Dr Maclean Maclean inaugurated as University of Iowa president
The Iowa City inauguration on Sept 29 drew about five thousand students alumni visitors and townspeople to the old capitol. Gov Shaw presided with regents and faculty. Letters of congratulations from prominent educators and presidents were read. A public reception followed with thousands in attendance.
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Maclean
Capitol
Iowa City
Shaw Fand
Gox
Shaw
J.L. Pickard
Gov. Baw
Board of Regents
George Edwin Maclean
University of Iowa
Pne
Macéan
Ancestor McClain
Howard
Ry Remley
Alumni Association
King
Cornell
Rows
Northrup
Minnesgota
Bessey
Fnrsity
Nebraska
Oper
Chicago
Reése
Gov
Illinois
Harvard
Yale Dartmouth
Lake Pote
Larrabee to retire from state board of control
Ex Gov Larrabee announces he will not accept another appointment to the state board of control. He has chaired the board since its founding, but says he is too old to devote further years to public service. A successor will be named during the legislature's winter session and must be confirmed by the senate.
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Wex
Board of Control
Larrabee
State Board of Control
Senate
Re ‘Gre
Isl Becaize
Gov. Barrahes
Tragic Deaths and Local Political Shifts in Iowa
A fragmented Des Moines area report describes a boy's alleged suicide attempt and a string of local events. Notable items include Col. John C Lopez from Des Moines possibly becoming mayor, Dochon and Merriam planning a governor tied delegation, a Hubbard postmaster pleading guilty to default, and a Des Moines hotel robbery with $340 stolen. A headless body found near Cresco and a Waterloo furniture store fire are also noted.
Northwest Iowa Methodists close session amid minister dismissal
The Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference at Sioux City wrapped its session last Sunday night with Rev. T. M. House of Ida Grove dismissed from the ministry amid charges of conduct unbecoming a minister. Appointments across districts named numerous pastors and supply assignments, reflecting the year's organizational changes. Local and regimental notes from Des Moines to Council Bluffs mentioned regional receptions and a wounded veteran update from Manila.
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Iowa
M. E
Sioux City
T. M. House
Ida Grove
Wade
J. B. Trimble
Alta, Jr. Whitney
Akron
McCaufree
Aurelia
Green
Cherokee
Meriden
Merrill
E. E. Simmons
Mt Hope
J- T. Danlop
Meltonville
A. B. Gilbert
Onawa
E. J. Stevens
Paullina
Fd. McCaffree
Peiro
J. H. Bartholomew
Peterson
C.F. Kirk
Salix
W- Haling
Sergeant Bluffs
Walter Torbett
Sener
Wesley
Lincoln
R. V. Hotchkiss
Whitney
Doin Green
J. W. Gothien
Anthon
Otoe
C- He Hawn
Arthur
C. H. van Metre
Battle Creelk
R. Li. Finney
Castana
FW. Wilson
Danbury
C. G. Coulter
Deloit
Thomas Maxell
Early
Jas. Ballz
Galva
Silver Creek
Jory
Grant City
Holstein and Silver
J. A. Kettle
E. E. Lymer
Jolley and Center
Ayrshire
B. S-Fox
Curler
D. ML Simpson
Dickens
Archibald
Everly
E. Mc
Glasgow
Fostoria
Stafford
Edlenellen
Harris
May City
Dean
Hartley
G. W_ Barnes
Havelock
Hall
A L. Chandler
Inwood
BR. A. Quine
Lake Park
Larchwood
A. H. Bryan
Lauréns
P_ Hathaway
Lester
E. E. Richards
Lite Rock
George
J. B. Herrinton
Marathon
E. Jr. Mahood
Milford
Festy
Ocheredan
Aled James
Plover
A. Cuthbert
Pocahontas
Primghar
C. M. Phoenix
Rock Rapids
Wasser
Rock Valley
C. E. Plummer
Holfe
O. S. Boyan
Ruthven
T.E Carter
Sanborn
J. B
Fort Dodge
A.s.cochran
Fort Dodge Cirmit
W. C. Thomas
Gilmore
Bradgete
Gowrie Vand
Callender
Joseph Jeffery
Hubbard
A. Devitt
Kamrar
Benjamin
Lehigh
E.G. Price
Manson
G. C. Port
Newell
J. A. Tory
Lobrouille
Popejoy
GL. Tennant
Pomeroy
A.M. Tibbetts
Radelize
A. B. Slesser
Rutland
A. D. Hassings
Stanhope
Thomas Mertingate
Stratford
BA. Hoelseher
Salanur Springs
Vincent
Webster City
E. A. Day
Williams
A. A. Marey
Woolstock
Kendall
Algona
Creston
Presen
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Corning
Bedford
Villisca
Shenandoah
Glenswood
Lenox
Centerville
Council Bins
Council Bluffs
Cherokee Hopeful on Western Extension Aimed at Sioux City
Cherokee residents express strong confidence that the Chicago Great Western will extend its line from Lampton to Sioux City, asserting the project will pass through Cherokee. An Iowa man, Frei Hoffman of Marian, reports a robbery on a Union Pacific bridge between Council Bluffs and Omaha, with details unclear.
