Des Moines Eyes Quiet Reception for Roosevelt Visit
Governor Cummins weighs a small gathering and a public address for President Roosevelt during the Des Moines visit expected between September 29 and October 2. A public reception is unlikely due to the president objecting to handshakes, favoring a private dinner or luncheon at Grand Avenue and a public talk at the Auditorium.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Roosevelt
Sovereign Strand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Grand Avenue
Many Inebriates Cared For in Des Moines
July 30 report by Superintendent Applegate of the Mount Pleasant State hospital shows a large number of inebriates were cared for last year. Forty four were admitted as insane though they were inebriates. three more state patients were inebriates. Courts sent five inebriates, two for one year each and three for six months. Twenty six remained in hospital on July 1. twenty one were discharged cured, six removed by court order, three escaped, and three died.
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Des Moines
Applegate
Mount Pleasant
Board of Control
Nebriates
Hospital usage at Des Moines Soldiers Home reveals high need
Des Moines July report from Commandant Horton shows Marshalltown hospital highly used with over 100 patients at all times. In the year, 460 were treated in wards and many more in rooms. For year ending June 30, 1991, the home cared for 816 old soldiers, totaling 1,089 for the last year, up 228 from prior. Fifty-five on the rolls died.
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Des Moines
Horton
Marshalltown
Railroad Assessment Increase in Iowa State Plan
Des Moines July 80 The executive council is expected to raise the state railroad assessment by 4 million dollars bringing the total valuation to just over 25180,000. The council has not finished the assessment yet and adjournment of the state conventions delays completion until Thursday.
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Des Moines
Thirteen Inches of Rainfall in Onawa July
Thirteen inches of rain fell in Onawa during July, wiping out all cards for the month and daily records. The weather event disrupted local schedules and contributed to a notably wet period for the area.
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Onawa
Onewa
Rythe
Mouth & Daly
Apy
Stewart Brands Rurner Fale Local Disorder
Fragmentary OCR text describes Stewart and possible injuries or death amid a turbulent incident. Mentions Stewart turnover and a rugger of four trips with unclear names such as Gu Saberhoh and GU Miwae. Event appears violent or fatal and involves a disturbance or murder scene with damaged labels and scattered words.
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Stewart Brands Rurner Fale
Uvkheston
Lendent
Stewart
Overlooked Iowa Short Line Faces Tax Assessment
Des Moines July 28 The executive council discovered the Manchester and Oneida railroad, eight miles long, was entirely omitted from the property assessment. Judge A S Blair of Manchester is president and H E Hoyt is general passenger agent. Built to connect Manchester with the Illinois Central and junctions at Oneida with the Great Western and Milwaukee, it serves as a profitable independent line with five trains daily. The council requires an immediate report and assessment if possible.
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Des Moines
Manchester
Oneida
A. S. Blair
H. E. Hoyt
Illinois Central Railroad
Great Western
Milwaukee
Iowa
Missing Burlington conductor feared foul play near Fort Madison
William Patten, a popular Burlington conductor, disappeared after leaving Creston for American Derby day June 21. He was last heard from after visiting Fort Madison for business and taking a large sum of his brother’s estate money, with family fearing foul play may have occurred.
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Creston
William Patten
Burlngton
Greston
Fort Madison
Burlington
Canal plan to drain Iowa lowlands in Harrison County
Plans to drain the western Harrison county lowlands envision a large canal feeding into the Missouri river. A drainage meeting is set for July 30 in Missouri Valley with supervisors from Pottawattamie and Harrison counties, inviting residents of Harrison’s west side and several Pottawattamie townships to join the discussion.
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Harrison County
Missouri Valley
Missouri River
Pottawattamie
Harrison Counties
Pottawattamie County
President Beardshear on Deathbed at Ames Iowa
President W M Beardshear of Iowa State College at Ames is seriously ill in Des Moines Iowa. He was attending a National Educational association convention in Minneapolis when illness struck. Beardshear, a former first vice president of the NEA, is a renowned western educator and U S Indian commissioner.
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Beardshear
Des Moines
W. M. Beardshear
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Dr. Beardshear
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Neck Broken by Derrick in Hay Field Accident
Henry Knotts of Aston near Creston died instantly in a hay field accident when a stake pulled free and a hay derrick fell on him. He was pinned under the derrick. fellow workers freed him but he had sustained a fatal neck fracture. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Creston
Henry Knotts
Aston
Here
Final Irish emigration survey to ligence shows mass movement
The final survey presented to parliament indicates that over half a century more than 30 million people have emigrated from Ireland and about 80 percent of these emigrants went to the United States.
