Notable naval anecdote and policy dialogue in Parley Era
A Washington lieutenant recalls a luncheon aboard a cruiser where a guest confessed theft of buttons from his coat, leading to a humorous denouement. The piece then shifts to argue that public officials must actively advertise and explain policies to educate voters, citing a Denver conference and Pineot's forestry service insights. It also previews an American opera set in California mining camps and discusses Nile dam projects boosting land values and irrigation potential in the ancient valley.
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Congress
Denver
Garfield
General Land of
Fee
Reclamation Office
Mgr. Pinchot
Forestry Service
Elds
California
Glecomo Puceil
Itajan
Hie
Rodesto
Courtship to Continue After Marriage, Says Woman Writer
AWoman writer argues that courting continues after marriage and critiques the old metaphor of chasing a streetcar once it is caught. The piece suggests enduring romance beyond the wedding and challenges conventional dating tropes.
Five Hurtled to Death In Des Moines River Tragedy
Ottumwa resident William Powell and his wife Mrs. Lucie Powell perished with three others when their boat capsized near the waterworks dam on the Des Moines river. The craft, weighed down by passengers, struck rocks after the engine failed, tossing occupants overboard and leading to immediate drowning. Hallie Powell, a businessman, mourns the loss as the family faced a sorrowful, fatal accident that claimed the Powell parents and their son. The community recalls the Powells as respected residents with significant ties to California.
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Ertire
William Powell
Ottumwa
Gurimaa
FL Stevens
Ra Lucies
Bes Moines
Enere
Hallie Powell
California
Saloons Clash With Brewers In Davenport Suit
Davenport saloonkeepers sue to recover 204 dollars paid to brewers for beer, alleging illegal activity under Iowa law during a disputed period. The case cites the Davenport saloon trade and mentions Lahrman as a long time city hall landmark, with the Iowa Saloon League active at the time.
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Bevenport Licuor
Clesa
Davenport
Big Davenport
Fred N. Ruhl
LL Hanne
Iowa
Aimiff
Lahrman
Iowa Arm-Saloon League
Wreck on Great Western Near Crossing Slows Trains
A Des Moines to Kansas City limited train collided with the Tin City Chicago special near First Street Crossing. Estimates say speeds were about 15 to 20 mph. Brakeman Harry Norton suffered a broken rib and serious injuries. Both engines were damaged, baggage car damaged, and service delayed.
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Marshaltown
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Tin City
Trafic
Mainine
Runaway Horses Drag Resident to Death on East Sixteenth
Guy Carpenter, of East Sixteenth Street, died after a runaway team dragged him from his wagon near Fourth and Walnut. The horses, frightened perhaps by a streetcar, bolted while Carpenter, driving for Davidson Bros, was thrown free but his coat caught in the wagon tongue, tearing his ear before he died at Mercy Hospital.
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Guy Carpenter
Besot
East Sixteenth Street
Mercy Hospital
Carpenter
Davidson Bros
Walnut Street
Spencer Man Grows Half Million Cabbage Plants on 56 Acres
Spencer County grower Walker raises over 500000 cabbage plants on 56 acres in a project billed as the state’s largest scale cabbage effort. The crop yields about 2 tons per acre and will be sold to Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma at five dollars per ton, with distribution planned across regional markets.
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Spencer
Walker
Missouri
Arkansas
Exzlahoma
Horse Thief Sentenced to Five Years at Ft Madison
George Johnson was arrested weeks ago at Council Bluffs on horse stealing. He pleaded guilty and received a five year sentence at Ft Madison in Corning by Judge Towner. The case involved valuable horses reportedly taken from a staging area near a depot.
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George Johnson
Council Bluffs
Ft. Madison
Corning
Towner
Johnson
Burten
Four Hurt by Falling Scaffold in Virginia Barn Roof
In an accident at a Virginia barn roof, workers Smock, Wm. Pemberton, and Bassert fell twenty feet when scaffolding collapsed. Smock suffered a badly broken arm, Pemberton a shoulder and other fractures, Bassert severe injuries. A surgeon and attendants responded. officials expect recovery to be lengthy.
