Fire Devastates Jaigu Farm. Thousands Lost in Blaze
A blaze on H Faust’s Jaigu farm near Waugopia destroyed buildings and grain, with over 400 pieces of equipment lost. The inferno spread rapidly after the threshing engine exploded, causing several thousand dollars in damage. Police report fugitives and an arrest request in a separate Fayette County case, with locals advised to avoid involvement as the situation clears.
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Jaigu
H. Faust
Waugopia
H. Ladd
Atnes
Snake act and tragic shooting at West Union fair
Reports from West Union recount a street fair attraction involving a live rattlesnake and a snake handler. A distressing incident occurred at a home on Central avenue where a young girl aged about 14 was accidentally shot with a 22 caliber pistol by her older sister. The bullet lodged in her brain and surgery was performed but the prognosis remained grave.
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Dt & Unioin
Fort Dodge
Erie
West Union
Hisid Campbell
Geo. Campbell Jr
Ateter Twico Iz
Geo
Carmpbell
Ibpas
Fayette County Politics and The West Union King
Fayette residents question local influence as county politics hinge on outside power. The Fayette Reporter notes a favored candidate failing to gain favor and predicts the West Union faction will control the county convention, influencing future tickets and power dynamics beyond Fayette’s town.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Corder
Yette
Heart Union
Titig
County Old Settlers List From Fayette County Fair
The Fayette county fair recorded odor of Old Settlers at a log cabin with a list of names, ages, and the year each moved to the county before 1850. The entry notes details of where settlers located and their settlement dates prior to 1850.
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Fayette County
Lora
Davis Overtakes Thins In Wreck Of Minstrel Car
A special car carrying Duncan Clark Female Minstrel troupe occupants wrecked at Moinda Is on Sept 12. Sixteen aboard. many feared dead or fatally injured. Manager Clark likely to recover. Wreck blamed on a failed wheel axle in the theatrical train. The troupe had recently played at Clermont and drew crowds prior to the disaster.
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Duncan Clark
Moinda
Duncian Clark
Aod
Weat Union
Clermont
Jorge
Redeca
Clark
Indictment Drawn In Missing Wife Case
A report notes an indictment returned by a grand jury in a case involving Geo. Carver and his wife who disappeared with five children. The story references Will Andersog and Waukon institutions and mentions court proceedings and alleged seeking or sharing of property.
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Geo. Carver
Lansing
Andersog
Wieth Waukon
Digitqt
Twain
Ari
Fayette County Agricultural Society Fair Dates and Concerns
A fragmented report notes that next year’s Fayette County Agricultural Society fair is planned from September to 8. The piece criticizes the arms silent program and urges improvement, warning that poor performance could lead to cancellation. It mentions excessive kicking and calls for action.
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West Union Argd
West Union Famr
Fayatte County Agricutsl Society
West Union notes and local happenings in a scattered county column
A patchwork of items from West Union and Clayton County reports mentions a Democratic county convention, a young lady’s seminary trip to Ratapuke, Va., historic town names, a green goods merchant swindle warning, and remarks on West Union’s Fourth of July crowd. Regional incidents include a multi-claim murder escape, a hogs and woodchucks tally, a fatal hunt wagon accident, a fire in Howard County, and nineteen divorces on a Clayton District Court calendar.
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Clayton District Court
Cook Va
Herbert Cook
Herbert
Hike! Arghs
Ag Gud
Herb
Tim
Large tow mill in New Hampton destroyed by fire
Last week a major fire leveled the large tow mill at New Hampton owned by Kuthol Troa, destroying building and contents. The loss is estimated high with unknown cause. Separately, Alan, WOM, & Bt. P. Krake mon, suffered severe injuries after a fall from a freight train between Jackson Junction and Ft. Atkinson. A National incident saw a young Hampton son injured while mowing, his three year old brother crushed by a sickle bar blade.
