Defalcation exposed as Perkins siphons funds, bond absent
Cedar Rapids reports Charles W. Perkins embezzled between sixty and eighty thousand dollars over ten years from Northwestern Life through lack of bond to General Munger. Perkins surrendered property to avoid loss while bankers and auditors puzzled over the scheme. Munger seeks recourse as investigations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chas. W. Perkins
General Munger
Northwestern Life Insurance Co
Perkins
Northwestern
Munger
Cripple Creek
Cape Nome
Third Avenue
Arizona
Arkansas
Milwaukee
Cyclone at Hanna Siding Causes Injuries and Destruction
A cyclone struck Hanna Siding near Laverne injuring H A Shaw and wife who are at death's door. Buildings collapsed and crops damaged across a twenty mile span from Algona to Luverne with thousands of dollars in losses. Mrs Shaw likely to recover. other residents and a grain elevator agent were hurt. A schoolhouse and Joe Brunner’s barns were destroyed.
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Shaw
Hanna Siding
Fort Dodge
Laverne
Mincheapolis
St. Louis
H. A. Shaw
Severa Peers
eStee
Johnson & Co
Algona
Luverne
Hanna
Shaws
Red Man
Joe Brunner
Corwith
R. B. Johnson
Republican Convention Nominates State Officials and Judges
The Iowa Republican Convention in Des Moines nominated W. B. Martin for secretary of state and B. F. Carroll, G. S. Gilbertson for state offices. Charles W. Mullan and Scott M. Ladd were chosen for attorney general and supreme court, with Charles A. Bishop and John C. Crockett among supreme court candidates. E. A. Dawson selected for railroad commissioner and W. W. Cornwall named supreme court reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
John Francis Duncombe
Duncombe
C. C. Nourse
Des Moines
James F. Tilson
Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
Congress
Eombe
William B. Martin
Adair
B. F. Carroll
Davis
G. S. Gilbertson
Winnebago
Chas. W. Mullan
Black Hawk
Supreme Court
Charles A. Bishop
Polk
Scott M. Ladd
A Brien
John C. Crockett
Hardin
W. W. Cornwall
Reading
W.S. Kenworthy
Oskaloosa
J. M. Wilson
Centerville
Struggie
John A. Crockett
Elcora
E. A. Dawson
Waverly
N. S. Ketchum
Marshalltown
B. I. Salinger
Carroll County
Supreme Court Reporter
Spencer
C. T. Jones
W. DL. Martin
Greenfield
Bloomfield
Frank F. Merriam
U. 8
Resolutions reaffirm Roosevelt era goals for Iowa Republicans
The Iowa Republican convention passed a platform praising national prosperity, McKinley’s death, Roosevelt’s leadership, reciprocity with Cuba, and tariff and anti-monopoly policies. It endorsed the Fifty Seventh Congress, defended Philippines policy, and lauded Governor Cummins. minority views were not adopted.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Iowa
United States
William McKinley
Cuba
Fifty-Seventh Congress
Philippines
Democratic Party
Union
A. B. Cummins
Republican Party
H. M. Towner
Eighth
T. C. Davis
First
Towner
N. BE. Kendal
Geo. E. Roberts
Oy On
Davenport
N. EB. Kendall
Nate Kendall
Russian artist Vereschagin Sustains Hand Injuries
The noted battle scene painter Vereschagin sustained multiple injuries to his right hand. A leopard bite damaged the thumb, a rifle bullet struck the middle finger, and additional fingers were crushed in a sledge accident during combat.
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Vereschagin
Sing Sing Convicts Publish Quaint News Item
A weekly Sing Sing prison paper reports on novelist Meredith who can no longer walk in the country. A correspondent notes the writer’s affliction and states that Meredith has their sympathy after years of hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Meredith
Oldest Michigan Man Daniel Smith Dies at 111
Daniel Smith of Orville Saginaw county aged 111 years and four months died recently. He never used intoxicants and reportedly chewed tobacco day and night for nine years. He spoke of keeping his stomach safe from vile beverages.
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Michigan
Orville
Saginaw County
Daniel Smith
No Equal Quantity Stamp for 16 Ounce Milk Deal
Advertisement notes eeeeetarch lacks equal in Quantity or ity 16 oz for 10 cents. It contrasts with brands offering only 12 oz. The text implies a stance against conscience being used to cow others into cowardly behavior.
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The
Anes Times
John F. Duncombe
Bailey
Chicago
Karl Gruenert
Peter Berthold
Duchy of Saxenberg
Germany
Paulina
R. H. Spence
Spence
W. B. Martin
Secretary of State
America
A. B. Marshall
Central Presbyterian Church of
Cummins
Fran. W
Byars
Des Smith Rotathitemle County
Smith
Wilson
Allison
Dolliver
Hull
Hepburn
Lacey
Tama County
Te Resolutions Committee
James C. Davis
Geo
W. French
Scott
James Wilson
Tama
H. B. Hancock
Fayette
Cc. E. Albrook
N. BE. Kendall
Monroe
W. H. Berry
Indianola
M. M. Towner
Adams
H. W. Byers
Shelby
Webster
A. B. Funk
Dickinson
Credentials
Wilson Payne
Henry
David Stewart
John
W. R. Boyd
Linn
W. B. Perrin
Nashua
W. F. Harriman
Wright
Joseph Horn
Jasper
L. W. Clayton
Fighth
Geo. S. Allyn
Ringgold
J. C. McCabe
Harrison
R. G. Clark
Hamilton
E. L. Hogue
Monona
Senator Mossberry
Louisa
E. L. Miller
M. 3
Tobin
Benton
W. 1S
Converse
Cresco
F. C. Hartshorn
J. W. Carr
Poweshiek
O. B. Jackman
Fightu
H. D. Copeland
Lucas
M. Treynor
Pottawattamie
John Blackmore
Emmet
State Central Committee
H. Cleaver
C. W. Phillips
Jackson
Burton £. Sweet
Bremer
Ourth
J. G. Hempel
Elkader
New
E. M. Sargent
Grundy Center
R. W. Clayton
Mahaska
J. D. Whisen
Asmus Boyson
Audubon
S. X. Way
Hancock
BE. Scott
Woodbury
Committee On
Lucas County
BE. C. Roach
Rock Rapids
E. W. Weeks
Guthrie Center
Furman Tuttle
Webster City
W. F. Muse
Meson City
C. R. Benedict
A. v. Proudfoot
Auditor of State
W. Mullan
Far East
Major Gantz
Fairfield
Fair- Geld
St. Robert, Mo
R. Langendorfer
Dodd
Co. A. Bishop, Polk
O'Brien
Juda
W. W. Cornwall, Clay
Kc. A. Dawson
Bremen
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Edward's Hell
Catalesfree
A. Morrissey
ST. Mary's Academy
Conservatory of Music
Europe
Graduate of
Boston
Norma School of
Academy, & Mary's Academy
Notre Dame P
Soo
Longwell
Highland Park College
Academy OF the Visitation
Uae
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