Fire devastates Tows Brewing and nearby in Iowa City
A large fire at the Tows Brewing plant in Iowa City, a major regional producer since 1873, destroyed the brewery, warehouse, and ice plant. Loss is estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars with 30 000 on the building. insurance covers 20 000. Fire started in the boiler room at 9 10 p m amid ammonia and pitch explosions. nearby residences narrowly escaped. Brewery owners Fiene and Kemtmerl¢ vow rebuild. firefighters kept the blaze contained by midnight.
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Iowa City
Tows Brewing Company
Dubuque
Mitling Works
Aimes
Messrs
Fiene and
Kemtmerl
Iowa
Gilbert
Fire tears through Reynolds block. Fort Dodge hit by major blaze
A December daytime fire at the Reynolds block in Fort Dodge caused nearly 120000 in damage and forced multiple tenants to flee. Furlong and Meloy dry goods suffered total loss while the Iowa Telephone Company plant and several offices escaped with partial damage, aided by quick action and insurance coverage. Names were spared, and emergency crews fought the blaze across all floors until extinguished.
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Fort Dodge
Reynolds Wrock
R. M. Wright
Webster County
Atrte
Furlong & Meloy
Iowa Telephone Company
Wright & Nugent
Farrell & Price
Bw. T. Chantland
American Express Company
Commercial National Bank
Masonic Lodge
Furslong & Meloy
Parlong & Meloy
Chatitland
Reynolds Block
Town Telephone Company
Gillette Hardware Company
Johnson & Aronson
Coleman Hotel
Orkin Bros
Dry Goode
City National Bank
Bolton
Brown
Peavy & Nash Furniture Company
J.E. Progh & Co
Dow Clothing Company
Warfield
Pratt, Howell & G Co
Marstad & Halsteth
Hotel West
Weld Hardware Company
Western Union Telegraph, Co
Theodore Becker
Selzer Bros
TS. Martin Dry Goods Company
Fie
Bowrth and
Pierce Streets
Davidson Bros. Dry Goods
Bronx City
Lange Case Ends With Compromise Verdict For Lange
In Dubuque on December 23 the Santaella-Lange dispute concluded after six hours of deliberation with a verdict for Mr. Lange totaling 4262.05 dollars, a compromise from the initially sought 15,000. Santaella had claimed 6188 dollars plus interest, while Lange’s advertising of Optimo cigars and acting as Santaella’s state agent were noted. Judge Reed granted thirty days for a new trial motion, with a likelihood of appeal to the United States court of appeals expected by attorneys.
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Dubuque
Lange
Sentaella
Reed
Mr. Lange
United States Court of Appeals
Santa Claus to all the town treats Parkersburg children
Parkersburg December reports C C Wolf, a local millionaire, will again provide a large sack of candy and nuts to all the town’s children. He has done this for several Christmases, with increasing sack sizes. Churches and Sunday schools assist in distribution to save effort.
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Simnch Ag
Wolf
M. W
C. Wolf
Santa Clare
Parkersburg
Dec
C. C. Wolf
Widow sues Northwestern railway over fatal collision
Amelia Brownfield, widow of J S Brownfield, former Northwestern engineer, sues for 25090 dollars for his death in a July 13 1903 rear end collision near Savannah Missouri. She names the railway and L J Howard and W Benson alleging crew speed violations and failure to place a flagman. The wreck injured many passengers and was one of the year’s most serious events.
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Des Moines
Amelia Brownfield
J. S. Brownfield
Northwestern Railway
L. J. Howard and
W. &. Benson
Brownfield
Hides and Furs Market Sharpens Prices Firm
The country bill is rising and the market holds firm on all hides. Prices quoted include No 1 at 7% for grees hides country slaughter and No 2 at 7e. for other grades. Furs show improving quality and prices remain firm for prime full furred skins. Will pay full market value for all grades of furs. W R FRENCH 621 Lafayette Street Waterloo Iowa.
