Armour exclusive contracts spark merchant protest in New Orleans
President Charles B Ayres urged merchants to resist private line tolls saying if goods must be marketed under such terms they should rot. He warned the public would bear the price and praised Roosevelt as a reform ally, though intersate commission powers to aid relief were questioned.
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New Orleans
Jan
Armour
Charles B. Ayres
National League of Commission Merchants
Roosevelt
Rate discrimination inquiry joint resolution passes
The state senate and house adopted a joint resolution by Wherchard calling for a special committee to investigate alleged railroad rate discrimination. A companion resolution by Senator Wood also passed unanimously, praising Roosevelt era efforts to curb powerful transportation interests.
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St. Real
Wherchard
State Senate
Wood
Roosevelt
Taneyad
Nebraska House Back Roosevelt Plan Aids Interregulatory Push
Lincoln Neb Jan 13 The Nebraska lower house approved measures in sympathy with President Roosevelt on curbing corporate power and adopted resolutions mandating Elm J Barkett to state his stance on a federal interstate commerce commission expansion. Private telegraph reports from Bran note Barkett backs the president.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Roosevelt
J. Barkett
United States
Ee Burke Cuenta Ty Cater
Burskett
Unclear reading on Bishop Talbot inquiry at Reading
A report from New York dated January 13 states the board of inquiry may act today in Reading Pa regarding charges against Bishop Talbot, but action is hindered by Rev. Harey Nichols not being a delegate to the general convention. A source with knowledge of facts provided the statement last night.
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New York
Board’ of
Reading
Talbot
Harey” . Nichols
Wade
Republican caucus nominates George Sutherland for senator
Salt Lake City January 18 Republican caucus nominates former Congressman George Sutherland for United States senator. The move signals his likely election and marks a pivotal shift in Utah politics. Sutherland’s candidacy unites party factions and sets the stage for a high profile campaign.
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Republican Caucus
George Sutherland
Salt Lake City
Jan
United States
McCausland News Briefs From Davenport Hospital to Local Funerals
Short local column notes Maud Swartz undergoing kidney surgery at Mercy Hospital Davenport performed by Drs. Swezey and Hageboeck with a steady recovery. J M Swartz and doctor remained with her. Clyde Bore improving under Swezey care and expected to be out soon. Wm Speer’s funeral set for Friday at Mt Union cemetery. Mrs. McTiffe buried at McCausland cemetery. Ida Hoffman attends from Plankinton S D for funeral services tomorrow.
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McCausland
Swartz
Clinton-on
Walker
J. R. Garber
Mand ' Swartz
Mercy ‘Hospital
Davenport
Syessay
Maud
Clyde Bore
Swezey
Wm. Speer
Mt Union Cemetery
McTifee
Ida Hoffman
Plankinton
Crowded Onawa court set for breach of promise trial
Turina Greek sues Joe F Moore hay merchant for breach of promise of marriage claiming heavy damages. Moore has since married another woman, and another action for slander of plaintiff's character is pending. Attorneys Geo. Oliver and John W Anderson appear for plaintiff with C B Underbilt and J A Pritchard for defendant. Court room expected to be crowded Thursday.
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Onawa
Turina Greek
Joe F. Moore
Joe Moore
Geo
Baby Narrowly Escapes Opium Poisoning in Des Moines
A two year old child drank Warner's Cough Care from a bottle left within reach at 329 East Twelfth Street. Parents found the infant after hours of struggle and physicians report the child shows opium effects but is not out of danger and is expected to recover.
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Des Moines
Pantine
Dauehner
Ort Ostorne
East Twelfth Street
Warner
Man finds large sum of money in Waterloo street
Irvine Hobson, a Postal Telegraph operator, found a package in Waterloo Iowa containing currency, checks and notes totaling 917,965. The money was reported to banks and later the owner, Mrs Katherine Fritz, was identified and the funds were returned to her with a reward to the finder.
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Waterloo
Irvine Hobson
Postal Telegraph Company
Spow
Birs
Katherine Fritz
Hieber Granted Divorce in Waterloo Case
Judge Platt granted a divorce to L. C. Mieber from his wife Cora Lows Hieber after a quiet hearing. The dispute stemmed from a clash between Polk and Black Hawk counties and followed a Des Moines agreement that failed. Alimony was granted to Hieber.
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Waterloo
Platt
Infant Burned To Death In Joppa Home
The four year old daughter of Dr C E Tucker was burned to death at her home in Joppa. Her mother left the child alone for five minutes and returned to find the baby lying on the floor with all clothing burned away. The cause of the accident is not known.
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C. E. Tucker
Joppa
Irine
Be Log
Sixty-Two Suits Filed Over Illinois River Overflow
Sixty two lawsuits were begun today in Ottawa and surrounding counties. Farmers in La Selle, Bureau and Putnam seek damages for alleged overflow from the Illinois River affecting their lands. Individual claims vary from eight thousand to two hundred thousand dollars, with total damages requested around 1,320,300.
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Ottawa
Sanitary District
Chicago
la Selle
Bureau and Putnam
Elinois River
Bethlehem Church Holds Annual Meeting Plans January Revival
Bethlehem Congregational church members reported on finances and church activities for 1905 at last night’s annual meeting. Officers were elected and a revival series was planned for the latter part of January. Several societies announced members, dues, and pledges, with Sunday school changes to begin January 28.
