printing, and dry goods.
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Buta
Barrett
Tawa
Barwell
Sama
Linn Conway
Lee County
Searringe
Rural Mail Boxes Abolished in Iowa Report
Rural route mail boxes are likely to be discontinued in Iowa as they see little use. Farmers prefer private boxes for dispatch to the post office. Inspectors may recommend discontinuance where boxes are seldom used.
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Iowa
Mt Vernon hotel named Altoong in state brief
State News from Brier reports a Mt Vernon hotel has been renamed Altoong. Le Claire notes forty residents over 70. Lawnhill postoffice closed, to New Providence. Albert J. Martin named postmaster at Olaf, Michael Niemeyer resigns. M E southwest Iowa Methodist plan home for presiding elders in Council Bluffs. Connor of Council Bluffs and Lynch of Waco named railway mail clerks. Bates of Des Moines named Chinese watchman in San Francisco migration service. Ottumwa to incorporate brick paving and building company. Melbourne rebuilds with brick after fire. Polk County grand jury examines Tommy Nail Lena Paterson murder case. James Franklin Ottumwa ster dies from injuries. Davenport articles of incorporation filed for ammonia compressors firm with $50,000 capital. Roy Wee, 12, fatally shot near Center Point. a related accident injures another boy.
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Brier
Mt. Vernon
Wacom
Bates
Des Moines
San Francisco
Ottumwn
Melbourne
Tommy Nail
Lena Paterson
Polk County Grand Jury
Junes Franklin
Ottumwa
Davenport
Smaarket Anmonia
Roy Wee
Center Point
Fea
Complex Iowa notices span farms, crimes and civic events
Pant Kinaston and Dos Motney lead a cooperative crew’s imprint while epidemics and epidemics fears affect farms. Theft and burglary interrupt stores, a mayor fines a vendor for a license violation, and public park levy debates unfold. Local churches, genealogies, and charity efforts mark a broad civic chronicle with multiple communities named.
Chicago Street Cars Run Protected by 1000 Policemen
Police protection sufficed as Chicago City Railway safely operated the Wentworth avenue line amid significant vote turnout. Strikers and supporters shifted to press for withdrawal of protection for nonunion workers after the victory. Company planned to run fifteen cars on Wentworth avenue.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway
Renta
Wentworth Avenue
Traction Company
Alto
Wertworth Avenue
Police and work stoppages shape Chicago streetcar strike
In Chicago the strike by firemen triggered by non-union replacements disrupted power house work and cable operation on key routes. About 1,000 police guarded cars as unions opposed non-union crews while managers prepared to run lines under police protection and shelter non-union workers in depots. A Vanguard of ten non-union men arrived to bolster crews as tensions escalated.
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Stlthough
Nominnion
Forea
Wentworth Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
State Street
Strilors
Elles
Chicago
Colombia opens Panama crisis with march on Isthmus
Colombia declares war on the seceding State of Panama and sends troops from Bogota toward the Isthmus to crush the new republic. President Marroquin and Gen. Plaza lead mobilizations as Washington plans to deploy American troops if needed. A 100,000-strong force is reported ready abroad for quick embarkation on orders.
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Colombia
Panama
Republic of Pantuan
Bogota
Son
Plaza
Hennadar
Marroquin
Macroquin
Gen
Panamin
Jorg Hoglin
Noyes
Washington
War Department
Aimerican
Ammerican
Waarthington
Panama Minister Recognized by Roosevelt at White House
President Roosevelt formally received Philippe Bunau-Varilla, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Panama, as the newborn republic was recognized. Bunau-Varilla presented credentials amid brief remarks on canal work and global commerce. The exchange followed introductions with Secretary Hoy. a joint hope for stability and prosperity in the new state was voiced.
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Washington
Hobels
Tha
Republic
Panama
Roosevelt
Philppe Bunau
Plenipotentaary
United States
Bunan-Vacilla Bunan-Vahilla
White House
State Health Board reports rising births and diphtheria deaths
The State Board of Health report to the Governor notes 101 births and 9,508 deaths in 1902, with diphtheria causing 200 deaths and smallpox 30, amid overall mortality concerns. It lists towns reporting rates, contends leprosy absence in Humboldt County, and warns costs of disease per case totaling about 224,400 dollars.
