Earthquake aftermath unsettles San Francisco area
Reports from the San Francisco quake era claim death tolls far exceed official estimates with hundreds burned or buried unseen, and eye injuries uncounted. Shocks persist daily, and a Bolinas Bay island forms as the Mokelumne river bed sinks. Omaha ends its relief camp as California refugees decline and railroads offer limited free transport for those unable to work.
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San Francisco
Omaha
Union Station
California
Dash
Court officials feel the court house park trees leaving
Supt. Moore enters the auditor's office with a downcast look saying he is sad because all the beautiful trees in the court house park are leaving. The professor then asks a punny question about months, and Ben answers with a playful reply about April and May.
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Court House
Moore
Agan
Ben
Dan
Rat Terrier Gets Stuck In Iron Pump Pipe
The Malvern Leader reports a little rat terrier chased a rat into an iron pump. The dog squeezed its head into the pipe so far it could not back out. Norton freed the dog by breaking the pipe, leaving a portion still around the neck, then had the balance removed at a blacksmith on Wednesday.
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Malvern
H. A. Norton
Big Gopher Day Boosts Mills County Revenues
A steady stream of gopher claas drained Mills county funds with a banner day last Saturday paying out 117 dollars in warrants at ten cents per pair. Auditor Rgan notes 1170 gophers reduced from county stock. The prior peak was April 21, warrants totaling 91.65. Tomorrow’s market day is expected to top records again.
New Bank Opens at Imogene Name and Capital Listed
The First National Bank of Imene organized by capitalists from Council Bluffs Shenandoah and Essex. It plans a capital of 25 000 and will commence building and business as soon as construction finishes. Principal interests are E E Hart and G Turner of the First National.
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First National Bank of Impene
Council Bluffs
Shenandoah
Essex
E. E. Hart
G. Turner
First National of Council Bluffs appoints new manager
The Federal Bank of Council Bluffs names H. I. Foskett of Shenandoah J. P. Poskettt of Essex and several other parties of Imogene O. HE. Wally recently with the First National of Council Bluffs will be the resident manager and cashier.
Carriers Favor Drag Boosts for King Drag Method
Mills county rural carriers boast about miles of dragged road on their routes. Harley Bramwell leads with 18 miles of frequently dragged road toward Center township, while I N Darland reports 6 miles and J L McCormick about 3 miles. Draper Trout notes rougher sections northeast of town and a half mile improved near Balfour, with more drags expected after corn planting slows. The Tribune notes growing use of the drag and urges a countywide, postplanting push to maintain smooth highways.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Harley Bramwell Low
Center Township
I. N. Darland
J. L. McCormick
Draper Trout
Z A. Richardson
Balfour
Carrier Trout
the Tribune
Corn Planting Underway in Mills County Fields
Mills County farmers continue corn planting with significant progress. A. N. Thomas, Fay Wright Farm’s new tenant, reports 60 acres planted last Saturday night and 20 more acres by Tuesday night. Jim McCormick notes a sharp, capable helper on his mail route south of Glenwood.
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Mills County
Jim McCormick
Glenwood
A. N. Thomas
Fay Wright
Dim
Thomas
Omaha Democrats Sweep City Election Headed by Dahlman
Omaha voters elected the entire Democratic ticket last Tuesday with James C. Dahlman leading for mayor, defeating RE A Benson by 2790 votes. It marks the first broad Democratic victory in Omaha in 16 years as voting machines sped the result once polls closed.
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Omaha
James C. Dahlman
Tts
RE. A. Benson
Spring Pig Crop Slips Below Average Across Mills County
Reports from Mills County indicate spring pig litters are generally small, with only isolated farmers reporting better luck. The county's large bog terrain amplifies the loss, marking a serious setback for local farmers.
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Mills
Mills County
County Board to Meet in Glenwood for Adjourned Session
The Board of Supervisors will meet in Glenwood next Monday in an adjourned session to finish unfinished business from the April meeting. No major items are expected and the session will likely last one day.
