Chase Waite on the Bloodhounds Reach Corning
Robbers attempted to blow open a store safe causing 500 dollars damage while 400 dollars in cash remained, bloodhounds sent from Harhuier failed to reach Cornus until 7 pm and a horse and buggy were stolen from the public square, later found seven miles west at Prestelt as thieves fled toward Prescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harhuier
Ben
J. F. Murleis
Cartan
Willes
Cornus
Bert Pierce
Prestelt
Crison
Prescott
Wounded in shotgun fight at Milwaukee gun club grounds
Alblert C. Guligan, a Northwestern Soo switchman, is seriously wounded at Milwaukee hospital after a fight with three Polish men near the Milwaukee Gun Club. Herman Spangenberg, aged 14, is slightly wounded while they shot at live birds and traps. Police hunt the Poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Alblert C. Gulligan
Soa
Ling
Gilligan
Gulligan
Galligas
Nate C. Rothell Chosen Postmaster in Mason City
Nate C. Rothell, president of the Town State Bank and Mason City figure, was nominated for postmaster by Congressman Haugen. Roosevelt sent the nomination to the Senate. Confirmation expected quickly after a contested appointment. Support came from George W. Howland and Thomas A. Way among Cerro Gordo allies, strengthening Haugen locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Nate Clotchel
The
Town State Bank
Huugen
Presidene Roosevelt
Senate
J. H. Annneson
Kotehell
Kotchel
George W. Howland
Thos. A. Way
Man Lured Into Alley in Chicago Assault
Albert Johnson of Alburnett Iowa was assaulted by a well dressed woman who lured him into an alley in Chicago. He was found unconscious and hospitalized in serious condition after a blow from behind. He lost $83, a gold watch and chain valued at $75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Albert Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Passavant Hospital
CHAS SCHICK Vault and Safe Depot Davenport IA
Davenport Iowa shop advertises new and second hand safes as well as vault and safe services. Offices listed at 34 Main and telephone numbers old and new Davenport references indicate a hardware trade in security containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Farris Case Change of Venue to Maries County
Jefferson City reports Judge Graves granted a change of venue in the bribery case against Senator Frick Farris. The trial moves to Maries County next year before Judge Martin, with Attorney General Hadley to handle proceedings. Trial likely March or April. John A. Lee may not be material as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
W. W. Graves
Frick Farris
Purvis
Martin
Meries County
Marti
Hadley
Crow
West Mouth
Senate
Venut
Graves
Maries
John A. Lee
Nest Triad
Rothschilds plan vast Mexico gold and silver pool
In Mexico City on December 21 reports say the Rothschilds of Paris are arranging a 40 000 080 loan with Mexico’s government and pooling gold and silver mining assets. A $700 600 000 combined effort would control Mexico’s output and possibly world silver supply, via agents including George S Tourdt for Baron Francis de Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Mexicum
Rothschilds of
Paris
Rothschilds
Republic
Georges Tourdt
Francis de Leon
Rothsebild House
City Faces Bond Repudiation Question in Iowa Court
A taxpayer in Ottumwa seeks to stop the city from paying bonds issued to back a 1893 railroad land purchase and station project. The case questions statutory power to issue bonds and the city’s power to repudiate obligations as the court weighs intricate legal arguments before Judge Diehlhorger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollumba
Wathin
Janer
Chicago, Rt, Madison & Des Moines
Lnter
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ottumwe
Batavia
Fort Madison
Swanson
Diehelborger
Denver Election Filings Convict Three For Conduct
Denver officials Leonard Rogers deputy sheriff and candidate William Adams along with Thomas Kinsley prize fighter were found guilty by the supreme court of conduct during the recent election in the second precinct Seventh ward. They were each sentenced. The court found they blocked a republican clerk appointment and Kinsley removed a court watcher from the polls. An expert testified that 371 ballots from the third precinct Fourth ward showed 251 democratic votes written by four people and six Republican votes by two people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Letonard Rogers
State Senate
Wiliam G. Adams
Thomas Kinsley
Supreme Court
Seventh Ward
Minsiey
Tran
Third Precinct
Fourth Ward
Judge Payne Acquitted In Federal Drunkenness Case
Lawton December 2 Judge E M Payne a United States commissioner from Chickasha was acquitted in the Federal court of charges of drunkenness and permitting liquor sales in the Indian Territory The attorney general was asked to conduct a Corrn Investi igation and the matter was referred to Judge Townsend of the Federal court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
G. T
E. M. Payne
Chickasha
United States
Indian Territory
Apa
Cell Cor Rn
Judgs Townsend
Federal
Republicans Gain Control In Colorado Legislature
Denver reports that Alvin Adams Democrat for governor trails by 1183 in county totals after Supreme Court actions, with five precincts removed from returns. Republicans gain control of both legislative branches by a margin of about thirty two, while plans to allege fraud in Denver are noted. Supreme Court to be reorganized April 4 with seven judges. Ballots from Precinct 4 Ward 4 show 240 fraudulent among 434 examined. Detective Green testimony cites interference by repeaters but limited to specific precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Alvin Adams
Democracy
Povernor
Actio
Supreme Tour
Election Commission
Returna
Supreme Couch
Path
Denesor
Wwds
Peabody
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
M.M. Hanna
Styreme Court
Bos
Wils J. Kinde
Gillespie Slayer Case News From Elizabeth Gillespie Murder
The trial details a witness about a murder of Elizabeth Gillespie. The witness may identify James Gillespie as the killer and describe ownership of a gun. Testimony recalls an earlier clash and a threat regarding Elizabeth.
