Secretaries and Congress Await Maine Report In 1898
Washington reports the board of inquiry on the Maine will reach Washington by Wednesday or Thursday. Secretary Long anticipates sending the report to Congress next Monday with a note to Minister Woodford for Madrid. The administration seeks a quick response from Spain within about two days, while awaiting Spain's reply and possible protest to the court of inquiry findings.
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New York Journal
Washington
Board of Inquiry
Congress
Representative Dingley
Ways and Means
Representative Hitt
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Reed
Dingley
Hitt
White House
Court of Inquiry
Woodford
Madrid
Spain
Oo Sy
Maine
Sagasta
Sampson Court of Inquiry
Alleged Weyler Letter Linked to Maine Disaster Revelations
The New York Journal prints a purported letter from Weyler, passed via Honore F. Laine, describing Spanish aims and punishments after the Cuba conflict. The document cites Weyler’s claim that Americans or ships risk punishment if insult is made, dating from January 1898 in Madrid.
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Weyler
Maine
New York
New York Journal
Honore F. Laine
Cuba
Inglaterra
Havana
Diaz
Santos Guzman
Havyana
el Campos
Valeriano Weyler
Madrid
Senator Gallinger Reports Cuban Suffering and Death Toll
Senator Gallinger, back from Cuba, describes conditions in Havana and Matanzas as indescribable and far worse than reports. He cites Teconcentrados crowded in cities and estimates Spain's brutal policy has caused about 400000 deaths, signaling a grave humanitarian tragedy.
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Cuba
Ninetoy
Gallinger
Capitol
Havana
Matanzas
Spain
Senate committee reports debts settlement bill for railroads
The Senate committee on Pacific railways voted to report bills settling Central Pacific and Sioux City and Pacific debts. A treasury interior and attorney general panel will settle debts and extend terms as needed. Central Pacific financing is caped by a full principal and interest payment. Sioux City and Pacific faces no limit.
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Senate
Pacific Railroad
Washington
Senate Committee On Pacific Railways
Central Pacific
Sioux City
Sioux City and Pacific
Morgan and
Harris
Pinkerton Denounces Story as Malicious Falsity
William Pinkerton of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency denounces claims that agents were ferreting out U S defenses for Spain. He states the agency has never been hired by Spain or any government for such information and instead gathers data to aid the United States in enforcing neutrality laws and preventing law violations.
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Pinkerton
ChicaGo
William Pinkerton
National Detective Agency
United States
Jersey City Depot Scorched Fire Hits Pennsylvanian Depot
A Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad depot fire caused about 100000 in damage destroying the frame depot portions and ferry slip approach while the iron and glass train shed stayed intact apart from heat glass. Much mail matter was destroyed and train ferry traffic was crippled as rolling stock was moved to safety.
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Jersey City
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Tragedy at Des Moines Crossing Ends In Death
A well dressed man, presumed traveling salesman with a Masonic charm, stood on the Chicago and Northwestern tracks at Des Moines and killed himself as a train approached. His name could not be determined.
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Des Moines
Des Moies
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Fire destroys Geddes residence in Grand Island blaze
A fire in Grand Island Nebraska at about 1 30 this morning consumed the home of William M Geddes brother of the editor of the South Omaha Sun. High northwest winds spread fire to several other houses before control was achieved at 4 a m.
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Grand Island
Neb
William M. Geddes
South Omaha Sun
Telegraphers Move Headquarters to Little Rock
Grand Chief W. V. Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers visits Little Rock to finalize the relocation of the headquarters from Peoria Arkansas to Little Rock Arkansas. The move is planned for March.
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Peoria
Little Rock
Ark
W. V. Powell
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Wheat futures dip while May climbs on Leiter buy
In Curcaco, wheat futures showed little change except May cotton and corn drifted. Leiter bought May wheat pushing its price higher while July wheat slipped and oats rose. Futures for corn and oats closed mixed with slight gains in oats and declines in corn.
