Global economy shown through varied bank and ship stock shifts
The excerpt notes wide moving sums across banks and o fficers including Bank of France and Imperial Bank of Russia, with US treasury balances rising and Argentine gold reserves under review. It also touches on music tastes in China, whisky stocks, and a snowbound Swiss artillery incident, all framed as a broad, eclectic survey of worldly trends.
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Banke of France
Imperial Bank of Russia
United States
Report by General Byers Recommends Interfering Interstate Booze Trade
Iowa attorney general Byers in a biennial report urges federal state action to curb interstate shipments of alcohol and cigarettes and to prohibit government licenses for dry counties. He calls for district reorganization, critiques state anti trust enforcement, seeks higher AG salaries, and argues taxation and practice statute changes. Monument planned for Indian victim Mrs Thott. Webster County leads funding efforts with Tamileon County following. Monument cost several thousand dollars, to be dedicated early spring with ceremonies.
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Des Moines
Byers
Supreme Court
Iowa
Berrause
Hamlton
He Thott
Webster County
Tamileon County
Hantiltan
Woman dies after cutting corn in razor incident
A woman died following a razor cut during a corn cutting accident. Her husband, identified by initials, faced the event as attending neighbors described a fatal injury on the verge of collapse. Local authorities reported the tragedy and ongoing inquiries into the incident.
Contestant Wins Victory in Plymouth County
Fragmented OCR reveals a local race where a contestant claims victory in Plymouth County Me-A, with mentions of votes and a previous contest two years ago. Readable parts show a finalist winner and a majority, but the fragmentary text limits full details and names.
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Plymouth County
Rembend Sinieen
Section Foreman Robbed by Black Person
A section foreman was robbed last night at Grasum Central. He was knocked down and bound in a gold water, with $40 taken. A Black person escaped in an automobile after the attack. Police expect to bond the suspect over to the grand jury.
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Thomas Esti Foreman
Klihors Central
Grasum
Plymouth Prairie Club Annual Banquet Celebrated
Members marked the sixth anniversary of the club with speeches and reflections. Founders were identified as early local brothers with ties to nearby towns and professional men in the community.
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Plymouth Prairie Club
Ian
Architect of New York Hotel in Des Moines
The Des Moines article describes Frank Ane, a noted architect, connected to the New York Hotel project. It highlights his prominence in Iowa and references his role in designing the hotel, noting Des Moines as the site of a major building venture.
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Iowa
New York
Frank Ane
Des Moines
Mery
Mire
Des Steines
Blegest
Ward
Dow City Bark Looted By Robbers
Robbers struck a bank in Dow City during the night. a fire crew responded after an explosion was heard in the town. Details are unclear as the morning report cites fire department activity and a conductor from the Great Western.
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Dow City
Wines
Dow Cit
Chicago
MieTim Sure
Mason City
Gishatel Unt
Lasteriay
Yas J T
Ef Garner
Ny Tielbes
Great Western
Pneumonia Ravages a Dubuque Family in Two Hours
In Dubuque on January 2 Edward Mai Iny aged 57 Sarah Malles 55 and Mrs Louis Whehtnhim die or are dying as pneumonia sweeps through one family. The death toll includes Louis Wachenhim and Thomas Malles with more fatalities reported this afternoon.
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Dubuque
Edward Mai- Iny
Sarah Malles
Louis Whehtnhim
Louis Wachenhim
Thos. Malles
Mneumonia
Fourth striker dies in Chicago garment strike
The fourth death in the garment workers strike occurred today in Chicago Tan. Ferdinand Weiss, 19, was shot December 24 by Edward Heaney, a special policeman. Heaney is locked up.
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Chicago
Garment Workers
Ferdinand Weiss
Edward Heaney
Heaney
Gotch Willing to Meet Russian Challenger for $20,000
Frank Gotch in Des Moines says he is ready to meet the Russian wrestler Hackenschmidt for a $20,000 side bet within three to four weeks. Jack Curley leaves Chicago to finalize arrangements, while Gotch’s fiancée Miss Glu Oestvich expresses astonishment at the announced return to wrestling.
