Influence of Allison Leads on Key Committees and Tariff Efforts
Washington, May 19 Special reports show Senator Allison’s strong influence as chair on the senate appropriations committee helping secure a $150,000 appropriation for mine explosion and safety research. The move, backed by union leaders, aims to progress tariff and safety measures next Congress while Allison pursues other major bills and conferences on the Aldrich Vreeland financial plan. Nearby, Carl Epperson visits Brandon, and local notices mention community events, church activities, a county fair, and school plans amid regional updates.
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United Mine Workers of America
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Iowa
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Lone City Medical College
Brandon
Frank Spencer
Spencer's Grove
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Perry
Westbury
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Jamison
Jefferson Township
Christian Church
Union
M. 8
Homer Wrotten
Fitch
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Upworth League
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Theodore Peck
Buchanan County Fair Association
Typhoid Outbreak Bites Rockwell City Church Supper
Eight new typhoid cases emerge in Rockwell City within ten days linked to an April 14 church supper. Key patients include County Auditor H B Stonebraker and Frank P Hoff. No additional deaths. cause under investigation amid theories of contaminated pipes, chicken, ice cream, salad, or cabbage. The city water tested clean. Rev. Robert Reedy returns from treatment. officials warn more cases possible.
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HB. EH. Stonebraker
Frank P. Hoff
Ora Johnson
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Des Moines
Whiting Emerges As Iowa Auto Town Of Note
Whiting reports a population under 400 yet hosts twenty five modern motor cars and a first rate garage. Four years ago automatics were rare, now common as in Des Moines. Owners plan a joint garage with planned designs, while W R Jameson handles business in Streator Illinois.
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Des Moines
Mavern
Shea
Power for Iowa Congress Aids Ottumwa Post Office Funds
The article details a drive for Ottumwa post office funding with Senator Allison pushing a 225000 appropriation, the House later approving 200000 aided by ally Frank Simmons and Major Lacey. It notes Democratic Rep Hamilton shifted blame and disputes credit claiming, and highlights broaderFarmers benefit and foreign trade reporting.
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Curantine Press
Farm Sale Planned by Longtime Township Owner
John Kurtz Sr who has run a 280 acre farm in the township for 27 years plans to sell the property due to family needs and retirement from farming. Local corn planting has been delayed by weather and work has begun slowly. The community notes various small items including farm transfers, visits, and church concerns with a service schedule changing for Ascension Day May 28 and no service next Sunday.
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Henry Nolting
Quinty
Carl Mixdorf
Tom Barker
Fred
Frank
Tom Johnsons Daughter Divorces After Brief Honeymoon
Cleveland May 19. Elizabeth Johnson Mariani sues her husband, Antonio Mariani, for divorce on cruelty neglect and abandonment. Married March 28, 1907 at Mayor Johnsons home. A daughter born five months ago. Elizabeth seeks custody and alimony.
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Cleveland
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QLD Resident Death After Six Weeks Without Food
Edgar C. Brown died at 2:20 am Tuesday from a sarcoma blamed on an anesthetic used during teeth extraction. Born 1838 in Pennsylvania, he never married and split time between Kansas and Oklahoma. Funeral plans set for Cedar Rapids. brothers Eyj, Frank Brown live there, another brother in Utica, New York.
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H. W. Brown
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Oklahoma
Cedar Rapids
Eyj
Frank Brown
Utica
New York
N.P
Cherry Bishop Wedding Outsmarts Friends in Dubuque
Miss Maude Cherry and Carl D Bishop wed in Dubuque on Saturday after a prearranged meeting in Lamont. The couple, long-time local residents, will make their future home in this city and plan visits to Illinois en route. The bride’s mother received a wedding postal this morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Ilinois
Cherry-Bishop
Maude Cherry
Carl Dbishop
Dubuque
Miss Cherry
H.W. Sigworth
Lamont
Bishop
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Pem Banton to Receive Ten Thousand Dollar Award
Pem Banton reportedly received telegram notice from Senator Allison that the conference committees in both houses passed and granted a bill awarding him 10000 for injuries sustained during service in Panama. The news comes as welcome for Banton and his supporters. James F. Riley was arrested in Omaha on a Waterloo case involving misused restaurant stock and a mortgage on seized Missouri land. he may refuse to return without requisition papers. Mrs. A. B. Kepfard has left for a ten day visit to Hampton.
