Fragmented Humeston Era notes reveal scattered historical musings
A jumble of opinions and sketches references figures like Hugh, a New York governor’s father, and U S Grant’s niece Mrs. Baldwin. The text touches on suffragette imagery, aristocratic marriages, a Jersey City clock, Yale’s Old South Hall tablet, and a brutal Telugu temple procession with ritual animal impalement, all in fleeting, disjointed vignettes.
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Old South Middle Hall
Yate
New Haven
Nathan Hale
Yale
E. Whitney
John ©. Calhoun
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Forty-Six Towns
Storms swept three currents through the deep south causing about 350 deaths and 1,200 serious injuries with several thousand left homeless. Forty-five towns reported wreckage as Amite Louisiana and Purvis Mississippi suffered the worst damage.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Amite
Purvis
Miss
Hamilton Warner
Claude Bennet
Rev Dr Schell to Lead Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant
Rev Dr Edwis Schell of Laporte Ind has been chosen by the trustees as president of Iowa Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant to take effect after confirmation at the June meeting. The 45-year-old pastor is praised for executive ability and leadership with a record in Northwestern University Boston Theological Seminary Epworth League and Methodist church work.
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Schell
Laporte
Iowa Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
W. Hander
Iowa Wesleyan University
Epecify Committee of Trustees
Edwis Sehell
Ind
Board of Trusters
Dr. Schell
MacDowell
Crawfords E Dis
Northwestern University
Chiaso
Boston Theological Semmary
National Organization
Epworth League
Carl Williams
Eago
Hugh Cole
Chicago
T. J. Myers
Tudge Withrow
John C. Willett
Muscatine
Chris How
Ottumwa
J.B. Schreckengass
Burlington
Warrants Out For Weaver In Forgery Case
Officials issue two warrants for Walter I Weaver a 24 year old former Iowa attorney last seen leaving town in February A nationwide search offered a 25 reward The forged instrument case involves an impersonation attempt linked to W A Biggs business firm and a March forgery scheme Weaver has a wife and both parents reside in the area prompting sheriffs to extend efforts across the region.
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Iowa
West
Sheri Thomas Walsh
Walter I. Weaver
Weaver
Sher
Walsh
Corneil Bluffs
Omaha
Davis Jury Disagrees in Wife Murder Case
Des Moines reports Edgar Davis faced second degree murder verdict but one juryman, Ames Burrell, held out. After sixty six hours the jury was dismissed by Judge Meterry with no conviction. Rumors say defense may offer Manslaughter plea to avoid another trial, depending on County Attorney De Graf.
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Des Moines
Edgar Davis
Ames Burrell
Burrell
Meterry
Court House
de Graft
Davis
de Graf
Dr. Miller
Williams Smith Sentenced Twenty Years for Cigar Store Robbery
William Smith known as Alabama, convicted of robbing Porter Brothers' cigar store in Albia, was sentenced to twenty years in the Fort Madison penitentiary by Judge D M Anderson. He proclaimed innocence, but the jury found him guilty after twenty minutes deliberation.
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William Smith
Fort Madison
Alabama
Porter Brothers
Albia
D. M. Anderson
Resigns Under A Cloud In Sac County Treasury Scandal
Sac City reports the resignation of Treasurer Will Hi Pettis amid a county investigation by the board of supervisors. An accountant’s examination found a large shortage in various funds while Pettis claims his accounts are not short but mudded. His bondsmen and property have been turned over to the authorities as the county seeks answers.
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Sac City
Will Hi. Pettis
Board of Supervisors
Sac County
Petils
Epstein Wins Will Fight in Burlington Case
Jacob Epstein and his son faced a verdict in a Burlington matter as the court settled a dispute over a will. The outcome affirmed the contested provisions and concluded a stubbornly fought inheritance battle.
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Epstein
Bes Mecines
Burlington
Jacob Ep
Central Strike Spreads Through Iowa Shops
Carmen and Blacksmiths in Marshalltown Carmen and Blacksmiths of Iowa Central walk out after notices posted in shops reveal a new schedule. Boilermakers expected to join. The cut is 51 4 cents per hour for blacksmiths and about 2.24 cents daily for carmen. Strikes affect workers in Oskaloosa Mason City Albia Monmouth and Bartlett.
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Carmen
Iowa Road
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
Mason City
Albia
Iowa
Monmouth
Bartlett
Liquor League Replies From Iowa Candidates
Independent Citizens league of Iowa chairman Dr August P Richter and secretary John Bernald report about a score of replies to the league's regular questionnaire sent to all legislative candidates. A few candidates like General Weaver respond with clear support for the liberal program.
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Davyenwort
August P. Richter
Independent C Zews League of
Iowa
John Bernald
League
Weaver
Swerlig Assurermen
He factory. ered bY a in is believed 1 poison was that he ate.
A garbled OCR note suggests a poisoning incident where a person fell ill after eating a meal or ranch product, with a friend mentioned and an exoneration referenced, though the text is muddled and unclear.
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Ai Neon
Ottumwa Ministers Urge Casual Sunday Funeral Silence
Ottumwa members of the ministerial association urged their congregations to avoid Sunday funeral services. The effort seeks to prevent disruption of regular worship and lessen crowding on Sundays in the Ottumwa area.
