Roosevelt Delays Venezuela Arbitration Pending Allied Reply
The state department reports no formal reply from European allies on the Venezuela proposal. Germany and England will outline arbitration conditions today, with Roosevelt awaiting acceptance before acting. Italy announces it will participate in the blockade, aiming for a swift end if Venezuela shows sincere yield.
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Berlin
Germany
England
America
Roosevelt
Castro
Slipperiest Thief Dan Fox Stages String of Thefts
Iowa City on December 22 reports Dan Fox as a bold thief who stole a bolt of dress goods, escaped custody en route to jail, stole another bolt, attempted to steal an overcoat, and was rearrested and jailed after the final capture.
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Iowa City
Dan Fox
Proclaiming King Edward Emperor of India Near
Indian princesses and chiefs with retinues arrive in Delhi for the durbar to proclaim King Edward emperor of India. Delhi prepares for the ceremony with hundreds of tents on surrounding plains, signaling a siege-town atmosphere.
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India
Delhi
Ind
Edward
James D. Giffen Dead Prominent Marion Figure
James D. Giffen aged 63 of Marion dies suddenly this morning in Cedar Rapids of heart failure. Former district judge, noted pioneer lawyer and Republican politician, obituary notes his long public service.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Journal Special Services
James D. Giffen
Burglars Loot Jewelry Store in Waterloo
Burglars forced entry to the Taylor and Stroebl jewelry store in Waterloo Iowa last night and stole goods valued at $500. No clue was left for investigators.
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Waterloo
Journal Special Service
Taylor and Stroebl
Conductor Chas A Gilbert Killed by Switch Engine
Illnois Central conductor Chas A Gilbert was run down and killed by a switch engine in Waterloo Iowa this morning. The advance report notes he died instantly at the scene and the incident is being investigated by railroad and local authorities.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Waterloo
Journal Special Service
Chas. A. Gilbert
Illinois Central
Rockford Tops Nation in Religion Census Findings
A city church census declares Rockford Illinois the most religious city in the United States with over 90 percent professing Christianity. Zion Lutheran church is cited as having the largest congregation of its denomination in America with 847 families preferring that church. The Rockford population is shown at 35 067, up from 31 051 in 1900.
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Rockford
Wee
United States
Zion Lutheran Church
America
SLEIGHING PARTY SHOT IN FAIRFIELD IA
In Fairfield Iowa on January 22 Miss Jennie Downs Virginia Droz Chas Stansill and Clarence Spratt were attacked during a sleighing party by unknown assailants with a shotgun. All were seriously wounded by shotgun blasts. The incident has caused much excitement locally with no arrests or suspects known.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Jennie Downs
Virginia Droz
Chas
Stansill
Clarence Spratt
Marconi Succeeds in Wireless Message Link
New York reports Marconi has established wireless communication between Table Head Glace Bay Canada and Cornwall England a distance of 2300 miles with complete success. Inauguratory messages include a governor general to King Edward VII. The Times in London confirms receipt of a wireless message from the Canadian minister of commerce.
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Cornwall
England
Cape Breton
Canada
Edward VII
Marsconi
Table Head
Sydney
Poldhu
Cape Cod
Times
London
the Times Today
Marconi Wireless
Wreck on the Water Claims Several Lives
A maritime disaster investigation confirms multiple fatalities after a boat wreck on a river. Local authorities and rescue teams recovered several bodies as crews continue search operations and assess conditions.
Southern Pacific wreckclaims heavy toll and fire in Knoxville
The Southern Pacific wreck near Byron station raises 23 dead with four serious injuries. In Knoxville a morning fire in the business district causes about 350000 dollars in losses to Brown Hardware and others with two men reported burned in the Broyles McClellan and Lackey building as fire rages.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Byron Station
Knoxville
Tenn
Brown Hardware Company
R. S. Payne
Broyles, McClellan and Lackey Liquor Co
Broyles
McClellan and Lackey
Henderson May Leave for East Lawyer Post
Dubuque Iowa December 22 rumor says Speaker D B Henderson will not return to Dubuque to practice law It is stated he has accepted the position as legal counsel for a large eastern corporation with headquarters in New York A fellow partner declined to comment but hinted Henderson would not resume local law practice and may quit politics citing no fear of defeat as motive
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Dubuque
D. B. Henderson
Henderson
Eastern
New York
Miss Dunlap to Testify in Aledo Murder Trial
In Aledo on December 22 Miss Tona Dunlap faces murder trial for the death of Miss Allie Dool last August. Expectation grows that Dunlap may reveal a new phase of the mystery while defense and prosecution prepare rebuttal witnesses. Mrs. Dunlap will testify on poisoning details and a job offer to Miss Dool as candy experts may be called to discuss accidental poisoning possibilities. The court will adjourn for Christmas with plans for night sessions if needed and merchants report a holiday trade impact due to the case.
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Aledo
Tona Dunlap
Allie Dool
Miss Dunlap
Graham
Gudemann
Chicago
National Confectioners’ Association
Pr. Gudemann
Ramsey
Root May May Quit Cabinet Amid Rumors
Rumors circulate that Root May will soon resign from the cabinet, with officials and associates uncertain about the timing and implications for policy priorities.
