Multiple Iowa incidents report injuries deaths and crimes
Brakeman M J McGraw was killed coupling cars at Lisbon. Mrs 8 C Fervelle and Mrs Ed Owen were seriously injured in a runaway at Belle Plaine. Peter Glass an eighteen year old, fell from a portable stone crusher in Cedar Rapids with fatal injuries. Smallpox case Frank Teeters linked to Lincoln Pope in Davenport. Elizabeth Takes dies in Cascade. Dr Thomas from Greeley declared insane and sent to Chicago. Gus Trainor released after serving sentence for a Prairieburg murder. Three youths drown near Waterloo. Hoovers and Hollenbeck, one dies saving others. John Burke dies after jumping from a moving train near Waterloo. Feud renewed in Dyersville between John B Ut and D A Geh rig. Slander case against Chas W Horn prompts suit by Anna I Atwell and H Detlief Thierring. DeWitt hold-up: four masked men rob depot with $100. Davenport smallpox scare: Atlantic hotel quarantined for 21 days. Marion judge Remley imposes sentences for larceny and rape. Creditors seek bankruptcy relief for A N Denison of Anamosa in US court Cedar Rapids. Claims exceed $600.
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M. J. McGraw
Clinton
Lisbon
C. Fervelle
Belle Plaine
Ed. Owen
Camanche
Peter Glass
Cedar Rapids
Frank Teeters
Lincoln Pope
Davenport
Elizabeth Takes
Cascade
Bertha Seery
Washington Township
Takes
Thomas
Greeley
Delaware County
Chicago
John Burke
Waterloo
Manchester
J. T. Abbott
Dyersville
John B. Ut
D. A. Gehrig
Chas. W. Horn
Cedar County
Anna I. Atwell
Wilton
H. Detlief Thierring
Ma’am
Horn
DeWitt
Northwestern Depot
Nelong
Atlantic Hotel
Remley
Marion
Mitchell Smith
Bruce Sheffler
David Rinard
C.C. Hayes
Geo. Lamb
William Stevens
Hamilton
Henderson Victory Attributed To Iowa Delegation Ties
The St. Paul Dispatch outlines how Colonel Henderson’s win was backed by Iowa’s strong delegation. It highlights Robert G. Cousins J. F. Lacey J. A. T. Hl J. P. Dolliver W. P. Hepburn and others as key influencers shaping party policy and boosting Henderson through strategic letters and alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Allison
Gear
Iowa
House
Union
Robert G. Cousins
Fifth
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Reed
Sherman
Colonel Henderson
Cousins
New England
Platt
John F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
Committee On Public Lands
J. A.T. Hl
Des Moines
Committee On Military Affairs
Fle
J. P. Dolliver
Town
House of Representatives
W. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Republican Party
Lowa
Senate
Congress
Ex Governor Drake Leads Ap Panoose Delegates at State Convention
Former Governor Drake heads Ap panoose county delegates chosen for the state convention which backed Gear. Litigation between Henry Wallace and the Homestead Co. nears a head as a libel suit in Des Moines last week awarded the plaintiff $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Appanoose County
Gear
Henry Wallace
The
Homestead Co
Des Moines
Possible opposition to F E A Dawson in renomination
It was thought Dawson would face no challenge for renomination as railroad commissioner, but rumors spread that N F Ketcham of Marshalltown may be urged as a candidate by some jobbers seeking influence.
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F E. A. Dawson
N. F. Ketcham
Marshalltown
Iowa editors as delegates to national editorial association
Delegates from Iowa attending the National Editorial Association in Portland Oregon include Hon and Mrs Matt Parrott and Mr and Mrs Will Parrott of Waterloo Mr and Mrs E E Taylor of Traer Mr Sherman Yates of Tipton and Mr Barry of Walker.
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Iowa
National Editorial Association
Portland
Oregon
Matt Parrott
Will Parrott
Waterloo
E. E. Taylor
Traer
Sherman Yates
Tipton
Barry
Walker
Three-Cent Meals Prompt Debate on State Institutions
The Vinton Engle notes the board of control trimmed meals at a public institution to a fraction over three cents per pupil, including the principal meal. John Downie advocates using inmate labor in the fields, fed by these three-cent meals.
