Capital paid in 50000 and bank services listed
General banking business trans acted with capital paid in of $50,000. Farm loans negotiated and collections made with interest payable deposits. President S. Dinexpeen. Vice President L. Dawle. Cashier B. Dinexseen. Board of Directors include S. Dilenbeck, B. C. Dilenbeck, John Law, Jay G Dutton, J. I. Davis, Mary Tennis, Chas. E. Wanker, L. D. Gamble, Gen E. Bartholomew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Dinexpeen
L. D. Gawele
B. C. Dinexseen
S. Dilenbeck
Dilenbeck
John Law
Jay G Dutton
J. I. Davis
Mary Tennis
Chas. E. Wanker
L. D. Gamble
E. Bartholomew
Bank Officers and Surplus Details
Surplus, 17000 dollars. D. J. Pattee president, Allen Breed vice president, H. J. Holmes cashier. Correspondents include National Park Bank New York and Citizens National Bank Des Moines. Directors named Pattee Platt Breed Holmes Clements Moody Platt Holmes McCammon. Foreign drafts bought and sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Patter
Allen Breed
H. J. Holmes
National Park Bank
New York
Citizens’ National Bank
Des Moines
D. J. Pattee
N. Platt Dilen Breed
W.T. Holmes
Jac Clements
M. B. Moody
K. B. Platt
M. Holmes
W. H. McCammon
Darrow Investment Co. Pension Agent Offers Low Interest Jeans
A pay agent for the Darrow Investment Co. promotes low interest loans and references Union Block Ferry, Iowa, in a sales pitch for financial services and placement of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow Investment Co
UNION
Reading Companies Offer Farm and City Property For Sale
Desirable farm and city property advertised for sale by Reading Companies. Includes Second Street and Rear First National Rank as locations or identifiers in the listing. Sale details incomplete but highlights prime real estate opportunities.
THAT EUROPEAN CONCERT HEIGHTENS RUSSIA'S DIPLOMATIC MOVE
The World's adroit special states that Russia is more active than Germany or Austria in pressing Spain and plotting a continental compromise to curb the United States. Russia and the Vatican, aided by Austria, seek to coordinate action to oppose U S interests in the Philippines and in future peace talks, while Europe presses for influence through Madrid and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Ibig
Austria
Spain
United States
Uhl
America
Geernica
Toppear
Feasoit
Great Britain
Lussin
Manila
Hianee
Vatican
Count Goiuevouski
Europe
Philippine Islands
France
Japan
Admiral Dewey to seize eleven Spanish ships in the Philippines
The Manila dispatch says Admiral Dewey has dispatched the gir and the Concord to collect eleven Spanish craft scattered in the Philippine Archipelago. Vessels include emborts at San Miguel Luzon Island and four at Port Loyal Palawan Island. Also notes English traitors at Batwa coal mines imprisoned and mistreated.
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Dewey
Philippines
Nong Kong
Manila
Bes
Gir
Concord
Wildman
Philippine Archipelago
San Miguel
Luzon Island
Port Loyal
Palanar Island
Cazayan
Luzon
Batwa
Duzon Island
Don Carlos Will Issue Pronunciamiento on Peace Demand
Paris Daily Mail correspondent cites interview with a Don Carlos supporter claiming the claimant will issue a pronunciamiento once Spain faces a peace demand. The North of Spain is said to be eager with men and arms, and Don Carlos would be proclaimed in Catalonia and the Basque provinces without battle before war begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carlos
Paris
Daily Mail
Spain
Catalonia
Basque
Lhen
Spaniards Surprised As American Transports Reach Guanica Harbor
Dispatches from Port Guanica report Spaniards taken by surprise when American transports sailed into the harbor. A skirmish with a crew of thirty from the Gloucester's canal left four Spaniards killed and no American casualties. Troops advanced toward the railroad to Ponce, ten miles east of Fort Guanica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurzezox
Port Guanica
Gloucester
Ponce
Fort Guanica
Iowa Organizes Ex-Guard Troop Under Governor Authorization
Governor Shaw Mae authorizes Adjunct Byers to recruit and organize a cavalry troop in Des Moines as Troop A of the Iowa National Guard. Enlistment will use United States army examinations, with herd equipment and self-furnished mounts. No second troop planned yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw Mae
Tiss Moon
Shaw
Adjilant Byers
Vest Harry Polk
Des Moines
Lews
Byers
United States
Large horse barn fire at Red Cross Farm destroys stables
Waterloo July 27 A large fire engulfed the Red Cross farm horse barns and track stables owned by M N Wender son. Loss pegged at 36000, one pacer valued at 100 perished. Fire likely incendiary as it struck when workers were away. Two nearby women freed horses and saved the amphitheatre and other structures. Cattle and hogs perished in a farm building.
