Military Wedding in Des Moines Ties McKinley Kin to Cavalry Officer
Des Moines reports the wedding of Grace Howe McWintey, niece of the late President McKinley and sister of Capt. James McKinley, to Capt. Grayson Villard of the Eleventh Cavalry. The ceremony follows a romance spanning two worlds as Miss McKinley renounces a social career to support her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grace Howe McWintey
William McKinley
James McKinley
Grayson Villard
Eleventh Cavalry
White House
Who Will Be Candidate in Gubernatorial Race
Tuesday column from Waterloo notes Democrats consider Judge Hamilton of Cedar Rapids as best hope for nomination. Hamilton, newly appointed state board of control member, would not decline if offered. Also mentioned is H B Boies of Des Moines as another strong candidate with political lineage.
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Waterloo
Hope Martin
Metan
Judge Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Wmich Nelice
Board of Control
Kine
Hamilstom
Marlin
State Board of Control
Merchants” National Bank of
H. B. Boies
Des Moies
Boies
Knaus
Metilé Als
Democrale Party of Laws
Patterson Declares He Will Go To Work In Milwaukee Speech
Joseph Medill Patterson, resigning from a public works post, told Milwaukee socialists he plans to work but offered few specifics. He dismissed starting a newspaper, saying he could not raise the necessary funds. He referenced his socialist views and declined to discuss his Milwaukee remarks further.
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Joseph Medill Paterson
Chicago
Joseph Medill Patterson
Milwaukee
Ajo
Ste. Patterson
Jimmy
Patterson
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines July 9 17
Weather report notes above normal temperatures mid July and cooler weekend relief. Rainfall deficient first half of July but soil moisture ample for corn and small grains. Corn growth rapid with tassels at normal height. Hay harvest progressing well. Southern oats rye and winter wheat nearly harvested. northern oats barley ready. Spring wheat ripening with rust damage variable. Potatoes vegetables and late berries fair. Apple crop as previous.
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Des Moines
Balloon Strick a Ship in Flushing Bay Collision
Len Stevens Charles Levee and James Haye attempted a balloon ascent from Clifton Staten Island. The balloon wrecked after contact with a sloop mast in Flushing Bay, tearing a hole in the bag. The three men clung to the rigging then descended to the sloop deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Len Stevens
Charles Levee
James Haye
Clifton
State Island
Flushing Bay
Fire at Park Hotel injures seven, one dead in Pittsburgh
A fire at the Park Hotel on Grant Street in Pittsburgh early today killed one man and wounded another fatally. Seven others were overcome by smoke and rescued by firemen.
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Associated Pregs
Pitsburg
Hotel Park
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Accidental Narrow Escape of Milo Von Ordt
Milo Von Ordt, a veteran switchman known as Curley Snyder, escaped a moving train by jumping onto a repair car end and was trapped between cars as the brake beam failed. He suffered multiple fractures and bruises but survived. he lies at home in State Street with hopes for recovery after expert care.
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Freeport Journal
Milo von Grit
Hunols Central Road
Anjog
Curley Snyder
Jneath
von Ordt
State Street
Mopes
Mr. von Ordt
Freeport
I Inpis
Lawitching
Freport
Wit
Mr. Yonardl
Athough
Real Estate Transfers From Tuesday's Daily
Transfers list several parcels in Waterloo LaPorte City and adjacent towns. Buyers include Burris B. Duke Lodema McClinton Samuel H. Bentley Otto Wettstein jr L. C. Alien J. R. Howard O. A. Kays and others. Properties mainly lots in East and West Waterloo with prices from 200 to 5500 dollars.
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Harry Reinoehl
Burris B. Duke
West Waterton
Rig 'J. Cowin
Lodema McClinton
East Waterloo
A. Asquith
Samuel H. Bentley
Ella Lighty
George Billman
West Waterloo
G. H. Tondro
Upton B. Kepford
J. H. Lunemann
Otto Wettstein, Jr
LaPorte City
Hopper Medd
L. C. Alien
Jo. van
Vieck
J. R. Howard
Henry W. Hammond
O. A. Kays
Prisoners in Cuba Jail for Telegraph Line
American youths and two men from Columbia and Gillner built a Loy telegraph line of V.Sol feet from Gillner shore to friends. Missy Mills Brown, 4, jailed in Nouva Gerona with T. C. Giltner and William Augustine after arrest for violating a military order. They face $50 fine or 100 days, declined both, and serve 33 days each. The jail lacks female facilities and no U.S. government report exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Isle of Pines
Nouva Gerona
Missy Mills
Brown
T. C. Giltner
Columbia
William Augustine
Gillner
Nebraska Progressives Rise Against Railroad Influence
Lincoln report notes Nebraska political currents favor progressive Republicans over railroad and machine control. It credits Governor Cummins for curbing rail bosses and cheering a clean government stance. The piece mentions the direct primary and taxation reforms as central issues, with six county conventions noted in the movement.
