Carnegie Thrills Committee with Tariff Testimony
Andrew Carnegie entertained the House Ways and Means Committee during steel tariff hearings, laughing and dodging figures. He argued the steel industry needed no more protection, praised Judge Gary, blamed trusts, and joked about cross examining members, including Chairman Payne and Fordney, while declining to share production cost figures.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Ims
Miden
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
I. A. Garyay
No. Sigures
Gary
Jeanidaté
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Thea
Payne
Maxsrs
Dalyell
Fordney
Michi-gun
Myr
Dalyellohn
Weaher
Penngylypnia
Carneglée
Arrests of Pittsburgh officials on bribery charges
Seven members of the finance committee and select councils in Pittalig, Pa were arrested Monday night on charges of bribery and corruption in past two years legislation. The Civic Voters' League filed the charges and bonds ranged from 15,000 to 3,000.
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Pittalig
Gomme
Trial of Thornton Hains Reveals Dramatic Boat Shooting
In Flushing on December 22, Mrs. Helene B Annis widow of William J Annis testified at length about August 14 at the Bayside Yacht club describing how Thornton Hains beckoned his brother before the shooting that killed her husband. New evidence including testimony from Charles H Roberts, member of Wayside Yacht club, added drama to the cross examination.
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Flushing
Thornton Jenkins Walns
Helene B. Annis
William J. Annis
Peter C.hatus, Jr
Hains
Thornton Trains
McIntyre
Erline
Mrs. Annis
Tre. Annis
Darrin
Eran
Thornton Mining
Vasily
Charles H. Roberts
Wayside Yacht Club
Tons of Xmas Letters in Huge Chicago Mail Surplus
United Press dispatch from Chicago notes over ten thousand Christmas letters and parcels by weight passed through the post yesterday. The bulk is said to be diverted for bandling, with about 40 000 items undelivered due to insufficient or wrong addresses. Frosted or misaddressed mail will be sent to the Dana latter office.
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United Press Dispatch
Chicago
Chicago Post
Dana
Interurban expansion boosts Albia Southern Iowa line
Albia and Hiteman celebrate the interurban line opening anniversary with a six mile addition. The new route brings shoppers and dividends to Albia investors as schedules begin, with plans to extend toward Buxton in a year.
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United Press Dispatch
Albia
Lowa
Hocking
Hiteman
Albla Air
Buxton
Smuggling Case Settled In Chicago Court
Mrs Bailly Gyime Chadbourne paid 162820 to the government and regained possession of tapestries and artworks seized by customs upon import from England. payment followed a confession through her representative HH W Asshoff of a customs brokers firm. The action was in Judge Landin court with no attendance to contest. The property rightful owner is identified as Miss Jock Chadner of Boston.
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Chicago
Bailly Gyime Chadbourne
Tron
England
Chadbourne
Nieat
W. Asshoff
Landin
Chilbourne
Mies
Ioek Chidner
Boston
Haymarket Riot Victim Dies in Chicago
Chicago police officer Louis Jolson aged 64 who was wounded during the Haymarket riot of 1886 died last night. He was struck in the leg while attempting to disperse the mob and was later escorted home by fellow officers.
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Haymarket
Chicago
Dee
Louis Jolson
Chief Biggy Death Declared Accidental
San Brancisco reported the coroner's inquiry found Chief Biggy died accidentally after disappearing from the patrol boat while crossing the bay on the night of November 30. The jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning.
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Biggy
San Brancisco
Norup Dakota Senator Haaisbrough Earns Health Office
Fragmentary report notes Sen ator A C Haaisbrough at Norup Dakota shows slow improvements after air travel. Text hints at continuing care and ongoing medical condition with no definitive recovery date.
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Hanebraudh
Micuenpatls
A. C. Haaisbrough
Norup Dakota
Asiaiey Heaplin
Jury Can't Agree In Parrish Case
In Owensboro Kentucky the jury could not reach a verdict against James H. Parrish banker linked to the Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company insolvency. The trial, connected to a $1 million receivership and a major regional bank failure, ended with the panel being discharged after an extended deliberation.
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Slavesville
James H. Parrish
Owensboro
Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
H.T. Martin
Parrish
Owensboro Savings Bank
Parrish Bank
Daviess County Bank and Trust Company
T. 8 Anderson
Anderson
Parrish Brothers
State Bank
L. Bruner
Hancock County
Heinze Hosts Banquet For Stage Beauties At Rector's
New York December 22 Blase Broadway howled with laughter as copper king F Augustus Heinze hosted a lavish banquet at Rector's for Miss Elizabeth Stanton and six leading ladies from the New York stage The feast cost 160 per cover and ended with candlelit dancing and an unrestrained Salome style show that left guests in awe Some revelers whispered of married men and loose lips while the night wore on into the early hours
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New York
Broadway
Rector’s
F. Augustus Heinze
Elizabeth Stanton
London Gayety Company
Anna Held Company
Phoyers
Miss Field
Miss, Marshal
Miss Francis
Miss Anderson
Abs
Wealthy California banker Lillis jailed six months for land closing
Lillis a wealthy banker and stockman from Le Moule Cal was sentenced by a federal judge at a special session on Monday to six months in jail and a $1000 fine for illegally closing large areas of government land in the Cuutna district. The case will be appealed and Lillis is out on bond.
