Ninth biennial of General Federation of Women’s Clubs ends
Boston July 2 The ninth biennial closes after eight days of meetings social events and vigorous discussions. Over 1 800 000 women affiliate nationally and 47 states are represented. Mrs Philip M Moore of St Louis elected president with 576 votes. May Alden Ward of Boston runner up. Delegates hear speeches on civil service reform clean food and federation work as 3,000 attend the final sessions and officers are sworn in.
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Boston
Mess
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Hotel Vendome
Daughters of the American Revolution
Massachusetts
Charles H. Manury
Philip N2moore
Louie
J. Ellen Foster
Washington, D. C
National Association of Republican Women
R. H. Dana
Hallam
Sioux City
Federation
Harrietlake
Independence
Outlook Committee
Officera
Philip M.moore
St. Louie
General Federation
G. M. Welch
Minnesota
Rudolph Wrankenburg
Pennsylvania
Guy Rhal Allen
West’ Virginia
Philp Carpenter
New York
Sarah A. Evans
Oregon
William A. Johnson
Kansas
O. P. Kinsey
Indiana
Louise Graban
Claveland
Sallie Jay White
Robert J. Burdette
California
Senator Beveridge
Harriet Lake
Ssran Plate Decker
Roosevelt
Boore
Veasar College
Cattle, Carp and Flood Waters At Jay Owens Farm
July reports heavy rains causing Crane Creek floods across pastures. Cows return home soaked as carp reportedly feed around standing livestock. Local observer notes eerie scene and cautions readers about the bizarre flooding aftermath.
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Crane Creek
Jay Owens
Jay
Jesup
Hudson
Barlow Andy
Méyer
North Dakota
Hettinger
Margaret Rubner
William Shimp
School Board Meeting and Local Notices in Waterloo
Old and new school boards met to set terms and budget figures for the coming year. Treasurer reports, text book decisions postponed, and local staff changes noted. Also reported are obituaries and community visits with residents and visitors from nearby towns. Charles Soper, about 43, died after an illness and funeral arrangements were announced, with services held at the FB church and burial in Fairbank cemetery.
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Waterloo
J. Staabwell
BR. Wy Gibson
E. K. Rice
John Ortner
J. L. Staebell
J. ¥. Campbell
J. Campbell
Campbell
Tung
Charles Soper
C.M
Charley Soper
Alekneas
McElvey
Quakerton
Fairbank Cemetery
Local farming notes and July Fourth plans
The column notes July Fourth activities in Wapsie area with weddings, picnics, fairs, and a big barbecue. It mentions barn repairs, corn fields, and dairy work, plus social visits by locals from Waterloo and Gilbertville. A local baseball game and races are planned, with celebrations around the Cedar River.
Fires Raze Homes For Fifty Families In West Blackhawk
A major blaze on West Blackhawk Street drove more than fifty families from their homes early today. Two firemen were overcome by smoke. Nearby activity includes local visits and business proceedings as townsfolk react to the destructive fire and related community events.
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Chicago
West Blackhawk Street
Mra Moore Favored for New Federation Presidency
Educational association notes show strong support for a woman to lead the federation, with Mrs Ward's withdrawal blocked by constituents. Delegates from Massachusetts provided a voting edge, reflecting city influence. Next meeting location to be decided by the council in October.
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Ducational Association
Mra Moore
Ovary
Ward
Ligt
Massachusetts
Ostobar
The Forty-Sixth Star Added to the Flag Story
The article traces the flag’s evolution to include Oklahoma and its forty-sixth star, noting union with past flags, Dutch and English influences, and the shift from the 13 colonies to 18 states. It details star arrangement, the Grand Union flag of 1776, and Paul Jones’s early flag contributions before independence.
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Causa
Oklahoma
Holland
France
England
Netherlands
St. George
St. Andrew
Fige
Paul, Jones
Leartly
Rain Spoilers and Spirit Lake Plans in Wet County
The weather desks warn of continued rain as the Little Sioux overflows near Spencer, delaying fishing and prompting talk of a Spirit Lake visit if waters recede. Mayor Doty, vacationing in Clay County with his brother in law, reports the scene and insect plagues while noting crop prospects may improve if rain eases. Farmers Mutual Insurance meets in Blackhawk County to settle losses and renew policies, recording June claims totaling $434.50 and a total risk of $8,221,080. A feature on Hiram’s carp catching lauds his skill, appetite, and entertaining, if eccentric, prowess with twenty-pound fish and a humorous, lengthy portrait.
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R. A. Doty
Clay County
Gray
Jist
Spencer
Sioux
Spirit Lake
Farmers Mutual Meeting
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Blackhawk County
Josar
W. &. Morgan
Laporte
Catherine Sherman
Jesup
Manchester Preas
Carp
Hiyam
Hyary
Bill Shafferty
Hiram
Hiram Land
Opry
New York -Dantal
Hiram Ands
Man Held After Apparent Mental Incident In Wyoming
Wermacquin was picked up last night in an apparent demented condition and placed in city custody for observation. Hurquin said he felt better this morning after being hit on the head with a gun by a police officer in Rawlins, Wyoming, and has suffered insanity at times since. He later spent two months in a Denver asylum. authorities also hold a strip from his barn cell, a bottle of acid, and fear suicide attempts.
