Day Flays The Poor and Philanthropy Criticism
In Syracuse, Rev. Dr. James Roscoe Day argues at a Syracuse Alumni Association dinner that aid to the poor fuels saloon patronage and intemperance. He says wage earners already receive enough and urges self help, condemning labor unionism as despotism amid calls against philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roscoe Day
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse University
J. J Phelps Stokes
Rose Pastor Stokes
Dr. Day
Syracuse Alumni Association
Young Dyer Acquitted of Embezzling Government Funds
David P. Dyer Jr. of St. Louis, son of the U S district attorney and one of the sub-treasury tellers, was found not guilty by a federal jury on embezzlement charges involving 61500. The five hour deliberation ended in cheers as supporters filled the courtroom. His defense argued he admitted a shortage and falsified records to conceal it but claimed no knowledge of how the shortage occurred and that he hoped to correct the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
David P. Dyer, Jr
United States
Sub-Treasury
United States Court
Dyer
Banker Walsh Indicted Over Bank Mismanagement
Chicago financier John R. Walsh, former president of Chicago National Bank, was indicted by a federal grand jury on 182 counts alleging mismanagement of bank funds. He remains free on a $50,000 bond. no arrest is planned at present. The Jamaica relief bill passed, authorizing the president to dispatch the supply ship Celtic with aid to stricken inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Walsh
Uncle Sam
Senate
Jamaica
House
Celtic
Flour for famine victims sails from San Francisco
The Pacific Mall Steamship Company liner Capotle departed San Francisco Friday bound for the orient carrying 25,000 sacks of flour for famine-stricken China. The shipment is sent free of charge to aid the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
Coptle
San Francisco
Orient
China
Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices Friday
Sioux City quotes show top steers at 5.30 and top hogs at 6.45. The market report lists Friday's best prices, reflecting demand for cattle and pork in the Sioux City market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Senate approves Warren bill to grow artillery corps
The United States Senate on Friday passed the Warren bill aimed at expanding the army artillery corps. The plan increases the corps by 6,197 officers and 6 men, with the total reaching its maximum in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Army
National Wool Growers Meet Opens in Salt Lake City
The forty third annual National Wool Growers convened in Salt Lake City with over 1,000 delegates from sheep producing regions and Boston trade members. A major event is an exhibition of 600 high bred sheep at the state fair grounds. Delegates denounce forest reserve policy, led by Vice President and critical address from Dr. Wilson. Pinchot argues ranges serve national welfare, while lamb owners face government restrictions and transport concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Salt Lake
Utah
Boston
Gilford Pinchot
Agricultural Department
United States
St Louis Lawyer Hand Sentenced After Guilty Forgery Plea
Horace EB Hand of St Louis attorney and Frisco Railroad law department chief clerk was arrested on a $2000 bond. He confessed to forgery in a circuit court and pleaded guilty to two charges, receiving a five year penitentiary sentence. He was escorted to Jefferson City by night train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Horace EB. Hand
Frisco Rairoad Company
Sager
Hand
Muench
Jefferson City
Guggenheim Quits Business After Colorado Senate Win
New Colorado senator Simon Guggenheim resigns from major firms including Western Mining of Leadville, Guggenheim Exploration of New York, Tint Lead of New York, Federal Lead of Missouri, American Smelters Securities of New York, United States Zinc of Pueblo, and American Smelters Steamship. He was greeted by supporters in a joint session with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Simon Guggenheim
United States
Guggenheim
Western Mining Company
Leadville
Cola
Guggenheim Exploration Company of
New York
Tinted Lead Company of
Federal Lead Company
Missouri
American Smelters ‘Curities Company of
The
United States Zinc Company of
Pueblo, Colo
American Smelters Steamship Company
Blockade Broken Clears Great Northern Line in Montana
The main line of the Great Northern from St. Paul to Spokane is now clear after a week of blockade. Havre reports an intense cold snap at 42 below zero. Widespread reports indicate heavy losses of cattle and sheep across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Montana
St. Paul
Spokane
Havre
Episcopal Edict Deposes Uniontown Cleric
Rev. Dr. F E J Lloyd resign ed from St Peter s Uniontown Pa to join Catholic mission work. He has been formally unfrocked and deposed from the ministry by the bishop of the Pittsburg Episcopal diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
F. E. J. Lloyd
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Uniontown
Pittsburg Episcopal Diocese
Prohibit Passes Bill Introduced in Illinois House
Representative Robert W. McKinley introduced a bill in the Illinois house on Wednesday prohibiting state officials from accepting any pass or telegraph frank and banning railroad and telegraph companies from issuing them. Violations carry penalties from all months to one year in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Robert W. McKinley
Illinois House
Canonsburg Jail Yard Fatality Inmate Dies In Incident
Elmer Dempster a 19 year old negro convicted in a July 29 Canonsburg Pa incident involving Mrs. James Pearce and her three children died in a related incident in the jail yard on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dempster
James Pearce
Canonsburg
Tragic Columbus Case Ends With Slayings and Suicide
In Columbus a Hungarian miner named Thorelay allegedly killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life. The chaotic scene involved Alex Balianco, and authorities are investigating the motive and exact sequence of events surrounding the killings and suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Balianco
Columbus
Thorelay
