Oldest Iowa man recalls wild frontier days and canal toil
Peter Plunkett, aged 109, native of Ireland and resident of an Iowa town, reflects on youth driving ox teams across the plains, work on the Panama Canal amid canal-building hazards, a Mexico crossing to the Rio Grande, and a journey from New York to San Francisco filled with peril and encounters with disease and attacks by Indians. His birth in 1806 is confirmed by Irish parish records.
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Iowa Town Law Service
Plains
Wancoma
Peter Plunkett
Iowa
Panamia Canal
Ent
Blunkett
Mexico
Rio Grande
New York
San’ Fran
Plunkett
Ireland
Chariton Man Shot by Unknown Assailant
A Chariton man named Hogg about 55 years old was shot while walking home from the theater near the Rock Island depot. The shot struck his left chest and exited the back beneath the shoulder. he says he does not know the shooter.
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Chariton
Hogg
Southwest
Hogs
Rock Island
Bank cashier under arrest over insolvent deposit theft
Colfax sheriff arrests Colfax-Frank Sherman, cashier of the failed Bank of Sully, on a fraudulent banking charge. The complaint states Sherman accepted a 125 dollar deposit the day the bank failed, knowing it was insolvent. Bollworth had 800 dollars in the bank.
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Colfax
Frank Sherman
Bank of
Dubuque Withdraws From Greater Iowa Fund
Officials of the Industrial corporation decide Dubuque will pull its $5,000 subscription to the Greater Iowa movement for a suitable building in San Francisco for exhibition purposes. Of twelve committee appointees by the governor, no Dubuquer is named.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Sann Francisco
No Dubuquer
Narrow Escape For Salem Man In Beath Transit Route
Mount Pleasant resident Lawrence Gray of Salem had a close call when a motor car passing to work ran over him after a sudden brake. He was hurled in front of the vehicle and avoided serious injury, aided by comrades and bystanders.
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Beath
Mount Pleasant
Lawrence Gray
Salem
Iowa road law honors and road group endorsement
Ottumwa Senator C. A. Thomas of Kent was elected president of the Blue Grass Road association at the convention. Resolutions commending the new Iowa road law and endorsing the Iowa federation of road roads and the Iowa Auto association were adopted.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
C. A. Thomas of
Kent
Blue Grass Road ‘Association
Iowa Road Law
Iowa Federation of Road Roads
Towa Auto Association
Cedar Falls Wins Cedar Valley Track Meet
In the second annual Cedar Valley track meet here nearly 100 athletes from twelve northwestern Igwa high schools competed. Cedar Falls took first with 30 points, Oelwein finished second with 26, and West Union placed third with 16.
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Cadar Falls
Cedar Valley Association
Igwa
Cedar Falls
Oelwein
West Union
Pointe
Baby Burned In Nevada Household Fire Tragedy
The year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nokes suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited. Neighbors and rescuers acted swiftly but the child’s condition remains critical as authorities investigate the accident in Nevada.
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Nevada
Frank Nokes
Graves Accepts Pastorate in Des Moines From Muscatine
The First Baptist Church congregation in Des Moines extended a call to Rev. J. W. Graves of Muscatine. Graves has accepted and will replace Rev. R. Van Meigs, signaling a leadership transition for the Des Moines church.
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J. W. Graves
Des Moines
Muscatiné
R. van Meigs
Congregational Meeting Closes Session in Marshalltown
The 1915 Town Congregational church conference has just closed its session in Marshalltown and will be held in Des Moines.
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Congregational
Marshalltown
Town Congregational Church Conference
Des Moines
Indicted in Polk County Land Swindle Case
John L Love of Owkaloora faces indictment by a Polk County grand jury on charges of defrauding several men of thousands of dollars in a land promotion scheme tied to the Honduras company. The complaint alleges multiple victims across the county.
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Des Moines
John ‘L. Love
Owkaloora
Polk ‘County
Grand
Land ‘Company
Honduras
Elkader Banker Elected and Secretary Named
In Elkader A J Carpenter was elected banker president and George Homan of Dududue was named secretary. The announcement lists Elkader individuals in leading roles with brief official titles and regional ties.
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Elkader
Dubuane- A.J. Carpenter
George’ Homan
Dududue
Comtcery
Iowa City poised to gain new state dentistry building
Iowa City property action signals the state board of education plans to acquire a full block north of the capitol area for University of Iowa use. The site, currently housing botany and geology facilities, would host a new dentistry building estimated near 150000 dollars.
