Insurance for Hazardous Workmen Proposed in Iowa
A. L. Bradley of Boone plans an Industrial Life Association of America to insure workmen in four risk classes including firemen pit bosses locomotive engineers and railway workers. The attorney general supports legality and union leaders back the plan. The piece also reports on state efforts to limit marriage of delinquents health and immigration topics and various Iowa notices.
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Des Moines
A. L. Bradley
Boone
Industrial Life Association of America
Town Socialists Plan Largest Campaign in State This Fall
Town socialists announce plans for their most active campaign in the state this fall. The state convention will be held in Des Moines July 4, with a full state ticket to be nominated. The party seeks to surpass last year’s 6354 votes for secretary of state and reach at least 10000 votes this fall.
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Executive Council
Iowa
W. B. LaForce
Ottumwa
J. A. Valenta
Iowa City
State Association of City Physicians and Health Officers
Des Moines
Osceola Forms Guard Company I of Fifty-first Regiment
Adjt. Gen. Byers authorizes a guard company at Osceola to be named Company I of the Fifty-first regiment replacing the former unit mustered out at Bedford. F. C. Wilson may receive enlistments. Osceola has lacked a company since 1885 and locals show strong interest.
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Adjt
Byers
Osceola
Fifty-first Regiment
Bedford
F. C. Wilson
Hearings Set on Equalization Questions and Rail Assessments
The state executive council fixes July 15 and 14 for hearings on all questions arising relative to equalization. Railway assessment hearings are set July 15 to 18, with July 20 and 21 for telephone telegraph express equipment car and interurban companies hearings.
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State Executive Council
Pioneer Iowa politician dies at 73 in Mount Pleasant
Joshua G Newbold died suddenly of apoplexy at his Mount Pleasant home aged 73. A Henry county native, he was elected four times to the Iowa legislature and in 1876 was Republican candidate for lieutenant governor with Gov Kirkwood. He presided over the 1877 senate until Kirkwood resigned to join the U S Senate, after which Newbold became governor by virtue of his office.
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Joshua G. Newbold
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Henry County
Gov
Kirkwood
Senate
Gov. Kirkwood
United States Senate
Iowa crops show good progress amid cool dry spell
The Washington weather bureau reports cool drying weather aiding oats and spring wheat and checks rust. Early corn shows improvement with replanting ongoing. Haymaking has begun in a few localities with heavy yields and apples doing well.
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Washington Weather Bureau
Iowa
Tragic Drowning in Cedar River Near Waterloo
William Watterson, a popular Water loo hack driver, drowned while bathing at the Cedar River mouth near Black Hawk creek, one mile north of Waterloo. He was with friends but drifted beyond depth before aid arrived. This marks the sixth river drowning near the city since January 1.
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William Watterson
Black Hawk Creek
Waterloo
Iowa County Recorders Name Members and Goals
At the annual convention in Des Moines the Iowa County Recorders Association formed a committee to push for a law in the next legislature to raise salaries. Many state officials earn under 1000 dollars. P. C. Clark of Marion was elected association president.
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A. M. Linn
Des Moines
Towa
Dr. Linn
State Board of Health
A. A. Coates
Perry
Massachusetts
Coates
C. B. McNerney
Iowa
County Recorders’ Association of
Recorders of Iowa
P. C. Clark
Marion
Trains Collide Near Elmira. Three Dead Four Hurt
Eldon and Lar Ierring of Lisbon and Fred Risler of Davenport were killed when a Rock Island passenger train struck a gravel train at Elmira, 20 miles south of Cedar Rapids. Four others were injured. The wreck was caused by the gravel train failing to clear the main track before the passenger train arrived.
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Eldon
Lar Ierring
Lisbon
Fred Risler
Davenport
Rock Island
Elmira
Cedar Rapids
Pence suit against Chicago Great Western settles for twelve thousand
The $50,000 personal injury case of Hamilton Pence against the Chicago Great Western was resolved in Fort Dodge. Pence, employed by the railroad, was struck by a work train and both legs were severed above the knees. Attorneys for Pence agreed to accept $12,000.
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Hamilton Pence
Chicago Great Western Road
Fort Dodge
Pence
Denison Tragedy as Porter Fatally Shoots Self in Fight
In Denison W A Porter attempted to shoot his son in law but his wife intervened and was shot in the head. Porter then shot himself twice and died. Mrs Porter is reported in critical condition.
