Canterbury stone at Calvary Church links to medieval England
A large white sandstone block from Canterbury Cathedral's 1489 tower has been set into the west wall of Hull Iowa's Calvary Episcopal Church. The fragment, from the central tower, survived repairs and stands about two feet square, while other items in the story note mining progress in Canada, academic honors in Missouri, and quirky notes on social customs and industry.
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Calvary Episcopal Church
Canterbury Cathedral
England
Calvary
France
Unclear Text Concerning Temperature Recording Session
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a device with recording thermometers showing a temperature below a reference degree. Mentions Jey Wert and a figure of 5 000 feet but lacks coherent context, date, or location.
School for Adults Learns Reading and Writing Skills
A new program created for adults over 21 who cannot read or write. Classes include small groups of about 14 to 16 learners, meeting for a few weeks each night to practice short sentences and basic literacy.
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Lave
Optimism Fails as Police Chief Sees School on Rearward Etiquette
Chief Steward of Chicaco proposes a class to teach women proper rearward exit from carriages amid rising ambulance calls. He asserts every school would succeed. The piece notes tobacco smoke dulls appetite and references Mrs. Vielen M. Wiston's reported election and party dynamics among voters.
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Steward
Chicaco
Rail travel in Ros. Blaig cheaper than United States
The article notes rail costs in Ros. Blaig are lower than in the United States. It states mainline trains average about 25 miles per hour and branch services around 20 miles per hour, with reduced accident danger due to weather and drainage.
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Ros
Blaig
United States
Mrent Soened
Fragmentary 19th Century Notes on People Places and Prices
Readable fragments cover diverse topics from Latin era groups and names to a bridge scene and market prices. Mentions include Aryan and European groups, Raglan elections, and changes in municipal councils. Ambiguous references to commodities and aging graphite usage appear amid scattered notes.
M Garty Springs Bridge Contract on Lyon Voters
Rock Rapids Iowa February sixth. Editor P H McCarty of the Rock Rapids Review publishes a four column article detailing the Lyon county Western Bridge Construction contract. The piece argues contract conditions and bills were not disclosed to taxpayers and McCarty campaigns to unveil them to voters. It notes a related case alleging overdrawn clerk hire funds by former Auditor Robert and tied court action.
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Jrock Rapids
P. H. McCarty
The
Rock Rapids Review
Western Bridge Construction Company
Wnter
McCarty
Lyon County
Board of Supervisors
Eobert
Treasury
Memorial Services for Senator Dolliver Held in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa Feb 6 memorial services for late Senator Dolliver were conducted at the First Methodist Church with Rev W W H Spence delivering Our Christian Statesman. Plan for additional memorial addresses on the senator’s birthday and from Methodist churches statewide.
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Tort Dodge
Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Tunostentz Fous
J. P. Dolliver
Methodist Episcopal Church
W.W. H. Spence
Our Christian Statesman
Delliver
Dellivers Teuth
Coffin Case Heard Over Maintenance Claims
The Feb hearing in Tort Dodge concerns Nelle A Coffin seeking separate maintenance from Philanthropist Coffin amid disputes over support payments and desertion. Judge Wright oversees the matter as Coffin alleges ongoing payments and argues conditions for support while Mrs Coffin counters with her own demands.
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Nelle A. Coffin
Coffin
M. Wright
Big Wife
Retired farmer shoots himself in tragic rural incident
A retired farmer and capitalist in Iowa fatally wounds himself with three shots after a domestic dispute. Neighbors report family relations were strained and the incident occurred at his home. Police and local officials are investigating the motive and circumstances.
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Ely
Eirvan
Edo
Ois
Geuath
Postmaster Contest at Fort Dodge Seeks Appointee
In Fort Dodge a contest is underway to select a new postmaster. The field includes qualified applicants, with the winner to assume duties after a formal appointment process and review.
Fire destroys Newell High School building
A fire caused extensive damage to the Newell High School building, with smoke and flames reported across the structure. Fire crews fought the blaze for hours, prioritizing containment to protect nearby facilities and student records. No injuries were immediately reported, and a damage assessment was underway.
