McKinley Seeks Authority Over Cuba Crisis in Message
President McKinley asks Congress to authorize use of military and naval force to end hostilities in Cuba and establish a stable government. He says pacification is essential and cites the Maine incident as proof Spain cannot guarantee safety to foreign vessels. Spain proposes suspension of hostilities for careful consideration.
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Wasnixavos
Congress
Cuba
United States
Spain
Maine
Havana Harbor
Quay Presses Cuban Question in Senate Debates
In a full Senate chamber Vice President Hobart adjourned session after Quay from Pennsylvania urged immediate warlike action to aid Cuba. He argued for taking up arms in self defense and for ousting Spaniards, citing the Maine incident and incoming Spanish vessels. A president's message on Cuban affairs was read and referred to committees.
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Quay
Senate
Hobart
United States
minirs oi pele _s
Maine
Spain
Cuba
Trades League of
Philadelphia
Pruden
Davis
Minnesota
Stewart
Committee On Foreign Relations
Allison
Candidacy for Holy Orders in the Protestant Episcopul Church
A candidate pursues candidacy for holy orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church. The note details steps toward ordained ministry and church confirmation.
Ministe rial Group Seeks City Half Holiday Saturdays
Des Moines April 12 The ministerial association forms a committee to urge business leaders to close all establishments in the city for a half holiday each Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ministerial Association
Stormbound American Cruisers Reach Halifax After Stormy Voyage
The American cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans arrived in Halifax on April 11 short of coal after a lengthy voyage from London. They faced heavy winds and rain, with the New Orleans sustaining damage to a starboard boat and steering gear. Local officials and U S officers greeted the ships as loading preparations began.
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Halifax
N. C
San Francisco
New Orleans
Amazonas
London
United States
Foster
Howell
Montgomery Moore
Daly
Commodore Howell
Halifax Club
Last Chapter In Briggs Case
In New York on April 12 the Briggs case appears closed as the New York presbytery reads a letter from Dr. Briggs withdrawing from the Presbyterian church. The resignation was accepted after his recent announcement.
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Briggs
New York
Dr. Briggs
New York Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Lions and Bull Fight Draw Big Crowd in Mexico City
Easter Sunday spectacle in Mexico City drew about five thousand spectators from the American colony as two African lions fought a Mexican bull. The first lion appeared exceptionally large after a week of starvation, and the bout proceeded with intense, unrestrained ferocity.
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Mexico
City of Mexico
Governor Intervenes as Ring Fight Ends in Injured Condition
In a boxing match, a fighter appeared to be dying as the bout continued until the governor halted the fight. The stoppage followed concerns over the contender’s condition and safety.
Duel Fatal to Both in Mineral City
Report from Parsons Kansas says a duel at Mineral City left both men dead. Jack Murphy a farmer was killed after four gunshots to the body along with an unknown opponent. Murphy was brother in law of Marion Ashell linked to last year’s murder trial and had threatened Asbell during that case.
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Parsons
Kan
Mineral City
Jack Murphy
Murphy
Marion Ashell
Asbell
Reserve Agents Named in Interstate Bank Approval
The National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City is named reserve for the Iowa National Bank of Orta Ia replacing Citizens' National Bank of Kansas City. Continental Bank of Chicago is named reserve for the First National Bank of Nevada Ia.
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Wasisaton
National Bank of Commerce of
Kansas City
Iowa National Bank of Orta Ia
Citizens’ National Ban of
Continental Bank of Chicago
First National Bank of Nevada
Snowslide disaster on Chilkoot Pass kills many
Reports from Starrie Washington detail a deadly avalanche on the Chilkoot Pass in Alaska. Sixty nine bodies recovered and 160 missing. Rescue work ongoing day and night with a morgue at Sheep Camp and committees appointed to manage the dead and wounded.
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Befers
Starrie
Wash
Alaska
Chilkoot Pass
Wnac
Andrew Anderson
San Francisco
Ep Atwoop
New York
Atkins
Idaho
Albert Auglins
Tacoma
Prescott
Ariz
A. S. King
G. Lon
Groree Lewis
Spokane
G. J. Minor
St. Paul
J. R. Morgan
Emporia
Kan
A. Moxer
Jefferson County
Jonx Mencn Ant
Sein €al
Two Men Die After Rescue Efforts With Dyea Troops
Walter Chappey of New York and John Murphy of Dixon North Carolina were rescued but died the next day. Federal troops at Dyea helped dig out the dead during the incident.
