Senate and House Debates Over Hay Pauncefote Treaty
Senate executive session grapples with the Hay Pauncefote treaty and Clayton-Bulwer clause meanings while the House passes the large legislative appropriation bill with minimal debate. Subsequent sessions discuss ship subsidy foes, war revenue cuts, and a hazing death inquiry for a West Point cadet.
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Teller
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Buchanan
England
United States
House
Central America
Beveridge
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Spooner
Committee On Agriculture
Clay
Georgia
Payne
New York
Swanson
Virginia
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
West Point
War Department
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Lindsay
McCumber
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Tillman
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Wolcott
Gallinger
Hanna
Committee On
District of Columbia
Ways and Means
Kienry C. Smith
Michigan
Mr. Smith
Smith
Man's insistence on explaining signals worry
A man who keeps insisting on explaining a matter shows he is troubled by it. His repeated efforts to justify himself reveal underlying anxiety and concern.
Harlem Bank Run Continues With Fewer in Line
The Harlem Savings Bank run persisted this morning in New York City. About 200 people stood in line at 10 o'clock when doors opened, though attendance was lower than previously.
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Harlem Bank
New York
Harlem Savings Bank
Army post site chosen near Des Moines approved
An Iowa army board approved the Isriscoe-Denny tract four miles south of Des Moines as the site for a new military post. Secretary of War Root to be informed, with formal acceptance expected within two weeks and transfer by January 1. The board, led by General S Otis and including Majors Pond and Murray, urged government action to begin spring preparations.
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Hull
Secretary of War
Commercial Exchange
S. Otis
C. H. Murray
Chicago
James P. Kimball
Omaha
George F E. Pond
St. Paul
Army Post Board
Indictment in Cresco tragedy over family row
The grand jury in Howard County indicts Lewis Eide seventeen for a serious case after a December three incident at the Eide home fifteen miles southwest of Cresco. He discharged a public safety item wounding his nine year old brother Ole. Authorities expect indictments against the father.
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Cresco
Floward County
Lewis Eide
Eide
Ole Eide
Lewis
Ottumwa Juror Finds Elza Booker Guilty of Rape
In Ottumwa on December 14 Elza Booker a colored man was found guilty of raping Mrs Sarah Hoevel a white woman from Albia The crime stirred immense local upheaval and a lynching fear that cooled after a venue change allowed a normal trial Booker testified he had met Mrs Hoevel by appointment a claim contradicted by the witness.
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Ottumwa
Elza Booker
Sarah Hoovel
Albia
Booker
Saloonkeeper Convicted for Selling Liquor in Bath Rooms
Des Moines judge Prouty fines B F Parker 500 dollars for selling liquor in Equitable bathrooms in violation of law. In default or no appeal, he faces jail. Parker posted bond. Assessor Frank French adds 300 dollars in county and city mule tax due for the quarter of the sale.
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Des Moines
Prouty
B. F. Parker
Parker
Frank French
Equitable
Growth of Des Moines Daily News Expands Pages
Des Moines December 17 reports the Daily News has enlarged to eight pages with recent issues reaching twelve and sixteen pages. The paper keeps a 1 year subscription price of $1, 75 cents for six months, and 50 cents for three months fueling what publishers call remarkable growth.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Daily News
Daily News
Train wreck at Murray kills one injures four
An engine twelve cars and five men plunged down a 50 foot embankment near Murray as a trestle gave way on Burlington's new grade. John Dozie was killed and four other men were injured two probably fatally in the Creston area.
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Creston
Murray
John Dozie
Burlington
Preliminary Examination Waived in Hossack Murder Case
Henderson and Berry, attorneys for Mrs. Hossack, waived preliminary examination yesterday. She was bound over to await grand jury action and is expected to be released on bonds within a week.
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Indianola
Robbery at Kirby's cigar store in Boone
Burglars break into Kirby's cigar store in Boone on December 11 and steal candy and cigars worth eighty dollars. The slot machine is forced open and about fifty dollars in cash is taken.
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Boone
Kirby’s
Robbers Foiled in Sioux City Opera House Heist
Two masked men attacked Treasurer Harley Rounds during a Shore Acre performance at the Grand Opera House in Sioux City on December 14. They shocked staff, fired shots that pierced clothing, took no money, and fled as players and crew restored order with the audience near panic.
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Sioy
Sioux City
Harley
Grand Opera Hause
Shore Acre
Ross
T Acres Company
Opera House
Grand
Add
Senate
Shooting Mystery In Des Moines Nurse Narrowly Injured
Mrs Jeannette Broadbent a noted nurse in the Richardson divorce case was shot in her Baker block apartment on the second floor. She says a woman fired and fled claiming revenge over her testimony while police consider possible self harm.
