Des Moines politics and national events feature Dolliver nomination
The Iowa caucus unanimiouly backs Senator Dolliver for U.S. Senate amid party maneuvering while discussions critique railroad plans and praise for the Courier's stance. International notes recount Kingston earthquake aid, Swetteham's conduct provokes U.S. disapproval, and Captain Head faces defamation and assault claims from two Volunteers of America members.
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Century Birthday of Gen Robert E Lee Honored in Washington
On the tenth day this month marked the centennial of Gen Robert E Lee birth. In Washington southern and northern men gathered for a commemorative event with Adams of Boston as chief speaker. President Roosevelt sent a letter praising Lee and urging a national monument funded by all sections. The note recalled Lee’s life and noble qualities and urged national unity after the war.
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Holmes Speech for Dolliver Renomination At Iowa Caucus
The Register and Leader omits the nominating speech at Des Moines caucus, but the Chicago Tribune offers a fuller sense. Representative O H Holmes of Kossuth praised Dolliver, likening him to Henry of Navarre and Nelson, urging Iowa to renominate Dolliver with Roosevelt's aid and duty to the nation.
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Burglary at Burt Involving Hartgrove and Ferris
Deputized officer Billy McDonald assisted Burt marshal Godden to arrest Ed Ferris and Elmer Hartgrove after a burglary at C E Toothman store. Ferris and Hartgrove confessed, goods valued at about 30 dollars were found in Hartgrove's home, and both charged with theft likely to face penitentiary terms. Hartgrove’s brother mourned the act. article urges integrity and straight living.
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Singular Case Opens in Bancroft Court
In Bancroft on Tuesday Squire John Duckmanton heard a dispute between Drs. Walters and Plonske and defendants F C Dacken and wife of Lone Rock. The doctors seek 56 dollars for medical and surgical services after an alleged childbirth related operation. The Dacken defense claims misrepresentation and no beneficial result, seeking 99 dollars judgment against the plaintiffs. The case was appealed to the district court.
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Captor Trapped After Des Moines Standoff
A boozy captor from Boone County lured a man to Des Moines for a staged jail hold, but the deputy’s plan backfired as police detained the kidnapper and kept him in the jail cell for several hours while awaiting proceedings. The captive, Erickeon, arrived with the prisoner early that morning.
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Deputy Sends Drunk Prisoner to Knoxville Scheme
In Des Moines a deputy orchestrates a ruse to intoxicate a prisoner to load him with a charge. The plan ends with Judge Mathis fining the deputy ten dollars and ordering supervision, as Erickson vows to escort the man to Knoxville that evening.
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How Times Have Changed
Indianapolis News quotes Bailiff William Phipps reflecting on changing times. He recalls the old saying that a white horse appeared with a redheaded woman, noting instead six automobiles on the Circle during his walk, illustrating modern progress and shifting signs.
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