Three Wives Case Unfolds From East to Iowa
W. W. Bassett of Syracuse and Boonville New York Harewood area faces multiple marriage claims after marrying Mrs. English in Iowa. Amelia Bassett of Syracuse, a prior wife, was divorced two years earlier. Alice Brooks of Boonville is another claimed wife. Bassett has faced perjury charges and fled, later marrying Mrs. English in Sioux City. All three women pursue action.
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W. W. Bassett
Syracuse
Boonesville
N. Y
Hornick
English
John H. Scott
Bassett
Amelia Bassett
Alice Brooks
Boonville
Binghamton
Sioux City
Webster City Municipal Paper The Graphic Herald Fades
The Graphic Herald, once billed as the United States only municipal daily, has suspended publication though editor denies the move. No papers have appeared for some time, and locals say no editions will come for the present. The paper rose to oppose a private gas franchise but declined after the council fight, then withered away.
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Webster City
Graphic Herald
United States
Shortage Revealed in Davenport Bank Failure
Revelation of a shortage exceeds prior figures given to the Davenport grand jury. Directors and bank examiners allege $95,000 of $160,000 deposits have vanished. Depositors face losing most of their money unless collateral yields are substantial.
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Davenport Grand Jury
New Liberty Savings Bank
Bank President Hangs Self in Wolcott Tragedy
William Schwarting, president of the Farmers' bank at Wolcott, hanged himself amid despondency over financial losses tied to the New Liberty bank failure. Consequences include charges against Beuthens, father and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schwarting
Farmers’ Bank
Wolcott
New Liberty
Beuthiens
Safe Cracking at Avery Center Ruins Large Bank Safe
A bold robbery at Avery Center woke the town as a mighty blast shattered the safe in Tom Rye's bank. The safe, one of the state’s largest, was blown open and its contents stolen, with authorities believing experts carried out the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Center
Tom Rye
Former Davenport Mayor Indicted for Embezzlement and Perjury
Grand jury returns indictments charging larceny by embezzlement and perjury against G. F. Smith former mayor of Davenport and trustee of major Iowa estates The embezzled sum is stated as 100000 dollars with accusations tied to several estates and public role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Smith
Davenport
Iowa
Embezzlement Charge Against New Liberty Bank President
M Beuthien, president of the New Liberty savings bank, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling 14000 dollars of its funds. Other items note suits in Marshall county, election method changes, farm profits, bank formations, and notable regional deaths and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Beuthien
New Liberty Savings Bank
Roland Hunnewell
Boone
Woodmen of America
Marshall County
David Moore
Liscomb
Fred Cope
Franklin County
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Steve Smith
Tampa
Ringgold County
Iowa
St. Louis Exposition
Joseph Carr
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Haworth Brothers
Iowa State Association of Railway Surgeons
Michael Ader
Keokuk
Charles Burns
Waterloo
Iowa Coal ‘Operators
United Mine Workers
Oskaloosa
Fraser
Charles Middaught
Finn Whitney
Clarinda
Middaught
Monroe Leads in Minerals and Coal Boom in Monroe County
Monroe County, once primarily agricultural, now ranks at the top of Iowa’s coal production. Major growth followed outside investment and land options, expanding from a few minor mines to numerous active shafts. Operators include Smoky Hollow, Hilton, Consolidated, Hocking, Central, Miller Creek, Wapello, Excelsior, Deep Vein, Star, White Ash, and Frederick Coal companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Old Cedar
Jack Oak
Albia
Smoky Hollow Coal Company
Hilton Coal Company
Consolidated Coal Company
Hocking Coal Company
Central Coal Company
Miller Creek Coal Company
Wapello Coal Company
Excelsior Coal Company
Deep Veln Coal Company
Star Coal Company
White Ash Coal Company
Frederick Coal Company
Cessree
Ex Mayor S F Smith Sentenced in Embezzlement Case
Former Davenport mayor S F Smith son of the author of America and long time civic figure was sentenced to 11 years in Anamosa penitentiary after pleading guilty on 11 indictments for embezzlement. Investigations showed 20 years of peculation while he appeared financially sound.
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F. Smith
Davenport
America
S. F. Smith
Anamosa Penitentiary
Smith
Public Library Board
Carnegie Library
Levee
Plea of Guilty Perjury Shocks Davenport Court
W T McDonald of Chicago alleges he testified as a perjured witness in the Huggard versus Glucose Refining Co. case. He claims a Davenport attorney influenced his testimony for payment. McDonald testified in a $75,000 damages suit that left Huggard paralyzed below the waist and the jury awarded $27,500. The affidavit seeks a new trial and verdict reversal before Judge John Barton Payne.
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Davenport
W. T. McDonald
Chicago
John Barton Payne
Witneses
McDonald
A. P. Huggard
Glucose Refining Company
Huggard
New Liberty Savings Bank Stockholders Seek Bankruptcy
Nearly 75 stockholders sue in federal court before Judge Smith McPherson against Martin and Arnold Beuthien officers of the defunct New Liberty savings bank. They seek involuntary bankruptcy to salvage funds, alleging the bank is a total wreck with $42,000 in indebtedness. Louis Block of Davenport represents the defunct bank.
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New Liberty Savings Bank
Smith McPherson
Martin
Arnold Beuthien
Beuthiens
New Liberty Bank
Louis Block
Davenport
Shaw Wins Odebolt School House Contract Suit
Leslie M. Shaw secretary of the treasury and his firm Sims and Keuhale won before the supreme court in a dispute over a $20 000 payment for Odebolt school house construction. The contractor failed to finish the job but the court held against the contractor while clearing the school district.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Charles City Banker A G Case Dies at 76
A G Case president of the Charles City First National Bank died of pneumonia at age 76. He was regarded as the leading banker in northern Iowa.
