Sensational Iowa Charges and Local Incidents Flash Across State
The Des Moines dispatches allege a long running scheme where border county officials send insane patients to Iowa as state patients, provoking denial from Davenport. Reports also cover a Delirium tremens case caused by coffee, a fatal accident near Akron, a murder case in Council Bluffs, a fish department budget request, squatters clashing over railroad forfeited lands, a church incident in Des Moines, a Lacona assault mystery, and a Fort Dodge wedding linking Senator Allison and Gov. Jackson.
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Des Moines
Tilineis
Beat County
Iowa
Scott County
State’ Executive Council
Beatt
Davenport
Illinois
Executive Council
Sarah Murxdock
Fort Dodge
Murder and mayhem amid an Iowa frontier scene
Sensation in the District Godrt at Dulmque as John Themes bled was dragged between Cepair Sherif Zernecke and Fu jion Captain Raesle who suffered leg wounds. The incident followed Thoman's eviction for rent and attempt to build a shelter on Millionaire Stout's Island. The officers were attacked with a hatchet and carving knife, while a deputy was injured. Thomas was captured and jailed for the court to handle. In a charity ball at Dubuque the district yielded to a moment of respite as political figures led a grand march. Goose Lake near Jefferson faces a wildfire threatening nearby fields if rains do not come.
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Godrt
Dulmque
John Themes
Cepair Sherif Zernecke
Fujion
Raesle
Thoman
Agntempt
Fhomar
Abe
Theo
Hille
Raegle Irapad
Adsinn
Ragele
Dynamite found hidden on threshing machine north of Fort Dodge
A dynamite stick twelve inches long was found concealed on a loom handle near a threshing machine owned by William Haney. The owner admitted placing it there and forgetting the purpose. No injuries occurred as the device was discovered and stopped. The rest of the fragment mentions social events and unrelated court items.
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Fort Dodge
William Haney
Riot at Marion Opera House Targets the Cherry Sisters
Four Cherry sisters farm near Cedar Rapids faced a riot in Daniels Opera House Marion as decayed fruit rained down on stage. The manager tried to intervene and was struck unconscious. chairs were broken and police took no action. Damages claims likely against Marion city and opera manager.
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Cherry Sisters
Cedar Rapids
Daniels Opera House
Marion
Sulis
Damarzes
Iowa Official Vote and Brutal Cedar Rapids Murder Confessions
Reports detail the murder of Sirs Lally in Cedar Rapids with Frank Currin confessing after a confrontation, claiming two days of drunkenness and a fatal blow with a chair. The piece also notes a wedding of J P Dulliver and Lewise Pearsona, political figures in Iowa circles, and various county financial settlements and embezzlement cases including Woodbury and Richland posts.
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Sirs
Lally
Cedar Rapids
Frank Currin
Tom Laily
Yentenedd
Dulliver
J. PF. Dulliver
Migs Lewise Pearsona
Presbyterian
Far Dodge
Seatl
Gav
Jdckean
Ansny
Stata
Tieresenia
Aon
Thei Wan
Rervics
Iowa
Ated
Digitiver
Jeff Friday
Washington
Ilamiston Lotst
Local News Gist From Cedar Rapids And Nearby Areas
Reports from Cedar Rapids note a missing woman found unconscious in her home with indications of foul play and a fractured skull. In other items a wreck near Sibley injured several. officials pursue suspects in the Schultz family murder. the board offers a county reward for killers. Also noted are the anti-toxine success near Jeff erson and a prison sentence for a man convicted of assault.
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Thalget Lally
Cedar Rapids
Flere
Mike
Tom Lally
Curetan
Byersville Bank to be renamed Farmers' State Bank
The new Byersville Bank in Dubuque County will be reorganized as the Farmers' State Bank with Sun100s capital. State law governs the change and the bank will continue at Byersville under the revised title.
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New Byersville Bank
Dubuque’ Conanty
Farmers’ State Bank
Byersville
Henry Tear Dies After Truck Crash at Protestant
Henry Tear, longtime resident of Building ton, died from injuries received in a recent Tin Wwiy truck crash. He passed away at the Protestant Hospital in the city.
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Henry Tear
Builington
Sins Tsas
Tax Reform Studies Prompt Open Letters to Editor
The notice invites well written articles on taxation for publication. It urges landowners to engage, noting land value gains from reforms. Send submissions to the office or 10 Lock street Buffalo X.
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Lock Street
Buffalo
Buffalo's Municipal Potato Patch Proves Productive Investment
Mayor Jewett touts Buffalo potato patches as a success with 16 to 25 bushels per plot among 578 plots. Seed three bushels per plot produced crops including beans and other vegetables. the Buffalo Industrial Association will tally actual cash value to assess the project funded at about £ 2,200.
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Buffalo
Jewett
Buffalo Industrial Association
Enah
Huffalo Express
Rumor of Atlanta growth plans sparks tax reform debate
The piece cites Themistocles warning against self interest as Atlanta eyes a new city policy. Proposals include tax exemptions for manufacturers and assessments on vacant lots at market value to fund city deficits. Proponents argue fairer taxation will spur building, lower rents, and create jobs.
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Themistocles
Atlanta
Fibel
Atlas
Fanc
Allona
Cty
Aimgol
Question on city charter reforms and assessor elections
The letter asks how the city retained control of the assessors despite calls in 1892 for direct election of all city officers by the people. It questions why assessors were not included with other elected officers and cites the committee of 100’s demand for charter amendments.
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Committee of 100
Legistate
Atlanta
Albany Single Tax Club Seeks Assessor Removal Over Lot Valuations
The Albany Single Tax Club plans to petition the mayor to remove the board of assessors for malfeasance over how vacant lots are taxed. The claim notes lots assessed at 25 dollars while houses on other lots carry higher assessments, suggesting undervaluation amid limited demand.
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Board of Assessors
Weekly Express
Albany
Taxation Dilemma Calls For Practical Reform
Address by Jas. J. Carter to the American War Association argues taxation schemes in many states fail to tax real production and instead foster perjury and evasion. He condemns complex laws, selective enforcement, and proposes policy aligned with economic principles and human nature to avoid confiscation and unintended crime.
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City of
New York
Prea Jas. J. Carter
American War Association
Taxation In Chicago And Atlanta Appeals Reform
A garbled report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses taxation in Chicago and Atlanta. It notes disparities in tax burdens on property owners and outlines petitions from Atlanta residents urging repeal of manufacturer taxation and support for fair assessment to promote manufacturing growth.
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Trinois
Letter
State Street
Gerys
Chicago
Dugworth
Avenall Railroad
Light, Power and Transportation Companies
Adams County
Seoul
Ccrrea
Home cooking outshines grand banquets in Detroit essay
The piece extols the warmth of home meals over hotel dinners and public banquets where champagne flows. It praises a wife or mother’s cooking as richer than any luxury, noting mothers’ sacrifices for hungry boys who long for home meals. It also mentions indoor blooming hyacinths and pot cultivation tips.
Old Fashioned Corn Bread Batter Tips
A fragment describes corn bread batter in old style, noting lime length and sweetening. It covers steps for souring the mix with salt, eggs, sweet milk, warm water, and butter, then cooking and serving guidance.
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Virginia
Hanter
Bose
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