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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1910

Page

7

Senator Dolliver Dies Sparks National Mourning

Senator Dolliver death triggers nationwide mourning as notable speakers prepare eulogies. Funeral scheduled for Thursday afternoon with prominent figures expected to attend.

Life of a Progressive Republican Leader in Iowa

Born in Preston County in 1858, he studied in West Virginia and Iowa, was admitted to the bar in 1878, and served in Congress from 1889 through 1900. Appointed U S senator in 1900, elected in 1902 and 1908 to succeed himself, he led the progressive wing of his party with a strong legislative record.

Iowa United States Shaw John H. Gear

Senator Dolliver Funeral Set For Thursday In Fort Dodge

Funeral arrangements for United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver are announced for 2 p.m. Thursday on the lawn of his Fort Dodge home. Speakers include Bishop Luther B. Wilson, Dr. Frank Guasaulug, Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, Governor Carroll and others. Vice President Sherman selects senators Cummins and others to attend. Dolliver died Saturday night at 7:20 after a heart-related illness.

Fort Dodge Evening Press United States J. P. Dolliver Iowa W. H. Spence First Methodist Church Luther B. Wilson Pennsylvania Frank Guasaulug Chicago Newell Dwight Hillis New York B. F. Caroll Margaret Gay Dolliver Sioux City R. H. Dolliver Rochelle Ill Sherman Senate A.B. Cummins Des Moines Bailey Elkins Paynter Nelson Burroughs Rayner Keene Japp Shiveley Oak Dolliver Uiet Cummins S. J. Bennett del Iver Tve Jonathan P. Dolliver EF. M. van Patten van Patten Morris

Score Worlds Championship Game Today

Philadelphia O leads Chicago 4 to 1 after nine innings. Final score shows Philadelphia with the edge as Chicago struggles to respond in late frames. Strong fielding and timely hitting powered Philadelphia’s victory in this indoor series conclusion.

Athletics Too Much For Gues

Philadelphia and Chicago battle described as a tense World Series game with early crowding at Shite park, ticket chaos, and lineup details. Chicago leads or matches early with players like Sheckard, Schulte, King, and Zimmerman contributing. Philadelphia counters with Strunk, Lord, and Davis as the action unfolds across innings with no runs in several frames and tense defensive plays.

Philadelphia Shite Park Cubs Chicago Philadel Phians Nationals Lwo Shecekard Telit Schulte Jofman Chaonee Zimmerman Bielefeldt Tinker Kling Overall Piteh Hartsel Lord Melnnes Strunk Collins Baker Davis Murphy Bender Coombs Thomas Harry Qortatap Sheridan Connelly Almericans O'Way Welter Yleachars Batteries King Overal Hender Mhomia Omipires O'Day Rigler Inniay Chienage Sheckard Hofman Steinfeldt Chance Barry Laker Haker Thomerna Sheekard Chiltcago Holdan McItntyre Ed Plate MclIntyre Shecckard

Fatal Runaway at Dunkerton Claims Bentley Brother

A Dunkerton runaway left Arthur Bentley dead and George Bentley unconscious after a wagon tongue broke and frightened horses. James Wood and Tom Milks were injured, with Wood’s arm broken. The group, leading Lester township residents from Readlyn, toppled on a county road near the Wapsie river. Arthur Bentley, 36, died after being taken to a home and then to his own. George Bentley remains unconscious but prospects of recovery are hoped. The other two victims are recovering. A road boosters meeting followed in Creston with supporters along the Chariton to Council Bluffs route.

Dunkerton Arthur Bentley George Bentley James Wood Tom Milks Lester Township Readlyn Devis Arthur W. Sheahan Sheahan Wapsie East Lasier Township Fairbank Mr. Bentley Ray Bentley Irven E. Bentley Ilinois Central Lester Street Waterloo

Hedge Named Pension Agent for Iowa Nebraska Agency

Des Moines Iowa October 17 The Evening Press reports Cni H B Hedge banker and Cummins supporter will be appointed pension agent for the Iowa Nebraska agency with offices in Des Moines succeeding W W Wilcox appointed five years ago by J A T Hull Cummins had backed Hedge for the post a year ago Taft delayed the appointment due to standpatters but after the state convention pledged patronage to progressives and Hedge will take the position.

Des Moines Evening Press Cni H. B. Wedge Cummins Watt Iowa-Nebraska W. W. Wilcox J. A. T. Hull Taft

Constable Resigns Over Suicide Case In Oskaloosa

Homer Wooster, constable of Troy township, resigns after a death by self harm involving Miss Hattie Siders in Oskaloosa. The resignation was tendered by Wooster and was to be requested by the board of supervisors.

