Fire in Capitol Building Damages State House
The Iowa state capitol, valued at about 3 million, suffered extensive fire damage Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Brackett warned the building would be doomed after water pressure failed to reach the flames. The alarm came from the state house barber at 11 o’clock, and despite rapid response, water supply and height hindered firefighting. About $25,000 in cash was recovered from the vault and deposited in the State Capital Bank. Governor Cummins and others sought an investigation into the fire’s origin, with officials suggesting possible faults by electrical workers or custodial staff. Insurance policy is non-existent for state buildings. Estimates of total damages ranged from $150,000 to $500,000, with the interior and mechanical systems sustaining significant losses. The capitol commission notes expenditures of roughly $129,000 to date, with at least $70,000 more needed to complete planned work.
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Dowie Leaves Creditors Behind
J Alex Dowie departs Zion City with four loyalists for New Orleans on New Year’s Day then sails from San Francisco to Australia on January 21. He plans visits to South Africa and Zurich before London and a return trip via New York.
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Knoxville Teacher Dies After Iroquois Theatre Fire
Miss Ella Sullivan of Knoxville a Marion County school teacher visiting her sister in Chicago died from injuries after the Iroquois Theatre fire. The two sisters escaped the stampede but were trampled. Ella succumbed to shock after reaching safety. Her sister Mrs Stewart was fatally hurt. Ella taught in several country districts and was principal of the Flagler public school. Her brother, a Downing hotel clerk in Oskaloosa, retrieved the remains in Knoxville last Saturday.
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Congress Reopens as Panama Canal Treaty Sent to Senate
United States Congress reconvened in Washington for the first time after recess. A special message on the Panama Canal treaty was read to the Senate and House. The Senate committee favored the nomination of Gen. Wood for major general by a vote of seven to two. The president submitted several nominations including W. H. Taft for secretary of war, L. Wright for governor of the Philippines, H. C. Ide for vice governor of the Philippines, and John W. Black for civil service commissioner.
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Dyspepsia Cure Credited By Local Worker
B F Hare, superintendent of Miami Cycle and Mfg Co in Middletown Quebec, endured ten years of dyspepsia and spent much on remedies with little relief. He reports relief after trying Kodo Dyspepsia Cure, noting improved strength after two bottles and urges others with stomach trouble to try it.
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Ottumwa Makes Good Resolution
Ottumwa started the new year with a single aim enforcement by blue coated officers closed gambling houses in the city. Card games in retail grocery stores were nabbed as authorities curb small stakes games drawing in frequented youths and nickel and penny slots.
Engineer Falls to Death in Capitol Chamber
Consulting Engineer C. C. Linley of Chicago, hired to inspect steel and brick arches after the Des Moines Capitol fire, fell forty feet from a weakened arch last Tuesday morning. Brick struck him as he dropped. he died within eight minutes. His companion warned about unsafe, water-damaged arches before the fatal collapse. This was the only fatality reported from the fire so far this Monday.
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Iowa Teachers Resolve For Higher Salaries And Standards
The Iowa state teachers’ association met in Des Moines and focused on salaries. They urged the legislature to enact higher wages and to expand the examining board’s power so that state certificates meet higher merit and will be recognized in other states.
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Iowa
Death Leaves Wide Path Ghouls Claim
In a chilling case, ghouls allegedly killed for jewelry, using bodies described as wives or daughters to secure valuables. Investigations focus on motive and method as authorities pursue leads.
Iroquois Theatre Disaster Described In Terrifying Detail
A historic Chicago tragedy unfolds as reports reveal 589 confirmed dead and 4 unknowns from the Iroquois Theatre fire. Eyewitness letters recount frantic crowds and mothers, wives, and children perishing within minutes. Looting and desecration claims emerge as city officials close theatres pending safety reforms.
The Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Health Cure
An ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for women's ailments and overall health, claiming rich red blood and better digestion for a small price. The copy references Allen & Co. as the sellers and frames the product as a simple, affordable tonic.
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Defing A Fragment Silhouettes Mountain Lovelines
A fragmented passage mentions Mountain and Te Stubenrauch in a reflected line about love. The text is unclear but suggests personal or place names tied to a local setting.
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