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Iowa City
Btate Board of Education
University of Iowa
Capitol Building
School of Domes
Saloons Win Another Term In Sioux City Area
Sioux City district officials report the county supervisors completed review of a consent petition with over 1,000 names. Anti Saloon forces cite affidavits alleging forged signatures as a dispute over the wets petition. The drys accuse petition circulators of forgery and plan further action.
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Sioux
Woodbury
Heard “of Supervisors
Teague
Ninety first Anniversary Celebrated in Sac City
Mrs Frances Criss widow of Judge Eusene Criss and among Sac City’s oldest residents recently marked her ninety first birthday with a surprise party hosted by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Sac City
Frances, Criss
Eusene
Criss
Sac Cith
Elrele
Ladies’ Ald Society
Methodist Episcopal Ichurch
Miss Ruth Noyes In Critical Condition After Carbolic Acid Incident
Miss Ruth Noyes aged 16 a popular high school junior is in critical condition after swallowing carbolic acid. Authorities state she acted in personal crisis over study pressures and nerves.
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Ruth Noyes
Farner Faces Murder Charge Near Shambauga
Clarinda reports Roy Gunn, a 28 year old farmer, has turned himself in at Marsville jail after alleging to murder L. W. Huddle near Shambauga. Huddle, a farm owner, leaves a widow and three children. Gunn awaits arraignment in Mas.
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Clarinda
Roy Gunn
L. W. Huddle
Shambauga
Marsville
Mas
Huddle
Alfalfa Nears First Cut in Local Fields
Oakland farmers report corn planting complete and other crops thriving. Alfalfa near ready to cut with expected heavy yield across the district.
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Oakland
Boone Couple Returns From Berlin Study Stay
Professor D E Peck and Mrs D E Peck of Grinnell have returned from a ten months stay in Berlin Germany. The trip allowed Professor Peck to study music while Mrs Peck taught German at Boone High School.
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Germany
Boone
D. E. Peck
Grinnell
Berlin
Peck
Boone "High
Candidates Warned on Campaign Expenditure Filings
Secretary of state warns candidates to file primary campaign expense accounts by June 19. All candidates, whether defeated or successful, must submit the reports to the secretary of state's office.
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Bes Moines
Secretary of State
Annual W C T U Convention Held in Sae City
The annual convention of the W.C.T.U. of the Sixteenth district is in session at Sae City. State president Mrs. Ida B Wise Geith delivered the principal address.
Requisition Papers Issued for Franz Meyer Abduction Case
Des Moines reports requisition papers issued for Franz Meyer held in Winnipeg in the abduction of Elizabeth Happertz of Oelwein. Papers are en route to Washington for presidential signature.
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Des. Moines
Franz Meyer
Winnipeg
Elizabeth Happertz
Oelwein
Washington
Man Killed In Scuffle At McHose Tile Factory
Gilbert Currier was killed during a scuffle at the McHose Tile factory near Fraser. William Eisberry was involved. Currier was struck on the back of the head and his neck broken in the incident.
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Boone
Gilbert Currier
William Eisberry
McHose Tile
Fraser
Died After Being Run Over By Automobile
Succumbed to injuries Connell Blutts Elizabeth Lidgett a daughter of Mrs William Maine of this city died from injuries after an automobile ran over her.
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Connell Blutts
Elizabeth Lidgett
Wiliam Maine
Tent primary elections held in several precincts
Primary elections in town will be conducted in tents across several precincts because suitable buildings are not available. The move aims to ensure voting can proceed despite space constraints.
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Tente
Waterloo
Lion Kills Gridiron Star Tidrick at Mission Post
Ames Ralph Tidrick a famed 1904 Ames football tackle was killed by a lion at his missionary post near Khartum in the Egyptian Sudan according to a wireless from the African mission. He was noted as one of the university team’s greatest ever players.
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Ames
Ralph Tidrick
Ames College
Llem
Khartum
Egyptian Sudan
African Mission
Will of Louise Rawson Leaves $900,000 Estate
Des Moines reports the will of the late Mrs Louise Rawson disposes of an estate valued at 900000 dollars. The document outlines the distribution of the sizable heritable property and related probate actions.
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Des Moines
Rural Life Meeting at State College June 22 to July 2
Former Secretary of Agriculture and other notables address a rural life conference at Iowa State College. Speakers include Prof Geo H Von Tungern and Dr Luther Gulick, with sessions on religious education, community relations, Boy Scout work, and osteopathic issues sparking debate with chiropractors. Last year about 150 attendees. this year ministers and laymen expected to increase.
