Melartland Denies Charges in State Bond Suit
Secretary of State Melartland filed his answer in the damage suit brought by the state through Attorney General Romly. The case seeks 6000 dollars, the value of McParland’s bond, against Melartland and aides. Melartland denies all charges, claiming clerk excess and salary deductions were approved by the executive council. he notes labor arrangements were set by that body and that evidence cannot proceed until the defense is filed, shifting trial to December term.
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Melartandites
Wim
McMarland
W. MM. Melartand Des
Romly
McParland
Mefarland
Iis Handymen
Mclarland
Jie
Tle
State Memorial Hall Plans Adopted by Council
Des Moines executive council, with all members present, approved plans for a state memorial hall to be built near the capitol. Architect Oliver O. Smith of Des Moines proposed a three story, 240 foot long building costing about £260,000 with one wing started immediately using a £2,500 council allocation. The 68 by 68 foot wing will be completed first, foundation laid this fall, and a cornerstone ceremony likely December 28, the fifty-first anniversary of Iowa’s admission.
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Executive Council
Des Moines
Capitol
Oliver 0. Smith
Iowa
Novak Holds Silence Before Benton Grand Jury
Frank A. Novak accused of murdering Edward Mirray in Walford last February was brought before Benton County Grand Jury in Winton on Wednesday. He again refused to make a statement despite prior promises and is guarded in a steel cage. Rumor links three counts to an upcoming indictment, though a term trial seems unlikely. He remains isolated from relatives and may threaten self-harm if given chance.
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Frank A. Novak
Edward Mirray
Walford
Alaska
Benton County
Winton
Novak
Code Near Ready For Publication And Printing Soon
Legislature reports the new code is in type with annotations and an index soon ready. Printing should finish in a week and 6000 copies will be bound for immediate demand, with the code set to take effect September 27. Arrested for a trivial charge, Frank Lomack, pastor of Des Moines Second Colored Baptist Church, bailed in Council Bluffs over a 16 cent dinner bill dispute with the restaurant.
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Frank Lomack
Second Colored Baptist Church of
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Walsted
Lomack
Justice Vien
Tte
Banker Robbed by Darkly Masked Intruders
L R Brown Epworth private banker awoke to two masked men with revolvers demanding the safe be opened. he resisted due to a time lock, was beaten, and left unconscious. Meanwhile Myrtla Sullivan, a senior clerk at Webster City’s largest dry goods firm, died from fatal burns after candle mischance at her Wahota Cherokee County home during a summer visit with relatives.
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L. R. Brown
Epworth
Avheiga
Hyes
Thaney
Brown
Myrtla Sullivan
Webster City
Ste
Waahta
Cherokee County
Alty
Headless body found near Akron shocks Sioux City link
Orton A. Ewell of Sioux City, a worker on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Vaud line, was killed between Akron and Chatsworth. His head was found near the rails while the trunk lay on the right of way. Police suspect a southbound freight struck him around 4 a clock after disputes with a foreman the prior evening. Also included is the September crop report showing corn at 60 percent of normal in places and a Des Moines streetcar mailbox study with monthly mail totals.
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Orton A. Ewell
Akron
Sioux City
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Vaud
Chatsworth
Wong
Jewell
Death verdict ties drug injection to Des Moines company
After a three day inquest coroner's jury found William H. Whalen died from an injection given during treatment by the Fidelity Rupture Cure Company of Des Moines. Physicians testified the liquid entered arteries and veins, poisoned his blood, and caused fatal clotting. The verdict held the Fidelity Company responsible.
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Wm. H. Walen
Whalen
Videlity Rupture Cure Company
Des Moines
Bryan speakers lead fusion rally in Des Moines
William Jennings Bryan to tour Iowa for seven days with two speeches daily. Evans, county central committee chair, announces a large demonstration likely the year’s biggest fusion meeting in Iowa. Sept 8 stops include Keokuk Mt. Zion Oskaloosa with further dates TBA.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Des Moines
Evans
County Central Committee
Iowa
Keokuk
Mt. Zion
Oskaloosa
Wreck Near Emporia Kills and Injures Santa Fe Passengers
A collision three miles east of Simpovia Nan caused by mixed orders left the fast mail eastbound and the Mexico and California express westbound to collide. Nine or ten killed, many wounded. Bryans on board aided victims. Boilers exploded, cars burned, rescue efforts dire.
