Iowa Coal Preferred For State Institutions Plan Agreed
Des Moines coal operators and the Iowa state board of control reached a plan to favor Iowa coal in state institutions. Bids will be opened this month, with a committee revising specifications to boost Iowa coal against Illinois. Operators say contracts have often gone out of state despite Iowa capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Control
Capitol
Illinois
Board of Control
Big Farm Deal Closed Grundy Center
Philip Leibsohn of this city closes a deal with N. Young of Evanston Illinois making him owner of the Chicago Stock Farm near Buffalo Center Iowa. The 635 acre property has improvements valued about 50000 dollars including seven houses one barn with seventy five box stalls four silos cattle barns and other first class facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Philip Leibsohn
N. Young
Evanston
Iil
Chicago
Buffalo Center
Dedicate New Church in Cedar Rapids Cleared of Debt
Bishop Quale dedicated the new St. Pauls Methodist church in Cedar Rapids free from debt. The $150,000 building had $36,000 raised in thirty six minutes to retire all obligations. A notable feature is the large gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bishop Quale
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Scientists Attend Exhibit Iowa City Opens Laysan Island
The University of Iowa invites 200 leading scientists and museum directors to the official opening of the Laysan Island exhibit in Iowa City on June 15. Invitees nationwide are asked to attend and view the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
United States
Laysan Island
Grinnell Students Pledge for China College Drive
Grinnell students pledged nearly 250 toward the Grinnell in China movement begun years ago with the establishment of a college in China. Local Men and Women's Christian associations added 400 to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Grinnell
Grinnell-in-China
Men and Women’s Christian Associations
Saloon License Raised in Dubuque Tax Plan
Saloons operating in Dubuque after July 1 must pay the city 900 dollars annually in addition to a 600 dollar state mulet tax and a 25 dollar government tax, totaling 1525 dollars in taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Merchant Kills Himself In Waterloo Fire Fallout
Isaac Lebowich a wealthy clothing merchant killed himself at his Waterloo home after his business faced recent fire damage. Authorities note the fire's toll on his mental state and the tragedy follows the blaze at his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Isaac Lebowich
Despondent farmer shoots himself near Albion
Hugh Poling a 31 year old farmer near Albion died by self inflicted gunshot wounds to the heart after a period of ill health and family sickness. He used a .22 calibre rifle and died at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Hugh Poling
Albion
Horse Race Swindle Hits Minneapolis Visitor
E W Coyle a Mason City Iowa coal dealer was swindled out of 5000 dollars in an old wire tapper horse race lake during a vacation trip with his wife who held the stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
E. W. Coyle
Mason City
Woman Injured Frightening Engine Backfire
Mrs. G. McCarron broke her arm and sustained injuries when a gasoline engine she was cranking at her home back-fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
G. McCarron
Educators Change Location in Keota Schools
H N Barnes of Prairie City becomes superintendent of Keota schools. Prof Charles M Neveln resigns after four years as superintendent to take a similar post in Forest City schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
H. N. Barnes
Prairie City
Charles M. Neveln
Forest City
Child Dies From Poison in Peach Tree Gum
Four year old George Sprigg son of Mr and Mrs Veda Sprigg died after ingesting gum from a peach tree containing poison. The tragedy occurred as authorities investigated the cause of death and warned against consuming unfamiliar tree gums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity
George Sprigg
Veda ‘Sprigg
Couple Joined By Death in Chariton After Long Marriage