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W. R. French
Tafayette Street
Waterloo
Towa
Sioux City Fire Destroys Key Business Blocks
A late night blaze in Sioux City gutted two full city blocks between Third and Fourth and Jackson and Pierce, starting in the Pelletier Dry Goods basement. Loss estimated at 1.5 to 3 million dollars. many landmark buildings including Toy, Massachusetts, and Metropolitan blocks were destroyed or severely damaged. only the Tribune building remained standing amid ruins as firefighters battled the flames for hours.
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Sioux City
Boon
Toy Bank
Massachusetts
Pelletier Dry Goods Company
Massachussetts
Fourth
Jackson Streets
Third
Jackson
Pierce Streets
Metropolitan
Toy
First National Bank
Cannon Drug Store
Commercial Club
Farmer's Loan & Trust Company
Prumerous Law
Big Fagley Clothing Company
Pelletier Dry Goods
Pullman
Maasachusetts
Nebraska
Orkin Dry Goods
Brown Block
Nebraska Street
Adama Express Company
G. M. Conway Cigar Company
Pierce Street
Dow Clothing Company
Northwestern National Barn
Tribune
J. K. Prugh Crockery House
Warfield, Pratt, Howell & Co
West Hotel
Donahue
H. & H. Shoe House
Northwestern National Bank
Fourth Street
Pierce
Weld © Hardware Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Selzer Liquor House
Union
Piercetreet
Mullet Muddle Excites Grundy Board Controversy
In Grundy Center on December 24, about twelve saloon keepers pleaded guilty to maintaining a nuisance, fined 30 dollars each totaling around 260 dollars as preliminary steps to mullpet run under the mullet law. The board of supervisors refused to recognize withdrawals from a petition, with temperance groups appealing and a February hearing planned. The case may reach the Supreme Court, potentially a year away, as saloon men pursue mullany rights and possible refunds of fines.
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Gruudy Center
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Justice fines Cole brothers in cruelty to animals case
Riley and Ralph Cole of Grundy Center faced Justice Clark for cruelty to animals after a horse left in a snowbank near Marshalltown allegedly died from exposure. The complaint, led by humane officer Rosa Liebig, cited farmers as witnesses. Each man paid $5 and costs. sheriff notes their father is critically ill at home.
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Marshalltown
Riley
Ralph Cole
Grundy Center
Justice Clark
Rosa Liebig
City Humane
Messrs. Cole
Conrad
Cole
Stern
Morrison
Grundy County
Seery Making Butter Tubs at Anamosa Prison
Anamosa Detention Bill Seery, imprisoned eighteen years for Moynehan murder, now works in a butter tub factory. Warden Hunter reports disciplined labor and a new drill regime replacing old methods. Third class prisoners are shown as content to take milder assignments.
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Anamosa
Frank Ey Seery
Michael Moynehan
Hunter
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promotes Internal Cure
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease needing internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act directly on mucous surfaces through internal ingredients. The ad asserts it, with testimonials, is prescribed by physicians and sold by druggists at 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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Hall
F. J. Gheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Dingsists
Quartet of Heavy Men in Iowa Falls
In Iowa Falls on December 24 a group of four large men, Posty, master Whinery, W. S. Clarke, D. Dutton and City Marshal Frank Gifford, boast a combined weight of 1,214 pounds and an average height around 6 feet 2 inches. Whinery weighs 315 pounds at 6 feet 4 inches, Clarke is 214 pounds and 6 feet 2 inches, Dutton is 7,285 pounds and 6 feet 4 inches, while Gifford is the shortest at 5 feet 6 inches and weighs a substantial amount.
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Towa Falls
Iowa Falls
Posty
Master Whinery
W. S. Clarke
D. Dutton
Frank Gifford
Mr. Whiutry
Mr. Clark
Dick Dutton
Mr. Gifford
Traer Will Contest Challenges Probate Rights
Tama County woman objects to a will left by the late Christian Schnare claiming mental incompetence. Her guardianship over four minors seeks to block probate, arguing the estate of about 15000 dollars should go to the children if no will existed. Executors C D W Schnare and John Steffen plan probate. lawyers Caldwell Endicott represent challengers. case set for February term.
