Colfax Banker George Wood Ends Life Over Domestic Trouble
Colfax banker George Wood shot himself to death at his home in Colfax Iowa after a week of illness and domestic trouble. He was president of the Bank of Colfax and a director at Ira Mingo and Baxter banks with an estimated $250000 of wealth. He had married his wife’s nurse a year earlier in Chicago on a special train.
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Colfax
George Wood
Mr. Wood
Ira
Mingo
Baxter
Des Moines
D. Wood
Bank of Colfax
Wood
Chicago
Blizzard Predictions Warn of Post-Christmas Storms
The Rev Iri Hicks of St Louis predicts a blizzard the day after Christmas with winter storms spreading across the country from December 3 to 7 and a heavy storm period looming again from the 15th to 20th and 26th to month end. He cautions readers to prepare amid forecast barometric drops and shifting winds.
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Muscatine
Iri Hicks
St. Louis
Hicks
Journal Office
Interior States
Atlantic
New York
New Brunswick
Northwest
Death Claims Bridegroom in Hydrophobia Case
Des Moines reports John Thorpe of West Union died after hydrophobia developed within twenty hours of his wedding to his wife of one day. He was bitten by a dot last September, a wound that healed then was forgotten. The infection manifested soon after the marriage and proved fatal.
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Iona
Des Moines
John Thorpe
West Union
Submarine Boats Rescued. Crews Safe After Cape Henry Incident
At Cape Henry Virginia on December 4 the submarine boat Moccasin, ashore yesterday, was boarded by life savers and found empty and in good condition. The gunboat Yankton will try to bring the Moccasin to port while the tug Peoria with the Adder towing arrives safely at Portsmouth navy yard.
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Cape Henry
Moccasin
Yankton
Massasin
Peoria
Adder
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Cotton market opens with big move as prices steady later
New York December 4 cotton opens active with gains from seven to twenty three points on bullish cables. Tremendous realizing heavy covering and bull support followed. Fluctuations are erratic but after the first hour prices are near the opening figures.
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New York
Fire hits a railroad depot in Schenectady NY
A New York Central freight house and sheds burned down today in Schenectady causing total loss of the structure and a vast amount of freight. The estimated damage is fifty thousand dollars.
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New York Central
Schenectady
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Reyes to See President in Formal Colombia Mission
At a Cabinet meeting in Washington on December 4 the formal presentation to the President of General Rafael Reyes on a special Colombian mission to the United States was arranged for tomorrow morning.
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Washington, D. C
Rafael Reyes
Colombia
United States
Iowa Woman Fatally Wounds Ex Husband in Self Defense Claim
Des Moines reports Mrs. Nettie Klimgenbiel, of Des Moines, shot her divorced husband who had escaped from the state hospital for the insane a week earlier. She says she acted in self defense during the attempt to arrest him.
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Des Moines
State Hospital For
Nettie Klimgenbiel
Bryan Appeals Case Bequest of 50000 in Probate Fight
William J. Bryan as executor for Phil S. Bennett appeals to the superior court from Probate Judge Cleveland’s ruling that excluded the sealed letter granting Bryan and his family a $50 000 bequest from probate.
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New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
Phil. S. Bennett
Superior Court
Cleveland
Bryan
Brooklyn Grand Jury Recommends Prosecution of Water Theft
A Brooklyn grand jury concluded that the American Sugar Refining Company obtained unmetered water from mains and recommended pursuing $535,000 in unpaid water charges with full legal authority, as reported from New York on December 4.
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Refining Company
New York
Brooklyn Grand Jury
American Sugar Refining Company
Muscatine College Court Team Plans Keithsburg Trip
The Muscatine Business College basketball team arranged a game with the Elks at Keithsburg Illinois on December 21 and is seeking a special train to take the team and supporters to the venue.
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Muscatine Business College
Elks
Keithsburg
Ills
Woman Dies Before Trial in Utah Murder Case
Mrs. Aurora Hodge who faced trial for the July murder of William X. Ryan in Salt Lake City died in a hospital after an operation performed Sunday night. Her home is Dennison Iowa.
