No onus for the lazy day and cagey joke in Ames
The Ames Times in Ames Iowa comments on a mix of proverbs and local chatter. It notes flies with honey, delaying repentance, a strong constitution for medicine, and calls out Cheyenne assistant postmaster Elsie Duval for a $1500 short. It also hints at college boat race talk on inches and feet and cites a Missouri judge ruling slot machines are not gambling devices.
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Elsie Duval
Cheyenne
Missouri
Klondyke Rumors and Global Health Notes
The piece surveys Klondyke fever with readers warned of gambling risks and a boom in spring travel. It also reports on Koch’s tuberculin trials with mixed promises and European respect. French Bank of France charter changes lower state contributions and raise note circulation. David E Bates faces ridicule for multiple marriages across several faiths in Illinois and Michigan.
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Bank of France
Paris
The
Economist
Iowa News Summary Teems With Tragedy and Industry
Coal miner John R. Bivens dies after slashing his throat in Swan. Vinton and Garrison canning factories begin operations with strong corn contracts. A clamp of rattlesnakes is killed near Sovilla. Railroad and legal notices unfold as fires, accidents, and lawsuits ripple through Iowa towns including Clinton Davenport Sioux City and Dubuque.
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John R. Bivens
Swan
Vinton
Garrison
Ben Robbins
Joe Wood
T. B. McDonald
Sovilla
Ed. Antrim
D. N. Stanton & Sons
New York City
Iowa
Gulf & Manitoba Railroad
Dodson
RB. W. Preston
Oskaloosa
T. W. Netterfield
Beardstown
Ill
George Netterfield
George Golightly
Preston
George
Messrs. Hamm & Arie
Dayton
District Court
Webster County
Mira Rodgers
Lehigh
J. F. Rodgers
National Labor Convention Called For August In St Louis
The National executive board of the United Mine Workers calls a labor convention in St Louis on August 30 to seek organized labor support for the current strike. Javan’s new warship, Spain’s assassin Angiollo, and other items are noted.
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National Executive Board
The
United Mine Workers
St. Louis
New York
Michael Angiello
Canovas
Spain
San Sebastian
Iowa Republican state convention nominating Shaw for governor
The Iowa Republican state convention opened with prayers and speeches, named committees, and rapid ballots that resulted in W. E. Shaw securing the gubernatorial nomination after several rounds. Milliman won the lieutenant governor nomination on the first ballot, with Waterman for supreme court and Barrett for superintendent of public instruction also chosen. The central committee was re organized with McMillan, Kendall, and Treynor in key roles.
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Cepar Ramos
McMillan
State Corral
Dr. Barclay
St. Paul's Church
Cedar Rapids
Chas. M. Hart
Council Bluffs
James C. Davis
Lee County
W. L. Roach
Muscatine
M. Weaver
Hardin
Thos. Updegraff
Clayton
Lb. Murphy
Benton
H.C. Traverse
Davis
A. Bb. Cummins
Polk
J. C. Mabrey
Apanoose
Smith McPherson
Montgomery
George Roberts
Webster
Geo. C. Scott
Plymouth
State Central Committee
H. O. Weaver
Louisa
C. T. Hancock
Dubuque
W. D. Lee
Tema
N. Ff. Kendall
Monroe
S. M. Leach
Dallas
T. L. Greene
Fayette
John T. Drugge
Hamilton
Samuel Mahon
Ottumwa
W. E. Fuller
L. M. Shaw
A. B. Funk
J. B. Harsh
Matt Parrott
Jas. Harlan
A. T. Flickinger
Byers
Downie
Flickinger
Harsh
Parrott
Fuller
Harlan
Shaw
Funk
J.H
Mahaska County
Dan Ryan
Waterman
C. L. Davidson
Sioux County
Richard F. Barrett
Osage
Mitchell County
Henry Sabin
Clinton
J. W. Garber
Pella
Marion County
O. H. Longwell
Des Moines
Polk County
Tariff Case Filed Over Dingley Act Provision
John G Carlisle and Charles S Hamlin filed a key brief with Attorney General McKenna opposing section 22 of the Dingley tariff act. The dispute hinges on the meaning of from in the 10 percent discriminating duty on goods from foreign countries via a contiguous country, with Canada and Mexico as potential routes.