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New Hampton
Kuthol Troa
Bebb
Itd
Alan, Wom, & Bt
P. Krakemon
Jackson Junction
Ft. Atkinson
Allen
National
Tasac Hampton
Hvas
Mite Killer at Lansing Charged with Attempted Killing
Andy residertidf Lanseng, named in a Lansing report, was consigned to the sheriff of Alldmakee county after allegedly firing a shotgun at his wife and threatening to kill. He faced a county grand jury hearing and was held under $1,000 bond, with future housing arrangements for target practice not allowed.
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Ofa
Wally
Swaeney
Andy Residertidf
Avas Consigtutt
Alldmakee
Lew
Ca&a
Land Jory
New Hampton Man Held on Robbery Charge
New Hampton jail holds H J Heinders as the grand jury prepares to hear charges against him for robbing Roethier. Roethier, an elderly resident nearby, was assaulted September 13 and relieved of about $40 after being confronted by Reinders who demanded money. The constable notified and Reinders was brought to town for arrest.
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H. J. Heinders
New Hampton S
Elger
Roethier
New Hamhpton
Renders
Reinders
New Hampton
Lawler Post Office Retired Burglary Report
In Lawler the post office was robbed overnight on September 13. Postmaster Kuéker estimates losses at about 2.00, all in dimes and nickels. stamps worth several dollars untouched. Goods and money at Kelly & McCarthy store were not taken and no crow was heard, leaving the culprits unfound.
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Lawler
Post Ofice
Kuéker
Kelly & McCarthy, ii
Mason City Wins National Military College Site
Mason City has secured the location of the National Military College of the Song of Veterans after a near unanimous vote reported from Syra cune New York. The city donated the site and 100000 toward building the college, with two million dollars already subscribed as an endowment. The college is poised to become a leading military school globally.
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Mason City
Iowa
Syracune
N. Y
National Military College
Gypsy Wagon Wreck Causes Scramble in Waulvon
A band of Gypsy horse traders passed through Waulvon and halted near a school when a covered apron harnessed to a spirited animal broke free. The wagon tipped into a deep ditch spilling horses, bedding, and gear. Occupants scrambled as the wagon had to be dismantled to recover.
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Waulvon
Pirate Woman Criminel Sentenced At Tyaxville Court
At the farm of court which closed at Ellacater, one party named Wea formerly of Tyaxvills Wis was given ten years in the Penitentiary for an act of aid Digumy committed at Mudregor that summer. Another man named Ellgworth was admitted up for two years for adultery. The proceedings mention Lethe and Fok in unclear context.
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Elicater Intely
Wea
Tyaxvills
Wis
Digumy
Ellgworth
Mia
Lily
New Woman Rights Sighting Ties to Cedar Rapids Debate
The piece notes Mrs Adams likely to be followed to Anamosa by suffrage supporters as Cedar Rapids Gazette reports equal rights signals. It also mentions Mary Shalltown Canning Co losing 450000 worth of pelts due to spoilt corn processing, linked to improper sterilization and spoiled produce.
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Clayton County
Doda
Cedar Rapids
Mary Shalltown Canning Company
Lbsa
By Product Glycerine Demand in European Markets
The New York Tribune notes glycerine, a soap and candle by product, is in rising demand for making nitro compounds and smokeless powder components. It explains production from spent lye, refining needs, and a typical yield of about five tons from a hundred tons of fat amid war time needs.
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England
Kisceyina
Europe
New York Tribune
Bull fight at Boulogne shocks foreigners
A Boulogne bull fight drew hundreds of foreigners despite a government threat. Under electric lights at 10 pm, Spanish and French toreadors killed bulls and mangled horses. A panic sent about 8,000 through exits as women fainted and many spectators retired amid outrage.
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Boulogne
Hastings
Brighton
Madrid
la Laverite
Robert
Diphtheria Epidemic Rumors Hit Northern Indiana Rabbits
Reports from northern Indiana indicate hundreds of wild rabbits dying from an unconfirmed illness. Hunters speculate the disease may be diphtheria affecting rabbit populations. Other items note excursion tickets on sale for Burlington lines and related railways with vague details.
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Indiana
Foesdigye
Burlington
Cedar Rapids & Northern’ Railway
Cedar Rapid
Unio
Fear Papida
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