Four Iowa Commissions Named for St Louis Exposition and State Projects
Gov Cummins to appoint four commissions, totaling thirty six members, to oversee the Iowa exhibit at St Louis, plus commissions to erect monuments, aid the state capitol project, and oversee southern battlefield monuments. The acts authorize $125000 for the Lauteiana Purchase Exposition Commission and $260000 for capitol work, with stipends and clerical staff. Projections show rising insane patient totals across state hospitals, prompting plans to expand facilities including a new hospital at Herokea and continued care at Independence Mount Pleasant and Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
Maines
A. R. Cummina
R&r
State Capitol
Atte Capitol
Special Commission
Upfcom
Peter A. Dey
Vicksburg
Iowa
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Guattanooga
Charles Shepherd
Mount Pleasant
Mackarland Post
GQ. A. R
Uagng
Herokea
Independence
Clarinda
Mta
State Board of Control
Iname
Ervica
Central Bi
Atata Insane Hospitala
Beldien Orybaus
Weather, trade, and labor report from the week
The LOG Dut Con Weather Review notes mixed conditions with improved roads and trade. freight and interior commerce show gains while complaints over tardy deliveries persist. Iron and steel prices drift. pig iron demand remains high with prompt delivery premiums. Wool, textiles, shoes, and meats show varied movement. grain exports rise, cotton prices advance, and pastures edge higher across regions.
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New York
Rome
Bnaivesa
LOG. Dut & Con Weeter
Ronaimerk
Maud
Boston
Adyoner
Wile Atlantic
Bae Dussetsa
Ayer Bo
Witain
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities
The report lists cattle and hog prices, grain bids, and commodities from Chicago to Detroit and Milwaukee. It notes wheat, corn, oats, rye, hay, and butter prices, with a chartered company of 50 000 capital to bore for gan at Cok feyvilly, Wan.
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Chicago
Prairie
de Se. Louis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Uae
Choive
New York
Bore For Gan
Cok Feyvilly
Wan
River steamer Pittabure disaster claims many lives
A Ohio River fire aboard the steamer City of Pittabure near Purner’s Landing killed or endangered dozens. The vessel, a Cincinnati bound side-wheeler with a large crew, burned after leaving Cincinnati Wednesday night. Only partial lifeboat rescue occurred as passengers slept, with estimates of 50 to 75 dead and many missing. a boat was salvaged for $30,000 in policies. Wesley Neeley, a fisherman, rescued two from the wheelhorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Pittabure
Purner's Landing
Ceiro
Phillips
Atea
Cincinnati
Menphte
Thore
Wesley Neeley
Uear
Pitteburg Sgeals
Frank Stockton Dies in Washington D C
Prominent American writer Frank B. Stockton died Sunday in Washington after a brain hemorrhage. He was 74, survived by his wife Miss Tuttle of Virginia and her sister. Born 1834 in Philadelphia, Stockton rose to fame with Judder Grange and The Lady or the Tiger, shaping modern American short fiction.
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Washington
Frank B. Stockton
Washington, D. C
Drollery
oWcelords
Harry American
Alesbloe
Ape
Pittadelphia
Duby
Philadelphia
Oot
Southern Literary Messenger
West Wiewidta
Ambassador White's Successor Highlighted in Debate
The piece revisits Dr Andrew T White's retirement and profiles Dr Tinvid Jayne PG, a seasoned diplomat and former Rochester University president, as a possible assistant secretary of state. It notes Jayne's role in negotiating at The Hague Peace Conference and guiding early Philippine commission work, underscoring expertise in political economy, finance, and diplomacy.
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Andrew T. White
Ombagendar
Alvin Te Vormang
Tinvid Jayne PG
Rastat Ant
TY Wi
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Hague
Thorsingh
Burt
Rman
Eharmdag
Mira
Tornadoes and Blizzard Hit Wisconsin and Dakotas
Severe storms and blizzards swept across Wisconsin, North Dakota, and neighboring states, causing deaths and cattle losses. Tornadoes struck Wisconsin while heavy snow and high winds crippled travel and freight, with a man killed near Hebron and widespread property damage reported across the plains.
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Tornuwines
Hale Alan
Pieset Ly
Chew Asrarien
Wisconsin
Dina
Trubaoa
Dakotas
North Dakota
Nebraska
Mobtioa
Ageanioe
Casetig
Matty Steilers
Larke
Cormada
Hebron
Hilbert Heed
Aix
Talinaen
Bet
Chad
Pitteon
Socewho
Uae
Drouth
Philippine trade growing shows dash of war era figures
Fragmented text mentions Philippine trade, war era context, and economic figures, with scattered references to U S values and a highway of names. The readable content implies a broad trade growth discussion amid wartime conditions and related US relations.
