Old Marshalltown Attorney Commits Suicide After Mental Derangement
J. F. Mocket, a venerable attorney in Marshalltown, died by hanging at his home amid a temporary mental derangement. His son Myra Meeker found the body as the rope was cut and an inquiry was ordered by authorities. Covent Nichols notified, inquest to be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Mocket
Marehalltown
Howe
Houglig
le Meeker
Monker
Myra
Meeker
Us Nual
Meek
Fife
Nichols
Young man returns home alive after fourteen years abroad
A man from Martinique, presumed dead after the Mont Vulex disaster near Martinique on May 10, 1903, appears at his parents' Belle Maine home in Marshalltown. He has traveled widely, interrupted by a long silence, and the reunion surprised his relieved parents and the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peles Vietin
Marvelyique
Ann
Marsnall
Mont Vulex
Bela
Martinique
Helle Talne
Maarshalltown
Belle Maine
Navid
Cottrells Divide Property in Kingsley Settlement
Representative Jain Cottrell and Amelia led a home conference in Kingsley to arrange a final settlement of 28 items with no lawyers present. An equal division of property is reported, with Mrs. Cottrell to have full possession of the children and Mr. Cottrell to visit them as needed. He plans travel after the settlement and marriage to follow Mrs. Hough’s divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jain C. Cottrell
Amelia
Kingsley
Escape from Town City jail sparks wild breakout
Ten Hulvex in Ivan City attempt to flee from jail while being led to work for Overseer John Carroll. They sprinted across the steps and scattered, with Carroll firing after the slowest man as the group fled into nearby streets. The gunshot did not strike its target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan City
Balk
Stone Mile
Jelly Hall
Town City
John Carroll
Carroll
Jent
Iowa Conventions Set for Des Moines and Waterloo
The Republican State central committee fixed dates for 193? state conventions. March 38 at Des Moines and June 24 at Waterloo with Attorney General Byers as temporary chairman of Des Moines and Ora Williams as secretary. George S. Wright proposed Leslie M. Shaw for chair but withdrew. Byers chosen unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repellienna
Des Moines
Waterloo
Republican State Central Committee
Byers
Ora Williama
George 5. Wright
Council Bluffs
Leslie M. Shaw
Centerdale Elevator and Station Destroyed by Sparks
Five. Centerdale elevator owned by Pred Wartley with 9,000 bushels of grain burned when sparks from a passing engine set the Cedar Iaylds branch station ablaze. Estimated loss $15,000, with $4,500 insurance. Into Town City Protestant pastors plan ten Sunday discussions of the ten commandments to bring stern scriptures to congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparka
Buginne
Pred Wartley
Centerdale
West Liberty
Cedar Iaylds
Rock Islland
Town
Betz Returns Home After Fourteen Year Absence
Harry Betz son of Mr and Mrs William H Betz of Marshalltown returns after fourteen years of travel and presumed dead for five years. A letter dated in St Louis reached his parents revealing he was alive prompting a joyous reunion at home.
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Man Reicman
Harry Betz
William H. Betz
Marshalltown
Melrose Fire Destroys Eight Buildings in Town Center
A major blaze on the Melrose streets consumed eight buildings between 3 and 6 am, inflicting about 20 000 dollars in losses. The origin is unknown as flames reached the Record publisher Mrs CG A Fenton's residence before being checked. Fire damaged drugs, furniture, millinery shops, a hotel, an undertaker, and a wagon factory. several insured properties total losses range around thousands with varied protections. A dog’s bark alerted Mrs Heaton, possibly saving her life.
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Melrose
CG. A. Fenton
Mig. Heaton
C. Garr
Wrank Wolf
Tonos Digenn
Lenty Duggan
M. Coleman
Melrose Truvord
John Malthy
Harnesay
John Griffin
She Stone Estaté
W. W. O'Brien
M. O'Conner
Hotel Western
Ry ‘Thompson
Grinnell Plans Special Election for 4 Percent Tax
Grinnell City Council approved a petition to call a special election on a four percent tax to aid the Waterloo Pella and Southern railroad. The petition, with names from the assessor's books, showed 507 freeholders within city limits supporting the measure. A special election order was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Waterloo
Better Chance For Depositors In Chariton Wreck Case
The second report on the Chariton bank failure shows liabilities about the same as the first. The increase totals $20,938.93, with about $10,000 of claims likely to be rejected, affecting potential dividends. The Woodman claim may also be rejected, but a better payout than zero cents on the dollar is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Wank
Chariton
Heeetyer Bostwick
Jess Han Wits Ferret
Phe Nasete Hive
Woodman
Northwestern Roadmaster Injured in Clinton Dynamite Blast
A Northwestern Roadmaster, A. L. Mende of the Midland division of Chicago and North Western, was seriously injured in Clinton when dynamite used above a bridge exploded. He was crossing the Northwestern railroad bridge when a blast entered his fog, necessitating surgery to remove the cap and raising concerns about limb injury. He is in a local hospital, with physicians hopeful about recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Clinton Salters
A. L. Mende
Midland
Chicago and Northwestern
Clinton
Woman Almost Killed After Stepping in Front of Train
Mrs. Martin Myer of Clinton narrowly escaped death at the Franklin street crossing when she stepped in front of a Northwestern engine to let a train pass. She was hurled forty feet and sustained a compound fracture of the right risk. The 60 year old woman's survival was described as miraculous.
