Des Moines News In Brief Mixed Legislation And Crime
Funeral services for Geo G Wright of Des Moines drew lawmakers and prominent figures. Illinois Central sued by Lucia Griffin for 10000 over a depot injury in Madison Wis. Bodies robbed from Saylorville cemetery found at Drake Medical College. all students arrested. Dunlop to pay another bank dividend. 80 percent realization expected. Arrests for alleged criminal operation in Bacon Iowa. Isaac Dickerson on trial for Cass County bank failure. defense claims no connection. Chicago Great Western buys Manley real estate and eyes Mason City line. Creston fire destroys 4500 worth of goods at Bullard dry goods store. Republican caucus nominations set for House and Senate officers. Conklin trial ends in deadlock. county costs around 3000. I B Sailinger injured in buggy accident. one rib broken. Charles Lee revived at Anamosa prison after earlier Dubuque County killing. E W McFarland shot in Boone. Royster charged. Anna McGraw faces potential losing sight after rat bite. Odd Fellows home site decision favored Jefferson by Grand Lodge. Des Moines commission urges local vote. Sioux City crime surge prompts council to demand cleaner police force. Mingus desertion and bigamy saga near Muscatine and Davenport.
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Albia
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Bacon
Anna Bh. Barrow
Isaac Dickerson
Council Bluffs
Cass County Bank
Dickerson
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Manley
Iowa Central
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H. W. Byers
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Barney Hausen
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Barney Hansen
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Judge McFarland
Iowa
Boone
Stanhope Royster
Royster
Annie
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Keeler Street
Fle
Global tensions and local clashes dominate late news
Reports cite Cuban insurgents burning towns near Havana and a fatal Virginia hand to hand fight. Italy blamed for Abyssinian losses. Turkish restrictions target foreign aid as Red Cross faces scrutiny. Separate items note political shifts in Kentucky and Ohio, a Russian mutiny, and talk of a Harrison marriage amid other national briefs.
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Vancouver Island
Wise County
Virginia
William Wells
Gus Osborn
James Cox
Henry Williams
Wells
Osborn
Cox
Turkey
Bosphorus
Markale
Red Cross Society
Democratic
Kentucky
J. C. S. Blackburn
United States Senate
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McCreary
Brown
Tiaac
United States
Godfrey Hunter
Not Her Fault. Susie and Aunt Ethel Exchange Comfort
Susie reassures Aunt Ethel that being an old maid isn’t her fault. Aunt Ethel acknowledges being an old maid, and Susie offers sympathy, though the exchange centers on consolation and reassurance.
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Susie
Ethel
Wifely Confidence Expressed Over Holidays
A woman comments on her husband during the holidays remarking on his habits and a New Year vow to refrain from swearing, while another agrees. The exchange portrays domestic humor about marital behavior during festive times.
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Flo
Cathedral siege end for Gutierrez forces at Guamara
A Havana telegraph details the Saturday battle at Guamara where Gutierrez surrendered after Spanish troops were cornered in the cathedral. Six hundred Spaniards were killed or wounded while insurgent losses reached about four hundred.
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Key West
Fla
Guamara
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Gomez
Gutierrez
House Rules Adopted On Quorum Call And Absent Members
January 12 report outlines a new quorum rule allowing a call of the house to compel attendance. Absent members can be arrested by the sergeant at arms, vote upon roll call, and be discharged to establish a majority for the pending question. The speaker then declares a quorum and ends further call proceedings.
Treason Arrests Mark Johannesburg Uprising Spark
London reports widening unrest after Dr. Jameson raid with Uitlanders refusing arms surrender. Prisoners include Johannesburg reform leaders such as Colonel Rhodes, Cecil Rhodes' brother, while Cape Town hosts Cecil Rhodes ill. Berlin dispatch warns Kruger may seek European support if Britain fails to meet demands.
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Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
Johannesburg
National Reform Committee
Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Berlin
Great Britain
Kruger
Transvaal Republic
Germany
Kidnapping Suspect Pleads Guilty in Burrago Case
James W. MacDonald alias Geo Allen pleaded guilty to complicity with Claude Strong alias John Emory in the June kidnapping of Q C Cottle, a prominent Burrago lawyer. Cottle was chained in a vacant house until ransom demands led to a Victoria Ontario meeting and a later arrest after a second attempt to collect more money.
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James W. MacDonald
Geo. Allen
Claude Strong
John ©. Emory
Q. C. Cottle
Elmira Reformatory
Cottle
Victoria
Ontario
McDonald
Allen
Cottles
Devastating Persian Quake Kills Over a Thousand
In the Khalkal district two severe earthquakes devastate villages and towns. The first shock wipes Zanzabad off the map. Goi is ruined in the second. About 1,100 lives lost, with 800 in Goi and 300 in other villages. Cattle and sheep perished in large numbers.
