Burton Is Set Free and Plans Newspaper Serial
Ironton Kansas born former U S senator Joseph Ralph Burton was freed from Ironton county jail after a six month sentence for a federal conviction. He will publish a newspaper whose history of his case will appear as a serial, and says the story will be truthful not sensational. He spoke of publishing plans and faulted government conditions, with his history to run in installments.
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Ironton
Joseph Ralph Burton
Kansas
Louis
Burton
Gridge Builders Indicted In Illinois Conspiracy Case
In Illinois several indictments were returned by grand juries charging a dozen bridge companies with an illegal territorial division. William H. Shons of Vreaport faces conspiracy and bribery counts along with his brother Homer. Firms from Clinton Illinois and Madison Wisconsin areas, plus two road commissioners linked to a $12,000 contract awarded to Shona were indicted.
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Clinton
Madison
Wis
W. H. Shona
Big Fire Destroys Pine Bluff Lumber Plant and Homes
A blaze at Bat City Lumber in Pine Bluff Arkansas Friday burned the plant and several company cottages, with losses estimated at 700000 to 750000. Firefighters faced insufficient water pressure as flames spread, dynamite razing nearby dwellings and timber stacks.
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Ping Bluff
Ark
Bat City Lumber Company
Hoiler
Bluff City Lumber Company
Pine Bluff
Stevensa Stops Out April 1
Washington announces Lieut. General Goethals will succeed Stevan a as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission and engineer in charge of canal work starting April 1. Secretary Taft disclosed the succession on Sunday.
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Stevena
Washington
Taft
Lieut
Gol. Goethals
Mr. Stevana
Isthimian Canal Commission
Woodrow Wins Rhodes Prize At Iowa State University
Iowa State awards committee in Iowa City unanimously selected Jay Woodrow of Drake over Robert Clark of Grinnell for the Rhodes Scholarship. Woodrow, 22, will depart for Oxford in August for a three year stay with the $1,500 per year stipend. President MacLean announced the decision after a vote with Drake’s president and a Grinnell representative abstaining.
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Des Moines
Iowa City
Jay Woodrow
Drake
Robert Clark
Grinnell
Bell
Techniond
England
George J. MacLean
The
State University
J. 4. T. Main
Blaze on Marne Bridge Wrecks Rail Line and Injures Men
A massive gasoline explosion at Marne caused a bridge fire and wrecked a Rock Island line. Three men, A Bimith of Walnut Bert Jammond and Henry Turk of Marne, were badly burned and likely fatally injured as oil and fuel ignited. The bridge and nearby mayor Lassine’s home were destroyed, and eighteen freight cars spilled into the ditch. Traffic remained halted until the span could be repaired.
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Marne
Atlantic
H. A. Bimith
Walnut
Bert Jammond
Henry Turk
Camin Creek
Lassine
Maine
Turk
Lastine
Httle
Rock Island
National Life Wins in Des Moines Demurrer Ruling
Judge Smith McPherson sustained a demurrer in the Watson case against National Life and Savings, wiping out the suit over alleged illegal sale and bank removals. The decision sends the case to the circuit court of appeals at St Louis for review.
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Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Alexander Watson
Old National Life and Savings Company
Mr. Watson
Galesburg
M. Starnes
National Life Insurance Company of
United States
Chicago
Big Brewery for Des Moines by Rock Island Brewers
Des Moines developments point to a $600,000 Des Moines brewery likely to be built by Rock Island Brewing Company president Otto Huber. He remains in Des Moines finishing preliminary arrangements before departure. Site choices emphasize water quality on property owned by John Weber in Bowl Des Moines near rail access. Local business leaders including Frank P. Mattes show strong interest in the project.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Otto Huber
Rock Island Brewing Company
Tinos
John Weber
Bowl Des Moines
Frank P. Mattes
Huber
Runaway Team Tramples Waterloo Man Near Death
Waterloo resident W. T. Rynearzcon Rynearson was fatally injured while trying to stop a runaway team in Waterloo. The animal fled the scene after the sleighing team spooked. Rynearson was crushed by the trampling wheels and faces probable death.
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W. T. Rynearzcon
Waterloo
J. Rynearson
Waterloo Teapister
Ces
Rynearson
Independent telephone system in Sioux City region
The annual report by George J. Kewes shows the Clearing Front association links 43 companies with Des Moines headquarters, serving 767,509 people. There are about 435,000 independent phones and 25,000 Bell phones in the territory, with lines and workers spanning vast reach.