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Ireland
Compulsory Education Law Noted in Iowa Rail Lines
Des Moines July 29. Railroad commissioners warn Iowa railroads to post train arrival and departure times in waiting rooms. Law passed last winter without opposition, yet compliance is lacking across stations. Annual rail commission report for 1901, now published, offers a broad statistics volume.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Compulsory Education Law Reaches Des Moines Record
Iowa officials announce the new compulsory education law will be enforced with a September school census. Enumerators will list all children ages 7 to 14 and forward the data to school officers to monitor attendance. The state superintendent emphasizes strict adherence in county instructions for the upcoming school year.
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Des Moines
Rehearing Asked in Holman V. O and C B R R Case
Papers filed with the Des Moines supreme court clerk seek a rehearing in Emma Holman versus the Omaha and Council Bluffs Bridge and Railway Company from Pottawattamie county. The last term approved a verdict of 12000 for personal injuries and death. Defense argued lack of authority of the manager who waived the statute of limitations. the court held the waiver valid and the attorneys wish to argue the issue again. Mount Sterling Savings Bank organized with 10000 capital, B R Vale president, W Welch secretary.
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Emma Holman
O. & C. B. R. R. Company
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Omaha and
Council Bluffs
Mount Sterling Savings Bank
B. R. Vale
W. Welch
Casady Makes Settlement in County Jail Release
Casady Jr released from county jail after bail reduced from 1500 to 300 by Judge Wheeler. He was held on charges of embezzling 241 dollars from the Scottish Union and National Insurance Co. Bond furnished by Attorney Tinley.
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Casady
Council Bluffs
James N. Casady, Jr
Chicago
Scottish Union and National Insurance Company
Wheeler
Tinley
Makes Long Leap at Clinton Bridge
Peter Lind of Chicago jumped from a high bridge into the Mississippi a distance of ninety eight feet in front of about five thousand spectators. Residents of Buffalo New York are noted for using more water than any other city. Young People Meet in August. The Evangelical church of Iowa will hold its annual Young People's convention at Cedar River Park from August 11 to 12. Bishop William Horn and Rev. H. P. Spreng of Cleveland will be among the speakers.
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Clinton, Ta
Peter Lind
Chicago
Mississippi
Buffalo
N. Y
Waterloo
Young People’s Association of the Evangelical Church of Iowa
Cedar River Park
William Horn
Cleveland, O
P. Spreng
Evangelical Messenger
Iowa Legislative Move On Drain For Marshalltown Hospital
Des Moines reports the next Iowa Legislature will consider granting a right of way as a drain from a proposed Mercy hospital at Marshalltown through state land near the Towa Studier home. The Board of Control says only the legislature can authorize such use, with a temporary arrangement possible until a grant is made. The hospital site lies on land near the soldiers' home.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mercy
Marshalltown
Towa Studiers
Father Lehman
Mullan
Monument to mark Revolutionary Soldier buried in Henry county
Des Moines July 26 state officers report Mount Pleasant Grand Army post will raise a monument in Forest Home cemetery near Mount Pleasant for Charles Shephard a Revolutionary soldier buried in a neglected Henry county spot. Daughters of the Revolution traced grave to a Millspaughs mills farm on the Skunk River and pushed for proper marking. A $500 legislature appropriation funds the Mount Pleasant monument which will stand in the Mount Pleasant cemetery and ensure the grave is marked and cared for.
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Des Moines
Grand Army
Mount Pleasant
Forest Home Cemetery
Charles Shephard
Henry County
Shephard
Daughters of the Revolution
Millspaugh
Skunk
Iowa commission outlines plans for Louisiana Purchase exposition
The Iowa Louisiana Purchase exposition commission, meeting at the state fair grounds during fair week, will hear a report on the Iowa building at St Louis and rules and requisitions. Architects will be hired to prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates, with a bid process and contracts for detailed plans if approved.
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Louisiana Purchase Commission
Bes Mgines
Iowa Commission
Iowa Building
St. Louis
Des Moines Man Arrested for Passing Confederate Bills
Henry Romnhold was arrested for passing Confederate bills at three or four bakeries and grocery stores in Des Moines. He claimed to have bought a package of the bills in Dubuque for 50 cents and was “working them off.” Authorities believe he is slightly insane after admitting an escape from Independence hospital.
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Des Moines
Henry Romnhold
Dubuque
Independence
Waverly Man Dies Bathing At Fort Washington
Privates Grover G. Burris and Frederick Nolt ing of Waverly Indiana hospital corps at Fort Washington Maryland were drowned while bathing in the Potomac river a half mile below the fort in an apparent accident.
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Waverly
Washington
Grover GC. Burris
Frederick Nolting
Hospital Corps
Fort Washington
Potomac River
Charged with Vicious Crime in Two-Year Hunt
Ottumwa Indiana July 26 Walker Anderson arrested after a two years hunt for assaulting a 12 year old girl. The girl died from injuries and authorities continue to pursue charges.
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Ottumwa
Walker Anderson
Confession in Murder Case Follows Arrest
Sioux City Iowa July 26 William Numiley arrested at Denison for the murder of Fred Powell a Milwaukee road brakeman has made a full confession of the crime.