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Denison
W. A. Porter
Porter
Notable Iowa Averts and Deaths Highlight 19th Century News
Reports from across Iowa recount deaths including Robert Patterson a brakeman killed at Hedrick and Hon. F. M. Knoll in Dubuque. Other items note fires in Webster City, post office changes in Ca and Clarion, and riches due heirs in Lake Mills. Commencements, picnics, spiritualist camp meetings and flood relief counts are included.
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Robert Patterson
Washington
Iowa Central
Hedrick
J. M. Johnston
Iowa
Bremer County
Waterloo
Waverly
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Harry Gay
Arthur Meade
Muscatine
Owl Lake
Humboldt County
Goldfield
Thoten
Winneshiek County
Nasset
General Relief Committee
Des Moines
F. M. Knoll
Dubuque
Misosuri Valley Spiritualist Association
Clinton
Mississippi Valley
J. C. Harwood
Clarion
Wright County Monitor
Northwestern Felt, Shoe Company
Webster City
Herborg Peterson
Lake Mills
John FE. Bjordal
Norway
George W. Hardesty
Keokuk
George W. Nlardesty
Mary A. Towell
J. B. Howell
Gate City
United States
United States Court of Claims
J. Wettlesinger
Grundy Center
Afton Junction
Burlington
Geddes, S. D
Henry Fiddler
Hardin County
Entered Strange Plea in Cedar Rapids Disorder Case
Henry Shelton was fined 25 dollars for disturbing the peace and obstructing the sidewalk during a revival meeting. He denied sidewalk obstruction in court and pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace of the devil. He attacked officers, prayed for their deaths, and claimed divine guidance in his actions.
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Henry Shelton
Cedar Rapids
Mason
Kansas City
Marshal Kozlovsky
Belle Plaine
Clinton
Mind Suddenly Clears Horace M Ferrin Reappears
Horace M Ferrin long confined at Cherokee hospital for the insane regains reason after lying on the grass and feeling a load lift. He later recalls his location, works in an onion patch, meets relatives, and may be discharged soon.
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Horace M. Ferrin
Cherokee
Linn Ferrin
Des Moines Insurers Record Heavy May Losses Across Iowa
Insurance firms based in Des Moines report widespread May damage across Iowa. More than 1,200 Farm Mutual claims in one day totaled 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. Rolfe in northern Iowa and Creston in the south were key damaged areas from a severe wind and electrical storm.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Farmers’ Mutual
Rolfe
Creston
Death by Own Action at Anamosa Prison
Warden Hunter reports the death by hanging of Mrs. Christin Behrens of Scott County in the Anamosa penitentiary. Behrens, accused of poisoning her husband and held since 1897, hanged herself with a muslin rope in the women’s department after two juries hung. earlier she had eaten soap to provoke sympathy, soap was removed after discovery.
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Board of Control
Hunter
Anamosa Prison
Christin Behrens
Scott County
New Municipal Government Plan Teased for Iowa Cities
An Iowa State Bar association committee on law reform will propose a three aldermen council for city government, elected annually for three year terms, when the association meets in July. The group will also suggest tougher marriage eligibility standards. A curious relic, an Eskimo kaiak from 20 to 25 feet, recently reached the state historical department via Curator Charles Aldrich from the National Museum.
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The
State Bar Association
District Court
G. Kinne
State Board of Control
Iowa State Bar Association
State Historical Department
Charles Aldrich
National Museum
Washington, D. C
University of Iowa's 296 graduates hear senator address
Special correspondent notes Senator Toar of Massachusetts delivering the commencement address in Iowa City. He lauds Iowa, cites scholarship as character, and science as servant to the soul. President MacLean then diplomas 296 graduates, 70 bachelor of laws, with judges administering state and federal oaths.
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Senator Toar
Massachusetts
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Allison
Commonwealth of Iowa
Hoar
Howe
G. EB. MacLean
C. N. Gregory
Emilia McClain
Town
Wholesale Grocers Form Regional Ohio led group
Special correspondence notes the wholesale grocers of Ohio organizing with F C Letts of Marshalltown at the head. The move aims at a national association to unify terms for wholesalers west of Chicago, excluding Ohio and Indiana. A brokerage in Chicago handles their supplies, and the national body would extend this system to western wholesalers.
