Salisbury Sees Strenuous South Africa Effort Needed
London December 19 Lord Salisbury warned at the National Union of Conservative Associations conference that sustaining the empire and Britain’s glory depends on a resolute war effort in South Africa. He urged sparing no effort and self sacrifice, recognizing anxiety and calls for clearer explanation of recent events. The Conservative press criticized his pessimism.
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London
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
National Union of Conservative Associa
England
Keeps His Secret Condemned Man Refuses to Disclose Identity
Paris Hil December 19 John Owens the condemned murderer refuses to reveal his identity to shield a prominent family he claims to belong to. He greets scaffold builders with quips and quotes and vows to carry the secret to the grave. Farmers pour into the village hoping for a glimpse as Sheriff Myers seeks a clue. Owens and John Daily robbed two tramps on a stock train near Paris September 22. Vandeventer escaped. Hogue killed. Daily sentenced to forty years. Owens to die.
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Paris
Hil
John Owens
Sheriff Myers
Owens
John Daily
Hogue
Vandeventer
Daily
Maxville
Ind
Cheeter
Chinese cannon offered to Iowa Historical Society
Governor Shaw received a letter from China's Minister Conger announcing possession of a cannon mounted on Peking walls used in defending the city against allied powers. He will donate it to the Iowa Historical department if freight from San Francisco to Des Moines is covered. Arrival is anticipated.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Conger
China
Peking
Iowa Historical Department
San Francisco
A Happy Farewell to 1900 Ball by Company C
A public notice invites people to attend the Armory event hosted by Company C on Monday night December 31 as a farewell ball for 1900. The item emphasizes an escape from troubles through the social gathering and entertainment.
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Co. C
Armory
Railroads Oppose Western Passenger 1 Cent Mile Rate
Chicago based lines the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy refuse to follow the Western Passenger Association decision on a 1 cent per mile special rate for the G A R encampment in Denver in September 1901. Both roads will implement the 1 cent rate from all points within the Western territory Chicago to Denver included.
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Burlington and
Rock Island
Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Burlington & Quincy
Western Passenger Association
Denver
Tangier indemnity paid for murder of American citizen
A Tangier dispatch to Washington reports Moorish authorities have settled the United States claim for five thousand dollars indemnity in the murder of Marcus Eszagui, a naturalized American citizen of French birth, in Morocco last spring. The naturalization exempted France from joint demand.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Gummery
Tangier
State Department
Marcus Eszagui
Morocco
Eszagui
Oleomargarine Tax Debate Sparks Butter Color Fight
Washington lawmakers heatedly debated taxing oleomargarine colored to imitate butter. Representative Cousins urged clear labeling and accused oleo sellers of deception while contrasting animal welfare, labeling, and consumer trust with free interstate trade.
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Washington, D. C
Cousins
Rural Free Delivery Set Jan 1 in Macedonia Iowa
Rural free delivery will start January 1 at Macedonia in Pottawattamie county with two carriers on 50 mile routes serving about 1550 people. O O Taylor and S J Gouser named as carriers. Wheeler and Hemling post offices to close. Lewis Capehart named postmaster at Tilton. Aplington and Valley Junction offices to become international money order offices January 2. Congressman Lot Thomas showing improvement after travel on crutches.
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Washington
Macedonia
Pottawattamie County
O. O. Taylor
J. Gouser
Wheeler and Hemling
Lewis Capehart
Tilton
Aplington
Valley Junction
Lot Thomas
Board Denies Osteopathy Certificates In Des Moines
The Iowa state board of medical examiners refused to issue certificates of graduation and practice permits to Still College of Osteopathy graduates in Des Moines. C. J. Parsons seeks a mandamus in Polk County district court to force issuance, saying the denial defies osteopathy. The board, composed of allopathic and homeopathic doctors, has clashed with osteopathy.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Board of Medical Examiners
Still College of Osteopathy of
C. J. Parsons
Mandamus
District Court
Polk County
Still College
Rockefeller Gifts 1.525 Million to University of Chicago
President Harper declares professors’ freedom of speech protected from donor influence as John D. Rockefeller contributes 1.5 million to an endowment. Funds also support the University Press building central heating and paving Fifty-ninth Street and grounds. Leon Mandel adds 25 thousand.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
John D. Rockefeller
Leon Mandel
University Press
Fifty-ninth Street
Rockefeller
Des Moines Methodist Hospital Board Chooses New Leaders
At a Des Moines meeting Theodore Gatchel retires after guiding the hospital project. L M Mann becomes president. C H Ainley vice president. C R Wharton secretary. W R Marshall treasurer. The hospital opening is planned for the holidays with a policy to admit at least half of patients who cannot pay. Endowment is assured and success anticipated.
