Women Win Seats at Metho dist General Conference
Cleveland dispatch reports a 425 to 98 vote allowing the four women delegates to retain seats as a compromise while preserving future eligibility limits. An amendment to require over 25 years age and five years church membership for all general conference delegates was approved for later annual conference vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Methodist General Conference
Methodist Church
Ninde
General Conference
Broadbeck
Committee On Missions
Germany
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alaska Gold Rush Draws Thousands to Yukon Placer Mines
United States Marshal L. K. Williams reports about 2,500 miners entering Alaska this season and a doubling of white population in two years. He cites reports of gold finds near Cook Inlet and notes Yukon placer yields reaching about 1.2 million dollars last year with potential for more this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
L. K. Williams
Sitka
Alaska
Cook’s Inlet
Yukon
CONVENTIONS AT YANKTON STRUCTURE OF STATE EVENTS
Several South Dakota organizations plan meetings in Yankton. The State Bankers' Association sessions May 29 cover reorganizing and banking matters. May 21 begins an eight day State In Oratorical and Athletic Session to decide state college supremacy in oratory and sports. The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge meets June 8, with state board meetings June 24-25. The State Fair runs Sept 28 to Oct 2, under local control. Also noting Vulcan Iron Works fire in San Francisco with $100,000 loss and $41,000 insure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Yankton
State Bankers’ Association
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
State Board of
State Board of Agriculture
British Agent at Pretoria Resigns
Care Town reports Sir Jacobus A. Dewett, the British agent at Pretoria, has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Care Town
Jacobus A. Dewett
CONDITION OF THE WHEAT CROP
The Modern Miller disputes widespread chinch bug damage across Oklahoma Kansas Tennessee Kentucky Indiana and Illinois. A dry winter preceded a light rain in western and southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma with more rain forecast. Overall, no major damage or alarming reports are confirmed for the wheat region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Montana for Silver Carter Mantle and Hartman Lead Delegation
In Butte Montana on May 12 the Republican convention debated Granite county delegations with anti A P A delegates seated 192 to 100. A silver platform urged free coinage at 16 to 1 and tariff protection while Charles Q Johnson proposed a walkout resolution. Carter Mantle and Hartman chosen as St Louis delegates by acclamation with Marshall Streville and Metzel as the remaining three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mon
Granite County
United States
Congress of
China
Japan
India
Charles Q. Johnson
Silver Bow
St. Louis
Carter and
Mantle
Hartman
Thomas G. Marshall
J. W. Streville
Alexander Metzel
Holmes Is Hanged at Moyamensing Prison
Philadelphia May 8 H H Holmes was hanged at Moyamensing prison the drop falling at 10 12 am A half hour later he was pronounced dead his neck broken by the fall He maintained his innocence asserting he never committed any murder while on the scaffold showing remarkable nerve during the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes
Moyamensing
Largest mining deal seals Bald Mountain claims sale
In Orsarwoop on May 9 the Bottleson group of three, the Comet group of three, the Plutus group of two, and the Ibex and Victory in Bald mountain were sold to Golden Reward Mining for 160000 dollars. Bottleson group alone sold for 75000 dollars, a record price for three claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsarwoop
Bottleson Group
Comet Group
Plutus Group
Ibex
The
Victory
Bald Mountain
Golden Reward Mining Company
Bottleson’ Group
Iron Workers End Strike Reach Deal in May City
Bridge and structural iron workers in May City resume work after reaching an agreement with employers. Wages set at 41 1/4 cents per hour with double pay for overtime, ending a strike that sought 45 cents and followed a 37 1/4 cent scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OnicaGo
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Fargo and Northwestern Railroad organizes in Farco
Farco North Dakota May 8. The Fargo and Northwestern Railroad company formed with 300000 dollars capital. The line will run to Sherbrook via Hunter. Corporators are all Fargo men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Railroad Company
Farco
N. D
Fargo and Northwestern Railroad Company
Sherbrook
Hunter
Fargo
Bearish Crop Report Drives Wheat Downwards in Chicago
In Ocunica Gco on May 11, rain forecasts and a bearish government crop report pushed wheat prices lower from Saturday's close. Corn slipped 4 cents while provisions kept falling. July wheat 68 44? and 64 74. July corn 30 44. oats 19 4. pork 87.62. lard 4.624. ribs 4.07 to 4.2. Cash quotes: No 2 red wheat 68c. No 3 red 65c. No 2 corn 29 54c. No 2 oats 18c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocunicagco
Live Stock Markets in Chicago May 11
Cattle receipts reached 18 000 head with prices for native steers 4.50 to 7.00, stockers and feeders 3.50, cows and heifers 2.75, bulls 2.25 to 3.25, calves 4.50 to 8.00. Hogs receipts 4 000 head with a break of 5 to 10 cents, sales largely 3.30 to 3.65, light weights similar. Sheep receipts 15 000 head with prices from 2.30 to 5.00 for common to prime and lambs 3.00 to 5.10.
