Bowen Is Dismissed From Venezuela Post Official Report
President Roosevelt dismisse s Merbert W. Bowen as United States minister to Venezuela after the Loomis Bowen controversy. Loomis is exonerated by Francis T. Loomis assistant secretary of state. The president condemns Bowen as reprehensible for soliciting witnesses to join in damaging Loomis and for pursuing scandal for months. Bowen’s resignation is requested but he would not admit misconduct. The action ends his diplomatic service.
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Washington
Merbert WW. Bowen
United States
Mtuleter
Venezuela
Francis TB. Loomis
Mso
Bowen
Loomis-Bowen
Pner
Roosevelt
Taft
Loomis
State Department
Great forgery shakes Philadelphia stock exchange
The Philadelphia stock exchange warned members Tuesday not to trade certificates bearing the name Benjamin I. Gaskill of Benjamin TW, Gaskill & Co. A Miller & Co. investigation linked a forgery scheme to hundreds of thousands of dollars, involving a 100 share Philadelphia Traction Company certificate misissued from a single share after Gaskill’s death.
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Philadelphia
Pa) Stock Exchange
Benjamin TH. Gaskill
Benjamin TW
Gaskill & Co
Miller & Co
Benjamin I. Gaskill
Philadelphia’ Traction Company
Tortured a "scab" in Chicago strike violence shocks city
Edward Rickett, a nonunion teamster for National Express Company, was reportedly tortured by four strike sympathizers in front of the Teamsters union headquarters. He suffered multiple injuries including three broken fingers and a torn nail, found unconscious by police.
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Chicago
Edward Rickett
National Express Company
Rickett
Teamsters
Vicim
Supreme Court splits on two city charter tax cases
The Iowa Supreme Court yesterday affirmed district court findings in Davenport and Cedar Rapids charter disputes over railroad property taxation. The court split evenly on the key issue, allowing both cities to tax railroads at 10 percent in Davenport and 20 percent in Cedar Rapids, with Milwaukee and Northwestern railroads appealing respective county decisions.
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Yarenport
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
District Court
Scott County
Davenport
Linn County
Milwaukee Railroad
Northwestern
Milwaukee van
Scout County
Iava
Pusal- Weint Davenport
Cedar Hapids
Victim of Lightning Near Fort Dodge
Charles Sheker, a 14 year old lad, was struck by lightning in an open pasture near Fort Dodge while returning home with two companions. He was instantly killed, his clothing torn from his body. The other two youths fell but escaped injury as the bolt struck and then dispersed.
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Charles Sheker
Fort Dodge
Welock
Love
Les Moines
Owo
Shekter
Hhin
Harvey Tubbs
Charles City
Twvo
Tubbs
Bud Ertet
John Wickly
Jelteet
Mr. Truntley
Uey
Chen
Claiu
Coonrad Redden
Nongong Ede
Leorn
Baodtown Farmers' Bank
Sandtown
Mount Ylon
Sandton
Wale
Coonrade Ledden
Mason
Lizay
Orta
Luntley
Maeson
Leyne
Jobin
Poli
Sean
Linas
Agerk
Stass Brother-in-Law Slashes Man in Domestic Quarrel
In Des Moines a man named Herb Martin, recently released from prison, was cut with a pocket knife by Ole Cunningham, his brother-in-law, at South Fourth Street in the old Whitechapel district. The attack, at about 9 pm, left Martin slashed across the face and chest near a major artery, following a domestic quarrel. Martin had served a five year sentence for shooting his wife in a seven years ago incident.
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Des Moines
Herb Martin
Married Four Times Ends in Death by Own Action
In Marshalltown the estate administrator reports Lillian May Gower, once married to W L Gower, died by her own hand two weeks after Gower's death. She had three prior marriages, never divorced, and her surviving husbands live. The case raises questions about settlement of Gower's estate and possible motive to harm her.
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Marshalltown
W. L Gower
Lillian May Gower
Mis. Gower
Gower
Iowas Liquor Law Interpreted by Supreme Court
The Des Moines Supreme Court handed down decisions affecting liquor sales in Iowa. One Polk County case ruled a saloon near the federal building violated view obstruction requirements and could not operate legally. In Dallas County a ruling concluded mixed beverages and similar drinks containing alcohol remain intoxicating and cannot be legally sold. proof that alcohol was used as a beverage establishes its intoxicating nature, regardless of strength or method of intoxication.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
Polk County
Dallas Conny
Will Aid Cupid Mayor Offers Free Marriage For Pride
Marshalltown executive O Z Ingledie seeks to promote industry by offering free marriage services to a young couple. City council earlier favored initiated men in city employment amid reports of minister and justice fee monopolies. He pledges to donate his services to help the young couple tie a rapid matrimonial knot.
