Centerville man lands Albia coal shaft contract
Joseph Heneman of Centerville won the contract to sink the Albia Coal Co air shaft. The shaft will reach 300 feet, deepest in Iowa, where coal seam measures five feet five and three quarters inches. Ramsays and Harris boys expect a rich mine and growth of southern Iowa coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Iowa
Joseph Henneman
Centerville
Albia Coal Co
Ramsays
Harris Boys
Fatal Accident At Madison Car and Foundry
Fifteen workers lunching under a newly moved freight car at the Madison Car and Foundry were caught in a switch engine mishap. Two men, Carl Eberlin and John Joed jing, were killed. John Christo suffered fatal internal injuries. Peter Antone Georges Cesoscin Franz Fergus and Constantine Jekoski were seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Madison Car and Foundry Company
Carl Eberlin
John Joedjing
John Christo
Peter Antone
Georges Cesoscin
Franz Fergus
Constantine Jekoski
Magill and wife brought to DeWitt jail after San Diego arrest
Fred Magill and his wife arrived with Sheriff Campbell to DeWitt county jail from San Diego following an arrest there on July 13 for the murder of Magill's first wife. A sizable crowd witnessed the arrival and a grand jury will meet today to review evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, OL
Fred Magill
San Diego
Cal
Magill
Campbell
DeWitt County
Magi
Missing Ludington Child Stirs Community Alarm
Ludington Michigan July 29 Golden Parker five year old son of L M Parker has been missing since Thursday noon search parties scour the countryside. This comes after Ace Davis was found dead a month ago after ten days missing sparking community fear and vigilance.
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Ludington
Mich
Golden
L. M. Parker
Ace Davis
Landolin Benz Dies After Stroke at 82 in Keota Area
Landolin Benz, aged German-born farmer and devout German Lutheran, died at 9 30 am at his daughter Mrs Horning s home four miles northeast of Keota after a three week paralysis. He suffered strokes in June for three consecutive years. He leaves six children and many grandchildren. Funeral at his daughter s home tomorrow at 10 am with Rev F E Morrison officiating. burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Landolin Benz
Horning
Keota
Germany
Sland
St. Louis
Muscatine
Christina Rinkle
Adam Libe
Will Libe
Henry Benz
Old Home Place
Mrs. Benz
Ketoa
Benz
F. E. Morrison
West Chester
Elm Grove Cemetery
Local city notes mark visitors and engagements across towns
Sheriff Black and editor Dolph with companions visit Wellman and Wayland while Miss Beula Easter from Ainsworth tours the city. Couples couple announce marriage license for John Gardenier and Jennie Nelson. many residents travel to Chicago, Des Moines, or Brooklyn for work, vacation, or study.
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Dolph
Wayland
Beula Easter
Ainsworth
George Matlock
Brighton
Clyde Warner
Kalona
Kate Burris
Joseph Burris
Chicago
John J. Gardenier
Birmingham
Jennie May Nelson
Keota
Double Fatal Pistol Fight Near Martins Fork
Middlesboro Kentucky July 29 Deputy sheriff Carle Brummett and Elihu Lee killed each other in a short range pistol duel over Brummett arresting Lee's brother days earlier. Both men died within fifteen minutes after exchanging shots.
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Middlesboro
Carle Brummett
Hanlon County
Elihu Lee
Martins Fork
Brummett
Lee
Mrs Blanchard Dies in Mineral Wells
Dispatches report the death of Mrs Newton C. Blanchard in Mineral Wells Texas. She was the wife of the governor of Louisiana and had suffered ill health for over a year, prompting the governor to travel to Mineral Wells for his wife.
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Blanchard
New Orleans
Mineral Wells
Tex
Newton C. Blanchard
Govenor
Louisiana
Fourth Powers trial opens in Georgetown Kentucky
Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state stands trial for Goebel assassination in Georgetown. Secretaries Cortelyou and Bonaparte reserve hotel rooms in Tulsa to attend the Oklahoma Republican state convention on August 1. Ex-Governor Joseph F. Johnston of Birmingham, Oklahoma, age 64, to succeed Senator Petthus who died Saturday in Hot Springs, North Carolina.
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Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Georgetown
Cortelyou
Bonaparte
Tulsa
I.T
Oklahoma
BE. W. Pettus
Hot Springs
N. C
Joseph F. Johnston
Birmingham
Ola
Narrow Escape At Middle Falls Aboard Batten Kill
Dr S Dings of Keota and family visiting New York describe a near tragedy at Middle Falls Batten Kill when Samuel Dings fell toward a sluice near a mill but was saved by a quick act of his father with a board. The family plans more weeks in the east before returning home.
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S. Dings
Keota
New York
Middle Falls
N. Y
Samuel
Batten Kill
Skunk
Correction on studio status remains in effect
A clarification states the studio is open daily with a competent operator to serve callers. The statement denies reports of closure due to illness and invites the public to visit Frey's studio, open every legal working day.
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Frey
Barbers Challenge Bakers To Baseball Rematch
The barbers of the city issue a public challenge to the bakers for another baseball game after a poor showing last Thursday. They express confidence in their ability to defeat the bakers and propose scheduling at their convenience, mentioning weekends as a potential time.
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Bakers
Lineup Stability Promised for Bakers in Baseball Debut
The statement expects lineup consistency with no material changes and asserts the team can reveal new baseball concepts to the bakers, promising fresh examples and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers
Presbyterian Endeavor meeting and July 30 party notices
A business meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society is set for Wednesday evening after prayer. Misses Blanche Nicola and Stella Wells invite guests to a Tuesday evening party on East Main street at the Nicola home honoring Miss Ketcham of Anamosa and Miss Holderman of Morris Illinois.
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Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Blanche Nicola
Stella Wells
Nicola
East Main Street
Miss Ketcham
Anamosa
Miss Holderman
Morris, Ill
Young People Social Dance At The Phoenix Tonight
A group of youths will attend a social dance at the Phoenix tonight. Organizers invite participants to arrive on time and enjoy a evening of music and dancing in a safe community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Miners' Leader Moyer Freed on 25000 Bond in Boise
Charles P. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners was released on a 25000 bond in Boise Idaho. The release of Pettibone will be opposed as reported by The Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
The
Evening Journal
Charles P. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Pettibone
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
When a family physician is away, diseases like cramp colic and cholera morbus can be fatal before help arrives. Keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to ease pain and risk. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
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Cook and
Sherman
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Iowa City
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Ft. Madison
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