Ex-President Harrison Weds in New York Nuptials
New York April 7 General Benjamin Harrison and Mrs Mary Lord Dimmick married at St Thomas Church in a quiet ceremony held at 5 45 pm officiated by Dr Wesley Brown with twenty guests present. The couple and guests gathered at 2 Gramercy Park for light refreshments.
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Benjamin F. Tracy
Res
Wesley Brown
St. Thomas Church
New York
Mary Lord Dimmick
Benjamin Harrison
Vanderbilt Miss Whitney
Harrison
Dimmick
Benson
E. F. Tib
Daniel M. Ramsdell
Washington
General Harrison
John F. Parker
John ¥. Parker
East Thirty-eighth Street
E. F. Tibbett
Parker
General Tracy
Ashers
Brown
George William Warren
Mascagni
Tracy
Tibbett
Ramsdell
Pinchot
Hannhauser
Wagner
Mrs. Pinchot
Grammercy Park
Indianapolis
Gilbert Retains American Trap Championship Title
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Ia defeated Isaac W Budd of Pemberton N J 92 to 74 in a live third champion shoot at John Watsons Burnside. Gilbert will tour the western circuit opening in Atchison Kan April 14 then go to Omaha for a 1000 state title and compete in Joplin Mo tournaments from April 23 for 1275 added money.
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Iowa
Isaac W. Budd
Curiaco
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Pemberton
N. J
John Watson
New Burnside
Gilbert
America
United States
Atchison
Kan
Omaha
Joplin
Good Outlook For Cattlemen In South Dakota
Deapwoop April 7 winter of 1895-6 will be remembered as the best for cattlemen in western South Dakota with strong prospects despite some losses.
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South Dakota
Early beef shipments expected ahead of schedule
The cattle are in splendid condition and grass has a splendid start, with indications that beef shipments will commence earlier than usual.
William Biggerstaff Hanged After Montana Fight Murder
Heena April 7 William Biggerstaff a colored man was hanged here today for the murder of Richard Johnson a champion fighter from Montana. Biggerstaff remained composed as his neck broke and he was pronounced dead in eight minutes.
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Biggerstaf
Heena
William Biggerstaff
Richard Johnson
Montana
Biggerstaff
Great Enthusiasm at Opening Olympian Games in Athens
Athens reports a festive opening with royal attendance at ate deum and city decoration. American teams show strong form in discus, hop step and jump, 100m heats, and quarter kilometer trials, amid courteous competition with Greek athletes.
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Athens
Spanish Squadron Prepares to Sail for Havana
A Madrid dispatch reports Admiral Ocana has completed sea preparations for 14 ships including the Pelayo Infanta Maria Teresa Almiente Oquando Vizcaya Reina Mercedes Alfonso XIII and a torpedo destroyer with about 6000 men. The fleet will train in Arosa bay then cruise the Spanish northwest coast en route to Havana as cabinet decisions allow.
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New Yor
Madrid
Senchez Ocana
Ferol
Pelayo
Infanta Maria
Theresa
Almiente Oquando
Vizcaya
Reina Mercedes
Alfonso XIII
Arosa
Spain
Havana
West Indies
Healer Schlatter Traverses New Mexico on Fast
Francis Schlatter the healer is traveling westward from Pleasan ton toward Arizona after a 40 day and night fast. He appeared at Pleasanton in Socorro county where locals report several miraculous cures. Schlatter, now in Pleasan ton, looks emaciated yet says he is in good health and does not reveal his next stop.
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Schlatter
Silver City
N. M
Francis Schlatter
Pleasanton
Socorro County
Arizona
Duncan
Suffering of Armenians Reported in Eastern Turkey
Letters from eastern Turkey describe destitute Armenians in desperate need. Families hunger and shiver, living in fear and cold as relief work struggles to reach them. The text portrays near total hardship and a wish for death among those affected.
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Boston
Turkey
Healer Schrader Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Healer Schrader, ordered from Cincinnati by the health officer, crossed to Newport Kentucky and began healing and selling photographs. The mayor ordered him to desist. he refused and was arrested on charges of general nuisance and disorderly conduct.
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Schrader
Jali
Cincinnati
Newport
Battle near Pinar del Rio yields heavy losses
In Tampa report on Tuesday clash in Pinar del Rio between Maceo and Colonel Suarez leaves about 400 Spanish dead and a heavy insurgent toll. Colonel Suarez is seriously wounded.
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Tampa
Fla
Pinar del Rio
Maceo
Suarez
Order of Pente Fails Reported in Philly
The Order of Pente, a so called beneficial organization promising large seven year profits, has collapsed amid the wave of failed get rich quick schemes. The body appears to have faltered as trouble in these schemes grows.
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Order of Pente
Philapel Pnis
Pattison For President Backed By Northampton Democrats
Easton Pa April 7 The Northampton county Democratic committee met here and elected 10 delegates to the state convention. Resolutions were adopted endorsing ex Governor Pattison for president.