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Leiter
Barringer Urged for Iowa Railroad Commission Seat
Friends of E. P. Barringer of Ruthven urge his appointment to the Iowa railroad commission to fill the vacancy caused by C. L. Davidson's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
E. P. Barringer
Iowa Railroad Commission
C. L. Davidson
Woman Burned to Death in Ia Rural Fire
Mrs. George Risch died when her clothing caught fire while burning rubbish at their home southwest of Crixton Ia. Her husband is believed to be fatally burned in the same incident with the blaze likely occurring on March 22.
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Crixton
Here
George Risch
Fatal hotel fire at Hale house in Butte destroys three story lodging
A morning blaze at the Hale house on East Broadway, Butte, housing miners and transients, killed at least two and left twenty missing with many injured. About 250 people were inside. 200 escaped as firemen fought the flames in bitter cold five below zero. The building, owned by the Anaconda company, cost $70,000 to erect in 1895 with losses near $100,000 including furniture and ledgers.
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Burre
Hale
East Broadway
Anaconda Company
Billy White
Jack Yuck
Jack Dooley
Dooley
Eight Dead and Twelve Missing in Fire Debris Search
CuatcaGo March 20 Workmen digging through the Emerson building ruins recover the eighth body identified as William Bes 16 a W A Olmstead Scientific clerk The missing total rises to twelve The three victims who jumped to the pavement were Edward Binz Miles Smith and Samuel A Clark The list includes W A Olmstead C H Arms W J Wilcox William Bass Hattie Davidson Anna Guest William Marvin A N Peterson Mrs Watkins George Stift C A Anderson Jed Robertson Emma Carroll and Tony the office boy
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CuatcaGo
Emerson
William Bes
W. A. Olmst Scientific Company
Edward Binz
Sweet, Wallach & Co
Miles A. Smith
Samuel A. Clark
Olmstead Company
W. A
Jed Robertson
Emma Carroll
Tony
Search of ruins resumes after deadly blaze
Rescue teams renewed the search of the ruins as most missing were inside or near the building during the fire. Authorities expect the fatality toll to reach about a score.
Death of Blanche K. Bruce Former Register of the Treasury
Blanche K. Bruce, noted African American leader and former U S senator, dies in Washington at age 57 after a long illness. Born into slavery in 1841 in Virginia, he rose to public service including sheriff, school superintendent, and later register of the treasury twice, with a legacy as a prominent national figure beside Frederick Douglass. Funeral is planned for Monday at Metropolitan M E Church colored.
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Register of the Treasury
Washington
Blanche K. Bruce
Prince Edward County
Virginia
Hannibal
Oberlin
Mississippi
United States
Garfield
District of Columbia
McKinley
Fred Douglass
Bruce
Dr Louis Klopsch Warns Against Canned Goods in Cuban Relief
In a Havana cable dated March 21 Dr Louis Klopsch in charge of American relief in Cuba says 205000 reconcentrados in 400 towns are destitute. He calls for 300 tons of cornmeal and 50 tons of lard weekly and notes canned goods are useless and condensed milk should be used. He estimates fifteen thousand dollars weekly could feed all starving Cubans.
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Dr. Klopsch
Cuba
New York
Louis Klopsch
Havana
The
Christian Herald
Vandicar Decision Reversed in Double Indemnity Case
In the United States circuit court of appeals Vandicar's appeal from a Nebraska verdict was reversed and remanded for rehearing. The ruling limits double indemnity liability for accidents to when the mishap occurs within the car or vehicle.
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Vandicar
St. Louis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Herman R. Vandicar
United States Court of Nebraska
Rinar
Cannot Imprison For Debt Case Tossed to Higher Court
In St. Louis on March 22 the U S Court of Appeals reversed and remanded 8 J Brannan versus William M Gon egal of Kansas in a false imprisonment suit. Brannan had been jailed for debt after a defaulted payment. Judge Phillips held that a man could not be imprisoned for debt.
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St. Louis
J. Brannan
William M. Gonegal
Kansas
United States Court of Appeals
Phillips
Mail robber confesses in North Carolina mail theft case
Walter Boutillier, a mail carrier, confessed to the disappearance of a $1,000 package between Williamsport and Livonia. He hid the parcel in a deserted barn. investigators found all the money and checks except $60.
