State Loses Bid Against Northern Securities Merger
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Lochren rules the Northern Securities Company is a holding firm and not unlawful under the Sherman act. The state fails on all points alleging the merger of Great Northern and Northern Pacific violated anti trust law. Stock market reaction follows as Northern Securities shares rise to 93 1/4 in New York trading.
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Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
Lochren
United States Circuit Court
Securities Company
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
The
New York
Northern Securities
St. Paul
Bound Over in Muscatine Home Invasion Case
Henry Flynmore James Walsh and Dan Donavan were bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary examination before Justice F W Eversmeyer in Muscatine. The state presented strong evidence tying the defendants to burglaries at Geo Nietzel William Bloom and Chas Schwab with items identified by victims.
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Henry Flynmore
James Walsh
Dan Donavan
Geo. Nietzel
William Bloom
Chas Schwab
South Muscatine
F. W. Eversmeyer
Milwaukee Official Says Local Train Service Delay Possible
F A Miller, GM of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, informs the Journal that local service on the Muscatine Rutledge cut off cannot begin before September 1. He notes the opening may slip later, depending on weather and labor, with uncertain start dates discussed by readers.
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F. A. Miller
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Journal
Muscatine-Rutledge
Iowa
Canon Couple Reach Yokohama in Good Health
Two of J. H. Canon's old friends received a pictorial postal card this morning announcing the arrival of Mr and Mrs Canon and their granddaughter Miss Mirian Bliven in Yokohama Japan. They report they are well and enjoying their trip through Japan and China.
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J. H. Canon
Yokohama
Japan
Mirian Bliven
Tacoma
China
Denison woman confesses to Utah murder of spectacle peddler
Aurora Hodge of Denison Iowa, 19, in jail after confessing she killed Charles Ryan a spectacle peddler near Salt Lake City Utah. She says he bound hand and foot and tried to assault her. she fled with his money and returned home.
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Omaha
Neb
Aurora Hodge
Denison
Charles Ryan
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Rapids
Mich
Emory
Hodge
Ryan
Mystery of Red Haired Woman Clue Found Near Fruitland
A clam digger pulled a woman’s red hair fragment and a plain handkerchief from the Mississippi about three miles southeast of Fruitland. The discovery sparked local excitement, but no identification or coroner inquiry followed, and no further search will occur unless a new inquiry arises.
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Fruitland
Will McIntyre
Mississippi
McIntyre
Infant Everseng Dies at Three Weeks
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Henry Eyerseng of 12 Cedar Street died yesterday afternoon at age three weeks. The funeral was held at 8:30 this morning from the residence and interment followed at St Marys cemetery.
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Henry Eyerseng
Cedar Street
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Suit of Chambliss v Chambliss to be retried in district court
Jefferson Chambliss sues son Benjamin Chambliss for 4000 dollars. The case, once decided by district court and affirmed by the supreme court, returns for a rehearing after new evidence. Both principal parties have died. administrators Haas and Chambliss will lead the defense and prosecution.
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Supreme Court
Jefferson Chambliss
Benjamin Chambliss
Chambliss
J. H. Haas
Bank of
Davenport
Luther Cham
Old Settlers to Hold Annual Celebration This Month
President E F Richman says gathering will be an elaborate picnic set for August 22 or 29 in the latter part of the month. Event details and exact date to be announced by the Old Settlers organization.
Walsh Flops Said He Is Carrying Water on Both Shoulders
Walsh defends stance as he faces criticism after saying he is carrying water on both shoulders amid mounting questions about his handling of the issue.
Walsh Visits Scott County to Raise Funds Hurting Bryan Ties
Charles A. Walsh of Ottumwa toured Davenport on August 1 to solicit campaign funds and met with gold wing leaders, angering Bryan loyalists in Scott County. A prominent Democrat says Walsh received no money, but damaged his standing by courting bolters and ignoring loyal supporters. The Second district will oppose him as a delegate or at large.
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Davenport
Charles A. Walsh
Ottumwa
Scott County
Walsh
Bryan
Mitchell Begins First Vacation From Mine Work
Indianapolis August 1 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America starts his first vacation in twenty years. The executive board grants him a month. He plans to relax at home with his children and stay in a hammock for a solid month.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Illinois
Mitchell
Rooster Killschild in Osage County Tragedy
In Ramona Oklahoma Territory on August 1 a Plymouth Rock rooster attacked a two year old child of Osage farmer Lee Montgomery. The bird rammed its spurs into the child’s head neck and back. Parents rushed to Cleveland for aid but the child died before reaching town.
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Ramona
I. T
Lee Montgomery
Cleveland
Town
Old Settler's picnic plans in early fall
E F Richman president of the Old Settler's association starts planning the annual reunion. No fixed date yet but August 22 or 29 is likely for the gathering with speakers arranged. The day will be a holiday for hundreds of people.