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Pattison
Eastox
Northampton County Democratic Committee
Bill to Protect Saaxon Salmon Streams Passed
Washington April 7 The bill to protect salmon in Alaska streams was favorably reported by Senator Perkins from the committee on fisheries.
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Saaxon
Washington
Alaska
Perkins
Death of Frank Fuller and record inmates at Anamosa
Jefferson Iowa April 7 Frank Fuller a leading Knights Templar figure in Iowa dies from diphtheria. Anamosa prison April 4 reports 574 convicts confined, the largest number ever there.
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Frank Fuller
Jefferson, Ia
Knights Templar
Iowa
Anamosa
McVickar Elected Mayor in Des Moines Election
Des Moines voters chose McVickar over Loomis by about 1000 votes as returns late on April 7 indicated. The city election proceeded quietly with the outcome confirmed by late results.
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McVickar
Des Moines
Loomis
Begun Suit for 200000 Dollar Land Claim
Sioux City April 7 D H Talbot filed a suit to recover 200000 dollars in farm land recently seized by the First National Bank of Sioux City to satisfy a 100000 dollar claim against him.
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Sioux City
D. H. Talbot
First National Bank of
Democratic Sweep in Davenport Municipal Election
Davenport Iowa April 6 The Democratic party won the mayor city clerk treasurer and assessor posts and four of six aldermen The average plurality for city offices was about 1000 with a Democratic gain of roughly 600 ballots.
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Davenport
Independent Victory in Dousvevor Mayoral Election
The April 7 election in Dousvevor produced a sweeping win for Mayor T. Duffy, running as an independent. Independents also captured the auditor and assessor posts as well as five of six aldermen, with local issues dominating the campaign.
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Dousvevor
T. Duffy
Burglars Rob Three Houses in Jefferson
Burglars entered three houses at the same hour last night in Jefferson Iowa getting away with watches and jewelry. At one house the owner locked the burglar inside but he escaped through a window. Several posses started out in pursuit.
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Jefferson
Seeding Begins In Iowa As Oats Lead Planting
Mason City Ia April 7 Seeding across this region has started with oats set for a large acreage while wheat is scarce. Ground is in good condition and a large share of last year's oats corn and potato crops remains held by farmers.
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Iowa
Mason Crry
Judgment For One Cent In Slander Case
In Union County Iowa Kinser sued John Smith for slander after being called a thief at a public gathering. Kinser sought $3000 but the jury awarded him a single cent marking the smallest verdict on record.
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Creston
Union County District Court
Kinser
John Smith
Smith
Woman Fights Milwaukee Road Over Husband’s Death
Mrs. Sarah Adams secured a judgment for 8200 dollars against the Milwaukee road for her husband’s death aboard an engine. The supreme court granted a new trial and a second verdict awarded her nothing while she was taxed for costs.
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Sioux City
Sarah Adams
Milwaukee Road
Supreme Court
Coroner exonerates railroad in crossing death near Cherokee
Cherokee Iowa April 6 The coroner's jury found the railroad company not liable for the death of Mrs Norman Lockwood who was killed at a grade crossing three miles north of Cherokee Her son John W Lockwood who was in the buggy with her is in a dying condition
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Cherokee
Norman Lockwood
John W. Lockwood
Creroxer
Illinois Central
Hanna Advises Iowa GOP to Back Allison Over McKinley
M A Hanna, McKinley campaign manager, writes to Allison McKinley club officers in Des Moines urging support for Allison and to refrain from forming McKinley clubs in Iowa. He states Allison deserves support until it is certain he will not be nominated.
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Hanna
Iowa Republicans
Des Moines
M. A. Hanna
McKinley
Allison-McKinley Club
Allison
McKinley Clubs
Iowa
Merchant Gibson Arrested for Cruelty to Animals
Malvern Iowa April 6 T B Gibson a prominent merchant was arrested on cruelty to animals charges. He allegedly beat his horses for over an hour before and after church on Sunday. He later caused warrants to be issued against bystanders including a boy for assault with intent to do great bodily injury and forming a mob.
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Malvern
T. B. Gibson
Straw Board Factory Site Sought at Burlington Iowa
A committee of the Iowa Butter and Egg association meets in Burlington to select a site for a large cooperative straw board factory. Raw material would come from 10,000 acres of swamp grass along the Mississippi river bottoms opposite Burlington. Representatives of the American straw board trust oppose the project.
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Straw Board
Burlington
Iowa Butter and Egg Association
Mississippi River
American Straw Board Trust
School Boys Will Resist
The Sioux Orry report notes the district court did not compel the school board to readmit Madison Page after his expulsion for not leaving the Civics club. The high school society may sever ties, move rooms downtown, and reorganize independently, with a new court test possible if authorities contest the move.
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Sioux Orry
Madison Page
Civics Club
Armour predicts wheat at or near one dollar a bushel
P D Armour, speaking as a merchant, says he believes wheat will soon sell at about $1 a bushel. He cites supportive market conditions, expects broader gains for other grains, and notes that the rise should be based on actual conditions not sentiment. He predicts corn and oats may rise slightly while provisions stay in a favorable range.
