Blizzards Ravage Wisconsin Wires Down Across State
A severe winter storm disrupted communications across Wisconsin as telephone and telegraph lines were down north of Milwaukee. The blizzard, described as the worst of the season, hit Port Washington Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Sheboygan with heavy snow and freezing rain. Roads were treacherous and temperatures remained cold and wet today.
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Milwaukee
Win
Sheboygan
Port Wandelagton
Fon du Lac
Oshkosh
Iowa Captain Davidson Promoted to Major Quartermaster
Washington December 17 Senatorial confirmation announced the promotion of Captain Joseph T. Davidson of Iowa to major and quartermaster in the regular army. Davidson previously served as adjutant with the Fifty-first Iowa in the Philippines and as captain with the Eleventh U S Cavalry Volunteers, entering the regular army as captain and quartermaster in 1901. He has recently been stationed at Jeffersonville Indiana.
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IOWAN
Grouse H. Carter
Washington Bureau Daily Reporter
Washington
Joseph T. Davidson
Iowa
Senate
Davidson
Philippines
Fifty-first Iowa
United States Cavalry Volunteers
Jefersonville
Ind
Thaw's Insane Aunt Dead at Philadelphia Asylum
An 85 year old aunt of Harry Thaw died in the Friends asylum for the insane near Philadelphia. The fact she was an inmate was cited during Thaw's second trial for Stanford White's murder as part of his insanity defense.
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Philadelphia
Marriet
Harry
Friends Asylum
Thaw
Stanford White
Rear Admiral Emory Retired After Forty-Two Years in Navy
Washington December 17 Rear Admiral William Hensley Emory who recently lowered his flag at Hong Kong and commanded the second squadron of the Atlantic battleship fleet was transferred to the retired list by operation of law for age. Emory served forty two years including appointment to the Naval Academy in 1862 and graduation in 1866. He became ensign in 1868 and master in 1869. He was commissioned lieutenant in 1870 and rear admiral in 1906. his last command was leading the second division of the Atlantic fleet from January 21 of last year.
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Washington
William Hensley Emory
Hong Kong
Hmory
Naval Academy
District of Columbia
Cams
Lila
Turkey Opens First Ottoman Parliament Amid Sameness and Cheer
Dec. 17. With the first Ottoman parliament meeting, Turkey ends the centuries old despotism of Sultan Abdul Hamid by opening the session. The sultan led an elaborate procession through the city to mark the historic moment as crowds cheered and order remained intact.
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Turkey
Sultan Abda Hamid
Mexico’s Surplus Report Highlights Finances of Exchequer
In Mexico City Finance Minister Limantour reports a surplus of 18.59 million dollars for the year. The coming year’s budget estimates 397.26 million in revenue and 96.94 million in expenditures, predicting a 325.60 thousand dollar surplus.
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Mexico City
Deco
Limantour
Generess
Taft Takes Last Vacation Before Inauguration
President elect Taft rests in New York for four days then travels to Washington and Augusta to finish rest before taking office. In Kentucky, Elinor Filz was dragged from a fall at Monticello and hanged at Greasy Creek by a mob, left hanging for discovery this morning.
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New York
Taft
Washington
Augusta
Kentucky
Lexington
Elinor Fil
Mamie Womack
Adair County
Monticello
Greasy Creek
War in Venezuela Telegram Reports Start of Hostilities
Acting head of the republic telegraphs the Colombian minister that Venezuela has declared that four state war exlets have begun. A dispatch from the U S legation in Bogota notes the Colombian foreign minister received a telegram dated the 14th stating the Venezuelan head of government declared war.
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Republic
Columbian
Washington, D. C
Pexton Hibben
United States Legation
Bogota
Colombia
Nas
Cararacos
Iowa National Guard Ranks High in U S Militia Report
Washington dispatch reports the Iowa National Guard ranked fifth in strength growth seventh in rifle firing merit fourteenth in total men and twenty first in inspection attendance. Iowa’s absentees dropped from 17.33 to 11.74 percent. Recommendations include fixed officer age limits elected officers tighter staff selection and creation of a suitable arsenal. Maneuver camps viewed as costly with benefit limited to a few officers.
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Ebi Groxce H. Carte
Washington Bureau Daily Reporter
Washington
Iowa National Guard
United States
Secretary of War
Congress
Iowa Guard
Iowa
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Ganfarm
Olmsted
Towala
Tnis
Des Moines
Haitian General Simon Is Elected President
Port au Prince Haiti December 17 General Antoine Simon leader of the last revolution that toppled Nord Alexis was unanimously elected president by the Haitian congress. A cheering crowd gathered outside the parliament sent salutes from forts and gunboats while other contenders stood down fearing American intervention.
