Quiet men and political vows in a Cleveland era
The Times-Republican notes the value of quiet, useful men while implying the editor avoids that role. It reports Cleveland’s statement that he should not be seen as a presidential candidate, easing Democrats worried about a Cleveland revival. Bryan urges that the ex-president had no chance. Deitrich Heath and Sammis defend themselves against corruption accusations. Dowie faces insolvency as creditors seek bankruptcy, a receiver takes Zion City assets, and faithful business tied to religion awaits the Elijah’s aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bryan
Dowie
Zion City
Elijah
Judge Pollock nomination opposed for poker past
Opponents argued against Judge Pollock of Kansas for a federal bench post due to his poker playing history. The idea that a judge must have broad experiences is debated, with supporters preferring a charitable view that he has reformed.
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Pollock
Kansas
E. A. Rogers
Stanhope
First National Bank of
Tipton
Sadie M. Rodgers
Hopkinton
Iowa delegation cannot agree on federal judge candidate
Northern district lawmakers after many meetings and ballots have not reached a selection for a federal judge. No further caucus will occur until December 9. Officials will not disclose voting results, keeping the outcome speculative.
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Iowa
Northern Judicial District
Railroads cut workforce ahead of closer times
Railroads lay off many workers across sections, train crews, and shops. The firings target the least skilled and incompetent workers first, even as net earnings for the first three weeks of November rise 5.2 percent from the prior year.
Railway Employers Enforce Sobriety Rules for All Employees
The Northern Pacific Railway follows eastern roads in requiring sobriety among all staff. Rules effective January 1 impose close supervision of habits in all departments and a single drink of liquor deemed sufficient cause for dismissal. Oversight covers off duty time as well as on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Sermon on Woman Boosts Women in Business and Education
The Rev Dr Gillis argued women are crowding men from jobs and rising in 145 business fields. He cited a city bank case where a female stenographer earned 10 000 annually versus a male predecessor at 25 000. He predicted women will gain voting rights and win university prizes as coeducation spreads.
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N. D. Gillis
Chicago corruption and resignations cloud pensions and post office fraud
A distressed tone outlines Eugene F. Ware’s likely resignation as pensions commissioner and indictments of Chicago crime figures Harvey Van Dine Peter Neidermier Emil Roeski Gustave Marx. It cites J L Bria tow postmaster general report on post office frauds dating to Cleveland era, led by A W Machen. Roosevelt denounces corruption in public office urging unity and strong laws.
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Chicago
Harvey van Dine
Peter Neidermier
Emil Roeski
Gustave Marx
J. L. Briatow
Post Office Department
Cleveland
A. W. Machen
Frees Delivery System
Roosevelt
Three Olin Triplets Die After Birth in Hale Township
The Stoecker family mourns as three baby girls born to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stoecker in Hale township die within a week. The infants were laid to rest Sunday in Olin Cemetery in a single casket.
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Olin
A. H. Stoecker
Hale Township
Pumpkin of pie brand to be shown at World's Fair
Oliver Ferrill of Liberty Missouri will exhibit a 102 gram pumpkin of the pie brand at the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ferrill
Liberty
Missouri
Beavers Exhibit Planned for Canadian Section at World’s Fair
A colony of live beavers will be shown in the Canadian section of the World’s Fair, offering visitors a close look at these industrious rodents as part of the international showcase.
Keep Close to the Shore
A Des Moines Capital analysis notes a broad economic downturn with collapsed stocks and bonds, stalled building, and rising costs. It forecasts a continuing falling market next year, urging restraint in prices and demand to sustain prosperity through winter and into spring.
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Des Moines
Farm sale and travel notes from the region
W G Krouse of Scotch Grove sold an 80 acre farm to Daisy Steyne for 6800 dollars. Jake Leytem tours with a theater company and plans southern state visits this winter. Barrett Kean sold sixty horses at the stockyards in a successful sale last Saturday. A new Dubnaque railroad project emerged with articles of incorporation filed, and local reaction dismisses excitement over filings.
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W. G. Krouse
Scotch Grove
Daisy Steyne
Jake Leytem
Kentucky
Barrett & Kean
Dubnaque
Empress of China Appeals to Gods for Aid
The empress seeks divine help amid current troubles and vows offerings if the gods grant relief. She should require delivery of results before honoring promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Star
China
Miss Ida Tarbell Aims at Rockefeller Realization
Ida Tarbell continues efforts to awaken John D. Rockefeller to what she views as his lost and fallen condition in a renewed public challenge.
