River threatens rail line near Folsom south of Council Bluffs
Officials and experts warn that $360,000 spent at Folsom may be lost as Missouri River current undermines the made land above Folsom. The river could erode its eastern bank during spring floods, risking the Burlington route and the protective riprap. Experts have been monitoring for ten days and evaluating attack plans.
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Council Bluffs
Folsom
Missouri
Railroa Company
Urlington Railroad
Morgan denies money trust power amid steel firm ties
Washington reports J Pierpont Morgan testifying before the house money trust committee. He says no single party controls money, favors some competition yet prefers combination, and confirms his firms set subsidiary prices and act as fiscal agents for several corporations including United States Steel. He estimates banker deposits near 100 million in New York and notes tacit arrangements with railroads. The session ends with adjournment until January.
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Washington
Christenden
J. Pierport Morgar
Samuel Untermyer
Morgan
Ai. Morgan
Bangs
Mr. Morgan
House
Sf Morgan
STEXI
Air. Morgan
United States
Stee Corporation
Biz Corporation
Untermyer
Steel Corporation
Morgen
R. V. Lindabury
Joseph H. Choate
Delancey Nicol
John C. Spooner
Fim
New York
Ustermyer
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Untermyer
Stes
Mr. Untermyer Asked If Mr. Morgan Had Not Named Jurge EL H. Gary
George W. Perkins
Des Moines Poultry Show to Open at Coliseum in December
At least a dozen states will be represented as the Des Moines central States poultry exhibition prepares for a week long run from December 27 to January 2 at the Coliseum. Superintendent Anthony Stocker will oversee eight assistants to map the large show space while entries close December 20 to allow proper planning.
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Des Moines Coliseum
Bey Moines
Coliseum
Des Moines
Anthony Stocker
Empire
Great Central States
Iowa
Hlinots
Russell
Sheilabarger
Hale
Mlinois
Iowa Pro
Parcel Post
Express
Adel
Davenport
Post
Fine Residence Burns Near Oskaloosa
A 50 gallon kerosene tank exploded in the home of the late G G Laughlin six miles northeast of Oskaloosa. Flames swept the building and its contents, the watchers rescuing Laughlin’s body but some were badly burned. Loss stood at 3000 dollars. Also noted is the sentence of Smith Dodge to thirty years in Fort Madison for killing Gave Geiger during a drunken row near Burlington last summer.
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Oskaloosa
G. G Laughlin
Here
Laughlin
Burlington
Smith Dodge
Fort Madison
Heirs Protest Will in Newton Estate
On grounds of unsound mind the Alex Thompson will was set aside by a jury. Three granddaughters and daughter Elizabeth Lincoln protested the will, reducing Lincoln’s share and cutting the granddaughters’ portions. The estate is valued at $60,000.
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Newton
Alex Thompson
Elizabeth Lincoln
Atter Lincoln
Delay in railroad takeover talks with Governor Shaw continues
Negotiations drag into a six month extension as Atlantic Northern and South Toad seek continuance. The court will hear the request next week while Governor Leslie M. Shaw aims to raise funds to take over the road. Former officials discuss the stalled era rall eS and six former members.
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Council Bluffs
Atlantic Northern & South
Leslie M. Shaw
Ralles
Long Married Want Divorce In Rockford Community
After forty years of life together W H Campbell seeks a divorce, saying the marriage has faltered and he wishes end to the union. The couple are well known in the community and their split is deeply regretted.
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Rockford
W. H Campbell
George Casson
Supreme Court
Stat
Goose Lake
Ira Woman Killed in Aura Crash
Mrs. Iskewy, a well known farmer near Tra, died when the auto carrying her family plunged over an embankment near Ira. Her husband was seriously injured with five broken ribs but expected to recover. The three children riding in the wagon were unhurt. The report notes Ms Iske was a well to do farmer living near Tra and was actively engaged in local farming.
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Ira
Aura
Newton
Wit Iskewy
Stantly
Ms. Iske
Tra
Farmers Institute at Maxwell Nevada District Event
A farmers' institute will be held at Maxwell from December 26 to 28. A splendid program has been prepared and over 3250 in premiums will be paid out across horse, corn, cereals, and poultry departments, plus premiums in the ladies department for fancy work and domestic products.