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Santa Fe
Simpovia
Nan
Mexico
California
W. J. Brynn
Burlingame
Brynn
Que
Felow
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Bryant
Tie
Maporia
Santa Ie
California Express
Fast Mail
Emporia
Lang
Wheat States dominate the Northwest wheat production
The article lists major wheat producing states led by Minnesota with about 635 million bushels. North Dakota and South Dakota produce 60 and 80 million respectively, Kansas 25 million, Nebraska 10 million, with California and Ohio also contributing sizable sums. Wisconsin and Michigan show regional variation, while Missouri leads in the West and Arkansas lags.
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Great Northwest Commonwealth
Northwest
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
California
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
New England
Gulf States
Missouri
Indiana
Arkanens
Six Detroit Men Drown In Lake St Clair Disaster
A fishing party of ten from Detroit faced catastrophe near Wind Mill Point when two crewmen rocked the yacht to capsize. Four escaped, but six men seated near the helm drowned as the vessel sank rapidly in Lake St Clair. The incident occurred on a Wednesday during the trip.
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Detroit
Lake St. Clair
Wind Mill Point
Deraud
Fail For A Million Spurs Bankrupt Firm's Collapse
The firm of J. R. Willard & Co. a New York bankers brokers and commission merchants with ties to Chicago Philadelphia and other cities is forced into bankruptcy. Liabilities are estimated between 600000 and 1000000. Chief bookkeeper James L. Starbuck holds preferences of 20000 to William E. Osterhout of Ridgeway Pa. Chief partner James St Willard linked to Chicago and New York firms and relatives of Zimri Dwiggins. The failure echoes the 1893 Columbian National Bank collapse and broader Western banking turmoil. Zimri Dwiggins now resides in Storm Lake Iowa.
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J. R. Willard & Co
James R. Willard & Co
Broadway
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Chicago
Washington
Toronto
Montreal
James L. Starbuck
William E. Osterhout
Ridgeway
Gradstreet’s
James St. Willard
Lake Avenue
Kennett, Hopkins & Co
Iimer
Jay Dwiggins
Zimri Dwiggins
Ilinois
Michigan
Dwiggins
J. P. Willard & Co
Columbia National Bank of Chicago
Tinois
Columbian National
Storm Lake
Towa
Chicago Heat Beat September Record, Four Prostrations
The city endured near record heat with 94 degrees on Thursday, the hottest September day in 26 years aside from a slight breeze. One death and multiple prostrations occurred as workers collapsed. towns across Wisconsin and Illinois reported temperatures up to 104 in shade and drying corn.
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Weather Bureau
Chicago
Weather Office
Auditorium Tower
Oshkosh
Wis
Tan Salle
Champaign
Valparaiso
Ind
Hidora
Iowa
Nebraska Sees Vast Corn Loss From Drought
Nebraska faces severe corn losses as two months pass with no rain. State Board of Agriculture reports show drought cost the late corn crop an estimated 75 to 100 million bushels, with at least half beyond relief. Early corn, though, remains largely protected by heat, with about 300 million bushels beyond danger.
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Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture
Fragmentary 19th Century Clip Reflects Press Snippets
A garbled OCR snippet cites multiple era newspapers debating public figures, wheat prices, and farming woes. It mentions arrests and fines, a cautious public official, and a Western farmers’ remark about sixteen dollars, all in terse, fragmented lines.
Notable New Books and Authorship News
Rita's novel Good Mrs Hypothuite explores a Wife in Scotland. Henry Jamces completes What Maisie Is new for Chap Book. Cuntiss Semi-Vertical Copy Books by C C Cuntiss to aid teachers. Liverpool memorial seeks prize in lyric competition for Mrs Hemans. Hall The Christian by Hall is a dramatic romance set Isle of Man and London. Ruskin health and Oxford landscape lectures to be printed with photogravure plates. Sam T Clover prepares a boys book Travers Adventures, to be published by Way Williams. Clover declines consulate to stay with Chicago Post.
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Rita
Scotland
Henry Jamces
Maisie
American Book Company
Cuntiss
C. C. Cuntiss
Minneapolis
St. Pat
Liverpool
Hemans
Hall
Caine
Isle of Man
London
Ruskin
Donington
Oxford
Turner
Yankton, S. D
South
Excavations in Rome Uncover Ancient Tombs and Statues
Workmen digging in Rome at Villa Lante on Janiculum Hill uncovered an ancient nameless tomb with bones and burial items. In front of the Sciarra palace on Corso a marble statue, though headless and armless, was brought to light. A Perugia letter dated June 30 reports gold and artifacts found sealing a historic era’s return to light.
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Villa Lante
Janiculum
Corso
Sciarra
Ght
Perugia
Umbria
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