Sixteen Die After Ferry Boat Capsizes Near Cleveland Docks
A frail ferry boat carrying ore handlers capsized after a passing steamer created a wash. Seventeen bodies were recovered total, with sixteen identified and several more believed to remain in the river. Wives crowded morgues as families await word on the missing.
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Cleveland
Edward Ryan
Jann K. Hinski
Charles Spoerke
Charles Nuquen
Freep Foyal
Chris Gerlach
Chris Gerhan
Charles Benneister
Julius Esker
Aveust Kasten
William Saunder
Fritz Barret
Michael LyNney
Mark Peoper
William Buelow
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway Company
Baptist Young People's Union Elects 1898 Officers
Muwavicket July 18 Denver selected as 1898 convention site for the Baptist Young People's Union. Officers elected: President John H Kapma Chicago first vice president Rev L Seashores Dallas second vice F L Fouke Ontario third vice OC E Tingley Lincoln recording secretary Rev P W Reed Waukegan treasurer Frank Moody Milwaukee.
Cleveland Riot Suppressed by Militia at Brown Hoisting Works
Mayor McKison ordered the Cleveland Grays to the Brown Hoisting works as rioting persisted. Five militia companies guard the plant with reserve police and a potential open fire threat. Nonunion workers were escorted out without serious trouble while strikers and supporters faced arrests as police moved on a shouting crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarbaulent
Cleveland
McKisson
Cleveland Grays
Brown
Murderous ax slayings on shanty boat near Hastington
A. J. Call and daughter Nettie were killed six miles east of Hastington West Virginia. Lollie Call and several young children are also fatally wounded. Etta Robbins is jailed on murder charges, accused of using a double bit ax. Carl Call and his daughter were decapitated. other children were slashed. One woman escaped by leaping into the river. No motive given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastington
W. Va
A. J. Call
Nettie Call
Here
Lollie Call
Etta Robbins
Carl
Gold Reserve Falls Under 90 Million For First Time
Washington July 21 The gold reserves dropped below 90 million dollars for the first time in months, closing at 39,761,336 a daily loss of 8,706,300. Export withdrawals totaled 3,033,000. Treasury officials deem the decline abnormal and unlikely to persist, with no clear trigger for another bond issue to replenish reserves. Rumors of New York banks pledging to defend a 100 million point circulated without official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Carlisle
New York
Department
West
Ex Governor Russell Dies While Fishing Party Camp
Ex Governor William E. Russell died of heart disease during a fishing camp near the Pabos River. His funeral will be held Monday at 4 PM at Shepard Memorial Church Cambridge with Rev. Dr. Alexander McKenzie officiating. Russell and two companions were camping in Quebec when the death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William E. Russell
Shepard Memorial Church
Cambridge
Alexander McKenzie
Quebec
Russell
F. Peabody
Little Pabos River
Three Lives Lost in Chicago Car Barn Fire
Three men died in the fire that destroyed the Chicago city railway car barns at Cottage Grove Avenue and Thirty ninth Street. The victims were Patrick J. Martin conductor, William M. Elwwell driver, and Frank Crossey. They had been helping move horses and cars from the burning plant when cut off by flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago City Railway
Cottage Grove Aveigie
Thirty-ninth Street
Patrick J. Martin
William M. Elwell
Frank Crossey
Buffalo Bill's Wagon Wreck Fatal Injuries Reported
Buffalo Bill's band wagon crashed under the Fort Wayne railroad bridge in Massillon at 11 o'clock. Four musicians were severely injured and two likely to die. Injured include David Keene driver Philip Reichia John Moccia Alfred Vielli Giuseppe Laure Flacco Domenica. Wagon drawn by eight horses escaped control. Cody aiding his men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totopo
Buffalo Bill
Fort Wayne
Massillion
David Keene
Philip Reichia
John Moccia
Alfred Vielli
Guiseppe Laure
Flacco Domenica
Mr. Cody
Entire Tax List In Court Sioux City Bankers Challenge Assessments
Weare and Allison bankers filed suit to liquidate Sioux City’s entire tax list. They provided a breakdown of bank assessments from 4600 to 50000, noting omissions for Sioux National bank and Sioux City Safe Deposit company. They claim unequal and fraudulent valuations and seek an injunction to halt tax collection until the case is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Board of Equalization
Iowa Savings and State National Banks
Populists at Sea in Bryan Indorsement Split
A July St Louis dispatch details Populist leaders wrangling over endorsing or nominating Bryan. Key figures vie between indorsement under terms, middle-of-road independence, or Chicago-ticket independence. Bryan faction claims majority with silver-party backing and Democratic committee support, stretching west of the Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louiis
Bryan
Lewelling
Kansas
Allen
Nebraska
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Reuben Kolb
Alabama
Thomas H. Patterson
Waite
Colorado
Chicago
Taubeneck
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Butler of
North Carolina
Buchanan
Tennessee
Coxey
Ohio
Davis
Texas
Paul Vandervoort
Bryant
Silver Party
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Missouri
No Prospect for Compromise Sewall Knocked Out
In St Louis on July 21 the Populist plan to keep Bryan at the top and substitute a Populist for Sewall at vice president collapsed. Bryan supporters rally as a split looms, with delegates from North and South Dakota, New Mexico, and others shown backing Bryan amid fears of losing up to half the vote if not endorsed. Colonel Brown and Captain Kolb attend, bolstering Bryan as tensions mount over possible independent nominations.