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Des Moines
The
Methodist Hospital
Theodore Gatchel
Gatchel
L. M. Mann
C. H. Ainley
C. R. Wharton
W. R. Marshall
Kruger Visitor Feted as Wars Flare Across Regions
Amsterdam reports President Kruger arrives amid festive welcome as port collisions in Port Said and Brussels claim lives. In Pretoria the Boers seize ammunition at Nooitgedacht, misplaying munitions leading to deadly explosions.
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Pretoria
Clements
Nooitgedacht
Congress Faces Veto Over 75 Million Internal Improvements Bill
Washington reports the river and harbor committee moved a bill for 75 million dollars in internal improvements, a sum seen as excessive. The president reportedly would veto any bill around 40 million, prompting the committee to cut items to win support while avoiding a government-wide clash.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Congress
River and Harbor Committee
Railroad survey from Ottumwa to Eldon line planned
President J E Hoagland Secretary Barley and Chief Engineer C J Du Bois of the St Louis and Northern railroad began a preliminary survey from Ottumwa toward Eldon. The test aims to map the route over Monkey mountain and other steep hills before any decision on building into Ottumwa.
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Ottumwa
J. E. Hoagland
Barley
C. J. du Bois
St. Louis
California Book By Burlington Route Promotes Travel
A Burlington Route Passenger Department release announces a new 72 page book titled California with 62 illustrations. It covers climate Monterey Yosemite and Southern California resorts including Pasadena and Santa Catalina Island and offers route guidance to the Pacific Coast. Copies mailed for six cents to J Frances General Passenger Agent Omaha Neb.
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Burlington
California
Monterey
Yosemite Valley
Sens Francisco
Pasadena
Santa Catalina Island
Coronauo Beach
High School Orchestra Prepares Historic Recital
Manager Herman Schmidt Jr reports the annual high school orchestra recital, set for January 4 at the school, aims to be the best in the school's history. The ensemble, with players across first violins to bass violin and pianist Miss Helen Tappe, has practiced since last June under Professor Paudiet.
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Herman Schmidt, Jr
Schmidt
Bessie Jarvis
Helen Coe
Edward Asthalter
Charlie Riemcke
Bessie Dealing
Jessie Collins
Eva Satherwaite
Alta Lewis
Andrew Asthalter
Henry Edson
Walter Klaffenbach
Helen Tappe
Paudiet
William Hanna Killed in Runaway Near Cameron
William Hanna prominent Monmouth manufacturer was killed in a country runaway accident near Cameron in the afternoon. The death saddens the community of Monmouth and surrounding area.
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Monmouth
William Hanna
Cameron
Beautiful gift boxes at Gunther's in Chicago
Advertisement urges customers to buy tissue wrapped gift boxes at Gunther's Chicago store for Christmas presents. It highlights freshness and quality and points readers to Fred Nesper's drug store for a large variety.
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Gunther’s
Chicago
Fred Nesper
Life quote on engagements and age misfit
A brief quoted exchange notes an older person and an implied engagement, with a dismissive stance on suitability and social expectations. The fragment hints at relationship norms and personal boundaries without broader context.
Treasury balances report shows cash available and gold reserve
Washington on December 19 reports the general fund balances excluding the $150,090,000 gold reserve in the division of redemption. Available cash balance is $141,010,008 and the gold reserve stands at $102,846,987.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Captain Omann controls local charity donations
In response to a question about gifts for the poor, Capt. Omann states that no funds given for local use will be sent out of the city. He reports additional cash subscriptions of five dollars since yesterday.
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Someeve
Capt. Omann
Cantaia
Ditmar and Ayers plan for Atalissa lumber yard disputed
The notice notes a supposed Ditmar and Ayers lumber yard opening at Atalissa is likely an error, while J. P. Singleton plans to open a new agricultural implement store.
