Iowa briefs recount bankruptcies and crimes across Maxwell Lynnville and beyond
A cascade of local notices reports C H Water Maxwell general merchandise assigned liabilities 4500 and M C Evans Maxwell confectionery assignment liabilities 1500. Lynnville firm Founsythe Co with 9000 liabilities. Creston fatality Groner Milne run over by Burlington yard cars. Ottumwa man Weir survives morphine dose claiming seidlitz powder. Fire at Moulton Payne Martin flouring mill causes 2000 damage. State flags repaired at the state house. Edward Dawson named railroad commissioner replacing Luke. Maquoketa boy Wing dies after coma suspected morphine or strychnine ingestion. Public funds allegations probe for Fare neo. Des Moines land office savings for Sioux City grant entry likely 14000. Des Moines Daily News condensed daily offer. Sioux City tragedy Bloomington shoots 13 year old Whitten near cave. Iowa Homestreap offers free samples. Creston fire devastates Summit block losses up to 150000. Hardin county cattle disease continues with uncertain cause and noncontagious spread. Stanley Fiskewith aliases forger handed to Wis officers after Burlington arrest.
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Weir
Moulton
Payne & Martin
WirmLe
Floyd
Sioux City
Fred Whitten
Harry Bloomington
Whitten
Bloomington
Nebraska
Iowa Homestrap
Practical Farm Journal
Iowa Homes
Des Moines
Iowa
Creston
Horton, Daniels & Co
Summit House
Rapidis
C. A. Allen
Summit
Red Oak
Villisca
Corning
Global and domestic notes from the week in politics and war
Reports from New York Massachusetts and Maryland legislatures describe recent sessions. Inaugurations in Utah marked ceremonies on the 6th. Cuba reports and battles near Havana raise uncertainty. Cardinal Taft’s ceremony in Baltimore stands out amid broader imperial and colonial tensions.
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New York
Massachusetts
Maryland
Utans
Havana
Bond Call Issued for 100 Million 4 Percent U S Bonds
Secretary Carlisle issues a call for sealed bids to purchase 100 million dollars of United States 4 percent coupon or stored bonds. Bids due February 5, 1806, with delivery by February 15, 1806, terms include denominations of 50 and up, coupons detachable, payment in gold, installments optional, and option to include gold reserve bonds if authorized. J G Canasie signs as Secretary of the Treasury.
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Carlisle
Treasury Department
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury of
New York
Boston
Philadel
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Chicago
Stuis
New Orleans
San Francisco
J. G. Canasie
Coast Defenses Seen In War Department Report
The fifth annual report of the board of ordnance and fortifications for year ending October 31 1895 requests $245000 for next year for experiments and expenses. It warns fortifications progress is slow and could take fifty years at current funds. The board urges $2 million for engineer work and $2 million for mortars carriages and ammunition.
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Washigton
Secretary of War
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Woman Suffragists Gather for National Convention
Washington January 5 Elaborate preparations are under way for the reception and entertainment of delegates to the National Woman Suffrage association convention opening January 23 and lasting a week. The event promises to be large and representative with delegations from thirty five states and speakers including Susan B Anthony. Guests also include Rachel Foster Lillie Devereaux Carrie Chapman Catt Rev Dr Anna Shaw Miss Hay Mrs Devoe and Mrs Clopter.
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Washiogton
Washington
National Woman Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
Rachel Foster
Lillie Devereaux
Carrie Chapman Catt
Anna Shaw
Miss Hay
Indiana
Devoe
Illinois
Clopter
Alabama
Fire Horror Hits St Louis As Exploding Fireworks Kill Dozens
A massive blast in St Louis from Detwiler Street fireworks stock killed four and left six missing while two more fatally injured and thirty two seriously hurt. The rear of 309 North Second Street collapsed, crushing adjoining buildings and trapping numerous inmates. Two follow up blasts added to the death toll and property losses reached about $100000.
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St. Louis
Detwiler & Street
Greenfield
N. J
North Second Street
Train Wreckers Sentenced in Lincoln Case
Lincoln January 5 Judge Holmes sentenced George W. Davis to life in the penitentiary for wrecking a Roe Island passenger train near Lincoln, causing eleven deaths. Appeals possible as defense claims trial irregularities and jury bribing charges were denied. Davis maintains innocence.
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Lincoln, Neb
Holmes
George W. Davis
Davis
Roe Island
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Defy the Spaniards as Cuban insurgents advance on Havana
Havana faced nervous days as insurgents led by Gomez and Maceo moved toward Batabano and Havana. The line from Batabano to Havana proved ineffective, with Gomez breaking La Trocha and overrunning Pinar del Rio while destroying towns. Telecommunication to the east was cut, battles occurred at Colon with Spanish losses, and civilians sought refuge. authorities warned of siege conditions and reinforced defenses around the capital.
