Ida GroveMobilizes Masses to Rescue Drowned Boy
In Ida Grove Iowa a large turnout of business people bankers lawyers and farmers joined a four day river search for Harold Deming 12 son of Dr and Mrs Deming. Citizens dammed the river 75 feet long and 9 feet high to hold water for a final hour allowing divers to reach a body found buried beneath sand 300 yards from where he disappeared. funds were raised in Sioux City and Ida Grove to aid the family.
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Grove
da Grove
Towa
Ida Grove
Bussmen
Ida Iity
Harold Deming
Ss. A. Dem
Nin Lly
Sioux City
Ine
Representative Corrie
Rob Lipton
Noah Williams
Aker
James Easton
Pe. &Inston
M. M. White
Tes
Garner
Corner Stone Laid At New Muscatine Postoffice Site
More than 3,000 people gathered in Muscatine Iowa for the corner stone ceremony of the new postoffice building. Fred W McDougal Knights of Pythias Chancellor Commander led the event with A C Strong from Cedar Rapids and local lodge officers assisting. A parade with drill teams G A R and firemen preceded the stone laying.
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Cry Lodge
Gether
Ams
Fruit Prospects Improve Slightly in June Reports
Des Moines Iowa June 29 fruit prospects show a one percent rise over last year at the close of June. State horticulturist Wes Greene presents estimates based on reports from correspondents over the age. The average fruit at month end is 45 percent with variety figures including apples 35 mars 10 American plums 24 Europe plums 35 Japanese plums 20 cherries 36 peaches 38 grapes 69 red raspberries 54 blackberries 78 currants 50 gooseberries 55 strawberries 69.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wesy Greene
Greene
Europe
Ottumwa Girl Attacked in Cellar at Dawn
Ottumwa Iowa June 25. On Graves Street yesterday morning two men assaulted Maytskine as she entered a cellar near daylight. Police pursue leads in this unexplained attack on a local resident.
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Ottumwa
May Tskine
Unclear basement assault leaves woman unconscious
A girl in the basement floor was struck and rendered unconscious. The object used by the assailants remains unknown, with robbery suspected as a possible motive. Further investigation is ongoing.
Huff to Run as Iowan for Olympic Games
Des Moines reports premier sprinter Harry J. Huff will compete for the United States as an Iowa athlete rather than representing Chicago. Iowans welcomed the decision as it keeps Iowa’s great athlete connected to the state.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Harry J. Huff
United States
Iowa
Mother Drowns Four Children on Iowa Farm
Ida Grove Iowa June 25 a mother Mrs August P Johnson drowned her four children aged one to six in a cistern at their farm home a mile south of town. Her husband worked in the field at the time and after the killings she attempted suicide but neighbors saved her.
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Iowa
Ida Grove
August P. Johnson
Attacked by Bees at Funeral Leaves Man Hospitalized
In Des Moines Iowa June 25 C Guerren was severely stung by a swarm at his brothers funeral in Saylorville. While freeing a horse the bees from Ed Stokes hive swarmed him. He was rushed for aid and feared fatally injured but is said to be resting easier and expected to recover.
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Des Moines
Saylorville
C. Guerren
Ankeny
Iowa
Ed Stokesk
Guerren
Joe
Davenport
Town
Laura Whalen
Frank Platt
Miss Whalen
F. J. Sessions
Young Platt
Iowa to Inspect State Colleges
Des Moines reports the state board of educational examiners plans to inspect Iowa colleges to determine certificate grades. Aimed before the 1908-09 academic year end, the move follows the last legislative grant of state certificates based on college efficiency. The board mailed letters to college presidents outlining the inspection policy and funding needs.