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Bes Moines
Frank Gotch
Jack Utley
George Hackenschmidt
Palmer Burns
Gatch
T Am
Farner Birns
Gurley
Montreal
Jack Curley
George H Backerschmidt
Chicago
Wrank Gotch Curley
Franceets
Moines
Glu Oestvich
Humboldt
Fianeee
Gotch
Daily Capital
Hackenschmidt
Prant
Miss Qestriel
What a Wan Raised on 10 Acre Farm Anthon Iowa
Anthon Iowa farmer notes predicted outputs for the current year listing one steer cow two colts potatoes honey eggs and other products with estimated values amounting to 3937 10 dollars plus additional earnings from daily work totaling 429 dollars.
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WHAT A_WAN
Anthon
Ta. C
Nance
Nanes Kag
Prohibitionists Move to Repeal the Mulct Law
Prohibitionists of Iowa plan a conference of the state central committee and other workers to demand repeal of the mulct law rather than resubmission of the constitutional prohibitory amendment this time. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow in Des Moines Ta.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Central Committee
Marengo Editor Appointed to Parole Board
Dex Moines Iowa December 31 editor Atal of the Marengo Republica was named by Governor Carroll to the state parole board succeeding person A. Smith. He previously served in the legislature from Audubon and his appointment becomes effective at once.
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Dex Moines
T Cr. Atal
Marengo Republica
Carroll
Parole Board
Parson A. Smith
Audubon
Negro Organization Convenes in Des Moines Meeting
The Intee sus Literary association of Kansas and the Negra organization held a meeting in Des Moines Indiana. They selected Whehita for the 1911 gathering after St. Joseph withdrew from the contest.
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Des Moines
Bec, Jr
Inteesus Literary Association of
Kansas
Negra Organization
Ed Whehita
St. Joseph
Northwest Weddings in Rapids and Paullina Marriages
Wedding notices from Paullina, Hartley, and Burlington list multiple unions on December 23 to 31. Entries name Lena Neilson, Anna Gardner, Hazel McCailey, Alta Chapman, Esther Fleming, and other local names joining spouses in Iowa and nearby states with ministers, churches, and family ties noted. The items reflect social society announcements amid year end celebrations.
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Pauilima
Otis
Cor
James G. Innes
Anna Gardner
Goodwill Mission School
South Dakota
Paullina, In
Bomb Explodes Behind Heidelburg Club Room in Galesburg
A bomb exploded early today in the rear of the Heidelburg club room in Galesburg Illinois wrecking parts of two buildings and shattering several windows but causing no injuries. The town has recently seen many club rooms as it voted against saloons.
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Galesburg
Heidelburg
Girl at dinner shot by lover in New Sharon town
Clara McIntyre an 18 year old orphan living with Mr and Mrs Will Young was shot while seated at supper in Young home about 130 last night. Cecil Lockhart also 18 was captured west of town after a chase and confessed to the shooting. Sheriff E L Valentine took him to OsKaloosa jail. A lovers quarrel is said to be the motive.
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New Sharon
Clara McTintyre
Will Young
Cecil Lackart
E. L. Valentine
Askaloosa
Lockhart
Valentine
Oskaloosa
Zoon Aften
McIntyre
Masons Take Vow At Midnight In Des Moines
Cedar Rapids and Des Moines masons gathered at the new St Johns temple for a midnight ceremony. Grand Master Craig led a solemn vow prohibiting profane language, pledged by Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Masons during the church dedication event. The temple cost about $46,000 to complete.
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Cedar Rapids
Grand
Tuberculosis Special Planned by Kepford Fort Denigg
Dr. Al Kepford of Des Moines and Dr. J. W. Kime lead a state wide tuberculosis education effort with exhibitions lectures and county anti tuberculoid societies planned for this winter. The program will begin in the northeastern counties and expand to county seats and smaller towns with physicians giving five lectures each and countywide meetings.
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Kepford Fort Denigg
Tiny & Orn
Bowstow
AL EB. Kepford
Des Moines
J. W. Kime
Man shoots wife then kills himself in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Mary Vampula was shot in the shoulder by her husband Join Vampula after she refused to withdraw a petition. He then shot himself in the head at his son’s home but survived and may recover. Both are about 50 and had a troubled marriage. Nearby items include the Waterloo to Waverly rail line opening for service and a boy saving a man from a gored encounter with a heifer. A Bayard child dies after clothing catches fire from a stove.
