Vaderland Tragedy at Sea Leaves Ten Dead and Quarantine
New York Jan 27 Ten steerage passengers died on the Vaderland from congestion of the lungs and pneumonia after arriving from Antwerp on Jan 24. The ship was sent back to quarantine and 760 passengers were barred from landing. An investigation opened with six witnesses, probing death causes, food safety, medical care, air quality, and sanitary conditions aboard. Eight bodies buried at sea. autopsies ordered and bacteriological tests to follow. The Vaderland to be fumigated under quarantine supervision. The voyage began Jan 14. deaths occurred on Jan 20 22 and 23 28.
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New York
Red Star Line
Vaderland
Antwerp
Steginér
Waverly Installs Two New Mayors in One Night
Waverly Iowa reports a special city council meeting where mayoral terms shifted. Frank Duce resigned. Jay Morton was chosen to fill an unexpired term. H G Nichols, former two term mayor, was elected but initially refused notification. After deliberation the council unanimously supported Morton while Lee reportedly resigned for personal business.
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Waverly
Prank Duce
Jay Morton
Morton
H. G. Nichols
Che Oles
Myor Lee
From to From Beautiful Prairie To Fancy City Hymn
Review of Iowa poem lines praising progress from prairie to city life. The piece credits John N. Ludyd of Jesup Iowa dated January 1905 and contrasts rustic beginnings with modern abundance, ending in a thanks to God.
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John N. Lugyd
Jesup, Iowa
Farm Dispute Ends in Shotgun Duel Near Ottumwa
Irate farmer and George Halsted fought with shotguns in Ottumwa over the farmer’s marriage to Halsted’s daughter Allora. The farmer is hospitalized with buckshot in the face and a wounded hand. Halsted is jailed. A perjury indictment awaits Patsy who helped obtain the marriage license.
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Farmer
Ottumwa
Jan
George Halsted
Halsted
Wa' Pello County
Allora
Ben Patsy
Patsy
Talsted
Pomeroy
Leaves Poor Farm to Seek Future Home in Glenwood
Pam Strayer, steward of the Black Hawk county poor farm, took 18 year old resident Husdonpillar to Glenwood Iowa for admission to the boys department. The youth born in western Iowa is believed to be slow in mental faculties and has lived at the county establishment after earlier life in Dewar and on farms.
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Pam Strayer
Jett
Glenwood
Iowa
Charles KE
Husdonpillar
Husitonpillar
Dewar
Rainbow
Black Hawk County
Shell
Leap From Bridge Ends in Narrow Escape for Flickinger
Flickinger of 1218 Butt Street had a frightening moment on a trestle near Tenth Street when a northbound train neared. He leaped to the ravine below just as the engine bore down. The engineer halted and later saw Flickinger emerge uninjured, praising luck and joking about pockets still full.
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Flickinger
Butt Street
Tenth Street
Hawk County
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Uni
Filckinger
False Story From Priday’s Daily Prompts Inquiry
The Courier retracts a published item about a Waterloo family on Sycamore street after a tip from Hes Miller of the Helping Fraud Mission. The subjects are described as honorable, with past misfortune noted and community support cited. The paper questions who started the tale, as Rev Miller says the piece was not meant for print.
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Priday
Coylig
Faer Gaat Ius
Igdersit
Couarier
Waterloo
Miller
Jand
Earl Rachtell
Smith, Liehty & Willian Company
Hie Elty
Rosewater Bound Over for Trial in Criminal Libel Case
Edward Rosewater editor of the Omaha Bee was bound over to district court for trial on criminal libel charges brought by C. J. Mahoney, who chaired the federation executive committee. Judge Vinsonhaler found probable cause. Mahoney testified briefly and faced thorough cross examination by Connell. The libel alleged Mahoney misappropriated 4500 of Bartley’s treasury.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward Rosewater
The
Omaha Bee
District Court
C. J. Mahoney
Theme Federation
Vinsonhaler
Edward Stosewater
Mahoney
Iis
Sheriff’s Office Finds Large Share Of Civil Fees Uncollected
Resolution states Black Hawk County Iowa investigators found many service fees charged for civil papers go uncollected and a considerable portion remain uncollected, urging action to address the collection gaps.
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Sheriff's Office
Black Hawk County
Sheriff Office Procedure Change for Black Hawk County
Further resolved that this rule as to the conduct of the sheriff s office in and for Black Hawk county shall be operative on the first day of February next and the sheriff is instructed to notify the members of the Black Hawk county bar of said change in the procedure and conduct of his office with reference to the collection of fees in advance by the sheriff ordered by Board of Supervisors J J RAINBOW Auditor
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Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
J. J. Rainbow
Des Moines Dentist Arrested After Union Depot Drama
A Des Moines dentist Dr N W Hanson and May Johnson were arrested after a chaotic at Union Depot as Mrs Hanson chased her missing husband and May Johnson both believed involved in a sensational domestic dispute. The trio were jailed pending further investigation and possible charges.
