Senator Dolliver Laid to Rest Near Father’s Grave
Impressive services for Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver who died October 15 were held in Fort Dodge Iowa. He was interred in Oakland Cemetery near his father's grave beside eulogies from Governor Carroll Senator Cummins and other dignitaries. Active pallbearers included S. T. Meservy A R Loomis J W Campbell S J Robertson Edward Thompson Frank Gates Otto Ottosen and E M Williams.
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Fort Dodge
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver
Oakland Cemetery
Father Dolliver
United States Senate
National House of Representatives
Iowa House and Senate
B. F. Carroll
Dolliver
State of
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Geo. B. Roberts
Washington and
Robert Smylie
Sioux City
Northwest Iowa
The
Methodist Church
W. H. Spencer
Ft. Doge
William Frasier McDowell
Chicago
Luther B. Wilson
Philadelphia
S. T. Meservy
United States Gypsum Company
A. R. Loomis
J. W. Campbell
J. Robertson
Edward Thompson
Dolliver Farm
Frank Gates
Otto Ottosen
E. M. Williams
Eloquent Tribute to Senator Dolliver by Governor Carroll
Governor Carroll delivers a moving eulogy for Senator Dolliver, tracing his rise from Fort Dodge to national leadership. The speech honors his intellect, oratory, and public service while acknowledging his sudden death and the deep sorrow of Iowa and the nation.
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Carroll
West Virginia
Fort Dodge
Congress
Tenth
United States Senate
Commonwealth
Molliver
United States
Dolliver
Iowa
Republic
Fatally Burned in Gasoline Explosion
In Magon City on October 20 William McCormick mistook gasoline for kerosene and was fatally burned when a heating stove exploded. His clothing and body suffered severe burns in the incident.
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Magon City
William McCormick
Paldeyce
Cummins Tribute to Senator A B Cummins
A state tribute laments the death of Senator A B Cummins of Iowa in a Senate farewell. The speaker notes the sorrow and the solemn duty to honor his useful career and inspiring eloquence, while delaying a full eulogy.
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A. B. Cummins
Mother Marth
Iowa
Senate of the
United States
Senate
DAR Conference Opens Eleventh Annual Session in Cedar Falls
The Iowa conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution opened its eleventh annual session in Cedar Falls with a two day program beginning October 20, featuring a continuation of planned activities and addresses by members.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Roosevelt to Speak at Davenport Event in October
Fragmentary item notes a speech by Roosevelt to be held in Davenport Iowa on an October date. The readable text mentions Central Park and a price or reward related phrase, with garbled phrasing around location and schedule.
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Roosevelt
Davenport
Central Park
John Morrison Found Dead In Hedrick Basement Fall
John Morrison ex representative and longtime Keokuk county leader was instantly killed by a fall into a basement at the Hedrick post office building. He served as postmaster for thirteen years and held roles as county auditor and state legislator. He resided in Keokuk county for 57 years and in Hedrick for 20. He is survived by his wife four daughters and one son. a son John Morrison died in the Spanish American War.
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Hedrick
John Morrison
Keokuk County
Postoffice
Cry
Morrison
Sigourney
Gas price cut proposed by Des Moines councilman
Des Moines councilman John MacVicar plans to introduce an ordinance at the next meeting to lower gas rates from $1 per thousand cubic feet to 74 or 90 cents. The current contract with Des Moines Gas expires January 1, 1912, shaping the timing of the proposal. Two murderers nabbed at Ottumwa. Glen Crugzen aged 18 and Homer Johnson aged 25 were arrested by Ottumwa police for the Osceola murder of John Stoker, confessing they robbed him for money.
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Des Moines
John MacVicar
Des Moines Gas Company
Imurderers
Ottumwa
Glen Crugzen
Homer Johnson
John Stoker
Oskaloosa
Stoker
Iowa Man Dead in Mississippi River Suspected Foul Play
Oct 20 report from Lacrosse Wisconsin states the body of a man believed to be Sam Jones of Dubuque was found in the Mississippi River. A deep cut on the temple suggests foul play.
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Iowa
Lacrosse
Wis
Sam Jones
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Whitmore Crushed Between Cars in Burlington Worksite
William B. Whitmore a 45 year old Burlington switch man was crushed to death when caught between two cars and siding at the Burlington railroad yard on October 20. Authorities said the accident occurred during switching operations and the victim died at the scene. The incident is under investigation by local railway safety officials.
