Stranger Passes as Nephew Swindles Irish Farmer for 7000
Ottumwa reports Thomas Daugherty of Albia area lost $7000 after a man posing as his nephew enlisted him in a mining claim ruse. The pair traveled by buggy to Albia then Ottumwa where an assayer vouched for the gold bars used as security. The swindlers fled with cash while Daugherty retained the gold. He remains financially secure but shaken by the scam.
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Ottumwa
Thomas Daugherty
Albia
Mr. Daugherty
Daugherty
West
Park Hotel
Mr Dougherty
Dougherty
Mr. Dougherty
Postmasters and clerks named in pension and appointment list
Washington October 17 postmasters commissioned Seth S Morton Belott Ebert Croft Evanston Emil W Engelsrud Tenold Geo C Bliss Charles City and Claude FE Updegraff Des Moines appointed railway mail clerks Emanuel Sulgrove Winterset $8 Restoration and additional John Mabry dead Elma $6 Increase Richard Root Keokuk $25 Wm C Stafford Avoca $12 Amos Perry Masonville $30 Wm Kerr Sioux City $12 Samuel Walker Batavia $317 Ellis J Boget Cedar Rapids $8 Original widows Sarah E Mabry Bima $8 Restoration and
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Washington
Seth S. Morton
Belott
Ebert Croft
Evanston
Emil W. Engelsrud
Tenold
Geo. C. Bliss
Charles City
Claude FE. Updegraff
Des Moines
Emanuel Sulgrove
Winterset
John Mabry
Elma
Richard Root
Keokuk
Wm. C. Stafford
Avoca
Amos Perry
Masonville
Wm. Kerr
Sioux City
Samual Walker
Batavia
Ellis J. Boget
Cedar Rapids
Sarah E. Mabry
Bima
Journal readership soars in Muscatine as ads draw crowds
About 1,666 Journals were left at homes in Muscatine City on Saturday evening. Investigators estimate nearly 10,000 people read the Journal that night, with 1,653 copies spread Friday. A prominent merchant notes Saturday was among his best days in years and credits Journal advertising.
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Muscatine City
Queen Wilhelmina Betrothal to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina has proclaimed her betrothal to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. This royal match is described as a union that will bring happiness to Holland and please Duke Henry.
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Holland
Duke Henry
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry of Mecklenburg
Queen Wilhelmina of Rolland Announces Engagement
The Official Gazette yesterday published a formal engagement notice from Queen Wilhelmina of Rolland Schwerin. The concise proclamation confirms the royal engagement without detailing dates or partners.
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Wilhelmina
Rolland
Schwerin
Another Special Session on Railway Taxation Sought
Governor Pingree favors a two to three day special session after the November 6 vote to resolve constitutional amendments on railway taxation. He cites expedition and economy, noting legislature members are knowledgeable and that three days could cost about $3,000.
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Detroit
Pingree
Union Traction Cuts Marion Fare To One Cent
The Union Traction company cut Marion to state normal college fare from 5 to 1 cent. It sold 300,000 one cent tickets for the Soldiers Home line after a new line to the Home was completed. The Marion trades council issued a boycott against Union Traction lines selling the tickets.
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Marion
Ind
Union Traction Company
Marion Street Railway
Anderson, Muncie
Elwood
State Normal College
Soldiers’ Home
Marion Trades Council
Union Traction
Lcent
Nankin lodge buys Vining block in Wayne Michigan
Wayne Michigan October 17 Nankin lodge 306 I O O F buys the Vining block on Monroe avenue from the Vining heirs for 3500 dollars The second floor will be lodge rooms ready for occupancy by December 1 The lodge numbers about seventy and is in prosperous condition The Hosie Stellwagen building nears completion St Joseph Michigan October 17 county superintendent learns fruit farmer John Platt twelve miles south on the St Joseph river found dead in bed about ten in the morning The widow is reported to be raving with three small children clinging to her skirts
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Wayne, Mich
Nankin Lodge
Vining
Monroe Avenue
Ann R. Vining
Hosie & Stellwagen
St. Joseph, Mich
Charles Miller
John Platt
Here
St. Joseph
Court of Honor Special Train to Rock Island
Muscatine Court of Honor arranges a special train to Rock Island on October 17 leaving Muscatine at 7:15 p m and returning from Rock Island at 1:00 a m One and one third fare for round trip open to any interested person C M Gould agent
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Muscatine
Button Cutters Wanted at Keithsburg Pearl Button Co
Steady employment offered to experienced button cutters. No beginners need apply. Keithsburg Pearl Button Co. in Keithsburg NL seeks skilled workers for steady work and reliable pay.
