Gas Conduit Blast Wounds Woman in Des Moines
A gas explosion in a telephone conduit near a Des Moines grocery injured Mrs. Elizabeth Seigel, 70, when a steel cap was hurled into the street. Experts suspect gas from a leaking main ignited by a spark. Lieutenant Albert J. Woude of Fort Des Moines died from injuries after being thrown from his horse nearby.
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Elizabeth Seigel
Albert J. Woude
Des Moines
Seigel
Woude
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Six steps urged to stem population loss in Iowa
Des Moines December 18. President Mack Orlen cites six measures to halt population decline in Iowa. Proposals include a state publicity bureau under agriculture, repealing money and credits tax, creating a tax commission, revising old construction laws, amending the Petherson law on interurban building, adjusting the Manchard law to aid fire insurance firms, and launching a broader tuberculosis campaign.
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Des Moines
Imwi
Mack Orlen
Aftter
Des Moines Real Tate
Department of Agriculture
Peterson
Spearing Fish Late Season Breaks Ice on Local Streams
Mason City Iowa reports low water driving fish to deep holes, enabling extensive ice spearing. Reports describe clear water and holes crowded with fish as winter tightens. Other local notes mention transport and public notices amid a string of errors and garbled phrases from the era.
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Mason City
Stevens
Columbia Seeks Major Gifts for University Work
President Hat ders delivers annual report to Columbia University stating that while last year saw unprecedented benefactions, far larger sums are required to sustain progress. The report places last year’s total donations at 179 dollars.
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New York
Nec
Columbia University
National Banks Prosper in Comptroller Report of 1910
The Comptroller of the Currency reports brisk banking growth across all institutions in 1910. National, state, savings, and trust banks total assets near 1.6 trillion dollars with loans and discounts at 5.4 trillion and overdrafts approaching 30 billion as a sign of vigorous expansion. In sports, Edward G Barrow of Toronto was elected president of the Eastern League of Baseball clubs at the New York meeting, with three clubs absent and President P Folowers set to protest the result.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Tood Nation
National
Contempt cited in wrecking of Clay Center plant
Washington December 13 The US Supreme Court cites Mayor George W Ifanni O L Slade W dD Vincent S K Tripp and George P Raunhul of Clay Center Kansas to show cause why they should not be found in contempt of court in a petition filed December 6. The Merrimack River Savings Bank alleges these men partly destroyed an electric light plant at Clay Center after a decision denying jurisdiction but before the mandate or rehearing ruling.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
George W. Ifanni
O. L. Slade
W. Dd. Vincent
S. K. Tripp
George P. Raunhul
Clay Center
Kan
Merrimack River
Supreme Court
Annual Report on Government Frauds and Conspiracies Unveiled
Washington reports the Attorney General Wickersham presents the annual frauds overview to Congress. The document highlights schemes against the government including trusts, customs, internal revenue, mail frauds, and bucket shop operations. Describes 1910 as the era of the department of justice’s most atrocious activity and lauds the staff’s vigorous efforts.
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Congress
Washington
Wickerstein
Internal Revenue
Department of Justices
Wickersham Sftires
Wage Ultimatum Delivered in City Labor Dispute
A labor dispute rumbles as unions threaten a strike over wage terms. President Warren and leaders urge firms to negotiate, while workers press for a 8 percent wage increase and improved conditions amid stalled talks. City officials warn of potential disruptions if no deal is reached.
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Cihiease
Leith
Suimatiog
Predaent
Warren
Yale
Leaning Tower of Pisa stability disputed by measurements
A New York newspaper report claims measurements show the Leaning Tower of Pisa’s tilt increased by about five millimeters per meter beyond its original thirteen feet from the perpendicular. The note suggests the country’s engineers debate the stability and future of the famous monument.
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Pisi
New York
Priest Quells Fire Panic at Mass in Smoke Filled Church
Father Kane of St Raphael’s Roman Catholic church, amid smoke from a basement fire, calmly continued Mass. He directed calm exit instructions as parishioners, frightened by dense fumes, followed in orderly fashion, avoiding panic and injuries.
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Dee
Phe Tey
Jamies J. Wane
St. Raphaels Romen Catholic Church
Father Kane
Lectures and candidates at Iowa corn show in Des Moines
Des Moines reports strong hints Grant Chapman of Bagley will be re elected head of the Iowa Corn Growers association at tomorrow's officers election. Prof M I Dewman is expected to be re elected secretary. Lectures covered crop rotation fertilization Hog farming and other topics by Professors Stewart Bliss. The Trolley Car Trio and two vaudeville stunts entertained attendees with the Rex circus and Ranzi troupe drawing applause.
