Washington Letter on Roosevelt and Senate Actions
Elijah Lewis describes the first weeks of the new session, praising President Roosevelt's strong message and urging treaty enforcement with Japan. He notes the Senate debate over dismissals of soldiers after Brownsville and highlights senior lawmakers and ongoing foreign policy questions.
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Elijah Lewis
Washington
Washington, D. C
the Patriot
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Old Abe Peters A Winter Tale Of Lonesome Lane
A 1906 tale by Joe Cone about Abe Peters a sharp curmudgeon who shuns others. A blizzard buries his shack on Lonesome Lane and neighbors dig him out only to find his return and fate remain unknown.
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Old Abe Peters
Joe Cone
HY JO
BE Peters
Lonesome Lane
Gwen
Abe Peters
Abe—Peters
Peters
Death of John H Williamson in English township aged 86
John H Williamson son of Peter Williamson of English township died at his father’s home Tuesday evening at eight after two years with consumption. He was born July 2 1870 and married August 24 1899 to Lonie Dunstree. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev Palmer. burial in Chariton cemetery with Modern Woodmen of America in charge. He leaves his wife, father, sister Cora and brother George.
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Peter Williamson
English Township
Palmer
Baptist Church
Chariton
Woodmen of America
Lonie Dunstree
Colorado
Cora
George
Holmberg Laussen wedding astonishes Chariton friends
Gus E Holmberg and Betty Laussen wed at the bride's Manning home on Wednesday night December 5. The couple, relatives and close friends attended with plans to reside in Marion after January 1. Holmberg, son of L J Holmberg, has lived in Chariton and worked in the family cabinet shop before joining the mail service.
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Chariton
Gus E.holmberg
Betty Laussen
Manning
Holmberg
Marion
L. J. Holmberg
Dr John Osenbaugh and Miss Rue Alling wed in Chicago
Dr John Osenbaugh and Miss Rue Alling married in Chicago on November 29 at five o'clock. The groom, son of the late John Osenbaugh, studied at Dunham Medical College and served as a nurse in the Spanish American War. The bride, well spoken of, and the couple reside at 216 North Humboldt Street, Chicago. Best wishes from friends noted. Fresh oysters and fish advertised at Elba's Cafe.
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John Osenbaugh
Rue Alling
Chicago
Lucha
Dunham ' ‘Medical College
Ozenbaugh
Mary Elizabeth Glenney dies after long illness at Red Oak sanitarium
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Glenney aged 69 dies Sunday morning at 14 16 in Red Oak after a two year cardiac asthma illness. She resided in Chariton with her husband for many years and had lived in several Iowa towns. Funeral services were held in Albia with family and local mourners attending.
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Mary Elizabeth Glenney
Red Oak
Iowa City
Albi
Charite
Glenney
F. C Stanley
Thir Ty
Elmer Glenney
Minneapolis
Mun
William
Missoula
Montall
Chariton
Jessi Hayer
R. Kirk
W.W. Whitfield
Darrah Likely Chairman of Elections Committee
The Des Moines Register and Leader reports that J. H. Darrah, Lucas county representative elect, will likely be named chairman of the House committee on elections in the coming session. He favors a Cros sley type plurality nominating law and will oversee measures including a statewide primary, restoring the circle on ballots, four year terms, and limits on gifts tied to elections.
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Darrah
Des Moines Register and Leader
J. H. Darrah
Lucas County
House Committee On
Republican Party
United States
Methodist Bazaar Raises 135 At Church Supper
The ladies of the M. E. church held a bazaar and supper in church parlors on Tuesday. The event netted 135 with booths for Japanese costumes handkerchiefs domestic items candy and more. Supper served from five o clock was well attended.
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Methodist
M. E
Edith Larimer
Anna Beem
A. B. Gookin
Charles Howard
EB. A. Anderson
J. O. Becker
Saum
H. H. Larimer
A. L. Leonard
Fred Waynick
Charles Hickman
Tom Johnston
Hazel Scott
Katherine Collins
His Ankle Broken As Horse Fell On Mauk Near Whitebreast
Charles W. Mauk broke his ankle when his horse fell into a ditch on the west road of the railroad coal house near Whitebreast Swashon Wednesday night. He crawled to John R. Clouse’s home before Dr. Yocom reduced the fracture and he was taken to the sanitorium for several days. The horse was freed from the ditch by tying a rope to an engine.
