Congress in short session opens amid routine scenes
Congress convened for a brief session in Washington, with the Treasury presenting next fiscal year estimates of 689 028 000 dollars against this year's 712 652 000, and the opening day adjourned after brief formalities. President Roosevelt announced several cabinet nominees including Cortelyou, Bona, Meyer, Metcalfe, Garfield, and Strauss.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Senate
Penrose
Fort Reno
Crownsville
Texas
Roossvelt
Seerme
Treasury
George B. Cortelyou
Bonaforte
George Lu Yon Meyer
the Navy
Victor +. ‘Metcalfe
Interior
Joe. R. Garfield
Commerce and Labor
Oscar Strauss
Supreme Court
William H. Moody
Idaho Miners Lose Case in Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court, in a decision authored by Justice Harlan, denied habeas corpus relief for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone, officials of the Western Federation of Miners, held prisoner in Idaho on charges of complicity in Governor Steunenberg's murder, affirming confinement for trial. The same ruling also decided the City of Avanta versus the pipe line trust in favor of the city.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Western Federation of Minera
Idaho
Steunenberg
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
Avanta
Supreme Court voids Mississippi stop order on through trains
The United States Supreme Court ruled today against the Mississippi railroad commission in the case of commission v. Trins. The decision holds the state cannot compel through trains to stop at small stations, defining limits on state authority over interstate rail traffic. The ruling clarifies federal jurisdiction over railway operations crossing state lines.
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Washington
Mississippi Railroad Commission
S. Trins
Central Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
Commission
Land Fraud Inquiry Started in Pueblo
Clark Reguta investigation opened in Pueblo Colorado with EFB Clark the interstate commerce commissioner aided by attorneys Thomas and Marchand. Probing alleged land frauds and relations between common carriers to the production of coal and oil and their transportation.
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Clark Reguta
Pueblo
Colo
E. Fb.clark
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Thomas
Marchand
Car Strikes Egg Wagon In Paris Sunday
A street car collided with a wagon carrying 67 eggs in Paris on a Sunday. The wagon driver was thrown to the road and suffered broken legs and injuries from splashed eggs as onlookers tended him.
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Paris
Closing Out Sale On Mt Vernon Farm Auction Dec 12
Nett McDouglas will hold a public auction on his farm in Mt. Vernon township eight miles north of Waterton on Wednesday December 12. He offers 30 head of cattle 6 horses 300 Poland China shoats 2000 bushels of corn 60 tons of hay and much machinery. Col Beaumont will preside and H C Schultz will act as clerk.
Shea's Trial Moves Slowly Amid Testimony Delays
Dec 3 report from Chicago shows Alvert Young, president of the United Teamsters of America, again on the stand in the Cornelius Shea trial, while defense lawyers push for a lenient response to Young's prior testimony as the proceedings proceed at a slow pace.
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Ciicase
Alvert Young
United Teamsters’ of America
Cornelius P. ‘Shea
Iternational Brotherhood of Teamsters
Young
Plague germs found in dead prisoners at Bilibid
Investigation at Bilibid reveals traces of plague germs in ten deceased inmates who had been inoculated with cholera serum. Authorities say tubes containing plague germs and cholera serum were mixed in the laboratory by a visitor.
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Manila
Bilibid
Gleason Insane Former Worker Dies in Independence Hospital
Clarence Sylvester Gleason, age unknown, previously at Waterloo Mental Hospital, died Saturday evening in Independence after treatment for brain abscess. He had come from Beloit, worked at local foundries, and belonged to Iron Moulders Union No. 459 which aids dependents. His wife and two children survived. Remains sent to Beloit for further rites. rumors of violent death denied by undertaker. Meanwhile Mrs. Margaret Girsch, widow of Matthias Girsch, died at 4:30 am after a month of illness. She was born in Germany April 25, 1898, and had long ties to Blackhawk County. Surviving children and relatives listed. funeral arrangements set for Gilbertville parish.
