Sullivan Explains Acts and Ireland Trip Letter History
W T Sullivan writes from Clare Ireland May 21 to an insurance agent missing since December. He recounts leaving Des Moines for Chicago and New York, sailing to Liverpool, traveling Ireland, later returning to the United States, and notes hardship and rehabilitation after accidents. He asks New Hampton friends’ thanks be conveyed and cites a change in life circumstances. Davenport May 29. Also: mystery surrounds Roy Spaite’s death at Rock Island Arsenal. Private Spaite’s body found in the Mississippi with a sack of cannon balls, inquest inconclusive. police from Davenport Rock Island and Moline investigate.
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New Hampton
W.T. Sullivan
Des Moines
the Tribune
Clare
Davenport
Roy Spaite
Rock Island
Moline
Girl Fights Off Hog Attack Near Oskaloosa Iowa
Grace Downey ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M Downey Madison township was attacked by a drove of hogs while visiting White Oak township. Her sister Jennie aged thirteen helped defend her until their father arrived and a doctor was summoned for treatment.
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Oskaloosa
Grace Downey
Cven
STORY COUNTY LETS CONTRACT FOR BRIDGES
Story County has just let the contract for 60 bridges and culverts in the second setting of the year. The first contract was for 70 bridges totaling $22,050 and the current contract brings the total for 120 bridges to $88,950. Bidding rose to an Ameston tractor, a new entrant in bridge work, at an average of $11.05 per cubic yard. The figure is considered close since bridges are small and scattered. statewide old- regime average prices ranged from $17 to $25, with some as high as $52.
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Nevada
Bstory
Ameston
Council Bluffs Saloon Petition Declared Sufficient
Council Bluffs May 29 The county board of supervisors concludes checking the saloon consent petition for the city finding the petition contains 4527 legal signatures Withdrawals duplications and signatures of voters who had not voted at the last election aggregated 487 As finally passed upon the petition bears 1328 signatures in excess of the legal requirements No representative for the Anti Saloon league was present when the board concluded its work but it is stated that the fight on the petition will be appealed to the courts.
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Council Bluffs
County Board of Supervisors
Anti-Salaan League
Woman Takes Berating as Habit In Sioux City
Minnie Garrett, a familiar figure to police, attempted suicide by leaping into the river after claiming abuse by her husband Sam Garrett, who drank heavily and beat her when intoxicated. She said the constant fighting and drunken episodes made life intolerable.
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Sioux City
Minnie Garrett
Sam Garrett
Troops Not Now Needed in Colo
Federal troops could be withdrawn from Colorado without danger, Major Edward J. Boughton testified before the federal commission on Industrial relations in New York. He said public opinion had been inflamed by press reports and indicated that mine owners yielded on all demands except union recognition. He noted fairness to workers but admitted some actions by the militia at Ludlow were indefensible. Public sentiment in Colorado has viewed the guard as sympathetic to mine owners, which he called the calamity’s key cause.
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New York
Colorado
Edward J. Boughton
Advocaes
Colorado Military District
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Boughton
Aimmons
Colorado National Guard
Ammons
National Guard
Ludlow
Major Boughton
Broadway
A. B. Garretson
Mr. Garretson
Galloway Seeks Road Fixes from Black Hawk Waterloo
William Galloway urged Black Hawk County and Waterloo to pursue better and more passable roads from the city to neighboring rural districts after a 440 mile automobile trip to Spirit Lake. He criticized the rotten condition of Waterloo area roads and urged state and local officials to improve paving and maintenance with attention to county and city limits.
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William Galloway
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Galloway
Spirit Lake
Black Hawk Coutiy
Shippers of Iowa Will File Protest
Iowa shippers prepare protest after a series of rail rulings limit road liability for transit delays. The summary notes potential losses for cattle and hog shipments, the impact on timing, and conflicting court interpretations from state and federal authorities.
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Shippers of
Iowa
Decoration Day Saturday Grocery Ad
Announcement notes all grocery stores will be closed all day on Saturday for Decoration Day, labeling the day as Otter party advertisement.
Meritor Hair Tonic for scalp health and dandruff control
A brief promotional note claims Meritor Hair Tonic helps prevent scalp diseases by reducing germs linked to dandruff and baldness. It mentions authorized guarantees by Red Cross Drug Co Henderson Drug Co and Excessive agency.
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Meritor
Mentor
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
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