Roosevelt, Moody, Allison discuss railroad rate bill
Washington May 14 Attorney General Moody and Senator Allison conferred with President Roosevelt on the railroad rate situation in the senate. Moody said he would make no statement regarding Tillman’s senate remarks and that any statement would come from the president. He would not confirm if such a statement is forthcoming.
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Washington
Moody
Allison
Roosevelt
Senate
Tillman
Stickney Protest Pushes Against Rail Rebate Fines
In Washington on May 14 Senator Nelson read a protest from President Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railway criticizing penalties on railway officers for granting rebates. He urged raising penalties against railway companies to target the so called railway czars.
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Washington
Senate
Nelson
President Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Traction Rehearing Denied by U.S. Supreme Court
Washington May 1 The Supreme Court of the United States denied the petition for rehearing in the Chicago traction cases. The action marks the end of the court’s consideration of the dispute over street railway regulation and related authorities.
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Supreme Court
Chicago
Washington
The
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago Traction
Fire losses in California conflagrations reported
The state insurance department released figures on losses from recent California fires. Estimated net losses total 119,441,595 with 18,944,000 for New York state joint stock companies, 44,827,495 for joint stock companies from other states, and 49,670,069 for foreign companies operating in the United States. Impairments of capital are expected to be covered by directors or stock holders.
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Albany
State Insurance Department
California
New York State
United States
Geronimo Turns Preacher to Apache Tribesmen
Chief Geronimo of the Apache called his followers to worship at the Fort Still military reservation. In two years he has shown unusual zeal for religion and Sunday preached from The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. The sermon was strong and had notable effect.
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Lawton
Oklo
Geronimo
Gerfimo
Traders Will Pay All Losses in Full
Chicago May 14 at a Traders Insurance board meeting now under receiver due to San Francisco fire losses it was decided to pay all losses dollar for dollar to policyholders and claimants without reduction.
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Chicago
Traders Insurance Company
San Francisco
May Day in Russia in St Petersburg Demonstration
May Day in St. Petersburg featured an imposing display as workers nationwide joined in the celebration. The city saw virtually all factories mills and shops idle with over two hundred thousand participants in the demonstration. Early interior reports indicate wider suspensions of work across Russian provinces and cities.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Assassination Shocks St Petersburg on May Day
Vice Admiral Nizukh, port commander, was killed in St Petersburg today during May Day protests led by workers. He had attempted to halt the demonstration, according to reports.
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St. Petersburg
Nizukh, Conmanier
Red Cross Relief Fund Receipts California Earthquake Aid
The Red Cross Relief Fund in Washington reports a relief sale totaling 2,426,000 dollars for California earthquake sufferers. The drive, initiated to aid victims, reflects strong national support and coordinated fundraising efforts across the country.
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Red Cross Relief Fund
Washington
Red Cross
California
Carl Schurz Dies A Publicist Of Note In New York
Carl Schurz, widely known publicist, died at his home this morning in New York aged TK. In Memphis, May 14, Frank A. Webber collapsed and died after excessive rooting for the home team at a ball game against Montgomery. He was removed from his seat, rushed to a hospital, but died shortly after.
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New York
Carl Schurz
Highhty
Memphis
Frank A. Webber
Montgomery
Webber
Withlur Howe
La Follette Demands End of Unanimous Consent in Senate
Senator La Follette vows to block special orders and end unanimous consent in the Senate. He urges full amendments be voteable, pressing for direct votes on railway property and related issues during the Washington session. The May 14 remarks accompany a proposed commission investigation amendment connected to railways.
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Washington
Benate
Wirthday
LaFollette
Hale
Senate
Bridgeport Magazine Explosions Rattle City at Union Metallic
Four magazines at the Union Metallic Cartridge company testing grounds exploded early today in Bridgeport Connecticut. The concussion shook the city and sparked alarm with many residents fleeing in night garments. No injuries were reported.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Zionists in Riot Disrupt Dowie Sermon in Zion City
May 14 Chicago reports a riot at Shiloh Tabernacle during John Alexander Dowie’s service. Eight Zionist figures were injured amid shouting debts and liar taunts as Dowie, despite enemies’ threats, appeared to preach. Women were knocked down and trampled. police and Zion guards augmented by a riot car reinforced the area.
