Governors of East Sworn In Direct Government
Inauguration reports from multiple states detail new governors taking office and urging reforms. Eugens M. Foss becomes Massachusetts’s first Democratic chief executive since 1905 and pushes direct nomination, initiative, referenda, labor rights, income tax amendment, election reform, and redistricting by engineers. New Hampshire Governor Bass vows to curb corporate political influence in his inaugural address. Maine sees Frederick W. Plaisted sworn in as the state’s first Democrat in over three decades.
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Toston
Mass
Eugens M. Foss
Massachusetts
Concord
N. H
Bass
New Hampshire
Augusta
Frederick W. Plaisted
Typhoid Tragedy Traced to Water Source Near Racoon River
Des Moines Iowa health expert George W. Fullerton, brought to investigate a typhoid outbreak that has caused twenty deaths, released a report blaming the water supply from the Racoon River just below its bend where sewers from Valley Junction enter the stream.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
George W. Fullerton
New York
Raccoon River
Valley Junction
Fire wrecks St. Josephs college. student safe, teacher killed
Granby Quebec January 3 temperature twenty five below. Forty pupils at St. Josephs college were driven from their dormitories when the main building burned. A Christian brother teacher leaped from a third story window and died. Others may be trapped in the ruins.
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Granby
Quebec
St. Joseph's College
Albia Population Grows 73 Percent in Census Count
Albia Iowa reports 4,970 residents in the latest census, up 2,081 from 2,859 in 1900. The gain of 73 percent ranks Albia second in the state for percentage growth, with Waterloo leading.
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Albia
Evening Press
Monroe County
Waterloo
Tobacco Trust Fights Sherman Decree Defense
Washington January 6 The American Tobacco Company opens its second fight against dissolution under the Sherman act as attorneys launch a fusillade of arguments in defense of the corporation before the supreme court.
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Washington
American Tobacco Corporation
Supreme Court of the United States
Acquit Murderess For Insanity Freed For Sanity
Sturgis South Dakota January 6 Mrs Nellie McMahon who killed David F Thomas here last summer and was acquitted by a jury on grounds of insanity was yesterday declared sane by Judge Mec ree of Rapid City and given her liberty The insanity board had declared her insane based on evidence from the murder trial but McGee refused to permit that evidence at yesterday s hearing
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Sturgis
Nellie McMahon
David F. Thomas
Sumer
Mecree
Rapid City
McGee
Iowa Navy Man Dies in California
Commodore Alexander Mc Cracklin a former Fairfield resident died in San Francisco after a year long illness. He was 60, entered the navy at 11, fought in the Civil War aboard the gunboat Marlett, and served with Captain Wells and Admiral Dewey. In Iowa City W A Frye resigns as president of Johnson County Savings Bank. Walter M. Davis to succeed.
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Fairfield
Evening Press
Alexander McCracklin
San Francisco
United States Navy
Navy
Wells
Marlett
South America
Dewey
Iowa City
W.A. Frye
Johnson County Savings Bank
County
Walter M. Davis
Wade, Dutcher and Davis
Earthquake Rumors Hit Two Asiatic Cities
From Tashkent comes word of unconfirmed rumors that Urzhevalsk and Pishpek were destroyed by yesterday's earthquake. A lake reportedly formed where Urzhevalsk stood, and Pishpek's fate is uncertain. Urzhevalsk had about 8,000 residents.
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St. Petersburg
Tashkent
Russian Turkestan
Urzhevalsk
Pishpek
Temperature Brief From Buchanan Op Gear Co Syndicate
The record notes the period's minimum temperature reached 2 below zero at 7 and 2 this morning. Markings indicate the data were supplied by Buchanan Op Gear Co in the Syndicate block.
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Buchanan Op- Gear Co
Syndicate Block
Wight
Ease
Bill for Tariff Board Introduced in House
Washington January 5 The tariff commission bill backed by Representative Longworth of Ohio was introduced in the House today. It provides for a permanent tariff board with enhanced powers for investigation and efficiency. Longworth said the measure reflects the best features of the Learoot Good and other bills and seeks prompt favorable action from the Ways and Means Committee.
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Washington, D. C
Tariff Commission
Longworth
Ohio
Ways and Means
Wreck Kill Fifteen as Train Plunges in Cape Colony
A passenger train carrying holiday makers from East London wrecked near Nat heart, Cape Colony, killing fifteen and injuring forty or fifty. The wreck left the rails and rolled down an embankment. Also in Kalamazoo a YMCA building burned at a loss of 360000.
