Pendulum Experiment Reaffirms Earth's Rotation at Pantheon
Emille Flammarion and government officials reopened the classic proof of Earth's rotation in Paris at the Pantheon. A 62 pound pendulum hung from a 78 yard wire swung in an invariable plane, with each 16 second beat showing a one tenth inch deviation opposite to the Earth's rotation, growing clearer with successive swings.
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Paris
Emille Flammarion
Pantheon
Foucanids
Pantheon Dome
Death of N. K. Fluke Shocks Iowa Horticulture Leader
Davenport Iowa October 22 Newton K Fluke vice president and longtime director of the Iowa State Horticultural Society collapsed and died at Davenport station while working. He was a renowned propagator of new fruit varieties, active at experimental stations. Funeral set for Thursday morning.
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Davenport
Newton K. Fluke
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Keokuk Police Break Up Regional Horse Thief Gang
Keokuk Iowa police report the gang operating across eastern Illinois northern Missouri southern Iowa and Arkansas is effectively broken. Indictments are being pursued and most stolen horses have been recovered with one still missing from Muscatine. One captured leader was identified after stealing a horse and buggy from a local physician and detained in the sweat box as arrests continue. A Muscatine County horse theft reward of 50 dollars awaits the recovered animal from the Saulsbury bridge area between October 1 and 12.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Illinois
Misouri
Arkansas
Muscatine
Caneurere
Muscatine County
Horse Thief Association
Saulsbury Bridge
Frank Healey
End of Strike Relieves Famine in Compan ies
End of a prolonged strike frees workers at several firms. Many positions were filled as unions and nonunion workers return to work. Officials report improved operations and stability after the disruption.
Yerkes Tops Morgan in London Underground Feud
London Oct 22 Charles T Yerkes of Chicago has outgeneraled J Pierpont Morgan of New York in the fight for control of London underground rapid transit systems. Yerkes secured control of a large company allied with the Morgan system. Also Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 22 the first strikers idle five months return to work. Steam men engineers firemen and others report but some are turned away as positions are filled. Production to rush to market with 400000 tons by Saturday and over a million tons next week.
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Clinton
Iowa
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of Iowa
State Assembly Rebekah Degree
Department Council
Patriarchs
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
London
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Yerkes
Condemn the Jails Condemn the Jails in Peoria
Judge J Otis Humphrey of the United States court condemned Illinois jails saying he will avoid long jail terms when possible and instead favor humane alternatives. He cited prisoners becoming wrecks after ten months or a year due to lack of occupation poor sanitation and inadequate food.
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Peoria
Ill
J. Otis Humphrey
United States Court
Illinois
Simpson College Falls 10 0 To Iowa on Iowa Field
In Iowa City on October 22 Simpson college from Indianola was defeated by the Iowa varsity 10 to 0. Key play featured Ochiltree kicking a field goal and a late Iowa TD amid continued line smashing in the second half. quarterback Jones was absent, Dwight Griffith stood in well as captain for Simpson. The crowd anticipates a big attendance for the Minnesota game next.
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Husky
Simpson College of Indianola
Iowa Field
Methodists
University Boys
Iowa
Jones
Dwight Griffith
Minnesota
Simpson
Lowa
Ochiltree
Indianola Boys
Chicago Markets Special Market Dispatch Highlights Wheat Decline
Liquidation by tired longs and selling by commission houses drove December wheat lower, with May seeing support from buyers. Armours liquidation caused a midline drop in corn while oats stayed quiet but steady. Local crowd leaned bull, receipts were ample, weather favorable, and cash demand weak. Livestock mixed as hogs and cattle opened steady to lower with steady to lower sheep.
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Ware-Leland
Milmine- Bodlan
Irwin-Green
McReynolds
Hubbard-Warren
Counselman-Day
Comstock
Lester-Kneeland
Armour
Bartlett-Frazier & Co
Commission House
McReynolds, Canby
Tod-Y-Y .Edy
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago building fire claims several deaths at corn products plant
Fire at the corn products plant in Chicago on October 22 killed up to five instantly with two more dying later. seven believed trapped in the 13 story ruin. Identified dead include Edward Steinke and Otto Trapp. others unnamed. Relatives crowded the scene as searchers struggled to confirm news and aid the injured who were reported as recovering.
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Edward Steinke
Otto Trapp
Andrew Woselska
Smallest Money Case Before Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court considered a 50 cent stamp demand on a saloonkeeper’s bond under the Spanish war revenue act. The ruling holds the stamp was illegally exacted, requiring a refund from $5,000,000 to $1,000,000 and signaling wide implications for licenses and bonds across many trades.
