Bryan Declares He Will Advise Not Dictate In Nebraska Talks
The note from Fairview Lincoln dated December 16 states William J Bryan will not seize control of Nebraska's legislature this winter. He says his sole aim is to ensure platform pledges are carried out and to keep the Democratic party in its state position. He will mostly spend winters in Texas but remains Nebraska resident.
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Texas
Ty Found Enmities Over Post Deas Hae Wannabe
Ty authorities report rival factions clashing over control of a local post after a disputed nomination. The dispute centers on leadership claims involving Deas Hae, drawing attention from residents and police. No injuries reported as vigil continues.
German Wrestler Siegfried Sails Today for Gotch Challenge
Havre France December 16 Ernest Siegfried champion wrestler of Germany touring France sails today for New York to challenge Frank Gotch for the world title He is known as the German Oak and has met and thrown top opponents on this side of the ocean In New York under Ernest Reeber he will appear January 28 at Madison Square Garden to wrestle Joe Rogers and Atlas and has agreed to throw both men in a half hour or forfeit 250 dollars
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Havre
France
Ernest Siegfried
Germany
New York
Frank Gotch
Siegfried
America
Ernest Reeber
Madison Square Garden
Joe Rogers
Atlas
Moran Nell Fight Promises Fast Featherweight Bout
Boston crowds expect a rapid twelve round featherweight mismatch tonight at the Armory Athletic Club as Owen Moran of England faces Frankie Nell of California. Moran, holder of the English featherweight title, previously beat Nell and has drawn with Abe Attell twice. Nell, ex bantamweight champion of America, is eager to upset Moran in a bout the bettors favor Moran.
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Owen Morat
England
Frankie Nell
California
Armory -Athletic Club
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Nell
America
Abe Attell
Dorando and Long Boat Race Tonight at Madison Square Garden
New York reports a marathon showdown at Madison Square Garden featuring Dorando Pietri and Tom Longboat. The race covers 26 miles 385 yards, a premier long distance test with Pietri favored after recent wins and Longboat known for speed and endurance. Fifteen hurt in boiler explosion at Minneapolis cement factory.
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Madison Square Garden
Johnny Hayes
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Pietri
Garden
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Tom Long
Oat
Longcat
Percy Smallwood
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
A. E. Nelson
Chicago grain and provisions trading and closing quotes
Selling by local holders weakened the wheat market while corn oats and provisions closed steady. Closing prices show wheat futures declines from Dec to July and cash wheat and corn prices listed. South Omaha livestock receipts indicate cattle and hogs mixed with steady sheep and lambs values.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Texas
Steady
Looming Iowa legislature to convene January eleventh
Legislators will face many major issues at the Thirty third general assembly opening January 11. Key topics include school law revision, an educational board of control, an independent insurance department, land purchases for the capital, a reorganization of the state historical department, clerical service reforms, and tax on railroad terminals. Two constitutional amendments are planned granting women the vote and repealing the 1882 prohibitory amendment. Governor Garst will deliver the biennial message January 12. inauguration for Carroll January 14. Cummins to be re elected January 19 with joint sessions the next day. A short session is being discussed, signaling the entry of a new legislator era.
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Educational Board of Control
Insurance Department
Auditor
State Historical Department
Warren Garst
B. Carroll
George W. Clarke
House
United States
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Shaw fears socialism at Dickinson alumni gathering
Leslie Shaw former secretary of the treasury and former governor warns alumni at Dickinson College New York Thursday night against socialism saying college commencement speeches and teachers he met promote socialist ideas. He argues trained minds should check the trend and notes sociology is overspread in schools libraries and newspapers.
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New York
Leslie Shaw
Treasury
Laws
Uni Wereitjea
Ducialideae
Momenota
Apar ‘Chiate
Not So Bad Mr Subbs Note on Miss Mannigan Puck
A stylized exchange references Miss Mannigan confined to her room and chronic kickers in the kitchen. The lines evoke a dramatic, comic tone with a narrator voice, hinting at mischief and improvised speech.
