International and Domestic Political Shakeups Across Powers
China protests Russia over Manchurian railway control while Italy sees a new cabinet. Morgan and Drexel form a London firm with Morgan, Grenfell. Britain asserts exclusive control of the national purse. Chile mediates Alsop King Edward dispute. Italy’s Giolitti cabinet resigns. seven-tenths of a cent cotton tax approved. Admiral Togo retires, replaced by Vice Admiral Gero Ijuin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sidney Sonnino
Giolitti
Standard
J. Pierpont Morgan & Company
New York
Drexel & Company
Philadelphia
London
Morgan, Grenfell & Company
House of Commons
Proto
United States
Alsop
Edward
Chile
Giolitte
Italy
European
Bokhara
Khiva
Togo
Naval Command
Military Council
Gero Ijuin
Interior approves Kern vs Eaton land contest ruling
The secretary of the interior upholds the land office commissioner in Henry Kern's appeal against John Eaton’s homestead entry in the Alliance Nebraska district. The report notes Ballinger’s annual summary and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of the Land Office
Henry Kern
John Eaton
Alliance
Neb
Ballinger
Alfea
Ark
Nora Owens
Stella Belk
Kansas State Treasury
James Clarke
Marshall County
Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Angus
King Ellsworth
America
Chicago
National and political briefs from the era of reform and empire
Reports from Washington and capitals note the federal court upholding a water law in Iowa. Nebraska Land & Feeding fines and jail terms are upheld on appeal. Oregon Short Line rumors denied. Five bankers jailed at Fort Leavenworth. Lords censure crisis in Britain and pending reform efforts in Congress. Secretary Wilson praises farmer prosperity. Cannon resigns call dismissed? Emper or William opens Reichstag. Curtis named U S treasury assistant secretary. Cannon defends House rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano
Wabash Railroad
Iowa
McPherson
United States Court of Appeals
St. Paul
United States District Court of
Nebraska
Nebraska Land & Feeding Company
Oregon
Salt Lake Division
Southern Pacific
Lovett
Farriman
Bankers
Ft. Leavenworth
House of Commons
Congress
National Liberal Federation
House of Lords
New York
Nicaragua
Washington
State Knox
England
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Wilson
Norris
Cannon
Charles Amidon
United States District Court of North Dakota
Fargo
Emperor William
James Freeman Curtis
Boston
United States
U. S. Treasury
Kansas City
Washington Hints of a Lively Coming Session in Congress
Representative Hitchcock of Omaha predicts a vigorous new session with constant action and early fighting. He backs postal savings banks which have a long pending bill. George Curry urges statehood for New Mexico as Congress opens. Pending Oklahoma bank Charters wait Treasury approval including Germania National Bank of Ponca City. General Henry M Adams dies in Boston aged 80. A gag order to restrict information for committees is issued by the president. Alabama referendum defeat noted. J P Morgan gains control of Equitable Life. Knox returns Nicaraguan passports with Taft, consular service expanded. Gompers case on appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Omaha
Congress
George Curry
New Mexico
Svallinger
Oklahoma
Treasury Department
Germania National Bank
Ponca City
Boston
Charleston
D. C
Henry M. Adams
Engineer Corps
Army
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Alabama
J. P. Morgan
Equiable Life Society
Knox
Felipe Rodrigues
Regation
Taft
Wilbur J. Carr
Department of State
Consular Service
Court of Appeals
Gompers
Supreme Tribunal
National Corn Show Opens With Wattles Address at Omadge
President Wattles opened the National Corn Show at Omadge with an inaugural address. The late William M. Laffan heir of the New York Sun leaves all property to his widow, no children, while control of Equitable passes to J Pierpont Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omadge
Wattles
William M. Laffan
The
New York Sun
Equitable
J. Pierpont Morgan
Remedy for aging pains with sarsaparilla and whiskey
Old age warning urges relief from rheumatic pains using a home mixed remedy of one ounce syrup of sarsaparilla one ounce Toris compound and half a pint of whiskey. Taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at bedtime the bottle shaken before use as described.
