Ruef Convicted of Bribery in San Francisco Case
Abraham Ruef was found guilty yesterday of bribery after a 106 day trial in San Francisco. The verdict was delivered at 4 o clock as jurors returned the paper stating the defendant guilty as charged. Judge Lawlor set December 12 for judgment. Ruef faces up to fourteen years in prison.
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Abraham Ruef
William P. Lawisr
Lawlor
McNamara
Welch
Francis J. Heney
Ruef
Opposing Bond Issue Grows From River Congress Speech
Washington December 11 Speaker Cannon declared firm opposition to financing national waterway improvements with bonds. He suggested a bill to issue bonds for ten years totaling 1690.60 but said he would not vote for it.
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Cannon
Congress
Rivers and Chargers Committee
Times Bets on Kieran Surrender Rumor in Fidelity Fund Case
New York December 13 The Times bets there is a well founded rumor that P J Kieran is surrendering in the Fidelity Fund matter now in focus. The moving spirit behind the fund is under scrutiny as authorities pursue the case.
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New York
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P. J. Kieran
Fidelity Fund
Bulgaria Offers to Pay Damages for Independence Declaration
A dispatch from an Eastern correspondent reports Bulgaria has notified the powers of its willingness to indemnify Gursey in the sum of £1,550,090 for damages arising from its declaration of independence.
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Saris
Ec8a
Gursey
Theatrical Trust Aims to Control New York Theater City
A proposed combine of theatrical managers and producers seeks to form a dominant entity in New York City theater. The project envisions a facility valued at about 50 000 dollars and promises to create a strong steam-press style control, potentially excluding competitors.
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Hicego
Mec
Negea
Iowa Tax Fight and Two Brothers Die in Iowa Fire
Iowa tax official Woodbury County D B Shantz faces a high court appeal over $75,009 in back taxes from Sioux City stockyards tied to Swift Armour and Cudab Interests. Fire kills George and Henry Dyke of Page County near Hepburn, found dead amid ashes in a hermit shack. believed to be from an overheated stove as relatives recount eccentric, reclusive lives.
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Sixth District Democrats Move to Contest Kendall Seat
A conference of Sixth District Democrats decided to contest Kendall’s seating as representative. Daniel W. Hamilton, the Democratic candidate, was urged to file immediate contest notice. Hamilton of Sigourney chaired the committee which adjourned to reconvene on call of the chairman.
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Shot For Another Man in Vinton Bank Incident
In Vinton a bank clerk named Ramstad, returning home from Cedar Rounds, was confronted by a short thick man in a slouch hat who fired a revolver, injuring George Pymstad who was mistaken for Ramstad. The wound is non fatal but could have serious consequences.
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Beautify The Gapitel Grounds at Des Moines
Iswa Horticultural society and the Lore Park and Forestry association pass resolutions to have the state purchase several acres around the canal and park it. A state building could be erected on the tract to house crowded offices now in the state house.
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Iswa Horticultural Society
Lore Park and Forestry Association
Washington Farmers Institute Meeting Featured Corn Exhibit
The Washington County Farmers Institute, one of the largest farmers groups, to hold its annual gathering with the corn exhibit as the main feature. Wives of farmers will also receive attention at this year's event.
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Washington
Washington County Farmers’ Institute
Record of the largest death tally linked to Weedle line
Sioux City reports the biggest death toll ever recorded in connection with the Wilmer Sioux Falls railroad project tied to the Great Northern line. The fragment notes a historical casualty figure amid the railroad extension efforts.
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Sioux Falls
Great Northern Railroad
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First Nations Robbery Leads to Sharp Threats and Arrests
A dangerous confrontation arose as suspects warned of violence while subduing a victim. A robbery on December 4 netted $2,590 from an unnamed source. Police investigated, and two men faced charges as the case moved forward.
Farming in the Schools Movement for Agriculture Instruction
Waterloo reports a statewide push to include basic agriculture in school curricula. In Hawk County rural schools practical farming facts are taught via soil, moisture, seed corn, sowing and harvesting, with school gardens and grounds cultivation sparking interest. The effort aims to extend agriculture into most Iowa schools soon.
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Hawk County
Iowa
Iowa City Faces Pure Water Supply Challenge
Iowa City council wrestles with a public water crisis as chemists report water containing fifteen times the allowable organic content and rising. Proposals include a mechanical filter or artesian wells, with no clear right by authorities to compel action, though the water company pledges to provide pure water.
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Iowa City
Chemoteris
Towa
Fragmentary obituary notes Sioux City man killed by glass spear
Fragments describe a Sioux City man named Carl Turner who bled after being struck by a sharp heavy fragment of glass. The report recalls him sitting in a chair beside a large window when the incident occurred, with details fading into the torn text.
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Spear of
Sioux
Made Lesmer of Dr. W. Davenforh Secretary and Rev
A brief note records the appointment of Made Lesmer to the office under Dr. W. Davenforh with the position of Secretary and the Rev. accompanying or referenced in the same notice. The fragment confirms clerical or organizational roles within the context.
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Made Lesmer
Dr. W. Davenforh
Liquor Fragments Prompt Statewide Anti-Saloon Support
The Anti-Saloon League superintendent declares liquor shipments into the state violate interstate commerce rules. He notes broad political backing, with two U.S. senators and eleven state congressmen in favor of the amendment.
