State Board of Control visits Iowa institutions
Des Moines April 29 Chairman Cownie and Judge Kinne and other board members toured all state institutions in the past two weeks. They contracted for eighty acres at Davenport and land at Clarinda and Glenwood Mount Pleasant land price hikes faced by landowners near the sites. Contracts total 262 acres at Davenport plus land at Clarinda. Land bought at Davenport at 75 and a fraction over at 96 an acre, creating a farm size just over 58 acres from an original 5514. The board notes eastern schools lure teachers with higher salaries, hindering retention amid demand for best censors and teachers.
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Des Moines
Cownie
Kinne
State Board of Control
Davenport
Clarinda
Glenwood
Mount Pleasant
Desf
Board of Caniza
Bank Taxes and Bonds Authority Questioned
Des Moines April 29 State Auditor Merriam says state assessors lack legal authority to allow deductions for United States bonds held by banks when assessing capital. Banks have long deducted bond holdings, but the auditor and Des Moines city council oppose such deductions. The ruling affects about 7000 in taxes and will be tested in court.
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Des Moines
Merriam
United States
City Council
Boy Charged With Murder In Iowa Fire Death
In Des Moines on April 29 a 14 year old youth Henry Meyer was arrested for murdering his stepfather Frank Lavelleur and starting a fire that burned the barn and left the body charred and dismembered. The boy claimed he built the bonfire and did not know the stepfather was inside. Coroner found wounds from knives on the body. Authorities said Meyer had prior disputes with Lavelleur.
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Bes Moines
Henry Meyer
Frank Lavelleur
Lavelleur Place
Lavelfeur
Ehull
Crus
Ulows
Levyalleur
Two Children Die in Warbay Jas Event
A brief report from BMAHSHALLTOWS dated April 26 notes the loss of two children named Dart and Tair in a local incident. The report identifies Jedeliy Ve as a person connected to the event.
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Bmahshalltows, Se
Jasper Pusniy
Usar
Dart T Tair
Dita Ali Jedeliy Ve
Colored Women Organize a Club in Hopeful Meeting
A group of Colored women forms a new club, meeting to discuss community aid and mutual support. They plan activities, outreach, and fundraising to improve local welfare and empowerment, with goals of fellowship and civic involvement.
Grain Dealers Convene in Des Moines Predict Higher Prices
The second annual Iowa Grain Dealers association meeting opened in Des Moines with nearly 200 members. Delegates discussed terminal methods and technical trade topics while most expect grain prices to stay high in the coming year or two due to poor crop prospects. Mayor Brenton gave the welcome, and President King and Secretary Stibbens reported steady growth and broad participation among state grain dealers.
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Des Moines
Lowa Grain Dealers’ Association
Grain Dealers A
Des Moines Cereal Club
King
Stibbens
National Association
Brenton
Iowa rail commission cuts stone rate for road work
The Iowa Railroad Commission issued new freight rates under the roads classification. Stone for highway use by public officials is now charged at soft coal rates, about 25 percent below ordinary coal rates, benefiting good roads efforts. A secondary change allows winter barrel shipments of tallow and butter between October 16 and April 15.
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Iowa Railroad Commission
Des Moines
Lows Railroad Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Iowa Soldiers' Home Seen as Well Run
DES MOINES April 26 General N A Curtis of Ogdensburg New York completed the annual inspection of the Iowa Soldiers Home. He praised the institution noting the town home excels the clothing food and overall appearance. He said the state provides $100 per inmate annually and Iowa's home is among the best managed state institutions.
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Des Moines
Iowa Soldiers
United States
N. AL. Curtis
Ogdensburg
WN. Y
Des Moines police seek clues in Peterson children murder
Des Moines detectives remain at sea over the Peterson children murder. A letter from an Indy sender describes the suspect as sandy bearded, a claim the writer is demented, but it has sparked talk that the killer matches the description. Officials say they expect a definite clue soon.
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Des Moines
Peterson
Indianapolis
Building Projects Then Under Way in Sibley Area
In Sibley the 1902 improvements show large-scale work. Plans include a 30000 dollar school house and a 40000 dollar court house along with metal residence construction and extensive enhancements progressing this spring.
