State Executive Council Starts Hearings On Telephone Tax
Des Moines Iowa July. The state executive council began reviewing telephone and telegraph reports for the annual taxation assessment. This year over 600 reports arrived, up from 287 last year, with many small firms and numerous telephones indicated. Next Monday the council will hear all who wish to speak on the assessment process.
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Auditor of State
Iowa
Iowa normal and business colleges seek state recognition
Eight Iowa colleges including Perry Normal Decorah Institute Denison Epworth Highland Park Des Moines Upper Iowa Fayette Lemars have applied for recognition as secondary normal schools under the new law. rules and standards were set by the state board of education. examinations will be conducted to determine eligibility for diploma issuance enabling graduates to teach in Iowa public schools.
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Des Moines
Ehight Normal and Business Colleges
Iowa
State Board of Education
Perry Normal School
Perry
Decorah Institute
Decorah
Denison Normal and Business College
Denison
Epworth Seminary
Epworth
Highland Park College
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Western Normal School
Lemars
Barrett
H. H. Freer
State Normal School
Increase in Wages Granted After Conference
Sioux City reports that after talks between the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad company representatives and the building trades workers the company granted a wage rise of a few cents per day.
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Sioux City
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad Company
Builer
Injured Laborer Hurt Under Train Wheels in Missouri Valley
In Missouri Valley Iowa a laborer named Harrigan employed by the Chicago and Northwestern was struck by a train wheel while working on the track. He sustained injuries to his leg requiring amputation. The incident occurred during track repairs and the worker was immediately cared for by on site crew. Local authorities are investigating the mishap.
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Missouri Valley
Harrigan
Chicago & Northwestern
Rangscar Logan
Train Narrowly Avoids Wreck in Red War July
Fast mail train No. 24 on the Burlington narrowly escaped a disaster after a coal car rolled from the coal handlers and ran along the track to the Blackstone crossing. Joseph and Frank Glandon, aided by SCCUME and Larch, jumped into action and signaled the oncoming train, averting a probable serious wreck.
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Burlington
Ths Place
Bride
Blackstone
Joseph
Frank Glandon
Sccume & Larch
Farmpers Meet Foul Play In Local Incident
In Fort Bulge Ja a farmer faced alleged foul play after a truant incident. The event involved injuries to a man named Riley Fins and another unnamed party. Police are investigating the right of way and the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
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Fort Bulge
Ponda
Bery- Riley
Des Moines Hit by Worst Rain Storm of Season
The storm swept across northeast Iowa with amounts up to 3.49 inches at Waterloo and heavy rains at many towns. Trains were halted as track washed out along the Iowa and Cedar rivers and Boone River. Crops suffered massive damage and eastern counties including Hamilton Franklin Wright Cerro Gordo Hardin Butler Blackhawk Grundy faced severe flooding.
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Des Moines
Jowa
Weather Bureau
Waterloo
Iowa Falls
Charles City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Magquokety
Marshalltown
Ogden
Osceola
Keosauqua
Forest City
Estherville
Great Western
Iowa Central
Iowa
Cedar Rivers
Boone River
Skunk
Hamilton
Franklin
Wright
Cerro Gordo
Hardin
Butler
Blackhawk
Grundy
Chicago Great Western
Hicks
Oelwein
Parkersburg
Illinois Central
Blue Earth
Iowa Man Anxious to Die After Failed Suicide
Ernest attempted suicide by taking laudanum in Cherokee Iowa on July 7. Prompt medical aid saved his life. Ah Green, a Second Street restaurant owner, notes the man had been drinking heavily and was crazed but is recovering. He says he will try again soon and complains his life was saved.
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Iowa
Cherokee
Ernest
Green
Second Street
Wack Begins on Waverly Cut
Chicago Great Western has begun work on the Waverly Oelwein cut off shortening its line toward a Chicago to Omaha route. The 27 mile cut-out faces great engineering challenges and likely will take several months to finish.
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Wack
Waverly
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Waverly Oelwein
Chicago
Omaha
Picnic Party Killed By Train Crash
A passenger train on the Yankton division of the Milwaukee road crashed into a buggy carrying a Fourth of July picnic party near Sioux City. The dead are Mrs R J Seney 88 and Miss Alpha Seney 14, both of Sioux City. Injured include Mrs P Banta of Hampton Ia with a severed foot and internal injuries, may die. Robert Seney 5, also of Sioux City, has a broken leg.
