Debates on debts and policy echo from foreign to domestic
The Des Moines Capital commentary links bankers, politics, and international debt disputes. It notes Germany and England pressuring the United States over collections, cites Governor Cummins’ talk, updates on Congressman Cousins’s Chicago surgery, and warns of a looming market downturn as Wall Street faces tighter money and rising interest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Wall Street
New York
President Hill
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Henry Crews
County Attorney Suggests Outside Help for Evidence
County Attorney elect Fitzpatrick of Dubuque county proposes hiring an outside aide to hunt up evidence against defendants bound for the grand jury. He argues all county attorneys should have such assistance, noting detectives often fund their own investigations in past practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Dubuque
Board of Supervisors
Various Iowa incidents and opinions from Cedar county and beyond
A roundup of Iowa news items includes deaths in Clinton and Waterloo, a Chautauqua support plan, a fatal barn fire near Rochester, and legal actions in Delaware and Jackson counties. Reports cover drownings, a 104 year old death near Charlotte, a railway clerk’s disappearance, libel suit settlement, injuries from a pump accident, a shooting in Clinton, a train accident in Davenport, school district consolidations, and economic forecasts from James J. Hill on overproduction and impending downturn.
Saloon Indictments in Anamosa Eureka Case
A 17-year-old Center Junction youth confessed to buying liquor in saloons across Anamosa Monticello and Oxford Junctions after initial intoxication at Olin. Grand jury indictments target the entire saloon outfit. Attorneys for saloonkeepers seek dismissal over improper grand jury empanelment. motion overruled. Three Oxford Junction and four Anamosa jurors seek March term continuances. Trial set to begin March 15 with Cash & Rhinehart defending. county attorney to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Olin
Anamosa
Monticello
Oxford Junction
Martello
J. A. Crawford
Cass
J. A. Griswold
Lovell
Remley
Cash & Rhinehart
Cash
Indictments Against Jones County Saloonkeepers
The Wyoming Journal reports the grand jury returned seventeen indictments against saloonkeepers in Jones County. It argues multi saloons cannot operate profitably without violating the law and predicts fines may fund the county school fund. County Attorney Reed gains praise from the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
Grand
Jones County
Saloonkeepers Indicted Across County Except Martelle
The Oxford Mirror reports grand jury action in Anamosa with indictments against saloonkeepers throughout the county except for one man from Martelle. They likely face fines unless an exception is made to the indictments. No one knew information had been filed against them, yet the cases proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Mirror
Anamosa
Martelle
RIDDLE. We Count the Stars Yet Know Not Our Neighbor
A poetic snippet from the Atlanta Constitution laments life as a riddle about counting stars and naming them, while humanity loses its way and neighborly connection amid striving and song. The excerpt reflects existential musings and a sense of distance in the modern world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vain
Atlanta Constitution
Collinwood Votes Saloons Out to Win Rail Shops Move
In Collinwood a suburb of Cleveland, residents reject saloons on a pledge from Lake Shore management to build $1,000,000 railroad shops in the town. A temperance lecture dominates the discourse despite other arguments against drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Collinwood
Cleveland
Lake Shore Management
Fifth District Delegates in State Convention Rise
Figures from the state house based on 1903 official vote show 1,252 delegates for next year’s Republican state convention, up nineteen from 1902. The Fifth district will send 105 delegates, up one, with Linn gaining two while Jones and Marshall gain one each. Benton, Chundy and Tama lose one each. Benton 15, Cedar 12, Grundy 8, Jones 12, Linn 28, Marshall 16, Tama 14.
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Marion Register
State House
Linn
Jones
Marshal
Benton
Chundy
Tama
Cedar
Grundy
Marshall
United States Will Mediate On Castro Crisis
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues Castro’s sanity is in question and condemns European bullying. It asserts the United States will continue to view Castro as sane and protest Venezuelan spoliation while ensuring Venezuela remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Castro
England
Germany
Spollation
Castros
Venesela
Local Education News and Social Firings From Jos County
Ella Horton attends Cedar Falls normal. Kate English raised 1895 for two book cave at White Oak Grove. Principal Gray injured. $19.20 raised for organ at Castle Grove No. 2. Elsie Cramer to secure balance by subscription. Marriel-ibe Temple Hill officiates at a wedding. Charles Leonard and Maggie English wed. Howard Young passes certificate exam at Anamosa 1902. Beers Creek district votes to consolidate with Monmouth. children to be transported. Roy and Frank Simpson at Cornell Academy. Twins noted in relation lesson. Otto Hurst becomes Peace Ridge secretary replacing T E Linshway who resigns. Rural school fall reports show punctuality lacking. 60 of 100 reports had no pupil absent or tardy. Average enrollment 20, attendance 16. Certificates for perfect attendance to aid punctuality. Circular seat explains usage. You will not receive them until winter term report.
