Worst Gale in Years Sweeps Atlantic Coast by Hurricane
A fierce East Coast gale battered New Jersey and Long Island coasts on New Year’s Day. Winds hit 35 to 90 mph, causing widespread damage to seaside buildings, railroads, and shorelines. Ships stranded from Long Island to Virginia. an unconfirmed report says a vessel sank off Cape May.
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New Jersey
Long Jalan
Coast Line
Long Island
Vermont
Maryland
Virginia
Cape May
GEO M PULLMAN WILL FILED IN PROBATE
The last will and testament of Geo A Pullman will be filed in probate court this week with no public details until then. Executors Robert Lincoln and Norimin B Ream, the deceased’s relatives, learned the contents at the reading. Lincoln says the will is liberal and contains large bequests to public and charitable institutions. It will be used in court at the earliest moment and then published for the first time.
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Omecago
Geo. A.pullman
Proftate
Robert Lincoln
Norimin B. Ream
Lincoln
Alt Lincoln
Mountains Ablaze Near Laurelville Rages Across Valleys
Fires sweep the mountainous region around Laurelville with thousands of acres burned. A strong Sunday wind renewed the blaze, with damage estimated near 2190,000 and vast stretches of forests and brush ignited along both sides of the Younghiegheny River.
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Ponnayivarnia
Guirnsinuna
Pas
Laurelville
Lilitide
Younghiegheny
Fever in Cincinnati Reported as Mild Case
A mild yellow fever case arrived in Cincinnati on Tuesday from Mobile Alabama. The patient, August Wilkie, was found in the house of Mrs. Hine AL Moreland on Champlain Street in Lick Run. Health Officer Withrow moved the patient to a safe location for fumigation and disinfection of Moreland's premises. The illness is described as very mild.
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Kia
Cincinnati
Iron Mobile
Ala
August Wilkie
Hine AL. Moreland
Champlain Street
Lick Run
Withrow
Moreland
Gov Pingree Opens Mandamus Suit Over Rail Mileage Tickets
Governor Pingree seeks to compel Michigan Central and Lake Shore to sell mileage tickets prepaid for five years at twenty dollars per person. He demanded tickets in person. both railroads refused, Michigan Central for under thirty dollars and Lake Shore outright. He vows to pursue the case through all courts as far as needed.
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Derrar
Pingree
Michigan
Lake Shore
Amily
State Supreme Court
Fraudulent warrants exposed in Creek Indian Nation case
Government authorities uncovered over $90,000 in alleged fraudulent warrants linked to Creek Indian Nation delis in Indian Territory. An aid chief of the Creeks and a tribal official are among those implicated as investigations continue.
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WasitineTax
United States
Indian Territory
Delis
Lnough
Fatal Well Tragedy Near Derby Kansas
Frank Moon fifty and Mrs D Wells died after being overcome while working on Moon’s farm near Derby. Moon fell into a thirty foot well and Mrs Wells went to investigate at night and also perished asphyxiated.
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Wrenrra
Kan
Frank Moon
D. Wells
Fran
Moon
Derby
Algon
General Castillo Killed Near Havana
Gen Adolfo Castillo of the insurgents was killed in a skirmish with Spanish troops near Havana Monday. His body arrived in the city that afternoon and large crowds visited the morgue to view the remains.
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Castillo
Havana
Adolfo Castillo
Secretary General to Cuba Appointed From Madrid
The Spanish consul and his port reported from Madrid that he has been named secretary general to Cuba, succeeding the present incumbent. The appointment marks the third highest position in the island's administration.
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Phildavalpita
Dase Conpasia
Madrid
Cuba
Proclamation Lifts Cattle Quarantine for Northern States
Springfield Ill Gov Tanner allows cattle from Tennessee and Arkansas north of the quarantine line to enter Wisconsin without restriction after November 1 for grazing and feeding. Cattle from any southern state may enter after November 14 for grazing and feeding.
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Springfield
Tanner
Tennessee
Arkansa
Winois
Ahmeda Arrives Sydney Trade Balance Steamer
The Ahmeda steamer, sailing from Sydney, has arrived carrying gold in the balance of trade. Authorities note the cargo fulfills a portion of the Australia Australia exchange and the vessel arrived at the English port in the afternoon.
