City Water Contract Battle In District Court
City faces permanent injunction to stop furnishing free water to Plymouth Clay Products Co. and to restrain mayor and council from violating contracts. Court to hear why injunction should not be granted as parties contend over water supply and contract terminations affecting other city concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cit
Odt
Anombe
Plymouth Clay, Products Co
Eduth
Clay Products Co
Elity Bay
Davenport Saloon Turmoil Ends With Armed Protest
In Davenport a mob surrounded attorney C. W. Neal on the street threatening to kill him, but Neal drew a revolver and warned the crowd. German editor De Richter was struck by a shot in the altercation, while admirers presented him a new revolver. Citizens call for government action as tensions rise over the local political feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saven Bwimsele
Davenport
C. W. Neal
Neal
de. Richter
Oiitor
Cummit
Torney
Alienation Suit In Grundy County Court
Mrs Seisler sues Mir and Mrs Conrad Helelet in Grundy County seeking 20000 for alienation of affections after young farmer Van Heisler allegedly abducted and wounded his wife A Gamage Sit. The case arises from the assault and the injured woman’s continued recovery. William Heisler was arrested and is awaited before the grand jury convenes.
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van Heisler
Grundy County
Seisler
Huiband
Mir
Conrad Helelet
North Grundy Couty
Teister
Heisler
William
Felsler
Wyder
Attorney Challenges Sentence in Robbery Case
Joseph Snyder, convicted of breaking and entering, received a twenty year term from Judge Smith in Munson City Fort Madison. He accuses his attorney of negligence and claims witnesses lied, while noting he was in Minneapolis during the robbery and Mason City on the evidence. He seeks a new trial.
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New Trelal
Joseph Snyder
Fort Madison
Smith
Munson City
Minneapolis
Mason City
Wife seeks divorce after husband kisses infant child
Mrs Alfred Handall of Wert Dodge sues for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness and health fears for the infant. She claims the husband, a liquor and tobacco user, kisses the child with nicotine reeking lips, causing revulsion and concerns over the child's welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wert ‘Dodge
Alfred [Sandall
Wert Dodge
Low Fares Cut Railroads Earnings Revealed in Report
A garbled report shows a small net earnings gain for state railroads for the year ending July. It notes a two cent fare law has reduced profits and questions the roads’ ability to endure, with State figures indicating earnings near 12 percent.
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Densins
State Railroad Commission
Ause
Lightning Strikes Hit Abia Town Causing Major Damage
A severe electrical storm in Albia at 150 o'clock in the morning sparked fires that damaged five buildings. Stransberger and Borgeer dry goods store nearly burned out, with about 40,000 dollars in stock losses. A direct bolt also destroyed B A Long’s barn in the town's northern section.
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Abia
Albia
Atora
Stransberger & Borgeer
B.A. Long
Jhalous Indian Kills Two Men in Davenport Violence
A gunman labeled as Jhalous Indian killed James and tardid Gaskay, fatally wounded George Gaskay, and injured Willian Martens in Davenport while pursuing his ex wife and her new husband. The shooter later died by suicide in a lumber yard. The woman and her husband escaped injury.
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Vietins
Muegerer
Wumnevelt
Willian Martens
Tudian
James
iTardid Gaskay
George Gaskay
Davenport
Gasknyr
Lowa Oliy
Bordera tremors dewator report and midwest notices
Within Our Bordera, Clarion is to have a tremors' dewator soon. Farmers will mt Inn stock of lumber and dent to goal Neo. Mrs Giorga Cipler, widow at Des Moines, wards off a prowler after warning him away. Deaths, accidents, and local events populate a sprawling, fragmented survey of town life and labor, with mention of unions, capitol improvements, and community tragedies across Iowa towns.
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Clarion
Dewator
Neo
Giorga 'Cipler
Des’ Moines
Slint
Global Stock Decline Mirrors Worldwide Market Shrinkage
Willia A Curtis reports in the Chicago Record Herald that stocks worldwide sink as American industrial shares tumble. The drop spans British, French, German and Japanese securities, with notable declines in London and Northwestern rail, copper mines in Spain, and Indian railway bonds. Investors face general shrinkage, though long-term holders who kept certificates in safes may avoid immediate losses.
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Willi A. Curtis
Chicago Record
Spectator
Meliiley
Wall Street
New York
London and Northwestern Railroad
Spain
Great Eastern Railway
Mngland
British Consola
Brenel Railway
Bank of Brance
Credit Lyonnais
Paris
Chinese Girls Arrive at Wellesley First Education for Senoors enD
Senoors enD and QuEgEs Net report arrival of Chinese girls at Wellesley College as the first Chinese women sent to America for education. The piece surveys school district enlargement, urban education costs, corporal punishment debates in New York, teacher pay in Missouri, and calls for curriculum reforms and extended schooling timelines.
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Wellesley College
America
Vermont
Alumni Association
Houston
Texas
Census Bureau
Charlestan
Missouri
J. M. Greenwood
State Teachers Association
Maine
New England
New York
Maine Normal School
Traftford Courant
Brooklyn
Mesa
National Educational Association
Fogue
Financial turmoil spreads from East to West
Amid a New York gale the panic spread to Pittsburgh and beyond as four Western concerns faced receiverships due to inability to secure collateral. The Iron City Trust Company also went into receivership, with assets around 4 million and liabilities near 1.7 million. Western bankers offered aid, government pledge announced, and assurances emerged from Chicago to tame the market.