Mr Thomas E Palmer and Mrs Palmer of Chariton died within days of each other ending nearly sixty nine years of marriage. Mr Palmer died Wednesday and Mrs Palmer followed on Saturday in a long and happy union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Thomas E. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Preachers' Course Added to Iowa Wesleyan Summer School
A three weeks course for Iowa conference preachers was added to the Iowa Wesleyan summer school running June 15 to July 24. The program expands religious instruction options for clergy attending Mount Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan
New Electric Line Planned From Des Moines to Oskaloosa
Des Moines Electric Company weighs building a high tension transmission line from Des Moines to Oskaloosa surveying estimates and a $200 000 expenditure. Planned route includes Prairie City Monroe Otley Pella Knoxville Leighton Pleasantville and Oskaloosa with extensions to nearby towns like Harvey and Leon if power demand arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des Moines Electric Company
Oskaloosa
W. H. Thomson
Prairie City
Monroe
Otley
Pella
Knoxville
Leighton
Pleasantville
Harvey
Leon
Ministers Oppose Bill on Postal Sunday Rest
Des Moines ministers plan to circulate a petition among congregations urging Iowa’s congressional delegation to oppose a bill granting the postmaster general power to designate employees’ weekly day of rest. Clerks warn they would lose their day of rest if enacted. Rev. George P. Magill spoke on Christian education at the ministerial association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
Ministerial Association
George P. Magill
Highland Park College
Ida Grove Paper Sold by Clarkson to Alliance Buyer
Ida Grove resident Ida Grove-Frank P. Clarkson sold the Pioneer to John H. Moist of Alliance Nebraska. Moist, who recently sold his half interest in the Times at Alliance, has newspaper experience in Cody Wyoming Columbus and Delaware Ohio. Clarkson sells for $10,000 with possession given at once. Clarkson cites rheumatism and a need for a milder climate than Iowa to regain vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
Frank P. Clarkson
Des Moines
John H. Moist
Alliance
Neb
Moist
The
Times
Cody
Wyo
Columbus
Delaware
Ohio
Clarkson
Iowa
Dogs Kill Farm Stock damages claim filed
Mason City claims Robinson and Hawes seek $425 for stock killed by a mad dog. Damaged livestock include three three year old steers three yearling heifers one two year old steer and two calves bitten by the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Robinson & Hawes
Veteran Printer Celebrates 76th Birthday in Decorah
Decorah's C. J. Ambil, the city's veteran printer and oldest Norwegian printer in America, marked his seventy sixth birthday on Monday by giving cigars to friends as part of his longtime birthday custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
C. J. Ambil
America
Sons Serve as Pallbearers for Martin Hanson
In Waukon six sons acted as pallbearers at the funeral of Martin Hanson held at Washington Prairie. Hanson, born in Norway, had lived in Glenwood township for 44 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Martin Hanson
Washington Prairie
Norway
Glenwood Township
Religious agitator jailed in LeMars for peace disturbance
Dr. C. A. Steward a speaker on anti Catholic subjects was arrested in LeMars for disturbing the peace. He was tried and fined fifty dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail. He began serving the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
C. A. Steward
State Sunday School Meeting in Shenandoah
One thousand Sunday school workers and many prominent speakers are expected at the state Sunday school convention to be held in Shenandoah June 9 10 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Hermit Leaves Montezuma Estate Worth About Twenty Thousand
Reclusive Montezuma resident Hermit Leaves Fortune valued near 20000. Inheritance tax from the estate ranges roughly from 900 to 1000 dollars to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermit
Fortune
Montezuma
Harvey Haines
Iowa Stationary Engineers Converge in Des Moines Convention
State Stationary Engineers association will hold its annual convention in Des Moines on Wednesday through Friday this week. Nearly 200 delegates are expected to attend the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Stationary Engineers
Des Moines
Iowa Stationary Engineer's Association