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Iowa
Des Moines
State Board of Educational Examiners
Iowa Officials Plan Conference on School Law Uniformity
Iowa State School Commission members Professor Bolton W H Bailey and Professor Springer will travel to Cleveland Ohio July 1 to meet with commissions from Pennsylvania Illinois Kansas and North Dakota. They aim to align state laws with other states and discuss revisions to prepare a complete draft after summer sessions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa City
Iowa
School Commission of
Bolton
University
W. H. Baily
Des Moines
Springer
Wapello
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Kansas
North Dakota
Iowa Commission
Cummins In Control At Iowa Progressive Convention
Waterloo June 25 The progressive wing of Iowa Republicans controls the state convention adopting a platform endorsing Governor Cummins and progressive railroad and corporate measures. The party pledges support for Allison Dolliver and re election of Senator Allison, states new campaign committee control, and approves nominations for state offices. The platform also backs 2 cent fares abolition of railway passes corporate campaign financing limits and campaign expense disclosure while pledging loyalty to Taft and Sherman.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Cummins
Congress
Allison
Scott M. Ladd
Silas M. Weaver
Supreme Bench
Hart
W. S. Hart
Dolliver
Taft
Sherman
Bees Cause Bedroom Fire in Des Moines Home
A swarm of bees in the bedroom of Edward Wilson at 3910 Ingersoll caused a fire that did about 1000 dollars in damage. Mrs Wilson, daughter of L H Bush, discovered the bees after supper as they entered through an unscreened window while being smoked out by occupants.
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Des Moines
Edward Wilson
Ingersoll
Wilson
L. H. Bush
Iowa Circus Girl Crushed in Fall
Maquoketa girl Kate Smith, performing at Redfield South Dakota, suffered a serious accident while swinging by her teeth in midair. The incident occurred June 22 and involved a fall during the act.
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Iowa
Kate Smith
Maquoketa
Redfield
S. D. Maquoketa
Circus performer Kate Smith suffers broken arm in fall
Mrs. Kate Smith of the Gollmar Bros circus fell 25 feet during a Redfield South Dakota performance and broke her right forearm in two places with bone protruding. She arrived in the city to recover with her parents and travels with husband Tom Smith and his brother Harry as the show's acrobatic and tight wire acts remain a highlight.
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Kate Smith
Gollmar Bros.’ Circus
Redfield
S. D
J. J. Becker
Tom Smith
Harry
Smith
Iowa cuts freight rates under new classification No. 14
Des Moines June 27. The Iowa classification of freight rates No. 14, taking effect July 1, reduces many charges across commodities. Notable changes include macaroni and spaghetti from second to fourth class, boots and shoes 140 miles by car load down $24, glass classifications updated, and liquor transport costs substantially lowered. Freight Commissioner FE. G. Wylie spearheaded the reductions, with the new schedule modernizing and simplifying the prior system.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Davenport
FE. G. Wylie
Greater
Craig Named Elector at Large by Democrats in Iowa
Keokuk reports June 27 that John E. Craig of Keokuk leads with 34 136 votes to be the democratic elector at large. Loomis and Meyers show 23 000 and 17 000 votes respectively, reflecting Craig’s statewide popularity despite incomplete county returns.
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Keokuk
John E. Craig
Craig
Polk
Dallas
Loomis
Peddlers Tabooed in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials issue an absolute ban on street peddling with stands wagons and vehicles prohibited. The order takes effect July 1 and revokes all existing licenses as the city seeks unobstructed clean streets.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
State Democratic Convention Ends After Protracted Liquor Debate
Sioux City June 26 The state convention closed at 5 45 pm with cheers for William J Bryan and the Iowa ticket amid a four hour fight over the liquor plank The platform reaffirms local self government and home rule while endorsing Bryan Porter and White for national offices and calling for reforms in roads waterways rail rates and health laws The committee elected Clint Price Indianola as chairman and John A Dalton Manson as secretary with Jerry B Sullivan Des Moines named permanent chairman and a 11 member state committee listed.
