Career of Mrs. Chadwick in frenzied finance era
The article outlines Elizabeth Bigley later known as Louise Chadwick and other names, detailing a life of forgery and swindles starting in Ontario and moving through Cleveland and Erie. It covers early trials for forgery, a 1879 Woodstock court acquittal on insanity, and a pattern of posing as heiress and married figure to obtain loans and money from lenders and husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
D.) National Bank
Ontario
Elizabeth Bigley
Louise
H. G. Thmoas
Reuben Kipp
Spring Assizes
Ashton Fletcher
Q. C
Woodstock
Cleveland
Alice M. York
Brantford
Ont
Mme. Rosa
Wallace Springsteen
Hoover
Scott
Erie
Mme. la Rose
J. R. Scott
Trumbull
Can
Mary Ann Bigley
Express
Mme. Devere
Toledo
Manchester
England
Royal Hunters Across Royal Courts
The article notes European monarchs and consorts as avid hunters. It highlights Austria's Emperor, King Edward, Kaiser Wilhelm, the Portuguese king praised as a modern William Tell, and Italy's king and queen famed for hunting and sharpshooting, with the queen growing up in mountains and forested regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Edward
Kaiser Wilhelm
Portugal
Italy
Left to Its Fate in War Reported by Gil Blas
A Franco-Prussian War anecdote recalls a prominent journalist visiting the minister of war and asking for his plans in exchange for services. The minister refused, calling the request insane, prompting the journalist to declare that the newspaper would no longer cover the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misister
Gil Blas
The Mysterious Mrs Chadwick's Audacious Finances
The article traces Mrs. Chadwick known for lavish spending and elaborate schemes across Cleveland Toledo and beyond. It details her cash purchases, phantom debts, and the social circle she exploited including doctors bankers and jewelers. It notes a suit by Newton that exposed her operations and ended the string of exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy S. Chadwick
Cleveland
Chadwick
Newton
Largest Apple Displayed At St. Louis Exposition
The largest apple shown at the St. Louis exposition was sent by W I R Howard of Jamestown Arkansas. It measures 16 percent inches in circumference and weighs 29 ounces. The variety is not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. R. Howard
Jamestown
Ark
Setting Grape Vines
When grape vines are set out the holes must be deep and wide enough so roots can be placed and covered without bending.
First Class Whitewash Recipe and Proportions
A method for making high quality whitewash specifies boiling water with one half bushel lime, covered during heating, then strained. Add one peck salt dissolved in water, three pounds ground rice boiled to a thin paste, one half pound Spanish whiting, and one pound clear glue dissolved in warm water. Mix thoroughly and let stand several days, apply warm. Proportions scale for different quantities.
Ames Professor Plans March Bond Enterprise in Iowa
Des Moines reports a Philadelphian named John James offered ten bonds totaling 10,000 face value to Iowa, claimed to be linked to a scheme by a former U S senator to recover 20 million in southern state bonds. Iowa faces potential rejection, while South Dakota and North Carolina cases loom as 1905 judgments approach. Senator Titus weighs in on Iowa biannual amendment validity and legislative timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
John James
United States
Iowa
Philadelphian
North Carolina
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Lowa
Titus
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Badger
Wisconsin
Holden to Tour State with Seed Corn Lectures
Prof. P. G. Holden of Iowa State college Ames and George A. Wells of Des Moines secretary of the Iowa Grain Buyers association have arranged with the Chicago Northwestern to tour Iowa mid March. They will lecture on seed corn and make 30 minute stops at stations with brief talks. Schedule and notices will be published to reach every farmer. Other railroads may follow the Northwestern’s lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lunacy on the Increase in Iowa Mental Hospitals
The Iowa Board of Control reports rising mental illness in the state with 3,580 patients in state hospitals, up 278 from last year. Ebriates drop to 81 from 107, while wards of the state rise by 100 to a total of 7,884. New cottages are under construction at Clarinda and Cherokee. A tabulated cash balance shows amounts in multiple institutions, totaling 100,057.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Board of Control
Clarinda
Cherokee
Anamosa
Cceeree
Council Biases Oeslicoes Vevaghesiens Tau
Davenport
Selbe Ga
Pigota Coy
Fort Madison
Glenwood
Independence
Marstailtown
Mitchellville
Mount Pleasant
Vinton
Census Instructions Urge Accurate County Records
Secretary Davidson warns county auditors to ensure an accurate census and provides assessor guidelines. The census will cover general state data including livestock fruit and vegetables and seek details on those who raise fowls animals or produce but are not classified as farmers. A farmer is defined as owning and farming three or more acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Executive Council
Big Marble Find Announced At Charles City Iowa
A vast marble deposit found years ago by Clement L. Webster was highlighted when the owning company received a gold medal for exhibiting the stone at St Louis. The Charles City landholder claims national and state importance with Floyd county marble rivaling imported Bavarian quality. A German magazine lauded Iowa marble as superior in time, noting its lithographic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement L. Webster
St. Louis
Charles City
Floyd County
Iowa
Culture Stations Half Complete Across State
Henry Albert of the state bacteriological laboratory in Town City says the statewide culture station network is about half finished. Already 400 stations report regularly, and the rollout continues under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Albert
Town City
Riggs Reports on Teachers in Iowa Schools
