Des Moines Labor Inspections and School Textbook Reforms
Des Moines CB labor inspectors with Wennerstim and deputy toured factories last week to assess compliance. Preliminary results show no major violations in worker welfare. West Des Moines school district reports success of free text books, with cost per pupil and per capita figures noted by Superintendent Sheakley as the program expands districtwide. Building material prices have fallen, prompting potential fall completion of postponed Des Moines projects. Washington reports discuss a China Philippines interisland system and yellow fever updates from Cuba with troop casualties and deployment plans.
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Wennerstim
Arthur BL Tlalder
Wennerstimn
Wade
Des Moines
Wennerstrom
Wenner
Arvin
Holder
West Des Moines
Shealley
Big West Side
Sheakley
Wells Manufacturing Company incorporates in Des Moines
Articles of incorporation for the Wells Manufacturing Company of Des Moines are filed with the county recorder. The firm shows a paid up capital of 10000 dollars and aims to manufacture the Jesse Wells patent carriage tops for export. Wells and associates hold rights for Great Britain, Canada, and France with Wells reserving US rights for domestic production in Des Moines.
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Pes
Wells
United States
Mr. Wells
Des Moines
Jealous husband kills wife as kids and kin watch
In Eldorado on July 31 Otto Pennington shot and killed his wife in front of their two children and several Pennington relatives after a long spell of domestic unhappiness. He fired at others but only his wife was struck, and he fled as authorities pursue him.
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Eldorado
Otto Pennington
Teenager held on rail obstruction charge at Winds Central
Newell August 6 Chris Jensen fifteen year old son of O C Jeusen was arrested for placing obstructions on Winds Central railroad tracks. He waived examination before Justice Lawson and was placed under $100 bond to appear at the next court term on September 17. He posted bail. Others may be involved and the railroad company has a detective on the case.
Death by Own Action at Davenport
Emil Luehr a tutor of Davenport committed suicide due to sickness and worry. His son found his body hanging by a rope from the floor above in the cellar. He had suffered for a year, was unable to provide for his family, and grew despondent over his affliction.
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Davenport
Emil Luehr
Luehr
Tie
Fatal Lightning Stroke Claims Life of 18 Year Old
In Waterloo on August 2 Fred Klein an 18 year old son of Frank Klein living a mile and a half northeast of Eagle Center was instantly killed by a lightning strike. A witness rushed to the scene, found his clothing on fire, put it out and notified nearby residents. The death appeared instantaneous for both horse and man.
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Waterloo
Fred Klein
Frank Klein
Eagle Center
Fatal Runaway Accident Claims Mrs J Mellen
Iowa Fans reports Mrs J Mellen dies instantly after a runaway horse backs off a culvert near her east Iowa Falls home. The 60 year old resident, decades-long at lows Falls, is survived by a husband and no children.
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Iowa
J. Mellen
Sinclair denies elopement report. returns to Webster City
Ex sheriff Sinclair, missing since June, reappears in Webster City and rejects claims of eloping with Mrs Vand. He says he has been working in Colorado, Nebraska, and Illinois and left due to family troubles but is now back at home.
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Sinclair
Webster City
Ave
Ite
Vand
Tie
Colorado
Nebraska
Ilinois
Postmaster at Marion Removed for $1500 Shortage
Postoffice Inspector Ketcham removed J. F. Willard as Marion postmaster and installed B. L. Alderman in his place. An audit prompted by bondsmen revealed a shortage of 1500 dollars in the Marion accounts as of August 1 in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Ketcham
Willard
Marion
B.L. Alderman
Man Run Over by Train Near East Dubuque Tunnel
O Muss a Champaign printer traveling toward a train in Illinois Center near the East Dubuque tunnel was struck by a train. His arm and foot were crushed and doctors fear he will die.
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Dubuque
Boams
Tlinois Center
Dubuque Tunnel
O. Muss
Champaign
Ile
Beaver Iowa Town Destroyed by Fire
Beaver in Boone County west of Moingona suffered near total destruction Monday as every business on the main street except one burned. Losses exceed 10,000 with the post office spared thanks to help from Grand Junction. No local fire dept or adequate means. a rainstorm aided efforts.
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Beaver
Boone
Moingona
Grand Junction
Des Moines Packing Plant to Open by September 1
Des Moines reports indicate the Des Moines packing plant will be opened for operation by September 1. An eastern investor aligned with Marty West is poised to proceed, with plans for Warry West to join the preliminaries. The old facility east of the city remains in good condition and could start up within 24 hours of a decision to begin.
