Secretary Long appoints Lemly judge advocate in Schley inquiry
Washington July 26 Secretary Long announced Captain Samuel Lemly as judge advocate general of the Schley court of inquiry. Earlier he planned to name Commander Pillsbury but relented after Schley supporters protested. Admiral Luce or Ram Bey may join the board, with Kimberley ill.
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Pillsbury
Sampson
Luce
Ram- Bey I
Kimberley
Boston
Mass
Santiago
Schley
Fisherman Near Drowning Rescued After Struggle at Tow Head
Fred Meyers a Bass Hill fisherman narrowly escaped drowning off Tow Head last evening after a line hook pulled him overboard in a skiff. Rescuers Vaupel Kleinfelter and Riter pulled him from the water and he recovered with hospital care after hours of exposure and three rubber coats used for warmth.
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Fred Meyers
Bass Hill
Messrs
Vaupel, Kleinfelter
Riter
Musser
Editor Brainard Dies in Iowa City
Nathan Holt Brainard longtime editor of the Iowa City Republican and pioneer resident dies at his home after a period of illness. A Whig turned Republican, he supported the Union in the Civil War and served as Iowa City postmaster from 1872 to 1876. Funeral at 6:30 Friday evening.
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Iowa City
Nathan Holt Brainard
Boys In Blue
Grand Trunk offers stopover at Niagara Falls or Buffalo
The Grand Trunk Railway System allows a ten day stopover at Niagara Falls or Buffalo for holders of tickets to eastern destinations to visit the Pan American Exposition. Full information available from the city passenger and ticket agent, 44 Ark Street, Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Ark Street
Chicago
Death of Mrs Lolo Curtis at Wilton
Wilton mourns Mrs. Lolo Curtis whose death in Muscatine was reported yesterday. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church in Muscatine with Rev. McAulay officiating. Mrs. Curtis, born Lola Lawrence in Branch County Michigan, married Charles A. Curtis in 1875 and leaves four children, husband, a brother A S Lawrence of Muscatine, and a sister Mrs A McNutt of Bowling Green Missouri. She was 47 years old.
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Lolo Curtis
Won
Muscatine
Wilton
Presbyterian Church of
McAulay
Lola Lawrence Ws
Branch County
Michigan
Chas A. Curtis
Harri Anna
Vernon
Walter
Charles Artis
Presbyterian Church
Amber
Man’s Relief Corps
A. S. Lawrer
A. McNutt
Bowling Green
Rest in Clear Lake Offers at Iowa Central Railway
Mr clerk, you can take a break in Clear Lake Iowa with fishing, sailing and bathing now available to travelers at tourist rates. Ask the ticket agent for parlors and ride details.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Centralilway
Central Re
Geo. S. Batty
G. B
Marshalltown
Weather and death toll report from July updates
The Weather Bureau predicts rain for the corn belt tonight and Saturday. In Texas the drought is broken by steady rain last night. St Louis reports the end of a severe hot spell with a cooling breeze today. Mortuary office notes 114 burial permits issued, a record day since the cholera period.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Toni
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
St. Louis
St.is
Boies to Speak at Old Settlers Event in Waterloo
Boies ex governor of Iowa will deliver the address at the old settlers gathering in Waterloo on August 31. A long-time Blackhawk County resident since 1867, he remains associated with the local law firm Boies and of this city. The address will cover early deeds of Blackhawk County and will be non political.
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Waterloo
Race Boies
Iowa
Old Settlers
Lon G
Blackhawk
Buffalo
Boies
Mad dog scare prompts dog watch near Columbus Junction
Hawkeye Chronicle reports a heatwave fear of rabies after a local dog bite spree. A dog at Coneyville north of town was shot following attacks. Dogs including Jack the Great Dane and Arlo Gari’s dog were implicated as residents fear further bites.
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Columbus Junction
Coneyville
Here
Jack
Davenport Fire Destroys Weyerhaeuser Mill Complex
Davenport July 26 a massive blaze leveled the Weyerhaeuser Denkmann lumber yard and surrounding residences. The fire raged for hours, destroying 75 buildings and 65 acres, displacing nearly 100 families while city, Rock Island, and Moline departments fought the flames. Several firefighters were hospitalized from heat. fledgling shelters and charitable aid aided the homeless. Insurance losses are incomplete, with Weyerhaeuser Denkmann insured through Hayes & Cleveland.