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Havana
Nunez and
Bermudez
Managua
Batabano
Matanzas
Don
la Trocha
Santa Clara
Gomez
Pinar del Rio
Pozo Redondo
Gabriel
Guira Melena
Alquizar
Matanzes
Pinar de Rio
Cuba
Martnez de Campos
Spain
Maximo Gomez
Campos
Santiago de Cuba
Puerto Principe
Colon
Oliver
Three Die In Ohio Freight Train Wreck At Schooley Switch
Near Chillicothe Ohio two freight trains collided after a switch was left open by conductor Hendershot. Engineer Michaels died at home and Fireman Mathers Addis Cox Jesse King and Postal Clerk Edminson died. Injured include Postal Clerk Murphy and Engineer Fitzsimmons.
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Chillicothe
O. Chillicothe
Ohio
Schooley’s Station
Here
Michaels
Leon Mathers
George Addis
J. H. Cox
Jesse King
Fitzsimmons
Hendershot
Campos Issues a Manifesto to Cuban Warfront units
An American passenger arriving from Cuba reports Cuban forces near Havana with 22,000 insurgents under Gomez. The rebels burned several towns within twenty miles of the capital. Gen Campos issues a manifesto to officers demanding strict obedience and warning of dishonorable return to Spain in forty eight hours.
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Campos
Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Havana
Gomez
Quivican
San Felipe
Duran
Melene
Delsar
Guara
Spain
Innocent Shea? Confession Alters Murder Case in Troy
John McGough of Troy confesses to the Robert Ross murder, altering the Shea case as death row inmate Bartholomew Shea faces execution. Albany reports Gov. Morton grants a four week respite for appeal and court action seeking one trial and McGough's production in court.
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N. Y
Albany
Bartholomew Shea
Shea
John McGough
Troy
William Ross
Robert Ross
Gov. Morton
Mr. Hitt
Supreme Court
McGough
Great Political Change in Kentucky
The Democrat era ends as Republicans seize control of Kentucky state government. Legislative caucuses convene today amid a dynamic scene with Blackburn and Hunter allies claiming influence. A joint caucus was expected around January 21 with Blackburn likely toppled. factions form as Wilson of Louisville resists caucus. Judge Morrow, linked to Governor Bradley, vies for the senate.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Department of State
Blackburn
Hunter
Wilson
Louisville
Judge Morrow
Senate
Gov
Bradley
Armenia’s Friends in Chicago Aid Armenian Sufferers
Chicago readers packed Central Music Hall to support Armenian relief after a fundraiser. They cheered Clara Barton and the Red Cross, wired Queen Victoria and Emperor Nicholas, and subscribed a substantial sum to be distributed with other U S bounties to the Armenian mountains sufferers.
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Armenia
Chicago
Central Music Halk
Queen Victoria
Emperor Nicholas
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross
United States
Democratic Rally Supports Free Coinage in Huntington
A Democratic convention in Huntington Indiana on Saturday selected delegates for the Peru congressional convention and adopted a resolution demanding coinage and use of both gold and silver as the nation’s standard money without delay.
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Huntington
Ind
Peru
Fatal Fire in Wheaton Kills One Injures Two
Arthur Vernon died instantly while Albert 8 Grant was fatally injured and William Lohmera suffered injuries fighting a Wheaton blaze last night. The fire caused about 2000 dollars in losses.
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Wheaton
Hill Wheaton
Lil
Arthur Vernon
Albert
Grant
William Lohmera
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Keolknk
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Founsythe & Co
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Wall
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Burlington
O. Davis
E. C. Misner
L. C. Douglas
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East Peru
Geo. Barton
Iowa City
Barton
Hampton
John Holbrook
Lizmore
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Ruyssell
Geor
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Goss Goodman
Cornor Jackson
Ed. Dawson
Waverly
John W. Luke
Dawson
Republican County Central Committee
Benjamin Harrison
Wing
George Schindheim
Maquoketa
Jouper Husrep
Dubuque
Grand Jury
Board of Health
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Amana
Williamsburg
Sioux City & St. Paul Grant
Jackson
L. B. Raymond
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N. A. Merrell
de Witt
Raymond
Tux Des Moines Daily News
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Hardin
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Wis
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Racine
Waseea
Minn
Wisconsin
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Morrow
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Cecil Rhodes
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England
Emperor William
Krueger
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Turk
New York World
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Duchess of Marlborough
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