Northern Iowa Furniture Dealers Association Formed
In Webster City 70 furniture dealers in the northwest organized the Northern Iowa Furniture Dealers Association to provide mutual protection and benefit. The association will have goods purchased by president J. A. Allington and shipped directly to members. A second item reports a civil suit for embezzlement by Delany, with no proof of fault and a claim that an unknown person may have taken money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Northern
Iowa
J. A. Allington
Higher Corporation Fees in Iowa Aimed at Reform
Des Moines reports Secretary of State Martin plans a bill to remove the maximum filing fee for large corporations, arguing the current $2,000 cap has driven more incorporations. He cites Iowa and Burlington Railroad filings and compares higher fees seen in Colorado and elsewhere to justify lifting the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Martin
Iowa
For &A
Burlington Railroad
Colorado
C M and St Paul to Add Large Shop Annex in Dubuque
Dubuque January 6 a reliable source says the C M and St Paul Railroad will build a large brick annex to its shops occupying ground bought from Heineke and others. The 40 foot by proportionately wide building will add about 4000 feet of floor space and enable hiring 100 more workers.
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Milwaukee
Dubuque
Jan
C. M. & St.Paul Railroad Company
General Byers a Candidate for Guard Association
Des Moines reports Adjutant General Byers will travel to Washington January 17 for the Interstate National Guard association meeting January 20. He may run for president if it does not block the candidacy of George C. Lambert as secretary and treasurer. The group will discuss making the national guard a reserve for the regular army and Byers will push Iowa’s $55,000 Spanish American War claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Des Moines
Washington
Interstate National Guard Association
George C. Lambert
St. Paul
Minnesota
National Guard
Iowa farmer to aid Isle of Pines colonization plan
New Orleans dispatch says T. J. James of Fairfield Iowa is en route to the Isle of Pines just south of Cuba, reserved by the U S. He will arrange extensive colonization of the island by farmers from Iowa Illinois and other western states. A large landholding there is held by an Iowa incorporated company. Spirit Lake families already settled report satisfactory letters home and a promising migration.
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New Orleans
T. J. James
Fairfield
Isle of Pines
Cuba
United States
Mr. James
Iowa
Ulinois
Spirit Lake
Sir. James
Gypsum Trust Hit by Iowa Mill Shortfall
Des Moines January 6 The United States Gypsum company formed in New Jersey by plaster men from Detroit Boston and other cities failed to secure five independent mills at Fort Dodge Iowa They only gained three mills still in the Iowa Plaster association The move would have given control of about one third of national output and its absence may impede the trust in completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snag
Gypsum Trust
Des Moines
United States
Gypsum Company
New Jersey
Detroit
Boston
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Iowa Plaster Association
Walsh
McCullough
West Third Street
Davenport
Bank Caution Theme From Des Moines Woman
Mrs. Mary Slater of Des Moines laments past distrust of banks. In 1893 when banks showed instability she withdrew 1000 dollars and hid it on the premises of J. H. Delaney, a local figure, highlighting concerns over securing savings during financial turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mary Slater
Iowa Governor to deliver dedicator y address at Nor mal school dedication
A. S. Cummins will be called to give a dedicatory speech within a week of his Iowa inauguration. The Cedar Falls dedication marks the opening of a $100,000 state normal school building with 24 recitation rooms, five society halls, a 2000 seat auditorium, and basement rooms for drills. President Seerley arranged a four day dedication starting January 29 and ending February 1.
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Des Moines
A. S. Cummins
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal School
Seerley
Army Life Charms Student in Iowa Town
Iowa Falls January 6 Stewart Sharpe left for Army service after intending to study at Drake University Des Moines Instead of enrolling at the university he joined the US Army serving three years in the artillery branch of Uncle Sam’s forces while in Des Moines the temptation to enlist proved stronger than continuing to Drake University
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Army
Iowa Falls
Drake University
Des Moines
Stewart Sharpe
Uncle Sam
Young Sharpe
United States
Stranger Drops Newborn at Doorstep in Creston
In Creston on January 6 an unknown man knocked at John Eckert’s door then fled. Mrs. Eckert heard a cry and found a newborn infant left on the doorstep. The hour-old child was cared for. the man’s identity remains unknown.
