Brief World Happenings Highlights Prominent Deaths
Note by note roundup from around the globe reports the death of O Henry at Polyclinic Hospital New York after an operation. Monsignor O Connor of Newark is appointed assistant at the throne with princely rank, a first for a foreign prelate. John H McGraw, ex governor of Washington, is critically ill with typhoid at his Seattle home. A. L. Revere leaves 20000 dollars for a Harvard memorial. John H Mickey, ex governor of Nebraska, dies at Osceols Nebraska. A Piatt Andrew named assistant secretary of the treasury, replacing Norton. F Sutherland, a long time San Francisco editor, dies in New York. Dr Elizabeth Blackwell dies at her Hastings England home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sidney Porter
O. Henry
Polyclinic Hospital
New York
Monsignor O'Connor
Newark
N. J
John H. McGraw
Washington
Seattle
A. L. Revere
Revere
Harvard University
John H. Mickey
Nebraska
Qsesels
Charles D. Norton
F. Sutherland
San Francisco
William M. Laffan
The
New York Sun
Elizabeth Blackwell
England
United States
Hastings
Multiple political and legal scandals loom in early 20th century notes
Columbus hosts a convention of the Ohio Bookers' association with Gov Hermon welcoming attendees while Detroit reports a record turnout at the American Foundrymen's meeting. Henry Lemm, Pekin fish dealer, breaks under cross examination and names John Dixon of Peoria as fund raiser for bribing Springfield legislators. Singer Manufacturing previews a 30 million dollar stock dividend as a major event. The railroad rate bill clears the senate 50 to 12 and heads to conference while Taft plans White House talks with railroad presidents over Western Traffic proceedings. Private Fry of Fort Moultrie is killed in a fist fight with another soldier. Guggenheim is fined in New York for speeding. Kellogg warns of world insanity rising to 100 percent by 2175. Ross, ex-bank official, released after serving ten years. State department notes Boxers seek foreign blood, and a Middletown shooting claims a wealthy resident. Senator Holstlaw confesses to bribery and contemplates resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Bookers' Association
Columbus
Hermon
American Foundrymen's Association
Detroit
Mich
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Sttorney Burke
Sangamon County
Springfield
John Dixon
Peoria
Singer Manufacturing Company
Senate
Taft
White House
Western Traffic Association
Henry F. Fry
Fourteenth Artillery Company
Fort Moultrie
Charleston
D. C
T. Murray
Edmund A. Guggenheim
Colorado
Tombs Prison
New York
Boston
J. H. Kellogg
Barre Creek
George A. Ross
Producers’ National
Bank of Cleveland
State Department
China
Middletown
N. Y
D. W. Holstlaw
Lorimer
Rom
World and Local News Highlights Across Borders and Rails
A broad update lists events from Rochester play congress and Glasgow temperance to rail and legal news. Highlights include a Monroe steel strike wage raise, federal arbitration increasing locomotive workers’ pay, Horace T. Jones suspended in Oregon, Alaska body search for Rogers, and Gladstone era politicking on Egypt. Also noted are accidents in Indiana and Ontario, drownings in India, train purchases in Illinois, and aviation feats near Dover and Calais. The sprawling digest mentions elections, leadership changes, and industrial shifts shaping 1904 civic life.
Masons Plan Waterloo Grand Lodge Meeting Program
The detailed program for the Masonic grand lodge meeting in Waterloo Iowa runs June 10 to 16 with a school of instruction on June 10 to 12. The first grand lodge session Tuesday morning will see past grand masters receive jewels, election of grand officers is set for Wednesday afternoon, June 15, and local entertainment is planned each evening for about 1400 visitors. Grand Secretary Parvin notes Iowa lodges face varying suspensions and membership changes, with Marion lodge No 6 reporting 140 degrees conferred and overall year growth around 1500, offset by a 2200 net decline. Masonry remains prosperous across the jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Masonic Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Marion Lodge
Improving Its Roadbed at Lanesboro near Lake City
The Great Western railway is expanding permanent improvements at Lanesboro. Ties now line the right of way and a section gang of about fifty, including many Greeks, has been formed. Work to relocate graves south of town will start soon, and after the road bed is repaired new fast trains are expected to be added to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Great Western Railway
Lanesboro
Must Keep Stock Off Roads In Percy Percival Suit
Sidney resident C Keyser, long allowing livestock to roam publicly near Percival, must restrain stock to his property after an injunction won by neighbor W B Sheldon and others. The case marks the first such action tried in the local court, reflecting neighbor protests and regional enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Percival
C. Keyser
Missouri
W. B. Sheldon
Will of Thomas O Connors Distri buts New Mallory Monastery Beneficiaries
The Dubuque county farmer and New Mallory monastery resident Thomas O Connors left a 23000 estate with 9500 bequeathed to Catholic institutions. House of the Good Shepherd receives 4000, Nuns of the Presentation 5000, Mercy hospital and St Joseph's college 1000 each, with the remainder to small bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Thomas O'Connors
Dubuque County
New Mallory
House of the Good Shepherd