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Norris Brown
United States
Jemerson
Goveernor
Steele
Brown
Cummins
Iowa
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
Douglas County
Rosewater
Lancaster County
Lincoln
John Wail
L. P
Ludden
Licoln
Commercial Club
George D. Meiklejohn
Fullerton
Meiklejohn
Neb
Nebraska
Republican Party
Nebrask
Ms State
Marta
Columbia brings 400 Marines from Panama to Boston
The United States cruiser Columbia sailed from San Juan for Boston with 400 Marines aboard. One hundred sixty five are suffering malaria from Panama duty, with nineteen in serious condition. Naval Surgeon Stokes advised a five day quarantine would be impractical, so the ship proceeds to Boston for treatment and possible hospital facilities.
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Juan
PL R
Didy
United States
Columbia
Boston
Panama
San Juan
Stokes
Navy Department
Four young culprits charged with malicious mischief
Police Judge Van Metre hears four boys ages 16 to 13 charged with breaking stall windows in two Illinois Central cabooses. After a lecture on honesty the judge fines total 39 cents per boy, $1.40 in damage, with one offender absent. Names listed as John Hanks 18, Wm Beem 12, Samuel Mishard 10, Bert Enaimtan 12.
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van Metre
Caboose
Illinois Central
John Hanks
Beem
Samuel Mishard
Bert Enaimtan
Hold Harvest Home in Shellsburg Iowa August 2
Shellsburg business men plan harvest home and fraternal day on August 2 with committees set for speaking finance parade ball game races and a fire department exhibition. Two bands will provide music all day and a grand ball in the evening to benefit the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellsburg
Iowa
Giantess 70 Be Seen Here at Waterloo Labor Day
An enthusiastic Labor Day committee meeting secured Miss Ella K. Ewing of Missouri as a featured attraction for Waterloo Labor Day. Ewing stands 8 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 300 to 400 pounds, touted as possibly the world’s tallest woman. Oregon/California speaker Harry M. McKee will address the crowd, described as an earnest, forceful labor movement expert. The Des Moines Mail Carriers’ Band, led by Mr. W. Dalhy, will perform two concerts and participate in the parade, with more attractions to follow. No gambling devices will be allowed on the grounds, and officials emphasize a day of recreation, not worker exploitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella K. Ewing
Missouri
Waterloo
Miss Ewing
Harry M. McKee
California
Organized Labor
Wight
McKee
W. Dalhy
Pes Moines Mail
Pullen
Recruiting Station to Close and New Posts Planned
The U S recruiting station in the Commercial building will close Friday July 26. Homer Smith of Des Moines, in charge since Corporal Foley left, will relocate to Ottumwa to open a recruiting station there. Enlistments have been few. three year terms. Secretary Taft's plan for six brigade posts may shift troops, but Ft Des Moines is not to be abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Recruiting Station
Homer Smith
Des Moines
Foley
Ottumwa
Uncle Sam
U. S
Smith
Ft. Dodge
Oska- Joosa
Ottumbya
Taft
Ft. Riley
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Des Moines
Emperors in Alliance Reported in Intervening Pact
Paris dispatch claims Austro-Hungary and Germany agreed to intervene in Poland if Russia revolts and Nicholas cannot control the region. The note describes a three-emperor alliance among Austria, Hungary, and Germany with potential united action.
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Associated Press
Paris
Journal Today
Austro-Hungary
Germany
Russia
Austria
Poland
Nicholas
Wnder
Tadly Curzon
Lenton
Lady Curzon of
Kedleston
London
Duslings
Birmingham
Eng
Grocers’ Association
Palermo
Calabria
Hamburs
Price rise and demand shift in exotic meats reported
A report notes horseflesh price up 10 fennigs per pound with a range of 9 to 10 1/2 cents, and dogflesh selling near the same price though dog sausage brings 15 cents a pound. Separate dispatches from Dane's Island and the arctic Wellman expedition describe ship arrivals, cargo discharge, airship work, gas works nearing completion, and a large, energetic crew awaiting further preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane’s Island
Digermalen
Soloden Isles
Norway
Wellman-Chicago Record-Herald
Tromsoe
Frithjof
Dane's Island
Frithjot
King Helge
Bank President Freed in Wichita Swindle Case
Wichita July 18 James Oliver was released on temporary insanity charges after an indignation meeting of about 1500 residents. Oliver had faced accusations from a failed investment linked to Casey Garst Wholesale, with Naftzger denying instigating the deal. The case exposed Oliver’s losses and a bitter collapse of the Fourth National Bank amid insolvency. Oliver, once prosperous, now impoverished, is described as frail and ill, his future uncertain.
