Notable Figures and Facts From A Diverse Era Report
A wide array of topics is surveyed, including medical breakthroughs and cures from European scientists, philanthropic efforts by James Reilly and Samuel Martin in New York, and the growth of the National Museum collections with millions of specimens. Economic data cover Bank of France, Austria Hungary, and global gold movements, plus industrial advances in toys, milling, and railcar engineering. The piece also notes immigration patterns, criminal incarceration rates, insurance statistics, and trade balances, interleaved with curious global trivia about geography, language, and natural wonders.
State funds may draw interest to boost revenue
Des Moines reports a proposed law to let the state treasurer deposit funds to earn interest, potentially yielding $30,000 to $40,000 yearly. The measure faced opposition from banks and has been debated since last winter, with proponents arguing for safer investment and critics warning of risk and costs.
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Gilbertson
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Des Moines
Wor Gilbertsen
Ted
Stramda
Anti-Saloon League plan discussed at Des Moines convention
A January 14 convention in Des Moines gathers about 400 delegates to press for changes in liquor laws. The organizing committee will arrange actions to abate shipment of spirits and seek property owner consent, while maintaining focus on legislation and anti saloon efforts.
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Ties Madsen
Dyer
Rewvil Tigtor
Anti-Saloon League
Legisla
Cy Tansen
Ation
Galven
Leeds
Hidden fortune found as farmer uncovers stone bed
A Waverly man discovers a rich stone bed on his farm under the Great Western road route. Locals report a prospect of underlaid stone worth extensive value. Investors lease the land for 1500 dollars yearly for thirty years, with quarrying set to begin in the spring.
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Daventy
Enid
Wiaverly
Tyee
Tuli Carey
Tyo
Great Western Road
Rata
Hliniis
IOWA Civil Engineers. College graduates take Philippine posts
Iowa civil engineering graduates Fay Nichols of West Liberty and Roburo A. builr Humboldt have received appointment in the Philippines, reporting to Manila December 24 after passing civil service exams. T. T. Pitch of this city also graduates, has a post with the United States coast and geodetic survey.
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Philippines
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West Liberty
Roburo A. Builr
Humboldt
Philippine Commission
Manila
Iuowa State College
Atucs
T. T. Pitch
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Fort Dodge Man Receives 160 Acre Canadian Land Grant
Fort Dodge, Ia Dec 21 C C Collins a cutter employed by the Hule Clothing Company received notice of a 160 acre crown land claim in Canada as a reward for military service to the Canadian government. Two years allowed to select the tract north of Toronto.
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C. C. Collirns
Hule Clothing Company
Canada
Toronto
Long Lost Relative Emerges in Funk Estate Case
A new claimant, Md Pinkley, appears in Webster City to prove kin to Jacob M Funk, claiming his mother Catherine Funk was a sister to the late millionaire. Pinkley writes to the estate attorney detailing a family tree and seeks to share in the million dollar estate, prompting questions about his true relation and potential heirs.
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Webster City
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MD. Pinkley
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Aloe
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Dire Derke Cily
Bloodhounds Challenge in Iowa Lawyer Remarks
Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic court-like exchange about bloodhounds used for tracking a lead, naming Judge McVey and others. The text references a trial, a challenge to remarks, and the legal stakes surrounding a canine pursuit method.
Prominent Clintor residents linked to burglaries in sensational trial
George I jurrias, a Parmington youth with a 31 year sentence, testified as star witness in the Conroy trial detailing a planned burglary spree by prominent Clintor residents. He recalled Conroy signaling a “good thing” in Clinton and aiding in robbing a gambling joint with the gang. Sturrier, facing 15 years for related crimes, seeks a pardon via state’s evidence.
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Davenport
George I Jurrias
Parmington
Conroy
Tation
Ta Sturcier
Michael Conroy
Clinton
Council Bluffs
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Conray
Sturrier
Dan Murphy
Burvier
I M'Henry Prize Herd at Iowa State College 1904
Kennedy heads the animal husbandry department as W A McHenry of Denison Iowa presents his prize winning Aberdeen Angus herd for use in cattle judging during the January 4 to 16 study period at Iowa State College. The herd complements the college and experiment station stock including international prize steers, aiding the school's judging work.
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IV de Kennedy
W. A. McHenry
Denison
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Colombia’s Panama rights push outlined in Paris plan
Paris dispatch reports the United Colombian committee will seek U.S. recognition of Colombia’s 1846 treaty rights, then petition The Hague for arbitration if needed, and threaten war with Latin American support if arbitration is denied. Washington says cabinet and Moody see no urgent developments after isthmus naval updates.