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Des Moines
Grant Chapman
Bagley
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
M. I. Dewman
Coliseum
M. 1. Stewart
Antes College
Stewart
R. R. Bliss
Ames
Vauteville
Rex Circus of Animals
Ranzi
Delay Sharing Plum Tree
Washington reports discussed delaying action on federal appointments under Lown with removal of terms. Plans considered include using northern and southern district lines to influence selections, aiming for gains by the winter. A Louisville train accident killed a cow near the track and caused minor debris disruption.
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Washington
Dec. W
Mir
Hig
Comte
Tawa
Movite
Louisville
Notable railroad figures and typhoid probe fill quick newsram
Rogers Maxwell former president of the central railroad of New Jersey died suddenly in Brooklyn Charles Smith a Marion Ohio railroad tester died in Columbus from injuries Hant a New York capitalist died in a San Marcos hotel wardship details missing Aboard naval inquiry at the academy investigates a typhoid outbreak Jurier United Nations officials convene recovery of 7000 in gold bars six men and one woman arrested in San Francisco solve theft of 59400 in gold from the Humboldt steamer bound for Alaska on Sept 11
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Id. Rogers Maxwell
Central Eilroad
New Jersey
Brooklyn
Charles Smith
Marion
Culcinbus
Hant
New Yor City
Walther
Tex
Liunt
Widar
Naval
Feagle Held for Slaughter on Bernhard Farm Boundary Dispute
In Johnson county Kansas a man named Feagle is under arrest after bloody garments were found in his home. Police tie Feagle to the Bernhard farm murders amid a long running boundary dispute and hunting clashes. Feagle’s wife cannot explain the clothing, and officers question his alibi regarding cries heard the night of the killings.
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Kansasity
Wee
Zimmer
John Peagle
Bernhard Farm
Johnson County
Kansis
Feagle
Bernhards
Eagle
Lig
Milly Bernhard
George Bernhard
Toi Margin
James Graves
Bernhard
Leant
Fergie
Morgan
Trial of Dietz Begins In Sawyer County Murder Case
The six year feud between John Dietz, Hattle, and Jessie Dietz and Sawyer County authorities is reviewed as their murder trial starts. Secret service arrested Frank Weber and Benjamin Lettere in Astoria on charges of counterfeiting $3 and $10 gold pieces. Weber reportedly worked at a German mint.
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Layward
W's. Tee
John Diets
Hattle
Jessie Dietx
Sherif Oscar Harp
Dietz
Sawyer County
New York
Secret Service
Irank Weber
Benjamin Lettere
Astoria
S. 1
Weber
Four Killed in Wreck Near St Hyacinthe
Montreal December 13 four Grand Trunk trainmen were killed and seven injured when the Intercolonial Nitolet train collided with a light Grand Trank engine near St Hyacinthe. Clinton Man Passes Away in Clinton Ta Henry J Noathaar longtime ware dealer died suddenly of hemorrhage.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk
St. Hyacinthe
Intercolonial Railway
Clinton
Clinton, Ta
Dec
Henry J Noathaar
Wheat Rules Some Firmer In Chicago Trade
Market notes show wheat futures firmer on anticipated crop prospects amid sluggish demand. Corn and oats slipped with routs in related grains. cash prices listed for No 2 wheat 64c, No 2 corn around 48 1 2c, No 2 oats at 31c. Chicago live cattle and hog prices mostly steady to lower amid large receipts. calves and sheep mixed with moderate declines andSparse gains at South Omaha markets.
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Chicago
Dee
Oklahoma
Iatsas
FT. Wb
ST Haps OO
South Omaha
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Free Trial If No Benefit
An advertisement claims catarrh in women is curable through blood purification with Rexall Mucu-Tone. It promises free replacement if not satisfied and cites a 30 year physician specialty, urging internal and local treatment, available at The Rexall Store The Red Cross Drug Co Glenwood H C Atkinson Manager.
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Rexall
Red Cross
Glenwood
H.C. Atlison
Will of Amie Ling Proved in Mills County Iowa
Notice sets December 18 1910 as time to prove the will of Amie Ling late of Mills County Iowa at Glenwood Court House. Clerk KF A Davis docketed terms January 31 and February. Reader is informed objections will be heard in district court. Additional text discusses literary figures and unrelated anecdotes.
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Amie Ling
Mills County
Towa
Dedentber
Glenwood
Vourk
KF. A. Davis
Quote on hammer or anvil from Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript quotes a poet noting a man must be the hammer or the anvil while contrasting others as mere bellows, signaling a reflection on character and role.
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Boston Transcript
Mansell the Bishop of Peterborough and Trinity Master
A London Nation reminiscence recalls Mansell, last pluralist head, bishop of Peterborough and master of Trinity. Small in stature yet pompous he confused a lord of parliament with a peer of the realm. At Cambridge he left a host’s table in a huff, then declared to Sir Busick Harwood that he was a peer, only to hear the remark Yes, I know.
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Trinity
Cambridge
Sir Busick Harwood
Mansell
Buesick Plarwood
Sir Busick
Peterborough
London
Nation
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