Fire Destroys Miner Mill in Cedar Falls Loss Reaches Fifty Thousand
In Cedar Falls Iowa January 21 the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill Co suffered a major fire at the Miner mill on East Second Street resulting in about 50 000 in losses with 30 000 insured.Wind from the northwest aided spread while low water pressure limited firefighting efforts. Detectives attributed the blaze to a defective boiler flue. The mill contained 5000 bushels of wheat and significant flour and feed stocks, but the structure which dated to 1870 and remodeled in 1891 was largely destroyed leaving only walls.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
Miner
East Second Street
Waterloo
Dunham
Corn Belt
Eugene Jacobs
Ol . W
Waverly
Murdered Man Linked to Black Hand Theory in Chicago
Chicago police investigate a theory that the west side alley killing of a well dressed Italian man is tied to a Black Hand extortion. Chef Carminic Rocco at 924 West Taylor Street says the victim matched a man seen near his home and hotel, and a Black Hand letter ordered $200 delivery on the Taylor Street bridge.
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Chicago
West Side
Carminic Rocco
LaSalle Hotel
West Taylor Street
Dornan
Rocco
Taylor Street
Senate Debates Lorimer Case Date Fight
Washington on January 21 Beveridge asked for unanimous consent to vote on the Lorimer case. Burrrows opposed, saying too many senators wish to speak and the date was too early. Beveridge then proposed February 7, but Heyburn objected and the debate ended.
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Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Lorimer
Burrows
Heyburn
State to sell milk under social democrats plan
Madison Wisconsin January 21 The social democrats in the assembly offered resolutions urging state ownership of the milk and produce business and constitutional amendments to allow the state to buy build and operate creameries cold storage plants and distributing depots for public dairy purchases Taft heads to New York for tonight’s Pennsylvania Society banquet and New York Press club dinner.
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Madison, Wits
Social Democrats
Assembly
Taft
New York
Washington
Pennsylvania Society of New York
New York Press Club
Bank Statement Shows Large Increases in Loans and Deposits
New York on January 21 reports bank statement gains with Loans up 25.886 million and Deposits up 45.083 million. Reserve rises 19.971 million and Exit U S deposits up 19 million. Surplus figure appears incomplete.
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New York
U. S
Morton Funeral This Afternoon At St Thomas Church
The funeral of Paul Morton, late president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, is held this afternoon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New York. Private services precede at the Morton residence. Pallbearers are figures from Morton’s business circle. Roosevelt is suggested by a Davenport, Iowa source as Morton's successor.
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New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Fifth Avenue
Morton
Ng Ta
Equitable
W. A. Day
Charles B. Norton
Taft
George W. Perkins
Gage 2
Tarbell
Force
Roosevelt
Davenport
Theodore Roosevelt
George Sternsdorf
Insurance Society
Mr. Morton
Lower Vote on Senator Today
The fifth ballot on United States senator shows Porter 45, Young 26, Kenyon 24, Funk 22, Brown 11, Garst 7, Joss repeatedly listed with minor totals. Stipe's vote for Towner shifts minimal. Board of Control members Wade and Bannister approved. governor reappointed. Des Moines, Jan. 21. Special.
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Des Moines
Porter
Joss
Young
Kenyon
Funk
Byers
Garst
Franke
Towner
Stipe
Senate
Wade
Bannister
State Board of Control
New Health Board
Brown
State Board of Health
Balluf
Scott
Frances
Clarke
Mattes, McColl, Larrabes
Clarkson
Haytien Troops Mobilized Near Dominican Frontier
Port au Prince January 21 dispatch reports mobilization orders for Haytien troops in the department of the berth. Soldiers hurry toward the Dominican frontier amid growing bitterness on both sides and preparations for possible war.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Department of the Berth
Garst Denies Withdrawing From Senatorial Race
Ex Governor Warren Garst denies reports he has withdrawn from the senatorial race. He states there is not a word of truth in the report and vows he will not withdraw, even if defeated.