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Keithsburg Pearl Button Co
Keithsburg, NL
Bryan Sees New York Amid Rousing Welcomes and Speeches
William Jennings Bryan arrived in New York at 2 55 p m to an emphatic ovation. He rode in an open carriage past crowds to the Hoffman House and later to Madison Square Garden where he spoke for about 110 minutes amid cheers and occasional hisses. Governor Roosevelt and Adlai Stevenson attended, with Roosevelt recalling Bryan’s bravery in service.
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William Jennings Bryan
Grand Central Station
Colonel Bryan
Hoffman House
Richard Croker
Fifth Avenue
St. Matthews’ Lutheran Church
North Fifth Street
Brooklyn
Augustus Sommers
Bryan
Mayor van Wyck
Arabia
Croker
Adlai E. Stevenson
William R. Hearst
Madison Square Garden
Kush
A. E. Stevenson
Roosevelt Tours Ohio With Spur of War Hero Family
Governor Roosevelt opened his Ohio tour twenty five miles from Cincinnati speaking to a large crowd. He was escorted to a speaker’s stand near the train by Governor Nash and others. A notable moment was the mother of Captain Huston of Oklahoma on the platform, Captain Huston having served under Roosevelt in the Spanish American War.
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Fair Grounds
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Yellow Springs
Xenia
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Watertown
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Hanna
Minnesota
South Dakota
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Huston
Oklahoma
Spain
Havana Police Culprit Seek Suspects In Madrid Paris Robbery
Havana police cable to Spanish authorities report two well known suspects Jiminez Capote and Hernandez Febles sailed for Spain on the steamer as Mrs Hora tio Rubens. They are suspected of robbing her of over 20000 in money and jewelry on a train between Madrid and Paris. A third man aboard is thought to know about the robbery. Originated in Havana and other suspects may be in the United States.
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Havana
Jiminez Capote
Hernandez Febles
Spain
Horatio Rubens
Madrid
Paris
TWO KILLED ON THE RAIL NEAR BLOOMINGTON
Bloomington reports a deadly rail repair accident when a removed rail went unflagged a freight train. Engineer Charles Eaton and brakeman B F Strimple were killed, another worker Wilson seriously injured. Wrecking crew cleared the line and delayed trains.
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Bloomington
Charles Eaton
B. F. Strimple
Wilson
Supreme Court upholds Michigan cumulative voting law
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Michigan provision allowing cumulative voting by shareholders in electing directors. The decision, in Looker et al v Michigan attorney general, rejected the claim that the law impaired contract obligations and upheld the state statute.
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Washington
Michigan
Supreme Court of the
United States
Oscar R. Looker
Supreme Court
Judge Jenkins Debuts in Court After Cataract Surgery
Milwaukee date Oct 17 United States Judge James Jenkins left St. Josephs hospital after cataract removal. He appeared in court Monday for the first time in two years and can read with care without glasses. He will hold court in Chicago on Nov 7.
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Jenkins
Milwaukee
United States
James Jenkins
St. Joseph's Hospital
Chicago
Guaranteed Tar Syrup Refund Promise
A group of merchants including G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno J. Havercamp and J Theo Keuchman offer refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. Consumers pay 50 cents or 25 cents for smaller bottles and may receive money back if the remedy fails to cure coughs or colds.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchman
Women Put On Gloves in Sioux City Society Circles
In Sioux City on October 16 society women have taken up boxing as a fad. Gloved ladies practice in parlors or drawing rooms, turning conversations into brisk exchanges. Some have hired instructors, finding the sport more stimulating than pink teas or formal games.
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Sioux City
Excursion Rates to Keokuk for IOOF Meeting
The Grand Lodge Granis Encampment and Rebekah Assembly IOOF of Iowa hold their annual meeting in Keokuk Iowa from October 16 to 19. The B CR N Ry offers excursion tickets at reduced rates and directs inquiries to Cedar Rapids Route agents for rates and train times.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Granis
Rebekah Assembly
IL O. O. F
Cedar Rapids
Railroad Jack on the Railways Tonight at Frank's
The piece "Railroad Jack" features the comical rogue Jack Raggles in a vagabond role. The show runs Monday October 22 with reserved seats at 50 cents, available now at Frank's for quick purchase.
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Frank
Weeks' Break- up A Cold Tab Offers Sleep Aid
Advertising blurb for Weeks' Break- up A Cold Tab promising relief for cold symptoms during sleep. Claims no cure and no pay if ineffective. Price 25 cents. J. J. Havercamp listed as sole agent.
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J. J
Empress Dowager once a hired girl in Peoria
A Peoria paper suggests the empress dowager’s past as a hired girl may explain her indifference to China’s breakup. The remark highlights her perceived detachment from national upheaval and foreign influence during the era.
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Peoria
China
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