James Eckles buys Russellmassen farm near Nevada Iowa
James H M Eckles of Chicago former comptroller of the currency purchases the Russmassen farm six miles northwest of Nevada. His brother arrives from Ohio to manage the farm where thirty two Jersey cattle are now kept. Also reports note William Fileler from Iowa named assistant attorney general of the United States and other local matters including a bank fear and a river project setback.
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James MH. Eckles
Chicago
Nevada
Ohio
Washington
Wm. FE. File Ler
Iowa
United States
Puller
West Union
Fayette County
Ile
Congress
Ife
William Warn
Menry Warn
Denison
Warn
Farmers’ and Merchants Bank
Kamrar
C Country
Sioux City
Missouri
United States Engineer’s Office
Weldowstone Park
Chittenden
Waterloo
Waverly
Charles City
Davenport
Hotel Downs
Yamkrada
Grinnell
Des Moines
Iowa City
Lyons
A. P. Rayburn
C. A. Starr
D. B. Lyons
Wiliam J. Waddack
Board of Regents
University of Iowa
State of Iowa
Fairfield
Ed Campbell
Towans
Tie
Cohn M. Campbell
Farmer
Colin Campbell
W. EF. Shompson
Bell Lvivh
WLC
Bryant
Marivon
Jesse Garard
M.C. Gigrard & Bro. Stock and Grain Shippers
Elvaston
Danevock County
Garard
Russia's Hold Is Firm Says German Reporter
A Tageblatt correspondent reports from northern Manchuria and Mongolia on a Russo-Chinese agreement. He argues the published text misrepresents reality, noting Russian influence in Manchuria and Mongolia with flags, tax offices, banks, and Russian officials. An army order praises Siberian troops for defending 1,500 kilometers on the frontier from Urga to Kho Shun.
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Norlin
Tageblatt
Manchuria
Mongolia
Siberia
China
Manzhuria
Turkestan
Mancharia
Bokhara
Arge
Gradekoi
Urga
Cuban Conservatives Win at Havana Platt Amendment Debate
The constitutional convention in Havana met in secret to discuss the Platt amendment. Conservatives won a victory by deciding to continue sessions and refer the amendment to the special committee on relations, with a report due. Twenty nine delegates attended, with two absentees. The body favored continuing talks and sending an answer to Washington, while some radicals could affect future demonstrations if an appeal to the people is issued.
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Havana
Piaatt
Senor Liorente
General Nivera
Sanguily
Executive Department
Washington
United States
Texas
Crisis in Far East Deepens Between Britain and U S
London reports a grave crisis in far eastern affairs as Britain and the United States negotiate to counter Russia’s bid to occupy Manchuria. British alarm rises over possible permanent Russian foothold, with Lord Lansdowne pushing powers to unite against the move and limit occupation.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Manchuria
China
Usta
Lord Lansdowne
Charles Scuti
Old Members Reappointed Cabinet Nominations from Washington
The President sent Senate nominations for secretary of state John Way, secretary of the treasury Lyman J. Gage, secretary of war Elihu Root, attorney general John W. Griggs, postmaster general Charles Mary Smith, secretary of the interior John J. Long, and secretary of agriculture James Wilson. Griggs will remain until a successor is chosen. Also expected is the nomination of Robert McCormick as minister to Austria. A new commission was issued to George D. Cartelyou as secretary to the president.
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Iowa City
Towa
Mary Read Tousey
New York
Rohrer
Council Watts
Turlington Institute
Wm. BR. Harper
University of Chicago
Turington
Sharper
Anmbeldl
Andy Bull
Gilmore City
Sim Calder
Ed Beebe
Walter Rose
Dakota City
Ottumwa
Agency
Burlington Road
Ageney
Garrison Rock
Burlington
New York Dispatch
Mary Head Tousey
Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas
Sarah Ht. Rohrer
Council Bluffs
Fousey
George Mr. Curtis
Ministerial Association
Clinton
Rei
Jack Robison
Fred Foster
Algona
Tablson
Johnson
Poster
Foster
Comanche
Lew Moor
Chiesjo & Northwestern
Rock Cut
Margett
Belize
James Clancy
Missouri Valley
Stuart Herald
John Herriott
Mr. Herriott
Herriott
Washington
Senate
John Way
District of Columbia
Lyman J. Gage
Ilinois
Treasury
Elihu Root
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Charles Mary Smith
Pennsylvania
John J. Long
Massachusetts
James Wilson
Town
Senate backs St Louis expo and ends Charleston approp
Congress news reports the senate receded on Charleston expo funding while passing the 5 million St Louis expo appropriation. River and harbor bill defeated. president's inaugural address followed by quick adjournment. House action includes defeating a rules committee resolution to form an insular affairs subcommittee to visit Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines by 139 to 84.
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Washington
Senate
Nis
Carter
Wellington
House
Rules Committee
Insular Affairs
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Senate Debate Windows and Abrogation Resolutions
The March extra session saw Pratt's amendment to limit debate referred to rules, Morgan pressing the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abrogation, and no major action taken. Frye is re elected president pro tempore. Morgan’s speech concluded as adjournment loomed and executive confirmations proceeded.
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Washington
Senate
Pratt
Connecticut
Mason
Lubnvis
Wellington
Maryland
Lacon
Georgia
Snator Pratt
Committee On Rules
Morgan
Alabama
United States
Great Britain
William LP. Frye
Maine
Frye
Iis
Wobart
Kasson Ruslins Abandons Reciprocity Talks for Florida
A fragmentary dispatch reports Joan A Kasson Ruslins resigning as special plenipotentiary for reciprocity treaties and leaving Washington for Florida. The president withheld her report, keeping the matter in abeyance, amid renewed efforts on reciprocity with France and related policy shifts.
Smallpox debate and state notices at capital
At Des Moines March 10 1901 the state board of health spar with Dr G J Ross over smallpox claims noting several deaths yet unreported and questioning Ross claims of no real smallpox cases in Sioux City. The report covers school travel rulings and adjutant general plans, plus Capitol crack findings, commission appointments, and a Cape Town disease outbreak update.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
G. J. Ross
Sioux City
Ross
Board of Health
Tigges Lotus
Cape Town
Cape Lown
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Emperor
Tsin
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Peking
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Li Dlong Chang
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John MM. Thurston
Nebraska
William Y
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George W. McBride
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Win
BE. Chandler
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Santiago
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Mont
Cleck
Paris Gibson
Great Falls
John Davis
Knoxville
Hallowell
Bussey
Davis
Huliowell
Far East
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Lichtenburg
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Celliers
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Orange Colony
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Reneh
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Cape Colony
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Pearston
Gorringe
de Lisle
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Mrajesty
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Timperor William
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Botha
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Colesberg
General de Wet
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Florida
Mitch J
Mrr. Kasson
Mr. Kasson
Morida
Gemain
Topeka
Kan
Trarretethi
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Plymouth County
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Nike
Assuruc
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C. A. Camning
Capitol Improvement Commission
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State House
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State Board of Control
Newbruske
Shaw
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Sinley
Buffalo
General Assembly
State Agricultural Department
War Office
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