Brinton Presents San Francisco Disaster Pictures
W F Brinton returns from Chicago with moving pictures of the San Francisco ruins and the Rock Mountains filmed from a train and vehicle. The Red Cross scenes show care for victims as audiences view park scenes of displacement. Showcased at the opera house Saturday May 12 with illustrated songs and other scenes. Tickets 10 15 25 cents.
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W. F Brinton
Chicago
Rock Mountains
San Francisco
Red Cross Society
Opera House
Brinton
Labor federation adopts resolution to probe Iowa lawmakers
Ottumwa Iowa May 10. At the Iowa State Federation of Labor convention a resolution orders the incoming legislative committee to investigate and report to all Iowa unions the record of every state legislator on matters of interest to organized labor. Visiting delegates were treated to a banquet last night.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Governor Cummins Stricken With Severe Illness
Des Moines Iowa May 10 Governor Cummins was confined to his home with a grip and throat trouble. He left the state house Monday afternoon and was bedridden. Two physicians attended him during the evening.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
State House
Electric Bitters Sold At Stewart Drug Store
A testimonial notes River a man nearly died from a liver complaint and jaundice. He credits Electric Bitters, prescribed by his doctor, with restoring health for eleven years. Describes benefits for biliousness neuralgia weakness and digestive disorders. 50 cents at J. H. Stewarts.
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G. Ok Fouts
Rivera
J. H. Stewart’s
Stevenson Hotel Changes Hands In Washington
The Stevenson hotel changed hands yesterday with W. A. Cobb the new landlord. Cobb, known to locals and travelers, formerly ran the Cobb house in Columbus Junction and opened the Commercial hotel in Keota on February 1. He and his family arrived from Keota to stay, and the lease runs for one year with a three year option while renovations are completed. Sunday dinners will be a Cobb specialty.
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Stevenson
T. J. Allen
W. A. Cobb
Washington
Columbus Junction
Cobb House
Mr. Cobb
Keota
Stephenson
Narrow Escape for a Horse in a Deep Well
Lewis Anderson faced losing a valuable horse when it fell into a sixteen foot deep water filled well. George Wilson spotted the horse’s nose in the water, rescuers pulled the animal out safely. The well is a flowing type about six feet square, valued at 175, with Willows aiding the effort.
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Lewis Anderson
George Wilson
Barden Father Improves After Illness in Iowa City Call
Sam Barden telephoned from Iowa City saying his father S. B. Barden, seriously ill since Tuesday, was much improved and nearly out of danger this morning.
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Sam Barden
Iowa City
S. B. Barden
Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Crawfordsville Factory
A boiler exploded at Brown Brothers tile and brick plant in Crawfordsville this morning, killing two men and injuring others. Fire crews may face continued hazards as investigators assess the scene.
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Brown Bros
Crawfordsville
Tragic Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Brown Bros Factory
In Crawfordsville at ten minutes before noon a boiler explosion wrecked the Brown Bros factory. Engineer Walter Menefee and worker Henry Hough were killed, six others escaped unhurt. Funeral services and coroner's inquest followed as families mourned.
Explosion Wrecks Brown Brothers Brick and Tile Plant
The Brown Brothers brick and tile factory in Crawfordsville was wrecked by an boiler explosion that killed engineer Walter Menefee and Henry Hough. The boiler, about twenty years old, was moved from a former site and the blast shattered the building and chimney. Brown narrowly escaped injury as the boiler blew across the tracks. losses are estimated at a substantial figure.
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Crawfordsville
Brown Brothers Brick and Tile Factory
Walter Menefee
Henry Hough
Hough
Brown
Riley
Orris Field
Brown Brothers
Mrs. L. J. Washburn Dies at 75 in Brighton
Mrs. L J Washburn an aged resident of Brighton died yesterday evening at about five o clock at her home She was a native of Ohio and seventy five years old The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Presbyterian Church
J. S. Cotton
W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
Brighton
L. J. Washburn
Paper from Corn Husks Startup in Vinton Iowa
A new company with $100000 capital, led by Earl Miller, plans to manufacture paper from sweet corn husks in Vinton. Miller reports successful experiments showing husk pulp yields strong, durable paper and the venture is expected to begin soon.
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Vinton
Iowa
Earl Miller
C. W. Miller
Wickham visits Crawfordsville and Ottumwa notes
Dr. Be T Wickham was a business visitor in Crawfordsville and Ottumwa today. James Ward’s condition improved and friends were encouraged. George Ward came from Ottumwa to see his ill father James Ward. The Baptist church will host a meeting Friday evening with all members urged to attend. John Rowan remains in serious condition and may not survive. Mrs Nicholson’s condition is unchanged though slightly stronger today.
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BE. T. Wickham
Crawfordsville
Aipsworth
James Ward
George Ward
Ottumwa
The
Baptist Church
Llth. A
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Missouri Druggist
Letter from T. J. Dwyer of Graysville Mo cites three cured consumption cases after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes a man who planned to sell property and move to Arizona abandoned the idea. The medicine is advertised as the surest cough cold and lung healer. J H Stewart promises guaranteed relief with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a trial bottle free.
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Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysville
Dr. King
Arizona
J. H. Stewart
Unpleasant Climate in Karachi Region
The article describes Karachi and nearby Jacobabad in northern India facing extreme heat. A single daily mail train carried coffin during heat seasons to serve passengers, and twenty three European engine drivers died over years while operating trains. Carriages remain shut to keep out heat, woodwork becomes hot to touch, and rooftop water tanks become unendurable in the heat.
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Karachi
India
Jacobabad
Dr Howard’s specific sale offers half price relief
Advertises Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents with a 50 cent gold dollar trade. Promises guaranteed cure or money back and cites popularity in New York. Also notes Clyde V Brown selling three buggies at a special price of 75 dollars each near the post office.
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Dr. Howard
J. E. Lemmon
Washington
Clyde V. Brown
Post
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Layton
Pennsylvania
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Elsie Stiles
White Pine
Colo
Curtis Hough
Mae Hough
Taonia
Herman Hough
Milford
Nebr
Edith Hough
Ruth Brown
Philip Menefee
Trenton
Homer
Wickham
Morrison
John Rowan
Crail
Rail
Valenciennes
Washington, Iowa
J.c.smith
Cash Grocery
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