Election News Sparks Cheers for Dawson Supporters
Glad Dawson is greeted with congratulations from Senators and Congressmen as rumors swirl about a private secretary for the Second Iowa district. A decision on a permanent Washington residence is delayed until next fall, with Mrs. Dawson and their two daughters in a Capitol Hill apartment for the winter.
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Mr. Dawson
Washington
Mrs. Dawson
Capitol Hill
The
Capitol
Dawson congratulated by steering senate on congress election
Washington reports Albert F. Dawson of Iowa receives joint congratulations from the senate steering committee and many senators for his pending entrance to the House. He will serve as Senator Allison's assistant for three months before becoming a full member on March 4, and he plans to appoint a private secretary.
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Senate
Capitol
Dawson
Congress
Allison
Middle West
Representative Babcock
National Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
Iowa
Dawgon
Judge Finds Coroner Hoffmann Guilty of Contempt
Detroit December 10 Judge Donovan found Coroner John T. Hoffmann guilty of contempt for presenting alleged illegal vouchers and bills and securing signatures to enable collection of these items from the state. Sentence postponed until December 29.
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Detroit
Donovan
John T. H. Hoffman
Big Bicycle Contest Nears Finish With Two Leaders
The big bicycle race nears conclusion as only seven pairs remain in a fierce night battle. Leaders Vandersturft Stol and Root Dorion each hold 2158 miles credited at 8 o clock, with the finish line visible on the horizon.
Croft versus Rock Island Railway New Trial Referenced
Today Judge Barker heard a motion for a new trial in the Croft vs Rock Island Railway case. The jury awarded the plaintiff 20000 dollars at the September term, and the defense seeks post trial relief.
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Croft
Rock Island
Barker
Six Day Bicycle Race Sees Three Teams Withdraw
New York December 10 reports the final day of a six day bicycle race with three more teams abandoning. At 8 a m the standings show Vandersturft Stal leading at 2 158 miles five laps, Samuelson Williams second with 2 158 miles four laps, Gougoltz Breton Keegan Hogan and Krees Fogler at 2 158 miles two laps, Turville Mettling at 2 157 miles nine laps. The 128th hour record stands at 2 459 miles six laps.
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New York
Vandersturft-Stal
Root-Dorlon
Samuelson-Williams
Gougoltz-Breton
Keegan-Hogan
Krees-Fogler
Turville
Meyers Found Guilty of Mayor Bennett Murder
Sterling Illinois December 10 jury finds William Meyers guilty of murdering Mayor Bennett of Thompson Illinois and sentences him to death.
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Bennett
Sterling, Ill
William Meyers
Mayor Bennett
Thompson, IL
Campaign writer of 1840 song dies in Madison aged 80
Orson E. Woodbury author of Tippecanoe and Tyler Too and organizer of the Republican Party dies in Madison Wisconsin at age 80. He was driven from St Louis during the Civil War over anti slavery views.
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Madison, Wis
Orson E. Woodbury
Tippecanoe
Tyler
St. Louis
Judge Benjamin S. Baker Dismissed From Office
President removes Judge Benjamin S. Baker of New Mexico after complaints about Bernalillo county affairs. A stricter, more vigorous judge is sought to remedy reported evils.
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Benjamin S. Baker
Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Bernalillo County
Four Men Perish in Eldorado Coal Mine Collapse
Eldorado Kentucky or Eldorado Utah? four men were entombed yesterday in the Eldorado coal mine and rescuers reached the site today finding all four dead. The incident occurred in Eldorado with rescue teams arriving after the collapse.
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Eldorado Coal Mine
Eldorado, U
President to convene Congress uncertain after tariff decision
Washington December 10 The President said there will be no extraordinary session next spring to revise the tariff and the plan for an extraordinary session in the fall remains in abeyance. He informed several house callers at the White House of his attitude toward visitors.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Four Denver Election Officials Jailed for Contempt
Four election officials from precinct six ward five in Denver were sentenced by the supreme court to jail terms from three to nine months for permitting fraudulent practices in the recent election. The defendants are James P. Mullins William Berzman J P Kitzon and Patrick Reid. Attorneys for the defendants were given until February 1 to file bills of exception to pursue cases to the United States Supreme Court.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
James P. Mullins
William Berzman
J. P. Kitzon
Patrick Reid
United States Supreme Court
Rebekahs Elect New Officers at Meeting Last Evening
Miriam lodge No. 27 Daughters of Rebekah elected a new corps of officers for the year. Washington chapter No. 4 Royal Arch Masons installed officers, planned a Christmas social, Bloomington council No. 175 Fraternal Aid prepared a Christmas program and Yeomen discussed an oyster supper. Officers elected include Noble grand Minnie Brown and others. installation set four weeks hence with refreshments.
