Miners and Operators Edge Toward Arbitration in Coal Strike
The anthracite miners pressed for an eight hour day and union recognition, while the operators rejected proposed settlement schemes. After May 9 widespread walkouts halted coal mining, Hazelton hosted a miners convention voting to continue the strike, and Roosevelt urged arbitration as both sides clashed over a truce and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Civic Federation
George F. Baer
Reading Railroad
Ewart Bros. Failure Leaves Questions on Liabilities
Montezuma Oct 14 The Ewart Bros. failure has unclear details with the First National Bank of Montezuma as principal creditor. Grinnell banks and others hold claims as the Ewarts were heavy borrowers. Real estate was deeded to the First National Bank but no assignee or assignment petition has been filed, keeping full liabilities and assets undisclosed.
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Montezuma
Ewart Bros
First National Bank
Grinnell
National
Ewarts
Ex Governor Drake in Ill Health After Fall
Centerville Iowa Oct 15 The condition of ex Governor Drake who was severely injured by a fall shows some improvement this afternoon Pneumonia and pleurisy developed after the accident have subsided somewhat He remains in great pain and seriously ill but doctors are more hopeful The accident occurred as he slipped while leaving the bath striking his side on the tub edge resulting in a broken rib and a torn one the next day a physician was called
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iowa
Drake
Wedding at Lone Tree Iowa Dr Gambel and Miss Strom Wed
The ceremony for Miss Helen Fernstrom of Lone Tree and Dr Gambel of Thief River Falls Minnesota took place at the bride’s father’s home with Rev Love of Reform church officiating. Guests, gifts, and a prior Eastern Star reception marked the day as friends extend congratulations.
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Helen Fernstrom
Dr. Gambel
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Lone Tree
Iowa
Gambel
Thief River Falls
Minn
Love
Reform Church
Rock Island freight collision injures no one in Davenport
In Davenport Iowa on October 14 a local Rock Island freight No 51 pulled by engine 458 driven by Engineer C H Wood and fireman Hartley Jackson collided with switch engine No 47 due to a misunderstanding of orders and signals. Both engines were badly damaged but no injuries reported.
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Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island
M. L. Adams
C H. Wood
Hartley Jackson
Grandpa Shrader Dies in Kalona After Illness
M Shrader known as Grandpa Shrader dies after several weeks illness in Kalona Iowa October 15 funeral services held at ten oclock today. A respected elder in the community, his loss is mourned by neighbors and friends.
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Kalona
M. Shrader
Grandpa” Shrader
Mullan Admitted to Supreme Court Practice
Washington attorney general Mullan has been admitted to supreme court practice. He argued the Wall Lake case yesterday involving land worth about $75,000 in Buena Vista county. Senator Dolliver prosecutes.
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Washington, D. C
Mullan
Supreme Court
Wall Lake
Buena Vista County
Dolliver
Mrs. Bert Oldaker Injured In Fall Down Cellar
Kalona Iowa October 15 Mrs Bert Oldaker fell down a cellar several days ago and is in critical condition. She was unconscious for two days and has not fully recovered. Doctors report a fractured skull and doubt her recovery.
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Kalona
Bert Oldaker
Nomination Papers Filed for County Attorney Candidate
The democratic central committee completed filing details to place M. W. Stapleton on the county attorney ticket. Pentzer’s withdrawal had been filed earlier but became effective after the ticket filing. Stapleton travels to Nichols tonight for his first campaign speech, joined by Judge M. J. Wade who will also speak.
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Democratic Central Committee
M. W. Stapleton
Pentzer
Stapleton
Nichols
M. J. Wade
Congress
Miners Leader in Washington Hears Arbitration Terms
Mitchell of the Mine Workers traveled to Washington with Walter Wellman to meet President Roosevelt over the operators arbitration proposal. He planned talks at the White House to resolve doubts and secure miners approval, with a Wilkes barre return expected tonight.
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Wellman
Mitchell
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Wright
Henderson
Wilkesbarre
New York
Lutherans Open 48th Iowa Synod Session in Davenport
The Lutheran synod of Iowa begins its 48th annual meeting at St. Paul’s Lutheran church Davenport with opening services led by Rev. W H Blanche and a sermon by Rev. J K Bloom. President Rev. William v Funkey presides as delegates from out of town keep arriving and Rev. Harry Y Yarger attends before leaving for Kansas. Among attendees is Rev. J L Murphy of Muscatine Grace Lutheran.
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W. H. Blanche
St. Paul's
Dana C. Johnson
Iowa City
J. K. Bloom
Oxford Junction
Bloom
Christ
William v. Funkey
Fairfield
Harry Y. Yarger
Board of
Church Extension
Kansas Synod
J. L. Murphy
Muscatine
Grace Lutheran Church
Wreck at Brighton Delays Morning Passenger Train
An east bound passenger train due at 3 39 a m did not arrive until 1 30 today after a freight derailment near Brighton. The wreck temporarily blocked the line and required rerouting the freight via Burlington.
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Brighton
Burlington
Dance at the Armory for Miners Benefit
Tonight at the armory a benefit dance for miners is planned with strong attendance. Admission is 50 cents per couple and proceeds support the miners.