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Newell High School
Newell, Do
Othe
Eleoh
Leadime Lore
Ode
Lake editor dies of illness in quiet hometown
The Lake editor, long guiding voice of the daily, died after a period of illness. Tributes from colleagues praised his steady leadership and editorial dedication. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Lake
Ihyter
Farmer fatally injured by home made blasting powder
Mitchellville Ta February 6 Milan Hibbs a wealthy farmer was fatally hurt when home made blasting powder exploded in his kitchen. A nephew nearby lost both eyes and two children were injured as the blast wrecked the room. The Hibbs farm lies about five miles south of Mitchellville.
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Mitchellville
Milan Hibbs
Hibbs
Mitchellyive
Blighted Love Finds a Cheap Market
Mrs Anna Young of Marshalltown sued Frank Bachoff a wealthy Rhodes farmer for breach of promise seeking 5000 dollars but the jury awarded 150 dollars. The verdict was announced today and the case will likely be appealed.
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Marshalltown
Anna Young
Frank Bachoff
Rhodes
Webster City Debaters Lose At Le Mars
In Le Mars Iowa Webster City high school debaters lost to Le Mars in a state championship series round. Le Mars affirmed the income tax while Webster City denied it in a closely watched match held last night.
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Webster City
LE Mars
Des Moines
Webster City High
LeMars
Illinois Safe Blowers Net Little For Labor
Three masked men forced a vault at the Farmers Bank in Sherrard Illinois around dawn. They opened the currency safe with nitroglycerine, took 100 dollars from the silver chest, and left after a near capture, escaping by a stolen buckboard toward Rock Island where the horse was later found. The bank's big safe held four thousand dollars and the criminals planned to explode it if discovered. In other news, Storm Lake trustees announce Commercial Club officers for the year including President George Bohneller and Secretary Charken Mitchell.
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T Davenport
Farmers’ Bank
Sherrard
Acros
Rock Island
Htaom Lake
Commercial Club
Enetire
George Bohneller
H. E. Awope
H W. Forriah
Charken Em
A. Mitchell
Oskaloosa Welcomes Mine Workers President
Oskaloosa hosts International President John P. White on return from the Columbian national convention. A reception was held as workers and townspeople greeted the newly elected leader of the Ameare Time Afine Workers, celebrating his return with a fanfare and speeches.
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Oskaloosa
Qakatoggs
Prigade
Inga
Adies
Big Heme
John PP. White
Afine Workers of Amearefen
Columbar
Hig Benar
Appointment at Michigan University Promotes Professor in Zoology
A professor at the University of Michigan has received a new appointment and a promotion in the zoology department. The change follows a year of research and teaching duties, elevating the scholar to a higher rank within the state college system.
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Cinepa Visto
ATISS
University of Higan
County board plans dam lowering to aid drainage
Fiorm Lake Ta February 4 The county board of supervisors have peren askew to lower the dam 174 inched at the ant ler of the lake. The farmers owning land bordering on their ask this to help ie to the draining of their farine. This would mean a great lowering of the water, which is at present lower than ever before.
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Fiorm Lake
County Board of Supervisors
Peren
Northwest postmasters appointed in Washington region
A list of newly appointed postmasters for various towns and districts in Washington state is provided. Names include Hobandiepie Johnsen Ive Dobie Tara Ale der fs and others, with assignments across several localities and divisions.
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Washinton
Lowe
Htandiepie
de Johnsen
Tara
Reelbeat
Teeorke
Matti Rithten
Voloinwes
Willian
Homan Sues Surgeon Over Tongue Injury
Miss Anna Homan files a lawsuit against her surgeon seeking 14008 dollars in damages alleging a surgical error related to tongue injury. Court documents list Oaklander as the filing locale.
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Homan
Earthquake Fears Rise as Mount Loere Eruption Dims
Fragmentary report notes tremors and fever fears amid volcanic activity. Observers report a waning eruption, with scientists uncertain about remaining threats. Local residents brace for further updates as authorities monitor conditions.
