Des Moines Fights Rumor Of Mass Smallpox Outbreak
Mayor Hartenbower ordered a health department briefing after Chicago officials questioned Iowa quarantine plans. He reported Des Moines had fewer smallpox cases than feared, noting 65 deaths in December versus 59 last year and a milder recent death trend. A separate note mentions a cattle load discrepancy prompting investigation into the “shrinker” scheme.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Iowa
Hartenbower
Cummins Appoints Sams to State Board of Health
Des Moines January thirty one Governor Cummins names Dr J H Sams of Clarion Iowa to replace retiring Dr J C Shrader of Iowa City on the state board of health Shrader retires after seventeen years in the position Sams a young physician who graduated from the state university in 1892 and is a member of the Iowa State Medical Society
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Des Moines
Cummins
J. H. Sams
Clarion
J. C. Shrader
Iowa City
State Board of Health
Shrader
Sams
State University
Iowa State Medical Society
Board of Health
Runaway Sleigh In Wilton Destroys Sleigh
Yesterday between 4 and 5 p m Miss Clara Holzhauer and Miss Nina Rider of Wilton had a runaway with Dr Leiths team breaking his sleigh into kindle wood. The team bolted at a steam saw and struck a telephone post. The girls escaped unhurt.
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Clara Holzhauer
Nina Rider
Wilton
Bancroft stock buyer nabbed for using shriker device
Johnnie Jordan of Bancroft was arrested in Algona on January 31 for employing a "shrinker" in weighing cattle. The known stock buyer, active for years, allegedly amasses wealth through this method. The device is a small V shaped steel implement about an inch long.
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Chicago
Algona, Ta
Johnnie Jordan
Bancroft
Prouty Declines Resignation Over Early Primaries
Des Moines January 31 Judge S F Prouty says he will not resign his district judgeship if Republican primaries are held early in March. He had planned resignation if primaries were later but now sees no need. The county central committee meets next Monday to set March 7 or 8 as the primary date.
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Des Moines
S. F. Prouty
County Central Committee
Mixed Up the Corpses on Illinois Central Train
An Illinois Central baggageman on a late night run misplaced two corpses intended for Manchester and Masonville. One casket was sent to Manchester but buried with Masonville rites, and the other to Masonville. He learned of the error later and may seek correction.
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Waterloo
Illinois Central
Manchester
Masonville
Death of Father Todhunter in Indianola Iowa
Hon. Lewis Todhunter a leading central Iowa figure dies at his Indianola home after a long career as a temperance reformer and opponent of saloons. A longtime Warren County business leader and respected citizen, his efforts against illegal sales were tireless.
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Indianola
Lewis Todhunter
Iowa
Warren County
Old Man Killed in Accidental Shooting Near Creston
Creston Iowa January 31. August Strey 75 was fatally shot by an accidental discharge while hunting three miles south of the city. The hammer caught unexpectedly, the load entering the right side of his head, and death was instantaneous.
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Creston
August Strey
Ames Dedicate New Odd Fellows Temple In Ames
The $19,000 Odd Fellows temple in Ames Iowa was dedicated last evening. Contractor C A Dantz built the 59 by 90 foot structure rising three stories. The temple stands as a notable city improvement showcasing Ames growth this season.
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Ames
Odd Fellows’ Temple
C. A. Dantz
Silk Thieves Not Far Away From Thornburg
Chief Balluff of Muscatine police reports Keokuk county sheriff warning of a silk theft ring near Thornburg Iowa. A break in on January 27 1902 at Marmon store yielded silk yards of various prices and satin pieces. Police seek two men one tall with a glass eye and a liberal reward is offered for arrests or recovered goods. Information to Sheriff John Baty Sigourney.
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Chief Balluff
Muscatine
J. S. Marmon
Thornburg
Iowa
John Baty
Sigourney
New Postal Ruling Allows Descriptions on Third Class Wraps
The U S Postal Service issues guidance permitting written designations on third class matter wraps. The ruling, per Edwin C Madden, allows simple inscriptions like Book Printed Matter Photo as permissible inscriptions under the 1888 act, addressing complaints of hardship from prior restrictions.
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Post Office Department
Department
Act of Congress
Edwin C. Madden
Shore Acres hailed as Herne's finest pastoral drama
The play Shore Acres is described as James A. Herne's masterpiece and the finest pastoral comedy drama on the English stage. Set on Maine coast, it uses lifelike characters drawn from local people. The tenth season company includes familiar favorites and promises top production quality at the Grand tonight.
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Shore Acres
James A. Herne
Maine
Frohman Presents David Harum at Grand Tuesday
People who have read David Harum will crowd the Grand for a Tuesday performance under Charles Frohman. Frohman promises an exact reproduction of the Garrick theater plan used in crowded New York houses last season.
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David Harum
Charles Frohman
Frohman
Garrick Theater
New York
Dance to the Moon in Devil's Auction 20th Edition
Manager Chas H Yale presents The Dance to the Moon a European origin novelty in The Ever lasting Devil's Auction pantomime and dance telling a Chinese maiden tale with mechanical moon effects. Special scenery costumes and music prepare to spark a sensation on Grand Wednesday February 5th.
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Chas. H. Yale
Farmer Dies Laughing During A Merry Chase
A farmer in Wayne County Missouri died after laughing hard at the show A Merry Chase. The incident notes the amusement caused a fatal fit, with no further details available about the event or the venue.
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Wayne Co., Mo
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