Tragic Death From Wood Alcohol Poisoning Rites
Inquest reports Georgy Hanna death by self-administered wood alcohol after Parker and Parkins, both drunk, procured four quarts of diluted liquor. Dr McNell failed to save them. Parkins and Shoni died, Elvana and others survived. coroner ruled death due to wood alcohol poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
Paverth
Georgy Hanna
Goroner Vetnite
Uélock
Particuliard
Elana
Ipiketier
Thonas Parkins
Shinon
Tole
Qiu
Feda
Xeen
Einna
Me-Nell
Elvana
de Monet
Taurkins
Dr. McNell
Ho Ofelack
Bennett
Hoth Bhunni
Parkin
Daugheter
Charles Meyer
Parkins Teavas
Rude
Dubai
Towa
Modern Women Ahead In Plano Contest Vote Totals
The Plano contest shows Modern Woodmen leading as Sisters of the Visitation fall to second place. The latest tally lists church and fraternal groups including St Patrick's, First Presbyterian, Catholic Orphanage groups, and various lodges with votes recorded through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Sisters of the Vialtation
St. Patrick’s Church
O. F
Masonic Installation at Metropolitan Lodge No 49
Invitations issued for public installation of officers to be held Wednesday. Most Worshipful Geo. tt, Van Laun will be installing officer. Banquet to follow with remarks from Rev. Broderick Reuter and other clergy. Officers listed include Worshipful Master William OA Shanklin and others. Also mentions imperial edict offering rewards for Kang Yu Wei dead or alive and a Christmas visit by Mr. and Mrs. McMuhen of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Lodge No. 49
Dee
Geo
van Laun
Broderick Reuter
Masonry
St John
Evangeliat
WH. Green
Willam OA
Shanklin
David Tt. Towle
Audland Gilmore
Dumsy Warsden
Ichard Herrmann
Curfor H. Trewin
Joseph Lenguevittle
Il EL Qreen
C. J
Milton Howe
Deneon
Arthur Toapes
Denecon
John H. Strobel
Melyille J,addy
Andrew Nelson
Tyler
Kang Yu Wei
Elong Wong
Local Christmas visits and deaths in Independence region
Local notes report numerous residents planning Christmas visits with relatives in Chicago Philadelphia and nearby cities. It lists arrivals from Chicago and Omaha for the holidays, notes a death in Independence and a burial plan, and mentions local officials and community events including an encampment oyster supper. It also records a rare piano bargain and bank deposit details in Boston and Massachusetts.
Lumber Industry Hopes for Record Upper Mississippi Season
Clinton reports suggest the big saw mills there and across the river in Mt Fulton cut more lumber and shingles this year than in years. Low water delayed operations but high water this fall enabled moving logs. mills expect the biggest lumber season in years with prices rising and a general shortage noted in the south and north. A lumber trade meeting in St Louis discussed tariffs, reciprocity, and potential Canadian concessions, with a five-member committee to lobby the High Joint Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Nive Great Mills
Laurel
Miss
St Louis
Canada
England
United States
High Joln Commission
Milwaukee Fire Shop Rebuilding Planned After Burn
Milwaukee officials deny rumors that the fire shop will not be rebuilt after Thursday night’s blaze. Insurance adjusters are present and rebuilding will proceed. a $100 check from W C Collins to the Wiremen's Relief fund signals management’s appreciation for the firemen’s efforts.
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Milwaukee
Herald
Wiremen’s Relief Fund
W. C. Collins
Chicago
Dubuque House Shines In Outstanding Fruit Show
Advertising for California oranges and lemony and Averduous fruits highlights the Du buque house. The display marks a fine showing among many important houses in this line, reflecting the commission and fruit house's long favorable reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
German Interests and Scandals Across Empires
A description of German influence abroad including plans to reach Singapore Sydney Samoa and Hong Kong along with a report of Herr Gehlsen’s 18 month sentence for blackmail ing. Also notes administrative measures against Prussian teachers and a muttered murder claim about Lieut Bruesewitz. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncovered cures.
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Litoyd
Brymen
Singapore
Herbertshoche
Sydney
Samoa
Hong
Gehlsen
Prince Bismarck
Bruesewitz
Rbvers
Transvaal
Dowling V. C G W railroad deadlock jury verdict
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the 21000 action by J R Dowling administrator of Charles Tomkinson estate against the C G W railroad. The panel stood eight to four for the defendant after deliberation. The suit stems from the November 22 1898 fatal crossing accident north of Ocivern Town. Attorneys John Jamison Oelwein Rickle Crocker Cedar Rapids for plaintiff Lyon Lenchan for defendants.
