Eighth Annual Woodmen Picnic Draws 5000 to Wilton
Wilton Iowa hosts the Southeastern Iowa log rolling association picnic with about 5000 attendees. Three bands play as the Modern Woodmen parade features 400 marchers led by Harold B. Strong. Towns represented include Muscatine, Marengo, Columbus Junction and Davenport with races, a balloon ascent and a dance planned for the evening. The community opens homes and the Herald office serves as a reception room as residents showcase hospitality and parade pageantry.
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Wilton
Modern Woodmen of America
Southeastern
Iawa Log Rolling Association
Herald Office
Harold B. Strong
Stebbens
L. N. Ayres
Iowa City O. K
Iowa City
Muscatine Royal
Muscatine
Muscatine Woodmen
Columbus Junction
Wilton Modern Woodmen
Marengo
Muscatine Band
Wilton Band
Downey
West Liberty
Atalissa
Fruitland
Columbus City
Moscow
Conesville
Wapello
Letts
Davenport
Rock Island
Buffalo
Durant
Rochester
Oxford
Tiffin
Fairport
Morning Sun
West Branch
Centerville
Rain in Iowa Brings Vast Farmers Benefit Says Sage
Director J R Sage of the Iowa Climate and Crop Service describes Tuesday night rain as worth millions to Iowa farmers. He cites favorable September drying weather, an estimated 60 percent of corn maturing on schedule, limited oat damage, and a 13 percent acreage loss versus a government estimate of 12 percent. The rainfall spread from Nebraska across Iowa to surrounding states.
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Iowa
J. R. Sage
Des Moines
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Sage
Chicago Markets Special dispatch from July 30 trading
Market report from Chicago shows mixed grain and livestock activity with futures movements for corn wheat and soybeans, plus hog and cattle receipts and price ranges. Northwest wheat arrivals and coastal export notes accompany weather impacts across Kansas Missouri Illinois Iowa and Ohio valley.
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J. Toher & Co
H. F. McKay
Muscatine
Chicago
Ing
Tod
Kansas City
Omaha
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Nebraska
Iowa
Ohio Valley
Explosion Leaves Trail of Death in Wake Turmoil
In the wake of a lively TIFF a ruinous explosion triggers a deadly sequence. Authorities report a disastrous blast causing multiple fatalities and drawing swift felony investigations. Community leaders condemn the chaos.
Explosion at Lowell Powder Magazine Kills Many
Eighteen known dead with more possibly trapped after yesterday’s blast at the United States Cartridge company powder magazine in Lowell Massachusetts. Ten missing and over fifty injured as fifteen buildings were destroyed and sixty damaged. Property loss pegged at $200000. Muscatine and Marengo seek Woodmen support.
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Lowell
Mass
United States Cartridge Company
Fight for next Southeastern Iowa Picnic location heats up
Wilton hosts the eighth annual Southeastern Iowa Log Rolling association picnic with Muscatine and Marengo as main contenders. Muscatine leads in delegation size with 800 to 900 attendees, including a drill team, as officials and notable figures attend and vie for the event site.
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Wilton
Muscatine
Marengo
Southeastern Iowa Log Rolling Association
Talbot Praises Our Order at Wilton Woodmen Picnic
Head Consul A R Talbot told about 5 000 Modern Woodmen of America members and guests at a Wilton Iowa picnic that the order provides extensive protection. He cited more than 1 250 000 insured and over 52 900 000 paid in death benefits as proof of the fraternal system’s growth and value.
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America
Talbot
Father Upchurch
Order
Last Mass in Sistine Chapel Before Conclave
In Rome on July 30 a high requiem mass marked the final ceremony before the papal conclave. Cardinals attended while Abbe Perosi led the music with his choir. Workmen continue sealing corridors in preparation for the conclave starting tomorrow afternoon.
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Rome
Italy
Leo
Sistine Chapel
Abbe Perosi
Soldiers fire on riot in Tiflis killing and wounding
In a strike riot at Tiflis, Russian soldiers fired into a mob that tried to stop a train. Twenty nine people were killed or wounded as the violence escalated in St. Petersburg era reporting on the mob.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Tiflis
Big London Fire Loss
Fire in London destroys several storage sheds causing an estimated 100000 dollar loss. No injuries reported and cause under investigation as authorities assess the damage to the valuable property.
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Big London
London
Eng
Mystery Iowa City Woman Saved From Disgrace
A local Iowa City woman was rescued from an alleged disgrace but details remain unclear as officials and neighbors react with caution and concern. No further information was released regarding her identity or circumstances.
Settled Forgeries Unknown Woman of Prominence Helped
Iowa City July 30 Special Sheriff Hofer received a check from a prominent citizen to pay all claims filed against an unknown prominent woman whose forgeries and misrepresentations led to her apprehension. Thirteen firms two banks and eleven stores were victimized.