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Queenstown
South Africa
Natheart
Cape Colony
Phelps Finds Matrimonial Sea Turbulent and Storm Tossed
W T Phelps of Black Hawk county wins a divorce from Myrtle J Phelps in Waverly court. Judge Kelley grants a divorce without alimony in exchange for court costs and attorney fees. Phelps recounts a humorous honeymoon quarrel about ownership of farms and warns others to beware of marriage risks.
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Phelps
W. HW. Phelps
Black Hawk County
Waverly
Martial Bliss
Democrat
W. T. Phelps
Myrtle J. Phelps
Tudge Kelley
al, Phelps
Owen's Attack on Lorimer Delayed
Washington Jan 6 Congress reconvened at noon after Senator Elkins died last night delaying Owens speech on the Lorimer case. Lorimer’s friends push for renewed investigations or a special committee. Owen plans a resolution upholding Lorimer’s May 26 1909 election as legal while reformers press for action.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Elkins
Owens
Lorimer
House
William Lorimer
Sug
Fider
Waterloo
Paror
Friends
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Gail
Une Sanaie
Mrs Evens Is Bereaved
News arrives that Miss Lucretia Bailey of Minneapolis died in Los Angeles after a winter visit there. She was about 24, a University of Minnesota alumna, and survived by her mother, two sisters Mrs Evens of Waterloo and Mrs Paul Carpenter of Minneapolis, and brother George. Burial in Minneapolis.
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Evens
Lucretia Bailey
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Cal
Hailey
California
Miss Bailey
Waterloo
Paul Carpenter
George
Senator Elkins Dies After Illness In West Virginia
Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia died at midnight in Washington from a complication of diseases arising from septicaemia. He was conscious until shortly before death and leaves a wife, a daughter Katherine, and four sons, David Richard Stephen Blaine. Burial expected in Elkins, West Virginia. he was famed for geniality and practicality.
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Washington, D. C
Stephen B. Elking
West Virginia
Katherine
David
Richard
Stephen
Blaine
Tle
Etkins
Wkins
Washineton
Senate
Elkins
West Va
Dubuque Gets Brunswick Factory In Industrial push
In Dubuque a new Brunswick Balke Callendar factory will rise on Chicago Great Western grounds. The city provides a $75,000 bonus, and the firm plans a $200,000 plant employing 500 workers at start with aim to expand to a chief factory and thousands of jobs. The plant will produce billiard tables and bar fixtures and construction starts immediately.
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Dubuque, Fa
Evening Press
Dubuque Industrial Corporation
Dubuque
Brunswick-Balke-Callendar Company
Chicago Great Western
Byer WANTED Ad CYS COUNSEL in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa January 5 The city council offered former Attorney General Byers the position of corporation counsel with a salary of 4000 dollars and will keep the offer open pending senatorial caucus developments The Polk county bar protests council’s outside legal advice seeking. In Ottumwa ex Judge Roberts heads to Washington to urge federal relief for fraternal publications against higher postage rates.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Generel Byers
Polk
Roberts
Washington
Ottumwa
Ila
Myening Press
Washington, D. C
Hhiitchcock
Wets and Days in Close Race
Ottumwa Iowa January reports 343 names challenged as duplicates and 50 withdrawals. The wets claim 406 majority while the days report 411 withdrawals. Net lead for wets stands at 51 after withdrawals. potential throwout of challenger names could decide outcome, likely leading to court action.
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Ottumwa
Evening Press
Board of Supervisors
Mason City Bank Increases Capital and Surplus
The First National Bank of Mason City raises cash capital from 150000 to 250000 and surplus from 175000 to 250000, totaling 560000. It ranks as the state's third largest banking institution, behind Des Moines National Bank and Davenport German Savings Bank.
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Mason City
Evening Press
First National Bank
National Bank of Des
Absences End Pupil Class Work at City Dentistry College
Thirty five dentistry students were automatically suspended for unexcused absences. The rule triggers suspension after three unexcused cuts and these students missed one class in succession before Christmas. They applied to the board for pardon but face removal from their class for the rest of the year unless granted.
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Town City
Evening Press
College of Dentistry
Young Backs Oregon Primary Law Push in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa January 5 Senator Young endorsed enactment of the Oregon primary law by the Iowa legislature He argued the senatorial issue in Iowa and the Mississippi Valley opposes New England free trade on farm goods and favored giving voters a voice on the matter
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Des Moines
Young
Oregon
Towa
Mississippi Valley
New England
Pioneer Rufus Stringer Dead in Fall at Town City
Rufus Stringer, a longtime Town City resident and pioneer, was killed by a fall on a cement floor. The incident occurred after he traveled to Fostoria, Ohio, last year, according to a telegram received from there.
