Woodmen sue failed bank in federal suit for 420000
Modern Woodmen of America files suit in federal court seeking 420 755 19 dollars from James H Jamison as receiver and L C Murray as controller of currency The claim includes 250 000 cash plus 70 753 lien with interest from 1907 The action follows the bank wreck caused by cashier Frank H Crocker and involves several national banks in related distribution efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Institution
Des MoinesFror
First National Bank of Chariton
Wooailmen of America
Eult
James H. Jamison
L. C. Murray
Tne Bil
Frank H Crocker
Jamison
First National Bank of Chicago
National Park Bank of
New York City
National Bank of the Republic
Chicago
National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City
Chariton Bank
Keg Party Ends in Murder in Cresco
In Cresco a drunken keg party at Charles Brown Sr and Jr’s farm ends in the death of Charles Brown. Alfred Crawford is jailed after beating Brown and injuring him fatally. Crawford, repentant yet unsteady, may face grand jury action in October as authorities review the case.
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Cresco
Charles Brown
Alfred Crawford
Brown
Crawford
George Brown
Grand
Mistake Kills Baby At Duncombe Windmill Farm
Webster City Iowa report of a tragic accident at a Duncombe area windmill where a bolt dropped from a mill onto a one year old Wilfred McDonald. The child died within hours at St Josephs Mercy hospital after unsuccessful surgery. Parents John McDonald and family of eight other children are left devastated.
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Webster City
Walte
Duncombe
John McDonald
Wilfred
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Lad Thrown Into Wire. Horse Killed Near Marshalltown
Lloyd Bills aged 16 son of F Bills a farmer north of town was thrown from a horse into rusted barbed wire. The horse was frightened and killed. The boy suffered fifteen or twenty gashes about face neck and body and was placed under a physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Lloyd Bills
F. . Bills
Horne
Mob Attacks Saloon Trial Witness at Davenport
A mob of 30 to 40 men beat William Schoenig of Muscatine near the Davenport courthouse after eight saloon keepers were arrested on injunction violations. Schoenig, a witness for the prosecution, was bruised but not seriously hurt and taken to a hospital. Police identified no suspects. civic federation blames outsiders.
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Davenport
William Schoenig
Muscatine
Schoe- Mg
H. V. Nelles
Schoenig
Neal
Clyle Federation
Schaenigz
The
Civic Federation
Missing $1,000 Package Stuns Des Moines Adams Express
Des Moines police and Adams Express officials pursue a mystery after a $1,000 package from a Des Moines bank vanished from the local office. Three identical packages were sent. two arrived at external addresses while the third disappeared. Detectives and managers hunt for clues. officials deny internal theft and expect a timely recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Adams Express Company
Tisha
Des Moles
Loreal
B. F. Stretton
Swift
Adams Company
Chicago
Stretton
Iowa City dentist urges no compulsory school dental exams
Dr E A Rogers of the state university dental school argues against mandatory periodic dental checkups for schoolchildren. He claims the average child’s mouth threatens health and that exams and treatment would improve national health. His view rests on a survey of eight Iowa City students showing 2 735 teeth needing attention.
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Iowa City
E. A. Rogers
State University Dental School
Rogers
Drowned Man's Pals Freed by Coroner Jury
Waterloo Mrs Ro L Hart Mrs Hattin Galgeon and Claude Tyler of Aranchester were exonerated by the coroner's jury in the death of Albert Dupois who drowned after a rowing trip on Monday. The jury found no blame, noting the hole in his head and unclear cause of death while his lungs showed little water.
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Waterloo
Ro L. Hart
Hattin Galgeon
Claude Tyler
Aranchester
Albert Dupois
Dupois
Reform Urged for Bill of Lading to Curb Fraud
Congress and New York merchants press for a uniform bill of lading to end frauds that make the instrument unsafe as credit. Commissioners from uniform laws will hear committees in Seattle on August 20. railroads oppose, urging Congress to enact a standard act to protect credits amid a vast 1907 trade volume reported at 17 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seattle
Wash
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Canaignes
I. Mandelbaum
Bill of Lading
Cotton Exchange
Theodore F. Whitmarsh
Wholesale Grocery Association
Charles F. Droeste
The
Mercantile Exchange
Lewis Pierson
American Bankers’ Association
Elks Adopt Official Emblem in Dallas Meeting
The grand lodge of Elks adjourned on Friday adopting an official emblem described as a dial showing 11 with a white face and red Roman numerals, circumscribed by a blue circle bearing B P O E initials, an elk head and antlers resting on the dial, and topped by a red five point star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Dallas
Tex
Grand Lodge of Elks
Fridey
Forest Fires in California Trabuco Range Report
Reports from California say a large forest fire threatens the Trabuco range likely in Orange county. Forest Ranger Harold Marshall will mobilize crews after Gifford Pinchot sighted the flames while returning from San Clemente. Authorities weigh immediate aid if needed.
