Governor Cummins speaks in Burlington opposition grows
In Burlington on May 11 Governor Cummins addressed a packed opera house, denouncing the Hawk Eye and urging an end to corporate control in Iowa. He defended republicanism, urged higher tariffs only if burdens rise, and defended state expenses amid criticism.
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Burlington
Blythe
Cumming
Jawa
Ciis
Cummins
Opera
Iowa
New Jerusalem
Koork
Coluzens
Tha Hawk Eye
pBice
National Committee
Danville
Mediapolis
Hanis
Maquoketa, Ja
Jackson County
Andrew
C. P. Haig Sit
Lneup
Perkins
Tama
Cary
Weather note on May 14 for Dent Batten and Dey Molves
Abnormal sew temperature continued through May 14 affecting Dent Batten and Dey Molves area readings. Meteorologists note unusual warmth persists with potential impacts on local activities and agriculture.
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Dey Molves
Mrs Blaine Arrives in Sioux Falls for Six Month Residence
Mrs BLAINE arrives with James G Blaine to Sioux Falls to pursue a divorce case. They go to the Cataract hotel where she has a suite for six months while divorce proceedings begin. Local residents recall a prior Blaine divorce attempt by Mink Nevins, now Mrs Bull of New York.
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Sioux Falk
James Gh
Sioux Falls
Seeurhas Asdiverce Beeane
Sid Apidd
Etty
Gataract
Blake
Mink Nevins
Dr. Bull
New York City
Murder in Sainte Rose County Florida
An itinerant prospector and his family of seven children were murdered in Sainte Rose county ten miles north of Milton. The home was burned by the killers, partly cremated remains found in the ruins. A total reward of 1100 dollars was raised by Milton citizens for those responsible. Neighbors reported the fire after learning of an appointment, and the father mother and children appear to have been killed before the blaze.
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Ackuremnan
Sainte Rose Counity
Milton
Ackerman
Pensacola
Fle
New Germ Proposed as Rheumatism Cause by Dr Frissell
A physician claimed a newly found germ causes rheumatism, pleurisy, and heart rheumatism. Experiments involved injecting cultured tonsil bacteria into rabbits, which then developed rheumatic symptoms, suggesting an infectious epidemic trigger.
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New York
Lewis Jtox Bissell
Frissell
Cahutts
Frisseil
Rockefeller kin dispute over father status in May Liveclaim
A fragmented account asserts Frank Rockefeller declares his father alive despite rumors he died before, challenging statements about John D Rockefeller and Dr William Livingston. The speaker insists his father is alive, well, and cared for, dismissing other claims.
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Cleveland
May S
Rockerler
Frank Rockefeller
Kreen
John LD
Rockefeller
New York
Totte
William Livingston
Weather Observatory to Be Built Here in May
Weather chief Moore from Washington is due in June to select a site for a weather observatory. Congressman Magen supports the project if the agricultural bill passes. Estimated cost about 80005. The station opened two years ago under Charen J. Moot. M. J. Fuller later took charge. 2018, W. McGann of Atlantic City is named. C. A. Smith of Waterloo, a former Darelay Township teacher, visited William Iass and is now employed by the Waterloo post office.
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Chittes City
Fral. Moore
Washington, D. C
Junn Iai
GN. Magen
Senate
House
Charen J. Moot
M. J. Fuller
Bint Wid
W. McGann
Atlantic City
N. A
C. A. Smith
Waterloo
Darelay Township
Wiliam May Iass
Waterloo Poslomice
Dr McManus Resigns as coroner amid careers and mysteries
Dr McManus tendered his resignation as coroner to the board of supervisors after nearly five years in office. His successor is Dr E le Rohil, a well known local physician and secretary of the Presbyterian hospital. The resignation follows a long tenure marked by dramatic death cases and significant cases such as the Bedrock inquiry in Orange township.
