Soldier dies on return to pretty wife at Port Ta then
Port Ta base reports the death of a soldier returning to his wife after service. The tragedy follows a romance at the army post involving Anne Fink and Barry Nelson. Nelson, formerly of Port Ta ge, served in the Eleventh Cavalry and was ordered to Port Ta then Cuba. A baby boy was born to the couple before his death prompted sympathy actions by Bannard Dolliver and Secretary Taft.
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Roi Mas
Higny Hebe
Arba
Alter
Hetty Wirett
Senwlor
Hevretary
Taft
Netson Ryight
Sehriy
Anne Fink
Mra Nelson
Des Mothey
Bresiau
Germany
Wwe
Twee Maken
The
State University
Des Melis
Atehont
Army
Barry Nels
Port Dadae
V Cavalry
Marrige Nelson
Port Tiley
Ciba
Fort Tadge
Cuba
Express Companies Under Fire Over Freight Rates
Des Moines February 22 A.C Hutchins secretary of the Town Manufacturers issues a letter criticizing express firms for alleged 20 percent reductions in freight rates and asking for a hearing before railway commissioners. He contends railways charge too little for transfers and manufacturers may pay more than benefits they receive, amid ongoing rate discussions and a February hearing date.
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Des Moines
Br. A.C
Bates
Hutchins
Fetter
Railwaya Caine Uniteenta
Iowa girl to testify in Wulff kidnapping case
Chivige Feb 20 192? Wilism dirming phanr and Trene Alvin Jones v Blvd on trust in criminal court. Prosecution to call as a witness Elen Yates of Iowa City who was kidnapped by Birmingham over a year ago. Also reports a vicious horse killing a blacksmith in Lohiville and a robbery of a Spencer collector after a wheel-jump ambush.
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New England
United States
Dewey
Vermont
New
Nee
Tt Ja
Augustus St Gaulens
New Hampshire
Sam White
Baker City
Tom Taggart
Oregon Democracy
5 City
Iowa City
Birrmingham
9000 Men Return to Work Today
News from Cleveland and other cities reports 9000 men returning to work as plants restart after extended shutdowns. At the National Tube plant in Cleveland and nearby facilities, 5000 to 9000 workers are expected back soon, with the aim to reemploy a full workforce shortly. In Zanesville and Roseville, tube mills and pottery operations resume on half or full time, with 700 and 100 workers returning, respectively, while Chicago area steel mills reopen, restoring about 2000 positions.
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Ile Gaanhany
Zanesville Clo
Mork Manufacturing
Roseville Pottery
Chicago
Labor Party Call Issued By Union Delegates
In New York a meeting of the Sonim Federated union and representatives from labor unions nationwide discussed nominating Heowetideiics for president and vice president and elevating SB pabuse for a campaign into the party.
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New York
Sonim Federated Union
Shinuer Murmpers
American Federatiaty of Labor
United States
Democratic State Conventions Outline for 1906 Delegates
Mainz February 14 1906 reports the second Democratic state convention to formalize state offers. It will be composed of about 1 200 delegates, with the Witton convention similarly sized. Names for officers and secretaries are listed, and Porter of Contra Costa is seen as leading gubernatorial candidate. Delegates are apportioned by 200 votes plus major fractions, with anticipated total delegates around 1 000 to 1 200. Regular procedures and leadership roles are detailed amid party competition.
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Mainz
Witton
Cedir Rapits
Marel
Despater
Central Conferrree
Checrman Miller
Fot
Sivine
Haan Beale
Siouwe
Samuel Monnatt, Jr
Kalona
Reading
J. A Gilley
Philip Tongs
Carroll
Elving Coeh
Porter
White
Bease
Fight Over Location of New Library
Controversy over a new library site in Onawa grows since Carnegie funds, Addison Oliver gifts, and local donations stir debate. West side plans cite Whitht lot on Town Avenue two blocks west of the railroad, pending a $500 donor pledge while east side groups push for a different site.
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Ovins
Congregational Church
Addision Oliver
Library Board
Carnegie
Re Puic
Addison Oliver
Feal Library Board
C. HL
B.D. Holbrook
Town Avenue
Lbrary
West Side
Whitht
Westalders
A. W. Mant
Storm Lake Elevator Destroyed in Fire Loss 6000
Storm Lake Iowa February 1 fire totally destroyed Wagner Bros elevator causing six thousand dollars in damage partly insured Fifteen hundred bushels of grain burned Fire began in the engine room. editor enters servant warfare Boone Iowa February 11 editor B D Swick socialist editor of the Boone Independent says women paying slavery for housework means they do not own their body and soul.
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Storm Lake
Wagner Bros
Boone, Ja
B.D. Swick
Boone Independent
Boone
Swick
Monona County Fair seeks funds to pay debt
A Monona County Fair stockholders meeting discussed paying a $2,540 debt. A mortgage on real estate was not pursued, and $1,200 may be raised by stock subscriptions while the rest remains urgent. The fair, organized two years ago, lists officers and 1,000 plus members with $5,375 in stock sold.
