Factions Deadlock in Iowa Legislature Over Senate Seat
Insurgents and standpatters clash as three factions form in the Iowa General Assembly over Senator Dolliver's seat. Progressives push for a party caucus, standpatters refuse to join, while Democrats back Dan Hamilton. A special senatorial primary is proposed, with 53 of 104 Republicans pledging to skip organization caucuses.
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Des Moines
Kyvening Press
Dolliver
Senate
A. B Cummins
Dan Hamilton
Lafe Young
Carroll
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
Warren Garst
Coon Rapids
Byers
W. 8
Kenyon
Buster
General Assembly
United States
House
Funk
Jim Smith
United States Senate
Associated Press
Billtown School District to Change Name and Elector Change
West Union Tan notes that Billtown Adams county will rename the school district as Billtown due to gender changes in electoral quantities. Wilhelminatown may be more appropriate. Every male elector is disenfranchised and only women may vote for school trustees next election. Three women have announced candidacies for trustees in November.
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West Union
Tan. T
Billtown
Adams County
Wilhelminatown
Sisters Die Together in Double Suicide Pact
In St Louis on January 7 Mabel and Isabella Roisseau sisters from a prominent family drank carbolic acid in a confectionery store. Mabel died at a city hospital and Isabella was not expected to live. One sister asked the proprietor to summon a policeman before the act. They watched their dying expressions in a mirror as they interlaced arms. The final note read We are tired of living.
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St. Louis
Mabel
Isabella Roisseau
Nem~bers
City Hospital
Mysterious deaths claim 46 mutineers in Brazil
Rio Janeiro reports from Jornal de Commercio state Jean Candido leader of the naval revolt and forty four associates died in various fates. Candido died of gangrene in captivity, twenty six perished from sunstroke on Cobrate island, and eighteen suffocated in Villogainon prison. unrest spreads with martial law at Nictheroy as rival governments clash.
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Rio Janeiro
Jornal de Commercia
Jean Candido
Candido
Cobrate Island
Villogainon
Brazil
Para
Nictheroy
Rio Janeira
Attempted Assassination Reported During King Alfonso Visit
In Malaga on January 7 a suspected assassination attempt near the governor general’s palace caused panic. The king was greeted by a large crowd and an explosion injured two bystanders. Officials called the incident unimportant and said a civilian dropped a pistol in a box. no further details were released.
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Malaga
Spain
Alfonso
Saloon Petition Battle Echoes in Cedar Rapids
The Business Men’s Temperance association released final tally figures from Cedar Rapids voting precincts showing 2771 against the saloon petition and 1912 in favor. The petition must be filed on or before next Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids
Evening Press
Business Men’s Temperaneea Association
Papke Overcomes Illness in Fight With Smith
In San Francisco on January 7 Billy Panke and Dave Smith were tied to a boxing match won by Smith after Papke, sick with jaundice, had postponed before the bout. Rudolph Unholz arrived on the Acrangi from Australia days earlier, leaving just before the match.
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San Francisco
Billy Panke
Dave Smith
Australia
Rudolph Unholz
Acrangi
Antipodes
Unholz
Papke
Oil President Shot by Business Man in Caney
J. BD. Neeley, president of several oil firms, was shot and killed in Caney this morning by A. O. Truskett a prominent businessman. The killing arose from oil lease litigation. Truskett surrendered and was jailed in Independence. Neeley was shot twice with one bullet through the heart and another through the left arm.
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Caney
J. BD. Neeley
A. O. Truskett
Truskett
Independence
Nepley O
Ten Conversations at Once On One Wire of Telephone
Washington reports Major George O. Squier of the signal corps has patented a multiplex telephony system allowing ten conversations on a single wire. He offers the invention to the people royalty free. The method uses ether vibrations around the wire and wireless-like instruments, with distinct tunes for each conversation, tested on Potomac Telephone lines.
