Local Briefs Highlight Travel and Visits
John Beamer traveled to Iowa City on business this morning. J L Brookhart left for West Liberty on a brief business trip. Mrs Harrie Horne departed for Davenport for a short visit. W J Lawrence of Rock Island passed through on No 1. Miss Georgia Schreckengast headed to Keota to visit her grandmother Mrs Clarke.
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The
Star
John Beamer
Iowa City
Vienna
J. L. Brookhart
West Liberty
Harrie Horne
Davenport
W. J. Lawrence
Rock Island
Georgia Schreckengast
Burlington
Keota
Des Moines To Host Iowa School Supervisors Meeting
Des Moines Iowa March 26 The county school superintendents of Iowa will meet April 15 and 16 to discuss major topics including a move from district to county school organization The Dubuque county system currently lists 260 directors plus 62 secretaries and 62 treasurers the meeting aims to centralize authority under the county superintendent.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dubuque
Tragedy Feared In Barn Fire Near Cotter Iowa
A large hay barn on the J. J. Duncan farm six miles northwest of Columbus Junction burned with about fifty tons of hay. The blaze early Tuesday morning left evidence suggesting a possible human death, with bones found among the ruins. The barn and hay were insured for 500 and Hay was insured as well. The farm is occupied by tenant D. H. Peters who owned the hay.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
J. J. Duncan
Cotter
D. H. Peters
Editor Sniff Is Acquitted in Brundige Case
Logan Iowa March 26 The defense rested then the prosecution opened and the case was submitted to the jury. At 11 55 p m the jury found editor Sniff not guilty of shooting Brundige who attacked him over a printed article.
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Logan
Iowa
Sniff-Brundige
Sniff
Brundige
Special Discourse by Van Loon at Academy Hall
E. H. Van Loon speaks tonight at the Academy hall at 7 50 on Justification by Faith and Justification by Works. All attendees welcome.
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Academy Hall
E. H. van Loon
Best Healer in the World by Rev F Starbird
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and obstinate sores noting success in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Dog Capers: Police Dog Dana Captures Burglary Suspect
New York report states Dana, a police dog recently added to the force, aided by Parkville officers, captured burglar John Thompson who fled after a 3 am sighting. Thompson dropped a bag, ran when hailed, and was tackled as Dana pursued and restrained him until officers arrived.
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New York
Thompson
Dona
Fire in Drury Lane Theater in London
Fire at Drury Lane theater in London did not destroy the building as feared. Flames began around 4 a.m. and were brought under control, the fireproof curtain saved the auditorium, but stage scenery and other properties were ruined. The glass dome collapsed and smoke damaged the interior. the theater had been closed since the pantomime season and would have reopened April 18.
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London
Drury Lane Theater
Sensational rescue of five from burning Bowery home
Five members of Jacob Chaikowsky's family were saved from their burning Bowery home at 127 Bowery in a dramatic rooftop escape. Two policemen crossed a six foot gap between buildings using their bodies to reach the roof and swung the Chaikowskys to safety. After the blaze, Chaikowsky said about 800 was missing, suspected stolen during the fire.
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New York
Jacob Chaikowsky
Bowery
Chikowskys
Chatkowsky
Landlords Threatened Over Objectionable Buildings in South Bend
A fifty member committee in South Bend, Indiana, plans criminal proceedings against owners renting buildings for vice. It served notice that occupants must be removed within two weeks. The group cites Indiana statutes allowing fines up to 900 dollars and up to six months imprisonment for owners of such properties.
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South Bend
Ind
Despondent Wisconsin mother drowns with child in cistern
Mrs. Wenzel Breidel of Chippewa County after her elder son's death drowned herself and her four year old son in a cistern at her farm. To mask the murky water she poured oil into the cistern before leaping in.
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LatCrosse
Wis
Wenzel Breidel
Chipmunk Conte
Enforcing the Muiet Law in Davenport
Civic Federation sues twenty Davenport saloonkeepers for alleged noncompliance with the muiet law injunctions. Attorney H B Betty represents the federation with more cases expected as a follow up.
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Davenport
The
Civic Federation
H. B. Betty
Episcopal Bishop Consecrated in Nevada Service
Rev Henry Douglas Kelluh was consecrated bishop of Nevada at St Luke's Episcopal Church Racine Wisconsin on March 26. Presiding bishop Rt Rev Tuttle of Missouri served as consecrator and Rt Rev T F Ciallor bishop of Tennessee preached the sermon.
