First Ballot Will Not Settle It In Gubernatorial Fight
A lengthy report from Iowa details the governor race as factions led by A B Cummins and anti Cummins clash over delegate strength for the Republican state convention in Cedar Rapids. It cites counts of first ballot support, second choice potential, and county conventions shaping the race ahead of the pivotal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Iowa
Titus
Trew'n
anti-Cummins
A. B. Cummins
Mr. Cummins
Mr. Cummin
John Herriott
W. C. Uarriman
James V. Trewin
FE. H. Conger
Samuel Mahon
Harriman
Trewin
Herriott
Conger
Ottumwa
Johnson County
Gang of dynamiters dynamiting fish on Cedar River
Local report from Cedar Falls Aug 35 notes unscrupulous fishermen dynamiting fish in the Cedar river and selling them on the streets. The culprits fled downstream toward Waterloo after being chased by anglers. they appeared to be nonresidents traveling through the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Cedar River
Waterloo
James Dylan Death Advice After Back Injury News
Riverside Louisiana reports word from Iowa City that James Dylan with a dislocated back is deteriorating and not expected to live long. He has many friends in Riverside who have visited him in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riveride
Iowa City
James Dylan
Dylan
The Physician Who Takes Life Cheerfully
A quote notes that a physician who takes life without sorrow need not be a dangerous man, suggesting a complex view of medical ethics. The statement contrasts cheerful demeanor with moral risk, highlighting perception of intent and danger in healing professionals.
One Dollar Bills Altered To Five Dollar Proofs
Des Moines officials seek suspects who raised $1 notes to $5 by applying green paper and ink to read $5 with a V mark. The counterfeit passed at a bank and Davenport police report a single altered bill found at Petersen department store paid by two women, now missing.
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Des Moines Bank
Des Moines
Davenport
Petersen Department Store
Narrow escape as train halts before children
At a crossing on the M and St. L line in Fort Ledge five children aged up to eleven escaped injury when a wagon rolled downhill and its harness failed. A gravel train rounded the curve at full speed and passed between the wagon and its occupants as the horse leaped free. Bystanders found the children frightened but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ledge
Winnisswid Im Tins City
Professors Survive Narrow Escape on Long's Peak
Three Grinnell college professors from Iowa faced a life threatening incident on Long's Peak in Colorado. A lightning bolt struck near Dr John Bodin and Prof J H T Main as they were sliding down snow banks. They were knocked unconscious and later revived.
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Denver
Colo
Grinnell College
Iowa
Geo. A. Gates
Cheyenne
J. H. T. Main
John Bodin
Grinnell
Stevens
Long’s Peak
Dr. Gates
Drs. Bodin
Main
Dr. Main
Stevens Mine
Iowa to Represent State in International Field Meet
Iowa will be represented at the international field meet in New York on Sept 21 with Albert Ristine of Ft. Dodge as the state’s broad jumper. He heads to New Taent Beach for training before the event as Harvard Yale Oxford and Cambridge athletes prepare in Canada and New York.
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Ft. Dodge
Aus
Iowa
New York
Albert. Ristine
Ristine
Newtaent Beach
Harvard
Yale
Oxford
Cambridge
Canada
Willam C. Whitney
Queen Declines Silk Hose from Soldier’s Petition
In Rochdale Massachusetts on August 5 Queen Alexandra of England declines a silk hose gift from James E Fenner. Fenner, a civil war veteran, had sent a photograph from a matrimonial agency and claimed a future marriage. The queen notes she cannot accept presents from strangers without personal acquaintance.
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Rochdale
Mass
iMexandra
England
James KE. Fenner
Fenner
Queen Alexandra
Clinton Delegation Charts Staging for Cedar Rapids Convention
Clinton August 5 The Clinton delegation has engaged the German band to attend the Iowa state convention in Cedar Rapids. At least 200 Republicans from Clinton will join in supporting Brant for lieutenant governor. Read the journal for the news.
