Some Master Minds of the Nineteenth Century
A retrospective on 19th century advances highlighting Watt Farnlay Ericsson Cuvier Darwin Pasteur Lister Howe and Deguerre. It notes progress in steam electricity photography and medicine, plus global conflicts and death tolls, with a closing reference to a Harvard Street church address by General O. O. Howard and local G. A. R. attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watt
Michiel Farnlay
John Ericsson
Stephenson
Princeton
George Cuvier
Cuvier
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
Hany
Joseph Lister
Elias Howe
Mackie
Euicnue
Gs Wells
Louis Jacques Mendes Deguerre
O. O. Howard
Harvard Street
Brookline
Mass
Poston and
Commemoration Lighthouse Planned for William Black
The writer William Black will be honored by a lighthouse at Duar Point Mull a perilous headland. Light will come from compressed gas in a tank and be replenished periodically by the lighthouse steamer serving the west coast islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wae
FY UL Weta Black
Duar Point
Mull
West Coast
Iowa State Treasury Cash and Endowment Funds Explained
Des Moines Iowa January 8 When Juha Herriot state treasurer turns over office to Gilbertson custody of state funds and credits totals 1496599 53 dollars The treasury includes endowment bonds and securities 382750 cash in endowment fund 37650 65 cash on hand 845793 70 Inheritance taxes and Board of Control changes boosted revenue and staff audits show all accounts balanced with recent reviews completed and correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Juha Herriot
Gilbertson
Treasury Board
Board of Control
Spcral
Auditor of State
Central Iowa Teachers Form New Association Meeting Planned
Central Iowa teachers formed the Central Iowa Teachers Association with about 300 members after many statewide members skipped the Iowa State Teachers' Association convention. The group, organized at Nevada last year, plans a mid February meeting likely in Marshalltown with addresses from Dr Vincent of Chicago and others. Reports from Clay Carroll and northern counties note teacher shortages affect rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Iowa
Des Moines
Iown State Teachers’ Association
Central
Vincent
Chicago
Clay
Carroll
Weather Interest Grows as Farmers Seek forecast Learnings
Des Moines reports Prof. John St Sage director of the Iowa weather and crop service returns from Wilton where he spoke at a farmers institute on meteorology using government maps and charts. He notes rising farmer interest in weather science and increasing demand for lectures at Iowa institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farntera
Weather Des
Remarkable Book by Grinnell Author Promises Sensation
John Whitmore of Grinnell writes a manuscript claiming to reveal the origin of man and to resolve how Jesus could be both son of man and son of God. He asserts the discovery is natural and provable, denies being a crank, and says the book of the twentieth century is written though no extracts are released yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
John ¥. Whitmore
Grinnell
Jesus Christ
Deaf mute Albert Munson cremated near Fort Dodge
Albert Munson a blind deaf mute about 40 was found dead after a fire at a Paali house adjoining his sister Mrs. Thomas Pilot’s Crawford county home. Mrs. Pilot discovered the blaze but could not rescue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita
Fort Dodge
Albert Munson
Thomas Pilot
Crawford County
Pilot
Woman Nearly Poisoned After Liniment Mistake
Mrs John Nines of Livermore Indiana mistakenly swallowed liniment from a bottle labeled Volkonous Liniment Fort Dodge. She was rescued after a difficult recovery and prompt medical attendance was provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
John Nines
Livermore
Nines
Young Horse Thief Arrested in Iowa Towns
Fred Nelson of Lehigh was arrested at his sweetheart's Mondamin home on a house stealing charge and held to the grand jury on $1,000 bond. He stole his father's horse, brought it to Fort Dodge, sold it for $30 to W. H. Arthur, and was tracked after a long sheriff search.