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San Praxisco
Ahmeda
Sydney
Iwenaht
Austra
Wilson Reports on River Harbor Fortifications and Costs
General Wilson, chief of engineers, submits the annual federal plan for coast defenses and river harbor work. Proposed 1593 99 costs include batteries land buys and sea walls totaling millions with details on Upper Mississippi Mississippi River improvements and the Illinois and Calumet waterways. Expenditures for the year ending June 30 1896 reach 18 461 659 with continuing contracts and specific projects across Missouri Ohio Arkansas Elbow Rivers and the Chicago area among others.
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Washinatox
Wilson
Army
Secretary of War
Mississippi River
Ohio
Alissouri
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ohio River
Sioux City
Iowa
Missouri River
Osage River
Missouri River Commission
Chicaze River
Calumet Harbor
Calumet River
Tillinois River
Tinos and Mississippi Canal
Secretary Wilson Plans Adoption of Improved Crop Statistics
Secretary Wilson returns from Ohio travels and outlines a plan to reorganize the statistics division. He aims to consolidate with the weather bureau and establish an intelligent network of correspondents in each township to ensure reliable data. He pledges to overhaul the captive force and retain efficient agents and correspondents.
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Wilson
Washington
Department of Sericulture
Ohio
Division of Statistics
Weather Bureau
Division of
Fatal Hotel Brooklyn Fire Claims Three Dead
A Kellerville fire destroyed the Hotel Brooklyn in Orry County near Gil City. Three persons died and seven were seriously injured as flames trapped occupants on the upper floors. Fire started on the second floor, six men on the second and five on the third escaped by jumping, with all survivors badly burned.
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Orry
Brooklyn
Kellerville
Gil City
Tucker
Final Settlement Hopes In UP Oregon Short Line Rift
The prospect of a final settlement emerges as Union Pacific official Lomax plans this week to meet with western railheads. He signals readiness to address remaining issues in the broader network, with demoralization expected to ease after the meeting.
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Union Pacific
Oregon
Lomax
Western Moines
Train plunges into Hudson River after track collapse
The Buffalo and New York special No 46 on the New York Central and Bludson River Railroad plunged from its track into the Hudson River one and a half miles below Garrison's station. The wreck left twenty eight lives lost as the retaining wall failed in high water and the tracks caved under the train. The locomotive and two forward cars sank about 150 feet into the river.
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New York
Buffalo and
New York Central and
Bludson River
Hudson River
Garrison’s
Walter
Opposition to Hawaiian annexation stirs in Washington
A five member commission is planned to travel to Washington to fight ratification of the annexation treaty. A prominent citizen returning from Germany says German opinion is shifting toward supporting the idea of merging the two republics. Some Germans favor Samoa being administered without US interference, viewing it as fairness.
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MSO
Washington
TlesoLoGne O
San Francisco
Hanimen
Germany
Qanestina
Republins
Samoa
Ifiz
United States
New Roller Boat Tested Aims For Sixty MPH Speed
Toronto Oak reports inventor Knapp tests a taller boat with two concentric cylinders and two engines. The design powers a water shell to skim the surface while an inner ball bearing cylinder stays level. Backer Polson predicts potential sixty miles per hour in open water, though Knapp remains cautious about achieving such speed.
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Toronto
Oak
Knapp
Mr. Polson
Chinese wives and children entitle entry without Chinese government certificates
In Seattle a federal court ruling says Chinese merchants wives and children may enter the United States without certificates from the Chinese government. Officials say if upheld, the decision could affect many applicants and alter entry requirements for Chinese nationals.
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Seattle
Wash
Tudge Hanford
Federal Court
United States
Three Miners Buried In Mine Collapse Near Neveland Lake
In Isuresaisa, Michigan, a cavern at the Neveland Lake Mine collapsed Friday burying three miners. Gust Murray reportedly killed and Gust Carbon fatally injured. The third miner, unnamed, remains underground and is feared dead.
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Isuresaisa
Mich
Neveland Lake
Gust Murrone
Gust Carbon
Burial of Admiral Worden at Pawling
Admiral John J Worden was buried in Pawling Indiana County Pa The service was simple with a casket draped in American flags on a quiet cemetery plot
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Admiral Worden
Poraiekeels
Xii
Pawling
Imaehesq County
Brutal assault on Miss Kateswabh sparks lynching scare
In Suxta Ohio Miss Kateswabh, a young woman from a local cloth plant, was attacked by William Carter. A bystander named George Thornhilt intervened, striking the assailant with a cane until he fled. Police and officials warn of potential mob action if Carter is captured.
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Suxta
Ohio
Kateswabh
Vast Fortune for a Girl in San Francisco Claim
Local attorneys challenge papers of MM. Elliott adopted daughter of William Elliott alleging writings fail to prove her status. The claim centers on a Clarke estate said to extend over four acres with a fortune tied to a supposed rightful heir.
