Alleged Myths of Tschaikovsky Prisoner Case Refuted
In St Petersburg a US effort to secure liberty for Nicholas Tschaikovsky and Madame Breshkovskaya is reviewed by Premier Stolypin. Officials deny fortress confinement myths and outline possible indictments for arms import and revolutionary activity.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
Madame Breshkovskaya
M. Tschaikovsky
Russia
Stolypin
Associated Press
Tschaikovsky
Christmas Tree Fire Endangers Gudgell Family
R J Gudgell and family narrowly escaped a house fire on Christmas morning when a lit wax candle on a Christmas tree ignited lace curtains. The blaze, started in the bay window tree decorated with cotton and tinsel, damaged carpets and furniture but was controlled with wet blankets after the tree was dragged outside. Presents were destroyed, but the family survived unharmed.
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R. J. Gudgell
Brighton Enterprise
Reprieved on the gallows in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama a condemned man Henry Thaxton awaiting execution for killing S. Hunstucker receives a last minute reprieve. A telegram from the governor orders a fifteen day suspension as the sheriff reads the message aloud triggering prayers and a dramatic scene before the prisoner is returned to jail.
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Birmingham
Ala
Henry Thaxton
T. Hunstucker
Coursen
Brown
Death of Willard Bates Aged Three Pneumonia Toll
Willard Bates three year old son of Mr and Mrs Will Bates living north of the ferry died yesterday afternoon about 1 50 after a two week illness with pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Saturday at ten at the home and burial will be in Antioch cemetery. Neighbors express sympathy for the bereaved family.
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Willard Bates
Will Bates
Ferry
Antioch Cemetery
Schafer-Courtney Nuptials Quiet City Marriage
Joseph Schafer and Nina I Courtney were married at the bride’s parents home on West Monroe Street Tuesday December 24 at 6 o’clock The ceremony was conducted by Rev Louis Mendenhall witnessed by immediate relatives A bountiful supper followed and friends extend best wishes for the couple.
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Joseph Schafer
Nina I. Courtney
John Courtney
West Monroe Street
Louie Mendenhall
Six OClock Dinner for Mrs Taylor Hosts Twenty Friends
Mrs. Charles G. Taylor entertained a party of friends at her West Broadway home with a six o'clock turkey dinner. Seated for twenty, guests enjoyed a sumptuous feast and a pleasant social evening, thanking their hostess for the enjoyable gathering.
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Charles G. Taylor
West Broadway
Willie Edens to Wed Ralph Kinsloe in Corsicana
Invitations announced Miss Willie Edens of Corsicana Texas will marry Ralph H Kinsloe on January eighth at the Methodist Episcopal Church at eight o'clock A reception will be held from nine to eleven at Mrs Edens home Cards note the couple will reside at 618 West Third Avenue Corsicana The groom is known in this city as son of Mr and Mrs H E Kinsloe whose Fairfield Bottling Works was run during the family stay here The couple will begin life together with many friends' best wishes
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Agnes Edens
Corsicana
Texas
Nice
Willie Edens
Ralph H. Kinsloe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Edens
West Third Avenue
H. E. Kinsloe
Fairfield Bottling Works
Mrs Santa Claus Visits School With Treats
A journal entry describes Mrs Santa Claus visiting No 7 school in Blackhawk township after noon recess on a Friday before Christmas. Miss Louella Jones, the teacher, read The Christ Child as Mrs Santa Claus handed out presents and a snack of popcorn nuts and candy to all with clean faces.
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Journal
No. 7
Blackhawk Township
Louella Jones
Christ Child
Santa Claus
Miss Jones
Bessie Prince
Life of Mrs Dunlavy
Frances Miller Dunlavy born June 25 1850 Glasgow Iowa died December 15 1907 at 57.5.20 survived by two brothers and five sisters born to Thomas and Eliza Miller early Glasgow settlers educated at Denmark academy married John M Dunlavy January 1 1883. They lived on the Fierce farm then the Fell farm. A devoted neighbor hostess and sister she influenced the community. Funeral December 17 1907 Ebenezer church Rev J Lee officiating interment Fairfield cemetery.
