Washington Letter notes Roosevelt policy and Senate action
The Washington Letter reviews President Roosevelt's unyielding policy in the Japanese treaty context and calls for full enforcement of treaty obligations. It also covers Senate debates sparked by Senator Foraker's resolution on Brownsville discharge papers, and notes aging veteran senators and ongoing sessions after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Ohio
Senate
Secretary of War
Roosevelt
25Th Regiment of Infantry
Brownsville
Texas
United States
Japan
Washington
San Francisco
California
Congress
Old Abe Peters A Snowbound Lonesome Lane Tale
A 1906 humorous ballad about Abe Peters a shrewd loner on Lonesome Lane. When a blizzard buries his hut neighbors dig him out but he refuses help. Peters vanishes, leaving mystery over his fate as townsfolk recall his miserliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Sie
Lonesome Lane
Abe Peters
Abe—Peters
Abe
Death of John H Williamson in English township
John H Williamson son of Peter Williamson died at his father home in English township after a two year illness with consumption. He was born July 2 1870 and died at age 36 years 5 months 9 days. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed in Chariton cemetery. Modern Woodmen of America had charge at the grave. He leaves his wife Louie Dunstree, his father, sister Cora and brother George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Williamson
Peter Williamson
English Township
Palcher
Baptist Church
Chariton
Woodmen of America
Louie’ Dunstree
Colorado
Cora
English
George
Holmberg Weds Miss Laussen in Manning Home
Holmberg to Laussen wedding surprised Chariton friends as a quiet Dec 6 ceremony at the bride’s Manning home. Groom Gus E. Holmberg, son of L. J. Holmberg, worked in cabinet shop then mail service Marion to Council Bluffs run. The couple will reside in Marion after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Gus E. Holmberg
Betty Laussen
Manning
Holmberg
Marion
L. J. Holmberg
Council Bluffs
Osenbaugh and Alling wed in Chicago with old Lucas county ties
Dr John Osenbaugh former Lucas county youth married Miss Rue Alling in Chicago on November 29 at five in the evening. The groom, son of the late John Osenbaugh, studied at Danham Medical College and serves as a physician and nurse in the Spanish American War era. The bride is described as highly spoken of. They reside at 216 North Humboldt Street Chicago. Best wishes from friends are extended. Fresh oysters and fish offered at Elba's Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osenbaugh
Rue Alling
Chicago
Lucas County
Osenbaugh
Humboldt Street
Tindia
Mary Elizabeth Glenney Dies After Illness at Red Oak
Mary Elizabeth Glenney aged 69 years 2 months 4 days died at Red Oak Sunday morning after a two year illness. She was born October 1837 in Moundsville West Virginia and lived in several towns before settling in Chariton. She left a husband Dr W M Glenney and five children two of whom died in infancy. Funeral services were held in Albia with burial at Albia cemetery beside her husband. Her children Mrs F Stanley Elmer Glenney and William survived with others. several Chariton residents attended. Special holiday millinery sale advertised in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Glenney
Red Oak
Archiac
Albia
M. E
Roy Schreiner
Albian
Mary Elizabeth Mount
Moundsville
West Virginia
Faireld
W.M. Glenney
Vicksburg
New London
Iowa City
Albi
Charito
William
Missoula
Mont
Chariton
Jessiefhayer
D. R. Kirk
H.B B. Stewart
Darrah Likely New Chairman of Elections Committee
The Des Moines Register and Leader predicts Hon. J. H. Darrah of Lucas county will be appointed chairman of the House committee on elections in the upcoming legislative session. He is noted for support of a Cros sley bill style reform and will preside over bills on a state wide primary, ballot circle restoration, longer terms, and election ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrah
Des Moines Register and Leader
J. H. Darrah
Eleet
Lucas County
House Committee On
Republican Party
United States
Bazaar and supper for M I church raises 185 dollars
The M I church ladies held a bazaar in the church parlors with booths including Japanese costumed leaders Edith Larimer and Anna Beem, fancy work, handkerchief, domestic, candy booths, and a 5 PM supper. total receipts reached 185 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I
Edith Larimer
Anna Beem
A. B. Gookin
Charles Howard
H. A. Anderson
J. O. Becker
Saum
H. H. Larimer
A. L. Leonard
Fred Waynick
Charles Hickman
Tom Johnston
Hazel Scott
Katherine Collina
His Ankle Broken As Horse Fells In Ditch
Charles W. Mauk was riding home when his horse fell into a ditch, breaking his ankle. He crawled to John R. Clouse's home, Dr. Yocom reduced the fracture, and Mauk was taken to the sanitorium for a few days. The horse was pulled from the ditch with a rope and engine. The accident occurred on the road west of the railroad coal house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Mauk
