Political Appointments Face Court Reform Debate
Assistant Attorney General W. T. Denison decries political influence in federal prosecutions and urges merit based selection by competition for all positions below assistant district attorney. He cites Stimson’s method and Taft’s reforms as the standard to pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
W.tf. Henison
National Civil Service Reform Association
Ir. Denison
Ima
Denison
Taft
Wickersham
United States
Tflenry
New York
Bonapartenat Stimson
Republican Organization of New York
Seoul
Mason City Denies Claims of Highest Crime
Mason City Mayor F A Kirschman rejected a telegram from Iowa City saloon men alleging Mason City logged the most arrests for intoxication and related crimes in the state. The mayor provided no comparative figures but dismissed the claim in a December 19 reply.
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Mason City
F. A. Kirschman
Iowa City
Iowa
E. N. Starbuck
E. D
Starbuck
Berry Declines Senate Bid Amid Standpatter Plot
Des Moines Iowa December 19 Senator W H Berry of Indianola announced he will not allow his name to be presented to the legislature as a United States senate candidate by standpatters. The plan sought a progressive Republican to block rivals in 1912 and Berry said he is not in the race or considering any such scheme. His friends have denied the report since it began circulating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. H. Berry
Indianola
United States
Young
Senate
Berry
Calliver
Work and Play for the Y M C A Boys
During the holiday season the Y M C A boys department will stage continuous activities under Secretary L O Thompson. A chess tournament and various game contests are planned with hands on occupations to keep boys busy. A meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the Y for high school fellows members of the association to outline two weeks of work and play.
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Mmita
L. O. Thompson
Iowa Prize Steer Shamrock II Makes World Meat Record
The Iowa State College steer Shamrock II set a new world record dressing 67.25 percent for under one year, with no waste and high quality cuts. The head will be mounted, hide made into a robe, and the animal will be prepared for Chicago markets during the holidays. Also listed: 125 lb Sack Cane Sugar $1.40 at C. H. Eighmey's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Chicago
Ifis
Shamrock Il
Oliver G Brubacher Dies in Denver After Illness
Oliver G. Brubacher, a former Waterloo resident born August 6 1854 in Freeport Illinois, died Sunday morning at 4 o clock in Denver Colorado. He had asthma and heart failure and had returned west seeking relief. Survivors include his widow Ida Briggs Brubacher two children Mrs Livermore of Denver and Walter of Waterloo and two sisters in Waterloo Mrs W W Updegraff and Mrs E L Lamb. Funeral services will be in Denver with interment there.
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Oliver G. Brubacher
Waterloo
Livermore
Denver
Colo
Mr. Brubacher
Arizona
Christopher Brubacher
Freeport
Ill
Oliver
Ilinois Central
American Express Company
Ida Briggs
Brubacher
Omaha
Lego
Lalso
E. L. Lamb
Park v Avenue
Bridge Street
Sne
Orpheum Theater
Fourth Street
Campbell Barber Shop
Sunkist Oranges Available for Christmas Trade
An extra supply of Sunkist Oranges reaches all retail dealers for Christmas trade. The oranges are described as the finest from California groves and especially suitable as Christmas presents with reasonable prices. Premium offers are highlighted in the advertisements.
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Sunkist
California
Skillet Explosion Injures Des Moines Woman
Mrs. R. M. Bennett of 717 West Third street was seriously burned when hot grease exploded from a frying pan as she uncovered it at breakfast time. Doctors feared she could lose sight in both eyes.
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Des Moines
R. M.bennett
West Third Street
American Rhodes Scholars Winners
Reports from the Oxford freshman games show American Rhodes scholars winning top honors. W. A. Zeigler of Coma led the Americans with three firsts, including a 40 feet 5.5 inch shot put, 130 feet 2 inches in the hammer, and a jump win.
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New York
Oxford
United States
W. A. Zeigler
Coma
Lone Kinkaider Seeks Gentle-Minded Lady Cook
A Nebraska Labor Commissioner publicizes a cryptic appeal from Ned Ericson alias Lone Kinkaider asking for a about 45 year old skilled country woman to cook and milk on his farm four miles from town. He offers eight dollars monthly for ten years or three dollars weekly seasonally plus harvest a week and promises wages and a wing. He describes a three room house with a windmill and animals and asks the public to connect him with a suitable partner.
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Omaha
Prairies
Atdea of Labor
Maupin
Lincoln
Mir. Maupin
Lone Kinkaider
Labor
Ericson
Ned
Smoothing a Cedar Rapids Coincidental Scam
A Cedar Rapids man arranged a fake coal delivery to a house and attempted to swap a $59 bill for change while the driver unloaded a half ton of coal. He fled with $15, leaving behind confusion and a Christmas tree sales line at Ht. H. Koenoke in Laf. Bik.
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Knapp Drug Company
Edy J
Cedar Rapids
Rapids
Sharp
H. Koenoke
Strange Attested Statements Clear Neighborhood Quarrel
In Bloomington on December 17 a neighborhood quarrel arises from attested statements about a young woman and her relations with a neighbor. Documents from George W Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor and Helen Irene Taylor recite allegations and later retractions regarding Seth Weed and courtship near Cooksville, with notes of family perspectives.
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Bloemington
Cookguila
CRBS
Greta
Mra
George Wy
Taylor
Cooksyvilla
Lost articles at the YMCA recovered at listed locations
Articles misplaced during YMCA meetings were held by Fred Seibert and can be recovered at the YMCA. Song books are available at Paul Davis' and Black's, and Fred's small personal workers' book can be secured at Walnut Street Baptist Church.
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Fred Seibert
Fred
Tabernacle
Wnill
Paul Davis
Black
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Waterloo Corn sale at H. Eighmey's
Eight cans of Waterloo corn priced at 25 cents each are advertised for sale at H. Eighmey's store.
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Waterloo
H. Eighmey
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Court Enilo
C. H. Eighmey
Moulton
G. Brubacher
Coda
Jaime
Grant
C. H. Bighmey's
Kinkaider
Jamin
Thea Beatemith
Sonia
Buniinvars
Gaye
Charles Weed
Tha ; Ming
Etta Weed
Cooksville
Publi
Seth G. Weed
Charles S
Bfelen
George W. Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
Charles
Weed
Seth Weed
Charles St
Tia Weed
Helen Irene Taylor
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Libert’s Jewelry Store
East Fourth Street
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