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Board of Supervisors
Glenwood
Government Debt Rises by Nearly Three Million in April
Government debt increased by nearly three million dollars during April as authorities reported higher borrowing and deficits. The uptick accompanies ongoing fiscal measures and economic adjustments amid budget pressures.
Death of Old Veteran John W. Anthony at Glenwood
John W. Anthony died at his Glenwood home on Wednesday afternoon. A Mills County pioneer who arrived with his parents in 1850, he later served three years in the 12th Kansas Infantry and endured total blindness for about 25 years. He drew a monthly pension of 100 dollars for total disability, previously receiving 72 dollars. Surviving: wife Susan Scott, six children Wilbert in Idaho, John L., Hill, Clarence, Bessie, and Mrs. Arthur Bennett. Funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Christian church.
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John W. Anthony
Glenwood
Soltiers
Mills County
N. M
Willsdale
J. M
Center
J. W. Anthony
Kansas
12Th
Kansas Infantry
Susan Scott
Priamely Wilbert
Idaho
John L., Hill and Clarence
Bessie Anthony
Arthur | Bennett
Christian Church
A Glenwood Comedy Company Attracts May Showtime
Hereford-Carr Comedy Company and Swanee River Cunarder appear at Glenwood opera house on May 10 presenting The Piper's Pay followed by a lecture on Affinities. The Cunarder claims an India lineage and a test involving a famed Elixir to glimpse the future, performed by a young lady in attendance.
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Glenwood Opera House
Glenwood
Cunnader
India
Wate
Opera House
Burned barn of George T. Rew near Sliver City
The Tribune reports a Sunday morning barn fire belonging to George T. Rew near Sliver City. It housed seven horses, six cattle, one hog, 600 bushels of grain, and other valuables including a stallion and Rew’s driving team. A Hereford bull bought for 600 dollars also burned. Rew estimates losses at 5000 dollars with about 2500 dollars insured.
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Tribune
George T. Rew
Sliver City
the Times
Rew
Tabor Hosts Second Annual Music Festival
The second annual music festival at Tabor promises a bigger, better event with four concerts on May 24 and 25. A large chorus and an orchestra of 40 will perform, with reduced railroad rates offered. Further particulars to follow.
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Tabor
Still Fighting in the Philippines May Day Clash
U S troops in Manila engage insurgents on May Day and prevail killing many natives and destroying substantial supplies in the encounter.
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The
Philippines
United States
Manila
Graham's Idea of Glenwood Tie Malvern Jowan
A provocative remark frames Glenwood as an annex to an Inebriate institution. The commentary targets local governance and social reform, reflecting public discourse on moral welfare and town identity circulated in the region.
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Tie Malvern Jowan
Frank Dashner Funeral Held At Glenwood Home
A large turnout of kin and friends attended the funeral for Frank Dashner held at his Glenwood area home. Rev. Briggs led services. pallbearers were longtime neighbors. Dashner, born February 29, 1826 in New York, lived in Mills County since 1865 and left behind four surviving children and his second wife Angeline Phifer.
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Frank Dashner
Glenwood
Briggs
Burr Oak
Great Lakes
Postoffice Robber Caught Near Emerson
Mayor W H Eaton of Emerson observed a man digging under a driveway and alerted Constable Johnson. The suspect Jim Murphy, 65, from Iowa City, carried 86 in pennies wrapped in Macedonia post office slips and is linked to December post office robberies. Deputy marshal to take charge.
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W. H. Eaton
Emerson
Johnson
Morgan
Glenwood
Jim Murphy
Lowa City
Macedonia
Murphy
Sam
Marshall
Council Blair
Rural Mills County closes three rural schools this year
Three rural schools in Mills County were closed last Friday for the year. The West Liberty school in Oak, taught by Lucy Bufineton, joins the Osborn Valley and Silver Creek schools taught by Fthel Rhoads and Albert Moore. Miss Mabel Moore's school at Lenton closes this week.
