Accident Near Davenport Hits Two on Milwaukee Train
Two persons struck by a Milwaukee train near Davenport Iowa are reported in a major incident. The event occurs amid widespread floodwaters in the Wapsie bottoms with extensive crop damage. Local officials note the flooding parallels historic levels as Mississippi and Wapsie waters rise. Milwaukee news covers the election of Woodmen head officers and remarks by Dr. Warner about deaths from consumption.
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Davenport
Milwaukee
Iowa
Wapsie
I. & J. Interurban Railroad
Mississippi
Princeton
America
A. Kt. Talbot
Lincoln
Nebr
Dan B. Horn
Charles W. Hawes
Rock Island
S. G. McNider
Mason City
George W. Reilly
R. R. Smith
C. J. Byrnes
R. E. Murphy
A. N. Bort
Dr. Warner
Kansas
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Las Vegas
N. M
Insurance men bound over on conspiracy charge in Des Moines
W V Wilcox B C Hopkins H R Howell and W D P D Skinner prominent Des Moines insurers waived preliminary examination and were bound over to the grand jury by Justice Duncan for alleged insurance combine conspiracy. Bond was set at zero. They sought habeas corpus in Judge McVey's court, were released on their own recognizance, with a June 27 hearing set for the writ.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. V. Wilcox
B.C. Hopkins
H. R. Howell
W. Dpd
Skinner
Des Moines Insurance
Grand Jury
Justice Duncan
Insurance Combine
McVey
Quiet University Year in Iowa City Ends Calmly
Iowa City reports a peaceful university year with no major class clashes aside from the annual milk bottle contest. The September dispute was brief and no injuries occurred, while local reporters filed only two false stories during the year.
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Iowa City
Hole
Train Victims Die Near Buffalo Inquest Held
Accident involving Andrew Richland and Mrs. Frank Richland near Buffalo left him in a coma at St. Luke’s hospital awaiting death, doctors stating injuries were fatal. Mrs. Richland died during the night and an inquest was conducted yesterday afternoon.
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Davenport
Iowa
Andrew Richland
Frank Richland
Buffalo
St. Luke's Hospital
Richland
Rag Time Sparks Turmoil at Iowa Music Teachers Meeting
Nearly 200 Iowa musicians attend the opening session of the Society of Music Teachers of Iowa in Des Moines. The Heft Symphony Orchestra and Henri W. Balford perform the opening numbers as rag time and boag-beats dominate discussion about merits and potential resolutions.
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Towans
Des Moines
Iowa
Society of Music Teachers of Iowa
Heft Symphony Orchestra
Henri W. Balford
Banker F C Bigelow in precarious health at Leavenworth
Colonel Henry Schindler reports banker F C Bigelow, confined in Leavenworth federal prison, in a precarious state. He cites close confinement and onerous duties as time clerk. Warden seeks to use his talents to the greatest advantage by placement in work uses.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Henry Schindler
Leavenworth
F. C. Bigelow
Bigelow
Soldier Pearl Titus Marries Grace Robinson in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs. June 22. Lieutenant Pearl Calvin Titus U S A the first to scale Pekin wall during the relief of Pekin after the Boxer uprising was married here Tuesday to Miss Grace Anna Robinson of Colorado Springs. Titus formerly resided at Vinton Iowa.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Pearl Calvin Titus
Pekin
China
Grace Anna Robinson
Titus
Vinton
Lowa
Iowa Firms Win Most State Institution Supply Contracts
Des Moines reports Iowa firms won nearly all bids for state institution supplies beating out outside competitors. Goods ranged from shoestrings to groceries with prices and quality favorable in most cases. The event featured a Washington band parade, speeches, children drills, races, greased pig, and a grand fireworks display as Brinton visits with a large tent. C R Wells served as marshal and R F McFarlane along with J H Grush managed the grounds.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Washington Band
Uncle Sam
Brinton
C. R. Wells
R. F. McFarlane
J. H. Grush
Three Evening Moving Picture Event In Southeast Washington
A three night engagement begins tonight in a new Southeast Washington tent on East Madison Street. Each evening offers a new program with moving pictures never seen in Washington, late illustrated songs, and blackface acts by Geo E Hart. Doors open in the afternoon with music by the band until dark. admission 10c children under 12, 15c ages 12 to 15, 25c adults, and free for those over 75 on all three nights.
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Washington
Madison Street
Geo. E. Hart
Zeredatha Council Holds Regular Conclave June 23 1905
Zeredatha Council No 21 Royal and Select Masters to convene Friday evening June 23 1905 for election of officers petitions and work. Attendees urged for full attendance by fraters. A N Alberson T I M.
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Zeredatha Council
A. N. Alberson
Whooping cough remedy praised by chemist in Jamaica
K J Riley Bennett of Trown's Town Jamaica commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for whooping cough recommending it to grateful mothers. The remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy in Cooks & Sherman.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
K. J. Riley Bennett
Trown’s Town
Jamaica
West India Islands
Chamberlain
Stewart
Pramacy, Cooks& Sherman
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Oxford
Gibson
Bragg
W. N. Bragg
Schneider Building
Fast Side
ICE Cream
Roy Y. Stichter
California
Santa Fe
Geo. C. Chambers
L Equitable Bldg
Dee Moines
The
Grand Canyon
Woodmen
Pekin Hero
West Chester
Mason
Transfer & Storage Co
AGN
Steck
Washington National Bank
H. F. Steck's
Eastside
Jeweler
Theznew
Louisville & Nashville
Cincinnati
Louisville
Knoxville
C. L. Stone
Gen’! Pacs. Agt
Louisville, Ky
Florida
Frisco System
Frisco
Southern Railway
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Fla
Southeastern Limited
Passenger Traffic Department
Saint Louis
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