Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman Names New British Cabinet
The Cabinet list includes Asquith, Grey, Lloyd George, Burns, and Birrell among others. Sir Henry’s selections win praise from Conservative and Liberal papers for uniting factions and promising strong leadership at home and abroad.
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Sir Henry
London
The
Treasury
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Exchequer
Alerbert Henry Asquith
Herbert John Gludremer
Foreign
Wisdiis
Fidward Grey
Earl
Hiding
Itenuy
Richard Vanden Ff
Diane
Suite
Sedan
Jolie Morley
Sdmralty
Gaton Tweedmond
Board of Trade
David Lloyd-George
John Burns
Scotland
John Sinclair
Board of Agriculture
Earl Carrington
Sidney Burton
Ireland
James Bryve
Earl of Crewe
Marquis of
Lewis Vernon Harcourt
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Edward
Sir Henrys
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Wuc
Liber 4
Ots
Demands of Chinese Guilds Boycott Committee
At a meeting in Hong Kong the Chinese guilds and United States merchants outlined demands to end the boycott. Goals include laborer definitions, government approval of Chinese legislation, consular admission certificates, dual medical exams, most favored nation status, no detention on arrival with security, famil ies and female imports, readmission of deported residents, and property proof. Illinois monument inspection in New Orleans referenced.
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Hong Kong
United States
Ching le
U United Statees
Hawaii
Chiippines
Big Increase of Taxes for Alton Bridge Appraisal
Dec 1 Springfield Illinois reports the state board of equalization will raise the appraised value of the Alton bridge, used by the St. Louis Terminal railway, from 225000 to 500000. Attorney General W L Stead issues an opinion that the natural river channel within 400 feet of the Missouri side should include the entire 15000 feet of the structure in appraisal.
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Springfeld, OL
Alton Bridge
St. Louis
State Board of Equalization
W. L. Stead
Missouri
Winovis
Gifted forest estate to establish Colorado College forestry school
Dee IL General W J Palmer and Dr W A Ball present a gift to Colorado College of the Manitou park estate near Colorado Springs. The 15000 acre property includes forests an hotel and cottages with a total value of 5000000. Revenue from the resort will endow the new forestry school.
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Colorado Springs
Colo. Dee
W. J. Palmer
W. AL Ball
Colorado College
Kuoswu
Manitou Park
Thes City
School of Forestry
Joliet Merchants Swindled in Holiday Checks Scam
A rapid fraud ring swindled Joliet merchants and saloonkeepers of between 5000 and 1000 dollars using forged James G Heggie boiler company checks drawn on Joliet National Bank. A counterfeit signature aided the scheme and payouts ranged from 20 to 200 dollars as holiday rush aided cashing.
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Joliet
Beca
James G. Heggie Boiler Company
Joliet National Bank
Hegges
Presidents to Meet in Milwaukee Over Football Rules
Samuel Plautz president of Lawrence University calls meeting of college leaders from Iseldit Ripon Marquette Northwestern Wisconsin and Lake Forest to discuss changing football rules to curb rough play at a Milwaukee gathering next Saturday.
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Appleton
Wis. Lee
Samuel Plautz
Lawrence University
Gars
Iseldit
Ripon
Marquette
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Lake Forest University
Ilinois
Milwaukee
Wreck Averted After Rail Break Near Kewanee
Near Kewanee Illinois on December 11 farmer W J Tsevins spotted a two foot rail fragment broken from the main track while crossing the railroad. He rushed to warn the station agent and a neighbor flagged the fast mail, which passed on a different track without incident.
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Kewanee
W. J. Tsevins
Fevina
Anonymous Gift to Yale Funds Interrelation Lecture
Two anonymous donors, not connected to Yale by graduation, gave 75000 dollars to fund a new lecture ship on the inter relation of religion violence and philosophy. The gift is subject to annuities and aims to support a novel academic series. Governor De Neen accuses Sheriff McMurtry of a game warden appointment in White County.