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Bismarck
N. C
Williamsport
Livonia
Walter Boutillier
Boutaillier
Great Western Must Pay in Death Case Appeal
The Chicago Great Western Railway appeals a Southern Iowa circuit court ruling awarding Nellie Healy $6,000 for her husband’s death caused by injuries suffered while employed by the railroad. The court of appeals sustained the lower court’s decision.
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Great Western
St. Louis
United States Court of Appeals
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Southern Iowa Circuit
Nellie Healy
Submarine Boat on Trial in Fresh Water Test
The Holland submarine boat completed another test run from Perth Amboy at 15 feet depth showing good speed and easy handling. After surfacing it grounded in soft mud and was hauled off by a tug. its conning tower will gain electric lights before the next voyage.
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New York
Perth Amboy
Senate Passes Board of Control Bill
Des Moines reports the board of control bill passed the senate by 31 to 16 and moves to the house. Iowa postmaster nominations include C. A. Lisle Clarinda and W. S. Gardner Clinton P. MacLean Creston. Sioux City seeks a brewery with Latrobe Pa. buyers planning a 300000 barrel plant and a large warehouse.
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Senate
Board of Control
Des Moines
House
Iowa
Washington
C. A. Lisle
Clarinda
W. S. Gardner
Clinton
P. MacLean
Creston
Money for Iowa Exhibit Passed by House Vote
Des Moines supports liberal appropriation for Iowa’s Omaha exposition representation. House votes eighty thousand dollars extra, after ten thousand previously approved, with fifty nine yeas and thirty nays.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Friends
Omaha
House
Burlington Auditor Vanishes Amid $2900 Discrepancy
Burlington Iowa March 19. John B Fear city auditor disappears after leaving a statement claiming he is two thousand nine hundred dollars short in city funds. Fear was trusted with finances and is a prominent citizen. Authorities believe he may have lost money through speculation.
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Burlington
Bururvatoy
John
Fear
Sioux City Backs Cleland for State Railroad Post
Leading citizens in Sioux City moved to support mayor J M Cleland as successor to the late C L Davison of Hull on the state railroad commission. The western Iowa seat represents Sioux City interests and officials vow full effort to secure the appointment.
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Davidson
Sioux City
J. M. Cleland
State Railroad Commission
C. L. Davison
Hull
Iowa
Sioux City Bank Failure
Sioux City March 18 The Home Savings bank a small institution closed its doors yesterday afternoon and is now in the hands of a receiver appointed on the application of the bank officials. Assets are placed at 300000 with liabilities of 60000 of which 50000 are school funds.
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Sioux City
Home Savings Bank
New Postoffice Inspector Named for Des Moines District
Postal Clerk O E Stewart of the West Liberty and Council Bluffs line is appointed postoffice inspector replacing George Christian. Stewart, a 1887 Iowa College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate, began practice in Iowa City, served as county physician in 1888, and joined the railway mail service in 1890.
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Des Morves
O. E. Stewart
West Liberty
Council Bluffs
George Christian
Stewart
College of Physicans and Surgeons of Iowa
Iowa City
National Christian Conference movement started in Davenport
A Davenport meeting of Christian workers began plans for a national Christian conference in the Mississippi valley year. The aim is to unite Christian voters in an organization for Christian work and to vote together on political issues.
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National Christian Conference
Davenport
National Union of Churches
Mississippi Valley
Governor May Considering Groneweg for Railroad Commissioner
Governor Shaw has talked with lawmakers about appointing William Groneweg of Council Bluffs ex state senator and a sound money Democrat to the railroad commission. He confirmed serious consideration of the possible appointment.
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Groneweg
Des Moines
Shaw
William Groneweg
Council Bluffs
Burlington Auditor Fears Skidding to Klondike
Burlington Iowa March 20 The city auditor John Fear is believed en route to the Klondike after a self reported trunking at Seattle two weeks ago. Investigators find heavy grain gambling and card play. defalcation amount appears larger than first noted.