Nuns of the Presentation
Mercy Hospital
St. Joseph's College
Michael Healy Sr Dead At 84 In Fort Dodge
Michael Healy Sr, 84, longtime Fort Dodge resident and the last surviving Webster County Mexican War veteran, died. He was the father of Michael and Robert Healy and the late Tom Healy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Healy
Fl. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Michael Healy, Sr
Webster County
Michael
Robert Healy
Tom Healy
Smallest Iowa Baby Dies in Waterloo Tragedy
Dorothy Crandell once billed as Iowa’s smallest baby died in Waterloo at over three years old. Born weighing one and one fourth pounds, the child had been listed at twenty three pounds and died after a brief illness. The report notes the extreme early life fragility and the community’s interest in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Waterloo
Dorothy Crandell
Senators Favor Shaft for Allison Monument
Letters supporting the erection of a monument to Senator Allison have been received by Mrs. Carolyn Young Smith secretary of the fundraising committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Des Molines
Carolyn Young Smith
Murray Drops Dead in Davenport Home
Davenport city engineer Thomas Murray who had served since 1863 and county surveyor since 1867 died suddenly at his residence. He held office by election for forty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Davenport
Thomas Murray
Indianola Women’s Club Budgets Civic Beauty Prizes
The Indianola Women’s Club offers prizes to beautify unsightly spots in the city. A photograph will be taken before cleanup work begins to document the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Librarians Meet at Clarion in Northwestern Iowa
The Northwest Iowa Library association with about twenty libraries held sessions in Clarion at the Morgan Everts library. Mrs. E. E. Faville presided as president, with Miss Carrie Mann reading a paper on Ladies' Club Work. Members toured the city after sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Northwest Iowa Library Association
E. E. Faville
Storm Lake
Carrie Mann
Onawa
Miss Tyler
Des Moines
Atate
Oberholtzer
Sioux City
Morgan Everts
Waldorf's Year Closes at Waldorf College
Waldorf college closes its most successful year with 29 graduates across all departments and total enrollment about 225. Plans push to enlarge buildings and facilities to train more students next fall under President L W Roe and instructors. In Ames, 38 graduates from animal husbandry at State Agricultural College prepare to return to farms, with over 80 percent of graduates in nine years staying in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf
Forest City
Waldorf College
L.W. Roe
Jis
Ames
State Agricultural College
Ames College
W. J. Kennedy
Man's Skeleton Found Near Graettinger
Jens Thompson found the skeleton of a man in a remote slough five miles southwest of Graettinger. The body appeared to have been there two or more years with flesh gone, leaving only bones clothing and hair. No missing persons match the description locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jens Thompson
Here
Chase of a Horse Thief Across Counties
Sheriff Rowland and Muscatine county officials pursued an unknown horse thief who seized a team worth 300 dollars and a Fred Beranek livery buggy at Solon. The suspect drove to Wilton, switched teams, continued to Muscatine, left the new team and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa City
Rowland
Muscatine County
Fred Beranek
Solon
Wilton
Muscatine
Governor Carroll Initiated Into Owls at Decorah
Decorah reports Governor Carroll was initiated into the secret order of the Owls. Supreme President John W. Talbot of South Bend, Indiana, granted a dispensation allowing immediate initiation into the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Carroll
Decorah
Carroll
Order of the Owls
Supreme
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Ind
Cedar Rapids to Have Women Police Officers
Waterloo Major Rector receives many commu nications from women urging service as police and sworn in with a star. Women believe they can gather evidence unseen by men to help clean up the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Rector
Marshalltown Orders Paving Project Initiated
Marshalltown city council orders nearly four miles of paving with two thirds concrete and brick blocks for the rest. Bids close June 20, work starts July 1 and must finish by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa Falls Masons to Attend Grand Lodge
Iowa Falls Masons Home Lodge No. 192 A F and A M will be represented at the Masonic grand lodge and school of instruction at Waterloo by the worshipful master and wardens. The present incumbents are Wm Kane Dr W G Morton and B A Westbiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Masons
A. F
A. M
Masonic Grand Lodge
Waterloo
Wm. Kane
W. G. Morton
B. A. Westbiry
Drake University Board to Meet in Des Moines
Theodore P. Stionts will attend the Drake University annual meeting in Des Moines to discuss the coming year endowments new faculty members and overall plans for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Des Moines
Theodore P. Stionts
Hine
Drake University
Auto Wreck Near Tripoli Kills Farmer and Fatally Injures Rider
Five farmers were thrown from a broken down car driven by George Sheel of Gladbrook near Tripoli. William Kester is dead and a man named Mason is probably fatally hurt. The accident occurred during a trip with Auto Wreck near Waterloo area.
