Education a Gift and Public Charity in US Schools
The article notes over 16 million children in US public schools with nearly half a million teachers, describing universal schooling as a charitable public benefit. It argues state guardianship of elementary instruction mirrors sanitary regulation, hospital care, and social welfare, and highlights large college endowments and gifts enabling access, while many institutions still rely on philanthropy and productive funds to operate.
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United States
New York Sun
United States Bureau of Education
Bezn
Callega
Dies in resort amid suspected poisoning linked to women
R B Lynn a 79 year old G A R veteran was found dead in a resort run by Rose Porterfield. Officers traced cocaine solution in a bottle and post mortem showed cocaine traces in his stomach. Porterfield and others are under arrest. Lynn recently received a pension and had about $50 with only eight left.
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Oskaloosa
R. B. Lynn
Rose Porterfield
Lynn
Attempted murder in house boat row ends in fatal stab
In Muscatine a drunken dispute aboard a house boat led to Walter Kiefner being fatally stabbed. He died at the hospital as authorities search for his Italian assailant who escaped. The incident involved Kiefner and a gang of Italian laborers.
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Muscatine
Walter Kiefner
Burglars Secure Jewels at Hunt's Jewelry Store
Robbers entered Hunt's jewelry store in Waverly and stole watches rings and other jewelry valued at about 400 dollars. No clues to the burglars were found.
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Buriars
Waverly
Fire devastates Ingersol Park in Des Moines
Des Moines April 28 Ingersol Park the Wig outdoor amusement resort was threatened with total destruction as flames engulfed the old mill building near 4 pm. Firefighters and construction gangs prevented broader damage. Estimated loss about 40000 dollars including manager Buchanana's home and furnishings. The roller coaster remained uninjured though the north side of the main drive burned. Cause unknown but suspected from workmen carelessness or crossed wires in the mill.
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Des Moines
Ingersol Park
Madame Bernhardt
Ark Auditorium
Buchanana
Qld
Centerville Infant Poisoning Tragedy In Hospital Note
A nurse attends an infant who died after receiving the wrong bottle of chemical in Centerville. The report blames hospital staff for possible negligence as antibiotics and care details are unclear due to garbled handwriting. The infant Us Hery died within minutes, while the nurse was supposed to provide standard medical care.
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Centerville
Ayil Lis
Exstor Gil
Arti McAuley
He Pares
Hamburg Banker Seeks 20000 Damages In Nebraska Suit
A Hamburg banker files a civil action in Nebraska City seeking $20,000 for alleged alienation of his wife's affections. The complaint names Cashier Chtron of a local bank and Cashier Tktterient of the Parwers National Bank as defendants. Both parties are described as members of prominent families.
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Hamburg
Nebraska City
Neb
Apuina
Chtron
Ers’ Bank
Tktterient
Parwers’ National Bank of
Maunborg
Ginaiva
Guyuree
Farmer Killed in Runaway Disaster
A farmer was killed in a runaway incident described in scattered readable fragments. The text mentions names and places but is garbled, with unclear sequence and missing key facts.
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Morel
Jamison Heads the Iowa Insurance Commission
The Burnbee commission yesterday elected James Ht Jamison of Clark county as chairman and C Burkitt of Des Moines secretary. They directed the secretary to gather and classify information on life insurance companies in Iowa from state auditor reports and files. The panel plans a general plan of procedure next week and may hire stenographers or an outside attorney to conduct the inquiry.
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Dea Moines
Burnbee
James Ht. Jamison
Clark
Aunt C. Burkitt
Iowa
Auditor of State
New York
Boy Kidnapped Near Des Moines Schoolhouse
Five year old Arthur Cohen was snatched before classmates at Bryant's school, held for five hours and forced to reveal his father's hidden money. Rescued at dusk, he described the kidnapper accurately. The boy’s father, M C Cohen, previously robbed the Walnut Street furniture firm. One gang member, Harry Phillips, got seven years. others escaped. Authorities pursue remaining suspects.
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Des Moines
Bryant
Arthur Cohen
M. C. Cohen
Walnut Street
Old Fair Ground
Cohen
Mr. Cohen
Harry Phillips
Man killed after standoff over 30 cent breakfast
An unknown man was shot and killed after a running gun battle with police began when he drew a revolver on a waiter at a Pullman cafe after ordering a 3 cent breakfast. He fled, fired on officers, and was killed during a raid on an old building. The body was taken to Daypett's morgue. no papers identified him.
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Downey and
Simons
Blink
Gurrender
Nin
Ritter
Blank
Daypett
To Rebuild Tracks Between Davenport and Atlantic
A plan outlines repairing and relocating main track between Davenport and Atlantic to restore service. The proposal includes rebuilding between Newton Calfax Rednevile Maethan and Menlo, with a cost of about $W000, and constructing bridges to connect Davenport to Atlantic.
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Davenport
Newton
Calfax
Rednevile
Maethan
Thalea
Atlantic
Girl Awarded Damages in City Case Trial
A Humboldt jury awarded Annie Kelly $3,000 after finding in favor of Hamiges in a civil action against Gilimare City over damages. A detective testified, and Gelobor ais Vrought salt was cited in the proceedings seeking $6,000.
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Humboldt
Annie Kelly
IOWA CITY SEEKS NEW TB HOSPITAL SITE NEAR UNIVERSITY
Iowa City aims to locate a new tuberculosis hospital on hills west of the Iowa River and the university campus. The board of control will choose a site from candidates in Des Moines and surrounding towns, seeking natural timber, elevation, drainage and good water, with at least 260 acres for land and a $50,000 appropriation. The hospital would also serve medical students and provide farm work and horticulture for patients.
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Des Moines
Iowa City
Board of Control
Indiated
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Earnham
Hwara
Iowa Institution
Springfield primary chaos and near-fire sparks local upheaval
The report outlines a fractious plurality primary in Springfield with Senate influence, a rules committee overhaul, and staggered candidate selection affecting voters and delegates. It mentions a near fire that damaged property, losses around $9, and ongoing political maneuvering shaping local campaigns and municipal posts.
Refusal to Modify Wage Proposals Sparks Labor Tensions
In New York and Wilkes-Barre, unions reject recent wage adjustment offers as dangerous to workers. The dispute centers on proposed changes in pay scales tied to industry conditions and hours. Leaders urge a unified stance, planning meetings and potential strikes if employers fail to meet demands.
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Suibcommittey
Troys
Hera
Sn Commission
Wilkes-Barre
Baer
Baei
FUG Beers
Natheoelio Bilin
der Stinday
Domyenton
Tuasiay
Serangton
Chom
Ray Hest
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