Eyes of State Focus on Clinton County Grand Jury
Exhaustive investigation by Clinton County grand jury into five years of bridge contracts and county supervisor actions nears completion. Attorney General Cosson and special counsel Henry B. Sampson assist. experts review public funds use. Indictments and removal proceedings rumored as report nears.
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Clinton
Clinton County
Owl Highway Commission
Thettorney General
Cosson
Henry B. Sampson
Sampson
Iowa
Thelinton
Aleady
Distret
L. A. Wilkinson & Son
Estate Highway Commission
Xpense
Colm
Bampson
Clinon
Figures on Menial Meningitis Epidemic in Shreveport and State
City health officer reports 130 meningitis cases since Dec 4 1914 with 84 colored patients and 46 females among 69 recoveries and 38 deaths. Whites recover at 85 percent, deaths higher among colored due to poverty and hygiene gaps. Journal notes hospital serum treatment shows strong results but overall mortality remains high.
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Shreveport
Lin
Oreal
Shreve- Sort
Texas
Journal of the American Medical Association
Return from Europe trip by Mr and Mrs C W Bown
Mr and Mrs C W Bown returned home after a three and a half month European tour visiting Italy Switzerland Germany France England and Scotland. They traveled on the Dunard line returning on the Cormia and reported good health and an enjoyable time abroad. The Macomber party of Waterloo origin is back in the country and may stay in New York for several days.
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C. W. Bown
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
France
England
Scotland
Cormia
Waterloo
New York
Winthrop Woman Dies in Chicago
Martha J. Payne of Chicago died at 74 after illness. Former Winthrop resident, she had lived with her son C H Payne in Chicago since her husband’s death two years ago. Funeral was held today in Winthrop with sons present from Waterloo Decorah and Chicago.
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Martha J. Payne
Chicago
John (. Payne
Payne
Winthrop
C.H. Payne
Erides
Waterloo
Thicago
Mr. J. Payne
Decorah
Iowa Woman Dies at Age 101 Pioneer Resident
Burlington Iowa July 31 Mrs Sarah Sharp longtime Dea Noines county resident dies at home near Danville age 101 years four and one half months She was born in 1811 in West Alexander Pa and traveled with her husband along the Ohio River to St Louis before settling near Danville on a 100 acre farm bought in 1845 The farm is now worth about 200 per acre and she had lived a Christian life for eighty seven years remarked as rivaling any such record in the country.
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Burlington
Sarah Sharp
Dea Noines County
Iowa
Danville
Sharp
West Alexander
Washington County
Ohio River
Mississippi
St. Louis
Illinois River
Mount Sterling
Ill
Kidnapped Burt Boy Still Missing as Gypsy Suspects Probed
Shenandoah Iowa July 31 authorities pursue a gang of gypsies believed responsible for the kidnapping of the 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marlow of Burt. A gypsy camp near Burt was linked to the case after a reported match with a local child in Peoria Illinois. Deputies say a description matches the missing boy and further checks continue as Burt residents fearfully await developments.
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Shenanadoah
Joseph Marlow
Burt
Peoria
Ill
Marlow
Two Suspects Arrested After Train Arrival
Two young men were arrested by Captain H. T. Wagner as they stepped from Illinois Central train No. 4 at 2 15 this afternoon. The men were reported by the railroad to be wanted for stealing merchandise from railroad cars at Jordan east of Fort Dodge last night.
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H. T. Wagner
Ilinois
West
Jordan
Fort Dodge
Darrow Direct Examination Ends as Cross-Exam Begins
Clarence S. Darrow’s direct examination in the jury bribery trial concluded with cross-examination underway after the adjournment. A new 68 foot well was sunk in Prospect Park near the ball grounds with the pump installed last evening, making the water facility available to the public.
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Darrow
Los Angeles
Clarence S. Darrow
Prospect Park
Conference Asked As House Reinstates Tariff Measures
Washington July 31 Democrats in caucus supported the La Follette wool bill and pressed three tariff measures back through the House to a conference with the Senate. The wool bill faced no conference. the sugar revision and excise tax bills were returned with all Senate amendments rejected. Republican insurgents balk at the plan while regular Republicans weigh absenting themselves to aid passage.
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Washington
Senate
House
Democratic
Chamber
Strike tightens at Duluth docks as stevedores stay out
In Duluth and Superior the stevedores strike grows serious with a dozen freight steamers tied up for lack of crew. Strikers say they have won and expect the company to concede by Saturday as no replacement workers are available.