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Sioux City
George J. Kewes
Clearing Front Association
Clearing Mouse Association
Hiskis
Des Moines
Wira
Eireulis
Grath Safe at Iowa Falls Incident
A safe in the office of H. Comley’s elevator at Iowa Falls was broken and about four dollars in change stolen. Local authorities suspect involvement. several persons are under police surveillance and arrests may follow.
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Grath
Iowa Falls
H. Comley
Prominent farmer dies of self-inflicted shotgun wound near New London
Burling-ton Samuel Summers, a well known farmer, died four miles southwest of New London Iowa from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He shot himself during morning chores as his son in law and wife milked cattle and his wife prepared meat. The body was found in his bedroom with the left jaw shot away and a single barrel breech loading shotgun at his side.
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Blowshaw
Burlugton
Samuel Stummers
New London
Mr. Summers
Dynamite in Ash Heaps Wake Masonville Murder Probe
Mrs William Gadbois wife of the Masonville robber suspect warns of dynamite hidden in ash heaps claiming Barney Hansen in Manchester custody confessed Gadbois the third man. She says Hansen frequented her home Crooked work for years and sought revenge for alleged scorn by naming Gadbois. She requests to question Hansen to uncover more criminal clues.
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William Gadbois
Masonville
Dubuate
William Gadbbois
Barney Hansen
Manchester
Gadbois
Hansen
Gadhois
Keane Wins Fight Over Sunday Closing in Dubuque
Archbishop Keane secured a notable victory in the saloon battle as most saloonists signed a Sunday closing proposal. The union backed the measure in a recent meeting, though many signers are nonmembers. Saloon rowsouth of High Street show broad willingness, pending anti saloon efforts not pursuing stricter mulet law provisions.
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Dubuque
Dubuuque
Archbishop Keane
Keane
Rocker Convicted Third Time In Murder Trial
Charles Rocker was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of August Schroeder, a Lynne county farmer. The jury, after fourteen hours, sentenced him to life imprisonment. The trial extended through the week amid strong public sentiment. A new trial motion is planned.
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August Schroeder
Elhney
Charles Rocker
Lynne County
Hfe
Rocket
Davenport academy to win $20,000 inheritance tax dispute
Judge Der linger awaits ruling in the Davenport Academy of Science case over a 6 percent inheritance tax on a $400,000 Putnam bequest in trust to benefit the academy. Attorneys Ficke & Ficke claim all points, and the state of Iowa is expected to lose the $20,000 tax.
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Daverport
Derlinger
Davenport Academy of Science
State of Iowa
W. G. Putnam
Putnam Memorial Fund
Ficke & Ficke
Boss Ruef Hit Again In San Francisco Indictments
A New York Times style report notes 75 indictments returned by a grand jury led by Presiding Judge Coffey. Of these 65 target Abraham Ruef, longtime city political boss, for bribery tied to United Railroads, Home Telephone, and San Francisco Gas & Electric, plus the prize fight trust. Ten indictments target J W Halsey for bribery to block a rival franchise. Some indictments were not filed in open court.
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San Francisco
Coffey
Superior Court
Grand
Francis J. Heney
Secret Service
Wiliam J. Burns
Abraham Ruef
Board of Supervisors
United Railroads
Home Telephone Company
San Francisco Gas & Electric Company
Prize Fight Trust
J. W. Halsey
Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Ruef
Halsey
Heney
Haras
Fle
United Railroad Company
Ruel
Fight Trust
Thin City
Conflagration Destroys Ironton Lumber Plant
A major fire in Ironton Ohio Friday caused about 100000 in damage. The Ironton Lumber Company plant burned completely within minutes and adjoining lumber piles were saved. A second blaze on Fifth Street led to several homes including those of W P Lewis Fred Henschell H Campbell Mat Anderson John Stroebel and Leonard Hoffman.
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Ironton
Ohio
Ironton Lumber Company
Fifth Street
W. P. Lewis
Fred Henschell
H. 11. Campbell
Mat Anderson
John , Stroebel
Leonard Hoffman
Robbers Loot Siegel Summer Home in Maniaronceek
Robbers raided the summer home of Henry Siegel at Maniaronceek stealing paintings bric-a-brac and silverware valued over 50 000 dollars. Police search ongoing for suspects and stolen items.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Maniaronceek
Low Fare Is Enjoined in Mississippi Court
Judge Niles of the federal court issued a temporary injunction restraining the Mississippi railway commission from enforcing an order that establishes a two cent passenger rule.
