Reduction in Wages Sparks Iowa Labor Strike Call
Labor groups in Des Moines threaten a strike to resist wage cuts and longer hours amid financial strain. Harry Strief, secretary of the Iowa Federal Labor, says the executive committee will oppose any wage reduction or changes in payment terms. The federation backs bankers but opposes employers shifting burdens onto workers. A state rep advised an assessment to fund action against the Los Angeles Times and unions were urged to press Congress on the Speakership vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jax City
West
Ution
Harry
Iowa
Mir. Strief
Jotary Strief
Wa 1 Federation
Vate
Los Angeles Times
Congress
Cannon
Cedar Falls School Board Bans Dances by Teachers
Cedar Falls Iowa March 8 The Cedar Falls school board at its monthly meeting passed a resolution requiring teachers employed in the public schools to abstain from attending dances. The board stands firm in its stance and action following proof of teachers dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Edar Falls
Polk will leaves four million estate to widow and children
Des Moines capitalists J S Polk who promoted street railways left an estate of about four million dollars. The last will disposes the property equally among his widow and four children. It provides that Polk’s controlling interests in Des Moines city railway interurban railroad Red Rock Coal Mining company and United Improvement company be kept intact.
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Des Moines
J. S. Polk
Polk
Des Moines City Railway
Interurban Railroad
Red Rock Coal Mining Company
United Improvement Company
Funeral of Mrs Downing in Rome Iowa
The funeral services for Mrs. E. Downing were held at the Baptist church in Rome at 10 o'clock this morning conducted by Rev. Jonathan Lee. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended. Interment followed at Greenmound cemetery.
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Rome
E. Downing
Baptist Church
Jonathan Lee
Greenmound
Gee Couple Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary in Mt Pleasant
Mr and Mrs J L Gee of Mt Pleasant Ia marked their fifty sixth wedding anniversary on Wednesday. They married fifty six years ago and moved to Mt Pleasant then. The couple witnessed the citys growth from a small town to the Athens of Town and remain in good health with Mr Gee still driving a fast team. Subscribe for The Tribune.
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Mt. Pleasant
J. L. Gee
Athens
Gee
Salem Couple Elopes Striking Rural Salem Event
Neva Foss age 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Foss left home Sunday evening to elope with Harold Young after parental restrictions. They were last seen driving toward Rome with Neva wearing blue. Sheriff and family searched the countryside with no trace by Monday dusk.
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Salem
Neva
John Foss
Christian Endeavor
Harold Young
Mr. Foss
Sheriff Campbell
Rome
Miss Foss
A Hard Debt to Pay
A Westfield Iowa man G S Clark praises Dr King’s New Discovery for a life saved from severe lung illness. He credits the remedy with stopping a dry hacking cough after one bottle and completing a cure with two more. The ad guarantees are offered by F S Shriner druggist with trial bottle free.
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G. S. Clark
Westfield
Iowa
Varsity Team Scrimmages Hard Before Illinois Game
Iowa City reports a vigorous practice as the Iowa team scrimmaged against the freshmen. The squad, minus Knowlton with a sprain, showed fierce play with two freshmen injured. Bill Carbery dislocated a finger but returned to action. O’Brien plans a country jaunt and a final punt catching drill before the Illinois showdown.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Catlin
Illinois
Badgers
Varsity
Knowlton
O’brien
Boggs
Thomas
Bill” Carberry
Donald Fowler Vanishes Then Returns Home
In Ames Iowa a 12 year old Donald Fowler disappeared for two days and nights living rough in Des Moines. His frantic father alerted town marshals and city police but Donald later reappeared and said city life grew stale. He will stay with his parents until he is older.
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Ames
Donald Fowler
Des Moines
Donald
Lockwood Grain Company
Fred Willey
Robbers Fail to Open Hedrick Iowa Safe
Hedrick Iowa November 7 burglars damaged the Hedrick post office safe but did not open it. The combination and handle were broken off and Postmaster Morrison cannot open it. Authorities sought a safe expert from nearby towns without success as Postoffice Inspector A L Battel tries to arrange a crew.
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Hedrick
Morrison
Burlington
Ottumwa
Postoffice
A. L. Batell
How Great Men Rise by George Stevenson
George Stevenson, a brake man, studied every engine detail and spent sleepless nights mentally solving mechanical problems. His habit of relentless practice and nocturnal reflection illustrates how dedication leads to mastery and ascent.
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George Stevenson
Proceedings of Jefferson County Board of Supervisors November 1907
Proceedings from the November 1907 session of the Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors. summaries of votes, motions, committee reports, and official actions taken during the county government meeting. The record captures the procedural outcomes and notes for county operations and public administration.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
County reports and adjournment of board meeting
On November 4, 1907, the board with H. C. Pattison and others received delinquent tax collection totaling 1000.27 dollars at a cost of 151 dollars, to be filed. John W. McLean reported city poor assistance for 64 people costing 212.03 dollars. After approving both reports the board adjourned to 9 a.m. the next day.
