Admiral and son attacked by Chinese near Nanking
Shanghai report says Admiral Train of the American Asiatic squadron and his son Lieutenant Train were assaulted while pheasant shooting near Nanking. A Chinese woman was injured when the admiral fired accidentally. Villagers seized their guns and held the lieutenant as a hostage while marines arriving as a reserve party faced aggression from locals.
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Shanghai
Admiral Train
Asiatic Squadron
Train
Nanking
Lient
Derailed Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Train Kills Thirteen
A passenger train from Chicago on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line derailed near Sheffield. Thirteen people are reported killed with numerous injuries.
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Kansas City
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe
Chicago
Sheffield
Dead man found near Ely on Rock Island road
Word from Ely reports the body of C. S. Harrier of Shellburg found in a pasture about sixteen to eighteen miles north of the city. The skull was fractured, and hemorrhages from the mouth noted. Coroner King of Cedar Rapids went to Ely to investigate amid alleged farmer trouble.
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Ely
Rock Island
2 Wan
C. S. Harrier
Shellburg
Harrier
King
Cedar Rapids
Martin Pitlick Returns After Severe Injury
Martin Pitlick, injured severely by a fall from his wagon on Clinton Street about three weeks ago, came downtown last Saturday for the last time. The accident caused a very serious injury and it is remarkable he is able to be out after this length of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Pitlick
Clinton Street
Wr. Pitlick
Author Will Speak Tonight on Joys of the Trail at Opera House
Hamlin Gerland, noted Iowa author, will lecture at the opera house this evening on the joys of the trail. The talk covers dangers, beauties, and teaching of the wild lands and follows a successful event last Saturday night. Large attendance is expected as work by Hahn's Festival Orchestra accompanies the program. Byron Dalton rents Jacres farm in West Lucas township to G Morford and plans to move to the city next spring. Frenk Harrington of Williamsburg visits the city with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin Gerland
Lowauthor
Jevé
Hahn
Byron Dalton
Jacres
Lucas Township
G. Morford
Mr. Dalton
Frenk Harrington
Williamsburg
Sanday
Cedar Rapids Carnival Company Fined for Illegal Liquor Sale
The Cedar Rapids Carnival Company pled guilty to allowing an illegal liquor sale on carnival grounds during carnival week. The court imposed a $300 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Carnival Company
Rock Island Rail Officials Consider Kalana Name Change
Rock Island railway officials are not seeking to change Kalana's name. The company notes another station with a similar spelling and the same pronunciation could justify a name change. Mrs. Chas. Mathis remains ill after three weeks.
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Rock Island
Kalana
Rock Island Railway
Chas. Mathis
Petit jurors named for November term of court
The list of 32 petit jurors selected for the November term includes Albert Rono Wellman Wo Robert Morris Iowa City Joe Cerney Solon M C Hinkley Lot e Tree Malcolm McKinley Iowa City Chas Dingleberry Iowa City F Q Burke Iowa City Joe Marvin Oxford Ed Hammer Iowa City Vitus Halsh Tiffin M F Taylor Iowa City Richard Reeve Tifin Ed Rathenau Iowa City Joseph Hospodorsky Oxford Peter Rourke Oxford W F McRoberts Iowa City Frank B Rohret Oxford Joe Mallie Solon E MacCollister Iowa City E E Barnes Iowa City Lovell Oakes Oxford John Kaliban Solon M J Loftus Iowa City Joe Miller Iowa City L Close Iowa City Ed Binds West Branch F Lovelace Iowa City Thomas Hoyt Iowa City Wm Girt Iowa City Elmer Coulter West Branch W H Chadima Fairfax H W Anderson Iowa City Will Hofoditz Iowa City Joseph Bele Solon Mike Witzgerald Oxford
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Albert Rono
Wellman Wo
Robert Morris
Iowa City
Joe Cerney
Solon
M. C. Hinkley
Lote Tree
Malcom McKinley
Chas. Dingleberry
F. QO
Burke
Joe Marvin
Oxford
Hammer
Vitus Halsh
Tiffin
M. F. Taylor
Joseph Bele
Mike Witzgerald
Bishop Morrison to Visit Trinity Church Sunday
Bishop Morrison of Davenport will be in the city on Sunday December 10 to attend morning services at Trinity Episcopal church and visit Congregational as well. His visits to local parishioners are regarded as a pleasant occasion.
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Trinity Church
Congregational
Morrison
Davenport
Trinity Episcopal Church
All Saints Day Observances By Local Catholic Churches
The three city churches will honor All Saints Day with low mass at eight and high mass at ten thirty. An afternoon procession from St Patrick's to St Joseph's cemetery will unite St Mary's and St Wenceslaus congregations for prayers and services. Also noted is the Morrison wedding at Ft Riley Kansas next week and a tile roofing update on the engineering building.
