Professors Attack on Tariff Sparks Reichstag Row
Berlin December 18 Prof Momsen calls the tariff clash a selfish alliance of squirarchy and pr istocracy urging Socialists and Liberals to unite against engrain reforms. Von Buelow defends the measure as Reichstag votes on the third reading in a lengthy session with Socialist jeers and a late tally of 202 to 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirarchy
Pristocracy
von Vaelow
Reichstag
Berlin
Momsen
Die Nation
von Buelow
Bebel
von Ballestrem
House
Germany
Herr Antrick
Christmas mail abroad. steamships crowded with foreign pouches
New York dispatch notes an unusually large volume of Christmas mail heading to Europe this year with stacked foreign pouches on outgoing steamships. Extra clerks are on duty, but officials fear next week’s burden as money orders and cash gifts to friends in Scandinavia Ireland and other European nations swell beyond normal levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
United States
Scandinavia
Ireland
Germany
Holland
France
Austria
Belgium
Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure promoted in 1890s ad
This advertisement claims backache stems from kidney or rheumatic disease and promotes Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure as the genuine remedy. It cites testimonials from Mrs Anna Adams of Portland and F M Wheeler of Randolph, Iowa, urging readers to purchase the medicine at drug stores, with a note to ask for it if unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Fenner
Anna Adams
Portland
Walsh
McCullough
West Third Street
Davenport
Austrian minister promoted to ambassador rank in Washington
Vienna reports Herr Hengelmueller Von Hengervan, Austrian minister at Washington, has been raised to ambassador. The move elevates a key liaison between Austria and the United States as officials confirm the promotion on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Herr Hengelmueller von Hengervan
Washington
Temporary injunction in Illinois Fuel & Power case
A federal court issued a temporary injunction restraining C M Forman from disposing of second mortgage bonds of the Illinois Fuel & Power company and from pursuing suits under Farmers' Loan & Trust. The action stems from the Sparta plant sale and foreclosure by Randolph Coke & Coke bondholders who organized the Illinois Fuel & Power company. The suit alleges the Illinois Fuel & Power company was never properly incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprinfield, Trl
Francis M. Gillette
Randolph Coke & Coke Company
Ilinois Fuel & Power Company
Trust Company
Secretary Shaw Declines to Comment on Treasury Stance
Washington December 13 Secretary Shaw declines to publish remarks on treasury department views amid New York money stringency. Department reportedly holds that the government is not involved and Wall Street must rely on its own resources to weather the tight money period. Treasury says cash on hand minus a moderate working balance stands around 58 million dollars and no plan to further reduce this sum by deposits in national bank depositories or other means.
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Washington
Shaw
Treasury Department
New York
Department
Wall Street
Treasury
Chilian Exposition to Open Tomorrow
Santiago December 13 The Chilian Educational Exposition will formally open tomorrow after more than a year of government preparations. The event is seen as a striking demonstration of Chile's rapid progress toward higher civilization.
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Santiago
Yates Stands Pat On His Cattle Quarantine Proclamation
Springfield December 13 The letter from Governor Stone of Pennsylvania to Governor Yates about the foot and mouth disease proclamation was released by Governor Stone. John Oglesby says the letter does not alter Yates proclamation and asserts Illinois protections remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Pat
Stone
West
Springfield
Pennsylvania
John Oglesby
Ilinois
Illinois
WASHINGTON IS REMEMBERED
Fredericksburg Virginia December 13 a representative of Lodge No 4 of Masons will travel to Mount Vernon with a wreath from the Fredericksburg lodge placed on George Washingtons grave as a memorial from his mother lodge on the one hundred third anniversary of the death of the illustrious Mason The lodge started this custom three years ago and each June elects a messenger to carry the wreath to the tomb Washington joined the Fredericksburg lodge in his youth and his initiation passing and raising records remain among the lodges treasured relics attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Lodge No. 4
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Washington
Masonic Lodge
Code Commission Report Proposes Senate Ethics Amendments
Washington report notes the justice department sent congress the code commission’s amendments to revise and codify judicial laws and penal code. Prohibits senators or government employees from soliciting political assessments or subscriptions. Escalating penalties set for unlawful violence on trains or against railroad personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Congress
Code Commission
House
Strike Commission Hears Reading Coal Conditions
Scranton Pa December 13 the strike commission listened to testimony about conditions in the Reading company's collieries. Many witnesses were called but the testimony was largely cumulative focusing on allegedly unfair local conditions. Miners will close their case Monday before operators begin theirs. The Reading company will present a single opening argument with Former Congressman Wolverton leading the counsel for the company.
