De Lome Incident and Spain's Response Described
Maprio reports Spain plans to appoint Louis Polo Bernabe as Dupuy De Lome’s successor and publish a decree for new Cortes elections on March 20. The cabinet discusses Cuba war and accepts De Lome’s resignation, while the U S note demands formal disavowal of insults to President McKinley. The telegram notes President Estrada Cabrera’s peaceful installation after an assassination attempt nearby.
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Maprio
Cuba
de Lome
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Louis Polo Bernabe
Senor Gnullon
United States
McKinley
Senor Canalejas
Woodford
Senor de Lome
Delivery of De Lome Letter to Canalejas Confirmed
Washington reports the state department has placed the De Lome letter in the hands of Senor Canalejas with his attorney Mr. Carlisle presenting authority. The department says Canalejas holds legal ownership and no apology or retraction is demanded from Spain. The cabinet awaits a final despatch to complete the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Senor Canalejas
Senor Dupuy de Lome
de Lome
Canalejas
Carlisle
Spain
Senor de Lome
Foreclosure Decree on Central Branch Lines Placed in Federal Court
Judge Williams in Topeka issued a foreclosure decree against the Central Branch lines of the Union Pacific. Hiram Dillon was named special master to conduct the sale. The three lines, leased to Missouri Pacific, involve 406 miles and mortgages totaling over 8.9 million dollars. Both Missouri Pacific and Burlington Express Interest in securing the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Topeka
Williams
Central Branch
Union Pacific
Hiram Dillon
Samuel Carr
Atchison, Jewell County and Western
Atchison, and Pacific
Burlington Companies
Seven more bodies recovered from Pittsburg fire ruins
Seven additional victims were found in the Pittsburg blaze, bringing the total recovered to 18. William Finch and George Newman were identified among the dead, with 35 people still missing as 200 more workers cleared debris and officials expected more findings within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William Finch
Fire Department
George Newman
Philadelphiaateral Gas Company
Marshal McFadden
Assassination Shock Hits Barrios Case in Washington
Washington officials released details on the Barrios assassination probe as investigators pursued leads from the early morning shooting. Authorities said the incident has stunned officials and prompted added security at government offices.
Death of Carter Roe May Solve Noted 1895 Robberies
Carter Roe died January 23 at Bedwell's asylum east of Topeka after a lengthy illness. Before dying he confessed participation in the Elmdale bank robbery on April 29 1890 and in a train robbery likely the Blue Cat job near Kansas City. He indicated a $1300 share buried near Garfield park and named a confidant. Six men reportedly formed the gang.
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Carter Roe
Topeka
Kan
Kansas City
Elmdale
Bedwell
Garfield Park
North Topeka
Edrick
Roe
Populists Seek Unity of Silver Forces in Minneapolis
Senator Marion Butler and ex Senator Dubois left for Minneapolis to urge the Minnesota Populists to unite all silver forces in future elections regardless of candidate affiliation. Congressman Hartman will join them tonight to promote the same aim.
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Washsington
Marion Butler
National Committee
Dubois
Minneapolis
Minnesota Populists
Hartman
Three Appointments Nominated for Land Office and Public Money
The president sent nominations to the senate for registers of land office Joseph W. Johnson of Nebraska at Lincoln and Lee Stover of South Dakota at Watertown. Also nominated as receivers of public moneys George W. Case of South Dakota at Watertown.
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Wash Hington
Senate
Registers of Land Office
Joseph W. Johnson
Nebraska
Lincoln
Extend Invitation to Bryan to Speak Before Convention
New Orleans on February 15 reports the constitutional convention inviting William J. Bryan to deliver an address to its members. The move signals Bryan’s prominence in public affairs and the convention’s desire for a noteworthy address.
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Bryan
New Orleans
Constitutional Convention
William J. Bryan
Grain Markets Close Higher With Wheat Gains
Wheat rose on the foreign situation finishing up 3 cents from May prices. Corn gained 4 cents, oats up about 14 3sixteenths, and provisions finished 0 to 25 cents higher as traders held attention on coarse grains. Cash quotes listed for No 2 red wheat No 3 red and various spring and winter grades.
