Death of Alden editor and politician M J Furry
Alden Iowa August 10 M J Furry editor lawyer and ex legislator dies at his home from paralysis induced by anaemia after two years illness. Funeral held at family residence with Masons in charge interment in Alden cemetery. Survived by wife mother and two brothers aged 48.
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M. J. Furry
Iowa
Anaeusia
Masons
Furry
Alden Times
Hardin County
Masonic Order
Knights of Pythias
Hastern Star
C L. Furry
Freed at Last Smith Dies Former Davenport Mayor
Samuel Francis Smith former Davenport mayor and son of the author of America died in a Toronto hospital after a train trip from Anamosa Iowa where he had been released on governor Carrolls order suspending his eleven year sentence for embezzling trust funds. He had been released last week from the state reformatory at Anamosa after five years separation from his wife and daughter who awaited in Newton Center Massachusetts.
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Des Moines
Samuel Francis Smith
Davenport
America
Toronto
Canada
Newton Center
Mags
Smith
Anamosa
Carroll
Stepfather Exonerated in Iowa Tragedy
Knoxville coroner completes inquiry into Helen Mattox death at Harvey. Jury of Harvey residents finds she killed herself with a 22 caliber rifle and leaves a note exonerating her stepfather William A. Montgomery from any part in the quarrel.
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Knoxville
McLaughlin
Helen Mattox
Harvey
I. F. Morgan
H. W. Ward
Isaac Faraddy
Wm. A. Montgomery
Doctor Faces Ugly Charge in Keokuk Case
Dr W W Cameron a well known dentist son of ex Mayor James Cameron has been arrested on four warrants accusing him of assault with intent to commit murder on his wife and three children in Keokuk on August 10.
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Keokuk
W. W. Cameron
James Cameron
Cedar Falls Pioneer Titus Dies at 80
Thomas Co. Titus, longtime Cedar Falls resident and pioneer of Black Hawk county, died at his daughter Mrs. Ida Brown’s home on College Street. He was 80 and had moved to Cedar Falls in 1855.
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Cedar Falls
Thomas ‘Co
Titus
Black Hawk County
Ida Brown
Jealous Quarrel Ends in Double Tragedy in Kansas City
Grant Siers aged 64 shot and killed his sister in law Mrs. Mary Siers at her home in Kansas City Missouri then fatally shot himself after a jealous quarrel authorities reported Aug 10.
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Kansas City
Grant Siers
Mary Siers
Rain at Mason City Breaks Three Week Drought
A heavy rain fell in Mason City Iowa yesterday morning the first in three weeks The downpour eased drought stress for corn and pastures which had dried out in the heat and dryness.
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Mason City
Burdette Improves at Clifton by the Sea
Los Angeles reports Dr Robert J Burdette much improved while resting at his summer home Clifton by the Sea. The update notes his condition has improved significantly since earlier illness.
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Burdette
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert J. Burdette
Clifton-by-the-Sea
Fortner Arrives in St Louis With Extradition Cipher
Marion Dwight Fortner, extradited from France on forgery charges, arrived in St Louis in the custody of a police officer.
Cummins Receives Warm Welcome in Des Moines
Des Moines crowds greet Iowa Senator Albert Baird Cummins on his return from Washington after his notable service in the U.S. Senate. The reception reflects broad local support for the junior senator as he resumes public duties.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Albert Baird Cummins
Iowa
United States
Washington
Irrigation Congress Opens in Spokane With Global Attendees
The National Irrigation Congress opens in Spokane with about 4000 delegates and visitors from across North America and international guests. President George E. Barstow presides. B A Fowler serves as secretary. Officials outline programs on reclamation forestry and agriculture, with demonstrations on moisture supply methods on a 26 acre Spokane valley tract.
