The World's Richest Man Alfred Beit of South Africa
Alfred Beit, dubbed the world’s only billionaire, built vast diamond and gold interests in South Africa from Hamburg roots. The quiet, unassuming financier shaped Kimberley’s industry, financed De Beers links, and held major stakes in land and mines across Transvaal. He hosted lavish London rooms while wielding immense influence behind the scenes, with ties to Rhodes and Barnato.
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South Africa
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Germany
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England
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Capt Town
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Griqualand
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Transvaal
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London
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New Cedar Falls Publisher Incorporates Cummins Paper
The Cedar Falls publishing firm Cummins Paper is incorporated by The Globe with 4000 of 10000 capital paid in before start. The company will publish a paper, provide printing and bindery services, and owes no more than 40 percent of capital stock. Directors listed include P. E. McClenahan, J. L. Bailey, C. B. Harris, W. H. Silliman, and H. C. Hemeo.
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Cedar Falls
The
Globe
P. E. McClenahan
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C. B. Harris
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Babe Strangled to Death in Woedsville Tragedy
Special report: Qedar Falls district. Johannah Johnson, a one month old infant, died last night in Woedsville after a coughing spell during whooping cough. The baby died in its mother's arms before medical aid could arrive.
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Qedar Falls
Uly
Johannah
Ole.Johnson
Woedsville
Imprisonment for Chauffeur in Kings County Case
New York chauffeur Frank Busold received two months in Kings County penitentiary from City Judge Beall for recklessly driving and injuring former Supervisor Thomas A Browne and Mrs Ambee Hewison on July 1. Owner George W Bryant was held in bail until next Thursday to allow a review of whether an owner can be held equally guilty with the chauffeur. An appeal to the County Court was arranged in Busold’s case.
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Kings County Penitentiary
Beall
Yonkers
Frank Busold
Thomas A. Browne
Ambee Hewison
George W. Bryant
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Couuty
Ahee
Rusold
George Perkins protests Polk county delegates to state convention
Sioux City July 20 George D Perkins has prepared a formal protest against seating Polk county's seventy two delegates to the state convention. His five objections claim the county convention failed to elect delegates proxies were barred by law and the chair denied authority to Cummins to select delegates. He argues the county did not adopt the necessary resolutions and that actions by McComber and Twombly left no resolutions pending. The protest seeks to invalidate Cummins’ selection authority and remove Polk delegates, aiming to reduce Cummins’ influence in the delegation.
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Sioux City
George D. Perkins
Polk County
Herking
Perkins
Cummins
Polk
A. B. Cummins
McComber
Twombley
Meg Coimber
W.C. Russell
Hart FP. Biggs
J. M. Hayes
W. G. Dows
E. C. Barber
L. A. Brewer
E. M. Scott
Warren Harmen
J.T. Carmody
George Mummey
Hugh Beattie
W. A. Fulkerson
E. M. Reynolds
L. W. Anderson
W. 8. King
W. G. Bye
Keokuk County
Etter
Judge Wade
John Lewis
Waypello
Congress
Thomas Keiley
Sigourney
J. C. Beem
What Cheer
Des Moines Bribery Charges Roil City Council
Des Moines July 20 A Alderman Hamery claims A Hadley said other council members were visited and would not be alone when voting for street railway measures The East Side Commercial League pressures slowed the council delaying the second reading of the Des Moines City railway ordinance and signaling a slow unresolved path ahead for passage The public dispute centers on alleged attempts to influence votes and cohesive bloc strategy among unnamed council members and corporate backers
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George B. Hippee
A. D. Hadley
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East Side Commercial League
Gourdain Seeks Court Action After Return to Narragansett Pier
Louis A. Gourdain, noted lottery figure, arrived from New York and visited Justice White of the U.S. Supreme Court in Narragansett Pier. White declined to receive his petition, reaffirming the clerk’s stance. Gourdain said he would not seek further interview with Justice McKenna, and White’s statement reassured him. The exchange was cordial, with White noting prior acquaintance with Gourdain’s father from Louisiana.
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Louis A. Gourdain
Chicago
New Orleans
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New York
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Supreme Court of the United States
White
Supreme Court
Washington
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Hold
la Fourche
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Fern
Hartje Hartje Conspiracy Case Shocks Pittsburgh
Pittsburg July 20 Judge Fraser allows conspiracy evidence in the Hartje divorce case naming Augustus Hartje John L Welshons and Clifford Hope. Cross bill accused of immorality, with testimony from a former servant about visits to a disorderly resort and alleged blackmail demanded for perjury.
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Pittsburg
Praser
Augustus Hartje
John L. Welshons
Merchant
Cliford Hope
Hartje
Fraser
Hartie
Their Little Grait Officers Draw Salaries Explained
Indianapolis July 20—State Life Insurance executives admitted drawing three salaries each. Andrew M. Sweeney president Samuel Quinn vice president and agency manager W S Wynn secretary actuary and Charles W Coffin general counsel disclosed salaries of 16000 annually, 1500 as director, and 2500 as executives.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Life Insurance Company
Andrew M. Sweeney
Samuel Quinn
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Wynn
Charles W. Coffin
Miss Charke to Wed in Cheyenne This Summer
Laura Chirk the daughter of United States Senator Clarence Ti Clark of Wyoming plans to marry Charles Blythe a Salt Lake City merchant on August 6 at her home in Cheyenne Miss Charke is noted for her horsemanship and has traveled by horse pack from Evanston to Yellowstone National Park over 400 miles.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
July SA
Laura Chirk
United States
Clarence Ti -Clark
Wyoming
Charles Blythe
Salt Lake City
Aston
Miss Clark
Evanston
Yellowstone National Park
Allison's Condition Improves Amid Denials of Setback
A letter from Senator Allison's secretary reports gradual improvement after his return to Dubuque. He is riding and driving, has a good appetite, gains strength, and has avoided worsening conditions despite hot weather. Senate Appropriations officials deny reports of decline.