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Marshalltown
O. Z. Ingledie
Marshall Town
Somme
Iarry
Sagar
Webster City man sues for damages over bridge fall
Julluy Christianson of Webster City sues Wood, Paul contractor, in district court seeking 110,000 in damages for injuries claimed from a fall on a concrete bridge near Cedar Falls. He alleges faulty platforms caused the accident and blames Paul. Attorneys from Denison and Port Dodge represent him.
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Julluy Christianson
Webster City
Luca W. C. Faus
Talits Christianson
District Court
Wood, Paul
PL d. Kinneker
Denison
Heary Iros. & Kelleher
Port Dodge
Christiansoy
Kidnapped Sweetheart Charge After Elopement
Mata Solar seized his daughter in Ves Moines after pursuing her lover and returning home with them. The couple, aged 13 and 26, were captured in Chicago where wedding plans had been made. Bearmind was jailed on a charge of weeping, Loomis posted $500 bond for appearance in district court.
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Dos Morea
Mata Solar
Ves Moines
Bearmiund
Chicago
Bearmind
Poties
Khh Weaping
Hesr
What Cheer’s Little Man Claim Sparks Local Debate
Rumors swirl over the smallest boy in the state as What Cheer townsfolk dispute Eldora’s assertion of a 617 year old boy weighing gut YU pounds. Local youngster Hubon, an 18 year old barber, is cited and weighs about forty pounds, while William Humes Jr allegedly near Whitt Uheer stands claimed at 617 years old and 90 pounds, all tangled in a weight contest rumor.
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William Humes, Jr
Eldorn
Hubon
Clain
Eldora Hey
Whitt Uheer
Tornado Rages Hurting Central Hancock County Homes
A Sunday night tornado in Hancock County wrecked a public action house with a church at Dunea and ripped roofs from a poor house. Inmates were unharmed. The storm damaged numerous farm buildings and destroyed hundreds of windmills as the system spread across the region.
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Hancock County
Dunea
Marshalltown
Wickly's Woods Lovers Embrace Amid City Chase
Mason Huntley and Linzy Wickly confess deep affection in a city scene full of drama and disguises. Wickly’s Woods saga follows a staged identity, bank plots, and a wedding procession with townsfolk cheering as the couple seals their bond and plans a future together.
Reindeer Peril on Snowy Mountain Journey
A diary excerpt recounts a perilous snowbound trek with reindeer that turn on the travelers. Qostik's quick rescue prevents disaster as the group battles deep drifts and fears for their safety near Eaton Station. Additional anecdotes describe a humorous scene of a confidential bore and social mischief at a ball.
Uncertain age views on married and unattached women
A passage discusses attitudes toward a woman’s age and marriage status. It claims unknowns about a wife’s age reveal character, notes married women are hard to date, and describes estimates like “about 80” as unreliable while hinting youth and attachment have little bearing on social judgments. The tone critiques evasive guesses and social stereotypes.
Remarkable Cure of Dropsy by Dodds Kidney Pills
Sedgwick Arkansas October 10 The case of W Vaylors little son is regarded by medical readers as extraordinary. The father states that after dropsy swelled the feet and limbs and doctors failed, he stopped their medicine and used Dodds Kidney Pills. Three pills daily for five days removed the swelling and after thirty five pills in all the child could walk, dance and sing.
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Dodd
Sedgwick, Ark
Jung
W. Vaylor
Big Father
Avan
Dancing Birds and Albatrosses Hint at Ocean Oddities
A jumble of comments mixes a labor scene with a comic dialogue about a late worker named Kem. The text then shifts to playful notes on Laysan albatross courtship displays near Lay son islands, describing bowing, nodding, and cake walklike dances. The piece closes with a quip about a vain suitor and his companion.
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Laysen
Ballora
Layson
A Small Observer Taken Ill With Pink Powders
A doctor prescribes alee pink powders to a small patient in a colonial-sounding scene. The child asks to mix them with mother’s powder, signaling a humorous or quaint treatment moment in the tale.
Grape Nuts Credited By Clergy For Health Boosts
A visiting clergyman testifies to improved health and energy after adopting Grape Nuts for breakfast, replacing oatmeal and eggs. He reports relief from morning headaches and nervous fatigue, noting long term benefit over four years and citing others who benefited as well. The testimonial is attributed to a minister from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Dominic Wight
Bermone
Iom
Roy
China
Vostum Company
Battle Crook
Mich
Tewellvitia
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Isthmiin Canal
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Terre Waute Traction Company
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Cadar Rapids
Stass Brother-In-Law
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Uarger
M. W. Selle
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Des Muines
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Osceola
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Capital City Gas Light Company
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Goalie
Eaton Station
St. Nicholas
Alin Jn
Russia
Wellington
Yonkera
Sali
Bam
Bosa
Iman
Pickleigh
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