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Clinton
Martin Myer
Franklin Street
Myer
Des Moines Area News In Brief Highlights Local Accidents and Events
Theodore Linges loses a finger in a shredding machine near Peria. In 1007 Des Moines mailed 9,005,007 pounds of newspapers. Fire damages 1,000 at EB Richmond drug store. fire started from a defective flue. company saves 15,000. Aun tie Mary S. Price of Council Bluffs has third set of teeth at 78. Charles A. Nicholson resigns as boilermaker to head Southern railway boiler shops at Atlanta. Mrs. Llerbert Boies dies in Waterloo brain fever. father-in-law ill in El Paso. Josep Weisner, from Atlanta, swindled out of 48 at Union station. Great Western receivership may be heard in Des Moines federal court. Fred Otto killed at Egan while clearing wreck. Iowa medical women convention in New Moines May 32. Medical Society of Iowa May 13-15. Louis Jackson shoots self in Vincent, death by own action, wife informed.
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Theodore Linges
Lyes
Peraia
Des Moines
Richmond
Riceville
Mary S. Price
Council Bluffs
Mins
Price
Charles A. Nicholson
Northwestern
Mason City
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Gao
Mra
Llerbert Boies
Uorace Boies
Waterloo
el Paso
Texan
Josep Weisner
Omahash
Union Station
Great Western Railroad
Geo. IM. Carr
Great Western
Fred Otto
Miles
Egan
Iowa
New Moines
Medical Society of Iowa
Louis Jackson
Vincent
Dwindling Army Must Fuel Reform Debates
The article argues that pay rises and infantry strength are overdue as the army plans to withdraw Marines from the Isthmus of Panama and move two infantry regiments to guard duties. It cites a depleted U S force, with fewer than 7 000 ready infantry, and notes enlisted men favor pay hikes but dislike monthly field marches and non military duties.
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War and Navy Departments
Panama
Canal
Anny
United States
Washington
Congress
War Department
Army
Jackson and New York political contrasts noted at events
Jackson Day in Chicago contrasted with a New York Jefferson Club banquet where Bryan supporters cheered. In San Francisco, Viscount Aoki said no war with Japan is likely. Secretary Taft praised Philippine progress and education. Ohio GOP backs a March 31 presidential vote. Senator Foraker rejects the plan.
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Tait
Philippines
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
Foraker
Right car trains to run on Boston elevated line
Right car trains are to be run on the Boston elevated line to cope with the traffic offered. Officials announce the move to improve transit capacity and reduce congestion during peak periods.
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Boston
Dirigible design bids open for tests at Fort Myer next spring
War Department invites proposals for a two passenger balloon of 120 foot length with 850 pound load and 100 pounds ballast, powered to 20 miles per hour, to be tested at Fort Myer next spring. Government supplies bag and hydrogen, bidders set bag shape.
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Signal Corps of
The
War Department
Kort Myer
Wort Myer
Tragic Church Benefit Fire Claims One Hundred Lives
A church benefit program at the Shedes Opera House in Royerton Pennsylvania ended in disaster as an acetylene fueled blaze and panic killed about 100 people and seriously injured many more. The moving picture machine explosion, overturned oil lamps, and a blocked stairway caused a deadly stampede and entombed victims in flames. Fire engines arrived too late. several dozen victims were burned beyond identification as rescuers worked amid debris and collapsing structure.
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Raventy
Shedes Opera House
Royerton
kKeveral
Beng
Judesertbuchte
Ascheiger
Boyertown
Reading
Pottstown
Whch
Fie
Curtailed production shows signs of steady improvement
Amid ongoing industrial curtailment there are favorable indicators for a gradual revival. Banks near normal, discount operations active, and nine week bank exchange data show the smallest decline. Repairs to plutins allow resumption, reducing idle workers while iron steel and wire bookings rise. furniture, footwear, and vehicle orders pick up. prices unlikely to fall. Weather aided January retail clearance as wholesale markets draw more buyers. Mercantile collections vary by region, with Chicago district failures rising to BU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plutins
Chicago
Duu
New Cardinals Created by Pope Pius and Cabinet Resigns
Pope Pius creates new cardinals, while the Dutch cabinet of ding ministers resigns. M. Gude is named minister to the United States from Norway amid Vienna diplomatic scandal causing an ambassador's recall. The steamer Austral, bearing scientists, wrecks off Uruguay but all aboard survive.
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Pope Pius
Ning
M. Gude
United States
Norway
Vienna
Uruguay
Trade and Industry Show Mixed Signals in January Analysis
New York markets show improved sentiment yet weak real trade gains. Railway earnings falter, collections lag December, and unemployment rises in major centers. Mild weather dampens seasonable activity. retailers cut prices to spark demand while Southern and Western trade show little life. Failing numbers across U S and Canada reflect cautious business and lingering economic softness.
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New York
Winandot
United States
BSG
Canada
Bradstreet
Historic Midwest Commodity Prices By City
A dense listing of 19th century grain and livestock prices across multiple cities. Includes Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with ranges for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter and other commodities. Data reflects market conditions with bids and quality grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cholee
New York
National guard expansion urged by War Department
A terse War Department communication to territorial officials urges a sizable increase in the national guard of Tawau. In New York, President Roosevelt faced sharp criticism at the annual dinner of the Late Association at the Waldorf Astoria. Washington stakeholders of the Washington Railway and Electric Company named Willem Loabh Jr. as a director and future president.
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National Guard
Tawau
War Department
Roosevelt
Association of
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Washington, D. C
Willem Loabh, Jr
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