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Des Moines
N. W. Hanson
Behier
Union Deport
May Johnson
Hanson
Union Depot
Gmt
District Court
Fourth Street
Ofler
Dying in a Buggy: L. C. Riddell Passes After Collapse
What Cheer Iowa reports stock buyer L. C. Riddell of Webster died shortly after being found unconscious in his buggy along a country road. He was brought to What Cheer and died after efforts to revive him. A prominent G A R man, he will be buried by that order tomorrow.
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Joan of
Halsted
L. C. Riddell
Webster
Fred Edgerton
Riddell
Edgerton
Battle Rumors and Reports From Front in Russian War
General Kuropatkin movement analyzed amid uncertain significance as battles unfold near St Petersburg and Makden. Reports claim Japanese forces suffer heavy losses, Russians capture prisoners and matériel, while engagements shift along Kuropatkin’s center. Messages from Vladivostok, Tokio, and Manchuria describe ongoing combat, reinforcements, and wounded evacuations amid a tightening Sino-Japanese-National theater.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
ATL
Tokio
Pstennier
Vladivostok
Chansimmatzu
Sundepas
Japan
Maokden
Dan
Harbin Hayte
Poniloft
Ovama
Ictos
Korea
Miraculous Escape On East Fourth Street Streetcar Narrowly Misses Child
A toddler darted into the street on East Fourth near Main around 11:20 AM as a streetcar approached. Motorman William May braked hard and used the car fender to stop, saving the boy from a likely death while police and bystanders watched in shock. Officer Charles Dahl stood nearby paralyzed, then recovered. The incident marked a rare close call on the line, with no injuries reported to the child or crew.
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East Wourth Street
George Bouck
Omcer Charles Dahl
Nu 16
Willam May
East Fourth Street
May
F Tits
Grandma Patterson Taken to Reinbeck for Final Scenes
Grandma Patterson living south of town near Reinbeck was brought to be with her daughter Mrs. Charles Wilson. Seriously ill with a complication of diseases, she has little hope of recovery and wished to be with loved ones at the base. Earl Doty performed in The World before a crowded house last night.
Deadlock on tenth ballot in Missouri senate election
Jefferson City January 28 The tenth ballot to select a United States senator to replace Wranda M Cockrell produced no result. The two legislative branches adjourned until 10 oclock Monday morning. Vote: Cockrell 63 Nisdringhaus 41 Kerens 12 Dr G J Whitson 1. Nineteen pairs announced.
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Jefferson City
United States
Wranda M Cockrell
Welock
Cockrell
Nisdringhaus
Kerens
G. J. Whitson
St. Lews
Rouvier ministry gears to tax and church policy
Paris reports the Rouvier ministry held its first formal council in the Elysee palace. Premier Rouvier unveiled a policy including an income tax separation of church and state and workingmen's pensions. The decree condemns army secret reports that toppled Combes. Debates in the chamber featured protests from the extreme left and support for the new reform path.
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Paris
Rouvier
Blysee Palace
Loubet
Combes
Regiicourt
Legion of Honor
Peigne
Foeign
Delcasse
Morocco
Chamber of Deputies
M. Rouvier
M. Doumier
M. Berteaux
M. Delcasse
France
M. Sarrien
Vatican
Rome
Italy
Denounces Hepburn Bill at Marshall County Meet
Marshall County farmers institute adopted resolutions denouncing the Hepburn bill for federal control of rates. They called its operations worse than the oppressions under one present law. The gathering occurred in Marshalltown on January 28.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute
Bank official arrested in New York for embezzlement
W H Hunt associated with Pan American Bank of Chicago, which closed its doors Thursday, was arrested in New York charged with embezzlement.
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Chicago Bank
New York
W. H. Hunt
Pan American Bank of Chicago
Senators By Direct Vote in Montana
Helena Jan 28 The senate passed a house resolution memorializing Congress to submit to the people a constitutional amendment providing for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people.
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Helena
Mont
Senate
House
Congress
United States
How They Got Clue From Saturday's Daily
J A Tadd son of George M Tadd, murdered near Miller S D, learns two suspects have been arrested. News of arrests shocks the family. a detective previously hinted a definite clue would emerge. A farmer near midway between Miller and Weassington Springs, seen watering horses the night of the murder, is linked to the case.
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J. A. Tadd
George
M. Tadd
Miller S. D
Enact
Miller
Weassington Springs
Search Closures in Todd Murder Case Spark Arrests
Detectives following a lead on the Joseph Todd murder case including horses stolen from the victim, with Wessington Springs location noted. Rewards totaling 7500 dollars drew top detectives, Pinkerton involvement suspected, as arrests unfold and Todd brothers assist with clues in Miller area.
Starvation in Turkey Reported by Mission Board
From Moush and Van in eastern Turkey the American Board of Foreign Missions describes widespread famine and typhoid. In Moush about 7,500 people lack food and clothing with four figure typhoid deaths among soldiers. At Van the hungry are warned to expect death if aid delays. Grain exists but unevenly spread. many families lack food and fuel. labor is scarce and commerce frozen.
