Chemmersburg Democrat Slidger Convicted in Fraud Case
John R. Walsh, Chicago banker and publisher of the Chronicle, was found guilty on several counts related to mismanagement of an institution. At 71, he faces imprisonment of not less than five years. The piece reflects on his rise from newsboy to millionaire and condemns his greed and abuse of power. The article ties in broader political and social commentary of the era.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago
News Bay
the Chronicle
Bryan
Waleb
Emmatabarg to Attend Sioux City Convention on Rivers
Effort aims to unite Iowa citizens for a January 29 convention in Sioux City to deepen the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Organizers call for strong local support and a vigorous gathering.
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Emmatabarg
Sioux City
Missouri
Iowa
Washington as educational hub with five universities
William E Curtis notes Washington views itself as the nation’s educational center with five universities and 106 other schools offering observation and practical learning. George Kinne withdraws from the senatorial race and George Boyle grows in prominence, seen as a capable man of action though his motives remain unclear.
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William E. Curtis
Washington
United States
Geo. Kimne
George Boyle
Palo Alto
Boyle
Local News Roundup in Emmetsburg and Nearby Towns
Genial J P Stebbins from Curlew, Charles Jones returning to Mason City, Rev J J Smith to West Bend, Peter Donlon from Graettinger, and Walter Sprout's February sale announced. Epworth League market at Atkinson's store on January 25. multiple visits and meetings noted across Emmetsburg, Ruthven, Mallard, Whittemore, and Des Moines. Upcoming teachers’ exams January 29–31. various sales, markets, and church meetings. library board elected. a correction on hunting license rumors. livestock and seed potato ads included.
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J. P. Stebbins
Curlew
Charles Jones
Mason City
Rev
J. J. Smith
Weat Bend
Morris Bros
Nevada Township
J.M. Morris
Freedom
Lutheran League
Wilt Williams
Des Moines
Ill Buy Horses at Kirby Mulroney Barn Saturday
F Simpson of Chicago announces a horse buying event at Kirby and Mulroney barn next Saturday January 25. He will purchase horses from high to low grades and will also buy slightly blemished horses.
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F. Simpson
Chicago
Kirby & Mulroney Barn
Death of F. F. Jones Remains Noted in Local Obituary
F. F. Jones died Thursday at home of his parents in this city after declining health since last summer. Born May 23 1859 in Allamakee County Iowa he lived in Great Oak township before teaching and studying law. He was admitted to the bar in Des Moines in 1894 and practiced in several states. Funeral Saturday at Assumption church with Rev J J Smith and interment in St Johns cemetery. Survived by parents six brothers and one sister, with many relatives and longtime public service involvement.
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F. Jones
Mire
Peter Jones
Stanley
North Daykota
Assumption Church
J. J. Smith
St. John’s Cemetery
John J. Hand
T. J. Duffy
Thomas Kirby
Thee, O'Connor
P. A. Donlon
W. I. Branagan
Allamakee County
Iowa
Great Oak
Des Moines
P. D
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Minot
William
Oakes
North Dakota
Charlea
Mason City
Jows
Pater D
R. Emmet
Minneapolis
Bernard
Vivian
James
Be Ia
Wim. Bepson
Merino
Colorado
Aettlern
Our
Reyerees
Woodman Doings Take Place in Whittemore Saturday Evening
Local residents CYLINDER D C Jones Art Dowd Bert Salven and B Booger attended the Woodman gathering in Whittemore Saturday evening. Several Emmetsburg visitors and townsfolk were noted with social and church revival activities beginning that night and continuing two weeks.
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D.C. Jones
Art Dowd
Bert Salven
B. Booger
Whittemore
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