Alleged Kidnapper Leath Flees After Iowa Jail Escape
August Leuth, a young farmer near Tipton, charged with kidnapping an elderly couple and seeking a $50,000 ransom, escapes Tipton county jail on trial delay. He allegedly appeared at C. M. Jones’s home with a fake dying message, took the couple in his buggy, demanded ransom, and locked Mrs. Jones in a basement before she escaped. Jones alerted authorities and Leath was arrested briefly before fleeing again.
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Dee Moines
August Leuth
Tipton
Lenath
C. M. Jones
Wom
Jones
Leath
Double Tragedy in Chicago Wife Shot by Husband Then Kotrba
James Kotrba 30 and wife Kate 21 at 1101 Kedzie avenue are involved in a fatal night dispute. After shooting his wife through the temple, Kotrba turned the revolver on himself and is not expected to live. Neighbors alerted police as he was taken to St Anthonys Hospital.
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Chicago
Kate
James Kotrba
Kedzie Avenue
Kotrba
St. Anthony's Hospital
Steel Trust to Cut Wages Across Its Plant
Reports from Duluth and Sharon indicate the steel trust plans salary reductions ranging 5 to 25 percent, effective January 1. Several thousand workers face pay cuts, with high earners seeing the largest reductions as the company trims office and payroll costs.
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Duluth
Minn
Steel Corporation
Veryone
Steel Company
Sharon
Carnegie Steel Company
South Sharon
Court Fines Union Judge Creates A Historical Precedent
Chicago reports a landmark case where Franklin Union No 4, a printing industry labor group, was fined 1000 dollars as a corporate body for contempt of court. The ruling held the union liable for interfering with business and employees of ten printing firms. A separate Staunton arrest involves a runaway girl from Lowell Massachusetts. John Christoper Wilmerding, a noted clubman and Vanderbuilt relative, dies at 74 in New York.
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Chicago
Franklin Union No. 4
Jesse Holdom
M Umer
Staunton
Lowell
Mass
John
Wilmerding
New York
John Christopher Wilmerding
Jack” Wilmerding
Commodore Vanderbit
Bloomington
President selects W. Buchanan as minister to Panama
The president nominates W. Buchanan of New York as the first United States minister to Panama. The State Department reports steps toward a permanent republican government in Panama. Consul Gudger dispatches note an election for a constitutional convention on January 4 with the convention to meet January 20.
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Washington
DD. C
W. [. Buchanan
New York
United States
Panama
State Department
Gudger
Foreman Killed as Dynamite Explodes at Kenova Camp
F A Johnson of Lynchburg Virginia a foreman on the Norfolk and Western railroad at Kenova lost both legs when a dynamite stick exploded in the camp. John Black a colored man was killed outright and body parts were scattered in a tree fifty yards away. Several others were injured but not fatally.
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Huntington
W. Va
F. A. Johnson
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Kenova
Jonson
John Black
Elizabeth adoptive mother charged with poker burnings
New York dispatch reports Annie Demarest of Elizabeth New Jersey has been charged with burning the tongue of her 6 year old adopted daughter with a red hot poker. The mother allegedly rubbed cayenne pepper on the burn and forced the girl to stand in a corner for an hour with hands strapped to her sides.
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New York
Annie Demarest
Elizabeth
N. J
Of&t
Noted Counterfeiter Arrested in Cedar Rapids Case
Tom Clark, a Kelknap gang member with Chicago ties, wanted at Rock Island Galesburg Rockford Monmouth Burlington and other places, has been arrested by federal authorities here in Cedar Rapids Iowa. He has made a detailed confession.
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Mera
Cedar Rapids
Tom Clark
Kelknap
Chicago
Rock Island
Galesburg
Rockford
Monmouth
Burington
Clark
Charges Against W. J. Bryan In Bennett Estate Case
In New Slaven Connecticut on December 14 charges were filed accusing William J. Bryan of fabricating famous letters that yielded $50,000 of Philo Bennett's estate and of inducing Bennett to sign them, as stated by Mrs. Bennett in court.
