WRECK ON CENTRAL LINE KILLS ONE SEVEN HURT
A freight wreck on Central No. 71 ten miles from Titonka killed P. Kennedy of Washta and injured Henry Thompson Frank Harback Vern Nelson W H Striplin DB Lamb Q S Windert W O Young all residents of Walto and treated at Jesup and in Waterloo two cabooses burned and victims rescued with burning clothing. most seriously Neleon.
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Waterloo
Central
P. Kennedy
Washta
Henry Thompson
Frank Harback
Vern Nelson
Striplin
DB. Lamb
Oldest Iowa Odd Fellow Colonel Hanson Dies
Newton mourns Colonel A P Hanson longtime timber merchant and the oldest lumberman in the United States at nearly 90. He walked daily to his yard and was Iowa’s oldest Odd Fellow. Funeral held at his home.
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Newton, Jan
A. P. Hanson
Newton
United States
Iowa
Mount Vernon Man Donates 16000 Property to College
Dr J B Albrook of Mount Vernon donates property valued at 16000 including his residence to Cornell College. The gift carries the condition that both he and Mrs Adbrook receive an annuity during their lifetimes.
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J. B. Albrook
Mount Vernon
Cornall College
That City
Adbrook
Endowment Campaign Surpasses Goal at Simpson Students
News to Given Students reports Simpson students learn the endowment campaign has raised $115,000 beyond needs and the executive board decides to continue until $500,000 is reached.
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Indianola
Janu
Simpson Atudente
Collegatea
Firemen Battle Blazing Mast in Subzero Night
In Villisca a night blaze destroyed a mast causing an estimated loss of 34000 dollars. Firefighters fought through extreme cold twenty degrees below zero to extinguish the flames.
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Villisca
Jon S
Travelling Men’s Association to Convene in Des Moines
Traveling men will meet in Des Moines on Friday January 19 to elect permanent officers and to report the association’s proposed constitution and bylaws.
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Des Moimes
Nnsociation
Eficera
Local Damages Awarded in Minnesota Injury Case
A jury in Mower County Minnesota awarded Isaac Peterson twelve thousand dollars after a collision in Clarion last year. The plaintiff, a Great Western brakeman, sustained injuries in the incident.
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Moscow City
Jun
Issac Peterson
Clarion
Mowar
Minnegota
Veteran Engineer Patrick Golden Dead in Burlington
Veteran engineer Patrick Golden died suddenly at his Burlington home due to heart trouble. He leaves a widow and 20 children.
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Burlington
Jan
Patrick Golden
Two Pisnetra Ars Dead In Lake City
Two persons die in Lake City during the past week in Cylhouky county. William Bradley and Mr Hutchingon are named as deceased. Bradley is reported as years old while Hutchingon is noted as years old.
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Lake
City
Jan
Cylhouky County
Lake City
William
Bradley
Bradley Wes
Mr. Hutchingon
Former Indianapolis Mayor Charged in Dynamite Probe
Ex mayor Charles A Bookwalter faces gross negligence charges for not pursuing a 1908 dynamite case tied to the Iron Workers union. He claimed to possess evidence against John J McNamara and the union, while Samuel Gompers denied any such allegations.
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Indianapolia
Ind
Charles A. Bookwalter
Bridge and Structural” Iron Workers
Oficisla
Wiliam J. Burns
Burne
Samuel Gompern
American Federation
Bookwalter
John J. McNamiare
Ironworkers’ Union
Albert von Gprechketsen
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federach of Labor
Bingor Bookwalter
Indianapolis
J. J. McNamara
Elas
Alfred Dickens Dies in New York Hotel Death
Alfred Dickens son of Charles Dickens arrived from Australia for a lecture tour and died suddenly in the Astor Hotel smoking room. Doctor says heart failure from acute indigestion caused the abrupt death while being attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Tennyson Dinkena
Charles Dickens
Lnte
Alfred Tennyson
Australia
bin Apartments
Dearing Father and Son Sent to Detroit for $166000 Forgeries
In Battle Creek Michigan, 4 M Dearing and his son Palmer M Dearing confessed to forgeries totaling 166000 that led to the Albion National Bank closure. The elder prisoner spoke of no hope for the depositors as he was led toward custody in Detroit with U S Marshals Milo Campbell and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Cresk
Mich
Leavenworth
M. Dearing
Albion
Detroit
Palmer M. Dearing
United States
Marana
Milo M. Campbell
Albion National Bank
Russians Hang 16 Persians in Court Martial
A Russian court martial hanged sixteen Persian prisoners tied to the recent attack on Russian troops. The court martial, conducting trials in batches, sentenced nearly all accused to immediate execution as casualties mounted for Russian forces.
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Tabriz
Pereja Bixsteen Peralino
Reduction of steel duties under Payne Aldrich tariff bill
Washington report notes a bill for general reduction of steel and iron duties from 3 to 4 6 percent under the Payne Aldrich tariff. The proposal also adds carpenters tools and ordinary articles to the tariff list. The measure awaits House action and public commentary.
