Tariff War and European opposition to U S sugar duties
An Austria United States protest over discriminatory sugar duties grows amid Germany France Belgium and the Netherlands retaliation fears. The article notes vast sugar imports duty free last year and suggests Europe may seek to dismantle the sugar schedule to gain access for American food products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasatxeton
Austria
United States
Germany
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Europe
Congress
Treasury Department
Pessimistic German Press Foresaw Constitutional Clash
Berlin reports show major newspapers in 1900 predicting Germany faces a grim year with a weak government. The Cologne Volks Zeitung singles out Emperor William III as central to instability, noting the “Eulenburg dynasty” and a coup rumor as Count Botho zu Eulenburg poised to succeed the chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Germany
Reichbote
Prince Bismarck
Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Ames Times Safe, Mirthful Autopsy Note Sparks Debate
The Ames Times presents a fragmentary satire about China and Japan with mock medical notes and a light, humorous tone. It hints at researchers declaring microbes in kisses while mocking youth culture and romance in a fictional autopsy context.
Early Bird Races Against Worm in Odd Proverb Twist
A playful adage notes that the swift may not always prevail in a race or battle for survival. The early bird still wins against the worm, unless the worm proves cunning enough to outwit the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TuHov
Advertising in Newspapers and Sign Workdoms
The passage compares ad spending, noting newspaper advertising dominates alongside outdoor signs and circulars. It states that spending on sign, fence, or circular ads bears a similar proportion to newspaper advertising in our country as elsewhere.
Porrveat Plans Spunky Upgrade and Large Navy Budget
Porrveat will spend about $600,000 annually on her mary to ensure a say during future partition times. The sum is modest given the long horizon and parallels delays in naval planning.
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Porrveat
Mary
Fiery New York Gentlemen Form Study Committee
A group of New York gentlemen forms a committee to study the effects of wine beer and war on mankind. They plan to visit alms houses jails and insane asylums to gather information and draw conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York Photographer Seeks Link Between Retina Impression and Suspect
A York state photographer who identified a retinal impression from a murder victim seeks to verify whether the mark could match the strange woman who once offered candy to the victim in her youth. He asks for explanation to confirm the impression’s source.
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York State
Femon
Horses cheaper than cattle in far West markets
A traveler notes horses costing less than cattle in the extreme West. In South California last summer a woman admired twin black horses and offered them for sale at forty dollars total, twenty dollars each, but found no buyers.
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West
South
California
Gale
Missing London Persons Report Spurs Worry
Statistics show 28,269 missing in London with only 14,000 listed as accounted for. Readers are left to wonder what happened to the remaining 14,000.
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London
Flying machine marks a tentative win for progress
The report notes Professor Landey's machine rose about a hundred feet before descending, seen as a sign of eventual success rather than failure. It compares to Cyrus Field's first Atlantic cable that spoke briefly then went silent, yet signaled a durable future for oceanic communications.
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Professor Landey
Cyrus Field
Atlantic
Ocean
Unprecedented Holiday Snopurrine Sighted in Gotham
A sensational report from New York describes a snopurrine incident during the recent holidays. A woman, arrested after a bizarre escape, carried a bag with a waist strap holding jewelry and small items, and openings resembling spring doors to drop larger pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
New York Funds Anti-Diphtheria Serum and Memory Aid
New York appropriates 20000 dollars to produce anti toxins for diphtheria. The city seeks an anti forget serum for Lexow witnesses as memory paralysis hinders police captains during Mr Goff's inquiries.
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New York
Mr. Goff
Washington Capitol Honors for Daniel Welter and General Stark
The text notes Daniel Welter and General Stark facing slow recognition as they seek marble effigies in the capital. It implies that a niche in the Capitol is not a highly valued honor for a patriot and questions national enthusiasm for new heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Welter
Washington
General Stark
Reformatory Superintendent Brockway Cleared by Commission
The commission appointed by Governor Flower found no cruelty or general mismanagement by Elmira State Reformatory Superintendent Brockway. His conduct and prison discipline approaches are largely approved, reinforcing his reputation as a leading prison reformer and experimental administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockway
Elmirache State Reformatory
Flower
Elmira
Riot at Huntington church sociable over doughnut hammer request
At a 4 church sociable in Huntington Long Island a disturbance erupted when a colored man asked for a hammer to crack his doughnut. Several people were injured as heads were broken during the melee.
