Death by Hanging of Young Walter Davis at Lenox
In Lenox, Iowa, 12 year old Walter Davis, living with his father G. W. Davis, hanged himself with a halter rope from a hay loft. He had been in good spirits, was mowing, and the runaway team incident may have sparked the act. The father was away. the mother discovered the tragedy hours later. No clear motive given. the family is respected in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Walter Davis
Lenox
Here
Burt
G. W. Davis
Appropriation for Deaf School in Council Bluffs
The Iowa state executive council approved a 25000 dollar appropriation for the board of control to erect buildings for the Deaf School at Council Bluffs. Provisional agreements were made, with contracts for temporary buildings deemed satisfactory. Work to start once expenditure plan keeps the school open for three to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Control
Council Bluffs
Dunkards of Waterloo County Thrive on Cash Payments
In Waterloo Iowa county the Dunkards are praised as thrifty, debt-free and cash-based, with families pooling aid for the needy. A recent Harrisburg national convention saw a special car chartered from the county, and a sect member noted no delegates used tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Harrisburg
Railroad Safe Looted in Fort Dodge Robbery
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad freight office in Fort Dodge Iowa reported a robbery of $247,379 in cash and $57 in checks from the safe in the freight department. The thief, likely a former employee, knew the safe combination and accessed the office during workers’ absence, then fled. Investigators have no clue, with Agent Kidder handling the case for the railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Kidder
Not Going to Canada Ties Movies
Dispatches from Minnesota report Governor Cummins and Governor Van Sant among others eyeing a large land enterprise in Canada. A party planned to attend a meeting at Crookston to discuss investments, but Cummins says he will not go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juge
Cummins
Canada
Dispatches
Minnesota
van Sant
Crookston
Luc Cuvernor Cummins
Dentist Heads to Armenia to Open Practice
DES AIDINES June John Stergus graduates from local dental school and plans to depart for Armenia soon to establish his first dental office. His father, a graduate of a Des Moines college, will stay behind. Stergus aims to begin his professional career abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Aidines
John Stergus
Tia
Wes Moines
Armenia
la Preve
Hog Cholera Ravages Nearby Hog Pens
Creston Iowa reports hog cholera spreading through Bridgewater area causing losses in several drove segments. Farmers note recent appearances within the last week and changes in hog appetites and weights across age groups while pursuing containment measures.
Iowa Register Sold to Mint Director George Roberts
Des Moines June 23 The Iowa Register reports the sale of the Daily Register to George B Roberts director of the Mint for an amount rumored between 125000 and 150000 including real estate and the building Roberts is in Washington and may resign to move to Des Moines to run the paper rumblings about others backing the deal circulate but best belief is Roberts acts independently with no political motive He has been close to the Washington delegation and friendly to party factions He declined a 15000 yearly NY venture He owns the Daily Messenger Fort Dodge and plans a new brick block for it He is a longtime ally of Senator Dol liver Clarkson who retires as pension agent may be replaced by his son and leave town Nebraka district with associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ©. Roberts
Mint
Des Moings
Daily Register
BR. P. Clarkeson
George BR. Roberts
Roberts
Washington
Des Moines
Towa
New York
Daily Messenger
Fort Dodge
Dolliver
R. P. Clarkson
Town-Nebraska
Sale of Fine Stock at Newton Auction Draws Strong Bids
A Des Moines dispatch reports a Newton cattle sale where fifty head of shorthorn Scotch cattle brought about 40,000 dollars. Forty-nine half-bloods sold for 35,900 dollars, averaging 754.28 each, top price 1,700 for Butterfly Second. Bulls totaled 1,475 dollars. Colonel Woods acted as auctioneer at the Jasper county breeders stock pavilion on the fair grounds. Mr Donahey began stock business five years ago. Woods says the 260 acre farm is paid for and valued at 75,000 dollars after this sale, proof of gains from raising importing and selling fine cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Newton
Helfers
Butterfly