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Seafield
Vinion
Virginia
Wm. Pemberon
BE. H. Bassert
Baby Fatally Burned In House Accident
A mother poured hot water into a house wash causing severe burns to her daughter. The infant suffered fatal injuries and was taken to Eleanor Bicote hospital for treatment. The incident occurred in Boone and is being investigated.
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Boone
Frank Cooper
Ina Daughin
Eleanor Bicote
Boo
Fragmentary OCR Item Hints At Local Event
Readable fragments show a brief note about a local event or notice. The text is incomplete but indicates a scheduled action or meeting with referenced names or places obscured by OCR errors. The remaining legible words suggest civic or community relevance without clear dates or entities.
Local union secretary obituary notes 24 years in service
An obituary recalls a longtime secretary of the local union who dedicated 24 years to service in the finance and cheer sectors. The report highlights the individual’s commitment to the press, health and community outreach roles within the organization.
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Tre Pighey
Fragmentary Note on Travel, Sleep and Engine Incident
Fragmentary OCR shows jumbled phrases about travel and sleep, mentions an engine, hospital, and possible injury. Lacks clear names, places, or dates to establish a specific event or outcome.
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Cie
Panic Breaks Out At Crowd During City Show
A chaotic scene unfolded as a gunman fired into a crowded tent during a local show. The shot wounded several, sparked a panic, and left the audience fleeing as two men named George Fuller and Henry Smith were linked by a longstanding grudge.
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Cernivs
Manacer Creatis
Val Comnas
Seth
George Fuller
Henry Smith
NDICT THE MAGILLS First Spouse Smothering Allegation Sparks Fast Trial
State contends the first spouse of Clinton man was smothered as indictments for murder are handed up by a special grand jury. The case centers on the May 20 death of Mrs. Pet Magill, with prosecutors pursuing a theory of conspiracy while noting circumstantial evidence and lack of direct proof. Defense demands immediate trial as jurors weigh no direct murder evidence against Magill or his wife.
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Clinton
Fred H. Magill
Bip
Dass
Miler
Magill
Chicago
New Counsel for Thaw Named in Murder Case
Martin W. Littleton, longtime Brooklyn lawyer and former Brooklyn president, becomes chief counsel for Harry K. Thaw as he faces another jury for the Stanford White killing. Fee reportedly 25000 pounds. Littleton succeeds Delphin M. Dettmer as defense head after the first trial.
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New York
Martin W. Littleton
Borrough 2
Brooklin
Harry K. Thaw
San Francisco
Thaw
Littleton
St Louis
Alton EB. Parker
Ohio Is Pledged To Taft As Republican Leader
Ohio Republicans endorsed William H. Taft Secretary of War for the presidential nomination by a 15 to 6 vote. The committee’s action also signaled openness to removing Senators Foraker and Dick from purse life, though Foraker supporters resisted the Taft coalition. No attempt was made to secure unanimous approval.
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Columbus
Wiliam H. Taft
Republican State Committee
Foraker
Taft
Frantz for Governor of Oklahoma Nomination Victory
Frank Frentz was nominated for acclamation Thursday night for governor of the new state of Oklahoma by the Republican state convention. Turkish troops Thursday annihilated a Greek band, killing 40 and capturing nine. J. M. Stephenson of Michigan, ex-congressman and lumberman, died at his home Wednesday after a fall suffered days earlier.
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Frantz
Oklahoma
Tusa
J. T
Frank Frentz
Olahoma
Khastoria
Turkey
Ldrs
Riet
J. M. Stephenson
Michigan
Dios
Iowan Senator Bryan Newberry Bitten by Rattlesnake
Waterloo Iowa State Senator Bryan Newberry was bitten on the ankle by a rattlesnake on Tuesday and is in critical condition with doubtful recovery. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about venomous snakes in rural areas and raises questions about medical response times in the state.
