Emperor's Speech Defends Balkans Peace Policy
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Franz Joseph’s throne speech pledges to uphold the triple alliance and maintain peace and the status quo in the Balkans. He asserts no selfish aims in the region, urges Turkey toward Christian protection, and notes Russia and Austria-Hungary's harmony amid calls for arms funding in 1904.
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Vienna
Franc
Joseph
Leo
Austria
Russia
Balkans
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
England
Balkan
Deserters From Olympia Sought In Norfolk
Descriptive lists issued by the Olympia's commander name nineteen crew members as deserters. Five were found, others pursued in the city. The Olympia rests at the navy yard preparing to sail for Panama under hurry orders. Police say the men fear an indefinite stay and note another forty have allegedly jumped from other ships at the yard.
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Norfolk
Olympia
Police Department
Navy Yard
Panama
Dowie Demurs to Creditor Petition in Bankruptcy Case
Chicago December 17 John Alexander Dowie has filed a demurrer to his creditor petition and seeks dismissal of the bankruptcy. Judge Kohlsaat will rule in a few days. The demurrer argues the insolvency charge is a legal conclusion and that the petition lacks facts proving insolvency or unsecured claims.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Kolhlsaat
Dowie
Traction Company Grants Small Wage Increase
The Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley Traction company in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania has raised wages by five cents per day after lengthy talks. Workers had demanded a 25 cent daily increase but agreed to a compromise following several conferences.
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Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Kansas City banker killed by cable car injury
B M Blankenship of this city and Western representative of the United States Fidelity and Trust company Chicago was struck by a cable car. Dragged seventy yards he was killed almost instantly with his body horribly mangled in Kansas City Missouri on December 17.
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Kansas City
B. M. Blankenship
United States Fidelity and Trust Company
Chicago
Old River Captain Benjamin Jewell Dies in St. Louis
Captain Benjamin Jewell aged 187 years is dead at his home in St. Louis. A familiar figure in Mississippi steamboat history, he was known to every landing between St. Louis and New Orleans.
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St. Louis
Dee
Benjamin Jewell
Mississippi
New Orleans
Mrs Manning Elected President of World’s Fair Lady Managers
Mrs Daniel Manning of Albany New York was elected president of the Worlds fair board of lady managers succeeding Mrs James L Blair who resigned. Manning won thirteen of fifteen votes in St Louis on December 17.
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Manning
St. Louis
Daniel Manning
Albany
N. Y
Military redeployment reduces Cripple Creek garrison
Colonel Verdeckberg states all troops guarding mines will withdraw to central camps and the district force will be cut to 350 men in Cripple Creek Colorado.
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Cripple Creek
Verdeckberg
Detective Story of Jarvis Hide and Sister Trick
Clarence Storms Shaler recounts a chase where bank robber Jarvis flees by train to Philadelphia aided by a sister who mirrors him. A mistaken arrest targets a well dressed passenger. the real sister escapes at Trenton and Jarvis is never seen in America again. The twist reveals the sister’s ruse and unresolved informant.
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Tiere
Crane
Jarvis
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Jersey
Burton
Philadelphy
Trenton
New York
New Jersey
America
Clarence Storms Shaler
From Round About Christmas News Roundup
Dec 13 notes list Jacob Stone and Rev M L Saunders heading to Washington. Social visits include Mrs A J Peterson and Cotter resident Mrs W H Compton. Local gatherings feature Ainsworth Lumber Co stock work and a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs W L McConnell. A veterans gathering honored S A Walker with an oyster supper. Beulah Easter and friends returned from Washington for Commercial Club dedication. Fire at L A Chambers store caused little damage.
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Jacob Stone
Washington
Taka Art Club
A. J. Peterson
Rachel Thompson
M. L. Saunders
W. H. Compton
Cotter
Mort King
John Love
Columbia City
Indiana
A. Cocklin
L. B. Cocklin
Jeffers
Cedar Falls
J. W. Stickley
J. W. Rodewall
Ubuque
Ainsworth Lumber Co
W. L. McConnell
S. A. Walker
J. W. Sands
A. TD. Acheson
L. A. Chambers
Westchester Commercial Club Opening Draws Large Crowds
Joe Simerman attended the Commercial Club opening in Washington last evening. Two big sales are being conducted today, and large crowds are in attendance at both, at Chas Holmes and Henry Batterson.
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Joe Simerman
Washington
Chas. Holmes
Henry Batterson
Notice to Gym Members Resumes Class Work at Seven
Notice to Gym members that class work will resume this evening at seven o'clock. The message instructs members to return for the scheduled session.
For Sale and Rent Notices from Washington Iowa
Classified items list offerings including white clover honey at 10 cents per pound from Frank Brindley’s Grocery on East Washington Street. Percheron stallion and 3 year old colts. Brahma cockerels. rental ads for five living rooms. furnished rooms with furnace heat hot water and bath at Over the Crown Cafe. Includes dates and insiders names Emmons H. Fenn Howard L. McCleery.
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Frank Brindley
Army Residence
East Washington Street
Crown Cafe
Hamil Returns From Washington Banquet Visit
Dee 17 Mr and Mrs W Hamil returned from Washington after attending the banquet at the Commercial Club John Randolph is a business visitor in Washington today.
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Dee
W Hamil
Washington
Commercial Club
John Randolph
New Boy Reported at Charley Lintzes
Tim Brenovan and Jim Flood posted strong sales figures amid a busy day. Mrs. Veverka visits Mrs. Frank Nejediey as Jos. Dawn cuts wood for John Shebek. Arthur Woods makes a business visit to Haskins.
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Charley Lintzes
Tim Brenovan
Jim Flood
Veverka
Frank Nejediey
Jos
Dawn
John Shebek
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promotes Quick Healing
A hurried street scene as a horse rushes by with riders thrown clear. The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles noting it is sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Bucklen
Stewart's
Uncle Si Haskins and troupe at Graham Friday
Uncle Si Haskins and his band will perform at Graham Friday evening with orchestra. Admission prices are 10, 20, 30, and 50 cents. Seats are on sale at Carris drug store. A free parade is scheduled for noon Friday.
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Si Haskins
Graham
Carris Drug Store
Uncle Si Haskins At The Graham This Evening
A lively note promoting Uncle Si Haskins at the Graham theater for tomorrow evening. The Tribune credits an elaborate production of a top New England play with a large audience praising it highly.
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New England
Tribune
Graham
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