Lords in distress many western lines appeal to commerce commission
Rail carriers from across the region seek a nine hour law extension, arguing telegraph labor shortages and staffing gaps impede compliance. Thirty seven petitions filed, two denied for lack of good cause. Carriers warn enforced rules may force small stations to close, disrupting travel and delaying train movement.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
St. Joseph
Ciebe Unes
Cleveland Man Dies as Wife Seeks Work Aid
Civil war veteran decorated by Congress for valor at Fort Donelson found dead at home in Cleveland. Wife faced poverty and feared seeking aid. Page’s wartime heroism—leading sappers at Donelson and carrying a wounded comrade—describes courage amid hardship.
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Cleveland
Russell Page
Congress
Wort Donelson
Page
Tao
Port Donelsuh
Homer Strid Fon
Ohio
Twig
Teddy Swat Tage
Stratton
Nin
Night riders burn home near Flookhusvill Ky
Early Thursday night a mob set fire to the home of Broussais Gregory a village south of Frankfort Kentucky. The residence burned to the ground and Middlesboro troops were reportedly on scene at Robkinsville. A band left a note accusing Gregory of including his cooperative and a large Switzerville tobacco warehouse was burned with about 100000 pounds of tobacco.
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Siadot
Broussais Gregory
Flookhusvills
Middlesboro
Ristol
Bropkinsville
Mae Band
Garegory
Pede Co
Switzferville
Prankfort
Equity Society
Burtey Qdisoder
Woman and husband jailed in kidnaping case in Chicago
Irene Alzina Jones and her husband Jones alias Bhoaumgham were Thursday sentenced by Judge Kersten for kidnapping in Chicago. Lilliane Wolff, aged around ?, received a thirty year term while the wife was given twenty five years.
Abolition of Religious Instruction Defeated in Chamber
The Italian Chamber of Deputies, prompted by the socialist party, failed to pass the motion for complete abolition of religious instruction in schools. Only the fascists and a few reformists supported the measure, with a large majority voting against it.
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Italian Chamber of Deputies
Socialist J Party
Shaick Taken to Sing Sing for Ten Years
Captain William Mo Van Shaick of New York, commander of the wrecked General Slocum, is sent to Sing Sing to serve a ten year term of hard labor for the burning disaster that killed many.
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Report
Phureday prices show top cattle at 5.06 dollars and top hogs at 4.80 dollars in Sioux City live stock market quotations.
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Sioux City
Phureday
Tragedy tale by opera star Miss Calla shocks continents
New York interview by Clacia Calla detailing the life of actress Tella Wow Tushend Stow Her Thraller and her dramatic pledge to shield husband Paul Roy amidst a murder and ensuing public dispute. Calla, private name Mrs Roy, recounts flights, a duel, a New Hampshire arrest warrant, and threats of the electric chair.
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Tella Wow
New York
Clacia Calla
Tole
Paris
Paul Roy
Boston
New Hampshire
Miss Calla
Calla
Paul FE. Roy
George Wh. Hodgdon
France
George A. Corking
Rome
Shock at Boston Church as Pastor Eyes Mayo Stenographer Wedding
The Whitman Congregational Church in Boston reels as Rev. Charles H. Crocker seeks to wed Miss Gilly Florence McCrea, a Chicago stenographer. Crocker rushes to city clerk for a marriage license and boards the next train to Chicago. The exact wedding date remains undisclosed.
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Whitman Congregational Church
Boston
Mass
Charles H. Crocker
Gilly Florence McCrea
Chicars
Mr. Crocker
Chicago
Fay
Dr. Crocker
Toei
Thousands at Fuenerat pay tribute to slain priest
Thousands gathered in Denver to honor Rev. Father Jen Hauviehs, slain in an assault near St Elizabeth's. The funeral procession moved from the church to Paterson, with many wearing mourning and the crowd filling streets as the hearse carried the casket through the city. The service drew a vast audience, about six thousand mourners standing outside and paying their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Jen Hauviehs
Shila
Itn Assasali
Julseppe Ala
Dynamite Pack Delivered to Pennsylvania Prosecutor
A Pennsylvania solicitor, Turner of Taston, received a mailed package containing dynamite. The detonator burned during transit, stopping the blast when opened. The former assistant district attorney Parker is believed to have been targeted by Italians he once prosecuted who are now released.
