First Iowa Anthrax Case Reported in Man Near Leeds
Dr Paul O Koto, state veterinary surgeon, informed Dr G P Statter of Sioux City of the first human anthrax case. Statter found sick cattle on a Leeds farm in Woodbury County. Six cattle died overnight. more may follow as the herd outbreak concerns the area. The patient was taken to Sioux City hospital in precarious condition.
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Paul O. Koto
G. P. Statter
Sioux City
Leeds
Woodbury County
Statter
Equalizes Rural Teachers to Balance Shortages
State Superintendent John R. Riggs aims to move teachers from overstocked counties to those with shortages. Counties report surplus or deficit and a resulting table guides transfers. The core issue is inadequate pay in undersupplied counties, causing qualified teachers to stay idle.
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John R. Riggs
Riggs
FARMERS REVIVE OLD QUARREL ON IOWA COUNTY FARM
An ongoing feud between Tom Locket and John Fetzer Jr flared on Henry Knaack's Iowa County farm. Locket struck Fetzer with a rock injuring him. Fetzer required surgical care. A warrant issued. Locket waived a hearing and posted $600 bond to face the October Iowa County grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Neishhor
Tom Locket
John Fetzer, Jr
Henry Knaack
Iowa County
Kniark
Fetzer
Lim
Locket
Laurie Harris
Iora County
John Haack
Pilot Township
Logan man found guilty of bigamy in district court
Logan man formerly of Lincoln, Nebr then living in Harrison County was convicted of bigamy after marrying Ida Kurz in 1903 and Rosamond Garrison in 1908 without divorce. He claimed a letter from the first wife granting a divorce, which the court did not accept, and he was detained after pursuit by Sheriff Rock. Two women testified, with his dependent mother and two children noted.
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Logan
Nebraska
Tidd
Lincoln
Neb
Midd
Ida Kurz
Rosamond Garrison
South Omaha
Harrison County
J.P. Cregar
Sheriff Rock
Omaha
Detective killed in Des Moines running gun battle
Detective Frank Delmeyer died in Des Moines after a running duel with John Schmelzer, who was wounded and captured. Schmelzer terrorized his neighborhood with a shotgun and challenged officers during the chase. Delmeyer fell early, hit in the heart, as the pursuit ended with Schmelzer’s capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoots
Frank Delmeyer
Des Moines
John Schmelzer
Schmelzer
Delmeger
Veterans in Reunion Find Mes mates From Wisconsin Bond
Two old veterans in a Mason City park learned they were mesa mates from Company B Twenty first Wisconsin who served together through the Civil War and had not met since discharge at Baton Rouge in 1865. E R Roberts of Moon City and James Adams of Osage City Kansas were guests of his sister at the reunion.
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Mason City
Baton Rouge
E. R. Roberts
Moon City
James Adams
Osage City
Kan
Alty
Company B
Twenty-first
Wisconsin
James Supple Resigns from Burlington After Forty Four Years
James Supple of Emerson resigns after a 44 year career with Burlington Railroad. He is among the oldest employees in the state, having witnessed the line grow from a modest 70 miles between Burlington and Mount Pleasant to a system exceeding 6,000 miles.
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James Spupple
Durlingeton
James Supple
Emerson
Burlington Railroad
Mr. Suppla
Iowa
Burlington
Mount Pleasant
Dead Woman Found in Knoxville Home With Pool of Blood
Mrs. W. J. Millard, 82, was found dead on the back porch of her Knoxville residence. Dr. W. J. Millard, 42, was found lifeless at the same home. Blood in a pail and sink suggested death from natural causes, likely a hemorrhage of the lung or stomach.
Wealthy farmer disappears after state fair trip
J D McNeeley a wealthy Hansel farmer has not returned from a trip to the state fair in Des Moines. He left after telling his wife he would go to the fair, taking about 1000 dollars in cash. He had just cashed a 500 dollar bank draft at Dumont and 400 plus in cash the day before. Neighbors describe him as a good citizen with a stocked farm and ample assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McNeeley
Hansel
Des Moines
J .D. McNeeley
Dumont
Hampton
Ackley Sauerkraut Day Stabbing Affray Leaves Farmer Wounded
A stabbing affray during Ackley’s sauerkraut day left Franklin County farmer John Abbas in serious condition after three deep neck and arm slashes. Harm Rand, a young farm hand, is jailed and charged with the assault amid a dispute over a horse trade with a brother of the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Franklin County
John Abbas
Harm Rand
Young Rand
Minor Stats Items From Mason City to Des Moines
George Johnson, an old resident, died by his own hand in Mason City. D A Connelly, pioneer of Johnson County, died at his Solon home aged 63. Maxwell schools opened in new high school with large enrolment. Mrs Mary Knapp of Farmington dislocated her collar bone at Keokuk Baptist association. William Grettans of Fort Madison, blind, seriously burned. recovery doubtful. Chicago and Northwestern awarded turntable project for Clinton yards. Tent housing 200 lot buyers blown down at Waterloo. four injured. Convict Buckworth escaped Port Madison state farm. four years left of fifteen-year sentence. John Huffman, 18, died by self-harm near Indianola after cutting with rifle. Dr M H Calkins, pioneer physician and Republican, died at Wyoming aged 81. Iowa Legislature 1882-84 fight for state oil inspection led to lobby victory. Balle Plaine schools crowded. high school and annex at capacity. Governor Carroll refused extradition of Isnac Feldman, Boston case. indictment covers six years, Feldman left Boston in 1901.