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Aurora Hodge
Utah
Salt Lake City
William X. Ryan
Dennison
Bride Dies of Glanders Likely From Father's Horse
Bridgeport Connecticut reports the death of Mrs. Richard F. Mueller aged twenty four a bride of a week from glanders probably contracted from her father s horse. The tragedy occurred on December 4 as officials investigate the source of the disease and its spread in the community.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Richard F. Mueller
Miller Named Rock Island General Manager
Semi official notice from St Louis says H I Miller formerly Vandalia general manager is appointed Rock Island general manager with Chicago headquarters to replace C A Goodnow who moved to Chicago and Alton. Appointment takes effect December fifteenth. official announcement pending. Miller has eight years with Vandalia in various roles. successor at Vandalia not yet chosen.
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St. Louis
H. I. Miller
Vandalia Lines
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Chicago
C. A. Goodnow
Chicago & Alton System
Miller
Stevens
The
Vandalia
Corn shredder claims victim in Letts Iowa
John Moyer, about forty and a Letts resident, lost his right arm when his hand was caught in a corn shredder on J. W. Lindley’s farm near Letts. The injury occurred around 10 am as he attempted to clear debris from the machine owned by Griffin Bros. Dr. G. O. Morgridge of Muscatine was summoned for treatment.
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Letts
Griffin Bros
Moyer
GROW LEGS BY FAT Davenport case cited in faith claim
In Davenport Iowa on December 4 a mother clinging to Christian Science testified to the coroner's jury that her daughter Carrie Giesler died of diphtheria under Christian Science treatment and that faith could make new limbs grow, citing a lobster example.
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Davenport
Christian Science Faith
Carrie Giesler
God
Former Chicago pension official resigns amid graft probe
John J. Brown, former secretary of the Chicago police pension board and later linked to the city clerk’s office, was asked to resign today. He promptly resigned as the aldermanic graft committee investigates extortion charges involving widows of police officers applying for pensions.
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Chicago
John J. Brown
Chicago Police Pension Board
Public Service
Aldermanic
Warning of severe winter storms and cold wave danger
The text warns of very severe winter storms of sleet and snow and blizzard, especially in the west and north, between December 26 and 31. It cautions about snow blockades and burdens of sleet, urging preparation and care for the poor and defenceless livestock before the hostile weather arrives.
Two Major Salina Fires Destroy H. D. Lee Complexes
Salina reports two five story H. D. Lee buildings, the mercantile and hardware, burning from noon with little chance of saving contents valued at about 1.8 million dollars. Fire departments arrived late under a brisk north wind, threatening nearby structures. one building collapsed and officials note partial hope of saving the hardware portion.
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Topeka
Kan
Salina
Lee’s Mercantile House
Lucania Arrives Ahead Of St Paul In Transatlantic Run
The Cunard steamer Lucania left New York November 28 and reached Queenstown at noon, beating the American line steamer St. Paul by one and a half hours after St Paul departed for Southampton.
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London
Eng
Cunard Line
Lucania
New York
Liverpool
St. Paul
Southampton
Queenstown
Bandit Neidermeier Tries Bribe to Escape Jail
Chicago report says car barn bandit Peter Neidermeier offered guard Patrick Donnelly $25,000 to aid an escape. When asked where money would come from he claimed he would obtain it. Police later discover large quantities of dynamite hidden in the northwest city area tied to the same Indiana swamps bandit group.
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Chicago
Peter Neidermeir
Patrick Donnelly
Neidermeier
Schuettier
Indiana
Homeopaths Hold Session in Iowa City
Dr A B Clapp of this city will attend the twenty fifth semi annual meeting of the Central Iowa association of homeopathic physicians in Iowa City next week. Principal addresses by Dr George Royal of Des Moines and Dr W L Bywater of Iowa City. Dr Gilchrist of Iowa City will hold a surgical clinic assisted by Dr R E Peck of Davenport.