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Warren Garst
Ten Club Circuit Hayes Solution Emerges
Davenport Times reports J. T. Hayes returning from Peoria with confirmation that the ten club circuit is the only solution to the league muddle. He cites Waterloo injunction chaos and notes the league may expand to include Quincy and Decatur if approved. directors meet in Chicago next Thursday to vote.
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Davenport
J. T. Hayes
Peoria
Mr. Hayes
Waterloo
City Attorney Frank Jones Admits Vote Buying Plan
Danville Michigan January 21 City Attorney Frank Jones says he conspired to buy votes for Sheriff Shepard and kept a list of payments but destroyed it now recalling most names. He estimates spending about eight thousand dollars while the city office pays twelve hundred annually for a two year term. Sheriff Shepard admits buying votes but refuses grand jury testimony. Mayor Platt opposes a mass meeting on the matter.
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Danville
Frank Jones
Jones
Shepard
Platt
Revival Spirit Grows At Jesup In Spiritual Meetings
In Jesup Iowa January 21 19 04 the Stephens brothers lead union revival meetings drawing large crowds. Twenty four people knelt at the altar after a sermon on why one should be Christian with many couples and siblings joining. The new business men's praying band formed last Wednesday shows early power. Tomorrow at 2 30 PM George T Stephens speaks on Hot Cakes Off the Griddle for men at Hallman s hall with a women s meeting at the Presbyterian church and afternoon consecration services fueling renewed devotion.
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Jesup
Iowa
Stephens Brothers
George T. Stephens
Hallman's Hall
Presbyterian Church
Pardon Request for Bill Richards Moves Forward
Iowa Senate backs Panama Exposition in San Francisco. In Des Moines a pardon application for Bill Richards was filed with Gov Carroll. B R Mason, former U S district court clerk, argued the pardon without board involvement, citing a negative effect. Richards, ex U S marshal, was convicted of robbery after a confession obtained under coercive methods.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Bill Richards
Board of Parole
B. R. Mason
United States District Court
Richards
Berry
Mason
United States
Marion County
Senate
San Francisco
Three Year Old Boy Shoots Sister in Des Moines
Gerald Corwin age 3 picked up a 22 caliber rifle left by his older brother and fired at his sister Clara age 6 in their home. The bullet entered the back of her head and she died hours later at a Des Moines hospital. Also reported Stanwood incident where brakeman B S Eisenhower was fatally or seriously injured by a passing train. No change in New York senatorial situation.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Roy
Gerald Corwin
Clara
Stanwood
B. S. Eisenhower
Clinton
Los Angeles
Wapello County Hunters Form State Affiliation
Ottumwa IA January 21 The Evening Press reports Wapello county hunters and fishers voted to organize and affiliate with the state association for the conservation of game and fish. A committee will select officers and membership is expected to exceed 1000.
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Ottumwa
Evening Press
Wapello County
State Association For the Conservation of Game and Fish
Agree On Reciprocity Between Nations Session Held
American and Canadian reciprocity commissioners met in Washington on January 21 and announced an agreement was reached. Details will be released to Washington and Ottawa likely next Thursday.
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Washington
Ottawa
Railroad Men Are Mangled On Northwestern Bridge
Samuel Jamieson of Fulton Illinois, a Northwestern railroad employee, was run over and mangled on the Northwestern bridge this morning. His body was found at the east end of the bridge. E. Ball, a Rock Island brakeman, recently from Clayburn Texas, was crushed between two cars and his leg amputated. his condition is feared to be critical.
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Clinton, Ja
Evening Press
Samuel Jamieson
Fulton, Tll
Cedar Rapids
E. Ball
Rock Island
Clayburn
Tex
Albia Son Sees Mother Revived After Sudden Death
J C Anderson of Albia received a report that his mother Mrs Benjamin Anderson died at her Wat Creek township home. He rushed to her side as relatives mourned, then she unexpectedly opened her eyes and smiled. Doctors treated her and she recovered.