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W. J. Bryan
New Slaven, Conn
William J. Bryan
Philo Bennett
Bennett
Rich Widow 15 Murdered
Mrs Rachel Ann Beall, a well known Washington resident, was shot to death in her kitchen. Her son in law Charles Oelrichs and two others were arrested and charged with murder in connection with the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Washington, D. C
Jessie Oelrichs
Qelrichs
Weedon
Beall
Parlor Circus Delights Sparse Washington Crowd
The Parlor Circus Company had a poor Saturday showing in Washington yet offered a strong program with illustrated songs living pictures trained dogs banjo turns acrobatic acts and a featured segment called Activity. The show aims to entertain transient theatergoers and pleased the few attendees.
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Parlor
Washington
Graham
Parior Circus Co
Trick Mule and Katzenjammer Kids Show Promoted
A newspaper ad promotes the trick mule Tex as with the Katzenjammer Kids for tomorrow evening. It lists special prices and a variety of products including cures like Bromo-Lax, favors Gunther's candy, and notes over $2000 worth of mounted and unmounted diamonds for Christmas selections with open terms offered by Lemmon & Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Katzenjammer
Precedent Set as Court Fines Union as a Corporation in Wales
Judge Holdom cases mark a milestone in Welsh unionism as Franklin Union No. 4 is fined for violating an injunction. The decision notes no prior reported fines against labor unions and discusses the consequences for workers and employers amid ongoing appeals. A separate Richmond report details a forgery spree by a youth using the name Flurry N Jones, and the Oelrichs family case linked to a house tied to a murder mystery and rent disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Holdom
Wales
Franklin Union
Typographical Union
Holden
Franklin Union No. 4
Blair couple leaves hospital for Florida amid forgery case
Mr and Mrs James L Blair quietly left Mullanphy hospital and headed to Union Station toward Florida likely Eustis Their trial on two forgery indictments remains un scheduled as they stay at large Bond set at 10000 dollars W J White of Cleveland fined for docking horses tails Andros arrives in San Bernardino with his kidnapped Chicago daughter
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St. Louis
James L. Blair
Mullanphy Hospital
Union Station
Florida
Eustis
Blair
Banjo Work and Trained Dogs Highlight City Show
The audience and older attendees found much to laugh at as the program showcased banjo pieces, ring exercises, and skilled trained dogs. A splendid pianist accompanied the performances, earning special mention for quality.
Katzenjammer Kids at Graham Tomorrow Evening Show
The Katzenjammer Kids and a large troupe of singing and dancing comedians perform at the Graham tomorrow evening with special prices from 25 to 50 cents.
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Katzenjammer
Graham
Stephens Family Hosts Lilian Keiper Visit
Gunther's candy is sold only by Means and Stichter. 56 101 Boyd Stephens and sister Catherine Stephens entertain about twenty young people at their home southeast of the city Friday evening in honor of Miss Lilian Keiper of Ainsworth visiting for a week. Games were played, refreshments served, and a delightful time is reported. The New Cure for Colds contains no quinine to stuff the head and clears it quickly. See the label reads Bromo-Lax 25c, all druggists.
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Boyd Stephens
Catherine Stephens
Lilian Keiper
Ainsworth
Stephens
Services at First Presbyterian Church Highlight Sabbath Rally
Yesterday at First Presbyterian Church a Sabbath School rally drew a large crowd. Rev. R. Ferguson of Haskins gave a children’s address, Barnell sang, and Rev. S. Ferguson preached on The Good Shepherd. Dr. Pratt sang The Lord is my Shepherd, and Rev. L. Young spoke on The Power of Choice in the evening.
