County Directory and Official Listings From York Iowa Directory
County and city officials listed including Sheriff Deputy treasurer and coroner with many district judges and juries. City offices in courthouse along with board of education and church and secret society meeting info provide a snapshot of local governance and civic groups.
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J. F. Carmichael
Sheril
J. O. Beauchamp
J. W. Crawford
B. J. Jinke
T. L. Williams
Lax
T. J. Cole
Q. R Carter
Simon Hardy
York Superior Court
Joe Jolly
Iowa
G. M
J. J. Barkley
H. G
A.G Hitchens
J. T. Goodman
D. N. Carmichael
J. M. McMichael
E. E. Pound
Court House
H. N
Ars
L’. L. Williams
W. B. Dozier
L. J. Ball
T. P. Ball
Alex Atkin
Justices Court
Howard Ham
J. P
F. Z. Curry
N. P
T. J. Collins
N.P
O. B. Knowles
J. L. Barnet
A. A. Ogletree
W.H. Douglas
Ex-school official Weber defaulter in Charleston case
John L Weber former Charleston school commissioner and Trinity College English professor is charged with a 1200 dollar defalcation stretching over a year. He forged school certificates, and authorities refused to suppress charges. Weber, once a News and Courier staffer and author of a South Carolina history school book, was arrested and posted 1500 dollar bond.
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CotumBia
D. C
John L. Weber
Charleston
Trinity College
N. C
Weber
Mayfield
News and Courier
South Carolina
Foster Failure and Bank Endorsements in Ohio Case
The report to creditors shows Foster & Co. liability of 771,201 with 469,500 endorsed. Net Foster assets 108,773 after collateral. Failures blamed on bank value shrinkage and wide endorsements. causes include inability of banks to rediscount amid tight money. Also notes on C L Riker seeking bonds, Wood bank wrecking case, medical editors touring the South, British political remarks, and recovery hopes for John Carbery with medical updates.
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Fostonta, CO
Charles Foster
Foster & Co
Foster
Ohio
Fostoria Enterprises
Foster & Company
Deserted City Found by English Miner Cresworth in Mexico
Mal vern W. Cresworth reports discovering a large deserted city about eighty miles west of Lake Colorado in the Sierra Madre. He describes red stone blocks, two and three story business blocks, regular streets, a narrow canyon entrance, and a tropical park with rare flowers.
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Mapimi
Mexico
Malvern W. Cresworth
Sierra Madre Mountains
Culican
Pacific Coast
Sinaloa
Lake Colorado
Sierra Madres
Cresworth
Original Copy Not on Display. Declara tion Moved to Archives
Washington confirms the original Declaration of Independence has been withdrawn from public exhibit due to fading ink and parchment deterioration. A facsimile will be shown instead after archival placement. congress must authorize changes. In New York Peter Neville and James Rue receive prison terms for election fraud. other inspectors and perjury suspects face varying outcomes.
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Washington
State Department
Philadelphia
New Yorks
Peter Neville
Barrett
Court of Oyer and Terminer
James F. Rue
John A. Dunphy
Fellows
Agricultural Society Meets in Brunswick with Welcomes and Addresses
In Brunswick on February 14 the State Agricultural Society gathered for the annual meeting. After prayer by Dr. Jean Vane, welcome remarks were given by Mayor Dunwoody Judge Bolling Whitfield and Hon Spencer Atkinson. Dr R B Hall of Macon replied for the society and President Waddell delivered the annual address followed by a speech from General Evans.
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Brunswick
State Agricultural Society
Jean Vane
Dunwoody
Bolling Whitfield
Spencer Atkinson
R. B. Hall
Macon
Waddell
Evans
Harcourt Speech Satisfies Liberals on Lords Dictation
The Daily News reports Sir William Harcourt claiming the government will not bow to the House of Lords. The Portsmouth speech pleased his audience and liberal supporters nationwide, faulting the peers for making themselves unenviable.
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London
The
Daily News
William Harcourt
Portsmouth
House of Lords
Virginia Senate Rejects West Virginia Debt Settlement Plan
In Richmond on February 15 the state senate refused to order the Wickham resolutions for settling West Virginia's share of the undivided state's debt. The move was opposed on the claim that settlement benefits only speculators.