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Sigeley, Ta
Corn Belt Editors to Meet in Le Mans Inked Schedule
A forthcoming Corn Belt Editors gathering is slated for April in Le Mans with the ninth edition of the event planned. Details on dates and participants remain to be finalized, but organizers note ongoing discussions and preparations.
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Lemaks
Mar
Warne Dotty Crez MEDAH Fal Prt Lie Ue
Sakata faces unclear report as names and details appear garbled. Readers should await clearer text for meaningful summary.
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Warne Dotty Crez Medah
Oleo Comes Back Opponents Fail On All Amendments
Washington April 24 The House began considering senate amendments to the oleomargarine bill under a special rule approved 152 to 79. The chair restricted further amendment and opponents were outvoted on every proposition. A notable move aimed to redefine colored oleomargarine as not being coloration failed 81 to 51.
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Washington
House
Senate
Don Juan de Austria
Almirante Oquendo
Alabama
United States
Colorado Springs
Cola
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Cowherd
Missouri
Cuba
America
New York
Chicago
Dalzell
Olmsted
Agricultural Committee
Wadsworth
Supreme Court Grants Mandamus Against Omaha Council
The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a mandamus directing the Omaha City Council to reconvene as a board of equalization and reassess street railway gas water electric light and telephone companies. The decision voids a statute allowing subtraction of indebtedness from property value and requires using the assessor's percentage of actual cash value to set thresholds, including rules for valuing corporate intangible property.
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Supreme Court
Omaha
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Omaha Real Estate Exchange
Board of Equalization
War likely between Japan and Russia in Siberian frontier
Victoria B C April 24 6 W Little editor of the North China Daily News says war between Japan and Russia is inevitable. He notes both nations and Siberian residents foresee conflict as fortifications and troop massing increase in Porus Arthur and Siberia with Japan ready for aggressive moves.
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Victoria
B. C
W. Little
North China Daily News
Japan
Russia
Siberian
Norea
Porus Arthur
Sibela
Irrigation Bill Urged By Chicago Transit Head
William H. Chadwick, chair of Chicago Board of Trade transportation committee, sends letter to Rep Newlands urging passage of the irrigation bill. He cites scorching arid lands driving heat eastward causing losses to farmers, live stock interests, merchants and carriers across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio and beyond. He argues rainless districts threaten eastern agriculture and export markets, seeking federal action to end the menace to prosperity.
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Washington
William H. Chadwick
Transportation Committee
The
Board of Trade of Chicago
Newlands
Nevada
Chadwick
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Ilnois
Iowa
South Dakota
Indian
Ohio
Think Confession Untrue.
Wellington Kan April 25 It is believed John Cummings who has admitted accidental killing three years ago of Anna Dishman his 18 year old servant will take the chance of going to the penitentiary to shield a family member After bond for trial next month Cummings attorney said his client had told him a story that would free him before any jury the most remarkable tale in connection with a murder he had ever heard but sworn him to secrecy and would stand trial
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Wellington
Kan
John Cummings
Anna Dishman
Cummings
Nominations sent to Senate from the President
The president nominated Indian inspector John E. Edwards of Montana and Indian agent S. G. Reynolds of Crow agency Montana. He also named land office registers Joseph P. Batten Dardenelle Arkansas John Worthington Harrison Arkansas Andrew W. Swaney Kalispell Montana Samuel Gordon Miles City Montana and receivers of public moneys Edward A. Shicker Camden Arkansas John G. Chitwood Dardenelle Arkansas Charles M. Greene Harrison Arkansas John B. Jewis Kalispell Montana James M. Rhodes Miles City Montana Tobn E. Bush Little Rock Arkansas.
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Washington
Senate
John E. Edwards
Montana
S. G. Reynolds
Crow Agency
Joseph P. Batten
Dardenelle
Ark
John Worthington
Harrison, Ark
Andrew W. Swaney
Kalispell
Mont
Samuel Gordon
Miles City
Hdward A. Shicker
Camden
John G. Chitwood
Gharles M. Greene
John B. Jewis
James M. Rhodes
Tobn E. Bush
Little Rock
Child Dies After Apparent Self Harm In Kansas City
Frances Rigby, 12, daughter of R. M. Rigby of Rigby Printing, was found dying on a street near her home in Kansas City and died at the city hospital from carbolic acid poisoning. Authorities cite no motive beyond fear of punishment for a trifling school offense.