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Cuicano
Omaha Cattle and Hogs Market Summary
Sovurn Omaha reports cattle receipts 2,500 with steady to stronger prices across classes. Native beet steers around 3.41 to 4.9, western and Texas steers 3.10 to 3.80, cows and heifers 2.8 to 8.95, calves 4.00 to 6.00, hogs receipts 2,800 with prices 3.75 to 3.874, sheep markets stronger with natives 3.5 to 3.8 and westerns 3.0 to 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovurn
Omaha
Texas
Potter's Re-Election Unanimous at L A W Assembly Meeting
The League of American Wheelmen held its annual assembly in Providence selecting Isaac B. Potter as president with 212 votes to 107 for George D. Gideon. The next meeting will be in Providence, R I. Membership rose from 72 000 to 102 000 with strong finances. Racing board receipts totaled 9126 and expenditures 7594 leaving 1832 on hand after 2912 meets and 17316 races with 9000 participants and prizes worth 1 654 020.
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St. Louis
National Assembly
The
League of American Wheelmen
Potter
Isaac Potter
George D. Gideon
Racing Board
Isaac B. Potter
New York
Thomas J. Keenan
Pennsylvania
E. N. Hines
Michigan
James C. Tattersall
New Jersey
Providence
R. I
Good Roads Movement
League
Abbott Bassett
Albert Mott
League of American Wheelmen adjourns after Sunday racing defeat
The national assembly at St Louis after three days of work adjourned with the local option on Sunday bicycle racing defeated. An amendment allowing state divisions to decide racing on Sundays was voted down by six votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen
Luetgert Denounces Jurors After Life Sentence
Adolph Luetgert called the jurors a pack of cowards after being sentenced to life for his wife’s murder. He accused them of compromising on law and evidence and vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court, claiming he is either guilty or innocent and predicting eventual freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Adolph L. Luetgert
Luetgert
Gilderoy
Scuetgert
Chicago
Supreme Court
Sale of Kansas Pacific to Proceed After Agreement
St Louis reports that the February 14 17 and 18 sale of the Kansas Pacific railroad will go on as planned after ex Governor George Headley special counsel for the government in Union Pacific cases and the reorganization committee reached an agreement with stockholders. Headley sought a postponement and a receiver but the parties settled and the sale proceeds.
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K. P
St. Louis
Kansas Pacific Railroad
George Headley
New York
Union Pacific
United States District Court
Hoadley
Reorganization Committee
Temple Amendment Passes in Des Moines Senate
Des Moines reports the senate today passed the Temple amendment amid continued debate. The action follows previously filed bills and moves to the house for consideration. Further details on the amendment’s provisions and dates were not specified in available text.
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Senate
Railroad accident law amendment on employee relief
The amendment clarifies that accepting voluntary relief funds does not waive the right to damages. It is expected the governor will sign. After last year's bitter fight, this year's opposition was comparatively light.
Senate Examines Cuban Question and Kansas Pacific Deal
In Washington on February 15 the Senate discussed the Cuban insurgents and a monetary issue. The foreign relations committee reported against Allen’s amendment to recognize belligerency. Mr Morgan’s resolution sought consul reports and recognition details. Harris spoke on the Kansas Pacific sale and a potential government loss of 6.6 million dollars, while Pettigrew led a four hour executive session on the Hawaiian treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mr. Allen
Neb
Foreign Relations Committee
Morgan
United
Kansas Pacific
Harris
Pettigrew
Cuban Resolution In House Sparks Mirth In Washington
Washington Feb 15. A rumor of major action on Cuba stirred house members before the session. The foreign affairs committee resolution asked the state department for information on Cuban conditions and Spain’s autonomy proposal. Another resolution sought related correspondence on excluding U S fruits beef and horses from Germany. The day's work then shifted to District of Columbia business.
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House
Washington
Cube
Foreign Affairs Committee
State Department
Spain
Germany
District of Columbia
Leiter Wheat Exports Move to Seaboard Under Through Rates
Contracts for moving 1 500 000 bushels of Leiter wheat to the sea board have been made. The cereal will be carried on a through rate from Chicago to Liverpool. Leiter holdings in this city and afloat may exceed 2 000 000 bushels, with a British syndicate eyed by eastern exporters. Freight men note ongoing negotiations with major eastern lines to transport large wheat sums to the seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Curiaco
Seaboard
Chicago
Liverpool
End of Sensational Trial in Colorado Springs
The jury in the Shirley D. Chamberlin murder case found first degree murder for killing Herbert H. Kay on Pike's Peak. The crime, noted as highly sensational in El Paso County, involved Kay's body found in a culvert under the cog railway at about 12,000 feet elevation after a night ascent. The verdict came after about an hour of deliberation.
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Colorado
Spaines
Colo
Shirley D. Chamberlin
Herbert H. Kay
Wisner
Neb
Pike’s Peak
el Paso
Kay
Chamberlin
Time saved on Chicago Special train schedule change
Denver reports Col George Ady received a telegram from Union Pacific HQ announcing the Chicago Special will depart Denver daily at 4 30 p m instead of 4 30 and reach Chicago at 5 45 p m next day. The change reduces running time by one hour.
