Death of Senator Allison
The death of Senator Wm. Boyd Allison at his Dubuque home is announced. He served forty four years in Congress, with thirty six in the Senate, a long record marked by steady service. The obituary notes his upbringing, education, law career, and long Iowa roots. The piece discusses succession politics and endorses Gov. Cummins as a leading candidate for the Senate before the March term.
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Senate
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Ashland
Ohio
Iowa
Dubuque
Pennsylvania
Wayne County
Allison
Wooster
Wayne, County
Allegheny College
Meadeville
Western Reserve College
Hudson
Hemphill & Turner
Wm. Larrabee
Governor Cummins Proclaims Senator Allison’s Death
Special to the Freeman Tribune from Des Moines reports Governor Cummins issued a proclamation after Senator Allison’s death. He denies any interview about candidacy or future appointment, stating his only comment is the eulogy given to the Associated Press. The governor may appoint or call a special session to elect a senator. Also noted, Severson Drug Company of Jewell sold a controlling interest to A. McDonald of Boone amid favorable business reports.
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Allison
Associated Press
Severson Drug Company
Jewell
A. McDonald
Ready for Business Saturday at Foster Curtis store
Foster Curtis, who bought out J. W. Allington, invoicing stock and preparing to open by next Saturday. A new storefront front and cement sidewalk have been completed, improving the store’s appearance and access. The pew firm has a separate notice elsewhere in these columns.
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Foster & Curtis
J. W. Allington
Pew
Webster City Demolition and Replacement of Sidewalks Ordered
The Webster City city council declares dangerous sidewalks along multiple blocks in various additions to be condemned and ordered torn out within four days. Owners must replace with stone cement or brick sidewalks at least four feet eight inches wide by September 10, 1908 or the street commissioner will construct them and assess the costs to the lots. August 5, 1908. Mayor I. W. Hyatt. City Clerk P. M. Banks.
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Webster City
Iowa
New Castle
Willson, Funk & Co’s
West New Castle
I. W. Hyatt
Big Strike Hits Canadian Pacific Rail Open
Winnipeg reports the Canada Pacific mechanical workers from coast to coast walked out in a general strike after a failed conciliation board decision. About 8,000 men face a possible month without pay averaging under four dollars daily. payrolls run around 250,000 weekly, with potential sympathy action by operating and train crews. General Manager Bury leads the company response as Whyte returns from Skagway.
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Canadian Pacific
Whyte
Skagway
Vancouver
Death in Boone Heat Prostration Claims Henry Schune
Henry Schune, a prominent Boone resident and father of Effie Schuneman, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon from heat prostration while resting on his front porch. He collapsed in minutes after feeling ill as the summer heat overwhelmed him.
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Boone
Henry Schuneman
Effie Schuneman
Boone Public
Family Quarrel Fatal In Butte Murder Shot
In Butte Montana on August 6 James A Ryan brother of John A Ryan superintendent of the North Butte Extension company shot and killed his brother in law Daniel F Mooney. Ryan surrendered and was jailed. The tragedy is attributed to family differences with both families described as prominent.
Thaw Witness Asks Fees in Habeas Corpus Suit
Harry K. Thaw was moved from his jail quarters to Fishkill to face a referee as defendant in Dr. John P. Wilson’s $600 bill for expert witness services in habeas corpus actions. Thaw disputes the full amount but offers about $200. He appeared in good spirits.
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N. Y
Aug
Harry K. Thaw
Fishkill
John P. Wilson
Thaw
Sultan Stabbed in Breast by Palace Official
A Geneva dispatch says the sultan of Turkey was stabbed Monday night by a minor palace official. The mail coat deflected the blow and the attacker, bribed to act, was arrested with gold in his pockets and his baggage ready for flight. News reached Geneva via Constantinople.
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Exchange
Geneva
Turkey
Constantinople
Zeppelin Air Ship Wrecked in Thunderstorm at Stuttgart
A severe thunderstorm near Stuttgart wrecked Count Zeppelin's airship after it set down for repairs. The craft burst into flames and exploded, injuring several bystanders while no one aboard is reported hurt. The machine, fourth of Zeppelin’s designs, was on a Mayence round trip when disaster struck Echterdingen. The Patrie incident is recalled as a historic comparison. Hamilton County’s big fair dates follow: September 8 to 11.
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Echterdingen
Lake of Constance
Mayence
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Rhine
Strassburg
Friederichshafen
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Verder
Patrice
Ireland
Funeral to honor late Senator Allison in Dubuque
Funeral arrangements in Dubuque set for Saturday at 4 pm with public attendance. The city mourns as flags fly at half mast and the congressional delegation led by Vice President Fairbanks plans to attend. Husbands of the late senator and notable lawmakers converge as discussions name Hale to head the appropriations committee and Dolliver for finance.
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Schunk
Lee McNeely
Randsdell
United States Senate
Congressional
Fairbanks
Dubuque
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Mackinac
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