Trains Delayed by Route Change After Major Crash
Report notes two passenger trains unable to reach Davenport from Des Moines on the Rock Island Branch. A separate K D line wreck killed six tramps and injured cattle, creating a mass of heat and decomposition. Tomorrow features a stage performance of Return of the Prodigal Son. A bank clerk recounts a government stance on dollar notes amid a joking response by a citizen.
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Des Moines
the Journal
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Columbia
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Capitol Building
Special Home Seeker's Excursion to the West and South
An excursion on August 4 offers travel to Isth and Northwestern lows and all points in North and South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, Leadville, Salida, Alamosa, West, and southern states. Fare is one dollar plus two dollars for round trip with a 21 day limit. Agent Co M. Gounp.
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Nebraska
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Wyoming
Colorado
Leadville
Salida
Alamosa
West
M. Gounp
Ringling Bros Terrain: Wagner's Race Track Covered in Canvas
A Ringling Bros event at Wagner's track is described as being covered with acres of canvas. The article notes extensive tenting and setup for the spectacle, highlighting large-scale preparation and the anticipated performances.
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Wagner
Washington Welcomes World Circus Amid Historic Crowd
A vast crowd fills Washington as Ringling Bros shows arrive by three long trains from Centerville after a wreck delayed the event. Pinkerton detectives guard against theft while 400 performers, 100 animal cages, and 2000 expected visitors fill Wagner tracks grounds.
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Keota
Washington
Centerville
Only man in town struck by lightning in What Cheer
Special report from What Cheer Iowa Aug 7 describes Sidney Green as the town’s sole lightning survivor. He was struck while seeking shelter in a barn after a noon thunderstorm. He was unconscious then conscious with painful arms and minor burn marks.
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Washington
Fairfield
Frank Reed
Joseph Hisel
Hebron
Nebraska
Sodney Green
Mr. Baylor
John King
Green
Dr. Riggen
Mr. Green
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo affirm P F J Cheney's honesty. Cure taken internally, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists with free testimonials.
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Hall
Toledo
O. Hall
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