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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
2
The piece reflects on Japan closing access, a retreat from foreign openness, and notes Archbishop and a sensational claim about a film actress. It comments on Milwaukee socialism near gains in city politics and questions the need for missionaries abroad given domestic spiritual neglect.
The Pullman company will challenge the rate bill in court and officers refuse to comply with its provisions. Public sentiment may grow if the issue arouses people. The note touches on bank deposits in towns, wage theories, and a critique of tipping as bribery.
Aged senator Morgan of Alsbania is dead after a long career marked by advocacy for the Nickragoon canal. The piece notes age, service limits in Congress, and critiques of political figures, including Harry Orchard and Delmas. It references conventions and remarks by Crosby F. Noyes on press gratitude, concluding with reflections on public esteem.
James J. Hill says railway companies lack credit and overtaxed facilities require government aid for improvements. He criticizes transport conditions as not encouraging and calls for earlier rigid public control. Reckless management, he asserts, has shaken public confidence in railway securities, though railway manipulators share some fault.
The article accuses Miss Donovan of misrepresenting county warrant figures tied to her tenure as superintendent. It cites published bills and council amendments, noting omissions and doctored entries. The piece compares bills from different papers and highlights four charged items reduced by the council, with Donovan later submitting a corrected bill acknowledging overcharges.
Notice to contractors reflects amendments to contracts with figures 2.50 2.43 and 410.04. The Tribune files show errors in four notices in the council’s first bill, while the last bill mostly aligns with the Tribune’s records. The text questions the accuracy of sworn figures and criticizes public conduct by a city official.
Tribune accuses Mr Branagan of overbilling while Mr Mayne is said to undercharge. It notes 91 lines of nonpereil equaling 12.1 squares and disputes the 4.03 publishing charge. The council upheld both bills as correct.
A Saturday evening gathering at the Court B House organized a commercial club for Emmitsburg. Alex Peddie was chosen president with BL W Beebe vice president P O Ressell secretary and M L Brown treasurer. Directors named were E BR Donlon and others to draft a constitution and by laws. A follow up meeting will refine the organization.
Dr Jackson attended Secretary Tafts address in Iowa City on Wednesday praising the thoughtful delivery and strong voice. Taft spoke six or seven times, attended Yale Alumni banquet, and was viewed as a well suited but not strongest character. Senator Sweeney is slated to speak at Ayrshire on July 4. local committees prepare a splendid program.
Mr and Mrs Frise mourn the loss of their infant son Harold Frag tls born May 28 died Monday morning June 17 at Sit. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 p m at home with Rev M Lambley officiating. Interment in Evergreen cemetery. The Frises extend sympathy to all in the loss of their infant boy.
About eighty Milwaukee merchants and manufacturers were entertained by Emmetsburg citizens on Monday forenoon. A welcoming program featured Mayor Dusty and local leaders, with booster speeches and choir performances. Guests viewed exhibits, were treated to a light luncheon, and departed by train at noon, expressing pleasure with the cordial reception. The visitor list includes firms such as Morawetz Co, Milwaukee Drag Co, Wisconsin Telephone Co, and Rockwell Mfg Co, among many others.
Mrs. T. H. Taylor died last Friday at her daughter Afra Tiffany's home in Dakota North Dakota. Her remains were brought to the city Monday morning for interment with services at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Wm. G. Moyer and a large procession including the Daughters of Pocahontag. Born October 4, 1847 in Somersetshire England, she lived in Utica New York before moving to this county. She later resided in Lakota and with her daughter Mrs. Tiffany. The husband and two daughters survive, including Mrs. Adrian and Mrs. Tiffany, all living locally except the latter. She was a longtime M. E. church member and known for a helpful, cheerful life. Her death is mourned by family and many friends.
Friday evening June 21 the St Mary Academy conducts commencement exercises at The Iowa Fri day evening with a full program including piano performances by Mary Ken, Edna Kerwick, Loretta Tobia, and Irene Wagner. Choral pieces and orchestral selections feature selections such as Ave Maria and The Ship of Faith with medals and diplomas to be conferred by Very Rev. J. J. Senith and Very Rev. SM. Garman. A tea and church event follow on Wednesday June 26, while obituaries note the death of M. T. McEvoy with funeral arrangements pending at St. Thomas Church.
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