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Vinton Engle
Board of Control
John Downie
Prison Press Publishes Under Chaplain Beyer Edict
The Anamosa Eureka notes the Prison Press continues under strict editorial supervision by Chaplain Beyer. Tun Express was first to announce Curtis' book and review it, rendering Prison Press non persona gratia at the prison. The paper no longer comes to our exchange Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Beyer
Tun Express
Curtis
Clinton Age Editor Sees Little Reason to Relive 1900 Fight
Editor Thayer and ex Senator Marion Buller criticize revisiting the lose cause of 796 in 1900. The article notes a small but noisy faction remains obstreperous, stirring trouble as they press the issue.
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Thayer
The
Clinton Age
Marion Buller
South Carolina
Age
Herron Attacks Constitution in Buffalo Speech
Herron of the Town college, a noted socialist, spoke before a Buffalo convention of pranks claiming we are governed without a constitution. He argued Filipino governance links to self government, accompanied by President Gates backing his socialistic and treasonable utterances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herron
Town College
Buffalo
Gates
Friends of
Iowa College
Voters Learn to Judge Office Seekers in West Side Press
The Clinton Herald notes the behavior of office seekers who complain about editors after defeat and forget editors’ support after successful candidates take office. The piece argues newspapers influence politics and that such attitudes reveal partisanship in local coverage.
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Clinton Herald
Democratic quarrels in Kentucky seen as warning to nation
An editorial notes the week’s remarks by former Democrat Wim Owens who supported a straight Republican vote to oppose Goebel. Owens warns of election fraud in Louisville and threatens to expose thieves if they steal votes in Scott County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Wim. ©. Owens
Col. Breckenridge
Congress
Louisville
Goebel
Seolt County
Preacher at Soldier's Home Sparks Attendance Question
If ex governor Larrabee is to do the preaching at the soldier's home, it raises a question about whether church attendance is compulsory for residents. The remark hints at potential tensions between religious obligation and resident autonomy.
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Larrabee
Convict Tobacco Cut Triggers Iowa Prison Tensions
Anamosa and Fort Madison penitentiaries face likely strikes after the board of control orders prisoners' tobacco rations cut from four to two ounces weekly. New arrivals after July 1 will receive no tobacco but may spread butter on bread. Guards and officials warn of possible trouble when enforced.
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Anamosa
Fort Madison
Board of Control
Hostrd
Primary system demand for county officer nominations grows
The Manchester Press urges adoption of the primary method while noting Des Moines papers mock the old caucus system. It praises Jones county caucuses as effective and suggests Polk county faces fraud charges and counter charges, calling into question the caucus efficiency.
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Manchester
Des Moines
Jones County
Polk
Monticello Candidates Stir Local Republican Ranks
County Republicans weigh Monticello’s role in the county convention as many first rate fellows seek office. The piece predicts a Monticello banner may carry a candidate but vows to settle ambitions at home, aiming to trim existing slates and force a survival of the fittest.
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Monticello
Trouble at Anamosa over tobacco cut in prison rations
Anamosa prisoners face a tobacco ration cut from four to two ounces per man starting July 1, sparking warnings of a potential rebellion. Observers note past clashes in Leavenworth and Wisconsin when similar changes occurred, with inmates described as ready to oppose the order within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Leavenworth Board of Control
Wisconsin
Leavenworth
Board set preacher pay at three dollars weekly
The Marshalltown board of control fixes sermons at three dollars a week at soldiers homes. Local ministers threaten to strike and refuse to preach for that amount. The move reflects the board's parsimony in prior actions.
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Board of Control
Marshalltown
CGen Henderson Emerges as Contender for Speakership
The report highlights phenomenal success in General Henderson's bid for the speakership, noting strong backing and momentum within party ranks and across ally groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgeneral Henderson
Dows Jr Plunges to Death After Fourth of July Incident
In Cedar Rapids the dissipated Dows Jr became intoxicated on the Fourth and attempted to shoot those restraining him. He wounded his brother Col. Wmn. G. Dows in the hand, then died the next day from the effects of the debauch and nervous shock. Local reports blame whisky for his downfall.
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Dows, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Col
Wmn. G. Dows
Drowning of Willie Sauser at Maquoketa River
Nine year old Willie Sauser son of Peter Sauser a Cascade retired farmer drowned Saturday afternoon while bathing in the Maquoketa river He was with other boys and is thought to have ventured beyond his depth in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Sauser
Peter Sauser
Cascade
Maquoketa River
County Superintendent Plans Consolidation of Washington Township Schools
County Supt. Cowan of Jones County proposes merging five township schools into one near Center. The plan would grade the school, employ three teachers, improve school standing, and save two salaries to fund student transportation. The strategy has seen success in other townships.