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I. A. McManus
Board of Supervisors
McMens
Offve
Bedrock
Orange Township
Lisv
Hom
de E. le Rohit
McManug Laling
BE. Ly Rotel
Tohll
Henderson Block
Dfe
Ww. A. Rohll
Waverly
Presbyterian Hospital
Protection of game spurs public-spirited action in Iowa
A reader praises Henning of Boone for urging stricter spring shooting restrictions and stronger game laws. The letter argues laws must be enforced, cites Audubon Society, and stresses education to guide youth toward conservation, noting birds guard crops and inspire virtue.
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Henning
Boone
Lowa
Hentiing
Ie Prinle
Bin
Alure
Hint
Hus Witla
Audubon Ellis
Mothers of Dubesie
Game protection and law reform in Iowa and beyond
An editorial urges stronger game laws and enforcement to protect wildlife. It cites Texas Missouri Minnesota Maine and Iowa progress, laments lax eastern rules, and calls for citizen action to support wardens, close seasons, and penalties. It envisions Iowa as a leader in stricter game conservation and a nationwide chain of protection.
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Uon
Vollages
Gur
Laws
South
Texas
Missouri
Minnesota
Maine
Kaine
Chicago
Nield
Fen
Uliimis
Iowa
Indiana
North
South Dakota
R S Eastman Dead Prom Wednesday Daily
R S Eastman died Sunday in Meridan Kansas at age about 70 after long rheumatic disability. A Waterloo carpenter who helped build many city homes he moved to Kansas years ago leaving four sons and four daughters. He leaves a wife who died six years ago and funeral services will be held in Meridan with burial there.
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G. HH. Eastman
R. & Eastman
Meridan
Kansas
Deventsed
Mr. Kustman
Waterloo
Iewant
TeVerson
Wansus
Kangas
Merida
Philpot Gets Busy in Cedar Falls on Jarnagin Campaign
Cedar Falls May 16. WW Philpot deputy U.S. marshal responsible for the Dudque end of the district has been home since last Thursday and has been busy aiding in promoting the candidacy of D. W. Jarnagin for the legislature. Everybody works.
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Cedar Falls
Speckal
WW. Philpot
United States
Colfax Forms Oil Venture With 400000 Capital
At city hall Colfax residents form the Colfax Prospective Oil Company capitalized at 400000 to sink a well to 1000 feet hoping to strike oil or a coal vein. Officers are G H York president B A Brown treasurer and John Burnett secretary. Subscriptions of 1 to 10 financed initial 200 foot shaft and an option on property owned by Mrs. Grant fuels optimism.
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Colfax
G. H. York
A. Brown
John Burnett
Grant
Colfax Prospective Oi Company
Saving Carl Schurz by Civil War Rescuers Recalled
The death of Carl Schurz recalls a 44 year old incident when J. F. Klingaman and H. D. Shafer of Co. C Whitty-fourth Pennsylvania braved the currents of the Great Cakapon River to rescue Schurz and a companion after a rope crossing failed. Schurz rewarded the rescuers with coins from his pocket.
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Carl Schius
Waterloo
Mr. Schurz
J. F. Klingaman
H. D. Shafer
Co. C. Whitty-fourth
Pennsylvania Regiment
Cakapon River
Schurz
Carl Schurz
Washington
Great Cakapon
Saloon cases set over to September term court
Ex Attorney General Baker, counsel for temperance groups, arrived at the court house and the hearing of twenty three saloon and liquor cases likely will be set over to the September term beginning Sept 24 with Judge Blaty. Prosecution seeks more evidence while defendants’ attorneys expect continuance.
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Wrednesday's
Baker
Hoan Med
Buillty
W. N. Birdsall
Boles & Law
Miler & Wiliams
Merchants’ Warehouse Co
HW. Bezold
M. Caer
Miss Harriet Gunn Resigns From Iawa State Normal School
Cedar Falls May 16 Miss Harriet Gunn kindergarten director at the Iowa State Normal school announces her resignation after two years of service. Her engagement to Joseph Roberson was announced at a dinner in her honor and the wedding will occur after the summer session around August 1. Mrs Julia Walsh dies at her home eight miles southwest of here aged 18 funeral Saturday at the Catholic church in western Grundy County.