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Walter Chappey
New York
John ©. Murphy
Dixon, N. C
Dyea
Wheaton Seeks Audience With Pope at Vatican
On April 12 the pope granted an audience to Major General Wheaton of the United States as part of diplomatic and ceremonial exchanges during the Vatican visit.
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Wheaton
Pope
General Wheaton
United States
Proclamation Orders Cuban Hostilities Suspension
The government announced a proclamation by General Blanco ordering a suspension of hostilities in Cuba to prepare for peace. Instructions will guide commanders for orderly execution across all Cuban territory. Indians Recover 1,720,000 in Kansas land proceeds after Supreme Court decision reversing earlier ruling.
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Blarco Ixenes
Wasuineron
Cuba
5 de Cuba
Iof
Asmag Corps
Blanco
Wasnixoron
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Brown
Bratten
Wheat Declines as World Shipments Loom Over Market
Wheat futures eased after a day of broad declines driven by abundant world shipments and favorable weather. Prices closed lower across wheat, corn, oats, and pork while California crop damage rumors provided late support. May and July quotes are listed for wheat and corn, with cash wheat and corn bids and various No. 2 traits noted.
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Cureano
California
South Omaha Live Stock Receipts Report April 11
Cattle receipts 1600 steady on light, heavies higher. native beef steers 4.00 to 5.00, western 3.90 to 4.70, Texas 3.25 to 4.40. Cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.25, stockers 3.80 to 5.0, calves 4.00 to 6.75. Bulls 2.5 to 3.75. Hogs receipts 2500. heavy 3.70 to 3.80, mixed 3.70 to 4.72, light 3.65 to 4.72, bulk 5.70 to 3.72. Sheep receipts 6800. natives 3.74 to 4.80, western 3.60 to 4.70, common stock 4.00, lambs 4.50 to 5.70.
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South Omaha
Texas
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report April 11
Kansas Cry notes cattle receipts at 4,000 with prices for Texas and native cattle mixed. hog receipts at 5,000 show weak to lower bids with packers and heavy categories. sheep receipts at 8,000 with lambs and muttons priced to market. Strong entities include Texas steers, native cows and heifers, hogs, lambs, and muttons across multiple price ranges.
Chicago Live Stock Hogs and Cattle Prices Report
Hogs receipts 67,000 with a fair activity and prices down about 10 cents. light 33.70 to 35.00, mixed 34.75 to 40.00, heavy 34.00 to 37.50. Cattle receipts 15,500 with steady demand. beeves 5.00 to 5.45, cows and heifers 2.25 to 4.60, Texas steers 5.60 to 4.60, stockers 4.70 to 4.65. Sheep receipts 2,000 and generally lower. natives 4.40 to 4.80, westerns 4.50 to 4.78, lambs around 4.00.
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Chicago
WarcaGo
Texas
Viaduct Power Question Upheld by Nebraska Supreme Court
The court affirms the Nebraska supreme court ruling enabling the city of Winneane to compel the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad to build a viaduct over its tracks on South Sixteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwimiane
Nebraska Supreme Court
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
South Sixteenth Street
Two Consuls Remain in Cuba as Others Depart
The state department reports that all but two U S consular representatives and agents have left Cuba. One official's status is uncertain and for the other a vessel has been ordered to facilitate his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
United States
Cuba
Alaskan Mail Contract Awarded to Seattle Firm
The post office department awarded P. O. Richardson of Seattle the contract for carrying mail between St Michaels and Weare Alaska a distance of 900 miles. The contract price is 23000 dollars per year for four years starting July 1 1898.
