Meat Prices Strain Berlin Middle Class and Labor
Berlin faces high meat costs as imports and foreign meats are debated. Officials cite rising municipal costs and wages tied to food prices while farmers and butchers seek relief through increased supply and looser regulations. Government officials debate remedies as elections loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavgent
Magistracy
Berlin
Nce
Saye
Theople
Carl Marx
Frankfort-on-the-Main
National Butchers’ Assciation
J. H. Schuchmaker
Hamburg Butchers’ Guild
von Podbielski
Herr von Lodbielski
Podadoski
Reichstag
Fleischer Zeitung
Manila Editor Accused Of Libel Over General Bell Plan
Libertas Manila editor and owners face libel actions for publishing an article accusing General J Franklin Bell of attempting to steal a $27 000 aid fund used for rice seeds and farming implements in Batangas Laguna Mindoro. Taft authorized funds transfer to the insular treasury before the publication. Governor Taft initiated proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bell
Manila
Libertas
J. Franklin Bell
Vinces
Batangas
Laguna
Luzon
Mindoro
General Bell
Davis
Civil Commission
Taft
Insular
United States
Strike Commission Adjourns Seven Days for Prep
Scranton Pa November 3 The arbitration commission on tour of Wyoming valley adjourns tomorrow to November 14. Testimony will start in this city with four days set aside to inspect mines and mining towns from Hazelton south to the hard seal fields in districts No 7 and 9. Miners as plaintiffs will lead off when hearings resume as sixty seven individual operators and larger coal companies will also be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wyoming Valley
Hazelton
Bees Kill Pups In Rockdale Incident
Four energetic pups from Rockdale disturbed several bee hives owned by Samuel D. Keyser. The bees attacked the dogs with multiple stings, and all the pups died within an hour of the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Keyser
Rockdale
Big Primghar Fire Destroys 12 Businesses. Loss Near 50000
Primghar Iowa suffered the worst blaze in town history early yesterday destroying twelve business houses and the post office. Losses run about 50000 with insurance covering roughly half. Fire started from a kerosene lamp explosion. town lacks water works and fire protection. Most stock saved or destroyed by smoke. only one dry goods store and a few shops remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primghar
Sheldon
Hinz & Spears
Postoffice
W. J. Semmons
General Mercur Oies
C. W. Slimp
Pearly Company
Lewis Swanson
P. Manderville
Campbell & Powers
Maree Ian Eveees Bane
B. Gray
J. ¢. McNarey
Suliq
Supreme Court Rules Against C O D Liquor by Express
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court reversed two trial rulings on C O D liquor sales via express firms United States Express Co and American Express Co. The decisions declare such deliveries contraband and subject to seizure, effectively ending liquor traffic through express offices and closing many alleged booze joints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Iowa
Washington County
United States Express Co
Tuma County
American Express Co
District Court
Equor C. O. D
Supreme Court of Iown
Five Miners Hurt In 50 Foot Shaft Fall Near Newton
Five miners were badly injured and two may die after a wire rope broke while hoisting at the Frinch coal bank two miles south of Newton. The cage was near the top when the accident occurred. Injured include Hugh Smith with a crushed head, Eugene Welsh with a coal pick wound, John Welsh with internal injuries, Andrew Fleming bruised, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Frinch
Hugh Smith
Eugene Welsh
John Welsh
Andrew Fleming
Child Dies in Wagon Accident Near Clemons
In Clemons on November 3 a 4 year old son of farmer William White was killed when he hung onto a wagon and fell under its wheels. The boy died before a surgeon arrived.
