Icarian community dissolved and Cedar Rapids burglary noted
Disjointed items report the Icarian community dissolution, thefts of dry goods and cash drawers, a Cedar Rapids merchant’s rental dispute under execution, a large Edwards estate rumor, and various local crimes. Mentions Mason City temple dedication and Albert Head illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Levi Downs
Mason City
Masonic Temple
Albert Head
Iowa
House of
Burlington
Chicago
Sioux
Phil Armour
Jake Silberhorn
Chicago Packing Y
Armour
von Burglarsen
Moorland
Eps & Co
Forresterment
Davenport
Charl
Carver
Budd
Dent
C. O
Pr. Turner
Colfax
Charles Lee
B.C
Sioux City Elevation Sale and Bank Burglary Reports
The Sioux City elevated electric line project to Morning Side was sold by the sheriff to A B Robbins of St Paul for 50 dollars. A bank burglary at the First National Bank involved a vault explosion and thieves taking stamps and 150 in change before escaping. Authorities pursued suspects and several arrests followed, with injuries from a shooting during pursuit. Tuberculosis concerns in Lind's cattle sparked quarantines and calls to test herds, while sheriff actions and local political unrest over temperance petitions continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Morning Side
A. B. Robbins
St. Paul
K Company
D. W
Robbins
King Bridge Company
Nebraska
First National Bank
Griswold
C. M. Lin
M. Stalker
Lind
Stalker
W. H. Kossuth County Bank
Council
O'Brien
Hook
Kiel Ys
Ingham
O’brien
Meral
Man Stallard
Othe
Wilson
Riley
Sewless
Newton
Jerry Zollinger
Iowa
Zollinwar
Twonears
R. E. Whitacre
Oskaloosa
Chris Terrell
Sigourney
Ted
Various 19th Century Headlines Include Legislation and Notables
Senator Mills seeks repeal of bonds authorization while Chicago nominates Geo B Swift for mayor at a Republican convention. A deadly fire devastates Hot Springs Arkansas destroying four and a half blocks. A New York building trades strike swells to nearly 100000 affected. Frederick Douglass dies at Acostia Washington DC from heart failure leaving an estate of 100000 to 200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Chicago
Geo. B. Swift
Hot Springs
Ark
New York
Board of Walking Delegates
Frederick Douglass
Acostia
Washington, D. C
Legislature Moves Missouri Capital To Sedalia
Reports from Jafretson City and Bismarck note a legislative resolution passed both houses to move the capital to Sedalia without gubernatorial approval while North Dakota lawmakers fail to close the suffrage question. Iowa patent notices list several patents and a firm trademark for Hoo-Hoo cigars. King Oscar of Sweden may cede Norway’s throne to his son Oscar amid a political crisis in Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jafretson City
House
Senate
Sedalia
North Dakota
Bismarck
Iowa
Des Mores
United States
M. Flanders
Hamilton
J. T. Robbins
Newton
L. Fisher
Des Moines
Marshall Bros
W. F. Gould
Spitz & Young
Thomas G
J. Ralph Orwig
Solicitors of Patents
WILL
Norway
Oscar
Sweden
Brussels
Beige
Christina
Senate and House actions on appropriations and bills
The Congress scene covers the Jones silver bill withdrawal, debates on Indian and pension bills, bridge construction across the Missouri at Sioux City, naval appropriation details for three battleships and twelve torpedo boats, and various sundry civil and post office funding moves. The day includes executive sessions and adjournments with emphasis on pensions and international finance proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chandler
Missouri
Sioux City
HOUSE
Mississippi River
Senate
Scb
Illinois River
Hennepin
Henderson
Local Chamber Allocates Flood Surplus to Miners Relief
Cleveland finds the chamber of commerce voted $1,000 from the Johnstown flood surplus to aid destitute miners in the Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek districts with a possible second $1,000 if Gov. McKinley approves. In London, The Standard reports Harcourt will oppose Everett’s resolution seeking a national move to restore free coinage and full legal tender for silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Johnstown
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek
McKinley
Hocking
London
the Standard
William Vernon Harcourt
House of Commons
Robert L. Everett
Chicago Great Western to Rebuild Bridges in Summer
The Chicago Great Western plans a summer program to rebuild 102 bridges and culverts across its system. Ninety eight will be replaced with stone steel or earthwork structures, twenty five with wood. The project costs about 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Chicago Great Western
Quakers Schedule Start for Hampton Trip and Opening Game
Philadelphia February 2. Quakers nine to assemble in Philadelphia March 19 then depart for Hampton Virginia for practice starting March 20. Philadelphias open the season at Washington April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quakers
Hampton
Philadelphias
Washington
Swift for Mayor of Chicago Nomination by Acclamation
George B. Swift was nominated for mayor of Chicago by the Republican convention yesterday by acclamation. A full city ticket was also nominated as Chicago named its candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Swift
Chicago
French council acts to counter German sugar bounties
Paris on February 92 reports the council of state will act if the German reichstag votes to pay bounties on sugar exports. The government would move to counteract the impact of such bounties in the French market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of State
Reichstag
Germany
Ex Governor Gray Funeral Remains In State Rotunda
The remains of Minister Gray lie in state in the rotunda of the Indianapolis capitol until tomorrow. The funeral train will depart for Union City where interment is planned for 8 a.m. Friday. Great preparations are reported there for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Indianapolis
Ind
Capitol
Union City
Asbury Park Wheelmen Plan July Championship Meet
Asbury Park New Jersey February 25 The racing board may extend its sanction for the annual meet of wheelmen in Asbury Park during the second week in July July 8 to 15 with state and national championships to be decided The track will be widened 26 feet grand stand enlarged and bleachers extended to seat 10000 The wheelmen expect favorable railroad rates to be secured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
A Aee
Boone oil mill investors fund probe of linseed trust
Stockholders of the Boone oil Mill in Boone Iowa have appropriated 1.00 to investigate the linseed oil trust. The four year history allegedly shows rottenness in trust affairs and the inquiry will examine the books of seventy mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Iowa
Boone Oil Mill Company
Linseed Oil Trust
Reduction Freight Rates In Wheat Coal And Lumber
St Paul Minn Feb 22 legislative committees of Minnesota and North Dakota agreed to push bills in both state legislatures for a 10 percent cut in railroad rates on wheat coal and lumber after a conference in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
General Rain Spreads Across Nebraska Death Stricken Region
Reports from western Nebraska indicate a general rain is falling over the death stricken region, providing needed precipitation amid ongoing relief efforts. Local weather observers note the system extends across the area, with temperatures staying mild for late February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Deathstricken
Arnold Case Hearing Sheds Light on Family Fight
In Battle Creek Michigan on February 26 Adam Arnold testifies a confrontation with his son included a threat to kill. The examination continued with a witness recounting the dispute as the case proceeds. In Wis Grantsboro February weather delays logging work creating broader timing issues. In St Petersburg February 22 the government says Asia mediation with China and Japan not yet needed as Japan agrees to peace talks.
