Fatal Wreck Near Plymouth Kills One Man Injures Kensett Resident
A Rock Island and Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger collision near Plymouth Ia kills Patrick O Neill a landseeker and seriously injures C K Hildreth of Kensett Ia Several others are reported injured The baggage car and smoker of the Island train are smashed and cars of the St Paul train are damaged The engineer and fireman jumped to safety The wreck is blamed on a probable error in signaling
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Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Ouk Island
Patrick O'Neill
C. K. Hildreth
Kensett
Mason City
Milwaukee and
Rock Island
Plymouth
Iowas Christmas Gift From Farm Production 1909
Des Moines reports Iowa's 1909 farm output valued at 1.9621 billion dollars, higher in total than Texas and Illinois. Iowa leads in total farm value with about 244000 farms, surpassing Texas 435000. Average per farm in Iowa is 2185 dollars, compared with 1432 in Texas and 2024 in Illinois. Figures drawn from government records.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Texas
Illinois
Gifts for Davenport announce interurban rail and power franchise
Davenport Iowa is told that Chicago and Northwestern trains will run over Iowa and Minnesota Interurban tracks reaching Davenport. The Santa Fe will join Tri Cities once Rock Island Southern Interurban line reaches Rock Island. A Davenport Water Power franchise is approved with financing to develop power from Davenport LeClaire rapids on the Mississippi River. Morning December 26 reports R W K Watson of near Corning has been arrested on a perjury charge in Creston federal court.
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Tri-Cities
Davenport
Chicago and Northwestern
Iowa and
Aminois Interurban
Santa Fe
Rock Island
City
Davenport Water Power Company
Davenport-Leclaire Rapids
R. W. K. Watson
Corning
Creston
Hyomei Outfit Promises Catarrh Cure or Money Back
Hyomei selling kit includes liquid Hyomei a hard rubber inhaler a dropper and simple usage instructions. Users inhale vaporized air daily to treat inflamed membranes and germs claiming rapid relief. Complete outfit costs 1.00 with money back guarantee at Lemmon’s pharmacy and leading dealers Booths Hyomei Co Buffalo NY offers free booklet titled Famous People.
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Lemmon’s
Famous People
Hyomei Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Jury Prefers Newcomb Backing at First National Bank
Watson faced bankruptcy and hid $500 in property from the court. He was released on bond to appear before the grand jury next term. Mason City, Ia Dec 25. J W Thompson National hotel proprietor bound under $100 to await district court action on a pure food charge for mixing coloring with oleomargarine served to boarders.
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B. Newcomb
Coahier
First National Bank
Watson
Grand Jury
Mason City
J. W. Thompson
National Hotel
Ross
Pure Food Commission
Railway Commission Handles Busy Christmas Week
Des Moines reports the state railroad commission faced a hectic ante Christmas week with thirteen new cases filed for disposal, three closed, and four opinions issued, several of which were of vast importance.
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Railway Commission
Des Moines
State Railroad Commission
Saloon injunction denied after three day hearing
Council Bluffs Iowa December 25 Judge Wheeler denied the injunction sought against two Missouri Valley saloons after a three day hearing. County officers had recently raided the establishments frequently.
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Council Bluffs
Wheeler
Missouri Valley
Greeks Lose Large Beer Shipment in Christmas Raid
In Mason City Iowa on Christmas Day officers raided boarding houses and confiscated a large beer shipment depriving Greeks celebrating the holiday. Samuel Draskoish was placed under arrest.
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Mason City
Samuel Draskoish
Feud Battle at Nimberwell Church Ends in Murder
A long standing family feud erupts at a Lumpkin county church social. Homer Clark is killed and Henry Clark is fatally wounded. Mark Crane, accused of the shooting, fled the scene.
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Gainesville
Nimberwell Church
Lumpkin County
Homer Clark
Henry
Mark Crane
Nicaragua Faces Bankruptcy Amid Zelaya Layover Crisis
Managua reports new president Jose Madriz assumes control with a near empty treasury. Zelaya's legacy includes an alleged bank crisis and the arrest of Joaquin Passos and Ernesto Martinez for misappropriation and unsigned bonds. Francisco Baca moves to revoke monopolies via a new commission.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Jose Madriz
Zelaya
Madriz
Joaquin Passos
Ernesto Martinez
Francisco Baca
Julian Irias
Four steamers stranded on the Duoro in Portugal
Dispatches from Oporto report the German steamer Cintra stranded in the Duoro with two officers and a sailor saved while the captain and rest of the crew are feared drowned. The Esther sits on rocks, Gascon beached on the bar, and the Norwegian Ella aground at the harbor entrance.
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Gascon
Ellida
Tyne
Storm stalls freight traffic as Chicago area faces tieups
A winter storm has caused a freight congestion crisis in Chicago and the northwest. Officials say the peak of the tieup is reached with crowded freight avenues into the city and perishable goods at risk. Rumors suggest possible coal price increases amid the conditions.
