Prohibition Force Unites for Iowa Resubmission Campaign
Washington scene opens the nationwide push to resubmit Iowa prohibitory amendment. Anti-Saloon League WCTU and State Marshal allies unite, aiming for a legal petition to restore statewide prohibition. A Des Moines February convention starts the formal battle with forecasts of a 40 000 vote edge for prohibition supporters.
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Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Council of War
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibitionists
Prohibition
State Assembly
J. H. Harvey
Perry
Supreme Court
Cobb
Dial of Progress
Ida B. Wise
Rev
A. C. Douglas
Malcolm Smith
Cedar Rapids
J. G. Olmstead
W. H. Wilson
J. C. Howe
Supreme Court Denies Embezzlers Petitions
The Supreme Court refused to hear Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gayner petitions. They face over a half million dollar fines and four year terms for embezzlement and conspiracy linked to Captain Oberlin M. Carter over Savannah harbor improvements.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gayner
Oberlin M. Carter
United States
Savannanh, Ga
Taggart Formally Announces New National Convention Committee
French Lick Ind December 23 Chairman Thomas Taggart of the Democratic National Committee issues a formal announcement naming the action committee for the next national convention. Denver is set as the site with July as the date. Special committee members listed include Roger C Sullivan James C Dahlman Norman Mack R M Johnston John T McGraw John M Osborne and Clark Howell.
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French Lick
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee Today
Action Committee
Denver
Taggart
Roger C. Sullivan
Illinois
James C. Dahlman
Nebraska
Norman Mack
New York
R. M. Johnston
Texas
John T. McGraw
West Virginia
John M. Osborne
Wyoming
Clark Howell
Georgia
Cummins Defends Corporations and Pacific Fleet Stance
Iowa Governor Cummins told the New England Society in Brooklyn that the Pacific fleet will be welcomed by nations before returning to New York. He said there is no rancor toward railroads, urges balanced competition, and warns against monopoly while praising merit in success.
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New York
Cummins
Iowa
New England Society
Brooklyn
Pacific
New York Harbor
West
Lim
Two Hundred Strikers Killed in Chile Massacre
A dispatch to the State Department from the American representative in Iquique, Chile reports that 200 nitrate laborers have been killed during the strike. The confirmation comes from Washington on December 23.
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State Department
Washington, D. C
Iquique
Chile
City and County Reach Agreement on Pest House Deed
Health officials and Muscatine leaders resolved a dispute over the pest house deed. The property will stay in the county name and be tendered to Muscatine city and township for a detention house and pest hospital after a Saturday afternoon meeting. The City of Muscatine designation was approved by the health board.
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Pest House
J. D. Fulham
Asthalter
Leu
Board of Health
Township of
Health Board
Fatal mill fire claims Falls Manufacturing worker
A December 23 fire at the Falls Manufacturing paper mill in Oconto Falls Wisconsin caused about 100000 dollars in damage and cost engineer Henry Hertwig his life.
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Paper Company
Oconto Falls
Wis
The
Falls Manufacturing Company
Henry Hertwig
German Editor Thought to Have Given up Fight in Court Trial
Berlin December 23 hearing of the Harden Von Moltke libel suit resumed behind closed doors. It is believed Harden has practically broken down as the proceedings continue without public access.
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Berlin
Harden-Von Moltke
Harden
Monongah Mine Fire Sparks Second Disaster Report
Pittsburg Pa December 23 about one hundred men were in the Schoenberger mine near Monongah when a fire started the mine is burning but all miners are accounted for. Jacob's Creek Pa December 23 six more bodies were taken from the Darr mines bringing total to thirty nine.
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Pittsburg
Schoenberger
Monongah
Jacob’s Creek
Torpedo Boat Flotilla Returns After Minor Engine Damage
The American torpedo boat flotilla that left Port of Spain for Rio Janeiro returned after an accident to the machinery of the Lawrence. The damage is not serious and repairs can be completed in a day. The battleship fleet has not been signalled.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Rio Janeiro
Million Dollar Christian Science Charity Project Planned
Boston announces a new Christian Science movement project to cost at least one million dollars. The facility will be dedicated to aiding the poor and was disclosed today via the Christian Science Sentinel outlining the initiative led by followers of Mrs. Eddy.
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Boston
Mass
Christian Science Movement
Christian Science Sentinel
Mohawk Mine Reopens as Sheriff Expands Deputy Force
Goldfield Nev December 23 With fifty men at work underground the Mohawk mine resumed operations after a three week shutdown The Consolidated mill and the Nevada and Goldfield reduction works are also running Sheriff Ingalls added many deputies paid by the mine owners association to act as guards and patrolmen Few strikers have returned to work
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Goldfield
Nev
Mohawk
Nevada and Goldfield Reduction Works
Ingalls
Mine Owners Association
Fire destroys J Pratt Wall Paper Co in Des Moines
A major fire in Des Moines Iowa today nearly wiped out the J Pratt Wall Paper company incurring an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage to the plant and surrounding facilities before being brought under control by local fire crews.
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Des Moines, In
J. Pratt Wall Paper Company
Express Company Official Alonzo Wygant Dies
Alonzo Wygant general superintendent of United States Express died after several months illness in Chicago on December 23.
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Alonzo Wygant
U. S. Co
Chicago
Ill
United States Express Company
Christmas Program at A. M. E. Church
Christmas observance tomorrow evening features recitations songs and musical selections. A large Christmas tree and Santa Claus with presents for all ages. Rev. W. A. Bruce and Mrs. Alice Thompson lead the event to ensure its success.
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W. A. Bruce
Alice Thompson
Warships in Beo Ever Debate Navy Strength
Philadelphia reports Rear Admiral George W. Melville defends U S navy shipbuilding while criticizing McClure's article on construction. He says ton for ton and gun for gun U S ships are best and blames a Washington clique for the piece. London notes William Stead argues Britain must build two dreadnoughts for each German ship and warns U S fleet in the Pacific risks pressure from Japan.
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Philadelphia
George W. Melville
United States Navy
McClure
United States
Melville
Bureau
Washington
London
William T. Stead
Review of Reviews
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Germany
Pacific
Japan
Uncle Sam
Immigration Grows in United States Arrivals
Washington reports a 25 percent rise in immigration in November from all countries. For the six months ending November 30, total arrivals reached 678,374, up 18 percent from the previous period.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Immigration
Banks Return to Normal After Holiday Stringency
San Francisco reports the Governor’s financial relief period expired at midnight Saturday and banks resumed normal business today. Principal bankers say financial troubles are a thing of the past.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gillett
Weather Summary for Iowa Illinois Tonight and Tuesday
Iowa remains partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with mild temperatures. Illinois sees a mix of rain and snow this afternoon and possibly into the northeast tonight, with slightly colder air tonight and turning partly cloudy by Tuesday. Sunrise is 7 17, sunset 4 23, moon rise 8 02.
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Iowa
Illinois
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