Plan to Assign Panama Canal Work to Executive Departments
Washington reports a bill to abolish the Isthmian canal commission and place canal work under one executive department. Senator Allison presents a $41,000,000 Panama Canal bill, with a Senate note that the measure will be taken up Thursday. The report also covers campaign bank funding probes and treasury reports on bank contributions to politics.
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Washington, DC
Representative Mann
Tlingis
Ales
Tunania
Salle Nig Ad
Allison
Senate
Sunstar
Committee On Appropriation
Panama Canal
Senate Today
Shaw
The
Treasury
Sener Tillman
Kidnapping of Nicaragua President's Son Shocks Washington
The 19-year-old Alphonso Zelaya, son of Nicaragua's president, was kidnapped Friday night while courting a Washington sweetheart. He was forced into a cab, held as a prisoner in a hotel until Sunday, then moved under guard toward Central America at the request of Nicaragua's Minister Corea.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Alphonso Zelaya
Central America
Corea
Corea Emperor Repudiates Treaty With Japan
Washington dispatch reports Corea's emperor tech informs that the Corea Japan treaty is invalid for being forced. He says he will not sign the present form and warns disturbances tied to the November 17 outrage may recur.
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Corea
Japan
Washington
Homer B. Fluiber
Rehearing Sought in Soldiers' Preference Case
Marshalltown Iowa December 18 The supreme court will be asked to grant a rehearing in Shaw vs Marshalltown about the soldiers' preference law Former City Solicitor Van Law at a council meeting was authorized to pursue the required steps for filing the application to secure a rehearing.
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Marshalltown
Supreme Court
C. H. Shaw
van Law
Wages Will Be Advanced by Woolen Company
In Boxton Massachusetts on December 13 1900 30000 workers at the American Woolen Company will receive a 10 percent wage increase starting January 1. The move is expected to raise the yearly aggregate pay of the company’s operatives by about one million dollars.
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Woolen Company
Boxton
Mass
American Woolen Company
Murder Charge Arising From Albia Shooting Victims
Ottumwa reports 14 year old Dee Adams dies from a gunshot wound suffered Sunday at Hiteman. Two Albia boys, Walter Napier 16 and Oscar Napier 11, are in jail charged with murder. The Napier brothers claim the shooting was accidental following a prior quarrel.
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Ottumwa
Dee
Yramie
Adams
Hiteman
Walter
Oscar Napier
Jatlac Alba
Napier
ANOTHER WOMAN TO HANG
Antoinette Tolla an Italian woman who shot a man who courted her last March was sentenced to be hanged on January 14. She lives with her two children in Kingsland New Jersey. The shooting occurred when Joseph Senta came to her home and professed affection. A fellow Italian, Jerry Rossa, was also sentenced to death for a separate February murder in Lodi.
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Antoinette Tolla
New Jersey
Hackensack
Tolla
Kingsland
Joseph Senta
Jerry Rossa
Indictment for Rebates by Alton Railway Company
A federal grand jury indicted the Alton Railway Company and former executives John M Waithern and J A Wann for granting rebates to Schwarzscoud and Suluberger and providing free transportation to that packing firm’s employees. Waithern and Wann were notified and asked to enter bonds. the company will enter an appearance through its officers.
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Obiesgo
Federal Grand Jury
The
Allen Railroad Company
John M. ¥Aithern
J. A. Wann
Schwarzscoud & Suluberger
Waithern
Wann
Jig General
Oto Bank Ex-Cashier Faces Embezzlement Trial
Sioux City Ia December 13 The trial of Fred A Cutting formerly cashier of the defunct Oto bank at Oto Iowa opened today on embezzlement charges involving funds of the First National Bank of Lyons Illinois The defendant now works for the National Life Insurance Company of Chicago
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Sioux City
Fred A. Cutting
Chicago
Oto Bank
Oto
First National Bank of Lyons
Failire
Cutling
National Bite Insurance Company of
LAWYER ON TRIAL FOR CONSPIRACY IN DODGE MORSE CASE
New York lawyer Abraham H. Hummel, famed figure in the Dodge Morse divorce litigation, appeared in supreme court on a conspiracy charge alleging he helped procure perjured evidence. Former Supreme Justice Edgar L. Fursman was also indicted in the same case.
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New York
N. Y
Abraham H. Hummel
Supreme Court Today
Hummel
Dodge-Morse
Supreme Justice
Edgar L. Fursman
Newspaper Man Dead Dies in Oshkosh Civil War Vet
Oshkosh Wisconsin December 13 Thomas B Allen a veteran of the Civil War and pioneer newspaperman in Oshkosh died last night aged fifty five. He helped establish early local press and served with notable newspapers in the city. He was widely respected for his contributions to journalism and civic life.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Thomas
Allen
Washington circles to indict carriers on rebates and discrimination
In Washington on December 1, Attorney General Mosay sent a circular to eighty five United States district attorneys urging indictments under the Elkins anti rebate law and conspiracies against the United States. The letter states the department will pursue prompt investigations and use indictments where warranted, to curb discriminatory practices by carriers and promote enforcement nationwide. It notes penalties under the anti rebate law are five years and under conspiracy offenses possible fines or imprisonment.
