Old Time Hustler Colonel Samuel Sloper of Blandford
A portrait of Colonel Samuel Sloper one of Blandford Massachusetts early settlers famed for extraordinary versatility. He kept horses and stock, moved families for a reward, made clothing and shoes, dressed children, and served as surgeon in ordinary and veterinarian for parish needs. His ledgers show varied tasks across 1780s beyond military service.
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Samuel Sloper
Blandford
Mass
G. Wood
Sloper
David Knox
Enos Loomis
Moses
Martin Leonard Company
Habster
Eliphalet Thompson
James Sinnett
Rope of Ocnus and the tale of Polygnotus painting
The piece recounts Polygnotus, a fifth century Creek painter, renowned for lie, character, and expression in painting. He supposedly first showed teeth in figures and introduced transparent drapery for women. The tale of Oenus, a thrifty Greek, and his spendthrift wife leads to a painted scene of a man weaving a rope of straw with a donkey nibbling the rope as it forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocnus
Polygnovus
Pliny
Oenus
Polygnotus
Jesson
Swallowing the Dice in London Gambling Raids
A fragment recalling historic gaming laws and police raids in England. It notes archery as lawful in Henry VII’s era, contrasts harsher modern laws, and mentions wagers and gambling dens in the West End with a legend of men whose job was to swallow dice to avoid evidence during raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VII
England
T. P
London
West End
First Street Car Line Debut in America
The first street railroad in America linked city hall New York to Fourteenth Street in 1832. The car carried thirty passengers with seats atop, fare sixpence to Fourteenth Street. Boston adopted the system in 1856 and Philadelphia followed in 1857.
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America
City Hall
New York
Fourteenth Street
Boston
Philadelphia
First Dessert Spoon Story From Hamilton Palace
A London Chronicle snippet recalls the dessert spoon’s invention at Hamilton palace, then notes a North of Tweed household adopting the utensil. A guest dining with the Duke of Hamilton reacts with mockery, asking if his mouth has shrunk since soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Palace
Sir Charles Murray
Tweed
Duke of Hamilton
London Chronicle
Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park A 200 ton Egyptian obelisk
Cleopatra's Needle stands in Central Park New York as a about 200 ton obelisk. It originated in Heliopolis during the twelfth dynasty and was brought to Alexandria by Cleopatra. It later was presented to the American people by the khedive of Egypt.
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Central Ark
New York
Heliopolis
Joseph
Alexandria
Cleopatra
Egypt
Missing officers from Prinz Titel Friedrich suspected abroad
Lieutenant Brauer and crew members from the German raider Prinz Titel Friedrich, who left the ship before internment, are believed to have fled the country. Customs Collector Hamilton reports to the treasury department. DOJ special agents are probing at state department request. Hamilton says he had Thierichens’ word no officers would leave Newport News while internment was pending.
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Brauer
Prinz Titel Friedrich
Norfolk Navy Yard
Hamilton
Norfolk
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
State Department
Familton
Braner
Navy Seeks Modernized Fleet Structure and Proof Battleships
Navy officials plan a congress proposal to reorganize the fleet along modern lines. News from other sources suggests building fast battle cruisers and seagoing submarines, excluding dreadnoughts. The Naval Construction Department works to make battleships submarine proof, signaling a radical shift from past armament emphasis to combine speed and protection.
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Navy
Congress
General Board
Convict Sacrifices Life Protecting Fellow at Prison
Harry Burns, a Michigan State Prison inmate, died after entering a vinegar vat to rescue an overwhelmed fellow prisoner. He pulled the man to safety but perished in the tank, dying before others could help. The incident occurred as inmates painted nearby.
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Harry Burns
Michigan State
Burns
Six Miners Buried in Joplin Mine Cave-In Near Longacre
Six workmen were buried beneath water and debris when a drift in the abandoned Longacre Chapman mine near Joplin collapsed as they cut into a mine tunnel. A seventh man was rescued by the force of the cave-in after being hurled about 7090 feet. The six buried workers are believed dead.
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Longacre-Chapman
Joplin
Refugees Reach Vera Cruz on Special Train
Five hundred foreigners refugees from Mexico City reached Vera Cruz on a special train under the supervision of Arnold Shanklin American consul general at Mexico City and John S. T. Wutchison British consul at Vera Cruz About one third of the party were Americans.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Arnold Shanklin
John S. T Wutchison
Norwegian Woman Wins National Lawn Tennis Championship
Miss Molla Bjurstedt, the young Norwegian star, won the national lawn tennis singles title at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. She defeated Mrs. George Wightman of Longwood Cricket Club Boston in the final by scores of 4-6 6-2 6-0.
