Banker's party boxes yield grand diamond horseshoe fees
James Stillman of New York bank set a record by renting two parterre boxes for 14 performances at $400 each, totaling $40,100 for the banker’s pleasure of viewing grand horseshoe acts. Paris statistics report 600 women journalists with varied incomes and fields. Parents of Welsh brides request gifts be returned after the wedding. Oscar Sunt of Carlisle football team is described as an Indian millionaire.
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James Stillman
New York Bank
Oscar Sunt
Carlisle
Irou
Owabomm
Hlunt
Ose
Advertisers praise government tobacco as life giving
A Washington disquisition notes that Japanese government tobacco monopoly ads claim their product “administers life” and "supports the sprites" while being sweet and of high quality. The piece also mentions Swiss mountains’ height miscalculation tied to 1820 measurements and a later correction showing a peak previously overvalued by 3.26 metres.
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Muanenuriag
Adelaide Case Questions Attorney General Qualifications
The South Australian labor government's attorney general A. H. Peake faced a challenge in Adelaide criminal court as defense argued the information was sworn by an unqualified attorney general. The objection was not sustained by the judge.
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Labor
South Australia
Thas
A. H. Peake
Adelaide Criminal Court
Millids Moreton resident Miss Mary Jones dies
An elderly village inhabitant near Guckingham England Miss Mary Jones has died at eighty. She avoided all clocks and timepieces, timing her movements by instinct much like primitive peoples do.
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Millids Moreton
Guckingham
England
Mary Jones
Revered Tont Collins Inspires Local Crowd At Market
The Rev Tont Collins popularly known as Bast Hod of lindo a coster mongers speaks with townsfolk about sport and faith wearing rolled sleeves while they gather, as others note his wide public appeal and broad social reach. A London coroner hints at cautions in medical prescriptions amid social debates. Local religious and civic figures plan fundraising events and public celebrations with varied community interests across Rochester and surrounding areas.
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Tont Collins
Lindo
Educated man Mackinson held on casey gooseberry tragedy
Joseph Mackinson, an educated poet and linguist, is jailed in Guthrie Center after the Casey case in which Charles Seeley died following a dispute over gooseberries. The case centers on a July incident and a confrontation that ended with a firearm discharge. Mackinson, who writes poetry and composes music, reportedly claims autographs from Roosevelt and Cuba’s president.
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Webster City
John Hunyan
Joseph Mackinson
Guthrie County
Mackinson
Troosevelt
Joe
Mackinsean
Coeny
Charles Seeley
Beeley
Seeley
Maeckngen
See- Tey
Kane
Mackinsen
King
Tomly
Cuba
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt summons in incomplete telegram request to Washington
A garbled telegram names Theodore Roosevelt and others asking him to come to Washington. The exact reason for the summons is unclear. an auditor mentions proposed legislation for governing a hot industry, with scattered references to officials and locations.
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Tiny Lee
Pook
Capra
Theodore Tae
Tornilus
Whishington
Urutrell
Oxneris
Vontercoos
Hotopstie
Chorrell
Mob and Unwanted Taken from Jail in Torrist City
A chaotic account describes an incident in Torrist City where an individual labeled as undesired was forcibly removed from custody, beaten, and ordered never to return. The article portrays authorities and bystanders reacting to the assault amid confusion and fear. Names and specifics are garbled, but the core event centers on unlawful treatment and a public display of punishment. The tone remains a stark, period crime note with minimal clarifying details.
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Torrist City
Lehlel
Bel
Elas
Nexes
Yevey
Osumetlibi
Arsuiiusit
Taxes Unpaid Loom Over Portage Land Gold Mining Co
Council Bluffs expert probes $800000 in unpaid taxes against Portand company capital stock. Tax ferret says over $2.7 million of stock taxed under state section, with headquarters and principal place of business debated between Colorado mining and Iowa incorporation rules. If taxes owed, revenue loss to county for each year. Court action possible as state courts weigh corporate location rules and liability.