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New York
Pittsburg
Stork Exchange
Embarrasser Weslinghorpe
Iron City Trust Company
Uirest
7. P. Morgan
Jaros Stillan
Fn Eart
Cortetyau
Conattige
Chicago
Maneters
Royal automobiling of European royalty in Madrid and Lisbon
The New York Sun describes royal chauffeurs and speeds of Alfonso of Spain and King Carlos of Portugal. It notes Alfonso’s expressive drive through Madrid in a modest car, the Catalan-made option, and the rarity of Spanish-made autos. It mentions Carlos’s love of hill climbs and occasional pricey car expenses in Lisbon.
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Alfonzo
Spati
Byeeil
Ant Onvinn
Rhaulit
Alfonso
Octagton
Breadnreck
Machidito
Lod
Ag Ha
Spain
Companian
Barcelona
Castillat
Gatahu
Carlos
Portugal
Automoblie
Lisbon
New York
Opium Smokers of China Described in Take on World View
A reader view notes opium smoking and use in China as a widespread vice, with estimates ranging from 100 million to 150 million users. Observers describe dens in both native cities and foreign concessions, while Chinese officials fail to shut them, fearing revenue loss. The piece cites Gov Chris and local authorities grappling with enforcement and moral concerns.
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Sys
Pouwny Ching
Debiuvebod
Ak Tor
Conditian
Chris
China
United States
Typen Error in Publishing House Leads to Laughable Misprint
A historic anecdote recalls a poet sending a manuscript with the line See the pale martyr in a sheet of fire. The published version ran See the pale martyr with his shirt on fire, then a party paper misquoted the crowd roaring for a fragment with See the vast corcouree rent the air with their snouts.
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Epenther
Remarks on Homes and Court Pleas From an Old Paper
A humorous clashing of voices on selling a house and a Massachusetts Supreme Court damages case. The dialogue references a real estate agent ad, a husband and wife, and a courtroom exchange with Senator Hoar quoted. Miscellaneous lines remark on eloquence and gate receipts in a satirical tone.
Wholesale Trade and Bank Clearings Report Strong Prices
Commerce shows firm activity with high prices for staple goods and robust bank clearings at 200,577,100, up 18.7 percent from 1900 levels. Retail demand remains solid though money is tight, while failures in the Chicago district total 28, five with liabilities over 5,000.
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Buineas
Carneco
Conte
Chicago
Dunstrade Review
Trade and crop reports show irregular activity in late year
In Bradytreet's Commercial Report the New York focus notes trade shifting from wholesale to petal trade, with mixed results across Northwest Southwest and South. It cites scarce house trade, variable fill-in orders, and tighter money affecting collections. Week ending Oct 17 shows 14 business failures, vs 192 last week and past years.
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Intercat
Dar
Ust
United States
Chadlin
Bradytreet
Multiple City Market Report Prices for Hogs Cattle and Grains
Market prices listed across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati Ottawa New York and Buffalo for cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with grain values for wheat corn oats rye and seeds. Prices shown per head or per bushel, reflecting regional varying quotes and commodity quality grades.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louie
Cincinnati
G&c
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Lipton Disappointed Over America Cup Terms
In Sporting World notes Sir Thomas Lipton voiced great disappointment at failing to reach terms to race for the America Cup. Keene's Colin captured a $9,000 stake at Brighton. George Bennett said he would quit the turf forever. Yale beat Wesleyan amad victory sparked by strong defense. Bobby Waithour suffered serious injuries in a Berlin cycling race. Linebacking secured victory for the University of Pennsylvania against Villanova. Philadelphia and Detroit AL clubs played to a remarkable seven inning draw gate.
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Thomas Lipton
Keene
Colin
Brighton
George Bennett
Yale
Wesleyan
Bobby Waithowr
Wre
Berlin
University of Pennsylvania
Villa Nova
Philadelphia
Detroit
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Jhalous Indian
State Federation of Labor
Twane Westfall
Cass County
Winterset
William Goose
Cascade
Jackson County
Jehn Rasyret
Dubuque
Clovinia Largen
Paul Larson
Decorah
A. C. Cain
County
Des Moines
G. TL Morrey
C. Tollnson
Enterprise
Brother
Wile W. Leonard
Warren I. Leonard
Town Falls
Dubuque and
Sioux City Railroad
Harahan
Wartimatt
Lat
Uot Leuyvesant
Sioux City
Unois Central
Lehigh
Chicago Great Western Anl
Mason »Cuy and
Fort
Salix
Christian Church
West Liberty
Trev
P. H. Green
Portaga Ja Prairie
Manitobr
Yermin Korape
Iowa Central
Marshall County
Rocksland
Small
Oxford
Webster City
Charles
Ames
Port Dodge
West
Capitol Improvement Commission
Capitol
Chaplin
Grinnell
Senoors
Queges
Dexpite Geiahen
Sella
Associated Press
W. J. Bryan
Jamestown
Trust
Bryan
Gomners
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Taift
Madltor Watterson
Goulsville Courier-Journal
New
American Fenkers’ Association
Atlantic City
Charles Mmory Smith
Troose Yerk
Schmitz
San Francisco
Union Labor Party
Taylor
Nate Ityan
Independent Reform al Gans
Gatlone
Labor Party
Langdon
Royal “Chaueeeurs
Linhe
Tair Fostese
John
Myelf
Washington Star
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