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Cedar Rapids
Hyoree
Mary Vampula
Vampula
Vampuia
Bruce June
Minnesota Governor Favors Good Roads in Interview
Des Moines Iowa December 8 Governor Eberhart of Minnesota endorses a state publicity bureau agricultural extension work short courses farmers institutes and consolidated rural schools citing good roads as paramount for Iowa. Iowa should allocate 1000000 for short courses extension work and the publicity bureau. Des Moines Gas Co seeks injunctive relief against a new 9 cent gas ordinance to take effect January 1. Grandma Susan William pioneer of Butler county dies at 92 leaving 106 descendants and eight children.
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Des Moines
Gavernor Eberhart
Minnesota
Hay
Iowa
BES Moines Gas Company
Des Moines Gas Company
McPherson
Council
Waterloo
Susan William
Butler County
Shell Rock
Road Workers in Conference At State Good Roads Meet
Des Moines Iowa Dec 30 The state good roads convention brings 400 delegates to discuss creation of a unified public works structure a county highway system and a new road laws codification proposals. Speakers include A G Whitey Sioux City on county engineers and tax levies while G Stanton and Lafayette Young outline plans for future road legislation and the Paweshick County Plan.
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Des Moines
Aysre Urgee
Iowa
Dawkeye Highway
Syith
Public Works
Lafayette Young
State Association
M. O. Kildridge
Food Renis Bureau
Washington, D.C
Iown
Governor Carroll Declares Senate Candidacy Not
Des Moines December 26 governor Carroll says he will not seek the United States Senate this term and supports Senator Lafayette Yous for reelection. He names Radntar Lafayette Young as a more suitable successor to file the vacancy from Senator Bolliver's death, noting potential influence on the forthcoming election.
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Des Moines
Covernor BS
F. Carroll
United States Senate
Lafayette Yous
Carroll
Radntar
Lafayette Young
Stortly Fitter
Sen-ator Bolliver
Dairy Commissioner Gritigal Criticizes Iowa Cities on Milk Inspection
Des Moines December 30. Web. Warner dairy commissioner Cody issued a statement condemning city councils across Iowa for refusing to cooperate with the department on milk inspection. He said lack of financial and moral support from localities makes inspection a matter of grave importance.
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Des Moines
Rarner, Shite
Tod
Cody
Iowa
Carroll appoints tariff delegates in Iowa report
Des Moines dispatch notes Governor Carroll selecting delegates for the national tariff commission convention in Washington. The pick list includes Charles F. Junkin of Fairfield J A DeArmand of Davenport George W Dunham of Manchester J Ek Palmer of Hawkeye W G Kerr of Granity Center John Wilson of Hedrick J 16 Berryhill of Des Moines W P Hepburn of Clazind G W Gillison of Harlan J 2 Lavendar of Rockwell City E P Heiser of Cherokee. Haugen faces contest in Northwood as D E Murphy files formal election contest citing irregularities in 200 precincts in the Haarth district.
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Des Moines
Carrol
National Tariff Commission
Washington
Charles F. Junkin
Fairfield
J. A. DeArmand
Davenport
George W. Dunham
Manchester
J. Ek. Palmer
Hawkere
W. G. Kerr
Granity Center
John Wilson
Hedrick
Berryhill
Desfoines
W. P. Hepburn
Clazind
G. W. Cillison
Harlan
J. 2 Lavendar
Rockwell City
E. P. Heiser
Cherokee
Haugen
D. ED. Murphy
Mason City
D. D. Murphy
Northwood
Haarth
Cedar Rapids Fire After Oil Tank Spill Detours Trains
Cedar Rapids residents fled as a stopcock broke on an oil tank car spilling 3000 gallons of gasoline on Milwaukee tracks. Firemen quickly battled flames and trains were detoured to prevent an explosion. In Lisbon a burglary at the post office yielded small cash and stamps.