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Chicago
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
Shiloh Tabernacle
Bel
Zion City
Artist Arrested After Park Bill Toss Chaos
Chicago police detained Walter Schultz after he tore up large sums of old money and handed bills to a park crowd near Lincoln Park conservatory. Officer Charles Brown said the scene resembled a wild bargain mêlée. Schultz, described as an artist, reportedly wanted to “die poor” with the stunt, police said.
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Chicago
Charles Brown
Lincoln Park
Walter Schultz
Schultz
State Street
Demeontia
Farmers report crop loss and school board seeks replacements
A survey notes 75 percent strawberry crop loss after frosts and little signs of apples or other fruit. Farmers hesitate to plant, some fields plowed and small planting exists. A. Cone offers mail carrier driving skills. Creamery adds cement driveway. Mrs. W H Voorhees resigns as operator of Central office to join Lamont. Tile work increases on farms. Harlan school board seeks a new superintendent and high school principal as incumbents do not seek re election.
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Cole
Shane
A. Cone
W. H. Voorhees
Central
Munual
Lamont
Harlan School Board
Schonla
Mercy Sinking Condition and Local News Snippets
Miss Mare Mercy is reported much worse today with a noted change in condition on Saturday. A baby Loy was born to Mr and Mrs John Berggren. the father formerly worked in the mols Central shops and the mother was Miss Grace Messenger, cashier at John Mason grocery. Captain Story of the Salvation Army led meetings at the leveL hall this weekend. The Iowa diocese Episcopal convention opened in Cedar Rapids for a three day session with delegates named from Chris church. The Waterloo party leaves tomorrow. Gen A Filson, singer at the Electric theatre, joined Stoddard Stock Company and will perform in Lansing Michigan after the Electric closes. The Stoddard Company has an all automer engagement at Waverly Park in Lansing. Mr Tillson will visit Clinton then Chicago for a production of the Mayor of Tokio. W W Miller received word of his sister Mrs Caroline M Garretson’s death in Huntington Pennsylvania after a ten week illness. Garretson, cashier of the town bank, was present at death. Miller had just visited his sister.
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Mare Mercy
Loy
John Berggren
Mols Central
Grace Messenger
John Mason Grocery
Story
Salvation Army
Leval Hall
Iowa
Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Chris Church
T. W. Place
A. B. C. Hardy
L. Vale Ana J. Mn Krapfel
Geo. W. Hinkle
Waterloo
A. Filson
The
Electric Theatre
Stoddard Stock Company
Lansing
Mich
Electric
Stoddart
Waverly Park
Tillson
Clinton
Chicago
Tokio
Tulson
Miller
Caroline M. Garretson
Huntington
Geo
WN. Garretson
Mr. Garretson
Mr. Miller
Death of Miss Alice Viola Strunk at home
The death of Miss Alice Viola Strunk occurred this morning at her parents home on 503 Sycamore street after several weeks of illness. Born April 13, 1892 in Mishawaka Indiana, she moved to Waterloo with her family and attended Hawthorne school. The cause was a brain abscess from erysipelas. She leaves parents and nine siblings. Burial details were not yet decided.
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Alice Viola Strunk
Sycamore Street
Mishawaka
Indiana
Waterloo
Hawthorne
Aiesa
G. F. Brannan
Fort Dodge
J. S. Burkett
Til
Harry
Lulu
Edith
Ralph
Dudley
Alice
Hawthorne School
Supplee
Death at Independence Claims Mrs G B Smearlie
Mrs G B Smearlie died at her Independence home on Sunday morning after an organic heart condition. Funeral services are set for Tuesday with Dr Nims attending. Her elder mother, nearly ninety, survives, causing deep family sorrow. Mr and Mrs T C Stephenson returned from Yale, Iowa, after a two week absence.
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Cedar Falls
C.H. Nimg
G. B. Smearlie
Independence
Nims
T. C. Stephenson
Yale
Iowa
Waterlo o Revival Draws Large Crowds at Opera House
Three major revival meetings packed Waterlo o venues Sunday with 2500 to 2600 at Brown's Opera House for the men’s mass meeting and a Grace M E church women’s session led by Dr Ma hood. Dr Ostrom’s evening address followed a sacred concert and choir of over 200, ending with a sermon from John 1 14. The event highlighted strong church promotion and broad civic participation.