Burglary Strikes Frey & Packard Store in Earlham
A burglary at Frey & Packard in Earlham on October 31 led to the theft of clothing boots and shoes valued at nearly 500 dollars. No crew remained to escort the loot as the burglars took goods and vanished from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham
Frey & Packard
Death in slough near Humboldt farmer Carl Underburg
Found dead in a slough five miles north of Humboldt, Carl Underburg, a young farmer, lay face down in three inches of water after going hunting Sunday. coroner rules accidental death as he was last seen under liquor. A reflective closing sentiment notes good temper brightening life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Carl Underburg
Humboldt
Peterson Murder Case Ends Without Indictment
Des Moines reports the grand jury found no indictment in the Peterson murder case after hearing testimony from John Peterson, Detectives Eli Hardin, Night Captain Al Miller, and others. The panel will next begin investigating the Mabel Scofield mystery, with broad calls for testimony and a target to report before December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Peterson
Tom Lewis
Jystie Aylesworth
John Peterson
Eli Hardin
al Miller
Grand Jury
Hawkshaws
Grand
Mabel Scofield
Scofield
Parker Must Pay Fine After Polk County Conviction
The Iowa supreme court upheld Ben Parker’s $500 fine from a Polk county district court conviction for a nuisance tied to the Equitable bath parlors raid at 1xth and Locust. W C T U backed the raid. liquor found in a refrigerator supported the indictment. The high court found no error in the record and affirmed the lower court’s judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Ben Parker
District Court
Polk County
Equitable Bath
Locust Streets
Parker
Shafer Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny in Iowa Falls Theft
Edward Shafer, indicted for grand larceny, pleaded guilty before Judge Whitaker in Eldora and received a one year penitentiary sentence. He stole a $50 bill from his farmer employer near Iowa Falls last September to finance marriage. His mother and wife were present, making the sentence a hard blow to the widowed mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Eldora
Edward Shafer
Whitaker
Young Shafer
Iowa Falls
Struble Sues Rock Island for 15000 Damages
In Toledo the district court spent three days on the case of George Struble versus the Rock Island Railway for $15000 damages over the loss of an arm while braking for the company. After eight hours deliberation the jury awarded Struble $12000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
George Struble
Rock Island Railway Company
Death by Own Action in Clarinda
Clarinda, Nov. 3. Mrs. Scott Norris of the area two miles west of town committed death by swallowing carbolic acid. Suffering after childbirth three months ago, her mind had been affected for days though no danger was anticipated. She leaves a husband and four sons, the eldest about six years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Norris
Clarinda
Accidental shooting near Ottumwa leads to injury of playmate
Arthur McCune, 10, while hunting near Ottumwa on November 3, accidentally shot Clare Baker, son of local capitalist D. Baker. McCune attempted suicide after the incident but was restrained by another boy. the boys then flag a switch engine and carried Baker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Arthur McCune
Clare Baker
D. Baker
McCune
Bridge crewman killed by piledriver at Summerset
Fred Smith of the Warren county bridge gang was fatally injured at Summerset while at work on a Warren county bridge. A Des Moines resident, he was employed by contractor Nate Stark and had been on the same bridge where Christ Troub died about a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Fred Smith
Warren County Bridge Gang
Summerset
Des Moines
Nate Stark
Warren County Bridges
Christ Troub
Judge Overrules New Trial in Lucas County Murder Case
Clarinda Nov 3 Judge O D Wheeler overruled the motion for a new trial in the Lucas county murder case and sentenced the young man to life imprisonment at Fort Madison with hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Lucas County m
O. D. Wheeler
Ft. Madison
Daily smallpox quarantines rise in Dunlap crowds
Dunlap reports about twenty families under quarantine within city bounds for smallpox. Most cases are mild, with three exceptions whose conditions are improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Train in ditch near Bunch on Rock Island line
Ottumwa reports an engine and eight cars derailed in Davis county near Bunch on the Rock Island line. The rails spread, causing the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Bunch
Davis Couny
Rock Island
Remsen Saloonkeepers Hit with Permanent Injunctions
In LeMars on October 30 Judge Gaynor granted permanent injunctions against nine Remsen saloonkeepers after Mrs. Nellie Arens sued for 10 000 damages and injunctions claiming her husband’s death and drinking vice were caused by their establishments. The damage case remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Gaynor
Remsen
Nellie Arens
Griffins & Sullivan
Sioux City
Packers Plan to Consolidate Stock Yards Under One Management
Chicago reports a plan to consolidate Armour Swift Morris and other beef packing firms into a single management structure after finishing the beef packing merger. Estimated stock totals range from 300 to 500 million dollars with likely a 100 million dollar near-term figure for the stock yard holdings. Gustavus F. Swift would be president and J Ogden Armour chairman with yards from Chicago Kansas City East St. Louis St Joseph Fort Worth South Omaha Sioux City included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armour
Swift, Morris
Armour, Swift and Morris
Hammond
Anglo-American
Omaha
Cudahy
Schwartzchild & Sulzberger
Gustavus F. Swift
J. Ogden Armour
Boston
Chicago Yards
Kansas City
East St. Louis
St. Joseph
Fort Worth
Tex
South Omaha
Neb
Sioux City
Iowa
Chicago Packers
Agreement Reached Betwen French Coal Companies and Strikers
A meeting in Lille between delegates from coal firms and strikers in Du Nord failed to reach an agreement. They agreed to submit the wage dispute to arbitration. Company reps offered pension ideas similar to Pas de Calais, but pensions held until arbitral decision is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betwen
Lille
France
Department du Nord
Pas de Calais
Pas de Calais Firms Propose Miner Pension Plans
Proposals from Pas de Calais companies outline pension schemes for long serving miners. A 55 year old miner with thirty years at one company would receive 120 dollars, while a miner with thirty years across multiple Pas de Calais firms would get 110 dollars.