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Frances Miller Dunlavy
Glasgow
Iowa
Cedar Township
Jefferson County
Thomas
Eliza Moore Miller
Fanny Miller
Ebenezer Church
J. Lee
Fairfield
Christmas Eve Program at Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School members and children presented declamations and music on Christmas Eve followed by a pastor's instructive address. After the program gifts were given from a well filled tree and each child received a candy sack. The congregation also presented the pastor and his wife a rocker as a token of esteem.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Mild Month Amid Unsettled Finance and Local News
The month was mild with light rains and good roads. Unsettled national finances sparked debate on causes from Roosevelt’s policies to real estate speculation and wartime expenditures. Local notes include two horticultural and medical society meetings, 19 November marriages, a Dana Whit ham wedding with 60 guests, a mad dog bite case involving John Ross, a library benefactor obituary, and a horseback riding accident involving Mrs. Charles H. Gage.
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Roosevelt
Panama Canal
State Horticultural Society
Southeastern Association of Iowa
George L. Dana
Mildred A. Dana
R.A Whitham
John Ross
Wm. J. Voee
Ross
Chicago
Pasteur Lu'itate
IT. Wels
Jefferson County
Fairfield City
Wells
Senator Wilson
Ward Lamson
Andrew Carnegie
Charles H. Gage
Robb and Miss Masters Wed in December Ceremony
Mrs Johan D Masters of Frankfort Indiana announces the marriage of her daughter Eleanor Masters to Dr James Bryson Robb on Tuesday December 24. The couple will reside at home after February 1 in Russell Iowa. Dr Robb, Parsons College 1898 graduate, is well known locally and friends extend congratulations.
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Johan D. Masters
Frankfort
Indiana
Eleanor Masters
James Bryson Robb
Russell
Iowa
Robb
Parsons College
Louis Hossette Dies After Lingering Illness
Louis Hossette, one of Jefferson county's oldest settlers, died this afternoon at about 1 30 after a lingering illness. He was about seventy, leaves a daughter Mrs Mary Erickson, and was a devout Catholic longtime member of Saint Marys Church. Funeral set for Saturday at Saint Marys Church at ten oclock.
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Louis Hosette
Jefferson County
Mary Erickson
Hosette
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Saint Mary’s Church
Mr and Mrs Oliver Return From Packwood Trip
Mr D M Oliver Jr and Mrs Winifred Oliver have returned from Packwood after spending several days away with their family and friends.
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Mra D. M. Oliver Jr
Mies Winifred
Packwood
Death of Lloyd Mathews Sudden in South Dakota
Word reaches the city of the sudden death of Lloyd Mathews formerly of Jefferson county at Cheyenne Agency South Dakota. He was about twenty four, born on a farm south of the city, served two years in the Philippines with the regular army. Relatives expected his return February 21 on furlo. Remains buried without notifying relatives. an effort will be made to have them disinterred and brought here for burial. Friends mourn the loss of this young man.
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Lloyd Mathews
Jefferson County
Cheyenne Agency
South Dakota
Mr. Mathews
Philippines Islands
Local Social Notes Include Visits Across States
Personal mentions list Prof W A Wirtz Dr C M McMurtry Edward Story Bettina Bradly and others visiting relatives in Chicago Ottumwa Washington St Paul St Louis Stewart Leroy IL Burlingon Oskaloosa with family connections in Centerville and Illinois communities.
Humor as part of press mission in Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record Herald promotes smiles and laughter as a legitimate press function. Its Alternative Currents by SE. Kiser amuses readers, cartoons by Ramo Wilder provoke thought, and Sunday Magazine features famous humorists and leading writers.
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Man Oo
Chicago Record- Herald
SE. Kiser
Ramo Wilder
Record Herald
Ikets News
Sparks Surrenders to Call for Nevada Special Session
Nevada Governor Sparks contemplates a special session to address the Goldfield strike turmoil after telegrams to the president. Senator Nixon reports receiving word that Sparks will issue the extra session, amid armed miners and owners and civil authorities unable to quell violence.
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New York
United States
George S. Nixon
Nevada
Waldorf-Astoria
Sparks
Goldfield
Nixon
President Replies Sharp on Nevada Troop Use and Legislature
The president answers governor stating the legislature must convene to call on Congress for troop deployment. He stresses Nevada's duty to enforce police power and ties troop station at Goldfield to a timely legislative call. If notice to convene is not issued within five days, troops will be withdrawn.
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United States
Nevada
Goldfield
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Ottumwa
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