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Pennsylvania
Traly
Turner
Taston
Diddy
Parker
Sioux City Live Stock Market and Watersway Message
Sioux City market reports top beef at 4.35 and top hogs at 4.30 as Wednesday prices. A Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt sent a waterways message to Congress with a preliminary report from the waterways commission. Daniel B. Naughton, assistant clerk of the house of delegates at St. Louis, was found guilty as an accessory after the fact to the alleged bribery of delegates Priesmeyer and Warner.
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Sioux City
Bionxy
Pley Toy Waterways
Washington Dispatch
Roosevelt
Congress
Hilarid Waterways Commission
Naughton
Daniel B. Naughton
House of Dalegates
St. Louis
Priesmeyer and
Warner
Missouri man confesses rail derailment plot near Otterville
Franklin County Missouri man 35 confessed to removing a rail at Otterville fifteen miles east of Sedalia to derail a freight train and crash a passenger train. He planned to gain passenger mercy and reward after being inspired by a Kansas City paper story. He acted alone and was arrested at his home.
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Watter WL Cox
Waad Ehopper
Franklin Tunction
Otterville HI
Fedalia
Ft. Tow
Cox
City- St. Louis
Otterville
Kansas City
Big Tunnel Opened as Roosevelt Starts New Subway
President Roosevelt pressed a button to inaugurate the Hoboken to New York tunnel and subway under the river. Governors of New York and New Jersey attended along with Delaware, Lackawanna and Western officials for the ceremony.
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Roosevelt
Hoboken
New York City
Phraedian
Washington
New York
New Jersey
Alf
Cheechts
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Polish Wedding Violence Sparks Chicago Disorder
Four men were stabbed and fifteen others injured as a drunken clash erupted between Polish celebrants at a Chicago wedding. A policeman was severely cut as knives, beer bottles, and chairs flew during the brawl that stemmed from an old feud between rival factions. The melee, centered at the wedding venue, disrupted the event and left several hurt with serious injuries.
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Chicago
Joseph Kate
Atary Ward
Wanted for Murrell Warrant for Arrest in Paris Kanen
Police in Paris report a warrant for the arrest of Tal Prov, tied to a murder case. The case involves suspects linked to New York and an actress, with mentions of Ther Tanaris and George AL Crurkdnes. The report notes legal actions and potential punishment related to the crimes.
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Piartis
Paris
Kanen
Hive
New York
Tink
Preay
Ther Tanaris
George AL Crurkdnes
New
Woman shoots lawyer in Sanford case shocks town
A Brooklyn woman shot and seriously wounded a lawyer near Sanford's widow, claiming self defense. She said she acted after the attorney pursued her and asserted the shooting was justified by the attorney's conduct in a separate case. No further details on charges or outcome given.
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Chiles
Sanford
Suford
Mars
Bark
Mantzer Ends Life in Town City Hotel
Mrs. A. F. Mantzer of Marion, once reportedly wealthy, died by self inflected chloroform in the Berkley Imperial hotel after arriving Feb 17. A note named Mr. Toms of Farmers and State Bank, Marion. She had lived with her daughter Mrs. George Beattie of Iowa City and planned affairs to aid her daughter's separation from her husband.
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Mim
A. P. Mantzer
Town City
A. FF. Mantzer
Marlon
Berkley Imperial Hotel
George Beattie
Iowa City
Toms
Farmers and State Bank
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Tate
Woman Awarded Five Hundred Dollars in Wreck Suit
Mrs Wilma Hill of Fairfield wins a damage suit against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad after twelve hours deliberation. She sought $10,000 for injuries from a unique Burlington flyer wreck at Lockbridge two years ago. A mail sack struck a switch stand causing a derailment that killed a company employee and injured several, including Hill and her brother Lawrence Allen. The trial lasted eleven days with twelve physicians and railway experts testifying. Mrs Hill may appeal.
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Wilma Hill
Fairfield
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Till
Expert Cass County audit cites past irregularities and reforms
Experts report prior to 1904 warrants were drawn without board action and double claims issued. Some damage payments occurred without minutes, officers were paid for outside work, and records were incomplete. Despite irregularities, no money was lost overall and much was returned. The present board is praised and past methods condemned.
