Byers Contest In Shelby District Sparks Atlantic Influence
Gossip in political circles claims Mr. Byers is under pressure to drop Harlan interests in the Shelby county normal school fight. The situation involves Cass and Shelby districts, Dr. Em mert of Atlantic, and Democratic influence from Atlantic and Harlan. Des Moines Register notes the community awaits clarity on the controversy.
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Byers
Atlantic
Cass
Shelby
Emmert
Harlan
Shelby County
Des Moines Register
Register
House of Representatives
Stock Speculators Have No Power Over Earthly Value
The Pioneer Press argues stock gamblers cannot alter real property value or overall prosperity. It notes transfers of wealth occur between speculators, citing recent New York and Boston trouble, and contends watered stocks show their true worth now as before. Investors are blamed for misjudgment, not market manipulation.
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Earth
California
Thaa
New York
Boston
Pioneer Press
Guthrie County High School Named for State Normal School
A Guthrie county appeal urges presenting the Guthrie County High School as a potential state normal school. State Superintendent Barrett notes a need for more normal schools and lawmakers reportedly favor building two next year. The Knoxville Journal advocates converting the Industries Home for the Blind into a normal school.
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Stuart
Guthrie County
Barrett
State House
General Assembly
Knoxville Journal
Iowa Corn Harvest Stats Show Wide County Yield Range
Agricultural department reports Iowa corn area harvested at 8,406,21 acres with yields per county from 24 to 45 bushels. state total 306,852,714 bushels at 3.8 bushels per acre, farm value $70,420,315, most of which stays in state consuming 80 percent.
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Agricultural Department
Iowa
Why Are Bond Holders Always Bloated
The Manson Journal argues the stereotype that rich bond holders are fat and bloated, while lean men often lack wealth. It notes no universal rule linking money to body size, acknowledging some poor fat men and wealthy lean individuals, suggesting flesh and money may both be assimilating faculties.
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Manson Journal
Appleton's Popular Science Monthly Price Reduced
A notice states Appleton's Popular Science Monthly is cut to twenty five cents per chumber with a promise of a greatly improved edition next.
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Appleton
Popular Science Monthly
Bosses in Iowa Politics Spark Public Debate and Factional Ring
A long editorial argues a crisis in Iowa state politics as factions battle for control. It contends bosses guide public affairs, warning against dethroning leadership while stressing any change must respect public intelligence and avoid a ring by any faction.
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Iowa
Gare Young
TuLecrars
Griswold Standpipe Rumor Declared Fake by Mayor
Griswold officials debunk a circulating claim that the town’s 100 ft standpipe could topple and flood homes. The mayor states no council order bans filling the pipe. engineers reported the lean is minor and the structure is not in danger, with repairs planned only when finances allow.
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Griswold
Charles Gifford
Fred Hanton
Des Moines
Jrynot
Mii
Angiever
Roosevelt launches Cromwell study in Scribberg Magazine
Roosevelt begins a series of papers examining Oliver Cromwell's career in Scribberg Magazine, outlining a detailed scholarly approach to the period and its key figures. The feature promises an in depth look at Cromwell's rise, influence, and the political context of his era.
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Goy. Roosevelt
Oliver Cromwell
Scribberg Magazine
Informed Congressmen Debate Gold Value in Mint Question
A House exchange between Powers of Vermont and Terry of Arkansas reveals gaps in monetary knowledge. Terry asks about the intrinsic value of gold dollars and coinage demand. Powers claims a dollar is worth 100 cents, then suggests use in pins and watches. The debate highlights misunderstandings of coinage versus value.
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House of Representatives
Mr. Powers
Vermont
Mr. Terry
Arkansas
Terry
Powers
Mr.Terry
China
Erry
New York Sun
Curtis Candidate for federal judgeship in Atlantic
A Des Moines Register item discusses Major Curtis of Atlantic as a candidate for the federal judgeship created by Judge Woolson's death. It notes his current position on the Porto Rivo Supreme Court, speculation about Senate support, and remarks on political alignment with Mr Gear. The piece questions media framing and urges prudent behavior in the new year.
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H. G. Curtis
Atlantic
Woolson
Curtis
Supreme Court of
Porto Rivo
Seuater Gear
Washington
Tor
Hor
Gout
Cass
The
Des Moines Register
Register
Major Curtis
Gear
Cummins
Prosparity Edition elevates Daily Nonpareil as west's finest illustrated paper
The Daily Nonpareil has drawn unprecedented attention and praise from contentparallel over the past year. The Prosparity Edition is hailed as the high water mark of West Coast news paperman ship, with excellent facilities in both the bows and job department.
Boers Busy as Beers In Transvaal War Update
Reports from Murupe Calla and Dolygea Bay describe Boer entrenchments west of the railway near camp four miles away, with a deep trench system and outposts. Sir Winston Churchill's fate and Leyds' peace appeal are discussed amid casualty tallies and strategic shifts.