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State College
Des Moines
Wen
Womer
Iowa State ‘College
Vermont
Geo. H. von Tungern
Department
Applied Economics
Iowa
Claxton
United States
Mabel Carter
Mlingis State Normal College
Ernest. Thompson-Seton
Luther F. Gulick
Misa Fratees Gulick
Auto exhibit space rates at state fair spark dealer boycott
At a capitol conference a Des Moines Auto Dealers committee urged a 5 cent per square foot rate for auto exhibits, arguing the 20 cent rate set in January mirrors 1919. The fair board refused to cut prices after which dealers left displeased. Outcome to be decided at next dealer meeting. Parole is expected for three Teamsters—Orville Divinney, M B Hampton, William Gaston—imprisoned last winter for rioting during the strike.
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Capitol
Des Moines Auto Dealers’ Association
State Fair Board
Corey
Iim
Fair Board
Dorcott
State Board of Parole
Teamsters
Orville Divinney
M. B. Hampton
State Orders Sale of Islands and East Omaha Land
The state authorizes sale of 15.5 acres in East Omaha after 24 years, with squatters given first buy at $20 per acre. Land move from Nebraska to Iowa, portions once claimed by Hanson and others, and islands in the Mississippi to be sold. Also notes on Workmen's Compensation law, state federation activity, and aid appeal by Industrial Workers for the Blind to fund wholesale materials for sightless workers.
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Council Bluffs
East Omahs
Cornell Bluffs
Nebraska
Iowa
Jacob
Han 302
D. Clausen
J. Jacobson
Gudderson
Hanson
Omaha Land Company
Ithe
Tio Islands
Misssippi River
Surtington
Lynas
H.bailey
Mesiapolis
Barlinston
A. J. ‘Addicks
Fred Buhrmaster
C. J. Andre
Industrial Workers For
The
Industrial Workers For the Bud
Roads Through State Property Plan To Improve All Routes
Thomas H. McDonald of the state highway commission will be hired by the state board of control to design improvements for roads through state property. All such roads will be upgraded with concrete bridges where needed before summer. Autos Nezr 100 000 Mark reports plates issued totaling 5 000 this year with about 500 registrations daily. 1913 total was 72 000. If current pace endures, a new plate order may be required. Maeter Plumbers Case. Federal grand jury adjourned after examining about forty witnesses in probe of alleged unlawful operations by the Mastex Plumbers Association of America. witnesses' names not disclosed. Assistant AG Welty says two weeks or more to complete the probe. most witnesses thus far are residents of Iowa.
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Des Moines
Osteopathic and Medical Schools of Healing
General Assembly
R. S. Dysart
State Association
Ella R. Gilmour
Sioux City
L. H. Bell
Ames
E. E. Fisher
Ida Grove
L. G. Thompson
Red Oak
Iowa State Federation’ of Labor
Davenport
Thomas H. McDonald
State Highway Commission
State Board of Control
State Automobile Department
State Department
Maeter Plumbers
Plumbers’ Association of America
B. B. Welty
Jrenidenta’ of
Towa
Tour Ends in Death as Shivers Car Hits Tree
A Marion County motor tour ended in tragedy when M M Shivers car struck a tree near Harvey. Kate Shivers 20 daughter of M A Shivers was instantly killed. M M Shivers injured along with Ben Hudson and others. Investigation by Marion County authorities with agricultural experts followed the late afternoon crash on a southern county road.
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Knoxville
Kate ‘Shivers
M. A. Shivers
Marion County
Shivers
Ben Hudson
Thegricultural
Éillege
Anes
M.M
Harvey
Miss Shivers
Mr. Shivers
Hudson
Yeomen to Celebrate Homecoming in Des Moines
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen plans a national meeting in Des Moines on June 26 and 27 to mark its homecoming for about 190,000 members. The event will inaugurate the enlarged Yeoman castle at Fifth and Park, with about 30,000 dollars spent on the addition, boosting the society’s home office investment to nearly 250,000 dollars. The gathering is billed as the greatest Yeoman assembly to date.
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Des Moines
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Fifth -and
Race question again at Waterloo park beach
Water loo park commissioners face a race access dispute at Wirblie bathing beach a major city park. Historically whites used the beach and protests arose as colored residents now seek permission to bathe. Officials proposed separate beaches but both sides oppose.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Park Commission
Father and Sons Banquet Held at Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church hosted a fathers and sons banquet at Mrs. Benjamin B. Clark’s home in Red Oak. About 200 fathers and sons dined together at a long table beneath a pergola draped with grape vines and decorated with baskets of cut flowers.