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ChicaGco
South Omaha Live Stock Market Report May 11
South Omaha cattle receipts 706 with steers steady to mixed. native beef at 3.50 to 4.00, western 38.0 to 44.85, Texas 28.3 to 40, cows and heifers 2.50 to 8.60, stockers 3.00 to 64.00, calves 8.00 to 50.00, bulls 2.00 to 5.80. Hog receipts 1,400 with prices 3.10 to 5.10, bulk 3.15 to 3.18. Sheep receipts 5.60 with natives 3.50 to 4.5, westerns 2.87 to 4.9, lambs 3.50 to 4.65. Tennessee Town Fire Swept in Camden, Tenn. six houses and 20 horses destroyed May 9.
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South Omaha
Texas
Missouri Republicans Con vention in St Joseph Sparks Bitter Battle
At St Joseph on May 12 Missouri Republicans gather for a state convention amid a fierce split between Filley and Kerens factions. Congressman Bartholdt presides as temporary chair with Filley seeking permanent control. Sedalia and Jefferson City deploy 50 delegates each to lobby for capital relocation as major party rift unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Joe
St. Josefu
Filley
Kerens
A P A Delegates Gather for Washington Convention
About 50 delegates to the supreme council of the A P A arrive in Washington for a convention opening today. Secrecy surrounds proceedings as debates loom over McKinley’s presidential blacklist and calls for a free silver plank. Western free silver advocates may seek a Populist alliance or a national convention to form a new party if major parties ignore A P A principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Council of the A. P. A
Executive Committee
McKinley
Supreme
H. J. Traynor
Traynor
Allison Will Not Withdraw From Presidential Race
Ex-Senator Harlan a delegate to the Methodist general conference says Allison will not withdraw. He notes McKinley’s friends believe they have the fight won and sees the outcome as close but favorable to McKinley, while warning that many a slip remains before the finish.
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Allison
Cleveland
Harlan
Methodist General Conference
McKinley
Democrats to Meet in Butte for State Convention
The Democratic state convention to elect delegates to the Chicago convention will be held on June 20 in Butte. Burrie, Men., May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Burrie
Men
Chicago
Bite May Prove Fatal on Missouri River
Yankton reports ten days ago Dr Conry bit Commodore Coulson on the finger during a street encounter. Gangrene set in and Coulson is not expected to live.
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Yankton
Conry
Commodore Coulson
Missouri River
Coulson
Keely Cure Law Deemed Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The supreme court filed a decision declaring the Keely cure law unconstitutional in St. Paunt on May 12.
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St. Paunt
The
Supreme Court
House Fixes a Day to Adjourn Congress
Washington May 7 The House adopted a resolution by Mr Dingley of the Ways and Means Committee fixing final adjournment on May 18 without division.
