Firemen Injured in Destructive Church Blaze
Five firefighters were badly hurt, two seriously, as they battled a massive fire that destroyed the Goapal Mission church of the Brethren In Christ at Fourteenth Street and University Avenue. Injuries included head and leg bruises, broken ribs, and serious cuts, with several others narrowly escaping harm.
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Marcus J. Murphy
Pipuman Fom
Tege
Gordon Benet
Greman
Brafle No
George EB. McClelland
Heutenant
Station No
Wil Burnett
Frechier
W. Victor van Mystus
Burnett
Dateb
D. Wickersthelm
Samuel T. Shivers
Edward
Everett
Freman
Suit Filed Over Highway Train Collision Damages
Damages totaling 82000 filed against Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway after a Cambridge incident on July 18 killing Erma Ferguson and Weden run and injuring others including Florence Maywald. Petitions allege crossing hazards and railway negligence.
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Nevada
Cicago
Milwaukee & SL
Payrall
Ay Company
Joy
Elligion
Cambridge
Ald
Erma
Murrell Ferguson
Helen Johnson
Wérmean Hay Wala
Florence Maywald Ware
N. 1
Kestel
Newberry Losee His Fartu and Townsmen Debate Dry Times
In Iowa City and nearby around Newberry a farmer exposed the Mabry gang's operations. Saloon forces raced to file a new petition to ban liquor but time expired. Temperance supporters dispute whether the 65 percent threshold was met.
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Huelibgtan
Orson ‘Newberry
Newberry
Mabray
Iowa City
Loewa City
College Town
Drainage District 18 case settles after damages bid
A drainage district dispute centered on a large gull drain project concluded this week with a settlement of 2,200 dollars after the district had sought 7,000 in damages. The case involved Bettis and Sig and related parties in the Drainage District No. 18 matter.
Genductor Held Up and Tralexes Noted in Brief Item
A brief crime notice reports a genductor being held up during a cargo operation. The incident involved a small quantity of valuables and occurred at an unspecified location, with authorities investigating and no injuries reported.
Home Blaze Burns in Far South of Lome Haven
A fire destroyed a residence described as the fine country home near Lome Havens. The blaze spread from the roof while residents were away, and a substantial loss estimated around six thousand dollars was reported before sufficient authorities arrived.
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Nowa Falie
Lome
Here
Norae Fie
Labor Leaders Granted Bail in Chicago Case
Writs of habeas corpus were granted by the United States Court of Appeals for 32 of 33 labor leaders convicted in a plot case. Bonds totaled 1.07 million dollars with Frank M. Ryan pledged at 70 thousand. Judge Baker said the bonds must compel appearance in court and warned against flight or evasion.
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Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Frank M. Ryan
Baker Roe
Herbert
Hockla
Indianapolis
Court of Appeals
Who
Anderson
Rockefeller to Testify Before Pujo Committee
Rockefeller agrees to appear before the money trust investigating committee on January 13 after weeks of negotiation. Chairman Pujo and counsel Samuel Untermyer coordinate terms while New York contacts relay the submission details and arrange the interview logistics.
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Oll Magnate
Pure Money
Washington
William G. Rockefeller
Standard Oj
Witesa Heford the Money Trust Investigating Committee
Pujo
Rockefeller
Verylea
Rockefellers
Samuel Untermyer
House
Riddetl
New York
Puja
Unter Tuyer
Inf
Gale Rages on the Atlantic Coast and Coastal Havoc
Washington reports a severe Atlantic coast gale Friday causing wrecks and shipping havoc from Norfolk to Newport News. Water rose in Newport News as tides flooded lower city areas, with launches splashed and freight swept from piers. Navy ships dispatched wireless distress calls and rescue efforts.
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Washington, Jéu
Hampton
Elderly Newsboy Dies on Streets of Hia Nome
The aged newsboy Paige died at age 102 in Hia Nome on Thursday. He had recently sold papers on the streets. A car accident near Three Fatally Injured, Hemmigud, Ind, left four hurt and three fatally injured when John Blacks’s vehicle collided with a horn and pager.
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Lg Ovad
Ysarp
Jollet
Orvemys Paige
Newsle
Hia Nome
Paige
Hemmigud
Ind
John
Bailey's Swan Song Grieves on Direct Democracy Debate
Senator Bailey attacked initiative and referendum as direct democracy against the republic's representative system. He argued the framers intended a representative democracy and warned such measures threaten liberty. The address, delivered at the capitol, stressed caution toward direct legislation and quoted constitutional history.
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Waehington
Bailey
Fa Congressi
Lalley
Tes
Ment
Thoes
Moater
Dalley
Yorke
Wilson
Tam
Gald
Hatley
Han
Keene Dies After Abdominal Trouble In New York
James R Keane a longtime Wall Street speculator and turf figure died Friday morning after an abdominal operation at Dallas Alston's private hospital The Waldorf Astoria hotel figure known for ownership breeding and racing top horses died after a long illness The other note mentions Theodore Robert acting manager fined or jailed over alimony payments in New York Jan 4.
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New York
James R. Keane
Dmlas Alston
Youtoval
Waldorf-Astoria
Mr. Keeny
Wailstreety
General Lee Dead in New York Private Sanitarium
Gen Edward Mervin Lge Fuld reports the death of the famous Confederate commander General Rohart A. Lee at a private sanitarium in New York. The obituary notes he was seventy eight and highlights his prominent wartime leadership.
