Cummins Wins Iowa Senate Nomination Amid Republican Walkout
In Des Moines on September 5 Gov Albert B Cummins was chosen as the Republican candidate for the U S Senate short term after a party caucus. He secured the vast majority of votes with 58 for and one for Haugen as 48 Republicans abstained or were absent. Of 109 members, 108 sat, 59 voted in the caucus, and 48 did not participate. The event followed days of tension as a large Republican bloc threatened to bolt. Meanwhile in Saratoga New York Frances R Hitchcock testified that Saratoga Racing Association law enforcement was strict at the recent races and deputies reported no open betting during the track activities.
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Des Moines
Sept
Albert B. Cummins
United States
Republcan
Ducs
Cumming
Gilbert N. Haugen
Iowa
Saratoga
N. Y
Frances R. Hitchcock
New York
Saratoga Racing Associatio
Bradley
Saratoga County
Nivert Identified in Assault Case in Police Court
Miss Lizzie Agee, 28, identified Earl Nivert a tall yellow Negro as the man who tried to assault her at 414 East Fifth Street. He faced a 5000 bond, preliminary hearing September 21, and was jailed. Wounds and a marked skull indicate a violent past including a Kansas City fight.
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Earl. Nivert
Des.oines
Earl Nivert
Lizzie Agee
East Fifth Street
A. K. Stewart
Miss Agee
Pat Foley
B. F. Ford
Nivert
Wat
Kansas City
Prominent Des Moines Suit Seeks 50000 Damages
Mrs. Alcie Atherton Chapman sues Mrs. Ida Clapp Smith for 50000 in district court alleging alienation of her husband George C. Chapman. The action stems from a Savery cafe dinner where the affair allegedly occurred, drawing attention from Des Moines society. Judge C. C. Cole represents Mrs. Chapman amid expectations of possible settlement.
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Gen. C. Chapman
District Court
Des Noines
Ida Clapp Smith
Alcie Atherton Chapman
Smith
George C. Chapman
Des Moines
C. C. Cole
Chapman
Woldst
Suit
Fea
Big Four Fair Draws Thousands to Eldon Event
Five thousand people attended the Big Four fair at Eldon with farmers in the crowd. A Davis Manufacturing Co outing arrived by train from Omaha and boosted attendance. Agricultural and stock exhibits surpassed previous years.
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Eldon
OltumwWa
Davis Manufacturing Company
Mission Fund Drive At Boone Church Exceeds Goal
At a missionary meeting in the Gospel Tabernacle one of the city’s smaller churches the crowd raised six thousand dollars for foreign mission work. The event was part of the Christian Missionary Alliance convention.
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Gospel Tabernacle
Christian Missionary Alliance Conventia Gram
Embezzlement Charge for Sac City Treasurer Pettis
A jury returned an indictment against former Sac City treasurer William H. Pettis for embezzlement after thorough case review. Pettis pleaded not guilty and bonds were set at $5,000. A continuance was granted. trial scheduled for the October term in Sac City.
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Sac City Ip
William H. Pettis
Pettis
Sac, City
Ough Investig
$25 000 Fish Hatchery and Biological Station Plan
Report details a proposed $25 000 biological station and fish hatchery to be built in the Mississippi valley region next year to protect pearl button mussel beds. Iowa and regional officials tour Davenport Muscatine LaCrosse Winona and other cities seeking a suitable site amid fears of resource depletion. The project also supports hatchery work and the preservation of local industry tied to Mississippi mussels.
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Iowa
Canton
Miskippi Valley
Mississipi Valley
Stalin
Davenport
Muscatine
LaCrosse
Winona
Mississippi Valley
de Graff
Getchell seeks $100000 in suit against Des Moines Gas Co
John A Getchell administrator for Henry F Getchell who died from injuries in a vehicle crash sues Des Moines Gas Co for 100000 alleging an old tool wagon with no lights or warning signs caused the wreck. The accident also killed Nattinger who recently sued for 20000.
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Ying Mainey
John A. Getchell
Henry F. Getchell
Pam
Orla Nutvinger
Nes Moines Gas Company
Getchel
Getchell
Arong
Getohell
Nattinger
Gas Company
Railroad sues strikers in Iowa court for restraining order
The Iowa Central Railway seeks a restraining order in federal court against strikers at Marshalltown. Judge Smith McPherson is ill, appointing H W Gleason of OsKaloosa as commissioner to aid in gathering evidence for the hearing in OsKaloosa. General Superintendent D C Noonan and General Council George W Seegers of the Iowa Central and Minneapolis St. Louis railways arrived for the hearing.
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Iowa Central Railway Company
Bis
United States
Cevil
Eurkers
Marshalltown
Smith McPherson
H. W. Gleason
Oskaloosa
Jawa Central and
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railways
Anti-Saloon League Seeks Prosecutions In Woodbury County
Sioux City reports the Anti Saloon League resumes action against illegal liquor sales in Woodbury county with plaintiff H H Sawyer suing John Gung Brewing Co Victor Johnson and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. Cases also filed against Anheuser Busch Stephen Kennedy Val Blatz breweries and several disorderly house proprietors.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
H. H. Sawyer
John Gung Brewing Company
Victor Johnson
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Casas
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company
Stephen-Kennedy Company
Val Blatz Brewing Company
Saloon Closes After 22 Years in Dubuque
Schafthauser Bros. quit the liquor trade after twenty two years in the Quita Saloon business. Pending multi law enforcement acts prompted the closure. Schafthauser claims parties demanded an exorbitant price for their property and barred operation within a stated distance. Supreme Court ruled against Scramhauser in the case.
