Iowa Liquor Dealers Clash Over Interstate Law Loopholes
Des Moines reports Iowa liquor dealers protest the Cosson acted interstate commerce exemptions. They accuse outside brewers and dealers of shipping liquor nationwide, while Iowa restrictions limit shipments to authorized nonprohibition counties. A Fort Dodge expressman was fined $100 for delivering beer at a consignee’s request amid enforcement gaps.
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Fort Dodge Expressman
Des Moines
Iowa
Iown
Consignee
Cosson
Iowa Liquor Dealers’ Association
Dairymen Hold State Convention in Cedar Rapids
About two hundred dairy farmers from across Iowa gather in Cedar Rapids for the thirty third annual convention. H R Wright state dairy commissioner delivers the keynote amid reports from state officers. The event features cattle exhibits, dairy equipment displays, and a public evening address by Governor Carroll.
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Wright
Cedar Rapids
H. R. Wright
State Association
Barney
Iowa
Carroll
Funeral held for Mrs Mary Johnson and son in Cresco
In Cresco Indiana on November 17 the funeral was held for Mrs Mary Johnson age over ninety and her son Thomas middle aged who were burned to death in their home. The cause of the fire remains unknown as the coroner conducts a full investigation.
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Cresco
Mary Johnson
Thomas
Former Iowan Slain in Dakota
Marshalltown Iowa reports a telegram from Carrington North Dakota about the murder of Frank Batesole a former local farmer who moved to North Dakota several years ago by a tramp.
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Dakota
Marshalltown
Carrington
N. D
Frank Batesole
North Dakota
Roberts Urges Central Bank in Kansas City Address
George E. Roberts, president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, urged a central bank plan in Kansas City. He argued the plan offers comprehensive currency reform, a fiscal government agency, and unity for the banking system, noting Europe’s adoption of central banking and currency issuance.
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Kansas City
George E. Roberts
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Mint
Mr. Roberts
Europe
Federation After Steel Trust Convention Endorses Steel Labor Inquiry
In Toronto on November 17 the executive council of the American Federation of Labor endorsed a congressional investigation into the steel industry and its labor relations during the convention.
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Federation After Steel Trust
Toronto
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Garfield in Plea for Conservation
In a Cincinnati address before the National Municipal League and the American Civic Association James R. Garfield former secretary of the interior urged immediate legislation to regulate and expand water power so the public can obtain fair compensation under a franchise or lease system. He warned against backward steps, saying the public will insist that conservation policy continue for the public welfare.
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Cincinnati
National Municipal League
American Civic Association
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
On Country
Interstate rail rates clash at national regulators meeting
Washington on November 17 reports acrimonious opening of the National Association of Railway Commissioners convention. Dispute centers on a proposed federal law to let the Interstate Commerce Commission set uniform classifications for interstate traffic and compel state commissioners to sparingly grant exceptions. Commissioner Gothlin of Ohio argued against the report, saying supporters would tie hands to the interstate shipment classifications. his bid to strike out part of the report failed 15 to 39.
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Washington
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Interstate Commercee Commission
Gothlin
Ohio
New trial denied in Hoover Distilling insurance case
Judge McPherson in federal court refused a motion for a new trial in the Hoover Distilling company versus fifteen insurers over the Oskaloosa plant fire. Last term Ottumwa court awarded $184000, the full policy face value to the distilling company.
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Des Moines
Hoover Distilling Company
Oskaloosa
McPherson
Ottumwa
Alleged Rioter Arrested in Opera House Riot
Iowa City reports medical student Leon Day of Jefferson Texas arrested for participation in the opera house riot. He posted bond and will have a hearing today. He is alleged to have struck Officer Fitzer with a brick.
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Iowa City
Leon Day
Jefferson, Ta
Fitzer
Bachelder Again Chosen Grange Head
Des Moines reports the National Grange reelects N. J. Bachelder of New Hampshire as Grand Master after bi annual elections at the Savery. The insurgent faction failed to unseat him and new officers were elected across the line including Atkeson Wil son Richardson Healey McDowell Freeman Mullen Patterson Hull Baird Smith and Messick in three year terms.
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Des Moines
National Grange Association
Savery
N. J. Bachelder
New Hampshire
T. C. Atkeson
Morgantown
W. Va
Oliver Wilson
Magnolia
Ill
C. D Richardson
West Brookfield
Mass
L. H. Healey
South Woodstock
Ceres
Elizabeth H. Patterson
College Park
Pomona
Grace E. Hull
Dimondale
Mich
Flora
Sarah G. Baird
Minneapolis
Mary A. Smith
Morrisville
S. H Messick
Bridgeville
Del
Shooting Enus Quarrel Over Custody Ends in Death
Carterville Missouri November 17 in a custody dispute Mrs Mary E Black thirty years old shot and fatally wounded her husband Frank Black. The couple had been separated since last Friday after she swore a warrant charging him with cruelty. He arrived at the home to take one of their daughters.
