Old Pioneer Henry Miller Found Dead In Bed
Henry Miller, longtime Atlantic area resident and first carpenter of Atlantic, was found dead in bed Friday after last seen Thursday morning. A coroner’s jury ruled heart failure. Miller, born August 17, 1839, lived between Lewis and Griswold, built early Park Hotel and Windsor Hotel properties, later farmed in Cass township. He died at about 90 years old and was buried in Lewis cemetery.
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Henry Miller
Shoe Deaser
Griswold
Mr. Miller
Lewla
Miller
Lewis
Atlantic
Park Hotel
Romeo Lawrence
Seventh and Cedar
Windsor
F. H. Whitney
Sanborn
West Sixth Street
Cass Township
Augusta
County
Virginia
Iowa Crop Bulletin Week Ending Sept 19 1898 Des Moines
Iowa crop bulletin reports cool showery weather in the first half of the week followed by a warm dry second half. Rainfall supplied ample moisture enhancing pastures replenishing streams and preparing soil for plowing. Central and southern districts received the larger rainfall amounts aiding crop conditions.
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Des Mores
Iowa
Harvest outlook and clerical appointments across Iowa districts
The bulletin reports favorable fall farming conditions across southwestern counties with strong corn and grain progress and predicted bountiful yields. It notes the season’s end for 1898 and upcoming county harvest results. Atlantic District appointments are listed for many towns including Adair Adel Anita Avoca Carson Casey DeSoto Dexter Earlham Griswold Guthrie Center Hancock Harlan Lewis Caledonia Maine Menlo North Branch Oakland Panora Redfield Shelby Stuart Van Meter Waloat and Wichita with D C Franklin presiding. Also mentions personnel changes and seed sale details for Timothy seed at Atlantic.
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W. W. Ramesy
Adair
O. W. Lippencott
Adel
J. N. McCurdy
Anita
J. W. Neely
Anita Circuit
Atlantic
W. M. Dudley
Audubon
W. H. Shipman
Audubon Circuit
C. H. Miller
Avoca
Carson
F. J. Davis
Casey
G. H. Crafts
DeSoto
J. L. Johnson
Dexter
C. L. Baxter
Earlham
Boone
J.J. Varley
Hastings
G. W. Bollinger
Masteno
O. N. Maxon
Jamison
D. M. Hellmick
Monroe
D. Shenton
Coin
Market prices and receipts for hogs and cattle at Curcaco Ill
Curcaco Illinois on September 10 1893 reports hog receipts of 24000 tomorrow 9000 mixed 93000 price ranges from 3 90 to 4 07 with heavy qualities and 4 05 93 90 4 07. Cattle receipts 6500 market weak with prices around 4 00 to 5 60. Also a line promoting Foley’s Honey and Tar cough medicine by Vic Emmert & Co.
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Curcaco
Ill
Vic Emmert & Co
Poison Plot Tied to Aguinaldo Escape and Insurgent Upheaval
Manna Sept 20. Republica Filipina reports an attempt to poison Aguinaldo on Friday night. A steward tasted a spoonful of soup and died. Eleven Franciscan friars are named in the plot. Aguinaldo avoided harm as Spanish prisoners were confined and well watched. Insurgents drill, recruit, and imitate American forces amid rumor of a return to colonial rule.
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Manna
Republica Filipina
Aguinaldo
National Assembly
Spe’ Cial
Malolos
Tich
Dozal
Renka
Washington
Iowa
Oregon
Luzon
Aguinaldo's Message Insurgent Leader Sends Letter
Dispatch from Manila dated Sept 19 reports the Filipino government denying rumors of strained ties with American forces. It states such allegations are base and malicious slanders intended to prejudice Filipinos' appeal for relief from the yoke of Spanish rule and cruelty. The message addresses the American government and people via the Associated Press in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Manina
Spain
Suburb Withdrawal Supports U S Manila Confidence
A dispatch stating forces have been withdrawn from Manila suburbs was read at the White House with marked interest. The president welcomed the statement and expressed appreciation for the gesture as evidence of confidence in the United States.
