Dowell Withdraws From Seventh Iowa District Race
Senator C. C. Dowell withdraws from the Seventh Iowa congressional contest citing the need for progressive unity. The move leaves Captain Hull and Judge J. F. Prouty as the remaining candidates amid speculation of Washington influence and a possible conference to unite progressives. Senator Cummins heads home to Des Moines as gossip swirls.
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Des Moines
Washington
Cummins
C. C. Dowell
Congress
Hull
Dowell
Crofford Denied Pardon. Case Referred Back for Review
Des Moines reports Governor Carroll rejected the parole board recommendation to pardon Dr. J. W. Crofford of Lamont for second degree murder in a case involving an alleged operation on Maud Stone. Crofford, sentenced to twelve years at Fort Madison in 1905, remains in custody as the board is asked to reconsider amid protests and new testimony.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Parole Board
J. W. Crofford
Lamont
Crafford
Maud Stone
Fort Madison
Board of Parole
Artemus Brown
Crofford
Brown
Denatured Alcohol Plant to Start Distillation Soon
Marshalltown Iowa reports the first denatured alcohol plant west of the Mississippi will begin distilling by February 1. Built at a cost of 140000 dollars the facility with seven buildings will produce 8000 gallons daily using 3200 bushels of corn and employ twenty men including four government inspectors.
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Marshalltown
Mississippi River
Denbow Sets Iowa Husk ing Record At Eight Hours
Marshalltown Iowa December 18 Husk ing 125 bushels of corn in eight hours is a record likely superior to any this season Theron Denbow of Liscomb achieved the feat record officials say set in that period at Liscomb Iowa population center competition event husking record holder Theron Denbow from Liscomb Iowa took top honors with 125 bushels in eight hours.
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Marshalltown
Theron Denbow
Liscomb
Railroad man in despondency attempts self harm
Mt Pleasant Iowa December 18. John Martin a railroad man in despondency attempted death by cutting his throat with a razor. He may survive. Wichita December 18. John Holland, former manager of the Wichita Western league team, completed purchase of the Pueblo Western league franchise and sixteen players for 6500 dollars. Franchise will be moved to St Joseph Missouri.
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Mt. Pleasant
John Martin
St. Joseph
Pueblo
Wichita
John Holland
Sugar Weigher Guilty in Customs Fraud Trial
Four of six American Sugar Refining employees were found guilty of criminal conspiracy to defraud customs on imported raw sugar after a three week trial. James F. Bendernagel was not convicted. Mercy urged for all guilty. jury out ten hours.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
James F. Bendernagel
Williamsburg
Oliver Spitzer
John R. Coyle
Thomas Kehoe
Edward A. Boyle
Patrick J. Hennessey
Checkers
Ben Aernagel
Bendernagel
Stimson
Alma Kellner Missing in Louisville Bond Door search ends
No trace of Alma Kellner found as workers dig up streets around the home where the eight year old vanished on her way to church ten days ago. No police breakthroughs or ransom demand. the $3,000 reward remains unclaimed and the family grows more hopeful.
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Louisville
Alma Kellner
Alma
Boy Kills Grandmother in Accident at Home
In St Louis on December 18, ten year old Harry Endaley accidentally shot and killed his grandmother Mrs Josephine Payne at their residence. The incident is being investigated.
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St. Louis
Harry Endaley
Josephine Payne
Wheat hits new high on Argentina crop fears
Chicago markets saw wheat surge to fresh records as Argentina crop concerns fueled buying. December touched 1.167% per bushel and May 1.13% with corn and oats less responsive. Provisions held firm. cash prices listed for No 2 hard wheat, No 3 white corn, and No 2 oats.
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Chicago
Argentina
South Omaha Live Stock Prices Decline Mixed Steers Top $7.60
South Omaha December 17 cattle receipts 1,200 with native steers $3.80 to $7.60, cows and heifers $3.00 to $5.00, western steers $3.50 to $6.25, stockers $2.75 to $5.15, calves $3.25 to $7.50, bulls $2.75 to $4.60. Hog receipts 6,000 up 5 to 10 cents, heavy $8.25 to $8.874, mixed $8.20 to $8.25, light $8.10 to $8.30, pigs $6.75 to $7.75, bulk $8.20 to $8.30. Sheep receipts 900 steady, yearlings $5.85 to $7.00, wethers $4.75 to $5.60, ewes $4.25 to $5.25, lambs $6.50 to $7.80.
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South Omaha
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts
Chicago on December 17 reports cattle receipts around 4000 with steady values and steers selling from 4.75 to 6.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.00, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.25. Hog receipts near 28000 rose 5 cents with top at 8.75 while bulk traded 8.25 to 8.55. Sheep receipts 12000 steady with ewes 0.50 to 5.75 and lambs 5.75 to 8.60.
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Chicago
Iowa witnesses testify in Routt county coal lands case
In Denver federal court Iowa witnesses testified in a suit to recover coal lands in Routt county Colorado alleging dummy entries and fraud by Union Land company officers. N G Koser from Iowa City said attorney Frank McDonough urged broad action and potential penalties for stockholders. Koser said promoters claimed irregular entries and to cover up. Attorney 5 K Stevenson of flown City said two defendants were advised by a minor land office official to change the company name and bury it to aid the fraud.
