Murder in Iowa City manhunt and local trials in 1890s Iowa
A review of Iowa news items reports Frank Novak linked to a Walford arson, a suicidial Col o resident, a first degree murder conviction for Billy Young in Sioux City, beet seed experiments by Iowa State, and multiple court actions. Other items cover cattle tuberculosis, forged stamps, Clinton murder trial, railway damages, and local political moves.
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Bert Bishop
Colo
Billy Young
George Elliott
Sioux City
James Wilson
Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Iowa
Polk County
Brown
Frazier
Browm
Sinclair Packing House
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Health
Whiting Fellows
Leando
Federal Grand Jury
Keokuk
Fellows
Clinton
Chris. Eckerlebe
Mima Keil
Donald McLean
Pacific Short Line
Beckwith Pass
Rocky Mountains
Des Moines
Senate
Grant
Florence Brown
Jefferson Township
J. M. Frazier
Spurrier
Georgia
Gaynor
Goss
Sioux City Savings Bank
Stone
Acquittals in Chicago murder trial and political notes
Thomas J. O'Malley and John Santry, on trial for Gus Colliander's murder, are acquitted in Chicago. Senator-elect Mason fainted at home in Chicago and left for New Orleans. Turkey moves troops toward Greece with hint of action in Thessaly. Corbett Fitzsimmons $7500 stake now with the stakeholder. both fighters in Grenada training. General Joseph S. died near Kansas City. Illinois silver Republicans approve initiative and referendum. Athens reports Greece-Turkey clash likely absent powers. Cleveland renominates Carroll D. Wright as labor commissioner. Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling get rehearing denial for Pearl Bryan murder. Illinois Steel mills reopen, employing 3000. Corbett Fitzsimmons fight set for March 17 in Carson City. Cyanus wrecked off Britann France coast. twenty drowned. Ex-Queen Liliuokalani ill with influenza in Washington. winter stay unlikely.
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Thomas J. O'Malley
Chicago
John Santry
Gus Colliander
Mason
Ilipois
New Orleans
Turkey
Greece
Thessaly
Betwen Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Cor’ Tt
Joseph She
Kansas Ciy
Kansas
Athens
Cleveland
Carroll D. Wright
Congress Passes Texas Redistricting Bill and Immigration Measures
The record summarizes congressional actions from February 8 to 13, including Texas judicial district realignment vetoed, immigration bill final conference passage with language on literacy and family inclusion, and various Senate and House actions on arbitration treaties, naval bills, and appropriations. It notes joint electoral vote canvass results and policy moves on liquor control, cane, and famine aid to India.
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House
Senate
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
India
Congress
Dearmond
Cuba
Depew Likely Next Ambassador to England
In New York on February 15 Chauncey M Depew appears set to become the next ambassador to England. He has not received a formal offer but with Gov Morton withdrawing his candidacy the final hurdle is removed and Depew is expected to accept.
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George Crissinger
Homestead
Lowa
Walford
Frank Novak
Edward Murray
Metcalf
Gov
Depew
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
England
Morton
Wreck on West Virginia Central injures eleven passengers
North bound passenger train No. 2 was wrecked near Barnum West Virginia when a wheel burst on the last coach. Eleven passengers sustained injuries in the collision and derailment near Cumberland.
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Cumberland
West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg
Barnum
W. Va
Japanese Colony Approved for Mexico Coffee Lands
The Mexican government granted a concession to establish a 5000 person Japanese colony on coffee lands in Chiapas. The Japanese government leads the effort, after sending a commission two years ago to select location and plan settlement.
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Mexico
City of Mexico
Chipas
Modjeska Forced to Cancel LA Engagement
Mme Modjeska, in Los Angeles, suffers an acute colitis attack forcing the cancellation of her current theater engagement. Her speedy convalescence is doubtful amid the illness and uncertainty.
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Mme
Modjeska
Los Angeles
Cal
Hme
Foresters Elect Officers in Columbus All-Night Session
The Catholic Order of Foresters in Columbus Ohio held an all-night session to elect officers. High chief ranger Thomas H. Cannon of Chicago was chosen along with vice-high chief ranger Aime Talbot of Quebec and high chief treasurer Thomas J. Callan of Milwaukee. High chief secretary Theodore B. Thiele of Chicago also elected. High trustees named Gabriel Fanchore of Chicago H J Grogan of Milwaukee N F Relewies of Chicago John F. Harding of Chicago James W. Henneberry of Eagle Grove Iowa and William Mahron of Iowa.