VESSELS MISSING REPORTED IN RIVER OR COASTAL AREAS
A partial, garbled report notes several vessels including Maria and Bebb missing or feared lost after a recent incident near the Clinton area. Coast guard and officials search teams are aiding in the response as more details remain unclear.
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Maria
Bebb
Oh Ois
Drake Kenyon and Funk Fight for Votes in Iowa House Ballot
In Des Moines on Feb 4 Judge Kenyon failed to deliver his full bloc to Funk, leaving Funk at 55 votes. Kenyon supporters split, with four sticking with Kenyon and eight switching to Funk, while other Kenyon backers joined Young. Eleven Kenyon votes remained unpledged or moved, and overall the day shaped by party maneuvering as the assembly adjourned awaiting further action. The Senate and House approved adjournment to next Tuesday, amid debates on Oregon plan amendments and a state highway provision affecting driver behavior.
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State House
Des Moines
Kenyon
Funk
Brockway
Felt
Hamill
Schee
Young
Ames
Fry
Halgrime
Hogan
Jacobs
Jacobson
Patterson
Ripley
Efeht
Funk Men
Kenon
Young Nee Farmers
Farmers Form State Association to Aid Agriculture
In Iowa a new Farmers’ legislative organization forms with 68 members to address issues affecting farmers. J P Tohing of Malvern is president and Edward Downey of Dreda serves as vice president with I I Well ar as secretary. WW Bowman of Alarion is treasurer. The group plans a permanent structure as a lobbying body and to push a bill for Bettendart farmers.
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Howore
Doe Moines
Firat Legislative Farmere
Fowa
Ferq Pesman
Officare
J. P. Tohing
Malvern
Edward Downey
Dreda
Reéerdime
I. i. Wellar
Winterset
Bowman
Alarion
George
Amor
Carrall
Bettendart
Keeler in a Fight Reported in Des Moines
Mrs Ulford told police that Pluxford entered the house without knocking and a fight followed. She said no quarrel occurred until she shot the intruder, injuring him fatally in Des Moines, Iowa last night.
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Hascom
Jmerader
HINTON DAMAGE SUIT IS SETTLED OUT OF COURT
A 1,600 damage suit filed by Mrs. Mamnve M. Nash of Lincoln township against the Chinese, St Paul, Mineo and Omaha railway was settled out of court. Mrs Nash claimed damages for the death of her husband in a collision at the Main Street railroad crossing on April ? The company reportedly paid Mrs Nash 25 000.
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Hinton
LeMara
Mes
Mimnve M. Nash
Lincoln Township
Saeminst
Chiense
St. Paul
Mineo & Omaha
Othe
Crossi Tinta
Hei
Seuthibeungd
Cormpany
Nach
Donnelly Trial Opens Over Killing in Self Defense Claim
In Vinton Iowa, John Donnelly, stock buyer from Van Horne, goes on trial for the murder of Charles Andrews, a grain elevator employee. Witnesses recount a dispute at Milwaukee station, with Donnelly allegedly striking Andrews with a stake after Andrews allegedly threatened him for two years. The courtroom was packed as Wade argues Andrews had long persecuted Donnelly, prompting self defense.
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Vinton
John Donnelly
van Horne
Charles Andrews
Donnelly
Andrews
Milwaukee
New Court House
Laree Court Room
Novak
Diaige Wade
Atlas of the Rails: Engineer Bears Five Tons of Coal
John Cunningham, a Rock Island railway engineer at West Tilberry near Iowa City, saved his life by holding five tons of coal on his shoulders as it plummeted from a locomotive. He escaped serious injury with cuts and bruises and will recover.
