Inaugural Address Marks Cummins Second Term in Iowa
Des Moines reports Gov. A. B. Cummins and Lieut. Gov. John Herriott reelected. The ceremony featured a formal oath by Chief Justice Dormer, a civic parade, and a joint assembly at the capitol. Cummins urged reciprocity, stricter law observance, and education, stressing economic growth and national progress.
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John Herriott
Justice Dormer
Foster
Opera
General Assembly
Capitol
Iowa State Military Band
U.S. Infantry
Iowa National Guard
Signal Corps
A. B. Cumwing
Horace J. Deemer
M. TH. Byers
Opera House
Frigbie
Ofice
Cummins
Iowa
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Euler
Cutanmine
Hesan
Congress
Township Trusan
Covernor
Cumming
Aatelaid
Guy Ka
Iowa Legislature Opens Amid Aims For Short Busy Session
Des Moines reports the Thirtieth General Assembly convened with Speaker George W Clarke presiding in Des Moines The new leaders urged a short busy session focusing on essential issues while avoiding expansive legislation The Senate organized and elected officers and committees and results announced for governor and lieutenant governor showed Albert B Cummins and John Herriot winning respectively Critics urged prudence and frugality during the session with plans to adjourn toward late January.
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Senate
House
H. E. Eaghe
Risyle
BA. Ghassell
Miymouth
Spusker
Chasse
Omania
Bessie Conger
Bill
Minnie Hess
Deanto Warlon
Geo. W. Clarke
Fova
Cummings
Mro Ton
Viatte
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Lo Lea
J Heerlett
Kev Dy Houdgdon
Dan
Loth Haves
Alburt J. Cniuming
J. Bo Sullivan
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Duvira
William Pearson
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Peerson
Clarke
Senater
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Lewia
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Cuprte Commission
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Maytng
Gara
Smith
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Ralatilva
Herriott
Te Thirtieth General Assembly
Unaccounted Funds Shake Sigourney Bank Scandal
Investigation reveals a large shortfall at the Sigourney institution where cashier G I Utterback died by his own hand. Discrepancies include $25,000 in notes, missing $22,000 in certificates, and an $8,000 unresolved item, signaling deeper financial distress and questions about asset accounting.
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G.I. Utterback
Banl
Chicago
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G. FL Utterlek
Coures
Noth
Czar Favors Peace and US Russia Dialogue
Czar expresses desire to keep peace in the far east during New Year reception. He notes strong neighborly ties with Japan, hopes for a mutually satisfactory settlement with Russia and Japan, and assures the US of Russia not opposing American interests in Manchuria.
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Count Cassini
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China
Manchuria
McCormick
European Powers Seek Peace In Russo Japanese Tangle
Paris reports European cabinets plan good offices to prevent war between Russia and Japan. No formal mediation offered yet as officials expect peaceful settlement, while outside powers may provide moral support to avert conflict. Separate item notes a freight collision near Malone killing Chinese inspector Joseph Wright and injuring others.
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State Department
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Suez Canal
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Panama on War Fears as Forces Muster on Isthmus
Panamanian authorities report 12 000 troops ready to deploy with conscription complete and rifles en route to interior tribes allies. Colonists warn Colombians may march. Americans praised for aid and readiness to defend land. Fever and yellow fever noted in US Marine camps.
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Interior
Paretts
Mountring
San Blas
United States
Russia Will Protect Korea Over Wiju Opening
London reports M Pavloff Russia's Korea minister says Moscow will defend Korea's sovereignty at all costs and view landing of Japanese troops near Wiju as unfriendly. He says Russia will employ Fabian tactics and Korea’s independence stands against pagan invaders. Santos-Dumont confident about $100,000 air ship contest at St Louis fair.
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M. Pavloff
Korea
Ruse Bla
Wiju
Russia
Worer
Pay. Mott
Fabian
Japan
Santos-Dumont
New York
Alberto Santos-Dumont
Hong
Siam
Paris
Reconciled to War in Japan United Front The Nation Hails Unity
Japan unites behind war stance as distinctions fade and patriotism grows. Government reports massive offers of support and millions in yen contributions while public mood favors a honorable peace if possible. Observers note fear of Russia aggression and expect possible Western intervention to balance Eastern Asia.
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Russia
Tolo
England
United States
Asia
Two Continents
Mukden
Antung
Japanese Reply Not an Ultimatum in Korea Crisis
London reports Britain’s foreign officials view Japan's response as not an ultimatum though firm in tone. Tokyo says Japan’s answer to Russia’s note remains a moderate yet resolute discussion of Korea and Manchuria affairs. Omura and Katsura visited leaders including Baron de Tose amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
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Russia
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Jans
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Manchuria
Torolen
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Baron de Tose
Payson
Theaters Seek Damages Over City Closure Order
Chicago managers and theatre owners threaten federal court action after the city ordered every theater closed on January 1. They allege loss of engagements and license revocation and cite fire department certificate suspensions as basis for damages.
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