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Daughters of Rebekah
Washington
Royal Arch Masons
Bloomington
The
Brothers of American Yeomen
Noble
Minnie Brown
Addie Stiles
Mary McDougal
J. E. Fulham
S. M. Watson
G. A. Riemeke
A. W. Scott
W. H. McCoy
A. E. Othmer
J. B. Jester
S. L. Johnson
H. J. Dean
Charles H. Gobble
Royal Arch
S. G. Shaw
C. C. Braunworth
Jacob Worst
F. W. Finch
Fraternal Aid Association
Funeral Services For Milo Godfrey Held Privately
Last evening at Wittich Bros. undertakers the funeral of Milo Godfrey who died of exposure on Geneva Island was held under Rev. Judson Kempton. The body was shipped to Lodi Wisconsin for burial after brief private services.
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Milo Godfrey
Lodi
Wis
Wittich Bros
Geneva Island
Judson Kempton
First Baptist Church
Tribute to Deceased Sarah A. Bagnard
A friend of the late Mrs. Sarah A. Bagnard recalls her life born February 23, 1849 and death December 35, 1904 at Hershey Memorial hospital. She was a faithful Presbyterian, wife and mother, noted for comforting others and helping burdens. Survived by a husband two sons father and mother five sisters and one brother. She was a member of the W R C and the D of H.
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Sarah A. Bagnard
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Sarah Bagnard
D. of H
Sweetland Centre lodge names officers
At the last regular meeting of the Sweetland Centre lodge M. B. A. the following officers were elected President A. N. Day Vice president Geo. Kramer Secretary John Hetzler Treasurer Goldsmith Day Chaplain Mrs Mamie Miller Conductor Fletcher Duncan Sentry George Taylor Watchman Wm. Kramer Janitor John C. Miller.
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Sweetland Centre Lodge
A. N. Day
Geo. Kramer
John Hetzler
Goldsmith Day
Mamie Miller
Fletcher Duncan
George Taylor
Wm. Kramer
John C. Miller
Basts Host Birthday Party For Little Margaret
Mr and Mrs John Bast of East Fifth street entertain a party of children at their home to celebrate their daughter Margaret's third birthday with refreshments and a pleasant afternoon.
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John Bast
East Fifth Street
Margaret
Fairport Social Notes View Local Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs William Gardner visited Muscatine on Saturday. A pleasant gathering at George Mockmore’s included dancing and out of town guests. Clyde Leach moved into the Hunn house. J J Schaeffer of Canton Missouri visited friends. Man Huestead transported flower pots to Davenport from Feastal Pottery. William Hobert sought medicine in Muscatine for a sick child. Mr and Mrs J Shellhorne and Grace visited Muscatine. Cyrus McPike left Friday for a shell buying trip. The Hunns hosted a house warming with refreshments and a happy crowd.
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Journal
Fairport
Wm. Gardner
Muscatine
Geo. Mockmore
Clyde Leach
Wm. Hunn
J. J. Schaeffer
Canton
Man Huestead
Davenport
Wm. Hobert
Tipine
J. Shellhorne
Grace
Jim Lewis
Muscatine Friay
Cyrus McPike
South
Nine torpedo boats completed at Perth Amboy for Russia
Nine torpedo boats built in Perth Amboy for the Russian government have been completed and will depart today. They are loaded on a barge to be towed to New York for shipment as merchandise. the tenth boat will sail under its own power.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
New York
Woman Dies After Rope Escape Attempt At Revere House
In Chicago at the Revere House a woman using the name Mrs. Do. H. Morris tried to slide down a rope from the fifth story. She fell four stories and was killed. Police identify her as Myra Delaroe amid fears of prosecution for unpaid room charges.
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Revere House
Chicago
Do. H. Morris
Myra Delaroe
Vernon Gets Three Years for Post Office Bribery
Hannibal Missouri reported Dr. J. B. Vernon of St. Louis was convicted yesterday of bribery tied to selecting post office sites in Missouri cities and sentenced today to three years in the penitentiary.