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Nebraska
Ida M. Tarbell
John D. Rockefeller
Various Iowa News Items Mark Local Life in 1900s Era
The piece covers marriages, business troubles, accidents, deaths, and civic matters across Iowa towns. Highlights include a Davenport church completion worth 100000 dollars, a Grundy Center store in receivership, a banker forgery case in Tipton, and a fundraising move in Bellevue for electric levies. It notes a Methodist debate over card playing and dancing as liberal views gain ground.
November 1903 marriage licenses issued by district clerk
A list of marriage licenses issued in November shows numerous couples with ages and initials including John Bieber and Annie Smola, Chas Zimmer and Rosa Fehr, Jeo Tyrrell and Zetta Weir, Arthur White and Mary Johnson, Lee Wilson and Katharine Welch, and many others. Also notes hogs for sale, Monticello area farms for sale or rent, and rental listings in Lovell township with agents Herrick & Bauder.
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District Court
John Bieber
Annie Smola
Chas. Zimmer
Rosa Fehr
Jeo W. Tyrrell
Zetta M. Weir
Courtright
Frances Hera
Arthur Ae White
Mary E. Johnson
Lee Wilson
Katharine Welch
White
Emma Staley
Isabel Norton
Fleury Rickel
Louise Rieder
Youths Companion Promises Bright Future in 1904 Volume
The Youths Companion celebrates nearly seventy years and invites readers to the new volume for 1904. It boasts a large readership and free remaining 1908 issues with new subscription plus the 1904 calendar. Local notices mention a German Insurance meeting on December 8, 1908, and a brick house for sale at Chestnut and Fourth streets with eleven rooms and furnace heat.
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Companion
America
Berkele Street
Boston
Mays
Chestnut
Fourth Streets
W. A
Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Consumption Treatment
An advertising feature urges early treatment of consumption as a plantlike weed. It claims the lungs can be strengthened like land, with Scott's Emulsion as the best fertilizer, plus salt pork nutrition, fresh air, rest, and ample food. It warns delays hinder cure and stresses regular use.
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Scott
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Deitrich
Heath
Sammis
Critiscian
Eugene F. Ware
Cascade Pioneer News
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C. R. Eaton
Katie Nowachek
Oxford Jnanction
Davenport
P. B. Wolf
Clinton
Jacobs & Co
Grundy Center
J. I. Brownell
Frank H. Carberry
Dubuque
W. 8. Samarzo
Masonville
Waterloo
Arlington Fair
Sociey
Horace Rouse
Independence
Illinois Central
Claus Reimers
Frank B. Dickey
Hazel Green
Galbraith & Co
Nora Springs
G. W. Shepard
Delaware County
N. A. Carmean
Rhodes-Carmean Buggy Co
Marshalltown
Marshall County
John M. Kenney
Keokuk
Lee County
Frank Lightfoot
Dubuque County
Farley
J. D. Sullivan
Cascade
George Giglinger
Enziere Bros
Leon Buziere
Montana
Illinois
Anna Hill
Jessie Cheadle
John H. Taft
Cedar Rapids
Wyoming
Bellevue
Chicago Tribune
East
New England
Actors’ Alliance
News Amsterdam
Monticello
Cass Center
G. M. Brainard
Anamosa , Iowa
Stephenson
McLaughlin & Eby
Lovell Township
Herrick & Bauder
E. H. Johnson & Co
Scott & Bowne
Chemists
Pearl St
N. Y
Weber
Wabash Ave
Chicaco
National Bank
Wanwann
I. M. Hoes
HM. Camentin
HS. Richtanpson
Assislir
Farwell
Frank M. Hicks
Barles
John Schweitzer
John McDonald
G. Henry George
William Stahler
H. Boetje
H. M. Carpenter
Ayer
Buckingham
R P Hall & Co
Nashua
N.H
W. A. Mirick
Old Congregational Church
MM. E. Church
Epworth
W. E. van Buken
Herrick & Bruder
Monticello State Bank
M. Remley
James Remley
Remley
A. Matthoiessen
E. Tarbox
Salea
Jones and
Act Saletage
Earth
Anamost
Towa
E. Reed
Burrehitor' S Drygoods
A. Matthiessen
Wm. Aay
Couchlan
D.D.S
Eflera & Hoolton'a Stores
J.H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
J. W. Doxsee
Monticolo
Lovell Building
P. C. Babcock
A. M. Maurice
D. D.S. Qfevice
Lovell
Dental Department
Drake University
Town Bridge
Orthonthia
J. S. Houser
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
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