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Duluth
Mian
Northern Pacific
Superior
Ice Cream Social Draws 300 At Bennington Township
More than 300 people attended an ice cream social held last evening at the Fred Shiming home in Bennington Township. Under Mt Hope Sunday School auspices, Miss Cora Shiming supervised the event and $39 was cleared toward church decorations. Japanese lanterns illuminated the lawn as the serving tables were set by the young people's class taught by Rev. Glenn Davis.
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Fred Shiming
Bennington Township
Mt. Hope Sunday School
Cora Shiming
Glenn Davis
Miss Shiming
Taft in a Bad Way. Ohio Nomination Chaos
Washington reports a spiraling Ohio political crisis as Judge Dillon declines the governorship ticket and Representative Paul Howland refuses to run. With multiple Republicans refusing candidacy, observers foresee a sweeping Democratic victory and a taft defeat in his home state. Lenore and Amy Mandt return from a recreation trip with relatives in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Washington, D. C
Ohio
Judge Dillon
White House
Paul Howland
Burton
Taft
Lenore
Amy Mandt
Wisconsin
Michigan
Des Moines School Census Shows Population Rise
Des Moines reports a school population of 24 586, up 214 from 1911. The census, reviewed by Truant Officer A Byram, notes 12 129 boys and 12 459 girls with girls exceeding boys by 330. Ages 7 to 14 total 9 561, lifting total population by about 1 000 and signaling need for a new four to six room school.
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Des Moines
Ndes Moines
A. CL Byram
Ayram
Byram
Minor Wound Proved Painful For Local Farmer
Fred Shiming of Bennington township suffered a painful injury from a minor accident yesterday afternoon while stacking grain on his farm. He drove a fork tine into his leg just above the ankle and only sought medical help when swelling and pain worsened. A clot of blood formed and had to be opened to remove the poison from the wound.
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Fred Shiming
Bennington Township
Darrow Denies Talking Bribery to Franklin in Trial
Clarence S. Darrow testified in his bribery trial denying any discussion with Bert H. Franklin about bribing jurors. A cancelled October 4 1911 check endorsed by Franklin was admitted, said by Darrow to cover detective services not bribery.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bert H. Franklin
Clarence S. Darrow
Franklin
Darrow
Robert Bain
Former Senator William D. Washburn Dies in Minnesota
William D. Washburn, former U S senator from Minnesota and key figure in the northwest’s development, died at 10 16 p m at his Fair Oaks home in Minneapolis. He was 81 and had fought illness for ten days, unconscious for 36 hours before death.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William TD. Washburn
United States
Minnesota
Northwest
Fair Oaks
Stevens Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Washburn
Carlsbad
Europe
Pair Oaks
Banquet for Bank Employees Honors Loyal Service
J. Eighmey, president of the First National Bank, will host a banquet for the bank’s employees and their wives this evening at 7 o'clock at the Ells. The event expresses appreciation for faithful service by staff.
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Fo J. Eighmey
Firet National Bank
Personal Property Appraisal Filed for Henry Phillips Estate
An appraisal bill for the late Henry Whiips personal property was filed today showing a total value of 3060 dollars and 5 cents. Appraisers listed are Casper Lindner, Ho HH Lutgen and Nic Mangin.
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Henry Whiips
Casper Lindner
Ho HH Lutgen
Nic Mangin
Canadian export outlook shifts amid crop conditions update
New York stocks report July 31 shows mixed results with Canadian Pacific and Great Northern among movers. Weather and sparse offerings influenced close, while listings include Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel amid varied numbers and small gains.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Rock Ieland
Northwestern
Atchison
Aenean Sinester
Enion Pacifies
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Veeae
HEE
United States Steel, Common
TOR United States Steel, Ptt
Amalgamated Copper
Uae
Great Northern
Ninols Central
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
City Service Pushes Use Of New Receptacles
Officials urge residents to adopt proposed delivery receptacles as a means to improve service while keeping costs low. The message emphasizes the office’s aim to balance quality with economy and requests compliance.
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Eyes OF State
Grand Jury
Queen Couneil
Fraternal Union of America
K. PF. Temple
Bennington
W. D. Washburn
Tion
Waterloo Evening Courier
Henry Phillips
Tality Mason Motor Co
Wersi Fifth Street
Conger Park Co
Mulberry Sr
Iowa Street
Oscar Funk
Crazy
N. D
Moline, Il
Carpenter Hotel
Black Hawk National Bank
East Fourth
al Speicher
Surrey
H.L. N
The
United States Postoffice Department
United States Post Office
Post Office Department
W.R. Law
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