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Lee
New York
Jan
Edward Mervin
Rohart
A. Lee
Aswen
Death of Congressman Wedemeyer Linked to Panama Voyage
Washington report states Representative William W. Wedemeyer collapsed during a voyage from Colon to New York while part of a congressional party. He was placed in hospital in Panama after a fall and later died. Local friends attribute his breakdown to the strenuous campaign and election losses.
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Woehington
Jane
William W. Wedemeyer
Ann’ Artor
Calon
Nat
Wetlemeyer
New York
Scultarium
Panama
Wadey
Meyers
Abon Avtor
Michidu
William W. Wedameyer
Colon
Washington
SW. Beakes
Hla
Gunerél
Wireless Link Paris to Washington Sets Transatlantic Record
Reported by Commander G H Bullard to Secretary Meyer the Paris to Arlington wireless message spanned about four thousand miles. Navy officers call the feat the most important wireless achievement since its invention, with signals sent from the Eiffel Tower to the Arlington station in the early hours, every fifteen minutes.
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Washington
Liffel Tower
Parle
Artington
G H. Bullard
Meyer
Naval
Svashingtés
Paris
Arlington
Eiffel Tower
Gompers and Aides Appeal Conviction Over contempt claim
Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Harry M Mor rieep of the American Federation of Labor appeal in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals claiming their contempt conviction was for lack of respect for judicial authority rather than contempt of court. A brief in reply is due before February 6. Also reported is the six month textile workers strike settled in Little Fall a worker reports.
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Washington
Sammuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Jyank Morrieep
Justin Wright
Committee of Provvectors
Wille
Textuiv
Little, Falla, N
Northwestern Show To Feature Ladies And Children's Cars
The Ames news notes a forthcoming Northwestern show running January 28 to 31, highlighting special dairy wagons for women and children, lectures for housewives and students, and displays of silos, mobile barns, and feeds. Stops include Sloyx Rapids, Linn Grove, Petersons, Sutherland, Fauna, Alton, Orange City, Hawarden, Graig, Merrit, Sergeant Bluff, Kingsley, Cori tionive, Cushing, Holstein, Sac City, Lake View, Wall Lake, Debolt, Ida Grove, Danbury, Manletay, Gastina, and Onawa with arrival times listed.
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Tha
Fointe
Vriday
Stangary
Erstanntos
Sloyx Rapids
Linn Grove
Petersons
Sutherland
Fauna
Alton
Orange Wity
Can In
Freton
Hawarden
Graig
Merrit
Mongay
Sergeant Bluff
Ri Bravillé
Amy Kingsley
Ay He
Cushing
Holstein
D. m
Thesday
Gatra
Manletay
Gastina
Onawa
Jubilant Jovan Supporters Mortgage Homes for Bond Backing
Seven men and three women in humble circum stances mortgaged their homes to raise money for Daniel Buckley’s bond. They celebrate Buckley’s vindication from charges tied to a dynamite conspiracy. Buckley, long trusted as secretary of the local railway workers union, faced years of scrutiny after the Dayport locomotive works plant explosion.
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Daniel Buckley
Cosipiietty
Buckley Jing
Wnion
Enport Locomotive Works
Des Moines shoe merchant talks of night rabbit hunting
A Des Moines shoe merchant proposes hunting rabbits at night using car headlights to drive them onto roads. The idea attracts club members and reportedly impacts the local rabbit market, as rabbits gather near roads awaiting the approach of vehicles.
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I. M. Nova
Atlantic
Wis
Des Moines
Hs Ce
Northern Iowa Poultry Show Opens with Record Attendance
The Naw Hampton poultry show enters its eighth annual event, running January 20 to 25. Officials report a record turnout and expect strong judging as CG Wedansurr of New Hampton presides, with PJ Cooy ay also listed as an officer.
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Hampton
Sfoldén
Owatonna
Minn
Panocla Fon
CG Wedansurr
New Hampton
Centary
Cooyay
Trial date set for Mrs Hougle and Jennie Steote Meugle
Polk county court will try Mrs Hougle for appropriation and Jennie Steote Meugle for illegal use next term. Board of supervisors will schedule the suit notice as soon as possible. Temperance workers launch a movement amid repeal debates and weather limits construction in Des Moines area.
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Des Molnge
Des Moines
Peeers
Agricultural course aids hundreds of farmers at station
Tow pioneer college experiment station hosts a short course as Prof. John ets directs practical trials on farmers fields. Hundreds of progressive farmers attend while 8x experimental results are tested locally. Mr. Buchanan distributes seeds bred at the station.
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Enfarge
Aiedu Riedtond Bratis
John
Buchanan
Iowa News Note Briefs Mix Local Incidents and Proposals
A round of Iowa notes covers a world tour by Edwin A Schell and Mrs Schell from Mont Pleasant, a jaw fracture from a farm accident near Story City, a ministerial endorsement on social issues, a court case dismissal in Taylor County, a coal mill fire near Red Oak causing about 20 000 dollars in losses, a Des Moines pioneer Chila Hansen’s fatal shooting, a Clear Lake camp burn injuring Mrs Herrick and nearby cottages, and a train collision near Clarion that may prove fatal for two youths.
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LiSin
Edwin A. Schell
Jows Wesleyan
Mra
Syhell
Mont Pleasant
Ray Baldsia
Story City
City
Wiiklers
Benn
E. Bibbs
Lew van’ Alsling
Taylor County
Marshal Horton
Villigex
Moore
Lena
Ida Sullinger
Waller Tennyce Four Ing Mills
Red Oak
Chila’ Hansen
Des Mother
Atty
Ing Zor Yim
Paysa
Clear ‘Lake
Herrigk
Spa
Kay
Anderson
Albert
Great Western
Clarion
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