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Des Moines
Marty West
Warry West
Innocent Man Shot in Quarry Fight Near Marshalltown
A quarrel between Italian laborers at a stone quarry southeast of Marshalltown led to a pistol and shotgun battle. Joe Seino fired three times at Joe Rio. a stray bullet wounded Tony Corado, who lost an eye. Corado died soon after as Seino and Rio fled toward town then surrendered.
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Marshalltown
Joe Seino
Joe Rio
Seino
Rio
Tony Corado
A Fatal Runaway Near Brighton Cripples Aged Couple
At Brighton on August 3 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jordan aged about sixty and eighty one respectively were thrown from a spring wagon when the tongue fell, breaking Mrs. Jordan's arms and badly bruising Mr. Jordan. The couple, driving to a daughter's home south of the town, faced serious injuries with uncertain recovery prospects for Mr. Jordan while Mrs. Jordan was expected to recover.
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Brighton
Lewis Jordan
Swallowed a Seed Tragedy Near Lamont
The death of the young child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnes near Lamont is reported after an apple seed lodged in the bronchial tube. The child suffered intense pain for over a day. an attempted surgical removal was planned but he died before the seed could be reached.
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Lamont
Tom Barnes
Judge Steck for Congress in Ottumwa Nomination
Democrats of Iowa's Sixth district met in Ottumwa on August 1 and nominated Judge A C Steck of Ottumwa for congressman. The convention drew a large attendance, expressed enthusiasm, and endorsed the Kansas City platform while pledging support to the candidates named.
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Judge Steck
Congress
Ottumwa
Sixth Congressional District
A C Steck
Kansas City
Old Engineer Dies in Clinton After Long Service
Charles Mason, the Northwestern Railway Company’s oldest engineer and possibly the longest serving in the system, died in Clinton Monday night. He had been with the railroad for many decades and was highly regarded for his long career and dedication.
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Clinton
Augusta
Charles Mason
Northwestern Railway
Cherokee Fire Destroys Block. Loss Estimated at 30000
Cherokee August 7 A fierce blaze swept the business district burning a block and causing about 30000 in damage. At 9 o clock the fire was under control. M A Ly sucht was badly burned. Fort Dodge August 3 Carl Wynn a sixteen year old lad attempting to board a moving train fell under the wheels and lost a leg and foot requiring amputation above the knee.
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Cherokee
M. A. Lysucht
Fort Dodge
Carl Wynn
Conger Safe and Provisions Reported Amid China News
Washington dispatches relay two cables from Col. Daggett stating Conger is safe with provisions for weeks and firing has ceased, while reports from Tientsin note heavy infantry and medical personnel delays. Officials anticipate possible advance on Peking though ground forces near eighty thousand were expected. A Che Foo cable adds ministers and legations in good health and awaiting relief.
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Washington
War Department
Col. Daggett
Che Too
Corbin
Tien 'T
Conger
Che Foo
Tientsin
Wliitshire
Daggett
Melkinley
Canton
Mir. Wu
Instam
Peking
China
New York
Legations
Not Guilty Verdict in Missouri Murder Case Inspires Celebration
In New London on August 3 Alexander Jester, freed after twelve jurors found him not guilty of the murder of Gilbert W. Gates, prompting cheers and handshakes. The trial spanned years with multiple venues, indictments, and a dramatic escape before final acquittal. Also reported: U S Cuban election call for September and Irish political fundraising and recruitment notes.
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Mount Liberty
New London
Alexander Jester
Ralls County
Missouri
Gilbert W. Gates
Alexander Tester
Fort Scott
Kaw
Middle Grove
Iere
Jester
Indiana
Kansas
Wichita
Ijle
Justice of the Peace Dodge
Paris
Andrian County
Mexico, Mo
Kansans
Warvey Jester
Oklahoma
W. A. Wild
Cornelian Street
Nelson
Mexico
Tester
Attempted assassination of Persian shah in Paris
A would be Italian assassin broke through police lines as the shah left his apartments in Paris. He tried to mount the royal carriage step, was disarmed, and arrested. The man, who refused to give his name or nationality, expressed remorse saying the matter was between him and his conscience. A letter dated from Italy and signed with an Italian name warned of the attack. Nearby, Rome reports Bresci hinted at further targets, and police say many arrests followed this incident.
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Des Moines
Rai
Prchiteer
Conmiraciors
Manufiaes Turers
Cpt
Lander
Davis
Paris
Persia
Ife
Italy
New York
Rome
Bresel
Dhmbert
Cigarette Ignited Cannon Blast Kills Two at Camp Lincoln
A stray cigarette caused a premature explosion of a cannon at Camp Lincoln Springfield on Sunday afternoon. Two soldiers died and many were injured as crowds gathered for the parade. Ambulances rushed the severely hurt to downtown and post hospitals. the shooter, a sergeant of the First Cavalry, fled.
