Holmes Sentenced to Hang in Cedar County Case
The Cedar county clerk office contest was moved to Linn county for trial after a prior supreme court hearing. Holmes has been sentenced to hang amid public belief of guilt in the Pitzel killings, despite weak evidence. Kate Douglas Wiggin’s Huldah the Prophetess is reviewed in Harper's. The republican caucus praised Reed for speaker but he faces a tough challenge. The Western railroads ban free baby carriages and bikes, instituting 25 cent minimum and storage charges for baggage, rising after 24 hours to 10 cents per day.
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Cedar County
Linn County
Supreme Court
Holmes
Pitzel
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Huldah
Prophetess
Harper
Western Association of Railroads
Iliff contesting wardenship of Auamosa penology post
Mr J N Iliff of Independence reenters the field for the wardenship of the Auamosa penitentiary in the coming legislative session. A former Buchanan county sheriff with long prison study he is backed by leading Republicans. Other candidates include Ex Warden Mc Millen Capt Crossley G H Odell and Warden Madden.
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The
State Register
J. N. Iliff
Independence
Auamosa
Iliff
Iowa
Buchanan County
McMillen
Fort
Madison Penitentiary
Crossley
Webster City
G. H. Odell
Manchester
Madden
Long legislative session seen for code revision
Des Moines dispatch reports Gov. Jackson and State Auditor McCarthy expect a long session starting in January. They foresee the code revision blocking progress on other laws, with intense lobbying and broad interest from every state group. One plan calls for a special session in early 1907 to complete the code.
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Des Moines
Jackson
McCarthy
Judiciary Committee
Eureka Calls For Vote On Prohibitory Amendment
The Anamosa Eureka argues the people have a right to vote on resubmission or any constitutional question and the legislature must grant that privilege, urging the legislature to submit the prohibitory amendment. The Tipton Advertiser says there is no recent widespread desire among the people to vote on the prohibitory amendment.
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Tipton Advertiser
Riot at Anamosa Penitentiary Sparks Dining Room Mutiny
Thanksgiving events at the Anamosa Penitentiary led to a brutal canvas of violence. Convicts used gloves in a staged fight, Mansfield was knocked out and hospitalized, then Convict Ryan struck guard Ash with a vinegar bottle triggering a mass riot. Guards with rifles restored order, four convicts punished lightly, and critics accuse Warden Madden of tolerating brutality and suppressing news.
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Anamoga
Mansfield
Arkansas
Iowa
Ryan
Ash
Smith
Sargent
Beam
Hartman
Winchester
Gunn
Benson
Stewart
Williams
Madden
Midland Monthly December issue features color dress and festive content
The December Midland Monthly arrives in blue white and gold with better paper and holiday appeal. It includes two Christmas stories several illustrated poems Mary J Reid on Chicago authors portraits Mrs Clement on Japanese Women ten illustrations Evans Musquakie Indian Life Leslie Nast engraving of Appomattox painting and other attractive articles.
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the Midland Monthly
Mary J. Reid
Chicago
Lincoln's Earliest Portrait Reproduced for McClure's Feature
An early portrait of Abraham Lincoln shown in McClure's November issue attracts attention as a rare glimpse of Lincoln at age 35 to 40. The magazine plans a yearlong life of Lincoln with new material anecdotes and over 300 illustrations.
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Abraham Lincoln
McClure’s Magazine
McClure’s
Lincoln
Democrats Call for Prohibition Resubmission in Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Republican accuses Des Moines Leader and other Democratic papers of eagerly pushing to resubmit and adopt prohibition to help Democrats win in Iowa. It challenges Democrats to declare their stance and questions their courage in the resubmission debate.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa
Davenport
Poisonous Plants and the One Man’s Meat Paradox
Professor Halsted of New Jersey reports on poisonous plants in his monograph, noting varying susceptibility among humans and animals. Cases include strawberries harming some after age fourteen, and differences in poison ivy reactions among ages and complexions, with black-skinned hogs and black horses showing resistance to certain plants.
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Halsted
New Jersey
Prussia
Sicily
St. John’s
Six South African millionaires hold vast fortunes
Six of the South African elite own about 195 million dollars in aggregate wealth. Alfred Belt is the richest with 60 million, Mr. Barnato holds 50 million, and Cecil Rhodes possesses 25 million.
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Alfred Belt
Mr. Barnato
Cecil Rhodes
Vernimont and Parrott Store Liquidation sale
A bankrupt grocery stock and fixtures from Vernimont and Parrott will be sold for creditors. The ad invites the public to inspect and purchase items at cost, with prices far below typical value.
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Vernimont & Parrott
Iowa City and Dubuque News, 1900s Neighborhood Reel
Local items from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque report lectures and meetings by Bob Ingersoll, butter and cheese association events, Loomis anniversary, and a ban on a picnic. Crime and business notes include forgery arrests, vault cleaners, and a failed manufacturing firm.
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Bob Ingersoll
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln
National Butter and Cheese Association
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Mr. Reed
Manafield
Republican
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J. B. Smith
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A. R. Loomis
Hennessey
Dubuque
Guilbert
State Board of Health
Hattie Richardson
Smedley Manufacturing Company
Caine
Clinton Age
Wheatland
Wheatland Gazette
Burlington, Gazette
Burlington
Davenport, Democrat
Hera
Fort Madison, Plain Dealer
Iowa City, Republican
Iowa City
State Press
Keokuk
Gate City
Muscatine, Journal
Dallas County Abstract Company of
Perry
Scott County Savings Bank of
Alpaugh
Martelle
Charles Brown
W.J. Grimm
Mra. Brown
Brown
Anamosa
Sabula
William Royal Stoke
Boston City Hospital
Connellman
Iowa Board
Gottlieb Schuerle
Algona
Charles
Schuerle
Elizabeth Stammy
Inspector Stewart
King’s Cash Store
Monticello Bank
Maquoreta Business College
Dunn & Matowny
Hon
A. Hurst
J. HH. Groviman
K.P. Mirrors
J. W. Mllis
J. A. Wrrant
J. F. Wall, Prin
Emley & Erganbrack
Tiorneys
Jones County
M. W. Herrick
Montieglo
Jones Co
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Ollice
J. W. Coxsee
Montcello
IN. Hughes, Ttorney
W.A. Mirick
Congregational Church
Monticello
W. W. Hunter
School House
Geo. Inglis
M. D. Phrysteas
C. J. Shipman
First Street
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Center Junction
Town
J. E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Physicians and Surgeons
Hyexmore Street
C. B. Rundie
Yostoflice
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D. Ss
Hicks & Rilers
W.B. Pearson
D.D.S
Shaw’s
Cudworth’'s Hardware
Anumoga
J.H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Hawks Nursey Co
Milwaukee
Wis
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