New Fast Trains From Denver to Chicago Impress Press Officials
Denver to Chicago fast trains operated by Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern ran on schedule, reaching Omaha and Boone ahead of time. Reporters from newspapers across the West tour the trains, noting 14 and a half hours for the Denver to Omaha run and punctual arrivals in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Chiago ha-Denver
Union Pacific
Omaha
Denver
Julesburg
Council Bluffs
Chicago and Northwestern
Boone
Whion Pacific and Northwestern Chicago
Northwestern Division
Iowa
Chicago and Northwestern Company
Chicago
Judge Woodward Limits Outbreak by Attorneys in Lattimer Case
In Wilkesbarre Judge Woodward faced a courtroom crowd over the Lattimer shooting trial clash between attorneys Garman and Lenahan. He warned that any repetition of the contemptuous dispute would be punished. Silas Jones testified about deputies and strikers near West Hazleton and the ensuing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Jones
West Hazleton
Lattimer
Ele
Stokes Possesses Tweed Papers in Hushed Private Archive
New York Feb 8 W E D Stokes claims to hold William M Tweed private papers accumulated years ago He plans a book revealing that over 11 million dollars in bribes were paid to rid people of influence Endorsements by involved parties exist The papers describe Tweed's surrender by Spain after escaping Ludlow Street jail as political work to aid a Republican president election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Tweed
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
William M. Tweed
Peo
Ludlow Street
Union Pacific Sells Branch Line to Northern Pacific
Union Pacific directors decided to sell its half interest in the Montana Union railway to the Northern Pacific. The Montana Union linked Union Pacific terminals at Silver Bow with the Northern Pacific main line at Garrison. The sale makes the Butte line the main Northern Pacific route with Helena as a branch and contemplates extending to Anaconda and westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Bourtre
Mont
New York Today
Montana Union Railway
Northern Pacific
Montana Union
Silver Bow
Garrison
Butte
Helena
Anaconda
Bellew Repeats Confession In Cal Murder Case
Bellew reiterates his confession to the district attorney regarding the killings of his brother and sister at Surses California on February 8. He offers few new statements and claims he did not give Susie water or broth, only ice, and asserts his brother Tom was unaware of the events and innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellew
Surses
Cal
Frank Bellew
Susie
Tom
Duellist Who Meant Business Near Sexton
Mason City report says two men were shot in a duel near Sexton Kossuth County Albert Pahn and Herman Necker both injured Necker wounded the abdomen and Pahn in the side or arm none killed and the incident under investigation by local authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Cry
Sexton
Kossuth County
Albert Pahn
Hermann Fecker
Necker
Duel Over Woman Erupts in Narrow Fight
In a brief and private quarrel over a woman two men fought in a crowded area. The combatants were reported to be in a precarious condition and were witnessed only by a few seconds who had them apart.
Copper Strike Report At Nippur Mine Near Anaconda
A 40 foot ore load was cut through on the south crosscut of the 550 foot level in the Nippur mine adjoining the Anaconda on the west. The discovery is described as an important strike in copper near Anaconda Burre on Monday February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Burre
Mon
Nippur
Real estate swindle alleged in Marshalltown case
R W Melick of Marshalltown Ia asks Chicago police to find D D Martin an alleged real estate dealer accused of swindling him out of 2000 dollars. Martin purportedly sold 160 acres in Cherokee county Kansas five miles from Columbus with a forged deed according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Curiaco
R. W. Melick
Chicago
D. D. Martin
Melick
Martin
Cherokee County
Kansas
Columbus
Delavan Publishes Iowa Fish and Game Report
Des Moines Feb 8 George E Delavan state fish and game warden Iowa has issued his biennial report for 1896 and 1897 The document includes drawings of 31 food fish and contains statistics on fish culture and distribution and notes rising public support for conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mores
George E. Delavan
Iowa
Lawa
Delavan
Prohibitionists Seek Constitutional Refresher in Iowa