Atbia Evening Press Homer Wooster Hattie Siders Oskaloosa Troy Township Board of Supervisors

Ames People In Overturned Auto Near Ames Iowa

An auto driven by W J Simmons with Mr Taquin and Mr and Mrs Hullbarger, all Ames residents, overturned on a bad grade north of Ames. All occupants were thrown clear. Mrs Hullbarger suffered a dislocated shoulder and facial injuries. In Alabama, Ramsey Receives Ten Years in Fort Madison Penitentiary for loan default, per Evening Press.

Ames, Ja Evening Press W. J. Simmons Taquin Ramsey Albla W. S. Ramsey Fort Madison

Little Girl Foretold Her Own Death in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids Iowa 12 year old Mattie Sedlcki daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sedicki died at 6 15 am from infantile paralysis after telling her mother yesterday that the funeral procession would be after her tomorrow This death marks the first infantile paralysis fatality reported in the city.

Cedar Rapids Evening Press Mattie Sedlcki Joseph Sedicki

Two Confess To Heartless Crime In Ottumwa Murder

Glen Cruzen and Homer Johnson, both Oska loosa residents, confessed in Ottumwa to holding up 18 year old John Stoker for money after being found with him Saturday. Stoker died from blows to the head and the pair, who had rented a livery rig, had money on them when captured. They later bought new clothes and treated women to rides before confessing.

Ottumwa Erening Press Glen Cruzen Homer Johnson Oskaloosa Mahaska County John Stoker Stoker Crazen Johnson Cruzen Nan Kansas City

Car Inspector Killed at Dubuque

Dubuque, Ta. Oct. 17. Evening Press reports car inspector Jacno Jascar, 40, was killed in the Milwaukee yards when he stepped from behind box cars and was run down by a switch engine.

Dubuque, Ta Evening Press Jacno Jascar Milwaukee Yards

Odd Fellows Arrive at Cedar Rapids for Grand Lodge

The advance guard of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows has reached Cedar Rapids. Most grand officers are present and grand representatives and visitors will begin arriving tonight. A public reception is planned for this evening. Elgin Butter Market reports butter at 29 cents with no change.

Cedar Rapids Evening Press Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Elgin Elgin, I

Government Sues Duveen Brothers over Iowa Land Patent

The U S Supreme Court, in Washington, D C, Oct 17, ruled for Milwaukee Railway in a government suit to recover about 250 dollars per acre for roughly 4 000 acres in Kossuth Palos Alto and Dickinson counties Iowa. The case centered on alleged erroneous patenting of land previously claimed by the government.

Washington, D. C Kossuth Palos Alto Dickinson Counties Iowa Milwaukee Railway Supreme Court of the United States

Wellman Balloon America Seen In Fog Off Nantucket

New York reports Wellman’s airship America drifting east northeast with engines stopped in thick fog. Wireless, from Starconsett and Nantucket, described 25 knot speed, fuel saved for radio, and no observation due to mist. Passages detailed last contact at 12:45 pm and calm farewell signals.

New York Wellman America Atlantic Slagconsete Mass Nantucket Island Cadar Massachusetts Atelantic Cty Walter Wellman A. H. Ginman Marconi Starconsett Nantucket Jack” Irwin

Julia Ward Howe Dies at 91 in Middletown Home

Julia Ward Howe died at her Middletown summer home today. Cause listed as heart failure linked to advanced age and a severe cold recently contracted. She was 91 years old.

Middletown R. L Julia Ward Howe

Duck hunter seriously injured in accidental gun discharge

Mason City Iowa October 17 Charles Sheridan suffered catastrophic leg injury when a duck hunting gun discharged accidentally during a hunt He is reported in critical condition by the Evening Press writers note the incident occurred yesterday and investigators are forwarding details

Henter Mason City Evening Press Charles Sheridan

Man awarded 5500 for loss of arm at plant

Laula Hunter received a verdict against the North Iowa Brick and Tile plant for 5500 damages after losing an arm while working at the facility in Mason City Iowa on October 17.

Mason City Fvening Press North Iowa

Government files civil suit against Duveen Brothers

New York October 17 government files notice of a civil suit against Duveen Brothers Importers to recover duties alleged to be withheld totaling over one million dollars.

New York Duveen Brothers

Chinese hair for U S women’s wigs in Seattle

In Seattle on October 17 authorities report eighteen pounds of Chinese hair stolen in September and planned to be bleached and made into wigs for American women. The article notes the discard of the queues as a now rare event.

Seattle Ash Americeg Aise

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Moura Kingwood Preston Co Old Dominion West Virginia West Virginia Univers Ity Mr. Dolliver the Evening Courier Etter Park Avenue THE W. H. Hartman CO Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver Gues Creston Chariton Council Bluffs Havana GOL. Hedge Ames Dubuque ODD Fellows AT Heners Bany Felice Supreme Court U. S
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