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Sewall
St. Louis
Bryan
National Committee
Executive Committee
North
South Dakota
New Mexico
South Carolina
Illinois
California
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bryan
Kolb
Colonel Brown
Alabama
Bryan Returns to Lincoln to Thunderous Welcome
William J. Bryan the Democratic nominee arrived in Lincoln Nebraska to an immense ovation with cannons bells steam whistles and cheering crowds. A nonpartisan welcome saw the mayor city officials and thousands greet him at the depot and statehouse before a platform address despite a drizzling rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Bryan
Statehouse
Capitol
Mrs. Bryan
St Louis Platform Indorsed By Officials
The document lists endorsements including Secretary of State George L. Consom State Auditor ose G. McCauray State Treasurer John Herriot Attorney General Mitchell REMLEY Judge of Supreme Court R. Lapp Railway Commissioner BE A. Dawson Electors at Large Major R. H. Conger from Des Moines and Eldred James of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorce L. Consom
Ose
G. McCauray
John HerrioTt
Mitton Remley
Suprem Court
R. Lapp
BE. A. Dawson
R. H. Conger
Dez Moines
Eldred
James
Clinton
Iowa Republicans at Des Moines nominate, pledge mixed currency
Des Moines hosts a large Iowa Republican convention with Hepburn named temporary chair and Smith McPherson permanent chair. Senator Allison endorses McKinley and the St Louis platform while the party affirms a mixed currency policy supporting a joint standard and opposing a single silver standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rollin J. Wilson
Central Committee
Hepburn
Smith McPherson
Allison
Gear
Iowa
Major McKinley
St. Louis
Ohio
Iowa Republican
Congress
Republican Party
United States
Stanbury Accepts Gandaur Offer for Thames Rowing Match
Tom Sullivan, agent for Australian champion Stanbury, confirms a cable will accept Gandaur of Canada's counter proposal to row for £240 on the Thames in September. Gandaur gets £25 expenses. Early September chosen as Stanbury must return to Australia after that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanbury
Gandaur
Loxpon
Tom Sullivan
James Stanbury
Senaor
Australia
Jacob Gandaur
Canada
Ganndaur
Thames
Banks Hold Money as Iowa Banks Refuse Loans
In Jefferson Iowa all banks refuse to loan even on gilt edge real estate security. In Dusigue ex Governor Boies says he would not seek a congressional nomination if election was certain. In Sioux City George M Pardoe bids to buy stove works to settle creditor claims for eight thousand five hundred dollars. In Logan coroner's jury finds Conductor Reed and Engineer Montgomery guilty of criminal negligence and orders their arrest after a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, Ia
Boies
Congress
Dusigue
Stove Works
Sioux City
George M. Pardoe
Locan
Reed
Montgomery
Bolts Bryan Ticket as The Sigourney Review Backs McKinley
Ottumwa July 17 The Sigourney Review joined bolters and endorses McKinley and Hobart while Editor Hollingsworth pledges independent action on other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ottumwa
Sigourney Review
Bolters
Hollingsworth
McKinley
Hobart
General Eaton Passes Away in Osage Iowa
General Arial K. Eaton aged 83 died in Osage Iowa at his home after arriving in Iowa in 1844 and taking a leading part in state affairs until 185 percent. He had lived in retirement since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Osage
Arial K. Eaton
Iowa
Sibley Elevator Fire Destroys Building and Grain
Arend's elevator burned down last night in Sibley with about three cars of grain lost. Total loss estimated at 3500 dollars and insured amounts set at 1000 dollars for the building and machinery. Creston reports two weeks of extreme heat interrupted by helpful showers to crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Arend
Creston
Mina Keil Murder Trial Opens in Bellevue
The preliminary examination of Christian Eckerleb for the killing of Mina Keil on July 4 began at Bellevue. Sheriff Mitchell swore in 30 deputies and ordered saloons closed as crowds gathered outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Keil
DusvuQue
Christian Eckerleb
Bellevue
Mitchell
Disappearance Sparks Elopement Suspicion in Clarion
Mason Crry and Maud Penfiel, 15, sister of Mrs. McDonald, have vanished from Clarion. Residents fear an elopement arresting inquiry. no word from the land agent W. S. McDonald or Maud Penfiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Mason Crry
W. S. McDonald
Maud Penfiel
Peacemaker fatally shot by brother near Weedland
Ellsworth Hall, a farmer from Weedland in a remote county area, was shot and likely fatally wounded Monday night while trying to separate a fight between his brother Ted Hall and neighbor Prim Cutcoutri. The incident occurred near Sioux City in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Ellsworth Hall
Weedland
Ted
Prim Cutcoutri
MacColl Receives Reception From Omana Voters
The Omana crowd welcomed Republican governor candidate J. H. MacColl at city hall. Senator Thurston introduced him and MacColl pledged a business oriented administration if elected.
