Post Office Fight in Iowa Falls Prominent Candidates Vie
A contested postmaster race unfolds in Iowa Falls as four hopefuls compete for the position. Incumbent G L Whinery seeks another term amid criticism of a third-term claim while B B Martin and S H Welden head the field. Congressman Birdsall awaits year start to decide. An incident earlier involved a train scene with police removing a reveler named Jacob Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
G. L. Whinery
Whinery
B. B. Martin
5. H. Welden
Birdsall
California party heads to warmer California winter
A fragment from Fridays Daily lists a group of Waterloo residents planning a winter escape by car for California. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Rieger Miss Bond Mrs Humphreys and others, detailing a family party with several couples and children.
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Monte Gay
Gentral
California
Sebastian Rieger
Miss Bond
Humphreys
Wr. Halland E
Katherine Nauman
Alina Stifler
Fred Sparle
A. R. Riley
D. B. Peck
Henry Steeley
Navy boards urge a large new battleship fleet
Washington November 24. A plan from the several navy boards calls for first class battleships of at least 40000 tons and eighteen knots, three scout cruisers of 6090 tons, one Helena class gunboat and four western boats, plus torpedo craft for Philippine and river service. Secretary Bonaparte opposes three large ships while Roosevelt supports immediate construction.
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Washington
TD. C
Aphree
Philippines
China
Board of the Navy
Board of Construction
Michigan congressman defies tariff foes on reciprocity
Smith of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is praised for backing protection while signaling willingness to retire if tariff revisions occur. The piece recalls his 12 years in Congress, his confrontations with free trade advocates, and a notable bid to challenge Senator Heflin over seating, illustrating his steadfast stand within a protectionist bloc.
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Washington, D. C
Legion of
Wilam Alden Smith
Michigan
Bs. Smith
Tnt
William Alden
Congress
Grand Rapids
Smith
Foraker
Ohio
House
Theodore Roosevelt
Capitol
Grand Rapid
James Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Heflin
Bowlers Bowl Up at Friday Dally Event
A crowd of Jeaup bowlers packed the city venue for a late night contest with standout bowlers. After midnight, reports say no one appeared to leave, and witnesses noted an unusual hush as the group wrapped up activities.
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Anny
Old Winter Aroused Day Near as Iowa Hosts Cold Beginnings
Frigid forecasts from Friday note Old Winter waking as rain turns to showers and a northwest wind blusters into a cold snap. Government thermometer data from M. L. Newton shows November’s temps with early averages, while past winters mark cold days like December 14 at 14 below zero. Sheriff McDonald of Algona seeks a escaped trustee named Charles Murray, with no trace of Nim.
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Ol Wvner
Iowa
M. L. Newton
Waterloo Business College Attracts Many In Waterloo
The Waterloo Business College draws large numbers of students from across Iowa and neighboring states seeking bookkeeper and stenographer training. The crowded accommodations reflect strong demand, as graduates often settle in Waterloo and even bring families to the city for education and opportunities.
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Pritay's Daily
Waterloo
Waterloo Business College
Death of Octogenarian Margaret Joyce in Waterloo
Margaret Joyce widow of Michael Joyce longtime Black Hawk county resident died yesterday at her son T M Joyce 521 Logan avenue at age 84 She born in Ireland 1822 came to America 1842 lived New York Cedar Falls then Waterloo for 39 years survived by four sons T M P Ft Joyce J M Joyce A O Mielt and two daughters Mrs M Gallagher and Mrs Mt Harrigan Funeral Saturday 1 09 a m from St Josephs Catholic church with interment in Catholic cemetery Father Cooney to officiate Joyce attended St Josephs since infancy and was active parishioner She will be mourned by many friends in Waterloo and beyond.
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Margaret Joyce
Michael Joyce
Black Hawk County
T. M. Joyce
Logan Avenue
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. M. Joyce
Uinvis Central
Waterloo
Emmons Johnson Recovers After Tintway Accident
Emmons Johnson is reported to be recovering well from a Tintway accident. He has regained the ability to sit up and his head wound is healing, with the shock of the incident largely abated.
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Emmons Johnson
Bookkeeper Testifies In Insurance Inquiry In New York
Milton M. Madison, a clerk for New York Site, testifies before the Insurance Investigation committee about a 1904 $40,000 profit from a Kidder, Peabody loan and a 1901 7 Morgan & Co loan of $34,320. He details cashing, lack of records, and unknown disposition of funds. The session also covers witness Manning’s career, payments by major insurers, and a garbled 1877 report.
