Widespread Des Moines Valley Crime and Weather Records
A broad mix of crimes and accidents across Iowa towns from Dubuque to Council Bluffs includes burglaries in Wiota and Cedar Rapids, robberies in Des Moines and Ottumwa, mining and rail incidents, drownings near Pella and Keota, a fatal fall from a ladder at Clinton, and a grindstone death at Anamosa. Storms and lightning caused property losses and crop damage, while local notes report a new bridge at Ottumwa and town growth in Manning with thousands pledged for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
St. Louis, Newton & North-Western Railway
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Charles Walters
Pittsburg
Council Bluffs
Steve 8. Bontright
Thomas Wharton
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Sproul
Seymour Warren
W. F. Thomas
Charles Thomas
Anamosa
Johnson County
Archie Langell
Clinton
Fairfield Ledger
Kossuth
Jacob Funk
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Gustavus Bosse
Creston
Bloomfield Republican
Jerry Johnson
Monterey
Davenport
Charles Luppy
Minnesota
Fort Snelling
Gold and silver mining myths in the West and a warning
The Sun surveys reports from States and Territories about rich ore strikes and vast tonages of ore, yet notes manyWestern investors remain poor. It argues mining profitability is elusive, often funded by eastern capital and not by those on site, predicting many abandoned mines and costly losses. It concludes Wisconsin should stop sending money west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Missouri River
Colorado
Denver
Wisconsin
Worcester county teachers hear Prince on motives to study
Superintendent Prince of Waltham Mass argues progress comes from fostering natural growth and a love of learning. He criticizes overreliance on textbooks and prizes, urging teachers to lead steps and cultivate personal character to awaken minds. An ounce of mental awakening outweighs heavy information.
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Prince
Waltham
Mass
Worcester County
Polite Lucknow Gentlemen Delay Getting Up in Ditch
A Lucknow correspondent recalls a scene of extreme courtesy as two native gentlemen, both on their way to the railway station, fall into a ditch. They refuse to rise first, arguing over precedence and delaying their own rescue for an hour to honor etiquette.
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Lucknow
India
Truths About Indoor Work and Kidney-Wort Remedy
The ad asserts that pursuing indoor occupations harms health, causing liver and kidneys to fail without aid. It promotes Kidney-Wort as the remedy to keep these organs in healthy condition, appealing to household readers.
Fricassee of Onions and Mixed Chow-Chow
Fricassee of onions details peeling drying and flouring small onions then frying in butter with milk lemon peel white pepper salt and butter for ten minutes before serving. Chow-Chow recipe mixes radish pods peppers grapes nasturtiums peaches cherries beans cauliflower onions with hot brine and spices to keep for two years.
John W. Lucas Dies in Muscatine County Sudden Death
John W. Lucas former treasurer of Muscatine County died suddenly in Muscatine from paralysis a few days ago. He served as county treasurer and was a notable local figure. Funeral arrangements were not disclosed.
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Johnson County
Lewis
Cass County
Wiota
T. Shamp
Jefferson County
R. H. Gilmore
Keokuk
Newark
Ohio
J. A. Hutchinson
Clinton
Geo. T. Bedwell
Geo. W. Rouse
David Bedwell
Bladensburg
Wapello County
Alven Robinson
Leffler’s
Burlington
John W. Lucas
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Weekly Review of Disasters and Deaths in 1881
Hendrick B. Wright congressman died in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on September 2. Fires burned at Clapp's rubber works Hanover Massachusetts and Schutzky Morelock's distillery Cairo Illinois with losses totaling thousands. Drowned are James Cooney and Bernard Leary at Bridgeport Connecticut. Multiple fires diseases and accidents reported across states with deaths and property losses, plus railroad earnings and mining news.