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Chicago
United States Supreme Court
United States
Shaw speaks at Milwaukee on national issues
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke at the Pabst theater in Milwaukee under the auspices of the national Republican congressional campaign committee. He defended private ownership of coal mines and criticized former Senator David B. Hill for favoring government ownership, arguing it would cost 25 percent more to run the mines publicly.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Pabst
National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Shaw
David B. Hill
Woman Ada Gilbert Dennis Dies From Assault Injuries
Ada Gilbert Dennis, a Washington resident and victim of a December assault in her rooms, died this morning from injuries after being beaten with a piano stool. Police had puzzled over the case, with the attack remaining unsolved until her death.
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Washington
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Man Caught Scaling Elysee Wall. Assassination Report Denied
Paris police say a man was caught Tuesday attempting to scale the Elysee palace wall but deny the claim he planned to assassinate President Loubet. The incident occurred October 22 as authorities investigated the break in security at the presidential residence.
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Paris
Elysee Palace
Leoubet
Birdsall predicted to defeat Boies in Iowa race
Chicago reports Judge Birdsall will beat Horace Boies for congress by about six thousand votes. The assessment, described as conservative, claims Boies wished for Henderson to oppose Birdsall, implying confidence of defeat. Governor Cummins, speaking in Des Moines, echoed the forecast after touring Minnesota.
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Iowa
Birdsall
Congress
Chicago
Horace Boies
Boies
Henderson
A. B. Cummins
Minnesota
Indiana
Assault charge lands Ross from West Liberty
Constable McCormick brought G. M. Ross to town after Ross was arrested on assault and battery charges filed by Charles Clifford. The incident followed a Saturday train quarrel between West Liberty and Wilton over an old difference. Ross asked for a continuance to November 6 before Justice Eversmever.
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G. M. Ross
West Liberty
McCormick
Charles Clifford
Wilton
Ross
Clifford
Justice of the Peace
Raymond Ellis
Justice Howe
Front Street
Peoria
Irishmen Raise Money for Irish Independence
Boston, October 22 Irish Americans and Canadians pledged $100,000 to aid kin in Ireland's fight for independence. The United Irish League of America will raise the sum within six months and match a fund against the landlords’ alleged $500,000 to oust nationalists from Parliament. The convention also noted recent U S troubles.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Canada
United Irish League of America
League
Ireland
Belgian Miners Seek 15 Percent Wage Increase
Belgium’s miners demand a 15 percent wage rise and plan a convention with French English German and Austrian miners to coordinate international actions.
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Brussels
Generally Fair Indications For Iowa
Chicago October weather brief notes generally fair tonight and Thursday. Cooler northeast portion tonight.
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Iowa
Trolley System for Isles Manila
The Philippine commission passed a bill to build a standard gauge electric railroad and to establish a lighting and power plant.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Administrator sues Diamond Jo Company over steamer shooting damages
Davenport Iowa October 22 special the administrator of Christopher Leonidas who was shot by Mate Breene on the steamer Dubuque at Davenport in July has served notice of suit against the Diamond Jo Company and Breene for 10000 damages.
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Davenport
Christopher Leonidas
Mate Breene
Dubuque
Diamond Jo Company
Breene
Registration Emphasis Urges Des Moines Voters to Register
Des Moines Iowa October 22. Time to register has come with three days set this week and a final on November 1. Many voters did not cast ballots last fall or in spring city elections and must register to vote this fall. Registration is urged for all urban residents with registration day on Thursday Friday and November 1.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Johnson Dictionary Sparks Witty Banter with a Lady
A literary lady tells Dr. Johnson she finds no improper words in his dictionary. He replies that she has been searching for them, noting her intent to uncover such terms. The quip showcases Johnson’s wit and the era’s emphasis on language and propriety.
Skunk River Flood Floods Keokuk Area
The Skunk River overflow at the river mouth inundates about 2000 acres after heavy rainfall upstream. Des Moines River also overflows above the mouth for miles, marking an unprecedented summer flood along the Egyptian levee region.
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Keokuk
Skunk River
Skunk
Des Moines
Prolific Rural Carrier and Local Proceedings in Wapello
George C. Kallenbarger on Rural Route No. 3 in Wapello collected 1065 letters and other mail, yielding 21.50 in total cancellations. The Wapello Tribune’s new home progresses with only the front wall standing. The board of supervisors held a called meeting for important business as the October court docket lists probate cases, sales petitions, reports, wills, and several criminal matters. Rev J K Ballou returned to Iowa City to resume teaching after a weekend visit.
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Wapello
Iowa
George C. Kallenbarger
Kallenbarger
Wapello Tribune
Board of Supervisors
J. K. Ballou
Iowa City
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