De Lome Letter Sparks Washington Controversy
Washington officials reacted to the publication of a supposed autograph letter by Spanish minister De Lome criticizing the president. The State Department suggested recalling him if Madrid does not act, and indicated the minister may be passported if he does not depart voluntarily. Woodford was instructed to present the case to Spain as officials weighed next steps.
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Washington
Senor de Lome
Canalejas
United States
Ang
State Department
Day
Woodford
Madrid
de Tome
de Lome
General Woodford
Julian Pauncefote
Murchison
Sulzer
Wassingaton
Dem
N. Y
McKinley
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Jose Canalejas
Madrid el Heraldo
Troops Ordered North to Dyea and Skagway
Four companies of United States troops from the Fourteenth Infantry are ordered to station at Skagway and Dyea due to threatened lawlessness. They will move north as transportation is arranged, with the steamship Australia possibly chartered to transport them.
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PortLane
Department
Vancouver Barracks
United States
Dyea
Skagway
Fourteenth Infantry
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Steamship Australia
Pacific Mail
Promoter Grable in Omaha Plans Sixty Day Loan Settlement
Francis G. Grable promoter of western townsite and mining interests arrived in Omaha from St. Louis. He said plans existed to pay back every dollar of a Chemical National loan within 60 days and would stay in Omaha to rally his nerve before visiting Edgemont and other interests. He promised to restore Edgemont investments to solid footing.
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Onawa
Francis GC. Grable
Omaha
St. Louis
Grable
Hhas
Chemical National
Williams
Quinlan
Edgemont
Millers Urging Pure Flour Bill in Northwest
Washietoy Feb 10 The northwest milling industry plans to press the pure flour bill led by Representative Pearce of Missouri. Miller staff vow to urge action and seek a Washington hearing before the war and means committee. The measure follows oleomargarine and cheese laws, defining mixed flour and requiring conspicuous labeling of contents and weight. Illinois Democrats to Meet May 17 Ontoaco Feb 10 The Democratic state central committee set May 17 for the state convention with Peoria or Springfield as the site. It also plans two legal battles over reapportionment and the anti fusion law to curb Populist Democratic coalitions.
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Washietoy
Northwest
Pearce
Tawney
Minn
Washington
Illinois
Ontoaco
Democratic State Central Committee
Peoria
Springfield
Democrata
Public clash over Insurance Commissioner Kipp dispute
Public Exam iner Taylor has gone to Pierre by order of Governor Lee to probe Kipp's conduct as Insurance Commissioner. Kipp allegedly examined insurers without warrant in a pattern resembling the Anderson plan. The governor seeks McLaren's removal, Kipp refuses, and Lee threatens resignation or vacancy if not complied.
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Kipp
Huron
Taylor
Pierre
Lee
Anderson
McLaren
Death of the Oldest Mason in the United States
George Lord, born June 2 1800 in New York, claimed as the oldest Mason and Odd Fellow in the country, died at San Bernardino from a paralytic stroke on February 10. He first came to California in 1849 mined at Steep Hollow, then moved to his home in San Bernardino after marrying Arabella Singleton, and returned to California in 1852.
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San Berryagorno
George Lord
United States
New York City
California
Steep Hollow
Arabella Singleton
San Bernardino
Brown Picture Taken and Shelved at First Congregational
In Conl Bin Dosogur February 10 Rev OC O Brown's portrait was removed from the gallery of former pastors at the First Congregational church and discarded into the coal bin. Colonel Lyon Brown's former attorney before the Dubuque association says he removed the picture and trustees unanimously supported him.
Fatal collision claims engineer in Carroll yards
In Carroll yards a freight engine struck the switch engine. Engineer W. P. Wildrich of Hart was crushed between the tank and engine and died from his injuries.
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Fatally Hart
Boom
Carroll Yards
W. P. Wildrich
Storms Taken to Anamoma and Cedar Rapids Jail
Abe Btorma, condemned as the murderer of Mia Rathburn and her daughter, was moved from Burlington jail to Cedar Rapids today for safe keeping before transfer to Anamoys as mobs gathered last evening.
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Anamoma
Ozpark Rapids
Abe Btorma
Mia. Rathburn
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Anamoys
Fire destroys Chautauqua Lake Ice warehouse. dozens dead
A large eight story storage complex in Prissura catches fire at 3:30 p m. Explosions from whisky stored in the Chautauqua Lake Ice company building cause walls to fall. By dawn nearly 2 million dollars in property is lost and at least six people are dead with many injured. Police and fire crews battle through barred doors as casualties rise.
