Iowa Board of Control Appoints Three Men of Ability
Gov Shaw appoints three Abil ity men to the Iowa Board of Control from Des Moines. The plan creates a high fiscal stature with terms set for two years, including representatives from the State University and agricultural college. The new board aims to oversee state interests and ensure governance aligned with state needs.
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Shaw
Ueeroreatie
Ena
Rycogyisick
Demecrecs
Tess Moan
Hhe State Agricultural Society
Ene
Hasimesé
Pttalen
Wks
Edocplcnel Institutwre
The
State University
Large New York Realty Deal In Downtown Manhattan
In New York the New York Realty Company and the Tapoltan Lite Industry Company completed a major land transaction. The German American Bank foreclosed on portions at Nassau and Liberty streets and Cedar Street, transferring key parcels as part of a large downtown portfolio deal valued among the citys most valuable property.
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New York
Guy Realty
Alamat
New York Realty Company
Tapoltan Lite Induraste Company
Formes
Enowess
Sparrow War Records in St Louis Seven Years' Span
Seven annual Sparrow Wars in St Louis yielded rising mortalities per year. Cumulative fatalities totaled 309,508 with state bounty payments at 2 cents per head, amounting to 20020 in all.
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St. Louis
St. Giste Soriy
Quarantine in Indian Town The Smallpox Epidemic
Officials in this city arranged with the Indian governor to quarantine the village when smallpox first broke out. Indians have been permitted to leave since. The outbreak prompted measures to contain the disease as the epidemic began to recede.
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Hurley
Isieta
Gree
Pin Explodes Dynamite Injuring Indianapolis Woman
An Indianapolis young woman was seriously injured in a singular accident when a pin explosive device detonated. The blast tore flesh and damaged an eye while injuring a hand as dynamite cartridges scattered around a house, some left for weeks. No further details on witnesses or cause are provided.
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Indianapolis
Cartrites
Santa Fe Plans Electric Cabs for Chicago Passengers
Santa Fe announces from Atchison to St Joe on Rock Island route that after May 1 electric carriages will whisk passengers from Dearborn station through Chicago streets under city ordinances. Uniformed attendants will aid ladies and children, toll free, with blue uniforms and red caps. Through May 7 horse drawn carriages will be available before switching to horseless vehicles.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
W. H. Simpson
Senta
Dearborn
Owen H. Fay
Simpson
Ita
Tery Company
Atchison
St Joe
The
Allens Gramophone and Train Bear Incident
A Rock Island assistant general manager enjoys gramophone records in his private car with friends. The tale recalls Casey the foreman giving orders and a Washington colored train caller at Topeka depot. In Boston a bear in Wilder's Cut distracts a passing locomotive, ending with the engine stopping to avoid a collision.
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W. T. Allen
Rock Island
Innesti~ Mous
Bess
Trish
Casey
Mike
Yes Tome
Spoik
Res
Yes
Topeka
Boston
Wilder's Cut
Clcut Run
Braun
A Maiden's Dream and Pierce's Favorite Remedies
An article-like fragment touts Pierce's Favorite options for women’s health, claiming they strengthen, calm nerves, and aid wifehood and motherhood. It presents Dr. Pierce as a renowned physician guiding many women’s health questions from his institute.
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Ee Pierce
Pierce
Hotean Institudiale
Bear at the Station Ends in Fatal Chase
A runaway bear disrupted a station as a train neared the platform. The beast fled toward the crowd, ducking through doors and tearing through the street. A lawyer fired at the animal, and a volley later killed it after a bystander was injured. Passengers remained on the train while officials resumed duties after the hunt.
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Bear
Brett
Kral
I Bara
Brain
Medicine on the Kansas City Express
A tall thin passenger on the Kansas City express requests calls at Coolidge to take medicine and avoids getting off there. The train carries a heavy grain and salt shipment. Engineer Brown returns, Fireman Hill quits, and a large 97 car train leads with many cars awaiting repairs for the spring rush.
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Express
Kansas City
Coolidge
DP. Porter
Ycoolidee
Aress
Coolidee
Webb
Klondike
Goodwin Brown
Coi
Hill
Santa Fe
Riskeman Cochran
Topeka Bosee
Rock Island extends tracks Rushville to Atchison
The Rock Island plans to extend its tracks from Rushville to Atchison and Santa Fe may run over the Rock Island line from Atchison to St Joseph. The project could also extend to Rushville with the new route. Assistant General Manager W L Allen has inspected the ground and construction is ready to start around August.
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Rock Island
Rushville
Atchison
Santa Fe
St. Joseph
W. L Allen
If They Were M Kinley What Would You Do If You Were President
A reader asks Captain Joseph Waters how he would act as president. Waters writes a mock plan advocating immediate intervention, war with Spain, naval actions, and possible arbitration under drastic measures. The piece mixes humorous bravado with aggressive foreign policy rhetoric.
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United States
Joseph Waters
Ha Jarations
Corpeda
Moro Castle
Spain
Discoveries From Roentgen X Rays And Modern Tools
A compact piece extols Roentgen X rays and modern inventions like the telegraph telephone and electric light. It argues these advances improve health and happiness, highlights X ray use to view internal organs, and urges prudent use while warning about potential kidney disease signs. It quotes scientists and stresses kidney health as foundational to well being.
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Roentgen
Roehtgen
War News Silent on the March of the Business Boom
New York March 26 R G Den & Co weekly review says a waiting state holds back business but remarks ample bank reserves and treasury funds. With large exports and strong rail stock prices, trade remains resilient despite war talk. Atlantic wheat exports rise while prices slip slightly.
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New York
R. G. den & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Treasury
Sterling Exchange
Maine
Atlantic
Pacife
Economic activity and trade trends across sectors report
Exports stave off a sixth lower export year to date while fertiliser demand suggests reduced acreage this year. U S imports from New York over two weeks rise 27.4 percent to 9.106 million. monthly exports likely exceed 100 million with imports near 24 million. Wool sales at three main markets fall to 46.6 million pounds in three weeks. iron and steel show record activity with rising prices and strong billet demand. Structural demand for pipes up 8 percent in Q1, pending contracts for 126 miles. Minor metals steady with copper at 12 cents, lead firm, nickel in heavy demand. Weekly US business failures at 251, Canada 31. Public notice advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money-back guarantee.
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New York
Chicago
United States
Canada
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