Storm brings death on lakes as crew perishes
A devastating lake storm sent the steamship Mataia ashore at Superior Wisconsin with nine crewmen, including the engineer, drowned or lost to the cold. Fifteen others reached shore alive as rescuers battled frigid conditions. A separate Duluth report says steamship William Edenbern ran aground near Two Barbers and its second assistant engineer died while the rest were believed saved.
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Superior
Wis
Mataaia
Duluth
William Edenbern
Syilt Rock
Wig
Mass Telegraph Break Amid Russian Crisis
St Petersburg reports worsening crisis as Pan Rus sian strike of telegraph operators takes effect. Rogalan capital cut off from interior telegraphy and a general political strike vote looms. Berlin confirms all telegraph communications with Russia halted since noon.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Berlin
Imperial Pnat
Burton's Sentence and Federal Suit in Missouri
Burton receives six months in county jail and a 2500 dollar fine. A petition for injunction was filed in federal court by District Attorney Dyer against the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis alleging destruction of trade, interference with commerce, and damage to Mississippi valley shipping interests.
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Louis
Burton
Ron County
St Louis
Dyer Today
Terminal Railroad Association of
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Germany Announces Trade Agreement and Diplomatic Moves
The German government informs the U S State Department of the July 10 1200 Dingley act tariff pact expiring March 1 next. Other dispatches note American Minister Squiers resigning over Isle of Pines tensions and Edwin Morgan named to replace him. Also brief items on a poisoning anecdote and a domestic visit in Iowa.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Squiers
Isle of Pines
Surprise Wedding Brings Miss Walker and Mr Brown
Miss Libble Bonita Walker and Mr William C Brown of Independence were wed this afternoon at 606 East Fourth Street. Rev G W Hinkle conducted the ceremony in a small gathering. The couple will return to Independence this evening where they will be at home to friends.
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Libble Bonita Walker
William ¢. Brown
Independence
Hopa C. Martin
East Fourth Street
G. W. Hinkle
Christ Episcopal Church
Etoum
Gride
Wacks
Libel case in Hazleton Advance editor defended in Iowa court
In Independence Iowa on November 29 special J G Seely editor of the Hazleton Advance faced a libel suit from G L Armstrong of Hazleton. The case involved The Am ena Tracer and a story about an affray printed in October 1904. The jury filed a sealed verdict and the outcome was reported as favoring the plaintiff to five dollars.
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Independence
Iowa
J. G. Seely
Hazleton Advance
G. L. Arne Strong
Hazleton
Armstrong and Laban
Hazelton
Seely
Robbers Loot Warehouse in Independence Heist
Morning and mink skins valued at 700 dollars were stolen from David Kaplan’s junk dealer warehouse in Independence. A reward of 200 dollars is offered for information leading to the capture of the culprits. The break in occurred Tuesday, with detectives investigating the theft.
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Independence
Lou
David Kaplan
Policy Holders Urged to Hold Policies During Turbulent Times
New York reports an insurance investigating committee urging policy holders nationwide to keep policies, claiming holders are in better position now. John A. McGall, secretary, says Andrew Harollton located in Paris. McCall plans to sail Saturday to urge Hamilton to return or account for money from New York Life. In Iowa, northeastern superintendents will meet in Waterloo Friday to discuss city education concerns led by Prof. Savage and Prof. Blackmier. many officials expected. The Sixtys Central line was derailed at town Falls around 3:00 this morning. minimal damage apart from track and boarding repairs. trains delayed briefly as crews repaired the line.
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New York
Insurance Investigating Committee
John A. McGall
Andrew Harollton
Paris
McCall
Hamilton
New York Life
Iowa
Waterloo
Savage
H. E. Blackmier
Iowa Falls
Insurance Men Disband Waterloo Organization to End
A Waterloo based insurance men’s group formed two years ago plans to disband soon. A committee from the society scheduled a meeting Tuesday at a member’s office to decide on maintaining the group’s activities.
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Waterloo Insurance
Grand jury at work on case of isolated prisoner
A special grand jury session runs Monday through Friday with Judge Blair presiding. McWilliams remains in solitary confinement awaiting a possible statement, denied privileges, and kept under strict jail security as investigators seek a motive in the murder. Authorities report no mob unrest and continue protective measures around the prisoner.
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Grand Jury
Blair
McWilliams
McWillams
Batiday
Progress on Second Artesian Well in Waterloo
Diggers have reached the neck strata of the second well and setup for drilling. Waterloo Water Company has ordered twenty inch pipe to connect the new artesian well to the system, with eight carloads en route and work to begin immediately before ground freezes to ensure a flow when the second well starts.
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Waterloo Water Company
Las
Waterloo
Lyaltot
Thanksgiving Vacation At Waterloo Public Schools
Waterloo high school and other public schools close this afternoon and remain closed through the week to allow students and teachers to celebrate Thanksgiving. Many students plan to be out of town, and several teachers will visit relatives or travel to nearby events. Notable teachers absent include Nellie Runyon Vinton Hemingway Cedar Falls Mary McDuffie Logan Allstrand Missouri Valley Eia Foote Parkersburg Joy Iowa City Bessie Cottrell Des Moines Ling Cresco.