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Manila
Aaur MaLpo
White House
Evacuation Commission Arrives in Havana Amid Confiscation Delay
Havana reports the American evacuation commission ashore at Vedado with all members well. Major Allison sprained ankle minor. Confiscation of cattle in Matanzas suspended to aid field work, with emphasis on expanding suspensions to Pinar del Rio and other provinces due to oxen shortage and ruined crops. Hospitals and relief committees form across estates to assist Cuban troops. Alfonso XIII steamer sails to Spain with 291 boxes of military archives and General Pablo Gonzalez Corral’s division aboard.
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Leck
Havana
Trocha
Vedada
Allison
Luis Paster Pandero
Harp
Ranterels
Spain
Blanco
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Interior
Alfonso XIII
Pablo Gonzales Corral
Balloons reach exposition grounds amid McKinley ascent plans
Omaha reports captive balloons from Shatter’s army reaching the exposition grounds. U S signal corps crews prepare daily ascensions, with balloons capable of 9000 feet and four passengers. President McKinley may ascend during his visit. Chicago day on Oct 1 draws 5000 visitors and large delegations from Union League, board of trade, Democratic and Republican clubs, plus officials Carter Harrison Mason Mann and Charles G. Davies slated to speak.
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McKinley
Omaha
Shatter
Santiago
Exposition Grounds
United States Signal Corps
Chicago
Marquette Club
Chicago Athletic Club
Germania Club
Carter Harrison
Renator Mason
Mann
Charles G. Daves
Soldiers Halt Fast Train Boarding in St Louis Standoff
Kansas soldiers boarded the Missouri Pacific’s fast mail in St Louis forcing the crew to remove them after about 80 minutes. Missouri Pacific plans to dispute delays and the soldiers’ involvement, with an investigation requested. Also notes bishop-elect Thomas E Green’s stance in Iowa and Dr Matthew Hughes accepting a church call in Kansas City. Baseball scores from National and Western leagues follow.
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St. Louis
St. St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Jefferson City
Bell
Kansas City
Orpar Ramos
Thomas E. Green
Episcopal Diocese of
Iowa
Grace Church
House of Bishops
Alger Ready to Retire Rumor Circulates on War Secretary
Washington September 20 A rumor claimed General Russell A Alger offered to resign as secretary of war before departing Washington but no confirmation followed The President McKinley reportedly declined to accept the resignation as talks swirled about Alger ready to relinquish the post and a proclamation on public domain restoration.
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Washington
Ruswell A. Alger
Alger
White House
McKinley
Collier starts around horn advance guard naval expedition
Washin gton Sept 20 The advance guard of the naval expedition for Honolulu and Manila sailed yesterday from Fortress Monroe via Brazil. The Abarenda collier joins Oregon and Tow a in coal supply with two ahead and two alongside. The Celtic refrigerator ship and Iris tender are added to the squadron to provide stores repairs and fresh water for an indefinite voyage.
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Honolula
Washindron
Honolulu
Manila
Fortress Monroe
Brazil
Oregon
Towa
South America
Allen
Celtic
Iris
Davis to Speak in West Campaign Tour From Secretary Davis to Campaign Trail
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis begins a Republican campaign tour starting in Detroit Michigan and continuing through Indiana Illinois Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming California and Washington with scheduled stops in multiple cities and states between Sept 20 and late October. The tour aims to rally support for congressional candidates as state committees host the events. The second item notes the president signed an order changing Black Hills forest reserve boundaries adding 448000 acres into Wyoming while excluding timber unsuitable areas following local requests.
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Washington
Webster Davis
Republican Congressional Committee
Detroit
Miah
Marion
Terre ‘Haute
Ind
Evanavius
Sedalia
Glinton
Joplin
Carthage
Springfield
Monett
Enid
O. T
Guthrie
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
California
State of Washington
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
West Tiga
Kentucky
Brere
Davis
Black Hills
General convention of Carpenters and Joiners begins
Carpenters and Joiners of America hold their 10th general convention in Rosston New York with over 140 delegates from 107 local unions. Debate is framed around potential withdrawal from the American Federation of Labor and measures to shield New York carpenters from cheaper external competition.
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Carpenters
Rosston
New York
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
American Federation of Labor
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Iowa Crop Bulletin
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Peace Commisnion
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