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Chicago
Northwest
Cuba Lottery Draw Falls Short of Expectation
Havana reports the National lottery Christmas drawing failed to meet goals with only 18 000 of 30 000 tickets sold. The capital prize went to a crew of eight bricklayers and masons working at a Havana construction site. The event likely leaves a government deficit.
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Havana
National Lottery
Fortner Remains in Jail After Bond Fails
St Louis December 27 W Dwight Fortner convicted of forgery remains jailed. He could not recruit three men to sign a $10 000 bond.
Gotch Fails to Throw Irish Champ in 15 Minute Match
Frank Gotch competes in St Louis on December 27 and fails to throw Don O Kelly, the Ireland champion, in a 15 minute handicap wrestling contest.
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Gotch
St. Louis
Frank Gotch
Don O'Kelly
Ireland
Diplomatic Changes Mark Permanent Service in Washington
Washington scene on Christmas Day notes promotions in the diplomatic corps with Chang Yin Tang succeeding Wu Ting Fang as minister from China. New ambassadors include Dacan to France and Kerens to Austria, among others, shaping a steadier foreign service. A clerical update allows government staff to work after hours as Taft quickens pace, while ex Senator Harris is remembered for railroads and agriculture.
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Chang
Wu Ting Fang
China
Robert Dacan
France
State Department
Richard C. Kerens
Austria
William J. Calhoun
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Charles W. Russell
Persia
Morace C. Knowles
Santo Domingo
L.S. Swenson
Switzerland
Henry P. Mercher
Chile
Charles Page Bryan
Belgium
Henry T. Gage
Portugal
California
Chang Yin Tang
Washington
Legation
Dr. Wu
Britan Is Our Best Buyer Nearly One-Half of Exports Go to British Territory
Washington reports that nearly half of U S exports go to British territory and about a third of imports come from British regions. For ten months in 1909 the U S trade with the British empire totaled roughly 1 billion dollars with exports at 624 million and imports at 362 million, Canada rising as a key market with 154.5 million in exports.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
British Empire
United Kingdom
Canada
India
East and West Indies
Bryan Recovers. Plans Cuba Visit Amid Dredge Work
W. J. Bryan, after a illness in Jacksonville, left for Miami and intends to travel to Cuba and South American countries to join Mrs. Bryan. He remains hoarse with chest pains but may attend dredge boat operations in the Everglades if his condition allows. His physician says earlier illness reports were exaggerated.
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Jacksonville
Fla
W. J. Bryan
Miami
Bryan
Cuba
Mrs. Bryan
Everglades
Armenians Granted Citizenship by Circuit Court
Judge Powell of the United States circuit court admitted four Armenians to citizenship. He said western Asiatics have mixed with Europeans for twenty five centuries making it hard to classify under the yellow race exclusion. Congress may amend the statutes to specify who may enter the country. Until then the court will not deny citizenship based on color.
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Boston
Powell
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Circuit Court
Jean Clemens Drowned Daughter of Mark Twain
Miss Jean Clemens daughter of Samuel L. Clemens was found drowned in a bath tub at Stormfield Redding Connecticut. Officials believe an epilepsy attack caused the drowning as she slipped into the tub while alone. The death occurred on the night of December 25 and a physician attempted resuscitation for nearly an hour.
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Mark Twain
Redding
Conn
Miss Jean Clemens
Samuel L. Clemens
Mr. Clemens
Miss Clemens
Clemens
Stormfield
Bernstorff Honored with Imperial Red Eagle Award
Washington reports Count J. H. von Bernstorff, German ambassador, received the Order of the Red Eagle second class from Emperor William, ranking second only to the Black Eagle. The decoration, a Christmas gift, signals strong confidence and follows Berlin’s approval of his handling of year end troubles.
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Washington
William
J. H. von Bernstorff
Berlin
Allow Germans to Land After Contract Labor Doubt
A group of about a dozen German musicians and dancers detained at Ellis Island will be allowed to land. Authorities found no contract labor violation and noted they are under a four months engagement to perform in a U S city.
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Washington
Ellis Island
United States
Kansas bank guaranty law declared invalid by federal judge
Judge John C. Pollock ruled the Kansas bank deposit guaranty law unconstitutional and enjoined its enforcement in two cases. Frank S. Larabee, stockholder, and Abilene National Bank challenged the law, while Governor Stubbs weighed possible legislative action and support for a remedy by the legislature.
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Pollock
Stubbs
Topeka
Kan
John C. Pollock
Federal
Kansas Bank Deposit Guaranty
Frank S. Larabee
Exchange State Bank of Hutchison
J. N. Dolley
Abilene National Bank
W. R. Stubbs
Increase in Gold Output Africa Leads World in 1908
Washington reports 1908 gold output at 21,378,470 fine ounces valued at 441,952,200 with silver at 203,186,370 ounces worth 108,684,900. Africa shows the largest gain, up from 151,699,600 in 1897 to 166,520,500 in 1908, while the United States rises by 4,124,300.
