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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
12
Fragmentary notes detail testimonies on motive and influence within a political fight over control of a stock and board. The transcript cites interviews with Bryan and others, mentions attempts to secure trustees, and references Governor Higgins Nixon and Odell in a broader struggle for political clout and financial stakes.
Convicted killer Penanen to face up to ten years in prison after jury rejected mercy request. Defense claimed bear involvement while prosecutors highlighted premeditation. Victim, a man walking with a dog near a railroad, was shot leading to escape attempts and eventual capture in Port Arthur.
A sprawling account details a powerful Rockefeller Morgan backed drive to reorganize the New York Life, with a sweeping committee targeting executives, including John A. McCall, and pledges to control vast assets and 2,006,000 policyholders through a major corporate alliance. It notes resignations, investigations, and ambitious plans touching Thomas P. rowier Norman J. Ream Hiram Steele Clarence H. Mackey A. G. Paine and Alexander Orr as finance leadership changes unfold amid intense political and business pressure.
The report states John Flot faces murder charges after the poisoning death of his wife. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but the incident is tied to a February date and a court appearance or trial date set soon after.
An 1830s style censure addresses Meriwether and Shorehipmen, denouncing improper conduct and discipline violations. The secretary and public authorities acknowledge the sentence already served and urge remorse while warning of consequences. The notice frames the act as a corrective rebuke from a historic professional order.
Washington December 16 The receiver and register of the Valentine land office were removed several days ago Pettijohn for fencing public lands and inducing filings and selling relinquishments to him and Towle for failing to report such practices The action followed Pettijohns own confession Interior Department officials say the case is closed and there will be no further consideration of the matter
A national railroad conference in Chicago led to a through corn tariff from the Missouri River to Liverpool with a uniform four cent differential in favor of salt ports over Atlantic ports for six months. The Milwaukee line and others sought a three cent differential, while Gulf lines would concede only half a cent less than the prior rate.
Governor Chamberlain announces John M. Gearin of Portland nominated to fill Oregon’s late senator John H. Mitchell seat. Gearin, a Democrat with cross party support, will serve in Congress until March 1907 unless the legislature acts sooner. Gearin, born August 15 1851 in Umatilla, has held city and county attorney roles and served in the state legislature.
Washington reports the engagement of President Roosevelt's daughter Alice Roosevelt to Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati. Formal announcement expected at the White House within days, with a spring wedding planned and likely to occur before winter ends.
Cody and Wif2 reconcile after long dispute per editor Jim L. Bare. Dispatched quotes from Worth Pitts place indicate reconciliation is certain between the two parties.
In Suumokin Pennsylvania on December 14 the Anthracite Miners convention adopted the committee report. The demands center on an eight hour day and union recognition of a closed shop. The report signals unity and labor discipline across the region. In Ottumwa Iowa on December 13 Frank Adams aged 19 died from a gunshot and two Napier brothers Walter and Oscar Napier are jailed in Albia on murder charges claiming the shooting was accidental.
News from Riga, Mitwa, and Courland reports widespread strikes and peasant uprisings as Witte's ministry teeters. Sailors join the harbor strike. telegraph lines fail, and Baltic provinces see new self government talks.
Federal case targets Great Northern Railroad and several shippers plus agents from Mutual Transit and Wood companies. Indictments detail rebates on shipments from Philadelphia to cities such as Winnipes and lines including Mall Transit and Krans Line. Witnesses summoned. immunity granted to some principals. traffic managers not charged in certain counts.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Sands recommends summary dismissal of Midshipmen Tremore Coffin Jr and Warren A Van Coffin for hazing. Midshipman Jordone Kimbrough fainted after being forced to stand on his head and feet in a ten minute sequence. He was hospitalized and is recovering. Another case concerns Midshipman Cooper paralyzed on his right side and vocal cords, with authorities investigating hazing claims.
A forged leafleteers' roast targets Governor Bell and anti-machine Republicans. Clement, a Vermont power broker, publishes a letter protesting Mary Rogers’s impending execution. The missive argues against hanging, cites her supposed guilt, and calls for postponement after the next legislature meets.
Steamer Rose Hite sank in the Monongahela near Brownsville, Pittsburg, drowning five deck hands. In Milwaukee a separate item notes the National Civil Service Reform League’s 25th meeting opening with regret over Secretary of Navy Bonaparte’s absence. In Fort Collins, a girl triple born to Mrs. John Hickey is named Faith Hope and Charity.
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