Roosevelt cites Garfield report on Standard Oil rate abuses
President Roosevelt transmits Garfield’s findings showing extensive railroad discrimination favoring the Standard Oil trust, with damages estimated at three quarters of a million yearly. Justice Department may prosecute. Standard Oil calls Garfield’s report unfair and vows vindication. Chicago begins a major railroad–Standard Oil inquiry May 10.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Corporations
Garfield
Department of Justice
Standard Oil
Sugar Trust
Standard of
California
Standard
New York
Gar- Held
Standard Oil Company
Elliott
Evenng
Chicago
Suffrage for Women Taxpayers in New York Bills
An edited piece notes a New York bill by Senator Raines to grant taxpaying women in third class cities like Elmira and Binghamton the vote on tax questions. The Outlook warns it could advance general woman suffrage, while the Springfield Republican argues taxpayers deserve a voice in local taxation and improvements.
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New York
Elmira
Binghampton
Raines
Springfield Republican
Miss Susan B Anthony as a Woman Memorial Exercise
The speech honors Susan B Anthony noting a great soul seeks eternal truths and changes world affairs. It argues women’s influence is vital, cites Milton Burns and psychology findings on girls’ perception and physical development, and reflects on Anthony’s lasting impact.
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Saith
Jook
John Milton
Robert Burns
Pub
Bobby Aaron
Seture
Moore Separated After Wife's Infidelity and Pastor Affair
Cedar Falls May 4 8 Heartbroken Charles Moore separates from wife Victoria after discovering her affair with Rev David Staebler. He stays with a neighbor near Shell Rock as the couple seeks court guidance while Staebler reportedly fled toward Cedar Falls amid accusations of faithlessness and scandal.
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Cedar Falls
Charles Moore
Victoria Moore
Shell Rock
Moore
Staeckler
Shell Rock Inca Horse and Hogey
Mr Blackley
Divorce Petition Alleges Desertion and Infidelity
Melee grows as M Brown files for divorce from William A Brown a former gunner and Illinois Central fireman alleging desertion after marriage in 1897 at Raiplay Wis and repeated promises to reform. She cites neglect lavish living and drinking claiming he earned 75 to 90 dollars monthly while finances supported their grocery business and seeking custody and alimony. Also included is a separate damages suit by John H Mason & Co against Waterloo Restaurant Co and others for 1849.69 with listed creditors and amounts.
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M. Brown
William. A. Brown
Gu Rneer
Iinois Central
Rairplay
Wis
Robert N. Brown
Lome
John H. Mason & Co
Waterloo Restaurant Co
al. Simon
Claxton Bronson
C. C. Keller
George Whittle
Harry Simon
Askeil
Crystal Ice & Puet Go
Commercial National Bank
Martin Bros
G. S. Yenney
Smith, Liehty & Hillman
J. H. Mason & Co
Swem Gas Machine Co
A. de Wittick
Onset
Lucy Li Odell
Mary Canger
Elizabeth A. Canger
Alice M. Gipe
Elmer C. Gipe
West Waterloo
Viola M. Bedell
Samuel T. Bedell
Middlefield Township
Buchanan County
Plaintiff
Oelwein
Waterloo
Plainitt
Withrop
Winthrop
Stock speculator Corwin Spencer dies after Wall Street losses
Corwin H. Spencer, prominent St. Louis financier and stock trader, collapsed at the Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington office after exhausting losses in Northern Pacific Great Northern and Louisville and Nashville. He died at 4:35 p.m. of heart disease. aged 65, he left a wife, a son, and three daughters.
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St. Louis
Corwin HH. Spencer
Willionaire
Wall Stret
Spencer
Stock Exchange
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Louisville
Nashville
Bartlett, Frazier & Carrington
Mr. Spencer
Planters
Fischel
Merchants’ Exchange
Merchantise ‘Trust Company
Exposition Corporation
Sherman furious over Roosevelt order forces trip halt
Father Sherman angry at President Roosevelt for withdrawing U S cavalry escort. He leaves his post on the Georgia march route of Gen W T Sherman and returns to Chattahoochee. He moves his baggage to Gen Granger's home, calling the order an insult from Washington.
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Cartersville
Roosevelt
United States Cavalry
Father Sherman
Georgia
Chattaroogi
Gen. Granger
W.T. Sherman
Washington
Sherman
Orangers
Heavy Door Traps 5 Year Old Boy in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls on May 4 reports Veron Joy five years old nearly killed when a heavy barn gear door shifted during play. The door crushed him pinning him, with a broken left collarbone and severe bruises. Separately, Frank Darkin eleven, fled home after punishing and has not been seen since. police report an EPR mania episode in town.
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Cedar Falls
Veron Joy
Frank Darkin
Pfeiffer
Under Court House Dome
A long legal listing from Buchanan County shows proceedings for division of Wallace M. Young’s estate with heirs Catherine Young and others, detailing shares and actions in equity similar filings. Other cases include land disputes in West Waterloo, divorce actions, and a county tax assessment list with livestock values and property totals.