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Huntington
L. I
Fearful Elitors Predict Broad U S General Race
The text foresees a nationwide general race in the United States amid unrest. It notes widespread concern among political actors about a possible national electoral escalation and factional tensions across the country.
Ex-Congressman Walt Butler Discusses Disappearance
Ex-Congressman Walt H. Butler, found in Indianapolis and en route to Vinton, says memory lapse and relocation were unplanned. He taught at Oelwein Normal School before vanishing, cites overwork and finances, and reports no threats or violent foes while considering offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepar Ramos
Walt H. Butler
Indianapolis
Vinton
Butler
Oelwein
Electric Bridge Scheme Links Keokuk to Hamilton
Keokuk capitalist J C Hiubinger proposes a twenty year electric power contract to build a high bridge from Keokuk Fourth Street to Hamilton Illinois bluff over a mile for 400000 dollars. He plans a railroad on the bridge and an electric car line reaching Carthage Warsaw El Vaston and Nauvoo, supplying freight mail passengers heat and light.
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Kroxvk
J. C. Hiubinger
Keokuk
Hancock County
Lil
Fourth Street
Illinois Bluff
Hamilton
Carthage
Warsaw
el Vaston
Nauvoo
Hamilton County
County Attorney Salmon Suspended Amid Indictments
Newton January 7 district court adjourned after grand jury indicted County Attorney E. J. Salmon on two counts gambling house and oppression in office. Contempt proceedings also filed. Court suspended Salmon and ordered the board of supervisors to appoint a replacement to remove him permanently. Surprise rippled through county residents as the controversy had long been an open secret among insiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
E. J. Salmon
Salmon
Big damages in abutting case against elevated road
A Sioux City court decree orders King Bridge company to pay abutting damages for over a mile on Third street. The ruling, aligned with a supreme court decision, sets $500 per sixty feet front and requires payment in twenty five days or sheriff removal of the track.
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Sioux City
Jan
Supreme Court
King Bridge Company
Third Street
Boiler Explosion at Fordville Coal Mine
The boiler room at Fordville Coal Company's mine caught fire and the boiler was blown 200 yards. All framework and elevators burned. Engineer Baily was bruised but not seriously injured. Loss estimated at about $4,000. about fifty men rendered unemployed.
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Ford
Fordville Coal Company
Baily
Street Fight Ends With Shot In Front Street
Kryross January four two men named Martin of Ollie and Sheets of South English fought in the street Martin shot Sheets in the face severely but not fatally wounding him Both men were arrested
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Kryross
Martin
Ollie
Sheets
Creston Saloonkeepers Pay Up Under New Mulet Law
In Creston on January 4, it is reported that twelve saloons have contributed $300 each quarter to city and county funds under the mulet law. Two saloons failed to pay and have shut down, named as Veterick and These, marking the first enforcement under the law.
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Creston
Martin Mulet
Veterick
Explosion at Scribner Condhor Works Kills Foreman
A gas explosion in the Japan bake oven at the Scribner Condhor hardware plant in Denver killed foreman William R. Daugherty, age 42, and burned his remains. The fire stayed to the building with a loss not exceeding 3000 dollars, mostly insured. others present had narrow escapes.