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Wichita
Kan
James Oliver
Sb. 2
Nafl«ger
Fourth National Bank
Oliver
Court House
Barker Nattzger
Iowa
J. D. Casey
Casey-Garst Wholesale Canty Company
Naftzger
Casey-Garst Company
Que Morsing
Fourth National
Casey
Concern
Joe
Oiiver
Fourth’ National Bank
Ava
Nattiger
Indignation Over Arrest of James Oliver
Reports say Oliver demanded mercy from Naftzger and threatened to kill if not supplied enough to feed his family. A warrant was issued, Oliver jailed, and news leaked after a month. Public petitions and an indignation meeting followed as the case faced a continued trial and shifting witnesses. Oliver appeared in court in a frayed coat, later discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Morcy
Naftzger
Casey
Wichita
Nattzger
James Oliver
Court House
Rail line to gain 1100 feet of sidings on Denver route
The W., C. F. & N. will construct over 1100 feet of siding on its Denver line, with work starting in a few days. C. D. Gass returned from Chicago to expedite the track order. A 350-foot siding will be added at the Litchfield factory to meet higher output. A second siding over 800 feet is planned at the Tripoli canning factory, to be completed in time for the upcoming canning season.
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Denver
C. D. Gass
Chcago
Litchfield
Tripoli
Gullickstead plans three modern flats on Eleventh and Sycamore
Gullickstead will erect three modern flats on Eleventh and Sycamore streets. A present house will be moved back, repaired and rented. Red brick will be used. the two story buildings will be 25 feet deep with nine rooms per flat. Corner unit will have a corner entrance. others face Sycamore Street. Improvements valued at 3000 dollars.
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Gullickstead
Eleventh
Sycamore Streets
Sycamore Street
Georgia House Passes Child Labor Bill
Atlantis Ga July 17 By a vote of 135 to 2 the lower branch of the Georgia legislature passed the so called child labor bill. The bill mirrors the senate measure and would prohibit employing any child under ten in any factory or manufacturing establishment within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantis
Georgia
Senate
Banker's suicide shocks Des Moines business circles
Martin Flynn, president of Peoples, shot himself in the toilet room of Miles's drug store at 8 o'clock this morning. He had been in failing health for years, known as a shorthorn cattle breeder and a former railroad contractor of ten years.
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Evening Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Martin Flynn
The
Peoples’ Say
Hank
Miles
St Louis Hoodlum Case Ends in Bribery Perjury Charges
In St Louis on July 17 the last of the hoodlum case ended with Circuit Attorney Sagernolle pressing three counts two bribery and one perjury against Charles A Guthe former delegate member who turned state's evidence. The case against Robert M Snyder the Kansas City promoter and capitalist remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Clrcuit
Sagernolle
Charles A. Guthe
House of Delegates
Aginst
Robert ML Snyder
Kairses
Wit Capitalist
Vanadis Wins in a Tightly Contested Yacht Race
In a July 17 event, Vanadis claimed victory after a close finish against Chicago. The nine-boat fleet included Mackinag yacht TNCG Vinadia steering by Vanita Allée Aitani Terrel Vencedor Neva Vannaty The Mahala and Winitie, with Vanadis earning the time allowance advantage by a narrow margin.
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Chicago- Mae
TNCG
Vinadia
Vanita
Allée
Aitani
Terrel
Vencedor
Neva
Vannaty
Mahala
Winitie
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Pes Moines
Bob ‘Hyde
Charles Martin
Mulberg Vy
Ter
Aseussault
McBinley
McKinley
Fort Des Moines
Heldt
Seventh Cavalry
Slippines
Fifteenth Unitedates Cavalry
Philip
Paul Chip
M Beaman
Carl
A. H. Eberhardt
Beaman
Iowa City
Board of
Clinton, Ta
Mary Hopson
Clinton
Eccruers
Garbara Carbal
Carbal Sterday
Eldora
Edwin Cehrist
Washington County
Hardin County
Cedar Falls
Hjart of Luck
Wis
Great Western Railway Company
Falls
Hattie Kegar
Countess of
Bellemar
Runnemer
Colfax
Caiming
Washington
Washington, D. C
Howell
Willam J. Wortman
Arter
Lida B. Wartman
Westfield
Archer A. Lilly
Alonzo Lilly
Whiting
James Kinsley
Grace Kinsley
Independence
Charles Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Alden
Withal
Couny
Sain
Ong Mao
Pittsburg
Jin Prison
Isles of Pines
Nebraska Pogressives
Malarin
Judge van Metre
Hold Harvest Home
Winchester
Abe
Corey Forma
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Nedad
American Colonization CO
Opera House
Gumberland
Wiscon
Martin Vigan
Des, Moines
Vanadis
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