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First Presbyterian Church
R. Ferguson
Haskins
Barnell
Ferguson
S. R. Ferguson
G. H. Pratt
King s New Discovery promotes consumption cure
Beall, Mississippi resident Beall says his wife suffered consumption symptoms last fall. After trying many remedies, she used Dr King s New Discovery and improved immediately, with four bottles curing her. The advertisement offers guaranteed relief from Stewart s Pharmacy with trial bottles free and priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Dr. King
Stewart
Dixon & Company Sales Report Local Property Transfers
Dixon & Company report several transfers including J F R Leonard farm of 240 acres in Oregon Two sold to Frank Harland and George A Bereiter farm of 196 acres in Dutch Creek. Leonard, former United Christian Party presidential candidate, plans retirement possibly to California. Frank Roberts 20 acres in Washington Township sold to L A Weaver of Richmond Kentucky. Weaver will relocate. D L Stewart residence sold to Minnie Smith. Daniel Griffith residence sold to T M Reynolds who has moved in, Griffith moving to his farm in Oregon.
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B. F. Dixon & Co
Daniel Grifith
T. M. Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Mr. Grifith
Oregon
George A. Bereiter
Dutch Creek
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
An old advertisement claims catarrh cures require internal treatment and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally for blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts doctors’ prescription status, emphasizes a two-ingredient formula, and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75c, Toledo company sponsors the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chenny & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Hall’ Family
Wanted Flambeau torch from Cleveland Blaine campaign
Warren Moore manager Graham Theatre seeks a Flambeau torch in good condition used in the Cleveland Blaine campaign. Item description references a single torch with historical campaign association. Contact Warren Moore at Graham Theatre.
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Warren Moore
Mgr. Graham Theatre
The Crown Cafe Advertises Opening in Washington Street
To the Public. Having decided to enter the restaurant business in your city, we respectfully ask a share of your patronage which we will endeavor to merit. We take for our motto The Best is none too Good and will serve you with the best goods obtainable in our markets. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Mrs C Brown and Mrs H B MacPherson proprietors.
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C. Brown
H B. MacPherson
Lost dog in Dublin Iowa seeks owner return reward
Small long haired black dog weighing 22 pounds is missing and believed to be near Dublin Iowa. Return to D. C. Robertson for a five dollar reward.
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D. C. Robertson
Dublin
Iowa
Womans Relief Corps to Host 10 Cent Social Next Tuesday
The Womans Relief Corps will hold a 10 cent social next Tuesday at 2 p m at Mrs Grace Bishops home corner North Iowa Ave and 11th street. Members may bring a friend and are asked to bring their fancy work. Be sure and come.
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Womans Relief Corps
Grace Bishop
North
Iowa Ave
11Th Street
Costly Mistake Advised Against with New Life Pills
Promotional notice extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. Claims gentle yet thorough relief available for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy with no explicit medical endorsement.
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Dr. King
Stewart’ Pharmacy
Iowa Central Ry to Sell Reduced Rate Excursion Tickets
On December 24 25 31 and January 1 the Iowa Central Ry will offer excursion tickets at one and one third fare with final return limit January 4. For details and folders, contact local agents.
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Iowa Central Ry
Holiday Excursions to the Southeast via Frisco System
Holiday excursion offer for December 19 20 21 and 26 1903. One fare plus 82 dollars to points east of the Mississippi in Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Alabama North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida and many Kentucky Virginia points. Tickets valid 30 days and honored on the Southeastern Limited. Write J C Lovrein A G P A Kansas City Mo for details.
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Mississippi River
Tennesee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Virginia
Southeastern Limited
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Avory
Son
Minceli
Steel Trust
the Parlor Circus
Gunther
Means & Stichter
Lemmon & Lewis
Bissell’s
Cyco
J. B. Crail
Chicago Typothetae
Richmond
N. Jones
Ilair
W. J. White
Cleveland, D
Lewis
Andros
San Bernardino
Cal
Presbyterian Church
Dixon & Company Sales
Crown Cafe
Washington St
W.R. C. Dime Social
J. C. Lovrein
Kansas City
M. D
Cook & Sherman
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