Klondike fortunes lure Iowa businessman homeward
J Rosccrans Goen of Alden leaves Klondike after nine years, once wealthy, now returning with reports of $900000 won and mining interests sold. He warned his wife he might not return and left clear hope of becoming rich or dying in the journey. Mrs Rosecrans sails to meet him in Seattle or Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rosccrans
Klondike
Rogdin
Mra. Gg.paftchard
Alden
Mr. Rosecrans
States
Rosecrans
Seattle
Nome
Maniac fires at crowd in Hancock injuring four
August Kruger a wealthy Pottawotamie County man suddenly fired a rifle from his front porch at a passing crowd, wounding Dr Albert Stevan and three others. A mob armed with revolvers surrounded Kruger’s house, built an iron shield, and forcibly entered. Kruger was shot four times but not seriously hurt. he was captured until officers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himnack
August Kruger
Pottawottagoie
Hancock
Albert Stevan
Kruger
Quarrel Endangers Life In Alleged Farm Fight
Boyd Deickman, a young man from Titanka, was shot and seriously injured by Mrs. Lizzie Wolfe during an altercation with her husband. Wolfe fired a 4 caliber revolver as Deickman allegedly aided his father. She was arrested on assault with intent to commit great bodily injury and bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Deickman
Lizzie Wolfe
Deickman
Mra. Wolfe
Young Deikman
le Husband
Runaway Teal Fatality Kills Mrs Brewster
Mrs John W Brewster of Wardin County dies instantly when a runaway team crashes into her buggy under the viaduct near Iowa Falls. She is thrown against masonry and sustains a fatal head injury. The incident occurred as she traveled with her husband, a farmer, nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Brewster
Wardin County
Iowa Falls
Brewster
Nichols Big Fire Ravages City Center
A blaze at Nichols destroyed city hall Schmidt Bros. im plement house and a carpenter shop in early morning hours. Loss around 5000 with only 1000 insured. Fire origin unknown. Stuart Creamery also burned with 4000 loss and 2000 insurance. Creamery owned by a farmer stock company. Watermelon Center thrives as Thompson abounds with loaded train cars daily. Police recover a suspected murder suspect after a string of assaults and a body found in a river. An infant corpse found on a track in Mingo prompts mayoral inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mall
Nichols
Schmidt Bros
Stuart Creamery Brean
Stuart Co-Operative Creaisery
Thanson
Thompson
Nody
Charles Ladd
Wanella
River of Muscatine
Shermey
Wadd
Chicago
Soldier sentenced at Fort Des Moines for drug store arson attempt
Trampeter Sanderson of Troop KJ Cavalry received a four year hard labor sentence, forfeiture of pay, and dishonorable discharge after a Fort Des Moines court martial found him guilty of attempted arson at Suet J Spalding's drug store. He will be sent to Fort Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort’ Don
Geteshort
Trampeter Sanderson
Waventh Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Martin
Fort Leavenworth Military
Four Men Injured Hurdling Between Trains at Stanton
Four men, all named, were seriously hurt at Stanton after stepping from one train and walking in front of another. Don Trulquist suffered both legs broken and head injuries, likely fatal. Mr. Hornsen injured spine and internal injuries, likely fatal. Roy Stackhouse sustaining serious internal injuries. David Lawson suffered a broken hand and wrist. They had been in Omaha and left train No 14, then walked onto the track in front of train No 15 approaching from the opposite direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Don Trulquist
Mr. Hornsen
Roy Stackhouse
David Lawson
Omaha
West Burlington Officials Likely to Resign Under Rail Pass Law
West Burlington faces potential mass resignations as officials, all railroad employees, avoid free rail passes allowed to workers but barred for office holders. With most residents employed by the railroad, finding replacements will be challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Burlington
Accidental shooting wounds a 9 year old in New Port Township
A shotgun accident left Blanche Krall with burns behind the ear and severe flesh damage to her left hand after her brother Frank discharged the weapon. The shell carried only powder, preventing more catastrophic injury to the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acrfeunally
Slater
Blanche Krall
Newport Township
Frank
Within Our Borders. Local incidents and notable deaths.