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Spokane
Wash
National Irrigation Congress
England
Germany
France
Hawaii
Phillippine Islands
Latin Republics
China
Japan
Federal Reclamation, Forestry and Agricultural Departments
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
George E. Barstow
Barstow
Tex
B. ‘A. Fowler
Phoenix
Ariz
Reclamation
Forestry and Agricultural Departments
United States
Federal Department of Agriculture
Spokane” Valley
West and Midwest unite for national influence
Gov. John Johnson urged unity across Minnesota, Washington, and neighboring states at the Minnesota day celebration in Seattle. He said the west should shed sectional strife and gain influence in Congress and national policy, while serving the common good of all states.
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Seattle
Wash
Minnesota
Washington
Congress
John Johnson
Storm hits Barnum Bailey tents in Battle Creek
A wind storm toppled the menagerie tent of Barnum and Bailey in Battle Creek Michigan injuring two women Miss Adelaide Hathaway of Schoolcraft and Miss Bernice Platt. The panic spread through a large crowd while animals did not escape. At Athletic Park catcher Stringer from the local South ern Michigan league team was struck by lightning and knocked unconscious.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Barnum & Bailey’s
Adelaide Hathaway
Schoolcraft
Bernice Platt
Athletic Park
Jackson
Stringer
Japan Resumes An Tung Mukden Railroad Work
Japan notified major powers it will reconstruct and improve the An tung Mukden railroad immediately without China’s consent after diplomatic negotiations failed.
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Japan
China
Tokyo
Antung-Mukden
Delay in Issuing New Panama Bonds As Congress Reconsiders Tax
Washington reports none of the new Panama bonds authorized by Congress will be issued before the next session meets. Lawmakers will have an opportunity to revise the circulation tax before any bonds go to market.
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Washington
Congress
Bank robbery ends in multiple deaths at White Bear
A bank heist at First State Bank of White Bear leads to a fierce chase and a fatal shootout. Robber Robert Pohl, believed to be a professional cracksman, and Edward Larken are dead after a 500 shot battle with a pursuing posse that left four others wounded.
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White Bear
Minn
First State Bank
Robert Pohl
Edward Larken
Five Forks
Bald Eagle Lake
Thomas Skeith
William Butler
Richard Doran
John Christie
Pohl
Alfred’ ‘Auger
Interstate
Larken
John Brachvogel
Brachvogel
Apple crop growth noted at US slight gain
Secretary Rothwell estimates the United States apple crop is a bit larger than last year while Canada leads with a 50 percent bigger crop. The International Apple Shippers association elected W. L. Wagner of Chicago as president.
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Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Canada
Rothwell
International Apple Shippers’ Association
W. L. Wagner
Chicago
Navy to surrender boxer charged with manslaughter
David Williams, a negro mess attendant on the battleship Vermont, will be surrendered by the navy to Massachusetts authorities who charge him with manslaughter in the death of mess attendant Foster after a boxing bout aboard the Vermont.
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Navy
Washington
David Williams
Vermont
Massachusetts
Foster
Gen Charles Tremeau Appointed Commander-in-Chief Paris
Gen Charles Louis Tremeau has been named commander in chief of the French army in Paris. He succeeds in command duties and leads the military during a period of national defense and strategic planning.
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Paris
Charles Louis Tremeau
Sweden's Crisis Eases as Diggers Return to Work
Stockholm shows relief as grave-diggers resume duties and other strikers drift apart. Major plants plan returns Monday while talks for government mediation are denied by the federation chair. Authorities curb alcohol sales to deter improvised drinking amid unrest.
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Stockholm
Central Federation of the Trades Unions
M. von Sydow
Employers’ Federation
National Labor Union
Light
Alapente Ik
Sta
Kenosha Jurist Found After Disappearance
Judge Joseph R. Clarkson of Kenosha Wisconsin, missing since July 14, was located working in a pearl button factory at Sabula Iowa by friend John Burns. Clarkson, former Kenosha Superior Court judge, is en route home with Burns and has a history mirroring an Omaha disappearance 28 years earlier.
