Episcopal assignments announced by Methodist conference
A special committee disclosed bishop assignments to Episcopal residences including New Orleans and Omaha with names such as J W Hamilton and William A Quayle. The conference merged the Methodist Book Concern in New York and Western Methodist Book Concern in Cincinnati into a single corporation to be named the Methodist Book Concern.
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Methodist General Conference
Boston
Mass
J. W. Hamilton
Buenos Ayras
Argentine Republic
Frank M. Bristol
Buffalo
John W. Berry
Chattanooga
Tenn
William Fr. Amerson
Chicago
Witham FP. McDowell
Cincinnati
David H. Moore
Denver
Colo
Henry W. Warren
Feo Chew
China
W. &. Lewis
New Orleans
Thomas J, Kee
New York
Daniel A. Goodsell
Okishoma City
Ohio
Willam A. Quayle
Omaha
Frnars Cranston
Zavieh
Switzerland
William Burt
George A. Cooke
Gishop Moore
Cooke
J. R. Day
Syracuse
Je Wetary
Day
Weging Day
Roosevelt
Bishop Moore
Methodist Book Concern
Western Methodist Book Concern
Methodist Hook Concern
Gulf Stream Shifts Bring Tropical City Outlook to New York
Liner Captain Capt. Arthur Mills of the Philadelphia says persistent fogs around New York and Sandy Hook point to the Gulf Stream moving closer. He predicts New York could become a tropical city with near continuous sea fog as the current pattern intensifies.
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New York
Arthur Mills
Philadelphia
Sandy Hook
Canadian Dam Busts Leave Three Dead In Port Arthur
A Port Arthur dispatch reports a Current River flood after a dam failure causing widespread damage. A Canadian Pacific freight train derailed as tracks washed out, trapping and drowning engineer Inver Savage fireman McBride and brakeman Inmann. Estimated damage around 500 900 dollars.
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Port Arthur
Tnginver Savage
McBride
Inmann
Ayere
Canadian Pacific TI Railway Company
Lester
Abrams Cleared in Death Case of Mrs. Shaw
London clothing merchant Charles Abrams, under investigation over the death of Hortonville widow Mrs. Carrie Shaw, was released Thursday after proving a clear alibi. The case now rests on unanswered questions surrounding the disputed demise.
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Abrams
Charles Abrams
London
Carrie Shaw
Hortonville
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotations
Thursday's Sioux City live stock market notes top decoves at 6.45 dollars and top hogs at 2.25 pounds. The report lists price highlights for decoves and hogs among local buyers and sellers.
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Sioux City
Murder Case In Ut Montana County Man Found Dead
Fort Dodge resident Murphy identified as umbrel la menace suspect. Coroner rules homicide with two tramps jailed. Local authorities investigate motive and connections in the Montana county case.
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Masse
Murphy
Fort Dodge, Jr
Montana County
Peter the Great Biruck Moves in One Gulfet Finland
A Russian battleship named Peter the Great Biruck reportedly appeared in the Gulf of Finland on a Wednesday, stirring concerns about its movements and international tensions. Local observers question whether the ship was on a rescue mission or a display of force.
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Peter the Great
Finland
Amador Mining and Development Co Collapse Hits Stockholders
The Amador Mining and Development Company of Montana a $10,000,000 outfit with Cheyenne headquarters, failed after notifying 1,400 stockholders that the copper gold mine on which $650,000 was sunk is worthless. Investigations show only five bars of ore in six years and heavy spending on showy surface equipment and outreach. William Surman of Carlinville Illinois is president with George Lill Chicago vice president and D E B Mackinnon key organizer and beneficiary.
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Amador Mining and Development Company
Montana
Che Saga
D. E B. Mackinnon
Mackinnon
Boston
Maine
William Surman
Carlinville
George Lill
Chicago
Robert M. Maher
T. D. Fuller
Herman Goettsch
Lill
Currency Bill Taken Up For House Debate
The conference report on the currency bill was reported to the house Wednesday afternoon and debate began immediately. Each side had thirty minutes, with a vote planned about 4 15. After two hours, Republican conference negotiators reached agreement on the currency measure, leaving the time limit dispute set to six years ending June 30, 1895.