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Waterloo
Red Cross Farm
M. N. Wenderson
B. Striegel
George Dunsford
Charles Welsted
Lands Open to Settlers in Palo Alto and Clay Counties
Des Moines reports that from July 27 to August 30 a 1260 acre tract across Palo Alto and Clay counties will be opened for homestead entry. Applications will be filed with the Des Moines land office registrar and receiver, with filing likely sparking a rush of hopeful settlers for lands long misplatted as swamp. Squatters helped uncover the survey error that reversed the prior denial and prompted opening these lands to entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Des Moines
Clay County
United States Land Office
Jewa
Swater
Foreclosure of Mortgage on Chicago Fort Madison Des Moines Railway
United States Judge Woolson in Mt. Pleasant appointed a receiver for the Chicago Fort Madison and Des Moines railway on application by the American Loan and Trust Company of Boston as trustee for bondholders. General Manager E F Porter named receiver. The feeder line for the Santa Fe faces $100 in outstanding bonds with interest unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fright Fatal to 5 Year Old Arnold Long
Five year old Arnold Long son of cigar maker Long died after a fright induced paralysis. He was afraid of dogs and a prank set a car after him causing him to run home, fall, and be trampled by a dog. The resulting spasms led to paralysis and death, reported in Des Moines papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Long
Long
J Bors
Ininged by a Street Car. Miss Marmecel McCanles
Miss Marmecel McCanles of Dubuque was struck while crossing a street. She was knocked in front of a streetcar and saved by the fender, suffering severe cuts. In Washington on July 23 pension agent appointments were noted, with E. F. Sperry of Knoxville named for Des Moines post.
Keokuk Mayor Accuses City Clerk of Short Accounts
Mayor Root of Keokuk charges city clerk Bisbee with a shortage of over 3 dollars in accounts tied to the Juwa volunteers. Bisbee denies the claim, suggesting a clerical error, and no formal action is taken until bondsmen are notified. Bisbee promises to return to explain the discrepancy.
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Keokuk
Eric Bishee
Kittonvn
Iy Glerk Bisbee
Dogender
Juwa Volunteers
Camp Ab Deeksuuville
Root
Jusbee
Leauue
Captain Misbee
Lisbee
Loot
Bisbee
Beokuk
Ers
Ind
Fifty-First Iowa Moves to Presidio in Transit
The Fifty-First Iowa moves to the Presidio as guards are assigned to the troopship Arizona. Indications suggest the regiment will sail on the Arizona, though not yet. Alfred C. Bebb of Company F has died from pneumonia, the first in his company and the fifth in the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
San Francisco
Pitty First Laws
Arizona
Alfred C. Bebb
Clinton Cyclone Damages Warner Locks and Factory
A cyclone at Clinton caused about 12 000 damage including the Warner Locks and the factory, which will resume work soon. A hundred men are unemployed while awaiting rebuild. No other city buildings were damaged. In DeWitt, Frank Baird 19 was shot and killed by two tramps after a car theft attempt. a $200 reward is offered for information leading to their capture.
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Warner Lock
Clinton
Warner Locks
Olin Ee Tly
Pfrank Baird
DeWitt
Baird
Twoen
Sherici Dudsod
Germany
England
Rome
Fatal Lightning Stroke Tears Corner Of House
During a severe thunderstorm, a house occupied by William Robinson and family was struck by lightning. The bolt tore the corner from the dwelling and killed one child who was asleep on a bed, while another child suffered burns to the feet. The entire family was stunned by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gramtox
Willian
Robinson
Hog Cholera Ravages County Hog herds hit hard in Vernon township
July reports describe hog cholera outbreaks in this county with heavy losses. William Burns loses many young hogs, James O Brien Jr. suffers major herd reductions, while others report 150 and 100 hog losses. Also notes a Des Moines sailor and a Des Moines funeral, plus a tornado sighting and a congressional renomination for Tobo A J Aull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Township
William Burns
James O Brien, Jr
Iowa Tax Exemption For State Warrants Reported
Commissioner Scott and State Treasurer Werziott declare state warrants and checks drawn by officers are not subject to internal revenue tax. Des Moines reports the Camp McKinley mobilization expense shows 112211.05 paid from 529000 emersion. 8516.74 from state funds may not return. Other items include 4929.29 to rejected men and 34 cut to shoe bills. Congressmen Huill says enough soldiers for Spain, no new calls. Town druggists consider boycotting proprietary medicines for wartime price relief.
