Manuel III New King of Portugal Amid Turmoil
The article reports Manuel II’s heir presumed throne by a revolution and the new cabinet led by Admiral Ferreira do Amaral. Britain declines to interfere as Franco loses power, while Parliament is summoned and the king pledges to preserve Portugal’s integrity. The White House and Berlin express sympathy and note loyal support from the army amid ongoing unrest.
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London
Great Britain
Portugal
Great Brita
Senor Franco
Franco
Manuel II
Carlos
Tut
Francy
Ferreira Do Amark
Heigs
Manuel
White House
Washington
Nasten
Berlin
Ihbe - Darmataedterbank
Unusu
Paimular
Germa
Assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince
Madrid and Lisbon reports reveal King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz Philippe were killed in Lisbon as a carriage passed from Place du Commerce to Arsenal Street. Queen Maria tried to shield them. guards killed two conspirators, another killed himself.
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Lisbon
Carlos
Luiz Philippe
Place du Commerce
Arsenal Streat
Prince Manuel
Manuel
Dropsy Fatal Ailment Claims Jacob Lichty of Orange
Jacob Lichty, 84, longtime Orange township resident born in Pennsylvania, died Monday after a three month illness from dropsy and heart trouble. He lived with daughters Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Glenny near Orange and leaves eight children and several grandchildren. Funeral plans pending with Brethren church services likely Wednesday.
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Jacob P. Lichty
Grange Township
Orclock
Lichiy
W. H. jMiler
Eagle Center Road
Lichty
Miller
A. B. jGhenny
Orange
Jacob Lichty
Brethren Church
Black
Page County
Ldchty
Orange Township
Waterloo
Blue House Road
A. E. Glenty
Irving
L. M. Hamilton
Kapaville
Tenn
P. J. Lichty
Sunny Ride
Washington
A. E. Glenny
Airs
W. H. Miller
Ruth
Lucile Glenny
Mara Miller
Walter Miller
West Branch
Orlo Miller
New Mexico
Colorado
Russell Miller
Brethreen
Orango
Civil Service Report Shows 937000 Executives in US Service
The twenty fourth annual report of the United States Civil Service Commission lists about 937,000 officers and employees in the executive civil service as of June 30, 1907, with 196,918 subject to examination. It notes more eligibles than appointments, a shortage for higher grades, and insufficient incentive for top candidates. The commission reports two convictions for political assessments and removals for pernicious political activity. Also noted is a Weather Bureau seismograph record of a slight distant-origin earthquake on February 1 at 6:16:11 p m, 78th meridian time.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Executive Civil Service
Perniciona
Weather Bureau Today
Iran
Bandit Chief Promised Release On Seven-Month Mark
London reports a telegram from the British consul in Tangier stating Rafaull the bandit chief plans to bring Sir Marry MccLean to Tangier this evening exactly seven months after his imprisonment.
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London
Tangier
Rafaull
Fan
Marry MccLean
Rafauli
Wabash Train Wreck Kills Two Near Britton Station
A Wabash eastbound passenger train wrecked two miles west of Britton at about midnight killing two women passengers and injuring thirty four others. The dead include Mrs. Francis Vargo of Budapest and a man identified as John Smith of Milwaukee. Most injuries are bruises and sprains.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
St. Louis
Britton
Francis Vargo
Budapest
Igary
John Smith
Milwaukee
Wis
Sypraina
CAPT SPEER DEAD. BLACKHAWK COUNTY MAN SUDDENLY DIES
Captain Robert P. Speer of Cedar Falls dies at home after a long illness. Born February 25, 1828, he served as captain in the Union Army from 1862 to 1864 and later became a renowned farmer and agriculturalist in Iowa. He held multiple public roles including trustee at Iowa State Agricultural College, head of Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station at Ames, and leader in various agricultural societies. His death closes a life of public service, science, and community leadership.
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Cedar Falls
Fab
Robert P. Seer
Waterloo Real
Weatmorelard
J. Seyway
Victor ‘Speers
Robert 2
Sear
Onion
Co. Browa Volunteers
Tennessee
Grant
Blackhawk
Lows State Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa Sericittral Experiment Station
State Orphans’ Home
Davenport
I Own State Horticultural Society
Sattlers
Blackhawk County
Iowa
Capt. Speer
General Assembly
New Iowa Life Insurance Company Formed in Waterloo
A new Iowa Life Insurance company was organized in Waterloo with capital of 100000 and surplus of 25000 all paid in. F A Ferguson of Des Moines will be secretary and general manager. Directors include C W Mullan and G B McWilliams among others from Waterloo Cedar Falls Des Moines Waverly and Cedar Falls. Office to be kept in Cedar Falls with branches statewide. The firm plans to operate in Iowa this year then expand next year to neighboring states. The formation marks major local banking and insurance interest uniting prominent Waterloo capitalists. Reports highlight potential boosts to Waterloo’s finances and city growth through policy payments deposited locally.