Whitebreast
Wight
Wis
Mr. Mauk
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department Thanks Donors at Banquet
The Chariton Volunteer Fire Department expresses gratitude to the women who assisted at the annual banquet and to the city council, businesspeople, and all donors. Finance report shows cash donations and banquet receipts totaling 231.90 150.25 with expenses 882 15 105.61 276.64 and Chief W. Johnson notes the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Co. W. Johnson
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
Burglars Busy Again In Chariton Stores
Chariton was visited by burglars Friday night who climbed through transoms into Grey Von Behren and Kirk's drug stores. They took $4.45 from the first stop and 80 cents plus four Canadian quarters from Kirk's. The cash register was later found behind Dr. Charles Stewart's barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Grey von Behren
Kirk
Charles Stewart
Corn Belt Meat Producers Pass Resolutions in Des Moines
The Corn Belt Meat Producers Association meeting in Des Moines this week adopted resolutions calling for a state law against interstate rate discrimination in live stock shipments and opposing a ship subsidy bill. It urged relief from slow stock trains and favored a 2 cent passenger fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Des Moines
Fell Down Stairs Causes Painful Accident
A man slipped while going down stairs at home on Friday morning and struck his head on a door, causing a painful head wound and likely many aftereffects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barger
Iowa Corn Crop Report Notes Record Yield and Value
The annual crop report shows 888 818 920 bushels of corn produced, with estimated acreage and price details. John R. Sage presents figures at the agricultural convention noting higher than average yields, total value around $30 with significant gains, and oats and hay valued at tens of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John R. Sage
Towa
C Weather
Local Doctor Relocates Family to Texas
After fifteen years in Chariton and Des Moines, Dr. BH L Field and family move to Palestine in eastern Texas around January. Son Logan relocates to Des Moines. The departure is met with regret by friends who valued his medical practice and home visitations. The Patriot joins in expressing sorrow over the move.
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Chariton
L. Field
Wil
Palestiny
Texas
Logan
Des
Moines
Field
Jacob McElveen
Homesteaders Elect New Officers At Regular Meeting
At the Homesteaders regular meeting Monday evening the group elected officers. President George Brown, Vice President Elric Peterson, Secretary Emma Powell, Treasurer W. S. Bigham, Examining Physician J. H. Stan Marshall, Burgstrom G. CO. Leonard Riebel named Man at Arms. Herald Roy Moore Chaplin Mrs. Bigham. Lady of Charity Mrs. Ketcham Lady of Entertainment Mrs. Nancy Brown. Auditing Committee Celia Hess Mable Lyman Lillian Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Elric Peterson
Emma Powell
W.S. Bigham
J. H. Stan Marshall
G. CO. Burgstrom
Man At Arms
Leonard Riebel
Roy Moore
Chaplin
Bigham
Ketcham
Nancy Brown
Celia
Y Hess
Mable Lyman
Lillian Wood
Officers elected at Chariton lodge Knights of Pythias 1907
At Weda evening, Chariton lodge 25 Knights of Pythias elected for 1907: J. E. Holmberg as Grand Chancellor, W. C. Gookin as Vice Chancellor, Wyland as Prelate, J. D. Threlkeld as Master of Finance, Gookin as Master of Exchequer, Wagner as Keeper of Records, K. Ri and J. H. Collins as Trustees, George Robbins as Master of Arms, Will Bigham as Inner Guard, Percifield as Outer Guard, Manuk as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Weda
Enna J. E. Holmberg
G.C. W. C. Gookin
V.O
I, Wyland
J.D. Threlkeld
Eb, Gookin
M. E. W. P.wagner
K. Ri
J. H. Collins
M. W
George Robbins
M. A. Will Bigham
I. G. T. BR. Percifield
Ww. Manuk
Trastee
December 8 Modern Woodmen elects local officers
A fragmented list shows December 8 election of Modern Woodmen of America officers including Consul EJ Martin Advisor Lester Smith Banker JH Collins Clerk L. Brown Escort J C Crips Manager Joan Bertrand Watchman Sam Book Sentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Scott
EJ Martin
Lester: Smith
JH. Collins
L. & Brown
J, Oo Crips
Joan Bertrand
Sam Book
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Lewis
D. C
the Patriot
BP. Whyte
Maryland
Frye
Maine
Teller
Elijah Lewis
Boo Lense
Elba's Gate
Joe Cone
Abe’ Peters
John H Williamson
Laussen
Alling
Elba
East ‘Side of
Square
Rons
Ne ‘Hollinger
Slammer
Methodist Bazaar
Jacob Yengel
Will
Texa
M. W. A. Elect Officers
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