Bank cashier in Des Moines area scandal looms over us bank
A former cashier of Seymour Farmers and Drovers bank faces accusations of falsifying records, misrouting nearly $200,000 in funds and enabling loans to high rollers, prompting calls to remove those in charge from illegitimate speculation. Meanwhile VP Fairbanks impressed Iowa audiences and national politics spark debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Seymour Farmers & Drovers Bank
Board of Trade
Wall Street
Multiple Disasters and Evangelist Reports Stir Cedar Rapids News
A survey of recent Neighborhood News items details a string of tragedies and events. Highlights include a $10,000 livery barn fire killing fourteen horses near Charles City, a fatal railway crossing accident near West Liberty, and a Dubuque death by arson. Other notices report medical deaths, a suicide linked to labor strike, a runaway accident in Dubuque, and a child surviving a reckless engine ride near Calmar. Additional notes cover railroad planning doubts, Stephen B. Howard’s visit about the Chicago Iowa & Northwestern line, and large revival efforts in Cedar Rapids contrasted with controversy at Olin over evangelist Miller.
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Charles City
Francis M. Gray
West Liberty
Fred Dahms
Dubuque
Joseph Knocher
Dubuque County
William Jones
Milwaukee
Sylvia
Linn County
John Kringle
Durango
F. C. Eastman
Town State Normal School
Monticello
Currier
University of Town
Calmar
Waterloo
Chicago, Iowa & Northwestern Railroad
Stephen B. Howard
New York City
Stanwood
Evangelist Scoville
Cedar Rapids
Salvation Army
Olin
Miller
Sam Jones
Riis Outlines Four Maxims At Philadelphia Address
Jacob Riis in Philadelphia framed President Roosevelts policy in four maxims. He urged preparing for the work God assigns, embracing opportunities for enjoyment, acting with responsibility, and learning from mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Riis
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
A Progressive History From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
In democratic history Mr. Bryan is defined as a bonanza in 1896, a fighting ace in 1900, and a hard necessity for the era, reflecting his evolving role and impact on party strategy and national debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Wrestling and boxing thrill Monticello stage show
Last Saturday night Monticello hosted a three bout wrestling card at the opera house with a boxing preliminary. The small town event drew local readers and showcased strong sports enthusiasm from residents and visiting reporters alike.
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Coxsee
Monticello
Blairstown
The
Express
Cartoonist tackles street corner leering gang in Iowa
An Iowa cartoonist produced a powerful depiction of a modest girl navigating a leering tobacco stained gang at a street corner. The piece condemns the degrading faces and obscene looks that insult women, noting such loiterers sun the bug of urban vice, common in smaller towns and city slums.
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Marshalltown Times
Iowa
A Father's Plea for a Daughter to Kiss Her Mother
A father advises his careless daughter to kiss her mother on the mouth tomorrow morning. He recalls the mother’s care through years, her midnight kisses, and the sacrifices that shaped her child. He warns that motherly love will end when she passes, urging appreciation before it is too late.
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Ace
Evangelistic meetings to open May 12 at Anamosa churches
Rev. C M Whetzel of the Presbyterian and Rev. C H Beaver of the Congregational churches will inaugurate a series of evangelistic meetings Sunday May 12 assisted by Rev George H Williams of Wheaton Illinois. The report notes social events and local real estate transfers including M L Hollister selling a Booth Street residence for 7000 dollars to Melville Strawman.
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C. M. Whetzel
Presbyterian Church
C. H. Beaver
Congregational Church
Geo. H. Williams
Wheaton
Jil
M. L. Hollister
Booth
First Streets
Melville Strawman
J. M. Deschamps
The
Baptist Church
Deschamps
W. J. Mills
Andy Boswell
Halsey
Mills
C. H. Anderson
J. F. Petcina
C. H. Jump
KE. A. Osborne
H. G. Halsey
Cleveland Nomination Debate Not Yet Proposed for Bryan
The Atlanta Journal notes that no one has yet dared to suggest that President Cleveland nominate William Jennings Bryan, implying potential political caution or resistance in the party. The remark frames Bryan as a possible but unspoken option in the nomination discussion.
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Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Bryan
Hopkinton Marriage Binds LeClerc and Porter in Home Ceremony
Weschester A. LeClerc and Miss Bessie Porter were united yesterday at noon in Hopkinton at the bride’s parents home. Rev J Fred Bindenberger officiated. The piece also notes school board re elections for several teachers and upcoming vacancies. Johnson and Kehoe sued the C M St P railroad in Justice Jackson's court, winning 46.05 and costs for stock delivery delays. further appeals likely. A calf shipment on the regular freight left at 11 40 a m and reached Chicago 11 40 the next day, twenty four hours late, prompting reimbursement claims.