Dr Merrill Old Settler of Mt Ay Dies at 69
Dr J T Merrill an old settler in Mt Ay died at his residence Sunday morning at age 69. He practiced medicine in the county since 1860s and was a Mason and member of Knights Templar. Survived by widow Julie, three sons Charles, C B, and R L, and a daughter. Funeral services to be conducted by Knights Templar lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ay
J. T. Merrill
Fuedecter
Mt. Ayr
Tripolig
Knights Topplar
Leoula
Rush Medical College
Lig
Julie
Bailey
Charles
A Atherstan
Fa. C. B
Phcals
Ariz
R.L
AL Ars
Knights Templars
Leon
Losceotn
Mi. Ay
Bonnie Brae Farm Sold to Minneapolis Party for 390 Per Acre
Dec 21 Humboldt iowa reports Col I J Smart has sold the Bonnie Brae farm a valued property of about 100 acres to Minneapolis buyers for 390 per acre totaling around 45000. Smart an early local settler will likely reside in the city while maintaining broad business interests in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldi
Col
I. J. Smart
Minneapolis
Colonel Smart
Smith Did Not Dictate It Postmaster Nominee Named
Washington DC December 21 The president sent to the senate the nomination of N C Kotchell for Mason City postmaster. Kotchell heads the Lews State bank. other candidates were J H Anwadsen and J A Farrell the incumbent. Denials claim Senator Smith did not interfere. Anwadsen withdrew and endorsed Kotchell. Other nominations include Eugene Stiles Sidney and James Schroeter Guttenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
N.C. Kotchell
Mason City
Senate
Kotchell
Lews State Bank
J. H. Anwadsen
J. A. Farrell
Smith
Osage
Botchell
Wangen
Anuadsen
Kogchell
Eugene Stiles
Sidney
James Schroeter
Guttenberg
Fairbanks Declines Patronage Roles in Indiana
Friends of Vice President Fairbanks in Indianapolis announce he will not participate in state patronage distribution for four years, deferring to senators and congressmen. The statement aligns with his long term plan to succeed President Roosevelt four years later, following a letter to D R Lucas, a postmaster candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hele
Fairbanks
Ono
D. R. Lucas
Ropnavelt
Slay er Used A Bullet In Mountain Death Case
Colorado Springs report details a woman found in the mountains died from a bullet to the brain. Forensic notes cite entry from left side, with downward trajectory. Dental work and age estimated at 25 to 30. victim described as Monde, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 125 pounds with wedding rings and signs of illness. No missing person or crew to the murder yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Mountains
Philecens
Co Eds Leave University for Social Freedom
Chicago students from the University of Chicago plan to spend winter at John Stetson University in DeLand Florida to escape segregation and enjoy social liberties. Leaders say the winter at home is too confined by study and rules. Several men plan to join, seeking mingling rather than separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
John Stetson University
DeLand
Fla
Wreck of Richard Leaming casts six sailors lost
The three masted schooner Richard Leaming was wrecked on Long Shoal near Nantucket in a blizzard. Six crew members are believed to have perished after rescue crews found no one aboard. the vessel sailed from Windsor Nova Scotia to Philadelphia. Nearby St Johns reports sixty men aboard several schooners driven off by the Dec. 11 gale, feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods Hole
Mass
Richard
Long Shoal
Nantucket
Windsor
N. S
Philadelphia
St. Johns
N. F
Blood Donation Sacrifice At Vincennes University Classmates Heroically Aid Miss Organ
At Vincennes University a group of students donated blood to treat Miss Katherine Organ after an appendectomy. The admission notes the procedure replenished her blood supply and left her out of danger. Names of donor classmates are listed, though details of who donated remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Katherine
Society of Vincennes University
Miss Organ
Jessie Gerhart
Clorinda Welsert
Esther Hackman
Margaret O'Connell
Edith Harrington
Maury Purcell
Gla Yates
Blancha Wilkerson
Mabelle Alexander
Edith
Jones Sentenced for Larceny in Sioux City
Fred Jones pleaded guilty in district court to larceny from the person and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Indicted for stealing from M. M. Stitt of Imogene during a drunken trip from Council Bluffs to Omaha. J. L. Price freed on the house charge. Frank R. Beeman’s case continued to January term for Equitable Home Association building loan violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Fred Jones
