Iowa and Des Moines Census Figures and Local Tragedies
In Des Moines Iowa the state census totals are being compiled with the population figures and agricultural data offering details on farms. The report lists numbers of farms owned and rented, land and building values, and livestock valuations alongside other census figures. In Dubuque a woman died of apoplexy after attending church services, while other items note fire losses, corporate filings, and local deaths in Tipton Davenport and Clinton with brief notices on individuals and incidents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Slomos
Tver Hunter
Manager Wanted for Marshalltown Base Ball Team
An informal meeting of Marshalltown Base Ball Association directors failed to choose a next year’s manager as the auction was postponed. Candidates Rotho T. Brown of Central City and C O Middleton of Servia Indiana remain, with Middleton not yet located and Williams no longer in the running. The club may hold a winter fair, date unsettled.
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Marshalltown
Town
Marshalltown Base Ball Association
Sunda
Rotho T. Brown
Central City
C. O. Middleton
Servia
Ind
Middleton
Brown
Clyde Williams
The
Baseball Association
Girl Husked 118 Bushels of Corn in One Day
Manila Iowa November 21 Miss Alice Iseminger living four miles north of Manila husked 118 bushels of corn from sunrise to sunset in a single day. Her father M E Iseminger promised a gold watch if she reached 100 bushels but she exceeded that target by 18. The 18 year old is praised as industrious and talented and consistently yields 76 to 90 bushels daily this fall.
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Manila
Iowa
Alice Iseminger
M. E. Iserminger
Iseminger
Fire destroys depot and elevator at Freda Carroll county
A fire at Freda in Carroll county yesterday leveled the Northwestern depot and the Jargs elevator opposite the tracks. They belonged to Northern Grain Company and Moyers Brothers were managers. Rebuilt structures were burned to the ground.
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Carroll
Iowa
Freda
Carroll County
Northwestern
Jargs
Northern Grain Company
Moyers Brothers Ware
Rein Buidings
Vlevatoy
Unclear headline from early 1900s Western paper
Fragmented report notes a Carroll resident killed near Jefferson after a misrouted train. It mentions Nov events in Iowa and Wisconsin, with references to Newcomer of Liles City and Mat Sentleman predictions of warm weather into December. Contains uncertain names and places, typical of damaged OCR.
Priest Is At Rest Solemn Funeral For Father Hemesath
Solemn rites marked the last rites for Father Hemesath who died in Omaha Saturday morning. Mass and an office for the dead were conducted at St Marys Church with nearly forty priests in attendance and a sermon by Walher Beeding praising the priest’s life of service. The body rests in St Francis orphanage cemetery after services at St Marys Waterloo parishioners attended.
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Dubuque
Hemesath
Omaha
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Parish
Waterloo
St. Mary's School
Walher Beeding
St. Mary's
Heer
Pather Cooney
Forkenbrock
Warning
St. Francis Orphanage
Fathers Clark
Richardsville
Dyersville
Baeding
Domlin
Cedar Falls
Canroy
Carey
Murphy
Dowling
Tierney
Centralia
Barry
Robiman
Gorman
Reynolds
Nodin
Thiltgen
O’malley
Walsh
Clark
Mt. Carmel
Lichtenberg
Ossian
Jungerman
Waukon
Sassen
Petersburg
Hauck
Dupont
Sacred Heart
Wagner
Bellevue
Weirich
Baxter
Parkersburg
Hoffman
Ashton
Dean Brine
Alton
Buttler
St. Donates
Hkuemper
Carroll
Macke
Sherri's
Cooney
Jeuhrstan
di Motte
Brady
St. Theresa's
Morkenbrock
Roosevelt cautious on Whitney bid for lieutenant governor
Boston November 21 1902 President Roosevelt declines to offer Henry M Whitney of Massachusetts another chance after the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor made public correspondence showing exchanges between the president and Whitney. The matter centers on Whitney's recent bid and Roosevelt's cautious stance amid the 1902 political climate.
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Mr. Whitney
Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
Henry M. Whitney
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Declines Talks Over Reciprocity Dispute
President Theodore Roosevelt refuses a further interview with Whitney over misrepresentation claims linked to a Massachusetts committee on reciprocal trade with Canada. Roosevelt cites past misstatements and inability to understand or fairly represent his remarks, ending further correspondence.
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Massachusetts
Whitned
William J. Douglas
Mr. Whitney
Canada
Dent
Whitney
Roosevelt
Hillin
Theodore Roosevelt
AFL to back charter for National Association of Steamfitters
In a roll call, the American Federation of Labor voted 9 209 to 4 091 to recommend to its executive council granting a charter to the National Association of Steamfitters. The federation also urged a half cent monthly per capita dues for its legal bureau, urged anti injunction legislation, and proposed taking a case to the Supreme Court, possibly Chicago Typographical Union No. 16. Also reported, Arthur Treland, a delegate to the AF of L convention, was ordered to jail for six months for assault after earlier conviction, with Ireland, a delegate from St Paul and Milwaukee, leaving the city. Ireland is described as a cripple weighing 130 pounds. the alleged victim weighed 250.