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Washington
John G. Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles S. Hamlin
the Treasury
McKenna
United States
Japan
China
Canada
Mexico
Prince Henri Out of Danger After Duel Wound
Prince Henri of Orleans, wounded in a duel with the Count of Turin, passed an excellent night in Paris and all danger of serious outcome from the wound appears to be over.
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Prince Henri
Paris
Prince Henri of Orleans
Turin
Henri
Hen Orleans
Coal Shipped in Refrigerator Cars From Colorado Mines
Railroad workers in La Junta report Santa Fe railroad cars leaving Colorado with coal from Colorado and New Mexico mines. Seals were broken during repairs, revealing coal fill. Cars reportedly ship coal in refrigerator cars to eastern points for weeks.
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Denver
Col
la Junta
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Colorado
New Mexico
Attorneys Advised For Patent Prosecution In Iowa Office
The Iowa Patent Office announces that applicants may prosecute their own cases but are urged to hire a competent attorney for proper specification and claims. The office offers representation to qualified attorneys in good standing, regardless of state, with services offered beyond Iowa. Thomas G. and J Batton Orwie are listed as patent solicitors.
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Des Moines
Commissioner of Patents
Patent Office
United States
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Thomas G
J. Batton Orwie
Patents
Change in Indiana Foresters elects new high chief ranger
Valparaiso Ind Aug 19 At a meeting of the state officers of the Independent Order of Foresters of America of this state George Keiser of Crown Point was elected high chief ranger to succeed ex Mayor Frank P Jones of this city who resigned and moves to Carthage Mo
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Valparaiso
Ind
Independent Order of Foresters of America
George Keiser
Crown Point
Frank P. Jones
Carthage
Dependent Order of Foresters of
Aica
George Keiser Crown Point
Frank Jones
General Longstreet to Wed Ellen Dortch at Lithia Springs
The veteran General James G. Longstreet is reportedly engaged to Miss Ellen Dortch assistant state librarian. Miss Dortch stays at Ray cottage Lithia Springs a popular summer resort near Atlanta.
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Cupid
Longstreet
Atlanta, Ga
James G. Longstreet
Ellen Dortch
Misa Ellen Dortch
Sistant
Ray Cottage
Lithia Sp Ga
Indiana Convicts Idle As Contract Labor Ends
Indianapolis Aug 20 Warden Harley and the northern prison board discussed the impact of the new prison law which abolishes contract labor. About one third of 950 convicts will soon be unemployed and at risk of mental strain from confinement once released from work. The law provides no jobs for idle inmates.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Harley
Board of Control
Northern Prison
Miners Want U S to Block Canadian Officials Klondike Entry
Washington reports officials doubt Canada would impose hardships on American miners in the Klondike. It notes retaliation could affect travel both ways and suggests cooperation to safeguard interests. A 10 percent royalty on gold output is deemed acceptable without US complaint.
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Washington
Canada
Klondike
United States
Train Robbers Fail to Get Cash on Santa Fe Hijack
Topeka Kansas August 19 The train robbers who held up Santa Fe train No 405 Monday night did not obtain any money. They tried to blow the safe with dynamite but caused no damage. After a pause they ordered the engineer to proceed. No robber entered the passenger cars and the train was delayed thirty minutes.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Senator George Buried in Jackson funeral services
The late senator was laid to rest Tuesday at a Baptist church with Rev. T. J. Johnson officiating. Hundreds attended in Jackson with delegations from nearby towns. Interment followed beside his wife at Evergreen Cemetery two miles outside the city.
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George
Jackson
Miss
Baptist Church
T. J. Johnson
Evergreen Cemetery
President McKinley Yachting Day Ends in Plattsburg
President McKinley and his party returned to the hotel from a day on the Washita yacht at 7 pm in Plattsburg New York. Secretary Porter denied a report that Secretary Sherman had written a resignation letter to the President.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
McKinley
Washita
Porter
Sherman
Silver Mines Closed to Focus on Gold in Colorado
In Idaho Springs on August 19, the La Martine mine discharged its silver workers as silver prices declined. Upper Clear Creek county mines will stop silver operations and shift to gold bearing veins, ending silver mining there for now.