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Clarence
Gleason
Waterloo
Independence
Clarence Sylvester Gleason
Jeaves
Beloit
Wis
Headford
Allchins
Iron Moulders Union
Wiz
H. L. Fry
O. H. Saddler
Margeret Girsch
Mattia
Girsch
Germany
Blackhawk County
New York
Martin Giraca
Gilbertville
Famine Relief Seeks Aid for Twenty Million in Russia
Representatives of the Moscow zemstvo famine relief organization report to AP that crop failures threaten twenty million in famine relief. They warn aid is needed for four to ten months to stave off starvation until the new crop is harvested.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow Zemstvo Famine Relief Organization
Associated Press
Evangelist Sunday tops revival with 2752 converts in Kewanee
In Kewanee Illinois on December 3 Evangelist W A Sunday led a revival that produced 2752 conversions during the day and 2762 total for the series. The event drew about five thousand attendees with three thousand turned away as city leaders and local groups embraced the revival.
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Reviva
Kewanee
Illinois
Evangelist W. A
Chicago
United States
Burlington
Town
Kewanea
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen
Elis
Tribunes
Sixth Regiment
Marriage license mix up ends in odd Dakota tangle
A father in Yankton obtained a marriage license for his son by misreading the form. The license listed Frank McDonald, 57, and Vena Hawn, 41, and the 18 year old groom wed the 18 year old bride. The minister asserts the license is valid, but the union is not legally binding until proper consent and age requirements are met.
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Frank McDonald
Methodist ‘Episcopal
Rosenberry
Dead man dies after drunken arrest in Scranton doorway
Wil iam Murphy aged 60, charged by his wife with drunkenness and family abuse, was brought to Alderman Saltry's court. He collapsed in the doorway, was dragged inside for the hearing, and after commitment papers were issued he was taken to the police station where he died. Dr Bessey said life likely ended the moment he fell prostrate in the doorway.
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Scranton
Wiliam Murphy
Saltry’s Court
Beating Ends With Shooting After Card Game Incident
In Springfield UL on December 3 Henry Smith a laborer is hospitalized after a dispute over a losing card game. His wife charged with assault with intent to murder fired two shots. one hit Smith in the head narrowly missing his death while the other struck his leg. Also reports church growth by Rev Charles Scoville and an estate rental notice from Jas Poymer.
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Springfield
Henry Smith
Smith
Richimond
Ind
Charles Scoville
Chicago
United States
Cedar Valley Development Company Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Cedar Valley Development Company held its first meeting at the Waterloo Loan and Trust offices. Over twenty Waterloo capitalists subscribed stock to fund the purchase of 115.90 acres from M. By Locke at about $178 per acre, totaling roughly $23,000. A stockholders meeting is set for Wednesday at 3:00 PM to finalize ground plats and pricing, with plans to create 40 acres of city lots and 40 acres of half acre plots to meet demand for cheap residence lots in West Waterloo.
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Cedar Valley Development Company
Waterloo Loan and Trust Company
Waterlon
Locke
West Waterloo
Case Between Chattee and Barkley Heads to January Term
In district court Chattee et al v Barkley was heard as Jessy Gwuge, attorney for plaintiffs, urged defendant to file an answer by December 15 to avoid default. Judge Platt issued the order, highlighting a dispute over stock sales in Gypsum Plaster and fair treatment, seeking court redress.
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Chattee
al Va
Barkley
Distriet
Mutlow
Jessy Gwuge
Platt
United States
Three-Story Dayton Restaurant Collapses Trapping Five
A three story Dayton restaurant building collapsed this afternoon burying five carpenters. Firemen found one trapped worker. others are believed dead from suffocation.
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Dayton
Ohio
Tax Sale Sets New County Record With 82 Properties Sold
The annual delinquent tax sale Monday forenoon at the courthouse saw 82 pieces of property auctioned, the smallest number in decades, with about 1,500 in assessed value. Most bidders bought full parcels, and many local farmers settled tax obligations, while farm property offerings were limited to a few small tracts and town lots in Waterloo Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls.
