Warship Maine Ordered to Havana Amid Cuba Tension
Washington reports say the Maine will proceed to Havana linked to Cuba unrest. A cabinet meeting at McKenna's and telegraph links to Key West followed dispatches from Consul Lee. Officials caution the move resumes peaceful naval relations with Spain, with Madrid viewed as the likely flashpoint if misinterpretation arises.
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Agton
Maine
Havana
Key West
Lee
Ington
Cuba
United States
Heand
Leng
McKenna
Miles
Secretary of the Navy
Eretary Day
Spain
Day
Madrid
Sixteen Battleships Gather Off Key West in Historic Fleet
Washington reports a massive 16-ship Atlantic squadron near Tortugas and Havana led by Admiral Sicard. The force includes battleships Indiana Iowa Massachusetts Maine Texas monitor Terror armored cruisers New York Brooklyn and Detroit Montgomery torpedo boats Cushing Dupont Ericsson Foote Porter and the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius plus dispatch boat Fern. Fitted for long range battle with 78 rifled guns and 15 18 inch torpedoes, the fleet numbers 337 officers 3834 men and marines.
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Key West
Washington
United States
Florida
Cuba
Havana
Navy Department
Atlantic
Admiral Sicard
Tortugas
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetts
Maine
Texas
Terror
New York
Brooklyn
Detroit
Montgomery
C@washing
Dupont
Ericsson
Foote
Porter
Vesuvius
Fern
Cushing
Adolph Luetgert Testifies in His Own Defense
Adolph Luetgert took the stand in his murder trial to recount the night of May 1 and the disappearance of his wife. He testified about prior marriages and finances, and broke down emotionally during questioning.
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Curiaco
Adolph L. Suetgert
Gary
Luetgert
Pauline Ruelke
Harmon
Louisa Luetgert
Wilhelmina Mueller
Merry Found Guilty in Wife Murder Case
In Creaco on January 22 Chris Merry the peddler was found guilty of wife murder while co defendant Smith was acquitted. The verdict came after a long jury deliberation with Merry visibly shaken and Smith showing brief signs of delight before a bench warrant was issued charging Smith as an accessory after the fact.
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Merry
Creaco
Chris Merry
Smith
Horton
Progress of Reciprocity with Peru Reaches Treaty Drafting
Washington reports progress in reciprocity talks with Peru as a draft treaty has been prepared. Minister Eguilguréni negotiates remaining open points while Peru shares colored cotton samples. Argentina shows improved trade terms and no new burdensome tariffs. European actions depend on broader sugar bounty alliances.
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Pera
Washington
Peru
Eguilguréni
Argentina
Cambon
Paris
Settlement ends Hillmon case in favor of Webb McNall
The Hillmon insurance dispute against New York Life was settled after five trials. Reports suggest Mrs Hillmon may receive the full $11 000 including interest. Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall issued licenses for the past year and the upcoming year, validating the company’s business despite the prior refusal to settle.
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Hillmon
Webb McNall
Topeka
Kan
Hillmon Insurance
New York Life Insurance Company
Hillman
McNall
Between the Devil and the Deep Sea
A brief cartoonish note claims England and Japan act to shield China from Germany and Russia while the Celestial empire seeks relief from its allies. The Kansan notes the global balance and suggests uneasy alliances shape Far East policy.
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England
Japan
China
Germany
Russia
Celestial Empire
Kansas City
Fatal Spokane hotel fire claims dozens and a Nebraska City victim
A midnight blaze on Riverside avenue in Spokane's Great Eastern block killed or trapped many on upper floors of a six story hotel. Reports estimate 10 to 50 dead with 25 saved. a Nebraska City woman leaped from a window and died in hospital while her daughter and son in law survived. The building, owned by Louis Levinsky, cost 250000 and was insured for 50000. Firefighters contained the blaze by 1 30 with only walls remaining.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Eastern
Riverside Avenue
Davies
Nebraska City
Neb
Louis Levinsky
San Francisco
John W. Graham
W. D. Lloyd
Alice Wilson
Maud
Miners Demand An Advance In Interstate Meeting
In CuHicaco on January 25 the interstate bituminous coal miners and operators made little progress as they reiterated demands for a 10 cent wage advance and a uniform base of weights. The dispute centers on Illinois contracts through May 1 with possible quick settlement if Illinois aligns with other operators.
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CuHicaco
Illinois
Rioting in Algiers as mobs loot Hebrew shops
Rioting erupted at 9 o'clock this morning after a Hebrew stabbed a Spaniard. A mob attacked Hebrew stores while governor general led six zouaves with bayonets in a quiet appeal. Police escorted the governor to the winter palace as arrests were made and Jews faced assaults.
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Algiers
Avoters
Jar
Winter Palace
Meteor Sighted Near Big Sand Butte in Idaho
Report from Pocatello Idaho dated January 25 describes an immense meteor falling near the Big Sand butte about 20 miles southeast of Dubois. Sheep herders near the scene describe a terrible shock and a dense smoke cloud lingering for the day. The concussion was strong enough to cause earth vibrations felt within about 29 miles, initially thought to be an earthquake.
