Fairfield Gas and Electric Eyes $45.50 Lamp Pitch
Fairfield’s Gas and Electric Co led by E A Howard proposes lighting the city at 45.50 per lamp arguing city ordinances set higher prices. City council members tour Dayport, debating terms while pumping water charges face scrutiny as negotiations continue toward a quick close.
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Howard
Wether
Ty Council
Dayport
James
E. A. Howard
Theirfield Gas & Electric Company
C. P
Iowa
Atlantic
Avoca
Bedford
Clarksville
Conway
Nevada
Mt. Pleasant
Red Oak
Charles Ity
Dennison
Montezuma
Koumee
Gas and Electric Co
Gas Co
Fairfield
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co
Independents claim sweepin g victory over Bell in telephone cases
Acting President P C Hod oegel of the International Independent Telephone association says a Saturday Ohio ruling against the Central Union and American Bell marks a sweeping win for independents. The decision blocks Bell seizure of independent lines and hints at further lawsuits in Iowa and other states, with Dubuque already challenging Bell control of independent lines.
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Des Moines
P. C. Holdoegel
International Independent Telephone Association
American Bell Telephone Company
Independents
Ohio
James H. Shoemaker
Waterloo
Iowa Independent Association
East
Holdoegel
Iowa
Bell
Shoemaker
Chicago
Central Union Telephone Company
Richmond
Ind
J. B. Ware
Holdengel
International Association
American Bell
United States
Dubuque
Bell People
International Independent Association
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine testimonial highlights fifteen years of use with success on sores boils ulcers and burns. Salve priced at 25 cents at F S Shriner’s drug store, year not specified.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
F. S. Shriner
Great Piano Contest Nearing Close With New Contenders
The Tribune reveals a heated vote contest with a 5000 vote incentive drawing the most interest. New entrants push toward the top while favorites like Miss Wisecarver and Miss Booth still lead. voting remains volatile as merchants flood the ballot with tickets. The piano arrives this week for display at F D Kerrick & Co. furniture store as contestants eye the grand prize and additional rewards.
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Tribune
Chloe Miller
Cecil Hinshaw
F. D. Kerrick & Co
Bulgarians Battle Police in Murray Violence
A posse led by city marshal fought a Bulgarian gang on the Burlington road in Murray Iowa. Special policeman H. L. Martin was fatally injured and three Bulgarians wounded after fifty shots, a hand to hand clash, and a raid on a store as officers served a warrant for stolen goods.
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Murray
H. L. Martin
Burlington Road
Murry
O. E. Garret
Martin
Incident Leaves Bulgarian Men Detained After Hospitalization
After a violent event, Martin was rushed to Creston hospital where officials say he is expected to die. The two Bulgarian victims were jailed in Osceola following the incident.
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Martin
Creston
Osceola
Fairfield Band Sees 250 Head to Ottumwa Revival
A crowd of 250 Fairfield fans and the town band traveled to Ottumwa on No. 13 for a Sunday revival. Weather dampened plans for a larger turnout, but seats were reserved in the tabernacle and locals joined from across the county, with others picked up along the Burlington line.
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Fairfielders
Ottumwa
Tabernacle
Fairfield
Burlington
Roosevelt letter expresses sorrow over Hepburn defeat
President Theodore Roosevelt writes to Col. William Hepburn after his 8th district congressman loss. The letter thanks Hepburn for his service, calling him a straightfor ward and efficient servant of the country and notes pride in their shared civic battles.
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Creston
Roosevelt
Col
W. P. Hepburn
Congress
Hepburn
Washington
Washington, D. C
Colonel Hepburn
Theodore Roosevelt
Carr confesses to murder of Tom Nicholson in Gowrie case
Fort Dodge reports William Carr changed his plea in district court from not guilty to guilty for the second degree murder of Tom Nicholson of Gowrie. He cited intoxication at the time of the shooting and faces sentencing next Wednesday. The docket then proceeds to state vs Dr H K Dahl over the Dora Brown death.
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Fort Dodge
William Carr
Tom Nicholson
Gowrie
Carr
Wright
H. K. Dahl
Dora Brown
Carrie Nation Sets Sail for Scotland Match
Carrie Nation, famed American catch-as-catch-can wrestler known for railing against alcohol, departs from New York aboard the Anchor Line Columbia bound for Scotland to continue a declared bout. She questions the ship’s liquor, while assistant steward Sandy McGregor replies this is a passenger liner.
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Carrie Nation
Scotland
New York
Carrie A. Nation
Columbia Today
Sandy McGregor
Sandy
Mrs Dowling Praises Electric Bitters For Indigestion
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco tests Electric Bitters for stomach trouble. She calls it the best remedy for stomach and liver troubles, a tonic and alterative that invigorates the system and purifies the blood. Sold at F S Shriner’s drug store for 50 cents.
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Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
F. S. Shriner
Rockefeller on Stand May Prolong Standard Oil Probe
In a New York court the government seeks to dissolve Standard Oil and may compel John D. Rockefeller to expand his testimony beyond 1882. Kellogg argues Rockefeller’s answer could open the entire later history to cross examination. Rockefeller, returning from Pocantico Hills, walked two miles from church.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Rockefeller
Wellogg
Kellogg
Pocantico Hills
Baptist Church
Nebraskan Prefers Penitentiary Over County Jail
John Kirkland formerly of Lincoln Nebraska pleaded guilty in Council Bluffs to bigamy and will be sentenced to a penitentiary term. He said county jail conditions were so poor he preferred a quick trip to prison, prompting a judge and county commissioners to discuss immediate jail reforms.
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Council Bluffs
John Kirkland
Lincoln
Neb
Kirkland
Uncle Sam to Buy Out Timber Lands
Washington D C November 19 the ways and means committee will begin a hearing on lumber schedules. C W Nibley of Salt Lake City representing western lumber interests proposes government condemnation and purchase of cut over lands for reforestation with a five cent per acre pasture charge to fund interest and reforestation costs. About seventy five lumber men attend the hearing. The plan could prompt congress debate while duties on lumber remain under discussion.
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Washington, D. C
Ways and Means Committee
C. W. Nibley
Salt Lake City
Nibley
Congress
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