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Sioux City
Yankton
Milwaukee Road
R. J. Seney
Alpha Seney
P. Banta
Hampton
Robert Seney
President receives Mississippi clam shell knife
Congress man Babcock presented the president with a knife whose handle is made from a Mississippi river clam shell near Mc Gregoria. The president showed interest in the pearl button industry in Iowa and said he would prize the knife highly.
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Iowa
Washington
Babcock
Mississippi River
McGregoria
Iown
Standing of Naval Cadets at Annapolis Board Ranks Ensigns
The naval academy board completed the final examination standings for the cadet class of 1900. Cadets are ranked after the past cadet grade and promotion to ensign. Exams were held in spring at each cadet's stationed post, and the six year course exams were prepared.
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Naval Cadets
Annapolis
Naval Academy Board
Woman Hacked to Pieces by Lover in July Incident
Martha White, a colored woman, was hacked severely by Bain Whitley, colored, in an incident described as nearly cutting her to pieces. The report notes the event occurred in July and centers on the couple involved and the brutal attack.
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Martha White
Hew
Bain Whitley
Corn Drowned in Hamilton County Cornfield
In Hamilton County Wisconsin farmers report widespread corn drownings from heavy rains. Despite persistent wet conditions the season produced poor yields as crops rotted and fodder concerns rose. High prices for feed driven by scarce corn prompt continued planting of acres.
Iowa Crops Update Shows Net Acreage Gain Despite Losses
Iowa weather and crop service director Sage reports July 1 crop condition surveys. Corn losses total 604,80 acres from storms and erosion since July 1, while net acreage stands 16,529 higher than a year ago. Yields imply a potential 2,191,200 bushel drop versus June estimates, with most crops holding strong percentages across corn to grapes and hay.
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Des Moines
Sage
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Redistricting State Hospitals Shifts as New Cherokee Opens
Des Moines July 8 The state board of control plans redistricting for hospitals to balance patient loads. Polk county which houses many insane patients will feed Clarinda, while Mount Pleasant, Independence, and Clarinda will lose patients as Cherokee prepares to open. Final opening date for Cherokee hospital not fixed.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Clarinda
Mount Pleasant
Board of Control
Cherokee
Iowa
Cherokee Hospital
Independence
Webster City Riot Ends 4th of July Celebration
Webster City on July 8 witnessed a riot that erupted from a Fourth of July celebration. Don Wren and his two sons, George and Ed, reportedly sparked a general brawl on Second Street as crowds swelled. Police struggled for half an hour to restore order amid numerous injuries and visible blood.
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Webster City
Don Wren
George
Second Street
Tornado Strikes Anthon
Sioux City In July 8 a funnel shaped cloud struck Anthon a small town on the Cherokee and Ona Wa branch of the Illinois Central. Several thousands dollars worth of property was destroyed.
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Anthon
Sioux City
Mail Carrier Arrestes Embezzlement Charge
Des Moines July 1 post office officials caused the arrest of Henry Enuen at Wellsburg Grundy county on a charge of embezzlement while serving as a rural mail carrier.
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Des Moines
Henry Enuen
Wellsburg
Grundy County
Villisca settles bequest dispute with college and city
Judy Ritch, who died within the year, left property to Immingis College, Villisca cemetery, and the Presbyterian church to take effect after her husband’s death. The husband and relatives contested the will but reached a settlement with the college and city, with Villisca paying $1700. The sum has been paid.
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Villisca
Judy
Ritchey
ImiNingis
Presbyterian Church of
Code Commission Convenes to Revise Iowa Laws
The Iowa Code commission held its first meeting in Des Moines with Senator Trewin as chair and Representatives Payne Barker present. J. R. Carter of Sioux City was named editor, Judge McLain will annotate the code for $1800, and printing will start soon. An edition of 7500 codes and 15000 supplements is planned.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Code Commission
Trewin
Cedar Rapids
Frank S. Payne
Centerville
W. P. Whipple
Vinton
Claude Porter
W. H. Barker
Gresco
Hamann
Davenport
J. R. Carter
Sioux City
McLain
Supreme Court
Commission
Hog cholera wanes in Page county Iowa study shows
Washington experts report hog cholera is now in only two herds in Page county Iowa after years of research. High hog prices reduce disease by prompting careful care and feeding. Investigations will continue across the state for several years.
