Global trade tensions and naval notes surface in late 19th century digest
A mosaic of foreign commerce and industry themes appears, detailing kerosene and cotton goods competitiveness in China trade, Russian advantages in flour and lumber, and the rise of a mechanized navy. It also surveys German mining depths, British coal output shifts, press humor, political gossip, and railway system profits, with scattered notes on crime, prisons, and urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Russia
China
United States
Bank Robbery and Jail Lockup in Mapleton Odd Heist
Three men robbed the first State bank in Mapleton taking about 28 dollars in pennies and left the rest. They locked night watchman George Frase in the jail after taking his gun and keys. Penny loot from two saloons followed, while the strong box remained untouched. A local post office robbery in Story City netted about 200 in stamps and cash. Police report a broad daylight spree ending with the getaway through Polesier and Schney saloons. Chief Edwin Morgan Dead After Ten Years in Dubuque Police Service.
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Mapleton
First State Bank
George Frase
Franc
Frane
Holbrook
Polsier’s
Svehney
Emmisce
Hills
Prane
Ite
Soulersh
Johny Welch
Poli- Hiehin
Bank
Whitch
Lowa
Fort Dodge man survives 1100 volt shock injury
Peter Carney, an employee of Fort Dodge Tight and Dower, nearly died after a switchboard sent 1 160 volts through his body. He collapsed but was revived by a bystander and returned to work the next day with only stiffness and lingering effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Carney
Fort Dodge
Dodge
Wort Dodge Tight and
Carney
Hiter
Spurbeck Lambert Butter Tub Factory Burns Again in Algona
Fire destroyed Spurbeck Lambert Butter Tub Factory in Algona killing 30 workers? The loss is about 440000 with $50000 insured. The plant, rebuilt after a previous 18 month old blaze, was one of the city’s best paying and may not be rebuilt. Spurbeck of Waterloo is buying stock elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurbeck-Lambert
Algona
Spurbeck- Lambert Company
Humes
Ng Mn Spurberck
Witerloo
May Rival Calf Case In Lawyer Fees Battle
In Tidependente Ty a long running dispute resumes as Stevenson heirs contest a $4500 attorney fee. The case centers on New York wealth left to trustees with a large eastern property, including a farm, timber, and town lots. The fee fights stretch nearly a decade, involving multiple law firms and judges, amid estate tensions and disputed costs.
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Stevenson
Tidependente
Stevens
Jones County
Ward Stevenson
New York
James McClenatan
Lipnerelle Stevenson
James Smith
New
Jesup
Weatern
Luk Coal & Leach
Niew York Hetra
Inis
Gates & Alfard
Watterloo
Bronson & Carr and
Dunham
Mors & Stiles
Manchester
Supreme Court
Platt
Corn Judging School At State College January 4 to 18 1904
The Short Course Sown school will be held January 4-14 at Iowa State College Ames Iowa to suit corn growers attendance. Livestock judging classes also run. A new grain and live stock division hall was built. Prizes total $3000 for best display. Reduced rail fare offered. Contact the Agriculture Department Ames for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Agriculture
Ames
Iowa State College
Anes
Towa
Imore
Lowa
Namie
Tle
AL Edartuar
A. Om. Cook
W. A. Whiting
Wallace
Addyesa Tye
Starke May Be Given Speakership in Compromise Deal
Des Moines reports a three way compromise may name Starke as speaker of the Iowa House. George W. Shirke, Bernard Murphy, and Howard Tedford are linked to the plan, with Clarke’s candidacy considered a criminal move. Temple’s withdrawal appears likely to seal the arrangement with Temple’s cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starke
Des Moines
George W. Shirke
Dallas County
Bernard Murphy
Benton Yount
Howard Tedford
Ringwald Vaunty
Clarke
Murphy
Tedfarad
M. I. Temple
Thuike County
Mr. Temple
Tedford
pro-Cummins
Fails to Indict J. E. DeForest in Sioux County Case
Grand jury again fails to indict J. E. DeForest of Hawarden on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly secured a deed to L. D. Hall’s South Dakota ranch and did not deliver $2,700 in proceeds. Case costs mount as further indictments fail.
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J. E. DeForest
Hawarden
J. E B. Deforest
DeForest
L. D. Hail
South Dakota
Hall
California
Gaynor Allil
Wakefield
Sioux County
Care of Paupers Costly
Dr Frank Herriott of Drake University told a conference that Trona could board all paupers at the best hotel in Des Moines cheaper than the current system. He cited 20,000 acres of poor farms in the state valued at 1.415 million dollars, plus buildings and equipment valued at 1.205 million, arguing the care of the poor is extravagant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Herriott
Drake University
Conference of Charities and Correction
Trona
Beat
Les Moines
Troops Headed for Panama Amid Isthmian Crisis
News from Lima and Guayaquil reports Colombia moving to subdue Panama with a large army, while Ecuador expresses sympathy and Colombia’s leaders pledge forces. U S officials in Washington say no firm action is planned, and fears of troop landings at Panamanian ports spark wartime rumors and naval dispatches.