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Charles W. Mauk
Whitebreast
Swashon
Mr. Mauk
Chariton Fire Department Thanks Donors at Banquet
The Chariton Volunteer Fire Department expresses gratitude to the ladies who aided at the annual banquet and to city council members and local businessmen for their support. A finance report shows donations totaling 231.90 with ticket income 180.26 and expenses listed, thanking all volunteers and contributors. Burglars Strike Chariton Stores Overnight. Greg Von Behren and Kirk's drug store were entered via transoms, with small cash losses reported and the Kirk's register found behind Dr. Charles Stewart's barn.
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Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
GC. W. Johnson
Chariton
Greg von Behren
Kirk
Charles Stewart
Corn Belt Meat Producers Push 2-Cent Fare Plan
At Des Moines convention the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association passed resolutions urging a 2-cent passenger fare and relief from slow stock trains. They also urged a law to challenge interstate rate discrimination and opposed a ship subsidy while protesting state complaints in interstate commerce.
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Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Des Moines
Fell Down Stairs Injury Report in Home
A report from Friday records a man named Barger suffering a painful accident at home after slipping down five stairs. He struck his head on a door, cutting his right ear and causing a head abrasion.
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W. B. Barger
Iowa Farm Output Rises Amid Record Corn and Hay Values
The 1905 crop report cites Iowa corn production at 388 313 920 bushels with an estimated farm value over 28 million dollars higher than last year. Oats yield averages and total production reach 142 086 580 bushels, while hay value totals 36 697 125 dollars.
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Iowa
John R. Sage
Buyeau
Chariton Family Departure to Palestine Texas
Dr E L Field and his family plan to move to Palestine in eastern Texas in January. Residents Logan Field and Jacob NeKlveon will leave Des Ye Jacob NeKlveon. The Patriots join in expressing regret at the family’s departure as Dr Field’s medical services and home visits will be missed by many in Chariton.
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Chariton
E L. Field
Wil
Palestine
Texas
Logan
Des Ye Jacob NeKlveon
Mac
Field
Steaders Elect New Officers At Regular Meeting
At the Ho steaders regular meeting Monday evening officers were elected. George Brown was named president Elric Peterson vice president Emma Powell secretary W S Bigham treasurer J Hi Stan Marshall G O Burgstrom mall at arms Leonard Riebel Roy Moore herald Mrs Bigham chaplain Mrs Ketcham lady of charity Mrs Nancy Brown lady of entertainment and audit committee Colin Hess Mable Lyman Lillian Wood.
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George Brown
Elric Peterson
Emma, Powell
S. Bigham
J. Hi
Stan Marshall
G. 0
Burgstrom
Mall At Arms
Leonard Riebel
Herald
Roy Moore
Chaplin
Bigham
Ketcham
Nancy
Brown
Colin
Hess
Mable Lyman
Lillian Wood
Knight of Pythias and Modern Woodmen elect officers
At Chariton lodge 3 85 Knights of Pythias on Wednesday evening the following officers were elected for 1907 J E Holmberg C C W C Gookin V O Wyland Prelate J D Threlkeld M F E E Gookin M E W P Wagner K R 8 J H Collins M W George Robbins M A Will Bigham I G T R Percifield O G O W Mauk Trustee. December 8 Modern Woodmen of America elected Scott Consul EB Martin Advisor Lester Smith Banker J B Collins Clerk G Brown Escort J O Crips Manager Joe Bertrand Watchman Sam Book Sentry
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Chariton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Wedne
J. E. Holmberg
C. C. W. C. Gookin
V.O
Wyland
J.D. Threlkeld
Gookin
M. E
W. P. Wagner
K. R
J. H. Collins
M. W
George Robbins
Will Bigham
I.G. T.R. Percifield
O.G
O.W. Mauk
Woodmen O America
Scott
EB. J. Martin
Lester Smith
J B. Collins
I G Brown
Joe Bertrand
Sam Book
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Ohio
Senate
Secretary of War
26Th Regiment ‘of Infantry
Brownsville
Secretary of ‘War
Japan
San Francisco
California
Maryland
Frye
Maine
Teller
Allison
Dubuque
Bata Blba
Ana
Abe Pitera
John H Williamson
Laussen
Osenbaugh
Alling
Elba
Hollinger Larimer
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