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Dauily
Wallace M. Young
Buchanan County Court
Black Hawk Canny Court
Petition of
Equity
Catherine Young
George W Young
Mary Young
M. C. Young
Cora Young
Bertha A. Hallman
M. A. Hallman
Morey A. Barret
Charles EB. Barrett
Eva Chaplin
J. Chaplin
Cora EB. Owens
T. J. Owens
George W. Young
Verney Young
Margie York
John Young
Wallace Young
Catherine Yours
Bertha A. Harlman
Cora E. Owens
Wallace AM. Young
Morey A. Barrett
Charles Barratt
Eya Chaplin
Vernon Young
Mars York
Conflict over infanticide report in Vinton questioned
County Attorney Nichols says no arrest planned after finding a buried infant in February. He notes the child died naturally and was interred by parents, while others insist the burial was irregular and the infant may have been alive at birth with fatal injuries. The dispute leaves local press unsettled about possible prosecutions.
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Vinton
Nichols
Lyman Betts Passes Away in LaPorte Iowa
Lyman Betts longtime LaPorte resident dies at 1:50 PM after years of diabetes illness. Born December 20 1843 in Lycoming Pennsylvania he moved to Iowa with his family in 1856 and settled in LaPorte City. He married Sarah Ellen Koch in 1867 and leaves wife five married children Bert and Mary Myrtle Boonhower Henry Otis Betts and Charles Betts. Funeral services set for Locust Street residence with burial to follow.
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LaPorte
Lyman Betts
Towa
Locust Street
Betts
Lycoming Legunix
Benton County
LaPorte City
Mr. Betts
Iowa City
Wetch
Masonic Grand Lodge Announces 1906 Iowa Convocation
Grand Secretary N R Parvin mails the Iowa A F and A M program for the June 1 1906 school of instruction and a June 5 to 7 grand lodge session in Des Moines. The 68th annual communication is expected to draw record attendance in Iowa. Waterloo Masons plan to attend both events.
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N. R. Parvin
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Pengon
Norris
Order
Waterloo Masona
Jesup Hen Industry Promises Rich Rewards
Jesup Citizens-Herald notes a thriving hen house can be a gold mine with little care. Citing figures from J. B. Traum, the column lists egg production and prices over four weeks, including costs for oats and feed, suggesting strong returns in a well kept hennery.
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Jesup
J. BR
Traum. Duuer
Egen Porha
Record of Egg Sales and Flock Details by Trumbauer
The report shows 404 dozen eggs sold across weeks two to four at 13 to 15 cents per dozen totaling 53.36, with 12.98 14.07 and 16.00 sums. Daily averages ranged 170 eggs over four days and 197 in the last week. Trumbauer also kept ten hens producing 150 eggs and used many more for cooking.
McKinley Property Gone in Insolvent Estate Case
Somerset Pa May 4 George B Somersville auditor for Abner Molkinleys estate brother of the late president held a hearing on exceptions to the account of Mrs Annie E McKinley executrix Attorney John R Scott of Somerset sought a subpoena for Mrs McKinley said to be in Tampa Fla to evade the exceptions He alleged the McKinley house sold for 16000 to Mrs Hermanus L Baer but furniture was moved under cover of darkness before sale and little personal property remained The McKinley estate has long been insolvent.
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Somerset
George B. Somersville
Abner Molkinley
Alrs
Annie E. McKinley
John R. Scott
McKinley
Tampa
Fla
McKinley Place
Hermanus L. Baer
Abner McKinley
McKinler
Rev George Zeilehofer Injured By Harrow Accident
Rev George Zelihoefer, pastor of the German Evangelical church at Meservey, sustained a serious foot injury when a harrow tooth punctured through his foot while he was turning a team at the end of a row. The incident occurred as the implement lifted and then righted itself.
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Mason City
Morse Case Murder Mystery Draws Boone Interest
Developments surround the death of Edward Morse of Wester City found under Honey Creek Bridge on Sixth Street. Boon e police describe an untiring search for a possible murderer while spreading descriptions to nearby towns. Morse, who arrived in Boone Wednesday night, was found unconscious next morning after drinking. landlady warned of a drunken brawl and disturbances before dawn. An inquest heard he had consumed alcohol and carried little money. a young woman testified about a scene near the lodging house as investigators pursued leads with little success.
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Boone
Edward Morse
Wester City
Serdom
Honey Creek Bridge
Sixth Street
Art
Morse
Acdark
Jana
Nima
Nolie
Pdnen
Disbarred Attorney Prohibited From Court Seating
L J Viernagte ordered from the Webster City courtroom after Judge Evans expelled him from the rail, citing past disbarment and prior charges. The incident drew comment from local attorneys while Fermkigle, once barred years ago, remains a known figure in Story City and Hamilton County.
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Webster City
Evans
Trernagie
Story City
Fermkigle
Hamilton County
Story County
Siire
Tjernagte
Death by Own Action in Otumwa
In Otumwa Chinumwa May 4 Laudanum taken during personal crisis led to the death of Robert N. Wilmoth, a grocery store worker. Doctors could not save him. he was about 35, leaving a widow and two small children. Beverly Wilmoth, his brother, was arrested later with a four ounce bottle of carbolic acid and threats of suicide.
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Chinumwa
Robert N.meth
Wilmoth
Beverly Wilmoth
Anidl
Burned by Explosion Injures Two in Mason City
Reported in Mason City Ta May S Byx used gasoline rather than kerosene to start a kitchen fire injuring Mrs W H Allis and her husband who came to aid. Both suffered burns to face eyes and hair with the husband less seriously hurt.
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Mason City
W. H. Allis
T City
Allis
Section Men Gid Name Strike Notice
Marshalltown Iowa reports section men in the town will receive pay advances from 1. to 1.50 per day. The announcement was received today at Central.
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Marshalltown
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