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Hendrick B. Wright
Wilkesbarre
Clapp
Multiple Fatalities and Arrests Arise Across US
Reports detail a Columbus fatally shot 22 year old Russell Schoonever by Daneil Nichols on Sept 1 with no reason given. Ed. Miller says accidental shooting kills Axle Herman in Chicago. bystanders dispute. Arrests include Count Jourdevie in Spa theft, ex Secretary Stuart embezzlement case, Rebel George in Chicago, and James B Duncan in Chicago audiotory shooting. Milwaukee man Herman Hilton kills father‑in‑law and wounds wife. Dennis at New Hope shoots wrong man. George Knowlton detained in Chicago for transfer to Dakota. Martin Walker in Othaca commits suicide Aug 28 after life in Michigan.
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Charles City
Riverton
B. Cook
Tregg
Pella
John Lobberecht
M. Fossen
Skunk
Elmer Penderson
Keota
Stephen Pierson
Eureka
Russell Schoonever
Columbus
Ohio
Daneil Nichols
Ed. Miller
Chicago
Axle Herman
Miller
Count Jourdevie
Spa
Stuart
Brooklyn
N. Y
Board of Education
New York Sun
Warren
R. Y. Camp
Jas. C. Scott
George Knowlton
George
David Ranett
Fort Pierre
United States
Dakota
New Hope
Georgia
Dennis
Milwaukee
Herman Hilton
Paul Kimmer
Kimmer
Hilton
James B. Duncan
Charles H. Lowry
Duncan
Martin K. Walker
California
Othaca
Michigan
Ireland Unrest and Political Maneuver in Reports
Bradlaugh plans to return to the House of Commons and asks for protection from violence. A Cork raid leaves farmer’s son Hicky dead and several injured. four arrests made. Derry hosts a clash after Captain Beesford is attacked. U S marked cartridges found at Odham mill. Fenian rumors persist. Heavy rains flood Lancashire and Cheshire. Count Adelebert steps back from duty. Dashkoff Dashkoff named successor. Paris says Gambetta may become premier after Ferry votes.
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Indiana
White River
Baltimore
England
Ireland
Kansas City, Springfield & Memphis Railroad
Missouri
Beaver Falls
Mellon & Sons
Columbus
Senator Brown
Rosebud
Crow Dog
Black Crow
Spotted Tail
Fort Niobrara
Washington
Hooper
United States
Corwin
Arctic
Siberian
Cape Serdze
Samuel Rider
Northwest
Griggsville
Ill
Illinois River
Missouri River
Tiffany
San Carlos
White Mountains
Fort Apache
Cebisque Creek
Camp Thomas
Mountain Courier
Richmond
James River
Sandusky
Pensacola
Liverpool
Hudson
Mary G. Fisher
Philadelphia
Wilmington
N. C
Santiago de Cuba
Savannah
Frying Pan Shoals
James G. Harris
South Carolina
Georgia
Beaufort
City Exchange
Rees
Macon
Executive Mansion
White House
Mary Louise Reminger
Broadway
Brooklyn
Paris
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
Cork
Hicky
Pomeroy
Strabane
Parnell
Derry
Beesford
Duke of Abercorn
U. S
Abbey Spinning Company
Odham
The Evolution of the American Flag Through History
The piece traces flag origins from Columbus to America, noting banners of Spain and England, the Mayflower banner, colonial symbols, the Grand Union flag, and the 1777 and 1818 changes that set thirteen stripes and stars. It highlights flag design changes and the placement of stars.