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Waterloo
Brown's Opera House
Grace M. E. Church
Mahood
Brown
Wees
Ostrom
Opera House
Prowell
Symphony Orchestra
General Sodes
James Black
Dr. Ostrom
Waterlas
Mr. Black
Jain
Hillis
Ichberstone
Brown's
Jesus
Leason
Catron
Jeang Christ
Son of God
Saturday Standpat Day Shows Iowa Delegates for Third Term
Des Moines May 14 Saturday brought a strong display of standpat support as delegates were chosen for the third term bid. Involving 164 delegates from ten counties, the tally favored Perkins and Rathbun in several counties while Cummins faced stiff opposition. Webster county aligned with Dolliver, signaling a contest with Senator Allison. Windy caucus reports suggested lingering undecided support as the Cummins line held in parts of the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Town
Col
Jaclson County
Cumming “Reservation
Benton
Cedar
Jones
Rathbun
Cummins
Davis County
Wapello County
Perkins
Webster County
Dolliver
United States
Allison
New Receiver Named Mutual as Court Hears May Term
On the first day of the May term Judge F C Platt presides with preliminary matters resolved and cases assigned. Insurance receiver E A Manhard replaces J A Glimore after the death of B A Evade. court directs a report on Glimore’s transactions. Several injunctions against saloon activity set for Tuesday. Several motions for continuance denied as trials approach.
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F.C. Platt
E. &. Manhard
Platt
Property Mutual Insurance Association
J. A. Glimore
B.A. Evade
Toot Oe
Manhard
Glmore
Blood poisoning linked to cheap soap in Ontario
Mrs. John Latham of Boone suffered a severe reaction after using a low quality laundry soap bought in Ames. She was bedridden for days, two scare moments of possible fatal poisoning followed, but a physician’s prompt treatment eased the danger. She is recovering though still affected by the illness.
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Boone
Ontario
John Latham
Latham
Ames
Dog Lifesaver Costs 600 to Save Pet
Mrs. Isabelle Adams of Seattle paid 600 for a throat surgery to save her Chi cania and Yorkshire terrier brought from the Pacific coast to Philadelphia. After failed attempts on the coast and in Washington and New York, a surgeon performed the operation restoring the dog to health. The owner arranged a gold service to serve meals to the dog.
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Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Isabelle Adams
Seattle
Washington
Adams
New York
Adama
Iowa State Sabbath School Convention Schedule Summary
Iowa State Sabbath School Convention set for Council Bluffs from June 16 to 22. Rock Island lines announce fare of one third beyond Iowa points with return restrictions. Tickets on sale June 18 and valid June 20 within 100 miles. limited return passage.
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Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Towa
Jane Sard
Protest Over Permit Papers Filed Late at Clerk’s Office
A Waterloo protest halted a permit petition by Don M. Munger to sell liquor, filed and withdrawn after record entry. The temperance committee led by J A Earl and others opposed new permits for druggists, citing legal timing and public welfare concerns.
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Don M. Munger
J. A. Earl
QR. R. Teeter
H. G. Beeman
E.G. Cattermale
County Convention Called By Blackhawk Republicans
The Blackhawk county Republican Central Committee met with Chairman J. N. Thill Monday afternoon and voted to call a county convention at the court house in this city Saturday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m. Delegates totaling 27 will be chosen to represent Blackhawk county at the state convention in Des Moines on August 7. Five of seven committee members were present. A Waterloo Bus Co. team accident reported near the east side home. no damage. A petition from west side residents seeks paving Jefferson Street between Fifth Street and the Great Western tracks, one and a half blocks, with brick. City Council to consider. Baby product Hollister’s Mountain Ten praised as top medicine for infants. advert claims it aids appetite, sleep, and growth. Wilugler Bros. and Bradbury & Webb ads note local merchants. Lamb Jr. of Bradbury & Webb grocery taken ill with appendicitis. plans to travel to Cedar Rapids for surgery with his mother.
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Republian
Waterloo
Alinde Central
Airan
Park Avenue
Central Depot
West Side
Jefferson Atreet
Firth Street
Oie Great Western
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Oscar Uochan
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Ening
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Fred Littnow
Bert Kesar
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Davis
E. E. Manhard
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F. Miller
Miller Matton
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Waterloo Cement Tile Machinery Co
John D. Bixby
Arthur Bixby
Bixby
John Shempke
Fairbank
Neena M. Dogan
Blackhawk County
Graduate Nursty Association
Florence Wilfer
West
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G. A. R. Hall
Sparr
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Newton
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Brooklyn
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Munger
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