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Sioux City
Committee On Resolutions
William J. Bryan
Iowa
Supreme Court
D. W Higbee
Creston
C. J House
Maquoketa
W. H.C. Jaques
Ottumwa
Theodore Bradford
Marshalltown
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Democratic Party
Bryan
Claude R. Porter
Fred E. White
United States
State Railway Commission
State Board of Health
Clint Price
Indianola
John A. Dalton
Manson
T. J. Crary
New Hampton
Jerry B. Sullivan
Des Moines
Alex Miller
Washington
J. G. van Lent
Muscatine
Theo A. Duffy
Dubuque
T. M. Donovan
E. R. Moore
Anamosa
N. F. Reed
Mother Love Finds Way 18 Year Search for Son Ends
Webster City Iowa June 27 An 18 year search ends as Alva Brown 37 returns home to his aging parents Mr and Mrs W R Brown after a quarrel and departure when he was 18. The mother never gave up hope advertising nationwide and finally located him in Mississippi.
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Webster City
Iowa
This City
W. R. Brown
Alva
Brown
Mississippi
Minnesota
Hamilton County
Long Lost Son Expected to Return Home for Visit
The piece notes that he was the long lost son and expects to visit home soon, signaling a forthcoming reunion and return.
Burlington 75 Years Old Three-Quarter Century Celebration
Burlington Iowa prepares to mark its three-quarter centennial this fall. Residents recall 25th anniversary in 1858 and 50th milestone on July 4, 1883. Older residents seek proper ceremonies with Hawkeye natives leading a day of events highlighting Burlington as the state's first capital.
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Burlington
Iowa
Noted case settled over Otumwa bridge tax
Judge M A Roberts issues a permanent injunction stopping Wapello County Supervisors and successors from collecting the county bridge fund tax within Otumwa city limits. The action by Gilmore Moon traced to city solicitor Gilmore, with appeals to district court and the state Supreme Court. The court ruled the county cannot tax city property for county bridge purposes nor use county tax funds for city bridges.
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Wapello County Supervisors
Ottumwa
Iowa
Wapello County Board of Supervisors
M. A Roberts
Board of Supervisors
James V. Curran
Evermore
City of
Gilmore & Moon
Gilmore
Smiutts
District Court
Supreme Court
Old Time Celebration In Cairo Iowa Fourth of July
The ancient town of Cairo near Wapello Iowa plans a return to its prewar Fourth of July celebrations. Marshall township settlers with Civil War veterans will host an old fashioned picnic and program reigniting long standing local traditions and reunions.
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Cairo
Iowa
Wapello
Marshall Township
Virginia
Ohio
Pat Crowe Pawns Watch in Sioux Falls Debacle
Sioux City reports Pat Crowe spent freely in Sioux Falls, staying at the Cataract hotel and hiring carriages. He allegedly begged for small sums from saloonkeepers and even tried to pawn a watch amounting to five dollars. Crowe sought fifteen dollars from Rev. Nolan, who refused. He spread tales of business in Billings and claimed plans to rent a cottage at Minnetonka.
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Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Pat Crowe
Crowe
Cataract
Omaha
Twin Cities
William V. Nolan
Father Nolan
Billings
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
Dubuque Police Seek Fake Healers
Dubuque police search for two men calling themselves Professor Harry and Professor Nichole who posed as magnetic healers to swindle residents. They visited chronic disease patients, collected gold ranging from modest sums to large amounts, magnetized it at a boarding house, and vanished with the victims’ gold and the professors. Both suspects are described as about 30, smooth shaven and dark.
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Dubuque
Harry
Nichole
Iowa Woman Goes Insane Stabs Children Then Self
Near Red Oak Iowa Sunday night Mrs Milo Wilcox living northeast of Red Oak used a butcher knife to stab her 6 year old son and attack her 11 year old daughter, wounding her severely, then wounded herself. The boy died Monday afternoon while the daughter and mother remained unconscious.
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Red Oak
Iowa
Milo Wilcox
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr Kings New Life Pills have been just exactly right after years use. Claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at F S Shriners drug store.
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Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
F. S. Shriners’ Drug Store
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