President Declines Third Term Nomination Publicly
Washington dispatch reports President declares he will not seek or accept a third term. The revelation follows rumors of a southern push and covert effort by Hitchcock and Capers to back Theodore Roosevelt against Taft. The note traces internal moves toward Cortelyou and confirms the president’s firm stance to end the third term drive.
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White House
Wales
Hitchcock
Internal Revenue
Capers
Theodore Roosevalt
Mexicans Kill Employer at Topia Mexico
A letter reports the murder of William Robertson Beggs, a leading metallurgist and former resident, who was killed December 1 near Topia, Mexico by Mexican miners in his employ after a wage dispute. Fifteen conspirators have been arrested in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the shooting of Boris Sara and another revolutionary chief Grivanoff.
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Denver
Colo
Wiliam Robertson -Beggs
Topia
Mexico
Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris Saraof
Macedonia
Grivanoff
Bernot
Prison life sentence for William Moser in murder case
William Moser of Strawberry Point Iowa received a life term in the Sioux Falls penitentiary after being found guilty of murdering F Marsalke in Columb County during a Fourth of July melee. Counsel sought clemency noting a troubled upbringing and a move to join a section gang, but requests were denied.
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WM. Moser
Strawberry Point
Aberdeen
William Moser
Iowa
Sioux Falls
F.marsalke
Columb
Horn
Mo Ser
Tan
Tax Ferrets Probe Hidden County Wealth Discovery
Investigators labeled tax ferrets hold private sessions with property holders at the county courthouse in a bid to uncover unlisted assets and missing taxes. One man was accused of owning 18 909 in property with no tax paid. A second Dominoes meeting occurred at Miss Leota Cowles residence on Mulberry street with business, games, music, and an elaborate supper.
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Benj
McCoy
Court House
Tme
Lealing
Benj, McCoy
The
Dominoes
Don Carlos to Visit Pope in Rome in Private Audience
Don Carlos of Bourbon, pretender to the Spanish throne, met the Pope in private in Rome on December 12. He asked for papal aid in an attempt to regain Spain’s throne. The Pope said his friendship remained, but for political reasons could not alter his stance toward King Alfonso.
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Rome
Audenes
Don Carlos T of Bourbon
Don Charles
Spain
Mins Alfonso
Goldfield Mine Started at Mohawk Combination Mine
Fifty six men are at work with no mining hostility. one hundred deputies and guards patrol around Combination Hill while other mines remain idle. In New York, the six day bicycle race continues with Fogler Moran and Ruth Stol leading by one lap at 1,137 miles six laps. A helper is sought for general housework at 206 Wallington Street.
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Goldfield, Nev
Mohawk Combination
Combination Hill
New York
Fogler—Moran
Rult Stol
Fead
New -York
Asteata
Arc Department
Tegular
Tribune
Longworth ill and Greek royal wedding headline mix
Mrs Longworth undergoes appendicitis surgery at the White House with Dr Finney and Dr Nordholt. President Roosevelt stays nearby, then resumes work after the operation. Also reports the Greek royal wedding as Prince George and Princess Maria Bonaparte wed in Athens, with civil marriage in France earlier. Cotton market rises in New York, burial of Mrs Taft in Cincinnati, and ads noting remedies and travel.
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Greece
Athens
George
Maria Bonaparte
Sorps
Carémontes
France
Eastern Democrats Favor Eastern Nominee to Challenge Bryan
Washington December 12 The Provident Roosevelt announcement of seeking another nomination spurred anti Bryan sentiment among Democrats especially in the East. Lieutenant Governor Chanler of New York and former Governor Douglas of Massachusetts were named as possible eastern candidates. Some favored Johnson of Minnesota as well. Hunter of New YorkBryan League said he would like to see Bryan but doubts his electability if nominated.
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Washington
Provident
Roosevelt
Democrata
Na Uonal
Chanler
New York
Douglas
Massachusetts
Johnson
Minnetota
Chandler
Wy. B. Hunger
Ity
Bryan Democratic ‘League
Sea- Bryan
Hunter
Lincoln dinner to honor Bryan set for January
Lincoln Neb Dec 12 Chairman Le Sy Allan of the democratic state committee announced a dollar dinner in honor of William Jennings Bryan will be held the evening of January Bryan is expected to deliver an address outlining his position on a number of issues.
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Lincoln
Neb
le Sy Allan
Bryan
Andress
Cumming for President Entering Race Debate Begins
Iowa reports suggest Governor Cumming may join the presidential race after Roosevelt’s third term announcement. The article notes no firm preference and hints at Cumming’s possible entry, with observers watching for a formal move.
Governor Questions Witnesses In Prize Fight Case
Governor voices concern that a prize fight may have been scheduled and acted under statutory authority. Attorneys for Captain Kulp challenge the record and inquiry into witnesses, while the Tri-City Athletic club officers test the disposition of receipts from the alleged fight. The Davenport testimony will follow as the state aims to prove the fight occurred before the defense proceeds.
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Kulp
Witnegeen
Tri-City Athletic
Boots ‘Martin
Davenport
Still Bringing Out Bodies in Monongah Mine Toll
Up to 10 o'clock today 284 bodies had been recovered from the Monongah mines. Fifty-five bodies were ready for removal.
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Monogah
Tha. Smonogah
Tyanty
Statewide Referendum Results Spark City Returns and Races
Voter tallies show a record statewide majority on a key question with fourteen cities and seventy-two towns approving. In North Adams and Bekton, the results reflect shifts from last year, while Mayor-elect George A. Hibbard, a Republican, prepares to serve amid a mixed city council and a heavily Democratic common council.