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Kenosha
Wis
Joseph R. Clarkson
Sahula
John Burns
Kenosita
Omaha
Clarkson
Sabula
Burns
International Typographical Union Opens Convention in St Joseph
The annual convention of the International Typographical Union opened in St. Joseph with full delegate attendance. President John M. Lynch chaired as delegates discuss health campaigns label propaganda old age pension and a proposed insurance feature set to be acted on before Saturday.
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International Typographical Union
St. Joseph
John M. Lynch
Convention For
Turkey and Greece Near Clash Over Cretan Affairs
Constantinople reports the Porte has demanded a formal Greek declaration of non interference in Cretan affairs. A refusal could lead to break of diplomatic relations and the potential outbreak of hostilities between Turkey and Greece.
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Turkey
Greece
Constantinople
Porte
Reid to Hold Post a Year London Ambassador
Whitelaw Reid will remain the American ambassador in London for at least one year, according to fellow members of the diplomatic corps.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
Diplomatic Corps
LWE Stock Show Sets Records At Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports show horse and cattle entries for the Iowa State fair surpassing last year. Secretary John C. Simpson notes totals 828 for horses and 866 for cattle across breeds includingPercherons Belgians Shorthorns Herefords Holsteins and Guernseys. Corn crop outlook described as half a crop with good regional hay and oats yields and ample rainfall earlier in summer.
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Des Moines
John C. Simpson
Morrow
W. W. Morrow
Union
Adair
Clark
Decatur
Taylor
Ringgold
Mr. Morrow
Atton
Hospital Corps Detachment Organized for Iowa City Area
Major Grant announces the field hospital detachment for the Organizes Hospital Corps Iowa City. The unit includes First Class Sergeant M F Joynt and sergeants C F Brooks J A Smith, with privates Fred Moore Merle B Call Paul Mce Manus Charles M Hazard R C Sherman all recruited from the Iowa City area. Officers transferred from the regimental hospital detachment. 12 men remain after reduction from seventeen, no further recruiting planned.
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Iowa
Auto Wreck Injures Four In West Union Street Crash
A West Union auto wreck involving a La Crosse demonstrator caused four injuries. A small pin in the steering device failed, sending the car into a bank on a main street. James Blunt wife Maud Blunt daughter and son were involved. the young lady suffered a broken arm and spine injury. demonstrator also bruised and burned. vehicle was moving slowly at the time.
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West Union
la’ Crosse
James Blunt
Maud Blunt
Cand Clydé Blunt
Cent
Unlucky clam digger finds 3000 dollar pearl
Pearl weighing 60 grains and described as flesh-colored with fine luster sold for 3000 dollars to W L Gardner of Le Clair and I B Anthony of Camanche. The clam dredger known as Unlucky Jim earned his nickname from a string of poor finds but this discovery marks a turning point.
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Davenport
Jim
Lansing
W. L. Gardner
LeClair
I. B. Anthony
Camanche
Funeral for Mrs. John Born in Ames
Mrs. John Born of Ames died on a train en route home from Ogden Indiana while traveling for health. The funeral was held at Cottage Grove church after her death occurred before reaching Ames. Mr. and Mrs. Born had sought a better climate for her illness.
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Ames
John Born
Cottage Grove
Born
Ogden, In
Nashua Man Finds Fine Pearl On River Bank
Nashua resident James Hamm found a white pearl along the Nashua Cedar river and sold it to Chicago purchaser G. T. Greeley and family who are camping nearby for 2560 dollars.
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Nashua
Cedar River
James Hamm
G. T. Greeley
Chicago
Polk County Farm Land Valuation Cut After Board Action
Iowa's executive council as board of equalization boosted Polk county land value by six percent increasing it by 1 million dollars. A later state house meeting rescinded the move reducing the valuation by that amount.