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Washington, D. C
Mosay
United States
Hikins
Department
Department of Justice
Jetter
Moody
Elkins
Burlington Road Outlaw Resolution Denounced in Omaha
A mass meeting in Falls City denounces the Burlington railroad as an outlaw for nonpayment of taxes. The body calls for the attachment of rolling stock, removal of a state railroad commission, and denounces pass bribery in a bold provincial charge.
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Omaha
Neb
Fally City
Burlington Railroad
Unemployed Demonstration Fails to Draw Crowds in London
In Londen on December 1 9 the unemployed staged another march through principal streets. The crowd was smaller than before and no spectators gathered, signaling a waning interest in the demonstrations.
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London
Londen
Senator John M. Gearin Named to Oregon Seat
Salem Oregon December 35 Governor Chamberlain announced the appointment of John M Gearin of Portland Democrat to succeed the late John H Mitchell as senator from Oregon The move places Gearin in the U S Senate filling a vacancy with a Democrat from Portland Oregon.
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John M. Garin
Portland
Mitchell
Salem
Ore
Chamberlain
John M. Gearin
Oregon
John H. Mitchell
Wisconsin Senate Rejects Investigation of Insurance Firms
Madison December 1 The Wisconsin State Senate voted 18 to 1 to kill a resolution calling for an investigation into insurance and public service corporations. The move ends formal inquiry into the sector at the state level.
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Isconsin State Senate
Madison
Wis
State Senate
Fire at Evanston plant kills one firefighter
A major blaze at the Mars Mig Co plant in Evanston Wisconsin today killed one firefighter and injured four others. The fire destroyed a large portion of the plant, with property losses estimated at 100,000 dollars.
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Evanston
Lindis
Chicago
Mars Mig. Co
Encampment Date Set for G. A. A. Conference
The G. A. A. conference in Minneapolis has decided to hold the national encampment on August 13.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Haas
Capitalist Killed In Auto Crash In San Francisco
San Francisco Dec 14 Joan R Baird a capitalist and clubman was killed last night when struck by an automobile as he was ding and fell upon him the car crashed him to death reports say the victim known for civic work and business interests in the city
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San Francisco
Cal
Joan R. Baird
Polities Turmoil Reported Across Russian Lands
St Petersburg dispatches describe cable cuts and renewed unrest as Premier Witte is urged to navigate a perilous path. Riots threaten strikes while Riga, Warsaw, and Tallinn report growing autonomy movements and ethnic tensions.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Moscow
Riga
Ob Wiga
Poland
Warsaw
Berlin
Lolsal Uzeiger
Hydtkuhoen
Chait
Lombard College Abolishes Football for Next Year
Dr. Fisher, president of Lombard College, announced the trustees will abolish football next year to curb excessive focus on games and sport. The Galesburg board of education also ended football despite the high school team naming next year’s captain, citing player injuries.
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Fischer
Lombard
Gaiesbore
Fisher
Lombard College
Aad
Galesburg
Iowa Senators to Take Up Shiloh Monument Matter
The Iowa delegation held a three hour session in Senator Ayton's room as Governor Cummins outlined the Shiloh monument issue. Allison and Doblover were to persuade Craft to inscribe plates bearing "according to the official report of the colonel commanding" on the monument. A committee of Hepburn, Smith and Conner was chosen to argue the case before Tal.
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Iowa
Shiloh
Kington
Ayit Gon
Cummins
Siiloh
Allison
Dobliver
Craft
Hepburn
Smith
Conneor
Tal
Dolliver
New Battleship Louisville Surpasses Contract Speed
Rockland Maine December 13 The battleship Louisville in a trial today exceeded its contract speed by a wide margin averaging 13.62 knots over five runs. The gunboat Post Newport BR 1 reports the gun post Hist after a heavy gale and seas returned to harbor with no damage following a battle near the Nantucket lightship.
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Louisville
Rockland
Louisville Jn
Newport
Hesssistante
Nantucket
Condition Presented Condition Presented Of Company
The Prudential Life Insurance Company experienced scrutiny at a life insurance investigation where actuary John K. Gore presented a dividend statement. It details 1904 industrial income and payouts including 93,000 in additional benefits five years after policy issue, and 8,627,000 in industrial death claims. The cash dividends totaling 34,600,000 in premiums and 2,600,500 in dividends are broken down with paid-up insurance and surrender values noted. The hearing also touched on corporate leadership changes at Related companies.