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Scranton
Reading Company
Wolverton
President to attend Manila monument dedication in San Francisco
General news notes the president accepting an invitation to San Francisco for the Manila battle navy monument dedication and to attend the St Louis exposition on April 30. Also reported are Lyon Cy press Lumber Co forming in Chicago with 2 million capital and large Louisiana timber lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
St. Louis
Chicago
Lyon Cypress Lumber Company
Louisiana
Lloyd Griscom, Jr
Persia
Japan
Mr. Buck
Richmond Pearson
Teheran
Griscom
John van Horne Wormer
Western Union Telegraph Company
Toomsville
Southern Railway
Henley
Eng
Regatta Committee
Reed City
Mich
Cornell
Dale
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Courtney
W. F. Cody
Buffato Bill
Europe
Col. Cody
Times of New York
Borseman of
Gen. Bliss
Havana
Washington
Railroad Suits Dismissed In Indiana Federal Court
Judge Baker dismissed two damage suits totaling 200 against Emmet H. Scott Frank H. Morrison Frank Pitner W A Martin and E F Michael by Munising Railway and Timothy Nester. Plaintiffs alleged timber land owners conspired with projectors to block rival shipping and land sales, with Nester seeking a share of Lac Ta belle profits and Berry Detroit acquiring 30000 acres.
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Ta Porte
Ind
Baker
Federal Court Today
Munising Railway Company
Timothy Nester
Alarquette, Mich
Emmet H. Scott
Frank H. Morrison
Frank Pitner
W. A. Martin
E. F. Michael
la Porte
Lar Labelle Company
Michigan
Munising Railway
Lac Tabelle Company
Joseph SI. Berry
Detroit
Berry
Nester
Hearings on Trust Bills Begin in House Subcommittee
Washington December 13 hearings opened today before the sub committee on judiciary on the trust bills. Morrell of Pennsylvania who introduced the resolution to appropriate 250000 for the attorney general to enforce the Sherman act said he had shown it to the president and attorney general who favored its provisions. Morrell noted the president had no intention of directing the committee.
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Washington
Judiciary
House
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Holiday in Honor of Mitchell in Spring Valley
Chicago reports John Mitchell will reach his Spring Valley home Monday. A holiday is proclaimed with labor unions from nearby towns joining a procession. Mass meetings are planned in the afternoon and a banquet in the evening.
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Mitchell
Chicago
John Mitchell
Walley
Demands on Santo Domingo President Pressures Port Dues Change
Minister Powell formally demands Dominican withdrawal of the port dues decree and payment of 300000 to Clydeline for reorganizing rights claimed by the United States minister. Government resists, Powell faces vigorous opposition from the Dominican authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Santo Domingo
Clydeline
United States
Get Your Share Emulsion Ad Targeting All Races
An old advertising note urges universal consumption of Scott's Emulsion to combat wasting. It touts rich food in small portions and claims the product strengthens without effort, suitable during illness or worry. A free sample is promised from Scott and Downie chemists.
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Scott
Looting in the Philippines Chickens Mistaken as War Loot
A Philippine scene shows a lieutenant challenging a private guarding the outskirts of Manila. The private claimed to catch a chicken, and the officer discovered two fowls under a piazza. The moment highlights strict wartime looting orders and the soldier’s misdirection.
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Philippines
Manila
Dixie Wolcott
Harper's
Iowa State News Digest of Incidents and Happenings
Record of day’s happenings across Iowa including incidents and accidents from various sections of the state. Brief items note local events, injuries, property damage, and public disturbances as reported by multiple communities, reflecting a snapshot of daily life and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Commonwealth
Ventura Fire Destroys Several Businesses in Citywide Blaze
Mason City December 13 Ventura nearly wiped out by fire destroying Klover Brothers general store John Eterell drug store Pollock bank and Bragar general store with losses around 350000. Fire swept through the town causing extensive damage and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura
Mason City
Klover Brothers
John Eterell
Pollock’s Bank
Bragar
Cantril student flees after religious delusion at university
James Clark of Cantril Iowa a university student became mentally unbalanced last evening during an interview with Dr Hancher he demanded to reform the world his hallucination centered on religion. He was cared for by student friends but left at dawn taking the IC line south efforts to capture him continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
James Clark
Cantril
Iowa
Hancher
State case against Rev R T Glideweil dismissed
In Leon Iowa on December 13 Justice Beck heard State of Iowa versus Rev R T Glideweil. Defense filed a demurrer arguing only a wife may prosecute adultery. The motion was sustained and the case dismissed. Rumor says the defendant's wife may commence suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon, Ta
State of Iowa
R. T. Glideweil
Justice Beck
Hoffman & Jackson
No Evening Church Service in Waterloo
Waterloo December reports show weak church attendance with evening services averaging around 44 percent of morning turnout. The Universalist church has shifted to morning services only after a recent census found low participation, with 8 attendees in a 200-member church. Other denominations may follow this cost-saving move to focus on a single Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Universalist Society
Universalists
Auditor Charged With Forgery In Tennessee Case
Knoxville December 19 a sensational report notes County Auditor G W Vanderwilt was arrested on two forgery indictments The grand jury charged him with altering Lake Prairie poll listings to read 48 for hit and te for Ruskman instead of 12 for Ruckman and 848 for Vanderwilt The second indictment alleges Summit township altered to read 145 instead of 151 for himself and 98 instead of Tad for Ruckman Vanderwilt posted a bond of 200 percent.
