Wedding delayed by missing groom amid family tensions
In Innihberg a wedding was delayed as the groom Simeon Sloan failed to arrive and others waited an hour at the family farmhouse. Hilda Baldwin waited for the ceremony to begin with guests arriving before Clare Stout, brother of the groom, prepared to bet. The event proceeded with the bride accepting and the ceremony going ahead.
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Innihberg
Hilda Baldwin
Simeon Sloan
Wittests
Shawn
Dentists Urge Health Spending Over Cures in Des Moines
In Des Moines on Tuesday night the Iowa state Dental society heard an address by John P. Corley of Greensboro arguing for rebalancing public funds from medical treatment to prevention. He cited per capita expenses for education and fire protection while urging more investment in mouth health and general well being.
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Des Moines
Moines
Chie
City Commission
Iowa State Dental Society
John P. Corley
Greensboro
Ile
Ly Corley
Dre. J. V. Conzett
Dubuque
C. W. Bruner
Waterloo
J. C. Mohan
Sioux City
J. W Marsh
Keokuk
Dr. Cortey
Fire at Pantorium in Iowa City Causes Injuries and Damage
A gasoline explosion at the University Wardrobe pantorium in Iowa City on May 5 injured owner John B. Kemp and lightly burned assistant Francis Dupree. About $1,000 in damage occurred to the building and contents while the block was saved after firefighters battled flames for half an hour. A second gasoline tank exploded during the incident, slightly injuring several firefighters. Kemp, previously burned last fall, remains scarred and crippled.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University
John B. Kemp
Des Moines
Francis Dupree
Edward Mott
William Arn, Jr
Kemp
Fish dying along Cedar river prompt river pollution concerns
In Nashua Iowa residents report a spike in dead fish along the Cedar river. Suckers and red horse are common, but this year game fish are dying as well, with fishermen blaming refuse from the Charles City gas plant. The issue has drawn wide local commentary.
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Nashua
Cedar River
Charles City
Iowa
Unclear Phrase on Refuse Solution from Bae Plants
A fragment notes doubt about applying a proposed refuse solution from Bae plants to all cases, suggesting it is hardly probable to be correct across the board.
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Bae
Teachers sought by Iowa superintendents at State Teachers College
Cedar Falls May 5 Iowa superintendents and others visited the State Teachers College to fill next year vacancies. Visitors included Dr Burton Odebolt Charles Cobb Logan Hugh Gilmore Mason City O W Herr Oelwein and J M Greenwood Kansas City Mo. Some are selecting seniors by correspondence.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Teachers’ College
Cr. Burton
Odebolt
Charles 8. Cobb
Logan
Hugh M. Gilmore
Mason City
O. W. Herr
Oelwein
4. M. Greenwood
Public School System
Kansas City
Taft Accepts Invitation to Visit West in September
President Taft conditionally accepts an invitation from the Greater Davenport committee and the Tri City Press club to visit the West during the Kansas and Missouri fairs in September. He wishes to try the Arsenal Golf Club link and inspect the arsenal, noting the courses are among the finest in the country.
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Davenport
Taft
Greater Davenport
Tri-City
Presa
Hoek
Missouri
Arscnal
Memorial Exercises for Prof Samuel Calvin Held at Iowa State
Memorial exercises in honor of Prof Samuel Calvin were held during the State university weekly assembly in Iowa City. President George E MacLean presided as resolutions were read and addresses delivered by the G A R and the geological society of America along with university faculty and citizens.
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Iowa City
Samuel Calvin
the State University
George E. MacLean
G. A. RR
Calvin
Citizens
Universality Faculty
Geological Society of America
DEDICATE MONUMENT ESTHERVILLE TO FORT DEFIANCE
Estherville organizers of the Daughters of the American Revolution plan a lidford stone monument thirty feet high at the fort site. A carved cannonball bears an American with wings. a plate honors Mrs Esther Ridley the first white woman in Emmet County. Dedication may coincide with a homecoming day inviting local settlers.