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Creston
John Eckert
Postmasters appointed in Iowa counties include Beebe Town and others
Iowa notes from Washington Jan 4 list postmasters appointed in Beebetown Harrison county F H Beebe vice resigned Edna Lyon county F C Smock vice Alfred Ross removed Kendallsville Winneshiek county Fred R Goddard vice S M Culbert resigned Osterdock Clayton county John Moser vice R B Flenniken resigned The comptroller of currency approved Hanover National Bank New York as reserve agent for Coon Rapids National Bank of Coon Rapids Iowa.
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Iowa
Washington
Beebetown
Harrison County
F. HH. Beebe
John D. Oustett
Edna
Lyon County
F. C. Smock
Alfred Ross
Kendallsville
Winneshiek Country
Fred R. Goddard
S. M. Culbert
Osterdock
Clayton County
John Moser
R. B. Flenniken
Comptroller of Currency
Hanover National Bank of New York
Coon Rapids National Bank
Coon Rapids
Milwaukee Line to Shorten Between Dubuque and LaCrosse
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul company plans to shorten the Dubuque to LaCrosse line by eight miles by removing curves. Construction starts early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Jan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
LaCrosse
Carnegie Library Gift For Eldora City
Andrew Carnegie agrees to donate 10600 for a public library in Eldora if the town furnishes a site and provides 1000 annually for maintenance. The council guarantees the required funds, and the donation will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Eldora
Jan
Andrew Carnegie
Carpenter Kills Man After Boarding House Quarrel
Frank B. Ferguson a Chicago born carpenter killed Leonard Shelgren of Cherokee Iowa after a quarrel over a child at a Sioux City boarding house. Ferguson struck twice and Shelgren died 45 minutes later from a broken nose and brain concussion. Ferguson later told police. He had prior prison terms including ten years for robbery near Oto Louisiana and involvement in an Anamosa prison insurrection.
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Sioux City
Frank B. Ferguson
Chicago
Leonard Shelgren
Cherokee
I.a
Shelgren
Ferguson
Oto
Anamosa
Shocking Triple Tragedy in West Union
West Union, Jan 6. Homer M. Neil county surveyor and ex county clerk shot and killed Miss Rose Falls in the Commercial hotel room after paying attention for years. He wounded rival Emmet Sullivan and then killed himself. Sullivan to recover. Neil, about 45, long-time resident with good reputation, was considered eccentric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Homer M. Neil
Miss Rose Falls
Emmet Sullivan
Miss Falls
Commercial Hotel
Sullivan
Neil
Des Moines Eyes Redistricting Committee Plan
In Des Moines on January 6 the expectation grows that Speaker Eaton will appoint a 22 member redistricting committee to carve the state into congressional districts. Each district would be represented by two committee members as visiting assembly members express doubt any plan will take effect.