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Des Moines
Agricultural Department
Washington
Iowa
Page County
John L. Bagnall
Gual
Clarkson May Get Pension Agency in Des Moines
Lafe Young, back from the east, says Washington will not reappoint the Des Moines pension agent for Iowa and Nebraska due to objections from the pension bureau. Iowa leaders say the appointment will be offered to R. P. Clarkson, former editor of the Iowa State Register, and Clarkson will likely accept.
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Clarkson
Pension Agency
Des Moines
Lafe Young
East
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Pension Bureau
R. P. Clarkson
Iowa State Register
Des Moines to Host Union Veterans Encampment
The Iowa Union Veterans Union set Des Moines for September 12 to 15 after Clinton could not host. The move follows a committee decision and a special rate linked to the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.
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Des Moines
Union Veterans’ Union For
Iowa
Clinton
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
All Depends Upon July
Des Moines July weather report shows total rainfall 7.27 inches, 44 percent above normal, with average temperature 66 degrees below normal. Director Sage notes only unusually favorable July weather can yield decent corn and cat yield.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Sage
Thousands of Acres Yield Fodder in Hamilton County
Thousands of acres of corn in Hamilton county are drowned and rotted by excessive rains, yielding fodder instead of grain. Despite losses, the harvested bushels are projected at or above the average due to a large increase in acreage spurred by last spring’s high corn prices, with good outlook for small grains.
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Hamilton
Tess City
Hamites
Webster City
Hamilton County
Nebraska's keel laid for battleship shipyard gala
In Seattle on July 4 the first keel of the United States battleship Nebraska was laid. Governors Savage of Nebraska and McBride of Washington drove the rivet amid 10,000 spectators despite rain. Marine bands played, a 13 gun salute rang out, and the ceremony featured naval officers, Nebraska troops, and a souvenir of steel punched from the keel.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Navy
Nebraska
Moran Bros
Savage
McBride
Washington
Bremerton
Marine
Soating
United States Army
Navy
Sange Burke
Pacific Coast Marine Affairs
Pacific
Philippines
United States
Moran
Malcolm Moran
Woman Postmaster Reappointed in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa July 5 Word has reached the city of the reappointment of Mrs C C Carpenter to the position of postmistress of Fort Dodge.
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Fort Dodge, Ta
C. C. Carpenter
Fort Dodge
Banquet honors US minister at Copenhagen July Fourth
The American colony in Copenhagen held a banquet at the Hotel Phoenix to celebrate the Fourth of July with United States minister L. S. Swenson delivering the address.
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Copenhagen
Hotel Phoenix
L. S. Swenson
United States
Emperor Willon Hosts Morgan for Lunch Meeting
Kiel on June 6 reports Emperor Willon yesterday received J. Pierpont Morgan and invited him to stay for lunch.
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Morgan
Kiel
Mily
Emperor Willon
J. Pierpont Morgan
Kia
Live Stock Market South Omaha Cattle and Hogs Strong
At South Omaha live stock sale only four cattle were offered yet sold at high prices and market remains at year highs for quality cattle. Hogs show light receipts with prices near steady to slightly lower. sheep and lambs follow firm to higher quotes with best lots selling briskly. Kansas City cattle and hog markets show mixed to firm trends with fed cattle strong and some price declines in others.
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South Omaha
Cattli
Kansas City
Western Fed
Texas
Aguinaldo meets Chaffee in Manila interview
In Manila on July 7 after an amnesty proclamation American guard left Aguinaldo’s house. He met General Chaffee with interpreter McKinley present and asked for protection while visiting Cavite. Chaffee assured equal protection but said he could not bar civil suits. Aguinaldo planned a nighttime visit and would seek a special audience with Acting Civil Governor Wright.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Johnson
Chaffee
William &. McKinley
Ninth
General Chaffee
Cavite Viejo
Cavite
Wright
Cloudburst Causes $600,000 Damage Near Canandaigua
A July 1 cloudburst drenched the west shore of Canandaigua Lake. Granger's Point barn slid into the lake while vineyards flooded two to three feet deep. Landslides formed along the beach from Black Point to Woodville and a bridge at Vine Valley collapsed into the lake.
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Canandaigua
Canandaigua Lake
Granger's Point
Black Point
Woodville
Vine Valley
Plier
May Fight the Indians
Ardmore I T July 7 reports grave trouble between cattlemen and Indians in the Choctaw nation following the killing of nearly four cattle last week. Officials say cattlemen, as non citizens, may exceed ten head only if permitted, and violations are alleged.
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Ardmore
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