Iowa editorial meeting notes and local items readers
The report covers the Upper Des Moines Editorial association meeting at Neville with papers on early journalism by John M. Grainard, notes on officers, and a Dubuque city council subsidy vote defeat. It also lists college teams in intercollegiate league, a new development company near Des Moines, hospital patient counts, and various local incidents and anecdotes from Des Moines and Kansas perspectives.
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Drs Moines
Neville
John M. Grainard
Brainast
the Standard
Boone
My. Johnson Brigham
Des Moines
Keokuk
A.M. Adams
Humboldt
Withlei
Dubuque
Gayle Point
Vost
Iowa
Pall Leggue
Cowa
Crinewell
Jarake University
Cornell College
Verna
Stade University
Towa
Ity
Cornell
Bak
Kteesangba
Ha Deen
Des Me
Eel
Williney
Stichkurd
Pachotius
Iewa
Invlonendener
Avales Aniel
Mpondhe
Utter
Wy Olthead
Missouri
Valkike
WL Maxwell
J, Spechtss
Hall
Monro
Crermare
Brown
Marshall Town
Sit
Willem Tool
Riri Presbyterian
Independence
Davenport Shipper
Jiminos
Evo America
St Wishener
Revenue Probe Delays Witness in Mt Ayr Liquor Case
An official in Mt Ayr delays testimony in a liquor prosecution, citing confidential revenue department records and tax secrecy. Stackhouse cannot testify about records, risking withdrawal of witness for government expense and potential legal conflict with the prohibition era case. The article touches on local court maneuvers over township bridge funding and a dissolved mercantile partnership in the town.
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Buelington
Esenie
Stackhowse
Officie
Mt. Ayr
Hited States Revenue Department
Istrict Court
Ringgold County
Snl
Stackhouse
Ts Department
IsoRico
Aera
Kava
Nis
Aarternal Revenue Collector
Hogs
Orcaert
Alornes Necertheless
Stackiwuse
Edford
At-Ange
Independent Le Macs Nate The Citizen Last Night Aid
A fragmented list shows mayoral and council candidate stances in a Democratic primary context. Names include John T. Mis han, Priestley ex-mayor, Belser, A F Brown, Kor Ci Artarnes, Pat Fareell, T M Zink, A M Duus, David Gibbs, RF Mayhin, Dan Padmure, Martin Schafer, C H W Kluckhein, Zach Eyres, and J D Graver. The notes reflect party labels and incumbency for city offices and ward council seats.
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Falta Tigy Nates
John TP. Mishan
Priestley
Republigans
WL. Belser
A. F. Brown
G. A. Tt. Kor
Artarnes Democrat
Pat Fareell
Supreme Court Decisions and Local Deaths Highlight Iowa Notes
Supreme Court decisions from Des Moines and nearby districts include Miller vs Haramers and Linnsdistrich cases, with reversals noted. In Dubuque, Miss Bessie Sheldon's death from kerosene fire injuries is reported, and State Senator Taane W. Baldwin of Cascade dies after a long illness.
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Supreme Court
Des Mores
Haramers
Mills Distr Mertzer
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dubuque
Bessie Bheldon
Prairie du Chion
Baldwin Dend
Dubuaque
Taane W. Baldwin
Cascade
Cascado
Roller skating revival seen as promising fad in New York
York Sere Signa reports roller skating may return as a national craze with rink owners optimistic about strong demand and profits. The piece extols skating as ideal year round exercise, compares it to swimming and ice skating, and notes safety concerns for young women at public rinks. It lists various maneuvers and praises the sport’s entertainment value and potential financial returns.
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Welles
Tn Ibis
Richmond
Philaphia
Land at 50 Cents an Acre Opens Sioux Reservation
The Sioux reserve lands near Pierre flood the market as cheap government entry begins. Settlers will pay a nominal rate and must clear land within five years. Vast tracts, including water and timber, remain available within fifty miles, promising rapid settlement before prices rise.
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Great Sioux
Ro Hinds
Trent
Svarel
Senyr
Sary
Pierre
Cours Faso
Astor Plans Return to United States Amid London Property Talks
Rumors unite around William Astor, aiming to sell English holdings including Thamesside estates like Cliveden to the Duke of Westminster, with plans to move his family to New York. Astor may send children to U S schools as he travels before settling in New York.