Des Moines reports the Antisaloon league executive committee will push a resubmission of the prohibition amendment. They cite Iowa’s 1870 constitutional clause requiring a voters decision on a convention to revise the constitution. If the legislature blocks resubmission, they plan a 1900 statewide canvass to rally for a convention and an amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Antisaloon League
General Assembly
Des Moines conference opens in Grinnell with church elections
The Des Moines conference of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, covering 27 counties, convenes in Grinnell Ia. Etta Springer is elected Sunday school superintendent and Frank A Russell assistant. Delegates to the general conference in Independence Mo are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Russell
Metta Hughes
E. B. Morgan
C. B. Brown
J. S. Roth
Dambald
Kephart
C. Scott
Independence
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Two Plans for Redistricting in Iowa Senate
Des Moines Feb 3 The senate committee chaired by Lothrop submitted two maps for senatorial and representative districts amid reapportionment disputes. The current 12 year old apportionment misaligns population, with northwest districts 200 to 250 more populous than southern ones. Some plans merge two senators per district, while avoiding pairing a holdover with a retiring member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate Committee
Lothrop
Sampson moved under guard after Laurelville death
Dr. 8 H. Sampson was transferred from the village jail in Cortumsve to the Hocking county jail in Logan as a precaution against lynching. The move comes as the coroner begins an investigation into the death of Bessie Neff, who was found dead in the doctor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Cortumsve
H. Sampson
Laurelville
Hocking County
Logan
Bessie Neff
Double murder shocks Mercer county Missouri crowd seeks lynching
In Mercer Missouri two brothers Andrew and Joe Alley were shot by Peter Kindred after a dispute over an unpaid account. Andrew died instantly and Joe died hours later. Kindred is jailed in Trenton under guard as mobs threaten action.
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Orrumwa
Mercer
Mercer County
Lineville
Trenton
Princeton
Andrew
Joe Alley
Peter Kindred
Alley Brothers
Kindred
Alley
Joe
Legion of Friends of the Alley Boys
Fourth Week of the Strike Continues at New Reptorp
The fourth week of the cotton mill strike opens with continued firm resolve from both sides. Secretary Cunnane of the joint strike committee states the total money involved remains unsettled and no concessions have been offered by either party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reptorp
Mass
Cunnane
Joint Strike Committee
New England Awakening Seen in Receipts, Says Secretary
Secretary Cunnane reports amounts received up to Saturday revision show New England beginning to wake up. The statement notes growing activity and suggests regional momentum in financial inflows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunnane
New England
Funeral for Hon J P Smith Held in Urbana Home
The funeral for the late Hon J P Smith director of the bureau of American Republics will be at his Urbana Ohio home Tuesday at 7 pm. The Miami Florida reference notes the Florida location in the heading but service details specify Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Smith
Miami
Fla
Bureau of American Republics
Urbana
Delay In Live Stock Case Against Omaha Exchange
The government seeks to dissolve the Omaha Live Stock exchange under Sherman antitrust law after a preliminary hearing in Omaha. Ten witnesses testified as both sides argued. the case moves to a referee if merit found. Officials claim the exchange pairs producers with packing houses for fairness, while critics say it nets high fees and profits for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Exchange
Omaha
Omaha Live Stock Exchange
Exchange
Legislature to grant judicial powers to railroad board
In Topeka Kansas Gov Leedy plans a special session March 1 to pass a railroad bill that would confer judicial powers on the state board of railroad commissioners. He claims pledges from 27 of 40 senators and 56 of 125 house members. A state insurance measure may also be considered. The railroad side expects federal courts to strike down the bill as unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Leedy
House
Leiter Interests Hold Wheat From Breaking
The Leiter interests influenced wheat trading today as prices rebounded after a small drop. Corn barely moved, oats rose, and provisions advanced with May and July contracts posting gains. Cash quotes reflect mixed grain quality with several grade distinctions listed for wheat and corn.
