Million Dollar Plan Financed for Des Moines Island Coal Line
A new million dollar development is planned for the Rosse Island coal line between Des Moines and Charl ton. Investors led by Fred G. McMilan J G Broviat A H Hollingsworth and Des Moines Stenn Coal promoters say they have financed the project taking over about 4000 acres of coal rights in English township Lager county. The scheme includes parts of the island line properties and a working mine located northeast of Chart on with construction to begin this year.
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Des Moines
Rosse Island
Charlton
Fred G. McMilan
Des Moines & St. Paul Railroad
J. G. Broviat
Sioux City
A. H. Hollingsworth
Empire Cost Company
Des Moines Stenn Coal Company
Lager County
Res Pares
Thie Wai Et Nland
Céal ‘Company~ Properties
Wits
Nock
Isleng
Charton
Secret Publication Plans Amid Pacific Protests
Washington reports indicate synchronized release plans for two governments after Gov Johnson signs a draft, as the United States prepares to send its protest reply to Japan over California anti Japanese legislation. Officials caution over public speculation and delays until Johnson signs the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Uited
Govarmior Johnson
Bryan
Cherry Sisters Stage Commitment Amid Farm Plans
Ligeia Cherry of the Cherry sisters rejects reports they will quit vaudeville to devote time to farming. The sisters affirm they will perform whenever the public wants them, continuing on stage rather than abandoning show business.
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Cedar Rapids
Ligeia Cherry
Cherry ‘Sisters Organization
Chicago
Thair
Addie
Iowa Church Women at Bluffs Comet Bluffs Honor the Woman Society
The Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist church in per ia Iowa closed its season at Bluff City after a successful meeting. Speakers included Mrs. Thomas Nowgir, Mrs. Joseph Stephen, Mrs. Dow City, Mrs. William Buylen, Mrs. Mob Cable, Mrs. Nellia Pen Denison, Miss Gertrude Rongon, and others from Manilla, Denison, Glenwood, Malvern, and Deniton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comet Bluffs
Iary Society
Methodist
Atern
Iowa
Mire
Thomas Nowgir
Deniadi
Mra
Joseph Stephen
Wildlife display features rare captives at local fair
The event showcases exotic and native animals, including foxes and wolf cubs, with multiple exhibitors presenting creatures such as 400 gophers reportedly collected by Ired Hurd and displays by George Datéon and Widow Gl furniturs estore. The scene emphasizes bounty and capture of wild animals during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ired Hurd
George Datéon
Cadus Encampment Plans Unclear for State University
Fragmentary notice from a 19th century local paper discusses the Cadus Encampment in a city and mentions the absence of military encampments for the state university this spring due to funding issues and appeals to authorities. It notes Guy Logan’s statements about costs and the potential impact on equipment from away city.
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Ofa
Ktg
Cailat Regi
Guy
Logan
Awa
Northwestern scholar joins Western University philosophy dept
Dr. B L Schaub of Northwestern has accepted a new position in the Department of Philosophy at Western University, signaling a shift in leadership and research focus. The appointment places Schaub among Western’s prominent faculty, with emphasis on ethics and metaphysics.
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Northwestern
B. L. Schaub
Broif
Philosophy
Local Church Plans Albion East 2nd Street Gathering
Fragmentary notice indicates the Christian Workers group and church organization set to hold an event at Albion Presbyterian Church on East 2nd Street. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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The
Christian
Workers Ag
Albion
Presbyterian Albion
Ile Gummer
Multiple FATALITIES AND INJURIES REPORTED IN TRANSIT AND MILITARY INCIDENTS
Brookings dispatches report a train wreck near Lakeview injuring seven seriously and four killed, with a separate incident noting four German sailors killed and three injured by a torpedo boat blast. The era’s turmoil includes political shifts and a jail escape in Missouri.
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Tesoms
Wash
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Seattle
Lakeview
Heligoland
Germany
Othure
New York
James A. Warrell
States Steel Corporation
Springfield
Harry Dishman
Lewis Sobueun
Thorty
Belaw
Ware
Jefferson City
Balora
Atlanta
Ray
Jono W. Stone
Chicago
Hazardous material blasts cause widespread anxiety in 3 state region
In Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland a wave of accidents and plots tied to hazardous materials and powders sparks fear. From May 20 at the Sunshine Dog Bud Cole mine to a locomotive area discovery near Cameron Powder, multiple blasts injure and kill workers while authorities probe sabotage and the spread of powder stores across the Monongahela region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Acores
Bess
Sunshine Dog
Bud Cole Companys
Hontany
Twoscera
Okhart
Leokrons
Nino Alicke
Monongahela Tall
Cameron Powder Company
Parkaraturg
Navy plans stolen documents tied to Pennsylvania dreadnought
Reports from Wallington say crucial plans and manuals linked to the giant battleship Pennsylvania have been stolen from the Navy Department. Investigations involve the Secret Service, Durpa detective agency, and police with no clues found, as logs reveal February thefts escalating to the dreadnought program.
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Ald
Mont
Personn
Pennsylvania
Tariff hearings denied in Senate vote
In a tense May 10 session, the senate rejected a motion to mandate public hearings on the Underwood tariff bill by 41 to 50. Wyoming’s La Follette and Brncot joined Republicans, while Poindexter of Washington sided with Democrats. The vote stalled the bill and sparked accusations of secret conferences.