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Racine Wis
Henry Douglas Kelu
Nevada
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Nev. Ty. &. Tuttle
Missouri
T. F Ciallor
L Tennessee
Weather forecast for several states tonight
The forecast shows increasing cloudiness and unsettled, cooler conditions across Indiana and Wisconsin with possible showers in Wisconsin. Lower Michigan expects increasing clouds and warmer in the east, while Iowa anticipates colder conditions with cloudy skies.
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Indiana
Michigan
East Portion
Wisconsin
Chicago Markets Report on Wheat Corn Hogs and Cattle Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show May wheat around 2.28 per bushel with varied bids across futures. Cash grain prices for No. 2 red and No. 2 hard wheat listed, plus spring and corn quotes. Hog and cattle ranges reported with heavy packing, mixed, and prime categories and per hundredweight figures. East Buffalo bids show steady to strong hogs and cattle, with lambs and calves under lower prices.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Siriy Hou
Perth Ie
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
LivesStock Commission
Best
Court decision grants Sarah Ho Davis 10009 from Pierce estate
In New York March 26 the supreme court rules Mrs Sarah Ho Davis receives 10009 and may leave Boston poorhouse. The suit concerns Mrs Sarah A Pierce who died leaving 80 dollars. Pierce’s sisters contend over property later claimed by a third sister. Court orders Pierce’s three surviving sisters share the estate equally.
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Hillis
New York
Beccause
Supreme Court
Sarah Ho Davis
Boston
Sarah A. Pierce
Tuivis
Coal famine prep in Bloomington may shift fuel use
Bloomington residents consider using oil as fuel if a coal shortage worsens due to miners strike. An oil company pipeline from Kansas fields to Indiana refineries crosses central Illinois and may be tapped to supply local industries if pricing remains affordable.
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Bloomington
Tlinois
Kansas Fields
Indiana
Iliiois
Central Illinois Industries
White House Children’s Party at Polar Regions Lecture
The White House hosted a festive gathering for the Roosevelt children and friends with a stereopticon lecture on polar regions. Archibald and Kermit Roosevelt arrived from Groton to visit, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Longworth at dinner, keeping the family complete except for Theodore L.
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White House
Washington
Morgan to Meet King Victor Emmanuel in Rome Dinner Guests
J Pierpont Morgan visiting Rome was entertained at dinner by U S ambassador Lloyd Griscom. Present were Rt Rev C H Brant bishop of the Philippines W B Cutting Carolus Duran and Griscoms mother and sister Morgan will be received by King Victor Emmanuel on his return from Venice.
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Victor
Morgan
Nome
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rome
Lloyd ©. Griscom
United States
C.H. Brant
Philippines
W. B. Cutting
New York
Carolus Duran
Griscom
Victor Emmanuel
Venice
Exoneration for Chicago Police Chief in Averbuch Shooting
Coroner's jury absolves Chief Shippy and driver James M. Foley of blame after evidence shows Averbuch came to the chief's house with a knife and revolver aiming to assassinate him, clearing all parties of fault.
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Chicago
Shippy
James M. Foley
Young Averbuch
Averbuch
Death of J. W. Thomas in Mediapolis
Word reached yesterday of the death of J. W. Thomas of Mediapolis after months of anaemia. He was a son of Mrs. T. W. Thomas and brother of Hattie J. P. GC S. and Dr L. Thomas of Washington. The funeral will be Friday at 2 pm in Mediapolis with burial in Kossuth cemetery.
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J. W. Thomas
Mediapolis
T. W. Thomas
Hattie, J. P
GC. S
L. Thomas
Washington
Kossuth Cemetery
White heads to join Ringling Bros show in Chicago
W Al White visited his brother Martin and then went to Brighton to visit his parents before departing for Chicago to join Ringling Bros. show, which opens the season there next week.
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W. al White
Martin
Brighton
Chicago
Ringling Bros. Show
Brown Takes Trip From Here To Brighton And Ollie
W. E. Brown left this morning for Brighton and will continue on from there to Ollie.
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W. E. Brown
Brighton
Will
Ollie
Local Residents Leave For Visits and Tragic Call
Mrs. J. B. Crail departed this morning for Winfield on a brief visit. Mrs. T. W. Thomas departed this morning for Mediapolis after receiving word of her son John W. Thomas's death.
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T. W. Thomas
Mediapolis
John W. Thomas
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Cook & Sherman
H. Knecht
Tailor
Washington National Bank
Portant Business
H. F. Stege
Old Drury Lane
Chicago Grain
Mrs. Johnson
Gorham
North Side Shoe Store
Chas. D. Gorham
J. B. Crail
Winfield
Geo. Peck
South Dakota Lands
Brown and Spink Counties
D. A. Chalmers’ Store
Windsor Grocery
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