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Idaho Springs
Col
la Martine
Clear Creek County
Outlaws Rob Pineville Bank in daylight raid
Springfield Mo August 19 three men armed with Winchesters robbed the Pineville bank at 10 AM forcing the cashier to surrender and taking about 600 dollars mostly silver A posse pursued the robbers and exchanged shots without effect believed to be members of the Collier gang
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Springfield
Pineville
Collier
Early Snowstorm Deluges Wilmot Area Causes Grains Loss
Wilmot South Dakota reports a damaging snowstorm beginning Saturday noon with strong winds. By 5 p.m. two inches of snow lay on the ground blowing down grain and garden crops. This marks the season's earliest snow in the area.
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South Dakota
Wilmot
Alleged Embezzler Breder Arrested in St Clair
Charles E. Breder former cashier of the National Bank at New Bethlehem Pa was arrested in St Clair Mich by Deputy U S Marshal Large on a charge of embezzling thirty thousand dollars from the bank Since leaving New Bethlehem Breder has been in the bicycle business in this city
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Hiteman
Wapello County Coal Company
James Darby
Don Coulson
Charles Edmunds
James Baxter
Dubeque
John Buecher
Don Murray
Murray
Edward Smith
Rockwell City
Grand Junction
New York City
St. Clair, Mich
Charles E. Breder
The
National Bank
New Bethlehem
United States
Large
Breder
Postmaster Found Short in Illinois Town
Postmaster G. W. Janes of Industry Macomb Illinois was found $340 short in his accounts. The postmaster, a farmer, had managed the office for over a year with the job entrusted entirely to his nephew Arthur Janes, and the shortage is attributed to the latter’s bookkeeping.
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Macomb
Ill
G. W. Janes
Arthur Janes
Eucharistic Convention Opens at Notre Dame
The eucharistic convention opened Tuesday evening at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame Ind The formal opening will take place today in the great auditorium marking the start of regular convention work.
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Frelates
Notre Dame
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Jail Deliveries in Wyoming Burglary Escape
Five prisoners in Rawlings Wyoming overpowered Jailer Ben Carroll and escaped from jail after choking him, binding his hands and feet. They took his revolver and keys during the August 16 incident.
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Wyoming
Rawlings
Wyo
Ben Carroll
Republican Platform Endorses McKinley Victory and Tariff Reform
Iowa Republicans in convention affirm the 1896 platform and pledge even stronger support in November. They praise Will McKinley’s presidency, tariff reform, and strong economic policies, urge rigid economy, fair taxation, and protections for labor, with praise for Governor Drake and Agriculture Secretary Wilson.
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Iowa
Will McKinley
U States
St. le
Congress
Republican Party
Drake
Witte
Org Wilson
Plac
Railway Men In Session Hear Addresses
Detroit August 19 1900 delegates open national convention of rail employes at Lyceum Theater Grand Master Morrissey Mayor Maybury and Grand Master Sargent speak D Sutherland urges honest conduct warns against young men obtaining rail office to curb socialistic views about 1000 delegates attend
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Detroit
Mich
national convention of rail + employe
Lyceum Theater
Morrissey
Maybury
Sargent
D. @ Sutherland
Rel
Foresters elect new high ranger in Valparaiso meeting
At Valparaiso Indiana on August 19 state officers of the dependent Order of Foresters of America met. George Keiser of Crown Point was elected high ranger to succeed ex mayor Frank Jones of this city who resigned.
General Longstreet to wed Miss Dortch at Ray cottage
Atlanta dated notice reports General James G. Longstreet plans marriage to Miss Ellen Dortch assistant state librarian. The couple is seen at Ray cottage Lithia Springs Georgia a popular summer resort with guests.
Paris Duel Wounds Prince Hen Orleans Passes Uneasily
Paris reports Prince Hen Orleans wounded in a duel with the Count Turin on St morning. He passed a night without serious complications and remained out of danger.
Death of Gen David G Swaim Ends Illustrious Career
Washington August 19 General David G Swaim retired judge advocate general of the U S Army died here Tuesday at age ? following Brights disease. The notable military figure served decades in the Judge Advocate General's office and held high command during his service.
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David G. Swaim
Washington
David Swaim
U.S. A
Advo
Bright
French Government Moves to Expel Anarchists from France
Paris reports a warrant for the expulsion of Spanish journalist Tarrida Marmé for denouncing Spanish premier Canovas del Castillo in a Sunday speech at Theatre de la Republique during a benefit for Spanish refugees. French authorities also resolved to expel several anarchists.
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Paris
Fréne
Tarrida Marme
Theatre de la Republique
Senor Canovas del Cat
France
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