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W. F. Harriman
Hampton
A. B. Cummins
Des Moines
E. H. Conger
Sidney A Foster
John Herricu
Stuart
Jas. H. Trewin
Lansing
Dave Brant
Clinton
W. H. Klemmie
Ridgeway
H. M. Towner
Corning
C. A. Bishop
A. L. Dewey
Washington
S. M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Welcome Mowry
Tama
Ed. C. Brown
Sheldon
R. C. Barrett
Osage
Cedar Rapids
Jon
Brant
Hamilton Sues City for 5000 Over Sidewalk Fall
Charles E. Hamilton a 41 year old carpenter alleges a loose board on the Main Street sidewalk about 120 feet south of Eleventh caused his fall and injuries. He seeks 5000 from Davenport with Ruymann and Ruymann as his attorneys.
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Davenport
Charle E. Hamilton
Main Street
Eleventh Street
Ruymann
Hamilton
Relief fund subscribes $7,106 for fire victims
Davenport August 5 Treasurer S L Diy of the Union Savings Bank reports subscriptions totaling $7,106 turned over to him as treasurer of the relief committee for the use of those rendered destitute and homeless by the big fire.
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Davenport
S. L. Diy
Union Savings Bank
Relief Committee
Daylight Rice Buffalo to New York by Lehigh Valley Rail
A daylight trip from Buffalo to New York via Lehigh Valley railway offers a most pleasant experience with full comfort. Through tickets include a stop-over at Buffalo on the way to New York and Philadelphia.
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New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Humorists and the thousand women who miss their jokes
The remark notes that for every humorist there are many women who fail to appreciate his humor. It frames a gendered critique of wit and reception without citing specific people or events.
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Wilson
Shaw
A Raul
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Muscatine
Hershey Lumber Co
South Mills
Pstarlissel
Lucorporacil
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Hershey State Bank
Francis Pics
Heary
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LG. Burnett
Sirs
Hersnery Eddy
Mira Hershey
W. Prancis
Heary Jayne Ll
Bernett
Paldot
Cook, Musser
Banking and Exchange
Iona Ave
Muscatine, Iowa
First Nation
Bank Muscatine
Owa
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S.G. Stein
D. V Jackson
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
PB Sawyer
S M Hughes
Muscatine Electric
Grand Opera House
City of
Eriscomne
Red River
Tew
Denison and Sherman, Texas
St. Louis
Kansas City
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Osteopath
M.A. Barr
Stree
Society
Pearl Ci’y Lodge
T Maccabee Hall
Kh. W. George
Lucinda Partiett
Maccavee Hall
Hegermas
Sachem Washburn
W. W. Crocymt
W. M Pave Bonany
Bawkeye Lodge
No. 80
Souxen
G. Snarnit
W. M. Fo
W. Fyersweves
Secretar
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P. Ho
C. Wina
S. DE Molay
P. Miriam Lodges
Ne. c
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Camp
Evers
Woodman Hall
Aus. S. FE
M. G. A. Bend City Lodge
J. H. Casenova
G. W. Corgaston
Q. U
Caglpe Lodge
U. WW
Second Street
Muscatine Homestead
Macabee Hall
Fisch
G W. Covrisrox
J. W. Haun
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Fisch’s
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Wites
Harriet G. Smeene
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Hal Shammo
Q. T. Howano
P. Dar
Sec
Electa
C. E
Mas. A . Linones
W. M Mise
Larva ManLove
Sec’y
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
No. 76
K. of P
East Second Street
J. M. Butler
C.C
H.S. Howe
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
West Third Street
Clymer A. Coldren
J. W. M’keer
Braunworth’s Drug Store
Fast Second Street
P. Ingham
FE. 24 Street
B. Thompson
W. &. Thompson & CO
Real Estate and Loane
Hoom
Olfe Bidg
Lowa Ave
Canskapdan
D. Ecre
Clrskaddal & Burk
Maseatine, Iowa
West Serend Street
T. A. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan and Collection Office
Titus & Jackson
H. Jayns
Nhorrman
Jayne & Roffman
Laws
Scott Richman
Z. PF. Richman
Richman
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