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Council Bluffs
Mounedl Vbus
Pia
Aeaby Yon Tits Ephiet Ieee Aujon
AM. Rehdededirary
Pattawatumie
Iary
Eeampany
Wurthind
Calorado
Lowa
Portand Company
Nim Counc
Larsi
Potniycatioue
Second Murder Trial Under Way In Kelley Case
A second trial proceeds as three men accused of killing John Kelley face hearings. The defendant group includes the others charged in the fatal assault, with the defense stressing joint responsibility. The mob outside reflects public anger as proceedings continue.
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John Kelley
Ierder
Fala Kelley
Matider
Lala Jirkeneke
Deter Wiese
Brutal Saloon Brawl in Fort Dodge Tonight
Fort Dodge Iowa December 11 Roy Johnson, a young farmer from Barnum, was struck with a beer bottle by a bartender after a brawl in the Sinr saloon. He was dragged through the pave dearth and dumped into an outhouse, found unconscious by friends two hours later. Arrests will be made.
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Fort Dodge
Roy Johnson
Barnum
Sinr
Meade
Dog Ate Man Nose Near Fort Wedge Street Fight
In a street duel between two prominent city figures last night a man’s nose was bitten or severed. Eyewitnesses say a dog may have carried the piece away and mayhem charges were mooted, but the affair was later settled to hush up the incident.
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Fort Wedge
Des. i
Men Only Meeting Provokes Girl Rally at Park Church
In Des Moines a gender clash erupted as girls sat in rear gallery of the church while evangelist Dr Medburs spoke to men. The audience marched the aisle after a mass meeting denounced any church speech inappropriate for women, prompting the speaker to urge order and a blessing while assuring the women no harm would come to their ears.
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Tres Moines
Dees
Quinby
Jughland Park
Ihetstige
Hightaat Park College
Tony" Yr
Manoury
Dr. Medburs
Juror Drunk and Naps Draw Dismissal in Disgrace
In Council Bluffs Iowa December 11 juror William G Burchard Cresrent appeared for duty under the influence of liquor. He slept during testimony and was escorted to the door by a bailiff. Judge Green barred him from the jury for the remainder of the term and refused to allow pay for the last day of attendance. The judge cited contempt for drunken jurors but did not pursue further penalties.
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William Burchard
Council Bluffs
Council Blufts
William G Burchard
Cres~ Rent
WW. R. Green
Burehird
Farmer Reaches Out With Conscience Payment for Stolen Button
Eldora Man, a farmer, sent 2.50 to the Nuckell jewelry case to atone for stealing a button two decades ago. He explains he entered the shop to buy a button, lifted extras, and kept them. guilt over the years prompted repayment to Pastor Warner at the First Congregational Church.
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Eldora
Siler
Tianwing
Ciel
Win
Warner
First Congregational Church
United States Postul
Nuckell
Indicted Postmasters Named in Federal Court Case
Elling J. Wold and Amos J. Kuckes face federal charges related to Desessement from office funds and misappropriation of about $1,000. Rueker, postmaster at Law Jes, is charged similarly with $1,800 in funds. Also, a report of a violent attack on a young girl near a residence yard last night is noted.
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Elling J. Wold
Amos J. Kuckes
Dobuque
Lee
Ting J. Wold
Tsing Ketaves
Suegarids Jug
Diane Bistth
Mornb i
Iowa birth rate drops but officials blame underreporting
A biennial Iowa health board report shows a near sixty percent apparent fall in births from 1902-03 to 1904-05, but Secretary Kennedy says the decline is due to physicians failing to report all births. He insists births occurred. incomplete records drive the drop.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Health
Kennedy
State Board
Cow rescuer steers away deadly attack in Mason City
In Mason City Indiana, s vonn Calvert narrowly escaped death when a neighbor cow charged him while gathering stock. His own pet cow Maude charged the attacker, breaking up the assault and allowing Calvert to flee. He is seriously injured but expected to recover.