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Burlington
William BP
Whitmore
Burlington Switchman
Murderer Takes Poison in Guilty Plea
Elmer Linston, who admitted first degree murder of May Kingston, swallowed two and a quarter grains of morphine. Attending doctors report no hope for recovery as Burlington offers a $100 reward for the capture of thieves tied to a robbery at the McNeil store in Mediepolis, dated Oct 20.
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Willie Clinton
Elmer Linston
May Kingston
Burlington
McNeil
Mediepolis
Navy cruise to attract recruits via world voyage tour
The navy plans a cruise of sixteen battleships to Atlantic European ports to entice young men to enlist. Publicity emphasizes travel pay and world exposure, using heart to heart appeals from Washington and recruiting stations to persuade hesitant youths to change jobs or seek new careers in the navy. The campaigns aim to recruit enough sailors for the fighting ships despite high costs.
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Ashington
Navy Department
Washington
Navy
Bluejacket
Bonds to keep the peace across nations in Mexico
The article argues that modern business bonds nations to peace by placing Mexican government securities in the hands of citizens from 21 countries. It notes large foreign investments in Mexican mines and railways, the lack of guaranteed profits by the Mexican state, and the pressure foreign holders can apply if Mexico defaults. It concludes that growing international financial ties foster peace and closer cooperation among nations.
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EXICO
Ihs
Mexico
Plantat
Mrolley
Bank Examiner Shakeup Prompts Controller Murray Probe
The uprooting of twenty bank examiners follows rampant failures tied to lax oversight. Controller Murray pledges a personal review of conditions across all districts and will assess examiner methods, aiming to identify inefficiencies and force timely corrective actions in bank administrations.
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United States Bank Examiners
Murray
Bayes
Directory of
Government Consideration of Smaller Paper Currency
The Treasury mulls reducing U S notes to about 2.5 by 6 inches, a change that would need new plates and about 18 months to implement. Potential annual savings exceed $600,000. public approval and criticism are expected before action.
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Treachury Department
Philippines
Congress
Iowa News Highlights Across Counties and Cities
The Iowa State items report the death of President Maclean’s mother in Iowa City at eighty, a Webster City man fatally shooting his brother, a Lenox fire destroying Copeland drug store, and Belmond post office seeking a savings bank. Other notes cover postmaster changes in Nugent, farm sales near Mt Ayr, a funeral for Le Mars pioneer Dr. Brower, a wedding in Letts, a Salem child’s death from matches, a Town Juneja mining educator hire in Ohio, runaways found in Waterloo, and a bridge accident near Gifford injuring five. A large pelican shot near Humeston measures eight feet wingspan. Minor legal cases, civic events, and memorials fill the rest.
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George B. Maclean
Iowa City
Harry Hutchinson
Webster City
Amos
Lenox
Copeland
Belmond
Lester Street
Nugent
Keokuk County
N. I. Richardson
A. Hunter
Mt. Ayr
J. L. Hickergon
Hatfield
Louis Young
Scott Township
Mahaska County
Frank Emery
Ernest Jones
Indianula
Davenport
E. D. Brower
State Dental Board
le Mars
Brewster
Minn
Mildred Horton
C. Horton
Marshalltown
James M. Brockway
Letts
Helen van Winkler
C. G. van Winkler
Salem
Victor Ziegler
University of Town
Ohio State Agricultural College
Gladys Fletcher
Waverly
Ruth Allen
Nashua
Waterloo
Gifford
Frank Wood
Iowa
Roy Muse
Humeston
George
Lincoln
Carroll
Harry Adams
Ralph
Matthias
Lang
Burlington
Indianola
Fred Hammer
South Washington
Peter Okell
Navy
Livingstone
Fort Madison
Zion
Clery Gymen
Towa
Sam Roebush
Lake City
Leroy Trimble
Ottumwa
Iowa City Commercial Club
J. P. Dolliver
Ralph Otto
F. J. Ayres
W. J. McDonald
William Davis
Blanchard
Davis
First National Bank of
Stockport
Rhynas
J.B, Stever
H. EB
Smith
H.R, Smith
G. F. Patterson
D. A
Southwestern
Creston
Jat Colty
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