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California
San Diego
Cal
Megger
Trabuco Range
Orange County
Harold Marshall
Gifford Pinchot
San Clementeeland
Marshall
Labor Leaders Pleased After Lincoln Speech and Gompers Telegram Questions
Lincoln July 20 William J Tryan spoke to the Central Labor union praising Denver platform labor planks and received many congratulatory telegraphs from labor leaders. Erie dispatch quoted Samuel Gompers denying sending a cablegram to Hearst, prompting Democratic party criticism. Possible inquiry into the cablegram origin. Bryan may address trains en route to Chicago. will travel as ordinary passenger. Kokomo reception for John W Kern. Taft at Hot Springs refines acceptance speech language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Tryan
Central Labor Union of
Lincoln
Denver
Erie
Samuel Gompers
Wiliam R. Hearst
Democratic Party
Fairview
Mr. Gompers
Gompers
Bryan
Chicago
Omaha
Indianapols
Ind
John W. Kern
Kokomo
Hot Springs
Taft
Pillage and Murder in Tabriz Reported
The Novoe Vremya article from Tabrs Persia says revolutionsists have been defeated by government troops while Rachin Khan horsemen loot and kill in Tabriz. In Washington the State Department received a dispatch via John Tyler stating Persia will order authorities to protect consulate and American mission property.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe ‘Vremya
Tabrs
Persia
Rachin Khan
Washington
Tabriz
State Department
John Tyler
Teheran
Tyler Adita
Referendum Law Sustained by Ohio Judge in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio Judge Chapman of the common pleas court sustained the state initiative and referendum law as constitutional. The test case will go to the state supreme court for final decision. A suit followed an effort to vote on a franchise granted by the city council to the Municipal Traction Company after the new law was passed by the legislature last winter. An election has been ordered by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chapman
Common Pleas Court
State Supreme Court
Municipal Traction Company
Receiver for Detroit Brokerage Firm Currie & Co Appointed
Cameron Currie & Co of Detroit is placed in receivership after a suit by Cameron Currie against partner Louis B Case seeks partial dissolution. Judge Mouler names Tred G Austin as receiver under a 250000 dollar bond. No other Detroit financial institutions reportedly involved in the difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Brokers
Detroit
Cameron Currie & Co
Wayne
Cameron Currie
Louis B. Case
Tred G
Austin
Mouler
Detroit Financial Institution
Currie & Co
Plot to Mutiny Averted on Ohio Voyage in Nome
Nome Alaska July 20 mutiny plot aboard the steamer Ohio was thwarted just before arrival by the revenue cutters Thetis and McCulloch. The plan aimed to force Capt Conradi to sail through the ice to Seattle after he announced plans to return the vessel.
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Nome
Alaska
Ohio
Thetis
McCulloch
Conradi
Seattle
What Do They Cure Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription
The article extols Dr. Berce's Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative and tonic, improving mucous linings from nasal passages to bowels and curing a large percent of catarrh. Favorite Prescription is praised for building strength, regulating function, relieving pain, and restoring vigor in overworked women. It notes non alcohol and no secret ingredients, with glyceric extracts from native forest plants, and warns against substitutes like secret nostrums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Pittsburg man ends life after sister’s suicide
William Moffit of Sistersville West Virginia came to Pittsburg to funeral his sister Stella Moffit who killed herself last Tuesday. On Friday he followed with a self administered dose of carbolic acid at their parents home in nearly identical fashion.
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Pittsburg
William Moffit
Sistersville
W. Va
Stella Moffit
Youen
Astor's Son Nominated Conservative MP for Plymouth
Waldorf Astor, eldest son of William Waldorf Astor, was chosen Friday night as the Conservative candidate for member of parliament from Plymouth for the next general election.
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Astor
Plymouth
Eng
Waldort Astor
Wiliam Waldorf Astor
Ex Premier's Brother James Campbell Dead
London May 11 The death is announced of the Right Honorable James Alexander Campbell brother of the late premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman He was born in 1825 and was a member of parliament from the universities of Glasgow and Aberdeen from 1880 to 1906
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Alexandar Campbell
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Universitiea
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Recover Bodies of Slain Men in Negros Expedition
ManilaJuly 18 The bodies of H D Everett a government forester and T R Wakely a school teacher murdered weeks ago by tribesmen during an expedition in Negros have been recovered by Lieut Ahren of the constabulary after a difficult dangerous search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
H. D. Everett
T. R. Wakely
Negros
Lieut. Ahren
Constabul Lary
Bloodhounds Track Night Riders in Kentucky Telegram
In response to a telegram from Owenton Captain WV G Mullikin left Lexington with bloodhounds to trace a gang of alleged night riders believed to have burned the Statter barn at Harrisburg Saturday. The pursuit began after the telegram on July 1.
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Blood Hounds
Lexington
Owenton
WV. G. Mullikin
Statter
Harrisburg
It Can’t Be Beat Health Tonic Seeks Buyer
Mr Harden of Silver City North Carolina endorses Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles plus weakness lame back and chills malaria. Sold under guarantee at Br H Miller's drug store for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Hardin
Rilver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
BR. H. Miller
Revelation on Foley's Honey and Tar Relief
A reader testimonial proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar cured severe lung trouble. L. M. Buggles of Reasner Iowa says doctors diagnosed consumption but after using the remedy the hemorrhages and lung pain ceased and lungs recovered full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckle
Foley
L. M. Buggles
Reasner
Towa
Woley
Conner & Co
Indigestion Cure Endorsement From State Warden Moore
Georgia state warden Jake Moore endorses Kodol for indigestion noting a twenty year struggle with digestive issues. He credits improved health after trying the product and urges its benefit to others. Letter dated August 10, 1904 from Atlonia and sold by H. E. Conner & Co.
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Jake Moore
Georgia
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlonia
H. E. Conner & Co
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Lowa
E. V. Swetting
Hayto Toss
Algona, Towa
P.aouLivan
B. McAiaron Sullivan & McMahon
Attorneys-At-Law
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Usnniaron
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County Savings Bank
J. L. Bonar
Algona State Bank
Wn. M. Galbraith
Attorneys AT Law
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M. J. Kenefick
Algona Hospital
E. J. Gay
Bhlorst Drug Store
Ight
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H. Cretzmeyer
John Galbraith
Walter Fraser
Ginseas
Cowlas & Murtagh
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Glasier
E.E. Sayers
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Algona, Ia
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