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Washington
Bougeware
Million in Debt Panic of 1907 Ties Banker to Spectacular Plunger
Edward R. Thomas, once a wealthy Chicago banker with an income of 160000 a year, is bankrupt amid a sprawling financial scandal tied to Morss Heinze Lester Blaine and others. A supreme court ruling allows Bowling Green Trust to take 16090 annually from his estate to satisfy a 69100 claim. Thomas, a notable figure in finance and former Patla resident, faded after a 1903 automobile crash.
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Morss
Heinze
Lester
Blaine
New York
Edward R. Thomas
Chicago
Supreme Court
Glegrich
Thomas
Samuel Thomas
Bowling Green Trust Company
Patla
Linda Lee Thomga
Newport
Labor Fund Sought Amid Button Worker's Strike Case
Labor seeks a $25,000 defense fund for Emmett Flood of Chicago and O C Wilson, linked to the Button Workers' union, after their indictment by the grand jury for conspiracy to destroy property in the button workers strike. The city council member faces a separate neglect of duty petition.
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Muscatine
Emmett Flood
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
O. C. Wilson
Button Workers’ Union
Offine Ag Klderman
Wee
Sounen
Earthquake Shocks Hit Reno Area Damage Reported
A Reno Nevada quake rattled Alvord Bishop Thureday and Laws with clocks stopped and windows broken. Three aftershocks followed from north to south. no damage was reported. Minor tremors also felt in Fresno and surrounding areas.
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Reno
Nev
Alvord
Gal
Laws
Admiral Robley Evans funeral in Washington with Taft attendance
The retired U S Navy rear admiral Robley Evans was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after services at Souls Church. President Taft, statesmen, military officers and diplomats attended the large funeral with honors from Annapolis midshipmen and naval colors.
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Dr. Millburn
Baltimore
Admirsla W. H. Browneon
Seaton Hebrender
H Stockton
J, XH
Pilsbury
R. F. Nicholson
W. Swift
J. B. Sanger
A. G. McCook
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Indiang Avenue
Arlington
Syang'al
Annapolis, Academy
Tye
Aoketa
Bellorg
Washington Yard
Washington
Tragic Chicago Hotel Fire at Transit House Ends in Loss
A severe blaze engulfed the Transit House on West Porty flat and South Halsted, killing one man by burn and injuring seven others. Nearly 200 people escaped, with many rescued by firemen and citizens as smoke trapped guests on upper floors. The Stock Yards bank building and Live Stock World office were also affected. water pressure hampered efforts and damages were pegged at around 200000.
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Chicago
Trangit House
West Porty Flat
Houth Halsted
Leyterlich
Peter
Campano
Marahal Seyferiich
Saddara
Five Indicted for Fraud Involving 5 Million Dollar Scheme
A federal grand jury returned indictments against Julian Hawthorne son of Nathaniel Hawthorne Josiah Quincy former Boston mayor and assistant secretary of state Dr William J Morton Albert Freeman promoter and John Mckinnon of Brooklyn They face charges of conspiracy and using the mails to defraud with about 5 000 000 alleged swindle Plea of not guilty entered and postponement set to Wednesday next Bell set at 10000 for all except Freeman whose bond is 26000
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New York
United States
Julian Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Cleveland
William J. Morton
Albert Freeman
John Mckinnon
Brooklyn
Bell
Freemus
Editorial Calls for Voter Verification of Court Decisions
A New York Outlook editorial argues that major court rulings should not be accepted until affirmed or overturned by a public vote. The piece, titled Judges and Progress, urges curb on judiciary power and stresses the need for direct democracy in state supreme court matters.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook
Waas
United States
Bloomiaasin’s the wert protest sparks campus clash
A chaotic campus demonstration erupted as Bloomiaasin organized a protest against an unnamed policy. Students gathered near the quad while university police restrained entry to a hall that housed a debate. No injuries were immediately reported.
Resinol products praised for skin healing and safety
Readers report Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap cure various skin ailments without harsh ingredients. Testimonials claim relief from eczema boils and rashes, with free samples offered from the Resinol Manufacturing Co. Baltimore and Yonkers offices.
Was Testing the Baby: Phil Warrier Detected in Act
A New York Times report describes Phil Warrier of Addieon Road detected pulling at a baby’s batom in a disturbing incident. The teacher explained the motive cited as testing whether the baby was in cold storage, with the claim that feather loss or signs indicate such condition.
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Phil Warrier
Addieonroad
Phil le
New York Times
Misleading Sneezes Prompt Odd Russian Language Study
A fragmented dialogue describes limited success in studying Russian with a family physician interjecting to administer medicine to break up a cold. The exchange reflects humorous mispronunciations and instructional attempts.
Inconsistent Report From Matchtown Chronicle
Fragmentary OCR text mentions faith and advice, with unclear quotes and stray phrases. Key names, dates, or events are not identifiable. no coherent narrative or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
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