Revenge Tale of Henry Lott and the Indian Band
A Dallas County historical account describes how Henry Lott, a white hunter, avenged the murder of his wife and the abduction of his child by crushing the skulls of a warband of Indians. The tale recounts a pile of human skeletons found near Seandia and details Lott’s retaliatory actions during a drunken Indian raid era in 853, with the murder of the chiefs and members in a driven vigilante act.
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Hordor Warthe
Iowa
Seandia
J. NM. Cave
Lint Township
Michaels
Dallas County
Gage
Gach
Henry Lott
Indiana
Lott
Buck
Quaw
Padodse
Council Bluffs bids vary on bridge project bids
City officials face wide variance in concrete bridge bids to replace wood and steel structures over Indian Creek. Bidders include D A Wickham for one or both bridges at 10080 or 21500, Marsh Bridge Co at 4380 or 11200, and N W Stark & Co at 5050 or 10577.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Offern Touild
Indian Creek
D. ‘A. Wickham
Marsh Bridge Company
Des Moines
N. W. Stark & Co
Carmelite Sisters Reported to Move to Marshalltown
Rumors circulate in Catholic circles that the Carmelite Sisters, a leading French order, plan to relocate to the United States and establish a mother house at Marshalltown. Paris headquarters will be abandoned due to anti church state clashes. Mother Marie de Zion heads the order and may relocate others to Western schools.
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Mare
France
United States
Marshalltown
Paris
Marie de Zion
German Parade in Davenport Protests Liquor Law
Two thousand German American Alliance members and allies marched in Davenport behind a band of 160 musicians to oppose the move to put Davenport saloons under the Town maid law. Transparencies urged sane laws and warned against tyrannical Sunday restrictions. A large open air meeting followed with speeches by prominent locals.
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Bie
Davenport
German- American Alliance
Eocletiea
Philanthropist to Give Wealth Across Iowa and Beyond
Abraham Slimmer a centenarian tycoon and Wayne County native plans to travel through Iowa distributing money to those in need. He aims to spend the remaining five million dollars before his death, possibly extending his charity to other states as he goes.
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Yowa
Abraham Slimmer
Wayne County
Ohio
Iowa
Cyclone damage details from Morey residence and nearby areas
The report notes debris at Morey’s residence and other sites from the cyclone. John’s clock was found far from the ground and still moving. The pump was removed from Morey’s well and Mia Shields was carried off course. A medicine case from Dr Carey’s buggy overturned, and a pet was found.
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Morey
John
Mia
Shields
Horse Chum Dead Ends Kite Lover Kills Himself
G A Long a Swedish farmer at Atlantic shot his beloved horse named Chum and then killed himself after the animal showed glanders. He had invested heavily in fine stock and was devoted to the horse he paid 500 for. Witnesses say Long could not bear the idea of separating from the creature.
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G. A. Long
Atlantic
Long
Flash
Ehe
Webster City man dies after Park hotel threat and gunshot
Cat Pressley, well known in Webster City and nearby states, burned 2500 in bills and threw his shirt and trinkets into a sewer before pledging to die in the Park hotel lobby. He then went to the city park, appealed to passersby, drew a revolver, and shot himself, dying instantly. He had been in Webster City for three weeks.
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Cat Pressley
Park Hotel
Webster City
Pressley
Minor State Items From Iowa News Snippets
List of small town incidents includes theft of a horse and wagon from an Arlington farmer, railroad safety talks for an interurban to Council Bluffs, and two youths killed by trains in Des Moines and Montour. Also notes a large Iowa Christian churches convention in Logan, fruit crop sale near Correctionville, artesian well output near Waterloo, miner strikes at Buxton, and various local legal and tragic events. Names include Arthur J. Cannon, Clifford Atwood, Pas quadi Zella, Roy J. Botts, and Carl Lingalst.
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Arlington
Council Bluffs
Glidden
Arthur J. Cannon
M. EE. Cannon
Peter Paulsen
Correctionville
Iowa
Sioux City Commission
Waterloo Water Company
Clifford Atwood
Montour
Northwestern
Maiu Street
Pasquadi Zella
A. A. Dukba
Waterloo
Saylor
Roy J. Botts
Des Moines
J. L. Batts
Northwestern Railroad
Roosevelt to visit the Mississippi River in October
President Roosevelt plans a historic Mississippi River journey in October. He will travel from Keokuk to Memphis aboard the Mississippi steamboat, greeted by governors, associations, and city pageantry along the river.
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Roosevelt Harry
United States
Hyer
Waters
Crue
Roosevelt
Mississipil
Gulf Deep
Waterway Association
Middle West
Keokuk
Ind
Mississippi
Memphis
St.Louis
Binlonor
Cha
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Lakes
Gulf Deep Waterwry Association
Cairo
International Socialist Congress Opens in Stuttgart
Eight hundred eighty six delegates from twenty five nations attended the first International Socialist Congress on German soil at Stuttgart. Secretary Van der Velde presided as opening duties were led by Herr Behe who highlighted Socialist gains in France and Britain while noting German gains in Reichstag seats and union enrollments. An open air rally drew 10 000 Socialists as immigration, union relations, and a concurrent motion for maximum working hours across parliaments dominated week discussions.
