Iowa News Briefs Chronicle Fatal Incidents and Legal Actions
Reports from across Iowa detail Sam Gamble held to the grand jury for murder in the first degree after a shooting at Lost Creek. a boy named John Bullock dies after being struck by a switch engine near Ottumwa. Other items cover rail safety law changes, a Burlington street crash injuring several men, a Webster City court judgment over a prank, a Des Moines paper’s rising circulation, indictments against Dubuque officials, a fatal stabbing case in Des Moines, and public notices on school closures due to diphtheria concerns.
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Sam Gamble
Fred Kelly
Lost Creek
feJohn Bullock
Ottumwa
Burlington Road
Remley
South Main Street
Burlington
Henry Lunscott
Bert McCune
Frank Lowry
Lunscott
Webster City
Thomas Reedy
Ralph Randolph
Reynolds
Reedy
Iowa
Twenty-fourth General Assembly
Scott County District Court
Christiana Behrens
Henry Bendit
Claus Behrens
Paris Green
Waterman
Behrens
D. ©. Bartow
Oskaloosa
Bartow
Jack O’brien
James Kennedy
Conrad
District Court
Polk County
Des Moines
State Executive Council
Burlington Track
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Shea
Crawford
Bauer
Schuiteman
Cullen
Halpin
O'Connell
Hagerty
Highland Park College
Rearick
Henry Twom
Sac City
Sevastopol
Farr
Main Street
Hartford Avenue
Frank Arnold
Henry Duffy
Waukon
Arnold
Nebraska
Daily News
F. R. Gaynor
Sioux City
FP. A. Hauptman
Matilda Metz
Hauptman
Metz
Secretary of State
Joseph Shaw
Beacon
Mr. Shaw
Anna Barrows
Shaw
Moss
Oskaloosa Board of Health
David Grier
Ohio election disputes loom as courts eyed to block certificates
Columbus reports that courts will be used to stop boards of election from issuing certificates to Republican candidates in several counties. The GOP and Democrats claim narrow margins and plan contests. Republicans expect a seven seat house edge, Democrats control the senate, and both sides anticipate legislative challenges.
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Columbus
Republican State Committee
Delaware
Noble
Wood
House
Senate
Independence Demands in Cuba and Assassination Attempt in Rio
General-in-Chief yomez states Cubans demand independence and reject rumors. In Rio de Janeiro a soldier tried to shoot President Morets. the president’s nephew was wounded and General Belavant was fatally stabbed. Bulgar fears lead to berats granted in Macedonia after pressure. Georgia eyed Jefferson Davis birthday as a holiday. Marshal Blanco arrives in Cuba to take command from Weyler. Senator Wolcott sails from London to New York.
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Yomez
Rio Janeiro
Morets
Belavant
Constantinople
Porte
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Georgia
Jefferson Davis
Havana
Marshal Blanco
Cuba
General Weyler
Wolcott
United States Monetary Commission
London
New York
Van Wyck Heads Vast New York Patronage Network
New York, Nov 5. More than 55,000 people will directly or indirectly draw pay from the city in the first administration of Greater New York's mayor. About 33,000 on city payroll will earn $33,000,000, with an estimated 22,000 indirect beneficiaries through contracts and related work. Van Wyck leads this large patronage system, ranking second only to the U.S. president in scope.
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van Wyck
New York
Greater New York
Robert A. van Wyck
United States
Army of the Potomac
Ricamonp
Greater
Low
Tracey
Albany
N. Y
Parker
Court of Appeals
Black
Boston
Wolcott
Detroit
General Assembly
Louisville
Weaver
Bartimone
Gorman
Torrica
Kansas
Lixcoty
Neb
Sullivan
Weyler Compares Cuban War Tactics to American Civil War
In a Havana book, Gen. Weyler writes the Introduction and claims his warfare method mirrors that used by the northern Americans in their Civil War. He states the system is not new and draws a parallel to the conflict between the north and south.
Colonel John S. Ford Dies in Texas at 82
Colonel John S. Ford known as Colonel Rip Ford died at his San Antonio home after a monthlong illness. He was stricken with paralysis October 1 and was 82. A native of South Carolina, he emigrated to Texas in 1836 and earned fame as an Indian fighter.
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Johns. Ford
San Antonio
Texas
John S. Ford
Methodist Bishops Adjourn Meeting in Baltimore
The bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church, meeting since last Wednesday at Mount Vernon Place church, adjourned on Monday. They will reconvene May 4, 1898, at Albion, Michigan.
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Conference of Methodist Bishops
Baltimore
Navy
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Vernon Place Church
Albion
Mich
Industria insurance society to cover strikes in Germany
Berlin reports an Employers formed Industria an insurance society to cover losses from strikes. The venture will have capital 5 000 000 marks and will be open to employers across Germany seeking protection against labor disruptions.
