Wealthy Savanna man Pulford commits suicide after Berry murder
sensational Savanna affair deepens as Bothwell Pulford, reputed wealthiest citizen, shoots himself days after being questioned over the murder of Attorney Daniel Berry. Gossip ties Berry to Pulford’s wife. Pulford’s mental strain and alleged armed caution precede the fatal barn loft shooting.
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Savanna
Iir
Daniel Berry
Illinois
Bothwell Pulford
Daniel S. Berry
Pulford
Berry
Commercial Bank
yPulford
Hadie
Mayor Weaver Scores as Supreme Court Upholds Action
The supreme court granted a writ to Judge Gordon allowing Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia to install his appointees as director of public safety and director of public works, removing an injunction and prompting guards to secure the offices. Rumors swirl of impeachment over alleged malfeasance as details unfold amid a turbulent political clash.
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Supreme Court
Uris
Gordon
Weaver
Philadelphia
Ralston
Weiver
Smyth
Costello
Republican
Malfea
Chicago Lumber Strike Widening Standstill Amid Tense Peace Talks
Chicago reports show the distress in the lumber trade as the final rejection of union demands, especially from express drivers, leaves both sides waiting for the next move. Police protect goods as several mills and yards reduce output, while deputy marshals serve contempt notices to sixty teamsters. Mayor Dunne calls for 1000 extra officers as the strike expands and operations shrink across the city.
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Chicago
Employers’ Association
Express
Eaning Company
United States
Kohlsaat
Dunne
Bitter gas war as directors seek injunction
Discinced directors Smyth and Costello file in the court of common pleas for an injunction to restrain Mayor Weaver from removing them from office and from acting directors Potter and Acker. The injunction fight will be argued on the 29th.
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Phiadelpha Pative J. Smyth
Public Safety
Court of Common Pleas
Weaver
Aim
Col
Sheldon Potter Fom
Peter E. Costello
Public Works
A. Lincoln Acker
Smyth
Costello
Assassination by Bomb in Caucasia Nobility Targeted
Advices from Baku report Prince Nakachidzu killed Wednesday when a bomb exploded in his carriage. A lieutenant, a bystander, and the coachman seriously injured. In Siedlce Russia a police chief and three others hurt by a separate midnight bombing. attackers fled.
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Baku
Caucasia
Nakachidzu
Leutenant
Siedlce
Russia
Savanna magnate denies killing attorney Berry
Bothwell Pulford, noted Savanna resident and wealthiest man, denied Wednesday that he murdered Attorney Daniel S. Berry. Berry, a former Diinois legislature member, was found slain at his office door in a case linked to alleged romantic entanglements with a person Berry paid attention to.
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Bothwell Pulford
Dan" Berry
Savanna, Jr
Daniel S. Berry
Diinois
Berry
Plague Ravages in India Reported in Parliament
London advices say a quarter of a million Indians have died from plague this year per Indian Secretary Brodrick in the house of commons. Fire destroys Maxwell & Crouch and Sports Bros. stables at East St. Louis stock yards. loss about 100000 dollars. Bank teller Parker of Hot Springs Arkansas missing with suspected 10000 shortage. Eight killed, four injured in wreck south of Eeholg Kentucky involving two Central freight trains. Arctic promoter Zeigler dies at his Noroton Connecticut home. President forbids convict labor on government works. Tragedy: Tip Sanders drowns with three children near Sulphury Springs West Virginia. cause domestic troubles noted. Conductor Dr. Hitt killed by fall from moving train in South St. Joseph Missouri.
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London
India
Brodrick
House of Commons
Maxwell & Crouch
Sports Bros
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Crowns Self
Sulphury Springs
Wex
Mia
Tip Sanders
Aact
Grand May Festival Near Ends In Sioux City Triumph
The Sioux City Grand May Festival closed Tuesday evening after two days of music. Handel's Messiah was performed at the New Grand theater with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Seven soloists from Chicago and Cincinnati joined a 200-voice chorus under Prof. J W Mather of Morningside College. The Sioux City Commercial Club funded the event and plans to make the festival a permanent annual institution for the region.
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Sioux City
Sionx City
New Grand Theater
Chicago
Northwest
Merchants Trust Company of New York Fails
The Merchants Trust Company of New York closed its doors on Tuesday under order of State Superintendent of Banks Kilbourn. The bank carried $500,000 in capital stock and owed depositors about $2,000,000. President Jacob I. Phillips’s counsel, Samuel Untermeyer, stated the suspension was advised to prevent a run, due to publicity over cash resource efforts and unmarketable collateral securities.
