Iowa City to Be On New Des Moines Line
Des Moines reports a favorable survey by Engineer Wilson for a Des Moines Iowa City and Eastern railway line. Iowa City Williamsburg Montezuma are named as key points with a feasible route across the Iowa river hills. A cooperative campaign and right of way contracts are set to begin next week as details of field work and estimates proceed.
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Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa City & Eastern Railway
Iowa City
Wilson
Old Man's Creek
Iowa River Hills
Directory Board
Iowa City & Eastern Railway
George W. Ball
George Carson
Mayor Hall
Williamsburg
Messrs
Hall and Clark
Montezuma
Iowa
B.lyons
Carson
Lyns
Wlynnville
Williamsburgo
Mr. Lyons
Praire City
Newton
Iowa Central
Lynnville
Grinnell
New Sharon
Iowa Democrats face split over Huffman move to Missouri
Des Moines June 22 George Huffman head of the Iowa Democratic state central committee and Charles Walsh announce their control of the Northwestern Life and Savings Association of Des Moines for Missouri. Huffman plans to spend most time in Missouri while retaining political ties in Iowa. Belvel of Polk County Democrat demands Huffman resign from district and state chair roles, foreshadowing a fierce convention fight on August 14.
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Des Moines
George Huffman
Iowa Democratic State Central Committee
Charles Walsh
Ottumwa
Northwestern Life and Savings Association
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Huffman
Misouri
State Central Committee
H. M. Belvel
Polk County Democrat
Belvel
Vkely
Democrate
Polk County
Jefferson Anti Commons Sees Harrian Support Grow
Fairfield June 22 Eleven of eighteen precincts report Republican primary returns. They cast 1 of 118 votes in the county convention to choose thirteen delegates for the state convention at Cedar Rapids. The county shows anti Commons sentiment and may solidify behind Harrian.
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Fairfield
Republian
Cedar Rapids
Harrimean
Infant Dies In Milk Pail Accident Near Plankinton
Sioux City report from June 22 describes a peculiar death of a 20 month old Neese infant near Plankinton, plunging from a bench into a milk-filled pail about two inches deep while the child prayed, resulting in drowning.
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Sioux City
Plankinton, & C
Neese
London Honors an Iowan Speaker Henderson Arrives
London reports Speaker Henderson and his wife and daughter arrived at Carnton house for a fort night. He will receive many courtesies from the speaker and members of parliament and will be a prominent figure at the Fourth of July dinner where he will speak.
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Henderson
London
Carnton House
Whitney Wins Races at Ascot In June
London June 21 W C Whitney's American bred colt Kilmarnock UH won the Alexandria plate at Ascot and Mount Vernon with rider Lester Rieff captured the Windsor Castle stakes. Both races featured American jockeys on English horses.
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London
W. C. Whitney
Ascot
Mount Vernon
Lester Rieff
Barker Guilty In Assault With Intent To Kill
Jersey City June 21 Barker was found guilty this afternoon of assault with intent to kill Rev Keller. The maximum punishment is seven years. The jury was out 15 minutes.
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Jersey City
Barker
Rev. Keller
Manufacturing Industries Wanted on Iowa Central Railway
Substantial inducements are offered for manufacturing or other industries at several points on the Iowa Central railway with good facilities and natural advantages. Parties seeking new locations should communicate with Geo. S. Batty, general passenger and ticket agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Some People Happy With Little and Miserable With Lessa
A brief item notes mixed reactions as people respond to a small amount or reduced provisions. It contrasts happiness among some with minimal goods against dissatisfaction among others who find the situation inadequate.
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Lesa
Iowa Central Stock Draws Buyout Talk and Key Transfers
Marshalltown June 22 speculation runs high over the fate of the Iowa Central with buyers in control and pressuring prices. Illinois Central or another line may be purchasing both the Central and Minneapolis and St. Louis as large holders seek a controlling stake. New York trades show the common at 41 2, preferred at 70, with past peaks near 7 and 38 for the common and 63 for the preferred. Minneapolis and St. Louis stock also active, 4800 shares at 108 1/2 as the same management group faces renewed demand.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Illinois Central
Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
New York Exchange
Sensational divorce case draws Milliman and Hazleton
Des Moines story reports Lieutenant Governor Milliman and Senator Hazleton from Pottawattamie county to testify in the Rebecca Ashley King versus J. R. King divorce case. Depositions filed with the district clerk will be used at trial in Judge Holmes' division this week. The charges allege the husband accused his wife of renting their home for disorderly purposes after catching two men and two women playing cards late at night.
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Des Moines
Milliman
Hazleton
Pecttawattamie County
Rebecca Ashley
King
J. R. King
Scientists measure Earth diameter and polar height
After almost thirty years of effort and about $500,000 spent scientists have accurately measured the earth. They report the equatorial diameter as 7,926 miles and polar height as 7,899 miles. The result shows the earth is slightly flattened at the poles, settling a long‑standing question with precise figures.
Change in Park Management Attracts Visitors To Tower
Ten or more tickets for the Young to Black Hawk Tower are available at Ticeach. A new park manager, appointed this year, is accommodating and makes visiting the site more pleasant for guests.
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Black Hawk Tower
Ticeach
Herron Expelled by Grinnell Church Trial
Grinnell June 22 the Grinnell Congregational church expelled George D Herron after a church trial voted to strike his name from the rolls. The expulsion followed a motion by Hon R M Haines trustee of Iowa College who had refrained from taking a public stand.
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Dr. Haines
Herron
Grinnell
Rail fares to Buffalo for Pan American exposition
Tickets via Nickel Plate Road from Chicago and Buffalo offered for the Pan American exposition. One way and round trip options priced at 13.00 and 16.00 with 15 day limits, 30 day option at 21.00. Through tickets east of Buffalo include a ten day stopover with a 1.00 deposit. Write John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St. Chicago, for details and schedules.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
A Ray of Light From Mrs Lulu Hunter
Mrs Lulu Hunter of Allenton Missouri recounts three years of ulceration and female weakness relief after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for a year and five bottles plus one bottle of Golden Medical Discovery. She says her health is better now and she has recommended the medicines to friends with good results.
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Dr. Pierce
Lulu Hunter
Allenton, St. Louis Co
Planned Escape Promises Cure For Nervous Sleeplessness
An advertisement claims a sensational escape from misery with Smrrn's Green Mountain Renovator. It targets nervous, restless, sleepless readers, touts swift cure and guarantees money back if unused benefits, urging immediate purchase. The copy cites thousands cured and endorses the tonic from Green Mountains.
J J Havercamp Sole Agency Muscatinela
Official listing for J J Havercamp as sole agency in Muscatinela with address 203 E 2nd St. at the hub of local commerce. Indicates agency's sole representation status and location for services.
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J. J. Havercamp
Muscatinela
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