Two men detained after steamer theft on Helen Blair
Chief Rice arrested and held two men aboard the Steamer Helen Blair after Fort Madison reports a coat and other items were stolen from the Eloise as it neared Burling ton. A white man named Frank Jones and a colored man gave unclear names and resisted identification. Fort Madison police plan to pursue the case. Earlier, Henry Rambacker and Findlay Cade faced intoxication sentences of ten days in jail, suspended on good behavior and costs. The city saw a largely orderly crowd and few arrests aside from these incidents.
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Helen Blair
Wm. F. Kumleh
Fort Madison
Burlington
Frank Jones
Henry Rambacker
F. W. Eversmeyer
Findlay Cade
H. S. Howe
Marketplace Picks Saturday Produce at St. John's
Lima beans and sugar corn along with celery and wax beans were highlighted for Saturday at St. John's, showcasing a fresh assortment for shoppers.
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St. John’s
Dentists Spend Day Angling On Mignon River
Dentists of the city take a day off to fish along the river aboard the steam launch Mignon. They sailed 14 miles below the city for a full day of angling with ample bait and plan to return home tonight. Tomorrow promises more fish stories.
Fresh Oysters at Koehler's Fish Market
Local advertises fresh oysters including Standards and Select from New York County markets. Koehler's Fish Market promotes availability and pricing to attract customers.
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New York County
Con. Koehler’s
Roosevelt Safe After Serum Test Finds No Danger
Indianapolis reports that three experts conducted a microscopic examination of Roosevelt's wound serum this morning. They found no traces of dangerous matter and announced there is no danger of blood poisoning.
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Woman Files to Reclaim Ante-Nuptial Cash After Suit
A Clinton woman answered a matrimonial ad from a wealthy Indiana man in his eighties. They made an ante-nuptial contract with $1,000 cash now and $1,000 after marriage. The wife paid, then demanded the second $1,000, fled after receiving it, and left the man poorer.
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Clinton
Indiana
Tuman murder case suspect cleared in Mankato photo check
Sheriff Stuart learned Williams the Tuman murder suspect was detained in Mankato Minnesota. A photo of the arrested man failed to resemble Williams so the sheriff released him. Detectives continue work, hoping for a positive identification in coming days.
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Stuart
Williams
Tuman
Mankato
Minn
City News Items From Local Notes and Visits
Extracted honey in several jar sizes at St. John's. Elbert F. Lamb of Buffalo Prairie visits the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McElravy of West Liberty attend reunion here. Mrs. Albert McBride returns from Waverly and Minneapolis. Louise Zewen of Wapello visits in South Muscatine at Miss Dealing's home. Otto & Sons offers mineral water specials. Miss Helen Kessinger rides to Davenport on the Helen Stair for day visits. Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K of P meets with esquire and knight work and refreshments. Major Gen. McArthur departs for Chicago after Crocker Brigade visit. Van Lent, Devitt, and Richman travel to Davenport for a Democratic conference. Salvation Army honors Captain Swanson with a gold watch. 24 attend. Solid Link club hosts a successful dance at West Second street Armory. Miss Billa Strong and Albert Wiltrout wed at Justice H. S. Howe's at 3 pm. they plan to live at 702 Broadway after Oct 1.
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Billa Strong
Albert Wiltrout
Justice H. S. Howe
Broadway
Promoters Push White Russian Soap in Muscatine
Persistent door to door solicitors in Muscatine push Kirk's White Russian soap with premiums to boost orders. Households study premium sheets and increasingly place purchases as the canvass continues, aiming to cover all homes soon.
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Muscatine
Kirk
Tey
Gainsborough and His Carrier
One of the earliest Royal Academy members, Gainsborough hired a London carrier Mr Wiltshire of Shock Erwick near Bath to move his pictures. Wiltshire refused payment but was gifted six works. The National Gallery later bought "The Parish Clerk of Bradford-on-Avon" for 500 guineas and "The Harvest Wagon" for £2,500, with "The Sisters" later fetching nearly £10,000.
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Gainsborough
Royal Academy
London
Wiltshire
Shockerwick
Bath
National Gallery
Bradford-on-Avon
Poetry Reflects Nature as Divine Image
The passage asserts nature as the supreme spark for poetry. It states poetry appears wherever nature is and is reflected in sea, rainbow, lightning, stars, thunder, waterfalls, and winds.
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God
Boy identifies tree as botanical product in Boston Common
In Boston Common a seven year old boy declines a Western man’s request for a nest. The boy states he is merely trying to correctly classify the tree as a botanical product, showcasing his intellectual curiosity.
