Milwaukee acquires new line rumor stirs rail circles
Rail chatter says Milwaukee road may gain control of Des Moines Valley line from Keokuk to Des Moines now leased to Rock Island. If true Washington connections would shift and Rock Island could be cut from Washington to Des Moines. Local sources report no definite action yet.
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Milwaukee Road
Des Moines
Keokuk
Rock Island
Chicago
Washington
Here
Capital City
Knoxville
Milwaukee
Death of David Smouse at 84 in Pleasant Journal
The death of David Smouse aged 84 occurred yesterday afternoon at his East Pearl street home after a heart attack. Born in Cumberland Maryland he moved to Iowa in 1850s, lived in Washington before settling here in 1881 and retired for 15 years. His wife survives. they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last June.
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Mr. Pleasant Journal
David Smouse
East Pearl Street
Mr. Smouse
Cumberland
Maryland
Iowa
Washington
Smouse
Wedding Anniversary Obituary Notice
The deceased is survived by his wife and three sons Albert of Des Moines, David proprietor of the Smouse green houses on North Lincoln street, and Charles. Funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock at the family residence on Pearl street.
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Albert
Des Moines
David
North
Lincoln Street
Charles
Pearl Street
Large Attendance Sought for County Short Course Meeting
President John S. Wilson of the county short course association urges a large turnout for a meeting Saturday at 2 PM in the auditor's office of the courthouse. Officers and committees will attend. Three months remain until the short course dates and preparations must begin now. General Manager Brookhart has returned from an eastern trip to focus on plans for the big farmers school. Last year’s course was a success under Colonel Brookhart.
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John S. Wilson
County
Court House
Wilson
Brookhart
Thirty Thousand Odd Fellows March Through Winnipeg
Thirty thousand Odd Fellows from across America marched through Winnipeg as crowds watched. The mayor proclaimed a half holiday. Fourteen special trains brought delegates from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Los Angeles delegation pushes to host the 1913 convention.
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Winnipeg
Man
America
Order
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Los Angeles
Harvester Case Highlights Perkins In 1903 Contract
Government evidence links George W. Perkins to a 1903 contract while chairing the International Harvester finance committee. Testimony shows the $4.5 million purchase of Dr M Osborne & Co and questions whether the New Jersey entity was truly independent from the national firm. The dual personality defense centers on inter-state business reach and corporate structure.
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Chicago
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Znance Committee
International Harvester Company of
New Jersey
International Harvester Company
Dr. M. Osborne & Co
Edwin P. Grosvenor
Mr. Perkins
Thomas M Osborne
RH. D. Metcalfe
D. M. Osborne & Co
International Harvester Company of America
R. C. Haskins
Breeding Ewes and Shropshire Rams for Sale or Share
125 head of young selected breeding ewes offered for sale or share in flocks. 8 head extra good Shropshire rams available. Inked contact at 1027 FB Main St. Tangible inquiry via phone 603.
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Shropshire
Main St
Notice of Change and Amendment to Snouffer Co Articles
Notice givenSeptember 2 1912 stockholders meet at Washington Iowa amended articles include new name Snouffer Ward Col and set annual meeting date first Tuesday in August each year beginning 1913 officers J T Snouffer President and Harry S Ward Secretary signed September 4 1912 filed September 5 1912 recorded September 10 1912 Wines our hands September 10 1912 Snouffer Hughes Co now Snouffer Ward Co By J T Snouffer President and Harry J Ward Secretary 17914th s
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Snouffer, Hughes & Company
Washington
Iowa
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
Snouffer, Ward &, Col
J. T. Snouffer
Harry S. Ward
Recorder of Deeds
Washington County
Secretary
State of Iowa
Snouffer, Ward & CO
Harry J. Ward
Dedication of St Marys Cathedral in Wichita
Cardinal Gibbons led Roman Catholic prelates from across the United States for the dedication of St Marys Cathedral in Wichita Kansas. The $250000 church cost was highlighted as Bishop John J Hennessy celebrated mass and Archbishop John J Glennon of St Louis delivered the oration. The event opened with a parade led by the Knights of Columbus, with Bishops Dunne and Muldoon in attendance.
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Wichita
Kan
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
St. Mary's Cathedral
John J. Hennessy
John J. Glennon
St. Louis
Knights of Columbus
Dunne
Peoria
Muldoon
Rockford
Two Plead Not Guilty in Rosenthal Murder Case
Larry Horowitz alias Gyp the Blood and Louis Rosenzweig alias Lefty Louie pleaded not guilty to first degree murder indictments in New York Supreme Court. They faced four gunmen linked to the fatal shooting of gambler Herman Rosenthal as arraignment before Justice Got. Trial date not yet set.
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New York
Larry Horowitz
Gyp
the Blood
Louis Rosenzweig
Lefty Louie
Gamier
Herman Rosenthal
Supreme Court
Gaynor Served With Libel Suit Over Graft Inquiry Remarks
New York dated September 18 reports Mayor Gaynor was served with a summons in a $100000 libel suit filed by Alderman Curran, who leads the aldermanic committee probing graft in the police department. Curran says the mayor made remarks harming his character in connection with the investigation.
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New York
Gaynor
Curran
Aldermanic Committee
Stores Of The City S Stocked For Fall Trade
The Washington stores are well stocked with fall goods. Local retailers, connected with Chicago St Louis and New York wholesalers, can meet any demand quickly and at savings. Clothing and dry goods show fall styles while milliners unveil elaborate displays. Home merchants urge buying local to sustain the town’s boom as Christmas hints appear early and holiday preparations begin.
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Washington
Chicago
St Louis
New York
Focal
William H. K. Redmond Arrives for United Irish League Meet
William H. K. Redmond, MP and brother of John E. Redmond, arrives in New York from Europe to attend the United Irish League convention in Philadelphia on September 25. The event gathers leaders linked to Home Rule advocacy and Irish political organization.
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New York
William H. K. Redmond
John EK. Redmond
Europe
United Irish League
Philadelphia
Kentucky campaign opens in Lexington with Clark and Kern
The Kentucky state Democratic campaign opens in Lexington with Speaker Champ Clark and Senator Kern as principal speakers. The event marks the kickoff of party efforts in the state as major party figures address supporters.
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Democrats
Kentucky
Lexington
Champ Clark
United States
Kern
Gibbons Dedicates Half Million Cathedral in Wichita
Cardinal Gibbons dedicated the new half million dollar cathedral in Wichita Kansas with Archbishop Glennon delivering the dedication sermon. Prominent Catholics from the west and south attended the ceremony.
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Wichita
Kans
Cardinal Gibbons
Glennon
South- Weat
Convention in Boley Fights Grandfather Clause
Negro voters from across the state gather in Boley Oklahoma on September 19 for a convention that opens to oppose the Grandfather Clause in the state constitution, a law aimed at disenfranchising thousands of Black citizens.
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Oklahoma
Boley
Okla
Wisconsin Governor Wilson Campaign Stop In Milwaukee
Governor Wilson toured Milwaukee on September 19 addressing Democratic supporters. He defended his stance against Colonel Roosevelt and prepared to focus attacks on the Bull Moose nominee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wilson
Senator la Follette
Roosevelt
Bull Moose
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J. G. Stewart, Jr
Ross Crawford
Haskins
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Sherd Wilson
Ainsworth Road
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Joseph B. Bowles
W. J. Bradley
International Company
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Lefty
Louie
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John E. Redmond
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