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Denver
Jan
Specialty
Scribner-Condhor Company
William R. Daugherty
Judge rules on A. O. U. W. of Iowa case
District Court Judge Husted filed a decision in the A. O. U. W grand lodge of Iowa suit. The ruling says the defendant is not a secret fraternal society but a life insurance company. Murrer overruled and demurrers sustained. defendant to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durugur
Husted
District Court
A. O. U. W Grand Lodge
Iowa
Corn shredding accident claims life near Sac City
Arch B. Mooney a well to do farmer four miles north of Sac City died from injuries after his hand was drawn into a corn husking and shredding machine. His arm was crushed almost to the shoulder and despite medical aid he died within hours.
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Sac City
Arch B. Mooney
Exchanged Shots in Railroad Yards End With Injuries
Three unknown men and a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific detective named West exchanged six shots in the railroad yards. One assailant fell at the first shot and was carried away by companions who escaped. West was stabbed, sandbagged, and shot through the hand but should recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatise
Jan
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
West
Smallpox Rumor Reports Quarantine at Abingdon Nearby
In Farriceto on January 8 rumors spread of a smallpox case in the W. Clark family at Abingdon. The house is quarantined to prevent spread as residents seek confirmation.
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Farriceto
Abingdon
W. Clark
Multiple Accidents And Robbery Reported In Des Moines Area
George Adams, 25, was killed in a runaway near Solon after his team bolted when another passed. He died from two broken ribs and severe head injuries. Charles Kaughman of Lizzard township, Calhoun county, was knocked against a post by an unmanageable colt, badly fracturing his skull. doctors feared life would not be saved. A bold holdup at Cedar Rapids saw R. Mattlock, telephone exchange manager, robbed of about 983 dollars in cash and checks. two assailants fled after pistol threats, leaving behind a coat and watch. Flora Cramer of Creston is deemed insane after failed love affairs with Lafe Winterwetter. A San Francisco report notes J. Clarkson’s stake in the San Francisco Call, just sold to Claus Spreckels’ syndicate.
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George Adams
Solon
Johnson County
Charles Kaughman
Lizzard
Calhoun County
Young Kaughman
Cedar Rapids
R. Mattlock
Telephone Exchange
Milwaukee Yards
Mattlock
Des Moines
Towa
Flora Cramer
Creston
Lafe Winterwetter
San Francisco
Clarkson
San Francisco Call
Claus Spreckels
Austria protests US sugar duty in tariff war
Henglemuller the Austrian minister lodges a protest against the sugar schedule added duty of one tenth of 1 percent on sugar from bounty countries. He argues the extra tax discriminates against Austria, mirroring Germany. No retaliation yet, but action may follow as US clashes with Cuba Germany Austria and France over trade measures.
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Wasuthoron
United States
Europe
Henglemuller
Germany
Austria
Cuba
France
Secretary Gresham Proposes Publication of Revolutionary Manuscripts
Secretary of State Gresham asks Congress to publish fifty volumes of valuable revolutionary manuscripts from the State Department archives. The work would cost about 100000 for the first edition of 1000 volumes, and proceed gradually at 25000 yearly under an editor and staff.
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Gresham
Wasumerox
Congress
State Department
Secretary of State
Washington
Franklin
Jefferson
Madison
Hamilton
Continental Congress
Japan China War Outlook Seen With Armistice Not Imminent
Minister Kurino said no armistice will be possible until plenipotentiaries gather and outline a basis for cessation. Unofficial reports say a liberal manifesto asks the government to push to Pekin before agreeing to armistice. Paris dispatch notes Li Hung Chang’s 2000 elite troops sent to quell a rebellion at Chin Chow Fu north of the Pechili Gulf.
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Wasumoroy
Kurino
Japan
China
Liberal Party
Pekin
Paris
Shanghai
Li Hang Chang
Chin Chow Fu
Gulf of Pechili
Small Pox Epidemic Reported in Illinois City
Inpragnatoris January 5. Nearly forty small pox cases in the city with two or three deaths. State board notes Illinois last year had 1,278 cases not vaccinated with 902 deaths and 127 vaccinated with 1,069,500 vaccine points used.