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Polk
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
State House
Wick Field Day Promises Wide Plowing Entries
The Wick field day set for August 26 will feature an expanded plowing contest with more entrants. Exhibits will include grain vegetables and stock along with foot races and other sports for visitors.
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Wieck
Wick
Gill Thrown from Horse in Corning Accident
Miss Helen Lehnen of Corning was thrown from her horse and seriously hurt. Her teeth cut her tongue and lower lip and she sustained a side injury.
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Gill
Corninge
Helen Lehnen
Three Drown. Boat Capsizes at Elm Lake
In Clarion Iowa a triple drowning occurred when a row boat sank during a lake trip by a dozen girls and chaperones Mrs. C S Bennett Hazel Hudelson and Eva Porter died. A gasoline launch carried the group back and all aboard perished as the boat went down. Rescue efforts saved others nearby. bodies were recovered and brought to the city.
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Clarion
Iowa Day Highlighted at Oklahoma State Fair
October 8 set as Iowa Day at the Oklahoma State Fair with 7000 to 10000 former Iowans expected on the grounds. Governor Carroll reports the plan and notes that former Governor Larrabee and Senators Dol liver and Cummiss are elected honorary members of the Oklahoma State Fair Association.
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Des. Moines
Iowa
Carroll
Larrabee
Dolliver
Cummiss
Oklahoma State Fair Association
Cedar Falls Woman Injured in Staircase Fall
Cedar Falls Mrs G W Clark sustained painful injuries after a fall down the stairs at her daughter's residence. She received a deep head gash a fractured wrist and shoulder along with bruises and sprains throughout the body. recovery will be lengthy due to the shock and complications.
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Cedar Falls
G. W. Clark
Sandstorm Fires Blot Muscatine Streets With Flies
A fierce sand storm driven by heat swept Muscatine bringing billions of flies into the city. Street lights were extinguished and residents stayed off downtown streets to avoid being overwhelmed by the maddened insects.
Fire destroys Iowa City farm buildings and stock
A fire two miles west of Iowa City destroyed outbuildings machinery hay and grain on the John Méndé farm. Spontaneous combustion in a hay barn started the blaze. The fire caused about ten thousand dollars in loss but was fully insured a draft stallion valued at one thousand dollars also burned.
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Iowa City
Faithful Trappist monk Father David IlI near death in Dubuque
Father David IlI, a longtime member and business manager of the Trappist monastery in Dubuque, is seriously ill at Mercy Hospital and death is feared. He has served the community for forty years and is widely known within the order.
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David Ili
Dubuque
David
Trappist
Mercy Hospital
Earlham Opens Bids for Water Works Electric Lighting
Earlham town council opened bids on August 2 for building a water works and electric lighting system funded at 17 000 dollars. Work will rush to completion with plans to install the lighting plant immediately and the water plant soon after.
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Earlham
Hmit
Waverly Grants Gas Works to Donelon
Waverly voters approved granting James J. Donelon the right to erect and maintain gas works in the city. The proposed project passed by a large margin with 368 votes for and 7 against out of 365 ballots cast.
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Waverly
James J. Donelon
Wreck Victim Discharged From Hospital in Des Moines
Arthur Dodge of Toledo Ohio, injured in the Milwaukee flyer wreck at Cambria, has been discharged from Methodist hospital. Jot Lawrence, the mail clerk severely hurt, is recovering rapidly.
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Des Moines
Arthur Dodge
Toledo
Milwaukee Flyer
Cambria
Methodist Hospital
Jot Lawrence
Clinton County Farmer Charged With Assault
Charles Wilke, a Clinton County farmer, was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to commit great bodily injury following an alleged attack on his father-in-law who suffered two broken arms in the fracas.
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Chas. Wilke
Clinton County
Woman Mistakes Acid for Medicine Fatal Mistake
Mrs. Helen Shaffey, 60, of White City, died after drinking corrosive sublimate she mistook for medicine. Police investigate cause as accidental poisoning.
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Helen Shaffey
White City
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