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Estherville
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fort Defiance
Esther Ridley
Emmet County
Petherville
County Sunday School Convention in West Chester
County Sunday School convention planned in West Chester on May 7 and 12 with large attendance expected and an engaging program for all attendees. Also notes Chamberlains Liniment as effective for muscle soreness and rheumatism, sold by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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West Chester
Chamberlain
Lemmons Pharmacy
Carnegie awarded Pan American Medal for Humanity
Twenty one republics of the Pan American Union joined in a ceremony in Washington as Andrew Carnegie received a medal crafted with the inscription Benefactor of Humanity. The honor, voted by the union at a Buenos Aires conference, was presented with President Taft and Director General John Barrett in attendance.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Pane American Union
Carnegie
Pan- American Union
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Taft
John
Boston Freight Handlers Press Wage Demands
May 5 in Boston freight handlers presented wage and hour improvement demands to all railroads terminal and steamship shed operators. The requests mirror those of last year and a strike could disrupt Boston freight if the roads refuse.
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Boston
Resting Place Exhumes William Graham at W&L
After lying in Richmond for over a century the body of William Graham president of Washington and Lee University from 1782 to 1796 was exhumed today and moved to the university.
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Richmond
William Graham
Washington and Lee University
University
Anniversary of Diaz Victory Celebrated in Puebla
Observances marked Cinco de Mayo in Mexico City as the anniversary of Diaz winning a battle at Puebla. The holiday honors the Mexican victory and national pride with ceremonies across the capital.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Puebla
International Gymnastics Opens in Turin with Mixed Contest
The opening day in Turin hosts feminine gymnasts from several nations including the United States in the international championships at the exposition grounds. A national Italian student event begins the same day, while the men’s championships are scheduled for next week.
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Turin
Italy
America
Exposition
Carpet Cleaning Works Offers Moths Germs Free Rugs
Roy Minick of Hamilton Bermuda advertises carpet and rug cleaning services. The notice promotes sanitary work with guaranteed results and mentions rug making from old carpets and agent for Fairfield Rug works. It notes free freight and dragage in city and invites calls or letters.
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Fairfield Rug Works
Roy Minick
Ceremonies Mark Con secration of Bermuda Cathedral
Orate ceremonies marked the consecration of the magnificent Bermuda Cathedral of the Church of England in the island colony. Officials and clergy attended as chants and hymns filled the hall.
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Bermuda
Church of Neland
National Exhibition Opens At Corcoran Art Gallery
In Washington May 5 the Corcoran Art Gallery opened the twentieth national exhibition of pictorial photographs and will run through May 15.
TRESE COMPANIES DINNER IN NEW YORK ALL-STAR TRUST GROUP
Nearly 600 leading trust companies from across the United States will attend a dinner tonight in New York hosted by the Trust Company section of the American Bankers Association. Delegates come from Honolulu San Francisco and other cities. Governor Joix will welcome guests and Dr Fatler of Milwaukee will preside with speakers including Nelson W. Aldrich and F O Watt.
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New York
United States
Trust Company
American Bankers’ Association
Iolanolulu
San Francisco
Joix
Dr Fatler
Milwaukee
Nelson W. Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
F. O. Watt
Senator OGorman Celebrates 51st Birthday in Senate
Washington May 5 Senator Jas A OGorman of New York who recently succeeded Chauncey Depew in the Senate is today receiving congratulations from colleagues as he marks his fifty first birthday.
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Washington
Jas. A. O'Gorman
New York
Chauncey Depew
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
The advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair restorer that permanently removes dandruff in two weeks or money back, prevents falling hair and fading, and beautifies hair with a refreshing non greasy finish. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy at 50 cents a bottle with a testimonial from Ada M. Bratt dated March 23 1910.
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Lemmon
Ada M. Bratt
Hoosick, N. Y
Brethan and Griffith Mercantile Agency Moves to Crail’s Store
Removal notice announces expanded facilities for Brethan and Griffith Mercantile Agency now located at Crail’s Store on the second floor. Contact telephone 128 for collections and inquiries.
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Brethan & Griffith Mercantile Agency
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Paner
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Emonies
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TRESE
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