Miss Virtnie Wilson Weds B C Wolf At Home Ceremony
Miss Virtnie Wilson and B C Wolf united in marriage at the bride’s mother Mrs J Wilson residence 222 Cedar street Muscatine Rev Thomas Osborn officiated with about 20 relatives present The groom’s brother John Wolf and Miss Nellie McGill attended The couple will reside at 2223 Cedar street after January 5 with a wedding supper served after the service
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Virtnie Wilson
B. C. Wolf
J. Wilson
Cedar Street
Thomas Osborn
First Methodist Episcopal Church
John Wolf
Nellie McGill
Muscatine
H. Wolf
Washington Street
Empire Pearl Button Company
Churches Rally for Quake Tide Relief in Des Moines
Des Moines leaders plan a state wide drive to support the United States fund aiding quake and tidal wave survivors. Notable residents including Mr and Mrs Lafe Young and Mr and Mrs W S Brown back the effort as J B Weaver Jr calls a meeting next Saturday to finalize the local society.
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Ing
Iowa
United States Fund
Des Moines
Lafe Young
W. S. Brown
Sidney Foster
Homer Miller
W. O. Finkbine
Harvey Ingham
J. B. Weaver, Jr
Old base ball man dies at Washington
Will Maxwell, once a well known baseball player from fifteen years ago and an invalid for ten years, died in Washington Iowa at age thirty eight on January 1.
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Washington
Washington, Ia
Will Maxwell
U S Gunboat Dolphin Arrives in Caracas for Talks
The U S gunboat Dolphin, commanded by Lieutenant Commander Washington, arrived at La Guaira and was greeted by officials. President Gomez hosted a reception at Miraflores palace as Washington held a 15 minute interview with the president and cabinet.
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Caracas
Port of Spain
United States
Dolphin
Laguatra
Washington
Miraflores Palace
Gomez
Legation
Maennerchor Holds Social After Regular Practice
Following regular practice, the Maennerchor society enjoyed a social time last evening. At the close the group announced eight applications will be voted on at next Thursday evening during the regular monthly business meeting.
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Maennerchor Society
Mrs. J. D. Fulliam Surprised by Friends on Birthday
Mrs. J. D. Fulliam of 311 East Front Street was surprised yesterday afternoon at home by about 14 friends who gathered to honor her birthday anniversary. At 6 o'clock the men joined the women for a four course supper, with tables decorated in cut flowers, followed by games as the new year approached.
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J. D. Fulliam
East Front Street
V. and E. Students Host Watch Party for Boys
Clarence Frambers of Chicago and Howard L. Pantel of St. Paul were guests of honor at a Van Atta and Elfers commercial school watch party for the boys. The evening featured many games and an informal program followed by refreshments.
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Clarence Frambers
Chicago
Howard L. Pantel
St. Paul
van Atta and Elfers Commercial School
Herman Jagow Surprised by Twenty Five Friends
Herman Jagow of corner Kindler and Newell avenues was surprised at his home last evening by about 25 friends. The gathering included games and late refreshments.
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Herman Jagow
Kindler and
Newell Avenues
Leap Year Dancing Party by A B C Girls
The A B C girls hosted a leap year dance at the K of P hall with several friends. Dancing began at 9 PM and continued until midnight as the old year became the new, leaving a memory of a very enjoyable holiday event.
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K. of P. Hall
Watch Party At Edwards Residence In Fruitland Township
A rural Fruitland Township gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Edwards drew about 20 attendees last evening with refreshments served.
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Albert Edwards
Fruitland Township
Young People's Society Holds Church Parlor Watch Party
About twenty members of the Young People's society of the German Evangelical church met in the church parlors last evening. Supper was served by the young ladies, and many games were played afterward.
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Young People’s Society of
The
German Evangelical Church
Four Leaf Clover Club Holds Watch Party
Sixteen members met last evening at Mrs. J. F. Devitt’s home 920 West Third Street for a Four Leaf Clover club watch party. They played various games until 1909 arrived, when luncheon was served.
