Various World News Items From 1900s Era Briefs
A summary of scattered items covers finance on New York Central’s suburban lines, American and international figures, and technological advances. Topics include a $7,000,000 electrification plan, elegant gifts and stamps, upcoming court matters, political figures in London and Madrid, weather and geology notes, and parliaments with record questions. The montage references Gogol’s anniversary, Hoosier finances, and a Kronstadt kite project amid broader global affairs.
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New York Central Railway
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Cutting Diamonds in Amsterdam Then Indianapolis Market
Mr J Sipo describes diamond mining and processing in Amsterdam. He explains cleavage along grain, bruting, table and corner shaping, polishing with soldered brass cups, and the role of diamond dust, olive oil, and steam driven wheels. He notes the skill of lapidaries and how form, weight, and brilliancy determine value.
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Indianapolis
Sipo
Amsterdam
Millionaire Homes Become Hospitals and Museums on Nob Hill
Mrs Colis Huntington plans to convert her Nob Hill mansion into a women s hospital, joining Pacific coast fortunes that have donated homes for education and culture. The Colton house, built for General David D Colton, has an Italian villa interior and a storied past. Nearby, the Stanford residence will house a museum and art lectures under Stanford University, while the Hopkins house becomes the Hopkins Institute of Art after donor Edward F Searles aided its embellishment.
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San Francisco
New York Tribune
Colis P. Huntington
Nob Hill
Colton
David D. Colton
Hopkins
Stanford
Stanford University
Mark Hopkins
Edward F. Searles
University of California
Hopkins Institute of Art
Women Instructors At Swiss High Schools
Three women are presently engaged as instructors at Swiss high schools. At Bern Dr Anna Tumarkin of Russia lectures on history of philosophy and aesthetics. At Geneva Dr A Rodrigue lectures on botany. Mme Zbrowskii teaches German literature and language at the Neurenburger academy.
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Bern
Anna Tumarkin
Russia
Geneva
A. Rodrigue
Mme. Zbrowskii
Neurenburger Academy
Love Laughs At Pest Marriage By Window In Perry
Perry Iowa odd quarantine marriage centers on Ward McCullough who, amid a smallpox outbreak at Murray house, married Pearl Hutchins with the mayor speaking from the street through a window. The ceremony skipped kissing, yet the couple plans happiness despite the 30 day confinement. In Tama, smallpox deaths rise as reservations report outbreaks with 32 cases and several deaths in three days. An Indian school guardian dispute and a judge ruling on state court jurisdiction also surface.
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Perry
Iowa
Ward McCullough
Milwaukee Railroad
Nar Montour
Lillie Puck-a-Chee
Shiras
Puck-a-Chee
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Sam Slick
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Anamosa Prison School Reports October Progress
From Des Moines. The Anamosa prison school report to the state board of control shows 180 enrolled with an average October attendance of 49. Among October entrants, 45. five illiterate, four now in school, one excused. The aim is to reach illiterates and younger prisoners, with notable progress and increased attendance. Classes are crowded but accommodating all who wish to learn. The department is judged as good as expected.
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Anamosa Prison School
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Frozen to Death Near Pocahontas in Storm
From Ft. Dodge comes news that J. L. Schroeder living near Pocahontas disappeared last Saturday. His frozen body was found yesterday in a corn field a short distance from his home, still under a large umbrella. He had started to drive home amid rain and sleet and reached home without his team. Indications suggest he tied the team and began walking, became lost in the storm, and died of cold and exposure in the field where he sought shelter.
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J. L. Schroeder
Pocahontas
Schroeder
Sentence Pronounced in Union Murder Case
At Iowa Falls Iowa Judge Weaver sentenced M. O. Clemmons to twenty years in the penitentiary for second degree murder in the killing of Burgduff at Union last June. Self defense was pleaded but failed as the motive was family trouble and long standing bad blood between the men. The Union community had expected a life term.
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Sioux City Dry Goods House Promoted by St Paul Syndicate
Five experienced dry goods men of St Paul form a syndicate to acquire most of a 200000 stock for a new wholesale dry goods house to be formed in Sioux City. The Massachusetts Real Estate Company owning large local properties promotes the venture including a mammoth vacant store building. W B Mayhew of Finch Van Styck Young Co St Paul visited Saturday to review conditions and was satisfied with the proposal.
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St. Paul
Massachusetts Real Estate Company
Vaent
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Bankruptcy Loop Holes in Des Moines Court Fight Discharges
Federal court under Judge McPherson considers resisting discharge in bankruptcy on grounds of fraud. The focus is on railroad employees earning between 125 and 160 dollars monthly who seek discharges to escape debts ranging from 500 to 1,000 dollars. Petitioners argue the men earning those wages fit the fraud claim in these bankruptcy cases.
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Des Moines
McPherson
Bankruptcy accusation targets railroad employees
The text claims some parties are insolvent or nearly so yet can pay debts, branding bankruptcy as a subterfuge to dodge obligations. It notes railroad employees are alleged to rely on bankruptcy law more often than others as a tactic.
Des Moines Railroad Auction Opens Garden City Lots
The Des Moines Falls and Northern railroad completed grading from Olwa Falls to McCallsburg and laid track to Buckeye. An auction sale of town lots will be held at the new town Garden City in Concern township Hardin county on Thursday November 7 1901. An excellent opening for all kinds of business in a splendid new territory.