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George Johnson
Mason City
D. A. Connelly
Johnson County
Solon
Maxwell
Mary Knapp
Farmington
Baptist Association
Keokuk
William Grettans
Fort Madison
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Clinton Yards
Waterloo
Buckworth
Port Madison
Anamosa
Fort Des Moines
John Huffman
Indianola
M. H. Calkins
Wyoming
Iowa
Balle Plaine
Carroll
Isnac Feldman
Boston
Failura
Feldman
Great Crops in Western Canada
Canadian correspondence notes rising interest in Western Canada crops among American migrants. It highlights 1909 optimism for wheat oats and barley, and describes railroads telegraphs and schools shaping pioneer life, arguing the region now resembles the old Midwest for settlers.
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Canada
Harvest Across Western Canada Promises Bountiful Yields
The grain belt reports uniform production across 320000 square miles with spring wheat at 30 bushels per acre, winter wheat over 40, and oats above 50. Readers are drawn to tales of settlers who took 160 acres, left home states, and prospered in health and finances. Across districts from Moose Jaw to Manitoba, reports cite 30 to 40 bushels per acre wheat and 85 to 100 bushels of oats in several farms, signaling a broadly prosperous year for the western plains.
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Harley
Dakota
Minnesota
Town
Ilinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Nebraska
Harrest
Lethbridge
Alberts
Calgary
Canada
Great Plains
Moose Jaw
Melfort
Pipestone
Manitoba
Thomas C. Shotwell
New York American
Western Canada’s agricultural boom and population growth
The piece notes rising acre values from $40 to $60 and rapid land settlement in Calgary district and central Alberta. Railways expand access, towns grow, and schools and telephones appear. It highlights wheat, oats, barley, and flax surging with an estimated crop value around 160 million dollars, signaling major expansion in western Canada.
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Calgary
Alberta
Aul
Parlshchan
Thore
Mfe
Canada
Taft names Tariff Commission members and other early 1909 notes
President Taft announced the appointment of three Tariff Commission members: Yale professor Henry C. Emory as chairman, James B. Reynolds, and Alvin H. Sanders of Chicago. Sanders edits the Bresaders' Gazette and supports tariff revision. Also noted are reform plans, naval innovations, customs seizures, new Latin American Affairs division, and travel cost estimates for ex presidents Roosevelt and Taft.
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Taft
Tarim Commission
Law of Advisers
Henry C, Emory
Yale
James B. Reynolds
the Treasury
Alvin H. Sanders
Chicago
Sanders
Bresaders’ Gazette
Groundhogs Reported as Ghoul Fiends in Indiana Graves
Horrified residents across Vigo and Sullivan Counties discover ground hogs burrowing into graves in area cemeteries south of Terre Haute. Bones of dogs reportedly scattered surfaces. efforts include reburial, sealing holes, pouring water, lighting fires at entrances, and using guards to curb the molestation.
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Indiana
Terra Haute
Vigo
Sullivan
Posulbie
Tramp Experiment Sparks City Lodging Plan
Danger citizen Tidwin A Brown, disguised as a tramp, tested Pittsburg charity and lodging conditions. He was refused beds by shelters and charities, found only a police cell to sleep in, and faced charges for lack of funds. Mayor Magee vows to create a model city lodging house after the findings.
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Rick
Tidwin A. Brown
Pittsburg
Magee
Brown
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Old Liberty Mission
Duke of Abruzzlaunut Returns from Himalaya Claim
Abruzzlaunut reportedly returns to Italy from a Himalayan expedition where he allegedly attained a new world altitude record by scaling Mount Godwin Austin to about 25,000 feet. The peak is cited at roughly 28,500 feet. An affair with Miss Elkin remains noted in European gossip columns.
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Duke of
Abruzzlaunut
Miss Elkin
Italy
Himalaya
Godwin-Austin
Trade review notes firmer money market and rising shipments
R G Dun weekly Chicago trade review reports a firmer money market and growing bank payments signaling business progress. Small storekeepers fail due to unprofitable returns from high prices. gains seen in factory outputs, merchandise, provisions, live stock, hides, and heavier grain movement despite fall rush and wet weather. Demand strong for apparel, millinery, footwear, food, furniture, men’s furnishings, and dry goods. wholesale buyers scarce with rising mail orders for textiles. Raw materials show sustained values, lumber wool feather and minor metals in demand. Manufacturing advances with large pig iron steel wire and machinery contracts. furniture capacity rising. 1910 production profitably priced. Indications of recovery include growing capacity and employment. costly district construction plans persist. steam roads earnings up. coal mines buoyed by orders and better price outlook. Failures in Chicago district total 28 versus 26 last week and prior years. liabilities over 6000 number 11, up from 7 and 3 in earlier years.
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Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Brendy
Trade conditions and prices show cautious improvement
New York reports trade remains favorable in portions with strong shipments and prompt delivery requests. Spring business is active, overall trade improving at many centers though warm weather slows full development. Iron and areas stay active with heavy pig iron buying at higher prices and rising finished goods output. US weekly business failures total 171, Canada 37, per Bradstreet's.
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New York
United States
Canada
Bradstreet's
Market Price Ranges for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains Across Cities
Dollar ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis Saint Louis Detroit Cinemati New York show wide fluctuations. Wheat corn oats rye and dairy eggs and butter prices vary by grade and region indicating active trade across multiple markets.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Louis--Cattla
Detroit
New York
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News of Iowa
Chase
Fleida
Western
Cary
Middle West States
Bere
Union
John Schnager
Western Canada
W. G. Melville
J. H. McAlpine
George Westinghouse
Loeb
Europe
Knox
South Ameica
Thomas C. Dawson
Chile
Ransford S. Miller, Jr
Tokio
Far Western Affairs
State Department
Willama
Tien Tsin
China
Census
Durand
John W. Riddle
Russia
Berlin
Au Parla
Mr. Riddle
W. W. Rockhill
Virginia
George Washington
Robt. Eb.ee
Leo
South
Roosevelt
West
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