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la Falletti
Brncot
Gullinger
Jones
Chart
Wyoming
Shamong
Smith
Georgia
Walsh
Jamar
Gotton
Johnson May Fight Again With McCarty If Judge Consents
Chicago May 17 Federal Judge Carpenter must approve a Johnson vs. Luther McCarty heavyweight title bout. Promoter Billy McCarney arranged the match and Johnson said he is broke and needs money. Johnson warned only Judge Carpenter's consent stands in the way of the championship clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carpenter
Jack John Soh
Johnson
Luther McCarty
Billy McCarney
Johnney
Apple orchards boosted in Kansas amid early season pests
Fragmented notes describe unusual apple crop conditions in Butchinson Kansas with references to green fruit and orchard activity on May 19. Details are incomplete but indicate concern over abnormal fruit development and possible pest impact on local orchards.
Divorce Decree Signed By Supreme Court Judge Keogh
Final decree of divorce granted to Frital Gohelt from John Sox Jr. announced in New York on May 10. The petition appeared uncontested and was signed by Supreme Court Justice Keogh at White Plains on Friday.
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Sohetf
New York
Frital Gohelt
John Sox, Jr
Bupreme Court
Juutiog Keogh
White, Plain
Unclear text fragment about Wilson and banks
A garbled OCR fragment references Woodrow Wilson, banking, and a May date with unclear context. No coherent event or details are extractable from the readable portions.
Governor vetoes Felay Walk compensation bill in Albany
Governor Runes Ilaay vetoed the Felay Walk workers compensation bill in Albany on May 29. The action ends the legislature’s attempt to advance the measure, leaving the issue unresolved and awaiting further legislative or executive action.
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Albany
N.Y
Runes Ilaay
Felay-Walkwarkeieh
Bane Mae
Bandits Hold Up Hotel in Unclear Report
Reported bandit incident at a hotel with limited readable details including a date element and names that are unreadable due to damaged text. No clear outcomes or locations beyond a hotel setting.
Anhut Denies Bribe Charge in Thaw Case Testimony
NY May 19 John Nicholson Anhut, attorney accused of offering 26 000 bribe to free Harry K Thaw, testified he sought another case with a 26 000 contingency fee. He claimed Thaw kept him to build a new case and return the funds if Thaw failed to gain release by specified dates.
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New York
John Nicholson Anhut
Harry K. Thaw
John W. Russe
Relgass
Thaw
Anhut
Auhut
Peters
Cros
Russell
Wien
Albany
May
Harry Ky] Tarw
Roesell
Canada beckons Scots and Americans with new homesteads
The article notes a large migration to Winnipeg and Canada as British and Scottish settlers, Germans and Scandinavians join in expanding land opportunities. It highlights free homesteads of 160 acres for six months, with deeds or patents to follow, and prices from 15 to 26 dollars per acre with farm-bearing potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Canada
Winnipeg
Germany
Dinavia
Ieice
Jang
Numerove Editoriala
Scotland
Canad
Caledonia
United States
Florea
Sound Reasoning Samba and the Tree Dispute
The owner of a country place asks his gardener to cut down a tree. Samba argues against it and the worker, Foasene, agrees to cut it for various reasons including light and safety.
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Samba
Resson
Fragmentary exchange on marriage and career risks
A garbled dialogue fragment discusses fears about a wife and the scrutiny faced by leading actors and actresses at a meeting. The text hints at personal tensions and public pressures without clear details.
Winslow’s Booting Syrup for Teething Relief
An advertisement asserts Winslow’s Booting Syrup eases teething discomfort for infants. It claims quick relief and safe use for Monvillage residents, mentioning wind and paloeuren effects as part of the product’s benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Paloeuren
Seventeen Die in Storm Across Nebraska and Beyond
A Nebraska storm on Wednesday evening caused multiple deaths and extensive damage. Seward reports seventeen fatalities and twenty five injuries. Staplehurst and McCool Junction areas suffer severe destruction but no deaths. Omaha and South Omaha endure strong winds with scattered property loss.
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Omeha
Neb
Nebrnaka
Oyglanen
Seward
McCoo
Omaha
Theresa and Public Figures Stir Rumored High Society Attendance
Fragmentary note describes Theresa allegedly drawing attention at a Paris event with mentions of Parly and public admirers. It references named places and figures in a bygone era, hinting at social intrigue and celebrity interest around a royal or noble figure. The text is unclear on concrete actions or outcomes.
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Shafte
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California
Wilson
Johnen
Dtn
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Thanaert
Meyer
Cherry
iThey
Iowa’ Church Women AT
Bluffs
Methodist Missioniary Society of the
Hida
NAVY
Paps S
Gt Jie
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Naval
Watt
Bureau of Ordnance
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Inge
Senate
Underwood
Luther McCarthy
I Butchinson
Kan
Sproneh
Gterk
Aring
Wag
Abe.soong
DR. Russell
M Tan
FOLEY
Denton
Pinkiam Medicing Co
Ham
Paxton Tollet
Bowtogy
Severa &Mail
Dlg Music Hall
Rueen Pead
Coe Parly
Hiamy
Serke
Patrick
Ruer
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