U S Navy Moves as Prairie Grounding Sparks Nicaragua Tension
Philadelphia reports the auxiliary cruiser Prairie grounded in the Delaware River while bound for the Caribbean with Rear Admiral Kimball aboard and two battalions of Marines. Washington says naval forces are being moved to both Central American coasts to protect American life and property in Nicaragua.
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United States
Kimball
Washington
Zelaya
Philadelphia
United States Navy
Republic of
Nicaragua
Prairie
Delaware River
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Caribbean
Dixie
William W. Kimball
Smedley
Butler
Panama
P. A. Brennan
Mahoney
Navy
Central America
Magdalena Bay
Albany
Yorktown
Corinto
Pacific
Navy Department
Marietta
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Vicksburg
Plow Makers Seek 20 Percent Price Hike for Farm Implements
J A Craig of Janesville representing the National Plow Manufacturers’ association told Iowa Implement Dealers in Des Moines that retail prices should rise at least 20 percent. He argued current margins are too slim noting Iowa dealers average about $200 annual profit above expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. A. Craig
Janesville
Wis
National Plow Manufacturers’ Association
Iowa Implement Dealers’ Association
United States
Implement Dealers’ Association
Craig
Iowa
Fire damages Oelwein church and parsonage
An overheated furnace caused a blaze at the Oelwein E Baptist Church and its parsonage in Oelwein Iowa on December 3. The total loss is about 8000 dollars with insurance coverage around 2390 dollars.
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Oelwein
E Baptist Church
Burns, Oelwein
Dee
Roads In Bad Condition Impair City Life In Des Moines
Des Moines reports impassable, unpaved streets causing shortages of fuel and provisions citywide. Remote areas face hardship with deliveries blocked, while dairy prices may rise if relief is delayed. Butter and eggs will not be brought to market until roads improve. In Chicago, the Aberdeen Angus steer King Ellsworth sold for 550 dollars at 20 cents per pound, after winning the International Live Stock show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago
Dubuque Groups Seek City Land for Memorial Hall
In Dubuque on December 3 a meeting of all patriotic societies endorsed petitioning the city council for a land grant in a park to erect a memorial hall. The move aims to honor local history and provide a civic gathering space.
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Dubuque, Ia
Dubuque
State Courts May Tackle Mabray Case
Council Bluffs Iowa December 3 federal judge McPherson extends the case against J C Mabray delaying trial while state indictments mount In all 29 of 90 defendants in federal charges have been arrested most faces bonds and are at large Orrie Fields has vanished after bond forfeiture and others resist return to Council Bluffs Tom Gay a Streator Illinois wrestler is among arrestees tied to the Mabray swindles with ties to James Tierney in a $10000 fake match in New Orleans.
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Council Bluffs
Smith McPherson
United States
J. C. Mabray
Mabray
McPherson
Omaha
Orrie Fields
Sioux City
Herriman
Tom Gay
Streator
Gay
James Tierney
Streator,Hl
New Orleans
Taft Receives Visitors After Sending Message
President Taft finished his message and began receiving visitors including Representatives Douglas of Ohio and Austin of Tennessee. Douglas urged a national bureau of mines and mining to avert disasters like Cherry, Illinois. Taft recommended establishing the bureau and Austin said the U S lags in mine disaster prevention.
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Washington
Taft
Douglas
Ohio
Austin
Tennessee
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Cherry
United States
Italian cabinet resigns after fiscal reform failure
Rome December 3 Premier Giolitti announced the resignation of his entire cabinet after the chamber of deputies refused to pass the government's fiscal reform bill. The plan aimed to cut indirect taxes on necessities and offset the loss with a progressive income tax.
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Rome
Giolitti
Chamber of Deputies
Lost track of stealings in Big Four case
Cincinnati reports Charles L. Warriner, former Big Four treasurer, admits to stealing over half of 643000. He says 318000 is accounted for with 84000 paid as blackmail and 225000 lost in stock speculation. Warriner claims dealings through Hen ry Clews Co. the firm’s records suggest total costs of only about 17000. Grand jury resumes inquiry to determine missing funds.
