Abandoned Quaker Oats Plant Sparks 200+ Jobs Loss
Fire destroyed the Quaker Oats plant at Ft Dodge Iowa including the main mill and packaging and feed mills. The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars with most buildings unsalvageable. wind and water systems were tested as firefighters fought the blaze through the night. The plant will not reopen after oats harvest, leaving over 200 workers displaced.
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Dodge
Iowa
Dee
Quaker Oach Company
Ids
Souel
Loomis Pppulary
Ese Company
Tacent~ry
Quaker Data Company
Ft. Dodge
Great Western Cereal Co
Quaker Outs Co
Great Western Company
St. Chaarles
St. Charles
Condition Is Satisfactory After Mayo Surgery
New York December 25 physicians report Dr Charles Horatio Mayo of Rochester Minnesota is in very satisfactory condition after gall stones operation and appendicitis treatment. The surgeon rested comfortably and outlook for complete recovery is excellent according to the attending physician.
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New York
Charles Horato Mayo
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo
Farmers Put Dan on Hunting in Johnson County
A group of 22 West Lucas township farmers in Johnson County Iowa pledged today to end buying on their farms after a string of stock accidents culminated with the shooting of a valuable three year old horse belonging to K. A. Miller. The farmers met in Towa City on December 25 to enforce the new ban.
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Johnson County Agriculturists
Towa City
K. A. Miller
West Lucas Township
Johnson County
Funeral toll reveals identity of passerby victim
At a Kansas City funeral Mrs. Thong Locke learns that the man found on a streetcar track Saturday night is her father Michael Connolly, 60, an employee of a packing company. The message reached her as she left St Thomas church.
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Kungog City
Pec
Thontng Locke
St. Thomas’ Church
Kansas City
Kan
Serviex
Johan Connolly
Tallway
Michael Connolly
Museum Acquires Collection From Green Bay Expert
Representatives of the Field Museum of Chicago have closed negotiations with Miss Clara Schuette of Green Bay to acquire the plant collections of the Jato Je HH Schuatte. The collection will be exhibited in Chicago as the Schuette section of Field Botany. Institutions in Washington and Wisconsin were also negotiating for the collection for the next year.
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Hehuette Plane Coleccion
Field Museum of
Chicano
Green Bay
Wis
Chiicago
Clara Schuette
Jato Je HH
Schuatte
Chicago
Sehuette
Saithson
Washington
Wisconsin
Ottumwa Livery Barn Burns in Fire Disaster
Ottumwa Iowa December 28 The Star Livery barn owned by D M Watts was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning Thirteen horses belonging to Watts were killed The total loss is about 6000 with a 3000 building value insured losses covered by insurance and fire officials report the barn was insured by Willam Hoogewourhe
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Star Livery
Ottumwa
Starlivery
D. M. Watts
Watts
Willam Hoogewourhe
Merchants and Manufacturers Recall Employees This Christmas
Local firms across the city rewarded workers with extra pay and Christmas gifts as holiday cheer. The Black Coal Company, several banks, Barry Manufacturing, and sash and door factories distributed gifts and bonuses, while retailers also sent calendars, memorandum books, and occasional cigars to patrons and staff.
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Barry Manufacturing Company
Sash
Doar
Winfield Mystery Not Yet Solved in 1910s Outrage
A Winfield attack on Dr. Lecy Bowman remains unsolved after a week. Bowman is bedridden with bruises while Sheriff Charles Gee and a Chicago detective pursue the perpetrators as residents rally for justice and offer a large reward.
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Wingeld
Des
Lecy Bowman
Miss Bowman
Charles Gee
Chicago
Winfield Fee
Morse's Condition Unchanged in Pardon Case
There was no material change in Charles W. Morse's condition this morning. He has not been informed that his application for a pardon failed.
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Nanker
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
Ottumwa Youth Timothy Leary Ends Life in Poison Dramatics
Ottumwa January 25 reports 18 year old Timothy Leary died by his own hand on Sunday after an unrequited romance. The tragedy follows social heartbreak and a local community shaken by the self inflicted death.
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Timothy Leary
Ottumwa
Twenty Die in Mexican Battle Reported
Federal reinforcements dispatched from Casas Grandes reach the scene of a reported clash between rurales and rebels near Pearson and Madero in Mexico. Advices received today from Colonial Dublin, Mexico, confirm twenty deaths though no official confirmation yet.
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el Paso
Texas
Pearson
Madero
Dublin
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Christmas Dinner for Accused Pastor
Boston dispatch reports Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson is recovering in Charles Street jail after wounds from a recent incident. A dinner hosted by former parishioners accompanied by medical updates from Dr. Lotherp say Richeson is progressing toward normalcy this week. Counselor Morse visited the jail for a brief conference as defense planning awaits John H. Lea of Lynchburg.
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Boston
Clarence V. T. Ricseson
Charles Street
Lotherp
Richeson
William A. Morse
Jeonnsel
Cre
Avis Linnell
John H. Lea
Lynchburg
British Bark Arrives At Frisco from Tsing Tau
The British ship Calcutta reached San Francisco on December 25 after a 38 day voyage from Tsing Tau China. Severe storms and heavy gales forced off hawks and other birds seeking shelter, marking a record journey time.