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Dowling
C. G. W. Railroad Company
Shiras
J. R. Dowling
Charles Tomkkinson
Tomkinson
Christmas Beer Sent To Newspapers By The Herald
The Herald acknowledges receipt of a case of Muenchener beer from Christmas donations. The force thanks the donors and praises the beer as the best made.
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Herald
Sunday night lunch at Nutwood Exchange menu items
Lansing Michigan December 23 report states the grand jury probing alleged fraudulent acts of the state military board adjourned today and will reconvene Tuesday afternoon without indictments.
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Nutwood Exchange
Main Street
Lansing
Mich
State Military Board
December Nuptials of Rafferty and McCann
On Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock Miss Mary I Rafferty and Albert McCann were married by Rev Father London. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home 811 South Locus street with yellow and white chrysanthemum decorations. The bride wore Bordeaux red gown with matching hat. The bride, a Milwaukee native, has lived in Dubuque nine years. The groom, formerly of Milwaukee, is now in Dubuque and they will reside on Fourth and Clay streets.
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Mary I
Rafferty
Albert McCann
Father London
South Locus Street
Legion
sYoom
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Fourth and
Clay Street
Important Difference Promoted For Digestive Comfort
An advertising note claims thousands mistaken for disease are actually constipated and can be helped by Strip of Figs. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy, sold by all druggists, presenting a home remedy angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Syrup of Figa Company
Departure of Field Marshal Roberts from London
London December 24 Field Marshal Lord Roberts left Waterloo station amid enthusiastic crowds as he neared South Africa command duties his wife and two daughters accompanied him. The reception was intense with cheers and handshakes and a semi private farewell at the waiting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Waterloo
Embezzlement Case Ties Globe Bank Ex-President Cole
Boston ex president Charles H. Cole of Globe National bank faces a four count warrant for embezzlement and misappropriation totaling about 900000 with loans linked to Edward A. Clark and William Coolidge. He was arrested in Redondo and to be brought to Boston for action as directors report unsettled terms and resignations amid stock related loan activity. A separate notice says the Sunshine Circle will hold the Young People's Charity event at the Lorimier house Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Cole
Globe National Bank of Boston
Redondo
United States
Boston
District Attorney’s Office
Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Globe Bank
Edward A. Clark
Wm. Coolidge
United States Mining
Clark
Coolidge
Sunshine Circle
Lorimier House
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Algorol
Gee
Hanna and
Thos. Parker
Epworth
Parker
Mrs. McMuhen
Dr. Waptes
Roshek
Aiman
Wil Hetherington
Phattevilly
Bilin Alexander
A. J. Palmer
New Hampton
Capt
Ewin
CG. A. Kingsman
Fee Mulgrew
Cretehton College
Omaha
Neb
Charten Kingman
Mra
Monroe Amsden
J. N. Cooley
Della Considine
Preeport
Remy
Ming Anna Parker
Minneapois
Roy Jenking
A. Ch. Care
Charles Tty
Sys
Eva Plerca
Phos Dew
Flor Reminus
Kinley Z. Dunne
George Ade
Wil Payne
Chicago News
Ade
Chicago Record
Payne
Teonomist
Dunne
Chicago Evening Journal
Telcy
William Hamilton
C. P
Dre O. G
WW. Admma
B. Charles Tabarn
Wiliam Trewn
J. Wa Wy HL Morchiser, Acriba; J. Ty Troynoldson
Odd Fellows Hall
Mary D. Jess
Clark's
Hoston
Massachusetts
Turner
Sinking Fund Commission
Upper
Mississippi
Woboer
Wheelock
Stuyvesant
Clark’s
Prince Mohenlohe
Emperor Voneurs
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Voledo
THE
Western Onion Telegraph Company
America
Frank W. Coates
C.& RB
R.F.N
Fred C, Robinson
Bank & Ins
Dubuque, Iowa
A.s.sured
Coates
Robinson
Oxford
Cassimeére
Tenessee AD
Lord Rogeris
Kelly
Maim Street
California
Guares
Colfax Mindts
Dubuque Malting Co
Schilta Lithwankee
Beet Goodn
Styree
Baron Premiser
Danday ‘Roeubie
Low
Lorimisr Neuss
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