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San Francisco
Clarke
Australa
Stn de
Tragic Spokane Wife and Child Die in Ghastly Wound
In Spokane Washington Mrs W Kessler is found dead from a throat wound and her husband is held in the city prison, suspected of killing his wife and child. The husband proclaims his innocence as authorities investigate the grisly deaths.
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Spokane
Spowann
Wash
Mra
W. Kessler
Todd
Pear
Jay Fier
Sen
Prigott
Killer
Monetary Commission Adjourns Amid Currency Reform Talks
The monetary commission adjourned to November 2 with a practical agreement on general currency reform outlines. It will later prepare a public statement of financial plans, though the details have not been released.
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Monetary Commission
Lawyer at Bank of Commerce Building Dies After Shooting
Arelpl Lippman solicitor for Travelers Life Insurance shot himself at his desk in the Bank of Commerce building Saturday morning and died Monday at Padsan Street Hospital. He had been despondent over business setbacks and had threatened to kill himself.
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Sincorn
Arelpl Lippman
Travelers’ Life Insurance Company
Bank of Commerce
Novel Klondike Scheme Aims for Dawson Christmas Dinner Cash
Porrham Oregon resident Charles West plans to sail for Alaska on the steamer Elder with a large consignment to Dawson. He intends to freeze 8,843 dozen Oregon eggs, 1.5 tons of dressed poultry, and oysters for sale at Dawson at high prices. West hopes to net about 100000 from the venture, using twenty sled dogs ten guides and a refrigerating setup on the Elder.
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Porrham
Ore
Charles Jr. West
Alaska
Dawson
West
Oregon
Lyca
Vest
Sle
Union Pacific scheme sparks massive Wall Street bid effort
The World reports Mussell Sage invited by President Miley to form a syndicate to settle Union Pacific government claims. Sage says subscriptions exceed 75 million in two rounds with investors including Hassell Rage 720 million BR Wilson Co 10 million Samuel Thomas 10.9 million D H McAlpin 40.9 million Kessler Co 5 million Bank of the State of New York 31.09 million WH Ham Waldorf Astor 5 million.
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TR Mussell Sage
New York
the World Says
Mussell Sage
Wall Street
Meliiley
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Sage
Mr. Sage
Pacific Road
Nho
Hassell Rage
BR. T. Wilson & Co
Samuel Thomas
D. 11
McAlpin
Kessler & Co
Bank of the State of New York
Whham Waldorf Astor
Indians Arm Cherokees Prep for Tripital Government Change
Reports claim Cherokees are secretly arming and stockpiling ammunition for weeks, intensifying after Washington lawyers halted the Dawes commission from updating the citizenship roll. Most Cherokees oppose the treaty, with strongest anger among the junior Digeds, who vow resistance to any change in tribal government.
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Farr Shira
Washington
Dawes
Tripibal
Telescope Turned Over to Chicago University
Yerkes presented the observatory key and the famous forty inch refracting telescope to the University of Chicago. The ceremony at Provident William Ri. Harper marked the formal transfer and dedication, attracting astronomers from across the region to witness the historic event.
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Yerkes
Chicsgo University
Winrdaus Ray
Charles T. Yerkes
Universally of Chicago
William Ri. Harper
Kaye
Pigba
Factory Boiler Explodes at Drymore Caninet Plant
A boiler explosion at the Retroit Cani net Company factory Saturday morning fatally injured two men, with ten or more others injured. The blast blew out the front and rear walls as investigators determine the cause.
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Drymore
Caninet Company
Durtgert's Second Trial Moves Ahead in Chicago
Chicago. The state's attorney plans to present Durtgert for a second trial this week, continuing the high profile case.
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Durtgert
Chicago
Tuelgert
Vital
Commodity price quotes across U S cities and markets
A scrambled list shows cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and New York. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and hay with various “No 2” grades and rations.
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Chicago
Catile
Canmon
Indianapolis
St. Louis--Catile
Detroit
Raffaio
New York
No Evidence of Criminal Intent in New York Case
Col Reber and Animen ad William Wood, arrested on complaint by Sammel Keller, linked to the bucket concern at BE. 8S, Dean & Cao. were honorably discharged. Relater alleged Agimen said Wood tried to blackmail him. No evidence found of criminal intent.