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Kansas City
Frances Rigby
R. M. Rigby
Rigby Printing Company
Decline of Bishopric Election in Salina Mission
Rev Nathaniel and Rev Thomas rector of the Holy Apostles church in Philadelphia announce that Nathaniel, elected Bishop of the Salina Kansas missionary district, will not accept the position. The news note from Philadelphia dated April 25 records the decision and its implications for church leadership in the region.
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Philadelphia
Nathaniel & Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles
Salina
Kan
Clark declines coronation mission appoints Watson
Washington April 25 Captain Charles B. Clark has declined the appointment of special naval representative at the coronation of King Edward. The president has named Rear Admiral Watson for that mission.
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Clark
Washington
Charles B. Clark
King Edward
Ariral Watson
Hitt Renominated for Congress in Freeport
Freeport officials announced the renomination of Hon. Robert Ti. Hitt for congress yesterday. The event took place in Freeport with local party members witnessing the nomination for the upcoming election season.
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Hitt
Freeport
Robert Ti. Hitt
Mark Twain Describes Swallow Engine on Mississsippi
Samuel Clemens as chief engineer and pilot aboard the Swallow on the Mississippi River is recounted in a New Orleans paper. The craft used a grass powered treadmill engine named Jerry, with signals to raise cabbage, guiding the boat between St. Louis and Cairo as Jerry walked the engine.
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Thomas Bixby
Samuel J. Clemens
Mark Twain
New Orleans
St. Louis
Cairo
Jerry
Samuel Clemens
Samuel
Hadn't Reckoned On Spelling In A Clever Jokers Trick
Dr James Wise of Covington Kentucky fell for a street prank involving a pencil that supposedly writes any color. He tried to spell indigo then attempted ecru with Theodore Hallam, finally swearing as he confessed he had forgotten how to spell the words after a ten second pause.
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James Wise
Covington
Theodore Hallam
Mr. Hallam
Japan Bankrupt Soon Says Explorer Father of Moses Taylor
Frederick Taylor, explorer and son of the late Moses Taylor, aboard the Nord America, offers a blunt quotation on Japanese banking and finances. He claims eight banks failed in Japan and blames government debt from shipbuilding, steelfoundries, and war expenses. He contrasts Japanese banks unfavorably with Chinese banks and calls Japan's enterprise "the Yankees of the east."
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Frederick
Taylor
Moses Taylor
Ceylon
Bermuda
Borneo
Malay Peninsula
China
Japan
Far East
Bank of
India
Australia
New York Times
Star Boarder Joke Reveals Hidden Talent
In a witty exchange a resident jokes about his status as the “star boarder.” He quips that his twinkling charm keeps him unseen by the landlady, who trusts blind faith to keep him housed, while another resident challenges his claim to stardom.
Meandering Mike asks for food and offers proverb
A character named Meandering Mike asks a starving lady for sustenance and quips that prevention is better than cure, noting she does not look hungry while suggesting his saying.
Cyclists Forbidden At German Village Church
A church notice in Buecken warns cyclists and hens to stay off church grounds, Germany. The village with about 1,000 inhabitants features a board reading that cyclists and hens are forbidden to wander near the church yard, reflecting wary local customs.
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Buecken
Hengd
Fragmented Ad Advice From a Vague 19th Century Rant
A garbled, archaic sounding plea suggests cleaning and whitening clothes with ball blue and Red Cross. It mocks turning fortunes and urges bold steps, mentioning clothes, movement, and wit sharpened in the nick of time. No clear event or identifiable entities are present.
Vogeler's Curative Compound Praised For Digestive Ailments
A testimonial ad touts Vogeler's Curative Compound as a universal remedy for stomach trouble especially indigestion. It cites a Cincinnati area user and claims the formula comes from a leading London physician. The ad offers a free sample from St. Jacob's Oil Ltd in Baltimore.
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W. Bowell
Priory Street
Winchester
Col
London
St. Jacob’s Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
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