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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
15
Advices from Santo Domingo report forces loyal to fugitive President Morales attacking Puerto Plata yesterday. Firing raged from 10 AM to 5 PM with heavy casualties on both sides as the besieging forces withdrew to regroup. The clash marks a significant escalation in the city’s turmoil.
Fourteen stockmen from Bel at mineral springs and Monroe were injured in a collision of two trains near Chicago. The accident left several men hurt and some in serious condition as rescue crews assisted the injured on the scene.
The annual meeting of stockholders of Johnson County Savings Bank was held yesterday. The year's directors were chosen, with W A Fey, M Moon, Maxey, Close, Joyce, Bowman, Whitacre, Hanke, and others named to the new board. M Moon named vice president and assistant cashier, in the wake of T Carson's death.
The case involving J. G. Lindsay to recover the price of a 100 gallon boiler and range installed at the College Inn by proprietors named Broderick will be heard before Squire Harber next week.
City social page records Mrs Jane M Jones and Miss Watnes with Miss Rose Wild of Osage as guests of Miss George at North Liberty on Monday. A marriage license was issued today to Connor and Miss Ella Wyjack.
A north city neighborhood endured a fox and dog raid last night that slaughtered many fowls. James Sybil and Albert Tesar reported the attacks, with owners saying several birds were killed and others escaped.
Fragmentary text praises Hohenschue as the last member of the Towa health ardi tions and notes care for self respect and state honors. The source is unclear and reads as damaged OCR with many garbled words and missing context.
W J Peeters of the University College of Pharmacy will travel to Des Moines next Monday for the Italy Pharmaceutical Association legislative committee meeting. The session will discuss proposed changes to state pharmacy laws intended to strengthen the profession and public safety. An effort aims to raise barriers to becoming a registered pharmacist in the future.
Mrs J J Hatch president of the Woman’s Relief Corps expresses appreciation for the Citizen subscription drive. She notes the January February period calls for increased effort and urges members to maximize contributions to support relief work.
Mrs. Desellem, president, asks readers to donate all money possible to aid the group. The appeal notes prior similar offers and emphasizes gratitude for assistance in their work. Citizens are urged to contribute to support the cause and the paper’s efforts.
A fragmented local dispatch notes that Mrs. Mercer from this city has returned to her father’s home. W. Mercer of the city is mentioned and is said to remain in a practically unchanged condition. The report reflects uncertain details and signs of a domestic incident under investigation.
Rev Clark of the Methodist church spoke at the university assembly this morning. The address drew ample applause as the talk held the audience interest throughout.
Senator Brackett of Saratoga introduced a resolution calling Chauncey M. Depew to resign from the United States Senate over extravagant pay tied to his role with the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The report cites a collision injuring several stock men in Chicago and Albany, New York.
Sioux Falls judge Emlin McClain heads to Sioux Falls to address the State Bar Association session. He will discuss association matters and ongoing legal initiatives at the event.
Fire Chief Klema recommends moving fire alarm Box 41 to a safer corner at Davenport and Linn streets to deter false alerts. The current box is in a busy intersection near Holub's Hall. a key has been moved to the north hallway for night access. Anyone caught triggering false alarms will face legal action.
Geo. Dvorsky announces a new index set for deeds and mortgages with separate volumes for town lots and unplatted lands. A miscellaneous record index is added, fulfilling legal requirements and improving records organization.
A West Court Street family reported a bedspread and sheets missing from a line. The items were seen at about six thirty this morning and vanished soon after, with speculation a thief took advantage of the early hour as the public schools opened their doors.
The Citizen printed want ads seeking a man and his wife for farm work across three issues. Nearly twenty respondents appeared, with many expressing interest in the proposal. The notices reflect a belief that capable farm help is scarce and in demand.
A vague note indicates a McKray matter linked to a forthcoming morrow event involving duty or duty-related actions, with limited readable details about the custody or official handling.
Fragments report Dr John Baumer visits with friends Miss Bertha Sumer and Miss Lady Weiss travel and stay with local families in Manchester and Waterloo Kewanee and Des Moines figures appear in society chatter Judge Wade to speak January 8 at Des Moines Des Moines area officials discuss anti compact law and Crown Insurance mentions County Supervisor George Hunter to speak January 23 New Hills bridge final section completed board of supervisors to tour bridge tomorrow.
Circulating talk claimed Alderman Wilbur Shields would resign but councilmen state the reports are unfounded. Shields has traveled to Chicago to work for fishing Louie but retains his residence and has not resigned.
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