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Berlin
Industria
Germany
Gomez Refuses Compromise as Cuban Independence Stands
Havana dispatch notes General Gomez and his officers reject Spain’s compromises and demand full independence. Field leaders’ signed statements affirm independence or death, directing the insurgents to hold firm despite Blanco's potential regime change.
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Havana
Blanco
Cuba
Gomez
Spain
Judge Rules Indiana Garnishee Law Unconstitutional
Judge McClure in Anderson declares the garnishee law unconstitutional as class legislation harming wage earners by attaching earnings. He voids all cases under it and keeps the anti-waste natural gas law constitutional with many oil field violation cases docketed.
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Anderson
Ind
McClure
Indiana
Pope Leo Faces Decision On Manitoba Schools
Rome reports the new Montreal archbishop Mgr Bruchesi arrived to stay at the Canadian college and says Catholics’ right to separate schools in Manitoba will be supported. The pope is expected to rule soon, with calm press coverage since Mgr Merry Del Val’s Canadian mission.
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Pope Leo
Rome
Montreal
Mgr
Bruchesi
Manitoba
Merry del Val
Canada
Prince Mohammed Ali Considered Marriage to American Lady
Cairo dispatch reports Prince Mohammed Ali, brother of the khedive, engaged to marry an American woman met in Europe. He would renounce his succession to the khedivate to gain the khedive and mother's approval, both strongly opposed to the match.
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Prince
London
The
Times
Cairo
Mohammed Ali
Europe
Frost Hits New Orleans Amid Health Reports
New Orleans reports fifty two new health cases on Wednesday along with five deaths. Doctors say many cases existed prior to the cold snap as frost occurred last night. Weather has moderated since Sunday night.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Aeronaut Drowned During Chicago Balloon Ascent
Professor Stuart Young, aeronaut, climbed yesterday over the Lake Front park but was swept by winds and dragged under water after becoming tangled in rigging near Randolph street viaduct. He drowned despite a heroic effort to save himself.
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Chicago
Stuart Young
Lake Front Park
Randolph Street
Miners Refuse to Work in Brazil District
Notices posted at mines in Brazil Indiana warn that union miners will refuse to work where non-union men are employed. Operators oppose the tactic and fear trouble.
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Brazil
Ind
United Mine Workers’ Association
Window-Glass Workers elect officers for year
Pittsburg Pa November 5 The national officers of the Window Glass Workers association were counted Wednesday. Simon Burns was chosen President Paul St Peters was named secretary and John G Schlicker was elected treasurer for the ensuing year.
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Pittsburg
Window-Glass Workers Association
Simon Burns
Paul St. Peters
John G. Schlicker
Five powers sign convention to increase small silver coins
Paris November 5 five powers of the Latin union led by Switzerland signed a convention to raise the number of small silver coins by a franc per head of population. The plan uses existing 5 franc pieces to supply the required silver.
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Paris
Latin Union
Switzerland
Pennsylvania's Big Vote Reported for State Treasurer
Pennsylvania totals show Beacon carrying state treasurer with 364 597 votes, Brown 240 216, Swallow 116 153, Thompson 13 293, giving Beacon a 124 381 plurality. McCauley leads auditor general 400 695 to 260 164, Ritter 55 882. McCauley’s 140 531 plurality. Total treasurer votes 734 259, compared with 767 807 in 1895 and 1 194 355 in 1896. Swallow holds a ten county plurality among 67 counties.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Beacon
Brown
Swallow
Thompson
McCauley
Ritter
Lathrop
Des Moines
The
Register
Iowa
McMillan
State Central Committee
Shaw
Senate
House
Senator Waterman
Wapello
Sennator Gorrell
Leslie M. Shaw
Fred E. White
Charles A. Lloyd
John Cliggett
S. P. Leland
Columbus
Ohio
Hanna
Bushnell
Wood County
Puila Delputa
Beacom
Attempted Train Wreck Near Petersburg
Springfield reports an attempted wreck on the Chicago & Alton Hummer at the north edge of Petersburg. A tie was laid across the track and chained, but an extra freight passed at 3 30 in the morning and struck the obstruction. Three cars were derailed with no injuries.
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Springfield
Petersburg
Chicago & Alton
Ohio and Iowa voters shift toward Republicans in say counts
Across multiple states the Republican ticket leads in Iowa with an estimated plurality around 30 000 plus with Ohio showing a 26 520 margin and both states reporting strong Republican control in legislatures. Across cities like New York and Albany Democratic gains are noted in mayoral and court races while other locales show mixed results.
Marlboro Hotel Fire Destroys Central and Corey Blocks
A Thursday noon blaze in Marlboro Massachusetts gutted the three story Central hotel and the adjacent Corey block, both wooden structures, totaling about 150000 dollars in losses. About forty guests were in the Central hotel and all escaped unharmed.