Wildwood
B. R. Steele
Ireland
Colonel Woods
Jasper County
Donahey
Woods
Iowa college group seeks move of Andover Seminary to Grinnell
Des Moines June 23 trustees of Iowa college at Grinnell appoint a committee to pursue removing Andover seminary from Massachusetts to join Grinnell. Rev James L Hill of Salem Massachusetts, an Iowa College and Andover alumnus, backs the plan and reports a majority of Andover trustees favor a move to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Des Moines
Iowa College
Grinnell
Andover Seminary
Massachusetts
College
James L. Hill
Salem
Mass
Towa
Great Western Extension Completed
Clarion Ta June 18 The first steel rail on the Clarion Hampton line of the Great Western has been laid Regular trains will run over the road in a few weeks A large amount of material will be shipped immediately for erection of a roundhouse and shops Work is in progress The first passenger train is to run over the new road about July 1st
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Clarion
Clarion-Hampton
No Appointments Yet From Bishop Garrigan
City, Ia June 23 Bishop Garrigan announced he is not ready to announce any appointments. To be named are a vicar general a chancellor a tent pastora of the cathedral and other officers. The Cathedral of the Epiphany will be repaired immediately and fitted with elegant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biolx
City
Garrigan
Burlington and Western Gauge Line Conversion Note
The Burlington and Western, a two narrow gauge line linking Burlington to Gekaloosa, will be converted to standard gauge. This change aims to integrate with the standard rail network and improve interoperability. Authorities have begun the conversion process with expected timelines and cost estimates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington & Western
Burlington
Gekaloosa
Essex Youth Hurts Eye Using Toy Cannon
The incident reports a 15 year old boy, Flay Simpson, son of Joe Simpson, playing with a toy cannon when it discharged. The blast damaged his forehead and left eye area, leaving powder on his face while he closed the eye to prevent further injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Flay Simpson
Joe Simpson
Contracts Let for Iowa Asylums Improvements
Contracts by the state board of control authorize Peterson & Rasmussen of Council Bluffs to build a two story school and dining addition at the industrial school plus toilet rooms and two dormitory rooms. J G Bixby & Son receive the plumbing contract for $4310. All work must be ready by September 1. N P Bethers begins tearing down old walls but may fail to complete work due to equipment limits. State Architect Liebbe questions Bethers ability to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counct Bluffs
State Board of Control
Peterson & Rasmussen
J. G. Bixby & Son
Council Bluffs
N. P. Bethers
Liebbe
Bethers
Inspecting Asylums Shows County Hospitals Improve
Dr. C W Mackin of Ossian conducted Iowa county and private insane hospital inspections for the state board of control. He notes improvements in safety and comfort, better management aligned with modern methods, and adherence to board regulations. Park County Hospital houses 103 patients with other county hospitals typically maintaining forty to fifty patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. W. Mackin
Ossian
State Board of Control
Iowa
Mackin
Independence
Board of Control
Park County
Orphans Placed in Hardin County Homes at Once
A remarkable rush occurred when a notice in the local press announced that thirty two homeless children would be placed in county homes. People from across Hardin County came to offer fostering in a bid to secure a child for their home within three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls, Jr
Hardin County
Too Cold for Crops in Iowa Weather Impact
The Iowa cold spell nearly frost but no frost appeared in this region. Weather bureau records show no protracted cold period this season, yet cold and rain have harmed crops across the state, with disastrous effects noted for corn and other staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NES
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Gala Fourth at Shenandoah Planned by City Committee
Shenandoah, a June 24 report says the speaker committee for the Fourth of July celebration has secured Hon C. E. Martin of Marysville, Missouri to give the city address, with preparations under way for a grand gala event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Shenandoah,a
C. E. Martin
Marysville
Paroled Before Going to Pen in Des Moines