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House
Houses of Congress
Tornado Toll in Oklahoma Rural Areas Reported
A twister near Alva Oklahoma killed Peter Rudy his wife and two children and damaged several farmhouses while crops suffered. In Ingersoll Oklahoma three people died and four children were missing after a Tuesday night tornado.
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Peter Rudy
Alva
Okla
Ingersoll
Collins Cleared in Dunne Mayor Election Case
Former Chicago police chief John M. Collins and police attorney Frank D. Comerford were acquitted Wednesday of using police to aid Edward F. Dunne’s mayoral campaign in the last municipal election.
First Shot Hits Florida as Arkansas Fires Opening Blow
The monitor Florida sustains a large scar on its turret after being struck by Arkansas’ heavy gun, breaking metal along the right side of the turret between the gun and the rim. The hit marks the Arkansas’ opening shot in the engagement.
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Florida
Dynamite wrecks three Gallagher homes in Oakland
Victim of dynamiters. James L. Gallagher, former San Francisco board of supervisors president and key prosecution witness in the graft case, saw three of his Oakland houses wrecked Tuesday night by dynamite.
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James L. Gallagher
Oakland
Cal
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
San Francisco
Fire destroys Chicago plant in Center avenue blaze
A Wednesday fire likely killed one man and seriously injured two others as it razed the Standard Sash and Door company plant on Center avenue. The blaze forced many families from their homes and caused about 100000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Sash and Door Company
Center Avenue
Admiral Crewinshield Dies After Illness in Philadelphia
Admiral A. S. Crewinshield of the U.S. Navy, retired, died in Philadelphia after a month in hospital. He underwent surgery for a nasal condition preceding his death.
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Crewinshield
A. S. Crewinshield
U.S. N
Philadelphia
Coxey and Seven Proximate Delegates at Illinois Convention
By noon Wednesday the Illinois populist convention at Delville consisted of Gen. Coxey and seven delegates. The convention has done nothing yet but wait and hope for more delegates to arrive.
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Coxey
Illinois
Delville
Death Due to Fright Reported for Mrs. Gen. Alfred Orendorf
Mrs. Gen. Alfred Orendorf died Wednesday from hemorrhage caused by fright during a terrific wind storm. The incident followed a frightening scene as the wind surged, leading to fatal complications for the widow of the general.
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Alfred Orendorf
Eight bishops chosen by the Episcopal general conference
The election of the eighth and last bishop concluded on the eighteenth ballot with Rev Dr Frank M Bristol receiving two thirds of the votes. Other new bishops include W F Anderson J L Neilson W A Quayle Charles W Smith Wilson J Lewis Edwin H Hughes Robert McIntyre and Bristol. Bristol had been an intimate adviser to President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miethocist- Episcopal General Conference
Frank ‘M. Bristol
W. F. Anderson
New York
Board of Education
Freedman’s Aid and Sunday Schools
J. L. Neilson
Nast Theological Seminary
Berea
W. A. Quayle
St. James Church
Chicago
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg Christian Advocate
Wilson
Morningsile College
Sioux City
Edwin H. Hughes
Depauw University
Greeneasie
Ind
Sll
Robert McIntyre
First Church
Los Anngeles
Cal
Frank M. Bristol
Metropolitan Church
Washington, D. C
Mckinley
Florida Monitor To Endure Heavy Fire Test In Chesapeake Bay
The battleship Florida will be tested Wednesday in lower Chesapeake Bay as the Arkansas fires heavy guns and the torpedo-boat Morris launches underwater torpedoes. All vessels for the exercise are in Hampton Roads with Commander Quimby’s crew confident in Florida’s armor and the crew’s marksmanship. Practically all hazard positions on the Florida are volunteered.
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Monitor
Florida
Chesapeake Bay
Arkansas
Morris
Hampton Roads
Quimby
Navy Department
Wycliffe Boys to Surrender in Cherokee County
After four years of pursuit by U S marshals, the Wycliffe brothers Tom and James plan to surrender to Cherokee county sheriff at Tahlequah Oklahoma. Bond and release terms have been arranged, tied to the 1893 dispute at Vinita over the Cherokee land office and the death of Charles Wycliffe.
