On Forger Is Caught In Ottumwa
Federal authorities in Ottumwa report Alfred Daugherty a former Marshalltown soldiers home inmate captured as a clever swindler. He used aliases to obtain pensions under John L Markett and William Crouch causing investigators to uncover forged filings and pending pension applications.
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Ottumwa
Alfred Daugherty
Soldiers
Marshalltown
United States
Daugherty
Keokuk
Hunter
Pne
John L. Markett
Washington County
Finais
Markett
Ashington
William Crouch
Big Drainage Plans Ahead in Hamilton County
Hamilton County WIIL likely spends over 200000 on drainage ditches by year end. Major contracts include the Boling drainage ditch in Freedom township estimated at 22000, Brandrup ditch in Williams township around 7252, and Elkins ditch in Webster and Hamilton townships near 7950. Bonds of about 100000 may be issued in 1908 to fund drainage.
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Hamilton County
Webster City
Freedom
Williams Town
Elkins
Webster
Hamilton
Hamilton Coun
Dubuque Son Saves Father From Electric Shock
In Dubuque Frank Herbert and his son suffered a severe electrical shock while working on a lighting case. The son, despite being shocked himself, managed to draw the father away from the live current but remained unconscious for about half an hour until aid arrived. The incident highlights the danger of exposed wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Frank Herbert
Herbert
Istoo
Thri lling Chase and Arrest on Milwaukee Train
Alleged thieves fled from Milwaukee train No 5 after a man found his purse and 45. They jumped off with the pursuer in pursuit. Locals traced them to Garner by phone, identified them, and they were taken to Garner by deputies. If indicted, a speedy trial follows as the grand jury sits. A Denver story notes an Iowa girl’s Colorado statue sale and completion.
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Britt
Milwaukee
Garmner
Garner
Mason City Man Loses Eye In Wagon Collision
Mason City report states A. J. Brown likely lost an eye after colliding with a wagon wheel while riding a bicycle. He was painfully bruised and crushed by the wheel spokes in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
A. J. Brown
Waterloo Seeks 1908 Republican State Convention
Waterloo plans to invite the second Republican state convention of 1908 to meet there. The city offers a large auditorium and ample hotel facilities, highlighting Waterloo as a favorable venue.
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Waterloo
Repubian
Parmer Killed In Runaway on Bugay Bij Horse
Ginton J. Hanrahan a 57 year old Peterville farmer died when a buggy horse ran away throwing him against a bridge rail. He fell into the river but was later recovered.
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Parmer
Ginton
J. Hanrahan
Aye
Peterville
Verdict in auto injury case Iowa City KLBD Lyon
Robert Rogers, a farmer from Iowa City, was awarded 2250 dollars in a auto injury suit against KLBD Lyon, a jewelry manufacturer. The verdict followed an automobile accident with injuries and damages cited in court records.
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Iowa City
Robert Rogers
KLBD
Lyon
Cain Goes Up For Life Murder Trial In Enterprise
J C Cain faces life imprisonment after a jury convicts him of murder in the October 16 shooting at his Enterprise home that killed Charles Morris and wounded Johnson. The trial notes reveal a drawn out seven ballot jury decision with the death penalty rejected in all ballots. Morris had been superintendent of Enterprise Minine Co and Johnson manager of Baylor Supply Co. Cain hid for ten days before surrendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H Morris
Pen Des Moines
Hari Inheris
J. C. Cain
Charles
Wiemimons
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Morris
Cain
Enterprise
Davenport Saloon Bonds Prompt Saloon Closings
Davenport saloon keepers are warned to post the $3,000 bond required by law as C W Lyon assistant to Attorney General Byers reports. A downtown survey shows most establishments closed by 1 o clock with lights out, as authorities vow to press radical action if needed. The city awaits the Kulp court martial decision amid tense talk and uneasy calm.
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Davenford
C. W. Lyon
Byers
Davenport
Lyon
Mulci
Hulp
Kulp
Elopement Ends With Sudden Honeymoon Departure
Jetty Florence McMillan of Cedar Rapids married Floyd B. O'Brien after elopement. The couple, pursued by time constraints, left Marshalltown to wed at a minister's home and depart for a southern wedding trip within twenty minutes of the ceremony. Reports cite parental objection to the union with a Pennsylvania-suited match.