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Arnold
Battle Creek
Mich
Adam Arnold
St. Petersburg
China
Japan
Mine disaster at Pratt City. two miners dead and many injured
A blaze at the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad mines in Pratt City near Birmingham killed John Patton and Louis Stevens, with eighteen other convicts injured. The fire trapped twenty miners in Rock Slope. two mules were killed and timing details describe the chaotic attempts to escape the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Rock Slope
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Pratt City
John Patton
Serio Louis Stevens
Anotton
Louis Stevens
John Pa
Cate
Agine Room
French Expedition Surprised in Africa After Marseilles Departure
A Marseilles commanded expedition under Commandant Monteil in central Africa suffered a surprise attack. About 300 soldiers were killed, with the rest forced back and cut off. The French minister of colonies seeks reinforcements as Monteil’s force aimed to reach Capt. Decaze’s contingent guarding the Ubanguli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Monteil
Africa
Dec
Great Britain
Belgium
France
England
Montel
St. Louis
Tripoli
Paris
Philadelphia Ship Losses Weigh on Harbor Vessels
Philadelphia on February 26 reports a winter surge in sea deaths with eleven ships overdue. Local underwriters face uncertain losses as storms worsen. crews and fleets vanish from Philadelphia wharves amid grim estimates and uncounted policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ex-State Treasurer William E Woodruff Found Guilty at last trial
The jury in Little Rock on February 26 returned a verdict finding ex State Treasurer William E Woodruff guilty and sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary. Prosecution costs to the state approach $50,000 and bondsmen have paid $109,000 on his defalcation. Woodruff has faced three trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
William E. Woodruff
Woodruff
Shower Flowers on an Assassin in Philadelphia Oddity
James B. Gentry, the man who murdered Madge Yorke, draws unusual sympathy as women send him armloads of flowers photographs and cologne in Philadelphia on February 26. The eerie public sentiment contrasts with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James B. Gentry
Madge Yorke
Yellow Jack Rampage Prompts Quarantine Across Peruvian Ports
Reports from Panama cite an epidemic of yellow fever sweeping Peru and Ecuador with quarantine placed on Peruvian and Chilean steamers. The unrest in Colombia spurs troop movements and censorship as newspapers relay dispatches. An Ecuadorian consul dies, while U.S. and Venezuelan actions mirror the crisis and arms shipments are linked to the unrest.
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Peru
New York
Panama
Ecuador
Eyaquiel
Se Rubi
Colon
United
Savanlian
Teamer
Anxious for War In Coahuila Indian Factions Rift
Indo California February reports a looming clash between Cabazon faction led by the nearly 80 year old hereditary chief and Joaquin Torres supporters. The Indian agent Francisco Estudillo sent Anton Razan to five days work for Torres, provoking Cabazon followers who are armed and resisting arrest orders.
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Indo
Cal
Coahuila
Francisco Estudillo
Anton Razan
Cabazon
Torres
Razan
Wheat market slips then steadies on mixed data
Chicago reports heavy start in the wheat market as official data show large visible decreases at Buffalo Boston and Montreal with New York seeing a drop over 600 000 latest trading pins May soy 52 53 54 cents with helpers and a late rally to 53 53 4 cents. Corn remains plentiful with subtle demand signals and a squeeze risk seen before May. Provisions trade uneven with pork around 10 10 25 and ribs near 5 30.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Boston
Montreal
New York
May
Paris
York
Ocean
Ceip
Baltimore
No Guard for Gould's Two Sons
New York on February 22 George Gould denied reports that a plot abducted his two sons Kingdon and Jay. He rejected the claim a bodyguard was in attendance when his children went out for a walk or drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
New York
George
Kingdon
Jay
Pleading Guilty Planned by Milwaukee Bank Ex-Cashier
Milwaukee February 22 John Koetting former cashier of Sea Side Savings Bank plans to plead guilty when brought into court. He is reported to be penniless and ready to admit to charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
John_. Koetting
Sea Side Savings Bank
Koetting
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Hawaiian Islands
House House
India
Wolcott
Philip Sidney Post
Chnois
Swift
Grantsboro
Alabama
Onn
Collative Association
Clinton
Lyons Co
Eil M. Gadeeu
Coahuilas
Near
Indo, Cal
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