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St. Patrick’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
St. Mary’s
St. Wenceslaus
Wm. F. Morrison
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Wm. Morrison
Cora
Stevens Return From Western Trip With Family News
Mr and Mrs Mack Stevens and daughter Ann return from a three month western journey visiting Astoria Oregon Portland fair Salt Lake City Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver. Stevens notes Utah polygamy remains active and tensions between gentiles and Mormons persist. Mrs Mollie Woollwebber and Mrs Solomon Coldren plan an extended California visit with Coldren joining in Denver. Rathbone Sisters meet Tuesday Nov 7 with social session after initiator services.
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Mack Stevens
Ann
Anna
West
Astoria
Oregon
Portland Fair
Salt Lake City
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Stevens
Utah
Mollie Woollwebber
Rathbone Sisters
Halloween Law Enforcement Boost Expected Tomorrow
Police will increase by six officers tomorrow evening to enforce the law and preserve order, following a custom. The expanded force aims to prevent violence and ensure public safety during Halloween events and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Czar Ships His Silver and Jewelry Away From Russia
Manchester dispatch reports the czar has sent all royal plate and jewelry to Copenhagen in an English ship. The cargo is insured for 3.7 million dollars. This move suggests the czar is alarmed by the internal situation in Russia and has never before acted this way.
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Czar
Russia
Manchester
England
Copenhagen
Russiay
Steiner Family Leaves for California
Mr and Mrs Frank Steiner with daughter Elizabeth and son Ernest depart for Los Angeles California to begin their new life there.
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Frank Steiner
Los Angeles
Mir
Elizabeth
Ernest
Cal
Foreclosure Auction Sells George B Stewart Property
Last Saturday the east side house and lot of George B Stewart and wife were sold at auction to satisfy a judgment held by J T Rhodes. Rhodes was the sole bidder and became the purchaser of the property.
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George Stewart
White Bound Over on Stamp Theft Charge at Tuwa Post
Weyss White, previously arrested on a stamp theft charge at Tuwa City post office, was bound over to the federal grand jury. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released.
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Federal
Weyss White
Tuwa City
KirkwoodChoice of W R C Iowa City Corps backs governor for statue
At a W R C meeting last Saturday the corps endorsed Gov. Kirkwood for inclusion in the National Hall for Statues in Washington. The Iowa City unit led the state in supporting Iowa war governor Jacob Miller, brother of the late Valentine Miller, who died years ago. Miller traveled to America to visit relatives and plans to move on to North Dakota after a week in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Gov Kirkwood
G. A. R. Post
Gov. Kirkwood
Iowa
National Hall
Washington
Iowa City Corps
Jacob Miller
Valentine Muller
Valentine’ Miller
Mionth
North Dakota
Old Country
Mr. Miller
America
Valentine
Germany
Judge Jackson Loses Coat In Davenport Depot Theft
Judge Jackson, who presided over the Heath will case, arrived in Muscatine without his overcoat as cold weather set in. At the Davenport depot someone took the jurist mantle, and a later search did not reveal the new owner.
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Judge Jackson
Davenport
Elmo Smith Pleads Guilty to Larceny in Wisconsin
Elmo Smith traveled to Waupu s Wisconsin to begin a two year penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty to larceny in Black Falls. He will serve one year of each sentence in solitary confinement as part of the judgment. Testifying witnesses included Ed Koser Bert Bell Oscar Pitney and Jos Huffman.
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Elmo Smith
Waupus
Wisconsin
Ed. Koser
Bert Bell
Oscar Pitney
Jos. Huffman
Black Falls
Smith
Koser
Minneapolis
Chicago
Lawyers have limited time to file petitions for November term
City lawyers have just over ten days to file petitions for suits they wish to bring in the November term opening Monday November 20. Several new codes may be involved, though no petitions are yet on public record.
Fire department thanked for service after 1905 blaze
Chief J W Klema reports a letter from Peter A Dey thanking the Iowa City fire department for saving his home on North Clinton Street during a fire on October 23, 1905. Dey forwards a check to aid the department, praising their care and judgment. Chief Klema notes the gratitude inspires improved service and attitudes. Thanksgiving Day will feature Rev Dr Williams giving a sermon on Integrity and Prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Klema
Peter A. Dey
Fire Department
North Clinton Street
Pept
Department
Klema
Dr. Williams
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C. Ss. Harrier
Shellsburg
Carnival Company
Bishop Morrison
Hallowe'en
California
Kands
Hart Schaffner
Jackson
Waupun
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