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H. C. Pattison
Thomas Davies
Sanford Zeigler
John F. Loehr
John W. McLean
A. E. Labagh
Fairfield Township Constable Vacancy Filled and Road Petition Granted
Board met on Tuesday November 5 1907 with all members present. R J Wilson et al petitioned for a constable to fill a vacancy in Fairfield township and B F Black was appointed. Albert Diers et al Walnut township saw a consent road petition granted. Claims examination began and adjourned to Thursday November 7 1907 at 1 pm. A E Labagh Auditor.
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R. J. Wilson
Fairfield Township
B. F. Black
Albert Diers
Walnut Township
H. C. Pattison
A. E. Labagh
Center Township Votes Decide Justice and Constable Roles
The Board canvassed results from the November 5 1907 special election in Center township awarding 47 votes for Justice of the Peace to a candidate with veiled totals and two contenders for constable. D B Hedge was chosen by lot over Joseph Shelton after tie. The day closed with other business and adjournment to 9 am tomorrow.
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Center Township
Justice of the Peace
Serddes
RAR
OMOM
Sla
Wba
Cere
D. B
Fourth Day Reported By County Officials In Iowa 1907
On Friday November 8 1907 the quarterly report of J E Bower county recorder lists revenues from mortgages real estate chattel and other items totaling 138 10 including Park’s charter phases and miscellaneous items. Sheriff W H Neibert’s report was approved and Bond of B F Black as constable Fairfield township approved. Telegraph and telephone line valuations across Jefferson county Iowa show Western Union 45.15 miles at 75 per mile totaling 3386 25 and Iowa Telephone Company segments across Walnut Penn Polk Locust Grove and Fairfield townships with miles and per mile rates yielding various sums.
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J. E. Bowermaster
County Recorder
W. H. Neibert
B. F. Black
Fairfield Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Executive Council
Western Union Telegraph Co
Iowa Telephone Company
Walnut
Penn Twp
Polk
Locust Grove
Fairfield
Lockridge
Coeree
Buchanan
Penn
POE Snes
Mohawk Telephone Co
Rome
Round Prairie Mutual Tel. Co
Round Prairie
Vega
Round Prairie Tel. Co
Round Praiie
Tilford Telephone Co
Pleasant Plain Tel. Co
Black Hawk
Lockridge & Four Corners Telephone Co
Brighton Mutual Telephone
North Lockridge Tel. Co
Union Telephone Company— Cedar
Mnsfishecwesnioee Penn
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone
Batavia Telephone Company
Libertyville Telephone Co
Liberty Two
Mt. Zion Telephone Co
Pleasant Hill Telephone Co
Farmers’ & Merchants
Mutu
Cedar
Fairfield & Perlee
Company of Birmingham
Liberty
Des Moines
Cedar Telephone Company
Coal Train Telephone Co
Round Prairie Two
Four Corners Telephone Co
Glasgow & Denova Tel
Mt. Pleasant Telephone Co
Telephone Co
Salina
Fairfield City
Fireman Linked to Death in Burlington Freight Yard
Mt. Pleasant news reports a Burlington railroad fireman connected to a fatal drinking incident in the yards. Witnesses describe beer from a refrigerator car shared among workers before Morris Cronin died in a burning shanty, with origin of the fire still a mystery.
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Mt. Pleasant
Burlington Road
Morris Cronin
Brown
Angel
Cronin
Electric Bitters praised by Gettysburg veteran in ad copy
Fayette N Y resident David Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with major health gains after years of stomach trouble. The advertisement promotes the tonic as grand for the aged and for female weaknesses, as a cure for lame back and weak kidneys, guaranteed by F S Shriner. 500. Nov.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
F. S. Shriner
Paroled Convict Miller Vanishes From Parole Plan
Ft. Madison Iowa reports state prison authorities seek paroled prisoner J. R. Miller who violated parole by disappearing after being set to begin work at the outside shops of the Iowa Farming Tool company on November first. The parole condition required six months of employment, but Miller left between the scheduled dates.
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Ft. Madison
J. R. Miller
Miller
Iowa Farming Tool Company
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Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Gobble & Heer
North Side
The
Tribune
Csacke
Salina & Glendale Tel. Co
Salina Switchboard Tel Co
Star Telephone Co
Packwood Mutual Tel
Cis Dice Cos SR
Farmers’ Mutual Tel. Co
Ie Mos Wue
Oes Wei
Beckwith Tel. Co
Mid-West Development Tele- Board
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