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Ohio
F.C. Letts
Marshalltown
Letis
Chicago
Indiana
National Association
West
New trolley road aims to link Council Bluffs and Des Moines
J A Nash of Audubon elected president of a proposed trolley line with 1 million dollars capital. The route would pass Dallas Center Guthrie Center Audubon Harlin Shelby and Logan, with Clyde Brenton as treasurer and UW Polk as manager. The only dispute is whether Shelby or Logan remains on the map.
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J. A. Nash
Audubon
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Dallas Center
Dallas County
Guthrie Center
Guthrie
Harlin
Shelby
Logan
Harrison County
Clyde Brenton
UW. Polk
Valley Junction
Colfax
Sunday Baseball Ban Sparks Waterloo Fund Drive
Waterloo ministers and the local ministerial association mobilized to raise 2700 dollars to finance the ball team so Sunday games could be halted. Des Moines ministers joined supportive efforts while Des Moines clubs doubt Sunday play will stop there.
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Waterloo
Ministerial Association of
Des Moines
Sugar contracts awarded for state institutions third quarter
The board of control awarded sugar contracts for state institutions for the third quarter. Warfield Pratt Howell Co. of Des Moines received the Anamosa and Cherokee award, J I Merrill Co. of Ottumwa the Mitchellville award, John Blait's Sons Co. of Burling ton the Davenport and Fort Madison awards, Independence and Mr Pleasant and Vinton went to Gronewell & Schoentgen of Council Bluffs for Glenwood, Letts Fletcher Co. of Marshalltown for Eldora and Marshalltown.
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Board of Control
Warfield, Pratt, Howell Company
Des Moines
J. I. Merrill Company
Ottumwa
John Blait’s Sons’ Company
Burlington
Davenport
Fort Maddison
Independence
Mr. Pleasant
California To Iowa Transfer McNamee From Fort Madison
Gov Cummins approves a California requisition for Thomas McNamee a Fort Madison convict His burglary conviction in San Francisco led to a long sentence An escape in 1804 reduced his remaining time and a later Cedar county forgery conviction means he will be sent back to California to finish his term
Curious Insect Plague Forces Men From Rock Valley Work
Local biologists report a new insect infestation in Rock Valley larger than the buffalo gnat and more painful than the common mosquito. Workers quit at the depot and hotel due to stings, marking an unusual outbreak in the area.
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Rock Valley
Depot Hotel
A Devoted Mother's Careful Midnight Confession
A poem excerpt portrays a self described careful mother who says if her child is sick she would care for it, seek a doctor, and even admit she would swallow candy pills herself. She claims nobles should be kept from harm and speaks of winter straw rides for elves while she hums and dances.
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Dolly
Dtholwyn Wetherald
Watching the Herring at the Falls
Thad observes an unusually frenzied herring run as thousands surge toward a four foot dam. The fish struggle through the heavy water in a rush to reach the spawning ponds, many failed but some press toward the falls in a dramatic scramble.
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Thad
J Thad
Jome
Chave
Fish in Flight at Falls Breaks a Record
Dallas Dove Sharp describes fish leaping through foaming falls as crowds witness record jumps. A singular silver fish dominates the sport, repeatedly clearing rocks and gates, and another soon follows to claim the mark. The piece notes weather effects on fish behavior and ends with a witty aside about herrings and umbrellas.
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Dallas Dove Sharp
St. Nicholas
Kiwi the lowest form of bird in New Zealand forests
The Detroit Free Press describes the kiwi as the lowest form of bird, apteryx mantelli, wingless and tailless with short strong legs. It hides under rocks by day, curls up like a hedgehog, and is rarely found in northern New Zealand forests, with captive breeding failing.
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New Zealand
Detroit Free Press
Electrified lamp chimney sparks science fun
A simple experiment uses a lamp chimney with tin foil bands to generate sparks by rubbing a dry silk handkerchief wrapped brush. Friction turns the chimney into an electrical machine and can animate strips of cigarette paper, creating a playful, shadowy demonstration best done in dry weather.
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Argand MS
Welsbach
Brooklyn Eagle
Fira
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W. H. Bailey
State University
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Drake University
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