RA Alger Summoned Sudden Death in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Senator Alger died suddenly at his Washington home after a brief chat with Mrs. Alger. He had long served in public life in multiple official roles. Funeral services to be held Saturday at the family residence before body sent to Detroit. Milwaukee interview reveals Alger’s 1908 cabinet resignation and sharp critique of McMillan’s 1900 senatorial campaign.
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Detroit
Horiel
Milwaukee
Journal Today
General Alger
Alger
McKinley
McMillan
Washington shifts on Peashutt bill amid amendments
In Washington on January 24 the house committee of the whole adopted an amendment labeled Gribosca by Gardner of Michigan. United States observers note the bill's fate remains tied to a key compromise. In another dispatch dated January 24 the war department announced the isthmian canal commission would combine its chairman and chief engineer roles, with Storena named interim chief engineer. Theodore Shonts, arriving in Kansas City, said he resigns as chairman of the isthmian canal commission Inc and cites his roles with the Panama Railroad and steamship company.
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Washington
House
Gardner
Michigan
United States
War Department
Isthmian Canal Commission
Storena
Kansas City
Theodore Shonts
Isthmian
Atial Commission Inc
Panaima Rairoad and Steamship
Tne
Senate to Begin Testimony in Brownsville Affair
Washington reports the senate committee on military affairs will start taking testimony on the Brownsville affair February 4 in Washington. A London dispatch notes William Whitely, son of a department store owner, was shot and killed by a youth who then attempted suicide. the killer gave the name Cecil Whitely, claimed to be the victim’s son, while relatives deny recognition and the motive remains unknown.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Brownsville
London
William ‘Whittely
Ander
Cecil Whitely
Whitely
Alarmed by Ice Gorge Flood in Grand Rapids
Alarming flood motion follows a gorge forming below Grand Rapids Michigan as water floods low lands and factories shut down under extremely cold weather. In another item Jan 24 at Ormonde a one hundred mile automobile race for the Minneapolis Cup was won by Blakely in a power gasoline car.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Ormonde
Fly
Blakely
Lin O
Smith Lichty & Hillman Co. Hold Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Smith Lichty and Hillman Co. was held yesterday afternoon and evening. Officers elected include President G E Lichty, Vice President and Treasurer W Sais, Secretary C W Winingworth. Directors named: Lichty, W Smith, C W Winingworth, J M Groat, W W Muller, C B Pickett. Plans are drawn for a new First Congregational church to be built during the coming summer at the corner of West Fourth and South Streets.
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Smith, Lichty & Hillman, Co
G. FE. Lichty
Ang Treas
A." W. Sais
C. W
Dngworth
Lichty
W. Smith
C. W. Wlingworth
J. M. Groat
W. W. Muller
C. B. Pickett
Holdy
First Congregational Church
Wert
Afteen
DY Securilieg
Cotl
Busiiness
W. L. Wlingworth
Warren Brown
Geo. B. McWilliams
J. D. Liffring
Ares
H. €. Schultz
George RK
Turner
Thaw trial resumes as juror selection stalls in court
New York reports the Thaw trial opened the second day with full court, relatives and reporters present while the public was barred. Mrs Wat and Countess of Yarmouth were absent due to strain and a cold, as District Attorney Jerome continued questioning voir dire. Only two jurors sworn yesterday remain in the box, with no new juror chosen by noon.
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New York
Thaw
Jerome
Murdered man tortured for robbery money found near Niles
Daniel Hesston was killed in what authorities believe was a robbery after inheriting 25600 seven years earlier. Investigators say his body was mutilated and his fingers and toes were cut off before his death. A large sum of money, possibly up to 10000, was sought and may have been where his killers searched. Hesston had recently traveled to Eau Claire where he was said to carry a big roll of bills. He refused to reveal the hoard’s location.
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Niles
Mich
Daniel Hekston
Hesston
Eau Claire
Tim
Tien
Quake Cuts Texas Oil Flow After Jamaica Shock
Galveston January 24 The gulf coast oil fields report a 45 percent drop in production after a Jamaica quake. Seventeen wells in Texas and Louisiana shut entirely following the shock. An immense oil lake formed in the gulf and the North Texas fields rebounded to 100 percent while the oil color turned lighter.
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Galveston
Gulf Coast
Jamaica
Texas
Louisiana
Gulf
New Railroad A Possibility Promoters Meet Chamber
Promoters M E Harris and W C Smith arrived from Des Moines to discuss a proposed 125 mile railroad from Waterlog to the coal fields in Marion county. The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce committee, led by C D Lamson, heard they back the venture with capital and will send engineers to assess entry routes into the city.
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B.A. Harris
W. C. Smith
Des Moinés
Chamber of Commerce
Marion County
Thomas Cascarden
J. D. Waston
J. B. Sedgwick
EL Pickett
C. L. Kingsley
Waterloo
Iowa
Northwestern
Wight
Enmittes
Ate
Woman Loses Suit Over Tooth Extraction Claim
Jurors returned a verdict for the defendant in a case involving a dental procedure. The plaintiff alleged disfigurement after Dr. Maercklein removed a tooth while a patient was under gas anesthesia. The trial described mis steps and mistakes during the extraction.
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Maercklein
Miss Green
Seven Galician drifted to death on prairie in deep freeze
Winnipeg dispatch reports seven Galitians from a stalled train near Star tack wandered onto the prairie in the extreme cold. Five men a woman and a baby were lost with only one adult and the infant found in critical condition. Temperatures plunged to 40 degrees below zero as rescue efforts continued with little hope of survivors.