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Iowa City
A. C. Hofer
Corbett Knocks Out O Neill in Fifth Round Fight
Champion Young Corbett defeated Jack ONeill of Philadelphia by knockout in the fifth round at the National Athletic Club last night.
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Jack O'Neill
Philadelphia
Young Corbett
Jack” O'Neill
National Athletic Club
Boy Smothered In Oat Bin At Corwith Elevator
Amiel Myers aged sixteen from Hanna was killed while clearing cats from an oat bin shaft at Corwith Iowa elevator. The bin collapsed trapping him and causing his death.
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Amiel Myers
Hanna
Corwith
Here
Man Hunt on Escaped Convicts Gets Food from Fellows
Local residents aided a manhunt by feeding two escaped convicts as authorities pursued them through rural areas. Police traced the escape to a nearby farmstead where witnesses reported sheltering and supplying meals despite warnings. The suspects remain at large.
Young Heroine Lily Nance Wings to Telegraph for Help
In Folsom California on July 30 a ten year old girl Lily Nance became a heroine by walking five miles to Pilot Hill telegraph station to wire for ammunition during a fight with fugitives. Ex convict Collins misled officers causing delay while convicts reportedly fed by ex convicts from a canyon cache. The girl traveled four hours, reaching Cool at daylight to aid the defense.
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Folsom
Cal
Collins
Pilot Hill
Lily Nance
Cool
Bank Closure Shocks Doylestown National Bank
The controller of the currency closed the Doylestown National Bank in Doylestown Pennsylvania and appointed a receiver this morning.
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Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Doylestown National Bank
Doylestown, Pa
Ewing Advances to Chief Clerk on Freight Line
David Ewing, son of Mrs. Alice Ewing of 309 West Third Street, is promoted from traveling freight agent for the Frisco line to chief clerk to the assistant general freight agent with headquarters in St Louis. In just over five years with the company his rise has been rapid and merited. He visited his mother here about six weeks ago on business, and friends in this city are pleased by his success.
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David Ewing
Alice Ewing
West Third Street
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Ewing
Gray Will Settle Strike Arbitration Named
Wilmington July 30 Judge George Gray has accepted the offer to serve as the fifth arbitrator on the Alabama coal field strike settlement commission.
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Wilmington
Del
George Gray
Alabama Commission
Dubuque Pastor Declines Chicago Call
Rev. Frank G. Smith of Dubuque First Congregational church has refused a call to become pastor of a Chicago church. The decision was announced from Dubuque, Iowa, on July 39.
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Dubuque, Ia
Frank G. Smith
First Congregational Church
Chicago
Mayor Stebbins Addresses Wilton Woodmen Gathering
Iowa City mayor F K Stebbins speaks at Wilton today to the Southeastern Iowa Picnic Association of the Modern Woodmen of America. He extols Woodcraft social, fraternal, and life insurance features and urges member recruitment for enduring benefits to 700,000 members.
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F. K. Stebbins
Citizens and Woodmen of
Wilton
Southeastern Iowa Picnic Association of
Woodcraft
Acknowledging a caregiver at a final hour
The speaker reflects that helping someone during illness creates a lasting duty of kindness. When the end approaches, the dying person may look to you beside the bed and say I thank you, expressing gratitude for the support given in health and prosperity.
Payne Discusses Troubles at Oyster Bay Visit
Postmaster General Payne arrived with Mrs. Payne at Oyster Bay aboard the revenue cutter Onondaga and was driven to the President's home for luncheon. He refrained from publishing on post office matters and plans to leave for Washington this afternoon.
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S. 1
Payne
Onondaga
Washington
Law Upon Lynchers in Danville Warrants Sworn
Sheriff Whitlock of Danville has sworn out warrants for numerous rioters involved in last week’s jail attack. He states he has reason to believe many participated and several arrests have already been made as the mob spirit is said to be broken.
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Whitlock
Danville
Danville, Jr
Jett White feud trial testimony stems from Breathitt county links
Cynthiana Kentucky July 39 S S Taul bes clerk of Breathitt county court Williams Comps ex j ailer of Breathitt county and S L Combs testified in the Jett White feud trial this morning with testimony centered on the previous trial and involved county officials and local figures.
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Cynthiana
S. S. Taulbes
Breathitt
Williams Comps
Breathitt County
S. L. Combs
Weather for Iowa Forecast in Chicago Report
A Chicago dispatch reports generally fair weather for Iowa tonight and Friday. It notes sun rises at 4 41 and sets at 7 13 with the moon setting at 10 56 and adds standard local time references.
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Chicago
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