Iowa Happenings and Local Nominations Summary
Iowa items report Swednesh Lutheran Synod elects D D Swensen of Lindsborg as president. Des Moines notes court house contract awarded to Northern Building Co for 99,720 with ten bids. Creston hosts State Sunday School convention for 800 delegates. Alexander to lead singing. Grinnell graduation marks largest class with 61 students. Des Moines covers new railroad lease and state gunner farming notes. Various political moves include Letts and Hanford mentioned as secretary of state candidates. Spanish War Veterans form Sioux City branch. revenue and banking tax notes. Des Moines reports Drake University legacy of 500 million endowment. Prohibition convention closes with platform and slate of candidates.
Iowa Bankers End Convention Officers Elected
The Iowa Bankers association met at Des Moines on January 15 and elected officers: President E B Huxford of Cherokee State Bank, Vice President O B Mills of State Security Bank Davenport, Secretary J M Dinwiddie of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank, Treasurer L F Potter of First National Bank Oakland. Two resolutions urged swift repeal of the federal bankruptcy law, arguing it harms honest business and credit.
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
E. B. Huxford
Cherokee State Bank
O. B. Mills
State Security Bank
Davenport
J.M. Dinwiddle
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
L. F. Potter
First National Bank
Oakland
Congress
Wealthy settler Reinhart ends own life after murder
Charles Reinhart, a landowner from Odebolt, killed his wife last Wednesday and attempted suicide. He died moments after severing his jugular vein with a razor, despite initial gunshot wounds. A stable hand momentarily left the room during the act. Reinhart faced likely prosecution for the murder.
Rumors on Pekin Crisis Spread in June Reports
Reports from Stancuay on June 20 say no legation contact from Pekin since June. Consulates fear for safety amid wild rumors. viceroys act to curb unrest and sensational chatter in Tientsin and surrounding provinces.
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Pekin
Naking
G Tising
Tien Tsin
Yuin
Chile
Endymion reports on Taku actions and fort silencing
London reports relay the Taku forts opening fire on June 18 and being silenced after a six hour engagement. Allied ships including Algerine Fame and Whiting participated. four Chinese torpedo boats were captured. Casualties were slight and a Chinese cruiser bearing an admiral's flag was detained outside Taku. Shanghai dispatch notes three forts destroyed and garrisons largely killed or wounded by sailors.
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War Office
Endymion
Taku
Algerine
Fame
Whiting
Patty
Taka
Seymour
Tien
Tsin
Grain-O new grain drink replaces coffee for all ages
Try Grain-O the new food drink made from pure grains. It imitates the rich color of Mocha or Java but is gentle on the stomach. It costs about a quarter of coffee and is sold by all grocers.
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JB Eandsnost
India
Perkin Still Isolated in China Diplomatic Crisis
June reports from Saxpos describe German naval bombardment of the Taku forts and no news on relief for Pekin legations and 600 cosmopolitan residents. Berlin implies Germany backs Japan sending 18 000 troops while Britain may secretly support the plan as forces move from Yokohama and India. The revolt spreads in Western China.
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Taku Forts
Pekin
Europe
Taku
Japan
Emmetsburg Real Estate and Miscellany Sale Notices
For sale offers on residential properties in Emmetsburg and nearby, including the N J Atkins, H J Wilson, and J B Biog homes with lots and loan terms. Also notes lost jacket near Blairgowrie, homeseekers excursions, farm ad listings, livestock offers, a medical remedy ad, threshing machine sale, and railway excursion rates.
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H. J. Wilson
Unina Street
J.B. Biog
South Broadway
Fear of mass killings looms in Pekin and Pekin area
A London dispatched report to The Tribune raises fears for foreigners in Pekin New York and surrounding areas. It cites divided counsel among Admiral Seymours expedition and suggests mass killings if embassies are captured. The note mentions 4000 Russian troops dispatched from Port Arthur to Takow.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Seymour
Marder
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