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Charles City
A. G. Case
Charles City First National Bank
Iowa
Vanderlip predicts four more years of Republican rule
Frank A. Vanderlip tells editors in Esopus and Sara toga that Judge Parker invites comparisons between parties and that economic records favor the Republicans. He cites debt reduction, lower interest costs, and higher public works under Roosevelt and Harrison, while warning Parker supporters of a likely four-year Republican administration.
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Judge Parker
Esopus
Spain
Treasury
Parker
Cleveland
New York Custom House
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
East
Frank A. Vanderlip
Women Hold Public Office Across Western States
Notes on women serving as state superintendent of public instruction in Colorado and Wyoming, women voting on school questions in Boston, and women’s representation in Colorado Idaho and Utah legislatures. Evangeline Heart led a railroad worker protection bill earning 5000 railroad men thanks, while Ella Meredith argued women balance homes and public duties despite political involvement.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Boston
Idaho
House of Representatives
Utah
Senate
House
Evangeline Heart
Ella Meredith
Two Wings of the Democrats Split by Wealth and Ideology
The article contrasts radical and reactionary wings of the Democratic party led by Bryan Hearst versus Belmont Hill Gorman McCarren and Ryan. It argues Roosevelt stands between them on government control of big business and labor rights, while Bryan and Hearst push to reshape the party to their radical aims.
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Bryan
Hearst
Chicago Tribune
Belmont
Hill
Gorman
McCarren
Thomas F. Ryan
Parker
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
South
Radical Party
Democratic
Indiana Republicans Maintain Strong Lead for 1904
The article notes Democratic efforts led by Taggart to win Indiana, a swing state with a long history of party shifts. It cites Indiana’s recent Republican gains, including both senators and most representatives, and suggests Fairbanks' vice presidential candidacy could bolster Republican support in the 1904 campaign.
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Taggart
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Parker
Statehood
Monroe
William Henry Harrison
Clay
West
Buena Vista
Fremont
Lincoln
Grant
Tilden
Congress
Fairbanks
Political press opinions on the 1904 campaign
A roundup of editorials and comments from major papers criticizing Bryan and Parker. It notes indifference in Indiana and Cincinnati coverage, cites Judge Parker as a potential political wiz, and critiques Hill and Roosevelt Davis references. The summary captures multiple papers including the Kansas City Star Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Washington Star Chicago Tribune Indianapolis News Cincinnati Enquirer New York Globe.
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Democratic Party
CiIncinnati Commercial Tribune
Parker
Cleveland
Bryan
Washington Star
Grandpa Davis
D. B. Hill
Chicago Tribune
Indianapolis News
Hamilet
William J. Bryan
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dem
tyThe
Roosevelt
Davis
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Nerald
David B. Hill
Maryland
Globe
Cucumber Based Skin Care Tips From A Secret Toilet Formula
A writer details cucumber as a skin wholesome agent and describes home made cucumber cream for sunburn dry skin and tanning. It explains steps to extract juice and mix wax spermaceti almond oil and alcohol to produce a skin whitening lotion and a daily cleansing cream.
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Chicago Journal
Swinging plant rack for winter window care
A practical device for potted plants that swings away from the window to protect them from cold until needed for airing. Built from well seasoned material, it fits any window and keeps shelves secure with iron rods and plates for easy handling.
How to Eradicate Mildew and Removal Tactics
This piece outlines mildew removal methods using lemon juice and salt, warm water, soap with French chalk, and sun drying. If needed, it suggests bleaching water made by boiling borax in water. a secondary note mentions an anecdote about Giles and an unresolved jury verdict in Smart Set.
Hints for Dressmakers on Fine Trimmings and Braids
A practical guide on creating decorative trims using braids ribbons and passementeries. It describes methods for forming wheels scrolls lace glitches and decorative edges on skirts waists and sleeves with velvet appliques and lace insertions. The piece notes flat edged finishes pressing from the wrong side and mentions Castle or Diamond braids with colored threads.
Four Separate Skirts Described for House Gowns
The article outlines four distinct skirts with varied trims for plain Goths and house gowns. It notes chiffon skirts with knife plats, velvet ribbons in checkerboard patterns, Burlingham sacking trims, and black satin or net combinations. Illustrations labeled Mig Aig, Pig B, Fig C, and Fig D describe panels, tucks, and yokes for broadcloth, taffeta, and silk gowns.
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Mme. Baker
Cressmaker
Mig
Oven Cooking for Fruit Richness and Preservation
The article advises cooking fruit in the oven for depth of flavor, especially apricots prunes and apples. Keep the dish tightly covered to avoid browning and dryness, cook slowly for hours, and use water and sugar to form a rich jelly. Prunes benefit from orange rind shavings. apricots should cook long and glaze gently after sugar is added.
Dialogue Fragment From Yonkers Statesman Cartoon
A humorous exchange unfolds with a Dorothy and Mamma joke about a marine hospital as a punchline. The Yonkers Statesman quotation reveals light satire on country life and seaside seasickness.
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Church
Gotham
Yonkers Statesman
Dorothy
A Continuous Pose Joke About Neighborhood Talk
Quote from a humorous exchange where Mrs. Dobbs-How asks about a new neighborhood and Mrs. Dibbs quips that it mirrors the old area with rich people talking poor and poor people talking rich.
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Mrs. Dobbs
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Joyce
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Eaner
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New Liberty Savings Organization
Shaw
Odebolt
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary OF the Treasury
Babes IN Toyland
Tom Taggart
Inter Ocean
State
Kansas City Star
A. Similarity
Giles
Mrs. Giles
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