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Cowan
Jones County
Washington Township
Cascade Courier
Mail route between Clay Mills and Temple Hills abandoned
The Clay Mills to Temple Hills mail line is discontinued with carrier Mr. Silsby making his last trip on Monday. Only trips to Clay Mills remain, leaving the area to Monticello for Clay Mills and Clay Mord mail.
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Clay Mills
Temple Hills
Silsby
Miss Maud Lyons Leaves School in Bort District
After completing her term of school in the Bort district Miss Maud Lyons departed for her home in Center Junction last Thursday. She was accompanied by her sister Bele who had been visiting during the past week.
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Bort
Maud Lyons
Center Junction
Bele
Fowl Ruckus in Garden Sparks Quiet Resolution
A domestic quarrel over garden fowls ends with the couple reaching a calm compromise. The man vents loudly and plans to sell all birds, while the woman keeps cool and gently shooes the intruders away.
How Dumas Amused Himself
An anecdote about Alexandre Dumas in his studio describes a guest being ushered in to find the author laughing uproariously at work, apparently in conversation with a fictional character. The servant notes Dumas often laughs like this while he writes.
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Dumas
Damas
M. Dumas
Monsieur
Monsieur Dumas
Deaf man’s humorous answer to marriage question
In a humorous exchange an old, deaf gentleman replies to a question about his son’s bride. When asked if the bride is pretty, he calmly says she isn’t now but will be when her father dies, delivering a close hit despite misunderstanding the question.
Clever Spider Builds Salvage Bridge After Storm
A spider watching garden spiders sheltering under a veranda sees a fierce storm. The wind damages webs, but the spider lowers to the ground and uses a wooden splinter to reinforce its nest with a strong thread. The device holds the nest aloft yet yields to wind, preventing further injury. The wood later falls when knocked, but the spider repairs the web.
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Varanda
Dublin Boothbinekas 1780 Shoe Polishing Trade
In 1780 Dublin a sooty shoe polish trade thrived among tradesmen who used dampblack and egres. A three legged stool, a blunt knife called a spudd, a painter’s brush and an old wig formed their kit while a gentleman’s boot was scraped on a street corner. The polish created strong odors and refined rooms, with polishing once limited to elites as country folk used grease.
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Dublin
Anys
Geontlemmann
The Cannibal King and the Missionary Note
The king of the Cannibal Islands permits a missionary to write a farewell note before a meal scene. The missionary writes a playful letter praising the country yet fearing the cook’s result, then the king orders the caldron to begin. An unrelated ad for Weeks Break-Ups cold tablets appears at the end.
Fortune teller’s odd marriage forecast in Chicago Times Herald
Maude recalls a fortune teller’s prediction of marrying a tall dark man. She contrasts this with knowing a single rich man who is dumpy and has red hair, reflecting a humorous or coy tone from the Chicago Times Herald.
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Sylvia
Maude
Chicago Times-Herald
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Hollenbeck
United States
A. N. Denison
Edward R. Rice
N. Y
Gokey & Sons
Jamestown
McCord Rubber Co
Denison
N. Niles
Niles
St. Paul
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Davis
Star Clothing House
the People’s Clothiers
Boothbinekas
EL Complete
Runpie
Rundle
M. W. Herrick
Thorney
ManetieaHo
Donva Co
Dutique
Delaware
Ghana
Aones
J. W. Doxsee
Tporney
Ktiweto
TWA
Omco
Mandlagtta Bank
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Wysegqean
Monttoello
Down
Cuba
T. B. Kent
Vuvaiolan
Sregeon
Wilenawer
WM. J. Coughlan
D. D
Oldlew
Hales & Milorg
Montivello
Lows
Babcock, Vopionina
Wilery Sales
Shors Notted
A Ronson Bloetek
Satiafnetlon Gunned
J.H. Lathrop
Vetonenr
Oxford Junction
Will Ory
Tna
Marnishod
Botting
I. C. Boilken
Hirles & Islers
Hin
Smark
Modern Remedy CO
Kewanee, Ill
Oo. H. SomTsEm
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