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Lima
Peru
Bogota
Colombia
United States
Panama
Bocas del Toro
Cajon
Kovas del Toro
Colon
Costa Rica
Republic
Iui Lo
RooseveltReceives New Panamanian Minister Varilla
President Roosevelt received Philippe Buna Varilla as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Panama, delivering credentials and a brief address. The exchange highlighted mutual respect and hopes for stability, prosperity, and a pan American commerce corridor. The war department decided no military force is needed in Panama at this time.
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Roosevelt
Panama
Washington
Nav
S—al
Philippe Buna Varilla
Republic of Panama
Bunan Varillla
Lunuu Yarillu
United States
Republic of Paama
Republic
America
War Department
Panam
First Snow Covers Iowa Illinois and Nebraska
The first snow of the season fell Saturday across Iowa central Illinois and eastern Nebraska as Chicago reports the snowy visitation beginning the season.
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Iowa
Central Illinois
Nebraska
Chicago
Central
Illnois
Labrador Explorers Believed Perished on Labrador Trip
A steamer from Labrador reports the Hubbard expedition headed by Leonidas Hubbard Jr. of New York has perished. All settlers here believe the party expired during their interior exploration.
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Labrador
St. Johns
Leonidas Hubbard, Jr
New York
Outing
Strikers Keep Order In Chicago Car Strike Action
Chicago Nov 13 crowds gathered along the route as non union crews operated streetcars under heavy police escort. Ten cars ran to the business district with minimal violence though chants and jeers rose from strikers and sympathizers. Firemen at six power houses began a sympathetic strike, raising fears for coal supply and transport. arbitration talks continued with another meeting planned.
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Chicago
Sever
Wentworth Avenue
Ams
Wieons
Gantam Shippy
Shippy
Cottage Grove Avenue
Leutenant
Mayer Harrison
Owith
Vanier McCulloch
Chinago
McQulloch
Membeers
State Board of Arbitration
Upean
McCulloch
WH. K. Ilias
Orpstmate
New Yorker Murdered Father of Greater New York Shot
Andrew H. Green aged 83 known as the Father of Greater New York was shot dead this afternoon at Park Avenue and Thirty ninth Street by Cornelius M. Williams, a colored man who had been arrested. Williams said he killed Green over Green keeping a Black girl in his employment. Police believe Williams is insane.
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Andrew H. Green
Greater New York
New York
Andrewh. Green
Thirty-Ninth Street
Park Avenue
Cornelius M. Willams
Green
Williams
Willams
Willam
Tribunal Adjourning In Hague Arbitration Case
The Venezuelan arbitration tribunal adjourned today. The court will study its declarations and notify interested parties of the date of its delivery.
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The
Hague
Venezuelan Arbitration Tribunal
Hanna Issues Formal Notice To Plan Republican Convention
Washington November 16 Senator Hanna chairman of the Republican National Committee mailed a call to all members to meet in Washington at the Arlington Hotel on Friday December 11 at noon. The session is expected to continue through December 12 to fix the time and place of the next Republican National Convention and to transact other business.
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Washington
Hansna
Republican Nationall Committee
Perry
Heath
Republican National Committee
Moet
Arlington Hotel
D. G
Lita
Nextres Publican
Jews Defeat Packers in kosher meat ruling showdown
Chicago reads that the beef trust yields to the Me brew Butchers' association demand for kosher slaughter under Chief Rabbi Ridwas. Armour & Co will keep Rabbi Atum, with inspection by Ridwas cabinet. 120 kosher shops closed until a compromise restores access. The Hebrew Butchers' campaign is paused pending new terms.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Brew Butchers’ Association
Rabbi Ridwas
Armour & Co
Rabbi Atum
Theodore Price
David Moog
Schwarzasch Sulzberg
John Russell
Swit
Aarons
Libby, McNeil, & Libby
Rabb
Ridwas
Nalche
Hebrew Butchers' Association
A. Yompolsky
H. M. Barnette
Jouseph Goldberg
Thirteenth annual WCTU convention opens in Cincinnati
The thirteenth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union began a six day session in Cincinnati with large attendance. Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens delivered the annual address as Mrs. Henrietta Monroe offered prayers. Reports of officers were read and a flag salute adopted replacing handkerchief salutes.
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C. T. Ye
Cincinnath
Lde
Woomin
Christian Temperanes Union
Lillian. M. N. Stevens
Henrietta I
Monroe
Ohio
Susanna M. D. Fry
Helen Morton
Barker
Francis W. Lester
Sus
Mystery of Missing Millionaire Deepens in Virginia
Big Stone Gap Virginia November 13 Twenty six days have passed since Edward Wents disappeared while riding into the mountains. A $56 000 reward for his return or for information leading to his capture or murder has yielded no signs. Rumors of ransom and a fraudulent negotiator come to nothing as searchers scour gulches caves streams and miles around for any trace. The Wentz family remains convinced he is hidden away, while his brother Daniel says they will hear from captors once the case gains wider attention.
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Wentz Haas
Virginia
Big Stone Gap
Edward Wents
Mill
Monaire
Wentz
United States
Daniel Wentz
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