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Africa
Washington
Bureau of the Mint
United States
Delta Upsilon House Burns in Cornell Fire
Fire destroyed the three story Cornell Delta Upsilon lodge in Ithaca New York causing about 40000 dollars in damage. No injuries reported and cause under investigation. local fire officials assisted by neighboring departments.
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Cornell
Ithaca, N. Y
Delta’Upsilon
Eight Die in Oil Lamp Fire in Hillsville Home
An oil lamp explosion in Santano Cierba's house in Hillsville Pennsylvania killed eight people and seriously burned two others. The dead include Cierba his wife two daughters and son Frank Ambrosino Steve Renpelle and Mike Caradille. Two additional boarders were badly burned escaping the blaze.
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Hillsville
Santano Cierba
Frank Ambrosino
Steve Renpelle
Mike Caradille
Belgian Princess Louise Returns to Cologne to Contest King Leopold Estate
Princess Louise of Belgium arrives in Cologne and plans long stay at a city hotel as she fights for her late father King Leopold's property. She travels with Count Mattachich, reportedly defying King Albert's pressure to drop the royal claim.
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Cologne
Louise
Belgium
Leopold
Count Mattachich
Iit
Alpert
Rhodus Left Second Will To Elmo Dare Of Doddsworth
A second will by George Rhodus filed for probate leaves most of his million-dollar estate to a woman known as Elmo Dare of Doddsworth. The prior plan to give $750,000 to Indianapolis parks is not followed in this will.
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Indianapolis
George Rhodus
Elmo Dare
Doddsworth
Banker Convicted of Embezzlement in Lisbon Trial
Canton Ohio December 25 William L Davis former vice president of the defunct Canton State bank was found guilty of embezzlement by a Lisbon jury.
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Canton, O
Wiliam L. Davis
Canton State Bank
Lisbon
Truthful Cold Cure Ad with Refund Guarantee
An advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinina tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Pride Has No Market Value
A brief reflection notes pride cannot be bought or sold as a job asset. It argues that personal worth and character outweigh marketable goods in career success.
Buster Brown Camera Deal At Freys Studio
An advertisement touts Buster Brown brand cameras as the best two dollar option at Frey’s Studio with trade in Tasmanian apples offered. It notes 126000 boxes of Tasmanian apples arriving in England in good condition. Also promotes Foley’s Urino Laxative as mild and pleasant for women and children. Lemon’s Pharmacy referenced.
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Buster Brown
Frey
England
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Epictetus Advice on Self Knowledge and Action
Noted quotation emphasizes self awareness before action. The rule guides personal discipline, urging reflection prior to undertaking tasks or decisions. It frames deliberate mindset as a foundation for effective conduct.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazo Ointment
Pazo ointment guarantees curing any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a money refund. Offers a price of 650 cents.
Daily Thought by George Piint Sparks Self Reflection
A reflective note by George Piint suggests the value of settling inner matters before facing a necessary deal in life. The concise meditation invites readers to consider personal resolution prior to external obligations.
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Daily
George Piint
Foley's Kidney Remedy Praised by New Hampshire Customer
Mrs. S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire reports a year earlier she bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy that cured a long standing kidney problem. She highly recommends the medicine in this testimonial from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Primitive dining customs in Asia Minor farms
In Asiatic Turkey, anciently rich civilizations gave way to rural life where farmers lack modern cutlery. Spoons are wooden, and each household fabricates its own utensils, reflecting a simple, self reliant lifestyle.
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Turkey
Testimony for Foley's Honey and Tar by Nashua officer
A Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson testifies that after trying many cough medicines and two doctors he was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world and credits Lemmon's Pharmacy for the product.
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J. N. Paterson
Nashua
Iowa
Foley
Lemmon
Cleveland Mother Demands Balanced Discipline
A Cleveland mother sent a satirical note to her child’s teacher complaining that the teacher has pulled Johnnie’s right ear until it grows longer than the left. She requests that the left ear be pulled for a while and obliges his mother.
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Cleveland
Johnnie
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promotes Uric Acid Solvent Use
The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy featuring hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking the preparation at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness.
The Society Embraces Women at Club Dinner
A club speaker proclaimed the society welcomes both gentlemen and ladies, prompting loud applause and laughter as the speaker felt he had spoken well.
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Harris
William A. Harris
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House
Senate
William McNeil
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Captain Butt
Clarence Edwards
Butt
Edwards
Britan
Jean Clemens
Bernstorff
Order of Red Eagle
Hillsville, Pa
Rhodus
Windsor
Epictetus
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte and
Capital
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
S. A. White
Sam’l Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
South Dakota
George Peck
Chichester S Pills
Adlien
Chichester
F . Pake
D. DO. Dayton
Westa and
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