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Bethlehem Congregational Church
Dorcas Society
Descons
M le Parkhurst
Noa. Lewis
T. E. Prench
D. Pyle
Mirs
Pauline - Randolph
T. KE. French
O. G. Barlow
Eb.d. Brie
T. E. Frensh
Irwin G. Meyer
Jennie GC. McCowen
J. J. Lewis
Misa Pauline Randolph
Siventy
Louise Pyle
Young People's Society
Dorcas Socivr
B. D.pyle
Bcret
Pauline Randolph
King's Daughters
Bethlehem Missionary Society
Meet- Ag. 4
Bennie Wileit
Tanfor Endeavor Society
Sire
Robert Weir
West’ End
Mothers
Elon
Elph
Jennie McOwen
Mra
Mire
O. A. Artz
G Barlow
McCowen
M. J. Parthhurst
Engineer to be charged with manslaughter in Elmdale crash
Patrick S. Kellaher, engineer on the Pore Marquette Flyer, faces a manslaughter charge after the collision with the Saginaw passenger at Elmdale. Five passengers were killed or fatally hurt in the wreck near Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 13.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Patrick S. Kelleher
Kellaher
Saginaw
Elmdale
Rural Carriers Target Campaign Tactics and Dismissal
Iowa rural letter carrier officer Clark is dismissed by the assistant postmaster general. The action follows a presidential campaign letter urging Republican support and a push for a carrier salary bill. The letter was circulated to state committee members and national association officials, linking to broader political activity within carrier ranks.
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Clark
Erastad Bolt Alzer
Tow
Agsody Lion
Department
Roosevet
Conuail
Conmess
Des Moines
Republican State-Central Committee
National Association
Cartiers
Iowa
Fragen
Isku
Ga 1
Oui
Wade
Birdsall
Overstreet
Man With Nineteen Children Defends Actions At Trial
Anton Hermann testified he is father to nineteen children, six of them of school age, as he faced charges over causing his daughter Katie to fall from a moving vehicle on the way to school. He said poverty limits funds for clothing and school shoes. He has been married 34 years, living with his second wife after his first wife died. Katie was born aboard a steamship. Hermann was fined 30 with suspended payment contingent on sending Katie to school.
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Anton Hermann
Katie
Hermann
Lumbter
Heraniua
South Dakota
Star
Tam
Chicago
Cate
Cerlifadites
Atock T Gold
E-am
Burmeissidr
Seahorm County
Davenport
Afr
Burmeteter
Soren
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Northrop
State University
Reed
Templetons Nomination To Senate May Be Confirmed
Washington dispatch reports the nomination of William E. Templeton for postmaster at Excelsior Springs sent to the Senate on Tuesday. Critics allege ties to a Kerene faction. Missouri politicians protest, while Alonza Dent at Osceola stands mentioned in related Missouri and Arkansas nominations including Westbrook, Truesdale, Hazen, and Foster for Paris duties.
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Washington
William E. Templeton
Excélsior Springs
Senate
Templeton
Missouri
Niedringhauz
Frank
Kiepper
Ala
Alonza ‘Dent
Osceolavalco Wert
Fat
Arkanzas
MM. P. Westbrook
Benson
Charles Truesdale
Dor. Hazen
Joseph A. Foster
Paris
City official sparks talk on hired girls in Davenport
A Davenport official blamed the growing hired girl problem as more serious this year. He said he fired his girl for independence and poor breakfast duties while noting wages of four dollars weekly and irregular hours. He contrasted clerical work and housework as paths to independence and savings.
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Davenport
Ben Hur at Chicago Auditorium to thrill crowds
The Klaw & Stranger Co. presents Ben Hur at the Chicago Auditorium on Monday eve with a colossal stage, the largest in the world, featuring over 40 actors and a dramatic race with five chariots drawn by twenty horses. Advance seat sales begin February 2, with milworking manager Milward Adams guiding mail orders. Also mentions Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat breakfast offering.
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Klaw & Stranger Co
General Wallace
Audiorium Theater
Ben Hur
Messis
Seata
Milward Adams
Grand masquerade by Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Assn
Oysters and dancing highlight Unity ball at Turner Hall on Saturday evening January 14 1905. Music by Strasser’s Union Hand. Tickets 40 cents per couple, extra body 23 35 cents, A. for time guaranteed to a3. The Committer.
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Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
Turner Hall
Strassers Union
Dairy cow topic dominates Illinois dairy meeting
Rockford Illinois January 13 the dairymen convention drew a large attendance. A T Glover of Fort Atkinson gave the chief address on The Dairy Cow using a fine animal to show high grade milker points. Prof C D Smith of Michigan urged against hand separators and urged larger herds and whole milker cameras. Commissioner Cook urged resolutions for a dairy transaction commission appointed by the governor.
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Rockford
Ill
Fort Atkinson
C. D. Smith
Michigan
Cook
Shackleford Resolution Demands Investigation Reported Favorably
Representative Shackleford of Missouri secured recognition from the speaker Tuesday to push his resolution calling for an investigation of the Pare ama raiivand affairs. The measure was favorably reported from committee.
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Washington
Jin
Shuckeifort
Missourii
Per. Tisglun
Pareama Raiivand
Five Deaths From Storm Hit Wisconsin And Michigan
A blizzard across northern Michigan and Wisconsin kills five people. In Oconomowoc a man dies instantly and another is fatally injured while shoveling snow from a railroad track. In Glens Falls Michigan four miners die when a frozen skip crashes into an ascending skip and two other miners are injured. Winds reach fifty miles per hour paralyzing railroad traffic and delaying freight and passenger trains statewide.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Oconomowoc
Joh Luerk
William Dalley
Glens Falls
Mich
Serger
Scoxea
Girl Dead Suspect Poison In Iowa Town
Glenwood Iowa January 13 Lola Roach 22 died after showing bitter taste and convulsions following a bakery purchase. State chemist tests stomach contents as inquest probes possible poisoning. Brother brought home cake fed to all children before Lola fell ill and died. Officials say no poison found in the shop.
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Glenwood
Lola Roach
Atate
Caie
Cii
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