France Is With Hay And North Sea Inquiry
Shanghai reports Gen Sivesse leaving for Marseilles with paroled officers. In Paris the North Sea inquiry convened in the foreign office hall with high officials and naval officers from Britain Japan Russia and Austria-Hungary. Russia accused a strange boat approach. Japan denied aiding the fishing fleet. France’s stance on China’s open door was affirmed as Washington prepares a decisive note. China in Peking says no note from Russia has arrived. a Chinese diplomat notes neutrality efforts amid arms smuggling accusations. In Yokohama H B Collings, Portuguese-born resident of Japan, was tried for disclosing military secrets with a six year maximum. Tokio hints Major General Gebers Nogi could be named commander of More Arthur.
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Shanghai
Sivesse
Marseilles
Paris
International
Foreign Office
Fournier
France
Beaumont
Great Britain
Vor
Spain
Austria-Hungary
Doubisseff
Russia
Davis
United States
Baron Taube
Hugh O'Bierne
Ternational Commission
North Sea
Rus
Rojestyev
Washington
China
Hay
Japan
Thussia
Peking
Shel
Yokohama
Collings
Collins
Las
Qetoher
Dessino
Nagasaki
Wcht
Tokio
Gebers
Nogi
More Arthur
Life Sentence for Des Moines Man in Wife Slaying
Des Moines Jan 20 Special William Woodwarl of Leon convicted of killing his wife has been sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
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Des Moines
William Woodwarl
Leon
Two sentenced for adultery in Waverly case
In Waverly on January 20 special report, Mrs. Olle Cass received six months and John N. Calling eighteen months in Anamosa penitentiary for adultery. Sheriff Parrott took them to the prison today.
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Waverly
Olle Cass
John N
Anamosa
Sherif Parrott
Emperors Interest Boosts Berlin Market Fluctuations
Emperors active involvement in the coal strike and efforts by officials in Berlin appear to lift market activity. The visit of a Waniel family member and subsequent talks with Privy Councilor Toes of Oberhausen influenced the Ruhr area trades. Herr Luce remains a coal and steel producer with varied holdings.
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Berlin
William
Festerday
Waniel
Oberhausen
Luce
Roanoke Virgina Tragedy Ends in Quadruple Shooting
Four men including James Rushire and his son met on Roanoke Calloway Pike after an alleged insult to a wife. A volley left three dead and one wounded, with one shooter said to have reloaded and fatally killed J A Pradd. Halley survived.
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Virgina
Roanoke
Calloway
Flin
Abellies
Radi
Alyshires 14
Pradd
Turency of mine workers and government demands lead to strikes
The passage describes unrest among mine owners and workers over wage and working conditions. It notes large numbers of people affected, with thousands on strike in various towns, and reports government and council responses. The text references labor actions, authorities preparing statements, and widespread public attention to the dispute.
Harvest of Death in Williai La Pausen Dies After Long Rail Work
An elderly resident and prominent Illinois Central railway foreman, Williai La. Pausen, died at his Chestnut street home. The funeral is set for 6 p.m. Sunday from Walnut Street Baptist Church. He lived in Ottowa since 1860, worked from age fifteen for various railroad jobs, and leaves a wife, mother, sister, brother, and several relatives including A. Pullett of Storm Lake and Mr. Hewitt.
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Williai la
Hlinois Contead Railways
Chestnut Street
Slovi Unis Cofterreur
Sanday Sind
Walnur Street
IL Vi
Estherville
Sarsous
Ottawa
Erler
Wbtesss
Werge
Waverly
A. Pullett Ag
Wirterlog
Charles
J Varsons
A. T. Hewitt
Des Moines
Watyelon
Nowe
Betherville
Increase Granted For Iowa Central Engineers and Firemen
A conference of engineers and firemen committees with General Superintendent Sweeney of the Iowa Central closed last night after agreeing to an increase averaging fifty percent of their demands.
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Marshalltown
Sweeney
Iowa Central
Divorce Case Filed in Fannie Logan vs R Loswu
Judge Platt ordered a writ of injunction restraining the defendant from disposing of property and credits until further order. Fannie Logan seeks divorce, child custody for two daughters Ethel and Hansel, temporary alimony of 240, and final alimony and support of 20 per month, plus a home and furniture transfer as alimony.
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Platt
District Court
Fannie Logan
R. Loswu
Phuntiff
Sareester Dine
Hrisband
Ethel Lagan
Hansel Loi
Ethel
Mansel Logan
Postmaster General Appoints Interim Fourth Assistant
Joseph Ly Stow retired from the office and becomes special commissioner to investigate the Panama Railroad company related conditions. He will confer with war department officials and take an office at the war department for this work. Interim fourth assistant postmaster general will be Conrail, with Mr Gristow as acting head until a permanent successor is chosen after Cortelymi becomes Postmaster General.
