Various Notes and Anecdotes From the Newton Record
A column of assorted items includes remarks on Schweinfurth opposing public trials, a Cleveland bald men club, a New York art find, and a critique of portraitists. It also covers Milwaukee paupers and potato patches, the need to educate daughters to work, Mexican cotton prospects, U S banking growth from 1860 to 1890, and German Kaiser criticism amid trial crowds at Berla. The piece ends with a quip about ex-Gov Waite and a baseball metaphor on a home club.
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Selected Hawkeye Mention Trouble Over the Discharge of Pastor
In Clinton an Episcopalian church faction fractures over Rev. Gerard F. Patterson's leadership. Several vestrymen including L. R. Wadleigh and G. Temple resign, amid claims of wealth and social circles. Other items report a乘 train incident and a tragic family case in Oskaloosa.
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Daily Fon Farm ers price cut to attract farmers readers
Des Moines News cuts subscription rates to one cent daily or two dollars a year with six month and three month options to boost circulation among farmers. Sample copies sent free.
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Maurhce
Des Moines Y News
Sudden Summons in Orrville Mine Unrest
Mrs. hisie brown drops dead in her husband’s arms while returning from a funeral in Cuintox. Heart disease cited. In Orrville two miles above Mystic, Orr Brothers Mines face walkout pressure as 209 miners are summoned. Sheriff Bray called. Threats to blow up property alleged. Orr Brothers claim county liability for damage.
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Hisie Brown
Orrumwa
Orr Brothers
Revute
Orrville
Mystic
Sheriff Bray
Bray
Frost Damage Report Stresses Regional Crop Losses
The Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin notes frost injuries concentrated in the east central and northeast districts with some fruit damage in grapes and berries. It predicts light grain damage overall and potential recovery if warmth and moisture return, though irreparable harm may affect certain crops.
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Iowa Weather and
Cropulletin
Sensation at Burlington Murder Claim Shocks Town
Readers report a sensational Burlington case raised by estate administrators of the late D Inghram alleging a mysterious murder. The administrators contend Inghram was a known person whose death occurred under suspicious circumstances. a possible doorway entry is cited as a clue.
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Inghram
Burglary suspects shoot constable as posse closes in
In a remote Iowa woods, two burglars who robbed Pulaski stores opened fire on Constable Hoylan and Marshals Hixon and Brown during a planned capture. A force of about fifty men pursued them five miles from Lucas, aiming to take the outlaws dead or alive. Constable Hoylan was wounded, but the search continues.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Eager Thomson Furnaces
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Duquesne Steel Works
Homestead Steel Works
Lucy Furnaces
Keystone Bridge Works
Upper Union Mills
Lower Union Mill
Beaver Falls
Supreme Court declares income tax invalid in landmark ruling
The chief justice announces that income tax is a direct tax on property or estates and must be apportioned. the opinion voids the tax as unconstitutional under the existing provisions. Justices Fuller Jay Brewer Shiras Harlan Whit dissent or concur as noted.
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Indians May Fight Over Eviction Threat
Reported delivery of 100 stacks of arms to Indian agent signals use of a special police to evict white squatters near Pend County. Authorities warn action could trigger bloodshed as tension rises and tremors of conflict spread through the region.
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Mayor Swift's Backbone Countered Riot at City Hall
May 22 events show Mayor Swift defused a potential clash as about 200 Italians from the Twenty third ward led by Antonio Phillip gathered at city hall to protest and threaten, blocking access. The mayor summoned Phillip and his group, who were ordered to leave with police. they complied amid a tense standoff. Nearby Washington state reports note large fires near Buckley with extensive destruction and evacuations as flames threaten ranches and towns.
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Phillips
Japan's Ticklish Position Amid China Settlement
An outline of tensions abroad discusses Germany and Russia jointly pressuring Japan over a settlement with China. It notes public reaction, potential loss of national honor, and possible unrest as the nation faces decisive pressures and the threat of wartime action.
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Crisis in Korea and political turmoil across the globe
From Seon to the Globe a crisis report notes Korea facing internal struggle and disorder amid high level ministerial resignations while other items describe Prussia’s upper house backing a resolution, financial scandals over trust losses and a Detroit News correspondent expelled for a human sausage report.
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Detroit News
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Ex-Consul Waller Case Expands With Madagascarfriction
The United States and France eye a broader dispute tied to ex Consul Waller and his rubber estate in Madagascar. Ambassador Eustis may press Paris over Waller’s concession, which French officials demand for approval and registry before release. Brey’s status and recent arrests add to tension, with possible diplomatic exchanges and legal implications unresolved.
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Waller
United States
Eustis
Jagascar
Hrey
Madagascar
France
Jai Brey
Brey
State Department
Durant's Case Witnesses Set for Trial Before Superior Court
The trial before the superior court will hear witnesses including Miss Willis who will testify about events surrounding the Lamont murder. Willis reportedly observed a librarian attempting to obtain a book and notes were left behind, with the young woman escaping with difficulty and bloodstains noted on Durant's clothing after the crime.
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Miss Willis Asker
Panic in Italian cities after a devastating quake
Reports from taut woweNce Italy describe widespread panic as an earthquake wrecked vast property collapsing 3,000 houses and killing forty. In Grassina twelve were hurt while Des Moines 1905 is noted for patent actions and inventor notices. United States patents issued to Iowa inventors last week and copies of drawings offered for 25 cents.
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Des Moins
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Asel & Bali-Cock
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Iowa
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Denial of charges in Thurston recall case reported
Advices from Honolulu state Minister Hatch sent Minister Willis a reply denying all charges against the Hawaiian minister Thurston. The document upholds Thurston's conduct in every respect. Secretary Gresham says Thurston will not be recalled to Washington and does not name a successor.
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Willis
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Greshams
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