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Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Startack
Paris
Jes
Explosion at Primero Kills Forty-Two Workers
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co officials announced forty two men died in an explosion at Primero yesterday. The firm confirmed the toll this afternoon as workers and families awaited further details from the site and local authorities.
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Tyinidai
Colorado] Fuel Anddron Co
Primero
Victim of fire returns home from Lund hotel blaze
A D Swartzel, badly burned escaping the Lund hotel fire in New Hampton, has recovered enough to travel home to Dubuque. He jumped from a second story window, injuring feet and suffering severe burns to hands and face. His wife joined him, and he remains to heal before resuming duties as a traveling salesman for John T Hancock Co.
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Lund
New Hampton
D. Swartzel
Dubuque
Paul Gardner
Swartzel
John T. Hancock Company
Court Arraigns Four Involving Check Fraud
Hollenhorn, Sibert, and Johnson arraigned in district court and given pleading time. Bond reductions set for Hollenhorn and others. trials to follow as defense attorneys entered appearances. Separate indictments involve Chicago Great Western check fraud, with multiple attorneys shown for the defendants. Annual stockholders meeting of Perpetual Building and Loan reports strong earnings and active participation by women and borrowers, with a 676-shareholder base and 15 directors.
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Holtentorf
W. V
Sibert
Glande
Johnson
District Court
Hollendors
Chicago Great Western
W. N. Birdgall
Waterloo
T. F. Bradford
Marshalltown
Hollenbors
Boles& Law of
W. DeWolf
Rainbeck
Sibert and Johnson
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Waterloo man Hunter located in Rockford fraud case
W. D. Hunter alias Frank Wilson alias Higbee, sought for cheating by false pretenses, was located at the Illinois Stationery company shop in Rockford. Sheriff Caldwell planned to arrest him after word from Rockford. he previously worked in Waterloo, left amid debts and a forged check, with authorities in Minneapolis and local creditors hoping for capture. The report also notes community events and a Kirmesse supper schedule.
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W. D. Hunter
Frank
Aunt É
Wiscousie
Waterloo
Trowble
Minneapolis
Hunter
Blackhawk Counly
Liineig
Wealthy farmer Gavin found murdered near New London
John W. Gavin a wealthy Canaan township farmer was found dead near New London Iowa. initial signs suggested a run away accident but later details indicate murder. Fred Zimmer accused and Thomas Grimes held to await coroner’s inquest. Indictments against J D Barlow for fraudulent banking and embezzlement noted by Judge Clyde.
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New London
John W. Gavin
Canaan
Gavin
Fred. Zimmer
Thomas Grimes
Zimmer
Mason City
Iowa
Clyde
J. D. Barlow
Bank of Thorton
Dan
Forty Below Zero In East and New England
Forty degrees below zero is reported from sections throughout this state and in New England today as the trial of G. lb. Ehlers the cashier jointly indicted with Bartow on one count proceeds Judge Kelley will preside in the case bound for court authority and cold weather conditions noted across the region
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East
New York
New England
G. Lb. Ehlers
Bartow
Kelley
Motion Overruled In Permit Case For Liquor Sales
A court rejects the motion to block liquor permit applications by A J Baker Fahad and others amid resistance claims. It notes permits must be signed by three reputable property holders and that similar motions have been filed in other applications. Expansive litigation ensues as the court awards $824 plus interest, $38.65 attorney fees, and $10.75 costs to the plaintiff with special execution planned.
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Andrew Jackson Baker
Centerville
John Baker Himmond
Des Moines
A. T. Joder
Hudson
Henry Macant
Cedar Falls
Pbharmacisia
Imen
Iid
Blackhawk County
Tase
Edar Valley
Igen
Hints
Lewis Gie
Marketer Prize Porkers Raise Noted Prize Hogs in County
George Faul, long-time hog buyer from Waterloo, purchased five excellent specimens weighing about 2,750 pounds total and bringing $167.75, an average of $33.55 each. Matt L. from near Washburn raised the pigs, with Mr. Frost and Mr. Paul praising the quality and top market price. The report emphasizes money in pork and the need for proper care and environment in Blackhawk county.
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Blackhawk
George’ Faul
Waterloo
Matt. L
Washburn
A. Rample
Frost
Paul
Iowa Adjutant General awards long service badges to militia
Adjutant General Thrift has issued an order naming Iowa National Guard members eligible for service badges. Four militia members receive 20 year gold badges. 17 receive 15 year marks including Major Frank R. Fisher and Captain C. G. W. Cotton of Waterloo. Additional 20 year, 10 year, and 5 year badge recipients are listed with ranks and names.
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Thrift
Iowa
W. H. Evans
George A. Evans
Cal
W. & Dows
A.M. Jaeggi
J. T. Poston
George W. Laners
E. H. Brown
Tien
Frank R. Fisher
CG. W. Cotton
Waterloo
Two Games Friday Night At Waterloo
Cedar Rapids high school basketball travels by afternoon train to Waterloo for a Friday match against East High in the M C A gym. The Cedar Falls girls led by Leversee enjoy a day at home as both boys and girls games promise competitive action.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
East High
Eabled Sirls
Bessie Spil
Cedar Falls
Iine Leversee
Cedar
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