State Supreme Court case tops Iowa news in June issue
State labor commissioner Brigham begins July data gathering under a broadened factory inspection law with extensive schedules on workplace safety sanitation and wage earners. Grinnell trustees seek Andover Theological Seminary relocation. Iowa College viewed as favorable site. Political conventions set. New York copying Iowa model debated.
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State Supreme Court
Grinnell
Des Moines
E. D. Brigham
Iowa College
Prsident Bradley
Andover Theological Seminary
New England
Andover College
Crinnell
Theological Seminary
Brigham
Iowa
Towa
New York
Odell
Gov. Odell
Federal probe targets similar mine stock schemes after Baillier conviction
Letson Baillier of Des Moines was convicted of using the mails to solicit investors in the White Swan mine at Baker City Oregon. Federal officials say they will investigate other alleged schemes of a similar nature aimed at securing stock sales and pursue further prosecutions.
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Letson Dballiet
Des Moines
White Swan
Baker City
Ore
Baillier
Reminiscences of Civil War Vicksburg and River Battles
The account describes night patrols in rifle pits near Young's Point and Vicksburg, heavy casualties, and sickness. It recalls Grant's failed ditches, river operations, the Queen of the West sinking Indianola, dummy gunboats, and the April 16 1865 ironclad passage led by Admiral Porter. The narrative ends with the May 22 marching to the regimental charge.
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Shorty
Burlington
Young’s Point
Vicksburg
Grant
Yazoo
Indianola
Local Notes From Town Report
Jackson and Mrs. Kuhlmeier of Illinois visited G L Fosters. Frank Pearson returned from Parson’s college. Godfrey Juzeler hosted friends Thursday. Children’s Day at Bethel on June 7 at 10. Storm felled Wim Applegate’s windmill and sheds. cats lost. Two baby girls born to Rev Stevenson and Rev Coffman households. Rev J R Payne of Keota visited. Baptist Children’s Day services well attended though roads hindered turnout. Eli Van Sickle’s barn burned from lightning. Quinn’s woods removed Tuesday. Auten moved into town.
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J. R. Payne
Keota
Baptist Church
Eli van Sickle
Mr. Quinn
Mr. Auten
Lucy Randall Died After Heart Illness at Sister Home
Lucy E. Randall fourteen daughter of Wm Randall died Monday evening at her sister Mrs Ed Mc Farland home after a sudden collapse. She had suffered since March from enlargement of the heart and was a Methodist Sunday school member. Funeral conducted by Rev Schreckengast with Hallie Berdo and Mabel Morton singing a duet. Interment in City Cemetery.
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Lucy E
Wm Randall
Ed McFarland
Methodist Sunday School
Rev. Schreckengast
Hallie Berdo
Mabel Morton
City Cemetery
Aurora and Magnet Societies Baseball Game for Cement Walk
The 2:30 PM Friday game between the Aurora and Magnet Societies aims to fund a cement walk in front of the Academy. Noted players include J T Beamer Dr Hay Sheriff Teeter Will Harvey Harry Bell Clerk Matthews and many others. umpires are Bushels of Fun Frank Wilson and Leigh Wallace.
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Aurora
Magnet
Academy
J.T. Beamer
Dr. Hay
Sheriff Teeter
Will Harvey
Harry Bell
Clerk Matthews
Frank Wilson
Leigh Wallace
Notable visits and events headlined for the week
Prof. Frank B. Irish will lecture in Chicago and a mass meeting on Anti Narcotics is planned for the coming Sabbath. County Treasurer Shearer reports receipts of 117713.34 and expenditures of 105286.17 through June 1. A variety of social visits, births, and local incidents are noted across several towns.
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Shearer
Mack Custer
Nettie Sarepta Slumm
S. B. van Petten
Grinnell
A. E. Austin
Carrie Miksch
Dublin
Ed. Towers
Eldon
Carrie Stephens
Normal Institute
Gazette
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Frank Swift
Pleasant Plain
Samuel Perry
Greenfield
Crawford Township
H. Micheal
Dowagiac
Mich
Ben Nicola
St. Joseph Mo
Port Lewis
Earl Ashton Lewis
Frank B. Irish
Chicago
Institute
Pleasant Plains Church
E.S. Bishop
Prairie Flower Baptist Choir
Commencement at Graham for class of 1902 WHS
The class of 1902 at Graham finished commencement with diplomas handed by Prof. W A Pratt. Twenty eight students, both leaders and musicians, heard Rev J R Logue lead prayers and Miss Lulu Slocum recite. Rev Matt S Hughes spoke on The Art of Living urging noble character over flashy progress.
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WH. S
Graham
W. A. Pratt
Lulu Slocum
Miss Curran
May Bain
Iona Shearer
Deadman’s
Matt S. Hughes
Washington
Hughes
Service and Duty At Graduation Farewell Oration
A long farewell address urges graduates to pursue high ideals and service beyond self. It thanks the Board of Education and teachers, recalls four years of growth, and counsels perseverance through life’s challenges as they sail into the wider world.
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Board of Education
Valedictory Given by Miss Myrtle Stewart
A valedictory was delivered by Miss Myrtle Stewart as part of the graduation exercises. Grandmothers were mentioned in a reflective context, emphasizing character over progression and convenience.
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Myrtle Stewart
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Sarah Kuhn
Anamosa
S. M. Weaver
Kuhn Warden Hunter
Anamosa Prison
George A. Lincoln
Iowa & Dakota Central Railway Company
Martin
Centerville
Sioux City
H. F. Reddig
H. W. Seamon
H. H. Kendrick
Henry C. Solomon
J. E. Murphy
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Iowa National Guards
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Ohio
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Jackson
Westchester
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Nort Coflman
Lucy Randall
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Marsh W. Bailey
Cora Smeltzer
Iowa City
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Mollie Cherry
Dandel
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Mt. Pleasant
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