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Washington, D. C
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Lee McNeeley
McNeeley
Alison
Dubuque
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Des Moines
Real Estate Transfers In Waterloo Area
A. J. Ackerman transfers jot in Waterloo to James Byrnes for 200 dollars. Etta M. Heiser deeds to Etta L. Reed et al on an East Waterloo lot for 300 dollars. Reed et al transfer back to Heiser on East Waterloo jot for 1279.60. C. H. Storm sells jot in East Waterloo to Sylvia A. Chapman for 2000. J. L. Bailey conveys a Cefar Falls lot to C. D. Mills for 300. Ole C. Gullickstad transfers an East Waterloo lot to Andrew N. Gullickstad for 1. Charles E. Burgoon sells land in section 12 88 14 to FP M Trich for 200.
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James Byrnes
Raat Waterloo
Etta M. Heiser
Etta L. Reed
East Waterloo
Etta L. Reed Et al
C. H. Storm
Sylvia A. Chapman
J. L. Bailey
C. D. Mills
Cefar Falls
Ole C. Gullickstad
Andrew N. Gullickstad
Charles E. Burgoon
FP. M. Trich
Sec
Funeral for Mrs Catherine J Norris Held in Waverly
Mrs Maude G Hostetler with her son Lloyd and sister Miss Pearl Norman traveled to Waverly to attend the funeral of their great aunt Mrs Catherine J Norris. She lived in Waverly all her life born March 1 1824 and died Tuesday July 17 1906 after heart troubles. She is survived by a sister in Waverly and relatives in Waterloo.
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Maude G. Hostetler
Lloyd
Pearl Norman
Waverly
Catherine J. Norris
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Norris
Waterloo
John Norman
Maude ‘Hostetler
Hunter and His Crowd in Des Moines Rail Ticket Fight
Des Moines reports that constitutional lawyers for Perkins Hunter plan to block the state election board from ruling on whether a so called Republican ticket, filed by Hunter and allies, can appear on the social ballot. They argue the board lacks power if two tickets claim Republican status, potentially sending the dispute to court. The tactic aims to influence the August convention and could split the party.
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Marion County
Hunter-Young
Palle County
Hull
Regent Congress
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Harvey Ingham
Captain Hull
Congress
Iowa
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Hamilton- Wright-Hardin Senatorial District
Ward
Eldora
Peterson
Clarion
Chase
Webster City
Dmbuque
Denison
Dubuque
Carroll
United States
Wed
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Unknown Man Killed Near Melvin In Toxic Condition
An unidentified man about 45 was struck by a train near Melvin and died three hours later without regaining consciousness. He had been seen earlier in town intoxicated and wandering along the tracks. He died after a head injury and multiple leg fractures, clothing offered no identification.
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Peculiar Accident Injures 13YearOld in Gillett Grove
Charles Fielder, 13, son of Ed Fielder of Gillett Grove township, nearly died when a cultivator shovel ripped his right thigh as horses moved and he adjusted fly nets. Doctors fear permanent crippling despite life being saved. Also in Iowa news, a July 20 report notes town educators’ exams and a woman burned to death in Fort Madison after ignited stove fuel set her clothing aflame.
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Charles Fielder
Ed. Fleder
Gillett Grove Township
Fort Madison
Henry Bentler
Houghton
Rural letter carriers named and staff changes
Rural letter carriers appointed Casey Thomas Vorheis Wing J Cavanagh Sidney Frank Mann Giester Sully Edward Haines and substitutes named W R Oliver promoted to steamboat inspection in Dubuque The National Bank of Commerce of St Louis approved as reserve agent for City National Bank of Clinton Independence Bulletin Journal reports a chorus network forming in northeastern towns led by Scott B Prowell of Waterloo ahead of Thomas orchestra appearance Prowell previously lived in Manchester and now runs a music class in Waterloo
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Washington, D.C
Casey
Thomas Vorheis
Wing
J. Cavanagh
Sidney
Frank E. Mann
Frank
Giester
Sully
Edward 8. Haines
Fred C. Haines
W. R. Oliver
Dubuque
National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis
City National Bank of
Manchester
Independence Bulletin-Journal
Scott B. Prowell
Waterloo
Thomas
Prowell
Arson arrests shock McMillan community in Luce county
Eight McMillan residents were arrested in Luce county on arson charges, ending a string of incendiary fires. The Associated Press report notes political tensions surrounding the case as investigations continue.
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Associated Press
Marquette
Mich
Luce County
McMillan
Sture
Ex-Gov Warrior Bolen Leaves for Canara After Fatal Event
Grundy Republican reports ex-governor and warrior Bolen plans departure following a fatal incident. Details are unclear in the fragmentary OCR, but the item notes Bolen’s intention to travel and follow up on the situation.
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Grundy
Bolen
Canara
Yerain
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