Des Moinés
Burlington Wins Golf Title In Iowa Illinois Meet
Burlington captured the Iowa Illinois golf championship finishing 27 under par. Galesburg was runner up at 41 under, Quincy placed third at 54 under, Ottumwa trailed with 0, and Fairfield finished 87 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Galesburg
Quincy
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Brakeman Fatally Hurt in Burlington Train Crash
Arle Curtis, 30, was fatally injured at Ridgeway Missouri when a Burlington train broke in two. His back was broken and internal injuries were suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Arle Curtis
Ridgeway
Burlington
Perry man blamed for engineer Runyon death verdict
Coroner's jury at Council Bluffs found William Sayles, a young man from that town, responsible for the death of engineer John Runyon of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Council Bluffs
John Runyon
William Sayles
Osceola Democrat Changes Ownership and Management
C. A. Heaton of Ft. Dodge has bought the L. L. McFall interest in the Osceola Democrat and will assume management of the paper. E. T. Wall retires from the post and will run for the local post office unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Democrat
Osceola
C. A. Heaton
Ft. Dodge
L. L. McFall
E. T. Wall
New Manager on Job at Monticello Canning Factory
T J Dahling arrives from Waterloo to manage the Monticello canning factory. He has twenty years in the business and is described as an expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
T. J. Dahling
Waterloo
Tornado Kills Two and Destroys Sanborn Area Homes
A sudden Friday tornado east of Sheldon struck Sanborn killing William Bills and his son, injuring M. G. Finch and Mrs. Neth Hoogetorp with three children, and damaging farms, businesses, and a rail elevator. Hospers and surrounding farms suffered heavy losses as winds leveled buildings and downed structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Sanborn
Here
William Bills
M. G. Finch
Neth Hoogetorp
Hosners
Sorenson
Wallace Wood
M. G. Tinch
Rogenbom
Hospers
James Allen Place
Iowa funeral directors gather for 34th convention
More than 160 Iowa funeral directors attended the thirty fourth annual convention in Iowa City. President Thomas H. Macbride spoke on Ancient and Modern Burials with lantern slide demonstrations. Delegates toured the city park and enjoyed an event hosted by the Hawkeye Salesmen's association. Des Moines will host next year’s meeting. F. D. Kerrick was elected president and Charles Emerson secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State of
Iowa
Thomas H. Macbride
The
State University
Hawkeye Salesmen’s Association
Des Moines
F. D. Kerrick
Fairfield
Charles Emerson
Creston
Iowa Adventists elect officers at state fair session
In Des Moines after resolutions at the Iowa conference session, Elder A. R. Ogden of Nevada was reelected president. Flora V. Dorcas secured the secretary role with J. W. Dorcas as treasurer and other officers named including J. L. McGee, Meta K. Peterson, Roy Bowles, and B. A. Wolcott among the executive and secretary positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
A. R. Ogden
Nevada
Flora V. Dorcas
A. P. Hansen
J. W. Dorcas
J. W. McComas
O. J. Nerlund
E. W. Wolfe
J. L. McGee
Sabbath School Department
Meta K. Peterson
Young People's and Educational
B. A. Wolcott
Tract Society
Roy Bowles
Burt Doctor Injured In Des Moines Car Crash
Des Moines reports Dr. W. T. Peters president of the Burt, Indiana board of education was painfully injured when his car collided head on with a street car. He was thrown from the vehicle in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Des Moines
W. T. Peters
Board of Education
Burt, In
Babe Killed By Fall In Davenport
Vivian Smith, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Davenport, died after a fall from a two story window in Wilton. The tragedy underscores the dangers of unsecured open windows in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Wilton
Vivian
John Smith
Davenport
Workman Narrowly Escapes Cave-In at New Water Works
Mount Ayr James Johnston a workman on the new water works system under construction here had his legs broken when dirt caved in Johnston was almost completely covered but was quickly liberated by fellow workers.