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Albia
Tadan
Eoening Press
J. C. Anderson
Benjamin Anderson
Wat Creek Township
Anderson
Sheriff vows immunity over grand jury confession
The sheriff refused to testify before the grand jury and said immunity offered for a confession would not deter him. He claimed an indictment would fail to secure a conviction in the county against anyone who purchased votes.
Woman dies after operation in Mercy hospital
Winthrop Iowa Jan 21 Mrs Neva F E Cook 38 died after an operation in Mercy hospital Dubuque the body was brought here last evening for burial. The operation occurred Thursday and she died that night.
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Winthrop
Iowa
Spr
Neva FE. Cook
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Burla
Woman Denied New Trial in Wisconsin Case
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Annie Sutherland was denied a new trial today after being convicted of murdering her husband. She was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Fan
Annie Sutherland
Nicaragua Will Pension Family of Leroy Cannon
New Orleans January 21 relatives of Leroy Cannon of Pittsburg who aided Leonard G. Grace of Chalveston Texas in Zelaya era actions will receive a large pension from the Nicaraguan government. Colt Paul Mason of New York arrived from Nicaragua reporting Mason received 1000 dollars and a commission as colonel in the Nicaraguan army for his services.
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New Orleans
Leroy Cannon
Pittsburg
Leonard G. Grace
Chalveston
Texas
Zelaya
Colt
Paul Mason
New York
Nicaragua
Mason
Portsmouth Converts Surpass Thousand Mark in Forceful Sermon
Portsmouth Jan 21 special report says Sunday’s converts exceeded 1,000 after Friday night’s forceful sermon on The Power of God. Seventy five responded to the arguments. total converts reach 1,048 with about 4,500 in attendance and strong interest shown.
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Portsmouth
God
Twice Run Over By Car In Muskegon Tragedy
John Howard, a railroad employee in Muskegon Michigan, was run over by an interurban car yesterday after his legs were severed at the knees by a frog. The operator reversed and passed over him a second time. he remained conscious until hospitalized. Doctors fear he will not survive.
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Muskegon, Mich
John Howard
Howard
Blacklist Allegations Hit Chicago Garment Firms
State senate investigators receive affidavits claiming clothing makers maintain a blacklist of garment workers tied to union activity. Ready to wear and made to measure sectors allegedly linked through an actuary who keeps records on workers and strikes, with workers denied employment across cities. William Phelan cites being refused work due to blacklisting.
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Chicago
State Senate
National Clothiers’ Association
American Wholesale Tailors’ Association
William Phelan
St Louis
Traveling Men Fight Parcell Post and Spelling Reform
Iowa House debates against parcels post as traveling men warn it would end their occupation. Representative Zeller attacks simplified spelling in the State Teachers College annual report. Prohibitionists plan education campaign with five hundred delegates and legislators set to speak to push constitutional change. J H Hill reelected president of the traveling men group as secretary race continues.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Zeller
State Teachers’ College
O'Conner
Dan Ol Webster
Koontz
State Historical Association
Campbell
Ida
J. W. Hill
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Iown
Congress
Clarence Diets
A. W. Rader
J. H. Hill
Dry
Prohibitory Amendment Association
Iowa
Batten
Association
Clinton M. Howard
Rochester
Law seeks to curb high flights with bonds and prison
Jefferson City Missouri January 21 Representative Warner of St Louis introduced a bill in the house to regulate aeroplane flights prohibiting ascensions above 1000 feet and requiring aviators to post a $10000 bond as guaranty. The penalty is a five year prison sentence.
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Jefferson City
Warner
St. Louis
La Follette Angry Over Goff Nomination in Milwaukee
Information from Milwaukee dated January 21 reports Senator La Follette enraged by the president's nomination of Guy D. Goff for United States district attorney. The La Follette choice will be opposed in the Senate on grounds of policy and party alignment.
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Milwaukee
la Folette
Guy D. Goff
United States
la Follette
Goff
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