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Waterloo
Bryan Newberry
Iowa Pure Iced Law
Alleged Powder Trust Suit Filed in Wilmington
The United States government filed suit in the U S circuit court against Dupont and 24 related firms and 17 individuals, alleging Sherman Act violations and seeking restraining orders and potential receivership to dissolve monopolies in interstate gunpowder and explosive trade. Subpoenas returnable September first. the action mirrors the tobacco trust petitions and targets monopolistic restraint of trade.
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Wilmington
United States
Powder Trust
Dupont Company of Delaware
Purdy
E. L DuPoint de Nemours & Company
E. L DuPont de Nemours Powder Company
New Jersey
Tobacco Trust
Schmitz Fills Vacancies Amid San Francisco Strife
Eugene E. Schmitz fills board of supervisors vacancies after forced resignations claiming right of appointment as fighting mayor. He cites letters addressed to him and urges federal authorities to take up complaints against Mr. Taylor as part of San Francisco political conflict.
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San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
Board of Supervisors
Schmitz
Edward R Tay
Schmitz Sa
Washington
Smit
Mir. Taylor
Ice Worms Found in Urania Glacier by Science Team
In Tacoma a scientific party led by Prof Joan B Fieri and Prof Cowles from Chicago discovered living worms in Urania glacier ice. The tiny creatures, about an inch long and hair-thin, formed a wriggling mass as researchers cut into the hard ice for microscopic examination.
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Tacoma
Mount Ranier
Joan B Fieri
Fraf. Cowles
Chicago
Urania
Fatal Strike Riots in Lodz Amid Violence
In Lodz the city endures a strike movement marked by violence and death as troops clash with protesters in the center. About 30 men are killed or wounded in the fighting.
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Lodz
Leodz
New Cruiser in Commission at Vatejo California
The cruiser California, recently completed, was placed in commission Thursday at Vatejo California with appropriate ceremonies. Capt. Thomas J. Phelps will command the cruiser.
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Vatejo
Cal
California
Thomas
Phelps
Desperate Miners Urge Gun Use After Ore Dock Strike
In Duluth Minnesota prospective violence looms as Western Federation of Miners followers rally after the ore dock dispute resumes work by United States Steel and independent mines. Petrisila urges justice and readiness to strike, while officials deploy special guards and limit large marches to prevent clashes.
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Duluth
Minn
United States Steel Corporation
Independent Mines
Western Federation of Miners
Peirielia
Petrisila
Devith
Bates
Chisholm
Petriella
Columbia postoffice theft arrest of Hughes
A Columbia man, BSUS senior core in wDia post office, son of ex postmaster A M Hughes, was arrested by United States post office inspectors Tuesday morning. He waived examination and posted bond for the next federal term. The case links to a series of robberies at the Columbia post office over the past year, with amounts from seven to ten dollars and stamps taken. The arrest marks the culmination of the thefts. Meanwhile East St. Louis reports the merger of ten coal mines and two washery firms into Bessemer Coal Company, capitalized at 1000000, seen as a move toward wider consolidation along the RI ines Central railway southward.
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Bsus
wDia
A. M Hughes
Columbia
United States Post Office
Hughes
Columbia Post
Ineney
East St. Louis
Bessemer Coal Company
Rlines Central Railway
Banker Dies in Pool in Philadelphia Mystery
Edmund R. Watson, longtime head of the Northern National Bank and treasurer of the Henry Hese Brewing Co., died Thursday in a swimming pool incident at Columbuschi in Philadelphia, authorities said.
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Philadelphia
Edmund R. Watson
Northern National Bank
Henry Hese Brewing Company
Columba Chih
Butler Robert Stubbs Leaves Morton Estate After Long Service
Robert Stubbs, longtime butler in the home of Levi P. Morton, has retired after years of service. He leaves with a substantial settlement reported at about $100,000, plus remains in England, his native country, as he plans to live there.
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Morton
Butler
Poughkeepsie
Robert Stubbs
Levi P. Morton
England
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