Des Moines governor Cummins commuted sentences for George Mayer and Anton Weidlich of Dubuque who were convicted of larceny. Friends argued it was their first offense and they had good reputations, urging parole before completion of their terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen
Des Moines
Cummins Hie
George Mayer
Anton Weidlich
Dubuque
Installation of Bishop Garrigan in Sioux City Cathedral
Bishop Garrigan was installed as bishop of the new Sioux City diocese in a high profile ceremony at the Cathedral of the Morphants. Archbishop Venus of Dubuque and many dignitaries attended, with thousands filling the cathedral and crowds outside unable to gain admittance. A city train arrival, guard escorts, and a large pageant accompanied the event, which drew church officials from across the diocese and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gathedral
Ta Garrigan
Sioux City
Mprphany
Pawnme
Garrigan
St. Maray
Venus of
Dubuque
Pallee
Washington
Dxibuque
Waterman resigns from Iowa Supreme Court bench
Justice Q. M. Waterman of the Iowa Supreme Court resigns and will join Davenport law firm partner Joseph R. Lane after twelve years on the district bench and four on the high court. His departure opens a vacancy amid Republican plans, with Chief Justice Scott M. Ladd slated for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Supreme Court
Cummins
Des Moines
Q. M. Waterman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Supreme
Davenport
Joseph R. Lane
Congress
Justice Waterman
Scott M. Ladd
Sheldon
Child Takes Carbolic Acid Tragedy in Iowa
Virta Moffitt the ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Moffitt of Murray dies from carbolic acid poisoning used for disinfection. The bottle was left on a shelf. she climbed to it, drank the contents and died before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Virta
H. W. Moffitt
Murray
Iowa Professors Resign Over Attendance at State University
Iowa City June 21. Prof Charles H Cogswell and Dr Becker resign from the homeopathic department at Iowa State University the resignations prompted by falling attendance. Dean Royal recommends retaining Dr Cogswell for faithful service since 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Charles H. Cognweil
Becker
Iowa State University
Royal
Cogswell
Not Too Old to Enjoy Herself in Creston Tea
Rebecca Harsh, mother of former State Senator J. B. Harsh of Creston, celebrated her 93rd birthday with a tea party hosted by herself. She appears much younger than her years, feels healthier than at 65, and hopes to live to reach the century milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Rebecca Harsh
J. B. Harsh
Ninth District Convention Date Set in Council Bluffs
The Ninth congressional district Republican committee met at the Grand hotel in Council Bluffs Iowa and settled on Tuesday July 22 as the date for holding the congressional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Republican Committee of the
Ninth Congressional District
Grand Hotel
Hathaway Injured in Riding Accident Near Kennehee
J M Hathaway ex representative of the Ida Monona district lies in a very critical condition at his home in Kennehee township after a fall from his horse Sunday while driving cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qgnawa
J. M. Hathaway
Ida-Mo‘nona
Ken‘nehee Township
Will of Late Judge Hubbard Filed for Probate
The will of the late Judge Hubbard was filed for probate in Cedar Rapids Iowa on June 21. The document, handwritten and dated September 10, 190?, excludes the homestead valued at about 50,000. The estate is estimated at over 184,000 by the family friends. Hubbard bequeaths the homestead to Mew Hubbard, with it passing to NW Hubbard at her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hubbard
Potential Strike Could Shut Down U S Industry
Indiana report cites W B Wilson of United Mine Workers warning that a three month coal supply shortage could halt thousands of factories if a general suspension of work is approved at the July 17 national convention in Indianapolis. About 147,000 miners in 30 states, plus 300,000 union members, are involved or pledged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
National Convention of
United States
Wilson
Idaho
Nevada
Calfornia
Dakotas
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Buaffle
Great Lakes
Canada
British Isles
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
May Try to Lynch Dalton in Marysville