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Sioux City
William Numiley
Denison
Fred Powell
Milwaukee Road
Assumption Independent to Publish Holy Bible Starting Genesis
The Assumption Independent of Pana announces it will begin publishing the Holy Bible this week starting with Genesis and continuing until the entire book is released.
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Assumption Independent
Pana, Jr
Convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America in Dubuque
The national convention will be held in Dubuque starting August 8. Numerous new societies formed in the past year, with rapid growth reported. On opening day a pontifical mass will be celebrated by Rt Rev P J Garrigan the new Bishop of Sioux City and Archbishop Keane will give a sermon.
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The
Teetotalers
Dubuque
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
P. J. Garrigan
Sioux City
Keane
Jeffries Wins After Dramatic Eight Round Heavyweight Bout
In San Francisco on July 26 James Jeffries defeated Robert Fitzsimmons in eight tough rounds to claim the heavyweight championship. Fitzsimmons opened with furious, precise punches badly wounding Jeffries, who recovered and landed two decisive blows after Fitzsimmons lowered guard. Jeffries declared the victory fair and Fitzsimmons retired from boxing, praising his rival as the best man.
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Hingside
San Francisco
Robert Fitzlsimmons
James Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitzsimmoons
Fitzsimons
Vetteran Fitzsimmons
Brena
Associated Press
First Day Aboard Royal Yacht Edward Visits Cowes
King Edward enjoys sunshine on deck aboard the royal yacht at Cowes Isle of Wight. Reports say the king is steadily improving as the vessel moors and sails westward at 12 50 p m. A royal procession rehearsal continues at Buckingham Palace towards Westminster Abbey.
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Edward
London
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Royal
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
President Reed Dead at Taylor University
Upland Indiana July 26 Rev T C Reed president of Taylor University and noted Midwest figure died today. He led the institution and was widely known in religious and educational circles across the region.
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Reed
Upland
Ind
T. C. Reed
Taylor University
Middle West
Murderer James Reeves Confesses in Atoka
ATOKA July 26 James Reeves surrendered to police admitting he killed his wife and her mother Mrs. Grant and John Knuckles here several days ago. He said the marriage was happy until Knuckles appeared, after which his wife mistreated him and drove him to the act.
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Gant
Atoka
James Reeves
Grant
John Knuckles
Reeves
Knuckles
Live Stock Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Cattle on sale showed packers eager for better trades with two cars averaging 1598 pounds selling at 9.60. Beef cattle and cows stronger. stockers and feeders improved but light, hogs opened slow then rose with most good hogs at 7.40 to 7.66, hogs packing sold around 7.40. Sheep quotations list ranges for yearlings, wethers, ewes, spring lambs and feeders with varied levels.
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Averaghd
Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Values
Fat cattle steady to lower with cows weak. prices listed for native and Texas cattle, bulls and calves. Hogs advance slightly with top at 7.60 and most sales around 7.40 to 7.55. Sheep and lambs firm, native lambs 44 to 50, western lambs 32 to 50, clipped and stocker animals shown.
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Kansas City
Texas
Cannes
Corea and Japan pledge Corea independence and aid
A Seoul dispatch reports a pact between Corea’s president and Japanese ministers with Kato, counselor to the Corean emperor. Great Britain and Japan guarantee Corea's independence and support its foreign policy. Corea agrees to strengthen its naval and military defenses and restricts foreign loans to Britain, Japan, and the United States.
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ST. Petersburg
Seoul
Corea
Kato
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Fire destroys Albany business district killing firefighter
A major blaze in Albany New York during the early hours causes one firefighter to die and another gravely injured. D K Bishop an auxiliary insurance patrol member dies James G Shelley pulled from wreckage with severe burns and multiple injuries Frank H Wetherman superintendent of the insurance patrol injured with concussion and internal damage. losses from five hundred thousand to seven hundred sixty thousand dollars.
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Albany
N .Y
D. K. Bishop
Insurance Patrol
James G. Shelley
Frank H. Wetherman
Insurances Patrol
Carupano Port Closed by Curaçao Decree
The Official Gazette of Curaçao publishes a decree adding Carupane to the list of ports closed to trade and declared blockaded. The notice appears from Willemstad on July 26.
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Willems
Curacoa
Official Gazette of
Carupane
Typhoon Sweeps Luzon Coast in July Gale
Manila reports a severe typhoon sweeping over Luzon between the thirteenth and eighteenth parallels. The center sits along the eastern coast, threatening coastal and inland areas with strong winds and heavy rain as the storm advances through the island.
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Luzon
Manila
Democratic convention takes 6500 ballots without choice
Dublin Texas July 26 Democratic congressional convention for the Twelfth district has taken 6500 ballots without selecting a candidate.
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Dublin
Tex
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Patten
Fort Madison, Ia
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