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New York
Col
Reber
Animen
William
Wood
Sammel Keller
Bucket Concern
Dean & Cao
Relaler
Agimen
Funeral for George M Pallwyan Held at Family Home
The funeral for George M Pallwyan was held Saturday at the family residence. The interment followed at Grace Land Cemetery. Morning trains carried intimate friends and business associates of the late tar magnate.
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George M. Pallwyan
Graceland Cemetery
Rerepumi Held At Convention Hall In Washington
Miss Cassia Cisneros and rescuer Rar Decker were honored Saturday night at Convention Hall with 12 000 attendees. Corporal James Tanner, former pensions commissioner, presided over the event.
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Washington
Cassia Cisneros
Rar Decker
Convention Hall
James Tanner
Pensions
Two Burned to Death in Laundry Fire
New York engineer Patrick Collapy and foreman Henry Light were burned to death on the upper floor of Gardiner and Vail's laundry in Monday morning fire.
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New York
Patrick Collapy
Henry Light
Gardiner & Vail
Fragmentary Hridal Tour Quote Appears in Lotroit Journal
An OCR fragment from the Lotroit Journal quotes a peculiar exchange about marriage and desire. The wording, though garbled, features a rouge figure and an older character with a harsh smile, suggesting a satirical or comic scene.
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Ting
Lotroit Journal
Supreme Court rules grain contracts with no delivery are gambling
The Iowa Supreme Court in Consalm en Co vs Mangel Reichart says contracts for grain made to speculate on price with no delivery are gambling contracts and void. It holds that the buyer’s intent alone is insufficient without seller participation to render a contract gambling.
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Supreme Court
Comselmaen & Co
Mangel Reichart
Cass District Court
Odd Fellows Meeting Delays Orphans Home Decision
The Davenport session of the Town grand Judge of Odd Fellows adjourned after debating the orphans home. Voter sentiment split among Indianola Jefferson or none, with 67 to 82 in favor of not establishing now. Next grand lodge to revisit, as Indianola and Jefferson lodges cancel current contracts. Council Halls named for next meeting.
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Oded Fellows
Davenport
Indianola
Jefferson
Uresott Tementok
Odd Fellows
Council Halls
Ottumwa Hosts Eighth Annual Epworth League Convention
IOWA EPWORTH LEAGUERS plan a large Ottumwa gathering for the eighth annual Epworth League convention on November 8. State officers promote a bigger turnout than last year in Cedar Rapids with hundreds of delegates expected and committees hard at work to ensure a successful meeting.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Fyworth Leaguers
Cedar Rapids
Pelpitare
Piwa State Fair Seeks Closing Details for Year
The Piwa State Fair is out of debt for the streegiing il years and a financial statement outlines conditions for closing this year's fair. It notes 11 487.47 of old debits paid, with a balance on hand and provisions for next year. Directors expect to decide at the annual meeting in January.
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Piwa
Ghatge Tair
Snakes Found Buried in Field Near Washington Town
August Brehter of Washington Township Cass County plowed up a trench containing 190 snakes of many species including black night copperhead rattlesnake garter and others. The snakes were killed by pouring water over them. James Detrick reports Alaska mining tales and a claim of $5,000 by James E B Googe of Stony City and T. F Hubbard of Chicago.
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August Brehter
Washington Township
Cass County
Walter
James Detrick
Alaska
Minneck River Valley
James EB. Googe
Stony City
Tf. EL Hubbard
Chicago
Jive Rought
Porcher Suffers Lockjaw After Party Incident
Report says Porcher in Webster City suffers lockjaw following a jaw injury five days earlier after a canceled atlanth removal. Jafar Andrews, Mount Pleasant High junior, injured in Freshman party clash near jugular. escaped fatal harm. Henry and Mrs. Goss return to Centerville from Excelsior Springs. Governor Drake improving. Carpenter Thos. Vaughn dies in Marshalltown fall from scaffolding while shingling. leaves wife and three children.
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Jafar Andrews
Mount Pleasant
Henry Goss
Centerville
Excelsior Springs
Drake
Carpenter
Thos
Vaughn
Marshalltown
Tie
Lyons of Carroll Arrested for Farm Deed Fraud
Lyons of Carroll was arrested by the sheriff on a charge of obtaining a deed to a farm by false pretenses. The alleged fraud involved a disputed amount of 8200 dollars. No additional context on the case or involved parties is provided.