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Knoxville
G. W. Vanderwilt
Lake Prairie Township
Ruskman
Ruckman
Vanderwilt
Summit Township
Bond
Shot While Hunting Injures Fort Dodge Real Estate Dealer
Fort Dodge report from December 13 states J. F. Drake, a well known local real estate dealer, was shot in the leg and foot while hunting. He slipped on a bottle while climbing a wire fence and the shotgun discharged from a short distance, leading to amputation below the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
J. F. Drake
Farm accident kills S M Kinney near Marbie Rock
S M Kinney of five miles northwest of Marbie Rock was crushed by a falling limb while a building was moved on his farm. He died about two hours later. He leaves a wife and was a Modern Woodmen member with $2000 life insurance. He was a prominent Mason.
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Marbie Rock
S. M. Kinney
Here
Kinney
Modern Woodmen of America
Third operation planned for Congressman Cousins
Marshalltown December 13 Private advices from Chicago report that Congressman Robert G Cousins is preparing for a third operation for ladder trouble within a few days He had earlier undergone surgery in Chicago during the October campaign for a persistent disease and has remained in hospital since The first operation was believed successful and he recovered rapidly before the plan for another procedure was announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousins
Marshalltown
Chicago
Robert G. Cousins
Simpson College Pastor Selected for Five Years in Rome
A Simpson College letter reports Herman Forester chosen as pastor of the only American church in Rome, Italy. The post runs five years with a $1,200 annual salary and full expenses paid, funded by Garret Bible Institute.
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Indianola
Mec
Shelton
Simpson College
Simpson
Rome
Italy
Garret
Herman Forester
Garret Biblical Institute
Upper Des Moines Editors Set Winter Meeting Dates
Upper Des Moines Editorial Association announces a two day winter meeting in Fort Dodge on February 5 and 6. The program outlines a substantial schedule with several speakers to address attendees.
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Upper
Ft. Dodge
Meeting notes from St Louis World Fair officials and Iowa delegation
Hon Walter Williams late president of the National editorial association and commissioner to the foreign press for the World's Fair St Louis 1904. Hon R Conway Iowa commissioner for the St Louis World's Fair. Hon George B E Roberts director US Mint and proprietor of Fort Dodge Messenger. Hon W S Kenyon of this city attended the meeting.
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Walter Williams
National Editorial Association
St. Louis
R. Conway
Iowa
George BE. Roberts
United States Mint
Fort Dodge Messenger
W. 5S
Kenyon
Burned Child Trapped by Locked Door At Home
In Creston on December 13 a four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Knight suffered serious burns after a door locked by a spring lock trapped her while she played with matches. The mother, hearing screaming, broke the door down and extinguished the flames but delays may prove fatal.
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Creston
James Knight
Nother
Man Almost Kills Neighbor With Ax In Beef Killing Accident
Iowa Falls on December 13 reports Millard Johnson to the east of the city nearly killed neighbor William Whitesell during a planned beef kill. The ax head flew off the handle striking Whitesell on the head, leaving a severe scalp wound and unconsciousness, but he is expected to recover.
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Iowa Falls
Millard Johnson
Johnson
Wiliam Whitesell
Whitesell
Farmer Loses Leg In Shelling Accident
Clinton Iowa Dec 13 John H Bower a farmer near Low Moor suffered the loss of a leg in a shelling accident Friday He was alone at the time and the mishap occurred about twenty minutes before discovery His limb was terribly mangled and he was found after the incident happened
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Clinton
John H. Bower
Low Moor
Puzzles the Physicians Macedonia Dee 13
Local doctors and specialists called from Omaha are puzzled by the case of John Hamilton Jr a 22 year old farmer two miles northwest of town. He has declined in health for six months and recently developed sleep episodes lasting 24 36 and 48 hours at a time. When awake he is rational but falls back into sleep and is unresponsive. His parents have armed specialists with no definite guidance yet.