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State Heart of Health
Humboldt County
Iowa
Maan
Tha
Annrvinge Verord
Board of Health
Armored Patrols Ringed Iowa Rail Lines After Train Robbery Threats
Rock Island guards and a dozen special policemen comb the Earlham area and woods between Bart ham and Dexter after an anonymous $1000 demand targeted train No 6. Three torpedoes exploded near Earlham by Train No 25 warned of possible hold up. Armored men patrol tracks from Iowa to deter any robbery attempt on Rock Island trains.
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Rock Island
Armad
Iowan Line
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Earlham
Reel Island
Des Moines
Wold
Rarlham
Rock Taland
Bartham
There
Dexter
Iowa
Boy Hidden in a Satchel Revealed on Rock Island Train
Conductor Harry Ox on the Rock Island line between Davenport and Omaha uncovers a six year old boy hid in a satchel and a ten year old girl in an adjoining seat amid travelers. The boy cried to be let out as the train carried three younger children needing no fare.
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Rock Tuland
Harry Ox
Rock Island
Davenport
Omaha
Ater
Des Moines Neighbors Rally for Silver Service Fund
Des Moines citizens plan a new push to raise 2500 for a proposed silver service for the cruiser Des Monnon. Charlea Colonia, a farmer near Adel, died in a line of travel accident after a wagon fall. W B Sloan lost part of two fingers on a shaving machine while working at a Water Utility. W G Mann sues DM in injuries claimed from a fallen structure near a parking area. The Des Moines Building and Stone Crushing Company, capital 10000, filed articles of incorporation with Mayor Brenton as general manager. Judge Thomas L Pinch, of Cartisie, aged 4 years, married in Des Moines. the bride is 40, marking his third marriage.
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Des Moines
Des Molnon
Charlea Colonia
Adel
Sloan
Will
W. G. Mann
Dea Moines
den Monioa Dullding and Stone Crushing Company
Crpital
Maydr. Brenton
Thomas L. Pinch
Cartisie
Roosevelt Pledges Cuba Reciprocity in Trade Pact
President Roosevelt urges Congress to enact legislation to implement the Cuban reciprocity treaty ratified by both nations. He links the pact to US policy after the Platt Amendment, notes strategic naval station talks, and emphasizes mutual economic gains, loyalty to Cuba, and shared interests in advancing commerce and regional stability.
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Roosevelt
Fifty-eighth Congress
Seston
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Ming
Cuba
Natron of Congress
United States
Cube
United
Spain
Coba
Guba
Shahaa
New World
Ape Broya
Fragic
Cubs
Cubaon
Theodord Roosevelt
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Willi Jones
Rahul
Day Chpert
Wipsie
Dirlington
Siutt
Gaterville
Lelngatrae
Muscatine
Marshall- Loch
Daughters of the American Revolution
Port Dodge
Mie J. 2
Dolliver
Lanesboro
Chicago Great Westerm
Telegraph
Mensanger
Toys of
Egenbright
Wintersat
Kinge
Anti-Saloon League
Wellman
Tivat Christin Churgh
Keokuk
Reyord
W. Kilbourn
Washburn
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Usher
William Garrity
Lake Coats
Ladorn
Chickaany Cow Agricultural Society
Cerro Gordo County Association
John Brady
Buchanan County
Brandon
United States Navy
D. W. Stradley
Plasterers’ Union
Pyed Crombit
Marshalltown
Dubuque
Needlework Guild of America
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Mullroad
Olin
Anamosa
Independence Hospital
Leon de Etta
Fort Dodge
Clara ‘Masmussen
Marshalltown Pottery Company
Pottery Trust
Incl Company
Illinois
Supreme Court
Menaes
Toe Walkenhelner
St. Louis
Kate van der Kiert
Belle Pinine
Lieut. Beecher
Annapolis Academy
John A
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Davenport Have Been Transferred To the Town and Maois Railway Company
Chieaga! Chronicle
Stottlin
Jim Chambers
Lou Bhaw
Luverne, Alg
Williameon Champion
Cleveland
Qohiq
Margaret McDarland
St. Dale's Hospital
Duluth
Plaster Ora' Union
Minneapolle
Minn
Samuel Haukin
Mind Mattis Titesimmons
Gyer
Erle
Thomas Tacha
Brooklyn
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Jesse James
Auditorium Theater
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Palle Houtzahan
George Grace
Lake Contrary
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