Murder Trial in Iowa Seizes Northern Citizens
Allison Dec 10 The Busse murder trial attracts a large jury and witnesses. Louis Busse stands accused of killing his wife Lena on June 17 and burning the body with kerosene after assault. Defense led by WS Montgomery with Gibson Dawson, aided by J E Seales, probes Busse’s youth and alleged violent descent in Fort Dodge and beyond.
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Allison
Louis Busse
Iowa
Anderway
Gete
Dee
Sno
Butler County
Lena Busse
WS . Montgomery
Gib‘son &. Dawson
Waverly
J. EL. Seales
Hardin County
Clem
Busse
Iowa Academy of Sciences to push broad mire food bill
Des Moines reports the annual Iowa Academy of Sciences meeting will review a special committee report proposing a comprehensive mire food bill for Iowa, with a legislative push by the academy's committee. The academy endorses a national standardizing bureau and new forest reserves and considers establishing a psycho physical laboratory in Washington to study physiological psychology applied to sociological and penal contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Academy of Sciences
Academy
State Capitol
Iowa
Department of the Interior
Washington
Dog Protects Women on Rural Road Near Oskaloosa
Two Mahaska county women Mrs Hiram Alexander and her daughter riding from Oskaloosa to White Oak township were halted by a stranger who forced them from their buggy. A dog accompanying them threatened the assailant, causing him to flee. The women, who had just drawn $70, plan to care for the heroic dog this winter.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Hiram, Alexander
White Oak Township
Alexander
Smallpox Report Reveals New Cases in Colored Population
Council Bluffs reports five new smallpox cases all among colored residents. City Physician Jennings investigated a suspicious case and diagnosed smallpox, prompting health officials to tighten controls as the outbreak expands within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Keping
Jennings
Des Moines Pardon List Highlights Fort Dodge Youth
Iowa lawmakers will review pardon applications this winter including John Bellew of Fort Dodge. Bellew, aged 23, was sent to Anamosa penitentiary on October 10, 1894, for his life offense. His widowed mother at Fort Edge fronts the bid, advocating with local townsfolk and endorsers to secure clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des ‘Moines
Honors for Ames College at Chicago show great prizes
Ames Iowa State College at Ames topped the Chicago live stock show with multiple prizes in college and class exhibits and stock judging. The Town college team led by H G Toller F B Kenrick E H Hall RB J Kinzer J T Hoover won the Spoor trophy and most money prizes. They captured grand sweepstakes twenty one class prizes and substantial money, with second for the post all round exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames College
Ames
Iowa’ State College
Chicago
Town College
H. GO. Toller
F. B. Kenrick
E. H. Hall
RB. J. Kinzer
J.T. Hoover
John A. Craig
Deartment
J. W. Kennedy
C. F. Curtiss
Paroled convict returned to Anamosa prison for parole violation
Robert Souard once paroled by Governor Shaw on September 7, 1900 is sent back to Anamosa prison after violating parole. Convicted of burglary in Buchanan county on February 22, 1896 he served a 15 year term and was arrested at Clear Lake Indiana by Deputy Sheriff George Corlis.
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Des Moines
Robert Souard
Anamosa Prison
Shaw
Souard
Anamosa
Buchanan County
Clear Lake
George Corlis
Will contest verdict sets Tolman Wiltsey will aside
Webster City reports a jury verdict nullifying the Tolman Wiltsey will and directing the heirs to share the estate under the laws of intestacy. The contested amount was about 10 000 dollars though the case centered on the legitimacy of two Wiltsey heirs, Eugene and Clarence, who had estranged relations with Tolman Wiltsey. Eugene Wiltsey died last winter, leaving a widow and young daughter. Clarence Wiltsey is a Des Moines mail carrier. The widow of Eugene Wiltsey had sued to invalidate the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Tolman-Wiltsey
Wiltsey
Tolman Witsey
Mr. Wiltsey
Eugene Wiltsey
Clarence Wiltsey
Des Moines
Tolman Wiltsey
American youth in Africa scouts Boer forces in Cape Colony
Ora Belnap, once a pupil from Onawa, now a scout with Munro's column in the Cape Colony reports from the Transvaal War. In a letter from Dordrecht he describes near ambush skirmishes on September 7 and 8, notes the close range clash, and praises the United States and its government while detailing his path from Chicago to Africa as a Chicago Record correspondent.
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Onawa
S. Lark
Ora Belnap
Ora
Dordrechts
Cape Colony
South Africa
Munroro
Durban
United States
Transvaal
Kruger
Chicago
Africa
Chicago Record
Cedar Rapids Municipal Code Commission Report Delayed
Cedar Rapids municipal commission will return to Des Moines around January 15 to finish its report for the Iowa legislature. They will not alter special assessment laws despite a supreme court ruling upholding the front foot method. Recommendations from the State Bar and Iowa League of Municipalities were favored, including a bond issuance amendment for water works renewals and clarity on mayoral membership in the council.
