Des Moines Water Contract Clears Army Post Hurdle
Des Moines reports that five months ago the United States government secured a contract with the Des Moines Water Company to supply water to the proposed army post. The secret deal, aimed at a $30,000 city loan, now appears moot as water mains construction proceeds independently. Work on the army post buildings has begun with many contractors involved, removing the final obstacle to the project.
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Des Moines
United States
Des Moines Water Company
Army Post
Water Company
One Law Knocked Out
In Des Moines Judge Me yer struck down as unconstitutional chapter six of the Twenty-eighth general assembly relating to building and loan associations. The ruling targets a method to wind up such companies when stockholders opt to close. The Home Savings and Trust company led by Dr. E. C. Spinney faced insolvency. a trustee, appointed under the act, was removed by Judge McVey who will appoint a receiver under general laws. The decision holds the law changes contracts without the parties consent.
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Des Moines
Meyer
Twenty-eighth General Assembly
Home Savings and Trust Company
E. C. Spinney
McVey
Presence of Mind Saves Life on Freight Car
John Powers of Manchester Ja, a brakeman on the Illinois Central, grasped and held the brake beam as a freight car passed, saving himself from a horrible death near Fort Dodge Ja on September 20.
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Fort Dodge
John Powers
Manchester
Mother Murders Baby in ElKador Iowa Satchel Case
Delia Lidiy, 20, unmarried, living near Elkador, Iowa, allegedly poured carbolic acid down her three weeks old baby's throat and placed the dead child in a satchel. She was arrested in Dubuque, Iowa, on the murder charge.
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Dubuque
Delia Lidiy
Elkador
Tedy
Two Years for Assaulting Sheriff in Centerville
Centerville Louisiana Sept 30 Charles Seals a Black prisoner who assaulted Deputy Sheriff Dell Davis in the county jail a few weeks ago was convicted and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Centerville
Charles Seals
Dell Davis
Grand Jury Completes Labor at Avoca
Avoca Iowa Sept after nearly four days work in which about sixty witnesses were examined the grand jury completed its session. A number of indictments were found and returned.
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Grand Jury
Avoca
State to Tighten Property Tax Assessments
Officials prepare to implement new laws this coming winter affecting state real estate assessments. The move aims to broaden data collection and strengthen valuation efforts, increasing statistical gathering and burdens on property owners statewide.
Peculiar Confession Ties Clinton Knife Attack Case
A man named P J Keer surrendered to Clinton County Sheriff to prevent an innocent man from facing a murder charge. Dan Conley was stabbed during a street fray with Charles Evans blamed. Evans arraigned and bound over. Kelley admitted he and Evans attacked Conley, then fled, later returning to surrender so the innocent man could be freed. The grand jury reviews the case.
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Clinton
P. J. Keer
Dan Conley
Conley
Charles Evans
Evans
P. J. Kelley
Reform School Innovation in Des Moines Area
Superintendent Fitzgerald at the state industrial school for girls in Mitchellville plans to bring the 200 pupils to Des Moines after the Des Moines Mitchellville interurban line opens. The program aims to expose the girls to city entertainments and churches, marking a shift from past insurrection and strict discipline to broader world exposure. The school now features a fine statewide orchestra and may host performances next winter.
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Fitzgerald
State Industrial School For Girls
Mitchellville
Des Moines
Returns to Face Indictments in Iowa Forgery Case
In West Union Iowa during a two week district court term Judge Hobbs presided over the state versus L J Barnes on two forgery indictments. One note for 3000 dollars held by Arlington bank and another for 2000 dollars held by Aetna State Bank at Oelwein. The charges dated seven years back, Barnes returned to the old home and pleaded guilty when the case was called.
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District Court
Hobbson
L. J. Barnes
Arlington
Aetna State Bank
Oelwein
Accident Kills 15 Year Old Grover Eskew in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah Iowa on September 29 Grover Eskew aged 15 was accidentally killed when a playmate aged 14 discharged a rifle that was not supposed to be loaded. The tragedy occurred in a private setting with BE C. Vickers' son as the shooter. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
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Shenandoah
Grover Eskew
Vickers
Train Strikes Worker in Pubuque Injuries Reported
Fred Ackerman of Wells Fargo Express was struck by an Illinois Central engine while crossing tracks at Pubuque on September 24. Both legs were severed in the accident.
