Socialists Plan Dual Iowa Conventions Ahead of June Primary
Iowa socialists propose two state conventions next year plus participation in the June primary election. The informal MAG convention will gather delegates to the national convention and endorse no state slate for the primary. The plan mirrors Wisconsin moves, with the state central committee endorsing this approach after a Des Moines meeting.
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Sovintisty
Iowa
Fane
Mavel
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Socialista
Wisconsin
Wheave
Les Moines
Ty, J. Roliver
Nevada
A. I. Moxley
Boone
Yeuth
JX. Ingabyon
Des Moines
Sevventh
Thririplan
Rohrer
Final crop value figures set in 1907 state report
The final crop valuation for 1907 places the state total at about 885 million dollars with Lawa crops worth 822.7 million. John L K Sage head of the crop bureau notes a drop from last year due to abnormal weather while corn output reaches over 290 million bushels. Sage cites average yield per acre near 206 bushels, less than estimates from other authorities such as the Iowa Grain Dealers Association and government experts.
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Lawa
John LK. Sage
Fawny Weather and Crop Bureau
Ialaw
Aly
Sage
Alther
George A. Wells
Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association
Muscatine Man Murdered in Aledo Coal Mine
Mystery surrounds Wile Liam Essley of Muscatine found dead in a desert coal mine near Aledo Utah. Ben Bowden, an employee, found the body on a platform after entering the tower level. Clothes burned, a heavy timber lay atop him. Essley was last seen alive Thursday night. foul play suspected as evidence points to possible abduction and murder.
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Aledo
Wile
Liam Essley
Muscatine
Ben Bowden
Wisley
Che Tau
Caren
Re-elected Directors Named by Iowa Board of Agriculture
Old officers of the Lawn Board of Agriculture were re elected at Use kes. The board elected C L von of Altay as president and W. C. Brown of Churiun as vice president. Districts list: 3. O Theses Waverly. 2. 1 Prekiod, Marshallown. 9th District, aml 1. L. Pike of Whiting. Mrs. Sohn Jowell of Minton, whose husband is on deunkard, has tried to kill herself thrice. she vows to try again. Miss Carolyn Paul Son, longtime superintendent, wed in Chicago, as Newell prepares for Northwestern Medicine studies. Red Oak reports an elderly woman found dead, likely from intentional poisoning. Conductor Ifuaka Corn and Fred Ginter of Des Moines noted for husking 120 bushels of corn in a day. Ginter, a street car vendor, recently traveled to visit friends near there.
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Tiyan
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Deunkard
Sohn Jowell
Minton
Physichias
Merrie
Puten
Mey
Jolut Myer
Des Moines
Ifuaka Corn
Fred Ginter
Ginter
Bud Hot
Youths Die By Their Own Hands In Dubuque Incident
Yanth Commith and Tsude Price, youths aged UF years, died by supposed poisoning at a home in Jire gin. Donn Sage, called to Chicago Church, is connected to the events. Sage of St. Joho’s Episcopal church in Dubuque was offered the pastorate of St. John’s Episcopal in Chicago, stirring a Dubuque holdover question about his tenure.
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Tsude Price
Jiregin
Donn Sage
Chicago
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Jon CG
St. Joho's Episcopal Church
Dubuque
Lax
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Iowa Saloons to Obey Law and Enforce Prohibition
Iowa faces a push to enforce the so called mulet law as Attorney General Byars says the state department has power to enforce. Saloons must close at 10 pm on weekdays and Sunday openings are restricted to 2 pm. In Davenport saloons closed at 11 pm by agreement and opened at 2 pm Sunday. Public sentiment aims to curb new law changes next session.
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Byars
Iowa College Scandal Involves Faculty Wife Seeks Separation
Iowa State College Ames faces a sensational dispute as Vice Dean Meeker and his wife clash in court. Mrs Meeker sues for separation while a divorce action lingers at Story City and Trot Meeker. The case hints at a possible clash over the faculty moral committee and student conduct.
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Iowa State Eallogent Ames
Donn Meeker
Department of Engineering
Hig
Meeker
Engineer Killed in Cab Accident on No. 110
Engineer C. Z. Coffey, departing Clin ton on No. 110, was killed when he leaned from the engine end to view a locomotive. His head struck a cantnet bridge near Wheatland causing fatal injuries within minutes. Coffey, a Northwestern veteran of ten years, leaves a wife and family. his parents reside at ONeill, Nebraska.
Life Sworn Away Says Felon After Sentence
Cain cried his life has been sworn away after being sentenced to life in prison for murder of C L Morris tied to illegal liquor operations at a mining camp. He claimed the witnesses cared nothing for truth and accused the court of injustice.
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Inter
Ony
Nelton
Des Moines
Kort
Mrdixon
Cain
Local News Briefs From Across Counties
A post office opens at ak vnte Malinka county with Ioward Wilcos as pastras ler. Hog cholera complaints rise near Grand Junetinn while farmers report hog losses. John I. Mullaney leaves the District Court deputy post to practice law in Dubuque. Miss Viviane Slack’s packetbook is stolen during a Seonle theater performance. Andrew J. Lrawn injured in a bicycle collision near Ma gon City with eye damage and bruises. First Savings Bank forms in State Center with $15,000 capital. Thomas Von Swearingen injured by a wagon nail near Shenmadoah travels to Omaha for treatment. Krank Dundy, longtime conductor on the Audubon line, killed in Vatalo. Former Sheriff Crater sues Wa pello county for $18.05 in fees for served processes. University movement grows as clubs form in eighty of ninety-nine counties. Charles Krantz of Linnama dies from fall breaking neck. Gladbrook council tightens on diphtheria by closing churches and schools. Baldwin found dead in Ogden hotel with open gas jet. suicide suspected. Baldwin had worked at a German gambling house recently from Denver.