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United Colomian Committee
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United States
Colombia
Hague Arbitration Court
United Colombian Committee
Europe
Panama
Washington
Moody
Panania
Isthmus
Honduras Revolution Threat Looms Over Rail Route
Mobile dispatches report an imminent Honduran upheaval after the first of the year. Ex-president Sierra may back a revolt to topple Bonilla, who ousted Arkis previously and exiles him. Anglish capital built the railroad. no interest or principal payments have been made, risking English government action.
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Honduras
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Bonilla
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Foil
Arkis
Ltegueisalpa
Russia accuses America of fighting Japan in Korea
The Russians show reluctance to let Japan gain a foothold in Korea and warn that U S activity around Wiju and Manchuria could provoke renewed tensions. They claim Washington courts trade but harms allies and customers while boosting American manufacturing. The discussion follows U S minister Allen's audience requests and Moscow's resistance to Anger over Mukden and An Tung openings.
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America
Japan
Seoul
Korea
United States
Allen
Wiyju
Manchuria
Mukden
An ‘Tung
Yongamp-Ho
Wilju
Condon Hears That Russia Seeks to Provoke Conflict
London dispatch says Russia seeks to provoke a conflict with Japan and avoid conciliation. It cites a poetical facade in Surupd and delays to push Japan toward aggression. Three petitions urging resolute measures have been sent since the diet was dissolved.
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London
Lokbo
Chat USA
Japan
American League Drops Foul Strike Rule For 154 Games
Chicago December 21 magnates of the American League rescinded the foul strike rule adopted last year and voted for a 154 game schedule to match the National League. Season opens April 15. Unanimous vote against the rule. A committee headed by Comisky Farrell and Kilfoyle will meet the National League to seek a compromise. The National League favors continuing the rule, with plans for a substitute acceptable to both leagues.
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Seaton
Comisky
Farrell
New York
Kilfoyle
Cleveland
National League
Shibe
Philadelana
Transport Ashore Kingsley Discovered New Rock
The United States Vansport Kingsley went ashore at Marielagos North Mindanao after discovering a rock rough on its bottom off Mindanao Philippines on December 21. The incident reports the vessel ashore without detailing damage or casualties.
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Manila
United States
Kingsley
Marielagos
North Mindanao
Fishes That Fly for Life on Gulf Voyages
New Orleans Times-Memorial describes watching flying fish in the Gulf of Mexico between New Orleans and Vera Cruz. The piece notes their aerial bursts as ships pass, their playful yet perilous nature, and their surprising flight distances up to two city blocks as tourists admire these agile creatures amid life and death pursuits by predators.
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Baking powder alarm warns against dangerous substitutes
The notice warns housekeepers about dubious baking powders sold by grocers and peddlers. It cautions that alum and sulphuric acid based powders can be harmful, urges avoiding new brands, and recommends choosing a cream of tartar containing product from trusted brands. It highlights risks from bones digested with acid and phosphate powders mixed with alum.
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Sone
New York
The Children's Cardinal And Cardinal Vaughan's London Crusade
A London feature recalls Cardinal Vaughan and his Catholic children's crusade, detailing how eager East End children collected cards and money for the effort. Young emissaries trooped in to Carlisle Place as the cardinal addressed them, their devotion evident in playful yet stubborn gifts. One girl sought her missing brother, while a boy kept a handkerchief offering as the cardinal gently retrieved it.
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Carlisle Place
Tiem
The Drama of Dirt Town Topics Madge How Was the Play Late Night
Dolly calls the late night performance lovely and notes it brimmed with things a girl must pretend she did not understand.
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Dolly
The Pope’s Orders Signal Personal Escutcheon Change
The Vatican notes Pope Pius X ordered his own shield replace Plug TX on vehicles, hinting at future papal street appearances in Rome. Also, composer Big Della Rovere attended a papal audience wearing Italy’s crown badge, reflecting symbolic gestures.
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Land fraud case rocks Washington with Benson arrest
John A. Benson a San Francisco real estate operator linked to a national land fraud scheme was arrested in Washington as charges surfaced alleging he led conspiracies across multiple western states. He allegedly bribed a former land office official and others to obstruct a forest reserve investigation. Benson, once California surveyor general, faced bail set at 5 000 dollars after pleading not guilty and awaiting a December hearing.
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Crane Vice Hanna and Mass Governor Lunch with President
At the White House Governor Murray Crane of Massachusetts Secretary Root Senator Long and Secretary Cortelyou met for luncheon. The retirement of Chairman Hanna as campaign manager was discussed with Crane likely to succeed him and plans for a broader political outlook explored.
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White House
Murray Crane
Root
Longe
Cortelyou
Hanna
Crane
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