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H. G. McMillan
Marshalltown
South
Florence McMillan
Cedar
Floyd B. O’brien
Ames
O’brien
Pennsylvania
Decorah City Council Orders Tank Removal by Oil Company
The Decorah city council voted six to two to remove Standard Oil distributing tanks from within city limits. Protest by the company through its attorneys followed the decision. Tanks are described as a menace to property values and have raised nearby assessments. The ruling sets a precedent in Iowa.
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Dellem Standard
Decorah
Standard Ofl Company
Great Oil Company
Com
Iowa
Farmer Killed In Runaway Near Clinton
J Haurahan, 67, a prominent Peterville farmer, died after a buggy runaway hurled him against a bridge wall and crushed him. His body fell into the river but was recovered later.
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Clinton
Mob Forces Albia Man Into Ice Bath
Ottumwa report describes twenty two masked men who drove F. O. Wilson from his home in night clothes to a nearby pond. They cut a large ice hole and forced him to plunge in until he vowed to use all power to secure his wife’s release from an alleged unlawful confinement.
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Albia
Ottumwa
Wilson
Pote
Boy Shoots His Sister in Holycross Incident
The 6 year old daughter of John Meyer of Holycross was killed when her 12 year old brother, playing with a gun, fired the shot. The tragedy occurred during a domestic moment at their home, with authorities beginning an investigation into the weapon and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
John Meyer
Holycross
New York financier shoots, then kills self in street dispute
In front of 20 Broad Street, J J Oliphant & Co broker James H Oliphant is shot by former client Geiger after a dispute over margins. Oliphant is hospitalized in critical condition. Geiger dies by self-inflicted wound after firing at Oliphant and at others. Authorities note possible insanity after recent return from Hot Springs.
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New York
J. O Oliphant
Gefeer
Tront
Bret Street
Pridhey News
Oliphant
James J. Oliphant & Co
Hao
Olpant
Brand Street
The
Stock Exchange
Unnau
Geiger
James H. Oliphant & Co
Lafayette Fire Insurance Company
Persian capital calm after priest mediated clash
In Teheran a rapid shift occurred as priests promised a solution and factions dispersed. Artillery square cleared, Magera residents returned home, and artillery tents remain for potential recall. Parliament members left the assembly, which plans to reconvene normally. Wheat acreage and value reported. Olathe tragedy ends in a fatal shooting and suicide. Lane town suffers major fire in Ottawa county.
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Teheran
Capltal
Yi Magera
Artilery Squere
John Mitchel Stricken Priest and Physician Summoned
John Mitchel, president of the United Mine Workers of Anteri en, fell seriously ill Friday during a conference with coal operators at the Clay pool Hotel. A priest and physician were summoned. the doctor reported a serious though not necessarily precarious condition after operations for abscesses. The joint wage talks reopened with Illinois operators demanding a double standard and a change in basis for mine run, while miners rejected these conditions.
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Tichimapatis
John Mitebed
United Mine Workers of Anterien
Iiners
Claypool
Judas
Mitchet
Tien & Tecess
Mob hunts a Black person in Columbus basement attack
In Columbus on December 21 a Black assailant hid in a basement and attacked Mrs. W. B. Hershey, wife of Excelsior Seat Co president. She was left partly unconscious with injuries as neighbors and a posse pursue the suspect. Police fear public anger if the man is caught before authorities. Also reported: cotton production bulletin shows 9,281,077 bales ginned by Dec 13, down from last year.
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Columbus
Priday
W. B.C. Hershey
Excelsior Seat Company
West Sixth Avenue
Secre
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
What the Teacher Did In North Baltimore Tale
A humorous tale recounts a bashful young man pressed into teaching a girls class by the Sunday school superintendent in North Baltimore. The story, likely apocryphal, centers on expectations the former teacher set and the chorus of gossip that follows.
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Baltimore
Sinday School
Washington
Amall Hoya
Mr. T
Grace
Beak Too Much for Her
A story depicts Minnie an orderly girl selective about food. Her mother insists she eat all her egg and begins testing its contents. Minnie eventually asks if she must also eat the berk, highlighting her fussiness and the parental push to finish meals.
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Minnie
Filling the Plate Preacher Introduces Noisy Offering Box
A negro preacher with dwindling church funds ends his sermon with a radical fundraising stunt. He unveils an “offermatic” election box that triggers a bell or pistol shot for contributions, urging the flock to self discipline and generous giving amid hard times.