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New World
Columbus
St. Salvador
Iceland
Dresed
Spain
Castile and Leon
South America
Americus Vespucius
North America
England
St. Mark
Venice
Plymouth Rock
Whie Plains
Cambridge
Mass
St. George and
St. Andrews
Committee of Safety
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
State House
Boston
Congress
United States
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the Tribune
S’airfield
Iowa
Wash- Beton
Peoria
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Ail
Caret
Sadala
Union
Rock-Island & North
Omaha
Lincoln St. Joseph
Atchison
Pepeka
Kansas City
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Idaho
Oregon
Califof Irvine
Palace
Ploruen
BL & Q
Madredh St. Sum Canada
Rivey
Perceval Lowell
Gewl i Ass
Agi
U. J
U. J. Powber
Tuager
Cltage G. Gerber
THE _TRIBUNE
Machine CO
Fiorencs
GEO. P. Bent
Mica Manufacturing CO
Michigan Avenue
Ilinois
Sucbeos
Anarris Radic
TredeMerk
Ine
Harris
West Virginia
Maryland
RST National Bank
JF. Wiser
D. Temple
Southeast Corner Public Square
Fairfield
Sam’l.c.farme & Sons
EBA Nee Its
GEO
A. Wells
G. A. Garrettson
Clarke
C. S. Clark
Geo. D. Clark
Northside Drug Store
W. H. Jones & Bros
D. H. Stever, M
McElhinn's Block
Towa
Physicians and Surgeons
H.B. Lesher,m.d
McCord & West’s
Fairfield, Iowa
Eugene Campbell
Wilson's Block
South Side
Betaventean E. Corner
Worthington
Clarke’s Drug Store
Public Square
First South
Fourth East Sts
DRS
Woods & Hammond
East Side
Ver Freeman and ‘Townley’s Jewelry Store
Calvin Snook
N Steele
J. W. Dubois
Hommepathic
North Side
DR. Mohr
Workman's
Allen & Co's
Olara
Tlvi
H. B. Lesher
McCoid & West
Dessus
Grocer
Blake & Lee
Hitects
Tes Moines
Ca . A Fi
J. J .Amlm, AN
Deale
Southwest Corner Square
I.ilding
Robert Krestanaer
1St West Street
Wilkins & ‘Tilson
Parsons
Fowa
T. D. Ewing
A. McCalla
DR. H. Spencer
Rorthwest Corner Square
Davise
T. L. James
Clarke & Son
N.W. Corner Park
J. B. Monfort
Sheward
South Side Square
H. H. Fulton
South Side Park
N. Sth Street
ST. Louis
Vey Bay
Butts
North 5Th
Louls, Mo
A. J Sheridan
Attorney At Law
Bell’s Grocery
A. H. McElroy
Sere Y-At-Law
General Insurance
A” Rie
Lie, Tov
J. M. Hinkle
Wilson & Hinkle
W. Slagle
Geo. Acheson
J. R. M’crackin
Slagle, Acheson & McCracks
Lowa
R. F. Ratclife
J B. Mccoy
Public Park
First East St
R. N. West
M. A. McCoid
Miccoid & West
Law
W. C. Lewis
News Preuss
Lowal Shenandoah
Able
Donnelson
Marshal Duane
A. L. Beatright
Boone
Samuel Parks
Court House
Daniel Langtry
Oskaloosa
Jerry Savage
Joseph Smith
Spring Hill
Khtning
Hill
James Eckles
Plymouth News
L. C. Bush
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Algona
Isaac Brandt
Vinton
Grand Lodge
van Meter
Samuel Akers
William Scott
Akers
Scott
Brooks
Davis County
Hiram
Manning
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee
Dees
Weekly Review
Benjamin Israel Butler
B. F. Butler
Cook County
Darton
Lake and
Franklin Streets
City of
Penobscot Bay
Texas
B. L. Eds
Lyman G. Spaulding
Newport
R. 1
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
State of New York
Connecticut River
North Carolina
Great
Bradford
Scranton
Silver Lake
Manitowoc
Wis
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
New Haven
Reading
James
Standard Coal and Iron Company Incorporated
Hocking Valley
Pacific Coast States
Southern
Pioneer Press
M. Huston
Galveston
Urso Major
Lexington
West
Cleveland
Moody's Saw Mill
Campbellsville, Ky
Henry Gaines
Jack Fletcher
Sam Cook
John C. Neal
Clark Street
David Fagin
William Springford
Henry Johnson
Polk Street
Thomas Flynn
Mr. Wolf
Wolf
Springcord
Johnson
Troy
Crime and Criminals
Lancashire
Cheshire
Darlingston
Russia
Alexander Adelebert
Imperial Household
Morouzoff Dashkoff
France
Grevy
Gambetta
Jules Ferry
Chamber of Deputies
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