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Washieton
Post Office Department
P. O. Richardson
Seattle
Wash
St. Michaels
Weare
Alaska
Frances Hodgson Burnett Divorce Proceedings Update
In Wasutvaron on April 12 a court signed an order for an examiner to take testimony in the divorce case of author Frances Hodgson Burnett against Dr. Swan M. Burnett of this city. Burnett has not answered the charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Wasutvaron
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Swan M. Burnett
Winter Wheat Condition Reported by Department of Agriculture
The April 1 report shows winter wheat at 86 percent condition, compared with 84 last April and 77.1 on April 1, 1596. The data comes from the department of agriculture observing Wasureton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasureton
Department of Agriculture
Fire destroys Reed livery stable and Rev Barber home in Spa Grove
A blaze at Spa Grove last evening wiped out E. M. Reed’s livery stable and residence with buggies harnesses and goods. Reed’s loss is 5000 dollars with 2000 insurance. Pastor Rev Barber’s Baptist church home and contents suffered about 3000 dollars in the same fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa Grove
E. M. Reed
Reed
Mr. Barber
Baptist Church
Alger to Call Out Hoosiers in War Prep
In Granapolis April 11 Governor Mount received a letter from Secretary of War Alger stating that if hostilities with Spain occur battery A of the Indiana light artillery would be detailed as the first Indiana troops. The government will furnish modern field pieces and authorize purchase of horses and equipment.
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Alger
Granapolis
Torpedo Boats Ready at Newport for North Atlantic Service
The torpedo boats Gwyn and Talbot at Newport are ready to join the North Atlantic or flying squadron on short notice. Sailing orders are hourly expected, though the vessels lack certain first class machines. Guards at the naval station have been ordered to New York.
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Newport
RB. 1
Gwyn
Talbot
North Atlantic
Flying Squadron
Naval Station
New York
Fire In New Hampton Causes Eighteen Thousand Loss
Eighteen thousand dollars' loss was sustained at New Hampton yesterday by fire. In Sioux City a Winnebago Indian fatally stabbed John Considing after an argument over a baseball game. The Iowa Mutual Telephone company asked for an exclusive franchise in Atlanta Iowa but was refused by the city council.
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Iowa
New Hampton
Sioux City
Young Elk
John
Telephone Company
ATLAN
Iowa Mutual Telephone Company
Fatal Case of Hiccoughs in Cascapy
John Geary a well known citizen died here Sunday as a result of hiccoughs that could not be controlled He was 57 years old John Geary residence and occupation not specified but described as a well known local figure died April 8th in Cascapy Ja from a severe case of hiccoughs authorities noted no other cause or complications attached to his death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascapy, Ja
John Geary
Mayor appoints new police chief in Sioux City
Sioux City. April 8. Charles O'Shonessy was named chief of police by the new Democratic mayor J H Quick. O'Shonessy has served as city marshal for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Charles O’shonessy
J. H. Quick
O’shonessy
Iowa Troops Ready to Move After Notification
Governor Shaw said Iowa troops are ready to move within six hours of notification. The state has contracted five thousand pairs of shoes and four thousand flannel shirts with orders for all other supplies to be placed immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cepar Rapids
Shaw
Willing to Buy War Bonds
Desvete April 11 Dubuque financiers say $500000 worth of war bonds could be placed here within twenty four hours and if necessary the amount would be increased to several millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desvete
Dubuque
Man Arrested After Fatal Blow In Sioux City Kitchen
In Sioux City on April date a dispute over a cleaver led to Charles Lindmark, the cook for Mrs. Feldman, being struck on the head with a potato masher by Mrs. Feldman’s husband. Lindmark died. The husband is under arrest.
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Sioux City
Charles Lindmark
Harry Feldman
Lindmark
Child Burned to Death While Firefighting Cornstalks
In LeMaxs Ja on April 8 a 6 year old girl, daughter of farmer Fred Earle, burned to death while she and her brother burned cornstalks. The brother tried to rescue by wrapping his coat around her but...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Inn
LeMaxs
Fred Earle
Three World Shootings Highlighted by Noted Shots
The following week will feature three shoots with the world’s most noted shots present. This event promises high profile participants and widespread attention across shooting communities and media outlets.
Physicians Elect Officers at Doupreust Convention
The physicians convention in Doupreust Ia concluded with officers elected for next year in Quincy Illinois. President A. E. Ruth Keokuk. vice presidents J. J. Murphy St. Louis F. H. Martin Chicago. secretary D. E. Fowler Dubuque. treasurer D. B. Fairchild Clinton.