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Molla Bjurstedt
Philadelphia
George Wightman
Longwood Cricket Club
Boston
Vissers Married to Secure Grandfather's Will
Arthur J. Vissers wed Myrtle Bush in Los Angeles to meet a condition of his grandfather's will. The will, drafted in Holland Michigan, required marriage by September 1 to inherit 18,000 dollars.
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Arthur J. Vissers
Los Angeles
Myrtle Bush
Vissers
Holand
Mich
Mackenzen Claims Coastal Front Victory in East Front
An official Berlin announcement states General von Mackenzen has occupied Russian positions along the entire eastern front from Cyerniawa to Sicnawa. The claim covers the line from Cyerniawa to Sicnawa as German forces tighten grip in the east.
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Mackenzen
Berlin
von Mackenzen
Cyerniawa
Sicnawa
Judge Orders Resume as Chicago Traction Strike Grows
Judge Kohlsaar in the United States district court at Chicago ordered the receivers for the Chicago and Oak Park Elevated road to resume service and to employ strike breakers and report any interference to the court. Fourteen thousand workers were idle and 1310 miles of track suspended as Chicago faced the city council crisis.
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Kohlsaar
United States District Court
Chicago
Chicago and
Oak Park
United States
Healey
Carranza replies to Wilson on recognition for Mexico
Carranza issues a proclamation asserting the Constitutionalists’ right to U S recognition and stating that lack of recognition blocks restoration of Mexican government. Villa’s reply arrived in Washington but was not presented to the State Department. Officials declined to comment on Villa’s abstract or a letter urging personal talks to arrange cooperation and peace.
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Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
United States
General Vila
Washington
State Department
Department
Villa
Condemned Americans Granted Temporary Reprieve in Mexico
Consul Edwards at Juarez reports that George Marx and S. Franklin, Americans condemned for circulating counterfeit money, are granted a respite awaiting U S investigation. The Mexican court will provide the evidence to the state department for review.
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George Marx
S. Franklin
Mexico
United States
Edwards
Juarez
State Department
Court hears sentence in forgery case against Alfred Owens
Alfred Owens a self described lieutenant commander and close ally of Aberdeen church figures received a ten year Fort Madison prison term after pleading guilty to forgery. He claimed high status and sought leniency but the court imposed the maximum penalty. Also listed are delegates named by Governor Clarke to the American Anti-Saloon League national convention in Atlantic City with multiple Iowan deputies and ministers among the appointees.
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Alfred Owens
United States Navy
Episcopal Church
Aberdeen
Scotland
Fort Madison
Hadley
Council Bluffs Y. M. GC
Owens
State farms face poor conditions amid heavy rains and drought relief
State farm superintendents told the state board of control that farms at Cherokee Independence Clarinda and Mount Pleasant are not in normal condition. Northern areas suffered too much rain delaying crop planting while Independence was held up by rain before completion. Clarinda needed moisture after years of drought.
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State Board of Control
Cherokee
Independence
Clarinda
Mount Pleasant
Professor Woods Resigns From Iowa University Posts
Dr. C. S. Woods, professor of preventive medicine and state epidemiologist, resigns effective July 1 after clashes between the state board of health and the university’s bacteriological and health departments and after legislature withheld requested funds. He will move to Chicago.
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C. S&s Woods
Iowa University
State Board of Health
Woods
Chicago
Frank Judd Dies From Football Injuries At Home
Frank Judd an 18 year old Council Bluffs senior died at his home from injuries suffered last fall in a high school football game at Beatrice Nebraska. A star player and one of the class heavyweights weighing 179 pounds he was expected to graduate this year and was noted for his athletic form.
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Frank Judd
Council Bluffs
Beatrice
Neb
Senator Cummins Says No War With Germany on Return
Returning to Des Moines from a Washington trip Senator Cummins stated there will be no war with Germany. He said Wilson's note and Bryan's principles are not inconsistent and that issues between the nation and Germany will not lead to a break in relations.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Bryan
Professor Davidson to Leave Ames for California Chair
Professor J. B. Davidson founder of the world first college department of agricultural engineering at Iowa State College plans to move with his family to Davis California to assume the chair of agricultural engineering in the University of California College of Agriculture.
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J. B. Davidson
Iowa State College
Ames
Davis
Cal
College of Agriculture
University of California
Iowa City Chosen Convention Center for Iowa Drugists
At the closing session in Clear Lake Iowa City was designated the convention center for the Iowa druggists. Joe Sutter of Burlington was elected president with Mile Johns of Clinton and John Etzel of Clear Lake as vice presidents. Al Falkenhainer of Algona serves as secretary, J. M. Lindly of Winfield as treasurer, and J. T. Phillips of Manchester joins the executive board.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Clear Lake
Joe Sutter
Burlington
Mile Johns
Clinton
John Etzel
al Falkenhainer
Algona
J. M. Lindly
Winfield
J. T. Phillips
Manchester
Iowa delegates named for peace conference in New York
Governor Clarke appoints five Iowa delegates for the peace and preparation conference to be held in New York City on June 14 and 15. The appointees are CG. S. Medbury and R. Harlan of Des Moines, President J. H. T. Main of Grinnell, Joseph C. Crosby of Garnavilea, and G. M. Dodge of Council Bluffs.