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Port Au Prinze
Hayti
Antoine Simon
Jast
Nord Alexis
Port Au Prince
Jtnd
Post Office Changes Salary Proposed Director Of Posts
Washington declares a joint commission urges reforms to the postal service including a permanent director of posts to manage operations while postmaster general handles finances. The plan splits duties across seven bureaus and creates postal districts by administration rather than geography with four class post offices moved to salary terms.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Congress
Iowa Winter Wheat Crop Conditions Lag Last Year
Washington December reports show Iowa winter wheat at 90 percent good to excellent, below last year's 96 percent, with 154000 acres sown. Rye in Iowa stands at 92 percent, vs 96 last December, and national rye at 87.6 percent, down from 87.6 last year. Overall long-range view places conditions above country averages for the month.
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Iowa
Cby
Geonce H. Cannen
Washington Boreal Daily Reporter
Washington
United States
Iba
State closes case in Toler manslaughter trial
In Marshalltown on December 17 the state rested after witnesses argued no attack on Toler before the Davies shooting. Defense then presented witnesses supporting that four strikers crowded around Toler as he tried to escape. At 11:16 LR Willard, city manager of Marshal Oil Co, collapsed from heart failure while testifying but recovered.
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Marshalltown
Toler
Davies
Toles
LR. Willard
Thl
Marshal Oil Company
Senate confirmation of Iowa postmasters list
The Senate affirmed the president's appointments of Iowa postmasters including Martin A. Agsgaard Lake Mills Carlos G. Aldrich Schaller George Banger Laporte Charles Barry Walker Edgar C. Beanblossom Whiting Dennis Bittner Olin William L. Comstock Mechanicsville Hans Bivenson Calmar Fred J. Fears Richland John H. Hunt Allison J E T Jotingon McGregor Frank J. Mann Burt John Meredith Alfert on A W Sleeper Sheldon Lewis W Sley Oxford Junction Charles Smith Clarence Charles M. Stevens Willams L H Lurber Indianola Frank J. Tishenbanner Gilmore City W TE Vance Winterset.
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Senate
Iowa
Ghoxsr
H. Gabree
Washington’ Bureau
Washington
Martin A. Agsgaard
Lake Mills
Carlos G. Aldrich
Schaller
George Banger
Laporte
Charles @. Barry
Walker
Edgar C. Beanblossom
Whiting
Dennis Bittner
Olin
William L. Comstock
Mechanicsville
Hans Bivenson
Calmar
Fred J. Fearis
Richland
John H. Hunt
Allison
McGregor
Frank J. Mann
Burt
John ©. Meredith
Alferton
A. W. Sleeper
Sheldon
Lewis W. Sley
Oxford Junction
Charles Smith
Clarence
Charles M. Stevens
Willams
L. H. Lurber
Indianola
Frank J. Tishenbanner
Gilmore City
W. TE Vance
Winterset
Hamilton Quits Contest in Sixth Iowa District
Washington Dec 17 Representative Hamilton of the sixth Iowa district has decided not to contest the election of N B Kendall. In a letter to his congressional committee Hamilton says he lacks sufficient evidence of fraud for a contest. Representative Haugén departs for New York and plans a Panama voyage pending district guidance on a bank examinership. appointment not settled.
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Washington
Hamilton
Iowa
N. BE. Kendall
Haugén
New York
Gail M
Panama
Geddingon
Alice Neilson Files Bankruptcy Petition in New York
Opera star Alice Neilson also known as Mrs Benjamin Wentwig files voluntary bankruptcy listing assets at 7200 and unsecured debts including 180 to Samuel S and Lee Shubert for loans during Don Pasquale era, 1450 to Max Desi for services, and 2200 to Charles Joseph for goods. contract to sing in Mexico City begins January 2.
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New York
Alice Neilson
Benjamin Wentwig
Samuel S
Lee Shubert
Don Pasquale
Max Desi
Carnegie
Charles Joseph
Miss Neiizen
Mexico City
Ten Days For Encampment Suggested By Major Olmsted
Major Olmsted urges extending encampment instruction to ten days not eight to improve detail and effect. He criticizes officers who rely on rote commands, causing ragged drill and wasted time, and recommends officers stress in depth instruction and adherence to commands. He also proposes fewer general orders would boost guards' interest and focus.
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Olmsted
Iowa
Olmeted
House Adopts Resolution Demanding Proof Behind Secret Service Claims
Washington December 17. House approves Perkins resolution demanding that President furnish evidence for his claim that members of Congress favored being investigated by Secret Service. Text urges disclosure of any evidence linking any member of the Sixtieth Congress with improper acts and whether prosecutions have been pursued.
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Washington
Perkins
Ie House
Congress
House
Jto
Siitisth Congress
Supreme court upholds cocaine sale law in druggist case
Dec 17 Chicaso state supreme court declares the new cocaine act valid in the case of Frank and Paul Zito druggists who sold a catarrh powder containing cocaine. The court held owners responsible though the bowler sold by a clerk. This marks second cocaine sale conviction. President Avery notes the ruling restricts sale of cocaine in medicines. Waterloo Lodge to hold nineteenth annual ball at Wikas hall with Myers' Union Harp orchestra.
