Parole System Lengthens Time Served in Iowa Reform
Des Moines reports on Iowa's indeterminate sentence and parole system showing longer average time served since 1907. Anamosa data compares parole with straight sentences, with averages of 2 years 3 months 11 days on parole versus 1 year 5 months 13 days for prior straight sentences.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Parole Board
Anamosa
Anamosa Reformatory
Towa Railroad Commission
Towa
Pittsburgh
Lone Tree
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
A. D. Beals
Rate Department
Thomas Watters
Commerce Counsel
Minneapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission For
Claims to be oldest native Iowa daughter
Marshalltown July 25 Mrs Mary F Barber 77 a Soldiers Home member from Albia Indiana asserts A C Thomas died at Sac City was not Iowa’s oldest native. Born Cascade 1839 Thomas vs Barber born Burlington 1887 with sister Miss A A Gray born 1835 at Burlington. Barber believes she is the oldest living native daughter.
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Marshalltown
Mary F. Barber
Albia
A. C. Thomas
Sac City
Iowa
Thomas
Cascade
Barber
Burlington
A. A. Gray
Albion
Claim Auditors Erred in Land Valuations
Des Moines reports reveal errors in land and property valuations with discrepancies from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 in counties. Secretary Davison of the executive council launches an investigation to reconcile valuations with last year’s figures plus new buildings and improvements. He seeks explanations and corrections to prevent higher tax bills for residents.
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Os Des Moines
Towa
Davison
Executive Council
Automobile Crash Damages Johnson Bakery Front
An automobile accident in the city left the Johnson bakery front demolished and two large plate glass windows shattered. Mrs. Mary Emberling suffered serious injuries and was taken to King’s Daughters hospital with bruises and cuts. Mrs. Minor Emberling fractured her wrist and a little girl was also injured. Claude Harrington of Oxford died twelve days after a neck injury from a diving accident near Hanging Rock bridge in Des Moines. A future forecast predicts rural carriers driving autos across paved roads in fifty years, per H. Pierce at the Iowa Rural Letter Carriers convention.
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Manchester
Collin Marshal
A. H. Marshal
Des Moines
W.H. James
Council Bluffs
Washington
Iowa
R. W. Ford
Storm Lake
French
Humboldt
P. Larson
Kanawha
I. N. Daryls
Ficks
W. H. Clark
Corydon
Lenmon
Eddyville
O. W. Bryant
Lorimer
C. L. Teed
Clarinda
J. J. Homer
Wick
Atlantic
Blanche Bailey
Ward
Jackson
Ward Hotel
Miss Bailey
Johnson Bakery
Verry
Arthur Foote
Milwaukee
Mary Emberling
King's Daughters Hospital
Minor Emberling
Town City
Claude Harrington
Oxford
Hanging Rock Bridge
Lowa River
H. Pierce
Shell Ftock, Ir
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Drowning of Johnson County Girl Found in Well Near Cosgrove
Anna Wills, daughter of a prominent Johnson County farmer, was found drowned in a well near Cosgrove after a four hour search. Her health had been poor and authorities consider she may have jumped or fallen in. The report notes uncertainty but confirms the discovery.
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Jowa
Anna Wills
Johnson County
Cosgrove
Hens and Chicks Have Grand Spree
Residents of Linden addition Water-Jou report a bizarre event at a chicken coop. Mrs 4 W Chapman found spoiled apples in a can and fed them to the flock causing several hens and roosters to appear inebriated and stagger about the pen. By morning the birds recovered with no lasting harm noted.
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Linden Addition
W. Chapman
Indiana Street
Clyde Liner's Cook Douses Santo Domingo Officials
The Clyde Hiner Algonquin, arriving from South America, clashed with Santo Domingo navy during a formal port call at Puerto Plata. A cook’s garbage discharge from the Algonquin’s kitchen porthole showered the visiting officers, sending General Bordas' fleet home in a huff.
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Puerto Pasto
Santo Domingo
New York Herald
Puerto Plata
General Bordas
Navy
Water Front Wall Project Approved by City Officials
The Water Works Commission and Driver Prant announce rebuilding plans for a riverfront wall 12 feet high along the east river bank near the water works station. City engineer Charles A. Moby drew the plans as part of a River Front Commission program to uniform walls and park space. Commissioners also repealed a 2 dollar discount cap on bills for sprinkling and ordered water mains extended on Kingsley Avenue and Forest Avenue.
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Water Works Commission
Prant Tmprovement Commission
Uo Ieer
Pdity
Charles A. Moby
River Front Commission
Water Works Statiut
Ulhets
Luwia
Shrullu
Water Commissioners
Kingsley Avenue
Marsh and
Moir Streets
Forest Avenue
Eight
Hoover Strutts
Miner Convention Elects Officers and Delegates
The Western Federation of Miners convention reports officers including President Claries IL and Vice President C. E with secretary LToywest Mills. Fraternal delegates to the United Mine Workers of America were named J. C. Williams Grass Valley, Charles Tanner Virginia City, Joseph Cannon Hite, James Shen Butte. A motion set a three member committee for Bathe tasks and a special order on the Butte conveyances was discussed.
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Denver
Celo
Amemittee
Bedleration
Claries
United Mines Workers of America
Chasen
J. C. Williams
Grass Valley
Val
Charles Tanner
Virginia
Nevy Joseph
Cannon
Hite
Atiz
James Shen
Butte
Nakad
Util
Jagaverri
Alwaye Penlifmale
The Englishman And His Coat
London observers debate male dress reforms as summer heat spurs talk of shedding coats and waistcoats. An American visitor’s smart attire sparks envy while writers note English restraint and old fashions clash with modern comfort. Crows crowd the river as heat drives cooling demands.
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London
Mayland
Noup
England
Go Cogilessi
Anmerica
Lena
States
Dows Shore-hine
Nin
Renfirt Crowns In Afternoon and Evening Haze
Readable lines describe Renfirt events with crowns in the afternoon and evening, noting large crowds and unusual weather affecting attendance. The fragment references teats and heather tones shaping the scene without clear dates or locations.
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Shell Rock
Towan
Turkey
Grinnell
G. E. White
Anatolia College
Marsovan
Asia
C. L. Dahlberg
Kingman Boulevard
Fear Ward
Roy
Perry
Mary Fmberling
Minor Fmberling
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Middle West
Cere
East Fourth Street
H. B. Claflin Company
H. B. Claflin Co
America
New York World
Claflin
Watertar
Whi
Olatlin
Kime & Co
Cliath
Waterton Eventos Courier
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Joseph B. Martindale
Frederic A. Juilliard
Revail
Athriense
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Missouri
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Buffalo, N. Y
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Horlick
Seon Bo
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Mugen
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Queen City College of Dressmaking
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Palace Theatre
Adriana Costamagna
Power of Attorney
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