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Marlboro
Mass
Central Hotel
Corey
Earthquakes Felt in Caruthersville Missouri
Earthquakes were felt in Caruthersville Missouri on Thursday morning around eight oclock. The first shock was distinct and rolling, followed by a less perceptible second tremor. No damage occurred.
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Missouri
Caruthersville
Canal disaster breaches Soulanges canal in Montreal
An 1,200 foot section of the Soulanges canal wall collapsed in Montreal on October 29, plunging up to 70 feet and sweeping away large segments. Damages are estimated at 190000 dollars or more.
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Canal
Montreal
Soulanges Canal
NEW TEMPLE TRUSTEES HAVE RESIGNED IN W C T U
Buffalo date reports seven trustees of the Chicago Temple resigning at a meeting of the W C T U trustees. Names include Frances Willard Hannah Bailey Helen Barker and others. Replacements named but two declined service. Executive committee met in secrecy. Next meeting place discussed with Portland favored.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago Temple
Frances BE. Willard
Maine
Hannah J. Bailey
Helen Barker
Illinois
A. J. Benjamin
Mississippi
Clara Hoffman
Missouri
Anna M. Hammer
Pennsylvania
Harry €. Upham
Wisconsin
Lacey B. Tynge
Peoria
Ill
Rebecca B. Chambers
West Grove
Margaret S. Hillies
Delaware
Z. A. Hagans
Bimhurst
West
Los Angeles
Portland
Ore
Omaha
Explosion at Milwaukee steel works fatal for two men
Five workers were injured when a blast furnace at the Illinois Steel company plant in Milwaukee burst Thursday afternoon. Two men, Peter Hundt and Albert Suckow, were fatally burned, while John Kutka, George Kolinski, and the remaining worker suffered severe injuries.
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Waukee
Milwaukee
Wis
Illinois Steel Company
Peter Hundt
John Kutka
George
Port Arthur to build largest dry dock in country
The Port Arthur Dock and Canal Company vows a new dry dock at Port Arthur capable of holding 500 foot ships and two US cruisers. It will be the gulf region’s only such facility and aims to bolster naval repair readiness amid debates over ship safety and maintenance.
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Kansas City
Port Arthur
United States
Indiana
Halifax
Iowa Patent Office Report Highlights New Patents
Des Moines reports patents allowed but not issued. N E Finch of Boone proposed a combined water heater and washing machine with an adjustable hydrocarbon burner and tub rubbing surfaces. T H Williams of Huron received a related improvement. F L Fairban and T N Cantre of Chicago listed for a plastic composition and blotter bath with Mann of Des Moines sharing one third. Kellogg of Chicago set a one day record with 125 patents for multiple switch boards, each costing about 100 dollars.
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Hin
F. L. Fairban
T. N. Cantre
Chicago
L. M. Mann
Des Moines
M. G. Kellogg
United States
Thomas G
J. Ralph Orwie
Solicitors of
Missouri Crop Report Sees Lower 1897 Corn Yield
Col J R Rippey secretary of the Missouri state board of agriculture reports November crop conditions. He estimates the 1897 corn crop at about 167.6 million bushels versus 200 million in 1896.
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Missouri
Columbia, Mo
J. R Rippey
Missouri Star Board of Agriculture
Women’s Advancement Meeting Ends in Springfield
The Association for the Advancement of Women closed its Springfield meeting with a business session. The group announced its next gathering will be held in Roslindale.
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Women’s Advancement Meeting
Springfield
Mass
Association For the Advancement of Women
Ros
Austrian Romance: Alleged Archduke Marriage Rumor
Reports across several papers claimed Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria secretly wed Fraulein Hussman of Kohlscheid. A Berlin denial labeled the tale a fraud by a scheming impostor, who posed as the heir presumptive and lured a young woman to London before vanishing with her sister’s fortune.
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Contin
Aduke
Franz Ferdinand
Fraulein Hussman
Kohlscheid
Ruhrort
Was
Aix-la-Cha
House of Hapsburg
Vienna
Styria
Gary
Hungary
Berlin
Kreun Zitung
Arend
London
Kreuz Zer
Soi-Disant
Sleeper Faces Smoke Clash in Portland Train Car
A sleeping car passenger on a Portland bound train walked into the smoking car and sat beside an Indigenous woman. She protested the smoke and, guided by the conductor’s shrug, swung an umbrella at the man. His hat toppled and cigar rolled away as he cursed, while the squaw remained motionless and spoke no English as passengers laughed.
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Portland
Ore
Anzquaw
New York
Anonymous Notary Chronicles Hungary History
A chronicler known as Anonymous, the notary of King Bela, is linked to a Chronicle of Hungary. An enduring project funded by Emperor Francis plans a start will be set up in Hungary to honor Hungarian worthies as part of a broader commemorative effort.
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Hungary
Francis
Bela
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