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Des Moines
Eaton
Assembly
Legislature gossip hints at smooth party races across houses
The report notes growing chatter about the two houses organization with few fights expected this year. Speaker Eaton faces likely unopposed reappointment while a minor contest for chief clerk in the house may favor Rush Benedict or J C Crockett. Senate and house lists name numerous officers and clerks with many positions pre settled. In a holiday aside, a playful misquote about Santa ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
House
Benedict
J. C. Crockett
Senate
W.L. Eaton
Osage
Rush Benedict
Harlan
Eldora
S. M. Carr
Indianola
J. C. Steward
Chariton
John A. Cook
Hampton
O. F. Blomgren
Gowry
Ford Howell
Des Moines
M. C. Heist
Eildon
Bertha Holland
Milton
Louise Adran
Ella J. Farnham
Akron
Frank W. Dasey
Creston
W. J. Hanlon
Lawler
Roy E. Burns
Osceola
O. Q. Tibbits
Sumner
Hester Runyon
Odebolt
Olive Tanklin
Hull
Bill Clerk
Bessie Conger
Washington
Kate Shelley
Coone
E. J. McDonald
Waverly Seargeant-at-arms
H. L. Bosquet
Pella
J. B. Lewis
Spencer
Chas. W. Reynolds
Grundy Center
Jack Heffelfinger
P. E. Greer
Page County
Thad W. Maxon
Cedar County
T. W. Hazleton
Calmar
J. S. Carter
Dallas County
R. P. Harris
Pierce Purdue
J. P. Spaulding
Perry
J. H. Johnston
Ft. Dodge
H. T. Barber
Council Bluffs
James Smith
Oelwein
W. S. Page
Strawberry Point
Caleb Bunn
Holstein
G. M. Bronson
Butler County
George Myers
Jefferson County
John
Scrofula Cure Ad Promises Blood Purifying Relief
An advertisement for S. S. S. claims scrofula originates from blood poison, with symptoms like swollen glands and sores. It touts the tonic as purifying and building blood, featuring a Nashville testimonial, and invites readers to request a free medical book and consult physicians without charge.
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S.S.S
J. M. Seals
Public Square
Nashville
Tenn
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Fight for the South Featherweight Bout in Louisville
New York reports a 25 round bout between Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan set for February 22 at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville Kentucky. Weigh in at 10 oclock with 126 pounds limit. Purse 60 percent of gross receipts divided 65 percent to the winner 35 percent to the loser. If Bob Fitzsimmons cannot referee Tim Hurst will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
Southern Athletic Club of
Louisville
Bob” Fitzsimmons
Tim Hurst
League Presidents Cenfer in Omaha
President Hickey of the American Association and President Whitfield of the Western League met in Omaha on January 6 but released no result. Both leaders spoke confidently about the future of their leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cenfer
Omaha
Jan
Hickey
American Association
Whitfield
Western League
Philadelphia Boxers Highlight Six Round Card
Kid Broad of Cleveland won a shade over Tim Callahan of Philadelphia in a six round bout. Eddy Connolly of St John NB and Joe Gans of Baltimore fought until a fifth round stoppage after Connolly clung and wrestled his opponent, drawing the referee’s intervention.
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Philadelphia
Kid Broad
Cleveland
Tim Callahan
Eddy Connolly
St. John
N. B
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Connolly
No Fight at Cincinnati Boxing Card Called Off
Cincinnati officials and police stood by at the Abbey Athletic Club as Governor Nash’s order to prevent the Schreck Temple fight was enforced. The club manager announced the bout would not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Sheriff Taylor
Abbey Athletic Club
Nash
Garvin Signs With Chicago Club
Virgil Garvin the Milwaukee pitcher signed a contract with Chicago for the next season. Catcher Joe Sugden was traded to Chicago in exchange for Garvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin
Chicago
Virgil Garvin
Milwaukee
Joe Sugden
Australian Tim Murphy Wins Six Round Decision
Victory for Tim Murphy in Chicago as the Australian defeats Dick O'Brien of Lewiston Maine in a six round contest tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Murphy
Chicago
Dick O’brien
Lewiston
Hogg Swain Syndicate Sells Beaumont Oil Holdings
News from Austin Texas reports the Hogg Swain syndicate led by former Governor James S. Hogg has sold part of its Beaumont area oil holdings to Standard Oil for about 8 million dollars. The rest of Hogge Swain assets will merge into a large English company with 20 million dollar capital. Standard Oil plans to operate in Texas as National Fuel Oil Company and seeks a state charter soon. J B Cullinane, longtime Standard associate, will manage Beaumont operations. Hogg himself led the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Iit