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Mason City
Bec. S
Vonn Calvert
Maude
Agin
Mr. Calvert
Calvert
Hold Up Man Confesses to Purse Theft and Threats
In December a man confessed to stealing a purse belonging to Miss Ida Gall and to firing at a man during a separate attack. He admitted writing a threatening note to Miss Hull, claiming he would kill her if she persisted in naming him thief. Sheriff Holden pressured a clearer confession from Martin Curtis about the incidents.
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Ida Gall
Free Methodist Iurele
Martin Curtis
Justice Kilbald
Rinisa
Miss Hull
F Holden
Curtis
Gnek
Iowa's Biggest Picture Ready to Hang at Capitol
Edwin H Blashfield prepares the large 30 foot painting Westward for the Capitol stairway ceiling. Directed by Blashfield, assisted by A. E. Foringer from New York, the artwork will adorn the walls of the magnificent structure.
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Dmlashfield
Capitol
Modis
Poe
Edwin H. Blashfield
A A. E. Foringer
New York
Angry Husband Held For Murder In Hedford Court
The district court in Hedford Iowa is in session with Judge H. M. on the bench as the grand jury returns a true bill against James Hendrickson for first degree murder. He allegedly shot John Woodside at the depot in Blockton amid a dispute over his wife Alice Ormsby’s alleged closeness to Hendrickson. Also reported: Miss Alice Ormsby of Emmetsburg wed Captain Pietro Anslivenic of the Italian artillery in Emmetsburg, daughter of Col I. S. Ormsby, a banker and Methodist leader.
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John Woodside
Hedford
Dee
H. M
James Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Blockton
Alice Ormsby
Emmetsburg
Florence
Italy
Allen Orysby
Pietro Anslvenic
Artillery
Attempted suicide by poison in Manson, Iowa
George Reese of Manson drank carbolic acid in a despondent act but failed to take enough to end his life. His mouth and throat were badly burned. a doctor was summoned and he is not considered in immediate danger after several months of illness and treatment. Describes a young man named George Steese facing similar distress near Manson.
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George Reese
Manson
George Steese
Hiis
Fily
Killed by a Teacher Claim Stirred Umpire Carruthers Kin Beat
In Des Moines a teacher punishment allegation targets Umpire Carruthers and his family as David Carruthers dies from injuries parents say resulted from a school beating. Superintendent Riddle orders principals only may discipline. humane society probes the case amid a high school incident in the manual training department.
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Carruthers
Des Meliss
David Carruthers
Robert Garratsera
W. G. Riddle
Paul A. Detriecson
Robbers raid Des Moines grocery at gunpoint
Des Moines Iowa December 6 robbers entered M Haskell s grocery at 6 30 am and forced proprietor and clerks to back of the counter while the store was robbed About a hundred dollars and a quantity of merchandise were taken and the robbers escaped The Iowa State Horticultural Society meets in Des Moines December 12 14 at the capital with a fruit exhibit and 375 in premiums events include addresses by C G Blodgett Pleas Address and S A Walton of Washington DC notes on cold storage and apple trafficking
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Des Moines, T
M. Haskell
State Society
Des Moines
Deca
Towa State Horticultural Society
Capitol
Skirle
Allon
C. G. Blodgett
Mr. Pleas
Innocent Man in Prison: Burns Given Life Sentence on Perjury
Des Moines reports James Burns, imprisoned for the murder of Jerry Corcoran by alleged morphine poisoning, was convicted on perjured testimony. George Beveridge, jailed for drunkenness, claims Burns was wrongfully sentenced and seeks Burns' release, urging officials to reexamine the case.
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James Burns
Des Moines
Fort Madison
George Beveridge
Burns
Jerry Corcoran
Beveridge
Jem Tardin
Admin
Nebraska marriage law tested in Council Bluffs court
A Nebraska divorce decree's reach is challenged as M A Sweney is prosecuted for knowingly marrying the wife of another after her Nebraska divorce. The case argues state decree validity across borders, while Iowa law lacks similar restrictions enabling local marriages after Nebraska divorce actions.