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Prrissura
Chautauque Lake Ice Company
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Lire
Stanley
Davin Loveleess
A. J. Berry
Willa Sport, Jr
Charles Simon
Cincinnati
William Fleming
Daniel Maloney
Charles Wilson
William Desmuke
Mary Desmuke
Davis Stuart
Mulberry
William Scott, Jr
William Scott
Chautauqua Sce Company
John
Harker Storage Company
Chautauqua Ice Company
Union Storage Company
W. G. McCandless & Co
Economy Distilling Company
Monongahela Textile Company
Collins Cigar Company
W. H. Williams
Fort Worth Fire Tops Citys Losses In Massive Blaze
A deadly early morning blaze destroyed the Hurley office building the Dreyfus dry goods house Farmers and Mechanics Bank and Fort Worth and Denver Railroad offices and more. Loss estimated at 250000 with over 20 tenants ruined. Embers fell blocks away paralyzing streetcars and cutting wires in Fort Worth Texas. They call it the worst calamity in the citys history. Separately anglers support a measure to remove the Des Moines river dam at Bona Partes to restore spring fish passage petition signed by 12000 across 83 counties and presented to the legislature.
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PIRE
Fort Worth
Fort Works
Tex
Hurley
Dreyfus Company
Mammoth Dry
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Yam
Des Mores
Blanchard
Des Moines
Bonaparte
Beenacanion
Poion
Good Roads Debate and Libby Prison Reunion
National assembly of the League of American Wheelmen in St Louis devoted a day to good roads with speeches by Prof John Hamilton and others. Pottery for photos of bad roads offered as prizes. Potter likely to be re elected. Libby Prison reunion in Outcame marks 14th anniversary of the 1864 tunnel escape. 4 survivors remain. prison to be razed this year.
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Bubject
John Hamilton
Harrisburg
National Association of Farmers’ Institute
Doerner
National Highway Improvement Committee
New York
Potter
Southern
Libby
Liberty
Libby Tunnel Association
Chicago
Temple Amendment Passed By Senate In Des Moines
The senate approved the Temple amendment to railroad accident law clarifying that accepting money from voluntary relief associations does not waive rights to damages. It is expected the governor will sign. After a bitter fight last winter, this year’s debate was milder.
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Des Moines
Senate
Suit Filed for Damages Over 6000 Tons Mined Ore
In the United States circuit court today the Boston Mining company began suit against the Golden Reward company for damages of 220000 dollars. The plaintiff alleges the Golden Reward disturbed Buxton grounds from its underground workings and clandestinely mined and removed 6000 tons of ore.
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Deapwoop
United States
Boston Mining Company
Golden Reward Company
Buxton Grounds
Aged Veteran Guilty of Murder in Sioux Farts Case
James Carrington, 88, a veteran of the late war, was found guilty of murdering Alfred E. Erickson on December 7, 1897. The jury imposed death, with robbery named as the motive. Authorities say Erickson may be Carrington’s fifth victim.
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James Carrington
Alfred E. Erickson
Erickson
Carrington
Homestake Mine Sold With 80 Claims 100 Acres Land
Deed filed by James Milliken of New York transfers about 80 claims and 100 acres adjoining the Homestake possessions for roughly 260000 dollars. Also notes ninth annual meeting of Northwestern Mutual Life Agents in Des Moines and other business items from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska. John D Rockefeller Jr. donated 27000 dollar land gift for Cleveland park. Colonel Rossington to join AT&SF board. Alaska land settlement bill opposed. Princeton athletic trainer John McMasters resigns over dissatisfaction with football coaching last season.
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M Homestake
Rapa City
James Milliken
New York
Homestake Empany
Homestake
Crpar Rarms
Iowa
Northwestern, Mutual Life Insurance Company
John D. Rockefeller Jun
Cleveland
Topeka
W. H. Rossington
Thomas A. Osborne
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Bliss
Senate
Annette Island
Alaska
John McMasters
Princeton
Day of Oratory as Hale Defends Administration
Washington February 10 senators and representatives filled the chamber for a Cuban insurgent debate. Cannon Mason and Hale urged policy inaction or intervention, while Griggs announced the Kansas Pacific debt must be paid in full. Sulzer sought Spain’s envoy removal, and a Kansas City boycott targeted the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway by major lines.
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Senate
Cannon
Utah
Mason
Hale
McKinley
Concentrados
United States
Cuba
Spain
House of Representatives
Mr. Mason
Mr. Hale
Griggs
Kansas Pacific
Hoadley
St. Louis
New York
Treasury
Gulf Road
Kansas City
Kansas City, Pittsburg
Texas
Pittsburg
Gulf
Readership Appeal for Local Paper and Journal
In a persuasive appeal the Chicago Journal urges families to subscribe to both their local paper and the Journal. It emphasizes affordability, personal interest, and the Journal as a leading independent western paper with reliable news, strong editorials, features, and cartoons.
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Chicago Journal
Journal
West
Ray Grant
Old Magazines Wanted for Cash Payment
Purchaser seeks specific periodicals including Harper s Magazine issues across 1883 to 1898 and 1891 1896 1897, Century Magazine 1886 1897, McClure s 1896, Frank Leslie s Popular Monthly 1883, and Sunday School Times 1896 with listed dates. Deliver to office for assessment and payment.
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Century Magazine
McClure's
Frank Leslie
Popular Monthly
Sunday School Times
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Oupax Rapids
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