Des Moines jail escape case and political turmoil ripple Iowa
Report summarizes late 19th century Iowa events including the release of a jailed woman in Des Moines after an assault case, a related homicide at Mercy Hospital, and a wide range of local political contests. It notes a gubernatorial requisition for extradition, county election tensions, and social turmoil across multiple towns with several crimes and investigations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Mash
Des Moines
Wile Tin Moster
Htann
Tom. Millard
Creston
Afton
Honda
Mitcamingrton
Alte
Mares Setwling
Goteria
Vibeerty Township
Citay
Iistianes
Tome
Reighiiys
Kacol Stoves
Albert VW
Morris
Mort Dodge
Salinger
ATS
Carroll Cut
Wes Maimos
Mayson Walier
Wottawillomie County
Fie
Avoca
Roscoe Conkling
Conkling
Sioux City
Winlvoston
Ares
Mind Lukentith
Backhead
Visulanis
Dia
Ogtvestoe Dwilevinn
Aeieuoors
Vaden
Prominest
Eecieteter
Calvin
Rachie
I Wit
Thaintit
Defendinis
Dillon
Methodist Hospital
Des Maines
Vie Eotteronens
Sid
Tae
Sherry CL
Diloksot
James Nelur
Shaun Clay
St. Lois
Bram Peyton
Nordherner
John Rahsen
Sloan City
Tatent Wits
Kossuth
Garvey Iustina
Congress
Cumtan
Netley
Aedkley
Dhardin County
Ackley
Ackley Borin
Mason City
Satow
Ep Xeermideema
National Sons of Vote
Ett
Resocii
Sions Balls
Sions City
Sioux Balls
Aidy
Twa
Conepbelt
Tarbeknoyen
Cheadieer
Charles Dodson
Dowson
Roll
Crimpbelt
Wieden Alhemps
Alps
Cumberkind
Ohio
Baeead
Lostie Fastharn
Vibert
Easthorn
Kanee
South Vaan
Porter
Nank
Separ Staat Crom
Presen
Hell
Nurskingen
Hotin
Dadlin
Otwah
Bisink Lay Moin
Svissora
Russia Proposes China Governance After Boxers Arrest
Report from Berlin and Shanghai via Cevinan and Lokal Angeiger notes Emperor of China to resume governance, Boxer Chief executed, and German demands deemed unacceptable. Nankin correspondence mentions German forces and ships, with Li Wingy Chane opposing peace talks. Austin statements describe Galveston food shortages, city clearance, and relief efforts as recovery begins, with extensive damage and high costs expected.
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Berlin
China
Cevinan Feet Society
Shanghai
Die
Russiak Wovernmeng
Russhangorvernment
Ghiadt
Pim
Thug Charag
Ini
Norte
Lokal Mazoger
Yiew Das
Nanking
Oat
Cormany
Lokal Angeiger
Great Britain Rejects Russian Push on Peking Evacuation
London Sept 14 Great Britain's reply to Russia's offer for evacuation at Peking was to withdraw only after receiving satisfactory guarantees from the Chinese government on full and definite terms. There is a mood to accept that the powers have all replied to Russia’s papers with allies like Austria and France split on accepting a withdrawal.
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Peking
Corlain
London
Jobing
Fullilhaert
Teue
Riessian Papas
Aduah Syeat Uritain
Germ
Americans Hill Thhiry. Battle Resorts Surprise Theee tundred
Americans near Battle Resorts in Peking repelled a surprise attack by imperials. A corvey detachment attempted to seize a canal escort, but retreated after contact with American forces. Russian elements, part of a broader railway working party, were dispersed by the action. A punitive force under Colonel Pretickeii was dispatched to burn surrounding towns.
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Battle Resorts
Peking
Pemple Shihe
Kifed
Caplet Ta Riiles
Theacra
Volpanies
Semh Mangosuttion
Feta Fureu Menis
Pretickei
Russians Extend Tientsin Focus as Winter Looms
Dispatches from Shanghai report that Russians plan to withdraw forces after making Tientsin their HQ, with Peking occupation possible through winter to secure rail links. Prince Ching, leader of the conservative pro foreign party, is being held in the western hills by Japanese forces to deter contact with the dawnwer capital.
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Tien ‘Tsin
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Peking
Wa Jess
Impos
Prince Chis
Veling
Paka
Sininghai
Pucsisy
Prince Ching
Iwentis Eigut Aailes
Miners Endorse Nationwide Strike After UMW Signature
President Wilson of the United Mine Workers affixed his signature to a document endorsing a strike action by about 12,000 miners in the Peninsular Hathracite region. The national executive board approved the strike plan, with reports indicating 500 workers in three districts would not report to work on Monday.
