Rural Iowa notes include hospital policy and state meetings
The report covers Cherokee hospital policy ending mechanical restraints after three weeks, with violence managed by attendants. Judge Cownie returns from Cherokee inspection, Habitat work near Inebriates discussed, and a push for tree planting amid facility activism. The Modern Woodmen convention endorses Col Saunders, and state financials show Iowa rail and building loan shifts alongside club leadership changes.
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Crumbarhoer
Isbin
Armour Company Faces Supreme Court Appeal Over Butter Coloring
Des Moines May 11 State Dairy Commissioner Wright says the Armour company will appeal after a Park County district court ruling against artificial butter coloring. He plans prosecutions against similar violators and expects fewer cases as butter substitutes rise in summer. Wright notes the lower court’s decision pleases him.
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Des Moines
Wiiklet
Armour Company
Park County
Wright
Lathy Armour Company
Tera
Supreme Court
Sustein
Tower Court
Damages dispute over amendment in Burlington case
Legal dispute centers on the Temple Amendment in a Burlington suit over twice recovering damages for the same injury. Judge Roberts finds the amendment unconstitutional for violating equal protection and undermining core damage principles. Early estimates on Iowa fruit show frost impact. apples and plums heavily damaged. A crazed negro in Darlington armed with a sledgehammer terrorized residents until disarmed and captured. Matteson murder case indictments are handed up. Deputy Baker’s condition worsens.
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Vaid
Centerville
A. Roberts
Ottoma
Burlington
McGuirevé
Towel & Elgin
Hig
de. Sprento Court
Roberts
Wasa
Legislatura
Jn Extra
Darlington
Main Street
Washington
Jefferson Street
Strochl
Ant
Uteman
Tour Tien
Terrific Sioux City storm floods streets and rails
A May 11 cloudburst hit Sioux City with wind and hail tearing through the city. One hour of intense rain flooded cellars and washed out railroad tracks delaying trains, while 2.58 inches of rain drenched the area. Edward Dorgan, missing since February 26, was found drowned in a river surge near Parry Creek. Residents reported swift currents and rescuers pulled him from the torrent.
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Sioux City
Edward Dorgan
Missouri River
Tony Boles
Des Moines Interurban to Extend to Indianola and Newton
Des Moines Interurban Company gains county approval to build overhead crossing on its route from the army post to Indianola and plans work on the extension toward Colfax Newton. Officials expect to begin immediately with rights of way already discussed, while homestead tax appeals and local incidents are reported in nearby towns.
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Des Moines Company
Indianola
Newton
Des
Chambertin
Torpey
Colfax
Inter Urban Company
Killed by Switch Engine in Burlington Yard
An unknown man identified as John Poala was killed by a switch engine in Burlington yards. The body was nearly cut in two and no details about the deceased are known.
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Burlington
John Poala
Flo
Polls Show Cleveland Support Varies Among Democrats
Chicago reports mixed reactions to Grover Cleveland as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. Of twenty Democrat committeemen, three strongly back Cleveland, seventeen oppose or hesitate, with various interviews reflecting praise and criticism amid national party considerations.
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Chicago
Recouil Herald
Ligentyight
Medan
Grover Cleveland
Fovo
Cleveland
Cai
Obinion
Jt Vandid
Avo
Norman &. Mack
New York
Jotn Neill
Montena
James
Ea Noych Dakota
Lo Hw Ares Thomas Gahan
Dunas
Uuahs Adaly Wilson
Colorado
Urey Wond- Sou
Kentucky
R.M. Johnston
Texas
T BO Ryan
Wisconsin
Darla Taylor
South Dakota
James C. Caplman
Nebraska
Mark Howell
Georgia
Josephus Daniels
North Garoling
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Thos
D.o'arlen
Minnesota
George B. Williaims
Massachusetts
George
W. Greens
Rhone Island
Cunnings
Connectiaut
Norris
New Hampshire
Jon H. Senter
Vermont
Comuilicenten
Daniel J. Campay
L. Torgrineson
John F. McLeen
Ohio
Richard R. Keeney
Delaware
J. H. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Arthur Hugh Govan
Maryland
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
George A. Hughes
Maria
Machen Removed From Free Delivery System
The Post Office Department announced the removal of August W. Machen from his post as general superintendent of the free delivery system. Postoffice Inspector M. C. Posner will take charge, with the change effective immediately under the supervision of the fourth assistant postmaster general.
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Wong
Payne
August W. Machen
United States
M.C. Posner
Fosnes
Secretary's Manchuria Policy May Apace New Alliance
A chaotic fragment outlines U S thinking on Manchuria crisis and potential joint action with Britain Japan and the United States to press Russia for evacuation. It notes Roosevelt’s possible approval and considerations of a formal alliance or loose cooperation to show united will. Troop withdrawals by Russia are referenced with ambiguous timing and conditions.
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Washington
Parfait
New
Manchuria
Thay
Lelleye
Presid Roosevelt
Linettor
Hay
Caiifory
Inttar
Tui
Japan
England
United Bittes
Bulilla
Mugland
Inpo
Rui Shin
Wih
United States
Russia
Chivaig
Ibis
Pokin
United States cable ship Burnside christening amid storms and inquiries
The cable ship Burnside, built at Heath shipyards in Yakima Washington, is hailed as the stormiest con soloicked vessel yet at the Thomas yards. The ceremony drew many business leaders and Chambers of Commerce members as it prepares to work on the Atos Kan cable. The article also references ongoing investigations and diplomatic tensions involving Postmaster General Bristow and Mr Machen, with Naval and foreign affairs figures weighing changes and implications.
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Burnside
Heath Shipyards
Yacome
Wash
Thoma Shipyards
Chawberet Commerce
elLy
Atos
Kan
Poshiuitster
Geneva
Erin Law
Machon
Generyl Payne
Machen
Thirstow
Wuisler-ienorn
Casalugs
Maehen
Bristow
Stelrtow
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Tourt of Control
Hin An Islures
Institution
Cherokee
Seymour Nelson
Thonsonis
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GC. G. Saunders
Corweil Bluffs
Jery Green
Sesson
Holstein
Hidianopolia
John D. Dennison
Clarion
W. Maxwell
Seynour
Dan BR. Horie
Davenport
Heal
Colonel Saunders
Green
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Read
Justment
Davison
Lie
Gounod
Chicago Great Western Allroad Company
Mienge
Towa
Pla
Fotlownns
Hilos
MI. Meteor
Marshaltown
M. C. Cory
Spebeer
Gilson
Amas
Harriet Late
Lue Dependence
Leopold Levy
Waverly
Iowa
Yeporta
Ioan Department
Stata Carroll
Assacia Hous
Afle
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Executive Council
Eaunail
Eighth General Assembly
Aiso
Ilo
Nya
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House of Parliament
London
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Des _Moines
Wesley. Greene
Ann Greene
Greene
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Matteson
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Baker
Gloudburst
Town Falls
Board of Review
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Helm
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Hersey
Earlylila
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Tusey
Kulins
Creston
Phillip Kulins
Orient
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Mable Ayles
Viens Sofii
Tom
Buriington
Adolph Mackens
Hing Hinesit
H. Auk
Switshmen
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Centyu
Shere Lave
Thaili
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Ciloton
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Ed Hone
Robner
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Grover Clevelant
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Turkey
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Lindau
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Poly
Machens
Englind
Jugi
J Klefto
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Rosai
Hove
Ghia
Alanchiurla
Elve
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Msuchur Sternberg
Michael Herbert
Wssador
Bartivent Todigy
Canagelle
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