Special Meeting Called by Geneseo Council to Fill Vacancy
Geneseo Illinois December 15 A special meeting of the city council is set for 4 o'clock this afternoon to address the vacancy on the board. The meeting may consider a new license ordinance mirroring one repealed November 8 and will likely resume after adjournment following evening news. The report details local affairs including a suicide threat by Seiben Seach, a six year agent for Anheuser Busch, and related financial distress.
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Two Hunters Wounded In Accident Near Newmarket
Newmarket New Hampshire December 15 ex mayor Mae Pruitt was wounded in arm and hip by shotgun pellets while hunting. Bianch a shoemaker also suffered a forehead wound and nose pellet. Nancy Hawkins fired the last shot. All injuries deemed not dangerous.
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Ivery
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Bianch
Nancy Hawkins
Fred
Ames to Meet Grinnell in Debates Next Term
Arrangements set for a debate between Iowa State College at Ames and Grinnell College. Grinnell to submit the question by January 23, 1905, Ames to pick sides within two weeks, and the debate to be held in Ames between April 15 and April 30.
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Carmody Bound Over for Grand Jury in Grime Case
George Carmody the painter charged with a crime against the five year old son of Charles Parsons was bound over to the grand jury by Justice J M Dunck. Bail set at 800. His case goes to the January session for trial.
Water Tank Destroyed in New Hartford Fire
Cedar Falls Iowa December 15 the old water tank at New Hartford 1 feet high was buried to the ground after a fire this afternoon caused by a gasoline lamp explosion. The loss is 31200 dollars.
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Explosion Injures Emil Nelson in Gedar Falls
In Gedar Falls on December 16 Emil Nelson sustained serious burns when a gun powder sap exploded after a match was held to it. He faces a five year term as a result of the incident.
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Mississippi Denied Suffrage Speech Warns Against Share of Power
A Mississippi speech by Governor Vardaman proclaims white supremacy, condemns federal action, and urges repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment. He lambasts Congress, vows no shared sovereignty with Black citizens, and warns Northern Republicans against meddling. The address frames Reconstruction-era aims and chilling calls for racial exclusion.
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Court Denies Rehearing in St Louis Naturalization Fraud Case
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals denied a rehearing for Themes E Harvett Dolan Garrett and Barrett convicted in St Louis district court of naturalization fraud. Each was fined 1000 and jailed five years. Barrett, ex marshal, aided by Dolan and Garrett, allegedly distributed bogus papers to foreign residents. Descentants may seek Supreme Court via habeas corpus.
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Receiver Asked To Halt Vandalia Merger Plan
Indianapolis December 15 in the reopening of a 3 million dollar suit brought by the state through former Attorney General Ketcham against the Vandalia railroad Mr Ketcham filed for a receiver for the road and asked for an injunction to stop the proposed merger of Terre Haute and Indianapolis St Louis Vandalia Terre Haute and Vincennes Logansport Toledo and Terre Haute and Logansport railroads all now controlled by the Pennsylvania system The court ruled the hearing on the receivership will not occur before Wednesday delaying any merger action The stockholders meeting in Terre Haute was set for Wednesday and may be affected by the injunction request and related hearing after Wednesday
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Dynamite Used On Foundry In Newport Ohio
Newport Tr on Foundry and Machine Company was dynamited for the fifth time in two months. The blast caused a large hole in the coal room and twisted walls in the pattern room. Two men were seen fleeing east on Threlth street but escaped pursuit. No lives were lost and workers escaped injury. Company members blame strikers.
Honor American College prize distribution in Rome
Dec 15 reports prize awards among students at American College connected to the propaganda. Rt Rev William O Connell bishop of Parland and Rt Rev Canaries H Colton bishop of Buffalo attended. Kennedy received prominent honors as the college set new records in medals awarded, with about thirty two medals awarded to its students.
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Shipper Redress Call Over Interstate Rates
Joseph Ramey, president of the Wabash railroad, urges opposition to giving the interstate commerce commission full power to set rates. He warns such control could invite favoritism and leave railroads without redress as courts must settle disputes after long delays. under current system shipper complaints go to courts if the commission errs.
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Repentant Sinner Pays Up In Webster City
Webster City Indiana treasurer receives a peculiar letter from a man claiming reform after years of tax evasion. He asks for a bill with interest to settle back taxes dating from 1896 to 1903 and notes the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses him. The note cites prior railroad fare evasion and a desire to pay the crooked creek route debts.
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Committees Named for Town State Teachers Anniversary
Cedar Falls Indiana Dec 15 Professor D S Wright announces committees for the fiftieth or golden anniversary to be held in Des Moines December 27 to 29. Resolutions chairman Charles E Shelton Simpson college Indianola and others. Necrology lists Richard C Barrett Iowa State College Ames. President’s address by Samuel J Buck News college Grinnell.
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Trustees Hold Quarterly Session at State Normal
Cedar Falls December 15 Trustees of the State Normal met in a quarterly session with routine business and a legislative investigation committee present. The panel planned to report on the Thirty first General Assembly regarding the feasibility of uniting the three state educational institutions under a single board. Members included Senators W P B Whipple Daniel W Turner Thomas Dembert and Representatives B W Wright Raymond Langen N E Mendall. The committee will stay tomorrow to inspect affairs at the normal.
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Pictures We Five Buy Bargain Art Selection
Five buyers offer a diverse collection of framed pittnies including paintings watercolors photos and etchings at low prices. The sale promises significant savings to purchasers seeking value in Pustettes and related works from major Chicago picture houses.
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Affray in a Mining Camp in Tucson Desolates Camp
Three men died after a saloon brawl in the Silver Bell mining camp near Tucson Arizona. Prolonged gunfire from a Mexican gang and others left Jim Fagan fatally shot in four places and several wounded before authorities jailed six suspected participants.
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American Students’ Prizes At Propaganda Colleges
Prizes were distributed Monday among students at ecclesiastical colleges tied to the propaganda. Bishop O'Connell of Portland and Bishop Calion of Buffalo attended. Kennedy received high praise for leading Agnerivah college, which set records with 32 medals awarded to students. 75 more earned distinctions. John Wolf of Dulmage, IN, won a single major medal in mural theology.
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Philadelphia organ grinders form union to censor music
Philadelphia organ grinders announce a union to regulate street music under the windows. An Italian chosen as censor is compiling a list of forbidden tunes, with fines set aside for classics. Public stance aims to educate listeners, though many doubt the plan.
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