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Washington
George O. Squier
Signal Corps of
Army
Squier
United States
Major Squier
Potomac Telephone Company
Signal Corps
Pennsyl
Boys Mur gard and Algol Johnson Captured in Duluth
William Mur gard and Algol Johnson, who yesterday shot Policeman Ghesmore, are jailed in Duluth awaiting preliminary hearing after being brought in from a lumber camp 22 miles north. Johnson shows remorse. Maggard remains sulky as he walks avenue and lab buildings of the bureau of standards. Experiments with wire tags lead to a telephone use breakthrough. Major Squier hopes for cheaper, widespread telephone service and long distance use.
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Duluth
Minn
William Murgard
Algol Johnson
Yeaterday
Ghesmore
Thin City
Johnson
Maggard
Vanin Avenue
Bureau of Standards
Signal Corps
Major Squier
Michigan
West Point
Bowlers Headed to Dubuque in February Practice Match
Waterloo bowlers will invade Dubuque for a match tomorrow led by Herman Paul Fred Dusold Charlie Jackman Clarence Manabl W F P Stolte and Tolie Stolte. The Bansters plan to enter the February St Paul tournament with all matches now serving as practice. Dubuque and Waterloo split wins in two season meetings, each team holding a victory.
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Waterloo
Dubuque
Herman Paul
Fred Dusold
Charlie Jackman
Clarence Manabl
W. F P. Stolte
Tolie Stolte
St. Paul
Population rise noted in Decatur census counts
Washington D C Jan 7 The census returns show the population of Decatur H to be 85 739 an increase of 10 877.
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Decatur
Washington, D. C
Decatur, H
Fire at St. James hotel in Iowa City injures guest
A fire of unknown origin in the St. James hotel block in Iowa City caused 360,000 in damage after starting in Spink's cigar store basement. Guests fled in night robes as flames spread. traveler W. J. Rutherfort of Wisconsin injured. Losses also listed for nearby stores.
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Iowa City
Evening Press
St. James Hotel
Spink
W. J. Rutherfort
Neemah
Wis
St. James
Spink’s
Coast & Son's
Wienk’s
Cerney & Son's
U S Registrar at State University Resigns
Iowa City January 7 The U S registrar E C Barrett who has served three years at the State university has resigned his post effective near the first of March. He will become financial manager of Throop Polytechnical Institute in Pasadena California.
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Iowa City
Evening Press
E. C. Barrett
The
State University
Throop Polytechnical Institute of California
Pasadena
Bank Statement Shows Mixed Net Movements
New York on January 7 reports bank activity with loans down 5,559,060 dollars and deposits up 1,904,000 dollars. Surplus rises 1,666,000 dollars, with Preserve and Exit-U. S. deposits decreasing 9,000 dollars.
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New York
U. S
Angel of the Poor Sister Tandore Dies at 85
New Orleans La Jan 7 Sister Tandore known as the angel of the poor is dead at 85 She spent sixty four years in the order of St Joseph nursing the sick through epidemics and helping bury the dead She survived yellow fever and recovered During the Civil War she nursed soldiers of both armies
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New Orleans
Tandore
Angel of
Fatally Hurt While Hunting A Rabbit With Friends
Eddie Erickson aged 18, a well known young farmer, was fatally wounded last night when a shotgun blast from a rabbit hunt party struck him. John Anderson fired toward a rabbit and most of the shots hit Erickson as he lay in a pool of blood.
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Stanton
Jan
Evening Press
Eddie Erickson
John Anderson
Erickson
Boy Hurt by Faulty Motor in Mason City
Youth Ray Bryan aged 13 was injured when a motor under repair short circuited and jumped, breaking both bones of both legs below the knee and sustaining additional injuries in Mason City.
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Mason City
Evening Press
Ray Bryan
Iowa Wedding Draws 2000 Invitations Across Continents
Centerville Iowa January 7 evening Press reports 2000 wedding invitations mailed for the February 1 ceremony at Centerville marrying Miss Mary Drake Sawyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Sawyer to William G Baker Jr Ottumwa banker. The bride is granddaughter of the late General Drake former Iowa governor and niece of Mr and Mrs Theodore Shonts of New York. The wedding is billed as one of the biggest society events in Iowa this year.