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Mount Ayr
James Johnston
Johnston
Iowa Woman Honored As Club President For Sixth Year
Mrs James Clarkson of Sioux City was re elected president of the Iowa New Yorkers for a sixth year at the final social club gathering of the season held in the college room at the Astor hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
James Clarkson
Iowa New Yorkers
College Room
Astor Hotel
Tramp Attacks 14-Year-Old at Meriden Farm
The 14-year-old son of John Smith, living two miles north of Meriden, was assaulted by a tramp while at work at his home and severely cut. He was left unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Meriden
Veteran turfman John McGilvery dies at 76 in Cedar Rapids
John McGilvery renowned as a leading race sportsman in the nation died in Cedar Rapids at age 76. He trained and drove some of the fastest horses seen in major meets over many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
John McGilvery
Millions for Pupils National Aid Urges Vocational Ed
The commission on national aid to vocational education to Congress urges a seven million dollar annual federal appropriation for states to promote trades and agriculture. It calls vocational training the nation’s greatest need and says one million youths must be educated yearly to cover workers’ mortality and retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On National Aid
Trade School
Washington
Commission On National
Congress
Mrs Jennie Eaton Rewed in Washington
Mrs Jennie M Eaton of Boston widow of Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton and her first husband D Henry Ainsworth of Morristown Arizona were married in Washington on Wednesday The ceremony was by Rev J L Morgan Chambers They plan a summer trip for their second honeymoon Eaton had been acquitted in Boston last October of poisoning her second husband Ainsworth was divorced from his wife in Illinois eight years ago
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Washington
Jennie M. Eaton
Boston
Joseph G. Eaton
D. Henry Ainsworth
Morristown
Ariz
JL. Morgan Chambers
Ainsworth
Illinois
Convicted Man Hangs Self in Dayton Jail
Arthur Fowler a British subject and murderer of John Jeames was found dead in his Dayton county jail cell. He hanged himself using a strap tied to the bars of his cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
Arthur Fowler
John Jeames
Fowler
Saloons to close in Muncie after court ruling
Muncie Indiana a city of nearly 30000 population will be without saloons after Saturday according to the ruling of Judge Frank Ellis in the Delaware circuit court An appeal will be filed at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Frank Ellis
Delaware Circuit Court
Duke's Son Killed in Utah Auto Wreck
A telegram from Park City Utah reports Woodward Duke son of Brodie Duke tobacco magnate died when the automobile party he led was wrecked near Park City Utah. The accident occurred while the party traveled through the area on their way to a destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie Duke
Los Angeles
Cal
Park City
Utah
Woodward Duke
Young Duke
Caillaux Murder Trial Set for July 10
Paris report says the trial of Mme Henriette Caillaux for the Calmette murder will begin July 10, announced by La Figaro. The case involves the wife of ex-finance minister Joseph Caillaux and the death of Gaston Calmette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Caillaux
Paris
Mme
Henriette Caillaux
Joseph Caillaux
Finance
Gaston Calmette
la Figaro
Large Budget Bill Includes Panama Canal Construction Funding
Washington June 6 The appropriations committee led by Fitz gerald reports the sundry civil bill for next fiscal year totaling 107 million with major item 20.7 million for continuing Panama Canal construction. Other sums include 3.65 million for interstate commerce commissions and 1.9 million for railroad valuation, 133 500 for Ellis Island, 400 000 for the Lincoln memorial, and 60 000 for epidemic checks as the bill trims estimates by about 17 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
House
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ellis Island
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Commission On Industrial Relations
Fort Leavenworth
Atlanta
Hawaiii
Sea Coast Artillery
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
No Verdict In $150 000 Suit In New York
The jury in the breach of promise suit by Miss Mae A Sullivan against Arthur I Hoe was discharged after reporting a disagreement. Hoe, son of a late printing press builder, faced the $150 000 action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mae A. Sullivan
Arthur I. Hoe
Shamrock IV Sets Sail From Spithead Trial Spin
Shamrock IV, Lipton’s new America’s Cup challenger, departed Spithead on Thursday for its first sail-stretching spin, accompanied by Shamrock III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
England
Thomas Lipton
Spithead
Shamrock Iti
Iron Workers' Clemency Appeal Read by President Wilson
President Wilson opened the clemency reading for 29 iron workers' leaders convicted in the dynamiting conspiracy. The action centers on the long-awaited appeal from the jailed leaders as the nation weighs mercy and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Bank President Dies by His Own Hand in San Francisco
George J. Luchinger, president of Humboldt Savings Bank, a major San Francisco financial institution, died by his own action amid financial worry and stress. The event occurred in the city, with officials confirming the suicide and noting the bank’s prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George JL. Lucheinger
