Tragic deaths and crime sweep Iowa towns in a single report
A mass collapse kills Frank Woomrontt, a ten-year pupil at a state school, as a two ton pile of frozen elders buries him and companions. In Rutland township Woodbury county farmer Christ Meyers kills his sister in law and is jailed after a knife wound. Cedar Rapids painters strike for higher pay while dynamite threats and a prank on a church steps lead to arrests. A boy’s accidental rifle discharge endangers his brother near Marshalltown. A railroad mortgage and forger suspect in Des Moines fuel ongoing legal drama. Anarchic theft, archbishop speculation, and multiple local clashes fill a sprawling Iowa crime and accident roundup.
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Frank Woomrontt
Denf Nh Council
Te Wits
Curistromen Barkan
Plymouth County
Farrnest Meyers
Rutland Township
Woodbury County
Meyers
Dora Bauer
Taner
Meyers S
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Charles Hull
Willard & Co
Marshalltown
Tuene
Des Moines
Duluth
Winona & Western
Osage
Iowa Falls
S. N. Wardell
E. M. Wardall
Des Moines Dispatch
Johnson
Ks. EH
E.R. Carrington
St. Louis
Olaf I. Anderson
Carrington
Corres Johnson
United States
Wynown
A. Th Dolaison
Olaf Dacolson
Kenry Mo Prestan
Charles Hi, Brown
Charles W. Brown
A. J. Wood
Peterson
Anderson
Cedar Tapids
Laingworthy
Rairoaul
Northwestern
Reptuyl Eymittee
Kaubas City
Koldt
Tom Tardin County Grand Jury
David S. DeWitt
New Providence
Richard Worret
Audubon
Union
Cornelius Tobin
Eidora
DeWitt
Obin
Worrell
Attarxny Baneur
Jes County
Messico, Pyle
Chaviten
Dinshaal
Barger
Min
Woun
Webster City
Ralph Gerber
Ll. NL Gerber
Vieree
Eriest Meyer
Christ River
Woodbury
Tie
Iman
Meyer
Congress Heats Bid on Philippines and Territorial Stakes
Washington reports reveal a flurry of action in Congress as amendments and resolutions unfolded. The House passed private pensions and extended measures on Puerto Rico and the Philippines while debates over territorial rights and constitutional reach continued in the Senate. A Democrat was seated in Virginia and a resignation was addressed amid partisan arguments on coinage and governance.
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Renati
Washington
Mate T
Allen Cus
Rawbins
Philippines
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Huiler
North
House of Re
Mareh H
Toler
United States
Muruece
Boers Threaten Destruction If Johannesburg Falls
Montagu White confirms rumors that the Boers will destroy Johannesburg if forced to retreat. Roberts’ forces entered Bloemfontein March 13 aiding relief of Kimberly and Ladysmith, capturing General Cronje with little loss. News from Bloemfontein notes Prench north and south of the city, Boers surrendering as Steyn and officials evacuate Axvoonstadt. 3,000 Boers remain, many fleeing. Locomotives and rolling stock seized. Major General Prettyman named military governor.
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New York
Montagu White
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Loxton
Lhke
Roberts
Modder River
Tle
Bloemfontein
Kimberly
Thadysmith
Cronje
Free State
Daily Mail
Prench
Lord Roberts
Purole
Steyn
Executive Council
Axvoonstadt
Winburg
Gener Preneh
Boerorginivlion
Free Statery
Lransvilllers
Widerine
Prettyman
Jloemiuuiein
Trusts and amendments spark a constitutional joint resolution
Representative Kay of New York introduces a joint resolution proposing a constitutional article to empower Congress to regulate monopolies and trusts and to authorize states to enforce the laws necessary and proper for their execution amid disputes with federal law. An underground railroad project in Hevlin costs 1 000 000, and Newark Newark fire claims many lives with multiple injuries and bereaved families.
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Wasut Naron
Amaveh
Kay
New York
Elavirman
House Committee On Judiciary
Congress
United States
Hevlin
New Yass
Mare
Koarseen
Newark
N. J
City
City Hospital
Espers Fight to End Amid Pretoria Tensions
Dispatches from Pretoria report intense excitement as Boers rally to defend Transvaal independence. Reitz says war will be fought to the bitter end while Kruger and advisers plan a defiant reply to Lord Salisbury. Boers condemn Orange Free Staters for surrender of offices and threaten retaliation against British policy on exchanges.
