Visiting Minneapolis man commits suicide in Eddy
James, a visitor from Minneapolis, died this morning by his own hand at the home of Mrs. F.K. DeLong in Eddy. He was about sixty, and for two weeks had stayed as a guest. Inventor of a musical instrument akin to the zither, he had been in poor health and may have been temporarily insane from troubles. He leaves two children aged two and five. Remains likely to be taken to Minneapolis for interment.
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Lis Man
Eddyie
James Ie
Minneapolis
F.K. DeLong
Pierce
Syracuse
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Man who digs with one shovel risks his job
A proverb notes that a worker who uses less effort than a colleague who clears two shovels risks being replaced as efficiency shifts. The saying underscores competitive labor dynamics and job security concerns in manual tasks.
Holiness Meeting to Gather in Des Moines in June
National and Iowa Holiness association meetings will be held in Des Moines from June 2 to 12 with all national officers present. Rev. C. J. Fowler will lead devotional services, aided by Rev. H. C. Morrison Rev. M. L. Haney and Rev. Isaiah Reid. Training for evangelists will be examined June 2 at Chautauqua Park with a dining hall and camp sites arranged for attendees.
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National and
Iowa Holiness Association
Des Moines
C. J. Fowler
The
Christian Witness
H. C. Morrison
Pentecostal Herald
M. L. Haney
Normal
Chautauqua Park
Severe Iowa Storm Cuts Cincinnati Off by Tornado Like Blow
Cincinnati Iowa May 6 communication lines are down after a tornado size storm hit Wednesday night. Oliver Ross and his family home was demolished and several relatives were seriously hurt.
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Cincinnati
Iowa
Oliver Ross
Ross
State Auditor Calls For Stricter Life Insurance Regulation
Des Moines May 6 State Auditor Carroll urges life insurers to follow the same laws as other financial firms and to deposit reserves in state as well as national banks. He also foresees interurban rail links linking Tipton Marion to Mechanicsville Lisbon and the Hill City and a short line between Anamosa and Iowa City via the military road to improve Mt. Vernon’s regional outlets.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Carroll
Tipton
Marion
Mechanicsville
Lisbon
Hill City
Anamosa
Iowa City
Mt. Vernon
Commercial Club to Protest Lowered Council Bluffs Valuations
In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 6 the Commercial Club announced plans to protest the assessor's listing of city property at about $1,000,000 less than last year despite 500 new residences and other improvements. The club will inspect the valuation report and file a formal protest if needed.
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Commercial Club of
Council Bluffs
Commercial Club
Harry Anthony Pleads Guilty to Larceny in Ottumwa
Harry Anthony, colored, admitted stealing oranges before Judge E. M. Campbell in Ottumwa police court and received a ten day jail sentence.
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Harry Anthony
Ottumwa
Iowa
E. M. Campbell
Bankers Call for Repeal of National Bankruptcy Laws
A unanimous resolution adopted by the Southwestern Iowa Bankers association in Council Bluffs urges immediate repeal of the national bankruptcy laws. Presented by Carl F. Kuehnle of Denison, the measure purportedly reflects views of Secretary Shaw.
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Iowa
Shaw
Council Bluffs
Southwestern Iowa Bankers’ Association
Carl F. Kuehnle
Dennison
Mrs Burdette Narrowly Escapes Chicago Strike Blockade
Mrs Robert J Burdette wife of Burlington's famed humorist faced a near fatal run over during a Chicago strike blockade at Dearborn and Adams streets. She and five women were crossing when a sympathizer drove his wagon into the crowd and refused safe passage. Police struggled to clear the street amid the chaos.
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Burlington
Robert J. Burdette
Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Dearborn
Adams Streets
Dearborn Street
Gossip of Proposed Line Interests Mt. Vernon Residents
Mt. Vernon residents discuss a proposed inter-urban line drawing interest in the town. The May 5 note signals curiosity about a potential transportation link and its local impact.
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Mt. Vernon
Iowa Woman Secures Pardoning of Father Who Killed Wife
Des Moines May 5. Martin May released after Governor Cummins grants a pardon. His daughter who testified against him years ago led the drive for clemency and pleaded for forgiveness as May left prison.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Martin May
Cummins
May
Olewein
Larabee
Hunter
Anamosa
Iowa City Woman Threatens to Dynamite House of Attorney
In Iowa City the trial of Mrs. Sarah J. Weiss in F J Horak’s court reveals threats to dynamite the Holbert home and self harm. Weiss admits the threats but claims they were conditional and tied to alleged witch craft by attorney George B. Holbert and his wife, a fellow lawyer.
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Iowa City
House of Attorney
Justice Court
F. J. Horak
George B. Holbert
Holada-Gallaugher
Sarah J. Weiss
Tragic death at Gillet ball game ends life of Jesse Strode
DeWitt Iowa May 4 Jesse Strode 22 was killed instantly during a local ball game at Gillet. He was at bat when struck just above the heart by a pitched ball and died on the field. The pitcher Oscar Champion was a close friend of the victim.
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DeWitt
Jesse Strode
Gillet
Oscar Champion
Strode
Middleton To Go On Tour With Arthur Middleton Concert Co
Des Moines will star in a national concert tour next fall under Chicago Lyceum bureau management. The Arthur Middleton Concert Company will tour most of the United States with a violinist a reader a soprano and an accompanist. Middleton features a powerful bass voice in steady demand since arriving in Des Moines and will remain with Des Moines College of Music until October 1 before leaving on tour.