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Central Iowa
Iowa City
A. B. Clapp
Central Iowa Association
George Royal
Des Moines
W. L. Bywater
Gilchrist
R. E. Peck
Davenport
River Pilots Disband After Longstanding Order
The Mississippi River Pilots association, one of the oldest strongest river men groups, has disbanded in LaCrosse Wisconsin. All members will join the Harbor Association of Masters and Pilots.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Mississippi River Pilots’ Association
Harbor Association of Masters and Pilots
Pere Marquette Shops Burn in Saginaw Fire
Fire at the Pere Marquette car works in Saginaw destroyed the working department, leaving about 150 workers unemployed and causing an estimated loss of 500000 dollars.
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Pere Marquette
Saginaw, Mich
Senate adjourns after brief session in Washington
The Senate met for about fifteen minutes in Washington and adjourned until tomorrow. The main business expected is the ratification of the treaty with Cuba.
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Tony
Washington, D. C
Senate
Cuba
Graft Allegations Taint Grand Rapids Officials
Former city attorney Lant K Salisbury testifies in the trial of Grand Rapids alderman Charles T Johnson on bribery charges. Salisbury, self described boodler, says Johnson agreed to support a measure for 1000 dollars in cash with 350 paid, and he later offered 5000 in bonds, a proposal Johnson did not request.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
K. Sailsbury
Charles T. Johnson
Grand Rapids
Sailsbury
Johnson
Salisbury
Orleans Seeks Republican National Convention Bid
New Orleans sugar planter Frank B. Williams, chairman of the Louisiana Republican committee, announces that the Louisiana Republicans offer 300000 dollars for the next national convention and want it held in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Frank B. Williams
Republican Central Committee of
Louisiana
Louisiana Republicans
President Roosevelts Uncle Estate Gift
News records that President Roosevelt is to receive 30000 dollars from the estate of James King Gracie. His children Kermit and Ethel will each receive 5000 dollars as specified in the will.
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New York
Roosevelt
Kermit
Ethel
James King Gracie
Reichstag President Re-elected in Germany
In Berlin Gerlin December 4 Count Von Ballestrum was today re-elected president of the Reichstag with near unanimous support.
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Reichstag
Gerlin
Germany
Count von Ballestrum
Franklin Union of Press Feeders Found in Contempt
Chicago December 4 Judge Holdem ruled the Franklin Union of Press Feeders guilty of contempt as a corporate body for appointing and allowing pickets to disrupt workers who filled striking positions. The union and its officers face a citation to appear tomorrow and a possible fine. This marks a historic first in U S labor history.
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Chicago
Holdem
Franklin Union of Press Feeders
Cripple Creek Placed Under Martial Law by Governor
Under martial law Governor Peabody proclaims Cripple Creek in revolt and in insurrection as civil authorities are deemed powerless. The Denver proclamation sets the gold camp under military oversight amid unrest.
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Denver
Peabody
Cripple Creek
Chicago Markets Report Wheat Corn and Grain Prices
Chicago markets show wheat with No 2 red at 87 to 88 cents, May futures at 81 to 82 cents, corn range 43 to 46 cents with May 43 cents, oats trading around 35 to 38 cents, and rye at 51 cents. Livestock quotes list Park January at 11.05, May 11.35. lard 6.45 to 6.55, ribs 5.95 to 6.12. Flax around 91 to 98 cents.
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Chicago
May
C. Park
C. Timothy
Chicago Cattle Market Receipts Steady Roughly Mixed
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts near 5,000 with steady prices across grades and Texans. hogs totaling about 30,000 fall 15 to 20 cents with mixed to heavy grades. sheep receipts around 10,000 steady with lambs and lows listed.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Summary
Butter prices were firm with creamery ranges at 16 25c and dairy lines at 14 21c. Eggs held steady at 23 25c. Poultry remained steady with turkeys 10 11c, chickens 9c, and springs 9 9 4c.
