Life at Stake as Rescuer Dives for Drowned Girl
John erg, quartermaster at Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown IA, risked his life by diving into the Iowa River to recover 17 year old Beulah Bandfield's body. He is now delirious in a state hospital, having suffered extreme exposure after an hourlong search. Sulah Bandfield, a waitress, jumped from a rowboat after an oar was lost and watched the body go to the bottom before help arrived.
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Marshalltown
Manarshalltown
John
Beulah Bandfield
Lowa
Tag
Sulah Bandfield
Erg
Land Grants Decided in Northwestern Iowa Suits
Judge Reed in federal court ruled on fifteen cases tied to the May 12 1864 land grant act to aid railroad construction. The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway claimed 400000 acres, with 300000 to be acquired and 100000 allegedly disposed to settlers. The decision holds that settlers with residence rights are entitled to the property, all land located in northwestern Iowa.
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Ubuque
Reed
Ederal
Congress
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. 1 Railway Company
Milwaukee
Sofnt
Sioux City
Minsta State Line
Komeders
Iowa
Farmer Couple Nearly Victims Of Gas In Montezuma Area
Mr and Mrs G G Farmer residing northwest of Montezuma were found in a gas filled house after their coal heater drafts were closed Monday night. Their daughter Stella Lang discovered them early Tuesday in a serious but hopeful condition. Neighbors and physicians assisted in resuscitation efforts as they fought for consciousness from gas inhalation.
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G. G. Farmer
Ontezuma
Montezuma
Stella Lang
Mrs Farner Recovers After Brief Illness
After a brief period, Mrs. Farmer regained consciousness and her husband responded to the treatment hours later. It is believed both will recover.
Saloon keeper fined for selling to a minor
Albert Berger of Keokuk was found guilty of contempt in district court and fined 200 dollars, to be paid within sixty days or face jail after a stay of execution. He violated an injunction by selling liquor to a minor, per testimony from George Dorsey and his 13 year old son Paul of Carthage, who said the boy bought two flasks of whisky at Berger's saloon last Saturday.
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Albert Berger
Keokuk
George Dorsey
Paul
Carthage
Pastor's big success in Farmington church debt relief
Rev. J. H. Koch of the M. E. church in Farmington Iowa reports securing enough funds in the past month to pay all church indebtedness and to pay for exterior painting and interior fresco work. Beginning Monday, services will be paused for three weeks to complete the renovations.
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Farmington
J. H. Koch
M. E. Church
Found Dead In His Room In Ottumwa
Tobias Rugh an old C B J man about 50 was found dead in his Sax building room at Main and Green streets Ottumwa Iowa. Death was probably due to heart failure and he had been dead since yesterday afternoon.
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Ottumwa
Otumwa
Tobias Rugh
Sax
Main and
Green Streets
Reach an Agreement Iowa Miners and Operators Wage Scale
A Des Moines report states the joint scale committee of miners and operators approved the old wage scale for the first district including Centerville with exceptions for machine work and some day labor. The accord covers one year and will be issued and in force by April 10.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Centerville
Death Was on His Heels in 1906 Pneumonia Close Call
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia faced a severe pneumonia cough in spring 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at F S Shriner's drug store. 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free. Apr.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
F. S. Shriner
Forged to Pay Debts. Galesburg Man Arrested in Creston Ia
Ben F Hallo way of Galesburg Illinois was arrested in Creston after a forged 41 dollar check to cover debts. He admitted the crime and said his wife could settle claims. a reward had been offered and may go to officers who captured him. He will be held for return to Galesburg to face charges.