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Doupreust
Quincy
Lls
A. E. Ruth
Keokuk
J. J. Murphy
St. Louis
F. H. Martin
Chicago
D. E. Fowler
Dubuque
Fairchild
Clinton
Chariton Man Dies in Alaska Transport Crash
J. E. Bentley of Chariton Iowa died at Sheep camp in Alaska on March 2% while helping transport over the Chilcoot pass. He left Chariton with others February 2. His wife and two daughters reside in Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charrton
J. E. Bentley
Alaska
Chilcoot Pass
Chariton
Supreme Court upholds tax on collateral inheritance in Iowa
Des Moines April 8 The supreme court affirms the lower court ruling in Scott county that a thousand dollar exemption for collateral heirs is not applicable against the 5 percent tax on the market value of property of descendants dying intestate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Scott County
State Board of Control organizes with Larrabee chairman
Des Moines April 8. The new State Board of Control met with all members present and organized with ex Governor Larrabee as chairman. Secretary and other officers to be elected later. The board held conference with Governor Shaw and Senators Berry Healy and Everall who drafted the law as the discussion followed.
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Board of Control
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Larrabee
Shaw
Berry, Healy
Everall
Iowa Women to Continue the Campaign for Suffrage
Despite a defeat in the Iowa legislature last winter the Iowa Equal Suffrage association will press ahead. Working members will cover the state with northern and southern delegations, beginning in Nevada, holding county meetings, and organizing local clubs to arouse interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Marxes
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association
Nevada
Damaging Evidence in Sheridan Bank Robbery Case Emerges
Professor Floyd Davis returns from Missouri with examination of money found on Charles Martin, accused of blowing the Farmers bank safe at Sheridan. The chemist sought to determine if the money originated from the nitro glycerine blast.
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Drs Motes
Floyd Davis
Missouri
Charles Martin
Farmers’ Bank
Sheridan
Davis
Gas exposure evidence prompts new explosive case test
The money bears evidence of gas exposure from an explosion and a new chemist led examination is used in future prosecutions. Martin offered a guilty plea with a proposal of two years imprisonment after the investigation results were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Death From Coal Gas in Cepar Rapids Couple Found
An elderly couple Thomas Boshan and his wife were found unconscious in their Cepar Rapids home from coal gas poisoning. Mr Boshan died. his wife is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepar Rapids
Thomas Boshan
Boshan
Stone to Stay In Prison
Des Moines April 9 The supreme court yesterday dismissed the proceedings by relatives of J W Stone to free him from the state penitentiary and transfer him to a state insane asylum Stone killed Frank Kahler a prominent business man on January 5
Scandinavians Form Committee for Iowa Campaign
Scand in northern Iowa met in Fort Dodge and organized for the coming political campaign. The group decided the Scandinavian Republican League of Iowa annual convention will be held in Fort Dodge on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dover
Lowa
Scandinavian Republican League of
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Leprosy cases reported in Iowa towns Ridgeway and Roland
The Iowa state board of health notes two new leprosy cases beyond the single known case. A Norwegian in Ridgeway has the nervous form and is fingerless and toeless. another Norwegian in Roland is bedridden with the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Drs Moines
State Board of Health
Ridgeway
Roland
Iowa in Case of War Iowa National Guard to front line
Governor Shaw would deploy the 2 700 member Iowa National Guard to the front and call for volunteers. The force could be doubled within 48 hours by enlisting more guardsmen, as the guard has been sent to federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Mores
Shaw
National Guard
Iowa National Guard
Land case verdict ties Iowa decision to federal ruling
Des Moines April 11 The Iowa supreme court closed its sitting by issuing 83 decisions one of which American Emigrant Company vs Isabella M Long from Calhoun county concerns swamp land titles. The court reversed the lower court noting a U S supreme court case on Rog ers Locomotive Co holding priority titles due to a secretary of the interior deed. The Iowa court must align with the federal ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Locomotive Company
American Emigrant Company
Secretary of the Interior
Supreme Court of Iowa
Dynamite explosion at Adel injures several. home destroyed
In Apet Ia on April 7 a large dynamite blast fatally injures three people and destroys A E Miller’s farmhouse two miles from the city. Miller had bought explosive to blast rocks and thawed it in the kitchen stove. his wife and two children were injured, the year old daughter dying shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apet
A. E. Miller
Miller
Prairie Fire Ravages Springview County in Nebraska
A massive prairie fire swept the county with gale winds, threatening Springview. Townspeople battled flames to save the town. damage runs into thousands of dollars. The blaze began on the Sioux reserve and may have been started by Native people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springview
Neb
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