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Cedar Rapids
Lisbon
Cedar Rapids Man Shoots Self in Head at Office
Edward H. Moyers secretary treasurer of the Stubbard Jee company, a long time Cedar Rapids business figure, attempted suicide at his office by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver. The bullet lodged in his head, and doctors report no immediate hope of recovery. Moyers, about 65, left a note about selling his old home and moving to a new house. He is survived by a wife. In LeMars, Plymouth Road boosters pass road plan changes. committee on finances and legislature formed as locals favor a route south of the Minneapolis Central tracks, shortening the route and avoiding two dangerous railroad crossings.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapid
Edward
Dee
Edward H. Moyers
Stubbard Jee Comparis
Meyers
Teilet
Meyora
Plymouth
LeMars
Dawkeya
Ovens
Remsen
Former State Officer Criticizes Health Board Structure
Des Moines reports former secretary of Iowa’s state board of health blasts the system as too large and inefficient. He cites lack of leadership, petty influence, and high per diem costs, urging legislative change and a streamlined, accountable health authority. Also notes death of W K Boardman, former Iowa dairy commissioner, in Los Angeles after a stroke. The piece mentions a local wedding in LeMars, Iowa, between Maynard J Enders and Miss Katharine Fisell, who will reside in Houston where Enders works for a wholesale firm.
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Des Moines
Lours
Thomas
State Board of Health
Iowa
Nevada
Worg
Los Angeles
W. KX. Boardman
Sldte
Boardman
Botch Challenges World 10 Wrestle
Omaha, Web. G 30. Farmer Burns, for Frank Goteh, issues a challenge to any man in the world led by George Hackenschmidt for a side bet of 20009 dollars. Match to be catch-as-catch-can best two of three under modern rules and may be held anywhere. Burns also sweeps other wrestlers to himself and Fred Beell for likewise purses.
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Omaha
Web
Farmer
Burns
Omala Bee
Frank Goteh
George Hackenschmidt
Faymere
Ox Fred Beell
Joice Trial Delayed Again in Federal Court
Fort Dodge Iowa December 30 P M Joice once of the Lake Mills band awaits trial on fraud charges in federal court here He is ill at his Pal home and the January term was postponed due to his condition Indicted last June on 11 counts the case drew attention as depositors suffered no loss despite his prominence.
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Fort Dodge
P. ME. Joice
Lake Mills Band
Pal
Nice
Indiangla Man TS Whitley successor named
Des Moines Dec 30 Superintendent EB Smith of the Indianola schools is named by Governor Carroll as a member of the state board of educational examiners succeeding BM Whitley of Sioux City whose term expires December 1.
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Des Moines
EB. Smith
Indianola Schools
Carroll
State Board of Educational Exam
BM. Whitley
Sioux City
Switchman Crashed Between Freight Cars
A switchman for the Illinois Central was killed instantly at Tarn early today while coupling air hose between cars in a long train. Drawbars came together crushing his head. In Clarion Indiana Dec 30, Lucas contest case heard with decision for Lucas. Holden secured for Plymouth Short Course at LeMars Indiana in February. secretary Koenig organizing.
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R. Myer
Ilinois Central
Tarn
Mrs. Lucas
Clarion
Johnson-Lucas
Sls
Lucas
Dr Weir Mitchell resigns from Penn board of trustees
Philadelphia December 20 The resignation of Dr S Weir Mitchell as a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania is made public creating six vacancies on the board for next year. The defection follows deaths and resignations among members and leaves unclear the trustee’s reason for leaving.
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Philadelphia
S. Weir Mitchell
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Trustees
Cade
Educators Push for Statewide School Reforms in Iowa
Mason City Iowa Dec 23 Educators from across the state unite to press for legislative changes. Key aims include eliminating rural schools with six or fewer pupils and creating normal training departments in at least one accredited four year high school per county. Proposed funding would total at least 75000 annually for trained teachers and rural education reforms similar to laws in Kansas Nebraska Minnesota and New York.
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Mason City
State Teachers' Association
Ture
Searley
The
Cedar Bauls Normal
Fred Mahan—nah
State Teachers” Association
Ofessor
George Betts
Cornell
E J. Beard
Newton
W. F. Atherton
Drake
Z. C. Thornburg
Des Moines
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesola
Michigan
New York
Iowan Will Escape Federal Jail Term
Washington December 22 Representative Hull announced that President Watt would defer the use of W S Harlan’s mandate while the facts are reviewed. Harlan, convicted in Georgia for peonage, faces two years jail. A pardon is anticipated amid efforts by Mackin’s brother in Indiana and support from Captain Hulk and Senators Cummings and Young. Des Moines Gas Price Cut Proposed
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Der
Hull
Watt
W. S. Harlan
Georgia
Tully
I Mackin
Endiancia
Hulk
Cummings and
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