High Meat Prices Spark Nationwide Consumer Alarm
The article reports rising meat costs across the United States with beef, pork, and mutton climbing daily. It notes retailers and consumers curbing purchases, substitutes to vegetables, and price jumps for staple items like lamb, veal, and poultry. Authorities investigate packing houses amid claims of supply manipulation while Western cattle owners allegedly withhold shipments to sustain higher prices.
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Mente
Irge
Iit Ten
Lgconte
Lve Turkeya
Mtoe
Crow New York
San Praperseo
Tyre
Piteke Rawlin
Chiorge
Onoadia
Abel Kansans
Tte
Progresa
Borg
Generkal
Wisconsin
Linea
Towa
Rapid City
Severe heat sweeps central plains with record highs
April heat waves grip Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma with readings near 100 degrees and dry winds harming crops. Record temperatures disrupt winter wheat and corn, while cities report scarce moisture and rising plant damage. Police stop robberies as heat sparks unrest and a royal page returns to duties.
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Kansee
Newbrowka
Oklahoma
Omaha
Apialuy
Sop
Leal
Bsaths
Nebraska
Nebaska
Kansas
Wansay
Tu'ehuk
Crop conditions show overall improvement with regional warmth
The weekly crop report notes better conditions across multiple regions led by warmer temperatures. Growth and moisture trends vary, with some areas advancing while others face cooler or drier pockets affecting early corn and wheat progress.
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Mont Staten
Pacific Coget
Hecke Mountain
Miseaurt Caties
Middle Atlantic
Atatea
Valleya
Ind
Atlantic
Vonta
Cnarkea
Kotens
Ontenaife
Tara Leer
Elate
Sale
Higher Prices for Fresh Meats Push Up Grocery Bills
An unstable market drives higher prices for fresh meats, poultry, and lard as wholesalers foresee continued gains. Analysts cite rising beef and dairy costs, potential legislative limits on oleomargarine, and intensified competition in Western markets, with prices moving sharply upward in the near term.
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Poona
Congresa
Senate and House action on Philippine government bill and pensions
Congress menet and House proceeded with the Philippine Islands government bill and related measures. Pension bills, land and building appropriations, and memorial commissions were approved or advanced, while debates touched neutrality laws and military academy funding at West Point.
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Senate
Beatin
Phiippine Islands
Ned Lake
Pembina
Indiana
Red Lake
Minnesota
United States
Kalamagoo
Mich
Abraham Isneotn
Tha Mirpaas
Flouse Anil Senate
Legismijer
Horas
Angar
Commerce Committee
West Point
Cannon
Committee On
Gilbert Uxyd
Gillett
Mags. Blackburn
W. W. Kitchin
Mr. Patterson
Mr. Guinnes
Tenn
Cochran Ma
Mr. Gillett
Rucheimbeau
Bendie
Weat Point
Beelyly
Bretly
Atena
Tiver
Wise
Burton
Obiok
Lester
Ceres
Waushiaton Nutces Yyresebagia Appointment Mix
Disjointed OCR notes indicate Rubert Armatcouy of Chicago named private secretary by Secretary Shaw. Mentions Germany appealing to United States to curb telegraph monopoly and President promoting Gen Hughes amid retirements and army concerns.
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Juan Kate
Rubert
Armatcouy
Chicago
Regretary Shaw
Gertuny
Hughes
Cols
Leauge
Burt
Sheridan
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Guveroor
Jobo Ourray Vilreday
Topeka
Missouri Pacific Ralway Company
Cook
Theureeworth
Kao
Ter
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Ambassador White
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Aude Ol Ah
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West
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Adouentez
Ubieugu
Olen
Betta Atat
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Yoho Ollers
Houstey
Jobo
Furiois
Alexandra
Funston
Philippines
Stoosevedt Mas
Cleon
United State
Pettibee
Briet
Jo Chase
Eerie
Adelphys
Aqail
Ecuador
Dima
Fecu
Congress
Mecara Platt
Dillingham
Enorth
Pitty
Sixth
United States Volunteer Infantry
Oortaeys
Gamble
Kyle
South Dakota
Mogare
Mockrett
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Foraker
Nelson
Kittredge
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