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Macedonia
Dee
Omaha
John Hamilton, Jr
Here
Hamilton
Ingathering of Pentecost Band at Mt Pleasant
The annual ingathering of the Pentecost bands will be held at the Advent church on South Main Mt Pleasant beginning December 20 and lasting through December 2h Services are at 2 30 PM and in the evenings Preachers from the Iowa division and ministers from Indiana and Illinois will attend Rev Frank Hotle and his wife and an Indian native are en route to America to assist in the meetings Everyone is welcome for an old fashioned gospel feast
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Advent Church
South Main Street
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Frank Hotle
Mt. Pleasant University
India
America
Planning New Interurban From Marshalltown To Grundy Center
Local capitalists in Marshalltown contemplate a giant interurban scheme to connect with two major trunk lines, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Rock Island. The electric line would run to Grundy Center via Ferguson and Conrad, benefiting farmers along the route with hourly trains to markets, improving city and terminal access.
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Marshalltown
Chicago, Milwaukee
Grundy Center
Rail line proposal to boost produce transport in Marshalltown
Local interest grows in a $300000 railroad venture that would run daily with a free extra baggage car for farmers produce when owner accompanies it. The system, already used in the east, would cut times and costs, with local capitalists and farmers expected to invest and Milwaukee railroad showing strong interest in entering Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vodue
Milwaukee Railroad
Marshalltown
Failure at Waverly Closes One Price Store
Waverly December 13: Ahrens One Price clothing store shutters at opening, catching residents by surprise. Liabilities total 16,860 while assets stand at 9,036, including stock fixtures and small accounts. Principal creditor is L Lowenstein & Sons of Chicago.
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L. Lowenstein & Sons of
Chicago
Iowa News Briefs From The Era Of 1902 Events
Mason City abandons plan for a new federal building and Clinton Christians consider a $35000 church edifice this summer. A 17 year old Atlantic resident loses a hand in a hunting accident. Henry Dollman’s Fairport residence burns, loss $2000. Centerville faces a house famine from railroad workers influx. Clarinda hospital ice plant contract set at $35000. Iowa College near Grinnell moves toward a new chapel with near funding. Clare area farmers report severe hot cholera epidemic. Muscatine reports 592 children liable under compulsory education law. a truant officer is appointed. William Kirby, a bricklayer, suffers fatal injuries after a fall on a new church. Dubuque county investors pour over half a million into Dakota and Canadian land last year. Tama City clergy and temperance groups initiate a crusade against slot machines and illegal liquor. Dr EH McGorrisk, long prominent in Des Moines, sentenced to three years in state inebriate hospital. Iowa CLT UY protests Arizona and New Mexico admission over polygamy concerns. Rep CG Dinham seeks state senate seat for Buchanan and Delaware. Blackhawk County likely to be bonded for $50,000 at April supervisors meeting. Harl Johnson signs with Omaha for 1902 season. notable record with Sioux City, reports April 1 start. Comptroller approves First National Bank of Fonda formation with $25,000 capital. Movement to reorganize the Waterloo K P band. Prof. F A Fitzgerald eyed to lead Cedar Falls group.
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Mason City
Clinton
Clarence Smith
Atlantic
Henry Dollman
Fairport
Muscatine County
Centerville
Board of Control
Clarinda Hospital
Iowa College
Grinnell
Clare
Muscatine
William Kirby
Ayr
Dubuque County
Dakota
Canada Land
Tama City
McGorrisk
Des Moines
Ean Thelowa
Buchanan
Delaware
Griswold
Blackhawk County
Board of Supervisors
Harl Johnson
Rockwell City
Omaha
Johnson
Sioux City
First National Bank of
F. A. Fitzgerald
Cedar Falls
Leander wins six day bicycle race in New York surge
Leander and Jacobsen win the final mile sprint for first place in the six day bicycle race in New York by a length and a half. They collect 1500 dollars for themselves and partner Floyd Krebs. Jacobsen and Newkirk take second money of 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander
Jacobsen
New York
Floyd Krebs
Newkirk
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Prof. Momsen
Bundesraib
Herr Rigehter
Garth
Barth
Post Office
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia N
Randolph Cole & Coke Company
Tomb of Washington
Code Commission Report
General News
Scott & Howne
Pear State
General News OF
Farmer
Waverly
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