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Teneran
Persia
Khalkal
Zanzabad
Goi
Tremors Hit Salvador Volcano Threatening Coffee Plantations
Severe earth tremblings are felt on the slopes of the volcano near Zacateculauca, Salvador. Subterranean noises accompany the shocks. An eruption is feared that could destroy valuable coffee plantations. shocks are mainly felt on the slopes, with little impact on the town.
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Salvador
Zacateculauca
Attentions and Exit Caution Across Store Walkthrough
A shopper thanks the shopwalker for attention as they leave following a careful tour through departments. The exchange underlines their awareness of missing items and the need to be thorough on the way out.
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Shopwalker
A Valuable Wife Inspires Del Santo to Work
Del Santo owed his reputation to his wife who urged him to keep at work and provide for the family. Her firm character motivated him to earn a living and support them.
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del Santo
Britain, Germany seek truce as Boer crisis cools
Berlin dispatch reports Queen Victoria's autograph letter to the Emperor and his firm denial of slurring Britain. The Times and Standard editors urge unity and caution, while German press hints at future talks with the Transvaal and renewed naval pressure. The South African crisis may be easing though naval buildup remains possible. Rumor persists Britain bought Delagoa Bay from Portugal.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Berlin
Great Britain
The
Times
Chamberlain
Krueger
Jameson
Germany
the Hague
William
Holland
Standard
Transvaal
Britain
Daily News
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
Noers Arrest Prominent Men in Johannesburg
Twenty two reform committee members including Col Rhodes Sir Drummond Dunbar Lionel Phillips and Dr Sauer were arrested at their club on high treason charges and moved to Pretoria. Quiet remains in Johannesburg with the public indifferent and Uitlanders disarmed.
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Johannesburg
Reform Committee
Col. Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Drummond Dunbar
Lionel Phillips
Dr. Sauer
Pretoria
Johannesburg Disarming Finished. Boer Heads Move to Pretoria
The Times dispatch from Pretoria dated January 8 reports Johannesburg is disarmed without incident and Boer police now patrol the town. The crisis is virtually ended with orders issued for all Boer commanders to proceed to Pretoria for a meeting.
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Johannesburg
London
the Times
Pretoria
From Emperor to Czar
A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Times says Prince von Radolin the German ambassador returned to St. Petersburg with another letter from Emperor William to the czar. The frequent exchange of courtesies is noted here.
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London
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Prince von Radolin
William
German Man of War Condor Reaches Delagoa Bay
Telegram from Lorenzo Marques reports the German warship Condor has arrived at Delagoa Bay. The dispatch carries news from Delagoa Bay dated January 11 with Berlin's confirmation.
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Delagoa Bay
Berlin
Lorenzo Marques
Britain Favors Arbitration on Venezuelan Question
London dispatch reports growing support for arbitration with the United States. The Westminster Gazette cites enthusiastic opinions from statesmen bankers and others on establishing a permanent arbitration court.
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Britain
London
United States
The
Westminster Gazette
Congress Doings Chronicle Early House and Senate Sessions
Reports from Washington detail Jones Arkansas advancing a free silver substitute to the house bond bill and senate debate over Sherman’s income tax stance. Naval affairs favor increased enlistments and various resolutions touch on bonds, foreign policy, Hawaii statehood, New Mexico admission, and Armenia.
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Jones
Arkansas
Finance Committee
House
Senate
Sherman
West
Supreme Court
Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Wasuixatox
Morgan
Alabama
Republic of Transvaal
Wasnixeton
Chandler
Treasury
Gear
New Mexico
Iowa Legislature Opens as Senators and Representatives Take Oaths
Des Moines January 13 Lieutenant Governor Dungen presided as the senate met at 10 am and elected W. E. Bulland secretary. The building and loan committee was created and Judge Wright’s funeral prompted adjournment to attend in a body. In the house I. K. Wilson was temporary clerk and John Morrison temporary speaker. H. W. Byers became speaker by acclamation as members took oaths and adjourned until Tuesday.
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Dungen
Senate
W. E. Bulland
Republican Caucus
Funk
Building and Loan Committee
Judge Wright
Assembly
House
Doubleday
Polk
Representative Grote
Italians Defeat Abyssinians at Makalen
News from Rome reports Italian forces defeated Emperor Menelik's army at Makalen on Jaz. The Shoans suffered heavy losses while Italy had three native troopers killed and a few wounded.
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Abyssinia
Menelik
Makalen
Jaz
Ex Governor W. R. Marshall Dies in Pasadena
Ex Governor W. R. Marshall of Minnesota died at 10 40 p m Wednesday night in Pasadena California where he had resided for about two years pursuing boating and other interests The funeral arrangements were not immediately announced
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St. Paul
Minn
W. R. Marshall
Pasadena
Cal
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