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Richmond
State Senate
Wickham
West Virginia
Banker G N Henson Freed on $10000 Bond
In Chattanooga yesterday banker G N Henson was released on a ten thousand dollar bond at 1:30 PM. Following the verdict, many friends visited the Citizens' Bank to offer congratulations on what they call a preliminary victory for Mr. Henson.
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Chattanooga
G. N. Henson
Citizens’ Bank
Henson
President Nominates Postmasters for Several Cities
Washington February 15 The president sends to the senate nominations for postmasters in North Carolina Alexander H Galloway Reidsville South Carolina James R Davidson Newberry Tennessee J W Gaut Knoxville Tennessee with no further details.
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Washineton
Senate
North Carolina
Alexander H. Galloway
Reidsville
South Carolina
James R. Davidson
Newberry
Tennessee
J. W. Gaut
Knoxville
Next Meeting Set for March in Charlotte N C
The Southern Cotton Spinners association executive committee elects A C Haskell Jr as secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be held in Charlotte in the early part of March.
Bethlehem Iron stockholders approve capital increase
Beravenem Pennsylvania February 15 stockholders vote to raise capital stock from five million to ten million dollars. The Bethlehem Iron Company plans to rebuild the idle steel mill.
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Beravenem
Bethlehem Iron Company
Contemplate
Indians Visit the President and Hawaiian Testimony Split
The piece reports the interior secretary reversing a land contest in Florida over phosphate deposits, affecting multiple entries. It notes the White House mid day reception with Indians seeking their agent's replacement, and outlines the secrecy dispute over Hawaiian testimony plus the Peckham confirmation battle in the Senate.
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White House
Emile Henry Identified As Terminus Café Bomb Suspect
Paris police confirm Leon Breton was an alias and establish the bomber as Emile Henry born in Barcelona September 20 1872. Henry, an anarchist, recently resided in London and left January 15 to Paris where he has been tracked. A second bomb was found in the Banque de la Sarete Generale doorway and is under police examination.
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Paris
Leon Breton
Emile Henry
Barcelona
Spain
London
Banque de la Sairete Generale
World’s Fair Buildings Burned Again But Contained
Curcaco reports the World’s fair buildings caught fire again on February 15 but flames were kept under control with no serious damage.
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Curcaco
Princess Colonna Hides In New York Awaiting Social Functions
Princess Evelyne di Galatro Colonna, arrived from Southampton with her three children, has concealed her New York whereabouts. Her stepfather J W Mackay says she will be staying private but plans to attend social events in the near future, delaying any public announcement.
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Will
New York
Evelyne di Galatro Colonna
Southampton
Paris
J. W. Mackay
Waldorf
Colonna
J. W. Mackay, Jr
France
America
di Galatzo Colonna
Mackay
Conspiracy in Poland Targets Freedom Movement
Warsaw police claim a wide conspiracy to secure Poland's freedom. The arrest sweep includes nihilists and unlikely affiliates, with the entire editorial staff of two journals and many Catholic priests detained. Bishop Kulinski's stipend suspended as the probe extends to Kielce where pamphlets urging youth to rise were seized.
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Warsaw
Poland
Kulinski
Kielce
Foster in Jail After West Point Double Slaying
R Y Foster is jailed in LaFayette after killing H Clay Hudson and an unnamed man near West Point. He denies insanity, says he was in full possession of his senses, and regrets his plight for his family's sake while appearing oddly composed.
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Oprelika
R. Y. Foster
H. Clay Hudson
West Point
LaFayette
Foster
Mr. Hudson
Lottery Ring Blocking Port Tampa Post Office Scrutiny
Post office Inspector Dice reports the Hon duras National Lottery company built a two story Port Tampa brick facility with printery for about 50000 dollars. The foreign name is a subterfuge. Postmaster General Bissell orders postmasters nationwide to prosecute any mail sent to or from the lottery firm.