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Quee
Monette
Pos
Nelson Caclauel Washiwihin
Tan
Jared Age
Gener
Joseph Ly Stow
Ale Gual
Svcrenary Tate
Panama Railroad Company
Biletow
Conrail
Gristaw
Mr. Cortelymi
Thomas's Rig Found Near Cedar Falls Livery
The horse and carriage belonging to Wit Gallaugher and a companion were found yesterday afternoon at Fur Mills’s home two and a half miles north of Cedar Falls. The rig, injured but intact, left footprints in the snow and was driven to Mills’s yard, where the horse neighed for entry. Gallaugher reported the find at the Minois Central depot, with reins tied to a whip stock, and the rig was returned to Thomas. No word on the companion’s whereabouts.
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Thomas
Wit Gallausher
Fur Mills
Cedar Falls
Wikner
Galaugher
Minois Sentral
Mills
Waterloo
Rainbow
Thomas Yao
Flere
Galdwigher
Arkansas Letter from Eureka Springs in January
Editor Ca Sines writes from Eureka Springs Arkansas describing a harsh winter with thawing days, snow, and muddy roads. He notes social visits, neighbors leaving for farming tasks, and plans to visit a local church for colored people while reflecting on scenery, education, and local commerce. Prices for goods like wagon boxes rabbits and kerosene are listed amid weather talk.
Plead Foc Canteen At Army Posts In Washington
Mrs Joseph Kelton widow of Adjutant General J C Kelton presents a petition to House military affairs committee urging reestablishment of the army post canteen for Hale of Deer and other benefits. Signed by 201 women including prominent wives and officers, they argue canteen work reduces desertion and supports soldiers.
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Washington
Woman's Army and Navy League
Joseph Kelton
J. C. Kelton
Army Posta
Iuriny
Navy
General Chaffee
Admiral Sehley
Admiral Sampson
Nelton
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Hult
Death of Mrs Amelia Popp in Hudson area
Mrs Amelia Popp died last evening at 4550 residence of her daughter Mrs A B Heidt on Akullan avenue after a prolonged illness due to age. Born July 20, 1828 in Indiana, she moved to Iowa in the 1860s and lived on a farm near Hudson. Survived by two children P F Popp of Hudson and Mrs A F Boldt of Waterloo. Funeral Saturday at 3 pm from Boldt residence 714 Multon avenue, Elmwood Cemetery.
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Amelia Popp
A. B. Heidt
Akullan Avenue
Indiana
Conrad Popp
Iowa
Hudson
PF. 1
Popa
Ister
PF. P. Papp
A. F. Boldt
Waterloo
Meigham in Dubuque amid long local notoriety
Ambrose Meigham, longtime police irritant in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, is now in Dubuque. He disputes Cedar Falls and Waterloo police actions, denies being sent from Waterloo, and hints at a possible return. The Dubuque Times notes his claim of innocence and links to Darlington indictment.
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Ambrose Meigham
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Dubuque
Times
Meigham
Courier
Cedar Vails
Fire Department
Savanna
Darlington
Wis
Black Hills Cowboys Planned to Go to Roosevelt Inauguration
A Deadwood journal item reports 30 to 60 Black Hills cowboys plan a Washington trip for President Roosevelt's inauguration on March 4. They will bring their own horses and wear cowboy attire. Captain Seth Bullock, recently returned from Washington, is organizing the party.
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Lincoln
Seb
Deadwood
Black Hills
Washington
Roosevelt
Seth Bullock
Assessors Strike in Tama County
Tama county assessors strike after officials set limited days for assessing work. Officers say the workload will require extra days and they will charge for all needed time. They refuse to quit, but carry their books, hinting at trouble on payday.
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Tama
Real Estate Transfers From Cedar Falls and Waterloo
Real estate transfers listed include Black Hawk County treasurer to TR Moore in Cedar Falls for 2.68, Carl Geske to Carl Petsch for 3600, Elizabeth Brod et al to Macy Weitnauer for a West Waterloo lot at 5, Elvira Wheeler to Irene Kentzellman for a lot in East Waterloo at 1350.
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Black Hawk County
Moore
Cedar Falls
Carl Geske
Carl Petseh
Elizaveth Brod
Gasoline Bottle Explosion Injures Baker Sitton
John Sitton, a baker, was injured when a four ounce bottle of gasoline exploded while being filled to clean clothes. A loud report lacerated his hand and drove glass through it. The bottle was heated by gasoline warming in extreme cold weather.