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Jeannette Broadbent
Des Moines
Jeanette Broadbent
Richardson
Baker Block
Seon
Richardsey
Broadbent
A Musical Gift for Christmas From A B Chase Pianos
A. B. Chase pianos advertised as unmatched worldwide offer on approval sale with easy terms and guaranteed satisfaction. Free catalogue and souvenir available by request from Norwalk Ohio or representative Nathan Ford at Des Moines Iowa.
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Norwalk
Ohio
Nathan Ford
1620 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines
Malicious Prosecution Charged in Moville Embezzlement Case
In Sioux City the $2,000 embezzlement case against William Brower of Moville ended unexpectedly as the district court dismissed the case after the prosecution rested. George Coleman, manager of Eu Mercantile of Moville, was served with a $25,000 malicious prosecution suit. Witnesses faltered in proving Brower stole the funds during his year of employment.
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Sioux City
Distret
William Brower
Vbville
George Coleman
EU Mercantile Company
Moville
u@ Thain
Brower
Move Against Des Moines Drug Stores
Des Moines December 16 The State Anti Saloon League began a crusade against Des Moines drug stores accused of liquor law violations. Rev H H Abrams state organizer filed for temporary injunctions against four store proprietors. Conviction would bar them from selling liquor and expose them to prohibitory penalties. Similar prosecutions are planned in other parts of the state.
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Des Moines
State Anti-Saloon League
Des Moinés
H. H. Abrams
Town Nearly Wiped Out by Major Fire in Muchakinock
A blaze swept Muchakinock destroying six principal business buildings and one residence. The fire caused an estimated loss around $60,000 as heat threatened the entire town before crews contained it this morning.
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Muchakinock
Coroner Finds Gross Negligence Caused Glucose Plant Blast
Davenport December 15 coroner's jury finds the glucose works explosion killed four men was due to gross negligence in the boiler room operation at the trust plant.
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Trust
Davenport
Miss Crawford Fatally Burned Lighting Fire
Mitchellville December 15 Miss Ethel Crawford was engulfed by flames while lighting a fire with kerosene and died before help arrived. She is not expected to live.
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Mitchellville
Ethel Crawford
In Jail For a Dog
Waterloo readers report Fred Jenks a weinerwurst vendor jailed for refusing to pay a dog tax under a local ordinance granting the mayor power to sentence. The tax was originally one dollar.
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Waterloo
Fred Jenks
Mrs Kuhn Trial Opens In Sigourney District Court
In Sigourney on December 12 the trial of Mrs. Kuhn began in district court charged with killing her husband. A man named Smith, alleged to be involved, had married the previous week. The 19 year old defendant is described as handsome and remains calm and confident of victory.
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Sarah Kuhna
Sigourney
Fort Dodge Convent and School Burn Takes Toll
Fire at the Sisters of Mercy convent in Fort Dodge destroyed the building and the Catholic school. Inmates narrowly escaped with their lives as flames swept the scene on December 13.
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Fort Dodge
Sisters of Mercy
Clements Routed by Delarry's Men in South Africa Action
Telegraph reports from Johannesburg and London recount heavy fighting near Nooitge, with General Clements forced to retreat by 2500 Boers under Delarry. Four British officers killed. Boers suffer 10 killed and four wounded. further clashes around Krugersdorp and Lichtenburg with General Lett er killed. Mounted infantry mobilization ordered to South Africa.
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Delarry
Mdon
Kitchener
Nooitgeit
Clements
Legge
Twentieth Stars
MacBean
Mursh
Atkins
Lichtenburg
Lettr
Bethrem
Brede
Aldershot
Malta
South Africa
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
French
English Amazed by Magaliesberg Defeat Shocks Britain
London reports a major British reverse at Magaliesberg, a year after Colenso, dispelling hopes South Africa is nearly over. Liberal Mr. Lloyd George calls it England’s worst setback, with 210000 troops in the field yet unable to prevent Boer small commandos from disaster. The Northumberland Fusiliers, nicknamed the fighting Fifth, suffered heavily at Stormberg.
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London
Magaliesberg
Buller
Colenso
South Africa
Lievd- George
House of Common
de Wet
England
Stormberg
Missing Fusiliers Reported From Clement Force
Lord Kitchener reports 555 officers and men missing from General Clement's Northumberland Fusiliers unit. December 14 siege at Comando Nek left five officers and nine other ranks killed and 18 officers and 550 five other ranks missing. Broadway's brigade fought. De Wet's 3,000-strong force pressed but failed to break through.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Clement
Northumberland Fusiliers
War Office
Pretoria
Clements
Comando Nek
Cape Town
Broadway
Knox
de Wet
Thaban’chu-Ladybranch
China Officials Ready to Proceed in Peace Negotiations
Li Hang Chang and Prince Ching notify ministers they received authority to act for China in peace talks and are prepared to move forward. Britain’s Sir Ernest Mason Satow has not yet gotten approval to sign the joint note, causing astonishment. Conger believes China will accept terms and comply with most by spring.