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E. F. Richman
Old Settler's Association
Former alderman Boggs loses leg in railroad accident
Ottumwa Iowa August 1 Special Burlington Railroad Conductor T E Boggs formerly an Ottumwa alderman was struck by an extra train in the yards early today his leg was badly crushed and will have to be amputated
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Ottumwa
Burlington Railroad
T. E. Boggs
Grounds for the Suit In Benjamin Chimbliss Case
Upon Benjamin Chimbliss death, notes were found favoring his son Jefferson. Jefferson sued for the sums named and was awarded judgment. The differences over the suit's grounds were mild compared to the trial developments.
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Benjamin Chimbliss
Jefferson
Sheriff Posse Fails in Quest for Negro Clark
Ottumwa Iowa August 1 special. Sheriff Arnold and a posse reached Albia after an unsuccessful pursuit of the negro Clark accused of attacking a young woman near Kahoka Missouri. Clark was last seen near Relay where shots were exchanged. a wrongly arrested man at Foster was identified. Rumors sweep Ottumwa and Albia but authorities have not located Clark.
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Ottumwa
Arnold
Albia
Clark
Kahoka
Clarke
Relay
Foster
Here
Lynch Mob Triggers Jailhouse Break and Mental Collapse
Danville Alabama reports two Black inmates in a mental breakdown after a mob attempted to storm the jail following the lynching of W D Metcalf, the man accused of killing Henry Gatterman. The incident occurred Saturday night and the mob left the jail unhindered.
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Danville
W. D. Metcalf
Henry Gatterman
Fire department resigns over civil service exam in Bellaire
Bellaire Ohio Aug 1 The entire fire department resigned this morning in protest of the civil service examination that had been ordered. The move leaves the town without fire protection and sparks a local staffing crisis.
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Bellaire
Ohio
Drunken Farmer Falls From Wagon and Dies in Anamosa
John Janssen a farmer fell from his wagon while intoxicated in Anamosa Iowa last night and died from a broken neck authorities reported.
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Anamosa
John Janssen
Weather for Iowa and Chicago showers tonight
A weather note for Iowa and Chicago reports showers tonight and likely Sunday. Sun rises at 4 43 a m and sets at 7 11 p m with the moon setting at 11 52 p m.
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Chicago
Robert Lee Dies From Injuries In Race Riot
Jeffersonville Indiana August 1 Robert Lee a Black man linked to local race riots succumbed to injuries suffered in the unrest authorities said Lee died from his wounds. The casualty marks the incident outcome released by officials.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Robert Lee
First Vatican Conclave Ballot Fails to Elect Pope
Rome August 1 The opening ballot shows Rampolla leading with Vannutelli Oreglia Gotti and Aguirino next in order Gibbons earns two votes The crowd of about 30000 watches the Sistine Chapel pipe smoke signals no pope chosen on second ballot Two cardinals ill to leave cells. proxies appointed.
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Rome
Italy
Cardinal Rampolla
Vannutetli
Oreglia
Gotti
Aguierino
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Peters
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
Harrero
lLongenineaux
Renz Drowns After Big Catfish Battle
William Renz of La Crosse drowned in the Mississippi after being drawn into the river by a large catfish during a fishing trip. The incident occurred near La Crosse Wisconsin on August 1.
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William Renz
la Crosse
Wis
Mississippi
Renz
Britt Refuses Fight as Opponent Overweight
In San Francisco on August 1 Jivum Britt declined to fight Jack O Keefe of Chicago after O Keefe came in ten pounds over weight. Britt cited the weight discrepancy prompting the cancellation of the bout.
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Jack O'Keefe
San Francisco
Cal
Britt
Jack O Keefe
Chicago
Woman Aged 136 Dies in Wichita
Mrs Jeannetta White dies in Wichita at age 136 according to a family Bible record born January 16 1767 near Louisville Kentucky. The notice notes confusion over ages and dates, with the obituary citing different birth details.
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Jeannetta White
Kentucky
Wichita
Kan
Louisville
Why Not Tris City Camp Seized By National Guard
A brief item reports Muscatine Coulg securing a national guard camp. The note expresses interest in bringing the camp to the city and outlines local intent to host guard facilities.
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Tris City
Muscatine Hopes to Host Fifty fourth Regiment Camp
Unofficial sources indicate Muscatine could host the Fifty fourth regiment camp from September 3 to 9. Local leaders say expenses would be under $500, and Muscatine last hosted a regimental camp in 1851. Major Frank E. Wetherall of Osceola, visiting Cedar Rapids, supports the idea in principle but says city selection is not his decision. The community believes proper effort could secure the camp here.
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Muscatine
Frank E. Wetherall
Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Woman Seeks Death When Love Dies
Mrs N Allegretti wife of a State street candy manufacturer attempted suicide this morning believing her husband did not love her. She stabbed herself with a knife and was removed to a hospital where doctors say she will recover.
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Chicago
Ill
N. Allegretti
State Street
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Neitzel
Flymore
C. Schwab
William Auss
Flynmore
Everett Crow
Rock Island
Gerisher
Crow
Nietzel
Milwaukee Talks
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Everseng
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L. T
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Bliss
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Negro Lee
Rampolla
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