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Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Council Bins
Dee
Nepai
M. A. Sweney
Lansstitutes
R.A. Lidl
Iowa
Cornell Bluffs
Abolition of Football by Iowa High Schools and Colleges
Nineteen secondary colleges and forty high schools in Iowa voted to abolish football under current rules. The decision was made at a conference in Des Moines with unanimous agreement among representatives from Ames Charles City Coe Central Cornell Des Moines Drake Grinnell Iowa Wesleyan Lenox Luther Normal Penn Parsons Morningside Simpson Upper Iowa Western Western Union.
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Iowa
Teg Moines
Secendaary
Ames
Charles City
Coe
Central
Cornell
Des Moines
Drake
Grinnett
Harrison County Grand Jury Fails to Indict Three in Conspiracy Case
Harrison County district court heard the conspiracy case against Mrs Daisy M Hunt Henry W Hunt and Dr J H Gasson. The grand jury adjourned without indicting them in the matter brought by Attorney George W Egan. Original arrest occurred after a waived examination and the defendants were bound over to the grand jury under $50 bond.
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Harrison County
Gogan
Harrison County District Court
Daisy M. Hunt
Henry W. Hunt
J. H. Gasson
George W. Egan
Login
James
Missouri Valley
Iowa Railroads Criticized for Poor Service and Branch Decline
Des Moines reports Iowa railroad commission annual review harshly condems neglect of branch lines and shortage of cars for travelers, especially during holidays. It notes limited improvements since two years ago and provides figures on mileage earnings expenses and injuries, including ten employee deaths and twelve passenger deaths in the year.
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Des Moines
the States Railroad Commission
Iowa
Bord
Railroad Commission
Ccscwesess
Pleaded Guilty by Self Confessed Murderer William McWilliams
Independence Iowa December 7 William Mc Williams stood as a store like figure in court when his attorney entered guilty pleas to three indictments charging him with murdering his wife and five children. Judge Blair said sentence would be pronounced Friday with capital punishment likely. Five physicians including Dr Ingbert from the state hospital for the insane reported no insanity to warrant leniency, leaving experts puzzled by Mc Williams mystery.
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William McWilliams
Independence
Blair
Ingbert
Independence State Hospital
Mcwilliams
Woman Gets Big Legacy From Oliver Estate
In Pittsburgh on December 7, by will of James L B Oliver, late multimillion mine owner and steel maker, Mary Oliver Holbrook of Onawa receives a $5000 legacy. The widow gets the bulk of the estate while Daniel Leet Oliver, a Yale student, gets 1000 shares. Edith Oliver, now Mrs Dusmette Smours of Naples, Italy, and four other children receive a one sixth share of the personal property.
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Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Edith
Marquis Dusmette Smours
Naples
Italy
Des Moines Chosen As Episcopal Capital For United Brethren
Des Moines is named as the episcopal see for Bishop W M Weakly and will govern the United Brethren church across seven states from the city. The district capital will handle district business and church work from Des Moines, serving Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Colorado. Carrie Chapman Catt bequest to Ames College projected at nearly 150000 dollars with scholarships endowment. Tim Holland narrowly escapes shredding machine with severe head and facial cuts after his duck coat traps him but belt saves him from worse harm.
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W. M. Weakly
Unites Brethren Church
Des Moines
W. M. Weekly
United Brethren Church
Gishon Weekly
Mid-West
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Colorado
Catt
AMES
Storms
Las Just
New York City
Carrie Chapman Catt
George W. Catt
Shellrock
Tim Holland
Here
Fort Dodge Jeweler Names Thieves in Looting Case
Fort Dodge newspaper reports jeweler M A Hurlbut says detectives identified the thieves as prominent local parties after Thanksgiving window smashed and $500 worth of jewelry stolen. Immunity from arrest offered if goods are returned.
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Fort Dodge
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