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Clarke
Iowa
New York City
CG. S
John H W Valentine Dies at 94 in Mason City
John H W Valentine, one of the oldest Royal Arch Masons in the state, died in Mason City at age ninety four. He was active in lodge affairs and remembered for community service.
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John HW. Valentine
Royal Arch
Mason City
Food Laws Taught to Iowa Dealers by Commissioner
Food Commissioner explains that only half pint pint and quart boxes may be used and pint and a half boxes are illegal. Those using them risk prosecution. W. B. Barney, state food and dairy commissioner, is preparing bulletins to aid dealers and bakers in compliance and sanitation, plus another bulletin on foods and their nutritive value.
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Towa
State Food and Dairy Department
Iowa
W. B. Barney
Simpson College appoints Dr W E Hamilton interim president
Dr W E Hamilton, longtime Simpson College figure, was named temporary president after Dr Francis L Strickland resigned to head the philosophy department at the University of West Virginia. Hamilton, who previously led the college and chaired philosophy, will serve until a successor is found.
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W. E. Hamilton
Simpson College
Francis L. Strickland
University of West Virginia
Hamilton
State special agents to begin July 4 power broad in scope
Attorney General Cosson warns county attorneys about new state officers called special agents who start July 4 and possess police powers to enforce laws and arrest anywhere in the state. Local officers retain responsibility and vigilance remains essential as dry counties may see immediate liquor case investigations.
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Cosson
Local druggist statement from Morgan and Co
Morgan & Co., druggists, issue a public statement addressing customers about recent inquiries. The advisory clarifies product availability and invites patrons to contact the store for details on prescriptions and services during the current week.
College Men Take Harvest Jobs Across States
State Labor Commissioner Urick says western farmers prefer college men for farm hands. Young men are physically able and easy to manage, drawn by harvest work that opens with the end of the academic term.
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Urick
West
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Iowa protest petitions over rail icing rate
Judge Henderson on behalf of the creamery and poultry men of Towa files with the interstate commerce commission to contest higher icing charges for transporting butter eggs and poultry. Shippers argue the rise gives railroads more revenue and increases costs for dealers, linking Iowa to a western-wide dispute.
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Henderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Creamery
Towa
Iowa
West
County auditor office report prompts grand jury inquiry
A county auditor office report on file at the courthouse details irregularities over the past three years and is expected to lead to prosecutions of former office officials. It is said present and former members of the board of county supervisors may be compelled to explain alleged transactions to the Polk County grand jury.
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Court House
Board of County Supervisors
Polk County Grand Jury
Des Moines Teachers Remain in City Despite Vacations
Des Moines school teachers stay in the city this year as many remain rather than travel home. A large segment of the public school staff has left Des Moines for homes in Iowa and across the country, while the Panama Exposition in San Francisco has drawn a substantial number of teachers who plan to spend their vacation there.
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California
San Diego
Sant Francisco
Des Moines
America
San Francisco
Tee Weetars Sonst
Logen Reappointed Adjutant General In Iowa Guard
Logen Reappointed Adjutant General in Iowa National Guard. Chey EE Lopes is named adjutant general with the rank of brigadier general by Governor Ofowke. His new term begins in early July.
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Logen
Chey EE. Lopes
Senegal
Iowa National Guard
Wade
Govimner Ofowke
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Charles M. Schwab
American Press Association
Eitel
U.S
Dudley Field Malone
Atlantic City
George Ward
Primghas
H. W. L. MacHeod
Humboldt
J. F. Hardin
Eldora
W. H. Neil
Keokuk
C. S. Cooper
Agency
E. J. Brownson
Cedar Rapids
H. T. Davis
H. J. Wilkins
Professor Davidson
John H. Valentine
Polk County Court House
Strickland
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Rock Island
Panama Exposition
Tion
J B
Price
Laurensia
TOOL
H Ve
Lowe
F. C. Steele General Auctioneer
Wurm Sales
Laurens
P. EF. Fagan
D. Vv
S&s
JBOD
E. S. Greenwood, D. V. M
Ass’t. State Veterinarian
Dr. A. Norton
First National Bank
J M. Carroll
Phybician
Khan
Agnawerld
Ij. H. Hovenden
M. D. BP. O. Nivason
M.D
Hovenden & Nissan
Sobgeass
L Bank
C. Gilchrist
UAYV
Laurepa
U. S
Bisopi
Land le Kremlin
Montana
P. W. Bishop
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