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Stevenson
Iowa City
Land Office
Koser
Denver
Iowa
Routt County
Colorado
Lewis
Union Land Company
N. G. Koser
Frank McDonough, Sr
K. Stevenson
Flown City
Washington
Corn Harvest Nears Finish as Snow Delays Winter Storage
Farmers report corn nearly all harvested with only snow-covered fields remaining. They fear access will be blocked until snow melts, delaying winter storage of the crop in this city vicinity.
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City
Morgan in another telephone deal
Toledo report states J P Morgan amp Co buys controlling interest in six additional independent telephone companies in Ohio and Indiana. The Bell system has no role. Morgan will operate the firms permanently as their own property, expanding 101500 telephones and 40000 miles of long distance lines across three states.
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Toledo, O
J. P. Morgan & Co
Ohio
Indiana
Morgan & Co
Bell Company
James S. Brailey
United States
Michigan
Brailey
Governor Sees Striker Conditions Improve But Not Normal
St Paul December 18 Governor Eberhart said the rearmen strike conditions appear improved though not normal. He added that even if the strike ended immediately congestion would take over a month to clear. He will not press a conference between strikers and railroads unless reports show serious need.
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St. Paul
Eberhart
Belgium Mourns Death of Leopold I and Succession Question
Belgium enters a period of national mourning after King Leopold I dies. Cabinet controls affairs until Prince Albert takes the throne next Thursday, as the will shows 3 million dollars divided among Princess Louise, Princess Stephanie, and Princess Clementine, triggering a dispute over succession rights linked to Baroness Vaughan.
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Leopold
Albert
Vaughan
Brussels
Kingdom of
Belgium
Leopold I
Congo
Iis
Louise
Stephanie
Clementine
Freight Agent Promoted to Traveling Agent for Iowa
Chariton Iowa December 18 Freight Agent Glenn A Shields of the Burlington road at this place has received a promotion being appointed traveling freight agent for Iowa under Freight Agent W A Wagner of Burlington.
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Chariton, Ta
Glenn A. Shields
Burlington Road
Iowa
W. A. Wagner
Burlington
Dollar Gas Granted Burlington
Burlington Iowa December 18 city council special session announces agreement with local gas companies allowing Burlington to receive dollar gas instead of paying 150 dollars previously.
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Dollar Gas
Burlington
Colby Loses Divorce Suit in Mason City Court
W Somerville Colby, a county official, was denied a divorce and custody, but Mrs Colby wins the divorce on her cross petition. Custody of their son to Sept 1 each year, with support duties and shared costs, including travel, set by Judge Kelley. Both sides to pay own attorney fees.
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Mason City
W. Sommerville Colby
Marence Leavenworth Colby
Kelley
Colby
Marley Girls Released in Des Moines Move
Henry Marley who faced murder charges in the death of his wife signs release for his two daughters Lina and Alice Marley. The girls will be taken to the Des Moines children's home for placement.
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Marley
Logan
Henry Marley
Lina
Alice Marley
Des Moines
Chicago hog and cattle market report from December 18 1909
Opening market shows hog receipts around 1700 with steady prices from yesterday and ranges for light to heavy shipping hogs. Cattle receipts near 1500 with steady tone, while sheep run about 3000 and weaker. Closing shows hogs steady at top with some softness. cattle and sheep hold steady.
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Chicago
John A Babcock Case of North American Live Stock
John A Babcock handles a case involving North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards Chicago. Details reference trade practices and regulatory questions impacting cattle and hog shipments through Chicago facilities.
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LIVE
Stock Commission Company
U. S
Buffalo with Marines on Board Heads to Nicaraguan Port
Washington reports the Buffalo now at Panama with 700 aboard is ordered to printo. US consulate in Managua notes Zelaya’s armed followers and requests for protection by Americans. Rumor says Madriz may arrive and Zelaya to yield to the national assembly which would vote Irias as president, signaling Zelaya’s influence.
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Buffalo
United States
Washington
Panama
Piprinto
Managua
Irias
Zelaya
Offic
Madriz
Itas
Mrs Brokaw rests case in divorce suit in New York
Mrs Blair Brokaw, plaintiff, rests her case at Mineola seeking separation with alimony of 60000 a year from husband W Gould Brokaw. Defense may call Mr E Brokaw as witness. prospects of reconciliation fade as Mr MelIntyre’s invitation is noted and Brokaw delays offer.
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New York
Blair Brokaw
Mineola
L. L
W Gould Brokaw
Doctor Doxey Arrested in Murder Case Mystery
Dr L B Doxey of Columbus Nebraska husband of Mrs Doxey was arrested on a bench warrant in St Louis Missouri for first degree murder. Indictment returned by the grand jury investigating the death of William J Erder. Police were ordered to make the arrest per the circuit attorney's office.
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Erdés
St. Louis
L. B. Doxey Oflumbus
Fight over Oklahoma two cent passenger fare begins
Affidavits were filed with Judge Hook of the United States circuit court in St Louis challenging a two cent Oklahoma passenger rate. The suit seeks to temporarily enjoin the rate and related charges on coal and grain carriers. Arguments are set for January 3.
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Oklahoma
St. Louis
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Lee Angeles Times
Morgan
Gunaidian
Monargh
Kingdom
Chariton Man
Gorinto
Nicaragua
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
Mrs. Brokaw
DR. Doxey
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