Court verdict in Adel ends Des Moines streetcar dispute
Judge Applegate in Adel rules the Des Moines City Railway franchise does not expire until 1916 as per charter, a victory for the company and city alike. He notes the franchise’s end aligns with the corporation’s expiration, setting the stage for potential 1916 actions to secure a new franchise. Senators Young and Byers back a state wide or district primary to settle the senatorial contest and Dolliver successor issue.
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Des Moines
Applegate
Adel
City Railway Company of
Fgr
Turner
Senator Young
Byers
Senate
Iowa
Mr. Young
He W. Byers
United States Senate
Calliver
Sénator Young
Dolliver
Osage High School Burns In Feative Fire
Osage High School in Mason City Iowa burned entirely after a fire started in an attic flue. Strong winds hindered firefighting. The building’s contents were destroyed and losses reach about 25000 with 1000 insurance. Panic spread among students but no serious injuries reported. Significant smoke and structural damage reported in earlier lines.
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Mason City
Civil service order classifies post office staff in 1910
The September 30 1910 executive order shifts assistant postmasters and certain clerks in first and second class post offices into the competitive civil service. The change takes effect December 1 1910 and does not alter third or fourth class post offices or the postmaster position. Incumbents retain voting rights and face standard discipline for political activity.
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Taft
Post Office Department
Civil Service
Mes
Post-Office Department
Post-Office
Local Markets Hogs Corn and Poultry Prices
Hogs eight dollars ten cents, corn two thirty six, catarina twenty six cents, barley zero, hens seven, springs seven cents, old rooster tee, ducks seven e, geese seven cents, turkeys twelve cents.
Bishop Morrison to preach and confirm at Trinity Church
Rt. Rev. T. N. Morrison bishop of the diocese of Iowa will be at Trinity church next Sunday December 11. He will confirm a class and also deliver a sermon.
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Bishop Morrison
T.N. Morrison
Diocese of
Iowa
Trinity Church
One Fire Team Power Nears New Condition
SiLe advertises one fye team power nearly new for sale at zero price. Contact Box 5 Curlew Iowa with reply details.
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Curlew Iowa
James R Edwards and Jennie Cole Wed in City
The marriage of James R Edwards to Jennie Cole took place last evening in this city with Rev J K Brereton officiating The Democrat extends best wishes for health and happiness to the newlyweds.
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James R. Edwards
Jennie Cole
J. K. Brereton
Rock Island trains stop added after petition
Rock Island officials granted a petition from Livermore to Gradtin fer area, reversing a plan to skip smaller towns. Citizens of Gitosen, Bole, Hardy, and Rodman gain same day travel to Emmetsburg, aiding local business. The Democrat notes prior neglect by higher authorities rather than agents.
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Rock Island
Livermore
Gradtinfer
Gitosen
Bole, Hardy
Rodman
Emmetsburg
Milwaukee Company
Democrat
Lorey
Disturbance of Wis Court at Terril
W H Kirby cleans up Terril after youths break into his house while absent. He had the offender brought to Spirit Lake for grand jury action on house breaking. Kirby has chaired the Terril court since leaving Emmersburg and plans to continue court while building homes for neighbors.
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Wis
W. H. Kirby
Terril
Spirit Lake
Dat Kirby
Emmersburg
Mean Trick by Engineer and Fireman on AL & St L Train
An engineer and a fireman in charge of a freight on the Alabama and St. Louis line telegraphed resignations after stopping at Gilmore on the way to Estherville. The company had to dispatch a special crew to assemble the train. The piece argues workers who abandon employers should seek jobs elsewhere and notes the line’s engine shortages and inferior equipment affecting crew morale. The Register and Leader offers free mail subscriptions for 1910 with a portrait of Senator Doliver on remittance.