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House
Washington
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Pickler blocks quorum as house adjourns over pension bills
Washington May 8 The house after a three and a half hour session passed a bill to amend the act creating the court of appeals allowing appeals from the supreme courts of the territories to the court of appeals. Mr Pickler sought revenge for a private pension bill defeat by blocking business and forcing adjournment. He vows to continue tactics to gain further consideration for private pension bills. Peffer's Bond Resolution Adopted. Washington May 8 The senate voted 6 to 51 to begin an investigation by the finance committee into the sale of US bonds by the secretary of the treasury during the last three years with opposition from Caffery Faulkner Gray Hill Mitchell and Palmer all Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wesleyan Society
Conference
Wesleyan Brothers
Wesleyan Synod
Harlan
General Conference
James Harlan
Chris Howe
J.P. Leter
Cleveland
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Pickler Brocks
Washindon
House
Court of Appeals
Supreme Courts of the
Territories
Pickler
Peffer
Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Caffery
Faulkner
Gray
Hill
Mitchell
Wis
Palmer
Congress Votes Higher Clerk Hire Allowance
Congressmen in Hindon vote themselves 100 a month clerk hire during sessions as a 3100 per month rate during recesses. The Fifty second congress resolution sets the 100 per month allowance for future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasn Hindon
House
West and Berry Object.
The California deep water harbor project dominated Senate debate with strong personal feelings. Berry argued the $3,000,000 appropriation benefits private interests, while West and Caffery opposed any current funding. Frye defended the proposal and dismissed Huntington’s criticism as ungrounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West and Berry
Washington
California
Senate
Berry
P. Huntington
Southern Pacific
West and Caffery
House Grants Rights of Way and Confirmations
The session focused on District of Columbia affairs and approving rights of way for several rail lines. Bills authorize revenue cutters for regatta regulations, grant rights of way to Denver Cripple Creek and Southwestern railroad, Flagstaff and Canon railroad, and Denison and Northern railroad, and extend a Colorado Montana public domain pipe line. A conference report on the Indian appropriation was agreed and Mr Maddox of Georgia seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Secretary of the Treasury
Denver
Denison and Northern Railroad
Maddox
New Fast Mail Service Between Cincinnati and Chicago
The post office department finishes arrangements for an early fast mail link. A train will depart Cincinnati at 2 45 a m daily westbound and Chicago at 3 30 a m eastbound, improving newspaper transit between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Cincinnati
Chicago
Banks Must Report Condition Call to national banks
Washington May 10 Comptroller Eckels ordered a report from national banks on their condition as of the close of business Thursday May 7. The move seeks updated financial health data across the banking system for regulatory oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eckels
Cotton Planted Area Near 88 Percent by May First
Area of cotton planted by May 1 stood at 87.9 percent, per U.S. weather service data. The national average was reported as 114.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury reports gold reserve drop in May totals
Run on the Reserve in Washingdon on May 12 reduced the treasury gold by 2,108,800 in coin and 36,200 in bars. The remaining gold reserve stands at 115,785,746.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingdon
Treasury
Condition of Winter Wheat Improves in Washington
Washington reports the average condition of winter wheat at 82.7 this May 12, up from 77.1 last month and just below 82.9 in May 1895, indicating overall improvement in crop status.
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Washington
Germany fixes sugar output at 17 million double centners
The reichstag approved a sugar taxation plan and set the next year’s output at 17 000 000 double centners rather than the government’s 14 000 000 target in Berlin on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
Wisconsin Orator Awarded First Honors in Midwest Contest
Warrenburg Mo May 10 In an oratorical contest the normal schools of Missouri Kansas Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa were represented Harold D Highes of Wisconsin won first honors and a 850 check for the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Warrensburg
Missouri
Kansas
Ilinois
Iowa
Harold D. Highes
Sanborn Trotting Meet Scheduled for June
The fifth annual Sanborn Trotting Association meet will be held June 9 10 and 11 in Sanborn Iowa. In Orrumwa Iowa Mrs Lucretia Nelson 70 hanged herself in her kitchen amid ill health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn Trotting Association
Sanborn
Orrumwa
Lucretia Nelson
Renomination of Sam Clark by Keokuk GOP Convention
The First congressional Republican convention in Keokuk on May 7 renominated Sam M. Clark for congress by a rising vote. The meeting heated the party base with a unified backing for Clark's candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Clark
Keokuk
Sam M. Clark
Congress
After Seventeen Years
William Slowie, pardoned by Governor Drake, arrived in Curytroxs after 17 years in Anamosa for killing a traveling man named Wall.
