Local travelers and visitors stop in city over weekend
Bounty Supervisor Seth Carrs arrived in the city today returning from Fort Scott Kansas. Albert Bishop visits friends in Fairfield. W Neal traveled to Columbus Junction on the Firefly. Mrs Wm Simpson arrived on the Fox from Burlington. Attorney Marsh W Bailey spent Sunday in Burlington with friends. Miss Mary Allen of Tipton visited the city with Mr and Mrs N L Black and returned home this morning.
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Seth Carrs
City
Fort Scott
Kansas
Albert Bishop
Fairfield
Tion
Wm. Simpson
Fox
Burlington
Marsh W. Bailey
Mary Allen
Tipton
N. L. Black
Zamboanga Surrenders to American Forces in Mindanao
News reports say Zamboanga province capitulated unconditionally to Admiral Watson’s forces on the 18th, with insurgent guns to hand over and local chiefs declaring loyalty. Guerrilla warfare spreads with Filipino bands foraging near Damban Capas and Malhisiqui as raids and assassinations occur.
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Frencly Togis
Aguinslo
Washington
Long
Adimimal Wateen
Zaimboangco
Ishind
Mindanao
Very
Castine
Watson
Zamboatwa
Manila
Bayambang
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Tio del Pilar
Garcia
Alejandrine
General MacArthur
Hegan
Company D
Ninth Infantry
Damban
Amlblock
Bamban
Vraver
Capas
Cunninghams Death Leaves City Grieving
Postmaster James A. Cunningham learns of Clinton Cunningham’s sudden death in Vinton Iowa He had lived in Iowa for thirty years and resided in several towns including Jackson township Sivorney Winfield Waterloo and Vinton He was seventy seven years old at death and is survived by a wife and daughter Charlotte The family may bring the remains to this city for interment with funeral arrangements pending.
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Clinton Cunningham
Vioton
Iowa
Tie
Lowa
Jackson Township
This County
Waterloo
Vinton
Muscatine
Jousiah Proctor Watson
Bach program features readings and student players
Mrs Norton offered a Bach focused afternoon with preludes fugues and the St Matthew Passion Final chorus and lighter selections by Giese Haydn and Wenzel followed by extracts praising Bach as a genius and his enduring influence.
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Bessie Park
Essse Grumbling
Giese
Haydn
Wenzel
Prisoners and Civilian Names Marker From Victoria and San Carlos
Reports describe ongoing military actions as American forces clash with Filipino insurgents around Bayambang Mangguthrem and Bautiston. Prisoner exchanges appear near Victoria and San Carlos with civilian and naval detainees listed, while court decisions in Graham vs. Graham restrict divorce residency in state.
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Bell
Bayambang
Manguthrem
Twentieth — Infantry
Cascoes
Bacor
Spence
Bautiston
Young
Victorian
San Carlos
Victoria Prison
San Carlos Convent
George Langford
Thomas Hayes
Harry Winfield
Phil Betterton
Salisbury
A. N. Gordon
BE. N. Nufft
Frank Stone
John Desmond
George Sackett
David Scott
Martin Brennan
Tom Edwards
J. P. Curran
John Cronin
Charles Baker
C. L. Davis
Inland Smith
Chas
Bird
W. J. Sheehy
Huber
Edward Burke
Orexon
C. B. Powers
Urdaneta
John J. Parley
B. J. Greene
Tilden Herbert
Miss Gertrude Taggart Guest at Butterfield Home
The notice reports Miss Gertrude Taggart of Waterloo visiting her sister Mrs. W. H. Butterfield. It adds a weather forecast predicting more fine weather for tomorrow and promotes the Globe barber shop on East Wide Square with a slogan about easy shaves and skilled haircuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Taggart
Waterloo
W. H. Butterfield
Tonsoria
Globe Barber Shop
East Wide Square
The Power of the Mind in a Classic Composition
A fragment emphasizes the breadth of mental power and its growth in learning. The text hints at how study and discipline deepen understanding, revealing the mind’s capacity when effort and practice accompany instruction.
Indictments in Michigan bribery case emerge from grand jury
Lansing reports four indictments after a ten day grand jury inquiry into bribery schemes in the last session of the legislature. Prosecutor Tuttle asked suppression until arrests, with no arrests until today at the earliest. Principal witness is Charles H. Pratt, said to be the state's key figure in forthcoming prosecutions.