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Fresny
Cal
Dee
One More Ohio County Dry Vote Report
A fragment notes Holmes County results showing a Monday vote by Dee Celpimbas with a 985 margin and mentions four gulpions were knocked out, indicating a dry outcome in the county.
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Ohio County
Dee
Holmes
Fire destroys home near Pekay in Oskaloosa area
A fire at a one and a half story frame home north of old Pekay destroyed the dwelling while Mrs. Harding's father, L. H. English, was inside. Neighbors rescued all household goods, but timbers burned into the afternoon. The home, valued at about two thousand dollars, suffered severe damage. Potatoes in the cellar were ruined. English escaped by sliding down a lightning rod after climbing to a window.
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Dell Harding
Oskaloosa
Old Pekay
English
Byers Urges Expanded State Law Enforcement Overhaul
Des Moines reports attorney general H W Byers urges Governor Garst to empower removal of peace officers mayors and prosecutors and to reorganize the AG department along nationalDOJ lines. He seeks closer county attorney links and AG control for state cases, plus inspector support and revised criminal procedure laws.
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Des Moines
Garst
H. W. By
Attorney General
Department of Justice
Oif
Rowrth
Zener Lat
Inns
Nebraska Stock Man Seeks Damages After Short Weight Claim
Iowa City reports J B Eckenrode a Citizens Wholesale Supply agent was arrested by Pure Food Inspector M E Flynn for selling Golden Rule Wheat Planes with boxes stating sixteen ounces but actual weight four ounces lighter. The case targets alleged widespread short weight fraud by agents challenging legitimate local grocers.
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Iowa City
J. B. Eckenrode
Citizens’ Wholesale Supply
M. E. Flynn
Burlington
Eckenrode
Flynn
Eek
Enrode
Hughes Sues Rock Island For 21000 Damages
Michael J. Hughes of West Point Nebraska sues the Rock Island for 21000 damages claiming a sack train incident left him with a crushed leg and amputation after being offloaded while the train started. He argues the porter forced him off before arrival at the depot. Train jumper Eddie Sims dies at 15 near Russell Iowa from Burlington track injuries. He was found along the road-bed and believed to have boarded to jump near his home.
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Russell
Eddie Sims
V. W. Sims
Ottumwa
Burlington
Iowa Wisconsin J Minola Interurban Railway Incorporation
Articles filed for the Iowa Wisconsin J Minola Interurban Railway Company to operate between Dubuque and Plattville. Capitalized at 50000 dollars, with Vic Stevens named president. Leading business men back the deal.
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Dubuque, Ja
Iowa, Wisconsin & J Minola Railway Company
Dubuque
Plattville
Vic Stevens
Contested Election Settled in Mason City
The contest over the supervisor election in Clear Lake between R.8 Young and A. N. Grim was decided in Grim's favor by a majority of ten. Grim previously had a 110 vote edge on the face of the returns.
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Mason City
R. 8. Young
Clear Lake
A. N. Grim
Grimm
Los
Tragic Runabout Accident Claims Mrs Courtright
Waterloo Iowa Dee 22 Mrs Courtright wife of former State Senator O B Courtright was crushed under an electric runabout she was operating in the forenoon. Injuries to the chest and tendons led to her death in the afternoon.
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Waterloo
Dee
Sword to be presented to Rear Admiral Blocklinger
The people of Dubuque will present a sword to Rear Admiral Blocklinger on Christmas Day in gratitude for his service. The ceremonial gift, bearing the inscription Presented to Admiral Blocklinger by the People of Dubuque, honors his connection to the home city.
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Blocklinger
Dubuque
Admiral Bleeklinger
Libeled in the Campaign in Des Moines Court Suit
Coroner Iver Newlan filed a 32000 damages suit in Des Moines today against his opponents H. McBride and J. Bellover, cited as campaigners in the lame webbed contest. The complaint alleges libelous statements about his conduct and character.
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Les Moines
Coraner Iver Newlan
Heis Leaison
H. McBride
J. Bellover
Newlag Chilbta de Wis
Nephew Fatally Shoots Uncle in Iuwa Incident
A misfiring gun discharged during a dispute in Dee 22 injures Samuel Shinty in Har Sorhga area. the nephew is implicated as the shooter. Shinty dies from the wound.
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Misun
Iuwa
Dee
Leyte
Samuel Shinty
Har Sorhga
Tatally
Muscatine Man Killed in Northeastern Island Incident
A Muscatine man was found dead on the north side of Rook Island near the Unis inobting area. Police say the body showed injuries consistent with a fatal incident. investigation ongoing to determine cause and identify suspects.
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Muscatine
Burlington
Wee
Lil Cricklayer
Don
Rook Island
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