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Lampton
Sioux City
Chicago
Iowa
Omaha
Frei Hoffman
Marian
Union Pacific
Council Blois
Nace Scipelesa
Admiral Dewey Revered in New York Welcome
A historic New York reception honors Admiral George Dewey, praising his seed of victory at Manila Bay, his public conduct after Cavite, and his enduring status as an American gentleman. The tribute traces his rise from May 1888 victory to his lasting national esteem and influence.
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George Dewey
New York
United States
New England
Golden Gate
Gulf
New
Maile Guy
Fartagar
Barry
Jones
Cavite
Maine Harbor
Dewey
Manila
America
Fort Fisher
Thatcher
Colorado
Porter
Desk
Nore
Thatchier
Tra
Portsmouth
Susie Goodwin
Ichabod Goodwin
New Hampshire
Narragansett
George Goodwin Dewey
Lighthouse Board
Juniata
Arctic
Dolphin
Dewey Ancestry and the Fighting Deweys Across Wars
A historical sketch traces Admiral George Dewey and his family line from English origins in Sandwich to long service in American conflicts. It notes numerous Deweys in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, a Vermont and Massachusetts presence, and Dewey relatives in naval ranks, with anecdotes of temper and military early life culminating in his Annapolis graduation in 1853.
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America
George Dewer
Dewer
Thomas Dewey
Dorcester
Mass
New World
Sandwich
England
Dewey
Vermont
Stark
Hlessians
Bennington
Trewer
M Lexington
Dewers
Massachusetts
Admiral Dewey
Parragatang
Edward
Hainois
Porter
Spain
Barty
Winnoski
Montpelier
George
Soo
Annapolis
Norwich Military Academy
Mediterranean
Wabash
Barron
Virginia
Dewey's Heroic Service on the Mississippi River
The article chronicles George Dewey's early Civil War service aboard the Mississippi, detailing his steady leadership under Farragut, his calm on the bridge amid cannon fire, and his rapid rise through commands from lieutenant to later admiral. It notes key battles, river dangers, and personal milestones including his engagements, marriage, and eventual ascent to commander and admiral.
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Dewey
Montnelier
Surater
Mississippi
West Gulf
Parragut
Brelancthon Smith
Bar
St. Philip
Jackson
New Orleans
Farragut
Theodorus Bulter
Jerrey
New York Bay
Smith
Pyore
Sity
Paragar
Gulf
Port Hudson
Hartford
Alabama
Kino
Richmond
Geneset
Lolo Wal
Mononzahkely
Jeff
Dewey in Manila and the Spanish War Triumphs
The narrative recounts Commodore Dewey's bold Manila campaign during the Spanish American War. It details his squadron’s bold entry past Corregidor, the decisive battles sinking eleven Spanish ships, and the relentless pursuit that secured American victory. It also notes the subsequent administrative and diplomatic duties he faced in Manila Harbor for thirteen months, and the return voyage home amidst public acclaim.
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Spain
Dewey
Hong Wong
Hondtuin
Maanila
Philippine Islands
Jay
Corregidor Island
McCullough
Olympia
Menr-At-Afar
Cue
Manila
Angel Camara
Philippines
Naval Department
Camara
United States
Papeu
Commodore Watson
Atlantic
Suez Canal
Ontario Province Size Compared To England Stuns Readers
A claim asserts Ontario is about four times the size of England sparking debate about land area and governance. The remark questions how a public figure named Toan lives up to past convictions and whether his reputation will be spared or condemned moving forward.
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Ontario
Canada
England
Toan
Time for Action in a Family Dispute
A fragmentary dialogue shows Preddie's strict father and Freddie discussing authorities and a possible arrest. Freddie mentions hearing his father order a cartload of “shinsies” to Richmond, implying a stern, escalating conflict within a family as a Dispatch report notes.
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Preddie
Cetramir
Freddie
Rings Through Ages and a Dining Dining Anecdote
A muddled piece recounts rings in ancient history from signet use in Bible times to Solomon's power and later fashion. It shifts to a rude guest at a wedding feast who jokes about pig meat, provoking a sharp retort about which end of the fork he meant.
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Israel
Heroderus Inientions
Asia
Greece
Histerp
Solomon
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