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Faly
Town City
Evening Press
Rufus Stringer
Fostoria
Restitution for Stolen Ride Sentiments Reach Ottumwa
Ottumwa January 5 Evening Press reports Milwau kee road official J A MacDonald in Ottumwa division received ten dollars from a man in Wellman who signs as A Friend. The letter explains he once stole a ride from Parnell to Kansas City and pays his fare to seek peace with God. This is the second time conscience minded individuals have sent money for a stolen ride.
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Ottumwa
Evening Press
Penknife Ends James W. L. Pickler’s Life in Ottumwa
Ottumwa January 5 Evening Press reports James W. L. Pickler killed himself by slashing his throat with a penknife. Suffering paralysis for over two years, he had been despondent over ill health and had planned several different times to end his life.
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Ottumwa
Evening Press
James WL Pickler
Iowan Wins Cecil Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University
James A. Larson of Luther College and Iowa University alumnus earns the Cecil Rhodes scholarship from a state college presidents committee. He will begin study at Oxford next fall after completing master’s work at Iowa and attending Yale College. Officers’ School of the 14th Iowa National Guard operates locally with about 40 officers, led by Col. R. P. Howe, closing with a formal military ball at the new armory.
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Town City
Evening Press
James A. Larson
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford University
England
Larson
Luther College
Iowa University
Yale College
Oxford
Scioon
Towa
City
Fficers
14Th
Iowa National Guards
R. P. Howe
Wao
Senator Elkins Remembered for Courtesy and Leadership
The late Senator Elkins, long a chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee, was renowned for courtesy and firm defense of rail regulation. He supported the Hepburn bill, earned praise from colleagues, and was admired across party lines for listening to all opinions. Dolliver lauded his tough work on the administration bill as among the hardest in thirty years.
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Senate
Elkins
Wising
Tle
Dotliver
Dolliver
Dollver
La Follette Subpoenaed In McMurray Bribery Probe
In Washington on January 5, Senator La Follette was placed on the stand by the special House committee investigating J. McMurray and Indian land contracts. La Follette testified Gore told him in May that a man offered money to ease opposition, as Gore sought to confirm prior discussions before his senate floor disclosure.
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Washington
J. McMurray
Oklahoma
Gore
la Follette
Special Investigation Committee
House
Senate
McMurray
Ore
Cow on Track Kills, Derails Freight Train
A cow wandered onto a track near Eddyville causing a Rock Island freight engine to derail. Passenger trains were detoured via Ottumwa and Washington. The cow was killed.
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Ottumwa
Dan
Eren. Ing Press
Eddyville
Rock Island
Washington
Waterloo $6 in Three-I waterloo $6 in three-I
The Chicago Daily News reports the Three I league dispute centering on Waterloo and President Tearney. Injunctions delay actions as magnates plan to combat Infineon and seek to clear wrangling. Waterloo argues its property rights are protected while aiming to stay in the league and appeals loom.
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Waterson
Chicago Daily News
Tearney
League
Cooper
Superior Court of Chicago
Kinsella
Chicago
Roosters
Manaager Boyle
PP. J. Martin
Henry Junge
Willam Exvald
Boosters
Waterloo
Waterloo Boosters
Appellate Court of Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Waterloo Warriors
G.H. Lichty
Davenport
Rock Island
Dubuque
Champ Clark to headline Black Hawk Jackson Day banquet
Hon Champ Clark will be guest of honor at Waterloo for a Jackson Day banquet but the event will be postponed from January 17 to February. The Missouri congressman, likely next House speaker, plans to address Democrats and is expected to draw a large state-wide crowd at the new Pythian temple hall with Republicans invited to welcome him.
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Champ Clark
Black Hawk Democracy
Missouri
House of Representatives
Waterloo
Clark
E. E. Wilson
Black Hawk County
W. W. Marsh
Washington
Pythian Temple
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Maine
Tobacco ‘Trust
Iowa
Tariff Board
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Mich
Young Men's Christian Association
Court House
Mr. Phelps
Owen
Rescue Corps of
Tenthuniitiated
Friends of
Senator Elring
Solon Serickien
Casteal
Endins
Eikins
Felow
Gassiway Travis
Brunswick CO
lTimpey
Byer
Ad Cys Counsel
Mason City Bank
THE
Oregon Plan
San Velice
Qtole
Milwaukee
Martin
A Follette
Boyle
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