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Mr. Subbs
Miss Mannigan
Puck
Baltimore American Quips on Teacher's Retort
A brief Baltimore American snippet depicts a confrontation where a child recounts telling a teacher that a parent claimed she taught him when he was small. The teacher replies that stupidity must run in the family, reflecting a sharp retort in a domestic remark.
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Pop
Baltimore American
And Some Hard Words From a Cleveland Plain Realer
A fragmented note cites a witty comparison about packing a trunk and soul or feet. It mentions organs for sale at bargain prices near Beach’s, signaling a dubious or sensational item in the public notice. The wording reflects odd clipping from a newspaper page.
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South Dakota passenger rate case opens before master in chancery
Testimony from Milwaukee Road President A J Earling argues the 2c per mile passenger rate undervalues railroad property due to maintenance and improvement costs. He notes through traffic costs lower than local routes and discusses the Grun dy County campaign disbursements and other items, with brief notes on post office burglary arrests and Navy defense comments.
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Chantery Gaten
A.J. Earling
Milwaukee Road
P. W. Dougherty
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Meanest man under the sun tied to divorce suit
Briefs report Dr. Louis Buehier of Boston sued by his wife for divorce over minor wastage claims of milk. Deserted wife Mary Levan of Philadelphia sold her eight month old baby for ten dollars. State Board seeks fifteen thousand acres adjoining state institutions. Belgium bans American cattle sheep and hogs. Minnesota records sixteen letters two Larp natives born locally.
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Louia Buehier
Boston
Suen
Mary Levan
Philadelphia
State Board of Control
Anke
Belgium
Minndsots
Farm crops in Iowa show record 1908 yields and value
The 1908 final figures from the Western Grain Dealers Association, compiled by Secretary Georges A. Welds, show Iowa farmers produced 302,384,078 bushels of the six main cereals. Corn leads with 802,384,088 bushels, oats 101,709,725, barley 0,802,850, spring wheat 5,120,136, and winter wheat 2,004,804, with rye at 703,083. total value estimated at 209,517,280. The year outperformed 1907 in most crops, aided by higher average yields per acre despite smaller acreage in several categories.
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Jowa
Coro
Oata
Farmer's Son Fatally Shoots Sister at Cedar Falls Home
Friday afternoon at the home of farmer Frank Maulthauf near Cedar Falls, 16 year old Harry shot his sister Anpe accidentally while a younger girl Ano a baby sibling watched. The mishap occurred as Harry tried to read a blessing and his mitten got snagged near a bottle of sharp objects. emergency details unclear.
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Frank Maulthauf
Cedar Falls
Harry
Anpe
Anoa
Blettle Alster
New City Hall Planned for Mason City Ground Cost Stated
A near term report notes Mason City plans a new city hall with ground cost around 12,000. Anamosa will present the drama The Siege of Atlantis. Grinnell College seeks to raise 63,173 for January 10 and 400,000 total. Various local items include a Newton man’s prison sentence, a fatal auction foreman case, a factory injury, tobacco use by Grant Park School students, and other regional notes.
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Loral
Anamosa
Atlanta
Grinnell
Roy Evans
Newton
Frank Didena
Michael Cummins
Magop City
W. Johnson
Claron
Grant Park School
Omidala
Manchester
Davenport
F. Forter
Ottumwa
Benton County
Ioana
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Washington
Taft
Mortgaged Property Sale Notice at Frantz Building
A notice posted at the Frantz building entrance states clothing stock will be sold on the 22nd to satisfy a claim by Brown Brown of Eldorado. The six weeks of light business are noted and a Grundy county delinquent tax sale on December 7 totaled 8134.50 with eleven pieces offered. New goods from Zimmerman Bros and others were just received.
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Sherri W.E. Morrigan
Acamoss
James H. Morre
Roach
Grundy Center
Reinbeck
Frantz
L. ©. Cook
Eldora
Iowa
Grundy County
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