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Jackson
Miss
Niles
Federal
Mississippi Ly Abroad Commission
Maxim unveils fuse to pierce steel armor ships
New York reports Hudson Maxim, inventor of explosives, announced after ten years of testing that he perfected a safety detonating fuse. A steel shell could penetrate any armor thickness and explode at a chosen distance behind it, signaling the end of armor Plate defense. The statement was made at a dinner honoring Sir Percy Sanderson hosted by the Canadian club.
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New York
Hudson Maxim
Mr. Maxim
Percy Sanderson
New Clue to Marvin Lad Kidnap Meantime
Washington reports Third Assistant Secretary of State Wilson received a cable from the American consul at Portsmouth England confirming a boy matching Marvin boy description is in custody. Wilson conferred with President Roosevelt and forwarded details to Governor Little of Delaware, pledging full federal cooperation with state authorities in the kidnapping inquiry.
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Washington
Wilson
Portsmouth
England
Marvin
Searcd
Roosevalt
Les
Delaware
Walsh to Be Indicted Again in Bank Scandal
Chicago newspaper report says John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank faces new indictments sought by a special federal grand jury impaneled before Judge Anderson Indiana. The probe focuses on Walsh operations connected with the bank suspension in December 1905. Government officials kept the information secret from Walsh and his allies. United States District Attorney Edwin W. Sims led the move.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Jurge Anderson
Indiana
Walsh
Offelais
United States
Edwin W. Sims
Marines Landed to Protect American Interests in Honduras
American Marines and Bluejackets have landed from the gunboat Marietta at Urajillo and Seiba and likely Puerto Cortez Honduras to safeguard American interests. Advices transmitted from Commander Fullam to the Navy Department were sent to the State Department. Diplomats now regard joint intervention by Mexico and the United States as probable amid the Central American war tensions.
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Washington
United States
Marietta
Urajillo
Seiba
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Navy Department
Fullam
Cuce
State Department
Mexico
Central America
Indicted for Bigamy In Sapulpa Case Figures Snyder Link
Sapulpa resident J. T. Ward M. Snyder named as son of Nicholas Snyder a Pittsburg oil magnate was indicted by a federal grand jury on bigamy charges. He was committed to jail.
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Sapulpa
J. T.ward M. Snyder
Nicholas Snyder
Pittsburg
President Roosevelt Disapproves Koehler Acquittal
Friday the president announced disapproval of the acquittal in the case of Capt. Lewis M. Koehler Fourth Cavalry U S A tied to events in the Philippine Islands. The report notes official stance on the legal actions and related military context.
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Koehler
Weeslington
Roosevelt
Lewis M. Koehler
Fourth Cavalry
Cavalry Colander
Dolo
Philippine Islands
Williams Pink Pills Claim Cure for Rheumatism Stubbs Testimony
Two year bedridden rheumatic case by Robert Odbert of Detroit reports severe swelling, red blotches, and heart pains. After trying doctors with no relief, he improved after using Williams Pink Pills, now claiming full recovery and endorsing the remedy. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N Y.
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Williams
Robert Odbert
Cameron Street
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Back-Closing Waist Trick Becomes City Talk
New York women discover a back fastening method for blouses to avoid chambermaids. The plan uses a blouse turned inside out and rethreaded to fasten from neck to waist, then worn normally with arms slipped in. Defiance Starch advertised as safe for fine fabrics helps achieve a perfect finish.
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New York
Gotham
World’s Gold Production Growth Discussed
A historical note outlines world gold production values with figures from 1900 to 1905, stating about 460 million in 1900 and about 375 million in 1905, indicating growth trends and economic context for early 20th century mining output.
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Buffalo Center Tribune
P. Boyd
Pub
Buffalo Center
Iowa
J. R. Burton
Freeport
Iowa State News
Drake University
National Life
BIG Brewery
Rocker
Him
Hudson Maxim Tesla
Marvin Lad
Buttsto
Levels
Hinemaath
Culeuay
Lule
Stbus
Bristow Nuwsery CO
Fox
Beal & Hammond
Golvel
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