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Pillsburg
American Federation of Labor
Lamita Dax
Federation
Legal Bureau
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Holdom
Chicago
Nicaraguan Court Confirms Albers Sentence
Washington reports the Nicaraguan court of cassation confirmed the lower court sentence for William T. Albers, the American citizen found guilty of resisting a search for contraband tobacco during a clash with Nicara guan officers led by President Zelaya. The original Leon sentence of three years was increased to thirty two months on appeal and now upheld, with Albers at large in Nicaragua and believed to be pardoned only upon leaving the country.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Nicaraguan Court of Cassation
William 3. Albers
Court of Cassation
Nicaragua
Pawick Case Alert in New York Court of Appeals
On November 21 in New York another pause occurs before the court of appeals as the defendants seek to amend the record. The district attorney is ordered to show cause why the record should not reflect the appeal denial of the contention that the conviction violated the feeder amendment and deprived the defendant of liberty.
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New York
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Cour
United,States
Tim
Ieanu Uberty
White House talks on New York party unity with Gov Higgins
Washington November 21 Gov Higgins of New York visited the White House for a prolonged session with President Roosevelt and cabinet members to discuss conditions facing the Republican Party in New York state and to seek a more harmonious campaign organization. Higgins declined to remain for the night. Odell denied sending West for county chairmanship, stating he takes no part in the county committee presidency fight.
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Washington
Gov. Tiguits
New York
Roosevelt
White House
Cartelyou
Fligging
Republican Party
New York State
Laure
Higgins
Albany
Manhattan
Odell
Hel
Sam
New York County
Taft Arrives in Chicago Before Washington Trip
Secretary of War Taft flew in from Kansas City to visit President S. M. Fetton of the Chicago and Alton railroad, then headed for Washington. At the depot he joked he was “talked out” and quipped about speech length versus a full volume. He avoided commenting on the sea level controversy, saying Washington would view any advance statements with alarm.
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Chicago
Taft
Kansas City
S. M. Fetton
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Washington
St. Louis
Texas
Many Lives Imperiled In Fire At French Parochial School
Four hundred school girls escaped a blaze at the French Parochial School in Lawrence Massachusetts on November 22 twenty five leaped from a third story and all but one were saved unharmed. In other dispatches Labrador explorer Dillon Wallace reported successful crossing with companion Aston. Wallace is noted as the first white man to traverse Labrador without native aid. Police in Chicago warned of arrest for football ticket speculation ahead of Thanksgiving game between Michigan and Chicago. A Houston Packing Co ammonia pipe explosion injured several and possibly caused deaths.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Mass
St. Joins
Dillon Wallace
Aston
Wallace
Houston
Houston Packing Co
Lynching in Mississippi and crime reports collide in era notes
Across Mississippi and Illinois the clipping records a lynching in Coahoma County after two Black men shot a white man, followed by a series of crime briefs from Chicago introducing a murder suspect with scant description. Additional items note embezzlement verdicts and a civil suit in Pittsburgh, with local funeral expense donations and familial ties mentioned.
Postal ruling clears euchre prize lists in mails
Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock states no instruction to suppress reports of prize winners at euchre and whist games. He clarifies lottery statutes apply when a payment for the privilege is required, but social games with skill remain largely allowed. The letter responds to Davenport Democrat inquiries about Des Moines post office practices in 1905.
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Iowa
Post Police Department
Suled
Des Moines
Register and Leader
Davenport Democrat
Hitchcock
Davenport
Postmaster General
Washington, D. C
The
Democrat
Post Office Department
United States
Eas
Wheeler Case Reversed In Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court reversed Slate versus Hugh Wheeler of Butler County, ruling no conspiracy with Jerome Y. Brown. It also notes the objection to six grand jurors was timely but too late. A separate appeal in State versus J. V Brown awaits a ruling.
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Des Moines
Slate
Hugh Wheeler
Butler County
Supreme Court
Jerome Y. Brown
Stale
Brown
Parkersburg
State of Iowa
Evans
Justice Bishop
Kelley
Allison
Parnie Ramsey
Clarksville
Jerome V. Brown
Wheeler
Bishop
Liyang
Ramsey
Mayflower descendants plan White House visit today
Mayflower descendants from Waco prepare to call on President Roosevelt at the White House, expressing reverence for the Mayflower passengers and their descendants, amid reports of their joyful expectancy and a formal reception to come.
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Rosevelt
White House
Waco
Telter
Bey
East Hailed as Center of Faith and Civilization
The text elevates the eastern seaboard as the cradle of cities, culture, and virtuous progress, contrasting it with the wild west. It emphasizes sacred ties, Christian civilization, and long-standing associations tied to the nation’s heritage.
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West
Full confession alleged in Tama murder case
Roy Niill was jailed in Toledo after being arrested for the murder of Thiniel Leary. Hull reportedly confessed to William Conn, claiming guilt. Conn delayed revelation due to fear of public mob anger. Hull, about 21, temperamental, once married to a much older divorced woman, may plead insanity. Evidence includes an iron rod and shafting found at a directed location. A complete briefing to officers is expected before the November 29 preliminary hearing.