State Superintendent Riggs releases advance school statistics showing fewer male teachers and 338 more female teachers in Iowa this year. Women’s average monthly wage rose from 82.60 to 35.51. total teachers exceed available rooms by 10,000. Total school costs rise about a quarter of a million dollars versus 1903. Summary of 1904 and 1903 figures follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs
Iowa
Thaphara
Plans for 1905 State Fair With Major Additions
The state department of agriculture outlines plans for the 1905 fair including a swine pavilion, steel grand stand and administration building. A proposal seeks to spend 15000 dollars from treasury cash. Iowa swine breeders protest management and call for larger prizes due to the industry's size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Ames Wins Judging Contest at Livestock Exposition
Iowa wins top honor at the International Live Stock exposition in Chicago with a first place in horse judging. The Ames Iowa Agricultural College team, led by Prof. Curtiss and including E B Thomas James L Cutter J D Ashby J A McLean R K Bliss and C R Scott, receives the bronze horse statue trophy. Michigan Agricultural College places third with a Canadian institution taking second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa Agricultural College
Curtiss
Michigan Agricultural College
Iown
E. B. Thomas
James L. Cutter
J.D. Ashby
J. A. McLean
R. K. Bliss
C. R. Scott
Hays Named Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Willet M. Hays once a Ames college helper is appointed assistant secretary of agriculture in Washington. He leaves Iowa for the capital and now stands near Secretary Wilson, Iowa’s own, as his meteoric rise continues toward the pinnacle of his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towan
Willet M. Hays
Ames College
Washington
Prof
Hays
Wilson
Iowa
Ames
Wheel That Absorbs Heat Could Change Motor Tires
London reports on Mr. Robinson of Beccles claiming a new wheel design that absorbs heat and prevents tire contraction at high speeds. He says his specially sprung wheel supports solid tires, has tested on a nine horsepower car, covering over 2 000 miles at 50 mph without tire attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robinson
Beccles
Consecrate New Bishop in Dubuque Ceremony
Rev. John P. Carroll, former St. Joseph's College president, was consecrated bishop of the Helena Montana diocese at the Dubuque cathedral with Archbishop Keane officiating. Archibishop Glennon of St. Louis preached. twenty prelates and 200 priests attended. Attendants included Bishop Scannell of Omaha and Rev. Thomas O'Reilly of Keokuk. A dinner featured toasts from Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Spalding among others.
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Dubuque
John P. Carroll
St. Joseph’s College
Helena
Mont
Keane
Glennon
St. Louis
Scannell
Omaha
Thomas O’reilly
Keokuk
P. J. McGrath
Charles City
B. J. McLaughlin
Clinton
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Spalding
Peoria
Ill
D. D. Hishen
Chicago
Seery Sentenced to Eighteen Years for Murder
Francis E B Seery of Walford was convicted of second degree murder in the killing of Michael Moneyhan. He received an 18 year sentence at Anamosa penitentiary after a last day motion for a new trial was denied. Defense claimed prosecutors commented on his failure to testify during trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seery
Vinton
Francis EB. Seery
Michael Moneyhan
Walford
Anamosa
Two Die in Boiler Explosion on Rock Island Rail Line
Railway disaster near Davenport leaves engineer M Calhoun and fireman H Kinney dead. Head brakeman T Gimmel and trainmen G Smith R Sherrod and G Nettleton injured, with Gimmel in serious condition. A helper aided the engine pulling a long freight train several miles west of Davenport.
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Davenport
Rock Island Road
M. Calhoun
H. Kinney
Thomas Gimmel
Gus Smith
Russell Sherrod
George Nettleton
Gimmel
Here
Forgetfulness Causes Disaster at Hinton Junction
At Hinton the Great Northern freight derailed after the signalman failed to throw the switch. Engineer Gibertson was killed while Fireman Hanson and Brakeman J. J. Hale were fatally injured.
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Sioux City
Great Northern
Illinois Central
Hinton
Gibertson
Hanson
J. J. Hale
Noted Pomologist Budd Dies in Texas Telegram
Des Moines reports the death of Prof. J. L. Budd a 22 year head of the horticulture department at Iowa State College and a renowned pomologist. A telegram from San Antonio confirms the death and recognizes his global prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
San Antonio
Tex
J. L. Budd
Iowa State Agricultural College
Robbers Blow Safe In Adams County Store
Two men broke into the R. S. Marlette store and stole five thousand dollars deposited by stock buyers from various parts of Adams county. Bloodhounds pursued the robbers but failed to trace them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon
R. S. Marlette
Adams County
Oldest woman settler dies in Franklin county
The notice records multiple brief items from Iowa towns: Mrs. Train, oldest living woman settler in Franklin county, died at her home. Other reports include deaths, fires causing $10,000 damage at Wilson Bros. in Waterloo, farm sale at Bonnie Brae, and various local incidents such as a man killed in Onawa, a rabbit hunt injury, and a church sister’s death in Newton.
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Minneapolis
Oskaloosa
Richard Burke
Oskaloosa Daily Times-Journal
Do. Bh.dickens
Chicago
Ames
State Horticultural Society
Des Moines
A. Beach
Iowa State College
Charles Taylor
Iowa State College At
Fairfield
Toadstool Club
Bussey
Marion County
Marysville
Waterloo
Mary Ursula
Sisters of Our Lady of Victory Academy
Newton
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Wallace S. Springsteen
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Tiffany
New York
Apple
Hawkeye State
Holden
Albert
Vermont
Iowa State News
Onawa
Northwestern
Sullivan
Ashton Crossing
Boone
C. W. Slade
Des Moines Retail Grocers’ Association
Haviland China
B. F. Parker
Henry O'Bleness
Iowa Falls & Northern
Webster City
Brunswick
Hamilton County Telephone
Journal
Sac City
Sac County Farmers* Institute
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