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Dubuque
Seonle
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Andrew J. Lrawn
Magon City
State Center
First Savings Bank
County Recorder
Thomas von Swearingen
Shenmadoah
Omaha
Atlantic
Krank Dundy
Fieruy
Audubon
Noek Lala
Vatalo
Iowa City
Merton L. Ferson
Charles Krantz
Linnama
Gladbrook
Krom
Tialdwin
Ogden
Council Bluita
Baldwin
Lerman
Denver
Bill to curb gambling moves through Congress
The text outlines bills by Senator Culberson and Representative Burleson to curb speculation in cotton and related markets. It discusses extending restrictions to wheat and other grains, regulating interstate commerce to block telegraph and telephone messages about future cotton contracts, and penalties for violations. It notes France and Germany pursuing similar controls and mentions Hepburn’s measure on stock dealings. The article reflects a nationwide push to limit market manipulation amid rising concerns.
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Texas
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Culnerson
Burlus
New York
New
Hepburn
Towa
France
Germany
Steel Exports Jump in November Trade Figures
New York reports steel shipments for November at 76,109 tons, up nearly 65 percent from the prior month, marking the heaviest volume for the period in two years. Rails led the cargoes with shipments to the Far East, while natle and pipe shipments were notable and South America bought the most wire.
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Deaboard Porta
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New York Brewers Plan Postyear Beer Price Increase
News item states that after January 1 New York brewers will raise beer prices by 11 dollars per barrel. A Swedish steamer Uppland from Philadelphia to Vera Cruz, which grounded on Chester Island in the Delaware River, has been floated. Miss Mary Whenbeth Lewis, heir to a 1.5 million dollar estate, has been released from a New York insane asylum after twenty-five years and may manage her property.
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Delaware River
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Souvenir Hunters Across Europe and a Meet with Jones
A wandering writer recalls Jones in a string of souvenir quests and risky escapades from London Whitechapel to the Schwarzwald. They meet again amid mountain vistas and a grand pinecone prize, trading daredevil tales and reflections on lures for memories.
Denk elephants in Ceylon provoke wary wildlife talk
In Ceylon elephants roam widely, often indifferent to villagers and fences. Harry Storey discusses solitary elephants and their habit of establishing residence near villages, while noting that once hunted they become alert. a notable tale recounts a hunter’s night march that confronts a surprised elephant.
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Ceylon
Lelplag Lin
Young woman wins interview after long wait
In a humorous vignette from The Outing, a determined young woman spends nearly a year pursuing an interview with a theatrical manager. She finally secures a rendezvous, is welcomed into the private office, offered a chair, and thanks the manager for the opportunity before yielding to relief and fatigue.
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Charles Belmont Davis
A Tale Of A Doubtful Quarter In A Subway Tale
A narrator recalls a dubious coin case. He visits a subway ticket office and a treasury window to test a worn quarter. The teller at the receiving window confirms a damaged coin and replaces it with a perfect one, avoiding loss or exposure.
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Moy MWyril and the wind driven church incident
In Wyaitmoor near Chestnut Hill Whindelphia a young presides at the Meagan church. A wind mishap during services caused tension as a new minister prepared to take charge. Moy MWyril wrote a note to a boy expecting it for the minister and the boy delivered it to the pulpit unseen.
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Fourteenth Repeat Sparks Street Debate On Reform
Fragmentary dialog shows a street courier, Peggotty, and others arguing over reforming criminals by imprisonment. References to Lexgotty and a Russia dialect poem hint at broader social commentary and rival views on punishment and censorship in a urban setting.
Probably Prejudiced Charge Mirrored in Court Quips
A Chicago Tribune quips on prejudice and misinterpretation as a young man narrates a girl’s photograph encounter. The dialogue questions conduct unbecoming and lawyer, highlighting biased reactions and confusion in a social context.
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Chicago Tribune
Connacteal Boastings From Slurred Speech Fragments
A garbled dialogue mocks wives cooking and a young lawyer boasting about practice, reflecting crude slang and misrendered phrases. The piece notes regret for those who receive less than they deserve, via ironic quips and damaged text.
Historic World Events Snapshot From 1600s to 1908
A fragmented OCR summary lists events across centuries including British Parliament actions against American self and crews, US diplomatic appointments, battles, territorial gains, Napoleon and French Republic events, cholera among troops, culture notes, and legislative milestones from 1789 to 1908. It mentions Shawis, Lincoln era notes, Canadian milestones, and global shifts shaping nations, empires, and borders.
Campaign against tuberculosis and large wheat order
Commissioner of Health Dixon of Pennsylvania launches a campaign with visiting nurses to inspect households of tubercular patients, instruct on fresh air, food, and behavior to curb spread. Also reports: United Cigar Stores Chief testified dividends. Greek order for 1,000,000 bushels of wheat to Athens via GI & Fisher. Cuba census estimate 2,028,282.
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Pennsylvania
Aurees
Big Prairie
George J. Whilan
United Cigar Stores Company
American Tobacco Company
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