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Associated Press
New York City
XN. Y
Milton M. Madison
New York
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Morgan & Co
Andrew Hamilton
Hamilton
Hughes
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
William S. Manning
Albany
C. M. Depew
Manning
John A. Nichols
Nichols
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
The
Mutual Life
New York Life
Manningside
Dusurance
Lso
Manning Wah
Odell
James H. Hyde
Edward N. Harriman
Armstrong
J. Pierpont Morgan
George K. Sheldon
Charles M. Schwab
Mercantile Trust Company
Morgan
Sheldon
Schwab
Bainbridge Colby
Armstrong Committee
John R. McCall
McCall
Mr. Hamilton
Boy Falls From Bridge in Mud and Mire
An eight year old boy, son of A E Fussell, fell from a Rock Island railroad bridge into mud and mire near Jack Trank, breaking both bones in his right arm. He was pulled from the water by his brother, had the bones set by a doctor, and was taken home. A second injury reports a left forearm bone broken after a sudden jerk of a horse. A finger amputation and other finger injuries occurred at an east side factory after a heavy object dropped on Lemper.
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Martin Russell
A. E. Fussell
Westfield
Rock Island
Marlin
C. W. Reynolds
Grant township farmer faces loss after long effort
Jones, a well known Grant township farmer, was unable to keep his large farm after years of hard work. The notice implies a sudden turn of events and a looming financial setback for the farmer as he confronts an unexpected reversal in his fortunes.
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Jonex
Hiv
Jones
Nic
Des Moines
Mr. Jones
Hampton Chroniqie
Grant Township
Tower
Tiinole
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Area
Real estate transfers listed from Saturdays Daily show multiple Waterloo lots and parcels changing hands. Names include Mary E. Briden, Ralph B. Slippy, Sarai Owen, Asa Owen, Arthur L. Hoover, Thomas Cascaden Jr, John Ford, Aga Owen, Robert J. Witt, C. P. Bratnobér, Wood Epperson, and others, with amounts ranging from $1 to $3,750 for parcels in East and West Waterloo and Dunkerton.
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Mary E. Briden
I. C. Bode
Ast Waterloo
Ralph
Slippy
J. A. Ayngst
East
West Waterloo
Sarai Owen
Asa Owen
Dunkerton
I. Cotton
S. A. Reed
East Waterloo
Arthur L. Hoover
William HH. Brown
Thomas Cascaden, Jr
L. A. McNett
John Ford
Belinda Ford
See
Aga Owen Et al
Fred B. Lutkin
Robert J. Witt
J. W. Slaughter
Fast Waterloo
C. P. Bratnobér
R. A. Doty
Wood Epperson
J. W. Hayward
Once Had a Church Trial Seen in Sumner Township
The long profile recalls William McWilliams, once a popular Vista Methodist member, suspected of confining his family in Sumner township. A sensational church trial ended without conviction, followed by moves to the Pacific coast, return to Illinois, and later life on a Spring Creek farm before a murder report. Local witness Frank Luloff questions McWilliams's guilt, noting his hard work and demeanor.
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William McWilliams
Sumner Township
Westburg
Buchanan County
Littleton
John McWilliams
Vista
Mary Firth
Westbury Township
McWilliams
Russell
Etta Russell
Methodist Church
Richard Swearingen
Joseph A. Clark
Spring Creek Township
Mr. Clark
Waterloo
Wester Avenue
West Third Street
Independence
Clark
Tollinois
AtcWiliams
Frank Luloff
Westbury
Sumner
Lailoff
Lulofy
Automobile accident kills Harrison in Long Island City
New York City November 25 reports Francis Warton Harrison wife of the lieutenant governor candidate perishes in a car crash in Long Island City. Mrs L T Scott of San Francisco suffers internal injuries. Charles Crocker of New Haven Conn. also injured.
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Associated Press
New York City
Wats
Francis Warton Harrison
New York
Charles I. Crocker
San Francisco
Long Island City
L. T. Scott
Harles BR. Crocker
New Hagen
Conn
Switzer Discusses Willing Case and Malice Standards
A. B. Switzer, who defended L. G. Willing, argues in an interview that the Iowa Supreme Court reversed the case on malice definitions and confessions. He explains malice as a mental state leading to a crime without just cause, notes the court's concern over an improperly admitted confession, and defends the court’s effort to safeguard defendants' constitutional rights.