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Centerville
Fyvening Press
Mary Drake Sawyer
Sawyer
William G. Baker, Jr
Ottumwa
Drake
Iowa
Theodore Shonts
New York
Many Birds at Poultry Show in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa January 7 Evening Press reports the Iowa State Poultry Association opened its annual show at the Coliseum with 2208 chickens along with many ducks and turkeys and 200 dogs. Judging began today and the event continues through Thursday. A telegram from Don A Seitz of the New York World promises his attendance at the big meeting of Iowa editors in January 1920.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Iowa State Poultry Association
New York World
Don A. Seitz
Towa
Mission at St Marys Catholic church held weekly sessions
The first week of the mission at St Marys Catholic church ends tomorrow at 3 oclock for the ladies while the men start Sunday evening at 7 30. The Passionist Fathers from Chicago lead the talks with Rev Father Charles delivering Sundays topic The Business Side of Life. Admission is free and ushers provide seats with English sermons all week and special music by Prof AM DeGroaz and Margaret Wagner.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Oelock
Chicago
Father Charles
AM. DeGroaz
Margaret Wagner
Cedar Rapids Imposes Ban On Local Gambling Devices
Cedar Rapids police chief enacts a citywide ban on candy raffles dice games and other gambling devices as part of a tightening crackdown. Public notice singles out raffles and similar activities in neighborhood venues.
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Cellar Rapids
Tan. T
Fivening Press
Carnegie Trust Company Fails in New York
New York authorities closed the Carnegie Trust Company this morning, reporting a capital of 1.5 million and deposits of 10 million. The bank, tied to past loans and a controversial name adoption, never recovered from 1907 troubles. former president Leslie M. Shaw, now in Philadelphia, said the company’s paper was sound when he left office.
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New York
Carnegie Trust Company
State Superintendent of Banks
Dickinson
Shaw
Carnegie
L. Shaw
Wall Street
Carnégies Trust Company
Carnegie Institution
The
J. T. Howell
Robt. L. Smith
James R. Curran
Robt. I. Morehead
W. L. Sampson
A. E. Chandler
Philadelphia
Leslie M. Shaw
Peary Explains Arctic Quest Before Naval Committee
Captain Robert E. Peary testified before a House Naval Affairs subcommittee detailing his 1909 pole attainment. He presented original memoranda and answered numerous questions as lawmakers consider legislation to recognize his Arctic achievement.
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Washington
Robert E. Peary
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Iie
Jury declines to indict Pearl Kearns in fatal shooting
Linn county grand jury in Cedar Rapids refused to indict Mrs. Pearl Kearns after she shot and killed George O'Malley, with her defense claiming self defense. The case details reflect ongoing legal proceedings and the jury's action ends the indictment process.
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Cedar Rapids
Tan
Evening Press
Linn County
Pearl Kearns
George O'Malley
Jail delivery nipped in bud at Michigan prison
Jackson Mich Jan 7 prison officials found eighteen ounces of nitro glycerine and caps fuses and drills in a prison enclosure. The discovery linked to a plot to blow in the jail and cause a general delivery. Temperature report and unrelated weather notes follow.
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Jackson, Mich
State Penitentiary
Elkins laid to rest in graveyard in Elkins West Virginia
Senator Elkins is buried in Maplewood cemetery after a solemn funeral in Elkins with Governor Glasscock and state officials in attendance. A guarded, armored bronze coffin was lowered to a hermetically sealed grave as thousands gathered in cold, windy conditions to bid farewell. Mrs. Elkins did not attend due to shock.
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Elkins
W. Va
Washington
Glasscock
Supreme Court
Maplewood Cemetery
Davis
National
Midnight Fire Destroys Home on Butler Avenue
A family on Butler Avenue awoke to dense smoke and fled as their home burned before dawn. Earl Dean, his wife, and son escaped. the fire at 207 Butler Ave started around 1 39 this morning. East Side fire brigade limited destruction. interior nearly ruined, roof gone, furniture saved. Insured loss about 1900 dollars. cause undetermined. A false alarm later claimed a second blaze near Lin den addition. no fire found.
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Mrs. Earl Dean and Son
Butler Avenue
East Side Department
Mobile
Douglass
Linden Addition
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