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Fort Doldge
Fred Nelson
Lehigh
Mondamin
Nelson
Fort Dodge
W. H. Arthur
Thieving on the Increase Spurring Local Farmers
DES MOINES Jan 5 Information from the southern counties of Iowa reports a rise in thefts. Farmers near Farragut have organized to confront thieves who operate from Missouri, stealing horses hogs lap robes and harness. Incidents cited include a Marion Gray farm horse stolen in Fremont county and another horse taken from a farm worker’s employ, plus two horses stolen near Coin and multiple attempted thefts. Farmers warn counties near the line remain at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farragut
Missouri
Shenandoah
Coin
Marion Gray
Fremont County
Rogers
Marragut
Iowa
Ine
Jennie Wade Monument Fund Grows in Iowa Support
Des Moines reports strong Iowa women backing a Gettysburg memorial for Jennie Wade. Cedar Falls leads first contributions with other corps across the state preparing to donate. The appeal notes Wade’s water deliveries to thirsty soldiers and her death during the 1863 battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wade
Des Moines
Iowa
Gettysburg
Cedar
Margaret F. Kinman
Belmond
Mary F. Dearborn
Red Oak
Sadie Heasley James
Centerville
Christine ©. Snyder
Creston
Relief Corps
Town
Philadelphia
Indian Chief Sues Former Agent Over Land Theft Claim
Pa-kee-ka-madte, asserted Sac and Fox chief, sues Horace M. Rebek in federal court in Iowa. He seeks 50,000 dollars alleging Rebek seized about 3,000 acres of tribal lands and rents while serving as Indian agent, ignored the rightful lineal chief, and acted without authority for the benefit of the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Pa-kee-ka-ma-dte
Ama County
Horace M. Rebek
Rebek
Collecting Cigarette Tax Across County
Fort Dodge January 5 County Attorney Chantland orders assessors to list all cigarette dealers in the county to collect a $300 tax under the law. The move follows a Supreme Court decision in Tennessee affecting tobacco taxation, with Iowa law mirroring that ruling and dealers reacting. Polk County had anticipated this step amid broad dealer concern.
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Fort Dodge
Chantland
American Tobacco Company
United States Supreme Court
Tennessee
Iowa
Polk County
Webster
Rural School Libraries Progress in Mills County
Milita county's superintendent reports the best rural library progress yet for Mills County Iowa with every district except one establishing a library. Averages spend crowds $10 to $12 per district and total county expenditure nears $800. Several schools have expanded libraries using tax funds under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Milita County
Yowa Library Commission
Mills County
Town Man Murdered Near Otisco On B&O Route
An Iowa man, Wim. Gilmore of OtLumwa, was found murdered near Otisco on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line twenty miles east of New Albany. He and a companion were last seen quarrelling near town before the body was discovered with a crushed head. Police pursue the unidentified suspect identified as the other man who was with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Wim. Gilmore
OtLumwa
Iowa
Here
Gilmore
Otisco
Live Stock Market Roundup From South Omaha Trade
South Omaha market shows cattle, hogs, and sheep steady to lower as buyers temper bids. Cattle demand strong for heavyweight steers and feeders, hogs start soft then steady, lambs scarce with mixed prices. Regional quotes and feeder prices listed across cattle, hogs, and sheep categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Oncad City
Union
Gellers
Kansas
Butter Men Make Showing Declare Fifty Per Cent of Oleomargarine
Congress man Wadsworth of New York testifies before the senate agriculture committee amid debate over the oleomargarine bill. Wisconsin dairy commissioner H C Adams and National Dairy Union secretary Knight deny misrepresentation in a minority report. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Hamilton argues for passage, claiming 50 percent of oleomargarine is sold as butter and Pennsylvania farmers gain about 18.6 million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wadsworth
New York
Senate Committee On Agriculture
House
H. C. Adams
Wisconsin
Knight
National Dairy Union
Adams
John Hamlton
Pennsylvania
Cabinet Discus ses Demand Washington Jan 5
The cabinet session focused on matters of minor importance and the executive's rights regarding senate resolutions. Discussion covered a possible disclosure of Mr Lawshe's Cuba postal service report and its potential impact on ongoing or potential court cases. Remainder of the meeting addressed routine administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Luw
Cuba
Fiseu
Philippines
Lawshe
Fire underwriters losses in 1900 across US and Canada
New York January 5 The Journal of Commerce reports that fire underwriters endured heavy losses in 1900 The aggregate fire losses in the United States and Canada for the year just closed totaled 464 250 dollars The figures for 1898 and 1899 are listed as 119 650 500 and a larger amount respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal of Commerce
United States
Canada
Meeks Death in Bear House in Craig Colorado
The Hat Ward road ranch house by the Bear River bridge burned on Christmas night killing Mrs. Ward the owner. She was a famed Colorado mountains character and the last of a four member family, all of whom died violently.
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Meeks
Bear House
Craig
Colo
Hat Ward
Government Bridge
Bear River
Ward
Colorado Mountains
Willabelly Changes Again General Manager Named
Springfield announces Willabelly Changes Again as H. Gray of Bloomington is succeeded by J. H. Barrett in the expansion of leadership at etga & Alton, with Barrett named general manager of the Kansas City Southern Pendition. Treasury in Washington reports today a balance of cash at 199,763,939 dollars and gold at 94,340,844 dollars in the general funds.
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Willabelly
Springfield
WiItis H. Gray
Bloomington
J. H. Barrett
Etga
Alton
Kansas City Southern
Pendition
The
Treasury
Washington, D. C
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Chantes Roneau
Michag. Fanaa
William Black
Vapat State Treasury
Jaws Renobee
Varfona
Omeral
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