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Camp Lincoln
Springfield
First Cavalry Regiment
Democrats Win By 30 000 Votes In North Corolla
North Carolina August 3 reports a Democratic and white supremacist sweep with about a 20 000 to 30 000 vote majority. Avcock defeats fusion nominee Spencer Adams for governor, all state offices go Democratic, and the legislature shifts to Democratic control. The election disenfranchises black voters, altering the state legislature and likely ending Marion Butler’s Senate bid. Negroes largely abstained from voting amid constitutional amendments targeting black political participation.
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North Corolla
Raleigh
N. C
Old North
Spencer
Adams
Charles B. Avcock
Marion Butler
United States
Legations Sure to Suffer If Powers Advance
Berlin July 31 Chinese legation reports Sheng director general of railways and telegraphs says Decking dispatch warns Tung Fu Siung will kill all legation members if international forces move on Peking. The legation has not informed the German government, and seeks info on Baron von Ketteler’s widow.
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Tung Fon Siang
Berlin
Sheng
Railways and Telegraphs
Decking
Tung Fu Siung
Legations
Peking
Legation
Nankin
Baron von Ketteler
Meade sails to Taku with 1000 soldiers for China
The transport Meade departed San Francisco on August 3 bound for Taku China with 1000 soldiers from Companies I K and M of the 15th Infantry third battalion plus troops B G L and WH of the third cavalry and engineers from West Point. The ship carries 1 700 000 in currency for war expenses in China. The band of the Third Cavalry accompanied the squadron. In Evans two stepsons of William Williams Frank and John Robinson aged 14 and 9 were killed by black damp in a coal slope after fishing nearby and spending the night. they were found by workmen.
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Meade
Ching
San Francisco
Taku
China
Fifteenth Infantry
Third Cavalry
Battalion of Engineers
West Point
Oskiloosa
Frank
John Robinson
William Williams
Marshalltown
Evans
British missionaries killed in Shan Si and Tung Chau
Four British missionaries were murdered in Shan Si province and eighteen at Tung Chau, with churches burned. The Daily Express report from Che Foo dated July 27 says eight days of mass killings of foreigners have been underway in No Nan and Shan Si, with more deaths recorded in Tung Chau.
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Shan-Si
Tung Chau
London
The
Daily Express
Che Foo
Shan Si
No Nan
Roberts Returns to Pretoria in Standstill Directive
London July reports say Lord Roberts halts further advances in South Africa as fierce Boer resistance under Commandant General Botha and Gen Delarey stalls relief efforts. General Caden-Powell’s relief column fails amid storms and cold, with casualties among troops and horses. General Prinsloo surrenders to British forces with five thousand men.
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Nuan
London
South Africa
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Gerert Botha
Christian de Ver
Delarey
Taden-Powell
Rust
Prinsloo
Siege of Pekin Ends as Foreign Legations Besieged
Dispatch from Admiral Remey reports the Japanese military attaché confirms the legations in Pekin were besieged from June 1 until the relief on July 1. Attacks continued through the siege with heavy pillaging of ransacked foreign quarters. Governor Shen Tung telegrams that Imperial edict says all ministers except the German are well and provisions supplied.
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Pekin
Washington
Adhmiral Remey
Pelsiage
Peleg Sare
Shen Tung
Che Foo
Attacks by insurgents near San Ysidro kill engineers
The War Department reports General MacArthur says First Lieutenant Alstairer and 15 escorts were attacked on August 1 between Miguel De Mayinna and San Isidos Caizan by 350 insurgents. All were killed wounded or captured.
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San Ysidro
Washington
Ang. G
War Department
MacArthur
Canton by a reign of terror under King Chang
A July letter from Trong Wong describes Canton under King Chang as ruled by terror with mass executions. Suspects and innocents alike were imprisoned, with up to 2,000 executed under his viceroyalty, while public meetings were ruthlessly suppressed to prevent anti-foreign gatherings.
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TA Mang
London
Trong Wong
TA King Chang
Canton
Forest Fire Destroys Sopp's Arm Saw Mill and Settlement
A forest fire at Sopp's Arm White Bay Newfoundland Aug 6 wiped out a large saw mill and 120 houses and scorched about one million feet of lumber. A schooner loading coal for mail steamers ferried residents to safety.
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St. Johns
N. F
Sopp’s Arm
White Bay
Forest Fires Rage In Sierra Madre And San Gabriel Areas
Fire crews battle advancing flames across the Sierra Madre range with portions of the San Gabriel forest reserve already burned. Officials warn if unchecked, a large swath of woodland will be destroyed and require extensive recovery efforts.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Percy
Sierra Madre Mountains
San Gabriel Forest Reserve
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