Sheriff Guthrie brought James Dalton to Marysville Kansas after four years in hiding. Dalton, suspected in Sheriff Batterson's murder, is imprisoned in the jail cell from which he previously escaped. A large crowd gathered but guards kept order and prevented mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Marysville
Kan
Guthrie
Texas
James Dalton
Batterson
Southwest cattlemen press forty hour unloading bill
Objecting to the current twenty eight hour rule for unloading cattle from cars for rest feed and water the southwest cattle interests secured a favorable committee report urging a forty hour period. The aim is humane treatment without unduly burdening shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southwest
Nve
House Committee On Commercce
Invitations to Roosevelt Visit West Cities
Roosevelt continues to receive invitations from western cities to visit and inspect developments. The influx signals strong regional interest in the president's agenda and public engagement during the cross-country tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Roosevelt
Find Young Warner Dead in Kansas City Rooming House
Charles D Warner son of Major William Warner U S district attorney and past grand commander of the G A O W was found dead in a Southwest Boulevard rooming house morphine bottles on the dresser he had been drinking and was dead for hours his age 24 leaving a widow and one child
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Warner
Kansas City
Chas. D. Warner
William Warner
United States District Attorney
The
G. Aow
Southwest Boulevard
Warner
Charles Warner
Live Stock Market Quotations From South Omaha and Kansas City
South Omaha cattle receipts were moderate with steady to firm demand for high grade stock. Fed stock scarce and in strong demand while range cattle held little change. Hogs gained, with tops around 7.50 to 7.95 and mid grades near 7.35 to 7.40. Sheep arrivals included five Wyoming ewes at 2.85, but packer demand remained dull and mutton prices were 0.10 to 1.00 lower than two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Kansas City
Ieading
Wan
Shehy
Wyoming
Kansas City cattle and hog market reports steady to strong
Cattle prices ranged from 1.65 to 7.70 with top cattle around year highs. Hogs rose about 1.5 to 5 dollars, with values near 7.25 to 7.65 for many grades. Sheep and lambs stayed steady to weak, native lambs 4.50 to 7.00 and western lambs 5.00 to 6.30, with other classes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Texas
PAYS PENALTY FOR MURDER IN BRANDON
Walter Gordon, convicted of murder at the spring assizes for Charles Daw, and also confessing to Daw's hired man Jacob Smith's death, was hanged at Brandon. He had plotted to buy Dan's farm, fled to Dakota, joined the U S army, deserted, then enlisted in the Canadian mounted rifles for South Africa before arrest at embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Manitoba
Walter Gordon
Charles Daw
Jacob Smith
Daw
Gordon
Dan
Dakota
United States Army
Halifax
Canadian Mounted Rifles
South Africa
Vacation Set For Diplomatic Exoduses Across Nations
Washington reports the annual summer exodus of diplomats begins as Ambassador Cambon sails for France, Ambassador Aspiraz heads to Mexico, and Ministers Brun and Proda depart for Denmark and Switzerland respectively. Wu may handle Chinese legal reform from home while awaiting the edict. In Waterloo a 10 year old, Roy Baum, is crushed under a wagon, dying from injuries as doctors fear for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Cambon
France
Aspiraz
Mexico
Minister Brun
Denmark
Proda
Switzerland
Roy
Waterloo
Roy Baum
Water Street
Passing of Pioneer Preacher in Nebraskan City
Ney J. G. B. Green, longtime pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nemaska City Nebraska, died in Fort Scott Kansas after many years serving the faith and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemsraska City
Neb
Ney
J. GB. Green
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Fort Scott
Kan
Vatican Accepts Taft Plan on Friar Lands in Main Points
Rome June 21 The papal secretary of state Cardinal Rampolla told Rt. Rev. Thomas O Gorman bishop of Sioux Falls that the Vatican accepts Judge Taft governor of the Philippines plan for the friar lands in the main points but dissents on minor points. Official documents are being prepared at the Vatican and will be delivered to Judge Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Thomas O’gorman
Lioux Falls
M. D
Vatican
Taft
Philippine Islands
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Bridgewater
Waterman
Ninth District
Hathaway
Judge Hubbard
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