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Merchants Trust Company of
New York
Merchants ‘Trust Company
Banks
Kilbourn
Samuel Untermeyer
Jacob I. Phillips
Merchants Trust Company
Instituto
Goldfield Bank Failure Leaves Liabilities at 78000
Goldfield Bank and Trust Company of Goldfield Nevada fails with liabilities of 78000 while assets recovered total 4820 including 16 in vault and a 35 gold piece found under the counter. Bank president J B Young also heads Goldfield Lida Investment Company amid a disorganized state of books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield Bank and Trust Company
Goldfield
Nev
J. B. Young
Goldfield-Lida Investment Company
Philadelphia Gas Fight widens as two city officials resign
In Philadelphia, Director of Public Works Costello and Director of Public Safety Smyth resigned at Mayor Weaver’s request amid the dispute over a seventy year lease of the city gas works to United Gas Improvement Company. Nearby, federal actions address Chinese smuggling on the Texas border, while a Montana timber land case advances in court.
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Public Works
Philadelphia
Costello
Public Safety
Smyth
Weaver
City Gas Works
United Gas Improvement Company
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
State Department
Texas
Mexico
United States
Knowles
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
de Laren
District Court of Montana
W. A. Clark
Momtana
Fatal Minneapolis Fire Claims Two Lodgers
Two strangers died in a cheap lodging hut fire in Minneapolis Minnesota early Tuesday. The victims registered as Rank Green and Fix. Penother lodgers escaped with narrow misses, while hope is fading for the vessel Cousins Renuist traveling from St. Bervan France to Newfoundland with 128 fishermen aboard.
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Stembler
Sport
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Minn
Rank Green
Fix
St. Bervan
France
Renuist
Newfoundland
The Hawkey Estate Thomas Jackson Arrested in Sioux City
Thomas Jackson, believed to have fled after a vow to drown in Lake Okoboji, was arrested in Sioux City by Officer Amos Curtis and J H Price. He faces grand larceny charges in Clay County, with sheriff confirming the prisoner as the man who faked his drowning to evade bond.
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Tom Jackson
Lake Okoboji
Sioux City
Clay County
Thomas Jackson
Amos Curtis
J. H. Price
Spencer
Jackson
Rank Montgomery
Hemphill
Montgomery
Ruthven
Lost Island Lake
Des Moines
Polies
Thos. Jackson
Okoboji
Jacckson
Aod
Sheriff Price
Tom Dennison's Trial Brings Frank Shercliffe to Stand
Frank Shercliffe, a noted diamond robber, testified on Wednesday in the Dennison case. The state pressed to obtain evidence to implicate Lollock Dennison, while Shercliffe recounted his criminal career from age 16 with details. Attorney Connell elicited Melodrama as he questioned him about expenses and letters tied to Dennison.
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Frank Shercliffe
Shercliffe
Dennison
Connell
Shereliffe
Trenary Moggers Dies in Bonfire Accident at County Home
Traer area inmate Trenary Moggers, a 47 year old resident of the county home near Traer, was burned to death Wednesday after an epileptic fit caused him to fall into a brush pile fire. There was no one nearby to assist as the victim was overcome by the blaze and died shortly after.
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Trenary Moggers
Traer
Devensed
Fire destroys elevator on railway right of way
A morning fire severely damaged the Neola Elevator Company building on the C ML and St. PL Railway right of way at Medrick. Loss estimated at $4,500 with partial insurance coverage.
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Ab Yelock
Neolalevator Company
Medrick
Neola Company
Haa One Wife Too Many
W J Galloway of Clinton is jailed at Fort Madison on a charge of bigamy. He married a Fort Madison girl to avoid prosecution for seduction after his Ottumwa arrest where the pair registered as husband and wife. Galloway has five wives and seven children in Chicago.
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W. J. Galloway
Clinton
Fort Madison
Galloway
Madison
Ottumwa
Chiston
W Brown, Bank Robber, Attacked in Sioux City Court
Brown severely scored, wrecker of the First National Bank at Storm Lake, arraigned in federal court in Sioux City by Senator Thomas J. Healy. Healy, conducting the government's case, labeled Brown a dishonest banker.
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Brown
W. Brown
First National Bank
Storm Lake
Sioux City
Thomas J. Healy
Fort Dodge
Grundy Center Quarrel Divides Town Over Sale
A local Grundy Center dispute over saloon policy drew wide attention as citizens debated a controversial quor court case. The stubborn fight highlighted sharp divisions in the town and the points at stake.
