Was 700 Busy in Story County
Governor Cummins skipped appearance in the Des Moines Union Railroad suit over a $52,000 claim by Great Western. The case centers on repair obligations for Des Moines Union tracks and future lines. Judge McHenry heard the motion to strike and construction questions. decision due next Saturday.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Story County
Des Moines Union Railroad Company
Great Western
McHenry
Cummins
Des Moiines Union
District Court
Toad
Cook
Cedar Rapids
N. T. Guernsey
Erdal
St. Paul
Carr
Governot
Des Moines Union
Relief Funds To Frisco Reach Four Million Four Hundred Thousand
A dispatch from New York quoting James D. Phelan reports San Francisco cash receipts at 4 243 million with widespread belief of over 16 million sent for relief. The finance chairman urges donors to continue sending funds and to stop purchases on the city’s behalf for rehabilitation needs.
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New York
Juoc
San Francisco
Hermin Ostrichs
James D. Phelan
Bryan Strong in Missouri Convention Opens 1908 Bid
Jefferson City June convention of the Democratic state committee convened to nominate candidates for superintendent of schools and railroad and warehouse commissioner. Temporary Chairman Rubric announced Bryan would be nominated for president in 1908 and elected, prompting five minutes of applause.
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Jefferson City
Rubric
Bryan
Free $48 Scholarship Offered by Highland Park College
Charles Tilliott, superintendent of Blackhawk county schools, reports a free four year college scholarship from Highland Park College Des Moines. He seeks applicants from the county, with preference for a county student, including country or city districts. Graduates with two or three year high school courses may gain advanced standing and credit. The scholarship is worth $48.
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Charles Tilliott
Blackhawk County
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Elliott
Scientists Consolidate Church of Christ Scientist Offices
At a Monday meeting members decided to centralize denominational work in the city. The Second Church has been abandoned and all meetings will be held at the West Fifth Street church, except one Wednesday evening in the east eldpibrary room. Totten, recently in Pine Ridge Nob, has been promoted to Port Meyer Va with a $1,000 yearly raise from $720.
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First
Second Church of Christ Scientist
West Fifth Street
South
Randolph Streets
Totten
Pine, Ridge
Nob
United States Indian Service
Port Meyer
Association
Alx
MAY UNITE ON DIVORCE IN LAPORTE CASE
In Laporte on June 5 a special report suggests Orea Clark and his wife Cora S. Clark may settle and drop the separate maintenance case. An attorney indicates a decree of divorce with equitable property division has been reached, stemming from a school day romance after the husband deserted his wife in Sioux Falls. The separate maintenance action was filed in January with a court attachment on the husband’s property soon after.
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Laporte
Orea Clark
Cora S. Clark
Sioux Falls
Clark
Presidential Nominations in Washington
The nominations announced include Colonels to brigadier general in the artillery and infantry, John McClellan and Stephen P. Jocelyn. Also named for retirement on the brigadier general list is Colonel Sedgewick Pratt of the artillery corps.
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Washington
Jone
John McClellan
Artillery Corps
Stephen P. Jocelyn
Sedgewick Pratt
East Side High School Delivers Fine Class Play
The East Side High School graduating class staged Tennyson’s The Princess at Brown’s Opera House to a large audience. Miss Lillian Mack led as Princess Ida with strong support from Anna May French, Iris Livingston, and Clara Moessner. The Scott Powell Symphony Orchestra provided music as the cast delivered lively scenes and songs to praise from patrons.
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East Side
Brown's Opera House
Tennyson
Floy Bennett
Scott Prowell Symphony Orchestra
Princess Ida
Lillian Mack
Psyche
Anna May French
Blanche
Iris Livingston Melies
Aen
Gladys Klelo
Clara Moessner
Prince
Worcester Brown
Florian
Frank Wyant
Cyril
Charles van Vieck Gama
Wardell Johnston Upshressa
Bertie Kay Gisa
Mick
Harvard Instructor Muenter Hears From After Wife’s Death
Relatives of Muenter’s wife received a pamphlet today mailed from New Orleans and clearly written by Eric Muenter, the Harvard instructor who disappeared after his wife’s death in Boston on April 16. The unsigned note appears to be authored by Muenter.
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Harvard
Chicago
Eric Muenter
Boston
New Orleans
Muenter
Senate delays vote on constitutional marriage and divorce amendment
Washington June 6 The senate voted to indefinitely postpone the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to permit Congress to enact laws for marriage and divorce.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Knights of Columbus National Convention Opens in New Haven
The K of C opened its national convention in New Haven Connecticut as Cardinal Gibbons presided over the pontifical high mass and Edward G. Hearn, the Supreme Knight, presided at the opening ceremony.
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New Haven
Conn
Cardinal Gibbons
Knights of Columbus
Edward G. Hearn
Re elects Lynch President in International Union
The International Typographical Union today elects James M. Lynch of Syracuse New York to a further term as president. Lynch was reelected by union delegates meeting in Indianapolis. The decision confirms Lynch's leadership following ongoing efforts to organize members across the industry.
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Indianapolis
Sune
Wnion
James MM, Lynch
Syracuse
Nn. Y
Delegates From Iowa at St Paul General Federation
Iowa delegates exceed one hundred at the eighth biennial General Federation meeting in St Paul. Mrs. Decker earns praise for calming a frightened young Chicago worker, and Iowa remains a strong contributor with leaders like Mrs. Berryhill and Mrs. Cooley cited for potential leadership roles. The report notes civic improvement discussions and broader efforts on child labor and industrial relations with Georgia statistics highlighted.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul's
J. J. Hill
Summit Avenue
Celui
Chicago
Weather Crop Bulletin Shows Mixed June Conditions
For week ending June 4 the state saw no light frost and an initial cool spell followed by near normal temperatures and light showers. Dry weather aided corn cultivation with ample moisture. stands look better than usual. Small grain and hay suffered moisture shortage in some areas, but overall crops are progressing. Pastures remain green, potatoes and garden crops promising. Ben Lichty received a new white steamer automobile and tested it today.