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Davenport
Weyerhauser & Denkmann
Rock Island
Moline
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann Company
Hayes & Cleveland
Death of Mrs Funck leads bank to close for funeral
In honor of Mrs Anna C Funck long time member of Cook Musser Co and director of Cook Musser Co State Bank and Trust Co the bank will close in the afternoon of Saturday July 27 for her funeral. Cashier S B Cook asks parties to call before noon on the 27th.
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Anna C. Funck
Cook, Musser & Co
Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank and Trust Co
S. B. Cook
Weather forecast for Iowa shows warm weekend
Chicago dispatch notes indications for Iowa that tonight remains generally fair and Saturday will stay warm.
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Iowa
Laborer Killed by Northwestern Fast Mail in Cedar Rapids
Joseph Vitlacil a laborer was killed this morning when struck by the Northwestern fast mail in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The casualty occurred early and authorities investigated the scene. Vitlacil is identified as a local worker with no further details released.
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Joseph Vitlacil
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern
Homeseekers Excursion Opens Indian Reservations in Oklahoma
Under the president proclamation Kiowa Comanche Apache Caddo and Wichita reservations are opened to settlement. On July 23 Great Dock Island route offers a home seekers excursion to Indian Territory and Oklahoma at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with 30 day return. Booking through Rock Island agents or John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Oklahoma
Great Dock Island
Indian Territory
Rock Island
John Sebastian
G. P. A. Ghicago
Fire Ravages Davenport Home Of Leonard Woods Family
Leonard Woods and wife lost their Davenport home and furniture in a rapid blaze that consumed their dwelling at 826 Switz Street. They estimate losses around 650 dollars with no insurance and expect to relocate to Muscatine tonight. Mrs Woods saved their baby and carriage before fleeing as flames engulfed the Lumber Yard area.
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Davenport
Mount Ida
Beech
Smitz
Switz and Case
Case
Case Street
Firestricken
Sixth
Tremont Avenue
Tremont
Renwick
St. Katharine’s Hall
Bridge Avenue
East River Street
W. & D. Mill and Yard
Sitz
John Navin
B. H. Schulmeister
Augusta Smith
Ford F. Bertram
Jas. Foley
Wm. Stelling
Emma A»ney
Michael J. Nagel
Whitaker
Federal
Mississippi Avenue
Switz
Sixth Streets
Rock Island Road
Riverside Mill
Henry Korn
Leonard Woods
Will
Hurlbut
Woods
Nates
Muscatine
Low Rates to Buffalo Exposition Specials
Special reduced fares Chicago to New York and return with through daily trains. Vestibuled sleeping cars and dining car service on the American club meals plan from 25 cents to 1 dollar. Chicago depot Van Buren street and Pacific avenue on the Elevated loop. John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams street, Chicago, offers full information and an illustrated folder.
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Buffalo Exposition
Chicago
New York
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Young to Black Hawk furnished at 75 cents each
The report notes a change in management for Dark this year with arrangements for Young to Black Hawk at a rate of 75 cents per item.
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Hawke
Fosburk Not G Court Hours Fast Action
Fragmentary report notes Fosburk in court proceedings with a brief eight minute action on an order. Details unclear as text is garbled, but implies a rapid court moment involving Fosburk.
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May
Weather and market notes from Midwest region
A mixed forecast notes highs and lows across Kansas City Omaha Mo and Nebraska with showers in the northwest and partly cloudy Missouri. The Kansas forecast calls for fair conditions with possible continued warmth into Saturday. Cattle market details and regional notes follow with figures for Reeves Texas and other entries.
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Nebraska
Missouri
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Schley Court
Opaneard
Long
The
Samuel Lemly
Schiey Court of Inquiry
Schiey
Cadiz
Spain
Journal Today
Enulate
Ulate
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Pio
Neer Republican
MR Lolo Curtis
Muhek
Orr
Columbus Junctio
Vant Colunn
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
R. Peto
Edward
Firemen
L. A. Beaver
Riverside Milling Company
Johin Lies
James Quinn
Hose No. 1
Lankin and
Lucht
Guards Watch District
Frank Kessler
Police Department
St. Katherine's Hall
Funck
Lawn Social
Indica
Black Hawk Tower
Sman
Joher
O.o
Kay
Mau
Vuas
Pele Csc
Kansas City
Omaha
Kamsas
Isouri
Reeves
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