Kidnapper scourge prompts calls for tougher laws
The piece discusses kidnapping risks and public safety, noting Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropic pledge for a Fort Dodge library, political shifts in Clinton county, and the push to stiffen penalties. It argues for stronger statutes, including life sentences, to deter ransom crimes. It cites Nebraska’s weak penalties as a cautionary example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
George Roberts
M. D. O'Connell
Washington
Fort Dodge
Mr. Cudahy
Nebraska
Century Hinge of Elections in Washington Township
Five days hence marks a new century as debate continues over the election returns carried to the county auditor by a judge of election. The Cascade Pioneer reported controversy two weeks ago about the delivery, but the action is within legal duty and no fault is found in the method or in the official’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Wm. Flynn
Cascade
Edward Flynn
Anamosa
Modern Brotherhood of America
Order
Tipton
William Toman
Independence Bulletin
Cherokee
Oakwood
Independence
Walter Lake
Arlington News
Eighteenth Clayonian Athenian oratorical contest at Lenox college
The Lenox college Clayonian and Athenian literary societies held their eighteenth contest in Hopkinton with J. Chester Tourtellott winning first in oratory and Cora Ricketts top in declamation. Final rankings featured Tourtellott McCready Greer Ferguson and others with judges from St Paul Lan sing Independence and Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox College
Hopkinton
J. Chester Tourtellott
Cora Ricketts
George McCready
B. M. Ferguson
England
George Greer
Tourtellet
McCready
Postmaster General Extends Mail Box Protection to Rural Routes
A new circular confirms that mail boxes with postmaster general approval on rural free delivery routes are protected by the law against willful damage or destruction of mail matter. Postmaster Pond is ordered to monitor Castle Grove route boxes and alert the US district attorney to violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Pond
Castle Grove
United States
Anamosa Boys Drawn Into Walnut Bank Romance Incident
The Anamosa Journal reports a tale from last week about a boy visiting his sweetheart near the Walnut riverbank. A rival admirer showed up, turning a simple courtship into a three person scene, ending with the first wooer hiding under a bed for three hours until the crowd dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Olin
Anamosa Journal
Ramsey Leaves Amber for Anamosa Resident Move
Mr. J C Ramsey longtime Northwestern road agent at Amber has moved to Anamosa and will likely stay there as a permanent resident. He is not in good health but the notice expresses hope for improvement. Anamosa gains a valuable resident and Amber loses one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ramsey
Amber
Anamosa
Anaamosa Eureka
Adam Reichart Stricken With Typhoid Pneumonia
The many friends of Adam Reichart of Sand Spring regret to learn he is confined to the house with typhoid pneumonia after recently returning from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Reichart
Sand Spring
Chicago
Hopkinton
Postmaster Shifts and Town News Across Counties
Mr W J Combery becomes Temple Hill postmaster succeeding Thomas Finn while W N Tippett is named Clay Mills postmaster after M B Walters. Diphtheria closes some Town City schools. Several obituaries and local incidents include deaths at Cascade Delaware Center and Shreveport bound routines. The text also covers butter adulteration debate in Congress with oleomargarine and related editorials.
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W. J. Combery
Thomas Finn
Temple Hill
W. N. Tippett
Clay Mills
Wnce M. B. Walters
E. Collis
I. C. Railroad
Delaware Center
Bert M. Bills
Vinton
Pierce
Sioux City
Central City
Grace Tourtellot to Wed Dr Lamerton in Wyoming Iowa
Miss Grace Tourtellot daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Tourtellot will marry Dr William E Lamerton of Wyoming Iowa this Thursday evening. The bride to be is described as agreeable and accomplished musician with good prospects. The groom is a medical graduate from Iowa State University.
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Miss. Grace
Wm. Tourtellot
Wm. E. Lamerton
Wyoming
Iowa
Miss Tourtellot
Iowa State University
Maquoketa Sentinel
None of your business from Bryan’s paper
The item mocks reader subscription terms and claims editor notes on lectures. It mentions William Jennings Bryan Jr trading croquet for golf gear, Mark Hanna’s prosperity comment, and a jab at McKinley with political snark about lecturing passes. It closes by advising how to respond to inquisitive questions.
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Bryan
Chicago Tribune
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Mark Hanna
McKinley
White House
Washington
Three Rules of Life from Dr Hale in the Globe
Dr Hale's three life rules are listed: live as much as possible in the open air, touch elbows with the rank and file, and talk daily with a superior. The note adds that a man should also talk daily with a woman who is his superior, usually easy to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvroin
Boston. Globe
Official returns of late presidential vote rise to Washington
The first electoral votes from Ohio, Alabama, and Mississippi arrive in Washington. More states are expected within two weeks. One set is mailed to the secretary of state while a duplicate goes to the vice-president. The count will occur before both houses on the second Wednesday in February in the hall of representatives. Curtis notes no legal requirement to notify the president and vice-president of their election.
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Washington
Ohio
Alabama
Mississippi
Congress
Hall of Representatives
W. SE. Curtis
Capital announces one day $2 subscription offer
The Daily Town Capital offers new 1901 year subscriptions for $2 by mail only on December 28. Existing subscribers may renew by sending $2 and payment for the old balance. The eight page Capital includes AP telegraphic reports and market data and will soon expand with a two color Scott press.
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Ffty-Fourth
Annnvarsany
Aso
Young
Des Moines
Towa
Associated Press
Scott Press
Board of education meets in Monttreeno district adds several bills
Minutes show payment of teachers and other bills including millwork, lighting and labor. Contingent fund and town clock winding noted. Secretary R P Sairn records adjournment. Massachusetts reports four towns without public libraries Marlborough Gay Wead Lakeville Norwell among 2.8 million residents.
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Thachhers
Scroggie
Heaitiluy Waren
Jarman
Mary Marvin
Nettle Hazard
Kate Maurice
Margaret Greer
Currie Wicks
Mary Sciles
Jessie Fawnett
Thes
Clara Dunn
Anna Noyes
Nottie Sleeper
Margaret Young
Clara Ricklets
Sabres
B Sloan
W B Sloan
al Himebaugh
Hall
Meyer
Inmbetys
Conner & Hogan
van Meter
Iabor
Monticello Electric Co. Light
R. P. Sairn
Massachusetts
Marlborough Gay Wead
Lakeville
Norwell
Trade mark SCOlUS EMULSION and health claims
An advertisement touts SCOTIUS EMULSION with the brand image on bottles worldwide. It credits Cod Liver Oil and hypophosphites for strong children and cures for early consumption, urging free samples from Scott & Bowne at 409 415 Pearl Street New York and $1.00 at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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Otis Miller
Milo
Joe Schwartzer
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Watson
Geo. S. Morrisey
Delaware County
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Manchester
G. W. Riley
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Congressional Record
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Tur Express
Inter Ocean
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AIR_AT
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the People’s Clothiers
ITIB
Celassi
A. Kempf
Manfrs
Des. Moines
Tlorney
Monola Towa
Stabler Block
J. W. Doxsee
Monticello Town
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Herman’s Clothing Store
W. A. Mirick
T. B
Kent
Maie Street
Postoffice
Center Junction
WM. J. Coughlan
D. D
Jentiet
Wicks & Ellers' Atore
P. O. Babcock
Willery
J.H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Oxford Junction
A. Mattnessen
A. F. Tiede
Scotch Grove
F. M. Magee
Fr. O. Ellison
T. R. Ercanbrack
Ellison & Ercanbrack
Jones County
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Oesteopathic Physician
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