Revival in Wales Mirrors Great Religious Awakening
The Wales revival led by Evan Roberts is likened to past awakenings led by John Wesley and George Whitefield, sparking a national religious fervor. It argues liberal church drift prompted by laxity and vows renewed personal responsibility, predicting future revivals will emphasize love of God and temperance without doctrinal clashes.
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Wales
Evan Roberts
Perth
Roberts
South Wales
John Wealey
Great Britain
London
John Wesley
America
Wesley
Whitfield
Whitefield
Christ
New England
Connecticut
Order of Things
Episcopal Church
New World
Railroads Face Possible IC C Reform Over Freight Rates
The passage urges expanding Interstate Commerce Commission powers beyond advisory, to curb secret rebates and special privileges that favor big shippers. It argues rate disputes stem from unfair practices more than high rates and warns vigorous reform could provoke public backlash if opposed.
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Inter State Commerce Commission
Plan Suggested to Challenge Amendment’s Legality
The text discusses no viable plan to test the constitution amendment before the courts before next fall. It notes a convention could be held and nomination papers filed with the secretary of state, who could be named a defendant if he refuses filing. It also mentions filings must occur 30 to 60 days before an election, risking a delayed decision by the Supreme Court. It suggests Polk county primaries as an earlier avenue if a party pursues it.
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Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Polk County
Bank Failure at Olin Forces Assignment of Proprietor
E E Snyder owner of the Bank of Olin assigns for creditors. L M Carpenter appointed to take control after filing deed of assignment. Liabilities include 148000 due depositors and 12500 to other banks. Deposits fell over 100000 last year and the bank may dissolve with creditors needing full realization.
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BE. E. Snyder
Bank of Olin
E. E. Snyder
L. M. Carpenter
Olin
Carpenter
Snyder
A A Cole
Sadyer
Mr. Snyder
Prisoner Hill Escapes Wall at Anamosa Jail in Hammering Break
A rocker tagged escape at Anamosa prison ends with Hill slipping from the kitchen yard to scale the wall. He fled on a Milwaukee train after hiding near Viola, while authorities pursue Mason and Gill who were linked to earlier hold up. The jail’s inner wall is being hammered smooth to prevent future climbs.
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Anamosa
Hill
Mason
Rock Island
Ely
Cedar Rapids
Viola
Milwaukee
Gill
Farm population to increase through small manufacturing growth
The Mt Vernon Hawkeye and Monticello Express urge country towns to foster small manufacturing as a new growth engine. With farms highly developed, neighbourhoods should boost plants that benefit operators and landowners alike. More people will populate farming communities as farms divide into smaller parcels.
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Byrom
Mt Vernon Hawkeye
Monticello Express
Express
Southern Blackguards in Office
The Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes Governor Vardaman for defying federal authorities in Jackson Mississippi. The piece labels him a rebel and contrasts him with Jeff Davis, denouncing southern leaders as upstarts among poor white whites.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
Vardaman
Jackson
Mississippi
Jeff Davis
Jeff
South
Arlington fair ends as belongings sell at auction
The Arlington fair was ended and its belongings sold for 500 dollars. It notes other local items including murder verdict for Francis E Seery, smallpox cases at Iowa State College Ames, and various rural incidents across the region.
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Arlington Fair
Francis E. Seery
Walford
Vinton
First Baptist Church
Marshalltown
Russia
State College
Ames
Woman’s clubs shape town life and leap year notes
The Atlanta Journal praising women behind schools music literature and clean streets. highlights private enterprise supporting culture and charities led by women. It notes sixteen days left in leap year and urges girls to pursue timely marriages.
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Luok
le Son
Escape of Convict Hart From Anamosa Jail
On Friday morning four o'clock Convict Hart a five year man in the kitchen area escaped by sawing window bars and climbing the wall. He has not been captured despite a thorough search.
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Anamosa
Hart
Guarded Route to St Louis Echoed by Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that guards were stationed along the president's route to St Louis as a cautious measure, with friends lining up nearly the entire way.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
St. Louis
Woman Injured in Fall and Church Remodel Plans
Mrs T R Ercanbrack fell Monday morning injuring a bone near the right wrist. Dr Hejinian treated the fracture, hand swollen and painful. Baptist church initiates 2000 dollar upgrades including new floor, enlarged platform, pipe organ discussion, stained glass windows, with committee Dr Harry Sigworth C H Anderson B E Rhinehart H D Myrick and A Rowley. Anamosa National Bank issues 1500 calendars showing Lawrence Schoonover and Col T Shaw with officers list and state map.
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T. R Ercanbrack
Harry Sigworth
C. H Anderson
B E. Rhinehart
H. D. Myrick
A. Rowley
Anamosa National Bank
Jones County
Lawrence Schoonover
Col . T. Shaw
L. Schoonover
Wm N. Dearborn
George L Schoonover
Wm. T. Shaw
L Schoonover
F O. Ellison
H. W. Sigworth
George L. Schoonover
H Dearborn
W N. Dearborn
George C. Lawrence
H D. Myrick
Wells-Livingston Wedding at Olin in 1904
Grace Leone Wells and John W. Livingston wed at the bride’s parents home three miles west of Olin. Rev. L. Lockard officiated with Laura Livingston at the organ. Bridesmaid Miss Ethel Wells and groomsman Mr. Arthur D. Milligan attended. Guests enjoyed a two course supper. couple to reside near Center Junction after January 1. An editorial note questions Judge Swayne and calls for honesty on the bench.
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Wells-Livingston
Olin
Charles Wells
Grace Leone
John W. Livingston
Center Junction
John Alexander
Onslow
Ethel Wells
Arthur D. Milligan
Maude
Bertha Streeter
Dollie Tebo
Ada Peck
Irma Sanford
Jeanne Wells
Mrs. Livingston
Farmers discuss cooperative creamery to take Palmer-Hubbard plant
In Broadway neighborhood farmers discuss forming a cooperative creamery to operate the Palmer-Hubbard plant. The news notes crop honors for F. J. Gestel of Delhi and Delaware county’s strong showing at the fair. It also lists a California tourist party leaving for Los Angeles and Hopkinton colony prospects. The county plans new tax warrants after January to ensure delinquent taxes are paid before county claims are settled.
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Broadway
Palmer-Hubbard
F. J. Gestel
Nest of Delhi
Delaware County
California
Los Angeles
J. H Brokaw
Mra A L Reed
Winnie Merriman
Oneida
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
Hopkinton
Board of Supervisors
Lawson's Truth Could Stir Wall Street Scandals
If Thomas Lawson spoke truthfully, Wall Street financiers resemble Mrs. Chadwick in moral risk, though fewer would face legal consequences. The remark suggests broader financial misconduct may await scrutiny.
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Thomas Lawson
Wall Street
Mrs. Chadwick
Swindler Mrs Chadwick Targeted Bankers
A historical note alleges Mrs Chadwick operated as an ordinary swindler preying on a bank crowd. The piece implies she exploited greedy older bankers affected by senile dementia in a broad scheme.
Rural Mail P ainful Delays On Unstamped Letters
The Butler County Tribune notes winter hardships for rural carriers who must sort unstamped mail. It argues letters should be stamped to avoid frozen fingers, extra searches in delivery boxes, and delays, urging readers to keep stamps on to protect carriers from unnecessary effort and frost.
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Butler County Tribune
New Yorkers Balk at Nan Patterson Jury Duty
Chicago report notes New Yorkers reluctant to serve on the Nan Patterson jury preferring to spend later years with their families.
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Chicago
Nan Patterson
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