A list of brief notices: Michel Van Gundy bitten by mad dog in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Madday celebrate golden wedding in Brooklyn. laborer Johnson killed by a Burtington train near Cassville. Charles Ortner of Madrid bankrupt with assets 8707 and liabilities 11790. Mrs. Alice Rice of Milton mother of Hon. Summers is dead. Bessie Ahern of Des Moines attempted to kill her children while overheated. 11 year old William Downey struck by a Rock Island train in Muscatine and killed. Stobbera robbed Farmers' Produce Company barn in Des Moines of a horse. Havelock wooden sidewalks being replaced. Keokuk Electric Railway sued in four cases totaling about 31000. Barty Vierman injured in wreck on Stock Island at Green Island and died in Savanna. Robert Carson of Jones county killed when thrown from wagon. vicinity near Dubuque. Mason City school board elects Eva White as principal. 4. L. Smith of Des Moines injured from fall from an apple tree. L. M. Goodrich of Missouri Valley falls breaking jaw. Duane Young dies in Clarion at 73. Ta proprietor of Clarion bank since 1880 in frail health. Charlton to get water works system with bids soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel van Gundy
Des Moines
W. G. Madday
Brooklyn
Johnson
Cassville
Charles Henry Ortner
Madrid
Alice Rice
Milton
Hon
G, FF. Summers
Bessie Ahern
William Downey
Rock Island
Muscatine
Stobbera
Farmers’ Produce Company
Havelock
Keokuk Electric Railway Jn
Barty Vierman
Dubuque
Stock Island
Green Island
Savanna
Robert Carson
Jones County
Mason City
Eva M. White
Maynard
Missy River
Davenport
L. Smith
Wick
L. M. Goodrich
Missouri Valley
Duane Young Bied
Clarion
Bank of Clarion
Spelling debates and politics in early press blurts
A collage of quotes from diverse papers lampooning spelling reforms taxation and diplomacy. It cites remarks on simplification, Roosevelt, Cuba, Brazil, and Morgan with satirical tones about public figures and policies, highlighting sensational misprints and cultural chatter of the era.
President Roosevelt Reviews Great Navy Fleet On Long Island Sound
President Roosevelt inspects the American fleet on the waters of Long Island Sound near Sagamore Hill, viewing a vast assembly from 10,000 ton Louisiana to torpedo boats, monitors, destroyers, submarines, and transports. He praises naval strength, shoots praise at lawmakers, and hosts a reception aboard the Mayflower after the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Sound
Saganiore Hill
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Naval Committee
Inet
Hyory
Roosevelt
Evans
Brownson
Davis
Bonaparte
Santa Demings
Gans Wins on a Foul in Nev. Lightweight Bout
Joe Gans of Baltimore defeated Rattling Nelson of Chicago by foul in the forty second round at Goldfield Nevada to retain the world lightweight championship. The battle drew 12000 spectators with hefty betting and receipts totaling about seventy thousand dollars.
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Nelson
Goldgeld
Nev
Goldfield
Joe” Gans
Baltimore
Rattling Nelson
Chicago
Guus
United States
George
Nixon
Nevada
Gins
Felins
Tackliys
Diag Stoveht
Colorado's Sugar Beet Crop Worth Millions in State Harvest
Colorado beet crop is valued at about 10 million dollars with a potential 2 million gain. Farmers report the crop benefits other grains like wheat and corn. Over 2,000 workers are in the field harvesting, with total wages to reach 1.5 million dollars in the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
New German Auto Speed Indicator Records Speed Behind Car
A novel speed indicator from Germany attaches to the front of automobiles and shows speed per hour in miles or kilometers for the driver. It also records the figures on a large placard at the rear of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New Independent Pipes Line Across State to Texas Port Arthur
A new 8 inch pipeline from Kansas oil fields to Port Arthur Texas is planned with a length of about 050 miles. It is protected by independent oil producers of Texas and Kauai who promise 10 000 barrels daily in exchange for 200 per barrel cash and 200 per barrel stock, totaling a 7 000 000 capitalization. Charles W Kohisnat, ex special agent of the Louisianas Parchage Exposition, has gone to Europe for the Jametown exposition duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Oil Fields
Port Arthur
Texas
Kauai
Charles W. Kohisnat
Europa
Jamentown
Rabies Fear Grips Massachusetts Towns and Dogs
A long report details a dog rabies scare beginning in Whitinsville and spreading to Grafton and nearby areas. Some dogs were bitten, quarantined, and muzzled. several more incidents, including a greyhound attack, intensified the panic. Authorities tightened controls as dogs faced curfews and removal, while public health officials warn of a related black tongue disease akin to rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Koda Island