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Waterloo
William Kester
Mason
Tripoli
George Sheel
Gladbrook
Parkersburg Plans Fourth of July Celebration Boosters
Parkersburg unfurls plans to celebrate Independence Day by raising 1000 dollars for a festive program. Business leaders push original ideas to entertain a large anticipated crowd.
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Parkersburg
Odd Fellows Organize in GCity After Festivities
The Johnson County district branch of Odd Fellows was formally organized here after a day of celebrations. The next convention is planned for Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Johnson Coounty District Association of Oold Fellows
Oxford
Three Found Slain Near Van Cleve Family Mystery
Ray Hardy aged 19 of Van Cleave is jailed in Marshalltown on suspicion of murdering his father James Hardy 61 his mother Nevina 36 and brother Earl 28 at the Hardy home four and a half miles south of Van Cleave early Monday. Neighbors say the boy is harmless and motive unclear. coroner’s inquest set for 11 oclock Wednesday.
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Ray Hardy
van Cleave
Marshalltown
James Hardy
Nevina Hardy
Earl Hardy
Hardy
van Cleve
James
Honge
Mrs. Hardy
Mabel Starnes
Hardys
Misa Starnes
Fire Claims Hog and Horse Loss at Petersen Farm
A fire at H. F. Petersen's Clinton Iowa farm on June 7 killed forty hogs and four horses and destroyed the granary corn crib and stables. Loss totaled 78000 with about half covered by insurance as hundreds nearby fought to save the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
H. F. Petersen
Davenport seeks lumber rate cut from 23 to 21 cents
The Davenport Commercial Club, via the Interstate Commerce Commission, challenged a 23 cent lumber rate from the south as unjust and unreasonable and urged restoring the former 21 cent rate on the Rock Island line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial Club of
Davenport
Interstate Commerce Commission
South
Rock Island
Methodists to Meet in Oskaloosa District Conference
The Oska loosa district conference of the Iowa conference of the Methodist church will convene with the Epworth league from June 20 to 24 in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Oskaloosa District
Iowa
City to Don Gala Attire for Grand Army Convening
Des Moines reports fifty two blocks of business streets to be decorated for the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment, a three day session beginning Wednesday. Washington posse hunts a murderer near Titus and Grace Hill southwest of the city as farmers track a man who nearly shot another resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Washington, Ja
Titus and
Grace Hill
Jrtysun
Appetite and Moderation in Diet The Overfed Palate
Advice on natural appetite balance and digestive health urging moderation and avoidance of overseasoning. Warns against constant overeating and reliance on tonics, endorsing a light breakfast and supper with a substantial noon meal, and noting link between indiscretion and bilious attacks, headaches, and stomach issues.
Toast Variations and Techniques From An Old Recipe
A guide describes drying bread before toasting to remove moisture, then toasting until two tones gold and crisp. It notes brown bread toast with a butter flour cream sauce and milk, seasoned with salt for serving, and a marigold toast decoration using hard boiled eggs arranged as petals on cream toast with riced egg centers.
Beets and Parsnips in Seasonal Kitchen Use
A regional guide highlights using beet greens cooked with pork or bacon and served with hard boiled eggs, noting thinning in the vegetable garden as a chance to enjoy greens. It also discusses springtime parsnip harvests, compares southern and northern varieties, and suggests frying cut strips in butter to accompany beef roasts.
Dandelion Salad Recipe Note from Old Kitchen Text
Wash one quart of white dandelions and arrange in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Dice two ounces of bacon and fry crisp, then pour over the dandelions. Heat two tablespoonfuls of vinegar and add to the salad. A little shredded onion adds flavor though spelling is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djany
Apple and Celery Nut Salad Recipe
A compact recipe card notes to finely chop apple celery and mixed nuts. Mix well and serve with whipped cream that is sour or mayonnaise dressing. The instruction emphasizes a simple apple and gelery salad preparation with nut addition and a chosen dressing.
Japan's Plan for Tech School and Industry in Port Arthur
Japan plans a high tech school in Port Arthur to foster future industry growth and accelerate production. Investigations focus on developing productive sectors in Sochiat, per Tokla tard lhly reports.
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Japan
Port Arthur
Ssochiat
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Tait
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Lowell
George Galleher
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Ore
Horace T. Jones
Ballinger
Jones
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Alexander C. Rogers
National Hotel Clerks’ Association
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Dayton
Ontario
Ctc
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Howard Bishop
American Baptist Society
Gulf of Cambay
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McKinley Traction Syndicate
William B. McKinley
Champaign
Ill
Atchison
Fitzherbert
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Olambala
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Theodore Hoosevelt
Pat Guildhall
Egypt
Pas de Calais
Frank Gotch
Zoyszko
Chicago
Verne Casebier
Teskiman
Washburn College
Topeka
Kan
Dyer
Charles Dyer Norton
Fred W. Carpenter
Canada
Charles Stuart Rolls
Dover
Sangatte
France
Calais
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Rat West Coplay
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