Federal Court Targets Soldiers' Home Commandant and Trustees
Des Moines reports United States District Attorney C D Fullen plans to arrest J R Ratekin commandant of the Marshalltown soldiers home and eight home commissioners on charges tied to forcing pensioners to surrender pensions above six dollars monthly. The move cites violations of revised U S statutes protecting pensioners.
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Des Moines
United States
C. D. Fullen
Mason
J. R. Ratekin
Marshalltown
B. Evans
Ottumwa
J. J. Russell
Jefferson
A. T. Birchard
C. D. Davidson
Hull
L. B. Raymond
Hampton
John W. Morton
Washington
Quotations on Work and Imagination in Social Conduct
A reflective series of maxims on leadership gender dynamics and practical prudence. The author contrasts male managerial ease with women’s potential disengagement, urges clear agreements, jokes about deserts, and notes the value of observing a man at work for lasting success.
The Road to Success and Cautionary Thoughts
A compact set of maxims advises prioritizing one’s own business, delaying offers of help, and awaiting calls before advising. It notes weather forecasters falter until timing aligns, revenge follows injuries, present effort aims for the future, and public figures need stage management or face empty houses.
Cotton Tie Trust Rises Amid Narrow Collar Ties
Report notes a rise in the cotton tie trust as wearers of silk ties adjust by keeping the strap beneath a short-neck collar button. The trend signals ongoing changes in fashion norms and materials.
Corinne Proposes Home for Aged Actresses
Corinne offers to build a home for aged actresses noting there are no such retirees yet as superannuated women join the ballet. The remark highlights a playful claim about actresses aging into a new stage of performance.
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Corinne
Ballet
Balancing Patronage Contacts and Aid Circles
The statement notes the tension in maintaining friendly ties with those who dispense patronage while also knowing people who are hungry. It highlights the clash between influence and charitable needs in social networks.
Roseburg curfew targets boys only in new ordinance
In Roseburg Oregon a curfew law passes that applies to boys alone. The measure prompts questions about whether girls will roam the streets unregulated.
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Roseberg
Oregon
American Bassbaritone Bispham Not Englishborn
The article asserts that David Bispham is not English but a proud American from Philadelphia and defends his status as a top masculine singer amid few American male stars. It argues against denying his birthright as America’s finest barytone.
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New York Journal
David Bispham
Philadelphia
America
Clergy Leader Seeks Uniform Divorce Law Across States
Rev. Madison C. Peters of New York objects to easy divorce practices and calls for a uniform statewide law. He even wants Oklahoma erased from the map. The speaker wonders if marriage often comes too easily and suggests strict uniform restrictions on marriage.
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Madison C. Peters
New York
Oklahoma
Mr. Peters
Roosevelt praised for supporting prizefighting shocks New York clergy
New York clergy express uproar over President Roosevelt and police commission backing prizefighting at the Maher Choynski bout. Revered Rev Dr Parkhurst draws particular astonishment for his support. Clergy leaders decry the exhibition and the presidential endorsement.
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New York
Roosevelt
Police Commission
Parkhurst
Metropolis
Maher-Choynski
Cissy Fitzgerald Struggles With Uncontrolled Wink
The article notes Cissy Fitzgerald has an involuntary persistent wink that undermines her perceived charm. Managers fear the habit dulls her appeal and she faces uncertain professional impact as she is unable to control the wink.
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Cissy Fitzgerald
Cissy
Kansas Man Laughs At Authority In Court Confusion
Two men were sentenced on game day with one given eighteen months and the other two years penal servitude. A verdict mix up by the court clerk led to the two year man being released, then the eighteen month man demanded release and both were freed. The imprisoned man is now six months ahead of the game and happy.
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Kansas
Tramps Shoot Boy During Farmhouse Break In
Two tramps entered the Palmer farmhouse near Evanston asking for food. A 13 year old boy was shot in the back as he opened the cupboard. His 11 year old brother fled and alerted their parents in a corn field. The injured boy lies in critical condition. Farmers vow swift punishment if suspects are found.
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Fort Dover
E. A. Palmer
Evanston
Northwestern Faces $300000 Logan Wreck Cost
An attorney for the Northwestern railroad estimates total damage claims from the Logan wreck last summer will reach about 300000 dollars. He says 203000 dollars already settled, with three cases still pending, and property losses not yet counted.