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
Yne University
Dengrn
Care I. Sec
Deneen
Sheriff McMurtry
White County
McMurtry
Salaab
Preservation Rally Urges Staying of the Constitution
Boston dec 11 a large crowd at fanueil hall hears speeches opposing secretary bonapartes plan to destroy the us frigate constitution now in charlestown navy yard ex secretary john d tiong joins the push and quotes dont give up the ship as a patriotic plea albert pillsbury vows to keep bonaparte in check and push congress to decide the fate of the vessel
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Boston
Bonaparte
Charlestown
Daniel A
Johnson
United States
Constitution
Lawrence
Bonapartre
Albert E. Pillsbury
Congress
Palisbury
Comparison With Napoleon Sparks Heated Jeffersonian Debate
Ex representative William Everett of Quincy keynotes a Patriot rally defending the Constitution and denouncing Bonaparte's revisions. He argues for recalling the Constitution and cites Napoleon era figures to urge strong national resolve. Secretary Bonaparte counters, noting the Constitution has largely changed and urging preservation through an armored cruiser plan.
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Bonaparte
William Everett
Quincy
Everett
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Republic
St. Helena
Marengo
Moscow
Leipsie
Waterloo
Tou
Teoston
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Charles J. Bonaparte
Wolves Near the Eternal City Cause Alarm
Nome reports wolves driven from snowbound Apennines approach Lom e warn locals as packs roam near the city. In Frankfurt Indiana Roy Hoopingarner dies after a Clover Leaf engine accident that severed both legs while he worked beneath a locomotive. In Lansing three southern city businesses are burglarized with a Genesee Fruit Company safe blown open and total loot under 20 dollars.
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Nome
Apennines
Lome
Frankfurt
Ind
Roy Hoopingarner
Tumuelton
Hoopingarner
Lansing
Mich
Genesee Fruit Company
Postmaster General Reports Emphasis on Efficiency Over Deficit
Washington December 11 The Postmaster General Cortelyou in his annual report for 1905 stresses that improving administration efficiency matters more than reducing the deficit. Receipts totaled 152.26 million and expenditures 187.181 million, a shortfall of 14.372 million. He notes free matter rose to 38 percent of weight and proposes charging departments for postage while slowing new schemes. Appointments and ratings influence reappointments. underpaid staff, railway mail clerks casualties, and safeguards for worn-out workers are urged.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Merchant Marine Urges Expenditures and Parcels Post Reform
The Postmaster General advocates expanding the merchant marine and improving the domestic parcels post. He argues faster foreign mail service and naval utility justify state expenditures and proposes merging third and fourth class mail at 3 cents for two ounces. He notes current second class costs and revenues and cites 68,131 post offices and 280,000 total employees with 1,169 at Wantietot headquarters.
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United States
Tme
Congress
Wantiietot Ohre
Slender Slander Suit Heard In Court On English Barriers
A slander case brought by Anne Cabalka against Frantiska Holu dominates court proceedings. Interpreter J W Dvorsky assists as witnesses face language difficulties. Jury members include Richard Reeve Ed Hummer Robt Motis J E McCollister Chas Dingleberry Wm Hirt Ed Kinda J W Myers F S Lantz Mike Fitzgerald Lovell Oakes Peter Rourke.
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Gsail
Anne Cabalka
Frantiska Holu
J. W. Dvorsky
Richard Reeve
Ed. Hummer
Rob't. Motis
J. E. McCollister
Chas. Dingleberry
Wm. Hirt
Ed. Kinda
J. W. Myers
F. S. Lantz
Mike Fitzgerald
Lovell Oakes
Peter Rourke
Local Briefs Highlight City News And Events
Chas Swift and family move to the city. Elks banquet university football team. Mrs Wanscott visits from Kansas City. Judge Wade speaks at Knights of Columbus gathering. Langenberg to inspect county rural schools. Horrabin Brothers win sewer contract in Des Moines. Prentiss to address Cass County Medical Association. university doctors to appear at Cedar Rapids meeting. S U S defeats Augustana 75 to 11. first half 5 to 7 Iowa. Des Moines papers note Beef Stockwell joins anti-saloon work in Louisa county. G A R to elect officers at December meeting, possibly moved up before Christmas. St Mary’s Lyceum program at Columbus last night. solos and literature strong. heavy farce planned after holidays. Rev D W Wylie leaves for Shelby to attend Mrs E C Clapp’s funeral in Omaha. Noska vs Kiadive case demurrer argued. other case Sila vs Votrobek: default set aside. Ella Britton to receive jewelry from Elizabeth Jones. health improving in Roswell NM. Washington report: Speaker Cannon weighing Dawson for appropriations committee. Mabelle Edwards of Wlamodarg arrives to work as stenographer for Equitable Mfg. Rock Island to invest about 49 million in line improvements. double track to Des Moines possibly nearing completion.