Biennial Election Amendments Headed Back to Court
Des Moines Iowa May 4 Politicians who challenged the biennial election amendment will seek to reopen the case in the state supreme court. A petition for rehearing will be filed soon with a thirty day filing window. Courts rarely grant rehearing when the original opinion was unanimous unless grave errors are found.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Dennison Trial Set In Red Oak For May 23
Thomas Dennison agrees to a speedy trial in Red Oak after efforts to delay. The state will first try him on receiving stolen property, then robbery. County Attorney Greenlee and Elmer E. Thomas prosecute, J M Junkin defends.
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Red Oak
Thomas Dennison
Dennison
Greenlee
Elmer E. Thomas
J. M. Junkin
Centerville Eyes Electric Railway Expansion
Electric Road and Operating Plant Inc, capital $500000, Centerville Iowa, organized in Maine, to build interurban lines to Forbush Mystic and surrounding towns. Chicago recruited officers led by Frank S Payne and others. They take over Citizens Electric Light and Gas assets and began operation May first with a Buxton Oskaloosa route option.
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Centerville
Forbush
Mystic
State of
Maine
Chicago
Frank S. Payne
T. P. Shantz
New York City
C. P. Campbell
Citizens’ Electric Light and Gas Company
Buxton
Buxton-Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Francis Interests
Interurban Road Bed Extension Contract Awarded
Des Moines Interurban company awarded the contract to Ware Construction of St. Louis for 34 miles of road to Woodward and Perry at 16 cents per cubic yard. Estimated cost more than $150,000. Work to start May 15 with 500 to 600 workers and finish by October 15.
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Woodward and Perry
Des Moines
Des Moines Interurban Company
Ware Construction Company
St. Louis
St Louis Bar Backs Adams for Judge Thayer’s Post
Des Moines May 5 Judge Smith McPherson is a candidate for appointment to the circuit judgeship left open by the death of Judge Thayer of St Louis. The St Louis bar argues that Thayer was a democrat and the successor should be a democrat urging the appointment of Elmer B Adams.
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St. Louis
E. B. Adams
Thayer
Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Elmer B. Adams
Iowa man named general auditor for Panama canal work
Marshalltown May 5 E S Benson formerly general auditor of the Iowa Central and a resident of this city has been made general auditor of the Panama canal work and of the Panama Railroad company His appointment came through Chairman Shonts.
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Marshalltown
E. S. Benson
Iowa Central
Panama Canal
Panama Railroad Company
Shonts
Infuriated Cow Gores Small Boy in Waterloo Stall
A ten year old boy, Glen Leland, was attacked by a mother cow when he stepped into the stall with her calf in Waterloo Iowa. The cow pinned him against the wall and gored at his stomach until the father, W C Leland, forced the animal to stop after repeated blows to the head.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Glen Leland
W. C. Leland
Census says cooks earn more than teachers
A Pittsburg educator notes cooks are paid more than teachers while the average stomach holds more than the average head. The remark contrasts wages with the need to eat and hints at contracts involving millions.
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Census Bureau
Atlanta Constitution
Pittsburg
New York Telegram
Burial of John Paul Jones Revered by Americans
The Louisville Courier Journal recalls the grim Scotch sailing master John Paul Jones as he faced exploding rigging and a frigatewreck with 46 percent of his crew dead or wounded. The burial in the land of his early adoption echoes heroic memory from history.
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John Paul Jones
Louisville Courier- Journal
More Merchant Marine Needed Opportunities in South America
The text argues for expanding the American merchant marine to exploit South American commerce. It notes current shipping deficiencies as a barrier that allows trade to bypass U S interests and calls for legitimate efforts to stimulate the U S merchant fleet and related commercial benefits.
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South America
United States
Imported French Draft Horse on Farm Tours in 1905
Abner 44694 a celebrated French Draft Horse will be shown in 1905 at J H Richards barn two miles north of Libertyville and at C Springer barn in Libertyville on set days each week. Owned by Libertyville Horse Co the jet black 7 year old has fine action is a strong breeder and foal getter. Terms 12 dollars to insure a colt. Care not guaranteed against accidents and removal from county cancels insurance. Pedigree available on request.
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Sansonnet
Fair Grounds
Sansonnett Feo
Aida
J. H. Richards
Libertyville
C. Springer
Libertyville Horse Co
Breeding Season At Blakely Farm Near Fairfield Iowa 1905
Blakely farm offers McLeod a 1905 season at 1% miles SE of Fairfield on Glasgow road. McLeod, three years old, 164 hands, 1800 lbs, sired by Craig Colvin North. dam Lily Cerbrait line. Charleston Jr 22122, 16.1½ hands, 1250 lbs, superb foal getter with fast bloodlines, also standing at the same place for 12.50 insured colt. Roxy, 4 Chestnut sorrel, 15.2 hands, 1015 lbs, road horse and foal getter, season at 8 insured colt. James Blakeley the owner.
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Blakely
Fairfield
Glasgow
McLeod
Craig Colvin
Prince of Curnichan
Lively
Premier Lyon
Lily Cerbrait
Glenlee
Charleston, JR
D. W. C. Vaile
Rochelle
Illinois
Iowa
Charleston
Bourbon Wilkes
Geo. Wilkes
Hambletonian
Arie
Capoul
Sentinel
Roxy
My Place
South America would opening up of Detroit Free Press
The passage reflects on broader debate about openness and opportunity, noting phrases about how words sharpen ideas and that many imagine discussing future gains in baseball style terms.
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South America
Detroit Free Press
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Portland
Oregon
Kago
Rock Island
Colorado
Salt City
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H. A. Mohler
Basso
M’pherson
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo, Ohio
Peffer
Peffer Medical Association
U.S. A
Bradshaw
Jericho
James Blakeley
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