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Peking
Li Hang Chang
Prince Ching
China
Ernest Mason Satow
Great Britain
Conger
Harrison on People of America's New Territory lecture
Ex president Benjamin Harrison spoke at Michigan University discussing annexed territories. He argued civilized inhabitants become US citizens and constitutional tax provisions apply, noting concerns over Philippine residence and free trade implications for Porto Rico Hawaii and the United States.
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Harrison
America
New Territory
Ann Arbor
Mich
Benjamin Horrison
Association of
Michigan University
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Congress
Weaver Emerges as U S Attorney Candidate in Iowa
Washington Dec 13 H C Weaver chairman of the Republican Iowa state central committee attracts attention as a candidate for the United States district attorney for the southern district of Iowa He campaigns to succeed Lewis H Miles the current incumbent.
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Weaver
Washington
H. C. Weaver
Iowa State Central Committee
United States
Iowa
Lewis H. Miles
British transport Manchester sails for South Africa with troops
The Manchester departed Cork with 700 troops and 400 horses bound for South Africa. Prince Christian commands the vessel.
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South Africa
Cork
Manchester
Prince Christian
London Editors On Senate Action and Hay Pauncefote Treaty
London papers react to the committee amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The Daily Chronicle warns of policy reversal and strained Anglo American relations. The Daily Graphic predicts an amicable solution. The Standard questions McKinley and argues the Clayton Bulwer treaty should not be discarded.
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London
Senate
Daily Chronicle
McKinley
Bryan
Daily Graphic
Great Britain
England
United States
Daily Iowa Capital Bargain Day Offer for 1901
On December 28 the Daily Iowa Capital marks Iowa’s 54th statehood anniversary and offers a $2.00 yearly subscription by mail for 1901. New and old subscribers may qualify by paying up the balance and sending $2.00 to Lafayette Young Des Moines. Mail letters and checks to Lafayette Young. Sample copy and agent terms available.
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Iowa
Iowa Capital
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Man Learns Truth About His Wife's First Husband
A man reflects on the paradox of masculine identity and marriage when confronted with his wife’s first husband as the most perfect example of manhood. The line between admiration and rivalry blurs as relationships redefine self-image.
West Point hazing probe panel named by Speaker
The speaker of the house appointed a special committee to investigate alleged hazing of Cadet Booz at West Point. Members include Marsh of Illinois as chairman, Wagner of Pennsylvania, Smith of Louisiana, Driggs and Clayton of New York.
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Washington
House
Booz
West Point
Messrs. Marsh
Illinois
Wagner
Pennsylvania
Smith
Louisiana
Driggs and Clayton
New York
Escaped lunatic times in Racine Wig noted
An escaped lunatic wandered through Racine and Wig while a civil service examination process proceeded. The fragment records a tense scene as officials noted the incident during testing.
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Racine
Wig
Our Nation's Wealth and the Iron of Our Nation
An advertisement extols iron as the nation’s material wealth and likens human vitality to a stomach. It promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Tincture as a remedy for clogged bowels appetite loss and digestion issues claiming relief from constipation dyspepsia and biliousness.
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Hostetter
Best for the Bowels and a Curious Collection
An assortment of health ads and humorous anecdotes fills the page. A Cascar ets pitch touts bowel relief at 16 cents with a bold C C C stamp. A string of quaint tales recounts cows swallowing items and Pasteur’s grape washing anecdote.
Open Letter Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for Cure
Mrs H D Hyde of Folsom South Dakota expresses gratitude for Dodd's Kidney Pills claiming a double cure for her heart pain and her daughter's weak kidneys. She urges publication to help others and notes the pills cost 50 cents a box available from all dealers. Garfield Tea is also praised for purifying the blood and supporting stomach liver kidneys and bowels.
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Folsom
Custer Co
South Dakota
H. D. Hyde
Dodd
H. D, Hyde
Woman fuss over a sickly rubber plant compared to infant care
A wry comment notes some women show greater melodrama over a frail rubber plant than over a teething infant, contrasting sensitivities in domestic matters.
Cough Remedy Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as stopping coughs immediately. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a sample bottle free and mentions 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes with a call to act quickly.
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Kemp
Ladies' housekeeping tips and patent medicine blurbs
A collage of household guidance and product pitches. Includes advice on wives managing homes, a cold remedy with a money back guarantee, hair color claims, footstep inquiry, corn cure, and various promotional lines from unidentified sources. The tone mirrors early 20th century advertising and social commentary.
Maple City Self Washing Soap Ad Boosts Shirt Waists
A vintage advert notes that ladies' shirt waists look best when cleaned with Maple City Self Washing Soap sold by all grocers. It also contains a proverb about some men being generous to a fault.
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Maple City
Get Allen's Foot-Ease Free Sample Offer
You can obtain a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder by writing to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The powder cures sweating damp swollen and aching feet. It makes new or tight shoes easy and helps chilblains and frost bites. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
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