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Bond
Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation
Muskogee
Oklo
Nighthawk Society
United States
Wycliffe Band of Indian Outlaws
Tom
James
Will Tuesday
Cherokee County
Tahlequah
Wyeekliffes
Wycliffe
Cherokee Land Office
Vinita
Charles Wycliffe
Auto Makes Little Progress In Paris to New York Race
A special dispatch from Nikolsk reports the American crew in the New York to Paris automobile race covered about fifteen miles from New York under great difficulties before meeting an impassable swamp and returning to the nearest village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Martin
Nikolsk
New York
Paris
Not to Abolish Winter Sports at Harvard Meeting
Harvard athletic committee votes that it is not advisable to abolish intercollegiate athletic sports from the date of the last football game until the opening of the baseball season. The decision preserves winter sports participation for students.
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Harvard Athletic
Three Drownings Reported in Missouri Creek Crossing
Mrs B B King, Mrs Anna Woakley, and Anna Woakley's five year old brother drowned crossing Sugar Creek near Brimson Missouri. Two other travelers clung to the overturned vehicle and were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
B. B. King
Anna Woakley
Sugar Creek
Brimson
Mfto
Gun and Razor Attack in Galesburg Elopement Case
John Leissinger of Galesburg was shot five times and deeply cut with a razor by Judson Garnes. The assault involves a planned elopement with Garnes wife, with Leissinger in serious condition.
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John Leissinger
Galesburg
Judson Garnes
Leissnger
Leissingers
British Aeroplane Experiments At Ghent
Henry Farman, the British aeronaut, began a series of experiments at Ghent Tuesday with his aeroplane. He completed a number of flights in a strong wind, drawing enthusiastic spectators.
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Henry Farman
Ghent
Une
Drowns in Creek While Batting
Chester A. Yellen aged 63 drowned in Young's creek on his farm near Franklin Indiana while bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Yellen
Franklin
Ind
Cedar Rapids Bans Unleashed Dogs Over Rabies Fears
Cedar Rapids imposes dog control until October 1 after two new rabies cases, prompting ties or muzzles. State Vet J W Griffith confirmed rabies and killed the afflicted animals. Earlier, a March order was revoked after a rabid attack killed livestock and many dogs, prompting renewed vigilance and feared stampede costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Griffith
Carmody
Board of Health
A. H L. Roth
Alimony Dispute Over Weekly Payment In Sioux City
Lisle Bergeron asks modification of alimony after a 1908 divorce that granted Helen Bergeron custody of their minor son and $7.50 weekly support. He says he earns $15 weekly, has remarried, and cannot pay, though willing to provide clothing medicine and books and allow custody duties to the ex wife. Judge Mould heard the case on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Bergeron
Sioux City
Mould
Helen Bergeron
Bergeron
Preacher Arrest Sparks Sensation in Indiana and Iowa
Rev Soby L Gingerich Mennonite college professor from Chester Indiana with Lewistown roots is arrested in Elkhart Indiana on a charge of peppering a woman at a Ludwig residence. Gingerich confesses and officials doubt this leads to full prosecution due to suspected temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermer
Iowa City
Kikhart, Pvt
Mikhart Ind
Sobymen L. Gingerfeh
Mennonite College
Chester Indail
Lewa City
Tryous
Elkhart
Martin Ludwig
Gingerich
Fire at Marshalltown Starts Blazes in Department Store
A severe electrical storm struck Marshalltown causing lightning to ignite two fires in a meat market and the large Benedict Crinthall dry goods store. Flames spread briefly to cloth bolts but department crews contained the blazes with only minor damage and insurance covering the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Flower’s Meat Market
Benedict & Crinthall
Teeth Knocked Out In Batters Mistaken Pick Up
James Beyer in the incident wore the alias Dae Duque when two front teeth were knocked out by a foul tip. He collected the teeth believing they would be fine, rushed to a dentist, had them reinserted, and the dentist guaranteed solidness within a week. The case lacks a parallel in dental history.