Humboldt Savings Bank
Militant suffragist interrupts royal audience at Buckingham Palace
A militant suffragist gained access to a royal audience at Buckingham Palace in London and dropped to her knees shouting to spare force. The disturbance was silenced by a louder band and she was removed and handed to police. Her identity is unknown as inquiries continue into her admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Indictments Hit Plumbers' National Association Officials
Federal grand jury charges 36 officials from Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Missouri Nebraska and Iowa with conspiracy to restrain trade under the Sherman act. The case targets the National Association of Master Plumbers and longtime Illinois and Wisconsin leaders among those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ila
National Association of Master Plumbers
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
W. J. Hilliard
Elmhurst
Jrr
W. C. Haviland
Aurora
Ill
F. A. Patterson
Springfield
Ilinois Association
National Association
E. D. Hornbrook
Michigan Association
William J. Woolly
Evaneville
Ind
Indiana Association
George F. Reeke
Green Bay
Wis
Wisconsin Association
Louis Sontag
Sheboygan
James A. Trane
la Crosse
la Crosse Association
Henry H. Niebuhr
De Saulles resigns as U.S. minister to Uruguay
John R. De Saulles, who has resigned as United States minister to Uruguay, says he will pursue New York real estate wealth instead of continuing his diplomatic career. In Rochester, the Federated German Catholic societies oppose Hobson bill on national prohibition. In Vera Cruz an English refugee reports an attempted assassination of General Huerta with shots fired at his automobile. four aristocrats were executed at the academy. Huerta resumes nightly wanderings and carousing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John R. de Saulles
United States
Uruguay
Rochester
N. Y
Federated
German Catholic Societies
New York State
Vera Cruz
Mex
Huerta
Military Academy
Globe
Cantina
President Wilson Meets Crippled Infantile Paralysis Patient
Washington June 6 President Wilson greeted a long line of callers including John W Kern Jr son of Senator Kern who has infantile paralysis and traveled to the White House on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Boy Cripple
Washington
John W. Kern
Kern
White House
Commission Urged to Settle Colorado Strike
Senator Owen announced plans to introduce a bill creating a federal commission to settle the Colorado strike troubles, a proposal directed to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colorado
Wilson
Owen
Rebels isolate Santo Domingo town in Seibo region
Seibo Santo Domingo province has been isolated by revolutionists. Commander Scott aboard the gunboat Marietta reported to the navy department that Santo Domingo town in Seibo district is cut off from surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Washington
Seibo
Scott
Marietta
Navy Department
Storstad Owners File $50,000 Counter Claim
Storstad owners in Montreal file a counter claim against the Canadian Pacific railway for $50,000 damages arising from the collision with the Empresa of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storstad
Montreal
Que
Canadian Pacific Railway
Empresa of
Ireland
Mexican Rebels Seize Tampico Rival Warships to Block Arms
The article reports threats of American ship seizure by federal forces over arms for Mexican rebels, with Tampico blockade plans and vessels Antilla El Mundo and El Siglo en route to supply the constitutionalists. It covers U.S. mediation fears, Niagara talks, and Carranza’s rejection of foreign interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Huerta
Blanquet
Tampico
New York
Antilla
New Orleans
Washington
United States
Mexico
el Mundo
el Siglo
Galveston
Bryan
Niagara Falls
Navy Department
Department
State Department
Durango
Mex
Tantima
Tantoyuca
Vera Cruz
Candido Aguilar
Colima
Guadalajara
de Gama
Naon
Suarez
Wilson
Carranza
A.-B.c
Niagara
A.B.C
Nomination Sent for Boaz W Long as Minister to Salvador
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Boaz W Long of New Mexico to be minister to San Salvador. Long is currently chief of the division of Latin American affairs at the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Boaz W. Long
New Mexico
State Department
Salvador
Superior Court Clerk Dies by His Own Hand in Indianapolis
R B Scott a 52 year old clerk of the superior court No 8 shot himself in the mouth in Indianapolis June 5 ill health given as the cause. He was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Indianapolis
Ind
R. B. Scott
No. 8
Explosion at Boston sewage plant leaves three dead
An explosion at the Metropolitan sewage pumping station on Chelsea street East Boston kills three men and injures six others with one unaccounted for. The blast wrecked the screen house and occurred in the early hours. Local authorities investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Metropolitan
Chelsea Street
Woman Alleges Gov Hodges Hit Her in Suit
Mrs Luella West sues Governor George H Hodges for 2315 damages claiming he struck her in an alleged attack. Case discussed in Topeka Kansas on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Luella West
George H. Hodges
Hodges
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Jennie Eaton
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United States Grand Jury
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State of Vera Cruz
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