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Oy W. C
Anti-Saloon League of
United States
Adam God leads riot clashes near Kansas City hall
A riot near Kansas City city hall left Patrolman Albert Dalbow dead and Lola Pratt 13 fatally wounded. Adam God preacher John Sharp and several followers fired on officers, injuring Patrolman Stege and others while a woman and children fled to a Missouri river houseboat before police shot Lola Pratt.
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Tre
Albert O. Dalbow
Lola Pratt
John Sharp
Sharp
Dalbow
Stege
Adam God
Missouri River
Northrop to retire after twenty five years as Minnesota president
Dr Cyrus Northrop will retire as president of the University of Minnesota at the end of the current college year. He has served twenty five years at the helm and told regents he plans to resign, stating he definitely intends to retire and feels entitled to rest.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Cyrus Northrop
University of Minnesota
Regents
Arsity
Northrop
Northros
Man at Throttle Causes Coast Line Train Tragedy
In Minneapolis a dying passenger or trainman reportedly controlled the throttle of the east bound Great Northern coast passenger train from Robbinsdale to Clear Waller Junction. The victim was George P. Irwin, who died moments after being removed from the train. Fireman George Ridgeway observed Irwin slumped at the cab window with a fractured arm and the throttle seemingly set by a dying hand.
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Great Northern Coast
Robbinsdale
Waller Junction
George P. Irwin
Irwin
George Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Big sum asked for Army support detail
Washington reports the war department seeks extra funding of 500,000 for army, academy, and missiles, bringing the total requested to about 724,040. The item outlines the additional appropriation and its intended purposes.
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Army
Academy
Admiral Coghlan Laid to Rest in Washington Ceremony
Washington held a military funeral for Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan who died in New Rochelle New York. The body was interred at Arlington National Cemetery with officers and veterans in attendance.
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Washington
Joseph B. Coghlan
New Rechelle
X. Y
Ee National Cemetery
Andrew Carnegie Subpoenaed for Tariff Hearings
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie was subpoenaed Wednesday night to appear before the House Ways and Means Committee to testify in the tariff revision hearings conducted by the committee.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Toledo Pastor Reveals Imminent Death From Cancer
Rev John P Mc Closkey assistant pastor at the Church of the Immaculate Conception told his Toledo congregation that his cancer of the esophagus is incurable and operation would be useless. He said doctors expect only months to live at most and spoke with calm faith at age 46.
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John P. McCloskey
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Eight indictments link Union City men to killing of Capt Quitten Rankin
Eight indictments name alleged members of der Sean of Heeltoo Lake tre Arthur Clear Fred Pini Rey Ransom Bob Human Tid 5 ion and Bud Norris as participants in the death of Capt Quit ten Rankin at Walnut Log on October 18, the culmination of recent night rider depredations.
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Union City
Tenn
University of Minnesota sets 65 age limit for faculty
Minneapolis reports that university regents decided contracts with faculty will expire when the professor reaches age 65. The new rule states teachers must retire at sixty five, ending current appointments at that age. The decision was made at a Wednesday regents meeting.
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University of Minnesota
Regents
Veteran Sip Builder Dead in Cleveland at 82
Capt. Maynard H. Murch, 82, a retired ship builder known for constructing large freighters on the Great Lakes, died in Cleveland on Wednesday. He served as a captain and helped shape fleet design during his career.
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Cleveland
Maynard H. Murch
Murch
Great Lakes
Diplomat Fatally Injured in Virginia Auto Crash
In Washington, Senor Don Juan Barrios, Guatemala's foreign minister, on a mission here, was fatally injured in a Tuesday car crash as he traveled with Senor Dr. Don Luis Toledo Herrarte, Guatemala's envoy, and Gen. John Drummond, a South American coffee planter. The party, en route to Mount Vernon, was hurled from a touring car after crossing a Virginia bridge with Barrios carrying a wreath for President Cabrera.
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Virginia
Mount Vernon
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Mystery Death of St Louis Millionaire Hirschberg
St Louis reports the murder or possible suicide of Francis Dr Hirschberg a prominent Catholic church figure and Louisiana Purchase director at his home 3518 Lingeboulevard. Family says burglary while police see no intruder evidence. investigation open and unclear outcome.
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Francis DR. Hirschberg
Archbishop Glennon
Linge Boulevard
Secretary Wilson Rules Bleached Flour Impure Adulterated
Washington secretary of agriculture announces that flour bleached with nitrogen peroxide is adulterated and cannot be sold in DC or territories nor shipped across state lines. He will urge manufacturers to offer a six month period for voluntary disposal of vast quantities now on hand.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Territories
Kansas Hermit dies in Topeka apoplexy at funeral
Topeka General Hugh Cameron known as the Kansas Hermit died overnight of apoplexy while in town for the funeral of old friend A. H. Case. Born in Saratoga New York Cameron lived as a hermit for 69 years. Mrs Paul of Sarnia Ontario and others noted in the chaotic dispatch. In Richmond Virginia a $10,000 jewelry theft case tied to a local steamer was resolved after a suspect confession. Four daughters were born to Prof. Reuten F. Jones and his wife in Puxico Missouri with one infant threatened but likely to thrive.
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Puxico
Reuten F. Jones
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