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Father and Sons
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Congregational Church
Fathers and Sons
Benjamin B. Clark
Waterloo Woman's Suffrage Group Plans 900 Members
Waterloo suffrage organizers aim to enlist 900 new members for the Waterloo Woman's Suffrage association. The membership committee led by Mrs. Jennie C. Ricker, noted for extensive property holdings, is progressing with plans. A public meeting is scheduled for June 7.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Woman's Suffrage Association
Jennie C. Ricker
Young Hero Drowns Saving Companion at Water
Albia Clarence Johns aged 18 drowned while swimming after rescuing a companion who had strayed beyond his depth. The rescuer collapsed in the water and also perished, ending a brave, selfless effort in a fishing area.
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Albia
Clarence Johns
Baby Health Contest Winner in Iowa City
Margaret Cogswell daughter of Dr and Mrs John V Cogswell Iowa City won the baby health sweepstakes earning the silver loving cup donated by George O'Brien with a score of 96.8 percent.
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Iowa City
Margaret Cogswell
John V. Cogswell
George O'Brien
Farmer Slashes Threat Near Akron in Troubling Incident
A farmer on a rural Akron area farm confronted a threat and exited his residence, encountering a tense moment as he moved toward a straw pallet. The incident, linked to ongoing disputes, prompted a cautious response from local neighbors and authorities.
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LeMars
Albert Mann
Akron
Tornado Toll and Insurance Aid Across Iowa Counties
In May severe tornadoes struck Johnson Jones Cedar Chickasaw Fayette Lyon Winneshiek and other counties causing extensive property damage worth thousands. The Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association paid large losses to listed claimants and urged coverage through cooperative agents to prevent uninsured losses.
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Johnson
Jones
Cedar
Chickasaw
Fayette
Claston
Iowa
John Moser
Colesburg
N. Welch
Osterdock
M. ‘W. Lovett
Arthur Russell
North Liberty
A.J. Chihak
J.W. Stoner
Henry Gill
San. Ranshaw
Liberty
W. W. Young
Jos. Leininger
North
Madge
Hoover
Frank
Soob
Liston
John
Mclennott
Andrey
Greene
Guttrie
Boone
Hamilton
Dallas
Audubon
Crawford
Monsun
Carroll
Muscatize
Clinton
Scott Counties
Lyon Aid
Winnesnick County
Farmers’ Mutuals
Seurbiary
J. B. Norriman
Hubbell Building
Des Moines
Lowa—Ady
Expert Stenography Exposes Vacation Mail Cost
A railroad manager on vacation faced a costly matter needing a letter. He learned that Aite town had a stenographer. He blamed the railroad’s expenditure on the interstate commerce commission, and the stenographer dictated the fault as due to the ley sea.
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Aite
Roal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bia
L. Cc
Trine Tribe Found in Quebec After 187 Year Gap
Professor Frank Speck of the University of Pennsylvania reports discovering a virtually extinct tribe in Quebec once known as the Wawenock. Only five families remain with one elder, Neptune, preserving the original language. A guide spoke of a people called Waluidak meaning People of the Bay on the Beconcour river near Pierreville.
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Quebec
Canada
Frank Speck
University of Pennsylvania
New Eogland
Speck
Bay
Beconcour
Uesy
Pierreville
Neptune
Readiness to explain others says of you
A professor of economics urges readers to leadership, asking what is the key trait. A student answers that ready ability to satisfactorily explain what others say about you is essential for effective leadership and readership.
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Jeadera
Odd Plant Mimics Surroundings in South Africa
A newly found South African plant named mesembryanthe mum lapidsforme mimics its environment. In summer it shows only two dried leaves about an inch wide, shaped like tetrahedrons with blunt edges and brownish red hues, blending with surroundings. Two flowers appear in spring with extremely thin stems. Seed centers disperse by wind.
Absent professor finds missing scissors during class
An x unnamed professor at Drew Theological Seminary misplaces his wife’s sewing scissors while studying. After a day’s search, he opens his book in class to reveal the scissors folded inside. He holds them aloft and proclaims Here they are, dear. The anecdote showcases a humorous moment in a classroom setting.
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Drew Theological Seminary
Brerybove
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James Wilson
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Farmer
Rural Education Party
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