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Onawa
Monona County
R. J H. Pervons
C. A. Thurston
C. B. Ellis
Frei Walker
A. W. Burgess
English Royalty Attends Requiem Mass in London
King Edward Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales joined the royal party at a requiem Mass in St James Church Spanish Place London for the late Crown Prince of Portugal. The church was packed with diplomats cabinet ministers naval and military officers and other notable figures.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
St. James
Spanish Place
Nodular Disease Destroys Large Sheep Herds Statewide
Dr D Baughman Iowa State Veterinary Division reports nodular disease destroying many flocks across Fort Dedede Ta Rebsie an pnten nal affection in Madiven, oone and Powe counties. Infection kills 26 to 2 percent. disease strength recently increased. Advice calls for thorough premises disinfection and a complete habitat shift to prevent spread. The disease’s cause remains unknown, but transmission through pasture or barns is suspected. most losses occur in smaller herds.
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Fort Dedede
Madiven
Oone
Poweahick
D. Bavebian
Iowa
Atire Vet
Birdsall to retire from Congress in coming election
Dubie 1a Feb 19 Congressman Birdsall will quit the race and retire to private life at the end of his present term. He has not publicly announced but plans to do so soon. His withdrawal leaves two candidates for his seat C B Pickett Waterloo and Burton B Sweet Waverly. The primary is June 2. Reasons include his wife’s dissatisfaction with Washington life and his return to Clarion.
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Waterloo
the Elks
Burton B. Sweet
Waverly
Birdsall
Washington
Hye
Clarion
Congressman Birdsall
Drunk Man’s Parole Ends In Return To Prison
H Hamilton of Kenosha Wisconsin, once wealthy and educated, forged a check during drunken stupor. He served six years in state prison and was paroled by the Kenosha M C A with conditions of employment and sobriety. When found intoxicated, authorities were notified and he reflected that it was a high price to pay for one drunk.
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Kenosha
Wis
H. Hamilton
Iowa
Hamilton
M.C. A
Girl Chats With Affinity's Wife in Clarion Case
In Cherokee Iowa on February 10, Justice Gillett handled a venue change in the Aurelia corps interests case. Wilson was absent. a continuance was set for February 18, bond fixed at $1,000. Miss Waddell faced no charges and returned to Aurelia. At the depot she spoke with Mrs. Wilson.
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Aurelia Dlopers
Gillett
Miller
Aurelia
Wilson
Death settlement in Tolm? Pooler case at Fort Dodge
Jay Pooler, administrator of John Pooler’s estate, received 3000 from United States Gypsum company for his son’s death at the Fort Dodge mill last June. While oiling shafting, Pooler’s sleeve lugged in a set screw and the sprocket wheel tore his head off.
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Fort Dodge
Jay Pooler
John Pooler
United States Gypsum Company
John
Pooler
Dismisses Case After Witness Failure to Appear
In Rock Rapids Iowa February case of state versus Ian Marty Hazebrooke a Dale township farmer found guilty of seduction at the September term was dismissed due to nonappearance of key witness Miss Rose Wanderles. Hazebrooke was granted a new trial because a juror at the prior trial was intoxicated during deliberation.
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Rock Rapids
Ian Marty Hazebrooke
Dale
Rose Wanderles
Hazebrooke
Coed Suffering With Brain Fag In Sound Sleep
Cedar Falls Feb 1 A coed named Mies Porter Lert suddenly felt drowsiness Saturday evening and collapsed into deep sleep. Friends found her in a toilet room and she remains asleep despite medical efforts and electricity treatments. Doctors say she is suffering from brain fag, a condition sometimes fatal.
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Cedar Talls
Mies Porter
Lert
Congressman Cousens Announces Retirement
Cedar Rapids Feb 7 Robert Cousins long serving eighth term in congress announced he will not seek re election He cites private business demands and desire to do something for himself The notice signals Republicans in the Fifth district to consider new candidates and mentions James W Wood and others entering the race remaining names include J H Trewin John W Grimm Stuckslager and Whipple
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Cedar Rapids
Robert
Cousins
Captres
Congress
Robert G Cousins
James W. Wood
Etty
Uncle leaves nephew 20 000 after Spanish American War
A Cedar Rapids man named Charles Stephens left his Jersey City nephew Stephen H Carroll $20,000 in a will. The note recalls the nephew’s gallant rush to defend the country during the Spanish American War with the Fourth regiment, Jersey volunteers.