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Boston
American Board of Foreign Missions
Moush
Van
Turkey
H. L. Underwood
G. C. Raymond
Jis
Debates Over Senator Smoot Case Echoes Defense
Washington January 28 Arguments in the Simcut investigation before the senate committee centered on religious freedom and potential disloyalty. Aldemar Van Cott of Salt Lake argued protests are untenable as Smoot faced no legally cognizable offense and never claimed revelations. He warned against returning to religious persecution while Worthington for Smoot rebutted charges about endowment oaths and questioned claims of oathbound disloyalty.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Aldemar van Cott
Salt Lake
Smoot
van Cott
Smoat
Tie
Mr. Worthington
Good Woman Called Away From Zion City Dies
A telegram reports the death of Abbie Speicher of Zion City at age 34, wife of Dr J G Speicher and daughter of Rev W P Thompson. She died at 6 am from consumption after returning from Europe with her husband and newborn child born during the Alpine visit. Her parents were at her bedside in Zion City. Born in Lincoln township and raised in Black Hawk county, she and her husband had joined the Christian Catholic Church led by Dr John Alexander Dowie.
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W. BF. Thompson
J. G. Speicher
Dowie
Zion City
Speicher
Switzerland
Alpine Heights
Europe
Abbie Thompson
W. P. Thompson
Lincoln Township
Black Hawk County
Wsband
Ghurch
Bion
John Alexander Dowie
John G. Boelcher
Hudeos
Deacon Stearns obituary ends in Zion City services tomorrow
Gren Thompson and six living children survive, with one infant death noted. Siblings listed include W. F. Thompson of Waterloo George Thompson of Zion City Charles Thompson of Oelwein Roger Thompson of Hudson and sisters Mrs. Minnie Mabie Independence and Mrs. Ida McNally Hudson. The funeral will be at Zion City great tabernacle after services for Deacon Stearns who fell ill while traveling to Florida seeking Dr Dowie’s healing prayer.
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Gren
W. F. Thompson
Waterloo
George Thompson
Zion City
Charles Thompson
Oelwein
Roger Thompson
Hudson
Minnie Mabie
Independence
Ida McNally
Great Tabernacle
Deacon Stearns
Florida
Dr. Dowie
Armory Burned in Albis as Coal Miners Suspected
The armory at Albis burned at 2 a.m. with the building vacated two hours prior. Col Frank Lyman, state inspector of the guard, inspected the site last night. While no direct evidence exists, many suspect miners set the blaze due to tensions over recent strikes.
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Albis
Frank Lyman
Giant 3082 Carat Diamond Found Near Pretoria
A massive 3082 carat diamond, described as a pure white gem of high quality, was discovered near Pretoria in Transvaal. Valued locally at 3.5 to 4.6 million dollars, the find causes great excitement in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The article compares it to the famous Hinvor, a 123 carat stone once valued around 600,000 dollars, noting it weighed more before cutting.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Pretoria
Russian Loan Withdrawal Circulates In Paris Markets
Report of the withdrawal of the French portion of the new Russian loan circulates on the bourse. Operators seek confirmation. Banks show no proof yet. A prospective subscriber says the loan may push into April due to recent incidents in St. Petersburg making immediate funding unlikely.
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Paris
Pts
St. Petersburg
Yaquis Kill Eighteen in Yaqui War Report
Yaquis Kill Eighteen in the last week, all Mexicans except four Americans. Robt. C. Brown of Washington and William Sauntry of Stillwater left Minas Prietas with a large escort for Yaqui Copper Mines. General Porres plans a vigorous campaign to subjugate the Yaquis, numbering about 5,000 in the mountains and skilled at evading troops.
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Nogales
Ariz
Wiliam O'Daly
Yaqui
Cobachi
Robt. C. Brown
Washington, D. C
Senator Taurston
William Sauntry
Stillwater
Minn
Minas Prietas
Yaqui Copper Company
General Porres
District Court Progresses Amid Divorce Actions and Motions
In district court Saturday resumed work, Judge Platt presiding, with two divorce cases and minor orders. Marie Fye versus Nattle Hutton over slander motions partially sustained, Alfred Raphael versus Raymond Raphael grants divorce and restoration of Maiden name, State Life Insurance Company versus C P Cosgrove on promissory note motion overruled, Detroit Lead Works versus William Ewald appeal motion to dismiss affirmed. Editor Witt of Shell Rock observed city scene during visit.
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Fom
Istrict Court
Littiam
Raphael
Alfred Raymond Raphael
State Life Insurance Company
C. P. Cosgrove
State Normal School
PinIni
Detroit
Willian Ewald
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Omer
Tiepbury Bill
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute Fakes Action
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Winchester
Winghester Repeating Arms
New Haven
Wessington Springs
Todd
Pinkerton
Joseph Todd
Mi Iler
Secre
Ij. W. Murphy
Mills County
Wilson
Athintic
St. Louis
Carvel D. Wright
Coldorado
Africa
Witt
Bhell Rock
Tig
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