Iowa items. morphine attempt and other accidents
The Cedar Rapids region reports a string of misfortunes and crime. Miss Mattis Mumford attempted suicide with morphine and is likely to recover. Harry Tathrop was wounded in a revolver accident. Pat McNamara died after taking a toxic liniment. A wanted photo exhibit linked to Sheriff Herkings spreads nationwide. Various court cases, indictments, and local incidents follow, including a fatality during railroad work and a severe injury from a chisel assault in Oelwein. The Mahaska grand jury returns twenty one indictments against saloonkeepers and druggists, while ex Governor Horsea Bales declines a nomination in the third district.
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H. C. Sturgis
Love Bezeler
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Frank Kalk
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Fred Elvescoat
Foe
Mumay
Clarke County
Eyank Jackman
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B. A. Kelley
Farragut
Mahaska County
Grand Jury
George Seevers
James Carroll
Oskaloosa
Wade
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Dave Yancuy
Edyward Sliver
Independence
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Chicago
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News of the Week From the Queen and World Affairs
The Queen brings Alaska news disputing prior reports of a Canadian flag on American soil and duty claims at White Pass. Reports also mention a Macedonian named Georgii confessing to plans to assassinate King George, amid club meetings abroad. Other items cover Ohio campaign finance limits, a French steamer incident, and various Ohio Supreme Court rulings and local crimes.
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Lindox Main
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Supreme Court
Australia
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Loase
Joseph Bartley
Omaha
War scare grips US Spain as tensions rise
Washington reports late developments point to possible war between the United States and Spain. McKinley eyes decisive action while Secretary Long says the government is prepared for anything. Negotiations to buy ships continue, fortifications rush ahead, and coal supplies are secured for Key West. Reports from Havana and London indicate broad pro Cuban sentiment and expected action.
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March
United States
Spain
Net York Herald
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Doctor
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Cuba
England
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Maing
Haran
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Congress
Spain Demands Recall of General Lee Over Havana Aid
Senor Gullen, Spanish foreign minister, advised United States Minister Woodford to recall Coast General Lee from Havana. He also urged replacing the worshipa ships aiding Cuba with merchant vessels to cut aid to reconcentrations. Woodford cabled Washington, which refused recall and kept war vessels proceeding, noting they are not fighting ships.
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Senor Gullen
United States
Woodford
Havana
Lee
Cuba
Washington
Spain buys ships and arms through Armstron gs
Spain pursues two cruisers built for Brazil and two more in France as it negotiates large ammunition purchases in England and continent. Trench financiers aid cash purchases while security is provided for staff. Spain also seeks three more slips from Armistrongs but has not concluded.
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Mars
Lonnox
Spain
Armstrongs
Brazil
Trance
England
Continent
Trench
Rushing the Work at Army and Navy Departments
A partial dispatch notes continued activity at the New York arsenal with ongoing testing at Sandy Hook. Shipping of shells and other projectiles to fortifications around the harbor proceeds. An 18 inch mortar battery is expected to be tested before onward delivery to various points.
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Navy
Mente
New York
New York Arsenal
Ehella
Sandy Hook
Senate Measures and Pardons Dominate Des Moines Session
The Des Moines Senate discussed Malloy tax measures and various bills on county aid and municipal powers. Thomas Kelley, aged 77, received a pardon bid after murder conviction. House and committee actions postponed key items, while rail and education bills faced hurdles amid partisan votes.
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Jisane
Bimmer
Uota
D. McGurraugh
Stowan
Board of Control
Wiil
Henty
Wabo
Potter
Bremer
Senate and House Debate Alaska Homestead and Rail Right of Way
Washington and March 2 4 7 senate and house debated the Alaska homestead and railway right of way bill with talks on bankruptcy and naval appropriations. Elkins criticised subsidized policies harming American railways while West of Missouri sought to strike homestead provisions. The house and senate also handled financing measures and a patent office report on foreign patent applications.
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Washington
Elkins
House
Washitgtod
Amelia
Talen
Cuiths
Sanave
District of
Alasta
Courb
Bowman -Art
Jowa Patent Office
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