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Omana
J. H. MacColl
Senator Thurston
Iowa Man Injured After Buggy Collision
Fort Doper July 19. D W Lathrop was thrown from a buggy when his team started suddenly. He struck his head and his skull fractured at the base of the brain. He has been unconscious and in critical condition.
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Iowa
Fort Doper
D. W. Lathrop
Town Marshal Shot in Ogden Encounter
John Wallace Ogden city marshal was shot and seriously wounded in Boong Iowa as tramps opened fire. A citizen posse captured the attackers and would have lynched them but Wallace urged restraint. The wounded officer remains in danger but is not yet out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boong
John Wallace
Ogden
Northwestern band carnival to feature female brass bands
Webster Orry Iowa reports the eleventh annual northwestern band carnival at Eagle Grove September 8 9 and 10 will feature female brass bands from Marcus Gladbrook and Eldora competing with about forty other statewide bands for prizes.
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Webster Orry
Marcus, Gladbrook
Eldora
Northwestern
Eagle Grove
Midland Chautauqua in Session in Des Moines
The Midland Chautauqua association held its summer meeting in Des Moines this week after moving headquarters from Colfax last spring. Attendance surpassed previous years with about 10 000 people listening yesterday to Congressman J P Dolliver on Good Citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Chautauqua
Des Moines
Midland Chautauqua Association
Colfax
J. P. Dolliver
Linn County Pythians Picnic Held At Springville
The Linn County Pythian association held its second annual picnic at Springville yesterday drawing about 8000 attendees. Elected for the coming year were President J. F. Ball Cedar Rapids, Vice President C. W. Keepler Mount Vernon, Secretary Fred B. Neff Mount Vernon, and Treasurer L. L. Kinner Mount Vernon.
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Linn County Pythians
Linn County Pythian Association
Springville
J. F. Ball
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Keepler
Mount Vernon
Fred B. Neff
L. L. Kinner
Jersey Bull Kills Twice as Owner Suffers
A Jersey bull owned by Mrs. Emma Metcalf fatally gored a second person, after previously killing her husband. Miss Minnie Dunn, Metcalf’s niece, approached the tethered animal to pat it and was gored in the abdomen and left breast. She fell unconscious and her condition was reported possibly fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Emma Metcalf
Mr. Metcalf
Minnie Dunn
Iowa Free Silverites Plan Des Moines Paper
Free silver advocates in Iowa aim to publish a Des Moines newspaper in support of the Chicago ticket. A conference of Populists and silver Democrats met to discuss launching the paper, noting no current city paper backs the Chicago nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Silverites
Des Moines
Free Silver Men
Iowa
Chicago
Death of Mrs Harlan at 100 in Indiana Farm Home
Mrs Mary Harlan venerable mother of ex Senator Harlan of Iowa died at age 100 years 5 months at the home of her son in law John Brown Pike County Indiana. She managed the home farm after her husband’s death for decades and will be buried on the farm she helped establish. Survived by two daughters and the senator with Mrs Robert Lincoln as a granddaughter.
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Indianapolis
Mary Harlan
Harlan
Iowa
John Brown
Pike County
Robert Lincoln
Iowa Building and Loan Associations Struggle With Law
Des Moines July 19 Iowa building and loan associations fail to file amended articles as required by the new state law effective July 4. The executive council will return submissions for perfection and warn that those not compliant will be barred from conducting business after September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Building and Loan Associations
Des Moines
Building and Loan Association
Slump in Wall Street demand hits Chicago grain and provisions
Sluggish Wall Street engagements and cash scarcity weighed on markets. September figures show declines across wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with cash quotes listed for No 2 red wheat No 2 corn and No 2 oats along with other months and grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Catcano
South Omaha Livestock Market Recap
Cattle receipts around 500 with native beef steers 3.40 to 6.25, western and Texas steers at 3.00 to 2.25, cows and heifers 2.40 to 3.15, canners 1.25 to 2.25, stockers 2.75 to 6.65, calves 3.00 to 5.25, bulls and stags 2.00 to 8.00. Hogs receipts 1,100 steady with heavy 2.99 to 3.20, mixed 2.90 to 2.05, light 8.00 to 8.10, bulk 2.90 to 2.95. Sheep receipts 8.00 lower with natives 3.00 to 3.65, Western 2.75 to 3.40, common sheep 2.2 to 3.00, lambs 3.25 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Louth Omaha
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Market Report
HOGS receipts 34 000 light active steady heavy slow and lower. Prices: light 3.38 3.60, mixed 3.50 8.10, heavy 2.88 2.96. CATTLE receipts 14 500 including 2 000 Texans. Beeves 8 4.55, cows and heifers 1.40 4.00, Texas steers 2.6 3.70, stockers and feeders 2.90 3.60. SHEREP receipts 20 000 weak and 10c lower.
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Chicago
Texas
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Baptists
Denver
Indorsing Bryan
Repub
George Day
Clinton Gas Light and Coke Company
LeClaire
Chicago Great Western
Des Moines, Northern and Western
H. Hedge
J. N. Titemore
MaccColl
Omaha
Indiana
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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