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Internal Revenue
Scott
Werziott
Des Moines Dispatch
Camp McKinley
Iowa
United States
Congressiman Huil
House Committee On
Spain
Sagasta and Spain Face U S Protest Over Porto Rico Actions
Madrid dispatch reports Sagasta vows peace and ready to protest U S moves after Washington delays reply. Commentary suggests Spain could challenge U S occupancy and demand indemnity or forced compensation if Spain cannot pay. The piece notes American pressure to secure a footing in Porto Rico and imply consequences for peace terms.
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Sagasta
Loxvox
Madrid
Daily Mail
Seu Ag Bt
Latha
Porto Mico
Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Sener Sagasta
Bernie
America
Spain
Joy in Honolulu as News of Annexation Spreads
Honolulu reveled at the annexation news after the Mariposa arrived from Ast Honolulu bringing the Associated Press dispatches. Citizens paraded to the executive building, with the Hawaiian band playing patriotic tunes and Captain Sealby of the Coptic honored for delivering the news.
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Celebr Oo
Mariposa Arived
Anst
Tonolulu
Associated
Pr. Vonolulu
United States Senate
Newlands
Imassing Manaka
United States
Executive Building
Sealby
Wonoluin
Ilone- Tum
Taroid Sewa
Old Glory Orel Wasuaseronx Sailors Reach Harbor
Reports state Miles Lande at Old Glory and transports in sight as troops land. The Fourth Regiment of the Army Corps under General Haines sailed for POTCo yesterday afternoon aboard the auxiliary cruiser St. and are now ashore after a calm passage. Captain Higginson aided by Ly oversaw operations amid heavy surf within 200 yards. The incident marked a steady day with few casualties and orderly disembarkation.
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Old Glory
Higginson
Iaist
Haines
Potco
Generdines
St. 1
Old Poijutil
War News From Havana and Madrid Report Turmoil
Dispatches describe potential American action on Manila and suspicions over Spanish plans to evacuate troops via Vigo Corunna and Santander. General Wood named military governor of Santiago de Cuba as sanitation efforts continue and naval actions off Cuba are reported. Shafter notes troops at Guantanamo, casualties and yellow fever easing, while Ciudad Santiago faces Cuban tensions over surrender terms. Lord sues over a Spanish transport contract, aiming to annul it as aiding the enemy.
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Manila
Wasurserox
Buzor
Dewey
Madrid
Sylvester Scorel
New York
The
New York World
Scorel
Shafter
Santiago
Morfolk
Trans Hudson
Austi
Philippine
Vigo
Corunna
Atlantic
Santander
Penay
Tiscay
Wood
Ine
McRibbin
Sampson
Nipe
Cuba
Trolguin
Washington
Guantanamo
Guaentenamo
Tie
Richard Hobson
Allen
Bradford
Navy Department
Hie Merritt & Chamwan Wrecking Companys
Long
Helson
Santiagos
General Shafter
General Garcia
Sanage
Garcia
United States
Spain
McKinley
America
Washington Dispatch
George Osgood Lord
Supreme Court
Campagniic
Tromallantigre Espanola
MM. Ceballos
Deans
Thesnat
Lord
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Perry, Iowa
Edmund Nichols
Citizens Sank Block
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Wruesele & CO
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New Croft Block
Gitizer State Bark
First Natl Bank OF
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H. A. Rouse
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the Advertiser
Cautrele Bros, Publishers
Phiadelphia
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Admiral Miller
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Des Moins
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AL Oppenheim
Board of Examiner-In-Chief
Trenas G. Onis & Co
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Roy Yead
Camp Merritt
Camp Mennirr
Dan Newsone
Knoxville Company
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A. J. Aull
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