Short-Sighted Old Gentleman Comment on a Little Boy
A brief note observes a boy’s growth and cautions that he should not venture outside without a hat, attributed to a concise, menacingly protective tone from an older gentleman.
Skin Rough as Bark Cure Found for Child Rash
A Yukon Oklahoma mother details her two year old son's intense itching caused rash that blistered and led to bloodied hands. After weeks a doctor trial failed until a Cuticura Soap and Ointment regimen cured him over two years ago with no symptoms since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lauck
Yukon
Okla
All the Same to Her Dialogue Preview
A brief domestic scene shows a fiancé warning his bride that marriage may bring arbitrary control, while she cheerfully vows to ignore his commands. The exchange underscores playful resilience in a light hearted relationship moment.
Archery Warms to Women in London Tournament
At a recent London archery tournament about 300 women competed as the sport gains popularity. Physicians in London call archery splendid for the nerves. American women have been slow to embrace the sport, but renewed interest abroad may spark change at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dinner tale of mortality among lawyers and a deaf dean
A famed dean at dinner listens as a guest notes the loss of six eminent barristers in as many months. The deaf dean rises, offers grace, and ends with a prayer of thankfulness for mercy.
Grape-Nuts Seen as Aid to Health and Energy
A Boston educator recounts recovery from nervous exhaustion after switching to Grape-Nuts breakfast with raw egg and hot milk or water. She claims improved digestion brain power and physical condition and urges others to read The Road to Wellville for health guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wellville
Hartwick exhibitor dominates Iowa corn show small grains
Fred McCulloch of Hartwick tops the small grain and grass class at the seventh annual Iowa corn exposition as awards are announced. The event, opened to the public in Des Moines, features sweepstakes honors for McCulloch and multiple growers across oats wheat barley and clover categories with numerous distinctions by region and farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred McCulloch
Hartwick
R. M. Doore
Greene
Redhead
Beck Bros
Danville
H. N. Wood
Iowa Falls
John Justice Ankeny
John Sundberg
Whiting
C. E. Malone
Atlantic
Henry George
West Union
Mrs Taylor Granted Bond In District Court
Judge Miller fixed Nellie Taylor's bond at 10000 dollars and allowed her to stay at her parents home pending trial. In federal court Judge Smith McPherson discharged Lewis C Chenowith of Newton Ill an alleged bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Taylor
Smith McPherson
Lewis C. Chenowith
Newton
Five Thousand In City Tubercular
Des Moines reports nearly 5000 cases of tuberculosis with most from unsanitary sleeping apartments. Dr. BE. Dorr urges ministerial education and church support for Ridge Camp patients, noting daily cost and funds spent. Iowa plans state sheep raising at institutions, alongside hogs and cattle. Poultry show premiums announced for Coliseum December 28 to January 1 with judging program and annual meeting set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
BE. BE. Dorr
Ministerial Association
Dorr
Iowa
Downie
State Board of Control
Iowa State Poultry Association
H. C. Pierce
Iowa State College
The
Poultry Association
Winter Suspension of State Conservation Commission Work
The state conservation commission suspends field work for winter awaiting solid ice before resuming river investigations. They plan winter surveys on rivers when ice enables cheaper surveys from the stream center, noting easier access due to leafless conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Iowa and Southern Railway Incorporates in Iowa
The Iowa and Southern Railway company files articles of incorporation with Secretary Hayward. Capital stock is 300000 dollars. The interurban line will run from Clarinda to Blanchard over the Wahash tracks with home office in Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Railroad
Iowa and Southern Railway Company
Hayward
Clarinda
Blanchard
Wabash Tracks
Sheriff’s jury Could Block West Seventh Street Viaduct
The jury assessing damages for the West Seventh street viaduct could reduce property owners’ claims by tens of thousands, potentially preventing the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seventh Street