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Northwestern
Des Moines
Northwestern Road
Logan
James Paul Cleared of Murder Charge in Webster City
In Webster City on December 5 the jury found James Paul not guilty of murdering his mother in law after thirteen hours of deliberation. Dr. George Paul, the father, was released with his son following the verdict.
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Webster City
Paul
George Paul
New High School Building Bonds Sold in Oskaloosa
OsKALOOSA Dec 4 The city school board has sold $30,000 in school district bonds at 4 percent interest. A Chicago firm purchased the issue. A contract has been signed with Benscorpt & Co of Marshalltown to erect at once a $30,000 high school building.
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Oskaloosa
Chicago
Benscorpt & Co
Marshalltown
Fatal accident at Sherrill's Mound wood machine
Dusveve December 5. William Schuster 24, a single man, was crushed by a wood sawing machine at Sherrill's Mound. He danced a jig after workers warned him to stay clear, stepped between parts, and was drawn into the machine, severely injuring his abdomen with little hope of recovery.
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Dusveve
Wm. Schuster
Sherrill’s Mound
Schuster
Accidental Gun Death Near Arispe Claims 18-Year-Old
Dee Arispe reports an 18-year-old son of farmer Joseph Lamb near Arispe died instantly after accidentally shooting himself in the head while putting away his rifle.
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Arispe
Dee
Joseph Lamb
FiveYearOld Boy Dies After Cart Mishap
In Sidney on December 5 a five year old boy, son of John Gray, fell while playing on an empty cart and dislocated his neck, dying instantly.
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Sidney
John Gray
Twenty Years For Killing Grandfather At Burlington
Henry Teuscher, 25, found guilty of second degree murder in the death of his grandfather Krekel, was sentenced by Judge Smythe to twenty years in Fort Madison penitentiary at hard labor. The term will expire in about fifteen years. The court noted the manslaughter range is ten years to life. Teuscher was unmoved by the sentence.
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Burlington
Henry Tenscher
Krekel
Smythe
Fort Madison
Teuscher
Wreck on Rock Island Claims Engineer J A Dyer
A meat train of nineteen cars collided with a westbound freight near Brooklyn Iowa injuring engineer Gilmore and killing engineer J A Dyer of Rock Island. The accident followed the Grinnell night operator delaying orders to hold the special at Malcom for the other train to pass.
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Malcom
Flesher Confesses to Clarkson Bridge Shooting
John Flesher, confined in Warren county jail, confessed to shooting Joe Morris during a drive near Clarkson on a covered bridge. Morris, wounded in the back, was being treated by physicians and expected to recover. Flesher claimed the gun discharge was accidental while a second young woman sat in the rear seat.
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Joe Morris
Clarkson
A W Manning Dead After Buggy Accident
A W Manning died after his team ran away and threw him from the buggy while returning to Keosauqua. He was son of Hon Edwin Manning and managed his father's farm and stock interests. He served as president of the county agricultural society and was a prominent young business man in the southwestern state.
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Keosauqua
Krosavacua
A. W. Manning
Manning
Edwin Manning
County Agricultural Society
Muscatine Theatre Destroyed by Fire
Muscatine December 4 The Columbia Muscatine principal theatre was destroyed by fire causing about 30 000 in losses with 7 500 insured origin of the blaze unknown.
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Muscatine
Columbia
Joss
Insane asylum contract awarded to Butler-Ryan Co
The structural contract for the Cherokee insane asylum goes to Butler-Ryan Company of St. Paul for 295173 dollars. A separate item notes a venue change in a Maquoketa murder case from Jackson to Clinton county. Other Iowa items summarize strong shipping numbers, local family quarrels resulting in multiple injuries, a Burlington murder suicide, and a Mason City fire causing government loss and limited insurance.
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Cherokee
Butler-Ryan Company
St. Paul
Maquoketa Judge House
Jackson
Clinton County
Christian Eckerlebe
Mina Keil
Shoe and Leather Reporter
United States
Bentie & Olmsted of
Des Moine
Iowa
Council Bluffs
James Shadden
Elijah McClure
Township
England to repay Sudan expedition costs after court ruling
Cairo reports that following Alexandria court of appeals upholding the mixed Egyptian tribunal, England will reimburse the $500,000 advanced by the Caisse for the Dongola expedition. Lord Cromer stated repayment includes further sums needed by the Egyptian treasury with terms to be set later.