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Dubuque
Schafthauser Bros
Schafthauser
Supreme Court
Scramhauser
Drought Halts West Virginia and Pennsylvania Industry
A prolonged drought grips western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Greensburg and Morgantown plants of major industries shut down or idle. Johnstown reservoirs run dry, leaving many homes without water and new water and fire restrictions issued.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Greensburg
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Johnstown
Hinketon Run
Morgantown
W. Va
Erge
American Sheet and ‘Tin Plate Company
Deckers Creek
Hanly calls extra session to handle night riders
Gov J Frank Hanly of Indiana calls a September 18 special session to address four subjects including county local option law and reclaiming unexpended funds. He seeks power to quell night rider violence along the Ohio River amid threats to tobacco crops and property, citing Kentucky turmoil and Ohio patrol costs.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Ohio River
United Authority
Kentucky
Ohio
General Assembly
Committee Agrees On Bill For Senator Vacancy
Des Moines reports a joint committee agrees on an amendment to the state primary law. The amendment would require party affidavit to obtain a primary ballot and keep the primary ballot separate from the official ballot. It targets filling a senatorial vacancy by death or withdrawal only and keeps current methods for selecting candidates. Drafting continues with a subcommittee of lawyers and the bill aims to be introduced in both houses Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Sept
Detroit News and Free Press differ on Warner lead in GOP primary
In Detroit on September 5 Warner Wein is backed by Detroit News and Free Press. Both papers report Governor Warner leads Bradley for the Republican nomination in last Tuesday's primary, with the News asserting a 1,301 vote edge and the Free Press placing it at 1,368.
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Warner Wine
Detroit
Mich
Detroit News
Warner
Pr. J. B. Bradley
Free Prose
Bradley
Fire destroys 490 homes in Nigata area dispatches
Telegrams from Nigata in Ichigo province report a major fire that swept through the city, destroying 490 homes. Officials fear widespread destitution and ask relief to aid victims as the blaze caused extensive damage and left many without shelter.
Arrest Woman Suspect in Nebraska Case
Police arrested Miss Leona Spinel in Crimilia Nebraska and will detain her for an inquest after Friday. No charges were filed yet. She was last seen with Dr. Frederick Austin before he reached his home that final night, and remains in custody pending developments.
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Puliee
Leona Spinel
Police Chief Shot and Suspect Commits Suicide in Ware Mass
In Ware Massachusetts on September 5, Chief Maurice Fitzgerald tried to arrest an alleged horse thief. The chief was shot four times and mortally wounded. The suspect fled onto Bank Street, hid behind a barn, and killed himself with a fifth bullet.
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Ware
Mass
Maurice Fitzgerald
Theman
Bank Street
Kidney remedy cures backache and bladder trouble
James Donshue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing his kidney and bladder troubles after trying various treatments and physicians. He says after two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him. the ad also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as small, gentle, and effective laxatives available from dealers.
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James Donshue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
DeWitt
Favorite Prescription Promises Strength for Women
Ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent tonic for overworked women including teachers milliners dressmakers seamstresses shopkeepers and nursing mothers. It claims to soothe nervous symptoms improve sleep and calm anxiety while supporting digestive health and overall vitality with Pleasant Pellets described as easy to take candy like.
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Dr. Pierce
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Pierce
Niigata Fire Destroys 4000 Houses In Japan Disaster
Dispatches from Nilgata in Ichigo province report a fire that destroyed 4000 houses in Niigata city, causing widespread destitution. The government offers extensive relief as Niigata, a 40000 plus population port on Honda coast, centers trade and resources amid shortages.
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Nilgata
Ichigo
Niigata
Hondy
Tis
St Jands
Gayernment
Costly English Tunnel Opens Between Rotherhithe and Stepney
The new Thames tunnel under the river costs about 10 million dollars and is the largest tube boring project of its kind. Its total length with approaches runs about 1,143 miles, with the tunnel section under the river about a third of a mile longer.
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Rotherhithe
Thames
Stepney
Health Coffee by Dr Shoop offers a safe caffeine substitute
A printed ad touts Dr Shoop s Health Coffee as a wholesome amber beverage made from toasted cereals malt and substitutes. It claims quick one minute preparation no long boiling and a coffee like taste that could fool experts. Sold by R H Miller.
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Dr. Shoop
R. H. Miler
How to Get Strong by J Daly of 147 Congress St
J Daly of Chicago presents a health note urging readers to use Electric Bitters for general strengthening. He cites his feeble mother’s marked flesh gain, relief from insomnia, and ongoing improvement. The remedy targets stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold at Miller’s drug store for fifty cents.
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J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Electrica
Miller’s
Mitty
Kennedy's Laxe the Cough Syrup promotes relief
A dated advertisement claims a cold is caused by constipation and promotes Kennedy's Laxe the Cough Syrup as effective. It allegedly moves the bowels gently while healing throat irritation and inflammation, marketed as a general remedy sold by all cheaters.
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Kennedy
Will Interest Many Kidney Remedy Advertisement
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthens the kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when taken in time. It urges every person to know that good health hinges on proper kidney function.
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Foley
Bright
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Best For Piles
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended as the best remedy for piles and useful for any salve need. Beware of imitations. Sold by all dealers.
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DeWitt
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