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Cass County
Cashing a forged draft in Cedar Rapids
A former Cedar Rapids pastor Rev F H Webb faced a dramatic personal split after his wife returned with H M Wilson claiming marriage. Wilson hosted a banquet at Montrose and forged a $500 draft from Gov Cureus Gould of Massachusetts. A local bank verified the forged draft, with $260 cash and another $250 draft cashed later in Chicago. Police investigate the scheme.
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Catar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
F. Fh. Webb
First Baptist Church
Cedar Raynds
H M. Wilson
Homer
Wilson
A. Wanquet
Montrose
Chicago
Cureus Gould
Massachusetts
Smalt
Trouy
Continental Bank of Chicago
Nightdance Tragedy Ends For Audubon Girl
Miss Blanche Arnold 18 of Audubon Ia dies instantly at a Chicago Morgan Park gymnasium during a student dance. She was a Starrett school pupil at 4707 Vincennes Ave and had just declared she had the best time of her life before collapsing as friends awaited a ride home. Two physicians pronounced death immediate.
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Blanche Arnold
Audubon
Vietta
Morgan Parc Byrmnasium
Chiesge
Abdubon
Starrett School For Girls
Vincennes Avenue
Bride of Four Days DeGrote Wedding Ends in Funeral
At Reinbeck Adolph DeGrote’s daughter Anna married Fred Utik on Feb 12 then buried Friday. The couple planned a honeymoon in Edgerton Minnesota but Anna died Sunday morning, four days after the ceremony, at 18 from nervous prostration after a healthy wedding day.
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Waterloo
Adolph DeGrote
Reinbeck
Anna
Fred Utik
Edgerton
Minn
Prominent Lawyer Prevents Suicide in Elisworth Office
Oscar Gorman, a leading Elisworth lawyer, attempted suicide with a revolver in Fred Lakin's office Saturday morning. Lakin intercepted Gorman, receiving a leg wound himself. Temporary insanity cited. Gorman to be examined by the Commissioners of Insanity. Lakin's injury not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisworth
Recely Ley
Oscar Gorman
Iywerness
Fred* Lakin
Lakin
Gorman
Attorneys Clash in Des Moines Court Room Fight
In Des Moines Judge Hugh Brennan's courtroom two lawyers A. J. Steel and Warren Walter fought over the Crabtree Gladiator mine case. Other attorneys separated them as the judge returned and lectured both in a severe rebuke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. Jh. Steel
Warren Walter
Hugh Brennan
Moran Junction Car Collision Injures Six at Perry Area
Six people were injured when two inter urban cars collided at Moran Junction thirteen miles from Perry Tuesday morning. Injured include Motorman Richard with back hurt, Mrs Wil Smith of California with facial cuts, Mrs Wilfodd of Woodward with back sprain, Mrs James Nolan thrown against seat, George Sixbury thrown into a window and cut.
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Moran Junction
Perry
Richard
Wil Smith
California
Wilfodd
Woodward
James Nolan
George Sixbury
Army Car Reaches Michigan City with Message from Chel Grant
An army car bearing a message from Chel Grant traveled from New York to Lewenworth Cau rea and reached Michigan City Indiana early Tuesday. The trip is part of a wartime messaging routine amid security concerns and regional stops. Authorities report no further disruptions along the route.
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Chicago
Chel. Grant
New York
Ort Lewenworth
Cau
Michigan City
Ind
Deaths: Rev Robert Comeyer of Dest Knows Presbyterian Dies
The Rev Robert Comeyer, head of Dest Knows Presbyterian church in Central Hlines, died Tuesday at age 88. His wife Lis died Monday. The couple founded there in 1856 the first seminary for girls in the state.
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Robert Comeyer
Presbyterian de Piien
Hlines
Lis
Fireclaims Three Davis Children in Santa Rosa Home
Three children of Mr and Mrs W A Davis aged about four perished in a Monday afternoon blaze that ripped through their Santa Rosa New Mexico residence destroying the house and claiming young lives.
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Beau
W. A. Davis
Santa Rosa
N. M
Work on Pan handle suspended in Texas line project
Orders halt construction on the Panhandle line from Mul vane Kun to the west Panhandle line in Texas as the reconstructive work is paused.