Hogg-Swain Syndicate
James S. Hogg
Beaumont
Standard Oil Company
Hogge-Swain
Texas
National Fuel Oil Company
Secretary of State
J. B. Cullinane
Standard Company
Hogg
Tax commission report to be reviewed by Governor Van Sant
The tax commission's report will be presented to Governor Van Sant on Thursday with a single bill draft. The governor will decide if an extra session is needed, likely in February, to act on the proposal and possibly on Northern Securities and a railroad merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Tax Commission
van Sant
Northern Securities Company
Illinois Pharmacy Board Organizes in Springfield
The Illinois state board of pharmacy met in Springfield and organized with Jesus B. Schwartz of Salem as president G Sohrbeck of Moline as vice president Sik helm Von Bodemann of Chicago as treasurer L T Hoy of Woodstock as secretary and M G Metzger of Cairo sworn in to replace W C Simpson of Vienna whose term expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
State Board of Pharmacy
Jesos B. Schwartz
Salem
G. Sohrbeck
Moline
Sikhelm von Bodemann
Chicago
L. T. Hoy
Woodstock
M. G. Metzger
Cairo
W. C. Simpson
Vienna
Illinois in Dry Dock Resting After Docking Work
The battleship Illinois lies in the floating dry dock in New Orleans on January 6 awaiting bottom scraping and planned reentry to the water on Friday. It claims the largest displacement ever docked by a floating drydock, surpassing Stettin Germany with 11,000 tons capacity. The Illinois displacement is 12,000 tons, while the dock can handle 18,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Iinois
Illinois
Stettin
Germany
Gratitude and Testimony for Dr. Pierce’s Medicines
Readers express gratitude for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery curing female ailments. Mrs. Mattie Long credits the remedies with restoring health and strength after years of pain. The testimonial also notes Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and headaches when paired with Favorite Prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Helen Gould to Establish Idaho Springs Sanitarium
Idaho Springs Col Jan 6 Fred Shaffer local editor says Miss Helen Gould plans a sick children sanitarium in Idaho Springs New York cousin Ida Northrop who loved the climate bought six Pine Slope lots and will build a 12 room summer home this spring Miss Gould proposed and then decided to create a home for little children there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Springs
Col
Fred Shaffer
Helen Gould
New York
Ida Northrop
Pine Slope
Lord Rosslyn Bets Big at Monte Carlo Casino
Nice, Jan. 6. Lord Rosslyn continues roulette at Monte Carlo using a 5-franc unit and reports mixed results. He won several hundred francs over three days, and on Saturday his system led him to stake 3,000 francs in one coup. Yesterday his top stake was 400 francs, drawing little interest as Maurice Ephrussi dominated casino attention. The Barton syndicate has benefited from following Rosslyn's system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Lord Rosslyn
Monte Carlo
Maurice Ephrussi
Barton Syndicate
Steadfastness at Jackson Day Banquet in Ohio
In Wooster Ohio on January 6 Hon William J Bryan spoke at a Jackson day banquet urging parties to uphold principles and reject patronage. He warned a party that abandons creed loses public trust and that decisive purpose sustains democracy. In Springfield Illinois the Democratic state central committee moved to contest the senatorial apportionment while not challenging the congressional districting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Springfield
Ill
Democratic State Central Committee
General Assembly
Congress
Vermilion County Central Committee
George R. Tilton
Danville Democrat
A. T. White
Finn acclaimed in Kentucky house speakership race
Frankfort Ky Jan 6 Gerald T Finn won the Kentuckys house speakership nomination by acclamation after a hard fought contest. In the senate caucus N W Utley of Lyon was nominated by acclamation for president and acting lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Frankfort
Kentucky House
Gerald T. Finn
Senate
N. W. Utley
Lyon
Legislature convenes for biennial session in Columbus
Columbus C January 6 The legislature convened at 10 in biennial session. Both chambers elected officers nominated at Republican caucuses Saturday. The forenoon covered routine duties such as seating and oaths. Governor Nash urged a new state taxation system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nash