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New York
Charles Stephens
Cedar Rapids
Stephen H. Carroll
Jersey City
Jersey Volunteers
Carroll
Cellar Rapids
Fire damages LeMars printing and Sentinel. $25,000 loss
A February 7 blaze at the LeMars Printing Company and LeMars Sentinel caused total damages of about $25,000. The LeMars Printing Company sustains $15,000, Sentinel $4,000, with $8,000 and $2,000 insured respectively. the building is valued at $5,000. Youth James Mullaney saved the subscription list and ledgers. most files dating to 1870 were lost. presses for Globe-Post and Herald used. next Sentinel issue from Globe-Post office.
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Snve
LeMars Printing Company
LeMars Sentinel
Tribune
A. Sutton
James Mullaney
Stine
Newsper
The
Piper
J. C. Buchanan
Sentinel
Globe-Post and Herald
Globe- Post
Murdered or alive Iowa City man mystery deepens
A San Antonio message states Henry Ries of Iowa City is alive. Police found letters from Ries to an Iowa City relative on a dead man and wired locals that Ries was murdered. The origin of the letters and how the Iowa City man came to possess them remains unclear.
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Towan
Iowa_ City
San Antonio
Tex
Henry Ries
Iowa City
Ries
Iowa Cityan
McManus Announces Candidacy for State Superintendent
Council Bluffs, Feb 7. Professor Owen J. McManus, former Pottawattamie public schools superintendent, formally announces his bid for state superintendent. He has 21 years of Iowa educational work including rural teaching, village governance, city and county superintendency, and four years on the state board of educational examiners.
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Council Bluffs
Owen J. McManus
Pottawattamie
Iowa Stockman Bet Against Buns Game in Lincoln Bust
Lincoln police last evening jailed an Iowa stockman and two young men alleged to owe him $1,000 after a dice game in Hyde Park led to counterfeit bills surfacing. The trio, travel records and a Chicago return were cited as part of a broader Bunco scheme with fake checks totaling about $1,200. The man said he acted to recover losses and was unaware of the counterfeit nature.
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Neb
Tel
Rela
Hyde Pak
Worm Inn
Baekena
Lowa
Brg Ature
Rackens
John Smith
William Edwards
Chicago
Smith
Edwards
Ackens
Met
Lem
Sibley Town Rationing Water Under Drought Pressure
Citizens face water restrictions as wells west of Sibley dry up and a water rationing measure hovers. City officials urge stinginess with water while well diggers scramble for remaining supplies and residents endure limited drink and daily needs.
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Sibley
Sibey
Siblay
Fire devastates LeMars Printing building and Sentinel offices
A major fire damaged the LeMars Printing Company building and the LeMars Sentinel offices in LeMars. Estimated losses ranged around 15,000 with 5,000 insured, plus 4,000 for another property with 2,400 insurance. No occupants were present. cause remains a mystery as of early afternoon.
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LeMars
LeMars Printing Company
LeMars Sentinel
Prince Company
J. C. Gillespie
Scityed
Li O'Cloak
Big Livery Barn at Sibley Destroyed by Fire
Sibley Indiana Feb. Paul Piglen’s newly purchased livery barn from John Hilberts burned yesterday afternoon. The large cement block structure was destroyed while adjoining buildings were saved with effort. Hay and grain inside the barn were lost to the blaze.
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Sibley
Paul Piglen
John Hilberts
Frozen Ottumwa girl in peril near Ormanville
Two year old Juste Woods, found unconscious with hands and feet frozen in snow on a roadside near Ormanville south of Ottumwa. She is in precarious condition and may not live. Family state she left Ottumwa with friends Saturday seeking aid when near home.
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Ottumwa
Ottumwa Ia
Juste
Woods
Ormanville
Light Epidemic of Smallpox at Sibley
February reports several light smallpox cases in the country near Sibley with additional cases in Higelow and surrounding areas. Doctors express greater concern over widespread grip and pneumonia among patients rather than the smallpox itself.
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Sibley
Higelow
Grip
Pneumontia
Fire destroys Sac County school house near Lake View
Fire consumes the Marshall School building three miles east of Lake View in Wall Lake township. Cause unknown. No insurance carried. School directors advertise for bids to erect a new school house as soon as possible.
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Sac City
Marshall
Lake View
Wall Lake Township
Negro Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Ottumwa
Ottumwa La January 6 Os Hogan colored was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Roberts today Hogan assaulted Maury Mahoney an aged maiden lady last September During the trial an attempt was made to lynch LeRoy Edwards colored charged with rape and the defense claims this influenced the jury
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Ottumwa
Os Hogan
Judie Roberts
Hogan
Maury Mahoney
LeRoy Edwards
Cottrell Family Dispute Ends With Lawyer’s Fee Claim
Plymouth County representative J.C. Cottrell settles with wife Mrs. Cottrell amid family rifts. Lawyer PW Edwards of Kinga Ivy, who previously represented Mrs. Cottrell in a December divorce suit, now seeks 400 for his services and hints that neither Cottrell nor Amelia Cottrell will pay.
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Cottrell
J.C. Cottrell
Plymouth County
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