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Cairo
Court of Appeals
Alexandria
Lord Cromer
England
Fitzsimmons Knocks Sharkey Out In Eighth Round
In San Francisco the prize fight ended in the eighth round when Robert Fitzsimmons floored Thomas Sharkey with a jaw blow and a chin shot. Sharkey argued a foul from a knee to the groin, but the referee ruled it no foul as seen by the press. The Anglo-California Bank refused payment on a $10,000 check drawn by the National Club until court ruling confirms Sharkey's entitlement.
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San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons
Thomas Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Anglo- California Bank
National Club
Lynch
Retaliatory Measure Over German Shipping Charges
The president issues a proclamation to suspend the act granting German vessels relief from tonnage dues in U S ports after January next. The move follows proof that American ships are denied similar privileges in German ports. Germany protests the action, urging removal of charges on American shipping to avert further dispute.
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Germany
Washineton
United States
Washington
State Department
Insurgent Attack Kills Spanish in Guanabacoa Suburb
In Havana a raid on Guanabacoa, a Havana suburb, left all Spanish defenders slain after ambush by about 300 insurgents. The fighting occurred at several points and a coastal force fired on outposts at Bucaramas. Immense damage reported with seventy four houses burned in Guanabacoa.
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Havana
Guanabacoa
Bucaramas
Plague Spreads to Europeans in Bombay
The bubonic plague, deadly among natives, has now claimed European victims as the disease spreads in Bombay. Several Europeans have died from the infection.
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Bombay
Montserrat Storm Claims 75 Lives in Plymouth Dispatch
A dispatch from Plymouth Montserrat reports 75 residents perished in the island storm. The colonial office in London confirms the casualty toll and notes aid arrangements are being organized.
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London
Colonial Office
Plymouth
Montserrat
Literary Notices on Del Mar Monary History and March Hares
Charles H Kerr and Co publish the authorized American edition of Del Mar History of Monetary Systems with praise from the London Financial News and the New York Herald. D Appleton & Co publish March Hares by Harold Frederic, praised by London Saturday Review as a cheerful novel with an uncut edge binding.
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Charles H. Kerr & Co
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
del Mar
B. C
A. D
London Financial News
New York Herald
D. Appleton & Co
New York
Harold Frederic
Theron Ware
London Saturday Review
Weyler's Expedit ion Flounders in Pinar del Rio
From Key West reports a Spanish campaign led by Weyler in Pinar del Rio is failing despite 60 000 troops. Maceo holds fortified positions on hills as Gomez advances west with 20 000 men. A 600 strong band under Marco breached the trocha and heads toward Havana province.
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Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Key West
Havana
Artemisa
Maceo
Gomez
Santa Clara
Jacksonville
Fla
Olivette
Marco
Trocha
Rio Rivera
Alleged Russian Occupation Plan for the Hellespont
The Daily News reports a project where Russia would occupy the north west Turkish coast at the Bosphorus and Hellespont. Forts on the straits would be dismantled and powers would protect Hellespont and Constantinople. The sultan would reportedly step down.
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Russia
Hellespont
London
The
Daily News
Turkey
Bosphorus
Constantinople
German Cruiser Arcona Reports Critical Philippines Situation
The commander of the German cruiser Arcona at Manila telegraphs that the Philippines situation is critical. Spanish defense focuses on Cavite and Manila with daily anticipated attacks. Preparations are made to remove resident foreigners to safety.
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Philippines
Spain
Bertin
Arcona
Manilla
Cavite
Notable arrests after Blue Cut train hold up near Independence
Police seized Jeff Padgett and Albert Ellis, about 22, linked to the October 2 train robbery at Blue Cut near Independence. Evidence cited as conclusive.
Terrible floods threaten Chippewa Falls and nearby towns
The Chippewa River gorge backed into Chippewa Falls flooding Bridge street basements and threatening the courthouse. Fifty families rescued from empty houses as 30 drowned near Durant. Government engineer Col. Jones and U S Army official reassured that the river is falling while ice and logs clog the bed from Eau Claire to Chippewa Falls.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Cnirrewa Falls
Bridge Street
Court House
Callaghan
Central Road
Durant
Cuirrewa Falls
Dee
W. A. Jones
U.S. A
Chippewa
Col. Jones
Northwest
Eau Claire
Splendid Victory by Garcia Army in Guamaro Capture
New York dispatch reports President Palma receiving a letter from Gen. Calixto Garcia’s camp detailing the capture of Guamaro by insurgents. Garcia’s force of about 5,000 seized the town with two cannon, driving Spanish troops from the fort, torching the town, and taking 180 prisoners along with arms and ammunition for 400 new recruits. The troops report no yellow fever and are in first class condition.
