Multiple Iowa incidents and new ventures reported
Burglars entered the Dubuque home of attorney W. J. Contulion stealing many valuables and $65 cash. F J Blake and John Klausen buy boot shop machinery for Fort Dodge to produce 300 pairs daily in a temporary building. Revenue reports show December state collections at $327,302.60, cigar revenue over $15,000. Morning Sun wreck injures four, John H Wailbank home burns for $20,000. Burlington murder hints and a Burlington prostitution case emerge. State fair planned. la grippe epidemic affecting schools. Des Moines city vetoes disorderly house ordinance. Pugilist bout in jail. Burlington man dies after fall. President electors cast votes for Harrison and Reid. Several legal actions and sensational local crimes unfold across Ottumwa, Keokuk, Mason City, and other towns.
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W. J. Contulion
Dubuque
F. J. Blake
John Klausen
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Hosford
Richard Gruner
Gruner
Iowa Central Railroad
Miller Wayland
Morning Sun
Elmer Reese
Wyoming
Ottumwa
Jacob Peters
Susan Wright
Central Iowa Railway
Federal Court
Keokuk
Shiras
Will St
Woolson
Findlay
Capitol
Harrison
Reid
W. W. Bain
Buchanan County
Chartie McDonald
Des Moines
Bain
Waterloo
Dawson
Mullan
Burlington
Nellie Loren
Cora Bedillion
Frantis Cunningham
Iona
Cunninghams
Mane
Mason City
Nora Springs
Portland
John Gus
Iowa Road Improvement Association
Lown Toad Improvement Association
State Revenue Commission
Daniel Slantz
Benj. Liebetz
Noble
Shantz
Riley
Dne
Judd
Tyrone
Charges Between Archbishops and Election Votes Reported
A mixed 1892 style notice cites Archbishop Ireland accusing Archbishop Corrigan of undermining papal influence through anonymous attacks on Mgr Satelli and says Ireland's case precedes a Vatican inquiry. It also notes on January 9 the 41 state capitals cast electoral votes: Cleveland 276 Harrison 144 Weaver 24. A Pennsylvania railroad agent urged 20 union workers to choose loyalty to company or union, 15 sided with the company and 5 were fired. The move is seen as a prelude to broader rail union actions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
St. Paul
Vatican
Corrigan
America
Mgr
Satelli
Union
Cleveland
Harrison
Weaver
Perry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
Pensylvania Company
United Action
Anonymous Letter Targets Long Island City Mayor Over Dynamite Inquiry
In New York on January 15 P G Gleason acting as Mayor of Long Island City sought to direct a Coroner's inquest into a fatal dynamite tunnel explosion under the East River. A threatening anonymous note warned him off and alleged payments to silence officials. Also on January 15 Harry A Merton escaped from the Jackson prison amid forged papers and belongings, a man known to be Gratiot County's resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
P. G. Gleason
Long Island City
East River
Gleason
Shack
Jackson, Mich
Harry A. Merton
Gratiot County
Clerk Tabor
Senate and House Proceedings in January Congress Review
Senate discussed suspending silver bullion purchases, quarantine bill passed, and anti option debates continued with no quorum. The House approved the District of Columbia appropriation and Norfolk & Western entry but adjourned for recess. Washington reports note Kenurg and Kenna memorial services and various adjournments.
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Senate
Wasutoroy
Jan
Secretary of Treasury
HOUSE
District of Columbia
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Washington
Vilas
Crain
Kenurg
Senate Chamber
Kenna
Ernate
Wasnisoros
North Pacific Ocean
Houser
Jon. K
Washburn
Funeral of General Butler Delayed for National G A R Attendees
Grand Army posts nationwide telegraph officials asking funeral be postponed so veterans can attend. Burial to be held in Lowell next Monday with the body leaving today by train for Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
G. A. HK
Washineron
Grand Army
Gen. Butler
Blaine Is Sinking as Doctors See No Immediate Hope
Washington reports Mr. Blaine remains near death with no clear sign of recovery. Doctors warn against predictions while noting respiration weakness and repeated relapses tied to cold weather, despite brief periods of apparent improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blaine
Manley
Johnston
Mr. Blaine
Governor Pecks Advice Recommends Extra World Fair Funds
Governor Peck of Wisconsin urges the Legislature to add an appropriation to support the World’s Fair work and to equip the Wisconsin building for a creditable state exhibit. He warns against loaning school trust funds on favorable terms to named borrowers, citing legal and ethical risks. He also seeks a comprehensive plan for country road improvements.
