Candidate for Sheriff in Emmet County
Estherville Iowa October 10 1908 independent candidate for sheriff Emmet County CG Haynes announces. Frank Carpenter campaign for county treasurer nominof democrats urges interest on county funds by banks bidding for depository revenue savings taxes. He urges economy and bank bids to earn interest county funds and reduce taxes.
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Emmet County
T. Haynes
Frank Carpenter
Estherville
Iowa
Elminot County
Emmet
Fraudulent land sale scheme warned by Algona firm
A farmer received a notice from the National Land Company of Algona offering to sell property with a blank contract and terms to be filled later. It promises no show costs, a quick sale, and a high “Harney’s fee” if the buyer defaults. The document appears loaded with bait and coercive terms.
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National Land Company of
Algona
Harney
Fe Land Company
Land Sale Agreement Leaves Owner Owing Per Acre Fee
A land owner delays payment under a 90 day term after agreeing to a dollar per acre and attorney fees. National Land Co lists and advertises the land at the highest price, but offers no further action beyond sale efforts. The owner must pay the per acre amount and fees as per the contract.
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National Land Co
Engraving leader touts best silverware line
A terse noisy antique notice touts engraving superiority and lists names and places in a fragmentary trade context. It mentions Jay Johnston & Co and a sweep of unrelated items including bids, addresses, and suppliers, finishing with a boast about a superior silverware collection.
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Jay Johnston & Co
Contract Method for Isthmian Canal Finalized
Chairman Shonts of the Isthmian Canal Commission announced that construction by contract will not affect canal personnel or clerical staff. Laborers on the project will be retained by the winning contractor. Shonts is preparing a public statement outlining the conditions and reasons for choosing the contract system, to be issued with copies of the proposed contract. The decision followed a conference between President Roosevelt and Shonts. For nine months the commission debated the method, with Taft and Shonts in talks with leading contractors.
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Washington
Shonts
The
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Commission
Roosevelt
Taft
Method of Filing Tariffs Hearings in Washington
The Interstate Commerce Commission continued hearings on tariff filing methods. Railroad representatives pressed for economical filing methods aimed at ease for agents and shippers, arguing public impact is minimal. A final ICC order will govern tariffs filing rules.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cabinet Members Attend Roosevelt Meeting In Washington
In Washington on October 10 six cabinet members including Root Wilson Hitchcock Metcalf Bonaparte and Moody attended the day’s cabinet session. Afterward President Roosevelt held a long conference with Root Moody and Bonaparte lasting until luncheon. Bonaparte said there was a matter the president wished to discuss but it would not be discussed at that time.
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Washington
Root
Wilson
Hitchcock
Metcalf
Bonaparte
Moody
Roosevelt
Popular anger grows over Newfoundland herring accord
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland and other cities show rising popular anger at the modus vivendi between the United States and Britain over Newfoundland herring fisheries. Clergy and officials denounce the pact as a betrayal, urging protests to the throne, calls for legislature, and intercolonial unity to resist perceived colonial rights encroachments.
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St. Johns
N. F
United States
Newfoundland
Hawley
England
Canada
Morris
Cruven
Downing Street
Lord Elgin
Winston Churchill
Natal
Market Quotations From Minneapolis and Chicago
Market quotes for wheat, cattle, hogs, and sheep across Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth with prices for wheat varieties, on track and arrive, and hogs and cattle ranges. Includes Chicago grain and provisions prices and stock yard figures for Oct. 9. Named locations Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Chicago and Kansas City markets appear with multiple price points.
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Minneapolis
Dan
Bard
Northern
St. Paul
Duluth
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Iania
Fourteen Missing on Lake Superior Barges Adrift
A gale on Lake Superior severed the barges Wayne and Foster from the steamer Bart. They were cast ashore fourteen miles above the Portage Lake ship canal. Fourteen men aboard remain unaccounted for as lifesaving crews investigate the wrecks. The Bart escaped safely through the ship canal after cutting loose the barges.
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Detroit
Mich
Hancock
Wayne
Foster
Bart
Lake Superior
Portage Lake Ship Canal
Ship Canal
Northwest gale and snow storm hinders Lake Superior navigation
From Sault Ste. Marie reports a severe northwest gale and heavy snow sweep the Lake Superior country making navigation dangerous. The passenger steamer Western States arrived late from Buffalo after a fifty mile gale weathering a fierce crossing. the steamer A Weston tied up after crew refused to sail toward Detroit with a damaged wheel and a crippled speed, captain docking for repairs.
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Detroit
Mich
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Superior
Lake Hile
Western States
Buffalo
A. Weston
Weston
Lake Erie
Sad Case at Cincinnati Fires Burned Girl
Cincinnati reports Martha Schulz age sixteen dubbed the little mother to four children died after a kerosene explosion at her Reading road home. An adult did not reach her until she was a living torch. The father, Herman Schulz, works as a contractor and had just left briefly.