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Wermacquin
Conde Ton
Hurquin
Pollee
Rawlins
Wyoming
Denver
Colorado
Independence Boy Reynolds Donnan Dies in Train Accident
Reynolds Donnan, 22, a Northwestern railroad worker from Independence, fell from a bridge after being struck by a train. A well known former Independence High School athlete, he is survived by grieving family. funeral arrangements are pending as details remain unsettled.
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Independence
Specter
Reynolds Donnan
Northwestern Railroad
Kansas City
Tad
Independence High Behgal
Indictments in $3.6 Million American-Mexico Mining Case
Investigators from the post office inspectors filed indictments against W. A. Aima promoter and Walter S. Dillon ad manager over the American-Mexico Mining and Developing Company. The mine water and subsidiary interests are deemed worthless by authorities.
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Chicago
postoMice
Mexico
Officaa
W. A. Aima
Wailer
Dillon
Ayater
Fte
Novel Park Plan Lets Kids Bank Spare Change for Shows
The Electric park proposes a novel scheme for visitors, especially children, to use small stamped banks as depositories for nickels and dimes. Money collected at a park booth will be exchanged for bank tokens enabling admission to shows including the roller coaster, aiming to attract youths and create a new revenue stream for management. Mrs. G. A. Baker, long a Waterloo resident, is recovering after a fall at her Chicago home, with her daughter Josephine Myers and parents present during the ordeal.
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Walrous
Comtpart
G. A. Baker
M's
George A. Baker
Attended Groat School Recalled by Reporter
The Reporter recalls Groat School on Franklin Street and notes that only a few scholars from the winter of 1861 remain in the city. A. J. Edwards mentions Himesis, BB, Walker and Mrs. Henry Hurst as attendees during wartime. Walker, Edwards, Voorhees and Bishop are also named among those remembered.
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Grant
Franklin Street
A. J. Edwards
Himesis
Bb, Walcker
Henry Hurst
Hoya
Walker
Sean
L.H. Edwards
Eugene M. Voorhees
Bishop
Mr. Voorhees
California
Tima
Reform drives liquor sale rules in Fitchburg Massachusetts
On July 3 in Fitchburg Massachusetts authorities and brewers unite with police to reform liquor sales. A posted list shows patrons previously convicted of intoxication since May 1 and dispensers may refuse service to drinkers with known addictions or arrests. Patrons must state their name before being served after the barkeep checks the crowd. Lifesaving hero John Hease is scolded by his wife after saving two people from the river.
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Imechlictue
Waco Reffsen
Wenzl
Friedl
Jos. Kurth
A. A. Duba
Win
Bernard
Geo
Philip Pint
Con
Kirby
Society
Ben de Jaeger
Alao
Waterloo
Gilbertville
Cedar River
Ferericon
Rov
Joseph Zoyen
Thenel
Lizzie
Rastendorf
Keokakle
Tolends
Jacob'Thielen
Mars Poo
Eet
Bagic Township
Maya
Matt L. Frost
Fitchburg
Masa
Usapa- Joona
Mquor
St. Laura
John Hease
Teamater
Hesse
James Smith
Hease
Store Firework Blast Kills Six in Cleveland
A deadly explosion at the Krasga company store in Cleveland on July 3 caused a stairway panic as windows blew out and flames raced through five floors. Dozens fled or jumped from upper levels. six women were found dead on the first floor and basement, with no identities confirmed. Henry Miller helped guide evacuees from the upper floors, opening windows and leading people to fire escapes. The blast started during a display of fireworks when a clerk demonstrated a piece, triggering a rapid collapse of order and several serious injuries from smoke and burns.
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Cleveland
Krasga Company
Urs
Whyr
Henry Miller
Keillor
Noor
Dlebkts
H Airways
Girla
Sre
Alden Man Killed In Wisconsin Telephone Pole Fall
The remains of Jess Pluppa, a resident of Alden, were returned for interment after an accident at work in Wisconsin. Phipps, in charge of the gang, climbed a pole to adjust a crossarm when braces apparently failed, sending him about forty feet to the ground. He struck a wire, rolled over, and died shortly after. His skull was fractured.
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Alden
Jows
Jess Pluppa
Phipps
Kong
Wisconsin
Ifa
Boone Gets Big Factory to Move to Boone Iowa
At a directors meeting the Haons Commercial association announced sufficient stock to relocate the Osborne Wright Wagon factory from Mexico New York to Boone. The $50,000 enterprise includes Osborne Wright’s $40,000 and Boone’s $20,000. the print will be moved this season. Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern interurban President Loving backs the project as a major investment. The factory will produce Miller farm wagons.
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Boone
Iowa
Haons Commercial Association
Osborne Wright
Mexico
New York
Loving
Fort Dodge
Des Moinea
Miller
Tramps Pull His Gold Teeth in Robbery
Northwestern railroad brakeman T. C. Roberta was attacked by tramps Wednesday night as the train neared Omaha. They beat him, ripped out eight gold teeth, and took a chain with which he wore the teeth. He identified the men, but they fled into the yards. Police were alerted and efforts to locate the assailants and the teeth continue. Also in New York the Socialist convention began to nominate a candidate for president.
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Omaha
T. C. Roberta
Northwestern Railroad
Omahe
Roberts
Rotorta
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Springer
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Reinbeck
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Waterloo Iowa
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Progress Review
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Laporte Co-opera
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Olsen
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Union OF Kings
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