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Grundy Center
Dudge Thitt
Cadetship Exam Top Absorption for Anual Academy
Carroll Bay for Annapolia. Smith Thomas son of G W Ticomas of Carroll auditor of Green Bay Lumber Company and former clerk of the courts of Louisa County Iowa has received word from Judge J J Conner of Denison that he stood highest in the examination for a cadetship in the annual academy at Anuipolis MA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Bay
Annapolia
Smith Thomas
G. W. Ticomas
Carroll
Green Bay Launber Company
Louisa County
Iown
J. J. Conner
Denison
Anuvial Academy
Auniupolis
Boy shot by playmate while squirrel hunting near Winton
Worry Barkdoll, 11, son of George Barkdoll, living near Winton, was shot in the abdomen by a neighboring farmer’s son while both boys hunted squirrels on Sunday. The incident appears accidental. Authorities investigated the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worry Barkdoll
George Barkdol
Winton
Sunday Murah
Man Dies By Suicide At Childs Grave In Borough
William Nagle, 55, a noted Minton factory worker, killed himself Monday afternoon by firing a pistol at his child’s grave in Borhaydale cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Iona
C. RI
Crosby
Vinton
Aberdeen
Joe
Wm. Nagle
Minton
Brielf
Borhaydale
Crusade Against Milk Dealers Opens in Des Moines
State Dairy Commissioner Wright launches a crackdown on milk dealers in Des Moines amid reports of adulteration with formaldehyde. University of Iowa professor Kinney provided chemical analysis. W. P. Scoville was arrested and arraignment scheduled after evidence gathered by the Drake University analyst.
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Crusgade
Des Moines
Binte Dairy
Hot
Wright
Does Moines
W. PB. Scoville
Men Bound Over To Grand Jury In Lake View Larceny
James Meyer George Dewert and Leighton were arrested after a nighttime larceny in Lake View. On preliminary hearing Meyer and Dewert were bound over to the grand jury while Leighton was discharged then rearrested for another hearing. Most stolen goods were recovered. Local residents say Lake View has long hosted thieves selling stolen items cheaply.
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Lake View
Dusties Nutter
Ane City
James Meyer
George Dewert
Rank Leighton
Carnaven
We 1
Westgarth
Carnivoway
Man of Royal Blood Claims Servian Throne Heirship
Theodore Massimailian Streuchifus, station agent on Rock Island near Ottumwa, forwarded a didavit to Washington with certified statements claiming rightful Servian throne lineage. He asserts descent from Ming Lasur and seeks treasures of King Lazer tied to ruins of Shumuadra and Shabatz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Massimailian Strew
Rock Island
County Line
Ottumwa
Washington
Didavit
Saxony
Streuchifus
Ming Lasur
Servin
Lto
Ile
Lazer
Shumuadra
Shabatz
Death by Own Action Mystery in Iowa Store Basement
Wilbur from Guindy Center completed a grocery store deal in Marshalltown Saturday and died by hanging Sunday night in the store basement. He was financially sound and lived with his mother and sister in Des Moines. He had been in business in Gandy Center. Lily May Gower, 3, also died by her own action from carbolic acid after recent losses. Despondency and grief were cited as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. OW. Wilbur
Guindy Center
Marshalltown
Willbur
Des Moines
Gandy Center
Lillith May Gower
Bride's Parents Separate After Elopement Case
Sequel to Miss Kate Downing and A. J. Tinsley elopement in Marshalltown reports Mrs Downing separated from her husband. Mr Downing suspects his wife aided the elopement and notes large wedding expenses. The couple divided property and one plans to seek a divorce. both are prominent locals.
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Kate Downing
A. J. Tinsley
Marshalltown
Miss Downing
Creston Militia Muster Out and New Company Formed
Adjt. Gen. orders the discharge of the Osceola National Guard unit and the mustering in of a new Creston company, designated as Company I of the Fifty-fifth regiment. Assistant Adjt. Gen. Logan will oversee the Des Moines home guard’s details for Creston. A fire at Storm Lake’s Futter Tub and Tank factory destroys the plant, causing an estimated $6,000 loss with $8,500 insured, likely starting from shavings in the engine room.
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Creston
Heift
National Guard
Osceola
Jregton
Logan
Des Moles
New Cod Huy
Storm Lake Futter Tub and Tank
Takes Over Nine Saloons in Des Moines by Town Beer Co
The Town Beer Company with a $25,000 capitalization acquired nine Des Moines saloons. Most company members are connected with Sioux City’s Slows City Brewing Company, led by John Sommer, who is connected to the operation.