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Ottumwa
Aften Child Torn by Hog Incident
A frightened child was injured when a hog charged into a pen, injuring the child as a father alarmed nearby. Rescuers attended the scene and the child received care for nonfatal injuries. The report notes authorities responding to the incident.
Two Headed Calf Exhibits in Pleasanton
A two headed calf is on display in Pleasanton. Owner John Robins, a local farmer, reports both heads are perfect and equal in size, drawing curiosity from residents and visitors.
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Iowa
Pleasanton
John Robins
A. N. S. and S&S plan extensions to the south and north
The A. N. and S. reed cre company officials announce plans to extend the railroad to the north and south. Surveys from Sereco Villisca and Kimbalston to Mang have been completed, with work expected to begin once a right of way is secured. The depot is near completion with new rails for sidings in place and the line in good condition.
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Atlantic
Beard
Reed
Thirh
Sereco Villisca
Kimbalston
Mang
Bryan men defeated in New Jersey and Taft delegates chosen
The Democratic state convention in Trenton decided uninstructed delegates with unit rule. A resolution to instruct the delegation for William J. Bryan failed. In Pueblo, California, six Taft delegates to the Republican national convention were elected by the state convention held Tuesday.
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Bryan
Trenton
N. J
Denver
Willam J. Bryan
Pueblo
Cal
Republican Rational Convent
Chicago
Wil Fam H. Taft
Cold Weather Grips North Texas With Freezing Drops
Reports from North Texas indicate a strong norther prevailing with temperatures falling to 38 degrees. Snow fell in Wichita county for three hours and crops are seriously damaged, threatening agriculture across the region.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
North Texas
Pan Hatdie
Wichita County
Woman and mother burned in gas explosion tragedy
Sydney Ohio reports Mrs. A. R. Banford aged 32 perished in a gas explosion at their home on Wednesday afternoon while her mother Mrs. J. Killen suffered serious burns. The accident occurred in the Banford residence and investigators examine cause.
Prohibition Critic Attacks Prohibition Crusade in DC
Missouri representative Richard Bartholdt denounced Prohibition before the House District of Columbia committee. He called prohibition a devilish device, claimed prohibitionists corral women and children, warned of a Pandora’s box of government inquiry, and accused leaders of flouting the Constitution while aiming to crack down on homes and temperance drinks.
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Washington
Richard Bartheldt
Missouri
House Committee On
District of Columbia
Congress of the
United States
Bartholdt
Ruling blocks Iowa liquor stock permit for cooperative
Des Moines reports Attorney General Byers ruled the Co operative Company of Sioux City cannot obtain a state permit to issue stock because the business plans to retail intoxicating liquors. Iowa law favors individual, not corporate, liquor sales, a decision expected to provoke substantial litigation. Cincinnati murder case ends with ten year sentence for Robert W. Gott. In New Orleans fighting with Mosquito Indians in Nicaragua ends with the killing of an Indian chief. many fatalities reported but figures unclear.
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Des Moines
Co-operative Company of
Sioux City
Byers
New Orleans
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Richmond brewer convicted of revenue frauds in Danville
Richmond resident Van T. H. Angle, president of Dry Fork Distilling, was found guilty in U S court at Danville of extensive frauds. He received a four year sentence in a federal penitentiary and a $15 000 fine. Also reported is the death of Joseph Grasser founder of Grasser and Brand brewery in Toledo at age 80.
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Richmond
van T. H. Angle
Dry Fork Distilling Company
United States
Danville
Federal
Toledo
Toledo, O
Joseph Grasser
Grasser & Brand Brewery
New Vreeland Bill Replaces Aldrich Currency Plan
Washington reports Rep Vreeland of New York introduced a new bill after conferences with Republican leaders. The measure, backed by a broad GOP majority, abandons the Aldrich currency provisions except for interest on government deposits in national banks. The bill aims to replace the earlier currency plan.
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Washington
Reprd- Ncan
Vreeland
New York
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Piles
Beveridge
Senate Naval Committee
Marine Corps
Bandits Loot Bank of $8,000 in Crookston
Robbers crashed the Scandia State bank in Crookston Minnesota on a Wednesday looting about $3,000. They used crowbars to force the door and fired on townspeople as they fled, wounding one robber and triggering a volley that drew return fire from local merchants.
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Crookston
Minn
Scandia State Bank
William Merdink
Merdink
Korean Plot Foiled at San Francisco Arrival
San Francisco authorities prevented an assassination of Bishop Merriman Calvert Harris by Korean conspirators aboard the Pacific Mail steamer Korea. Harris was removed to the revenue cutter Golden Gate and taken to Oakland. Standard Oil Fire in Cleveland destroys candle and grease works, losses estimated at 263500 with surrounding buildings at risk.
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San Francisco
Merriman Calvert Harris
Pacific Mail
Korea
Orient
Woodward
Golden Gate
Oakland
Standard Oil
Cleveland
Standard 611 Company
Rev Dr Morgan Dix Dies Prominent New York Clergyman
Rector of Tri Episcopal parish since 1862, Rev Dr Morgan Dix dies at Trinity rectory in West Twenty fifth street due to heart failure. The obituary notes his stature among the city’s clergy and his New York ministry. Washington population figures follow with census data and racial breakdown.
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Morgan Dix
New York
Morgan Dir
Tri Protestant Episcopal Parish
Trinity
West Twenty-fifth Street
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