Democrats at Des Moines Jeffersonian Banquet
At the Savery house in Des Moines on April 2, Democrats from across the state gathered for the Jeffersonian banquet. Notable attendees included W. J. Bryan and Adlai Stevenson who urged harmony without surrendering principles. District chairmen were elected and plans set to build a statewide organization with a campaign fund to start immediately.
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Bryan
Stevenson
Des Moines
Savery House
Anong Lie
Wets
W. J. Bryan
Adlai B.stevenson
J. B Weaver
Louisana
J. J. Shea
Council Bluffs
J. B. Sullivan
Creston
G. A. Walsh
National
A. Vad .Wageman
Sioux City
O. P Myers
Newton
W. R. Hearler
New York
Bitler
Tonstmaser
M. H. Lyons
Dubuque
D. Dermore
Hyanston
John . Hobbs
Marshall Town
G. TF
Rinehart
G. “Evans
Dee Moines
Leon
Shoa
P. He Donlon
Emmetsburg
Tari Brongon
Spencer
C. P. Myere
Newto
Kansas City
Milwaukee buys D M I a line to shorten run to Twin Cities
Des Moines April 4 Lester Soule general manager Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northwestern railroad says Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul has acquired the former line and will use it to shorten the Des Moines to St Paul and Minneapolis run. Milwaukee will connect Iowa Falls with Northern at Iowa Falls and its Mason City Austin line this spring. Construction crews to start immediately with a passenger and freight rate cut to follow between Des Moines and the Twin Cities and Kansas City once completed.
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Cltics
Ios -Moines
Lester Soule
Des ‘Moines
Iowa-Falls
Anc
Northwestern Stailroad Company
Chicago, Milwaukee and St.Paul
Iine
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Soule
Iowa Falls
Northern
Austin
Mason, City
Long Falla and Northern Company
Milwaukee People
Des Moines
Twin Cities
Kansas ‘City
Missippi
Robbery Attack Ends in Fatal Shooting at Opewa West Saloon
Two masked men entered Bert Forney's saloon on North Western Avenue near the Northwest corner, demanded money, and shot him when he refused. Forney died at the scene while suspects fled into the night.
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Bert Forney
Ounell -Bluffs
Nelock
North Wesern
Jury Deliberates Over Yellow Butter Color in Armour Case
Des Moines April 6 Jurors in the State vs Armour Packing Co debated for 22 hours over what shade of yellow butter is. They could not reach agreement on color, with splits 7 to 5 or 10 to 2 for conviction. Judge Given advised, jurors asked for color guidance, noting ordinary trade butter shade. Verdict not reached. case postponed to Supreme Court with retry possible. County Attorney Miller ready to proceed immediately.
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Des Moines
Armour Packing ‘Co
Idr
Supreme
Miller
Teachers Choose Officers at Southeastern School Association
The ninth annual Southeastern School Association session closed with officers elected. President William Williamson of Fairfield. Vice President Supe t M Wall a of Burlington. Secretary Laura Pitch Chariton. Chairman Eugene Pierce Ottumwa. A resolution urged compulsory school law amendment requiring larger cities to appoint a full time truancy officer. Resolutions endorsed manual training and higher teacher salaries.
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Southeastern Lawa’ Absocltion
Burlington
Southeastern School
Ensi
Williamson- of
Escaped Prisoner Burns Breaks From Wright County Sheriff 1900s
Des Moines reports a convict named Burns escaped while being transported to Port Madison for a life sentence. The escape occurred in 1900 near Des Moines as James Burns broke from a deputy during a transfer, breaking handcuffs and evading recapture. The sheriff and officer involved could not follow the trail.
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Wright County
Des Moines
James Buins
Fort Madison
Jerry
Corcoran
Burn
Wright
Port Madison
Adar Rapids
Ile
Deg
Moines
Byrne
Des. Moines
Ana
Hife
Interurban Railway Planned for Dubuque Area
April 6 report from Dubuque notes Iowa Ohio Wisconsin Interurban Railway Co organized with capital stock of 750000 dollars. The project targets an electric line from Dubuque a thirty mile distance. Officers listed include Pater Kelro president S B Howard vice president and Charles Peaslad treasurer among others.
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Dubuque
Iowa, Ohnole
Wisconsin
Charles ‘Peaslea
Cho' Offleerd
Ara
Highmey
Charles
Embezlement Charge Reported in Sioux City Case
A municipal arrest report lists embezzlement charges against a named official in Sioux City. Details mention a seized trayelini funds thread and an associated investigation. Local authorities proceed with formal charges and court dates are expected to follow.
Republican stance on reciprocity shapes Iowa convention
Governor affirms Senator Allison supports reciprocity in principle and argues a broad progressive platform. He says a treaty route faces Senate hurdles while a congressional act could pass with a majority. He predicts unity among Iowa Republicans and no major platform controversy.
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Gonalot Alltedn
Truss
Allison
Senate
Congress
Iowa
Jamin
Alligou
Dolliver
Speakers for Good Roads Convention at Des Moines
Des Moines announces a state good roads convention on April 15 with noted speakers who have accepted invitations. Governor Cumming issues a proclamation inviting boards of supervisors township trustees buyers and other groups to appoint delegates. Speakers include Senator Kilbrow of Nashville Tenn W P Brownlow of Tennessee Martin Dodge W H Moore Jos A Holmes Walter I Smith and others to discuss highway improvement and select delegates for the St Louis convention.
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Des Moines- Attracte
Des Moines
Good ‘Roads
Spenk
Cumming
Bureau of Good ‘Roads Inquiry
Kilbrow
W. ‘P. Brownlowi
Congress
Tennessee
Jos A. Holmes
Walter I. Smith
Iidridge
Ab. St. Loui
Congresa
Gellv
Bluffs council arrest ties to murder case
A lawman reports the April arrest of a suspect in Council Bluffs tied to the murder of Bert. William Rode is charged as part of the ongoing case, with authorities detailing the connection to the victim and the accused's alleged role in the crime.
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TwesMens
Council
Roosevelt Speech Praises Cuba Philippines Tariff Policy
President Roosevelt extols the Cuban treaty and Philippine tariff cuts as steps toward broader us prosperity. He argues free outposts and market expansion aid American producers, workers, and farmers while stressing tariff policy must remain stable and adapt to changing times.
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Ammnenpally
Cisley
Roosevelt Yeaterday
Roosevelt
Northrup
University of Minnegota
Aden
Cuba
United States
Upam
Ropton
Bivy Department
Wwe
Watting
Vatliy
Ybas
Philippines
Ford
Fordign “Industries
Arner
Fragmented OCR summary of Iowa war logistics and political notes
Fragmented text discusses transportation, railroads, and a meeting note with references to Chicago figures and officers. Mentions a regiment from Iowa and vacation exercises, plus various companies and facilities. Includes scattered items on state finances, factories, and law compliance, with unclear dates and figures.
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Byers
Iowa
Louis
Companie A
Auvia
Museat
Washington
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Tfairdi Band
Chimminga
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Kansas City Platform Democrats
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Burns
Sioux
Ap Thompson
Trayélini Fers
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Waterloo Concrete Stone Company
Fort Dodge
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Ramone
Waterloo Stone Company
C. Litehficla
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Ciety
Madrid
Hate Register
Thera
Parker
Theodore” Parker
Boston
Theodore
Congresslon
B. Hy Hunte
Patty
Chicago
Gt Radiud
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Stat Balding
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