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Cincinnati
Charles L. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Warriner
New York
Henry Clews & Co
Grand
San Francisco Named as Site for Jeffries Johnson Fight
New York reports a world championship bout between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson likely to be held July 4, 1910 in San Francisco under Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason. The bid of 101000 dollars plus 6 2/3 percent of motion picture receipts was accepted by both fighters. Final articles will be signed in Hoboken today.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Tex” Rickard
Ely
Nev
Jack Gleason
Rickard
Gleason
Johnson
Jeffries
California
Utah
Nevada
James Coffroth
Sunshine Athletic Club
Colma
Cal
Hoboken
N. J
Brave rescue at sea off Nantucket saves crew and family
Siasconset Mass December 3 A rescue by the steamer Vaderland saved Captain Edgar Bigelow his wife and child and four crewmen from the sinking schooner Eugene Borda southeast of Nantucket during a terror north east gale.
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Siasconset
Mass
Vaderland
Edgar &. Bigelow
Eugéne Borda
Nantucket
Indicted for Rebating in Interstate Commerce Case
A special federal grand jury returned indictments against the Louisville and Nashville railroad the Louisville Henderson and St Louis railroad and the American Tobacco Company for rebating in alleged interstate commerce violations.
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Louisville
Interstate Commerce
Louisvile and Nashville
Washing Down Food Signals Old Diet Habit Decline
Dr. T. J. Allen warns against washing down meals with liquids even non tea or coffee. Proper chewing with saliva aids digestion and preserves energy. He advises no drinks during meals and limiting cold drinks for at least an hour after eating. If thirst arises after meals a cup of cereal coffee or cocoa is acceptable.
Kansas Flooding Returns as Northern Region Rises
Northern Kansas again inundated by heavy rains. Rivers and creeks swell with Ver millón and Golf water washing over Central Branch tracks.
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Kansas
Atchison, Kan
Leper on Washington Streets Arrested as Public Health Menace
Det. 3 John R. Barry, a former soldier alleged by authorities to be leprous, appeared in Washington and roamed the city freely before being arrested as a menace to public health.
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Washington Streets
Washington
John R. Barry
Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago December 3 1909
The Chicago market reports show hog receipts around 19000 with slow trading and mixed packers at 7 80 to 8 35 while light hogs range 7 70 to 8 15 and heavy shipping grades 7 90 to 8 40. Cattle and sheep receipts are listed with beef cattle steady to strong and native sheep and western lambs showing varied strength across grades.
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Eady Bulk
Texas
Care of John A. Babcock North American Live Stock
Trade details from the North American Live Stock Commission Company at 85 Stock Yards Chicago list care and handling arrangements for livestock consignments under the management of John A. Babcock.
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North
Stock Commission Company
Chicago
Tll
State Board Jurisdiction Question Sparks Hearing
Iowa rail way commission opens hearing into shipper complaints against express firms over C O D charges and money remittance. Attorney Harrison argues commission lacks power since no transportation involved. Afternoon session probes fairness of joint rates for express companies serving shippers of milk cream poultry and manufactured goods.
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Harrison
New York
State Board
Iowa
Des Moines
State Railway Commission
Towa
Atta T. B. Harrison, Jr
Walls New York
Railway Commission
Point of Shi
Iowa corn judges named for Des Moines exposition shows
Des Moines officials announce the judging panel for the Iowa corn exposition with judges from Ames and nearby towns. Corn judging begins as awards are prepared, using seed germination and tester outputs to evaluate entries.
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Iowa
Des Moines
G. Well
Ray Bennett
Ames
West Liberty
James, Weed
Falls
C. W. Hendricks
Workmen Disband Grand Lodge After Vote
Iowa Workmen grand lodge members vote to disband the organization by noon December 15 1909. The faction that split from the parent order approves liquidation of assets and pro rata distribution after debts and claims are settled. The decision affects the lodge’s beneficiary assets and ongoing expenses.
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Grand Lodge
Waterloo
Iowa Workmen Grand Lodge
Aowe U. W
Grand Log
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Micaragua
Duce
Ask
Royal
Maine
Shaft
Cherry, Ill
St. Paul Coal Company
Ill
Jeffries-Johnson
Railroads and Tobacco Company
Capr
T. J. Allen
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Woos St
John A. Babcock
OWA
Park de Parkville
Park College
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