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Contents include but not limited to local social events such as church services and banquets in Des Moines, the success story of Robert W. Taylor who transitioned from Tuskegee financial secretary to a New York stockbroker, and an address by Dr. John H. Williams discussing the economic challenges faced by African Americans in northern cities. The document also covers educational developments at State College in Orangeburg with support from Congressman Thomas E. Miller, international news including political and security incidents in Europe, and President Taft’s visit to historic Civil War battlefields in Petersburg. It reports on significant legal cases like Captain Peter C. Hains’ manslaughter sentence and a daring train robbery in Washington state. Additionally, it highlights tariff debates led by Senator Cummins and flood damage in Iowa affecting farmers. Other topics include Odd Fellows anniversary celebrations, Methodist Episcopal conferences, and various community updates from Iowa towns.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 15, number 50, May 21, 1909
Date Created:
1909-05-21
Time Period:
1900s
Description:
Contents include but not limited to local social events such as church services and banquets in Des Moines, the success story of Robert W. Taylor who transitioned from Tuskegee financial secretary to a New York stockbroker, and an address by Dr. John H. Williams discussing the economic challenges faced by African Americans in northern cities. The document also covers educational developments at State College in Orangeburg with support from Congressman Thomas E. Miller, international news including political and security incidents in Europe, and President Taft’s visit to historic Civil War battlefields in Petersburg. It reports on significant legal cases like Captain Peter C. Hains’ manslaughter sentence and a daring train robbery in Washington state. Additionally, it highlights tariff debates led by Senator Cummins and flood damage in Iowa affecting farmers. Other topics include Odd Fellows anniversary celebrations, Methodist Episcopal conferences, and various community updates from Iowa towns.
Subject (Topic):
African Americans Black people African American history Education Stocks Civil rights International relations Crime Tariff--Law and legislation Natural disasters Secret societies Religious communities
Contributor (Person):
Ruff, Charles S. Ruff, Thaddeus S. Thompson, John L. (John Lay), 1869-1930
Location:
Iowa--Des Moines
Language:
eng
Contributing Institution:
State Historical Society of Iowa
Publisher:
Iowa State Bystander Pub. Co.
Extent:
4 pages
Genre:
Newspapers
Type:
Text Image
Format:
image/jpeg
Digital Collection Title:
Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa
Digital Collection Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9156m
Related Resource:
Library of Congress Control Number: sn83025186
Digital Object Identifier:
bystander1909052101
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9z892p7b
Metadata License:
This metadata record is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
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"Iowa state bystander. volume 15, number 50, May 21, 1909", State Historical Society of Iowa, Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
Reference Link:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9z892p7b
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