Cornell College president resigns after forty five years
William E. King resigns as Cornell College president after forty three years in the role and a half century of service. James Harlan is elected successor by the board of trustees, with King to remain president emeritus. The board expresses regret at ending a long era and notes his continued association with the college.
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Cornell College
Nt Vernon
William E. King
All American College
James Harlan
Ing
Tatlo
Cyclone Hits Sioux City Injuring Several Residents
A cyclone struck the eastern outskirts of Sioux City on the 18th demolishing two houses and about six barns. Three in the Howe home, Mrs. Mattie B. Howe and relatives, were badly hurt with one possibly fatally. De Maranville’s Morningside house was blown 60 feet. bridges were toppled and crops along the path were destroyed.
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Sioux City
Mattie B. Howe
Greenwile
Howe
Charles Eakman
Charles Youhill
Crime in Sioux City ends in multiple tragedies
A violent day in Sioux City saw Fred Geinke the cobbler found dead by hanging in his shop and Mrs. L. S. Critchell fatally burned. Selma Arnold shot by Paul Toss died at Samaritan Hospital after refusing his marriage proposal, while Orville Whitford shot Ethel Mathews before killing himself.
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Sioux City
Fred Geinke
Critchell
Selma Arnold
Paul Toss
Samaritan Hospital
Orville Whitford
Ethel Mathews
354 Graduates at Iowa Largest Class in History
Iowa City commencement marked the largest degree total in the university's history with 416 degrees and certificates. The tally includes 296 first degrees 30 advanced degrees and 90 certificates with some overlaps. total candidates listed as 364 compared to 312 last year. A tornado fright linked fatality reported in Marble Rock.
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The
State University
Iowa City
Boy Runs Afoul of Train in Rock Island Yards
An 11 year old boy named Cari N Organ was run over by a Rock Island train in the yards while driving cows to pasture. He fell and part of his leg was severed below the knee and was later amputated at Dr. Biscard's clinic.
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Harlan
Cari N. Orgard
Rock Island
Masonic Home Temple Plan Approved In Iowa City
City Masons vote to fund a $50,000 temple for the Masonic Home in Iowa City. The decision, reported by local lodge members, outlines construction of the new worship and meeting space as part of the home’s improvements.
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Iowa City
Denver Man Shot on Farm Near Kellogg, Newton
Frank Parker of Denver formerly Grinnell tried to kidnap his wife’s 5 year old daughter at the Arthur Robinson farm six miles southeast of Kellogg. George Young, a former business partner, shot Parker twice as Parker attempted to drive away with his child. Parker died hours later. Young was held in Newton jail. coroner’s jury found Parker’s death caused by Young with no justification.
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Denver
Kellogg
Newton
Frank Parker
Colo
Grinnell
George Young
Parker
Young
Arthur Robinson
Robinson
M Robinson
Robinson's
Lus
Gir
Newtown
Kelloge
Iowa Delegation Selects Committee Members in Caucus
Chicago report says the Iowa delegation names national committeeman E. Hart from Council Bluffs and honorary vice president Dr J Q Guthrie of Ducanne. Permanent Organization Duncan Rule Mason City. Rules E R Moore Cedar Rapids. Credentials David Brant Iowa City. Resolutions John F Lacey Oskaloosa. Nominating notices to presidential nominee A D Clark Algona and vice presidential nominee Eugene Schafter Hagl e Grove.
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Iowa
Chicago
Delats
E. Hart
Council Bluffs
J. QR. Guthrie
Ducanne
Duncan Rule
Mason City
Rules and Order of Business
E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
David Brant
Iowa City
John F
Lacey
Oskaloosa
A. D. Clark
Algona
Ronmnee
Eugene Schafter
Hagle Grove
Father shoots son in drunken quarrel near Shell Rock
Hans Buelkas felled his 21 year old son Antone with a shotgun after a drunken dispute near Shell Rock. Antone was struck at under thirty feet and may not survive. Hans Buelkas is in custody and bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing. A separate note mentions legal penalties for cocaine and syringe possession.
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Hans Buelkas
Antone Buelkas
Grand
Taft Taubys Glad Homecoming in Cincinnati Farewell
Taft arrives in Cincinnati to a joyous welcome with a throng at Central Station. He and running mate Sherman mingle with crowds, exchange cordial greetings, and head to Taft’s brother Charles P Taft’s home on Pike Street. Mayor Markbreit leads a formal welcome as bands march, signaling broad public support ahead of Taft’s East Coast schedule.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Central Railway Station
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Charles P. Tatt
Chicago
Charles P. ‘Taft
Sherman
James 8. Sherman
New York
Mr. Sherman
Blaine and Stamina Republican
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas P,gan
Chamber
J. G. Schmidlapp
Leopold Markbreit
Central Avenue
Fourth Street
Charles P. Taft
Pike Street
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Tam
Old Town
East
New Haven
Robert A. Taft
Helen Taft
Hast Greenwich
Connesday
Pociker
Foraker Wishes Taft Success in Nomination Message
Washington June 22 Senator Foraker released a letter to Taft after the Chicago nomination. He offers heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for success in November. Taft replies that Foraker’s note gave him great pleasure and thanks him warmly.