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Town Beer Company
Des Maiies
Sioux City
Slows City Brewing Company
John Sommer
Imiinger
Young man fatally injured after horse runover in Illsworth
Robert Dilay, 25, wasrun down by frenzied horses on Monday in Illsworth. He lies unconscious and in critical condition as doctors fight to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dilay
Illsworth Monday Mearning
Corydon Man Injured In Omaha Plant Accident
Charles Townsend of Corydon was injured at the National Manufaturing and Construction Company plant in Omaha Nebraska when a belt of the engine caught him and hurled him between the wheel and engine. He was rescued unconscious by fellow workers and has a chance at recovery.
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National
Tek Manutmet Aring and Construction
Omaha
Neb
Charles Townsend
Corydon
Delegation Visits Urges Joint Unsonditeh System
A delegation from Unerixau County urged Council Bluffs and Pottawattumie County supervisors to fast track an uncertine joint system. No agreement was reached as talks concluded without a resolution or formal plan.
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Unerixau County
Eltizens
Council Bluffs
Pottawattumie County
Supervisore’ Board
Rock Rapids Population Figures Display Change
The Rock Rapids official count lists a population of 1 770, marking a modest decline from the census figure of 1200.
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Rock Rapids
Towns celebrate Iowa veterans gathering with 6000 in attendance
The Iowa Department Grand Army of the Republic held its thirty sixth annual gathering in Oskaloosa with around 6000 attendees. A long parade proceeded to review by state and city officials, followed by camp fires and sessions of the Ladies of the GAR and related groups. New officers for the departments and auxiliary bodies were elected, including department commander and women’s relief corps leaders as the year’s work was praised and finances reported solid. The organization reports 368 posts and 11 728 active members, with 82 deaths this year and six posts surrendering charters. The Prisoners of War Association also chose officers and reports a Des Moines presence in the Iowa chapter with 40 members.
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Oskaloosa
Liuttor
Lowa
Grand Army of the Republic
W. Oth
A. AL RR
Sons of Veterans
Ex- Rdlers of War Association
Militie
Ilinois
Operia House
Tha Ge
Camus Tornets’ Nest Brigade
Lows Pioneers of War Association
Price
Auwonr
P Qammins
Teli Torrance
Robert Manes Woods
TH Vols
S Department
EH. TY
Marshatttown
King
Albttt
John Carter
Newton
Adimulatratlan
George A. Tinecola
Cedar Rapids
Rev
Young
Oelwelh
T. Moore
Boone
J. C Unteh
Ottamwa
Vor
Twombly
Dose Molnes
Eleanor J. Hawk
Colfax
Alleen H. Petttt
Bronx City
Jenule Seliifor
Ottumwa
Nelile Mawle Witmer
W. R
Department Treasury
The
Prisoners of War Association
J. A. Brewer
Des Moines
D. Hynn
D. C. Bishard
Towa
National Association
Cascade Horse Disease and Local Disturbances
A fatal horse disease spreads near Cascade while Mun county reports heavy wolf losses. A cement wall project progresses this summer. Al Burra of Bethany attempted suicide in a personal crisis. J Zarin pleads guilty to liquor nuisance. fined 800 dollars plus costs. Mrs. Michael Slavin dies suddenly after forty five years in Par ley. Louisa Dolter of Dubuque jailed five days for failing to send daughter to school. Walter A. Norton, pioneer resident of Muscatine, paralyzed while fishing. Mr and Mrs Sylvester W McManters of Davenport celebrate sixty fifth anniversary. Minnie Nehls of Dubuque sues husband over pet names. Des Moines set as State Teachers Association meeting city with Dec 26 27 28 dates. A barn near St Dodge struck by lightning and burned. fifty head of hogs perished.
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al Burra
Bethany
J. ¥. Zarin
Blakenburg
Michael Slavin
Parley
Sleles
Louisa Dolter
Dubuque
Walter A. Norton
Muscatine
Sylvester W. McManterss
Davenport
Minnie Nehls
Des Moines
Border Plains
St. Dodge
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Deadwool
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Auiles
He Won
Hussian
Wesley G. Parker
Arkansas National Bank
Hot Springs
Ark
Wlineis Central
Eeholg
William Zeigler
Noroton
Conn
Dr. Hitt
Burlington
South Bt. Joseph, Mo
Nevada
William Stephens
Ross Valley
Marin County
Cal
Wednesday
Africa
Wield Columbian Museum
Mintscan
Carl BW. Kkeley
Museum
Zoological Department
White Horne
Interior Department
Ottawa
Ont
Committee of the
Yukon
White Iorse
Hawkey
News OF the Week
Tom Dennison
Kilnworth
Claiins
Bride
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Towa Veterans Meet
Boldlera
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Mun
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