Root to Leave Official Life for Private Business Affairs
Washington notes a rumor that Secretary Root will retire within months and that Taft, the Governor of the Philippines, may take his place. Root has long wished to leave public life to focus on private business, a move previously blocked by cabinet service. The weather forecast for Cloudy and colder with no major market shifts described alongside Iowa indications and activity in oats, May corn, and provisions.
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Washington
Root
The
Philippines
Taft
Russian Planed Proposal on Turkey Partition Hinted
Vienna reports the Russian foreign minister plans a visit and will present a definite government proposal on partitioning Turkey. The item notes the potential international response and the specific date of the report.
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Vienna
Turkey
Both of Them Die in Iowa Shooting Case
In Farmington Iowa on December 22 a coroner's inquest concluded with a strange verdict after Stillwell died and Marshall Coulter later died. The bullet that killed Stillwell is believed to have been fired by Marshall Coulter or by Stillwell himself as the posse closed in.
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Farmington
Journal Special Service
Stillwell
Justice of the Peace
E. A. Musgrave
Marshall Robert Coulter
Coulter
Marshall Coulter
Main Street
Breach of Promise Case in Scott County Court
Davenport December report on the breach of promise suit between Robert D. Fowler of Cedar Rapids and Sadie Mason of Davenport. Fowler testified all day and letters were read as evidence. Jury awarded $200 to the plaintiff. defense by Judge Waterman and ex Congressman Lane. The case costs Mason about $1,000 and no new trial will be sought. It is noted as one of few prior such cases where a woman was sued for breach of promise.
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Davenport
Robert D. Fowler
Cedar Rapids
Sadie Mason
Scott County
Fowler
Miss Mason
Waterman
Lane
Carroll
Sadie A. Mason
Shaw Talks to Bankers At Chicago Banquet
Chicago bankers hear Secretary of the Treasury George Shaw speak on Possible Financial Legislation. He backs asset currency that expands and contracts with business and favors silver redemption in gold. Local financiers add brief talks on timely financial topics.
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Chicago
Chicago Bankers’ Club
Kintsley
Treasury
Shaw
Chicago Markets Open High Low and Close Report
Chicago market dispatch shows Chicago wheat corn oats pork lard ribse and live stock data with open high low close figures. Includes receipts, car lots, and visible supply for week across Wheat Corn Oats Hogs Cattle Sheep and regional Kansas City Omaha and Northwest reports.
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Chicago
Tod-Y-Y
Wheat, Inc
Corn, Inc
Kansas City
Omaha
Lehigh Valley Line Offering Through Tickets to NY and Philly
The advertisement promotes travel to New York or Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley railroad with double track stone ballast and magnificent trains. Dining cars are a la carte and stop-overs at Niagara Falls are allowed on all through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
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New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Chaffee To Succeed Young As Lieutenant General
Washington dispatch reports General Chaffee will succeed General Young as lieutenant general when Young retires, with Miles stepping into General Miles’ post. The War Department confirms the succession plan effective upon Young’s retirement.
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Chaffee
Young
War Department
Washington
Miles
Kemble Bros Offer First Class Secured Investments
Kemble Bros announce secured investments bearing 6 percent and 8 percent semi annual interest in $100 to $5,000 sums. The offer targets investors seeking fixed income with periodic interest payments.
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Kemble Bros
Wheat Market Holds Steady Amid Bearish Tone
The market showed little movement with prices holding near Saturday levels. May buying led by Patten appeared as the feature while December rose modestly. Argentine news remained bullish though not strongly supportive. Corn showed nearby delivery weakness but May remained comparatively steady amid small total trade.
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Patten
Reeder Made a Captain in Navy Promotion
Washington December 22 Senate confirms Commander W H Reeder to rank as captain in the navy from December 2d. Reeder is well known in Muscatine for frequent visits and is brother of George Reeder and Mrs F H Little of the city.
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George Reeder
Washington, D. C
Journal
Senate
W. H. Reeder
H. J. Wehin
Reeder
Muscatine
F. H. Little
Peity
Eight-Hour Labor Bill Heads to Senate Favorably
Washington December 22 the eight hour labor bill as amended by the senate committee on education and labor was reported to the senate with the committee statement of action. The bill remains substantially the same as the house bill and is favored by a majority of the committee.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Senate
Deboor Attacks Bunge in Rock Rapids Store
In Rock Rapids Iowa Helmer Deboor attacked August Bunge in a shoe store over a rent dispute. Bunge shot Deboor fatally wounding him. Both men are German farmers. Journal Special Service reports the incident occurred last night.
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Rock Rapids
Journal Special Service
Helmer Deboor
August Bunge
Bunge
Deboor
Woman in Canada near the North Lakes May Return to Iowa City
Mrs James Gallaugher, once thought to be in Rock Island or Moline, is believed by her uncle George Colwell to be far north near the Canadian line. Colwell says she will surrender to Iowa authorities, post an $800 bond, and stand trial for perjury connected to a murder indictment. He notes officers cannot force her return and that she remains hidden until she chooses to come back.
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Canadian Line
Iowa City
James Gallaugher
Rock Island
Moline
George Colwell
Johnson County
Lakes
Wade
Lone Tree
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