Socialists Challenge Kaiser's Cadres in German Election Districts
The Kaiserreich classis vows victory and runs in 393 of 397 election districts while government adherents push a foreign bugaboo. Gotha features a socialist shoemaker opposing the hereditary prince, nephew by marriage to King Edward, and another district pits a socialist miller against a Kaiser favorite. Socialists rail against army and navy spending and Kaiser powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE. Vietory
Gotha
Edward
Empire
Readmission of Waters-Pierce Oil Tied to Bailey Probe
Attorney General Davidson presented documentary evidence in the Texas house alleging Senator Bailey’s involvement in the Waters-Pierce Oil readmission in violation of state anti trust laws. Bailey supporters withdrew to permit review. proposals to require proof of papers were defeated. evidence filed with the speaker as debate continued on whether to launch an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esas Howse
Davidson
Texas House
Senator Bailey
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Bailey
House
New Yorker Ends Life in Five-Story Fall on Avenue A
Adolph Pallock of New York a Bohemian, fifty, leaped from the roof of a five story building on Avenue A in sight of hundreds. He repeatedly looked over the edge then prayed before finally leaping to his death. His body was crushed on the stone street below. He had been in poor health and had threatened suicide previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Gite
Adolph Pallock
New York
Avenue Aednesday
Pallock
Poisoned canned fruit kills two children in Minnesota
A five year old and a ten month old child of Mr and Mrs Joseph Imdieke of Meier s Grove Minnesota died after ingesting poison from canned fruit. Four other children and the parents are ill but not in danger. Authorities believe the toxin originated in the fruit.
Ohio River High Alters Route Evokes Evansville Risk
High water on the Ohio River created a new channel cut near Evansville Indiana on Wednesday. The possible permanent shift could leave the city high and dry and endanger the water works system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Evansville
Ind
Woman Appointed US Patent Office Examiner
Miss Mary A. Saunders of Oklahoma, a lawyer, has been appointed an examiner in the United States patent office at a salary of 1200 dollars a year. She is the first woman designated for appointment to such a position under the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Saunders
Oklahoma
United States Patent Office
Twins for Twin Wed Twins in Logansport
Dr and Mrs W E Armstrong of Logansport Indiana welcomed twins on Wednesday. Armstrong a twin himself wed Mabel Morrison a twin. The ceremony was performed by Rev Thomas O Throsert a twin with best man Wallace, also a twin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KE. Armstrong
Logansport
Ind
Armstrong
Mabel Morrison
Thomas
Throsert
Wallace
Steamship lines to carry free relief supplies to Jamaica
Several steamship lines serving Kingston announced on Wednesday they will transport relief supplies free of charge for the Jamaica disaster victims. The move aims to speed aid to the Kingston sufferers and support local relief efforts coordinated by authorities and aid groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Kingston
Spaugh Gets New Lease on Life
Sheriff E L Fitz received orders from Gov Folke to postpone the execution of Wm Spaugh until January 28. Spaugh was to have been hanged Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaugh
E. L. Fitz
Gov. Folke
Wm. Spaugh
Shaw Names New Private Secretary From Cleveland
Secretary Shaw selects F. Jerome Starck of Cleveland Ohio as private secretary to replace Arthur F. Tatter who has been named assistant secretary of the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
F. Jerome Starck
Cleveland, C
Arthur F. Tatter
the Treasury
Stockmen Warn Of Harsh Montana Winter
Montana ranges suffer record cold and heavy snow with depth from ten inches to three feet. Sheep men face the heaviest losses as livestock struggle in subzero temperatures around 30 degrees below zero. Cattle and horses fare better when driven, but endure extreme conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Fires Target Burlington Civic Federation Leader Home
Early Sunday morning two arson attempts were made at the home of Dr. J. N. Patterson, president of the Burlington Civic Federation opposing saloonkeepers under the mulch law. Oil soaked rags burned in the cellar and pantry. fires extinguished with little damage. Sympathizers of saloon interests suspected. Threats and warnings have followed Patterson and other federation leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Patterson
Burlington Civic Federation
Burlington
B. B. Jones
Civic Federation
Attorney Price
Albia
Death by own action in coroner's inquest
The coroner's jury concluded George McGee aged 28 died by his own hand near Rockford after traveling from Greene to Minneapolis on a $7,000 deal for his father Oliver McGee. The revolver lay by his side with one chamber empty, pockets intact, and no papers regarding the deal were found on the body. It was suggested he was defrauded or robbed, and the act followed distress over facing his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowan
George McGee
Charles City
Minneapolis
Oliver McGee
Greene
Rockford
Postmasters organize Council Bluffs District League
Fourth class postmasters from ten counties meet in Council Bluffs to form the Council Bluffs District League of Fourth Class Postmasters. Counties include Pottawattamie Harrison Crawford Shelby Cass Mills Montgomery Fremont Page and Monona. Officers elected: President W B Keith Mondamin Secretary Treasurer A F Anderson Bentley.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie
Harrison
Crawford
Shelby
Cass
Mills
Montgomery
Fremont
Page
Monona
W. B. Keith
Mondamin
A. F. Anderson
Bently
Poison Mystery at Griswold Ends With Stranger Disappearance
An 18 year old man named Hiram Martin lies dying in Griswold from uraemic poisoning linked to exposure and starvation. He arrived with a second stranger who has since vanished. Officials note papers suggest Shenandoah employment. The pair traveled from Adair to Griswold on Sunday.