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Cedar Falls
Harriet Gunn
Iawa State Normal School
Joseph Roberson
Julia Walsh
Grundy County
Wholesale jail delivery shocks Marshalltown crowd
A wholesale jail delivery occurred in Marshalltown last night as six suspects, named George Leonard Joseph Burns Ed Wagner Frank Rogers James Corcoran and John Lawson, escaped through a brick wall from the county jail after dynamiting the safe of the Marshall Vinegar works. Authorities fear they fled on a morning train and a large reward is expected. The men, indicted for Lowe county breaking and entering with dynamite, are among the most wanted desperadoes in recent years.
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Marshalltown
Lipf. i
Marshall Vinegar Works
Diuisep
Feet Ham
Albert Lea
Austin
Minn
Ofliver Haas
George Lonard
Joseph Burns
Ed. Wagner
Frank Rogers
James Corcoran
John Lawson
May
Sherif
Lowe
Sumner on milk labeled half as bad as sewer water
Dr. G. H. Sumner of Waterloo told the Des Moines medical society that some milk sold is half bad. The Evening Press reports the controversial claim made during today’s address in Des Moines on May 16.
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Evening Press
Des Moines
G. H. Sumner
Waterloo
Medical Society
Dr Allen A Specialist’s Violet Ray Treatment Ad
Dr Allen a specialist with 20 years of experience promotes steam and electric cabinets and Violet Ray therapy claiming 500 candle power to purge poisons, build blood and nerves. He offers free examination and consultation, fixed fees, and says he has operated in Syndicate block for three years with hours 9 to 12 am and 1 to 5 pm.
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Allen
Council Hearing Questions Likely Issuance
A resident appeared before the council to protest against the issuance of the Lik eUsG. The confrontation signals civic tension over the proposal and the public filing remains under review.
Audit officer held in North Carolina circus robbery
William F Spetlh auditor for the Carthagen beak circus is arrested in Cleveland charged with stealing 30000 from the Fare pauph-Sells ticket wagon in November 1904 while treasurer of Shulendter pri Extradition papers prepared he will be taken to North Carolina for trial The theft occurred at Tarboro in the presence of hundreds of spectators who watched the unloading and tents being erected guards were overpowered and gagged and the pay wagon was driven away
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Cleveland, O
William F. Spetlh
Carthagenbeak
Shulendterpri
Tarboro
N.C
Spaith
Columbus
Greenville
Independence Conservative Discovers Park Structures Sold For Farm Use
A fragmentary clipping describes Alonzo Campbell dismantling Rush Park buildings and hauling materials to his Doris farm. It notes a pediment of the peristyle, unusually long, being transported through town on a wagon and references to Topeka and Decoration Day licensing disputes. The text includes garbled names and dates, but centers on property removal and civic license controversy.
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Independence
Alonzo Campbell
Rush Park
Doris
Fair Association
Ruad Park
Jong Waron
Pointer Ag
Topeka
Charley Wiliams
Comnci
Hak
P. E. Conra
GQ. A. R
Clairvoyant Arrest in Sioux City Case
Oskaloosa reports J. D. O'Brien a clairvoyant accused of swindling Mrs. J. D. Martin out of thirty seven dollars. He promised cures for diseases and to locate hidden treasures on her farm.
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Evening Press
Oskaloosa
J. D. O'Brien
Sioux City
7. D.martin
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McManus
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P. Shathick
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Chester
Central West
R. S. Eastman
Philpot
Winchester
J.D. Easton
Emmons Johnson
Geo. N. Garrelison
Iowa State Bank
Miss Gunn
Kindergartner
Sumner
Walter
Dr. Allen
C. W. Williams
Decoration
Jay
B. Hauger
TaPorte
Ofty Tortay
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