Irrepairable Rift Between Roosevelt and Hanna Deepens
A serious split between President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna over campaign control threatens Roosevelt’s 1904 renomination. Hanna refuses to accept managing two presidential campaigns, citing health and burden, while Roosevelt and allies seek a way for Hanna to lead without overextension, intensifying the political standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senator Hanna
Marcus
Perry Smith
Hanna
Wood
Congress
National Committee
Mr. Hanna
Safe Wrecked by Burglars In Buksey and Albia
A Buksey merchant named Whetzel found his store damaged by nitroglycerine blasting to open the safe, with about 40 dollars worth of watches taken. Lawmen had no clue, dogs failed to track four suspects, traces led toward Lovilla, same night Albia’s Anderson’s grocery also robbed with about 80 dollars seized, suggesting an organized ring.
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Buksey
Whetzel
Knoxville
Lovilla
Anderson
Albia
Pella Visits and Local Staffing Ad Blotter
The Harvey News notes Wyman Van de Camp and family visited in Pella last Sunday. Miss Hazel Elerick, studying at Pella this winter, spent Thanksgiving at home. Miss Ollie Young and Mr. Urbin Olive visited Pella last Thursday evening, Joe Silverman was in Pella last Sunday. Mrs. Roovaart has been at her father’s bedside, ill. Want Ep Girl for general house work must be experienced cook good wages address Ottumwa Savings Bank Ottumwa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey News
Wyman van de Camp
Pella
Hazel Elerick
Ollie Young
Urbin Olive
Joe Silverman
Ottumwa Savings Bank
Ottumwa
Colfax Banker Dies by Own Hand in Colfax
Colfax banker Geo D Wood, cashier at Bank of Colfax and director of several banks, shot himself at his home amid illness and personal distress. The act occurred last Friday morning after inviting associates and speaking briefly. Funeral held in Colfax. Bank of Colfax owed creditors including H G Stouffer Co with $15,000. No public signs of financial trouble. motive remains unclear though temporary insanity suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Wood
Colfax
Wood
Bank of Colfax
G. G. Gill
Gill
Brooklyn Cemetery
Colfax Bank
H. G. Stouffer & Co
Costly Fire Destroys Hocking Valley Company Store
A Saturday evening blaze gutted the Hocking Valley Coal Company store, a two story brick structure packed with goods. The building and stock were nearly a total loss, valued at about 40000 with 23000 insured. Firefighters failed to save it, and origin remains undetermined. A new stock arrived by special train from Oskaloosa and by morning the rebuilt store was ready for business.
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Hocking Valley Coal Company
Oskalogsa
Farmer Grand Jurors Can't Be Fooled
Des Moines grand jury investigates mayoral drinking at the Twentieth Century drug store. Foreman Truman Jones states the jurors will pursue evidence, noting the mayor’s memory gaps over alleged beer purchases and the limits of grand jury power versus city council oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jas. M. Brenton
Truman Jones
Grand
Grand Jury
Clings to Faith Cure Delays Child’s Life Saving Help
In Brazil near Centerville a four year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Palmer, slowly dies from a neck and cheek growth after mumps. Palmer, a Christian science advocate, refuses doctors, hoping faith cures the child. Neighbors offer funds for treatment, but the father’s stance endures, while the child chokes and starves between sips of thin soup.
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Brazil
Centerville
Theodore Palmer
Palmer
Bachelor Senators and Representatives Cast Demographics
An examination of the Des Moines capital performance cast reveals diverse marital and professional makeup. Among senators, four are married, two widowers, four bachelors, and many lawyers bankers farmers merchants and veterans. Representatives include ninety married members, four widowers, six bachelors, and numerous lawyers doctors bankers farmers merchants and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Keables Drug Store Offers Complete Holiday Goods
Keables Drug Store announces a full line of holiday items chosen to meet public tastes in Pella. The store highlights American cut glass Japanese ware silverware and chinaware along with a quality picture framing service using first-class materials and skilled craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keables’ Drug Store
Pella
Keables
Mr. Keables
Refused 25000 Bribe From Four Young Bandits in Jail
In Chicago a quartet of youths charged with car barn murders tried to bribe the jail turnkey named Harry to aid an escape for 25000. The turnkey declined and the sheriff placed double guards while the criminals warned of hidden dynamite that could wipe out several millionaires.
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Harry
Peter Neidemeier
Chicago
Cook County
Sixteen Murderers Seek Governor Pardon
Sixteen convicted murderers have filed application with the governor for transmission to the legislature, asking for unconditional pardons. Some of the petitioners are accused of monstrous crimes, the circumstances of which leave them little room to hope for clemency. Others make a showing that leads to the belief that they will receive favorable consideration.
Drake University Receives 115000 in Promising Donations
Drake University in Des Moines reports a hopeful outlook after a series of gifts totaling 115000 in the last thirty days. Matilda Todd of Jefferson donated 25660, Mr and Mrs Skinner of Spencer gave 10000, and 50000 from the Drake estate accompanies other gifts, aided by financial agent Joel Brown.
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Drake University At
Des Moines
Francis M. Drake
Matilda Todd
Jefferson
Drake
Joel Brown
Skinner
Spencer
Sigourney Abandons Saloon License Drive
Canvassers failed to reach 60 percent of Sigourney voters for a saloon license. Of 5,400 voters from the last election, 2,900 signatures were collected. With strong anti saloon opposition, the saloon men abandoned the effort. Sigourney will have no saloons this year.
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Sigourney
One Fare Plus Two Dollar Round Trip To Mexico and Plains
The Great Western Railway offers a round trip fare via Chicago to points in Old Mexico and several states with ample return limits. Tickets on sale December 1903 and January 5 and 19, 1994. For details contact a Great Western agent or J P Mer, G P A, Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Old Mexico
New Mexico
Minnesota
North Dakota
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Great Western
J. P. Mer
Chicago
Ili
Doctor W. R. Trotter Denies Everything In Murder Case
Doctor W R Trotter held on grand jury charge for second degree murder says he is innocent of any crime in Miss Cora Lacey death. He claims she sought a room and requested medical aid, unaware of any crime. He suggests Lacey’s death may have been her own attempt at secrecy. Evidence included telegrams, testimony about relations with Gregg, and post mortem details. Jury reported a disagreement after an all night deliberation. he was freed Tuesday morning.
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W. R. Trotter
Grand
Cora Lacey
Board of Physicians
Miss Lacey
Notice of Will Hearing for Mrs C Stegeman
Legal notice states a last will and testament of Mrs. C Stegeman is on file in Marion County Iowa at the Clerk of District Court. The will will be heard at the February 1904 term starting Tuesday at Knoxville with all interested parties allowed to appear. EW LangranK Clerk. Knoxville Iowa Dec 7 1903.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
C. Stegeman
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Post Office Department
Bussey
Hocking
Big Company
James M. Brenton
L. D. Teter
the Keables Drug Store
Neidemeier
Drake University
Self
Sec
Stirling
Rogers Bros
Rogers
Real Rockwood Pottery
C. Hennecke
Waterman's Ideal
China
A. Vanderzee
Jewelry Store
South Main Street
Pella, Ia
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