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New York
John K. Gore
Prudential Insurance Company
Gore
Peabody
Charles A. Peabody
Manual Life, Insurate Co. Ab
Borry
Iowa Crops Worth Over 206 Million in 1905 Report
Des Moines December 13 Iowa crops for 1905 show corn at 345,671,340 bushels valued around 121 million dollars at 35 cents per bushel. Wheat, oats, rye, barley, flax and potatoes contributed to a total state crop value exceeding 206 million. Director Sage notes pasture and farm byproducts add more value not counted. The report highlights record corn yield, regional variation, and the season’s best since 1900 with overall favorable prices and output.
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Des Moines
John R. Sage
Iowa Crop and Weather Service
Iowa
Sage
Barney
Avenaro
Immunity Shield Sours Prosecution Efforts in Ryan Case
Washington reports ex district attorney Charles D Fallen has left Ottumwa after Assistant Attorney General Robb said John J Ryan of St Louis, facing indictments for fraudulent mail schemes, has been granted immunity and cannot be prosecuted. Ryan earned over 150000 from turf investments. Republican lawmakers urge action while Robb defends immunity as earned for evidence in Cincinnati trials.
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Washington, D. C
Jawn
J. Ryan
St. Louis
Ryan
Charles D. Fallen
Ottumwa
Iowa
Robb
Grand Juty
Dubuque
Yan
Cincinnati
Miller
Wobnus
Fullén
Postofice
Department of Justice
Congress
Rran
Lacey
Crumpacker
Tadiana
Corey Will Not Resign As Steel Corp President
New York December reports state that William Corey will not resign as president of the United States Steel Corporation. Board members are expected to support him and remain committed to his leadership amid ongoing discussions and official patterns reported by the Herald.
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E. Corey
Greel Trust
New York
N.Y
the Herald
William ©. Corey
United States’ Steel Corporation
Ite
McClellan Wins Court Challenge to Ballot Boxes
Albany December 1 The New York City ballot box case ends appeals with Mayer McClellan prevailing over Hearst colleagues on the Municipal Ownership League ticket. The court rules no power to order opening of ballot boxes or a recount by mandamus. Estimated farm cost around 400 dollars each, total about 30 million.
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Albany
N.Y
New York City
Mayer McClellan
Hearst
Alunicipal Ownership League
Mandamus
Mrs Dornon Dead Morning Sun Native Dies at Vinton
Stes Aaf Dornon, longtime Morning Sun resident and former school superintendent, died at her home in Vinton Iowa on December 14. Her parents and many relatives still live in Morning Sun. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Morning Sun
Vinton
Iowa
Congressman Dawson Seeks Damages for Arsenal Losses
Congressman Dawson of Iowa meets with Chief of Ordnance Crozier to press for government compensation for workers who lost personal property in a Rock Island arsenal fire. Crozier recommendsCongress fund restitution. action slated in Washington.
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Dawson
Washington, D. C
Dee
Iowa
Crozier
We Rock Lelani Arsenal
Congress
Postoffice Inspector Nabs Ashton Man in Embezzlement Case
United States Commissioner Foote issued a warrant for O. K. Northup of Ashton Illinois on charges of embezzling money order funds. Postoffice Inspector Dement of Pek ort caused the warrant.
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Postoffice
Ashton
Chicago
United States
Foote
O. K. Northup
Lil
Modjeska Mountain Home Sold to Chicago Buyer
Garden, the mountain home of Mme Helene Modjeska in Santa Ana California, has been sold to Leopold Mass of Chicago. The property includes 12 000 acres and had long served as the home of Aime Modjeska for many years.
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Chicago
Santa Ana
Cal
Mme
Helene Modjeska
Leopold Mass
Aime, Modjeska
One Cent To Whip Editor Triggers Court Ruling
Terre Haute Indiana December 13. A state court ruling holds it costs only one cent to whip an editor in a state law case. Timothy Donovan paid the cent after assaulting editor Ed H Gutbuesk of West Terre Haute. The incident followed the editor’s criticism of the township trustee.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Timothy Donovan
H. Gutbuesk
West Yerrs Haute
Donovan
Trise Lee
Explosion Damages Dupont Powder Plant North of Birmingham
A Dupont Powder Company plant near Birmingham Alabama was badly damaged by an explosion. Reports say five workers were killed. The incident occurred early in the morning and involved the facility at Boyles. Police and emergency crews surrounded the site as details remained incomplete.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dupont Powder Co
Afar Boyles
Weather Report for Iowa and Chicago Areas
Weather notes indicate a cloudy night and Thursday with slowly rising temperatures. Conditions are damp with light winds and a warm trend expected as temperatures lift later in the day.
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Frank Adams
Alton Railway
Burlington Road
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Able 10
Odessa
Kaulbars
FO Taft
Actuary OF Prudential
Prudential Life
Surance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Parking
George W. Pers
New York Life
Board of
Alexander BE. Orr
Perkins
Harrisburg
Martin
Pennsylvania
Jorn
M’clellan
Court OF Appeals
Municipal Ownership League
Mme, Modjeska
Dupont Company
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