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Madison
Wis
Peck
Wisconsin
Joint Assembly
Commissioners of Public Lands
Gov. Péck
Fire destroys Devil's Lake mill and elevator
Yesterday morning at about 4 o'clock the Devil's Lake mill and elevator were totally destroyed by fire. The facility stored 15 000 bushels of wheat and 4600 sacks of flour. Loss estimated at 45000 dollars with about 26000 dollars insured.
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Devin's Lake
N. D
Devil's Lake
Clark Nominated in Montana Democratic Caucus
In Hviwna Montana on January 14 Clark was nominated in the Democratic Senatorial caucus with 7 votes while Dixon men were absent. The upcoming joint session remains a problem.
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Clark
Montana
Hviwna
Mont
Dixon
Deadlock and shifts mark state Senate elections across states
Reports from Albany Denver Toreka and other towns describe partisan stalemates with Democrats Republicans and Populists contesting control. Key scenes include rival assemblies in Toreka and threats of mandamus as governors refuse recognition. In many states deadlocks end only after joint sessions and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Edward Murphy
Denver
Senate
Toreka
Kan
House
Supreme Court
Jan. V
State
Secretary of State
Repubicans
Snow
Lescoun
Neb
Maptsox
Wis
Peck
United States
Hartrorp
Conn
Democratic
Charles French
Haxarsastore
Quay
Ross
Inpranaforts
Ind
Caucuns
Turpie
Alaska Packers Association Said to Form Syndicate
A San Francisco report states a movement to create a syndicate of thirty eight Alaska salmon canneries with main offices in San Francisco. The planned Alaska Packers Association would have a $5,000,000 capitalization to curb operating costs and restrict each season’s catch to balance market supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Alaska Salmon ‘Canneries
Alaska Packers’ Association
Wakefield Rattan Co Foresees Westfield Whip Plants
Fight the Trust dispatches report the Wakefield Rattan Company with multimillion capital planning new whip plants in Westfield and across the Middle and Western States if a proposed syndicate whip trust is formed. Assault on Alcatraz guard at San Francisco is described as prisoners attacking Sergeant Duffy with rocks, leaving him unconscious as guards intervene.
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Summerm.p. Mass
Wakefield Rattan Company
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Westfield
Middle
Cal
Alcatras Island
Duffy
Old Warrior Benjamin Butler Dies Suddenly in Washington
Gen. Benjamin F. Butler died at his Washington home at 1:30 AM after heart failure. The famed Civil War commander and wealthy industrialist had recently attended Supreme Court sessions awaiting a ruling that favored him. His vast holdings included real estate in Washington and Lowell, Massachusetts and extensive manufacturing interests. His heir apparent is son Paul Butler and a family in Lowell.
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Washineron
Benjamin F. Butler
City
Tates
Supreme Court
Gen. Butler
Washington
Lowell
Mass
Colorado
Wyoming
Pau Buntler
Anit
Loweh
Didnt Lynch The Negroes Maryland Reads Se Had the Good Citizens
Snowbound Maryland town braces for possible lynching of four condemned black men for Dr J H Hill murder. People opposed commutation, Gov Brown faced effigy anger in Millington. 250 man posse on duty, jail protected as mass sentiment runs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Cuxstentown
J. H. Hill
Goy
Brown
Gov. Brown
Millington
Posse Comitatus
Plummer
Race clash feared in Greenfield area sparks mob violence
A Jackson report describes mounting racial tension after a white mob attacked a Black family home, shooting a man in the throat, and whipping another until almost dead. White residents stockpile masks and guns as both sides threaten violence amid escalating fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Tenn
Greenfield
Jury awards six cents in Greene assault case
In Wis on January 13 a jury awarded Alderman Greene of Altoona City six cents in damages against Jefferson Kenniston hotel keeper. Greene, on the city streets committee, confronted Kenniston over a sidewalk dispute and was struck on the right ear, with claims that the drum was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siz
Kay Cram
Wis
Alderman Greene
Altoona City
Jefferson Kenniston
Greene
Kenniston
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John H. Wailbank
Mt. Pleasant
Lane
Keefe
W. Anangst
Vance
Valley Street
Charles Welch
East Des Moines
McGarraugh
State Agricultural Society
W. Anangast
Anangast
John Jones
Cedar Rapids
Sheldon
Ira E. Brown
Traverse
Jonathan Carbon
P. S
New York City
Noua
General Butler
Eally
Laaneing
Mich
Baker
State Board of Health
Michigan
Fnobber Dunlap
Northampton
James Dunlap
Charlestown
State Legislatures
Republican House
Yorrka
Biddle
Stover
Lincoln
Crounse
Torrka
Republians
Douglas
Constitutional House
Helena
F. Butler
Corvamin
Focbutler
Tennessee
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