Survivors of Iowa constitutional convention meet at Des Moines
The 1957 Iowa constitutional convention survivors gathered in Des Moines on the 19th. From the original 36, 28 were living. speeches by Senator Daniel Wilson, Abdiy Colton of Chiaton, and others followed a welcome in Moore's Opera House with remarks by Judge Wilgtt and Springer. Reports of local incidents and community notes filled the page along with various municipal curiosities and local events.
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Iowa
Des Moles
Moore
Opera House
Judie Wilgtt
Sulze Prancis Springer
Daniel Wilson
Abdiy Colton
Chiaton
Propared Organization Against the New York Machine
A sprawling, error-filled recap of anti machine sentiment in New York with scattered references to a Mexican colonization plan, freight rate increases, political turmoil, and sensational local crimes. Names, places, dates, and events are interwoven with garbled text describing deputy inspectors, a murdered wife, and a broken social order.
Investigation into forgery schemes ends with potential 52 year term
The report details alleged forgery by J. W. Newberg and associates totaling $10,000, with possible combined sentences of fifty two years if convicted on each count. Authorities debate peristing penalties as the case proceeds through court.
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State Board of Public Works
J. W. Newberg
District Court
Cheyenne
Sener
Charley Host
Practi
Jay Ver
Hind
Tifa
Hoyt
New York City
Grand Plue
The Engtish birds and their distant songs explained
A fragmentary article discusses English and foreign songbirds, comparing plumage, song, and behavior. It highlights British birds as having stronger, more varied songs, with note on lark, robin, wren, thrush, warblers, and nightingale. It mentions habitat, climate, and civilization influencing song richness and hours of singing.
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John Barryug
Iain Nib
Aelass
Pha
Uae
Suaggsters
Wil Wold-Siney
An Mavis
Tay
Eastland
Jersey Queen cow owners millionaire butter record tale
A historic dairy feature details a prize cow known as the Jersey Queen. Her birth, owners, and handlers are traced from New England to New York. Records at the year end predicted to top a thousand pounds of butter, with famed cows Hurotas and Verney Queen referenced in the transfer to A B Darling.
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Boe Faielainks
Cowsin Wars
de Uae G
Asa Poy
Ifaat
S. Kinerson
Mr. Kinerson
Wradly
Bac
Emerson
A.B. Darlin
Fifth Avenue
New York
Atmosphere height estimates from historical retrastration notes
The article reports estimates of the earth's atmospheric height from early researchers. Professor Kerber places the anosphere between 70,000 and 1100 miles, while the Franklin journal cites observations suggesting a possible height near 600 miles and discussion of synchronous rotation limits. The Fraynel and Grove theory regarding ether as a medium is referenced as affecting the earth’s rotation period per Laplace's limit.
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Retrastion
Pr A. Kerber
Journal of the Franklin Last
Fraynel and Grove
Laplace
Fragmentary local note on Cincinnati Saturday night milk alert
A fragmented OCR item notes a milk limit issue during Saturday night events in Cincinnati, mentioning phinps and core Web prows. Details are unreadable, but the gist references a municipal or distributor alert tied to consumer supply during a weekend period.
Washington News in Confused Veusion Debate and Congress
Washington news outlines the executive committee's push for inspections of several quarantine stations in the United States and a 2000 item purchase to curb revival of a disease. It notes a Senate committee hearing on women’s rights, speeches by Mrs Granger and others, and a planned inquiry into national health policy. Congress proceedings cover pensions, land grants, and debates over presidential powers and territorial representation.
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Pattormal Ooare
Fealth
Portagh
Culanitta
Senate Select Committee
Um We
Wome
Moe. Searle
Granger
Tatianna
Culby
Sehneli
Sasad
Antheds
Caanksitil
Debates on Military Expenditures and Accounts
The house reviewed detailed statements of expenditures from manual appropriations for the signal corps and a full account of Capt Howgate. Committee of the whole, chaired by Robinson of Massachusetts, debated fortifications and approved a total appropriation of 375,014 with two amendments rejected. Adjourned.
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Lendcraos
ITA
IMSL
Capt
Howgate
Robinson
Massachusettes
Lincoln Intervenes to Spare a Senator's Father
In a Memphis wartime case a man faced execution for violating military law. A dramatic Washington visit by a widow to Senator Voorhees spurred Lincoln to propose a reprieve, contacting General Hurlbut and drafting a swift telegraph to halt the death sentence. Lincoln affirmed that the father would not be shot and ordered action to save him.
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Hawkfe
Memphis
Hurlbut
Commununk
Washington
Voorhees
Aulle
Henmlricks
Imiiana
Lincoln
Lane
Mr. Tate
Tupe
Mrs. Lane
Werhosbak
Venducks
Sompia
Phis
Hess
Bern
Hendrcks
Fatur
Love Affairs on Davenport Depot Platform Near Mississippi
A vivid Davenport scene recalls a Pullman car meeting on Perry Street. A western visitor and a Davenport partner accompany a friend toward an eastern city, with a kiss on the Mississippi bridge prompting blushes and cheers from two onlookers. The column wryly notes language slips and social mores of the moment.
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Perry Street
Moline
Jaclga
Mississippi
Verdict of Guilty in Washington Murder Trial
The trial in Washington ended with a decisive guilty verdict after weeks of doubt. Judge Porter instructed jurors on mental capacity and deliberate homicide, and the foreman announced a unanimous guilty verdict. The courthouse erupted in applause as Coltean, the defendant, remained shocked, while crowds gathered outside to react to the result.
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Porter
Puch
Scoville
Sayea
Tha Avuayt
Tenty
Coltean
Toomael
Bulog
Tip Turer
Oriea
Ballista
Beoville
Lim
Ant
Fralongel
Souyitle
Witeh
Voles
Hailby
Lcoville
Thie
Cox
Galteau
Cox Levan
Coxthica
Tienen
Cenes
Prleocura
Heast
Atmedeon
Webster and Hayne Reply Elevates United States Debate
A vintage 19th century appraisal lauds Daniel Webster as a towering figure in American history, praising his Union devotion and masterful Hayne reply that crushed nullification arguments. It describes Webster’s imposing presence, voice, and intellect, and notes the speech’s pivotal impact on public opinion and the looming sectional crisis.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Atlantic
Webster
Zihuf Marcon
Apoeres
Soverb
Shakespeare
Pitt
Dexren
Union
Allien
Lopes
Lucy
Hayne
South Carolina
United States
Cal Jhoun
Poole
Jayne
New England
Mr. Webster
Congress
Liverpool
Streat
Carlyla
Tighexyl
Lord Thurlow
Duke of Grafton
North
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