Digestive Aid and Kidney Remedies Featured in Ads
An assortment of old health advertisements promotes Kodol digestion tablets, Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles, and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. The copy claims natural digestants, non-opiate remedies, and quick relief for kidney and bladder issues, with multiple local sellers cited.
Hungarian Premier Challenges Ex-Minister to Pistols Duel
Budapest December 21 The Hungarian premier Dr Wekerle has challenged ex Minister of Justice Polony to a pistol duel following a political dishonesty allegation during parliamentary sessions Seconds have been appointed and the meeting will occur soon Also items from Columbus Ohio Dayton circuit court ouster against 20 plumbers firms Des Moines Des Moines Old Stags Driver Dead and St Paul No 15 train accident with one killed twenty hurt
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Duet
Budapest
Dr. Wekerle
Polony
Ohio
Columbus
Dayton
Ellis
Stags
Des Moines
Billy” Warren
Stuart
Warren
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
St Paul
Kensington
O. Sanderson
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Noted Medical Professors
Leading verical writers and teachers from several schools of practice strongly recommend Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaints and chronic catarrhal diseases. The formula includes Black Cherry bark Golden Seal root Bloodroot Stone root and Queen's root. It contains no alcohol and uses glycerine as a medicinal agent. Free booklet with extracts from authorities available by mail from Dr. W. Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
Bartholow
Jefferson
Fegal
Haro
Univ. of
Pas
Finlenewood
Ben Nett Med. College
Chicago
John King
Cincinnati
John M. Scudden
Edwin _M
Hannemann Mad
Uae
Plorco
Buffalo
N.Y
UDOT
Shoop's Cough Cure Promoted By Doctor
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as harmless and effective for tickling coughs in infants and children. It claims green leaves from a lung healing shrub offer soothing relief without opioids or harsh chemicals. The ad labels the plant as "The Sacred Herb" and urges mothers to use the remedy, sold by dealers.
Kidney Cure Claim From New Britain Advert after Exam
Passed Examination Successfully Tames Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes of trying several kidney remedies and diabetes treatments before Haley’s Kidney Cure. After two bottles improvement began and five bottles cured him completely. Wolay's Kidney Cure claims to cure back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles.
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Tames Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Haley
Kennedys Yaxative Cough Syrup Promoted for Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Kennedys Yaxative Cough Syrup as uniquely clearing colds by gentle bowel action and soothing throat and lung irritation. It claims a pleasant taste, no opiates or narcotics, and notes Bold by B. Conner & Co as the producer.
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B. Conner & Co
Badly Mixed Up Health Claim From Winterton Man
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York describes a string of misdiagnoses including heart disease and blood poisoning before trying "Mleewie Bucers" advised by his wife. He credits one bottle with restoring health and claims guarantees against blood poisoning weakness and kidney issues by Dr. W. Miller druggist.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Sidney
Myer
BR. UW. Miller
Drogglst
DeVil's Kidney Pills Marketed by G J Conner Co
An advertisement touts DeVil's Kidney and Bladder Pills to treat backache fatigue and weak kidneys. It promotes relief for back pain inflammation of the bladder and related ailments and lists G J Conner & Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Conner & Co
Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Remedies Ad
Public apaakars are interrupted by coughing. An ad promotes Voley's Honey and Tar to prevent coughs and pneumonia, claiming a yellow package contains no plates wadia. E K Conner endorses Doan's Ragulata for gentle bowel regulation and satisfactory results. George B. Kirnase from Walnutave Altoona Pa also endorses.
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Voley
Wadia
E. KE. Conner
Doan
George B. Kirnase
Altoona
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Father
Colorado
Denver
Col
Winald Scott Stratton
Ellie V. Walker
Cole Do Springs
Iker
Self
CG. A. Geiger
Gotham Street
Mr. Oliphant
Mr. Olphant
Department of Agriculture
Sweetheart
Seif. Olathe
Kan
Olive Bartlett
J. J. Bartlett
J. Frederick Kastendiek
Lanes
Ottawa
Lane
Coury
Keaw
John Mitchel
Is Strisken
John Mitchell
Conner & Co
Foley
T. Ky Conner & Co
Delave
DeWitt
E. Conner & Co
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