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Big Idaho
PocaTico
Ida
Big Sand Butte
Dubois
Effort to Restrict Foreign Meat Trade in Scotland
Washington reports a move to regulate sale of foreign meats in Scottish markets. Consul Fleming notes butchers buy American beef at 9 to 12 cents per pound and sell it at the same price as Scotch beef, which costs 12 cents per pound. The Scottish chamber of commerce directors have taken the initiative to oppose the trade.
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Washington
State Department
Fleming
Edinburg
Scottish Chamber of Commerce
Grain prices in St. Louis market update
St. Louis grain prices report Wheat higher No 2 red cash 9 16 c track 9 94 May 9 c July No 2 hard cash 8 7 0 corn lower No 2 cash 25 90 May 20 94 July w e te 8 endh 980 May 9060.
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St. Louis
Will Punish Tax Dodgers
Cass county officials and two local lawyers sign a contract to sue individuals who filed false personal property and credits returns. Officials say bank depositors' amounts and taxes paid show widespread perjury, depriving the county of thousands in revenue.
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Atlantic
Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Gulf line may extend to Sioux City from Port Arthur
A. E. Stillwell, president of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railway, signals a possible extension of the Port Arthur line to Sioux City. He cites potential Omaha access via Kansas City and Northern and the Omaha and Quincy. Local rail men view the extension as beneficial, noting Kansas City's lower 8 cent rate.
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Sioux City
A. E. Stillwell
Kansas City
State Institutions Bill Panels Early Action Committee
Des Moines reports Speaker Funk appoints Linn Nietert as chair and six others to draft a bill aligning with the Healey minority report for a board of control with supervisory powers, deferring executive charge to local boards. Senate favors central executive power, signaling a clash on reform. Medical association adjourns in Sioux City with delegates Whitney and Brock chosen for Des Moines meeting. Sheldon to host next gathering.
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Des Moines
Funk
Healey
Nietert
Linn
Merriam
Delaware
Whelan
Emmett
van Houten
Taylor
Penick
Lucas
Porter
Appanoose
Albertson
Washington
Healey Committee
Senate
House
Medical Association
Sioux City
Sioux Valley Medical Association
Drs. CO. R. Whitney
Foiday
W. R. Brock
Sheldon
State Medical Society
Association
New Iowa State Librarian Appointed by Governor Shaw
Johnson Brigham editor of the Midland Monthly is named state librarian to begin May 1 after trustees approval. He will stay editor in chief with operations streamlined, Midland Monthly sold to Conway and Shaw to form a stock company. Miss Stevens and Miss McLean named as assistants pending May 1.
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The
Midland Monthly
Shaw
Des Moines
Johnson Brigham
Supreme Judges
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Brigham
Conway
Midland
Cedar Rapids
Aix le Chapelle
Harrison
Stevens
Boone
McLean
Carroll
Jennie Hutchins
Chicago Live Stock Market Roundup
Hogs receipts 29 000 active and higher mixed 4 00 to 4 80 heavy 3 55 to 5 85 rough 6 56 to 6 50 cattle receipts 16 53 steady to strong beef steers 5 01 to 5 40 cows and heifers 2 10 to 2 50 stockers and feeders 3 55 to 4 40 sheep natives 4 00 to 4 40 western lambs 4 50 to 5 70.
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Chicago
Doings of Iowans Senate Passes State Printer Resolution
Des Moines Jan 2. A resolution to elect the state printer and binder passed the Iowa Senate.
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Iowa Senate
Des Morves
Binder
Senate
Disease Outbreak Among Cattle Reported Near Sioux Orry
A dangerous ergotism outbreak was reported today among cattle east of Sioux Orry. State Veterinary Gibson was sent for to investigate the situation.
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Gibson
Merchant's Strange Disappearance in Jesup
Thomas Farmer, an old and respected resident of this county, disappeared from his home in Jesup last week and has not been heard from since.
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Merchant
Independence
Thomas Farmer
Jesup
Jury Awards $500 to Furman in Eldora sidewalk case
In Eldora Iowa, the jury awarded Fiora Furman $500 in damages after she fell on a broken walk. She had sued city for $6,000 claiming injuries from the incident.
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Eudora
Fiora Furman
Eldora
Superintendent Barrett urges more rural school visits
Des Moines January 20. Professor R C Barrett superintendent of public instruction issues his first circular to county superintendents urging more time visiting rural schools and seizing opportunities to speak to the school and encourage every pupil.
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Des Moines
R. C. Barrett
Fairfield Lawyer C D Fullen Leaves Iowa for Chicago
Ottumwa Iowa January 24 C D Fullen former United States district attorney for the southern district of Iowa will move to Chicago where he has been retained by the bucket shop men organization as counsel. He is said to have been guaranteed a retaining fee of 38500 dollars a year for five years.
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Chicago
Ottumwa
C. D. Fullen
Fairfield
United States
Iowa
Bucket Shop Men
Divorce Set Aside in Buckland Case Over Perjury Claim
Sioux City district court set aside a divorce decree in the Buckland case citing perjury by the plaintiff Florence Buckland. Thomas Buckland arrived in Sioux City to learn of the divorce and prompted the court to void the decree after his wife had five days of unmarried life.