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A. B. Switzer
L. G. Willing
Supreme Court
Qait
Iowa
Supreme Court of
Blair
Ming
Daily Reporter
2St
Martin
United States
Desperate Convicts Kill Guards In Missouri Penitentiary Escape
Jefferson City reports a prison break at the Missouri State Penitentiary where four convicts armed with revolvers and a explosive accoutrement shot a deputy warden, killed two guards, breached yard gates, and sparked a running battle with guards and civilians as Charles Blake dies from his injuries.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City
Mon
Charles Blake
Me Penitentiary
State Penitentiary
Jeferson City
Prion Puarda
Elizens
Prison Break Fails as Convicts Kill and Wound Guards
A dramatic escape from the penitentiary ends when five convicts rush the warden’s office armed with revolvers. Deputy Warden Lee is wounded, gate guard Clay is killed, Captain Allison dies, and the robbers blast gates with nitro. A water street chase follows across Jefferson City, ending with two convicts surrendering while others are captured. Lane, Vaughan, Raymond, and Zeigler are among those involved. Regulars pursue, several guards are shot, and the convicts are returned to confinement with the wounded treated.
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Demaly
Warden Lee
Harry Vaughn
Charles Raymond
Hiram Slake
George Ryan
Will Zeigter
Olver
Dupuly Warren
John Clay
Ephviain Allison
Clay
Zeizler
Lee
Water Street
Missouri Pacific
Blake
Orville Lane
Lane
Governor's Mansion
Madison Street
Penitentiary
J. G. William
Morgan County
Dunklin Street
Young
Harry Vaughan
Jefferson City
Ryan
Raymond
Lawson in the Saddle
In Boston on November 25 Associated Press reports Thomas Lawson says proxies give him absolute control of New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance companies, with Morgan and Perkins. The New York items cite George W. Perkins profiting from a NY Life loan and J Pierpont Morgan paying $60,000 to Hamilton from NY Life profits. Morgan likely to testify. Perkins faces scrutiny over interest money of NY Life.
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Associated Press
J Boston
Thomas Lawson
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mattison
Insurance Company
Legislative Insurance
Morgan
Hamilton
Perkins
Charles £. Hughes
New York Life
Run on State Central Savings Bank Shuts After Wagon of Silver Dollars Arrive
Keokuk Iowa November 25 A bank run ends after four wagon loads of silver dollars from Chicago and St Louis arrive. Depositors hear the president’s health is failing, words spread that trigger panic and a bank run. Shell Rock Elects Ethelyn Dewey to Fill School Vacancy. The Shell Rock Independent School District board chose Ethelyn Dewey, a longtime local teacher, to replace Miss Emma Pepe, noting Dewey’s decade of teaching in the area and homegrown qualifications.
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Keokuk, Ta
State Central Savings Bank
Chicago
St. Louis
Yender
Shell Rock Shell Rock
Iowa
Shell Rock
Emma Pepe
Ethelyn Dewey
Dewey
Shet Rock
The
Hoard
Treaties Exchanged at State Department Ceremony
The United States will host the exchange of ratified peace treaties between Japan and Russia at 4 PM in the State Department. The ceremony will be simple. Secretary Root will supervise Korea affairs through the Japanese legation in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Russia
Root
Korea
Millionaire Bricklayer Heir Tale Of Estate In Australia
Chicago Nov 25 A city bricklayer Thomas F Mitchell earns a day and is reported to be heir to 9500000 of a 47500000 estate left by two grand wives in Australia. He says the information reached him Wednesday from his former home Porluma Galway Treland. His mother is said to have inherited the estate and he will receive a share while awaiting further confirmation before leaving his work.
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Chicago
Thomas F. Mitchell
Falen
Australia
Porluma
Galway
Treland
Big Plant Destroyed in Cleveland Steel District Fire
A major blaze destroyed the bus plant of the WW Brooks Foundry at 910 to 670 Lace Street, with losses around 100000 dollars. The Otis Steel plant nearby caught fire crossing from the Brooks building, menaced by flames before being contained. In a separate note, Mr and Mrs Joe Weber Irving welcomed a baby girl this morning in Poyner township.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brooks Foundry Company
Lace Street
Nsx
Otis Steel Company
Brooks
James
Joe Weber Irving
Poyner Township
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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