Feud 10 Be Bloodier Threats in Breathitt County Story
Lexington reports a Breathitt County crisis as troops prepare to withdraw. A Jackson citizen predicts renewed feuds or mass exodus, stating trials will favor one side, and officials may seek acquittals to spark violence. He warns Jackson is a powder magazine amid mounting tensions. Calumet, Mich., notesFinn Matti Ju Willyka outlines Kalevaus Kausa Colonisation plan for Malcolm Island 28,000 acres near Vancouver.
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Lexington
Tter Aid
Jackson
Kreathitt County
Kentucky
Calumet
Mich
Matti Juwilka
British Columbia
Copper
Kalevau Kausa Colonisation Company
Malcolm Island
Vancouver
McKinley Tomb Decorated With Roses and Carnations
In Canton on June 11 the vault holding President McKinley’s remains was adorned with towers of flowers. Mrs. McKinley accompanied by Mrs. MeKinsey laid Marechal Neil roses and red and white carnations on the casket with two arrangements from the Roosevelts.
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Canton
President McKinley
Milwaukee East Side Wins Inter scholastic Championship
Milwaukee East Side high school wins the interscholastic championship games by a good margin. Williamson of the same school captures the Milwaukee Sentinel’s gold watch for scoring the most points.
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Milwaukee High School
Madison
Wis
East Side High School of
Milwaukee
Williamson
Milwaukee Sentinel
Johnsons spiced cakes and area visits noted
Mrs Ed Gorham and daughters returned to West Chester Friday after visiting in the city. Miss Blanche Davis of West Chester visited city. Mrs G W Dye returned from Davenport. Robert Crab of Oskaloosa was a business visitor Friday. Miss Sade Littler of Des Moines left for a Keota visit after staying with Miss Verne Ashby. Miss Grace Smith, teacher, left for Morning Sun en route to Monmouth for vacation with sister Eva Smith. Isabelle Davidson departed for Des Moines and Valley Junction for a two week visit. She plans time in Iowa City before returning. Fresh bread is available at Johnson bakery.
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Johnson
Ed. Gorham
West Chester
Blanche Davis
G. W. Dye
Davenport
Sade Littler
Des Moines
Verne Ashby
Saturn
Grace Smith
Academy
Monmouth
Eva Smith
Isabelle Davidson
Valley Jundgion
Iowa City
Flood Devastates Ottumwa and Surrounding Towns
Ottumwa reports the worst flood since 861 with Des Moines river at 22 feet. Four thousand people homeless, extensive property damage, water works disabled, and several industries inundated. Henry Kuntz drowns near Kidon. other towns like Eddyville and Oskaloosa also heavily flooded with bridges swept away and train service disrupted.
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Ottumwa
Evening Journal
Des Moines
Morrell
Church Street
Ottumwa Courier Office
Ottumwa Iron Works
Milwaukee
Round House Wed
Rock Island
OE Show Day Man Robbed and Another Shot
A Sells & Downs show left Ottumwa for Norton Kansas amid heavy mud and rain. An Ottumwa youth Jim Williams tested for violence, was sent home after a revolver mishap grazed his shoulder. Ed Van Kleet story of rings and a $200 grab remained unverified as county authorities dropped the case.
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Jim Williams
Washington
Tok
Williams
William
Tle
Columbus Junction
Ed van Ieet
Sean
van Kleet
Show Man
Ino
Jiffy
Vaniiteer
Bis
Sherit Teeter
Tornado Strikes Gainsville. 200 Reported Killed
A long distance message to The Evening Journal says Gainesville was struck by a terrie tornado shortly after noon today. The City Hotel and other large buildings were destroyed along with the Gainesville Cotton Mills, with about 200 people reported killed.
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Atlanta
The
Evening Journal
Gainsville
Skunk River Flood Surges Higher Than Last Year
The Skunk River at this point rises at two inches per hour and nears the railroad fill at the west end of the C B Q bridge, as floodwaters threaten the area flood levels unheard of in recent years.
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Coppock
the Evening Journal
Skunk
Topeka Flood Death Toll Early Estimates Revised
Topeka reports indicate total lives lost will not exceed twenty with eight buildings burned. Initial counts were inflated and first known dead names include Henry Jordan, Arthur Stitt, and others. Kansas City notes suggest no further fatalities last night and riverfront wagons with ropes prepared for emergencies.
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Topeka
the Evening Journal
Kansas City
The
Evening Journal
Headquarers
Johnsons cinnamon cakes offered at ten cents per dozen
The note advertises Johnsons cinnamon cakes priced at 10 cents a dozen. The Rev Noel M Brown, formerly at Reverend Coates home, returned to Des Moines Thursday morning.