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Allison
Porximitigas
Panama
Banton
Waterloo
Omaha
James F. Riley
Ao Waterloo
Riley
Water Street
Missouri
Polar Expedition Sails For Elusive Arctic End
Captain Benard leads the Jacques Cartier from Dunkirk with nine scientists and eight crew in a 1903 French polar voyage. Commissioned by a Paris Mareilles committee, the vessel targets northern flora and fauna study before pushing toward the world’s axis.
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Dunkirk
Jacques Cartier
North Nole
Ean Research
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France
Seven story block planned for West Side on Bridge Street
Preparations for a seven story commercial building on Bridge Street head of Commercial Street proceed. Cedar Falls owner George S. Morrin says the $40,000 structure will replace two old one story frames, offering 44,800 square feet on six stories and a basement, with tenants sought for a long term lease. Woods Bros. eyeing terms as they lease the nearby four story frontage.
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Bridge Street
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Mornin
Cédar Falls
Tennant
Woods Bros
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Waterloo
Sios Repairing Company
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Wood Bros
With & Bridge Street
Poison Proves Fatalin Packwood Girl Dies
Packwood Iowa May 19 The ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jander of Limby died Sunday night after contact with poison ivy or dock oak while picking wild flowers near her home The girl suffered intense pain and died rapidly A sister of the deceased is also suffering from poisoning with similar symptoms
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Iowa
James Jander
Limby
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Public letter denies scandal in divorce bid
Mrs Minnie Barber rejects rumors linked to her Sunday night incident and divorce case. She accuses critics of bearing false witness, clears Mr Kingaman of involvement, and states she is secure at home with Nate and Anna Bennett. She insists she acted independently to end her marriage.
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Charles Barber
B. J. Schenmel
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New Officers Elected as Parsons Retires From Kelly & Taneyhill
The Kelly & Taneyhill Co stockholders met Monday evening at the factory on Clay and Chestnut streets. L. B. Parsons retired after nearly five decades with the firm, stepping down from president and secretary roles. B J Schemmel was named president with J J Landgraft as vice president and James Armstrong secretary treasurer. Directors include Schemmel, Landgraft, Armstrong, N. O. Mongot, D. B. Henderson. The company faces challenging conditions but aims for a banner year with planned plant and staff expansions.
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Lightning Strike Causes Cattle Deaths and Farm Losses
A severe lightning storm swept Orange and Eagle townships early Monday, damaging telephones and fusing wires. The Wottstein line near Kagis Centre had poles burned and wires severed, frightening farms. At A. M. Lichty farm eight miles south of town, three horses were killed and another injured by a direct bolt, with losses estimated around 180 for horses and 150 for other damages. Some animals were found in a group, shocked but some may recover. Weill not fully compensate Mr Lichty’s losses.
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Pasiire
Chautauqua Meetings Boost Rail Service Plans
Chautauqua Management reports 23 cars will run to park venues during the coming session. The W F N railroad promises completion of the west side extensor and expanded service to handle expected large crowds. Tent grounds and rental arrangements will be coordinated with Manager Yenney to secure space and tents ahead of the meetings. Season tickets are selling rapidly as advertising reaches out within a 100 mile radius to attract attendees.
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West Side
Death delays two trials as court adjourns for absences
Two district court trials were postponed due to unforeseen events. G H Blum versus Central Railway and William Matheson versus George Burkhardt for foreclosure stalled when a witness was injured and then a telegram announced the death of Thos D Henly's mother. The mandamus action and the foreclosure case will be reset later this term. Separate matters included a divorce for Mary L Morgan and fines suspended for Jimmy O'Hare and J K Shuman for drunkenness. Clergy Father Forkenbrock departed for Dubuque to attend St Francis convent investment services with Anna Smith among the twenty-eight candidates. Cheater Zelihoeter returned to Iowa City after visiting relatives.
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Wiliam Mathes
George Burkhardt
Mechanic's Men Oh
Cedar Falls
Elme
Platt
Street
Mary L. Morgan
Jimmy O'Hare
George C. Morgan
Palle& and
O'Hare
Dubuque
J. K. Shuman
Anlington
H. H. Forkenbrock
Dyersville
St. Frances Convent
Anna Smith
Hera
Mary Astella
Miss Smith
St. Mary's Pariah
Success of last seening’s min atrel show at the East aide opera house
The Our Lady of Victory Academy event at the East Side Opera House credited the success to participants who worked with cheerful heart. Merchants donated advertising and everyone who helped deserves thanks. A minor riot report from Oslwein claims 2 rioters over union men discharge at the Great Western abopa, though details are uncertain.
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East Aide Opera House
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Oslwein
Great Westernabopa
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