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International Socialist Congress
International Congress of Socialists
Stuttgart
Germany
England
France
Austria
Russia
Switzerland
Bohemia
Hungary
Italy
Bulgaria
Towhnnia
Sweden
Molland
United States
Argentina
South Africa
Australia
Japan
van der Velde
International Socialist Bureau
Herr Behe
Reichstag
Baywood
America
Derr Singer
Shortage of fruit sparked by summer goods and oddities
A mishmash of global notes and satire touches on fruit shortages, summer fashion, and political talk. It mentions Schmitz planning a mayoral run, Japan and the Pacific, Mars canals, and Rockefeller's oil empire with playful asides on wealth and public policy.
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Schmitz
San Francisco
United
James Hazen Hyde
Sam
Pacific
Japan
Navy to Speed Pacific Battle Fleet Cruise Plans
Acting Secretary Newberry orders rapid prep for the battleship fleet voyage to the Pacific Coast. Flagship ships will sail from Hampton Roads December 15 for San Francisco under Admiral Kynne, reaching April 10 after 18,772 miles at ten knots. Over 100,000 tons of coal will be consumed and a full machine shop will be aboard the Panther for repairs.
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Newberry
Pacific Coast
Hampton
Roads
San Francisco
Kynne
Panther
Devotion of Two Women Forges Fifth Caleb Powers Trial
The piece recalls Caleb Powers, Kentucky Secretary of State, repeatedly condemned for complicity in Gov. William Goebel’s assassination. His mother Rebecca Powers and teacher Luke Brock aided appeals, with a fourth trial aided by Mrs Brock’s fundraising across the state to secure a new defense fund. The narrative highlights Powers’ endurance and his supporters’ efforts as he faces another trial amid political turmoil.
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Caleb Povvern
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Orty
Goebel
Murior Powers
Menna
Ong
Caleb
Rebecca Powers
Luke Clay Brock
Oner
Gov. Taylor
Supreme Court of the State
Barboursville
Flemingsburg
Brock
Hera
Pritchard Affirms Jurisdiction Over Federal Rights
United States Circuit Judge Pritchard, in an Asheville North Carolina opinion, affirms the court’s ruling against officials in the railroad rate controversy. He states a State Legislature cannot frame an act to deny a citizen federal constitutional rights or to strip the Federal Court of jurisdiction.
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United States Circuit
Pritchard
Asheville
N. C
Economic review signals steady activity despite mixed signals
The analysis shows no decline in current activity as factories run steadily and new orders support forward work. Loans and deposits fluctuate but confidence remains strong. Grain values reach yearly highs while cash demand softens. livestock receipts lag and district failures rise modestly year over year.
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Chicago
Crop and Trade Developments Record Irregularity
New York reports show irregular crop and trade patterns with moisture, cool weather, or drought creating varying results. Some areas arrest growth, others suffer damage. Falk jobbing trade improves at large centers while Northwest reports orders to hold back for quicker delivery. Markets show mixed buying with some gains over last year amid cautious sentiment.
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New York
Falk
Northwest
Goode
Bradstrest
Market Prices Across Cities Reflect Mixed Grain and Livestock Trends
Chicago to Toledo and beyond show varied quotes for cattle hogs sheep and grains. Prices range from cattle near 4.00 to 7.80 per unit and hogs from 4.00 to 7.25 with notable discrepancies by city and item. Wheat and corn show No. 2 grades with fractional shifts, oats and rye also listed, along with dairy and eggs.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Toulse
Cincinnati
Ste. Detroit
Ste. Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Creel Named Governor and Ambassador in Mexico
Foreign News Notes report Enrique Creel, Mexico, elected Governor of the State of Chibanfla and expected to serve as both governor and ambassador. In Tsatsikorg, Karakozoff, ex-governor general of Odessa, was shot by assassins. Italy sees anti clerical agitation, Giolitti says government will not intervene in unrest while protecting religious property.
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Newa
Enrique Creel
United States
Chibanfla
Mexico
Tsatigorsk
Caucasus
Karakozoff
Odessa
Italy
Preemier Giolitti
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Hanino Comerate
Johawn D
Man
Ginatty
Buxton
W. McCord
Presbyterian Church of
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Board of Organized Charities
Hddward T. Devine
Martha Chubbock
Carl Lingalst
Oller
Street Railway Company
Jefferson Offleers
Greene County
Pat Mullan
Tama
J. F. Hegardt
B. G. Schneckloth
Merchants’ State Bank
Schneekloth
Bam Richards
Harrison County
Missouri Valley
Mars
Panama
Rockefeller
Uncle Sam
Spain
Alf
Standard Oil Company
Johnn D. Rockefeller
Board of Naval Constructors
Navy
Metcalfe
Town
Oregon
Massachusetts
Kearsarge
Navy Department Line
Ware River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
Newport News Shinbuilding Company
Newport News
Newport News Company
Carnegie
Bethlchem
Midvale
Naval Board of Inspection and Survey
Navy Department
Capitol
Washington
Bulger& Wontan
Tennessee
Canada
Stillings
Government Printing Office
Col. Gocethal
Pantwa Canal
Congress
Cales Powers
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