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George Wanscott
Kansas City
Judge Wade
Knights of Columbus
Mason City
Langenberg
Horrabin ‘Brothers
Ws. Horrabin
Des Moines
Prentiss
Cass County Medical Association
Littig
Henry Albert
Guthrie
Dubuque
Loa Union Medical Society
Cedar Rapids
Augustana
Iowa
University
Beef, Stockway
Louisa County
G A. R
St. Mary’s Lyceum
Columbus
Lyceum
Washington
Cannon
Dawson
Appropriations Committee
Mabelle Edwards
Wlamodarg
City
Equitable Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Rock Island
Here
Commercial Club Meeting Scheduled for December
The Commercial Club directors will hold their regular December meeting tomorrow afternoon. Reports from committees, including the legislative panel, are due. The board will discuss plans for the coming year and consider feasible actions.
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Commerial Club
Board
Dove Switzer Nuptials At Palm Beach
Miss Wilma Dove married Leslie Switzer in Palm Beach Florida with many friends sending congratulations. Dove traveled there because Switzer could not leave his Uncle Sam wireless telegraph service job.
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Palm Beach
Florida
Wilma Dove
Leslie Switzer
Box Social Raises Funds for School Library
A box social at the brick school huset on the west side last Friday yielded a neat suit for the school library. Much credit goes to Miss Barry, the teacher, for the event’s success.
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Hunss
Polygon society initiates new members at A. O. H. hall dance
The Polygon literary society held an initiation and dance at the A. O. H. hall last Saturday night. A number of new members were welcomed and the evening was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Polygon Literary Society
A. O. H. Hall
Pi Phi Honors Miss Nadime Moore of Traer
The Pi Phi sisters hosted a Saturday night event in honor of Nadime Moore of Traer, guest of her sister Muigarei Moore, celebrating her visit with the sorority gathering.
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Pi Phi
Nadime Moore
Traer
Mies Muigarei Moore
B G Club Hosts Social Evening at Swisher Home
This evening at Miss Mabel Swisher's Summit street residence the B G Club will entertain guests with one of their pleasant evening parties.
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B. G. Club
Swisher
Mabel Swisher
Summit Street
Delta Tau Delta Hosts Party On Burlington Street
The Delta Tau Delta fraternity held a social gathering for friends at their home on Burlington Street last Friday night.
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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Burlington Street
Carrecripis Recalpts and Market Estimates
In this brief market note wheat and corn price estimates are listed. The report includes figures such as 19, 24 and 578 with accompanying percentages and lot references. No identifiable individuals or organizations are clearly named in readable form.
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Onte
Stubborn Coughs Warn of Lung Trouble
A lingering cough after a cold may signal serious lung trouble. Mr Alexander McMillan of Maple Ridge Michigan endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for stubborn coughs, claiming excellent results. For sale at legal druggists. Attorney F B Kimbat traveled to Davenport today on business.
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Alexander McMillan
Maple Ridge
Mich
Chamberlain
F. B. Kimbat
Davenport
Ida Sanders Memorial Benefit Program Tonight At Armory
Ida Sanders memorial benefit program announced with doors opening early for seating. The notice promises country fare for 3g5c at Smith's Armory on Thursday with delivery from Prince's Greenhouse and unspecified contact options.
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Ida Sanders
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