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Washington
Lottery Company
Postmaster General to Decide Stamp Contract Soon
The post master general will announce his decision in a few days on the postage stamp contract. A legal question lingers in the awarding process, but it is confidently expected that the contract will go to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Collision on Augusta Southern road in Gipson Ga
A collision occurred last night on the Augusta Southern road between freight train No. 24 bound for Augusta and an extra bound for Tennille. The extra was on the way freight's schedule. No injuries reported and damage to both engines was slight. Track to be cleared by 9 this morning.
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Gipson
Augusta Southern Road
Augusta
Tennille
Cyclone Causes Damage and Loss in Durham County
A cyclone swept Durham county yesterday causing substantial property damage and the loss of two or three lives, reports Raleigh on February 15.
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Raleigh
Durham County
The Daily World Suspends Publication
Greensboro, N C February 15 The Daily World of Winston started in November last by Major G E Webb has suspended.
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Greensboro
N. C
The
Daily World
Winston
G. E. Webb
Debate on seigniorage bill fills House day
Washington February 5 The House debated the seigniorage bill with multiple speakers including Stone Walker and Sweet and adjourned at 5:30. A remonstrance from the National W C T U against whisky tax was presented in the Senate. The railroad stations bill for Oklahoma towns was set for continuation.
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The
National
T. U
Senate
Washington
House
Reed
Messrs. Quigg and
Straus
New York
Brawley
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Bland
Stone
Kentucky
Treasury
Congress
Walker
Massachusetts
Kilgore
Livingston
Smith
Sweet
Idaho
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Rawlins
Frye
Republican
Maine
House Committee On Ways and Means
Union
Territories
District of Columbia
United States
Interior Department
Rock Island Railroad Company
Territory of
Oklahoma
Platt
Senate confirms several diplomats and customs collectors
The Senate confirmed Thomas S. Ferguson of Maryland as envoy to Sweden and John Barrett of Oregon as minister resident to Siam. Thomas R. Jernigan of North Carolina as consul general in Shanghai and Delaware Kemper of Virginia as consul at Amoy. Customs collectors Marion M. Hutson of Beaufort District, S G and William R. Keenan of Wilmington, N C were approved. The Senate rejected Benjamin Leuthier of Massachusetts for consul at Sherbrooke, Quebec.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas S. Ferguson
Maryland
Sweden
John Barrett
Oregon
Siam
Thomas R. Jernigan
North Carolina
Shanghai
China
Delaware Kemper
Virginia
Amoy
Marion M. Hutson
Beaufort
S. G
William R. Keenan
Wilmington
N. C
Benjamin Leuthier
Massachusetts
United States
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Banks Begin Wheat Loans on Easy Terms
In New York on February 15 banks and trust companies launched four month loans secured by wheat as collateral, offering rates from 3.5 to 4 percent. This marks a new departure in lending practices.
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New York
Various national items in brief from telegraph reports
Matters of interest cover a postponed Packwood murder trial in Florida, political ambitions of ex governor Campbell, deadly train collision near Bellevue Ohio, yellow fever outbreak in Port of Spain, a world voyage by Paul Jones with no funds, Cuba bandit King of Cuba blackmailing, tobacco monopoly dissent in Colombia, Pittsburg mills activity, a new mill and glass record, Audinet Gibert in Paris for a duel, Boston police shake up and Watch and Ward Society joy, poison probe in Baltimore, Miss Josephine Pollard testimony in Cincinnati, Chicago born Modern Church introducing baths and gym, Mrs Clarke Kruger dead from pork truine illness, Joseph Cook on treatment of colored men, Fortuna schooner wreck near Provincetown with two dead two missing, James J Hayne returned from Guatemala, Vasquez and Bonilla vote in Honduras, Bonilla order of shooting prisoners, Gladstone delaying parliament, and a Columbia A C boxing tourney unsanctioned but successful.