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Iowa Life Insurance Company
F. A.’ Ferguson
Des Moines
Waterloo
Iowa
Speérief Af
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Farguson
A. Niedenheimer
Atte Old Line Company
Legal Reserve
Insurance Commission of Iowa
F. A. Forguson
Arsbuckle
W. J. French
H. Shoemaker
Matt, Parrott & Sons
O. B. Courtright
Fr. W. Powers
R. N. Cowin
C. L. Kingsley
Hartman
Louia Frank
Edwin R. Shannon
J. Wilson
P. L. A. Merguson
B. D. Cithero
James Loonan
W. Shallenberger
J. H. Fucss
H. B. White
Cedar Fallsa
W. A. Dugane
W. L Hearst
F. W. Paulger
George
Mor Nin
C. A. Wise
L. B. Stewart
C. T. Brown
Kern
N. Odenheimer
L. Deets
Riot at Rolling Mills in Chicago Plate Plant
A riot broke out at the Illinois Steel Company plate mill in South Chicago as about a thousand workers gathered to demand entry after weeks of closure. Officers were injured while trying to clear the sidewalk and a heavy police detail dispersed the crowd after clashes. four leaders were arrested.
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Chicago
Ha Hilnois Steel Company
Plate
Mrs Lena Smith of Waterloo Dies After Illness
Mrs Lena Smith longtime Waterloo resident dies at 6 am after double pneumonia worsened by bronchitis and asthma. She leaves two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 pm at Fairview with Rev Dr Sage officiating. burial in Fairview. Mrs Hyde and Mrs Roby among surviving siblings.
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Lena Smith
Lucian Smith
Corner Lime
Stith
Geo
Thig
Charles Hyde
Dubuque
Elizabeth Roby
G. W. Hinkle
Christchurch
Sage of
Fairview
Brookes Youth Receives Indeterminate Sentence For Rape
James Brooke, 17, pled guilty to raping a fourteen year old girl near the rural county precinct. The court recommends parole review after 24 months, citing youth and seeking possible pardoning after a two year term in the Anamosa penitentiary. Other cases include dismissed calendar items and a note on a promissory judgment and attachment filed by W. F. Eighmoy.
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James Brooks
Anamosa
Centor Tatty
Carpenter
Boal
Board of Parole
Parsling
Merriau
Chicago Great Western
Wiliam
Mole Central
John Boyd
F. Eighmoy
Redmond
Multiple Explosions Kill Ten in Pennsylvania Mills
Feb 3 reports from Sunbury and Monaca detail boiler and brick plant explosions. Seven workers died at Van Allen & Co rolling mills in Northumberland. three foreigners were killed at Welch Brick plant Monaca. Several injured, some seriously.
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Sunbury
van Allen & Co
Northumberland
Monaca
Bollora
Welch
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Madrid
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Thomas DB. Mellon
Thaw
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Chevalier
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Whitney
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Orange Pioneer
Jacob F. Lichty
Penn
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Penny
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Stata Board of Control
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C. W. Mullan
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Treagmar
W. Ly. Slingworth
F. W. Powers
J. D. Boston
G. B. McWilliams
McCthinjney
G. L. Kingsley
W. R. Jameson
George S. Mornin
A. Iwise
Odenheimer
A. Ferguson
Clara Bainsbridge Morris
Abraham W. Harris
Northwestern University
Rockford
Col. G. Lawler
G. A. RL
Lou Smith
Terloo
Dark River
Lena Poerst
New Caledoia
Duby
Lucian I A
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C.H. Hyde
Inieces
Frank , Roby
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Qhas
Roby
Bila Hyde
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Mra. Smith
Plorence Falmer
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H.G. Beaman
Walnut Street
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Brooks
Judge Platt
Tenge
Irape
Him
James Brooke
Girk
Supreme Court of United States
Loewe & Co
Hat Manufacturera
Issue Conn
Martin Lawlor
United Hatters’ Union
Indianapolis
Thomas J. Lewis
Bridgeport
United Mine Workers of America
John P. White
Town
W. D. Ryan
Iinais
Mitsburg
Smithfeld Street Bridge
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