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Lansing
Mich
Grand Jury
Tuttle
Charles H. Pratt
Debate verdict on Chicago street railway ownership
At Cornell college Mount Vernon Illinois November 27 the Amphictyon Adelphian debate considered private ownership versus municipal control of Chicago street railways. The affirmative argued for private operation with cost cap and no state interference. judges split two to one in favor of the affirmative after long Chicago study.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Chicago
Commonwealth
William Dennis
O. R. Gillitan
Adelphians
Craig Jones
C. R. Hays
Amphictyons
John 11. Gray
Northwestern
B. F. Shambaugh
W. R. Patterson
Iowa University
Dutch Boers Subscriptions Circulate in Sioux City Area
In Sioux City Iowa and surrounding counties Plymouth Sioux Cherokee and O Brien communities begin circulating subscription papers to aid the Boers Liberal gifts reported across the region. The item notes a broader fund drive and local support among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Here
Plymouth
Sioux
Cherokee
O'Brien
Mt. Pleasant athlete visits city after citywide fame
Warren Beckwith of Mt. Pleasant, noted in local football and baseball circles, arrived in the city for a visit with friends. Mrs. Mike Kenally and daughter Katheryn of Altamount Missouri, guests of Miss Maud Shields, returned home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
Mike Kenally
Katheryn
Altamount, Mo
Maud Shields
Senator Sorghum Denies Campaign Money Scattering
The Washington Star reports a heated exchange with Senator Sorghum who denies accusations that he scattered money in his campaigns. He warns the rumor could discourage loyal voters from casting honest ballots.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Notable Rivalry Teases Ride to School
Elsie jokes that many boys want to escort her to school while Auntie-What retorts that only one actually attends their school. The exchange captures campus crush humor from a New York Journal column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
New York Journal
Waiter and Young Woman Trade Bargains in Brooklyn Life Stil
The dialogue features a head waiter and a guest of 30 minutes waiting, a young woman author offering a priced item, and a quick bargaining twist with a $15 or $10 offer. The excerpt captures urban humor and social interactions in Brooklyn Life style.
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Brooklyn Life
Redundancy of Expression Noted in Chicago News
The Chicago News defines redundancy of expression as using extra words to convey meaning such as phrases like wealthy iceman or wealthy plumber. The item critiques tautological phrasing and highlights over-verbosity in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Chicago News
Phrenologist praises unknown command at chance meeting
A phrenologist compliments a stranger as born to command while the man in turn explains he is a janitor in New York, capturing a brief, humorous encounter from the New York Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
No plagiarizing accusation yet for great author
The Chicago Post quotes the great author insisting he has not reached peak success and denies any charges of copying a long forgotten work. The remark highlights the author turning away plagiarism claims while asserting ongoing artistic progress.
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Chicago Post
The Furnace Mystery at the Stiverson Home
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote Mr Stiverson lures a guest to the furnace room for a toast but serves spoiled cider vinegar instead. The hostess teases that the old lady knows the hiding place, and the guest notes the furnace’s fine setup while the exchange echoes from below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slere
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Armstrong Fights Jefords At Brookly Tonight
Robert Armstrong faces Jim Jefords at Brookly tonight as part of a program held by the Hercules Athletic Club. The match headlines a night of boxing with local supporters expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Armstrong
Jim Jeffords
Brookly
Hercules Athletic Club
Ottumwa visitor mulls cigar factory venture in city
W. J. Clifton of Ottumwa visits Will Cherry for several days and, as an expert cigar maker, contemplates starting a local cigar factory. A branch train carries a carload of horses bought for the Singmaster ranch this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cherry
Singmaster Ranch
Property in Washington doubles in value
Investment guidance urges putting money into assets that appreciate with time. Washington real estate has reportedly doubled in value, signaling strong growth and potential profits for buyers and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Author’s midnight oil grows from bills and gas
A humorous literary questionnaire reveals an author’s daily routine shaped by the gas bill due dates. The critic notes the author rises when the bill collector comes, climbs trees to dodge bailiffs, and dines as schedules permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lterary Review
Atlanta Constitution
Thieves In Chicago Use Carriages For Robberies
A report notes thugs in Chicago now roam in carriages to rob pedestrians. Other items include the Marquis of Salisbury’s favorable progress in London and Yueson A J accepting Carnegie’s offer for a public library building.
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Chicago
London
Marquis of Salisbury
Yueson
A.J
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Virginia
Charles O'Neill
William Magill
Amherst
Conn
Cotulla
Tex
Walker
William
Consuelo
Duchess of Marlborough
Blenheim
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Washington County
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P. D
Washington,Iowa
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Ertre
Island of
Angeles
Anda Spaniard
Malhisiqui
Garrivon
Antonio Mejia
Twin Council
T.c.cunningham
James A. Cunningham
Vis
T. ©. Cunningham
Franklin County
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Winfield
Charlotte
Mrs
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Bach
Peoria
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Gipps Brewing Company
Rock Island
Rock Island Brewing Company
Rock Island Company
St. Joseph
Trust
Kenosha, Wis
Charles Tf. Sieg Manufacturing Company
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Bicyvele Trust
Logansport
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Peru
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Wabash Valley
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Shirks and Dukes
Springfield
Ill
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Monroe Streets
Dickenson
Bismarck
N. 1
State Supreme Court
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W. H. Reichers
Hammond
Arthur Whitney
John Gillett
The
Lake Circuit Court
Russia
Oryssa
Far East
Michigan
College Oratory
Peoria, Ills
Towa
Hurtman
David Jackson
Elkton
Phrenology
Bible Sale
Teachers’ Bible
Concordace
F.C. Carris & CO
W. J. Clifton
Ottumwa
Earth
A. N Euwer
A. N. Evuwer
Stewarts Pharmacy
M. H Walter
Brigtton
WIN Smouse & Co
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
North Side
Kola & Harmer
Harmon, Eichelberger & Co
O.R.1
P. RR
Des Moines Valley Division
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Iowa Central
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Columbus Junction
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