President McCall Denounces Insurance Legislation as Blackmail Bills
John McCall president of the New York Life Insurance Company testified before the legislative investigating committee that three quarters of insurance legislation across states are blackmail bills. He described the general legislative experience of his company as dominated by hostile, opportunistic measures aimed at increasing premiums and limiting competition.
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New York
John McCall
New York Fe Insurance Company
Legislative Investigating Committee
Injury to six year old on Struble farm
Six year old Robert Struble, son of J and Mrs George Struble, suffered a deep cut to his left leg between knee and ankle when a taper used for pond making near the Struble farm scraper caused a horse to kick. A physician treated the wound, which bled freely, and it was believed to be only temporary.
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Robert
Geroge Struble
J. T
Mrs Jones Reported Improving After Illness
Mrs Eu Vene Jones is reported in better condition than a week ago when she grew very weak and a brother-in-law was sent for. Yesterday she was given a morsel of toast, the first solid food in a long time.
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EU Vene Jones
Nada
Fare announced for Iowa Chicago football trip
A single round trip fare to Chicago for the Iowa versus Chicago football game next Saturday is set. Tickets valid on all trains except the Rocky Mountain Limited until 11 30 am. Tickets must be sold to secure the rate and available at Y store office or Corner Louis. Players depart Friday at 11 17 am, staying at the Chicago hotel.
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Chicago
Corner & Louis
Womans Alliance Meeting at All Souls Church
The Womans Alliance of All Souls Church will meet with Mrs. Lowman on Friday October 6 at 2 30 p m Mrs Ison will review The Sea Wolf by Jack London This is the first meeting of the season and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Womans Alliance of All Souls
Rch
Lowman
Accident in the Washing Wringer Injures Mrs Wright
Mrs Wright of South Governor street was injured while hand wringing clothes last Monday. Her finger was caught in the wringer tearing a nail and mangling the finger of her left hand. She fainted from the pain and lay unconscious until help arrived. She cannot use the hand for some time.
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G. J. Wright
South Governor Street
Adoption of School Books in County Proceedings
Representatives of school book concerns gather in large numbers at the auditors office to interview the county auditor and board of supervisors about adopting a new set of textbooks for the county for the next five years. The last adoption occurred in May 1901 and another five-year cycle is planned around May 1906.
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Board of Supervisors
Flannery Bros Sell Fine Team in Cosgrove City Deal
Flannery Bros of Cosgrove delivered 8 fine horses in the city last Monday for 430 dollars. Buyer C F Finch purchased the team which will be shipped to Baston.
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Flannery Bros
Cosgrove
C.F. Finch
Baston
Alumni Game Set for October 14 in City
It now seems certain a football game will be played in the city between the university alumni and the present varsity on October 14. Expected participants include Buck Morton Joe Warner Edson Bert Johnson Dwight Griffith with Clyde Williams likely to captain the alumni squad. Five of the listed players were part of the champion eleven.
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Amami
Buck Morton
Joe Warner
Edson
Bert Johnson
Dwight Griffith
Clyde Williams
Mrs J S Helmer in Critical Brights Disease Condition
Friends report Mrs J S Helmer in a critical state due to a severe Brights disease attack. Relatives and physicians are closely watching her condition.
Nicking Sells Barber Shop Ends Longtime Family Run
The oldest city barbershop changes hands as Henry Nicking transfers ownership to J. D. Sullivan. Sullivan, a first class barber, plans new furniture and improvements. Nicking remains connected to the shop for now.
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Henry Nicking
Dubuque Street
J. D. Sullivan
Henry Nicking, Sr
Henry Nicking, Jr
Sullivan
Mr. Nicking
Basket of Clothes Sparks Fire in Hedley Home
A near miss fire occurred last night at Henry Hedley's Burling ton street dwelling when a spark from the stove ignited a nearby basket of clothes. Mrs Hedley extinguished the blaze before it could spread to furniture, though the basket burned and flames nearly gained headway.
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Henry Hedley
Burlington Street
Clinton
Cochran Couple Plans Two Week Vacation Here
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cochran are in the city for a two week vacation with friends and relatives. He has spent eleven months visiting twenty two states examining rural routes and has recently traveled through the eastern and southeastern states.