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Mlingworth
Waterloo
Qadar Alls
Black Shewk County
Bennington
Barclay
Blackhawk
Mount Vernon
Lincoln
Orange
Lester
Eagle, Fox
Ble Creek
East Waterloo
Cedar
Washington
Spring Creek
Poyner
Laporte
Hudson
Dunkerton
Gilbertville
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Mourns Death of Local Launderman
A Cedar Falls laundryman, An drew Morgan, died suddenly from apoplexy while walking from his laundry to town. He was found near the north end of the river bridge, died about 9:00, and was taken home to East Cedar Falls. Also, Mrs. Chas Rodenbach, president of the Cedar Falls National Bank, died in the afternoon after a period of illness. Westminster Presbyterian plans endowing a hospital bed with a $200 subscription, and a vesper service followed pledges for hospital work. Wm. Holland announces Waterloo horse sale set for Saturday, Dec 8, urging owners to consign before year’s end to reach the market west of Chicago. draft horses often bring $230 to $400, with horses to be in stalls Friday for prep.
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Cedar Falls
Andrew Morgan
Morgan
Westminster Presbyteriania
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Synodicab -Hospital
Wascheld
Rey
Sandford
Crouse
Robb
Westminster Fresbyterian Church
Wm. Holland
Waterloo
Holland
Chicago
Monster Army in Schools In New York City
New York reports a massive education army with 640,000 pupils enrolled in city schools, a figure likened to a standing force larger than many nations, rivaling Germany’s and Britain’s armies and far surpassing populations of several U.S. cities.
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New York
Hugala
United States
St. Lows
Baltimore
Boston
Germany
Great Britain
Denver Boy Killed In Accidental Shot On Country Road
Ray Meeker a 14 year old son of Mia and Melvin Meeker died after a shotgun dropped and fired near his Denver area home Saturday afternoon. The shot struck his abdomen and lungs as he helped his brother Ruben gather corn stalks. Dr Barnes of Denver failed to save him. Surviving brothers Will and Reuben live in Denver. Funeral held at 11:00 a.m. at his home, Rev Brereton of Waverly officiated. Burial followed near Denver.
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Dinger
Ray Meeker
Mia
Melvin Meeker
Rey
Reuben
Bemtstt
Denver
Mel. Meeker
George Meeker
Waterloo
Aux
Joy
Will
Beth
Roy Gnia
Fred
Acher
Brereton
Waverly
Hotel proprietor freed after Windsor hotel fire verdict
James Galloway, visiting Waterloo after Regina Windsor hotel blaze, reports that the proprietor and night clerk were freed as verdicts found negligence without malice. He cites extensive testimony showing hotel staff failed to save guests amid the catastrophe.
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James Galloway
Regina
Canada
Windsor Hotel
Waterloo
Ives
Many Enrolled TopAy Waterloo Business College
Twenty new students enrolled in various courses at Waterloo business college this morning. Commercial course lists Clifford Meyers Waterloo Charles Hill Dysart IF C Wilkinson Dysart Grover Co Moffitt New Hartford Orlo Messer Waterloo Harry Parks Waterloo Earl Messer Waterloo Harry Harrison Laporte Earl Eddy Waterloo Esmond Dunkerton Dunkerton Hazel Banton Waterloo Ed Pfeifer Colum. Jimctian Iola Davis Waterloo Harold McChane Waterloo Sam Sands Finchford Joseph A Miller Cedar Falls Combined course Margaret Wilkinson Dysart Bertha Beater Jeanp Grace Irwin Cedar Falls Preparatory course Frank Rice Pinkerton Complete course Jess Gmagy Dysart
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Waterloo Business College
Clifford Meyers
Waterloo
Charles Hill
Dysart
IF. C. Wilkinson
Grover Co. Moffitt
New Hartford
Orlo Messer
Harry Parks
Earl Messer
Harry Harrison
Laporte
Earl Eddy
Esmond Dunkerton
Dunkerton
Hazel Banton
Ed. Pfeifer
Colum
Iola Davis
Harold McChané
Sam Sands
Finchford
Joseph A. Miller
Cedar Falls
Maregaret Wilkinson
Bertha Beater
Jeanp
Grace Irwin
Frank Rice
Pinkerton
Jess Gmagy
August Gang and Peter Vzerlac Relation Inquiry
On a Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock August Gang and Peter Vzerlac met to determine kinship. Ganz denies any relation and says he cannot converse with Vzerlac. The man’s nationality is widely speculated, some guess Russian fleeing persecution. He works for $1 daily at Cohn’s Junk Yard and lodges at the Germania, aided by the landlord’s English lessons. Police claim they would deport him if fare funds were available. Cloaling sale notice from Gregory's Blackhawk Pharmacy offers goods under cent prices with thousands of books.
