Desperate Descent of Centerville Woman To Poor Farm
Ottumwa, Iowa June 21 A destitute Centerville woman Mrs Alonzo Snyder has been placed in the Appanoose county poor farm after being deserted by her husband and shunned by relatives and two children. Lured to Davenport then Denver by a man she lived with since, she grew ill and was dropped off a Burlington train in Ottumwa. Taken to hospital, she was abandoned again and is now near death with funds exhausted and no home.
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Ottumwa
Alonzo Snyder
Centerville
Appanoose County
Davenport
Denver
Iowa
Burlington
Call Off Election To Attend Circus In Iowa Town
Postville, in Allamakee County, skipped a special election on an electric line franchise so residents could attend the Gollmar circus. The show drew crowds and saloon drinks while the election day was postponed to June 20. the franchise narrowly carried the following day. Iowa Woman 103 Years Old Dead In Dallas Center Mrs Elizabeth Winkley Snell, born 1804 in England, died at 103. She emigrated in 1850, widowed, and lived with daughter Jennie Bragg in Dallas Center until illness. She leaves nine children, three surviving.
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Waukon
Postville
Allamakee County
Iowa
Dallas Center
Elizabeth Winkley Snell
England
America
New York
Snell
Dallas County
Jennie Bragg
War With Japan Is Certain, Warns Nebraska Chancellor
Dubuque Iowa June 21 Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews of the Nebraska university told high school graduates that war with Japan is imminent. He based his conclusion on a deep study of the problem and warned Japan seeks possession of the west coast. He foresaw the blow before Russia is strong and before the Panama Canal is built. He said the Japs are drunk with victories.
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Japan
Dubuque
E. Benjamin Andrews
Nebraska University
United States
Russia
Panama Canal
Worms Devour Boone County Corn Stalks
William Lemaster, a leading farmer, reports the Boone county corn crop may fall short of half. Two weeks ago a fine stand, but worms have infested stalks and whole fields are dying. People south of Boone are replanting as the epidemic remains unexplained.
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Boone, In
William Lemaster
Boone County
17 Year Locusts Appear In Keokuk Iowa
The dreaded 17 year locusts have emerged in Keokuk Iowa with their distinctive song heard since Sunday morning. The current chorus is sparse, indicating only a small presence in the area.
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Keokuk
Des Moines adopts five member city commission plan
Des Moines voters approve a centralized city government by majority 6,044 to 4,143 to elect a five member commission for six years. The plan mirrors Galveston and Los Angeles systems and includes a mayor chosen from commissioners and annual ouster rights by petition.
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Capital City
Commission of Five
Des Moines
Galveston
Los Angeles
Iowa
John MacVicar
Charles Biggs
Harvey Ingham
Register and Leader
Ice Cream Hit by Health Board in Des Moines
Des Moines June 24. Dr Louis A Thomas secretary of the state board of health attacks ice cream in the June health bulletin. He warns summer girls that much ice cream is a delusion and a snare and that consumption is foolish pleasure leading to evil. He adds ice and cream are good in moderation but the stomach cannot be preserved like a refrigerator and epidemics from impure extracts may follow the season.
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Des Moines
Louis A. Thomas
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Burlington Introduces Locked Boxes for Passenger Complaints
Burlington Railway invites riders to drop complaints and suggestions in locked boxes placed in observation parlor cafe and dining cars. Pens ink and paper accompany the boxes to encourage feedback, with officials pledging to study and improve service based on traveler input.
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Burlington
Chicago
P. S. Eustis
Iowa Boys Leave Trail of Crime Starts in Iowa City
Cedar Rapids reports William Osborne and William Mah began a criminal series two months ago with the lumber office robbery in Iowa City and continued their alleged activity across the state.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
William Osborne
William Mah
Youth Robbers Captured After Collins General Store Hold Up
Two young men, both around 20, accused of nightly robberies across a broad territory from New Mexico to Peru Indiana. They reportedly robbed the Collins general store on Wednesday night. Osborne was captured locally, and Maher was seized at Mt. Vernon while awaiting his partner.