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Burlington
John
Klondike
Seattle
Iowa Board of Charities Holds Initial Meeting in Des Moines
The Iowa state board of charities and corrections held its first meeting at Plymouth Congregational church in Des Moines with about 150 attendees. H. H. Hart of Minneapolis, president of Minnesota’s board, spoke for about an hour on progress there and offered suggestions for Iowa’s organization.
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Iowa Board of Charities
Des Mores
Iowa State Board of Charities and Corrections
Plymouth Congregational Church
H. H. Hart
Minneapolis
Minnesota State Board
Iowa
Iowa Sends First Carload of Relief to Cuba
The Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa’s first carload relief to Cuba weighing about 35,000 pounds of flour. It travels to Chicago via Rock Island and to New York via Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, with banners pledging aid and defending American honor. A second shipment is planned within days, with about six cars expected in total.
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Iowa
Cuba
Des Motes
Chicago
Rock Island
New York
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
America
Relief Commission
Atlantic Canning Factory Expands Output in 1898 Plan
Atlantic Canning company at Atlantic, La, undertakes major improvements to double its canned corn output for 1898 versus 1897. Nearly $10,000 will be spent on the plant upgrades and related improvements.
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Atlantic
United States
Atlantic Canning Fattory
Atantic Canning Company
Congress Calls First Iowa Convention in Second District
Davenport March 21 The first congressional convention in Iowa this year will be in the Second district with the Republicans calling their convention to meet here July 20 next.
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Davenport
Iowa
Physician Dies in Anamosa Office Suicide
Dr BE Darley of Anamosa killed himself in his office last evening by taking strychnine and morphine. He was found seated in his chair with poison bottles in hand, about 50 years old and a resident of Anamosa for nearly 25 years.
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Oroark Ravips
BE. W. Darley
Anamosa
Funeral for Charles L. Davidson Held in Sioux City
The funeral for Charles L. Davidson of the state railway commission was held yesterday in Sioux City. Prominent state figures spoke, and a legislative committee from Des Moines attended in a special car. Davidson was found dead in his room Tuesday afternoon.
No Women There Dairyville Center March 21
A peculiar sociological condition exists in the town of Dairyville in this county. The industrious berg has no women living there, with men doing all the housework and traveling men reporting unusual tales about the town and its people. The town has drawn attention due to the absence of the female sex.
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Grmnpy
Dairyville
Boy Killed by a Train in Sioux City
Arthur Harsin a 14 year old son of a poor widow fell from a moving Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad box car in Sioux City March 21. Twelve cars passed over him and he died two hours later in hospital from a crushed skull. He was riding with two companions when he tried to depart a fast moving train and was struck by a break beam.
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Sioux City
Arthur Harsin
Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley Railroad
Harsin
Deputy Treasurer Acquitted in Iowa Embezzlement Case
Stanton Felton was found not guilty on all three indictments in Osage County Iowa. The charges included embezzlement and two counts of destroying and altering county records. The embezzlement case drew special attention as the treasurer’s records were burned by an arsonist after the shortage appeared, with J B Sheehan as the prosecuting treasurer and key witness.
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Osane
Stanton Felton
Pelton
J. B. Sheehan
Wickham Faces Removal Over Embezzlement Charges
Wickham trustee at Glenwood for feeble minded children faces possible removal by Governor Shaw. He is accused of using his treasurer role to pocket state funds, selling warrants at a premium and misreporting discounts. Healy committee investigations cite warrants sold with profits kept by Wickham.
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Wickham
Des Mores
Shaw
J. E. Wickham
Glenwood Institution
Healy Committee
Grinnell College Prepares for Semi-Centennial Exposition
Grinnell Iowa hosts semi centennial events with training by Jack Watson holder of world titles in broad jump high jump hop step and jump and America's top pole vaulter. President McKinley expected to deliver main address with governors invited and Alumni association speaker Dr. Albert Shaw guiding program. Senator Mason is also invited but not yet confirmed.
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McKinley
Grinnell
Iowa College
Jack Watson
Watson
America
Congress
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakota
Illinois
Albert Shaw
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Senator Mason of
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