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State Board of Health
Springfield
Lill
Illinois
Steamer Disaster in Rio Janeiro Bay Drowns 120
A boiler explosion on a Port Nietheroy steamer carrying many excursionists caused fire and a mass escape. The vessel sank after flames spread as passengers jumped overboard. In all 120 people were drowned.
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Rio Janeiro
Jan. G
Port Nietheroy
Chinese envoys refuse surrender terms in peace talks
A Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese envoys set to negotiate with Japan on Corea independence and Japanese indemnity, rejecting any demands for ceding Chinese territory.
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Paris
Shanghai
Japan
Corea
Corn Shelling Test Promises Farm Revolution
In Lacon Illinois January a farm test at Aman Scheeder’s shows corn shelling in the shock using a horse power sheller similar to wheat straw threshing. The fodder fed into the machine yields wagons of clean corn and ground fodder value rises about 50 percent as livestock consume it.
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Lacon
Aman Scheeder
New York Governor Levi P Morton Inaugurated
Levi P Morton was inaugurated governor of New York yesterday. The ceremony was simple with the oath and addresses by the incoming and retiring governors. Morton then received congratulations at the executive chamber and hosted a New Year reception with Mrs. Morton at the mansion.
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New York
Aubany
N. Y
Levi P. Morton
Morton
William S. Strong
William F. Havemyer
Rheumatic Cure Endorsed by Doctors and Citizens
A list of names and locations from Iowa and beyond touts a $1.59 bottle rheumatic cure. Endorsements claim 10,000 testmonials and urges readers to order six for $1, no less for 1,000, with a Chicago dealer Swanson Aubumatic Carr Co. at 187 Dearborn Street.
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Iowa
Schrage
A. J. Osborne
Newton
A. V. Penn
JFF
Sioux City
J.C. W. Coxe
Ushington
Billy Samuels
Montezuma
Stream & McCammon
Walnut Street
Des Moines
W. L. Willer
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Utterbeck
Sigourney Savings Bank
Morgan & Co
Council Bluffs
Dr. Storie
Chariton
John A. Logan
Washington, D. C
Swanson Aubumatic Carr Co
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Belgian Prohibits American Cattle Imports
Cable from Antwerp reports the Belgian government bans live cattle imports from the United States closing Europe ports to American meat. Officials note Belgium aligns with Germany in restricting US meat. Dr. Salmon says the US has had no pleuro-pneumonia for years.
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Curiaco
Nelson-Morris
Antwerp
United States
Europe
Wasumatox
Department of Agriculture
Belgium
Germany
Congress
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Kentucky Senate Race and Fire Disaster Report
Frankfort dispatch notes the Kentucky senatorial contest shaping up with Buckner Brown and Blackburn contending as factions. Breckinridge opposition grows while McCreary lingers as a pivotal factor. Illinois grand jury declines to indict Kern. Anna hospital for the insane burns, $300000 loss. all patients saved. Cincinnati post office cashier Sparks confessed to staging robbery injuries and theft of $867.
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Frankfort
Buckner
Brown
Blackburn
Breckinridge
Ashland
Breckenridge
McCreary
Chicago
Kern
Ilinois Hospital For
Anna
Sparks
Cincinnati Post Office
Des Moines Patent Office Report Dec 1894 to Jan 1895
Iowa patent office lists 282 U S patents issued January 1 1895 with state counts for Iowa Minnesota Missouri New York and others. It notes 4312 patent applications pending in 1894 and examiners under two months arrears. M F Larsh Des Moines area granted a screw clamp patent with wire coil jaws and mating wooden screws. Printed drawings specifications available for 25 cents. solicitors Rabin Orwig offer patents and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G.ann J. Rabpu Orwig
Solicitors of Patents
Byrnes Taken at His Word Amid Resignation Rumors
New York January 7 rumors swirl that Mayor Strong sent his resignation to the police board and that Police Superintendent Byrnes may resign. Board members avoided comment while Byrnes declined to discuss the matter, leaving the fate of leadership unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Police Board
New York
R Strong
Byrnes
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