Benton County druggist fined for violating state laws
Following a general inspection by State Pharmacy Commissioner A. H. Smith a Benton county druggist was brought to the county court and fined 100 dollars and costs for violations of the state pharmacy laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Smith
Benton County
Iowa Workmen ground lodge disbands after vote
The Iowa Workmen ground lodge has canvassed votes and decided to disband. All debts and claims will be paid. Members voted by a 156 majority to wind up the affairs of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Madison County Farmer Files for Bankruptcy
Perry Lathurm of Madison County initiates voluntary bankruptcy with United States District Court Clerk Wm. C. McArthur, listing liabilities of $898. The filing marks the start of court proceedings to resolve debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Lathurm
Madison County
Wm. C. McArthur
United States District Court
Austin Wins 5000 Dollar Verdict for Personal Injuries
Charles Austin received 5000 dollars in damages from a federal court jury against Barber Asphalt Company for personal injuries. Mrs. Sophia Bates, 80, died suddenly of old age at her daughter’s home, 1606 Pleasant Street. Dr. W. O. Smouse and R. F. Butler will donate two fine moose specimens to the State Historical Department Museum from a Minnesota hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Charles Austin
Barber Asphalt Company
Sophia Bates
Frank Vorse
Pleasant Street
Museum of the State Historical Department
Wilds
Minnesota
W. O. Smouse
R. F. Butler
Lived Ten Years at Hospital James Abbott Dies
James Abbott aged 80 died at Mercy hospital after ten years there from pneumonia. He came to Creston Iowa in 1884 from Brooklyn New York where he lived many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Abbott
Mercy Hospital
Creston
Brooklyn
New Railways Open Vast Western Canadian Settlements
The Port land Oregonian notes a steady exodus of 70 000 American farmers to Canada this fall with about 70 million dollars in cash and effects. They seek cheaper fertile land and a safer, more stable legal system under Canadian rule aided by the Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific lines. Government agents in U S cities offer information to prospective settlers as new rail routes unlock vast virgin lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Portland
Oregon
U.S
Canada
Middle West
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
Unburdening Reflections on Speaking Minds
A dialogue unfolds with comment that credit should go to candidates who speak frankly. Miss Cayenne concedes this but notes that the most vocal are often those with disagreeable mentalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Flavor and Enthusiasm Mentioned in Whimsical Chat
The speaker contrasts a dull flavor with a favorite spearmint taste and notes enthusiasm makes a man yell with a crowd even without understanding the cause.
Exposure to Cold News Promotes Pneumonia Warning
A jumbled ad style warning claims cold exposure leads to pneumonia and promotes Javis Painkiller as antidote for colds sore throats and quinsy. It oddly references a “new RUSS BLUE” product and ends with an odd note about an heiress buying a gold brick in the form of a husband.
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Fairfield Journal
Fairfield
Greenville
John Harvard
Cochran
Georgia
Aldrich
Mexico
Richard Gleason
Jeffries
Red Cross Society
Hinshaw
St. Louis
Doxey
Columbus
Wickinson
Minn
Brown
John Mitchell
Legislative Committee of the
Grand Army of the Republic
Ibitlis
Turkey
Elmer J. Burkett
Duke Karl Theodore
Bavaria
Cutiura
Alonzo
Corn Show Awards
McCulloch
Fred Harker
Milford
Arthur McArthur
Mion City
Slsworth Harker
North Central
A. J. Doore
R. W. Breckenridge
Carroll
Trites
Oakville
D. C. Bakehouse
Sigourney
C. B. Malone
Mason City
Anton Nelson
Goldfield
A. C. Hanson
Fred McCulloch Hartwick
John Burgy
South Amana
A. L. Houston
Red Oak
A. F. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Ed R. Trites
H. A. McCaffree
Janesville
McArthur & Sons
Andy Kirsch
Henry Burgy
Conroy
J. W. Coverdale
E.wood
Frank Harker
N. H. Wood
Henry Burgy Conroy
McArthur and Sons
Wood
C. E. Grear
Monticello
J. B. Davis
Burwick
Frank Justice
Timothy Seed
Benton
Central
Dodds
Guart
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