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James Beyer
Dae Duque
Beyer
Des Moines River Swells Flooding Boone Area Farmlands
Des Moines River near Boone rises after weekend rains. Reported Tuesday afternoon the river spilled its banks, inundating many acres of lowland farmland. Situmtay water levels appeared to abate briefly but rose again with ongoing rainfall.
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Boone
Des Mottess
Wanted for Forgery Stirs Mason City Police Hunt
A.J. Booth, alleged forger, is in demand by Mason City police after he cashed checks bearing the name Bo Cimiotti, a local farmer, to obtain money.
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A.J. Booth
Mason City
Cimiotti
Lightning Obliterates Farm Buildings in Sedgwick Estate
Lightning struck the WW HH Sedgwick farm near Lamoille destroying a barn and outbuildings and their contents. The loss is estimated at 3900 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
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Sedgwick
Lamoille
Waters Subside After Flood Along Des Moines and Coon River
Des Moines and Coon River banks see waters receding after widespread flooding. Authorities report multiple fatalities removed from danger zones and urge caution while recovery continues.
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Des Moines
Coon Etyers
Chapman Accepted Reduced Damages in Pisgah Store Explosion Case
Chapman accepted a reduced damage award after a second trial motion in March term court. The incident at Pisgah department store involved wife and three children killed by an oil explosion blamed on adulterated coal oil. The final damages totaled 1,381.90 after reductions for loss of wife's services and three children plus personal injuries.
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Chapman
W. B. Reén
Tha Marah
Liee Chapman
Pisgah
Logan
Girl Drowns in Skunk River North of Oskaloosa
Grace Saucer an 18 year old wife of Floyd Saucer drowned herself in the swollen Skunk River four miles north of Oskaloosa on Saturday night. A companion and a pet dog attempted rescue but she entered the water alone. A bottle of strychnine was found in her jacket pocket.
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Grace Saucer
Floyd Saucer
Skunk
Oskaloosa
Public buildings fund boosted for Estherville and others
The committee on public buildings restored the Estherville post office appropriation to 60,000 and raised Shenandoah to 50,000. Davenport increased to 70,000 and Council Bluffs to 71,000 while other town building appropriations were approved.
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Estherville
Committee On Public Buildings
Shenandoah
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Iowa Travelors Form Commercial Travelers Congress
Representatives from five traveling men associations met in Waterloo to organize the Commercial Travelers Congress of Iowa. The group aims to secure legislation benefiting traveling men and the public, including establishing a hotel inspector’s office.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Commercial Travelers’ Congress of
Harrison County nominates Thomas Arthur for Fifteenth Judicial district
A Republican candidate for judge in the Fifteenth Judicial district, Thomas Arthur, seeks the nomination to succeed Judge Macy who retires. Arthur has practiced law for many years in Login and graduated from the State University of Iowa law department in 1880.
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Macy
Harrison County
Fifteenth Judicial District
Thomas Arthur
Arthur
Login
State University of
Towa
Engineers Elect Officers and Set Cedar Rapids Convention
The Town Association of Stationary Engineers adjourned in Mason City after selecting Cedar Rapids as the next convention site and electing officers. Members discussed broadening the association's influence and boosting efficiency of participation. Mapleton man loses arm in sawmill accident and blood poisoning led to amputation to save his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Association of Stationary Engineers
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
Mapleton
BE. H. Hedrick
Sioux City
Breach of Promise Verdict Awards Iowa Couple
Katie Honohue of Iowa City earns 2900 dollars for a promissory note and 19000 dollars for breach of contract to marry against John J Kost. Storms and a tornado sweep Council Bluffs causing widespread damage to barns fences and telegraph lines. An American citizen David Randieman faces imprisonment in Mexico linked to a railroad wreck case.
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Katie Honohue
Iowa City
John J. Kost
Council Bluffs
Maxios
David Randieman
Mexico
Trinity parish leaders reshape church finances and staffing
A historical overview notes Rev Dr Wittan Thomsg and Rev Dr Manning guiding Trinity parish amid rapid growth and large revenues. It mentions church salaries, the rector Dix, and John S Leech rising from local printer to public printer with backing from political figures.
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Wittan Thomsg
Trinity Parla Dix
Eure
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