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Hiiram Martin
Hiram Martin
Griswold
Martin
Shenandoah
Adair
Forsyth Sues Railroad for 10000 Damages
Joseph Forsyth a Les Mars teamster has filed suit against the St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad for 10000 alleging permanent injuries from negligence on Nov 1 1905. While driving a wagon Forsyth was struck by a freight train causing the wagon to overturn and him to be thrown out. The Garner postoffice building in the Bell block burned nearly completely destroying a book shop owned by E C Abbey located in front of the post office. Mayor J A Bridges of Mediapolis has died after long tenure. The Cullen lynching case grand jury found no indictments after hearing about 200 witnesses. Indictments in Thornton wreck case are noted with a district court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snes Road
Joseph Forsyth
Les Mars
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad Company
Forsyth
Postoffice
Garner Burns
Garner Postoffice
Garner
E. C. Abbey
Charles City
Smoldering fragments hint at quake impact on city business
Fragments mention the coast and San Francisco, with temporary lane closures and a focus on business disruption after a quake. Vague notes reference a smoldering scene and ongoing relief, without precise figures or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nodn
Francisco
Logan term dispute over property and marriage claim
The case centers on Pegg and Julius Miners with Pegg alleging she was lawfully married to B. W. Pegg and that property belongs to them. Margaret Ashe, long-time housekeeper, is named as co claimant. A contract of marriage is disputed after an illness and bee sting incident near the sy hodule last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Julius
BE. W. Pegg
Margaret
Ashe
Father Brains Girl Faces Murder Case in Prairieburg
Patrick Burns seized a chair and struck his daughter Polly Burns, fracturing her skull in Prairieburg during a dispute over conduct. Polly is in precarious condition as authorities monitor the case. The Burns had recently moved from Anamosa to Prairieburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Burns
Prairieburg
Pat Burns
Polly Burns
Miss Burns
Burns
Anamosa
Embezzler Not Caught in Mitchell Escape
Plymouth County Sheriff failed to secure Asms Ericksen, Remsen township clerk, in Mitchell South Carolina after word that he was there. Ericksen, accused of embezzling 1300 dollars, disappeared two months ago. Remsen residents reported seeing him in Mitchell, triggering a warrants request from LeMars authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Ericksen
Arendt
LeMars
Mitchell
S. C
Asmus Ericksen
Remsen
Iowa Heroes Carnegie Medals Honor Stryo Hawkeyes
Carnegie Medals of Honor awarded to Leo H Nokes of Sac City for rescuing Lillie Wingerson on April 27 1906 and Morris A Nourse of Des Moines a railway mail clerk for rescuing Frank Leonard on July 19 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Stryo Hawkeyes
Leo. H. Nokes
Sac City
Lillie Wingerson
Morris A. Nourse
Des Moines
Frank Leonard
Freak Calf at Bartlett Farm Still Thriving
Daily visitors come to J. E. Baker's Bartlett farm to view a four month old steer calf born without eyes or a tail. The oddity is lively and easily finds its mother among the herd, drawing steady interest from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Baker
Bartlett
Assault Charge Emerges After Dwyer Daughter Incident
Stuart Millsap of Williams faced assault charges after allegedly attacking the 15 year old daughter of Joseph Dwyer. The irate father beat Millsap severely, and Millsap fled when he promised to leave the area but later failed to do so, prompting an information filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Millsap
Williams
Joseph Dwyer
Cedar Falls Man Arrested for Obtaining Money
M D Phillep a Cedar Falls prominent citizen who last summer assigned assets for creditors was arrested by Sheriff Caldwell Waterloo on an indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses. He posted 1500 bail. Big Office Building Sold in Des MoinesEquitable Life bought the office building at Sixth and Locust for 260000, described as the finest and most substantial in Iowa. Shipping Horses from Kansas due to high charges Ida ho there is an unusual influx of horses shipped by carload. J F McDale farm south of Mapleton reports an entire logs sale.
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Cedar Falls
M. D. Phillep
Caldwell
Waterloo
M. Hubbell
Equitable Life
New York
Sixth and Locust’ Streets
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Kansa
Ida ‘Co
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Anita Tribune
Anita, Iowa
Sherm
F. Myers
Young Dyer
Tieforin
B. C
Shanghai
Beho de Chine
Sinchaw
Paychow
Bayley
DEATI
Bridges
J. A. Bridges
Medilapolis
Mediapolis
Mediapolis News
Atack Thornton
J. D. Barlow
Thornton
Mazon
Father Brains Girl
J. F. McDale
Mapleton
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