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Tame
Iowa
Roy Niill
Thiniel Leary
Toledo
Hull
William Conn
Leary
Tama
Huil
Conn
Winary Léary
Eno
Orville Ferris Dead In Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls notices the death of Orville B. Ferris an old soldier and uncle of Dr A N Ferris of Waterton He died at 230 this afternoon at about 70 years old and had lived in the city for several years Funeral services for Q G Rownd will be Friday at 2 from the Methodist church with Rev Bob Lockwood officiating
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Cedar Falls
Orville B. Ferris
A. N. Ferris
Waterton
Cannon
Q. Rownd
O'Alouk
Methodist Church
Bob Lockwood
Cedar Taplas
Kill by Borgir in Alabama Leaves Questions Unanswered
A fragmentary report from Chicane Alabama in May describes an employee, Maude Roose, involved in a fatal incident at the Transit company. The text is garbled but indicates a death allegedly connected to an act by a burial party and a person named Saat Hight, with unclear details about the parties and motive.
Burglar Flees Through Window With Silver
A resident reports a burglar escaped via a window leaving a sack of silverware. Col W. E. Brot of Denver, an old resident, is said to be in hopeless condition, with illness worsening due to homesickness and an aggravated form of a long treated malady.
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Vive Berglar
W. E. Brot
Denver
Colo
Trial Begins for Midshipman Meriwether in Branch Death Case
The court martial opened in Annapolis on November 22 over charges connected to a fatal fist fight with Midshipman Branch. Meriwether faces inquiry into the incident and related conduct during the training at the naval academy.
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Annapolis
Midshipman
Meriwether
Unique Communion Cup Invented by Rev Harbour in Fairmount
Fairmount Indiana November 23 Rev O V L Harbour, the local minister, claims to have invented a unique communion cup approved by many ministers. The design uses a cup within a cup so wine does not mingle, with a clasp holding a sponge and a washable brim. Harbour has a patent and plans to market the device.
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Fairmount
Ind
O. V. L. Harbour
Harbour
Calls for Protection. Bank president harassed at home
Pittsburg Pa Nov 22 Frederic Gwinner president of the National bank called Allegheny police to guard his residence after reports he was buying up indigent depositor accounts at face value. Since the bank closed crowds have gathered at his gate from evening until after midnight seeking personal access and bank books.
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Pittsburg
Fredericlk Gwinner
Fatted Hinterprise National Bank
Alleghney
Banc
Mr. Gwinner
Jala, Waterjman
Sisi
Movement of Nowa from Waterloo to Denver Amid Poor Health
From Waterloo to Denver, Nowa from TM Col. W. WW. Brett is noted to be in very poor health with a longing to return to Wa serio. He was previously a pilot or similar role, now moved over a year ago, with attention drawn to his condition and desire to go back to his former station or home.
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Nowa
Brett
Win
Waterloo
Denver
Culo
Waserio
Piotiour
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Joseph Huber
Suess
White Street
Hilly
Albert Beaver
Othe
Ste Inia
Ingway
Alicea
Norhern Gran Company
How
Eo Supreme Court
Bow
Bsahiger
Appellant
Vac
Paseae
Rrunkilo
Aqiinecht
Wilson
Vic Waele
Wapello
Astirnicu
Panner
Norton
Polk
Athrned, Richy
Chant
Chatitkuad
Webster
Mueversetl
New Tawa Corporations
Shaw Land and Timber Company
Globe Rotary Engine Company
Marion
Frank S. Skinner
Fearporters
Orning Light
T & Power Company
Corning
C.K. Mining
Tipton
Fowny
aAnna
Weirde
Ropbery
Clinton, Lown Way
John Muray
Knox
Jorge Baker
Alamosa
Clinton
Murray
Frank McGinn
Larson
Chicaxgo
Wiliam Ioler
Cily
Marshaltown Basc Ball Association
Fréda
Lowa
Theait Powell
Jefferson
Laneshoro
Detterse
Hardin Pioneer
Fidorns
Newcomer
Bayette County
Pennsylvania
Hetson
Liles City
A. Sentleman
Father Hemesath
Gemma
Staainhiders
Nicaragua Court of Cassation Avis
Albers
Pawick
Case
Tats
Mississippi
Coahoma
Miss
Sims
AI. Jones
Frank Vochla
Maude Reese
Union Traction Company
Evanston Avenue
Nolge
Miss Reese
Liberty
Taushy
Galveston
Tex
Bussby
Rusk
Fittsburg
Dick Taaheim Gibney
Klaus J. Steiner
Alegheny
Chaves O' Brien
Miss Glenoy
Siddier
At. Leuis
Wescott
Leon
Lve
Texan
Nchester
Repeating
Winchester
Winghester Repeating Arms
New Haven
Enno
GEO, N. Gal
Iowa State Bank
Jefferson and
Joder
Black Hawk County
L. E. Allen
Brownlee’ S
ATL
Chitcage Evening Post
Sequest
Roy Hull
Orville Ferris
J. Q. Rownd
Comet Martial
Meriwester
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