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Ditmar & Ayers
Atalissa
J. P. Singleton
Unsettled To-Morrow Weather Indications from Iowa
Chicago reports indicate unsettled weather toward tomorrow with a fair current in Iowa tonight and a chance of unsettled conditions spreading to the southeast portion by Thursday.
Goodbye 1909 Ban at Armory Ends Year With Music
A 1909 year ends on a jubilant note as Co. C hosts a New Year’s Eve gathering at the Armory with festive music and a cheerful farewell to the old year.
Speculative Stock Manipulation Sparks Market Stir
A bold stock jobbing scheme on the New York Exchange inflated American Sugar Refining shares after false reports circulated that Arbuckles withdrew suit against Woolson Spice. A pool bid shares from 124% to 28 within an hour, then sold when denials arrived, causing widespread public loss before Arbuckle Bros denied the dispatch.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Piace
Arbuckles
Woolson Spice
Pany
Suear Rust
Toledo
Arbuckle Bre
Hedrick Telephone Line Progress Report Reaches Ottumwa
The Hedrick Telephone company reports the 5 progressing construction of its line to Ottumwa and Highland Center. The project aims to enable patrons to talk with these places soon and the line will be good one with first class service.
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Hedrick Telephone Company
Ottumwa
Highland Center
Washington Birth Records Show Shifting Sex Ratios
A Washington physician has tracked births for twelve years and finds that in the last year girls outnumbered boys two to one. The same ratio appeared in 14596. In 1897 boys outnumbered girls, while in 1898 and 1899 births were nearly equal.
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Washington
Brave Woman at Burlington Hospital Improves in Fight
Reports from Burlington hospital say Mrs. Linter remains very ill but shows progress toward recovery. Dr. Harrison notes the bullet remains unfound and will not greatly affect her illness, while sympathy from thousands continues.
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Burlington
Burlington Hospital
Harrison
Titus Seeks Early Supreme Court Review For Elections Amendment
Senator Titus met with Governor Shaw and Attorney General Remsey in Des Moines to move the biennial elections amendment to a January 8 district court decision and then to an expedited Supreme Court ruling. Remsey will not consent to a test case. an agreed case will be used to secure a quick decision.
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Jes Moines
Titus
State House
Shaw
Remsey
Supreme Court
District Court
Secretary of State
Journal of the House
Ladies present purse to Mrs Gordon on Chestnut
On Monday evening Mrs M I Gordon was invited to the Townsley residence on Chestnut street where she received a purse containing 15.60 to buy a dress pattern. Presenting the gift were Mrs P Townsley Mrs Mary White Mrs Fannie Grooms and Mrs Frank Walker who spoke for all concerned. Mrs White said they wished to show appreciation for her faithful labors in the past season. Mrs Gordon expressed heartfelt thanks and joy saying she would recall the moment with pleasure for the rest of her life.
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M. I. Gordon
Peter Townsley
Chestnut Street
P. Townsley
Mary White
Fannie Grooms
Frank Walker
White
Goodbye 1900 Ball at Armory by Co. C
Sweet strains of music mark the Company C ball at the Armory on December 31 with festive year end celebration and civic spirit noted.
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Co. C
Armory
Local People Take Trips and Attend Events This Week
Local residents travel to Davenport and Chicago for visits and business. Excursion trains head to Oklahoma with nine coaches. Community activities include a Presbyterian Ladies sale of cakes candies and fancy work at church parlors on the 71st starting at two.
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Rock Island Ry
Oklahoma
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State Board of Medical Examiners
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Depew
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Hos
Pital
Kruger
Belgium
Amsterdam
Hague
Port Said
Gelderland
Europe
Brussels
Gunther
Treasury Statement
Muscatine
Indica
Woolson
Ward
Hedrick
Stoddard
Harry Huttig
Davenport
Braun
Katherine Mikesell
J. G. Connell
Los Angeles
W. L. Roach
Maria White
M. Bernick
Ira Hendrix
K. B. Curtis
Helen Beard
Clinton
Edward Korte
T. B. Wilcox
City
Ida Lutzke
Iowa City
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