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Leiter
Omaha Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
South Omaha Feb 7 cattle receipts 1 700 steady beef steers 4.5 4.06 western 1.0 4.50 Texas 3.76 cows and heifers 4.0 4.7 canners 2.0 2.8 stockers 3.6 4.8 calves 4.0 6.0 bulls 2.2 5.6 hogs receipts 2.90 shade higher heavy 7.8 8.8 mixed 5.0 7.5 light 3.75 3.50 bulk 5.72 5.74 sheep receipts 6 000 shade lower natives 3.7 4.0 westerns 3.6 4.4 common 5.9 lambs 4.25 9.60
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Texas
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report Feb 7
Cattle receipts 6000 with best steady and others slow. Texas steers 3.60 to 4.00, Texas cows 2.70 to 3.70, native cattle 1.75 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 4.55, bulls 2.40 to 4.0. Hogs receipts 90 with activity strong. bulk 3.05 to 8.85, heavy 3.65 to 4.0, packers 3.60 to 3.95, lights 3.60 to 4.80, pigs 3.5 to 5.0. Sheep receipts 5000 firm. lambs 4.70 to 5.0, muttons 3.0 to 4.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Market Prices Report
Chicago live stock figures show hogs receipts around 35 000 with prices varying from 3.75 to 4.88 for mixed lots, cattle receipts about 18 500 with beeves 3.80 to 5.40 and cows 2.10 to 4.40, Texas steers 4.30, stockers 4.40, sheep 28 000 with natives 4.00 to 4.05 and westerns 4.55, lambs 4.50 to 5.85. market generally steady to lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicasco
Feo
Texas
Market Report for Grains and Cash Prices
St Louis report shows Wurat Lower No 2 red cash and elevator prices for May July 97 and 440 with higher corn No 2 cash May 24 Mage July 274 27 ge and oats No 2 cash 2i ge May 24 ge relevance to daily market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lous
McMillan Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Northern Iowa
The senate confirmed H. G. McMillan to be United States attorney for the northern district of Iowa. Melvin Polen was convicted in Creston district court of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to four years at Fort Madison penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Wasninetos
Senate
H. G. McMillan
United States
Iowa
Polen
Creston
Melvin Polen
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Hawkeye Nominees Confirmed by Senate
Washington February 6 The senate confirmed these nominations to be consuls Benjamin Johnson of Iowa at Utilla Honduras and J E Bowen of Iowa at Port Stanley Falkland Islands.
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Hawkeye
Washington
Senate
Benjamin Johnson
Iowa
Utilla
Honduras
J. E Bowen
Port Stanley
Falkland Islands
Iowa Congress of Liberal Religion planned in Cedar Rapids
Preparations are underway for the first annual meeting of the Iowa Congress of Liberal Religion to be held in the Universalist church in Cedar Rapids during the last week of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Liberal Religion
Crpar Rapids
Iowa Congress of Liberal Religion
Universalist
Mrs. Ernestine Bertosch Faces Murder Trial in Curtos
In Curtos Iowa on February 5, Mrs. Ernestine Bertosch goes on trial in district court charged with poisoning her first husband Charles Sehensen to death in September. A jury was quickly seated and testimony began.
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Curtos
Ernestine Bertosch
Charles Sehensen
Pioneer Lawmakers of Iowa to Convene in Dos Mores
The sixth annual session of the Pioneer Lawmakers of Iowa begins in Dos Mores on Feb. 9 and runs for two days. Eligible members are former state officers who served 24 years prior to now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Statesmen
Iowa
Dos Mores
Pioneer Lawmakers of
Eli
Freight derailment near Fredericksburg kills one
A Chicago Great Western freight train struck the rear of a Fredericksburg bound train, destroying the engine and cars. Three trainmen were scalded, with Engineer Grim of Oelwein, Iowa, fatally injured.
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Tiree
Saimen
Crevag Faris
Chicago Great Western Railway
Fredericksburg
Grim of
Oelwein
On Trial For Cattle Stealing
Spa Grove Iowa February 4 The trial of George Johns a prominent cattle dealer of Galva on a cattle stealing charge is being heard this week in the district court Forty two witnesses have been subpoenaed four Chicago commission men are among them The jury was impanelled yesterday Great interest is shown due to the defendant s prominence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurore
Dreyfus
Assize Court
The
Seine
M. Zola
Fsterhazy
Paty du Clam
M. Laborie
David Christie Murray
Emile Zola
Zola
Spa Grove
George Johns
Galva
Chicago
Legal seizure in court over $2880 claim in Hauptman case
In Sioux City on February 6 Mrs. Matilda Metz filed a $2,880 judgment against P. A. Hauptman. With no levyable property found, Hauptman was arraigned and a court search uncovered a watch a few jewelry items and $9 in his pockets which Metz took as partial satisfaction of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
P. A. Hauptman
Matilda Metz
Levy
Brewer and Taylor Tie The Knot In Cedar Rapids IA
Luther A. Brewer and Miss Elinore Taylor married at the bride’s parents home in Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Dr. E R Burkhalter and Rev. C W Maggart. Brewer is the Morning Republican business manager and state oil inspector. Taylor is a prominent society figure active in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer-Taylor
Cepar Rapids
Luther A. Brewer
Elinore Taylor
E. R. Burkhalter
C. W. Maggart
Brewer
Republican
Taylor
Remains of Murdered Women Buried Amid Tense Crowd
Smallpox at Burlington triggers quarantine as the bodies of Mrs Rathburn and her daughter are laid to rest before a large crowd. The murder suspect Storms faces delayed preliminary examination due to the county jail smallpox quarantine and no new sensational developments are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Buruwerox
Millionaire Galvin of Dawson City
Sioux City reports Pat Galvin and wife of Dawson City arriving from Ireland. They plan to proceed to San Francisco then to the Klondike. Galvin is described as one of the Klondike’s few millionaires, reportedly worth about 10 million dollars. He carries 500000 in Bank of England drafts for Klondike investment, supplied by an English syndicate. He spent four and a half years in the Yukon.
