War talk and veterans notes from Des Moines and Eldora
Reports in Des Moines claim Fifty-Fourth Iowa infantry may be first called to active service if war breaks out in the Panama region with the Fifty-Fifth following, while Eldora greets George Eldering, hero of the Santiago battleship, set to start his own business. Pension fraud actions outline banks must verify payee identity for widow impersonators, with reclamation of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Panama District
Fifty- Fourth Iowa Infantry
Fifty-fifth
Fifty-Fourth
Ft. Riley
Eldora
George Eldering
Brooklyn
Santiago
Kidering
Schley
Dewey
Remsey
Wm. Jones Narrowly Escapes Runaway Near Elevator
Wm Jones from west of the city almost suffered a serious runaway while loading feed into a wagon. His team of mules bolted toward a Milwaukee passenger car but were halted when the driver steered them into a large log on a wagon behind the elevator. No injuries or damage were reported. Gunther's candy sold only by Means & Stichter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Jones
Milwaukee
Gunther
Means & Stichter
Funeral of Mrs Thos Horan Held at Catholic Church
The funeral services for the late Mrs Thos Horan were held yesterday morning at the Catholic church. Interment followed in the old Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed include John Swift, F E B Swift, Jos Wolf, Alf Burris, James Boyd Sr, and Hugh Pougall. Additionally Hugh A Teeters advertised chairs desks and sleds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Horan
John ©. Swift
F. E B. Swift
Jos. Wolf
Alf Burris
James Boyd, Sr
Hugh Pougall
Methodist choir practice and band ticket sale notice
The Methodist choir will practice tonight at 8 30 at the church after prayer meeting. Rhyner's Military and Concert Band tickets go on sale the 26th at BE Carris drug store. Also notes about candy from Means and Stichter and a holiday visit by Everette Stewart returning from Monmouth College to his parents north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhyner
BE. G. Carris
Everette Stewart
Monmouth College
Burlington
Allen Stewart
City
Pension Employees Fund From Their Own Salaries
Representative Gillett of Massachusetts pushes a plan to withhold three percent of government salaries to fund retired clerks. The idea faces opposition but gains debate traction as a method to retire aging workers while Roosevelt would veto any repeal. A Missouri Democrat tells Hanna he might carry Missouri if nominated.
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Washington
Gillett
Massachusetts
Regular Army
Congress
Hanna
Arlington Hotel
Senator Hanna
St. Louis
Missourian
Missouri
Arthur W., Dunn
SPECIAL LAND BUYERS EXCURSIONS TO Greer County OK
SPECIAL LAND BUYERS EX CURSIONS WILL run to the new lands of Greer County Oklahoma and other sections of the great Southwest in November and December via the Frisco System. Rich fertile farming lands available at one fourth to one tenth the cost of lands in the East and North. Improve your condition and pocketbook with this opportunity. Apply to R. Lemon Secretary Frisco System Immigration Bureau St Louis MO for full particulars and special rail road rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer County
Oklahoma
Great Southwest
Frisco
Lemon
Frisco System Immigration Bureau
St. Louis, Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rders, OC
Mercer & Chilcote Atheast
Postoffice
Bee Dee Tee
Minnesota
Kaye &Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
Neiswanger
Iowa
Hero
the Sea
Treasury Department
Sub-Treasury
Gunther’s
Illinois
Hugh A. Teeters
Means & Stichter's
Hotel Colenso
Nathan Lynn
House
Roosevelt
Senate
Republican Committee
Chicago
Xmas
NicCall Brothers
Adelaide Thurston
Polly Primrose
Iowa Central Ry
G. H. Pratt
M. D
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Teas & Fields
Little & Teas
California
Pruit Daily
M. Lombardo
East Ride Restaur
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