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Cincinnati
Martha Schulz
Reading Road
Herman Schulz
May Declare Martial Law Over Race Trouble at Argenta
In Argenta Arkansas Alexander Champion, a Black man, was shot and killed in a saloon. Sheriff Kavanaugh considers martial law for Argenta as race disturbances flare. Public fear rises amid past tensions and the governor may be asked to deploy state guards.
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Argenta
Ark
Little Rock
Alexander Champion
Kavanaugh
Negra
Explosion Kills Four at Dupont Powder Plant Near Tamaqua
Four men died and one was seriously injured in a dryhouse explosion at the Dupont Powder company plant one mile north of Tamaqua Pennsylvania. The dead were Thomas Purcell Wilson Sassaman Calvin Gerber and Edward Trelabach. The blast shock was felt up to ten miles away.
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Tamaqua, Pa
Dupont Powder Company
Thomas Purcell
Wilson Sassaman
Calvin Gerber
Edward Trelabach
Fire losses mount in multiple cities with broad damage
Ripon Wisconsin reports a 100000 dollar blaze in Barnett and Anderson lumber yard destroying five homes and injuring none. Oshkosh and others send aid as the district bears the damage. Ottawa Ontario notes a falling hotel wall after a prior fire injuring passengers. Chicago reports a fireman killed and a fellow firefighter fatally hurt in a Branson street blaze.
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Ripon
Wis
Barnett & Anderson
Bucket Brigade
Pubiibrary
Oshkosh
Ottawa
Ont
Gilmore Hotel
Alexander Potvin
Estherville Poultry Show Plans Announced for Dec 18 19 20 2006
At Estherville Iowa the Estherville Poultry Association hosts its first annual show December 18 19 and 20 2006 with Geo D Holden of Owatonna Minnesota as judge and Geo H Lyman as secretary The event aims for a large turnout of hundreds of chickens and other fowl from surrounding counties with liberal cash prizes and special awards including a premium hat Entrants are urged to bring selected birds groomed and ready for judging and to obtain prize details from Lyman by mail
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Estherville
Iowa
Estherville Poultry Association
Geo. D. Holden
Owatonsa
Minn
Geo. H. Lyman
Holden
American Poultry Association
Ryles
Gro
Wedding Belts at Home of Pride’s Parents
A wedding ceremony took place this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs John Pride. Guests from near and far gathered to witness the union as family and friends celebrated the couple’s vows and new life together.
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John
Blom Blom and Fank to Wed in Center Township
Miss Mary Blom and Mr. Charles Fank plan marriage in Center township at three o'clock. The couple, regarded among Emmet county's best, will settle on a farm near the bride's former home.
Estherville Showcases Hawkey Cut Glass at Jay Johnston Co
The Estherville display features the largest stock of Hawkey's cut glass from Jay Johnston & Co. The Elks Witt Club plans a regular Friday Ladie's Night entertainment, inviting Elks and their families to join in seasonal social sessions noted for good times.
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Estherville
Jay Johnston & Co
Watches Shown In Forest City Bank Ad Advertised
The First National Bank at Forest City ran a full page ad in the Winnebago County Republican praising its progressive stance and belief that advertising will do good. The feature highlighted a line of watches as part of the stock in Estherville.
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Estherville
First National Bank
Forest City
Winnebago County
Iowa
Gome
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Geo. F. Schaad, Jr
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Ratherville
Piola Paper of
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Dow
Ridley
Eoville Geo
Kirby
Brown
Gertrude
Haynes
Miller
Lough
Hathervilla
Kilsworth
Brown Otte
Oehrien
Katherville
Guest Onasle
Northern Lumber Co
Bik Breen
Ceeeepee
Howland Garrie Rio J
Rinfora
Ely
Nelson Janes
Peter Larson
Rokenbrodt
Clyde E Dobb
Nelly
Ridley Roy J
Patterson
Hidley Suty
Gontragt
Railroada
Interstate Commission
Worcester
Mass
Rockwood Hoar
Fred H. Baker
Cedar Rapids
National Conference of the United Evangelical Church
Kleinfettersville
Hummel
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Abraham FE. Hummel
Morse Dodge
Archbishop Bond
All Canada
Anglican Church
Montreal
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Cal
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Dallas
Tex
Jefferson Davis
Hotel Majestic
St. Paul Union Stock Yards
Wight
Great Lakes
Busines
Wall Falls
Golliston
Michel Hbret
Charles Slayhise
Branston
Northwestern
Eston Ave
Hudson Bay
August Briebs
Iowa House
King-Perkins Company
Perkins
Far West
Williams & Anderson
NAU Brothers
Elks Witt
Johnston & i
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