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Garcia
New York
Palma
Calixto Garcia
Guamaro
Bread Poisoning Hits Milwaukee In Large Outbreak
A bakery owned by Otto Figlesthaler sold bread tainted with arsenic, sickening about 500 to 600 people in Milwaukee. About 100 families in the northwestern city area are affected, with many cases serious or critical. police believe deliberate poisoning aimed to ruin the business.
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Figlesthaler
Enormous Deposits Reach Half Billion in New York Banks
The New York clearing house banks report deposits exceeding $500 million for the first time since December 1895. The total last year is $502,046,000, up $63,608,400 from November, a weekly gain of about $15.9 million since the election week. This record surpasses all prior highs in New York banking.
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New York
New York Clearing House
Interior Department Report Highlights Dawes Commission and Roads
The annual report of Secretary of the Interior Francis outlines the department’s past year, with recommendations on bond aided roads and pension administration, reviews the Dawes commission negotiations, and notes western matters. Also mentions a musical device in England and a Chicago burglary boasting electricity use. A farmer asks a lawyer where he learned to write for his son’s schooling.
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WasnixaTon
Secretary of the Interior
Francis
Interior Department
Pension Administration
Dawes Commission
England
Chicago
Dockers Strike Spreads Across Hamburg Port System
The strike widens as grain warehouse workers refuse unloading of Hamburg vessels loaded by non union men. Dock laborers across Lehe Bremerhaven Geestemunde Nordenham join protests causing a port standstill while river engineers back the action. Berlin pledges support and readiness to replace strikers, amid arbitration talk and a général strike call by the central committee.
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Hamevara
Hamburg
Lehe
Bremerhaves Geestemunde
Nordenham
Weser
BeRlin
United
Hampure
Resolt
Accep
Hampune
Lampers
Carmen
Bold British Plans to Reassert Control in the Sudan
London dispatch reports England plans to advance from Dongola to Berber and Khartoum in March to re conquer the Soudan and restore khedive authority from the Nile delta to the great lakes. Kitchener has Cairo orders and backing from Lord Salisbury. France may fund the expedition. He remains in command amid praise for his campaign.
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Khartoum
Dongola
London
England
Nile Delta
Great Lakes
Herbert Kitchener
War Office
Cairo
Lord Salisbury
Berber
Foreign Office
West Indian Cyclone Wipes Out Estates in Floods
Kinaston Jamaica December 4 reports a cyclone with heavy floods sweeping the eastern West Indies. St Vincent and Montserrat estates wiped out. Trinidad and Barbados flooded with immense damage but no lives lost reported.
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Kinaston
Jamaica
West Indies
St. Vincent and
Montserrat
Trinidad and
Barbadoes
Iowa Patent Office Report on Patent Rights
In Des Moines on December 3 S P of Leland IA asks about using a patent for personal use without owner permission. The reply confirms a patent grants 17 years exclusive rights and no one may make or use without a license. the note also records a patent granted to F W Stevens Rae City IA for a hose nozzle with multiple spray patterns.
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F. W. Stevens
Rae City
Thomas G. and
Ralph Orwie
Solicitors of Patents
Land Use Facts and Court Reversal in Edgington Case
Twenty two acres sustain one man on fresh meat and forty two men on wheat. Supreme Court reverses southern Iowa district court in Edgington perjury pension case for excluding defendant’s good character evidence. Justice Shiras notes good character may gerarate reasonable doubt when conflicting with other evidence.
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Washington Dispatch
District Court
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
A. A. Edgington
Shiras
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AMES
A. Harden
Dodge
James Paul
Young Tenscher
J. A. Dyer
Rock Island
Flesher
Burlington Dispatch
George Wilber
Emery Fegley
Augusta
Hansen
Mason City
Post Office
Gale & Bradley's
Blythe
Markley & Smith
Law Library
White's
City National Bank
Odd Fellows and Stansberry
Kansas City
Jeff Padgett
Albert Ellis
Blue Cut
Independence
Martin Julian
Dan Stuart
Corbett
Julian
South African Republic
Dubuque
Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Court
Bonacum
Lincoln
Neb
Fitzgerald and Murphy
Rome
Satolli
Canada
Father Fitzgerald
Father Murphy
Tecumseh
St. Ambrose Church
Auburn
St. Joseph Church
Horton
Athens
Greece
Barcelona
Patent Office Report
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