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Denver
George Ady
Union Pacific Railroad
Road
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Chicago
Two Applicants for Cook and Secretary Posts
In an eastern city a woman advertised for a woman secretary and a cook. On the same day she received 422 applications, but only two applicants were willing to cook. The note appears in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Upper Des Moines Editorial Association to Meet in Humsower
The Upper Des Moines Editorial association con will be held in Humsower Ia on Feb 17. In Washington the president sent to the senate the nomination of George M. Christian as marshal for the southern district of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Iowa
Humsower
Upper
Des Moines Editorial Association
Fire consumes grain elevator in Anita Iowa
A large grain elevator in Anita Iowa owned by Mrs M F Percy of Dexter burned to the ground with contents. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with 3500 dollars insured. Fire department reports quick containment after ignition likely due to spontaneous combustion or accident. No injuries reported.
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Anita
M. F. Percy
Dexter
Poland China Breeders Meeting Held in Cepar Rapids
The 2nd annual meeting of the American Poland China Record Company was held in Cepar Rapids with nearly 100 members from Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska attending.
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Cepar Rapids
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Brother of Leeds postmaster cuts throat in crisis
Sioux Orry Ia Feb 11 Frank Glenn 29 brother of the Leeds postmaster cut his throat in a personal crisis. It is not believed he can live. The cause was unrequited love.
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Sioux Orry
Frank Glenn
Leeds
Glenn
Storms Taken to Anamosa After Cedar Rapids Stop
Abe Storms, who murdered Mrs. Rathburn and her daughter, was moved from Cedar Rapids to the Anamosa penitentiary for safekeeping after a mob gathered at the Burlington jail.
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Anamosa
Cepark Rapids
Abe Storms
Des Moines Clearing House adopts strict surplus rule
Des Moines Clearing House association passes bylaws requiring each bank in the group to maintain a surplus capital stock of 50000 dollars at all times. The measure applies to all banks in the city except two. February 12. Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
Des Motes
Des Moines
Mc Gibbons Eyed as U S Commissioner for Paris Exposition
John H. Mc Gibbons of this city may be appointed United States commissioner to the Paris exposition, to succeed Moses P. Handy who died recently. Senator Allison is said to have recommended his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sioux City
John H. McGibbons
United States
Moses P. Handy
Allison
Loyal Legion Banquet in Des Moines for Lincoln Birthday
The Loyal Legion, about 500 members in Iowa, will celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday at the Des Moines club house on the evening of February 15. State officers and legislators are planned to be entertained.
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Loyal Legion
Des Moines
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Iowa
Abraham Lincoln
Tragedy at Persia as couple both die after shooting
Mrs. I J Seipel was shot twice by her divorced husband Michael Seipel at their Persia home while preparing breakfast. He then shot himself in a barn, dying instantly. The wounds to Mrs. Seipel are expected to be fatal.
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Persia
I. J. Seipel
Michael Seipel
Seipel
M. Matson
Mayor secures three inch howitzers for library display
Cannons for an Iowa library in Farrrreep were granted by the War Department. Mayor A W Jaques reported that Co Sam M Clark advised the department would forward within days three inch howitzers to be placed in the library as relics of the late war.
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Iowa
Farrrreep
A. W. Jaques
War Department
Washington
Sam M. Clark
Fight Over Klondike Business In Sioux City
Local passenger circles report a fare war over Klondike business with the Sioux City and Northern allegedly undercutting the authorized Sioux City to Seattle rate of 40 dollars by selling tickets at 29.50 dollars. Rumors say other lines may follow with similar reductions to win the traffic.
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Sioux City
Northern
Seattle
Pioneer Lawmakers Close Three Day Session in Des Moines
The Iowa Pioneer Lawmakers concluded their three day meeting with visits to the current legislature. Officers elected include President Major Hoyt Sherman of Des Moines and Secretary former Lieutenant Governor B F Gue of Des Moines. John M. Davis and E M Stedman of Des Moines named as assistant secretaries with an executive committee of Isaac Brandt R S Finkbine and R D Kellogg, each Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Christian Science Healer TriaL in Exopora Iowa
Rev. K C Roberts of Marshalltown faces trial for alleged partial responsibility in the death of Mrs. Mary Rambo of Exopora. The case centers on Roberts claimed healing services after the regular physician discharged his patient and charged fees for faith healing.