M. M. Stitt
Imogene
Gouneil Bluffs
Omaha
Stitt
J. L. Price
Frank R. Beeman
Equitate Home Association of
St. Louie
Foeman
Nto
Vessels Driven On Shore In Storm Off Woods Hole
Woods Hole Massachusetts December 21 report says the schooner Susie D arrived from Vineyard Haven and stated a gale drove fifteen schooners ashore in the harbor with several others damaged by collisions. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Harbor
Woods Hole
Thorg Susie D
Vineyard Haven
Ferag
Mexico Secures 40 Million Silver Loan From Rothschilds
Mexico City reports a 40 million silver loan arranged with the Rothschilds of Paris to back the recent solid money change. They have pooled gold and silver mining interests to form a 200.9 million plan intended to control Mexico's entire silver and gold output, including the ward's silver production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Rothschilds of
Paris
Rothschilds
The
Republic
Holiday Rates Offer Round Trip Hakete to East of Missouri
Holiday excursion rates issued by the C., Rt. & P. for Hakete to points east of the Missouri river set at one and one third fare. Tickets on sale December 24 26 26 and Slat 1904 and January 1905 with return by January 4 1905. Information at City office 307 Brady Street or Depot ticket office Fifth and Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Brady Street
Fifth and Main
County Superintendent Gerber on Trial in Webster City
The trial of County Superintendent N. Gerber, charged with assault and battery with intent to do great bodily harm against City Superintendent L. Ford, began in district court. Ford had suspended Gerber's son from school over alleged insolence, leading to a confrontation at Ford's office where Ford was hurt and bedbound for some time. Gerber claims self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
N. Gerber
L. H. Ford
Eviis
Hampton
Ford
Gerber
Gerber Guesey
Sac City Chosen Again as Next Farmers Institute Site
The Sac City farmers institute ended a four day session with wide attendance and talks by state figures including Prof. G Christie of Ames and Falery Wallace. It was decided to hold the next institute in Sac City. Officers named include President J. C. Owalls Sac City and Vice President H. A. Baxter Sac City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers' Institut
Sac City
Siccouty Farmers’ Institute
Prof
G. {. Christie
Own State College
Ames
Falery Wallace
Wallace
Farmer
J. C. Owalls
Sic City
H. A. Baxter
Robert Engelhardt
T. G. Keir
Sac Cite
D. G. Lebenck
T. N. Mont
Schaller
Charles Mechiner
Sac
Are
R. H. Harrison
Lake View
Miss Marr Searle
Nemeha
Inventions Warm Morning Routine in Stuart Iowa
Mineman Calendine of the Long Distance Telephone company wires a dining room clock to light the kitchen fire at dawn. A miniature control board and metal pegs regulate the flame so the stove lights automatically before the alarm bell rings. The device aims to ease cold mornings though it may spark domestic disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Calendine
Long Distance Telephone Company
Kichen
Ontendine
Caldi Phoea
Rockwell Resident Stricken While Playing Checkers
Mason City Dec 21 George B Rockwell a long time Rockwell resident and founder namesake of Rockwell was stricken with paralysis while playing a game of checkers in his office with Robert Gili pon He was taken to his home and is alive The town of Rockwell sits on the site of its original farm and was named after him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
George B. Rockwell
Rockweill
Tq-Operative Association
Sheckers
Robert Gilipon
Rockwell Ia
Rockwell
Pigeon Theft Attempt Leaves Victims in Milwaukee
Albert A. Galligan and a 14 year old boy were shot at by three Poles who tried to take a pigeon he had killed. The assailants fired twelve shotgun blasts, wounding Galligan in the face chest and right arm and blinding one eye. Horses were also struck. Two Poles were wounded. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Albert A. Galligan
Smk
Here
Galligan
Gailignan
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Hegerding Kotchell
Kane’s Cigar Store
Third and
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Vincennes University
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Milwaukee, Wis
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