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Four Leaf Clover Club
J. F. Devitt
West Third Street
Giant aerial warship to be built at Nixon yards
New York reports a 760 foot aerial warship to carry 100 passengers with food fuel and guns for ocean voyage. The project, costing over 1 million dollars, is ordered by backers planning The Aerial Navigation Company of America with 50 million capital. Nixon predicts success.
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New York
N. Y
Nixon Yards
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Aerial Navigation Company of America
Washington News and Near News Side Lights
Side lights on the doings in the national capital by Judson C. Welliver survey events and happenings in Washington. The column highlights political moves, speeches, and notable activity shaping policy and governance.
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National Capital
Judson C. Welliver
Knox Seen as Possible Taft Cabinet Premier
Washington dispatch notes talk that Senator Knox may emerge as Taft's chief adviser in the cabinet given his legal skill and broad knowledge of departments. It compares Knox to Taft and Roosevelt era choices, suggesting Knox could play a central role on railroad and corporate policy questions.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
Knox
Taft
Pennsylvania
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
War Department
Mr. Knox
Taft Seen as More Consulted Outside State Department
The discussion notes that while Elihu Root held the state secretary post, President Taft was more often consulted on issues outside his department. It argues that secretary of state not necessarily the cabinet’s premier, though it holds the highest rank among cabinet roles.
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Elihu Root
Taft
Root
Should the President Have a Real Premier in Cabinet
The text debates creating a premier or first minister to unify cabinet work across departments. It compares the German chancellor coordinating all departments with the U S presidency and notes frequent conflicts between diplomatic and naval officials. It suggests the president is overburdened and questions legal recognition of a cabinet premier.
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Navy
Golden Flour Slogan Sparks Home Baking Prompt
Crisinna promotes constant use of Gold Medal Flour with a practical kitchen prompt. Angela urges readers to try the product and bake routinely.
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Crisinna
Angela
Obituary: Alta Kemp of Grandview Dies at 23
Alta Kemp born Alta McGill near Grandview November 7, 1885 died December 28 at Bellevue hospital after a two week typhoid illness. She married J LeRoy Kemp February 18, 1905 and leaves two children Merle Leon and Lillian Frances, plus parents S H McGill, four brothers Alfred Cairo Jr Roy Reuben Jesse, sister Ruth, sister-in-law Mrs. Frances Hendrix and grandmother. Services held at Fruitland home and Grandview M E church with interment in Grandview cemetery.
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Alta Kemp
Bellevue Hospital
Kemp
Alta McGill
Louisa County
Grandview
J. LeRoy Kemp
Merle Leon
Lillian Frances
S. H. McGill
Alfred
Cairo
Roy
Reuben
Jesse
Ruth
Francis Hendrix
Hale
Fruitland
M. E. Church
Morrison
Alfred McGill
Roy McGill
Ford Hendrix
Frank Kemp
Harry Kemp
Glen Kemp
Ex Senator Thomas D Healy Stricken With Pneumonia
Fort Dodge Iowa December 31 Ex Senator Thomas D Healy attorney for the Illinois Central lines west of the Mississippi lies seriously ill at his home with pneumonia He was stricken on Christmas day and since this morning has been in severe crisis with his heart but is holding his own tonight Dr
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Fort Dodge
Thomas D. Healy
Illinois Central Lines
Mississippi
Des Moines Medical Site Contested by Local Physicians
A fragment notes a dispute involving local physicians at a site in Des Moines. Limited text hints at consultation or conflict over the location, with no clear names, dates, or outcomes available in the readable portion.
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Des Moines
Forty Relatives Killed in Reggio Earthquake
Pittsburg Jan 1 John Gatto a clerk in the foreign department of the Union Savings Bank received a cablegram stating that forty of his relatives had been killed in the earthquake. They all resided near Reggio Italy.
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Pittpurg
John Gatto
Foreign Department
Union Savings Bank
Reggio
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U. S
Venezuela
Maennerchor
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Messina
Washington News
Thos. D. Healy
Saras
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