Vast Holt county Vigilance Case Unveiled in Probe
Special report reveals a structured vigilante network tied to the Barrett Scott lynching and other crimes. Fifty-plus members, including prominent locals, are named in a sprawling conspiracy. the investigation promises more details at the preliminary exam. Local figures and families express shock as authorities pursue justice.
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Privet
Barrett
Beott Cage
Holt” County
Barsett Scott
Ee Committee
Ralph
John Blite
Hay Bagan
Sen
Ams Niles
Aaron
Derfihla
Acott
Heart
Atl
Keol
F Florida
Fests
Brientin
Scott
Corm Faltkea
Viglantes
Fiver Tanmber
Holt County
Afta
Profits of Literature Highlight Earnings of Famous Authors
A reader notes substantial royalties earned by authors from the United States market. Hatlie Caine, Stanley Wer-man, Du Maurier, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mrs. Gurnett, Mary Viking, and others are cited with annual or multi month sums ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, illustrating literary profitability.
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Hat] Caine
Stanley Werman
BR. Grockett
Hsig
Nuihipe
Iewu
Immense Salt Sea Beneath White Crust Surveyed
Bildulph in Travel in Hergia and Transeaepiy recounts a vast salt deposit filling a southern plain. He notes a skin like ice over salt water, thick enough to support laden mules and camels in some places while in others the crust breaks, swallowing travelers in the underlying morass.
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Bildulph
Hergia
Transeaepiy
Alt Plalag
Black Mountaing
Tay Field Glastea
Ny Giides
Grains Of Gold Moral Reflections On Sin And Labor
A reflective piece discusses resisting vanity and embracing honest work. It argues that sin harms others even if unnoticed and that true repentance involves stopping wrongdoing and starting to do right. It notes labor troubles stem from seeking easy livelihoods and highlights missed opportunities.
Des Moines Mayor suspends police chiefs amid gambling probe
Major Hillis suspends Des Moines Chief Fred Johnson and two sergeants after a grand jury investigation into protection of gambling dens. The move sparks police circles and threats of retaliation as the mayor reshuffles command and a possible new chief, Captain Sima, is eyed.
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Des Moinca
Hillis
Fred Johnson
Iowa County Turmoil and Owl Lake Dispute Hover
The article outlines alleged political corruption including claims against a mayor, a police chief, and a judge in a sweeping Iowa case. It details an Owl Lake land dispute in Humboldt County, where drainage work created dry land and squatters seek federal title, while nearby landowners claim riparian rights. It also notes embezzlement cases and a missing ex-supervisor F Faum, with trials and bond forfeitures in Ottumwa and Bliss Missouri travel.
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Jo Aé
Rock Hranch
Peter ‘Delaney
Dubuque
Sergeant Bluffs
Rodney
Jefferson
Calhoun County
Elijah
Durango
Bubique
Tohn Cottrell
BM Shortridge
San Francisco Call
Des Moines
George R. Pearsons
Fort Dodge
Owl Lake
Humboldt County
Supreme Court
Gastone
Chicago
Rock Inland
Pacific Road
Clakme
Rairoyd
Railgande
Enké
Hidte
Petit
Tia
Des Molnea
Geverni Ehoua
Dolara
Peoria
Ena
Ft Bae Siahk
Ina Bark
United Gas Inprovement Association of Philadelphia
Si. Creditera
Mead
Peoples Savings Bank
TR. Miller
Angus
Miller
Bar
Snane
Birdsall
Boone
Boone City
Cai’ de Hwérnés
Iowa
Owl Laker
United States
Iowa Freight Rates and Local Economic Struggles Report
Rail traffic groups in Iowa grow hopeful on rate changes as state commissioners resist advances. Local headlines cover murder trial outcomes, gold and silver finds near Marion County, Lehigh coal wage cuts, and civic notes from Colfax to Burlington including charity efforts and a major robbery examination.
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Iowa
Cenris
Marion County
Muryaville
Des Minstes
2Aal Minera
Webster County
Lehigh
Tata Ts
Suprema Lodge
K. of P
Hingis
Great Nebraska irrigation plan promises revival for prairie farms
The narrative recalls early settlement prosperity in Nebraska followed by years of drought and crop failures. To revive arid fields, a company plans to tap the Niobrara River near Rushville Nebraska and build an irrigation canal with laterals to revive farm regions long tested by drought.
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Petite
Raska
Elds
Nebraska
Legth
iNiobrara
Rushville
Neb
Senator Chandler Named to Seek Sixth Senate Term
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire is nominated to succeed himself in the United States Senate for a six year term. The report notes Chandler’s prior service and acceptance of the nomination, signaling continuity in the state’s federal representation.
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Senator Chander
New Hampshire
Wiliam BE. Chandler
United States Senate
Figure of contested career in early US politics
Fragmentary obituary style note recounts a Concord native born in 1895 who attended Harvard Law, became Solicitor General after an appointment by President Garfield, faced Senate rejection, served as Secretary of the Navy from 1882 to 1884, and later held Senate tenure beginning in 1857 with bitter political clashes and public blame.
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Washington
Concord
Harvard Law
Garigul
Senate
Naty
Ines
United States Senate
Knute Nelson Elected U S Senator For Minnesota
Knute Nelson chosen by Minnesota legislature to succeed Washburn as U S Senator effective March 4, 1805. Vote tallies show Nelson ahead with 102 to Washburn 36 and other minor candidates. Born near Dorgen Otway he emigrated to America in 1810 with his mother and later served in Wisconsin and Minnesota public roles before national office.
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Minnesota
Washburn
Knute Nelson
National Licties of Representatives
United States
Welaon
Deonnelly
Comstock
Mitchell
McCleary
Dind
Dorgen
Otway
Pebh
Dai
Brooklyn church marks 250th anniversary celebration
The CHa Church The Wirse Daich Reformed Church in Brooklyn celebrates its 250th anniversary of organization. The note adds a critical view on charity, implying the less you do for the poor the better they will like it.
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Brooklyn
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