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Panhandle
Mulvane, Kun
Texas
Byers Opinion Exempts Plants From Taxation
Attorney General Byers, at the county attorney DeGraff’s request, holds that under section 1319 of the code, newspaper job printing and bookbinding plants are manufacturing establishments and should be taxed accordingly. Fire damages the newly built Oleson residence in Fort Dodge, while a dentists meeting in Boone selects Webster City as next site and elects Dr. P P Door as delegate.
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Byers
DeGraff
Polk County
Port Dodge
O. M. Oleson
Fort Dodge
Boone
The
Dental Society
Webster City
P .P. Door
Young Man Berggren Arrested in Stratford Case
Charles Berggren, 20, of Stratford, son of well to do parents, was arrested in Marshalltown on a charge filed by Swanson for his daughter. Sheriff Olson took Berggren to Fort Dodge to answer the charge.
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Charles. Berggren
Stratford
Marshalltown
Swanson
Sheriff Olson
Fort Dodge
Berggren
Cherokee Orators Lose to Fort Dodge in Debate
Fort Dodge high school defeated Cherokee Friday night at Cherokee in a state debating championship qualifier. Judges favored Cherokee by two votes. both Cherokee and Eagle Grove sent large delegations of supporters.
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Fort Dodge High School
Cherokee
Mne
Eagle Grove
Man Dies After Lockjaw From Arm Gunshot Wound
Arthur Morris of Mason City, 28, died Tuesday morning after ten hours of intense suffering from complications of lockjaw caused by a gunshot wound to the arm suffered a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morris
Mason City
Mason City Druggists Indicted for Liquor Sales
Mason City grand jury reported indictments against local drug firms for selling liquor to habitual users on Washington's Birthday weekend. Nine druggists have been indicted during this term of court.
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Mason City
Washington
Hon W D Knight Dies After Illness at 71
W J Knight longtime Illinois Central officer and DuBuque figure dies at 71 in Dubuque after a career as mayor and state senator. Several attorneys from Illinois Central attended the services. Knight was a prominent Democratic leader in Iowa.
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W. d. Knight
W. J. Knight
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Democratic Party
Sale of Prize Corn At Marshalltown Auction
One of the state s strongest prize corn sales took place in Marshalltown on Saturday afternoon. A display of 1 504 cars at the short course was auctioned for 515 60. Fred McCulloch of Hartwick, president of the Cedar Rapids short course and a sweepstakes winner, paid 11 50 for one ear of his corn which won one sweepstakes. Many were resold around 10 dollars each.
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Marshalltown
Fred McCulloch
Hartwick
Cedar Rapids
Measles Dangers Highlighted by Health Officials
Historical notice quotes Health Commissioner Dixon warning of measles’ serious danger and higher death toll than scarlet fever. Officials urge mothers to shield children, noting long term complications like impaired eyesight and respiratory issues from careless exposure.
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Bill
Childe
Searle
Pennsylvania
Howard
Teyatis
Hla
Starte
Dixon
Evie
Cannibal Massacre Report Reaches San Francisco
Telegraphic despatch from Pago Pago details the murder and cannibalism of Rev. Alexander McLouhhlin on St George Island off the Solomon group on November 1. Government possession of the missionary’s bones by New Zealand authorities is noted, with British punitive actions and diplomatic efforts described amid tensions.
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N. Castle
San Francisco
Tage Pago
Alexander McLouhhlin
St. George Island
Solomon Group
New Zealand
Phinemon
Metnighlin
Pago Pago
Ward
Josep Ward
Deakin
Onehona
Priest Slain at Altar in Denver Church
A priest, Father Leo Weinrich, was shot dead at St Marbeti's Roman Catholic Church in Denver during communion. The assailant, Giuseppe Guaraiceio, an Italian servant, fired at point blank, killing the priest at the altar. Local reporting notes shock and parallels to historic church violence while a separate sermon section urges democracy and outreach to bring working people to churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Aoaechish
Leo Eleinrichs
Prangiseans
St. Marbeti
Rona Cathrotic
Denver
Guiseppe Guaraiceio
Adiar
Priget
Beaver
Leo
From far and near Caldwell faces asylum startle plan
Robert Caldwell, sent to a New York hospital for the insane as a hopeless paranoiac, planned a world shifting statement per his daughter. In Pittsburg a raid on alleged Black Hand neaders led to eight Italians arrested for blackmailing prominent Sewickley families. Weapons and threatening letters were found in their Toons-
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Robert Caldwell
New York
Neaders
Pittsburg
Sewickley
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