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Weschester A. LeClerc
Bessie Porter
Thomas C. Porter
Hopkinton
J. Fred Bindenberger
M. E. Church
Burton
Miss Byam
Earhart
Perkins
Chicago
Sopkinton
Ill and dying and a breaking case reported
Mrs Cronkhite in poor health with her daughter Lulu arriving from Chicago to provide care. Uncle Jonathan Easterly, a respected citizen, is dying from paralysis and may pass any hour. Sheriff Hogan arrested Elmer Coppess for daytime breaking and entering the creamery. Easterly witnessed the crime and Coppess was bound over to the grand jury after a hearing in Anamosa.
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Hogan
Elmer Coppess
Easterly
Elmer
Anamosa
The Beast of Anamosa Trade Boom Report
From Anamosa, Iowa, merchants offer distant bargains drawing shoppers from up to twenty miles. Advertised inducements boost rural trade as towns complain of declines, while Anamosa sees large commerce this year due to newspaper ads and promotional pricing.
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Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Scotch Grove News Briefs May 1
Amos Sackett is in Dubuque on business this week. Mrs. Alex Sutherland, ill, shows slight improvement. D. O. Sinclair visited Anamosa on a business trip last Saturday. County Superintendent Maurice toured area schools last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hall and Miss Ida visited Mrs. Hall's parents, the Bradys, Sunday. Wes Hutton lost two horses last week. fourth loss in eighteen months.
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Scotch Grove
Amos Sackett
Dubuque
Alex Sutherland
D. O. Sinclair
Anamosa
Maurice
George Hall
Miss Ida
Local notes from Onslow and surrounding towns
Correspondence from Onslow dated April 30 reports Mrs Fowlie visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J A Paul while six inches of snow falls and the temperature stands at 27 above. Mentions visits by Mrs Wim Overly, C L Butler on sick list with Dr Knittle reporting improvement, and Geo Sutton of Kansas City attending sister’s funeral Mrs W B Tasker. Also notes mining prospects on Mineral Creek with lead found, drug store sale and changes, Will Dennison leaving Onslow Commercial Co., and editorials on Anamosa taxes, saloon licenses, debt and social ills in county towns.
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Onslow
Tasker
Frank Hogan
Mineral
Chas. Howard
Anamosa
St. Babcock
Wyoming
Olney & McDeede
Clinton
Will Dennis
Rural Route News May Day Dispatches
Geo Dorsey visits Anamosa. Fred Grey sails to Seattle. John Eggers works for Henry Bohlken Jr. Wm Reiken Jr. visits with Pruit Brog at Bowen. Wm Rieken's barn foundation nearly finished. L Durst erects woven wire fence. Andrew Kasper installs a steel windmill tower. Farmers smile after light snowstorm. Lena Otten of Hardscrabble aids Mrs Kearns. A. B. Jacobs and daughter Matylda visit Monticello. Evergreen shipments pass Wayne from Hoyta nursery. Mrs Geo Dorsey to Ryan for a week with daughters. Jesse Humphrey reports a kick from a horse. New county bridge near Henry Harris blocks road travel. Mrs Geo Dorsey injures foot on a nail while feeding chickens.
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Geo. Dorsey
Anamosa
L'Ve Say
Fred Grey
Seattle
Wash
John Eggers
Henry Bohlken Jr
Wm Reiken Jr
Pruit Brog
Bowen
Wm Rieken
L. Durst
Andrew Kasper
Jesse Humphrey
Henry Harris
Amber Update From Amber May 1
Amber notes include Mrs. James Robertson’s ailment over the past week. E R Moore visited on insurance business last Friday. Tom Weins attended the Odd Fellows celebration in Manchester. Mr and Mrs O T Reeke attend a friend’s funeral in Anamosa today. Matt Noyes passed through on Hale business. John Elgidge shipped goods to Epworth for future residence.
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Amber
James Robertson
E. R. Moore
Tom Weins
Manchester
O. T. Reeke
Anamosa
Matt Noyes
Hale
John Elgidge
Epworth
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Chicago Tribune
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Mr. Roosevelt
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Maxims
Mt. Vernon
Anamosa Eureka News
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Hopkinton Leader News
Beast of
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Lowell State Bank
Atock
Board OF Directors
Geo. L. Lovell
J. W. Coxsee
R. O. Stirton
H. Sandhouse
W Tac Holst
A. L. Fairbanks
Wiaa Miriak
Arasnaume
J. 8. Hall
M, Schodde
Majestic
Wilford
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