Marshall Field Dies After Pneumonia Stricken in New York
The Chicago merchant prince Marshall Field died at the Holland House in New York on Tuesday following pneumonia brought on by cold. Relatives and Mrs. Weld were with him as doctors’ best efforts to prolong life failed. Field's career began in Cooley Farwell & Co and evolved through multiple firm changes into Marshall Field & Co, building a vast wholesale and retail empire and becoming one of the era’s leading mercantile figures.
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Humble clerk to merchant prince of modern times
A historical profile recounts Marshall Field’s rise from Conway Massachusetts farmer’s son born August 18 1835 to Chicago mercantile king. It notes early farm labor sales attempts and a four year Pittsfield apprenticeship before moving west to Chicago and joining CooJey Wardworth Co. and meeting Levi Lester as key early associations.
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Fortune of Marshall Field's wealth exceeds hundreds of millions
A Chicago gossip survey places Marshall Field's fortune at well over 125 million dollars with holdings in Cook County real estate valued near 30 to 40 million and a dry goods empire, stock in major companies, and extensive international property. Field ranks as the second richest American after Rockefeller, yet he shunned notoriety.
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Amory Cotton Company
LOVER OF HOME AND WEALTHY MERCHANT MARSHALL FIELD
A portrait of Marshall Field a plain man devoted to family. He married Nannie Douglass Scott in 1863 and had three children two living. His son Marshall Field Jr died by accidental gunshot in November. Field spent winters with relatives in Fogland and France and later wed Mrs. Caton before his death. He was a modest benefactor to religious causes.
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Iowa Legislature Sessions Address State Institutions
Senate President Herriott announced committees to visit state institutions and Hayward offered bills restricting child abuse and animal cruelty. The House spent half the morning on resolutions affecting employment and a joint resolution on compensation and duties. Multiple bills were introduced on highways, tax, real property, banking, and education. Senate received petitions for women’s suffrage. House adjourned without quorum. both houses reconvened Tuesday with many visiting state institutions. Representative Greely introduced hazing penalties for colleges. The Agricultural College in Story County was mentioned.
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French elect Fallieres chosen president of France
The French assembly elected Fallieres president on the first ballot, 440 to 871 for Doumer, amid a crowded session at Versailles. Fallieres, a veteran statesman and jurist, has long been prominent in politics with senate leadership and cabinet positions. He was born November 6, 1841, the son of a magistrate's clerk.
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Belle Plaine church work finished in 1905 report
Short state items note the Belle Plaine Congregational church completion. Other Iowa items report Clinton loss from five deaths totaling 110,875, and several local developments including a cement block plant planned for Fairfield, a deadly incident near Dubuque, and clerical appointments within the Davenport diocese.
Eighty Volumes Sign Women Against Senator Smoot
The National League of Women's Organizations collected eighty volumes with signatures of American women urging Reed Smoot of Utah to be expelled from the U.S. Senate. The memorials, noting his ties to the Mormon hierarchy, will be distributed to Senators for presentation in Washington.
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Iowa
Tillman Rezolution Sparks Senate Clash Over Morals
The Tillman resolution in the Senate sought to authorize a five senator committee to investigate the White House expulsion of Minor Mor tls. The vote tally showed Yeas 18 and Nays 8 as the matter was laid on the table amid a crowded gallery after Tillman claimed Hale challenged him to move it.
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Iron workers set to strike against American Bridge Co
The executive committees of structural iron workers in Cleveland plan a mass strike against the American Bridge Company announced for tomorrow. An explosion at Taylor silk mill in Taylor, Pa., killed Patrick Counerton and John Gallagher. Libor remains in demand at Pittsburgh with wages likely to rise across mills. Senator Jacob J. Gallinger and his wife were struck by a streetcar in Washington but suffered no serious injuries. R. C. Longenecker, claiming relation to J. G. Longenecker of Chicago, was fined $25 in Montgomery, Als., for passing worthless checks.
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Chicago
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Descendants of Liberated Belgian Farms Face Rabbity Pest
An article notes a surge of rabbits along the river near Crescent arc, with farmers meeting to plan protection. It discusses prior releases, local factory investments, and growing agricultural and industrial activity in Newton area, including plans for corn canneries and a new tomato chimney plant.
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Vandals damage stallions and men suffer gas incident
Vandals entered the Frank Connolly and Brady Brothers barn in Wort Dodge and killed two imported stallions, nearly bleeding them to death. A reward offers for the criminals as the animals were worth thousands. In Davenport two young men Zip Tammerly and Tred Conten nearly suffocated by coal gas in their room. Hammerly died at Mercy hospital and Contes remains in critical condition.
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Davenport Child Burned In Home Fire Tragedy
Five year old Agnes Hassan suffered severe burns after her clothing ignited at a Davenport residence. Neighbors rushed to extinguish flames by rolling her in snow. Medical officials say injuries may prove fatal as she fights for life.
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Tragedy in Burlington Ends in Accidental Gunfire
Miss Grace Matthews, daughter of a farmer and sister of County Superintendent of Schools Matthews, accidentally killed herself in Burlington when a shotgun in a closet was knocked over. The charge entered her body and she died several hours later.
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Two Years Given In Penitentiary For Conspiracy
Judge Byington of Town City sentenced Matthew Maher and John Jirichek to two years in the penitentiary for conspiracy that led to an attack resulting in the death of John Kelley, treasurer of the Iowa City labor union.
Vast Iowa Yearly News Highlights From 1905
In 1905 Mason City saw eighty five dextha events while Charleston’s will to build blocks burned recently. Bedford’s J M Thompson died aged 72 from heart failure. Burlington’s brewing association filed incorporation with 200000 capital. Fires destroyed organs at Adams factory in Dubuque. Epworth Gun Light and Healthy Co bought by eastern capitalists. Dr Calgin Stook of Faletielé found unconscious. overwork blamed. Farmer near Des Moines dying from bee stings. Davenport’s Chester Little sued Mueller Lumber for 5000. Centerville’s J R Wooden gave $10000 New Year gifts to grandchildren. Fayetteville’s Babcock donated 25000 toward 100000 Upper Town Univ endowment. Mason City’s Bickel lost team in crash. horse valued at 200 killed. Soldiers’ Home in Marshalltown reports death of Linn county inmate. Northwestern plans for ten days Chautauqua afloat. Gov Cumming appoints A J Holland inspector per soldiers’ preference law. Dodge City awards cheap well contract to Chicago firm. Clinton’s People’s Gas and Improvement Co capital 500000. Higtoe leads Davenport Gas and Electric. firm aims to operate interurban lines. Nevada reunion near collapse due to mistaken identity. Ryan farmer John Behwendell files bankruptcy for 800 with assets 0. Keokuk stockholders elect forty directors and plan league meeting. Hiwmwood United Presbyterian erecting 12000 church and 8800 parsonage.
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