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Packwood
Taveres
Fla
Campbell
Bellevue
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Paul Jones
Manuel Garcia
Cuba
Republic of Columbia
S. A
Tron Mills
Pittsburg
Audinet Gibert
New York
Paris
Senor Santa Maria
Police Department
Boston
Watch and Ward Society
Kremien
Baltimore
Josephine Pollard
Cincinnati
Breckinridge
Creed &c
Chicago
Clarke Kruger
Michigan City
Ind
Joseph Cook
South
Congress
Fortuna
Gloucester
Provincetown
Mass
James J. Hayne
Susan Swartz
Natchez
Miss
Guatemala
Vasquez
Bonilla
Honduras
Gladstone
London
House of Lords
Great Britain
Metropolitan Association
Columbia A. C
Owever
Cor corporal Tanner declines after operation
New York February 15 Corporal James Tanner worsened last night after a leg operation. He showed relapse due nervous prostration and acute pain as stitches were removed. Dr Fowler and Sing Hospital surgeons strove to ease his suffering but could not. Gen McLeer and Major Wright were the only visitors allowed. Mrs Tanner remains with him.
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New York
James Tanner
Fowler
Sing Hospital
Gen. McLeer
Major Wright
Corporal Tanner Esterday
Tanner
Herusband
India bills sale hints at larger fundraising effort
Telegraph notes a likely need to raise a substantial sum with applications in the form of sterling bills possibly funded later. This could raise Indian fixed charges as the process continues. The Daily Chronicle reports the National Liberal federation resolution calls for challenging the Lords and removing hereditary influence, naming Lord Salisbury and the Archbishop of Canterbury in a push to cleanse the constitution.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Daily Chronicle
National Liberal Federation
Commons
Lord Salisbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Mrs Amelia Frost ordained as women preacher in Massachusetts church body
Boston on February 15 reports the ordination of Mrs Amelia Frost wife of Rev George A Frost of the Orthodox church here as a women preacher in the Congregational church body in Massachusetts. The council reported unanimously on her examination and no opposition arose. Mrs Frost aided her husband during ministry studies and completed a full divinity school course at Andover.
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Boston
Amelia Frost
George A. Frost
Massachusetts
Will Purvis Hang Again Question In Mississippi Court
Mississippi Attorney General filed a motion in the state supreme court to settle the question and permit a new sentence for Will Purvis to be passed by the appropriate court. The motion will be presented next Monday. The Old Kentucky Paper Company Fails in Louisville as receiver takes control on a Granger & Co. petition. The firm owes about 100000 dollars with a 300000 dollar plant valuation.
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Will Purvis
Jackson
Miss
Johnston
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Old Kentucky Paper Company
LouisvilLe
Granger & Co
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E. E. Pomp
T. J. Lane
J. W. Carmichael
P. Bailey
M. Furlow
C. W. Bell
G. W. Gardner
Ector
Mr. Pharr
Cdapter
Blue Lodge
Redmen
Mi. V. McKibben
Georgia
M. M Mills
Attorney AT Law
Jackson, Georgia
W. W. Anderson
Frank Z, Curry
Anderson & Curry, Attorneys AT Law
T. K. Thorpe
Flovilla
H. Cantrell
Jckson
Cleveland House
Atlanta
Jennie Waubacs
Morrison House
CG. R. Gresham
Propriet
Vinyt
Dempsey
Public Square
A. M. Jester
Collese
Prof. Weber
Trinity
Riker
Carlisle
C. L. Riker
Circuit Court of the District of
Texas Bank Wreckers
Dallas
F. J. Wood, Jr
P. J. Swazey
Fort Worth
Federal Grand Jury
First National Bank of
Vernon
Timself
Lonpos
Earl of Budley
Crewe
These of Commons
Dohn
Rey Li
Newart
S. J
John Carberey
Declaration Independence
Georgia Agricultural Society
Virginia Senate
Banker Henson
Charlotte
Mr. Cleveland
MR. Smith
Washington City
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Florida
Gary
Todd
Su-Committee
Morgan
Stevens
Sherman and
Joseph Donlan
Stevenson
Mills
Samuel C. Mills
New Jersey
Peckham
Hill
Breton IS
Princess Colonna
FOR the Freedom OF
Corporal Tanner
Mar.Sporo
James Allen
Thomas Simpson
Allen
Mr. Wilson
Kansas City
W. L. Wilson
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