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Curytroxs
William Slowie
Drake
Anamosa
Wall
Christian Churches Convention to Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines will host the state convention of the Christian churches in the latter part of August after Marshalltown withdrew its invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Convention
Des Moines
Marshalltown
State
of the
Christian Churches
State Convention of the Christian Churches
Churches to Hold Meeting in Des Moines in August
Des Moines hosts the churches gathering in the latter part of August after Marshalltown withdrew its invitation.
Archbishop Hennessy Returns from Rome
Archbishop Hennessy has returned from Rome. No assistant bishop has been appointed at Sioux City, nor is any division of the archdiocese contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Rome
Sioux City
Death by Opium Overdose in Jefferson
Mrs. Abel Carter, mother of a local prominent businessman, died in Jefferson Iowa on May 9 from an unknown overdose of opium after taking an ounce. Local authorities report no foul play suspected. Her family mourns her loss as funeral arrangements are announced.
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Jefferson
Abel Carter
Iowa Jail Break Lands Four on Run
Four men confined in Jones county jail escaped and remain at large. They are Greary Murray Mulgrave and Shaw all awaiting burglary trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Deparr Rapimps
Jones County
Greary
Murray
Mulgrave
Shaw
Sad Sequel to a Wedding Supper in Creston
Guests at the Sullivan Horton wedding reception in Creston were poisoned after eating chicken salad served on tin plates. No serious injuries are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Sullivan-Horton
Oil rivalry flares as Han nibal and Standard Oil clash
In Crarkton Iowa on May 9, the Han nibal Oil Company and the Standard Oil Company wage a fierce price battle for control, with expectations that prices may drop sharply as the conflict continues.
Sioux City Nursery and Seed Co Fails in West
The Sioux City Nursery and Seed company, a leading western firm, has failed for 50000 dollars with assets possibly double that. Slow collections is cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Plumber Killed by Elevator in Van Ginkle Building
Des Moines reports John Stewart a noted master plumber died on the 10th floor after opening a window into an elevator shaft. He did not know the elevator was descending and was struck on the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Stewart
van Ginkle
City Grants Electric Light Bonds to Chicago Firm
The Rock Rapids city council awarded the $9,000 electric light bond issue to Farson, Leach & Co. of Chicago. The bid was par plus a $10 premium and accrued interest. Bonds date May 1, run ten years with 5 percent semi annual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapios
Farson, Leach & Co
Chicago
Corn Planting Progress in Jefferson Iowa Report
Corn nearly all planted in Jefferson Iowa as of May 9 with planting week ahead of average. Oats thrive under sun and showers and prospects for a large fruit crop are good barring a late spring frost.