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Sioux City
Florence Buckland
Thomas Buckland
Buckland
Iowa Engineers Society Holds Two Day Meeting Sealed
In Orpark Rapids on January 23 the Iowa Engineers society finished a two day meeting. A banquet was hosted for visiting members. Officers elected for the next year include President O. P. Chase of Clinton, Vice President B. Schreiner of Des Moines, and Secretary E. P. Boynton of Cedar Rapids. next gathering planned for Iowa City.
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Iowa Engineers
Seasion
Orpark Rapids
Iowa Engineers Society
Iowa City
O. P. Chase
Clinton
B. Schreiner
Des Moines
E. P. Boynton
Cedar Rapids
Labor Associations Seek Hearing on Auto Coupler Law
Des Moines Jan 21 labor associations of Iowa asked the railroad committee of the statehouse for a hearing on enforcing the law requiring automatic couplers on all freight cars by Jan 1 1898 with fines from 500 to 1000 dollars for each noncompliant car.
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Des Moiners
Railroad Committee
House of the
Iowa
Two Die In Farm Grinder Accident At Van Sickle Farm
On a farm eight miles south of Creroker Iowa yesterday two Van Sickle cousins were injured while using a feed grinder. A burst knuckle hit Steve Van Sickle in the jaw and temple breaking his jaw and fracturing his skull. A rod from the grinder then struck Henry Van Sickle fracturing his skull. Doctors say both will die.
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Creroker
Martin van Sickle
Here
Steve van Sickle
Henry van Sickle
Steve
Henry
Saloon War Flares in Cherokee City Ties Up Lights and Water
Cherokee reports an escalating clash between the Temperance league and the Business Men over saloon policy. The city council considers shutting water services and fountains to meet a dwindling treasury as petition signatures surge. Bankers merchants and officials rally to influence voters ahead of Thursday deadline to secure 80 percent of voters town or 65 percent county support.
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Cherokee
Temperance League
Business Men's Association
Temperance League Holds Round-the-Clock Meetings
The Temperance League conducts day and night meetings as a lecture circuit continues. Colonel Bain of Kentucky will speak at the Baptist church tonight under league auspices with a lecturer on loan each day and night until the petition time ends.
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Colonel Bain
Kentucky
Baptist Church
League
Dole Welcome in Chicago by Government and City Figures
President Sanford B. Dole of Hawaii and Mrs Dole arrived in Chicago with a large official reception. The party toured the Auditorium Annex and attended the Messiah church before likely departing Tuesday morning for Washington aboard a private Baltimore and Ohio car.
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Cuicago
Sanford B. Dole
Hawaii
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Little Island Republic
Grosscup
John ©. Black
United States
Thomas E. McMillan
United States District Court
Thomas W. Oridler
State Department
Washington
Harrison
Army and Navy
Mheistandt
Phelps
Brooke
Richards
Dean
McKenna
F. M. Hatch
William Penn Nixon
Henry C. Lyman
F. W. Job
Dole
Iaukea
Day
Mesdames Grosscup
Auditorium
McKinley
Marquette Club
Church of the Messiah
Baltimore and Ohio Road
California Celebrates Golden Jubilee Week in San Francisco
California marks the fiftieth anniversary of the gold discovery at Coloma Marshall era, with a statewide carnival that turns San Francisco into a westward pilgrimage site. Participants include old miners and younger generations whose contributions help ensure a unique commemoration.
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California
San Francisco
Sierras
Nevada
Utah
Denver
Marshall
Coloma
Sutton
Ohio Bribery Case Probed By Legislative Committee
Cincinnati January 2 the legislative committee arrived from Columbus and continued its inquiry into the Otis charges of bribery in the recent United States senate elections Representative Otis who lives in Cincinnati made the charges was not present The investigating committee included Representative Rutan Spellmeyer Kinney and Senators Burke Long Robinson Fincke and Garfield Dunbar testified further about conversations between his hotel in Cincinnati and the senatorial managers in Columbus
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Legislative Committee
Columbus
Otis
United States
Rutan
Spellmeyer
Kinney
House Investigating Committee
Burke
Long
Robinson
Fincke
Garfield
Dunbar
Second Week of Textile Strike Opens in Boston Area
The second week of the large cotton mill strike began at principal centers with both sides determined to endure. No gates were opened at major mills in New Bedford Biddeford and Lewiston.
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Boston
Corporation
New Bedford
Biddeford
Lewiston
Supreme Court Upholds Anticigaret Law in Conn Case
Des Moines reports the supreme court upholds the anticigaret law in the case brought by Donald M against John Conn sheriff of Lynn county. The sales were not in original packages.
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Des Mores
Supreme Court
Donald ©. M
John Conn
Lynn County
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Edward P. Stone
Sioux City Savings Bank
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NEW
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George B. Adams
American Express Company
Anamosa
Adams
Garner
Omaha
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