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Ohio
Washington
Senator
Poisoned Her Victims In Mrs Gunness Case At Laporte
The case against Mrs Belle Gunness expands as Dr Walter Haynes reports arsenic and strychnine found in the stomach of Andrew Helgelein, the first dismembered victim identified after the fatal fire. Attorney H V Worden criticizes authorities, pledges reward funds and claims strong evidence that Gunness is alive, citing a Missouri informant ready to reveal her location.
President at Oyster Bay
President and family arrive in Oyster Bay after a Washington to Oyster Bay journey. Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Ethel, and Master Quentin Roosevelt accompany him along with the brindle bulldog. White House staff stay behind while the residence is refurnished and painted for the summer.
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Oyster Bay
L.td
Washington
Roosevelt
Ethel
Quentin Roosevelt
White House
Latta
Loeb
Forster
Monitor Florida to Be Renamed in Morning Rediscovery
Washington reports Tallahassee will replace Florida as the monitor’s name after the ship’s baptism of fire from a gun cotton explosion and a shot fired at her. The change follows authorization of a new battleship named Florida to be built at the New York navy yard.
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Florida
Washington
Tallahassee
Fiorida
New York Navy Yard
Powder Mill Explosion in Louviers Near Denver Kills One
One man was killed and many injured when a Du Pont Powder Company's neutralizing plant exploded at Louviers, twenty miles south of Denver, on June 22. Several persons are reported missing.
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Denver
Col
du Pont Powder Company
Louviers
Spring Fever Remedy Claim Exalts Dr Shoop Restorative
An old ad promotes Dr Shoop Restorative as a quick boost for spring fatigue. It claims to revive nerves, appetite, digestion, and energy within 48 hours, urging readers to buy from local druggists and noting endorsements by E. E. Conner Or.
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Conner
Electric Bitters Promised By Grand Family Medicine
Mr Frank Coolan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and general weakness. The tonic is claimed to regulate digestion purify blood and renew vigor for both sexes and is sold with a guarantee at Miller's drug store for 600.
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Frank Coolan
Houston Stu
New York
R. Fy Miller
Digestive Juices and Kodol Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement explains digestion using natural fluids and stomach health. It promotes Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion as a pleasant reliable remedy guaranteed to give relief, sold by EB. Connor & Co.
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Natura
EB. Conner & Co
Cagcasweeta baby balm sold by Conner & Co
Tired people weary from harsh crags find Cagcasweeta a blessing for babies and children especially in hot weather. Ingredients printed on the bottle warn against harmful drugs. Sold by E. B. Conner & Co.
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E. B. Conner & Co
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted in Ad Text
An advertisement extols De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for small cuts and scratches and mentions quick healing with emphasis on hemorrhoids. The message urges buyers to ensure they get De Witt's, sold by B. E. Conner.
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de Witt
B. E. Conner
Notice of Sale in Kosauth County Iowa Real Estate
In the district court of Towa Kosauth county Iowa Jay H Potter paintist versus Emma J Dormoy Frederick Dormoy Mrs Ida Winkle Benjamin Winkie William H Potter Martha Potter and RR 1 Thode Louis Lassing defendants notice is hereby given that in pursuance with and order of court given in said cause I will offer for sale on Friday June 2 1908 commencing at 2 p m at the east door of the court house at Algona Iowa the described real estate to wit Lot 7 block 1h lots 7 and 8 block 58 lots 2 and block 48 and middle one third lot block 6 all original plat Algona Iowa property to be sold to the highest bidder for cash witness my hand this 15th day of June 1908 Wm Parguson fuleras
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District Court of
Towa
Kosauth County
Jay H. Potter
Emma J. Dormoy
Frederick Dormoy
Ida Winkle
Benjamin Winkie
William H. Potter
Martha Potter
Thode
Louis Lassing
Kossuth County
Iowa
Te Court House
Algona
Towitt
Wat
Parguson Fuleras
The Best Pilly Ever Sold Advertisement Review
A vintage ad fragment touts Dr King’s New Life Pills and David’s Kidney and Bladder Pills priced at twenty five cents. It references H Miller’s drug store in In zlaside North Carolina and B S Conner & Co as sellers. The copy praises cures for indigestion and bladder inflammation with romantic product claims.
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Dr. King
BR. l’. Ayscus
Inzlaside
N. C
H. Miller
DaVid
B.S. Conner & Co
You Should Know This Foley Kidney Remedy Claim
An advertisement asserts Foley's kidney remedy can cure kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach, stating no medicine does more. The note credits EB H Conner & Co. as the source.
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Foley
EB. H.conner & Qo
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