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Illinois Central
Pubuque
Fred Ackerman
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Two Killed and One Hurt In Freight Wreck East Of Cedar Rapids
Yioward Ray and Robert Rodman were killed and J. H. Moran injured in a Northwestern road freight wreck eight miles east of Cedar Rapids. The men, from Lyons, were beating their way.
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Cedar Rapids
Yioward Ray
Robert Rodman
J. H. Moran
Lyons
Crocker Brigade Marches in Muscatine Parade
In Muscatine on Sept 29 a parade marched by more than 2 009 Incubera of the Crocker brigade Iowa volunteers led by Major S Chase of Moscow aged 84 a member of Company B Thirty seventh Iowa regiment. Despite days of drizzle the reunion proved highly successful ending with a camp fire.
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Crocker Brigade
Muscatine
Iowa
S. Chase
Moscow
Lowa
Nations Move Marines to Caribbean Aids Isthmus Security
Reports from Colon and Panama detail insurgent attempts to seize trains and officers, with Marines and sailors guarding lines and ports. Commander McLean notes limited disturbances. Moody notes US forces cannot be withdrawn. Navy plans show Olympia, San Francisco and other vessels to boost presence, aiming to deter further clashes as traffic remains free across the Isthmus.
McLean Says Keep Forces on Isthmus
Secretary states conditions on the isthmus, while not seriously disturbed, require U S forces to remain at current levels and not be withdrawn or diminished.
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Washington
Moody
McLean
Colon
Department
United States
Cures a Chinese Leper Patient at St Louis Quarantine
Dong Gong, a Chinese leper patient at the St. Louis quarantine hospital, is recommended for discharge as cured by Gr M O Woodruff, the hospital superintendent.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Roosevelt Rumored Made Colonel by British Regiment
London dispatch reports the Daily Chronicle this morning cites a rumor that a move is afoot to appoint President Roosevelt as a colonel in a British line regiment. The claim centers on a ceremonial or honorary elevation rumored to be under consideration by British authorities.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
President Roosevelt
Alger Endorsed for U S Senate Seat in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS Mich Sent 26 The candidacy of former Secretary of War R A Alger for United States senator to succeed the late James McMillan was endorsed.
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Indorse Alger
Grand Rapids, Mich
R. A. Alger
United States
James McMillan
Roumanian Paper Decries U S Interference in Jewish Affairs
The Roumanian conservative organ La Roumania protests United States meddling in foreign affairs. It argues America has no right to interfere in Jewish matters, drawing a parallel to Roumania’s stance on questions concerning the Philippines, the Boers, and others.
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Uncle Sam
Vienna
la Roumania
United States
America
Roumania
Republican Nominations at New York Convention
The Republican convention in Saratoga reassembled after 10 am and adopted the platform. Nominations included Governor B. B. Odell Jr of Orange and Lieutenant Governor P. W. Higgins of Gattsragus. Secretary of State John F. O'Brien. Treasurer John G. Wickser. Attorney General Henry B. Cochman. Comptroller N. B. Miller. Engineer A. Bond. and Judge of the Court of Appeals W. B. Werner.
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Saratoga
Edvard Lauterbach
New York City
B. B. Odell, Jr
Orange
P. W. Higgins
Gattsragus
John F. O'Brien
Clinton
John G. Wickser
Packing houses alliance abandoned amid Roosevelt trust stance
Chicago September 25 The plan to form the four big national packing houses has been dropped for now. Officials cite the Roosevelt administration’s anti trust posture and the risk of tariff removal on cattle if Congress acts. A final meeting reportedly ended negotiations immediately.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Roosevelt
Congress
Soldiers For The Parade In Washington October 7
Secretary of War directs marching units for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment parade in Washington on October 7. Units include Fourth Artillery Corps Band and coast artillery companies from Fort Monroe Fort Washington Fort Hunt Fort Henry Fort Howard, Engineer Band and Third Battalion from Washington Barracks, Second Cavalry Band and Second Squadron, Second Cavalry, and Fourth Battery Field Artillery from Fort Myer.
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Washington Barracks
Fort Myer
Soldiers Mobilized Ninth Regiment at Wilkesbarre
In Luzerne county Governor Stone ordered the Ninth regiment to mobilize at Wilkesbarre. Colonel Dougherty led the twelve company unit of about 750 troops, excluding Hazleton companies, with mine workers among the responders. The troops remained in the armory ready to respond to any call.
