Rockefeller Final Gift to University of Chicago Announced
John D. Rockefeller completes his funding plan with a final gift of 10 million dollars to the University of Chicago. He resigns from the board of trustees, aims to expand via multiple donors, and leaves trustees to pursue further growth with new departments. Rockefeller Junior and Fred Gates also step down, signaling a shift to broader philanthropy and institutional support.
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Happenings of a Week Highlights Across Events
A week of brief notes reports a five minute nationwide stop of Central of Georgia trains at Maj Hanson’s funeral in Macon. Cuban army chief Pino Guerra resigns. Maine Governor elect Plais ted ill with bronchitis. Senator Lafayette Young makes maiden Senate speech amid tariff talk. United Mine Workers re elects T L Lewis as president. vice president Rossiter dies. Beatrice Baldwins Turnbull estate case opens in Los Angeles. Secretary Dickinson urges aero naval expansion in annual report, noting US lag.
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Turmoil and trials span world and politics in 1910s mix
Reports from Jerusalem describe Bedouin attacks on Christians after a Turk massacre. In the U S Senate judiciary committee advances a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators. Secretary Dickinson warns of a weak U S military. Mexican unrest near Junta and Chihuahua. Baseball league schedules set for 1911. Bank failures and price shifts appear across Texas and Kansas. Meanwhile floods threaten Anhui China and peace efforts advance with international mediation talks. A wide array of events from crime to politics, war prep, and social change fills the era’s pages.
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Jury Rules Railroad Liable for Passenger Injury Case
In Centerville Iowa on December 17 a landmark case, Starr v. Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway, awarded DP Starr $1000 after a fellow passenger, reportedly intoxicated, assaulted him on a Sed an to Moulton train. The verdict hinges on railroad duty to passenger safety and may reach state supreme court. A separate Ames fire destroyed the Westerman home in College Park Addi tion with no insurance. a widow, the home valued at 1500 dollars, will be rebuilt after a community subscription.
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Clinton Iowa Teachers Pension Bill Move
Clinton advocates draft a pension bill for elderly Iowa public school teachers. Leaders in Clinton city schools plan a prospectus and push at the upcoming legislature to secure legislative action. The move has stirred interest in Canton and other Iowa towns as principals unite behind the proposal.
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Profit on 200 Acre Land Near Marshalltown
A farmer Bart St Clair reports an 18 percent gross profit on 200 acres of corn. He planted 6914 acres and harvested 5425 bushels at 33.12 per bushel, yielding 1817 dollars and 26.15 dollars per acre. Nearby Dana Warren nears likely fatal skull injury from a falling dinner bell. A six month old found frozen on a Mason City doorstep may live. Samuel A Hughes, 48, a brakeman, killed near Council Bluffs at Neoga.
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Mother of Seven Kills Herself in Sulphur Acid Act
Indianolan Mrs. James Monroe, 37, killed herself by drinking sulphuric acid and slashing her throat in front of her husband and seven children. Police report shows a suicide with no immediate suspect. Family arrangements to follow.
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Preacher Signs Beer Petition at New Hampton
Rev. Gottfried Fritchel pastor of the Lutheran church signs a petition for saloons saying prohibition harms personal liberty and does not curb intoxicant misuse. He cannot support prohibition and cites scripture as not backing it.
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Raise Telephone Rates at Fairfield
The Jefferson County Telephone Company informs subscribers of a 50 cent monthly rate hike for most services starting January 1 after its recent merger with Iowa Telephone. The Bell Telephone Co. handles little local business beyond long distance calls, while the independent firm cites higher expenses and service growth.
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Poultry Show at Gowrie Promises Large Prize Payout
Gowrie hosts the Northern Iowa Poultry and Corn association annual meeting January 2 to 6 with over 500 dollars in prizes. Cash awards include 340 for corn, 200 for birds, plus eleven silver cups and 25 in gold. G. R. Anderson leads exhibit preparations.
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Iowa crops worth 362 million in 1910 report
Iowa farmers valued crops at 362,470,791 dollars for 1910, up from 466 million the previous year, with corn totaling 127,622,340 dollars and 354,506,500 bushels. The average yield was 39.7 bushels per acre on 8,940,300 acres, aided by a dry season but record production.
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