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Chicago
New York Produce Market Wheat and Corn Quotes
In New York on December 4 the market reports May wheat at 85 percent and corn at 49 percent.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Report Mixed Prices
New York market quick update shows alive poultry nominal and dressed values weak. Chickens 12 12½c per lb, fowls 12 12½c, turkeys 14c per lb.
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New York
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
New York market shows butter steady with extra creamery at 25 cents and common to choice between 16 and 24 cents. Eggs remain firm with extras 31 cents, firsts 30 cents, seconds 28 to 29 cents, and refrigerated at 22 to 26 cents.
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New York
St Louis Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices Listed
St Louis on December 4 notes cash wheat and nominal May futures at 84% and 84% respectively. Corn pricing shown nominal at 41 5/8 with oats at 32 7/8 as baseline quotes for the day.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Reports Higher Corn Prices
Peoria market at Peoria on December 4 notes corn prices rising with No. 3 grade at 43 cents.
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Peoria
Ex Congress Man William M Springer Dies in Washington
Former Illinois representative William M Springer died in Washington at age sixty four from pneumonia contracted in Chicago. He led the Democratic caucus in the House through the 44th to 53rd Congresses and once chaired the Ways and Means Committee. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Washington
D. C
William M. Springer
Illinois
Chicago
R. W. Springer
Springer
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Ottumwa Grants Water Franchise After Election
Ottumwa Iowa voters approve a waterworks franchise for the current plant owners at a special election by a 369 majority. The move ends weeks without fire protection and marks a win for the Ottumwa Courier which had urged approval amid opposition.
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Ottumwa
Ottumway
Drake Estate Shrinks After Steel Stock Decline
Des Moines December 4 General F. M. Drakes wealth once estimated between four and five million dollars will likely total about one million due to a drop in United States Steel securities in which he invested.
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United States
Des Moines
F. M. Drake
Drake
Four Smugglers Drowned in Erie Canal Crash
A wagon load of Chinese immigrants being smuggled into the United States toppled into the Erie canal at Buffalo on December 4. Four Chinamen died in the accident, with the tragedy exposing illicit cross border traffic.
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United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Erie Canal
Michigan Governor Rejects Pension in Letter
Washington December 4. Governor Bliss of Michigan voluntarily relinquishes his pension in a letter sent to Commissioner of Pensions Ware. The action comes as the executive declines the bounty offered by the government.
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Michigan
Washington, D. C
Ware
Bliss
Rival Oil Field Near Mata gorda Impresses Texans
Galveston Texas December 4 Texas has a second spindle top free from the original and finds another oil field at Mata gorda near Big Hill that promises to excel the Beaumont Spin dle Top.
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Texas
Galveston
Beaumont
Matagorda
Big Hill
Blaze at West Liberty destroys hay at North Elm street
A small fire last evening in West Liberty destroyed a quantity of hay owned by Patrick McCarthy on North Elm Street. The damage was comparatively minor.
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West Liberty
Patrick McCarthy
North Elm Street
Supreme Court Finds Sugar Bounty Unconstitutional in Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the 1895 bounty law for beet sugar is unconstitutional and the state has no moral obligation to pay the bounty. The decision was issued from St. Paul on December 4.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Supreme Court
Typhoid Fever Strikes Butler Area With 1143 Reported
In Butler Pennsylvania on December 4 a total of 1143 typhoid cases have been reported to state health officials and about 100 more are believed to exist unreported in the town.
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Butler
Butler, Pa
State Board of Health
Challenger steer brings high price at auction
The champion steer of the international livestock exposition, the Challenger, sold at auction for 449 dollars, 26 cents per pound. Josh Stevens of Buffalo purchased the prize steer in Chicago on December 4.
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Chicago
Josh Stevens
Buffalo
Weather for Iowa Forecast and Times
Fair tonight and Saturday for Iowa with sun up at 7 02 and set at 4 20. Moon rises 5 43 tomorrow night as conditions remain mild in the plains.
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Chicago
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