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Carterville
Mary E. Black
Frank Black
Black
Ballew Details Tangled Debts In Dobbins Case
Council Bluffs witnesses recount a long testimony about dealings with the Mabray gang. T. W. Ballew describes prior debts with John R. Dobbins and a so called 30 000 horse race scheme aimed at deceiving millionaires. He cites a $400 note and a promised 10 percent share as expected reimbursements.
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Council Bluffs
T. W Ballew
John R. Dobbins
Mabray Gang
Ballew
H. W. Byers
Dobbins
Thaw Creates Scene in New York Court Lunch Dispute
New York authorities moved Harry K Thaw from Watteawan asylum to testify in Dr A Lick Hamilton v Mrs Jary Copley Thaw suit seeking 7000 for professional services. Thaw caused a disturbance over luncheon location near the court, insisting on a financial district restaurant. A crowd gathered as Dr Baker from the asylum intervened to calm him.
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New York
City
Harry K. Show
Watteawan Asylum
A. Lick. Hamilton
Jary Copley Thaw
professi_nal services
Court House
Court Building
Thaw
Financial District
Stanford White
Dr. Baker
Asylum
Telephone firms merge as AT and T gains Western Union
New York reports that the American Telephone and Telegraph company takes control of Western Union Telegraph, signaling a merger of telephone and telegraph into a nearly one billion dollar corporation. AT&T shows major capitalization growth while Western Union’s stock falls on the news.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Western Union
Gould
Boston
District Bell Telephone Companies
The
Telephone and Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Stock Exchange
Clowry
Barclay
C N Crittenden Dies In New York Age 76
Charles N I Crittenden of New York and founder of the Florence Crittenden rescue homes for girls died of pneumonia after six days illness. He was seventy six.
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Girls’ Rescue Homes
San Francesco
Charles NI Crittenden
New York
Florence Crittenden Rescue Homes For
Combat Cancer With Simple Diet
When cancer is suspected or there is hereditary risk, simplify the diet. Eat only two to three foods per meal and limit protein to about ten percent. Consistent meals and calm thoughts may reduce cancer risk. varied diets in humans are linked to higher susceptibility.
Densmore Heads Mutuals
At the twenty sixth annual meeting of the Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance association officers were elected for the coming year. President N Densmore of Des Moines, vice president Alexander Hartley of Ida Grove, secretary J B Herriman of Des Moines, and treasurer J Cooper of Boone.
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Densmore
Mutuals
Des Moines
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
N. Densmore
Alexander Hartley
Ida Grove
J. B. Herriman
J. Cooper
Boone
Hogs and cattle market summaries Chicago Nov 17 1909
Chicago market report lists hog receipts estimated 28000 with prices from 7 60 to 8 10 and mixed packers 7 65 to 8 10. light hogs 7 75. heavy shipping grades 7 60 to 8 20. rough 7 60 to 7 80. Cattle 17000 steady. sheep 2000 steady. Second report notes similar slow market with bulk 7 85 to 8 10 and porkers 7 85 to 7 95. beef notes show beef prices 3 90 to 4 20 and western sheep 30 to 5 16. Closing shows more active and higher trade with bulk 7 90 to 8 10 and best cattle strong to higher while sheep weaken.
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Chicago
Texas
John A. Babcock Warns North American Live Stock Crew
John A. Babcock warns of the North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards Chicago Illinois. He notes official dealings with the firm and its operations in the Chicago stock market scene.
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Ware of North .American
Live .Stock Commission Company
U. S
Rioting Fears As Bodies Return From Cherry Mine Disaster
Troops dispatched to Cherry Mine to avert unrest as 300 miners entombed by last Saturday’s blaze are expected to be brought to surface. Officials urge calm, while awaiting exact burial plans for up to 250 coffins and continued rescue efforts.
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Cherry
St. Paul
Skogland
Bureau
Eckert
Springfield
Deneen
Burton Expects to File Waterway Report Soon
New Orleans November 17 Members of the waterway commission on the steamboat David Tipton arrived after inspecting the Mississippi from St Paul Senator Theodore E Burton Ohio chairman said a preliminary report would go to Congress by early next month Congressmen Alexander Wagner and Sparkman left for Kansas City to tour the Missouri river.
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Burton
Waterway Commission
New Orleans
Wo Covays Commission
Unie States
David Tipton
Mississippi
St. Paul
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Congress
Alexander, Wagner
Sparkman
Kansas City
Missouri River
Emil Victor Hanged for Christie Family Murders
Emil Victor, nineteen, was executed at Aberdeen South Dakota after confessing to the killings of the Christie family and Michael Romayne in Rudolph on July 3. He uttered a final blessing and prayer before the scaffold as about fifty spectators watched.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Emil Victor
Christie
Michael Romayne
Rudolph
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Taft
Horace Vose
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Bachelder
Grange Head
Enus
Bell
C. N. Crittenden
T. J. Allen
Fhe Markets
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
Taylor
Sam Taylor
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