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P. D. Armour
Cuicano
Triple Tragedy at Clinton Murder and Suicide Attempt
Ed Polen killed his wife Myrtle Green and his mother in law Mrs McMullen in Clinton Illinois then attempted suicide by leaping in front of a eastbound freight train Jealousy is named as the motive Polen had previously left Clinton for Creston Iowa and returned intending to take his wife with him
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Ed Polen
Clinton
Ills
Illinois Central Railroad
Myrtle Green
McMullen
Polen
Creston
Accused of Wholesale Murder in Iowa Farm Case
In Rock Island on April 8 hundreds visit the Bastian farm under Sheriff Hemenway. The decomposed body of John Landerbach found yesterday supports belief Henry F. Bastian killed victims after being paid off. The list recalls others who disappeared after working on the farm and are presumed slain.
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Rock Island
Bastian
Hemenway
John Landerbach
Henry F. Bastian
Bastain
Frep Kruschmann
Jonx Lauderbach
Fritz Kiernzen
Marshall Lewis
South Dakota Sunday School Convention in Parker
The annual South Dakota Sunday School association convention will meet in Parker from Wednesday evening May 6 to Friday evening May 8. Prominent Sunday school workers from across the state and neighboring states will attend. Parker residents prepare for a large turnout.
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South Dakota
Huron
South Dakota Sunday School Association
Parker
Great Bull Day in Wheat Markets and Grain Prices
Chicago grain and provisions report shows a strong wheat day with gains over Saturday. Corn and oats held firm on light receipts and limited supply, pork and lard futures also inch higher with May and July contracts.
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Chicago
Onicaco
Chicago Live Stock Market Report April 6
Cattle demand strong for common to choice steers at 4.40 to 4.80 with most sales 4.30 to 4.80. exporters took the larger share of choice droves. Hogs opened active and rose to stronger prices before easing. today’s sales ranged from 5.70 to 8.75 with some weight classes higher. Sheep and lamb markets showed active demand with common to prime sheep at 8.00 to 4.00 and lambs 4.00 to 4.85. exporters were moderate buyers.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Texas
River and Harbor Bill Passed Under Suspension of the Rules
Congress approves the river and harbor appropriations after a brief debate. The measure carries 216 yeas to 40 nays, with Republicans and Democrats split on Cuban resolutions. The bill funds 32 projects totaling 51.7 million dollars and includes a 10.3 million dollar appropriation.
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Washington
House
Yeas
Senate
Congress
Spain
Cuba
America
United States
Arnold
R. L
Atwood
Black
N. Y
Bonatelle
Daniel
Draper
Gilbert
Gillett
CN. Y
Mass
Grout
Lefever
McCall
Moody
Pole
Simpkins
Wadsworth
Walker
Wright
Berry
Culberson
Elliott
Ellett
Grosvenor
Dockery
Dem
Burton
Hepburn
Rep
Mississippi River Commission
Catchings
Rivers and Harbors
Hooker
New Mexico
Assiniboine Military Reservation
District of Columbia
Howard University
PUPILS MUST OBEY Rights of Sioux City debated in court
A district court decision in Sioux City held that teachers may not force pupils to leave a school society for off campus activities unless the group interferes with school work. Madison Page, a high school student, faced suspension and possible resignation to prevent future issues.
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Sioux City
Madison Page
Test Legality of County Road Tax in Boone Iowa
Boone Iowa April 4. Railroads challenge county board authority to levy a county road tax on city property. Chicago and Northwestern paid all taxes except road tax and will test the levy if collected. Des Moines Northern and Western paid in full but protested the road tax in Boone and Madrid records.
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Boone
County Boards of Supervisors
Boone County
Chicago and Northwestern
Des Moines Northern and Western
Madrid
Postoffice Appropriation Bill Sparks Senate Debate
Washington April 3 The postoffice appropriation bill drew sharp senate debate over abolishing county post offices and making them city branches. Gorman condemned the plan as undemocratic and cited Baltimore influence in congressional appointments. Elkins urged subsidies to extend American commerce at sea. George wrapped up a three day speech opposing Du Pont’s bid for a seat as the bond sale investigation resolution again went over on Hill’s objection.
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Postoffice
Washington
Senate
Gorman
Baltimore
Congress
Elkins
Mr. George
Dupont
Mr. Hill
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Harrison—Dimmick
Mrs. Dimmick
Lincoln Township
Hilda
Charles Johnson
Telegraph
Allen
William Bollig
Carroll County
Grand Jury
Peter Wiese
Ben Levich
George Bowen
Tony Brinsk
Bockford
Claycolm
Omana
Stout
Stanley Claycolm
Fred Brans
Rock Rapids
Germany
Brans
State Department
Great Western
Chicago Great Western Railway
Manley
Prairie City
Cold Water
Bristow
St. Paul
Charles McClure
Greene
Cepar Rapids
William Leifheit
Schlitz Brewing Company
Leifheit
Fred Jurries
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