Narrow escape as Des Moines train depot shooting targets Mrs Cunningham
Mrs Mamie Cunningham, wife of Clay Cunningham, narrowly escaped a gunman at the Rock Island depot in Des Moines. A colored man, Creed Bailey of Ottumwa, is accused by Cunningham of attempting murder amid a crowded waiting room as the family prepared to board the eastbound train. Detectives Hardin and Johnston pursued the case.
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Mamie Cunningham
Rock Island
Des Moines
Creed Bailey
Nton
Clay Cunningham
Rock
Inday Register
Rock Island Depot
Cread Bailey
Ottumwa
Mis
Newton
Third St
the Regier
Cunningh
Bailey
Logan House
Fred
Lt. Baker
Lone Tree
Cunningham
Barber Cunningham Gives Account Of Bailey Incident
In an interview Cunningham confirms the firing hour located Bailey at Henry Welton's home and says Bailey was locked up at the police station. Cunningham, a barber at Jo Green's shop on McDonald street, knows of no other motive for the attempted crime.
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Bailey
Henry Welton
Recor
Cunningham
Cunniham
Jo Green
McDonald St
Not a Link Democratic Showdown on Silver Platform
The letter from Wm. Sheehan of New York warns against endorsing Bryan and the Chicago platform, arguing the party must uphold Jeffersonian principles. The piece contrasts free coinage and silver policy with democratic ideals, urging voters to favor candidates who defend sound money and constitutional values. It cites the Indianapolis ticket and the broader debate within the Democratic Party on silver and national policy.
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Wm. Sheehan
New York
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Chicago
Hill
Sheehan
Jefferson
Jackson
Republic
Congress
Ni ‘Aw
New York Sun
Dem
Indianapolis
Gen. Palmer
Gen. Buckner
Union
Palmer
Buckner
McKinley
Mer
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Colum
Open letter from Lette Culver to Senator on Bryan platform
A partially legible 19th century missive urges Culver to unite true Democrats and back a rejuvenated party. It argues for honesty and principled politics, praising Mr Culver as a friend of Senator Jai, and contemplates support for a future president amid calls to defeat opponents.
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Culver
Bryan
Chicago
Sewall
Watson
Bel
United States
Mr. Culver
Seni Jai
Metee
Local merchants advertise millinery and decor items
Insurance A J Wright promotes complete Recoup job department with modern presses and fast service. Mrs J C Thompson offers fall millinery from Chicago with a trimming department by Miss Deeder, who has three years experience in Chicago. Flower pots in all sizes sold at Hovan's.
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Mra
Hovan
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N. Y. Democrat
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Est Insurance
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Metcalfe
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Jasper County Bank
H. 8. Winslow
Ptorney
LAW
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de G. F. Moyd
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Fehleisen
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