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Willian Watton
London
Willian Waldorf
Astac
Ale Astor
Romars
New York
Mall Mall Gazette
England
Mr. Astor
Thames
Cliveden
Duke of Westminster
Astor
United States
Uhs
Canada Finances Deteriorate With Big Deficit Report
Canada faces a worse financial condition with a nearly 1.0 million dollar deficit in the dominion treasury and an estimated 6 million dollar shortfall by year end. Expenditures exceed last year and revenue falls short, prompting promised strict economy.
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Dominion
Belore
Ottawa
Great Dock Reception for Cascoigne Arrival in New York
At dawn crowds gathered at the French Line dock as the Cascoigne limped into the bay under tug escort. Ice clogging the narrows delayed arrival while officers and reporters documented the tense scene and a cheering crowd helped unload passengers amid a packed pier.
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New York
Lat Gascogny
Jine
Aa Cascoene
Hearta
Poputies Linbourn
Sarede Thernhard
Great rejoicing in Paris over safe arrival of ship
The city buzzed with excitement last evening as news spread of the safe arrival of La Gascogne. Citizens filled theaters, cafes, and boulevards, celebrating the event with widespread jubilation and relief. President Manne reportedly learned of the vessel’s safe arrival during a public appearance.
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la Gascogne
Paris
Pel
la Gascagne
Mbic
Manne
Halifax Snow Blockade Ends After Gulf Storm
Halifax N S Feb 12 The snow blockade of the gulf shore of Cape Breton was raised yesterday restoring telegraphic communication with Tugman mish details of the disaster year. The easterly gale grew to a hurricane from Monday night into Tuesday with blinding snow squalls and seas running mountains high. Leeward bays suffered heavy losses as wharves buildings and boats were washed away. New Haven McLeod Bros establishment nearly swept away while Middlehead and South Bay suffered extensive damage. Ropes McLeod packets ashore waterlogged. Greencove heat and fish houses lost. Donald Smith’s wharf and houses also gone.
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Regio
Cape Breton
Halifax
N. 5
Gulf Snore
Leeward Bays
New Haven
McLeod Bros
Middlehead
McDonald ‘Doyle
Burk’s
Denavan's
Hines
South Bay
Ropers & McLeod's
Greencove
Donald Smith
Chinese General Tai Dies by Own Action in Desertion Crisis
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Wei Hal Wel saya reports Chinese General Tai killed himself on February 7 in a rage over officers deserting. The death occurred amid a turmoil within the forces and follows tensions over loyalty and leadership in the army.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Wei Hal Wel Saya
Tai
Malone's sensational finish in a pool match
Chicago February 12 James L Malone world champion pool player delivered a startling finish against D A Mudge Evanstor Club champion in a friendly at the pocket games club. Malone trailed after six frames 43 to 40 but produced a phenomenal safety run to reach the required fifty seven balls and win 100 to 43. His display drew cheers and he plans a possible match in England with Joan Roberts, with arrangements being made in New York.
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Mmén
Paul - Chicago
James L. Malone
Wadsutiousl
D. A. Mudge
Evanstor Club
Malone
Mudge
Malune
England
Joan Roberts
Mr. Slater
New York
London Psychical Society lifts inquiry on death apparitions
A scrambled report from the London Census of Ghosts notes the Society for Psychical Research claims a link between deaths and apparitions. It cites twenty or more cases supporting telepathic, supernatural ties and warns large further collection would be required to prove the phenomenon beyond doubt. The piece also mentions Debs case and a grade school quip about crime and sin.
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Psychical Society
London
San Provcisco
Society For Psychical Research
Nee
Wales
England
J. FL. Hyslop
Columbia
College Wires
Leesland
Prat
Sidgwick
Societs
Markets Overview for Livestock and Commodities
Market notes from Minneapolis Potts and other centers dated Feb 18 report cattle and hog prices, native steers and cows, stockers, feeders, and calves with bid ranges in mid market levels. Grain and dairy quotes appear for wheat, oats, butter, cheese, and flour. prices expressed per hundredweight or per pound as typical.
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