Fatal Outcome After Early April Quarrel in Capital City
A quarrel on April 3 between Philips and fruit dealer W W Brechtel ends in Brechtel's death Friday after a day long unconscious spell. Post mortem shows skull inflammation from head wounds. Philips held without bail. Police report notes two other unrelated incidents involving dog fighting between Thalenhorst and Tox ending with injuries to both men.
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Des Moines War Drives Down Prices and Local News
The Des Moines market and druggists prize war cuts prices to bedrock with cheap sodas and medicines. Locals report mixers, statues, and public notices amid a flood of incidents including a police tragedy, a fatal fall, a drowning, and a lightning strike near Waterloo on a wagon carrying a king and his son.
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Fire and theft dominate Iowa news summaries
Spotted items report spontaneous combustion at the National Linseed Oil Association mill in Dubuque causing thousands in damage. A Dubuque woodcutter narrowly avoids injury when his daughter’s hand is saved from a saw. Other notes include German Day plans in Burlington, melon protests in Muscatine, a Des Moines post office theft by Goldstein youths, and extensive fire losses in Lists Center with insured and uninsured properties listed.
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Our Yield of Wheat In Iowa Surprises With Spring and Winter Crops
A farm bulletin notes that Iowa now grows as much winter wheat as spring, with spring yields higher in 1890s observations. Experts caution against wide sowing and credit soil fertility and favorable weather. long-term trends suggest winter wheat may grow more reliably, influenced by climate, soil richness, and improved machinery. The piece compares Iowa, Ohio, and Indiana, and mentions future price expectations and regional shifts in wheat practices.
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Minister Denner accused of immoral conduct in Des Moines
Rev W W Denner pastor of Wesley M E Church Des Moines faces church committee investigation on charges of immoral conduct involving a neighbor girl Nellie Siostrom alleging attempted assault after he bought milk at her house. Denner denies the charge.
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Des Alpimes
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Des Moines
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Winter carnival planned for Charles City with ice palace
A local syndicate of business leaders plans a seven day winter carnival in Charles City in January. An acre sized ice palace will illuminate royal interiors each night. A mile long toboggan slide and a large ice skating rink will draw crowds. Stock to raise $600 is sold. $10,000 is needed, with $4,006 expected to be secured.
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Charles City
Minor State News Headlines and Local Incidents
Rete Plaine resident John Elliott, 21, drowns in a Keokuk canal while swimming. Aluminum burial casket exhibited by a Dabhugne undertaker. Genevieve Flood denies marrying a Chicago chinman. German societies plan a mass Burlington celebration with a German Day parade and public demonstration.
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Keokuk
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Burlington
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Polk County Poll Tax Crackdown and Heir Mystery
Polk County treasurer pursues delinquent poll taxes with judgments against about twenty voters. An Ottumwa visitor pursued James Weary Scott, learned he is an heir to Otto Scott's estate tied to a Da way Germany birth. Floyd expedition veterans and Floyd Memorial Association members attended a mourning era gathering with talks on Floyds death.
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Otto Scott
Daway
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Boys Admit Stealing Bank Drafts in Des Moines Heist
About a week ago the Citizens' National Bank at Des Moines recovered drafts totaling over $2 000 sent by correspondents. Two young boys Jacol and Sam Goldstein aged 6 and 4 were found to have carried the drafts from the bank clerk's desk in the past office. Their father is a well known business man. They claim they found the mail in the box and deny involvement by others. Because of their youth they will probably not be punished.
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Clinton
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Major Fire Ravages State Center Business District
A severe blaze swept the State Center business block within eight hours, destroying Milne & Dobbins dry goods and five leading stores along the south side of Main Street. Estimated losses run about 40 000 with insurance below half. Principal victims include Milne & Dobbins John Tammel W E Watson and J H Ricke.
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Gate for Fort Dearborn Memorial Moves to Side Rotunda
The State Executive Council debated the site for the Fort Dearborn massacre statute presented by Geo. ML Pullman. After a lengthy session, officials voted to relocate the sculpture from the main rotunda center to a second, less prominent location.
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Geo. ML Puilman
Railroad chief reshuffles top management amid overhaul
Lava and Dakota Read president Miller of the Chicago To wa and Dakota Railroad reorganizes leadership with new auditor and general ticket and passenger agent HEC. Stuart of Kansas City, H. Geyger, and W. L. Utley named or moved as superintendent of telegraph. further changes promised to reorganize the entire management.
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Towa and Dakota Railroad
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Telegraph
Farmer Injured in Accidental Shooting Near Letcher
John Wheeler, a farmer, and J Wilds were riding with a gang in the logey near Letcher when an accidental discharge struck Wheeler in the back and exited the shoulder. Doctors fear serious injuries as lung damage is suspected.
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Shannon City man convicted for selling lumpy sawed cattle
Sot Lumpyawed Cattle and Mr Willetts were arrested for selling damaged cattle to patrons. A jury convicted the pair and the defendant failed to raise funds, facing several days in the county jail as an inmate.
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Shannon City
Tax Reform Studies Open Field For Submissions
The editor invites articles on any taxation aspect including reform and policy. Land owners are urged to consider the value increases from improvements. Communications should be well written, reasonable, and to the point. Address this office or 10 Lock Street Buffalo N Y.
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Hear an Assessor and a Parrot on Taxes and Truth
A columnist lampoons assessors, poverty, and piano wealth, showing mischief and misvaluation. A dramatic scene on Ashland boulevard features an assessor and a speculative household with priceless treasures. A practical tip urges openness to insure fair valuation and avoid costly disputes.
Rents Misunderstood Says Brer Norre Epéakr D. Brkernore
Epéakr D. BrkeRnore argues that most rents are speculation and monopoly rather than actual economics. He urges ending unjust titles and speculative rents by basing titles on occupancy and use to halt such rents.
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Odious tax ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Wichita declares unconstitutional a tax or license on nonresident citizens imposed by city ordinances for selling on streets or renting a business place briefly. The decision notes the levy benefits nonresidents and cannot stand as constitutional. The piece also discusses New York City real estate assessments and a debate on single tax implications with a letter from CATAN LET.
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