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Lquoi
North Adams
Kanga
Bekton
Thavata
Waterloo theatre to double orchestra for Frank Daniels appearance
Frank Daniels is the subject of much street talk as managers arrange to double the orchestra for his Waterloo theatre appearance. Twelve frat-class musicians will supply music for The Tattooed Man, more than the usual six, to enhance the program. Seats go on sale Friday morning.
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Frank Daniola
Waterloo
Rugby
Frank Daniels
New York
Waterloo Theatre
Bridge Street
N Waterlds
Marshall Town
Resolutions Demand Treasury Data On National Finances
Washington reports that Senate committees adopted a set of Culberson and Clay backed financial resolutions calling for detailed Treasury disclosures. Information requested covers public funds in U S depositories, national bank conditions, Panama bonds, three percent certificates, and currency movements between October and December.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
Committee On Anance
Culberson
Clay
Secietory
Treasury
United States
National Banka
Panama
Oectober L
Dedicate Church Edifice on Maple Street in Joyful Ceremony
Damaged by fire in 1906 the Lutheran church on Maple and High streets will open its new edifice with a morning service at 10 00 o'clock on Sunday, December 15. The ceremony will feature Rev. Frederiet Luls and other pastors, with German language and English addresses. The site was chosen to serve east-side residents. the cost is about 20,002.
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First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Maple and High
Te Rey Ad
Frederiet. Uuls
Artville
P. Bratlyn
Bennington
C. Mardorf
Montcello
Iowa
Germon
Knapn
Orphan's Home
Waverly
Lutz
Klinefelter
Brown
Fourth
Walnut Streets
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Jackson
Heaviy
Rav. Westenberger
Luty
Dr Brackett to undergo gall stone removal in Rochester
Nashua Dec 12 Dr R Brackett renowned physician in Charles City will travel to Rochester Minn on Thursday for surgery Saturday by Dr Mayo to remove all stones and reduce stomach issues He has been in poor health for a year and will be aided by his Chicago sister Mrs Mersman who will stay with him until he recovers Also noted is the Swiss federal election with Dr Ernest Brenner radical winning the presidency for 1908
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Taft
Roosevelt
Dow
Nepeey
Hoosavalt
Chicago
Nashua
R. Brackett
Reading ‘Phiysicians
Charles ‘City
Jott
Rochester
Minn
Mayo
Mersman
Reward Offered for Jones in Double Murder Case
Gov. Cummins authorizes a $500 reward for the capture of the suspect in the Van Winkle double murder. A letter from Muscatine sheriff F. Benham describes a man named Harry Jones alias Frank Burk, with a detailed physical sketch and alleged conduct. The case McNaughton v Illinois Central Railway upheld a lower court ruling finding no negligence against the railroad in a 1902 fall incident at a Waterloo depot stair. Probate actions include guardianship petitions for Von Lackum heirs and probate dates for Chatford and Phelps wills.
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Sherrif
D. Caldwell
Muncar
A. B. Cummina
Harry Jones
Frank Burk
Jones
Hella
Han
R. F. Benham
Muscatine
McNaughton
Imoly Central
Supreme Court
Casa Wu
Blair
Defandant
Platntit
Stelre
Danament
Plainig
J.T. Sullivan
W. J. Knight
Boles d& Law
Justha Ladd
al- Preme Hench
Court hears vote restraining 26231 shares at Illinois Central annual meet
Chicago December 12 argument for and against restraining voting of 26231 shares of Illinois Central stock at the road's annual meeting began in superior court before Judge Ball. A man and wife quarreled as counsel argued. a jurist might grant a divorce if shown to the judge. (Globe.)
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Chicago
Stuyvesant Bligh
Ball
Atebl
Aon Globe
Five Cities Bid For Democratic Convention Site
The Democratic National Committee opened at noon with Taggart presiding. Arkansas California Kansas Maine Massachusetts Montana North Dakota Texas Oklahoma and Hawaii did not respond. A committee was appointed to draft commemorative resolutions honoring Masura Nevula and Peery. Five cities Denver Louisville Chicago St Paul Atlantic City bid for the next convention with Denver claiming $100,000 to cover expenses and guaranteed facilities. Johnson of Texas moved a resolution approving the effort and pushing for publicity and funds for political purposes. The vote on the convention site was set for 4:90 after adjournment.
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Washington
Taggart
Fort Enli
Arkansas
California
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Montana
North Dakota
Texas
Oklahoma
Territory
Hawaii
Masura
Nevula
Nevada
Peery
Utah
Citlas
Denyar
Loulgmile
Chicago
St. Paul
Atlantic Crive
Fratkiln
Johnson
Gold Clock Stolen During Office Hours
A small valued gold mounted clock was stolen from Nesbit's office in the Commercial Building on Wednesday noon. The waiting room and private office access are normally locked, but the clock vanished while the area was unmonitored during lunch. Victims note prior minor losses such as postage stamps and urge caution. unrelated notices mention Jack Kohler's Christmas wedding in Cedar Falls and his move to St. Paul.
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Nesbit
Indy
Dr. Neabit
Waterloo
Jack Kohler
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Pantorium Opens in Mackenzie Township
Opened by W Webb and C McCarty, the Waterloo Pantorium will operate in the Lafayette Street McKenzie tonxpriat rooms. McCarty recently arrived from Des Moines and brings pantomime experience. Webb has resided in town for years.
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C. McCarty
McKenzie Tonxpriat
Lafayette Street
Waterloo
McCarty
Dee Moines
Webb
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J. P. VonLackum
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