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Waterloo
Nellie Runyon
Vinton
Mmsss Hemingway
Cedar Falla
Mary McDuffie
Logan
Allstrand
Missouri Valley
Eia Foote
Parkersburg
Joy
Iowa City
Bessie Cottrell
Des Moines
Mis Ling
Cresco
Karnak social supper invites L O F society members
The Karnak social society will host a 7:00 supper this evening inviting all members and their lady friends. An orchestra will provide music during the meal and extra sociability will continue until a late hour. GAR PENTERS advertises a fruit sale open tomorrow till noon. Twin boys were born to Mr and Mrs. 3. B. Gapple at 1602 West Fourth Street last Saturday.
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Karnak
Garpenters
3. B. Gapple
Weat Fourth Street
Opening of Iowa Telephone Building in Waterloo
The Iowa Telephone company invites visitors to inspect its new Waterloo building at East Third and Sycamore Streets on December 11. Managers, operators, and staff will explain the switching system and connections as the facility becomes fully operational, showcasing a modern brick structure completed in August with a two-story layout and basement.
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Iowa
Modsro
East Third and
Sycamore Streets
Iowa Telephone Company
Jids
Walerlos
W. G. Smat
Mattring
Dub Town
Ines
WiIl
Patrenge
Waterloo
Neap
Che
Eaut Thiyd
Syeanore
Sccom
Phy
Ia Re Pariley
Parole Fear Spurs Stay for Wife of Murderer
A newspaper notes fear over parole for a murderer held in an asylum. Officials argue demands for keeping the spouse in fear are groundless and urge remaining calm while the case proceeds.
Stand Trial for Insane Criminals as Faculties Return
Report discusses laws and public fear around releasing insane criminals like Koobs after regain of mental faculties. It notes opposition to parole and cites Iowa section 554 outlining custody until trial or discharge, amid broader questions of public safety and treatment.
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Gruney
Koobs
Kooba
Ils Ie
Pon
Gon
Kiohs
Feig
WiseWiliams
Bie Wire
Jaylum
Rode of
Iowa
Cedar Falls banks merge to form Citizens Savings Bank
Cedar Falls sees consolidation as Citizens Savings Bank of Cedar Falls absorbs the Cedar Falls National Bank and State Bank. New entity capitalized at 100000 dollars with officers including C A Wise as president and W N Hoxop as vice president. Deposits earn four percent interest and the bank plans to transfer all notes and obligations to the new building at Mulmamt and Tite streets.
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Citizens Savings Bank of
Cetar Falls
Nusday Morning
Clore C
A, Wise
H. Severin
Adam Buysen
Joseph Sartert
J. Js
Thomas
M. W. Bartlett
W. N. Hogrop
H. ON
StUfin
Oo HL Lavan
Prestlemt
Cc. A. Wine
W. N
Heatrop
2Nd View
I, N
Siliman
Hy Leonard
Tha Bani 4
Cltizins Savings Bank
Cedar Falls
National Bank
State Bank of Cedar Alls
Tr. Severn
National Bank Ag
CG. A. Wise
State Bank
Lie Savings Banc
W. Nj Hoxivop
National
Savings Bank
State Bank of
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Mulnamt Tite
Ely
Ing
Snvinjew
Divorce Petition in Dubuque County Court
A common law wife sues for divorce against Revenig in the Dubuque County District Court alleging desertion after a 1900 start to their relationship. She seeks usual relief including alimony and child support for a child born January 30, 1902, and restoration of her legal status.
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Dubuique
Bubaque County
Tweasley
Ehli Wis
Auch
Oelwein Doctor Found Dead In Office
Dr S M Sayre was found dead in his Oelwein office on November 24. He had been in apparently good health, with no prior illness noted. Neighbors and family described him as a physician of local standing, with a wife and baby, and no known risks or recent stresses reported. The death occurred suddenly while he was alone in his office. local authorities indicated no immediate cause is known pending investigation.
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Oelwein
S. M. Sayre
Mamlay
Strieken
Hla
Salve
Wiscasua
Slot Machine Case Details at Grand Jury Hearing
Dubuang Nav MM MT Jetan son Lie confentioner faced grand jury over a bridge case involving HAMS Isle. A slot machine owner pleaded guilty to gambling related charges and paid fines. one indictment was dismissed. County Attorney Barnes Johanssen noted most defendants have lawyers and anticipate pleas.
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Dubuang
Nav
Jetanson
Hams
Isle
Matthews
Johann
Sen Ag
Hla
Frank Corwin Dead in Los Angeles Death Notice
Frank Corwin of Olivity and Los Angeles died after a long tuberculosis illness. He is survived by a wife and one child. Brother I G Corwin, also of Los Angeles, was formerly in the publishing business here. Corwin had moved to Los Angeles about a year ago to work in real estate. He was born near Waverty and later lived in Colorado. His funeral plans were not announced.
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Corwin
Olivity
Mig
Frank Corwtt
Los Angules
Call- Torna
Thaenix
Ariana
Lon Angelen
Carwin
I. G. Car
Lon Angeles
Sear Waverty
Colorado
Loa Engeled
Wid I Peatend
Weab
Saat
Saved By Dynamite in Calhoun Ga Farce Ad
Fragmented OCR advert reads about a fire and dynamite stunt in Calhoun Georgia. It mentions a person named Gough and a wife recovering, with references to doctors and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. A Raynwind page item notes a Tuesday flight to inspect guidelines and samples.
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Witel
Rod
King
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