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Ler
New Mexico
Peru
Ind
Collins
Osborne
Maher
Mt. Vernon
Iowa Will Try It With Two Cent Fare Rate
Chicago reports Judge McPherson’s Missouri rate ruling may spread to Iowa and Illinois. Railroads likely to implement 2 cent passenger fares for three months, then return to court if revenues fall short. If needed, railroads will challenge the law in those states.
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Illinois
Iowa
Iowa Manufacturers Seek Joint Blanket Freight Rate
The Iowa Manufacturers' Association has launched a campaign for a blanket joint rate on freight and express shipments in Iowa. Delegates will present before the Iowa Railway Commission on June 24, backed by petitions from shippers statewide. They seek 80 percent of local rates with a 25 cent minimum, and for railroads to absorb transfer charges at junctions, while the joint express rate basis remains to be set.
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Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Des Mooines
Iowa Manufacturers
Iowa
Iowa Railway Commission
Council Bluffs
Ban on Coca Cola in Army Posts to Protect Soldiers
Washington June 21 War Department bans sale of coca cola in post exchanges in the department of the east after reports on the drink’s ingredients from Prof. Wiley show cocaine and caffeine present in most samples. Officers say enlisted men have found it harmful and the policy aims to safeguard health and discipline.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Department of the East
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Drink's Effect on Youth Sparks Moral Health Concerns
A report notes that youths drink six or seven glasses to achieve a certain effect, describing it as harmful to health and destructive of morals. The statement underscores worries about the drink’s influence and moral impact.
Rifle Shots Select Iowa Guard Aides For National Match
After a three day shoot at Des Moines government rifle range fifteen successful contestants were chosen to represent the Iowa National Guard at Camp Perry Ohio in August. Capt. Lucas is coach for the Iowa team with officers and sharp shooters named including Sergt J L Henessy Lieut Gen Bever Lieut James Carlson Sergt F A Bonebright Capt I E Ellwood Maj Frank R Fisher Sergt E E Hildebrand Sergt C E Gault Sergt R E Kenyon and team captain Col S W Brookhart.
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Ft. Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Camp Perry
Ohio
Co. M
Des Moines
Lucas
Iowa
F. S. Hird
E. W. Fisher
E. S. Geist
L. W. Mayo
Fred Stevens
A. R. Ruehle
J. L. Henessy
Bever
James Carlson
F. A. Bonebright
I. E. Ellwood
ROW OVER "BILLY" SUNDAY IN MUSCATINE MEETINGS
In Muscatine Iowa on June 23 business leaders clash with church members over evangelist Billy Sunday coming in October. Merchants push a resolution to keep him away citing financial risk while church supporters press on and have raised 3000 dollars to build a 6000 seat chapel.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Billy
Retail Merchants’ Association
First Court Martial Under New Guard Rules
Council Bluffs Iowa June 21 The first court martial under new Iowa State National Guard regulations was held by the Dodge Light guards Company L Fifty fifth regiment. Six members cited for absence from drill without proper excuse appeared before a panel led by Captain S A Greene First Lieutenant Peterson and First Sergeant Jerry Walters. Though the rules prescribe a two dollar fine per offense the six were reprimanded and warned that future unexcused absences would incur the fine.
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Council Bluffs
Iowal State National Guard
Dodge Light Guards
S. A. Greene
Peterson
Jerry Walters
Fairfield Confectionery Store Promises Fresh Candies
The largest exclusive confectionery in Fairfield offers fresh candies for parties picnics and weddings. A soda fountain provides noted service and the shop invites customers to visit on the square or call 721 for supplies including ice cream.
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Fairfield
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North
Lal
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Art Schaffner & Marx
Panama
Bbble & Heer
North Side
Health Board
E. E. Lucas
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