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Jones County
Ella Horton
Cedar Falls
Kate English
White Oak Grove
Prin. GC. C Gray
Castle Grove
Elsie Cramer
Marriel
Ibe Temple Hill
Father Caffery
Charles Leonard
Maggie English
Clay Township
Howard Young
Anamosa
Rod
Viola Grimm
Fairview
Beers Creek
Wyoming Township
Monmouth
Roy
Frank Simpson
Cornell Academy
Peace Ridge
Otto Hurst
T. E. Linshway
Iowa idea divides over Cummins interpretation of the plank
Believers divided over Governor Cummins and his reading of the Iowa idea plank. Critics resist his interpretation as the movement seeks a broader stance within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cummins
State Auditor protests insurance exam fees
Foreign insurance companies resist examinations imposed by State Auditor Merriam arguing the fee amounts are not fixed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Four Dollars for a Century Magazine Library Fund
A Century Magazine offers a yearly library package for four dollars featuring color reproductions by Howard Pyle and articles on history, the Revolution, trusts, and serials by notable authors. It promises illustrated pages, short stories, Dooley opinions, and literary insight aimed at enriching homes and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pyle
Century Magazine
Nicolay and
May
Lincoln
Justin Marvey Smith
Dartmouth College
Arnold
Maine Woods
Richard Whiteing
John Street
Edgar Allan Poe
Walter Scott
Science and feeding for livestock and children explored
The text discusses feeding strategies for cows pigs and hens to maximize milk pork and eggs, then asks if children are fed by the same scientific standard. It suggests bone food for soft bones and a flesh and muscle diet for thin children, with brain as a consideration for development.
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John L. Sullivan
Des Moines Capital
Congressman Cousins
Marshalltown
Chicago Hospital
Chicago
Washington
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
Republic
Venezuela
LaGuayra
Iowa State Register
P. A. Smith
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Mr. Smith
Congresman Littlefield
Ooooe Cosc
J. S. Wright
Clinton
Willis Anibal
Cedar River
Waterloo
Toledo
John A. Holmes
Lewis Miller
Rochester
Cedar County
Delaware County
Jag Asylum
Blair
Paul Rimmer
Cherokee
Catherine Collins
Charlotte
Ireland
Cornet F. Starks
Sioux City
E. E Taylor
Traer Star~Clipper
Charles Wood
Wood
Miss McPheeley
Vernon Township
Dubuque County
Albert Phillips
Louis Brooke
Anamosa Penitentiary
Supreme Court
Fred Glade
Jackson County
J. W. Golding
Opera House
Daily Times
Charles Smith
Manchester
Charles Granderson
Benjamin Carroll
Carroll
Charles Bolt
West Liberty
Davenport
Jackson Republican
Maquoketa School Furniture Co
Shiras
Wm. Kretschmer
C. W. Farr
House
Messrs
Gregory, Kelsey, Johnson and Murray
Beer's Creek
Beer’s Creek
Monmouth District
Chicago Tribune
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
Anamosa Eureka
County School News
Scott
Erricksen & Zimmerman
Fifth Ave
Wabash Ave
Fred Puleston
FILO
Hicka & Eilers
W. GQ
Eilers
A. F. Tiede
Booth Grove
E. E. Reed
At. Lian
Horman's Clothing Store
J.H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Town Willery Saleg
E. Tarbox
Anumosi
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Building
A. Matthiessen
O. Babcock
J. S. Houser
Cal Estate
Northwestern Mutual Give Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Monticello State Bank
Lowa
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Hysigcian
Old Congregational Church
Oalls
Herrick & Bauder
Stuhbrock
A. M. Maurice
D. D.S. Ffick
Drake University
Crown Bridge and
Orthanthia
Scott& Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
WM. J. Coughlan
D. D
Entist
Hicks & Ellers
Laws
M. E
Close McVelne
Tal Nin
Poms Junior League
van Buren
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Ayer
Buckingham
Orr P. Hall &Co
Nashua
N.H
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