Ministerial Meeting Ends Year With Laughter And Plans
Local ministerial association held a Monday session in M C A parlors to close the revival. They reviewed church transfer and membership cards, joking at a misfiled vote for Charles Cattermule’s church choice. A park picnic for ministers and wives is planned in two weeks, final meeting of the year. Miss Ida Lane and Chase Moessner will wed June 12 at Schuyler Mitchell’s home.
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M.C. A
Charles Cattermule
Cattermole
Grace Methodist Church
Walnut Street Baptist
Association
Ida Lane
Chase Moessner
Schuyler Mitchell
Fifth
Wellington Streets
Missing Boy Found Drowned Near Home
Glenn Parker sixteen found in a slough Tuesday at 1 30 pm by his father two miles west of the normal school. He vanished from home on May 1 and was not heard from since. The coroner summoned as authorities weigh whether the death was self inflicted amid local excitement over the mysterious discovery.
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Crday Falls
Glenn Parker
Normal School
Adams Trial Begins In Local Court This Week
John Adams faced trial in Justice J H Hildebrand's office on Monday for alleged misconduct toward his wife. Adams was sent back to jail after failing to post a 200 bond to secure his release. The case drew significant public attention due to the seriousness of the charges and local interest.
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John Adams
J. H. Hildebrand
Adams
Park property bought near Chautauqua park in Waterloo
Waterloo park commissioners purchased twenty acres east of the Chautauqua Grounds after an option period. The 84 lot tract, from the cemetery to Chautauqua park, cost $14,081.76 at $167.64 per lot, with no immediate improvements planned due to funds. An option on the nearby Virden slough remains until July 1.
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Waterloo Park Commissioners
Old Park
B. T. Cowan
W. W
Miller
Chautauqua Grounds
Chautauqua Park
Park Commissioners
Yvirden Slough
C. F. Fowler
Barclay Township Assessor Reports Thorough County Valuations
Assessors completed township audits in Barclay, with a total actual value of 178,742 and taxable value of 44,935. Auditor Rainbow notes thorough, efficient work. the county rolls await equalization by the board of supervisors. Property types include dogs, horses, cattle, cattle categories, suipe, sheep, goats, vehicles, money, and leased buildings, totaling diverse asset tallies.
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A. W. Gibson
Barclay Township
Board of Supervisors
Rainbow
Dessora
Wallace Animals Parade Show Returns Friday in City
Circus fans may study the Great Wallace Show's mammoth menagerie on Friday June 16 as animals stay in fixed order for safety and viewing ease. Also report on Charles Chapman’s appendicitis surgery in Nashua and Waterloo notes on King Alfonso XIII’s famed birthright. Also updating movers Voorhees family returning to Waterloo and a burglary at George W Fairall’s Iowa City office.
Stallions to be Registered Under New Iowa Law
Des Moines June 5 thousands of letters flood Secretary John Simpson of the state department of sericulture seeking information on a July 4 registration measure for stallions and bulls. A circular explains the law but does not clarify it. There is no current state restriction on owners of stallions or bulls. Owners may misrepresent a animal to pass as registered. The law requires state certificates for bulls or stallions claimed as registered and exposes violators to penalties. Simpson expects most breeders to comply.
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Des Moines
John Simpson
State Department of Sericulture
Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Death Ends Visit of Mrs. Marie A Newell at 60
Mrs. Marie A Newell of Chicago died Monday night at Presbyterian hospital from double pneumonia after visiting her daughter Miss Carrie Newell in Waterloo. The 60 year old was to return home at the end of the school year. Her son H E Newell arrived from Chicago. Funeral arrangements included O'Keefe and Towne and final burial in Chicago. The husband had died two months earlier.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Marie A. Newell
Chpsace
Newell
Waterloo
Carrie Newell
Washington
Chicago
Ste
H. E. Newell
Chica-go
Ates
O'Keefe & Towne
John Griffin
High Street
West Side Churches Urged to Hold Grant Park Services
The First Methodist church quarterly conference approved suspending evening preaching in July and August and urged all west side churches to unite for Sunday evening services in Grant Park. The plan aims to reach more people in open air comfort at the park, a prime civic space. Epworth League elects officers for the coming year at a meeting of notable interest.
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First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Batding
Grant Park
Epworth
Sivat Methodial Church
Luella Hildebrand
Florence James
Ming Ele Daria
Edith Nelson
R. ©. Bruner
V M C A Plans for Building New Proposals
The V M C A board discussed adding to the association building this year. An open meeting Friday evening invites all contributors to review eight proposed plans, with contractor estimates and a financial statement to be presented.
Shower for Miss Alexander at Mrs. Rosgen's home
A granite shower was given Monday evening at 1124 Sycamore Street in honor of Miss Myrtle Alexander who is to become Mrs. Barry. Twenty five friends attended and many useful gifts were received.
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Henry Rosgen
Sycamore Street
Myrtle Alexander
Bridge of Great Barry
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Missouri
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Jim Hill
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Frank W. Bicknell
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New York Evening Post
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Owen R. Lovejoy
Department of Child Labor Reform
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Charles Chapman
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Iowa City
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