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Aitmogh Fo
Sneligusapulis
Hoy
Wilson
United Mine Workers of Americ
Doe
Dinette
Wis
Aft
Dorse
Serlional
Galveston Court Ordersait Execution After Mass Atrocity
In Galveston 40 Black individuals were struck down as a court martial orders a short, grim line of executions. Pockets of the deceased disclosed fingers and jewelry stripped in a ghoulish crime scene. Witnesses describe looting and mistreatment by troops amid a wave of violence targeting Black residents.
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Galveston
Tousten
Tex
Gioveston
Sept
General Yreneh Moves in Trangsvaent Report
London September 17 Lord Roberts reports from Machadodarp September 4 that French occupied Barberton yesterday with cavalry and crossed the mountains with minor opposition. Prisoners released include twenty three officers and fifty nine men. Forty three locomotives and other rolling stock were exsphated. French supplies cover three wrecks and a week of losses. One hundred Boers captured with rifles and ammunition. cattle and sheep abundant. Barrett convoy intercepts show Barberton used as a depot for Boer supplies. The hulk of French forces lag behind due to wagons.
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Yreneh
Trangsvaent
London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Machadodarp
Barberton
Sfrench
Hreneh
Pa Ding
No Fears Of An Epidemic In Galveston After Storm
Sept 17 Galveston reports cautious optimism as health officials see no epidemic danger from storm conditions. State health officer Dr Blant notes improvements. emergency posts established in every ward for sick and wounded. Hospitals expand capacity and request medical supplies. nurses and physicians mobilize to care for injuries and illness.
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Galveston
Board of Nealth
Vatcex
Talveston
Mearth Otheer
Blant
Five Thousand Victims List Grows in Galveston
A tense Galveston report from Houston states thousands remain homeless after the disaster. The letter from Mayor Aly. domes appeals for immediate aid as transportation constraints hinder relief efforts. hundreds of people are stranded and awaiting assistance in Houston and other cities.
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Galveston
Houston
United States
Galvest
Tex
Saale
Nile
Walter Dh. Domes
Aly.dlones
Galveston Hurricane Aid Mobilized by Helen Gould
Reports from Galveston describe mass fatalities and extensive rescue efforts after a deadly hurricane. Helen Gould Promant to Aid New York arranged 50,900 rations to Galveston sufferers, shipped from Jersey City, with contractors coordinating identical military provisions for relief.
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Helen Gould
York
Amos Wimball
Army Constructors
Galveston
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Oop
Goeht
Kruger Departs Amid South Africa Hostilities
President Keager arrives in Pronsvaal area as Washington reports United States Army observers note Roretiza Marios and Lorenzo Maratos in the context of Vaal River hostilities. Officials indicate the collapse of Boer resistance and the end of major actions as tensions persist.
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Pronsvaal
Lerensa Manques
Keager
Washington
Sept. C
United States Army
Reiehimit
Roretiza Marios
Lew Dventy Nave
Galveston Disaster Deaths and Damage Estimated
A Galveston dispatch quotes RG Lote, manager of the Galveston Sows, estimating 4000 to 5000 deaths and property losses between 18 and 20 million dollars from the disaster. He warns the full history cannot be told and appeals for immediate aid and relief.
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Chicago
Sept. U
Galveston
Tex
Charles S. Diehl
Namager
Asneehted Brass
Ghietgac
Bea
Lote
Assassin Confesses in Von Ketteler Killing Case
Sept 14 Peking Japanese authorities report the assassin of Baron von Ketteler confessed. He said the imperial government ordered the mission and that a cartel was taken from the body. The report mentions Boxer resistance near Machipa and volatile tensions with British actions in the region.
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Turder
von Ketteler
Peking
Hove
Baron von Ketteler
Gerneit Emboister
China
Tlew
Prietheadi
Machipa
Shin Casaalry
Pheenessy
Allan Wits
Court dates and political dispatches mix in unclear text
The fragmentary report references court dates for natives and various political names, then shifts to a dated dispatch from Washington about Li Hongzhang and a imperial edict urging immediate peace talks with Prince Ching. It mentions protection and the U S stance, but details are garbled.
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Washington
Li Mune Chang
Pei
Prince Ching
Li Naks
United States
State funds claim list for SpanishAmerican War expenses
Adjutant General Dyers outlines a statement of claims payable in state funds for outfitting volunteer forces during the Spanish American War. The plan covers roughly 4000 in claims plus anticipated disallowed items, with payments expected by December. Officials discuss governor trip costs, fortification of camps, and quartermaster supplies, alongside staff changes and bids ethics at the state board.
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Tes Moines
Dyers
Towa
Nail
Washington
Elaine
Congress
Gondhern
Shetl
San Francisco
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