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Wilkesbbarre
Jacobs
Luzerne County
Stone
Wilkesbarre
Dougherty
Hazleton
Abandon Fort Yates Report Cites Discipline High
Washington Sept. 25 Brigadier General W A Kobb commanding the Department of Dakota in his annual report says discipline and instructions are good with capable officers. He quotes Major Alfred Reynolds inspector general that abolition of beer feature in post exchanges has not increased trials by court nor required extra disciplinary measures.
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Washington
W. A. Kobb
Department of Dakota
Alfred Reynolds
Department
Moros Reach Hard to Be Reached
Washington reports from General Chaffee indicate difficulty in subduing Moros as swamps and forts hinder operations. A cable via Manila dated Sept. 23 notes Captain John J. Pershing could not reach Vicars due to water barriers and rugged terrain.
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Washington
War Department
Roosevelt Reaches Washington After Abscess Attack
President Roosevelt returns from Indianapolis after a trolley accident left a leg abscess. Doctors report the trip home went well and expect inflammatory symptoms to subside in a week or ten days if the leg rests. He rests in a temporary White House suite, wound dressed, spirits high, with Mrs. Roosevelt at his side.
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Cortelyou
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Pittsfield
Mass
White House
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Indianapoli
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Oyster Bay
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Marines Reach Panama After Pan American Arrival
Three US companies aboard the Panther have landed at Colon and Panama City. Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin P. Russell leads troops quartered at the railroad station, Major Geo B. Arnett commands eighty men stationed in Colon. Troops guard daily isthmus trains and restore foreign confidence.
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Colombia
United States
Panama
Benjamin P. Russell
Geo. B. Arnett
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Armenian requests Hay help over Turkish Armenians
H Kelcian president of the American National union with 20 000 Armenian members in the United States has written Secretary of State John Hay asking him to petition European powers to intervene on behalf of Armenians in Turkey.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Ardashen
Hay
H. Kelcian
American National Union
John Hay
Turkey
Schooner Louisa PD Returns After Year in Marshall Islands
The schooner Louisa PD. returns to San Francisco after a year’s cruise among the Marshall and Gilbert islands. Twice nearly wrecked on coral reefs. On January 14 crewman Ernest Wenzel drowned after a fall overboard. Captain Moore reports a tidal wave that struck the Marshall Islands, costing several lives.
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Nene
Marshall Islands
San Francisco
Louisa PD
Marshall
Gilbert Islands
Cornl
Ernest Wenzel
Captain Moore
Severa
Live Stock Market Reports Broad Cattle Sheep and Hogs Prices
Markets show heavy receipts with steady demand for quality cattle and hogs slipping slightly in Chicago. Cornfed steers and western range cattle hold steady, with feeders active on better grades. sheep and lambs steady to mixed as prices reflect ample supplies and packer demand varies.
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Cannes
Chicaxzo
Mansas City
Texas
Roosevelt Recovers Quietly as Visitors Visit
President Roosevelt’s injured leg shows steady progress toward improvement with slow daily change. He spent a quiet day with Secretary Moody’s naval matters, Dr Rixey visiting briefly, and Dr Lung attending in the evening.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Moody
Navy Department
Rixey
Lung
Settle Damage Suit Involving Railroad and Heir
A dismissal was entered in a $50,000 personal injury case in the U S district court. George P. Sanford sued the Chicago and Northwestern Railway for eye injuries suffered as a train passenger about two years ago. Sanford has died since filing. his estate's administrator settled with the railroad for $500.
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Council Bluffs
George P. Sanford
Chitenga & Northwestern Railway Company
United States District Court
Sanford
Northwestern
Nebraska man named minister to Brazil
The State Department announces David W. Thompson of Nebraska as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Brazil in a foreign diplomatic appointment dated September 27 from Washington D. C.
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Washington, D. G
State Department
David W. Thompson
Nebraska
Brazil
Clergyman turn to politics questioned as healer in Mexico vote
The international court of arbitration heard Attorney De La Croix argue for Mexico in the Plous fund case between the United States and Mexico. He cited California Supreme Court rulings that churches cannot claim property from ancient missions given to their members.
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Mexico
International Court of Arbitration
Attorney de la Croix
United States
Supreme Court of California
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