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Municipal Code Commission
Cedar Rapids
Municipal Commission
Iowa
Ite
Trewin
Des Moines
Supreme ‘Court
State Bar Association
Iowa League of Municipalities
Professor Gus Reiss's Edinburg Wedding Called Off
Taylorville Illinois December 10 A $20000 breach of promise suit by Miss Louisa Koster of Mattoon against Professor Gus Reiss of Grinnell Iowa led to the cancellation of his planned Edinburg Illinois wedding to Miss Margaret Crowley. The ceremony was set for November 20 but postponed due to an accident story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Louisa Koster
Mattoon
Gus Reiss
Grinnell
Margaret Crowley
Edinburg
Ill
Reiss
Miss Crowley
Des Moines Secretary of State to Release General Assembly List
The secretary of state will issue this week a pamphlet listing Twenty-ninth General Assembly members. It includes names, post office addresses, ages, nativity, and current occupations for both houses. Demand has grown for copies, and distribution will be available shortly to any interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Twenty-ninth
General Assembly
Musquakie Indians Stay on Reservation Despite Smallpox Report
Des Moines reports deny Waterloo's claim that the Musquakie Indians left the reservation due to smallpox outbreak. The state board of health says the tribe remains in state tents, receiving treatment and following health rules. Deaths have declined since health authorities assumed control and few new cases occur.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
State Board of Health
Anna Crawford Sentenced for Dillon Killing in Clinton
Anna Crawford was found guilty of taking James E. Dillon's life and sentenced by Judge Wolfe in the district court to four years at Anamosa. With good behavior the term can be reduced to three years and two months.
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Clinton
Anna Crawford
James E. Dillon
Anamosa
Wolfe
Brakeman Beheaded in Yard Accident at Switch
Mason City reports brakeman Jess Lapointe of the Great Western railway was beheaded in the yards while switching. He caught his foot in a frog and could not free himself.
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Mason City
Jess Lapointe
Great Western Railway
Rate War Fears at Transcontinental Passenger Meet
In St Louis the Transcontinental Passenger association opens with many road reps present. Chairman Carleton submits a long program. Western generals fear Southern Pacific withdrawal from the military agreement signals a Santa Fe backed bloc to control Pacific coast passenger trade. SP says it seeks only to adapt to changed conditions, not to disturb rates.
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St. Louis
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Carleton
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Denver Diamond Robbery Trial Verdict
John K Barr formerly a Denver merchant was found guilty of robbing Mrs Mary Betts of seven thousand dollars in diamonds. The crime carries a penalty of one to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Betts was robbed while returning to the city from a drive with a man named Haemalt who later confessed involvement in the scheme with Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
John K. Barr
Mary Betta
Labor Federation Deadlocks On Asian Exclusion and Universal Label
Scranton Pa December 10 delegates to the American Federation of Labor discussed Asiatic exclusion from U S territory and ticket scalping. A resolution favoring Chinese exclusion passed amid cheers but excluding Japanese and other Asiatics failed. The push for a universal union label was defeated again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Japan
Universal Union
Victory for the Wizard in balk lines billiards final
In New York on December 10 Jacob Schaeffer of Chicago defeated George F. Siosson of New York 400 to 355 in the deciding game of the international eighteen inch balk lines billiard championship. Schaeffer electrified spectators with two standout runs, including the longest of the tournament in his forty sixth inning. He captured the world championship a few minutes later with runs of 32 13 and 20, the last unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Schaeffer
Chicago
George F. Siosson
Schaeffer
National Baseball League Adjourns as Sub-board Proposal Favored
New York December 15 The National Baseball League adjourned with President Young stating nothing would be made public. The session discussed winding up affairs under the old ten year agreement and will reconvene tomorrow. There is strong support among magnates for a sub board of control for the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Baseball League
Young
Bicycle Race Scores At One And Two A.M In New York
The New York bicycle race at 1 am shows Fisher Chevalier and others tied at 975.2 with several pairs closely following. At 2 am the standings shift with Fredericks Jaak and Hall McLaren at 994. The record at the 15th hour stands at 1,002 miles and 3 laps.
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New York
Fisher-Chevalier
Butler-McLean
Newkirk-Munro
McHachern-Walthour
Mayo- Wilson
Lawson-Julius
King-Samuelson
Hathcock- Turville
Fredericks-Jaak
Federation of Catholic Societies Formed in Offical Communion
Cincinnati December 10 The American Federation of Catholic societies is permanently established with no opposition at its initial convention. Notable delegates served on the resolutions committee. The federation aims to work for God country and truth and will not be political. It plans to cable good will to the pope and seek Roosevelt’s blessing while pledging royal support of Christian citizens. President Manahan stated its objects and urged unity and tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Committee On
Nicholas Gonner
Dubudue
Theodore Thiele
Chicago
H. A. Bruschald
Michigan
J. F. Mangle
Minnesota
Federation
Roosevelt
Manahan
Government exhibit funding questioned for the World's Fair
R Francis and a St. Louis associate urge at least 1.5 million dollars for the government exhibit and national commission expenses. They propose Chicago as the exhibit site, seek 50 thousand dollars more for the government building, and defer a 500 thousand dollar post office appropriation.
