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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1905

Page

50

Grosvenor Opens Fire in House on Philippine Tariff Bill

In Washington on January 12, Representative Grosvenor spoke in favor of the Philippine tariff measure, challenging Democratic votes and likening opposition to internal party ciphering. He defended tobacco and trade views, joked about sending Manila cigars, and predicted the Philippines would be a jewel in American achievement.

Washington House Grosvenor Reid Champ Clark Clarke Clark Grosvénett Philippines Cincinnati Manila Longworth Daniel Webster Philippine Islands Republican Party Bose of Committee On Rules Committee of Ways and Means Massachuseetts Ohio Williams

SARKASTIKAL WELCOMES PROMINENT REPUBLICANS TO DEMOCRACY FOLD

Transcribed remarks feature Williams of Mississippi and Grosvenor praising party unity while debating tariff policy in Massachusetts. The dialogue includes mock interjections and references to God, the Republican firm, and the Philippines policy. Also notes a fire aftermath with Mrs. Samtet Spiesberger reported dead in Chicago.

Massachzetts Grosvenors Massachusetts Wiliams Mississippi Hand of God Republican Party Williams Gregv Enor Yand Orestes Varng Ulysses Grosvenor Achilles Daizell Philippines Samtet Spiesberger Chicago City Hospital With Vigtéps West

Married to a Thief Ends With Wedding in Jail

In Charlotte Michigan William Lebman and Uta Waddell wed after Lebman, jailed on a theft charge, confessed to petty burglaries. The ceremony occurred Monday by Rev. M Lin ton as Sheriff Halladay prepared to take Lebman to Detroit, Lebman once had good reputation.

Charlotte Mich William Lebman Eaton Uta Waddell Chester Lebman Detroit Lehman Halladay Linton Universalist

Roosevelt Forever Demands Regulation of Express Companies

Milwaukee January 12 M L Campbell of Chicago told the National League of Commission Merchants that interstate commerce powers should regulate express firms and prohibit nonintegral subsidiaries. He urged tariff reform and stronger oversight of railroads and rebates, praising Roosevelt while calling for public service regulation of express carriers.

Milwaukee R. A. Durkee St. Paul Legislative Committee Durkee Roosevelt Ring Theodore Roosevelt Express Co R. O W. Gees Kansas City EB. M. Merguson Duluth California Fruit Growers’ Association

Morocco Crisis and Moroccan Conference Outlook

A Times despondent report from Paris notes optimism for a Moroccan conference with laborious talks but no major new difficulties. German envoy Herr von Radowitz says Berlin seeks an equitable solution and cordial reconciliation. Morocco’s an absolute sultanate faces unrest and French guardian efforts while Germany France and Britain trade imports and exports data from 1902. Kaiser speech supports sovereignty and integrity of Morocco.

Paris Berlin Morocco Atuat Abd-el-Axia Algeria France Germany Great Britain Frrance Kaiser Purstigg Britain Bat Miorocco

Local Briefs Report Illnesses and Visits Across City

City residents report several health concerns and social visits. Mack Stevens and L A Allin are noted as ill or in poor condition, while Mrs. C Brown slowly recovers from a hospital stay. Rev Brown and Prof Samuel Calvin are mentioned with church and academy duties, and a Red Men lodge gains Roosevelt as honorary member.

L. A. Allin East Burlington Street Brown Unity Church Samuel Calvin Enport Lavenport Lorder Roosevelt

International talks edge toward Morocco peace amid dynastic shifts

The 1904 to 1905 diplomatic rounds show France Britain and Germany edging toward an international conference on Morocco while France appears to hold a free hand in Egypt and Morocco. Detcasse resigns in 1905 and Rouvier assumes the post as talks continue.

M. Detcasse Senate Paris France Algeria Morocco Germany Europe Great Britain Egypt Newfoundland Franke Delcasse

Telephone Co Elects Officers at Iowa City West Branch

At the Iowa City West Branch Telephone Company annual meeting on Monday J W Schell was elected president James Douglas vice president J J Murphy secretary H D Robertson treasurer F J Lindeman and J Denenny directors for the coming year. Other items mention a horse illness a bench sale of Feinworths and hog sales along with local ice house activity.

Teachers Set Saturday Meeting at City High Auditorium

A city school teacher invites the public to attend a high school auditorium gathering Saturday. The speaker notes a fine program with numerous interesting numbers and hopes for wide teacher, parent, and public turnout.

Erie Yardmen Hours Reduced Request Sparks Discussion

New York January 22 A request from the Erie branch of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen asks reducing yardmen work from eleven to ten hours per day. President Ira Miller says other Erie employes are satisfied and the move does not imply a strike.

New York Erie Railroad Erie Brotherhood Ira Miller Erie Branch

Experience as a Croup Teacher and Safe Remedy

Parents learn the danger of croup after a severe home case and seek quick relief. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is urged as a proven preventive when first symptoms appear, claimed safe for children due to lacking narcotics, available from druggists.

Chambertaie

Canadian Lynx Escapes Zoo. Turns Up in Muscatine

The Muscatine Journal reports a Canadian Lynx now owned by Dr. Dean of this city. The lynx had escaped from a Ft. Madison zoo and was advertised for in a Ft. Madison newspaper.

Muscatine Journal Dean Ft. Madison

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