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Pretoria
Lord Salisbury
Transvaal
Reitz
Tigers
Magland
Kruger
Balisbury
Boars
Brygland
Tle
Orange Free
Great Britain
British Casualties At Dreifontein Reported In March 17 Update
London notes confirm sixty two killed and 32 wounded among the British at Dreifontein on March 10, including one Canadian. Lord Roberts plans an advance on Pretoria as rail communication remains intact, with Mafeking remaining a point of anxiety. Continental powers largely refuse intervention except Russia. The pope reportedly sent only a letter to Queen Victoria urging an end to bloodshed. Leyds and King Leopold efforts fail.
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Lord Roberts
Loynon
Dreifontein Mareh
Loxpox
Cape
Pretoria
Orange Tree
Mafeking
Wimberley
Pope Wa
Leyds
Leopold
Open door policy in danger and reforms threat
The American Association telegraphed Washington warning that the empress dowager's stance against reforms will jeopardize the open door policy, risking rebellion and foreign harm. the Chinese association plans to approach Sir Claude MacDonald in Britain on the issue. Kentucky prisoners arraigned amid orderly transfer, bail set at 10,000 as officials and deputies escort inmates. Topeka Capital remains religious, continuing Sheldon family paper. Boers to be sent to St Helena amid transport issues and illness among prisoners, with concerns over conditions and travel.
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Kentucky
Mare
Calet Powers
John Davis
W. J. Coulton
Tarland Whithinker
Louisville
Azlip
Topeks
Ytoyena
Kansas
A. Papence
Ie Siays
Vwhitus
Sheldon
St. Melena
Carn Laws
Mavel
Helena Tus Leen Tlehija
Tie Faet
Proclaimed ban on oman stvery in Gruen and rail talks in A Minor
March 14 report notes Governor Taniyy Iius issues proclamation prohibiting oman stvery in Gruen while in Mire L7 Russian rail concession talks falter. Turkish government opposes submission and the sultan awaits a military report on strategic aspects before deciding. Webster Davis returns from Pretoria en route to America.
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Stavesy Ln
Gunns Peettsifed
Wasnisarox
Taniyy Iius
Oman
Gruen
Bultan
Auxlong
Coxsrasvincerne
Des Moines Senate Bills on Taxes and Education
Des Moines senators advance Cheshire taxation plans on express companies and general revenue. Bills also touch state education, university entrance standards, school funding, and the establishment of an appellate court to handle civil cases under $3000. Governor’s actions include pardons and comments on the building and loan interests.
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Honse
Ted Ad Gemo
Nonny
Cantel
Heise
Cowles
Sourse
Kludy
Sale University
Bagh
Dows
Mid Stile Winder Chaptods
Senate
Des Moines
Lowa
House
Department of Vericulture
Taylor Appeals to Washington for Intervention
Governor Taylor prepared a statement and a second appeal to President Melkinley. John W. Yerkes of Danville led a conference at the executive mansion with regional representatives. A committee headed by Yerkes will travel to Washington to present the agreed message to the president.
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Washington
Frankrour
Kye
Taylor
Melkinley
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Yerkes
Warship for China and Germany response in war
Secretary Lone cables Admiral Watson to dispatch a ship to Waku Ching at the mouth of the Weho river to protect missionary interests. Germany declines to intervene in the Great Britain war, stating no concern. In Red Ash mine disaster at Cuamnesronx, Wo Vin, Mayelyn, all bodies recovered. forty dead and six injured, two hospitalized.
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China
Waaithngyon
Marebs
Lone
Admiral Watson
Cavite
Seid Mwa
Waku
Ching
Weho River
Aioe
Tivesyone
Duutax
Pho Wruusvaal
Germany
Great Britain
Wo Vin
Mavelyn
Red Ash
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Porto Rico
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Quapay
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Mark Hays
State of Vane
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Seralu
Washinton
Porto
Eask
Howard
Oncland Davied
Webster Davis
Webster Avis
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Doe Moines
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Cory
Muir
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Jose
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Floward Peillard
Aergulunre
Kenate
Whges
WCURE
Black
Mills
Mudun
Svendall
Vane
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Bishop
Clarke County
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Des Moines Army Post
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Supreme Court
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