Courdetcat
Whitingville
BR. Ty
Rabba
Grafton
Whitinsville
Rhoda Island
Ani
New Dapland
Attleboro
Springfield
Providence
Socialists Seek Public Control of Anthracite Mines
A rising socialist movement in Pennsylvania aims for public ownership of the anthracite coal industry. About 170000 workers produce 70000000 tons yearly at roughly 1.76 dollars per ton, with potential annual labor costs exceeding 12000000 dollars. The movement, organized around miners and unions, targets the fall election to gain influence and shift political power in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Inber
Bovinista
Uniom
Thetmadlya
Europe
Scope of the Might-Noar Law on Public Works
The Justice Department holds the eight hour limit on public works does not cover privately built vessels or quartermaster contracted supplies. It bases this on the view that such industries are not strictly public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Vexsela
Quartermaster General
Children Demand Street Play Right in Cleveland Protest
A crowd of youths urged Mayor Johnson to allow street play when no playgrounds exist. The mayor ruled children have a right to use city streets for sports if they harm no person or property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Cleveland
Booming Stock Market After Harriman Killing Rumor
Following the Harriman killing in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stocks, trading grew active across railroads and industries. Many shares hit new high records as public confidence appeared to return and investors bought again, with estimates of gains near 25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Cananet Central Copper Company Formed to Mine Mexico Land
The Cananet Central Copper Company is incorporated under Iowa of Minnesota with capital stock of 10 million dollars to exploit 3,000 acres around the Greene consolidated mine at Cananes, Mexico. The 20 million shares at ten dollars par were promptly oversubscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cananet Central Copper Company
Iowa
Minnesota
Greene Consolidated
Cananes
Mexico
Memphis Republicans Demand Roosevelt Run Again
A brief Memphis note reports Republicans demand that President Roosevelt seek another term. Also mentioned are Justice William Duff and an 80 year old farmer who died from a gunshot wound after an altercation with four Italians in Newcastle, Pennsylvania. The Navy placed the United States cruiser St. Louis in commission at Philadelphia's Navy Yard on League Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Town
Roosevelt
Justice of the Pages
William Duff
Farmer
Newcastle
United States
St. Louis
Neile & Levy Shipbuilding Company
Oe Pcoms Island Navy, Yard
Philadel*poi
Government department costs and census on marriage data
Secretary Wilson says full program to exterminate pests and irrigate lands would cost 540 million to reproduce revenues for one year. The census will collect marriage and divorce data from counties and state courts with over 200 clerks and special agents. results to cover twenty years, aiming at uniform divorce legislation. Bank deposits rise sharply in US versus France. Thumbprint records for all military personnel to aid identification and deserter detection adopted. Potatite fraud order issued. National irrigation funds and western land fraud probes expand. Philippine bonds sold. auto bill collection trials planned in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadel+phin ress
Tee
New York
England
Europe
Philadelpia
Ube
New York Herald
Root
Argentina
Chicago
New York Tribune
London Lancet
United States
New York Sun
J. Pierpont Morgan
T Washington Post
Wilson
Department, of Agriculture
Department
Congress
Roosevelt
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Iowa State News
A.jortuns
Maniac
Hoy
Altehcation
Edward Mack
Sherif Rowland
Burlington
Mr. Rowland
Hille Wimeek
Tlenry Drenter
Eifler Grace Reed
Sam Moore
Atlantic
al Bee
Ottumwa
J. McElhaney
Cass Township
Hamilton County
Blue Earth
Minn
Tle
Ray Ageton
Ames
Yustionter Hanga Himsolf
M.G. Anthony
Ruthven
New York Commercial
Washington Post
Mistur
Osvelt
Lana
New York World
Philadelphia
New England Conscience
Congress of
Brazil
Hock
Kist
Carnegie
Dark Lantern Fraternity
Mr. Shonts
Gompers
Mars
New York Press
Edward of
Ongland
Pacific Railways
Morgan
Wall Street
Courtesien
Abby Mayhem
University of Wisconsin
Gans
France
Ainsworth
Postmaster General
Wineless Potato Company of
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Wir
Piske & Keithsen
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