Iowas Famous Governor Drake Dies at Home
Francis Marion Drake, former governor of Iowa, died at his Centerville home after a long illness. A pioneer, Civil War veteran, railroad builder, and founder of Drake University, he amassed a vast fortune and gave generously to charities and education. He led Iowa’s rail expansion and accumulated wealth well into later years, with bequests expected for Drake University and other causes.
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Concerville
Francis Marion Drakh
Lishone
Diables
Ure
Francis Marion Dre
Iowa
Juaya
Drake
Town
W. Babb
Aidie
Toneler
Pulsliere
Py Hassines
Vis Oblame
Centerville
Southern Tower
Cunterville-Keakule
Purkieton
Atbia
Mapes
Ulfpels Bank
Santa We Siete
Bs Hoon
Ernoe
Ceneril Drake
Tel
Liese Enterprises
Eller Drake
Bettye
Towa
Coravinnor
Taye
Fire devastates Preston as blocks burn in Jackson County
A large early morning fire in Preston Jackson County causes extensive damage totaling around 92,000 dollars. The Foster block suffered major destruction while Harmers and Merchants Bank and the opera house on the second floor also sustained losses. Insurance covers much of the damage.
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Preston
Jackson County
Cinton
Foster
Harmers and Merchants Bank
Op House
K.P. Hall
King
Aster
Opera
IOWA FAILURE LOOMS AS CEDAR FALLS FIRM PUT UNDER RECEIVER
Cedar Falls Hub Clothing company, a major local business, was placed in receivership at the creditors’ request from Chicago. Liabilities and assets are not disclosed. The move marks a significant financial action affecting Cedar Falls merchants.
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Cedar Falls
Chicago
Successful Meeting At Waterloo Dairymen Convention
Fully 1800 dairymen attended the twenty seventh convention of the Wisconsin Dairymen's Association at Waterloo. President S. G. Shilling of Anoka City spoke of high interest and large exhibits, noting about 60 creameries and thousands of cattle from across the state. Wages and prices were discussed amid strong advocacy for prosperity and market stability.
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Waterloo
Watering
Tawi Didlrymen's Association
Wwateplan
Shilling
Alasoa City
Turner Hall
Overis
Ubeir
Tuac
Blyore
Leys
Leether
Tee Pric
Wally Conderan
Meese
Priie Ely Wess Fm
Reverend Thickstli Passes After Long Ministry in City
Reverend Thickstli, longtime pastor and former secretary of the Iowa Baptist State Convention, died at age 77 after a illness. Born in Ain, he served as pastor at Cherfeld and led several churches before relocating to this city where he remained active in religious work and community affairs. The funeral will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the local church with Rev. Teragleise presiding.
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Iswa Baptist Stat Convention
Hiway
Jen
Phieltie Dekay
Citua
Ain Siortawor
Usha
Cassadaga
Nyoy
Toun
Tie
Trey Winery
Beter
Whatdeld
Minn
Chedfeld
Maedeville
Apa
Weqrs
Citizens Bank Robbed and Vault Damaged in Des Moines
A Des Moines report details a bank burglary at Citizens Bank with $1,500 in currency taken and vault damages totaling about $1,500. A late note mentions a survey party exploring a wide-scale railroad and monument funding debates across several states, with discussions on a monument for Iowa soldiers and related appropriations.
Tom Horn Hanged After Long Trail of Crimes
Detailed account of Tom Horn’s execution in Cheyenne Wyoming after his trial for multiple murders including Willie Nickell. No rescue attempted. Horn did not confess or speak. He remained stoic as his neck broke on the trap, witnessed by about forty people. The piece recalls Horn’s past as army scout and detective who helped capture Geronimo and served under General Miles. It notes his affection for his mother and a plan to write letters posthumously to mislead her. The report also mentions a separate Utah murder conviction and subsequent execution of Peter Mortensen and a brief Illinois execution in Geneva, noting the various fates in the era’s justice system.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Tom Florr
Willie Nickell
I. P. Nickell
Aren Mouuntain
Indie
Horn
Geronimo
Miles
Porto Lico
Tom Horn
Scotland County
Missouri
West
Flo
Utah
Salt Lake
Nav
Peter Mortensen
James R. Ting
Mortenson
Laber
Mags
Lay
Mortensen
Witli
First Naval Hero Proposed to Bring Back Jones Remains
Representative Rodney of Lindy introduces a resolution to locate dig up and transport Commodore Juan Paul Jones remains from the Protestant cemetery in Le Havre France to Arlington National Cemetery for burial and appropriates 10000 for the purpose If remains cannot be found the secretary must secure options on all related property and submit them to Congress for purchase and improvement of the site.
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Jann Paul Jones
America
Washington
Rodney of
Lindy
United States
Arington National Cemetery
Commodore Juan Paul Danes
Lieerty
Vans
France
Congress
Minister Fights with Hardin Editor in Street
Walter Rules editor of the Hardin News and Rev Sloward Davis a Methodist minister clashed in Hardin Missouri over a sermon on dancing. Rules called the minister a liar and knocked him down before bystander help arrived. A local note mentions a separate incident where Travis defeated a drunken attacker at Excelsior Springs.
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Varin
Walter L. Rules
Edllor
Hardin News
Sloward L. Davis
Hales
Travis
Axcelsior Springs
Gase
Tolerton and Stetson Win $4452 Judgment in Tomato Suit
In Baltimore on November 23, Tolerton and Stetson of Sioux City obtained a default verdict for $4,452 against Samuel Bm. Lawder and Sons for breach of contract over 8,000 cases of canned tomatoes sold in 1914. Time to pay was ordered with trustees appointed for the defendant.