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Lyons
Carroll
Sherif
Davenport to Get New Pearl Button Factory
Beeson for Quartermaster B A Beeson formerly of Marshalltown now Cedar Rapids appointed to the Fowa Soldiers' Name under Commandant Cal Corton Heeson formerly prominent in national guard circles awaits details of the Des Moines malt house operation and grain consumption
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Des Moines
Miss Jennie Vance Fends Off Intruder at Oskalensa Home
Miss Jennie Vance, a young woman from Oskalensa, fired at an intruder named Hartetaves who attempted to enter her house by mistake. He escaped serious injury.
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Jennie Vance
Oskalensa
Hartetaves
New Iowa Law Reforms Wills Favoring Heirs Over Religious Orgs
The proposed probate change allows an adult to will all property subject to homestead and exemptions, with a surviving spouse or children receiving the distributive share. Bequests to non profit corporations or foreign entities are limited to a quarter of the estate after debts. If a spouse or child survives, gifts to religious bodies may be restricted.
Bank Wrecked and Robbed in Blairsburg Heist
Three masked burglars robbed the State Bank of Blairsburg on Sunday morning using dynamite to blow out a plate glass window and wreck the building. They took about $6,069 in securities and a small amount of cash, awakening half the town. A bystander, Edward Gillham, was shot twice in the chaos as townsfolk pursued the suspects. one robber was captured while the others escaped.
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State Bank of
Blairsburg
Bande
James Connors
Hey
Edward Gillham
Tie
Canter Ends In Tragedy In Small Iowa Town
In Cedar Rapids area Canter ends in tragedy as J W Rowland, night operator on Midwagh road, shoots Usher during a confrontation over a pouch of silver. Rowland claims self defense and is held on a charge of manslaughter after the fatal shooting.
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AL Covington
Cedar Rapids
Diaines
Usher
J. W. Rowland
Midwaghes
Daller
Howland
Hack
Rowland
Birthday tribute to Duburnn mayor 93
A 93 year old Duburnn mayor Heney L Stont was honored at a private birthday reception Saturday night. Family and notable attendees included Frank D8 and spouses Jade Bonnell and Mayor Waugh, with Stout noted as a founder of Knap stout Lambet Company and a longtime supporter of local initiatives.
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Heney L. Stont
Duburnn
Wheenisin
Cal
Frank
Jade Bonnell
Waugh
Hin
Dtr
Stout
Knapstout Lambet Company
Riots and family tragedy strike near La fede
A farmer William Bonse near La fayedie faced a violent incident after a month of domestic trouble. He allegedly attacked his wife and children with a shotgun and cane, fatally wounding his wife, while his brother Calvin Shaddock suffered a fractured skull and later died. A posse and investigation were requested as authorities assess riot implications surrounding the Modern Woodmen of America HQ removal and state inquiries into militia activity in Rock Island.
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William Bonse
Lafayedie
Jeffa
Wonse
Calvin Shaddock
Des Moines
William Sehacheck
Calvin
Galvin
Marcy
Tanne
Minnislas
Gavrake
Ciizens
Tock Island
Tulfor
Woodmen of America
Filinois
Iowa
Rock Island
Case Rages Over Anti Cigarette Law Before Supreme Court
The McGregor case from Cedar Rapids challenges the constitutionality of the anti cigarette law arguing cigarettes are original packages. A separate item notes a project to consolidate Macedonia township country schools with the city, using a driver to haul records into town. A night watchman in Independence was shot and wounded during a burglary attempt, with five shots exchanged and the criminals fleeing.
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Donald McGregor
Cedar Rapids
Sherilf Cone
Supreme Court
Macedonia Township
Vodlauwastanie
P.M. Doexsie
Independence
Fiffeii Aliais
Dexsie
Aasistane
Fire Devastates Baier Livery and Business District
A small Town of Baier on the Chicago Great Western line reports four fires at a livery stable Monday night. The blaze rapidly spread destroying almost the entire business portion before crews quelled it. Loss estimated around 12800 to 18000 dollars.
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Baier
Rayter
Train Struck John Christmas in Borkwell City
John Christmas of Manson was struck by a southbound passenger train at Borkwell City and fatally injured. He suffered multiple cuts and internal injuries according to early reports.
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John Christmas
Manson
Borkwell City
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Geo. M. Pullman
Sam
Hlingia
Australia
Oil City
Bethart
Aian
Lotta
Ella
Jessirae
Laura
Autia
A Tirutal Amarniualt
Lippman
Somaliand
Uehi
Inhat
Harbret
Cisneros
ODD Fellows Meeting
Epworth Leaguers
Snaker Fure
Jim” Booge
Porcher
Webster City
Drakes
J. i. Usher
Covington
Iw. Rowland
Drow
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