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West Liberty
Oak
Lucy Bufineton
Osborn Valley
Silver Creek
Fthel Rhoads
Albert Moore
Mabel Moore
Lenton
Roadwork by Two Farmers Makes Rural Drive Smooth
A three mile stretch east of Glenwood transformed by Frank Wright and Brown Miller into a fifty foot wide, six mile long driveway. Using King model split log drags they packed and graded the road after plowing, with repeated rain and thaw cycles, totaling nineteen days of work. Reportedly, the surface now rivals an asphalt pavement in smoothness and hardness for four-horse teams.
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Council Bluffs
King Road
Council R Bluffs
Glenwood
Frank Wright
Brown Miller
Rushing buggy tours on the dragged highway
A Council Bluffs driver discovered a stretch of dragged high way last week while testing his car toward Hed Oak. The road looked smooth and he unleashed the bubble cart at speed, nearly causing a fine if a navigator had been present to record his number.
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Council Bluffs
Hed Oak
John Norman Back From Earthquake Travel to Glenwood
John Norman arrived in Glenwood last night on No 2 after leaving Oakland Sunday night. He stayed with the Jay Dewey family who were shaken but uninjured when their house stressed by the quake. Norman visited San Francisco and the Whites near 48th Avenue and K street, learning of the city’s distress and scarce money. He plans to stay in Glenwood for the summer and return to Oakland in the fall with his family.
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Glenwood
Omaha
Oakland
John
Jay Dewey
Dewey
Iowa
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Norman
Bay
San Francisco
Charles White
Tot
Postmaster White
48Th Avenue
K” Street
Ocean’s Edge
Bert Morgan
White
Frisco
Golden Gate Park
Miss Mattie Wilson Weds Vernon A Matthews at Home
Wedding held Wednesday at 2 pm in Rawles township with about 25 guests at Charles Wilson's home. Rev Kerner officiated. Bride is daughter of Mrs Anna Wilson. Newlyweds will reside on a farm near Tabor.
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Rawles Township
Mattie Wilson
Vernon A. Matthews
Tabor
Charles Wilson
Kerner
Young Lad Arrested for Stolen Horse Near Bartlett
Clarence Shelby, 14, was arrested Wednesday at Bartlett after taking and attempting to sell Dan Bailey’s horse while living with Bailey south of Glenwood. Bailey, guardian of the boy, will not prosecute and aims to give him another chance.
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Clarence Shelby
Bartlett
Dan Bailey
Glenwood
Mr. Bailey
Reform School
Bailey
Referee Sells Malvern Farm and Lots to Settle Estate
C W Rathke referee in Glenwood Iowa orders immediate sale of the Fannie McMillen farm a 120 acre parcel four miles north of Malvern plus parcels in block 1 and block 49 Malvern Iowa to settle the estate. The sale will occur promptly under the referees authority.
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Malvern
Iowa
C. W. Rathke
Glenwood
EC Bowen
A M Gress
Indian Creek
C Bowen
WG Bowen
G Bowen
S M Lee
BC Furlong
Pacific Junction
A A Smith
I Cheney
J Lau
Chas Rathke
Center
W Boehner
Myers
M Pinkerton
L Wilkins
A Donelan
AC Irby
EL Carson
WB Oaks
Silver City
Gilbert Cheney
R Dixon
Ind
Creek
Leah Dice
Dreyer
R Mavens
Oak
Leith
F W House
Huolle
H Douglas
Dear Creek
G Cheney
JJ Kelly
W O Hixon
Hillsdale
Jd Kelly
Ralph Boileau Returns After Earthquake Tour
Henderson this week saw Ralph Boileau recount his experiences in the great earthquake after returning from San Francisco where he stayed before circling the world. He described burned buildings, saved clothes, burned music, and a bank refund. He criticized drunken soldiers and reckless drivers as chaos gripped the city. Other local notes mention John Maynes heading to Nebraska, Estella Smith visiting Glenwood, and Rev G H Crafts planning river immersion services.
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Ralph Boileau
Red Oak
San Francisco
City Hall
First National Bank of
John Maynes
Nebraska
Mr Smith
Omaha
Estella Smith
Glenwood
Oscar Hotze
Carson
del Redman
Hancock
George Liser
Will
JL Graham
California
Pearl Woods
G H Crafts
Owens
Illinois
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