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Foresters
Columbus
Catolic Order of Foresters
Thomas H. Cannon
Chicago
Aime Talbot
Quebec
Thomas J. Callan
Milwaukee
Theodore B. Thiele
Gabriel Fanchore
H. J. Grogan
N. F. Relewies
John F. Harding
James W. Henneberry
Eagle Grove
Iowa
William Mahron
Kansas Senate approves initiative and referendum plan
The Kansas senate passed by party lines the resolution to submit a constitutional change for direct popular vote. Silver forces backed the measure while Republicans opposed it.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Kansas Senate
Senate passes anti trust bill nullifying trust sales
Jefferson City Missouri February 13 The senate passed Senator Gray s anti trust bill nullifying all contracts for sales with trusts and provides that persons who buy under contract from trusts need not perform the contracts thus made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Senate
Gray
Boston Favors Equal Suffrage Amendment Reported
Boston legislative committee in constitutional amendments votes to report an amendment removing the word male from the constitution to grant women full suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Legislative Committee
Des Moines Patent Office Grants Blotter Bath Patent
Des Moines engineers F. L. Fairbank and T. N. Cantrel receive a patent for a blotter bath and absorbent composition. The design features a pan with a transverse partition, a flat top absorbent, a metal cover with heavy absorbent filling, and a water tight end compartment to hold the cover and absorbent upright.
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Des Moines
F. L. Fairbank
T. N. Cantrel
Thomas G. and
J. Ralph Onwie
Solicitors of
Patenta
Alice Platt Not Guilty Verdict Sparks Courtroom Frenzy
Alice Platt, a servant in the Murray family, was acquitted in Kansas City of poisoning the Massey children after a sensational trial. The verdict triggered wild enthusiasm, with Platt fainting and spectators cheering as the jury returned not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Platt
Kansas City
Charles F. Murray
Massey
Legislature Debates Iowa School System and State Finances
Des Moines reports show a long session with bills on common schools and the addition of kindergartens. Resolutions on census costs and state printing pass, while investigations into state institutions face delays and careful readings of bills continue.
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Des Moines
HOUSE
Funk
Lambert
Senate
Carney
Louder
Davis
Baker
Volker
Temple
Brant
Reply on Iowa rail rates according to state commission
W W Field seeks Iowa rail fare data and fairness of rates. W W Ainsworth replies that the board finds a uniform reduction unwise and explains actual costs per passenger mile, noting varying lines and holiday discounts. The report cites 1895 figures showing average Iowa passenger fare around 2.27 cents per mile and discusses broader comparisons and population density effects.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. W. Ainsworth
Commission
Board of Railroad and House Commissioners of
State Grange
Ilinois
Thore
Lawa
Nothi
Inte Commerce Commission
Ftnols Comm
United
The
United States
England
Secon
France
Holland
Berg
Belgium
Italy
New York
New England
Illinois
Mis
Wisconsin
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri
Nebraska Kansas
Therstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Maj Dick Aims for Governor After Hanna Office Work
Akron report says Maj Charles W. J. Dick plans to reopen his Akron law office after duties with Mark Hanna. He will not take a post in the current administration and is expected to run for governor this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Charles W. J. Dick
Mark Hanna
Harris and George Show Modest Improvement in Senate
Washington Feb 10 Senator Harris of Tennessee remains fairly comfortable with no marked change in condition. Senator George continues to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
George
Washington
Tennessee
Quicker In the Old Days Shade Reflects on Life
A fragment from a Pittsburgh newspaper quotes the Chicago Shade in a pensive mood. The figure speaks of a life spent in fortune and fighting four divorcee cases, musing on worldly perceptions as he contemplates his history and the pages of future history books.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Hermit of Hemlock Beach Died at 85 in Amityville
Ebenezer Chichester known as the Hermit of Hemlock Beach died last week in Amityville Long Island. He had lived forty years in a sand dune cave on Heron Beach. He was 85 years old.
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Long
Hampton
Miss Long
Des Moines
Gates
Iowa College
Arthur Courtney
Mt. Pleasant
Courtney
Earhart
Hemlock Beach
Dea Ebenezer Chichester
Batteri
Hemlock
Amityville
Valuable Paint Field Discovered in Pine Plains Township
A large mineral paint field has been found in Pine Plains township Allegan County Michigan. Pockets cover up to a half acre and hold varied color deposits.
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Pine Plains Township
Allegance Mich
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Eddyville
A. H. Brubaker
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Edwin Manning
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