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Sonny
Boston Common
Columbus State Journal
Surprise at Supper Sparks Millinery Store Jest
Conversation at the supper table turns humorous as a man hints at a surprise and a partner jokes she hopes it is a millinery store. The light exchange typifies domestic wit captured by Chicago News.
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Chicago News
unwritten laws echoed in a mother’s guidance heard
A literary dialogue echoes a mother’s guidance about discipline and respect, highlighting the weight of unspoken rules passed from parent to son. The exchange frames cultural expectations and obedience as enduring social norms.
Mrs Ora Abbott Jennison Leaves for Omaha
Mrs Ora Abbott Jennison departs this afternoon for Omaha her future home following a several days visit with her sister Mrs Fred S Pentzer.
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Ora Abbott
Jennison
Omaha
Fred S. Pentzer
The Collector Who Knew Worth in Venice
A Venetian dealer-school exchange ends with a rare cinque cento jewel box misidentified as carnelian. The collector buys the glass box for a quarter, proving the value lies in knowing. A New York Post anecdote from a Venice street scene highlights discerning eye over price.
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America
Venice
New York
Ural Mountains
Signore
Ile
New York Post
Welsh colliers of Ogmore valley keep pipes safe
The London Answers notes that Welsh colliers in the Ogmore valley travel by a daily Maesteg to Abergwyn train. Smokers leave pipes on seats when the train reaches the pit and find them untouched on return. Heavy penalties deter theft and no pipe has ever been stolen.
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Ogmore
Maesteg
Abergwynn
London
Unclear excerpt prompts question on a lum near here
A dialogue fragment from New York Weekly references Mrs De Jarr and Mr De Jarr asking about a lum near the area. The exchange touches on recommendations and a package of old love letters discovered today.
Wederly and Singleton Discuss Enpeck Relation
Wederly asks if Enpeck is a relative and Singleton confirms he is a step friend by marriage. Wederly reacts with surprise as Singleton explains Enpeck eloped with the girl he was engaged to.
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Wederly
Enpeck
Singleton
Long-serving Philadelphia officer carries same baton
A Philadelphia Record snippet recalls an officer proudly carrying the same stick for seventy years, with colorful local humor about the length of his service. The remark highlights loyalty and enduring traditions within the force.
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O’brien
Bedad
Philadelphia Record
A Musical Accompaniment Laugh Sparks Remarks
A Denver News item notes Will’s musical laugh as others comment on his habit of laughing whenever singing is attempted. The exchange highlights a light, humorous moment centered on Will and his reactions during a singing attempt.
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Will
Denver News
Encouragement to Self Encouragement in Daily Life
A quotation from the Atlanta or Atchison Globe notes that while many seek encouragement from others, highly successful men make it a habit to encourage themselves. The remark emphasizes self-motion and inner motivation as key to achievement.
Iowa Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Policy and Philippine Plan
Iowa Republicans at their convention approve Roosevelt leadership and policies, back reciprocity with Cuba, endorse tariff adjustments, and support civil government in the Philippines. They condemn disenfranchisement measures and praise Governor Cummins while stressing protection of home industries and regulation of large corporations. The platform notes McKinley’s death and calls for unity in maintaining national prosperity.
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Iowa
United States
William McKinley
Roosevelt
Cuba
Congress
Philippines
Far East
Republican Party
Republican leader strengthens executive authority and policy faith
The subject’s commitment to progressive Republican policies reinforces confidence in his political leadership and the effectiveness of his authority.
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Republican Party
Bank Teller who Saved a Man's Capital Story
A Broadway bank president shares a tale of a depositor whose $3,000 in Iowa real estate gains were saved by a teller who hid the funds in a private box just before the bank failed. The depositor later retrieved the money, using it as the foundation of his fortune.
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Broadway
Iowa
St. Louis
Charley
Poultry Rearing Tips emphasize care and feeding
Pure water is essential for poultry as proper feeding determines growth and laying. Avoid overfat turkeys to prevent laziness in laying. Middlings mixed with bran or corn and moistened with milk or scalding water form a better feed than wet alone. Whitewash keeps costs down and purifies coops, and a small amount of sunflower seed enhances plumage gloss.
A Word to You from a Real Estate Agent
A dated appeal from J F Merry assistant general passenger agent for Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque Iowa invites readers to write for a circular titled All about it revealing where a land boom may occur and money may be made.
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J. F. Merry
Ilinois Central Railroad
Dubuque, Ia
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