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Peter Vzerlac
Ganz
Vzerlac
Cohn
Germania
Englsh
Hamburg Man Runs Amuck in Jail Murder Attempt
Charles McMurty, jailed on drunkenness charges in Hamburg, fired on City Marshal Buck Morgan as Morgan tried to light a stove. A near hour long fusillade ended when McMurty surrendered after injuring his hands while battering the jail door. Morgan and a physician treated him.
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Hamburg
Charles McMurty
Jal Hete
Dutinkenneas
Marshai
Buck Morgan
Morgan
McMurty
Morgar
Jim
MeMurty
Arnold's Park Estate to be Sold at Division Hearing
Heirs of W. B. Arnold estate petition for division and sale of Arnold's Park property at the January term of court. The holdings include Arnold's Park Hotel and numerous cottages and amusements, a well known resort in the lake region. The sale aims to realize value from a premier local property.
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Haire
Apriit Lake
Texas
W. B. Arnold
Arnold's Park
Governor Only Saves Busse Murder Case Now
Supreme Court defers to lower courts in the Busse murder case as a final decision is approved. The only potential action now rests with the governor who may grant a temporary stay or request legislative review to change the sentence.
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Det Molons
Supreme Court Batubiag
Lefyla
Busse
Iowee
Supreme Court
Mullan
Atate
Owa
Oay
Porkers Plunge Into Well in Sac County
In Sac City a farmer named Patterson mourns the loss of forty hogs that fell into an old well while being herded near an artichoke field. The hogs vanished with the water, and the $500 worth of pork meat perished in the incident.
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Sac City
Patterson
Sac County
Ivery
Sone
Iowa Man Involved In Fatal La Grange Shooting
La Grange Missouri December 3 four men were shot during a dispute over theatrical baggage receipts claimed by Gilbert Donaldson of McGregor Iowa. Yoxsey Duvall was killed instantly James H Rohen constable and Orion K Stuart were fatally wounded Roy Millard was wounded. Rohen and Duvall were levying trunks claimed by Donaldson owner of the combined shows. Stuart and Millard were actors alleged to have started the shooting.
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la Grange
Gilbert Donaldson
McGregor
Iowa
Yoxsey Duvall
James’ H. Rohen
Orion K. Stuart
Roy Millard
Rohn
LaGrange
Duvall
Stuart and
Millard
Ducks Sold In Mass Shipment From Philip Neale Farm
Mason City reports the shipment of over 38 600 pounds of ducks from Philip Neale a southwest of the city as Armour and Co pays him 688 26 for the crop. The birds were loaded in bay racks on three wagons then placed in three freight cars for transport to a distant market amid a large crowd.
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Mason City
Philip Nealis
Armour & Co
Neale
Tuy
Taymer
Fireman Gould Seeks 340 000 Damages in Federal Suit
Fireman B. Gould of Waterloo sues the Illinois Central railroad for 340000 in federal court at Dubuque, arising from a 9 year old collision at Manchester. Engineer Biddolph was injured and treated weeks. Gould suffered more severe injuries and remained under care. Gould's attorney is A. M. Goud. railroad will be represented by W. J. Knight.
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Gould
Waterloo
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Dubeque
Dubuque
Manchester
Biddolph
G Gould
A. M. Gloud
W. J. Knight
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Illinois Gentral
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Shea
C. 5
Gleason Deal
True
Mra
Margaret Girech
Margaret Girsch
Carlos
Wo. Tran
Jas. Poymer
Gilbertvile
Gates
Hollisters
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros. and
Landerad Co
Rexali Frug
Logan House Block
Daily Reporter
Wodeathsat Falls
Chas. Rodenbach
Pres. Rodenbach
Cedar Falls National Bank
Endow Hospital
Monster Army
Crentant
Roy Meeker
Tanner
TopAy
Vzerlac and
Gregory
Amuck
Charles M'Murty
Cuy Marshal
Iovertor
IOWAN
Apt
Mcgregor, Iowa
Gorn
Howes
Gattup
Eighmey's
Centra
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