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Frisco
Tsing Tau
China
San Francisco
Calif
Calcutta
Former Muscatine Man Arrested in East Maet Incident
Charles Meyers of 1112 East Second Street reports being attacked near railroad tracks in the city. He sustained a head wound and facial bruising, treated by Dr. E B Fulham. A youth named Morrow was briefly held and released. Police linked the assault to several men emerging from a riverside shanty. Nyenhuis, a former Muscatine resident, was arrested in Le Mars on charges of obtaining money under false pretense. He will face a hearing in county court.
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Marty Nyenhuis
Muscatine
Alty
Burk
le Mars
Nyenhuis
Nicholas Herr
South Muscatine
Charles Meyers
John Meyers
East Second Street
Enet
E. B. Fulham
Meyers
Morrow
Mass Celebrated by New Archbishop at Sancta Maria
Mass at Sancta Maria in Rome celebrated by Cardinal Farley with a packed crowd of clergy and laity including Dominicans, American College members, and visiting dignitaries. American college dinner for 165 guests featured Cardinal Farley and O’Connell, with toasts and singing by students. Preparations rise for a farewell dinner on December 27 in the Royal apartment at the Hotel Bristell.
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Sancta Maria Soarta Minveroyi
Rome
Order of Dominicans
American College
Cardinal Farley
Sald
Cardinala Farley
O'Connell
Mer. T. Fiisenneddy
Mar.g. A. Ofevn
Mgr. B. Mahoney
Royal
Christmas Cheer Reaches Des Moines Poor
Des Moines charity leaders report record Christmas generosity with clothing and gifts unloaded at needy homes. Officials say the city’s relief effort is stronger than in any prior year, reflecting widespread community support.
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Des Moines
Dee
Wreath laid at Clement C. Moore grave on Christmas Eve
A holly wreath was placed today on the grave of Clement C. Moore author of I Was the Night Before Christmas by about a hundred children from the Sunday school of the Church of the Intercession. A brief prayer and the singing of a Christmas carol ended the ceremony.
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New York
Clement C. Moore
Church of the Intercession
Elks Entertain 2500 Lincoln Children at Christmas Tree
In Lincoln Nebraska this morning the Elks fed and clothed 2500 poor city children. They provided sacks of food, clothing items, and toys. Members arranged car transport to and from the clubhouse for the children after the event.
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Lincolln
Neb
Elks
Lincoln
Russo Japanese Society Meets in St Petersburg Dinner
The Russo Japanese society held its first dinner at the Japanese embassy in St. Petersburg. Baron Uochiro Matono and Russian premier M. Kokovsotl exchanged toasts praising the future of Russia Japan friendly relations.
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Tabriz
Persia
Teheran
Tehran
National Council
Nazir el Mulk
Wetiag Dn
Russia
Kokovsoff
Torolen
Saxonoff
Caucasus
Parsian Department
Bussian Foreign Plice
Bazell
Enzell
Caspean Sea
Resht
Baron Uochiro Matono
St. Petersburg i
M. Kokovsotl
Date Set for Invitation Meet at Town Field
Iowa City announces May 11 as the date for the annual invitation interscholastic field meet to be held at Town Field. The final decision was delayed due to the state committee’s late date fix, but once set it stands as the central item for local schedules.
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Iowa ‘City
Lynch mob kills Black man after Fairfield shooting
In Baltimore Maryland on December 25 a Black man identified as Davis was fatally struck by a mob at Fairfield after a clash over a game at a saloon. Davis allegedly killed Frederick Schwab, a white man, and wounded Schwab's brother Frank before being captured. Authorities reported secrecy around the incident and no immediate arrests.
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Baltimore
Davis
Frederick Va
Frank Schwab
Doyis
Schwab
Thee Seldon
Frederick Schwab
Sim
Former Senator Rainey Dies At Home
Former Illinois State Senator Edward J. Rainey died at his Chicago home on Union Avenue after a relapse from gastritis. He was 36, served two terms representing the Ninth district, and had recently traveled from San Antonio to see family. He arrived Thursday and lost consciousness shortly before death.
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Chicago
Edward J. Rainey
Union Avenue
San Antonio
Mr. Rainey
Dee
John W. Raimey
Ralney
Illnois
Chicago Daily Calumet Office Wrecked in Black Hand Attack
The Daily Calumet office in South Chicago was damaged when the press and linotype were smashed and explosives placed beneath the press. Editor George W. Boling, known for crusading against Black Hand letters, has faced threats since plotters were jailed. Entry gained via a back door at Ninety first street and Erie avenue.
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Chicago
Calumet
George W. Boling
First Street
Erie Avenue
Ena
Miss Barton Celebrates 90th Birthday at Red Cross Home
Miss Clara Barton founder and first president of the American National Red Cross is feted in Washington on her 90th birthday. Though frail from illness this year she receives greetings as relatives and friends celebrate at her Glen Echo home.
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Washington, D. C
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross Society
Mias Barton
Red Cross
Glen Echo
Washington
Weather Notes Show Cold Snap From Tonight Through Tuesday
A forecast indicates high and low temperatures drop with a colder spell persisting into Tuesday. The text mentions sunset and evening times, suggesting shortened daylight and early nightfall as a result of the cold air.
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