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Mopper River
Generil Winchope
Logan
Logan To Matjesfontein. Ail Is Quiet In Camp. Loxpon
Ladysmith
Winston Churchil
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Leyds
Delcasse
London
Cape Town
Diedericks
Naarwpoort
Arundal
Daily Mail
Chieveley
Buller
Frere
Associated Press
Modder River
Magersfontein
the Standard
Long
War Office
Boer Republic
Guards
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Gibraltar
Caps Town
The
Times
Nebraska Sheriffs Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Nebraska Sheriffs association met at the Merchants hotel with smaller attendance than expected. Officers elected were President J. M. Kreader Dodge, vice president J. A. Snyder Thayer, secretary treasurer John Lewis Douglas. The semi annual meeting was dropped and the next annual gathering will be in Omaha next December, date to be set by the chairman and secretary.
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Nebraska
Sherilta
Ostarra
Nebraska Sheriffs’ Association
Merchants’ Hotel
J. M. Kreader
Dodge
J. A. Snyder
Thayer
John Lewis
Douglas
Omaha
Indian welfare shift ends wild west show loans
Dec. 28 report notes a department of interior policy change. Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Jones refuse loans of Indians for exhibition. Indians will not be allowed to leave reservations for wild west shows, except to illustrate education progress, as policy aims to curb abuse and demoralization.
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Ronogyatlagy
Waswaaren
Department of the Interior
Hitchcock
Indian Bureau
Department
Reversed milk fraud verdict in Iowa case ends liability
Judge Bishop reverses the state against G T Schlenker, ruling no fraud and no public health injury from boracic acid milk. Legislature overstepped power, keeping defendant discharged. Des Moines reports also note survey line Des Moines to Iowa Falls, and coal find in Marion county with thick vein. Supreme Court denies writ in Hawarden bank case. certiorari unavailable until lower court ruling final.
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Tovner
Drs Moines
G. T. Schlenker
Bishop
Edict
Marion County
Des Merizs
Hamilton Coal Company
Bussey
Iowa
West To Ions Bank
WasHineron
Fred Bordes
First National Bank of
Hawarden
United States Supreme Court
Death by Own Action After Divorce Suit in Iowa
In Perry Iowa George L Norris killed himself by placing a shotgun barrel in his mouth and pulling the trigger after quarreling with his wife who had filed for divorce. The act occurred yesterday near Perry.
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Prrry
George L. Norris
Telegrams Tepidly Told Remains and Rents of War News
General Lawton's remains laid in the chapel at Paco Cemetery Manila. Carnegie Steel posts 7.14% wage advance at Pittsburgh works. Des Moines plans a 1000 dealer Iowa State Grain Dealers association. New York aldermen adopt prayer for Boers' success. Glingstone the fasttrotting horse was chloroformed and buried. Arlington services mark Maine dead burial on the Texas. Freight engine explosion on Chesapeake and Ohio at Foster Kentucky kills Patrick Mallory and injures two. International Union of Journeymen Barbers head reports reaching 200 mark before next convention.
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Paco
Manila
Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburg
Des Moines
Iowa State Grain Dealers’ Association
Board of Aldermen of
New York
England
Glingstone
Gordon Stables
Cleveland
Navy Department
Arlington
Maine
Texas
Chesapeake and Oho
Foster
Patrick Mallory
Covington and
Christmas Tragedy at St Francis School Dance
A Christmas rehearsal at St Francis school ended in a disastrous fire. Six girls died instantly, five more died by midnight, and several others were gravely burned. Teachers and helpers tried to save the children as flames spread, with many residents assisting and doctors arriving quickly.
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St. Francis School
Wilhelmina Guttendorf
Josephine Horne
Margaret Warnes
Mary Hicrry
Olivia Timpa
Addie Furterer
Many Alrhorr
Mary Wavating
Asa MippEenposy
Bentoa Freuno
Irene Freiburg
Helen Loebbing
Frank Musholt
Hotel Slips Into Sea in Amalfi Disaster
Rome reports a massive rockslide at Amalfi on the Gulf of Salerno, sending the Capuchin hotel and monastery into the sea. The 60,000 cubic yard flow crushed boats and buildings, trapping monks and hotel guests. Troops arrived to aid rescues with a heavy death toll feared and numbers still unclear.
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Italy
Rome
Amalfi
Gulf of Salerno
Santa Clerina
Debria
Forty Children Drown in Ice Accident Near Freylinghem
Fort Worth? No, Freylinghem near the French frontier sees over forty school children drown when the ice on the Lys breaks during a holiday play break. Thirty six bodies recovered. many families affected by the tragedy as rescue efforts continue.
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Freylinghem
Brussels
Lys
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