Change in Inauguration Date Debated in Congress
Washington reports a push to move the president and vice president inauguration from March 4 to late April to avoid harsh weather for outdoor ceremonies. Senator Pettus warns against constitutional changes while Representative French proposes a law to allow women to vote in all states for House members. Also notes on Alice Roosevelt’s upcoming wedding, bounty ideas for sharks, a costly deep sea expedition bill, and Senator Bailey’s leadership suitability. ARTHUR W. DUNN.
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Washington
Pettus
Alabama
House of Representatives
The White House Wedding Invite List and Week of Prayer Events
A fragment lists invitations and events from February 17 06 and a Week of Prayer. Items include TS dt Mac Bain Teacher and several daily topics such as The Unsaved Aroused to Seek Salvation and Missions Reinforced.
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White House
Dt Mac Bain
Twins Bring Joy as Chico Cigars Rally Friends
Allen Abbott keeps J. E. Lemmon's clerks busy with orders for Wadsworth Bros. Chico cigars after twins arrive at his home. Friends visit to offer congratulations and share a smoke on the porch or during outings, praising the five cent Chico for quality surpassed by pricier brands.
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Allen Abbott
Wadsworth Bros
Chico
J. E. Lemmon
J. B. Lemmon
Glendale School Box Supper Benefit Details
A box supper will be held at Glendale school five miles northeast of the city on Thursday evening January 1 to raise funds for the school library. Proceeds aid the library and community residents are invited to attend.
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Glendale
Rev C F Williams Dead Former Fort Madison Chaplain
Davenport Iowa Jan 10 Revd C F Williams pastor of Methodist churches at Blue Grass and Buffalo died here yesterday He was formerly chaplain of the penitentiary at Fort Madison and at one time state secretary of the Anti Saloon league He lived in Davenport but a year and had been in Colorado for health reasons prior to his residence here.
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Davenport
Iowa
C. F. Williams
Blue Grass
Buffalo
Fort Madison
Anti-Saloon League
Colorado
Catlin to train Iowa track team for coming season
Iowa City reports Marc Catlin captain of last year's maroon squad has been secured by the State University of Iowa to train the track team. The contract was signed Monday night and Catlin will lead the squad immediately amid broad satisfaction from the board of control. In Traer, A Ewing shot his left hand off when attempting to drive a rabbit from under a culvert with the shotgun. the accident disabled his hand.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Marc Catlin
State University of Iowa
Catlin
Board of Control
Traer
A. Ewing
Johnson County Pioneer Dead in Iowa City
Iowa City mourns as Mrs Almira A. Serr dies at home after a long life as an early settler in Johnson County. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Iowa
Almira A. Serr
Ottiers
Doctor Ramseys Ride Incident Near Town
Dr Guy Ramsey of North Liberty rode an interurban car crossing near here on Monday afternoon when he was hurled about twenty feet against a telephone pole. He suffered a badly fractured hip but is expected to recover if no internal injuries are found. The car returned him home before continuing to Cedar Rapids.
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Guy Ramsey
North Liberty
Here
Boy 14 Is Shot In Thigh During Hunting Accident
John May, son of Dr John May, aged 14, was riding with a companion when a cutter tipped over causing a gun to discharge. The bullet struck his thigh but did not prove fatal as the charge was low. The incident occurred near Manchester Iowa on January 10.
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Manchester
Iowa
John May
Evangelist Dr Sloane Holds Winter Meetings in Haskins Iowa
Rev Will E Sloane Ph D an evangelist with notable success conducts daily meetings in Haskins Iowa through January 1 20th at 7 30 PM Those hearing him once are likely to return Another note reports J L Downs not yet recovered from illness and planning a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas with Mrs Downs accompanying for about a week Also mentions Mrs Dr Terry entertaining in honor of her sister Mrs Rodgers of Kansas and guests Mr and Mrs R P Lewis Mike Lewis and Mr and Mrs James Baird of Washington
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Will E. Sloane
Haskins
Iowa
J. L. Downs
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Downs
Terry
Rodgers
Kansas
R. P. Lewis
Mike Lewis
James Baird
Washington
Brighton News
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
Marsl
Interurban Car Strikes Sleigh in North Liberty crush
North Liberty Iowa January 10 an interurban car collided with a sleigh injuring those aboard the sleigh and stressing local railway safety concerns as emergency crews responded at the scene.
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North Liberty
Iowa
McKinney Couple Cleared on Cruelty Charge in Ward Case
Archibald McKinney and his wife faced cruelty charges involving ward Stella Grady in Aledo Illinois. The judge discharged Archibald and ordered the jury to return a not guilty verdict. Mrs. McKinney’s trial continues with defense lawyers arguing before the jury.
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Aledo
Ill
Archibald McKinney
Stella Grady
McKinney
Thomasson
Weld
Cook
Graham
Railroad Must Pay Damages Awarded in Iowa City
Clarence E K Hardy was awarded damages against the U S and P Railroad for 20000 after a dynamite accident near Muscatine that cost him an eye and caused permanent injuries while in the companys employ. The suit claimed culpable negligence.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Clarence EK
Hardy
Muscatine
Dissolution Auction of Illinois Partnership Assets
A partnership dissolves and plans a public auction at a residence 9 miles south of Washington and 2 miles north of Coppock on Friday January 12 1906. Listed are livestock cattle hogs cattle breeds grain hay farm machinery two dozen barred Plymouth Rock roosters and miscellaneous items. Terms include 12 month credit on sums over 610 with notes, cash under 10 and 6 percent discount for cash over 10. Auctions by Jerome Howe Sioneer Bros A P Child Son K Teeter Lathrop and Eureka M B E church ladies serving lunch.
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Washington
Coppock
Poland
Plymouth Rock
Jerome Howe & Sioneer Bros
A. P. Child & Son
Granville
Hair work by Mrs Warnock offered at 110 North 7th Ave
Advertises hair work and switch making from cut hair or combings cleaned by Mrs James Warnock at 110 North 7th Ave. Call for services.
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James Warnock
North 7Th Ave
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