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Jefferson
Iowa
Postal Clerks in Cedar Rapids Convention Session
The postal clerks sixth district covering Iowa Nebraska Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota meet in Cedar Rapids discussing matters of interest. Prominent officials attend from abroad and a banquet for visitors is planned this evening. Congressman Linton of Michigan is expected to attend and speak.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Rapidps
Iowa
Nebraska
Ilinois
Wisconn
Minnesota
Linton
Mice
Des Moines Board Decision Keeps Old Officials In Place
Judge Conrad ruled in the board of public works dispute in Des Moines on May 9. Sherman and Sims of the old board retain office while Boardman and Orellin, appointees of Mayor MacVicar, are ousted. The ruling will be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court, and pending its decision the old board remains in office per stipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Conrad
Board of Public Works
Sherman
Sims
Boardman
Orellin
MacVicar
Supreme Court
Natural gas blast injures worker at West Point well
In Burlington on May 7 a deep West Point well explosion followed a flare down the shaft. A workman suffered severe burns to the face and shoulders as a 25 foot flame erupted. Three more blasts shook nearby buildings and caused underground rumblings and quakings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burlington
West Point
Iowa Homestead Litigation Seeks Restrictive Injunction
Des Maines reports Henry Wallace a stockholder at Iowa Homestead seeks injunction against J M Pierce the managing stockholder to stop sending 15000 free copies weekly claiming total weekly circulation would reach 31000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Homestead
Des Maines
Henry Wallace
Iowa Homestead Company
J. M. Pierce
Iowa Medical Society Adopts Chloroform Resolution
The Iowa Medical society adjourned in Marshalltown after completing its work. Des Moines will host the next annual meeting. A resolution was adopted praising the use of chloroform as an anesthetic in dental surgery as practiced and taught by Dr. A. O. Hewitt of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Medical Society
Marshalltown
Des Moines
A. O. Hewitt
Chicago
Mission Opens At St Josephs May 17 With Jesuit Fathers
In Sioux City, Catholics prepare a mission at St. Josephs church beginning May 17 led by Fathers Sherman and Moehler. Moehler heads the St Louis seminary. Sherman is a son of General W T Sherman. In Des Moines, religious census data show 2,058,069 population, 572,264 church members, 1,097,888 with religious belief. Catholics 152,298, Methodists 131,576, and 4,862 church organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
St. Joseph’s Church
Fathers Sherman
Moehler
St. Louis
Father Sherman
W. T. Sherman
Iowa
Des Moines
Sanders
Eastern Iowa Lutheran Synod meeting opens with large delegate turnout
The Eastern conference of the Iowa Evangelical Lutheran synod opened in May with many delegates and ministers. Rev. W. H. Bakcke of Davenport delivered the opening sermon as the two day session continues. The eighth annual Iowa Sabbath association meeting closed, naming officers including President Rev. J. Irvin Smith of Toledo and Treasurer Hon. J. Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Iowa Lutheran Synod
Cepark Kapips
Eastern Conference
Iowa Evangelical Lutheran Synod
W. H. Bakcke
Davenport
Iowa Sabbath Association
J. Irvin Smith
Toledo
T. P. Robb
Linton
J. M. Pacey
Columbus Junction
F. Williams
Williamsburg
J. Muscatine
State fair plans include Iowa statehood semicentennial
Des Moines hosts board of State Agricultural Society session to map attractions for the September 4 to 11 fair. A leading feature under consideration is a semicentennial celebration of Iowa's statehood, contingent on Des Moines support. Burlington's nearby timing prompts hopes for a Des Moines event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Burlington
Walter Scott’s Slayer Convicted of Second Degree Murder
In Des Moines May 9 the jury found S R Dawson guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting Walter Scott his son in law. The sentence ranges from 10 years to life with May 16 set for sentencing. Dawson claimed anticipated manslaughter. court proceedings drew a crowded, sensational trial. The verdict is subject to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Des Motes
S. R. Dawson
Holmes
Dawson
Scott
Clara
Railroad Directors Elect Officers in Cedar Rapids Meeting
At a joint meeting in Cedar Rapids Iowa May 8 directors were chosen from the Cedar Rapids Iowa Falls and Northwest railway Cedar Rapids and Clinton Chicago Decorah and Minnesota and the Iowa City and Western firms and leased Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern lines. Officers named include President and general manager J Ives Vice President J O Broeksmit Secretary W P Brady and Chief Engineer H F White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls and Northwest Railway
Clinton
Chicago, Decorah and Minnesota
Iowa City and Western
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
J. Ives
J. O. Broeksmit
W. P. Brady
H. F. White
Frankfort Celebrates 25th Anniversary Treaty Signing
In Frankfort on May 10 the city marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Frankfort treaty ending the Franco Prussian War. The commemoration honored the historic accord and its lasting impact on European diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Frankfort-On-The-Main
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Vulcan Ironworks
Montana
Carter
A. P. A. Supreme Council
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Nashville
Camden
Tenn
Congressional Proceedings
Mr. Maddox
Standard
Crarkton
Hannibal Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
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