Burglary at Letts Drug Store and Barber Shop
In Lettsville Iowa detectives report burglars entered Gipple's drug store and Roy Hildebrand's barber shop. Thievery included 13 gold pens 4 pairs of gold spectacles 4 gold bracelets 24 gold rings and more. Two strangers seen in town suspected as culprits. A terrible typhoon in Yokohama Oct 15 devastates northern Japan with widespread loss of life and property.
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Lettsville
Iowa
Gipple
Roy Hildebrand
Downed the burglars in Rochester raid changes
Four burglars attacked the Mead brothers at Rochester last night. Two were killed, the third dying, and the fourth wounded and captured at Wellington, Ohio. Three elderly farmers were set upon. two Meaches were badly beaten but expected to recover.
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Cleveland
Bhut
Mead Brothers
Rochester
Wellington
Ohio
Little Girl Burned Fatally in Lamp Accident
In Learning, Iowa near Marshalltown a three year old girl Leona Calkins daughter of merchant Frank Calkins died after a lamp lighting accident. The child was burned severely and died two and a half hours later.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Leona
Frank Calkins
Learning
Suit Pending Delays Schaeffer Move to Iowa Avenue
Frank Schaeffer struggles to relocate from West Second Street to Iowa Avenue as an injunction suit filed by George C. Winn halts progress. Judge Brannan has heard arguments with a decision pending, while Schaeffer offers to bond rent and damages. the judge forbids such a bond. A further hearing and testimony are set for tomorrow as Schaeffer threatens renewed legal action if resolved unfavorably.
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Frank Schaeffer
West Second Street
Iowa Avenue
Journal of Monday Evening
Mr. Schaeffer
George C. Winn
Second Street
Schaeffer
Brannan
Hotel sale and lease at Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction reports W. A. Smith proprietor of the Commercial House has sold the hotel to Mr. Hungate of Morning Sun and leased the building for five years with possession on December first.
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N. A. Smith
Columbus Junction
Mr. Hungate
Morning Sun
W. A. Smith
Commercial House
A Man Who Would Travel the Road to Literary Success
A short reflective piece argues that steady writing discipline and consistent practice lead to literary achievement. It emphasizes daily habit, reading widely, and refining craft as keys to progress.
Chicago Markets Dispatch From H J Tober Co Brokers
Special market dispatch notes H E Mec Kay of Muscatine as manager with the Chicago brokers H J Tober Co. The report mentions office location over the post office and highlights market activity.
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H. J. Tober & Co
H. E. MecKay
Muscatine
Wheat and corn markets firm in Chicago trading
Chicago notes a strong demand for wheat especially May and December options with Bartl ett-Frazier Armour and Patten among key buyers. Corn shows heavy trade and rising prices as Armour and St Louis houses buy. oats rise after initial selling. Live stock receipts mixed with hogs weak, cattle steady, and sheep steady amid overall market strength. Weather map shows clear, seasonable conditions across major states.
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Chicago
Northwest
Southwest
Bartlett-Frazier
Armour
Patten
Cudahy
St. Louis
Kiddston
Tod-Y
DG. O.das
Missing lifeboat from wrecked steamer C. B. Lockwood still sought
Ashtabula Ohio October 15 reports say no word has come in about the missing lifeboat from the wrecked steamer C. B. Lockwood. Local authorities continue to search and await news.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
C. B. Lockwood
Hoffman Reports Successful Meeting Last Night
William Hoffman stated the gathering went well last night, noting positive discussions and constructive engagement with attendees. No specific outcomes were announced.
Hoffman Addresses Voters At Fisher Opera House
William Hoffman the congress candidate spoke to a large audience in Lone Tree Iowa at Fisher opera house last night. He outlined his issues clearly and was praised for a straightforward approach unlike his opponent. He then planned a meeting in Marengo tonight and Bryant Clinton county Thursday.
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Lone Tree
Iowa
William Hoffman
Congress
Fisher Opera House
Muscatine
Swords
Iowa City
Hoffman
Marengo
Bryant
Clinton County
Bridge Collapse Over Mad Creek On Fourth Street
A foot bridge over Mad Creek on Fourth street collapsed yesterday afternoon. No injuries occurred as the bridge was not in use, having been ordered torn down by the city council. Only Ninth and Second street bridges remain in use on Mad Creek. The Fifth street bridge will be rebuilt soon with safer location and construction to prevent future washouts. The condemned Fourth street foot bridge will be rebuilt as a convenient thoroughfare.
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Mad Creek
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Ninth
Second Streets
Battle Rages Between Government and Rebels Near Valencia
Juanington October 15 Bowen, the Minister to Venezuela, cabled that a battle between government troops and revolutionary forces is raging near Valencia. Strong military action reported as tensions escalate in Venezuela.
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Government and Revolutionary Forces In
Venezuela
Juanington
Bowen
State Department
Valencia
Stock table snapshot from early market page
The page lists percent values for multiple equities and commodities including Atchison Mo. Pac Un. Pac So. Pac Tex Pac Can Pac Ill. Cent N. Y. C. West Penna Reading Sony St. Paul B. & O. Wabash Wabafd U. S. steel T. C. I. Chigas Sugar Copper C. F. L Leather Manhattan West Un and others with morning, midday, and close values.
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Atchison
Penna
Sony
St. Paul
Manhattan
West UN
Fair and Cooler Outlook for Iowa Ban on Oct 15
Chicago Oct 15 special indications call for fair weather tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures. Extreme western portion could see the coolest conditions.
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Chicago
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