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Maxwell
Nevada
Farmers' Institute
Fatal runaway kills Charles Strahmeyer in Oskaloosa
Charles Strahmeyer, a veteran market man, was killed instantly when thrown from his cart during a runaway in Oskaloosa. He struck his head and broke his neck. His brother and partner died similarly in a previous incident.
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Oskaloosa
Charles Strahmeyer
Safe Is Robbed in Mason City Coal Dealer Missing
Mason City reports a safe robbery at the coal dealer and office. The suspect escaped after the thief did not lock the safe, making the job relatively easy for the intruder. The owner Haw Coyle was away for supper and expected to return soon.
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Mason City
Coyle
Iowa State Guard Resigns Captain Loomis Black Invalid
General order by Guy E. Logan accepts the resignation of Captain Loomis C. Black of Company I Fifty sixth regiment T. N. G. Captain Slack's home is at Reone.
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Iowa State Guard
Guy E. Logan
Adjutant General
Loomis C. Black
Piftye
Captain Slack
Reone
Trial Reversal Sought in Oliver Driver Murder Case
In a lengthy appeal, Towa City Baker seeks reversal of a murder conviction at Oliver Driver of Lonthree. The court reduced the sentence from Urenty-tivo to Aren Yrors and ordered transport to Port Madison.
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Baker Gase
B. ¥. Carrot
Guy Baker
Johnson County
Baker
Supreme Court
Hakers
Fort Madison
Wade, Dutcher
Davis
Iowa
Towa City
Tity Baker
Port Madison
Oliver Driver
Lonthree
Sadteme
Wife of machinist attempts suicide in Des Moines
Mrs. Tom Crook, wife of a machinist, attempted death by own action in her room at 2442 West LDS Street by swallowing four tablets of bichloride of mercury. She was found and rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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Des Moines
Tom Crook
Lds Street
Parcel Post Costs and Farm Bulletins Spark Iowa Debate
The article discusses parcel post pricing with insurances, Iowa state farm bulletins, and the cost impact of zone rates from Des Moines. It notes officials’ hopes to improve agricultural information flow, stallion registrations, buckwheat labeling enforcement, and multiple state legal cases and corporate filings.
The Oft Told Tale of a Window and a Dream Job
A reader narrator recalls an era of job hunting during a panic, where a hopeful stenographer responds to an ad for a highly educated young lady. She recalls a flirtatious employer, a flood of roses, and a half comic, half romantic office scene near Trinity Chapel. The tale ends with a distant window scene showing a detective and a frightened girl as the crowd wonders what happened.
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Trinity Chapel
Marcel
Judgment Batt
Jessi
Bridget O'Rorke
Thash
Jack Wayburn
Winder
Thash Trinity Church
Trinity
Thaeloct
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Wartingionen
MWA Poultry Show
Capital City
Gwen J. Loveur
National Society
Iown
Iso
Frank C. Pellett
Mr. Pellett
Dexter
J. Dematteis
Batavia
A. A. Duba
Waterloo
L. Dyk
Orange City
la Tier
Waterton
Torsilo Wass
State Board of Agriculture
W. W. Morrow
Urust
Agricultural Department
Gil of Towa
A. R. Corey
Board of Agriculture
Corey
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Wyoming
CG. Strack
Charles 5. Bratshaw
D. H. Rooker
Bradshaw
Hayward
Carroll
Crawford
Mijaiting
Geneva Real Estate Company
Miscayne
Ramey Roy
Moxin
Dea Maines
Deu ‘Afotnes
Bacsisa
DRS
Fellows & Fellows
Kirkwood
T.L
J.p.crose
Broadway Emmetsburg
Foy & Wilcox
Frand Incue
Hothlocksttten
Zaokie Ratien
Lee
Wear
Gante Ee
Our
Giten
Eters Machina
Seb Agitate
Eree
Somestic Sewing Machine CO
Dent
Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
North South
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
FURS
D. Bergman & CO
ST. Paul, Minn
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