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Eugene Cochran
Mr. Cochran
Cochran
Myler Family Entertains Relatives from Indiana Visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. Myl er of Woodlawn entertain Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Myler and sister Miss Jessie. Mrs. J. W. Myler and daughter return from Indiana and plan to resume home life in Correctionville in a few days.
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Mr. W. Myler
Woodlawn
Mr. Myler
J. W. Myler
Miss Jessie
Indiana
Correctionville
Judge Jackson condemns Republican editor over court contempt clash
David Brant editor of the Iowa City Republican faced urged contempt action after an editorial in the Citizen’s contemporary attacked court proceedings in the Heath will case. Judge Jackson criticized the piece and told jurors to ignore it as unwarranted while bar members condemned the editorial as an outrage to justice.
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David Brant
Iowa City Republican
Jackson
The
Citizen
fHeath
Brent
Court
Johnson County
Republican
Brant
Nmot
Johnson County Bar Association
Local Briefs: university meetings and social visits
Dr. Littig reads a paper before the American Railway Surgeons session in Chicago. Hess and Miss Elizabeth Hess return from a three week visit to New York City and Philadelphia. University board and senate meetings held this afternoon. Mrs. Margaret Moore and daughter visit A J Cox home. Presbyterian church social set for Friday at 2 30 with Mrs S J Saunders. Mrs. Frank Weiland of Fremont visiting relatives. Secretary Mahoney of the Hair Association settles fair claims with funds remaining. Mr and Mrs Forman Hill depart for Chicago for two weeks. Martin Toeller and Mrs Mahala Evans wed by Rev Leather. Linn county residents. Parade participants from Cedar Rapids.
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Littig
Chicago
Hess
Elizabeth Hess
New York City
Philadelphia
Frank Weiland
Fremont
Neb
Nanna G. Weider
J. H. Mahoney
The
Hair Association
Bmyrs
Forman Hill
Windy City
Martin Toeller
Mahala Evans
Rev. Leather
Linn County
J. E. Lyon
W. D. Canoan
Tr. L. A. Lamm
Ed. Rabenaw
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Burk Testifies as Heath Will Case Proceeds
The Heath will case continues with Mrs Burk on the stand as testimony wraps up Friday afternoon. Court adjourns early to allow jurors to attend the carnival. Mrs Burk recounts family troubles and her father’s actions. Anna Prahash testifies Mr Heath tried to pursue her and called himself unclean and hard to live with.
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Burk
Anna Prahash
Heath
County reports near 2000 attend Cedar Rapids carnival
Estimates from Rock Island and interurban officials indicate 1500 to 2000 county residents left today for the Cedar Rapids carnival. Cold light weather and big attractions drew crowds, with 800 from Lewis City alone and county roads lined with teams to the interurban station. Bankers' Reserve Day adds many members and families traveling for the event.
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Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Lews City
Bankers’ Reserve
Order
Annual Meeting and Local Hiring Plans Noted
The Women's Association of the Congregational church holds its annual meeting at the church parlors Friday at 3 PM. Mr and Mrs Arthur Heinrichs leave today for Davenport to establish their future home as Mr Heinrichs takes over Walker Heating and Lighting Company management. The Presbyterian ladies plan a church supper this evening promising good value for attendees.
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Ladies of the Women's Association of the Congregational Church
Arthur Heinricks
Davenport
Atr. Heinricks
Walker Heating and Lighting Company
Foresters Hold Smoker at Puritan Boat House
Last evening at the Puritan boat house north of the city the Marquette Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters entertained many friends at a smoker. A large number attended and a pleasant evening was reported.
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Catholic Order of Foresters
Puritan Boat House
Marquette Court
Smaker
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M’call
GEO. Struble Hurt
J. T. Struble
Mrs. Jones
G- V. Wright
Wringer
Sell Fine Team
Dunlap
Stetson
Roelofs
Hawes
Longley
Julius Kasper
Joseph Novak
Alerts
Alert Hose Company
See
Mes- Helmer
Brights
Nicking
J.D. Sullivan
Burns
Bar
Board of Deans
University Senate
University
Margaret Moore
F. W. Smth
A. J. Cox
of the Presbyterian Church
S. J. Saunders
Mrs. Burk
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