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Tolerton & Stetson Company
Baltimore Company
Baltimore
Sioux City
Samuel BM. Lawder & Sons Company i
Kabods
Tevors
Colombia To Fight For Isthmus Beating Peace Mission
General Reyes vows Colombia will press its bid to subdue the Isthmus, warning of a second Boer war if Washington opposes. He heads to Washington to seek a diplomatic settlement, asserting Colombia’s unity and readiness to act with 100000 troops if necessary. China recognizes Panama's de facto government. Russia hints at Panama recognition.
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Associated Press
Heanpre
Coghlan
United States
Colombia
Washington
Port Timon
New Orleans
Roosevelt
Rilo Grande Do Sul
Traxil
Panama
Cajomin
Panama Iita
Panama City
Row
Ivthinus
Gon. Reyes
Tiagota
Pangna
Columbias
Dama
Reyes
Tuam
Russia
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Nove i
Foreign Office
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Navy
China
Panamanian delegates refuse commissions from Colombia
In Panama City on November 23 the Panamanian commission rejected all Colombian overtures and insisted on recognition of Panama's independence as a condition for any commissions. In Washington on November 20 the cabinet said ratification of the canal treaty would wait for Paine Irish approval.
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Colombia
Colon
Panama
Pennings
Colom Dev
Republic of Panama
Washington
Paice Irih
Priest Shot in Denver Card Game Duel Ends in Wounds
In Denver on November 8, priest Thayev Wells Lepore of Mt. Carmel and Italian Joe Soriel were mortally wounded in a duel at the priest's church apartments. Both men were taken to Joseph's hospital unable to recover. Eyewitnesses were scarce and locals, all Italians, offered little detail. Soriel recently arrived from Pittsburgh. Lepore has been a Denver resident for years.
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Thayev Wells
Lepore
Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Joe Soriel
Father Lepore
Sariel
Joseph's Hospital
Lenore
Pittsburg
Joseph Soriee
Wulher Lepore
Bot Wen
Steel Trust Expands as Rockefeller Eyes Republic Plants
A Youngstown conference among A. W. Thompson and Charles Guthrie discussed Republic Iron and Steel properties being sold to United States Steel. News suggests Rockefeller control of US Steel could lead to Republic joints acquisition. Also reported: airship LeBaudy exploded near Meudon injuring occupants.
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Rockefeller
Republic Company
Youngstown
A. W. Thompson
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Charles 3. Guthrie
Amercan Sievel Woop Company
Guild
Republic Iron and Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Rockefellers
Republic
Ask to Enter Union Guba Plan For Cuban State Link
A Washington report notes a proposed joint resolution by a senator proposing Cuba become a U S state on equal terms, with Porto Rico as a Cuban province and Cuban officials retaining posts until terms expire. It envisions 35000000 bonds of Cuba becoming state bonds, reduced interest to 3 percent, a sinking fund, and incorporation of the Cuban navy into the U S army.
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Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Cuban Bill Triggers Senate Debate Along Party Lines
Washington November 2 The Senate held its longest session of the term debating whether to refer the Cuban reciprocity bill to the Foreign Relations Committee or to Finance. Republicans urged reference to foreign relations while Democrats pressed for finance. No divisions were recorded though speakers argued for or against the referral. Senior Teller denied reports he plans to obstruct the bill and noted no plan to revise terms by reciprocity treaties. Senators Allison and Alvich favored foreign relations but cautioned about precedent for revenue bills.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Nations
Allison
Alvich
Rathbone Reveals Details in Cuba Post Theft Hearing
Major Astes G. Rathbone, former Cuba posts chief, testified before the Senate military affairs committee investigating General Leonard Wood theft charges. He reaffirmed earlier allegations against Wood, claiming he accepted money from the Jal Alal gambling interest and formed close ties with former Congress members. He filed written charges and criticized Time for alleged bias and un-American influence on the courts.
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Washington
Astes G. Tathbone
Cuba
Senate Committee On Military Aftairs
Leonard Wood
Rathbone
Senate Committee On
Ciba
Wood
Dowie orders millions to back Zion City securities
John Alexander Dowie, leader of the Zion movement, issues a command to followers urging immediate sale of personal property to invest in Zion securities and land. He claims the capital need stems from rising demand for Zion products, not business slump. The appeal appears in Leaves of Healing.
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Zion City Securities
Milengo
Nav
John Alexander Dowie
Cliis- Han Utholic Church
Alon Industries
Zion Securities
Zion Land
Zion City
Zion Industries
Japan Oil Output Movement Driven by Standard Oil Control
Consular reports indicate Japan’s oil production rising rapidly as the Standard Oil Company, operating under a different corporate name, expands by absorbing native firms. It aims to command the entire Japanese oil field soon as steamship and railway expansion boost demand and coal remains a key input.
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American Standard Oil Company
Washington
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Tyrowie
Discovery Ship From Nome Overdue With Over Fifty Aboard
Fifty or more passengers feared lost aboard the Discovery, a vessel sailing from Nome. Early reports say the ship has been overdue since late October and sighted only sporadically. Authorities, and coastal watchers, fear the worst as search efforts continue with limited leads.
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Nome
Beatie
Wrst
Wurty-une
Etober
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