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State Supreme Court
Frank
Paut
Zito
Zitos
Clark
Supreme Court
Charles H. Avery
State Board of Pharmacy
Wales Upon & Rhysielan
Waterloo Lodge
Wika’ Hall
Myers’ Dnion Harp Orchestra
Affaiir
Local Marriage Licenses and Winter Skating Note
Marriage licenses listed for Frank Brandhurst Bertha Witt James Hull dda Strong Arthur Bilman Maver Ganley among others in Marshalltown Cedar Falls Waterloo. With colder weather unaccompanied by anew Waterloo youths will again use the Cedar for skating as ice reforms after melted snow and slush.
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Frank
Brandhurst
Hudson
Bertha
Witt
Shell Scack
James H. Hull
Marshalltown
Dda
Strong
Arthur D. Bilman
Maver Ganley
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Ica
Brady Killed: Man Seeks Death Penalty For Accused
Frank Bryant, awaiting execution for the murder of Thomas Brady, declares he killed my father and seeks the death penalty for Brady. Officials report street cleaning crews using fire hoses to clear mud and melt snow as conditions improve.
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Surleyfield
Thomas Drady
Brady
Frank Bryant
Turner
Thomas Brady
Civil Service Reform Meet Opens in Pittsburgh
National Civil Service Reform association holds two day meeting in Pittsburgh with Hon. Joseph H. Casute as president. Delegates discuss progress, criticize current practices, and commend fourth class postmasters under civil service. Mayor Guthrie welcomes delegates as Attorney General Gonaparte and others prepare speeches for the concluding banquet at the Hotel Schenley.
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Pittsburr
National Civil Service Reform Association
Joseph H. Casute
Great
Britain
Council
Wad
Ant
ciVit Service
George W. Guthrie
Civil Service Reform
National Association
Tauight
Ghonte
Charles J. Gonaparte
George R. Wallace
Civil Services Commission
Pittsburg
Hotel Schenley
Scoring of Game Birds at Poultry Show Declares Winners
In the poultry show pit game department Charles Hays Jett of Laporte won the three top prizes for best exhibit of birds best pen and best cockeral. The department scored by comparison within its own class and the results follow.
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Charles Hays ‘Jett
Laporte
Comparien
School Law Violation Reported In East Waterloo Case
Charges filed for non attendance under state compulsory school law in Mast Waterloo district. Parent cited to appear and show cause. case continued with promise child would be sent to school. Married at Jesup Ethel Parker wed Clark Walker in a ceremony before about 150 guests amid a holiday honeymoon. Weather notes report 0.16 inch precipitation. near five inches of moisture needed to reach yearly average.
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East Waterloo
Justice Kubna
Jesup
Jaws
Oliver Parker
Misa Ethel Parker
Clark Walker
Barclay Township
Irvine
Wife on Stand in Hains Trial Saw Husband Die
In Annis murder case Justice Crane barred a defense model as misleading. Mrs. Annis testified she saw her husband die, then left the stand. State witness Charles Birchfield testified Thor son J Hains drew a revolver and fired as Petey shot at Annis in Bayside Yacht Club scene.
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Flushing
Annis
Charles A. Birchfield
Thorson J. Hains
Petey
Bayside
Birchfield
Ring
Mrehfield
Hales
Mrs. Annis
Insurance Mortality Table Commission Drafts Long Term Plan
J T Rose reports a national commission for preparing a fraternal mortality table has begun work in Chicago. The panel, with Lea W. Squier H Robineson Miles Dawson and others, expects data totaling 1.5 million lives and anticipates 5 to 6 million lives under a forthcoming reservation.
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J. T. Rose
National Commission For the
Associated Fraterniies
Chicago
Lea W. Squier
Philadelphia
H. Robinesn
Washington,d. C
Commission
Miles Dawson
New York City
Pipa
Toronto
Canada
Eldridge
Landis
Nashville
Tenn
Bernard
Syracuse
Will Build Heating Plant On Lafayette Street Block
Wangler Bros Co arranging to erect an Independent heating plant costing about 6500 dollars. Location mid block Lafayette Street between Park Avenue and Fourth Street, requiring removal of two rear brick stables. Plant will supply heat to Hail Enket company Feliner candy factory Robert Apfel pantorium Wisht's grocery Kipp taller and Wangler drug store.
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Wangler Bros. Co
Lafayetta Street
Kaat Fourth Dod Park Avenue
Lafayette
HailEkfet Company
Feliner Candy Factory
Robert Apfel
Pantorium
Wisht's Grocery
Kipp
Wangler Drug Store
Snow Fall Dims City Commerce Heads North
Snow from the north blankets trains near Albert Lea with heavy snowfall expected to move in tonight. A thick fog lingered over the city as merchants report weaker trade this week and coal deliveries are delayed while harness makers face a sluggish season.
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Albert Lea
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