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Missouri
Hannibal
J. B. Vernon
St. Louis
Daring Bank Robbery in Peoria Ends in Escape
Peoria NL reports two men held up Peoria National Bank officers this afternoon and fled in a buggy with five hundred dollars. A posse pursues the pair.
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Peoria
Peoria National Bank
Bank Statement Shows Decreases in Loans Deposits and Reserve
New York December 10 bank statement reports loans down 8.513 million deposits down 9.838 million reserve down 1.6224 million and surplus up 826 thousand. Ex U S deposits rose 819 thousand.
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New York
U. S
Earl Gray Installed as Governor General of Canada
Earl Gray was officially installed as governor general of Canada at the provincial government building in Halifax on December 10. He takes his seat to commence duties as the new representative of the Crown in Canada.
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Earl Gray
Canada
Halifax
Crown Prince Frederick William to Wed in May
Berlin reports the wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William to Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenberg Schwerin is fixed for the latter part of May. The announcement confirms a royal ceremony to be held in the spring season.
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Germany
Berlin
Frederick William
Cecilia
Mecklenberg- Schwerin
Weather Outlook for Iowa Tonight and Sunday
Special indications for Iowa show generally fair weather tonight. The forecast notes warmer conditions in the west and central portions tonight and Sunday.
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Chicago
Iowa
King of Portugal departs London for Paris after Edward visit
The Portuguese king left London for Paris today after concluding his visit with King Edward. The stop in London occurred on December 10, with details noting the monarchs' cordial meeting before the departure.
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London
Edward
Portugal
Paris
Market summary from Muscatine wheat and livestock data
Furnished by the Donovan Commis Private wire. Muscatine post office reports Dec 10 market quotes for wheat corn oats and fats with December May and July futures, plus live hogs cattle and sheep receipts and Friday car counts for wheat corn oats and hogs across Kansas City Omaha and local totals.
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Donovan Commis
Wheat and grain prices report from Chicago
Chicago grain prices list futures and cash bids for wheat oats and rye with contract months May and Dec. Prices show No 2 red wheat at 1.14 to 1.15 and No 2 hard at 1.09 to 1.13. Oats No 2 at 30 cents and Dec 28. Rye and flax cash bids listed with barley at 38 5 1c.
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Closey
Chicago
Ill
Ae Timothy
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Dec 10
Cattle receipts 300 steady with good to prime bids from 6.00 to 7.20 and cows around 1.40 to 2.40. Hogs receipts 17,000 up with mixed butchers at 4.55 to 4.50, heavy 4.42 to 4.55, and bulk sales near 4.49. Sheep receipts 5,000 strong, lambs steady at 4.75, feeder and other grades noted.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report Dec 10
Butter steady with creameries at 16 26 percent and dairies 16 22 cents. Eggs steady at 20 14 25 cents per dozen. Minor market shifts noted in Chicago trading.
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Chicago
C. Dairies
Chicago Poultry Market Report Dec 19
Chicago residents receive a brisk poultry market update with prices listed for large and spring chickens as demand eases. The report notes large fowl at 9 cents and spring chickens at a lower, unspecified rate.
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Chicago
Springs
Wheat and Corn Prices in New York Produce Market
New York Produce Market reports Wheat May at 12 and Corn May at 59 and 3/4 cents for December 19.
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New York
Market Corners and Wheat Prices Signal Trading Tone
The notice lists grain futures with Louis prices on December 10, showing Wheat May at 173 and Corn at 42, while Oats trade at 31. This snapshot reflects the agricultural market mood and price points for traders.
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Louis
Beckwith Confesses Details of Mrs Chadwick Estate Deal
Beckwith admits statements outlining Mrs Chadwick’s alleged estate dealings with Oberlin Bank named as trustee for five million. He cites orders to be well paid as Beckwith and Seear planned ten thousand each. The report hints partial confirmation that withheld securities are forgeries and worthless.
Wrecked bank chief reveals Chadwick loan scheme
Oberlin reports President Beckwith of Citizens National Bank says Mrs. Chadwick secured loans by promising to make the bank trustee of a fictitious five million estate. The bank would receive $10,000 yearly and a $40,000 bonus after repayment. Other updates note her examination resistance and related indictments.
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Mass
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Alice M. York
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Elyria
Lorain County
the Plain Dealer
Mrs. Chadwick
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