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Johnson
Noel M. Brown
Washington Academy Alumni Banquet Celebrates McKee Award
Alumni honored founder Prof. McKee with a gold headed cane as about 150 guests gathered despite rain. Dr. Hay chaired toasts on higher education for women, preparatory schooling, and college leadership while speeches praised the Academy and its late hour festivities.
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Washington Academy
McKee
Daugherty
Alumni Association
Church of the Covenanters
G. W. Hay
Elizabeth Glenn Beamer
M. W. Bailey
8. W. Livingston
Aurora
Magnet
Bailey
Lloyd Samson
Clifford Thorne
George Greenwood
Frank Sage
Eife
Col
D. J. Palmer
H. M. Bicher
Rof. Daugherty
Cora Ball
Florence Parrish
Master Howard McCall Delicacies Highlight West Chester Feast
A fragment from West Chester describes Master Howard McCall presenting his latest delicacies with remarks from his grandfather and Mrs. R. McCall. The brief notes family involvement and the culinary showcase in a local setting.
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Howard McCall
West Chester
R. ‘St. McCall
The New Well at City Water Plant Opens
The new well at the City Water plant was completed at about 238 feet and is a complete success. It tested water quality and is expected to furnish from 60 to 80 thousand gallons daily of pure water. Experts say it is suitable for city use except ocean purposes. City officials praise the project as meeting a critical need.
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Coe Water
Death of A. Singmaster in Houston Missouri
A. Singmaster died suddenly at his home in Houston Missouri on Thursday May 28. He was born in Clark County Iowa on November 30, 18 something. He lived in Washington County before moving to Houston in 1865 where he resided until death. He married Katie Ceroabea on June 13 1865 and is survived by nine children. Surviving: Harry Brighton Iowa Orris Chicago Ernest Des Moines Mrs. M. T. Casey Washington Pennsylvania Mrs. G. W. Ferguson Houston Allen Valley Junction Iowa Minnie Carl Lanley at home. Allen and Minnie left Friday night on No. 1 to attend the funeral.
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A. Singmaster
Houston
Singmaster
Clark County
Washington County
Katie Ceroabea
Harry
Brighton
Orris
Chicago
Ernest
Des Moines
M. T. Casey
Washington, Ta
G. W. Ferguson
Allen
Valley Junction
Minnie
Oar
Lanley
High School Commencement Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning for the High School commencement at the Graham opera house Thursday evening June 4. Admission is 24 cents. Dr. Geo. Vincent of Chicago will deliver the address, noted as one of the country’s finest speakers.
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Tomorow
Graham Opera House
Geo. Vincent
Chicago
Notice from State Marshals Club and mitten factory tally
Notice informs members of the State Marshals Club that first quarter dues are due and payable at Citizens Savings Bank. It also reports a Washington Mitten Factory worker produced thirty dozen mittens in ten hours last week and six dollars sixty six cents earned by another worker. Mrs. Hannah Durst to host Pleasant Plains W F M Society on North Marion Ave Wednesday June 3. City Bus Line offers prompt service via phone orders from Hotel Colenso.
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State Marshals Club
Citizens Savings Bank
H. Be, McCollum
Washington Mitten
Hannah Durst
Pleasant Plains
W. F. M. Society
North Marion Ave
Washington
Tone
Rainfall Totals Reported Across Days
Rain totals compiled show 2.61 inches to date. Friday night added 1.75 inches, Saturday 0.80, yesterday 0.30, and last night 0.26 inches.
Baptists Extend Call to Rev Robert Lemons
Congregational meeting at the Baptist church yesterday after morning service extended a call to Rev Robert Lemons of Rochester New York. Frank Sage chaired the meeting and a formal call was issued after a brief business session. The pastor has not announced his plans or whether he will accept.
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Baptist Church
Robert Lemons
The
Baptists
Rochester
N. Y
Frank Sage
Lemons
Harry Gay to Be Released After Alibi Proof
It is claimed that Harry Gay a well known local figure accused of murdering Arthur Meade on May Mth will be released this evening at six o'clock. He has proven he was not in West Liberty at the time of the murder.
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Harry Gay
Arthur Meade
West Liberty
Washington Iowa approves long delayed railroad operation extension
Ordinance extends the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad timetable through Washington for sixty days until August 5 1903 and confirms street vacation and land grants. It notes conditions that the line must be in operation by the deadline and records mayor A N Alberson approval dated May 30 1903 with city clerk Hugh H McCleery.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
City of
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Chicago, Mlwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Ty Council
A. N. Alberson
Washinon
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Little
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American Corres. College
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BO Girls
Mfg. Co
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Clerg
Windsor Grocery
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Cardus
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Cardui
J. A. Guiledge
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Dave Keltner
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