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Galvin
Dawson City
Sioux City
Pat Galvin
Ireland
San Francisco
Klondike
Bank of Eitgland
Yukon
Iowa City students appeal for leniency after suspensions
A mass meeting at the State University of Iowa drew 1,000 of its 1,800 students to back the faculty’s stern action against 23 suspended freshmen kidnappers, urging mitigation due to the implicated students’ innocent intent and presenting resolutions to the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Rod and reel club formed to protect local fish
Sioux City February 4 a rod and reel club was formed to protect the fish of this region covering northeastern Nebraska southeastern South Dakota and eastern Iowa from ravages of the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakota
Fishermen vow strict law enforcement on depleted waters
A professional fisherman notes rivers and lakes have been stripped by seine nets for years leaving no fish for rod fishing. The organization will enforce fisheries laws, prosecute offenders, and assign wardens to monitor waters and catch violators.
Francis Grable Sets Forth Plans Amid Quinlan Resignation
Francis Grable speaks from St. Louis about his business ventures opening up 500 miles of territory from Alliance Nebraska to Billings Montana. He notes $393,000 in bank money was lent by William J Quinlan Jr and that Quinlan’s resignation as cashier followed. Grable asserts his own debts were reduced and claims extensive mining and irrigation projects with 42 towns and multiple mills and smelters. He emphasizes commitment to stockholders and confidence in property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Francis Grable
William J. Quinlan, Jr
Chemical National Bank of New York
Quinlan
J. M. Latimer
Williams
Chemical Bank
Alliance
Neb
Billings
Mon
Black Hills
Deadwood
Edgemont
Union Hill
United Companies
Homestake
United States
Lindsay Not Likely to Resign in Senate Stand
In Washington on February 5, Senator Lindsay of Kentucky defends his personal privilege and rejects Kentucky legislature pressure for his resignation. He says he represents all Kentucky and the American people, not a state-issued mandate, and will vote per conscience. The short session adjourned after three hours following an executive meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Washivnton
Senate
Dem
Kentucky
Fire Sweeps Atlantic City Academy of Music Area
A fire in Atlantic City New Jersey started at the Academy of Music this morning and consumed about half a block, causing an estimated loss of 65000 dollars. The blaze spread to Lapres confectionery, Bryn Mawr hotel rear, Bachars finishing store, Ratters school of phrenology, Myers photography gallery, Gold Mine bath houses, Smiths rolling chair shop and part of the vitascope parlor on the boardwalk. The Berkeley hotel on Kentucky avenue was saved when the wind shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Academy of Music
Lapre
Bryn Mawr
Bachar
Ratter
School of Phrenology
Myer
Gold Mine
Smith
Board Walk
Berkeley
Kentucky Avenue
Supposed Indian Lynchers Arrested in Indian Territory
Early today in Shawnee 1 1 persons were brought in from near Maude for a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Galgreath on conspiracy in the lynching of Mrs Leard’s Indian murderers. Bonds set from 800 to 2500 dollars. Marshals expect 50 more arrests. Many implicated in the burning flee the country to dodge arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxianoma City
O. T
Shawnee 1
Maude
United States
Galgreath
Leard
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Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Grinnell
Esterhazy
Paris
M. Emile Zola
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