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Sitney
John Sitton
Tragedy at Crossing Claims 16-Year-Old Victim
A Great Western freight train cut off a man named Dunage or Dumague at Sanford Street crossing. Sixteen-year-old Hank Seapt was dragged beneath the train as his clothes allegedly caught. He died after being taken to the hospital.
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Dumague
Great Western
Sanford Atveet Crossing
Hrank Seapt
Hospital
Juke Naven of La Porte Visits Waterloo
Juke Naven of La Porte visited Waterloo for a frienta yeatoring event, drawing local interest and noting a casual gathering with community members.
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Juke Naven
la Porte Visitet
Waterloo
Frienta Yeatoring
Death ruled not by own action in Mrs Minnie Wilson case
Coroner’s jury in Cedar Falls finds no self inflicted death in Mrs Minnie Wilson with a child beside her. Chemical analysis at Iowa City shows no arsenic. quinine and atropine present, indicating overdose from routine cold or headache medicine. Jury notes she was susceptible to these drugs and died while suffering from a cold or headache.
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Minnie Wilson
Cedar Falls
T. A. McManus
Cedar Balls
Fitzroy Sessions
Adelbert Burr
Charles Kiderkin
Iowa City
Sessions
Returning the Cards for the 1905 Iowa Census
Des Moines reports counties Boone Greene Franklin and Guthrie led in returning cards for the 1905 state census. Secretary Davison notes some corrections, with a policy to send circulars to assessors. Inquiries rise about partial township or county farm holdings and rural pay disputes are being settled, Mitchell county raises pay by 25 percent to cover enumeration work.
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Des Moines
Ira
Boone
Greene
Franklin
Guthrie
State Executive Council
Capitol
Davison
Executive Council
Mittchell County
Council
Berlin Saloon Crackdown Roils Immigrant Districts
In Berlin and nearby towns where foreign populations predominate saloons face raids fines and asset seizures as sheriff attaches fixtures to be sold. In Dysart Clutier and Gladbrook saloons have closed with no reopenings and Tama efforts to grant saloon licenses have again failed after petitions could not secure required voter support.
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Berlin
Chelsea
Dysart
Cluiier
Gladbrook
Iowa Supreme Court Adopts Shelly's Case Rule
The Iowa Supreme Court adopts Shelly's rule in a Tama county case, affirming Ellen Boyle’s title by the limitation to heirs. Dissent by Justice Weaver and Justice Sherwin argues the rule is obsolete and misapplied, criticizing the majority’s interpretation of life estates and heirs.
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B. A. Delan
Midland Blast Furnace Co
Ellen Boyle
Sarah E. Andis
Tama District
G. W. Burnham
Add
Weaver
Sherwin
Des Moines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Shelly
Robert P. Andis
Tama
Samuel Andis
Ellen Deyte
Samuel S. Andis
Ellen Doyte
Boyle-Andis
Supreme Courts
Justice Weaver
Ladd
Iowa
Abolition of the Rule in Shetley’s Case Across States
Justice Weaver notes the rule’s abolition or obscurity in most states as Iowa departs from it late. The Shetley rule, rooted in feudal England, faced centuries of debate, with Kent and Blackstone analyzing it. It endured from 1325 and was explicit by Lord Coke in 1590, provoking royal stage, and revived in 1770 with Perrin v. Blake.
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Kent
Blackstone
Edward III
Lord Coke
Elizabeth
Jamaica
Perrin
Blake
Lawson Urges Public Support For The Magic Jimmy
The Courier backs Thomas W. Lawson in promoting Everybody's Magazine revelations on trusts. He warns reform is needed to curb corrupt business practices that threaten the government and public welfare. Support is urged to expose and overthrow the manipulating forces and protect common honesty.
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Courier Today
Buston
Mass
Courier
Waterloo
Iowa
Everybody’s Magazine
Jimmy
Thomas W. Lawson
The
Mr. Lawson
Lawson
Everybody's Magazine
Gawson
Russian revolutionist predicts fate of Russia in Chicago
Katherine Hereshkovsky, once exiled to Siberia, tells Chicago guests that the czar's danger will spur either a constitutional government or another endless revolution. She foresees 40,000,000 peasants rising to demand freedom, land reform, and self government as the price of tyranny’s end.
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Chicago
Katherine Hereshkovsky
Siberia
Ming
Bereshkovsky
Chadwick release bail delay unsettles Ohio case
Still in jail in Cleveland on January 21 Attorney J P Dawley failed to post bail in federal or state courts for Mrs Cassie L Chadwick as announced yesterday. Dawley cited the city absence of a key party and said no action would be taken until later. He would not say if bonds would be posted by individuals or a surety company but predicted bail would be secured soon, likely by Saturday afternoon.
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Cleveland
J. P. Dawley
Cassiell. Chadwick
Dawley
Chadwick
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