Assembly bill classifies presidential and governor life threat as treason
Albany Jan 6 a bill was introduced to amend the penal code making an attempted murder of the United States president or New York governor a treasonous act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
United States
New York
Mary Wallace fatally shot near Shawnee by farmer
In Kansas near Shawnee Carl Fishner shot Mrs. Mary L. Wallace who was traveling in a covered wagon from Rich Hill to Custer county Nebraska with her family. She was accused of stealing corn and wounded fatally. Florida News Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Kas
Carl Fishner
Mary L. Wallace
Rich Hill
Custer County
Neb
J. C. Klinger
Philip Yoder
Canton
Yoder
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
W. R. Harper
University of Chicago
N. W. Harris
Chicago
Art Institute
Penny swallowed by Willie prompts strange remedy
Willie swallows a penny and his mother calls for a doctor but the boy asks for the minister instead. The mother balks at the idea and the boy explains the minister can get money out of anybody, as noted in the Pittsburg Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Helen
Pittsburg
Harriet and Harry clash over quarreling with girls
A quoted exchange from the Boston Transcript shows Harriet accusing Harry of quarreling with every girl he meets and Harry retorting that if the remark referred to every girl who came along he would be closer to the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet
Harry
Boston Transcript
A Jersey Man Trains Bees For Glucose Honey
A Jersey man trained a swarm of bees to produce honey of glucose and created a new flower named The Milkman's Delight by crossing the water lily with the milk weed, per Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Against His Grain In a Quip About Millar Name
A Chicago Tribune remark contrasts a traveling salesman and a fellow traveler over the spelling Millar. The joke pivots on ancestry and branding, noting one acknowledges the coin while the other does not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Chicago Tribune
Hawley Sues Davenport Liquor Dealer For Refund
Charles W Hawley sues Reinhard Vogel Iowa City attorneys Cash Coldren claiming $2150 paid for liquors over five years ending 1899. Hawley says Vogel knew he would resell unlawfully and seeks repayment on grounds of illegality, though liquor satış and quality not disputed. He asks judgment for the purchase price alleging sale violated law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhard Vogel
East Front Street
Cash & Coldren
Iowa City
Charles W. Hawley
Hawley
Vogel
Davenport
Mr. Vogel
University Town
Annual Burns Festival in Davenport Burns Club
Invitations are out for the 44th annual Burns festival and ball to honor Robert Burns. Turner hall will host the event with Strasser's pipers providing music and W. H. Smith of Mechanicsville the evening speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Burns Club
Robert Burns
Turner Hall
Strasser
W. H. Smith
Mechanicsville
Felows
Louis Eckhardt
Ford
Meyer
Ora Howard
Chas, Cameron
William Munro
William Lindsay
Dan B. Horne
William Brehmer
John Meyer
George Schwenke
W. L. Purcell
J. C. Witherspoon
Haymeyer
Chas. Gallagher
Iowa
Home seekers' excursions along Burlington line profit schemes
On listed dates homeseekers tickets go on sale for all points north of Abbott Iowa on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Tickets are valid 21 days from sale with allowed stopovers in certain areas. For lands along the line contact Messrs lten Brooks immigration and industrial agents Cedar Rapids Iowa. Additional excursion tickets to southern western and northern points are available at all line stations with details from B C R N agents or MO G FARMER AGPR ETA B GREEN Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott
Messrs
Lten & Brooks
Immigration and Industrial
Cedar Rapids
MO. G. Farmer
Agpr&eta
Green. Ry
Tuberculosis Gift Advisory Refuses Donor Identity
The advisory committee supervising the $1,000,000 gift for tuberculosis treatment refuses to confirm or deny reports about the donor’s identity, citing the king’s demand for secrecy in this matter.
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W. F. Harriman
George A. Newman
S. D. Alexander
Winterset
H. C. Lounsberry
Marshall Country
Lois M. Rigby
F. E. McCausland
Lida Bartimore
Panama
Etta Christie
Oskaloosa
Mamma
Santa Claus
Ethel
Southern Athletic Club
Lucre
Illinois’ Pharmacy Board
G. H. Sohrbeck
Colorado Springs
Bryan
Ohio
Ohio Assembly
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