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Pas de Calais
Rebels Active Near Isthmus Rail Line In Colombia Conflict
Kingston Jamaica reports the British steamer Trent carried word that Colombian rebels remain near the isthmus and appear in towns along the railroad. Colombians protest American guards on the line hinder their efforts. rebels claim U S presence blocks a decisive coup as civilians suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Trent
Colon
Colombia
Premier Combes Meets Miners on Arbitral Talks
Paris reports another meeting between Premier Combes and the national committee of striking miners ended without definite results. The committee urged the premier to pressure mine owners to avoid threats against workers who stay off. Negotiations with mine owners for arbitration remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Premier Combes
M. Combes
Roosevelt Proclaims Thanksgiving Day for November Twenty Seventh
President Roosevelt announces a national day of thanksgiving to be observed on Thursday November 27. He cites the nation’s prosperity and moral aims, urging Americans to cease ordinary work and give thanks in homes and places of worship. The proclamation is dated October 29 in Washington with seal and signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Lord
John Hay
Botha Appeals To World Over British Criticism
Gen Botha of the Boer commission in Europe to raise funds for South Africa warns that British criticism misstates motives and actions. He says surrender saved millions, seeks immediate aid for distressed farming districts, and laments lack of foreign help despite urgent appeals for justice and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Botha
Boer Commission
Europe
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Seo
Markle's Men on a Strike Reopened by UMW Order
Hazelton October 31. The strike at Coxe Bros seven collieries G B Markle four mines and J Wentz Silver Brook mine was renewed by a United Mine Workers order from President Mitchell. Workers face personal reapplication or arbitration promises and allege discrimination against strike leaders. A. Pardee collieries not included. Workers will not return until the agreement is withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Coxe Bros. & Co
G. B. Markle & Co
Silver Brook
J. 8. Wentz & Co
Gallagher
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Coxes
Arbitration Commission
A. Pardee & Co
Williams Gone Bonds Forfeited In Tax Conspiracy Case
In Chicago on November 8 Captain Edward Williams was missing from the Masonic Temple tax conspiracy bribery case before Judge Chetlain. Williams’ bonds totaling 12,500 were forfeited and three fugitive warrants issued for his arrest. His attorney Mr Shorrest withdrew from the case and disclaimed further involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Chetlain
Edward Williams
Shorrest
Buy Your Own Coal and Get Your Neighbor's
A brief proverb-like note urges self-reliance by buying coal for oneself rather than sharing with neighbors, reflecting frugal or communal tension themes.
Publicizing cures for back and kidney ailments in old ads
An early 20th century composite ad snippet promotes Dean's Kidney Pills, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, urging readers to seek cures for backache, urinary troubles, and colds. It includes testimonials like Walter Mc Laughlin of Wheeling WV and notes free trials and distributor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Walter McLaughlin
Jacob Street
Wheeling
W. Va
J. A
Logan Drug Co
McLaughlin
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
All Druggiste
Eva
Dr. Thomas
Superb Dining Car Service Delights Travelers
Experienced travelers say the New York Central Dining Cars offer meals the best in the East and West. Menus feature diverse origins from Florida oranges to North Carolina shad and Minnesota breakfast foods, with wines and cigars from Cuba to Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
East
Florida
North Carolina
Minnesota
Utah
Adirondack Mountains
Missouri
California
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manila
Four Daily Transcontinental Trains to St Paul Minneapolis
Four daily trains run to St Paul Minneapolis via Chicago and Northwestern Railway leaving Chicago at 9 00 am 6 30 pm 8 00 pm and 10 00 pm. The Northwestern Limited is electric lighted throughout with fast schedules and luxurious equipment including dining car service. Tickets reservations and pamphlets available from agents or W B Kniskern 23 Fifth Avenue Chicago NL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Northwestern Limited
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Velvet Cocoa Soap and Starch Ad Claims Spark Trade
An ad praises Velvet Cocoa Soap for clean skin and smooth hands, touts De fiance Starch as superior and rapidly replacing rivals, and notes 530 tons of cigarettes exported in 1901. The text also mentions a secret kept by a woman and a tea cake sold by grocers.
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Cure feverishness teething disorders and worms with Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders. Used by a New York Children’s Home nurse with over 80 000 testimonials. Sold at all druggists 25 cents sample free. Olmsted LeRoy New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. J
Defiarce Starch Promises Quality and Value
An advertisement extols Defiarce Starch as the best quality and quantity, priced at 10 cents for 16 ounces. It contrasts with cheaper imitations, urging readers to try it and save money. The copy hints at moral branding with the line a man of principle will never lack for friends.
Opportunities and Business Chances in the Great Southwest
Opportunities and business prospects across Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and Texas are highlighted with contact details for James Barker, General Passenger and Ticket Agent of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway. The ad also touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for lingering coughs and encourages buying coal locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
James Barker
Wainwright Edg
St. Louis
Iowa Farms Cash Per Acre and Balance Crop Payment Noted
An Iowa farm ad references four dollars per acre cash with the balance paid as crops until settled. Mulhall of Sioux City is mentioned in connection with the deal. The statement emphasizes self control as a virtue of success.
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Iowa
Mulhall
Sioux City
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Markles
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Childress
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