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Wearington
R. Francis
Hombson
St. Louis
National Commission
Chicago
Treasury Department
Carnegie Endowment Moves Toward National University Idea
Washington labor official Carroll D Wright details Andrew Carnegie's endowment plan for a national university in Washington. He traces the shift from a standalone university to a research oriented foundation, organized as the Washington Memorial Institution, with Dr Daniel C Gilman as director. Wright notes Carnegie may suspend the Memorial Institution as his plan expands to cover all proposed activities and beyond.
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Washington
Carrol D. Wright
United States Department of Labor
Carnegie
National University At
National University In
Washington Academy of Sciences
George Washington Memorial Association
Washington Memorial Institution
Daniel C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Carnegie Gift Considered by Cabinet
Washington December 10 The proposed $10,000,000 Carnegie gift for education was discussed at today’s cabinet meeting. A fund to extend higher education would be placed with government trustees to fund expenses for deserving students' research at home or abroad. Terms not yet fixed. president to confer with Congress before publicizing details.
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Washington
Andrew Carnégie
Carnegie
Congress
Depew bill proposes national university in Washington
Senator Depew has introduced a senate bill to create a national university in Washington. It is reported Andrew Carnegie aims to endow the institution with 10 million dollars and has offered this to President Roosevelt, who will inform Congress. Carnegie would fund the university but let the government manage it through a board of regents as per Depew's plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Washington, D. C
Senate
National University At
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Congress
Carnegie
Board of Regents
Philadelphia Returns From Mare Island for Panama Mission
United States cruiser Philadelphia has left Mare Island navy yard after repairs and awaits orders, with reports it will proceed to Panama. Army transport Hancock plans Manila voyage on the 16th carrying 1,100 soldiers of the Twenty-seventh Infantry, ready upon arrival from Chicago. Sheridan may depart shortly with 1,700 soldiers and passengers, though timing is uncertain.
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San Francisco
United States
Philadelphia
Mare Island Navy Yard
Panama
Hancock
Manila
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Chicago
Sheridan
Mrs Roosevelt to Resume Ladies Day at White House
Mrs Roosevelt announces a public reception on December 14 marking a revival of the Ladies Day custom at the White House. No cards will be issued and all women will be welcomed by Mrs Roosevelt and Cabinet wives. She will also resume informal at homes on Fridays until Lent.
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White House
Washington
Extensive Railway Improvements in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania railroad awarded a contract for over 1 million dollars in improvements. The plan includes a new single track tunnel through the crest of the Allegheny mountains at Gallitzin.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alleghany Mountains
Gallitzen
Seventy Cent Gas Ordinance Passed by City Council
Detroit officials set gas price at 70 cents as of tonight. The ordinance lowers illuminating gas from $1 and fuel gas from 90 cents under the existing scale, affecting consumers in the city.
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Detroit
Mich
Capitalists eye Irish rafids for leasing from government
American capitalists examine pyritiferous rafids in Ireland with aim to buy or lease from the government. Formerly leased by an English syndicate whose confessions were revoked over unpaid rent. Also reports Bundren in Tennessee jailed for life for the murder of Att. Crozier after debt collection. London court remands H. St. John Dix on larceny. US embassy protests noted. Test of new automatic dynamite gun at Hilton Head, S C, described.
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Ireland
P. B.bundren
Rutledge
Tenn
John H. Crozier
Hilton Head
S. C
Army officers board reports Port Royal gun satisfactory
Under military auspices a board led by Major Tra McNutt of the ordnance department found the Port Royal harbor gun satisfactory. The weapon is positioned at the harbor entrance and commands the harbor. The gun’s range was shown to be about 6,000 yards.
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Army
Tra McNutt
Ordnance Department
Port Royal Harbor
Two Killed in a Duel in Zolfa Florida
In Zolfa Florida on December 10 G L Powell and J B Overstreet prominent naval stores manufacturers shot and killed each other in a street duel.
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Zolfa
Fla
G. L. Powell
Overstreet
Evangelist's Endorsement for One Minute Cough Cure
Rev. James Kirkman of Beile River reports long bronchial trouble relief after using One Minute Cough Cure. He claims immediate aid for coughs colds and lung ailments and notes it is safe pleasant and popular with children. Endorsements from F. Nadler B A Emeis and Theo Danquard accompany the testimonial.
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James Kirkman
Beile River
F. Nadler
A. Emeis
Theo
Danquard
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