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Des Moines Iowa Falls & Northern Railroad
Olwa Falls
McCallsburg
Buckeye
Garden City
Concern Township
Hardin County
Franklin to Continue Dry in Franklin County
Reports from Hampton indicate backers of a mulct saloon plan have reassessed after ground study and will launch a petition drive the day after the election to legalize a saloon in Franklin county Iowa. The move aims for a smaller vote, despite the county's temperance reputation, drawing keen interest from both saloon and temperance factions.
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Franklin
Hampton
Franklin County
Towa
Iowa
Refunds the Plunder and Civil Disclosures in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids Marshal Kozlovsky recovers 250 dollars from A P Wallich after 10 000 Santa Rita cigars are seized. Wallich returns with a bankruptcy discharge list from Judge Shiras in Dubuque. A Des Moines curator seeks restoration of a war Governor Kirkwood portrait. An Ottumwa freight wreck kills Conductor McMillan near Afton. A Nevada Ia girl Maude Padelford, 14, disappears prompting a governor to request a detective aid.
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Marshal Kozlovsky
Tommy Nase
A. P. Wallich
Mr. Wallich
Clinton
Officer Marks
Tommy Naso
St. Paul
Aldrich
Des Moines
Kirkwood
Marshal Talbot
State Historical Department
Nevada
Shaw
Charles Padelford
Matte Padelford
Padelford
Maude
Bank Robbery at Hinton Sparks Crack Plan
The safe in the bank of Hinton was blown up by cracksmen and $1,500 secured. The robbery details reveal a carefully planned break in and a swift escape by the perpetrators. Police investigate leads and review surveillance for clues.
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Hinton
Bank
Iowa Patents This Week List Of Grant Recipients
The Iowa patents announced this week include G. H. Cool of Des Moines with an acetylene gas generator, R. Doe of Mount Pleasant for a freight car owning device, F. L. Granger of Sioux City for a draw bar, L. B. Haberly of Ellsworth for an automatic measure for Nauids, A. A. Koch of Montezuma for a pump rod balance, T. C. Menges of Waterloo for a friction clutch, F. T. Verhaven of Spencer for a wrench, A. White of Waterloo for an acetylene gas generator, and D. Wilde of Washington for an end gate.
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G. H. Cool
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Mount Pleasant
F. L. Granger
Sioux City
L. B. Haberly
Ellsworth
Nauids
A. A. Koch
T. C. Menges
Waterloo
F. T. Verhaven
Spencer
A. White
D. Wilde
Washington
New Ruling Requires Local Attorneys in Federal Cases
A Keokuk filing in Des Moines Circuit Court announces a federal court rule requiring every case in the district to have a resident attorney. Nonresident counsel must file a written appointment of a resident attorney in the suit city, or be barred from practicing and have papers stricken. the rule takes effect 15 days after notices are issued.
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Iowa
United States
Circuit Court
Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Council Bluffs
Creston
Greeree
Henry C. Caldwell
Amos M. Thayer
District Court
E. R. Mason
Des Moines Colonel Dorus M Fox Illness Reveals Noted Iowa Figure
From Des Moines news notes Colonel Dorus M Fox age 84, lifelong Iowa figure, veteran of the Civil War era, veteran of Michigan's Twenty seventh infantry, once land office official and author. He organized the Veteran Tippecanoe club and served as a Republican convention doorkeeper.
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Dorus M. Fox
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Tippecanoe Club
Register
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Fox
Jefferson County
New York
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Michigan Infantry
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Miraculous Recovery From Fort Dodge Injury
From Waterloo Frank Bender, engineer badly injured when a two by four inch piece of cab pierced him at Fort Dodge, has returned home. He moves about, is somewhat stooped, but shows no major change and heals well. Local physicians follow his case. heavy work will be impossible for the remainder of his life. Suspects Under Arrest. Three suspicious looking characters have been arrested at Mt. Ayr.
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Frank Bender
Illinois Central
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Burglary ring linked to Des Moines suspects
Report notes a group tied to ongoing burglaries selling jewelry clothing and shoes. Names given include Wm. Kelly J. F. West and Chas. Howard. A bill book marked J. A. and a card to Jas. Leonard from the Building and Trades Council appear among seized items. Suspects face charges for recent burglaries at Tingley and possibly Atlantic goods.
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Wm. Kelly
J. F. West
Chas. Howard
J. A
Jas. Leonard
Building and ‘Trades Council
Des Moines
H. B. Jennings
Tingley
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Seized Beer Return Favors Express Company in Grinnell Case
In Grinnell a court ruled in favor of Adams Express company over 72 cases of seized liquor. Beer and liquors were returned except for one package with costs assessed to the county. The verdict surprised authorities who were believed to have a stronger case.
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Adams Express Company
Express Company
Sioux City Physician Dr Adelaide Kilbourne Dies
From Sioux City comes news of Dr Adelaide E Kilbourne wife and associate of Dr J M Kilbourne dead from apoplexy. The pair, graduates of Town Medical University seven years ago, were prominent physicians in the community.
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Sioux City
Adelaide E. Kilbourne
J. M. Kilbourne
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Federal Official Bereaved
Mrs. Wm. E. Fuller aged 60 wife of the United States Assistant Attorney General Fuller is dead at her West Union home after seven months illness.
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United States
Fuller
West Union
Poor County for Lawyers in Sac City Court
The district court at Sac City with Judge Church presiding has a light docket. Three or four jury cases and a similar number to be tried to the court are expected. The article notes Sac county’s unusually low litigation compared with neighboring counties and praises local residents and lawyers for discouraging lawsuits.
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Sac City
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