Byers Narrowly Survives Harlan Assault
Iowa Speaker H. W. Byers narrowly escaped death when Colonel A. R. B. Jack attacked him in Byers' office after a dispute over a $150 check. Byers was beaten with a notary seal, rendered insensible, then taken home for treatment. His injuries are serious but not life threatening.
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Des Moines
H. W. Byers
Iowa House of Representatives
Harlan
A. RB. Jack
Jack
Byers
Hoe
Byera
Tied to a Tree and Shot
Knoxville April 28 A desperate negro Bob Chambers who robbed a house and burned a barn at Bellevue farm near Cranberry North Carolina was taken from officers tied to a tree and shot to death Des Moines gets it Mount Des Moines April 36 The Republican state central committee elite meeting here decided to hold the next Republican state convention in Des Moines July 34 to nominate candidates for state offices Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids fought for the convention
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Knoxvile
Tenn
Bob Chambers
Bellevue Farm
Cranberry
N. C
Des Moines
Das Monss
Republican State Central Committee
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Arbitration Conference Aims to Promote International Arbitration
About 1800 delegates from many states and territories gather at Mercroft's hall for a conference to back international arbitration. Notable attendees include educators clergy and business leaders. government officials are largely absent. The event proceeds smoothly with resolutions prepared for Secretary of State and approval expected, while discussions avoid direct foreign policy references.
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George F. Edmunde Chocen
Washington
Mercroft’s Hall
Great Britain
United’ States
Congress
Supreme Court
England
Spain
Clney
Plana
Gardiner Hubbard
John W. Foster
China
Japan
Daly
Committee On Permanent Organization
George F. Edmunds
Iowa
William Stevens Perry
Nebraska
Alvin’Saunders
North, Dakota
H. O. Simmons
Sooth Dakota
W. H. Hare
Wyoming
W. A. Richards
Paris Assembly Demands Senate Down and Constitutional Revision
President Faure faces protests as a massive Hocislida gathering at Tivoli Vauxhall denounces the senate and calls for action, with Pellétan urging reform and a fresh Bastille action. Police block the Republique, while rumors of Faure’s resignation circulate amid tensions in Paris and Ottawa.
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Parn
Faure
M. Bourgeoia
Moccasoria
Hocislida
Tivoli
Vauxhall
Senate
Paria
M. Goblet
Eoiate
Republican ‘Guard
Pisce de la Republique
Aosious
MM. Juares
Sebat
M. Querin
Libre Parole
M .Waldeck-Rousseau
Aga
Elysee
Wilcox brothers avoid indictment in Pearson murder case
In Des Moines on April 26 a grand jury declined to indict Charles and Henry Wilcox over the murder of O B Pearson, a noted photographer, after an altercation that sent Pearson crashing over a banister. The evidence pointed to self defense. Benjamin T Wendell faces arrest for bigamy, with the first wife reporting him. William Burk lies gravely wounded after a mill fight with James McGregor, who was jolted by Burk’s attack. Governor Drake will name commissioners for Iowa’s semi centennial celebration, with McArthur and Henry of Burlington to serve. $10,000 state funds and equal Burlington funds are pledged.
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Wilcox Brothers
Hes Moines
Des Mores
Charles
Henry Wilcox
O. B. Pearson
Pearson
Benjamin T. Wendell
Boone
Winterset
William Burk
James McGregor
Burk
McGregor
Iowa
Des Morais
Drake
William O. McArthur
George O. Henry
Burlington
Fifteenth district convention nominates Marah for congress
Marsh by Acclamation BusHNELL Dis April 26 The Fifteenth district congressional convention unanimously nominated Colonel BF. Marah for congress J. M. Shell and J. O. Anderson were elected delegates to St Louis They had to pledge themselves for McKinley Mra Newman Gets Divorce Perry D C April 25 Kate L Newman wife of Lieutenant Bertram 8 Newman of the United States has secured a divorce
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Marsh
Bushnell, Dis
Fifteenth District
BF. Marah
Congress
J. M. Shell
J. O. Anderson
St. Louis
McKinley
Mra. Newman
Perry
D.C
Kate L. Newman
Bertram
Newman
United
Gene Charleston
Attending the Ponies and the A P A Controversy in Sioux Falls
An interview at the Fifth Avenue hotel with Dr OGorman discusses the American Protective Association. He criticizes its secrecy and influence, arguing A P A membership is small, anti American, and politically dangerous. He warns politicians against courting or denouncing the group, urging steadfast civic principle.
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Sioux
Falle
O'Gorman
Fifth’. Avenue Hotel
Casto He Egid
A. P.aca
Wall
America
Milliona
West
A. P. A. Ism
Vallombrosa
A. P. A.iem
A. P. A.ism
Sundry Civil Appropriation Battle Sparks Sectarian Debate
Washington April 25 The senate failed to finish the sundry civil appropriation bill amid formal debate on hospital funding for Providence and Garfield hospitals. An amendment to require a Providence hospital contract was tabled after criticism of sectarian questions in hospital aid. House discussions covered the Pickler pension bill and opposition to pensions for deserters. Early adjournment chances rise as leaders push to close appropriations but may allow a vote on seating Mr Dupont from Delaware.
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Wasmineton
Senate
Providence
Garfield
Washington
Gallinger
Gorman
Congress
Mr. Gorman
House
Connolly
Lee
Andrews
Burton
Overstreet
Wassington
Dupont
Delaware
Testimony Against Dr Mackay Asylum Probe Opens
Norfolk April 26 The Mackay asylum inquiry begins with Governor Holcomb leading the main witness testimony. Evidence suggests Dr Mackay’s conduct toward Miss Grable Miss Chester and Mrs Danning draws strong inferences amid questions about ward assignments and staff access.
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Norfolk
Holcomb
Norvoig
Mackay
Miss Grable
Miss Chester
Danning
Fall in Wheat and Building Strikes Loom in Trade Review
A Bradstreet trade review notes cautious improvement in demand at many centers due to better weather and building activity, yet widespread slow collections persist. The outlook remains weak for leather and woolen goods while iron prices rise and export wheat dips. strikes threaten in building and window glass trades amid ample stocks and subdued consumption.
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New York
R. G. ‘Dunn & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Ae & Listls
Atlantic
Chicago
United States
Bradstreet
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Milwaukee
Party rate question unsettled as railroads plan sale of 10 ride tickets
On July 1 Transmissouri officials will resume selling 10 ride tickets only to legitimately organized parties. Western Passenger association roads east of the Missouri river are expected to adopt the policy, unifying ticket sales across the territory. In Newans, April 25, defense testimony ends in Miller & Son v American Tobacco and the case moves to chancery court at Trenton with final argument set for June 2.
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Chicago
Transmissouri
Western Passenger Association
Missouri River
Pardridge Left No Will in Onidaco
Edward Pardridge, noted board of trade plunger, valued at about 2.7 million dollars, died without a will. The estate will be divided among his widow Zeta Pal Convention and his children per his last wishes. The April report notes diverse business interests and a large fortune across several ventures.
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Pardridge
Onidaco
Edward Pardridge
Board of Trade
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Ational Publishing CO
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