Change at Fort Madison Prison Signals Reform Era
The board of control replaces Warden Jones with Prof. J C Bardera of West Union on April first. The policy shift eliminates striped garb and dungeon cells, aiming to reform criminals rather than punish. Bardera, former West Union principal, will oversee a transition to education and industrial programs, delaying start until March for preparation.
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Jones Ratires
Des Moines
Newell WN
Jones
State Penitentiary
Ft. Madison
J.C. Bardera
West Union
State Prison
Board of Control
Fort Madison
Fort Madiison
Joned
Fing
Heas
Peputrol
Ge Newman
West Tmlon
Eldora
Slows
Iis
Vinton
Madison
Sandera
Iowa
Airis
Thaybng
Helever
Veterans Rights Rule Over Appanoose County Job
In Appanoose County veteran George W. Kittleman held an indefinite tenure as courthouse janitor. When another veteran, C. H. Dorothy, sought the post, the board replaced Kittleman briefly, but the Iowa Supreme Court reversed and held Kittleman must retain the job unless removed under the soldiers' preference law. The ruling suggests civilian-doctor or veteran applicants differ in appointment power, and that removal requires due process. The decision also notes the board cannot abolish the office while Kittleman remains qualified.
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Supreme Court
Appanoose
George W. Kittleman
Board of Supervisors
Court House
C. H. Dorothy
Klitleman
Vermillion
Kittleman
Dorothy
Appanoose County
Balkans Rail Plan Sparks Russia Austria Rift In 1903 Talks
The Vienna and Petersburg reports show Austria pressing to build a Novipazar rail link through Bosnia to Saloniki, backed by Germany. Russia objects, seeking abrogation of the agreement from Muerbstegg negotiations, and warns of a free hand in the Near East as tensions mount over tensions with Austria.
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Petersburg
Baron von Aehirenthal
Austria
Novipazar
Bosnia
Saloniki
Foreign Office
Balkans
Nicholas
Francis Joseph
Muerbstegg
Turkey
M. Zinovieffff
Russia
Germany
England Urges Action on Austria Break
London reports that reform leaders urge Sir Edward Grey to seize the moment as Austria breaks the concert of powers. Britain weighs independent action while a new foreign policy scheme is prepared for a Feb 25 speech. Germany signals a shift amid tension with Russia over concessions and Turkey.
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John Bull
Austria
London
Movement For Reforms
Macedonia
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Germany
Russia
Constantinople
Baron Marschall von Blorberstein
Turkey
Miss Shonts Married to Parisian Duke in Quiet Home Ceremony
New York February 16 Miss Theodora Shonts daughter of Theodore P. Shonts formerly chairman of the Isthmian canal commission wed Manuel Theodore Bernard d Albert de Luynes duc de Chaumont of Paris yesterday at noon. The ceremony was at the bride’s father home 128 Mast Thirty-fifth street conducted by Mar Le Velie rector St Patrick Cathedral. The wedding was planned as an unostentatious home affair with few guests and notable absences included Duchess d Uzer Baron Louis d Conde and several members of the French embassy in Washington.
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Miss Shonts
New York
d‘Uzer
Duc
Paris
Loula d’Conde
the Duc
Washington
Des Portes de la Fosse
Madame Des Portes
de Blampre
Atlache
Madame Blampre
Rival Balkan Rift Threatens European Unity
Paris reports a rising rivalry among powers over the Macedonian reforms. The early split in the European concert has created divisions and suspicions that the Porte may exploit. The situation dampens expectations for a united front to compel reform.
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Paris
Porte de Avre
Janesville Woman Murdered in Her Room
Mrs Martha Anderson was found dead in her Janesville apartment Thursday with throat cut from ear to ear. Police say entry was gained by tearing screens and breaking inner door glass. a razor lay among clothes. Her two daughters say she had a razor, but not the one on the floor. This follows two other unsolved deaths near the same area, the river deaths of Madeline Clayton and Helen Malone.
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Janesville
Wis
Martha Anderson
Lyes
Madeline Clayton
Helen Malone
Union Laborers Indicted in New Orleans Conspiracy
Seventy two men from all labor classes on the New Orleans river front, members of the Dock and Cotton council, were indicted by the grand jury for conspiring to restrain trade in violation of the Sherman antitrust law. The action followed the Dock and Cotton council’s refusal to permit the Coal Wheelers’ union to coal the steamer Habil, which had sailed for Puerta Cortez.
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New Orleans
Dock and Cotton Council
United States
Union
Habil
Puerta Cortez
Trust Laundries Fined and Dissolution Ordered
Eleven Cincinnati laundry firms pleaded guilty to organizing a price fixing cartel. Each was fined 50 dollars plus costs. The trust agreed to dissolve and indictments against proprietors were nolled.
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Trust
Cincinnati
Newton Edmunds Dies Former Dakota Territory Governor
Newton Edmunds of Yankton and former president of Yankton National Bank died Thursday of paralysis at age 88. The longtime public figure, associated with Dakota territory governance, passed away in Yankton.
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Newton Edmunds
Yankton
D. D
Dakota Territory
Yankton National Bank
Yeure
Wheat farming in Western Canada draws settlers and growth
An article traces a surge in Canadian settlement driven by free homesteads and high wheat yields in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It quotes an farmer letter from Frank Morrody describing 30 to 60 bushels per acre in 1906 and abundant land, water, and game, while noting long-term homestead uptake and German and American settlement. It closes with a note promoting Defiance Starch for laundry use.
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Canada
Dakota
Montana
Ust
United States
Dominion of
Rilne
Rhone
Germany
Fatherland
Russia
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Mississippi
Pacific
Alberta
B. T. Holmes
St. Paul
Minn
Wadena
Canadian Northern Railroad
Frank Morrdy
Kelvington
Sask
Forget Wrongs, Find Peace Phrase Ledger
Quote attributed to Syrus on overcoming harm by letting go. This record notes the maxim as a historical sentiment about restraint and inner strength.
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Syrus
Betrayed by His Language in a Patrol Box Jest
A police officer questions a man about visible means of support and the man replies with a pun about his wife being out of sight. The officer notes she is not visible, and the man is led to the patrol box.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A Manning woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female troubles and costly ineffective treatments. The letter endorses the remedy, claims restoration to health, and urges other women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia EB. Pinkhaw
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Town
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
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Howe
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Isana
McPherson
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Barber
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Ressie Abbott
Byers
Ellsworth
Cedar Rapids
State Executive Council
Hilsworth
Cosson
Ulan
Fuhmeister Et al
Linn County
Executive Council
Lina County
Linn
Atlantic
Charles W. Needles
Cen
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Forca Unt
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Jurge Breaway
Odell
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Balkan
Francia Joseph
England
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Snell
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Clinton
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HB. A. Hamilton
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