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Galesburg
Creston
Ben F. Halloway
Whittington
A. F. Stewart
Knox County
Ill
Hallo Way
Burlington
West
Stewart
Halloway
Marshal Whittington
Wins Case a Second Time
Logan Iowa April 2 1907 Mrs Lee Chapman burned after using coal oil sold by Pisgah department store causing explosion that killed her and three children Jury awarded Chapmans damages for loss of wife eight hours 2000 then 2100 after new trial Standard Oil named as co defendant case to be tried later in federal court Council Bluffs with attorneys Sanford H Cochran Sims Shaw Kenhale and C A Bolter representing parties
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Logan
Lee Chapman
Pisgah
Chapman
Standard Oil Company
Council Bluffs
Sanford H. Cochran
Sims, Shaw & Kenhale
C. A. Bolter
Governor Cummins on Tour Through Reservation Territory
Des Moines April 3 Gov A B Cummins launches a speaking tour into reservation territory and plans further stops across southern Iowa. He spoke today at Clarinda and Shenandoah with dates set for Afton Lorimer Creston Gravity Bedford and Blockton through April 11.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Reservation
Iowa
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Afton
Lorimer
Creston
Gravity
Bedford
Blockton
Des Moines Woman Dies After Flaming Clothing Incident
Mrs. N S Wales of Des Moines Iowa died from burns suffered when her clothing ignited in her front yard after flames spread from a grate. A newspaper at her feet ignited her skirt and she ran into the kitchen but could not extinguish the fire.
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N .S. Wales
Des Moines
N. S. Wales
Oskaloosa Orders Early Closing of Pool Rooms
Oskaloosa on April 3 ordered early shutting of pool and billiard halls tobacconist shops and card rooms in the city as part of a curb on late night establishments.
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Oskaloosa
Weaver Withdraws From Governor Race In Democratic Split
Des Moines April 3 Gen James B Weaver declines bid for Democratic gubernatorial nomination after Bryan urges national campaign and populist influence. Dennison weighs staying in while White declines to reconsider. Porters and Sullivan contest Senate. Democrat split aims to keep primary law intact.
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Bryan
Des Moines
James B. Weaver
William Jennings Bryan
Weaver
Iowa
St. Louis
Mr. Dennison
Dubuque
Claude R. Porter
Jerry B. Sullivan
United States
Legislative Caucus
Iowa Well Traced by Broad Rail Network
Des Moines reports Iowa has over 10,000 miles of track across 36 rail and interurban systems. Every county touched, none more than twenty miles apart. Rail lines could span Des Moines to Hong Kong, with tracks enough for a three line system from New York to San Francisco.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Hong Kong
Sydney
Australia
New York
San Francisco
Boy Thieves Hit With Five-Year Anamosa Sentence
Herman Lang and Henry Wilson were tried by a special grand jury in Washington Iowa. They confessed to breaking into a Rock Island merchandise car and stealing substantial goods. They received five-year sentences at Anamosa and will be transported there likely Monday by Sheriff Black or Deputy McCarthy.
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Anamosa
Washington
Herman Lang
Henry Wilson
Rock Island
Black
McCarthy
All the Teachers Go to Davenport Meet
All the public school teachers in New London including Professor McClain left Thursday afternoon for Davenport to attend the Southeastern Iowa teachers convention. This marks a strong showing for New London as few towns will be represented by their entire teaching staff.
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New London
Davenport
McClain
Southeastern
University President questions yellow articles author
Iowa City April 3 President MacLean of the state university summoned all university and city correspondents seeking to learn who wrote alleged yellow articles about the girls' classes. The move underscores efforts to identify the source of controversial reports circulating locally.
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Iowa City
MacLean
The
State University
Mystery surrounds university libel tales amid silence
The stories are alleged false and libelous with no author named or announced yet. University authorities deny the tales and declare them unfounded while trouble brews and mystery surrounds the affair at Varsity Gymnasium.
Smallpox Report From Iowa City Infections Rise
Smallpox has developed in Iowa City with Miss Kathryn Jones reported affected and Bernard Thiegs a freshmen dental student at the university. The cases are mild and described as the only city cases, while several fresh outbreaks are noted in the countryside.
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Iowa City
Kathryn Jones
Bernard Thiegs
Electric Bitters Restores Mill Creek Man to Health
Nine years ago in Mill Creek Indian Territory Mr C Farthing nearly wasted away until a druggist advised Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring his strength and keeping him well since. Sold with guarantee at F S Shriner’s drug store for 50 cents.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
Electric Bitters
F. S. Shriner
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