Des Moines May 26 Iowa News Tales From Grinnell and Des Moines
The Des Moines paper reports a tragic accident near Grinnell where Billy Simmetta, a 15 year old boy, was killed after being struck by a train while attempting to hoard a tie. In Des Moines, a Des Moines bound passenger train derails near the station, injuring several college students. The same issue notes a murder verdict in Page County and reports on rainfall hurting farmers across the state. It also covers Wesley Elkins’ parole and plans, a court case about faulty livestock scales, and remarks by former currency official Charles Dawes.
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Iowa City
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Gonvicta Irwin
Clarinda
Page County
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Oscar K. Miller
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Wesley Elkinss
Des Molines
Wesley Bikins
Clayton County
Collesa
Wright
Crone
Jamison
Floods of Decorah area wipe bridges and flood railroad tracks
In Decorah and surrounding areas the May flood swept away or damaged bridges and railroad tracks four miles east of Conover. Numerous homes were displaced or floated, with one new residence destroyed. Dozens of residents fled or were moved from their foundations as waters blocked valleys and swept away structures.
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Deaths, indictments and rail project news from May weather
Grand Jury in Page County indicts Wallanyete for the murder of Miss Bioma Moora on May 18. Iver Svalesen crushed by rock at United States Gypsum Co. mine in Fort Dodge on May 24. Atkineon and Niobrara River railroad project revived for extension from O’Neill into Rosebud Reservation. Tracklaying begins at Muscatine with trains expected by Thanksgiving. Lemmon Ballet case resumes in Des Moines with oral arguments and juror issue noted.
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Muscatine
Canada Gulf Electric Line Meeting Report
An OCR fragment describes a Canadian Gulf electric line meeting in Molnes or June, with a parade and a border scene near the Gate of the Sea. Porter is noted as present in council blocks. The march stretched over two miles, with a one hour parade and carriages exceeding two thousand in number. The report mentions Grenville and MS policies referenced in passing.
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