White House repairs eyed after Congress adjournment
Washington reports say extensive repairs will be needed at the White House before the Roosevelts return next autumn. An appropriation of 45,000 was approved though there is reluctance in Congress. Some work may delay the president’s October return from Chester Bay and roofs on both terraces must be replaced. Coincidental timing follows the Stanford White murder related to the remodeling.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Chester Bay
Nowel
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Duke of Leeds Gains Vote From Shoemaker
The Duke, canvassing for support, encounters an English shoemaker who declines to vote for aristocracy due to funds for his four children. The duke reveals he has five daughters, and the shoemaker offers his vote, noting their shared hardship and solidarity.
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Leeds
Missionary Society to Meet at First United Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM in the church. Miss Marian Stewart hosts a breakfast for friends tomorrow morning including the Queen of the Carnival and attendants.
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The
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First United Presbyterian Church
Marian Stewart
Palathea Club elects new secretary at Wabnitz home
The Palathea club women were entertained at Miss Dessa Wabnitz’s West Main street home. During the meeting Miss Stella Cunningham was elected secretary, succeeding Miss Veda Stryker who resigned.
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Palathea Club
Dessa Wabnitz
West Main Street
Nevada attorney nets $20000 in silver mine deal
A Reno Nevada attorney H W Huskey and his wife with Miss Annie Springer closed a purchase of a Nevada gold mine for 2600000. the deal earned Huskey and partner a 20000 commission as Western Union wires ferried long distance negotiations between Springfield Massachusetts owners and Keno buyers. A separate note mentions a July 7 special sale of sheet music at Saling's music store.
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Atty
H. W. Huskey
Reno
Nevada
Annie Springer
Miss Springer
Huskey
Western Union
Saling’s
H. E. Brimhall
Monmouth
Pearl Gray
Ottumwa
Robert Wess
Ainsworth
Phil Bratton
Muscatine
Saling
Vienna
Fred Spaulding
May Divide Diocese Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Divided
The Episcopal diocese of Iowa likely splits with Sioux City as the second see city. Bishop Morrison urges timely endowment and will planning to support a division and stronger diocesan funding. Clergy shortages persist as demand rises across the northwest.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Davenport
Morrison
Episcopal Church
Northwest
Music at Philippine funeral sparks Marine Corps inquiry
Private C. W. J. Anderson of the marine corps was buried in Olaogao, Philippine Islands, with the piece Always in the Way. A board found the music inappropriate in name but fitting for the occasion, criticizing Manila papers and noting the band’s limited repertoire. Acting Drum Major Walter Preston ordered the piece.
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Washington, D. C
C. W. J. Anderson
Marine Corps
Olaogao
Philippine Islands
Manila
Walter Preston
Rain War floods farmland and report of washouts near city
Wells, west of the city, has about forty acres of corn under water after heavy rain. Many bottom farms are flooded. The Milwaukee road six miles west to Titus shows three washouts not delaying traffic. The Rock Island has a dump in bad shape and overall track softness. Crooked creek near the city is out of its banks but not unusually so.
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Milwaukee Road
Titus
Trafic
Rock Island
Verdi
Crooked Creek
Flag Raised at Vicksburg Forty Three Years Ago
Forty three years ago today the Union flag was raised on the Confederate breastworks at Vicksburg. Soldier Henry Stichter observed Confederate officers meeting General Grant to arrange the surrender.
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Vicksburg
Henry Stichter
Grant
Post Office to Close at Noon for Fourth of July
Tomorrow being the Fourth of July the post office will close at noon for the balance of the day. City carriers will complete morning deliveries, then continue from their windows until noon before celebrating in a becoming manner.
Telegraph offices to close for part of day
The Western Union Telegraph office and the U. S. Express office will be closed tomorrow with only two open periods from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. But limited service may be available outside these hours.
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Western Union Telegraph Office
U. S. Express Office
Mrs Campbell and son Travel to Fairfield for Fourth Visit
Mrs M G Campbell and her son J L Campbell were passengers for Fairfield this morning to spend the Fourth with friends.
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M. G. Campbell
J. L. Campbell
Fairfield
The Caribou Parade Captive Herds in Newfoundland
The Empire Review describes Newfoundland caribou migrations across Exploits River and other trails. It notes thousands crossing southern routes in autumn, their speed and endurance, predators like gray wolves and Lynx canadensis, antlered sexes, and the animals’ remarkable swimming, with vivid details of prints, coats, and paddling hooves.
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Newfoundland
St. John's
Belle Isle Strait
Labrador
Empire Review
Mixed diet best for health says fruit debates
Health officials argue against fruitarian diets, citing fruit’s value for salts water and digestion. They warn a solely fruit diet sustains life only briefly and advise not eating fruit at start or end of meals.
Paged Social Notes Include Visits and Local Trips
Local residents visit relatives in Ot tumwa Mt Pleasant Center ville and St Joseph. People travel for Fourth of July events and friend visits while the Mutual Telephone central office posts hours and church leadership changes are noted along with a store renovation affecting Royal Neighbors meeting location.
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Steck
Pickard
China
H. F. Steck
East Side Jeweler
Pontiac
Mich
Newton Hampshire
Pike Street
Sociefy
Elizabeth Anderson
Edith Laughead
J. M. Wilson
Pasadena
Cal
Lee Laughead
J. H. Young
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Boliennes
Delft
Price
Washington, Iowa
John Jay
Floris
Ray Leaver
Mt. Pleasant
George Brown
Centerville
Andy Simpson
J. B. Bridgeman
East Side
St. Joseph
Mutual Telephone Co
A. B. Carr
Baptist Sunday School
FE. F. Neal
Dan Sullivan
Burlington
J. C. Swift
T. J. Vincent
R. E. Vincent
Algona
Oskaloosa
Mary Hughes
Denver
Wapello
Louisa County Normal Institute
Court of Honor
Nicola & Harmon Store
Pines
Florida
J.c.smuta
Cash Grocery
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