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Town City
John Cunningham
Rock Island Railiway Company
Cunningham
West Tilberry
Iowa City
Fort Durlge National Guard to form association
Offinara of Company D Fifty seventh regiment Town National Guard dis allied to incorporate the National Guard Association of Fort Dolee with a capital of 2500 Captain Gle. Phil hor was elected president FL G. Color vice president WV Hale secretary 4A. G. Lindberg treasurer The officers with Walter Campbell and Fred Front form a board of directors The promiss ion will ha
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Fort Durlge
Offinara
Fitty E Seventh Regiment
Town National Guard
National Guard Association of
Fort Dolee
Gle. Philhor
FL G. Color
WV. Hale
G. Lindberg
Walter Campbell
Fred
Des Moines Teamster Fatally Injured in Accident
A Des Moines teamster, George War, aged about 50, was fatally injured when his lead of turte Ler horses bolted today and threw him from the wagon. He died from injuries sustained in the runaway incident.
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DES Moines Teamster
Tak Meinaa
George War
Feast
Girl Faints with Hunger on Fort Dodge Street
Report from Fort Dodge Iowa details a girl fainting on the sidewalk near a church. A friend of the family says the girl has been starved, and she was taken to a nearby residence for care as authorities investigate.
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Fort Dodge
Peh
Neer
Mazel Dattan
Vie Capp Christi
Lansig
Pino
Peterson Not Pushed From Bridge Verdict Ties Death
A coroner or inquest jury ruled that Peterson was not pushed from a bridge. The case involved a seatbound vehicle in Fort Dadze and a death investigated yesterday. Local officials described the scene and the morning incident as part of the inquiry.
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Peterson
Fort Dadze
CO. T. Peterson
Santherna
Jeri Sienk
Sheriff Resigns. Millman Appointed in Harrison County
Deputy Sheriff Coulthard resigns. Walter Millman, marshal of Missouri Valley, is appointed to the post. The note hints at changes in local law enforcement and an interim arrangement.
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Harrison County
Lepo
Coulthard
Walter Millman
Missouri Vailey
Wrotare
Ear Lown
Fire Damages Home on Fas Taenal Street in Cistheville
An incident on Fas Taenal Street in Cistheville, Georgia, damaged a residence belonging to Anton Fisher. Fire crews reported property loss valued at about $500. No injuries were detailed in the readable text.
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Fistherville
Jas Nto Beoke
Anton Fisher
Washington Officials Tangle Over Railway Mail Service
Washington reports anger over inefficiency and mismanagement in the railway mail service. Postmaster General Hitchcock conducts a personal inquiry amid rumors of impending resignations and possible reorganization. President Taft and Secretary Knox back reciprocity outreach with speeches and planned addresses in Chicago and Springfield events.
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Washington
Hitch+cock
Joseph
Firewart
Thall Eervice
Alexander Grant
Hitchcock
Hittchcock
Stewart
Seldom Read 19th Century Debate On Lumber Schedule Amendments
A fragmented report outlines a congressional discussion on amendments to the lumber schedule and related barley free policy. It mentions Representative Fordney, a vote on whether to reference proposed amendments, and references to various committees, states, and figures such as Mason and Waite. The text preserves old political language and aims to capture the general legislative context without sensational detail.
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Beth Stépusal
Fordney
Atines
Orig
Washington
Terbael Werhinetan
Elie
Suri
Bee
Perisho in Demand and Exile at State Capitol
Fragmented notes show Vermillion D. Bob and others urging action on Perisho. Text references a university and church conservation efforts, exile to Pierre, and a state legislature discussion about limited support for conservation programs.
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Vermillion
Bob
Cate Conservation
Ose
Wess
Santi Dor
Pierre
Tesonyes
Macbesdan Witer
Snow Bound Burlying Tale From Local Show
Fragmentary notice notes a snow bound incident at a local show with unclear names and roles. Readable bits mention Burling and a wizard figure amid tense, uncertain conditions. Further details are not available in the readable text.
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Aoulevard Cafe
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Pawlow
Vielen M. Wiston
Tolerade
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Lyon
Rock Rapids
Father Coffin
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Sefice Haupbokedt
Vaheb
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Northwest Postmasters
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Keeler
Edward Huxford
Kansas City
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Taft
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