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Exopora
K. C. Roberts
Marshalltown
Mary Rambo
Rambo
Roberts
Not a Candidate For Auditor
Des Moines, Feb 18 Homer A Miller of Eagle Grove state bank examiner has authorized the announcement that he will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination for auditor of state, although he was gen-
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Des Mores
Homer A. Miller
Eagle Grove
State Bank Examiner
Candidate field narrows after retirements and withdrawals
The leading candidate retires due to his daughter's illness and a trip to California for several months. Frank F. Merriam of Delaware County heads the house appropriations committee in the remaining field, with Allen of Van Buren County and possibly E. J. Hartshorn of Emmettsburg emerging if Miller withdraws.
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Erally
California
Frank F. Merriam
Delaware County
House Committee On Appropriations
Representative Allen
van Buren County
Miller
E. J. Hartshorn
Emmetts. Urg
Fire at Shell Rock School House Ruled Arson
Fire at the Shell Rock school house in Cepar Raps Ia burned at noon. The blaze was set by an incendiary. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars with 2600 dollars covered by insurance.
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Cepar Raps
Shell Rock
Chicago Fort Madison and Des Moines to Enter Des Moines
Report says the Chicago Fort Madison and Des Moines line will reach Des Moines within a year, running over the Wabash tracks from Ottumwa, the line’s present terminus.
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Des Moines
Des Mores
Chicago
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
State On ers association to hold next convention in city
The executive committee completed plans for the next state convention to be held in this city on May 24 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Oners’ Association
Ice Goes Out at Davenport on Mississippi
Ice moved down the Mississippi at Davenport with a two foot rise. Most ice has passed Davenport Leclaire rapids and further movement and higher water levels are expected.
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Davenport
Mississippi
Davenport-Leclaire Rapids
Bendt Freed in Davenport Case Linked to Behrens Murder
Henry Bendt of Rock Island was discharged in Davenport for lack of evidence in the Claus Behrens murder case. Bendt had been jailed since last July as an alleged accomplice of Mrs. Christine Behrens, who after two trials was convicted and is serving a life sentence at Anamosa penitentiary.
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Henry Bendt
Liberty
Davenport
Bendt
Rock Island
Christine Behrens
Claus Behrens
Convicted trio sentenced in county court
Staley aged 16 years receives five years and three years in the penitentiary at Annamosa. He was convicted of attempting to murder James Briggs last October near Hansell. Abley aged 50 years was convicted of burglary.
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Annamosa
Staley
James Briggs
Hansell
Abley
Fire destroys school and organs in Shell Rock area
News from Shell Rock reports a blaze last night destroyed the school house in Marsnat town Iowa along with three organs valuable libraries and all books. Loss estimated at 6000 with arson suspected due to kerosene odor and other signs. Community considers a modern brick building costing 10000.
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Marsnat
Shell Rock
Des Moines Court Orders Printed Reargument in Guard Command
The Iowa supreme court will reargue in print within 30 days the contest between Adjutant General John R Prime and James A Guest for brigadier general of the First Brigade Iowa national guard. Guest is declared elected and Prime seeks to overturn the result.
Rew In the Iowa Coal Trade
Coal operators of southeastern Iowa met in OskaLoosa to discuss price cuts and竞争 pressure from Boone and northern Illinois suppliers. They debated ways to curb competition and prevent loss of trade unless it agrees on reductions to meet prevailing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
OskaLoosa
Boone
Illinois
Loyal Artillery of America forms in Iowa
Prominent society men from across the state organized the Loyal Artillery of America at the Butler House parlors Boone. Officers elected include Past head commandant John J. Crooks Boone head commandant W. G. Bonner Webster City vice head commandant Bart Harwood Clarion head recorder G. H. Shanner Mason City head receiver O. E. Howard Webster City journal secretary L. G. Hardin Ames head medical director Dr. Witon W. McCarthy Des Moines. Head offices to be in Webster City for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Butler House
Loyal Artillery of America
John 8. Crooks
W. G. Bonner
Webster City
Bart Harwood
Clarion
G. H. Shanner
Mason City
O. E. Howard
Journal
L. G. Hardin
Ames
Witon W. McCarthy
Des Moines
Dauntless Reports Escape to Sea From Savannah
Treasury officials received word from Spanish sources that the suspected filibuster Dauntless has eluded U S authorities at Savannah and sailed for Cuba with a cargo of arms and supplies for Cuban insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauntless
Cuba
Washington
Treasury Department
Savannah
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Hunter
Guatemala City
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
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Ashington
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League of American Wheelsmen
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