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Joan
Gilmore
Estherville
Register and Leader
Daily Ant
Doliver
Wilsons' Auto Sales Reach $120000 in a Year
Reports claim H. J. Wilson and partner sold automobiles totaling $120000 at Algona and Emmetsburg over the past year. The Democrat notes the figures may be exaggerated but praises Wilson as a tireless worker worthy of good income for his labor. Lost Their Little Child. Mr and Mrs Ben Booth mourn the loss of their infant, seven weeks old, who died Saturday of pneumonia. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Burial Evergreen cemetery. The parents have many friends and neighbors' sympathy in their sorrow.
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Wilson
H. J. Wilson
Algona
Emmetsburg
Ben Booth
Evergreen Cemetery
Panama Play Travels Iowa Over Isthmus Themes
A touring theatrical company presents Panama through scenes on the canal zone and the great American enterprise on the Isthmus. If staging and acting are strong, the show should engage the average American audience.
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Panama
Iowa
Canal Zone
Isthmus
Democrats to Redistrict in Six States for Ten Years
The Democrats plan to control legislatures in Maine West Virginia New York Ohio Indiana and New Jersey and redraw districts for Congress state offices and other posts. They will elect U S senators for six years and the changes will last a decade. The move aims to secure better representation and may shift political power after fifty years of Republican advantage.
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Maine
West Virginia
New York
Ohio
Indiana
New Jersey
U. S
Inmany
Repubicans
Skater Drowns After Ice Break on Silver Lake
G W Bumgardner, owner of a Lake Park livery stable, skated on Silver Lake near Libke Park in Dickinson county last Tuesday. He fell through the ice and drowned after cries were heard but not understood. A boy skater tried rescuing him with a pole, but Bumgardner sank. his body was recovered soon after. He was about 20, left a child, and his wife had died recently.
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G. W. Bumgardner
Silver Lake
Libke Park
Dickinson Junty
Bunnsardner
Joe Meehan Sets Course for Ireland Visit
Joseph Meehan left for New York on Wednesday and sailed to Ireland on Saturday to stay awhile visiting relatives. The Bempatrat hopes he will have a safe trip.
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Joe Meehan
Ireland
Joseph Meehan
New York
Bempatrat
Several Conductors Fired On M. and St. L Line
About a dozen conductors on the M. and St. L. line were discharged in the past week as surety companies agreed to make good their bonds. W. F. Egan to be deputy auditor, named son of T. C. Egan. The Democrat congratulates him on the appointment. Found two fur robes on the Osgood road, owner can recover by proving property and paying charges. J. W. Doyce, Emmetaburg.
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W. F. Egan
T. C. Egan
J. R. Martin
The
Democrat
Osgood Road
J. W. Doyce
Emmetaburg
Central Iowa fires cause $18000 loss injure man
Three fires in central Iowa tied to cold snap caused $18000 in losses and serious injury to one man. Four business buildings and contents were destroyed in Monroe county, threatening the town’s main street. Separate blazes at Bayard and Dike, Iowa, added further damage with insurance partial coverage and gasoline plant explosion blamed for one blaze. Medium Lake skating described as excellent with smooth ice and active recreation.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Monroe
Jasper County
W. E. Mooore
Bayard
Casper Johnson
Aasland Bros
Dike
Water shortage at tank stations prompts deeper wells
Trains at some tank stations face water shortages for engine use. Rathway compekseb and farmers must sink deeper wells as regular water supplies remain unlikely to improve before spring. ElmMetsbore will not lack water if its pumping station stays in operation.
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Rathway Compekseb
Ashes dumping curb ordinance warned city wide
Complaints about dumping ashes and rubbish on streets prompt a public notice to halt the practice. strict enforcement of street cleanliness ordinance to follow. Dissolution notice: co partnership on farm near Emmetsburg dissolves, Mr Consignay retires, debts to be paid by Dir. Taylor. Notices include Dr Shallenberger praised, lost pocketbook, Poland China boars for sale, and a lost hunting dog in Emmetsburg.
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Consignay
Townshi
West
Nsigney
Dir. Taylor
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Poland
Peter Bough
Robin Laughlin
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