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Traer
Amanda Collins Schoare
Herman Schoare
Christian Schnare
Schnare
Herman Schnare
Schuare
C. D. W. Schuare
John Steffen
Teachers Paid For Work At Cedar Falls Examinations
Des Moines reports the Iowa attorney general ruled that normal school faculty could not be paid by the state for examining papers beyond their regular salaries. Bills for last summer’s services will be paid, but no further compensation will be provided in similar cases. The state board faces a brief examination session next week with two educators hired to review papers.
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Des Moines
State Board of Educational Examiners
Normal School
State Board
Big Mule Sale Near Oskaloosa Sets Regional Record
On December 24 at Oskaloosa, R. J. Baker, Mahaska County horse buyer, finalised a likely record deal. He sold 227 mules from Mahaska and neighboring counties to Maxwell and Crouch Mule Company of St. Louis for a total cost of 17077.50 dollars. All animals were within a forty mile radius of Oskaloosa.
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Oskdlocea
R. J. Baker
Mahaska County
Illinois Central orders rest rule for Freeport crews
Illinois Central Transport employees must take eight hours rest after ten hours on the road, starting from Freeport. Trainmasters Caldwell and McGonagle will enforce the rule, aiming to cut accidents from long hours, with ten company rules and potential severance for noncompliance. The plan echoes eastern roads already making rest mandatory.
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Illinois Central Transportation
Caldwell
Fred Port Division
Illinois Central
McGonagle
Freeport
Clinois Central
F. J. Bacheley
Indigestion Sufferer Recovered by Electric Bitters
Mrs 8 HH Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble with death seeming near. She tried various remedies until Electric Bitters, which yielded immediate improvement and full recovery. The medicine addresses liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles and costs 50 cents, guaranteed by Wangier Bros Todd. The Christmas festival for Christchurch Sunday school is set for Tuesday night.
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HH. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Wangier Bros & Todd
ed-Ltd
Patterson Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Acquittal Case
New York December report: the Patterson jury told Judge De vis they could not agree after being sent back for further deliberation. Foreman indicated several ARBO dates could not be argued. Jury discharged at 12 51. Nan Patterson collapsed in the Tombs, revived, and remained under observation as the court case stalled. Foreman said six votes were for acquittal.
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New York
Devis
Nan Patterson
Miss Patterson
Russians Reported Repulsed at Oku Front Night Attack
Russian raiders attacked Lanlinging frontline positions along Oku's line during the night of December 20 21 but were driven back with heavy losses. Japanese forces suffered no casualties. A dismounted Russian cavalry assault on the extreme left flank of the Japanese line also failed with heavy losses.
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Okus
Roosevelt gift brighten Cove Neck school this Christmas
President and Mrs Roosevelt distributed gifts to Cove Neck public school children. Mrs Roosevelt sent two barrels of candy, and the president’s generosity provided each pupil with a present, marking a festive Christmas gesture in Oyster Bay.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Cove Neck
Murder at a Saw Mill in Havensville Iowa
In Sigourney Iowa on December 28 a fatal shooting occurred at a saw mill near Havensville. Joan Marvin shot and killed Arthur Lytch following a disputed account. The incident marks a violent outcome of a personal dispute with authorities investigating the motive.
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Sigourney
Iowa
Havensville
Joan Marvin
Arthur Lytch
Perry Under Indictment In Chicago Fire Case
Chicago December 23 grand jury returns two indictments against Isaac N Perry former president of the National Bank of North America charging him with arson in connection with burning the car works at Hegewisch Illinois.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Isaac N. Perry
The
National Bank of North America
Hegewisch, Dl
Pulajanes Kill Enlisted Men in Doloris Samar Ambush
Reported from Manila on December 23 says Pulajanes ambushed and killed four lieutenants and thirty-seven enlisted men, along with thirty-eight native scouts near Doloris in Samar. Two thousand Pulajanes threaten Dolores as the crisis grows and aid is requested by the Scouts commander.
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Manila
Doloris
Island
Samar
Dolores
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Quartet OF Heavy Men
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