Mexico quake leaves up to five hundred dead in multiple towns
Reports from Mexico City describe a devastating earthquake with between 200 and 500 deaths across Chilapa Chilpancingo Concepcion Tetecilla Conteper and surrounding villages. Chilapa and Chilpancingo suffered severe damage with numerous homes destroyed and disorder in streets. An American woman Ena Jeanette Corvitte died in Vera Cruz theater collapse.
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City of
Mexico
Mexican Republic
Chilpincingo
Chilapa
Conception
Tetililla
Conteper
Chilpancingo
Republic
Chilpancing
Damian Flores
Guerrero
Ometepec
Flores
Ena Jeanette Corvitte
Tiburcio
Vera Cruz
Dorville
Senate passes Aldrich currency bill amid party lines
The Senate approved the Aldrich currency bill by 42 to 16 on Friday after a preliminary vote on the Bailey substitute which would have let the government issue emergency currency. The session extended past 6 PM with galleries sparse as La Follette aligned with Republicans. Aldrich pledged a wider banking-system inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Parti- San
la Follette
Alfrich
Panic in Pearl Street theater during fire incident
A theater on Pearl Street opposite the Grand hotel caught fire when the operator ignited a fire scene. Panicked audience fled through a side street door, curtains tore away, several were knocked down, two performers from Leavenworth suffered facial burns, while overall damage remained slight.
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Council Cliffs
Pearl Street
Grand Hotel
Nedri
Jack Ronse
Dale Hearshberger
Leavenworth
Des Moines Woman Charged With Lewdness Arrested in Osksloosa
Mrs Adein J Davies former Des Moines music teacher and former choir director at Central M Church faced lewdness charges in Osksloosa. Constable Wealt forced entry with warrants not served, she demanded lawful action and was arraigned with bond set for March 20. Davies and her attorneys vow to pursue the case, seeking damages against several prominent figures for defamation.
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Des Moines
Standal
Osksloosa
Adein J. Davies
Central M
Church
George Andrews
Davies
John Doe
Avoca Fire Ravages Business Section With $15000 Loss
A severe wind driven blaze in Avoca destroyed the entire business section, causing about 15000 in damage. The livery stable of W C Blist sparked the fire, ember blew into the opera house, and flames spread to Norton’s implement shed. Fire departments from Athlantic Harlan and nearby towns assisted, while Omaha and Council Bluffs engines were not needed. A dozen incendiary fires ignited in the residential district as calls for help went out.
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Avoca
W. C
Charles H. Norton
Athintic
Harlan
Omaha
Cowndil Bluffs
Missing Iowa lawyer linked to forged abstracts case
Investigation into Walter I. Weaver’s disappearance widens as accounts of his guardianship and legal work are found in bad shape. A young man named Stevens allegedly forged abstracts in Perry and other towns, causing concern for justice in Town Falls while Judge Weaver aids a full accounting effort.
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Weaver
Hidera
Walter I. Weaver
Iown Falls
Justice Weaver
Supreme Court
Web
Bram
Perry
Stevens
Iowa
Palls
Eldora
Abstracts Union
Guardian
Justice of the Peace
Attorney
Mother and Babe Burned in Meyne Home Fire
A mother and infant suffered fatal injuries from burns after a lamp exploded in the Meyne home during the night. The mother carried a lamp from the Ledgeon to the kitchen and flames enveloped the clothing of Wuth Meyne, leading to her death before Mr Meyne could return home by automobile.
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Creehe
Meyne
Green
Caryohus
Meyie
Held for patricide in Duluth arrest
Walter Whitbeck, wanted in the murder of his aged father Ardo Whitbeck on his farm north of here, was captured in Duluth as he prepared to flee to Canada. Sheriff Culver brought him to West Union in custody after a long chase. He spoke little since the crime and remained quiet on the journey, except briefly in St Paul.
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W. Whitbeck
Duluth
Union
Walter Whitbeck
Ardo Whitbeck
Here
West Union
Culver
Canada
Young Whitbeck
Whitbeck
St. Paul
Beer Bottle Fatality Near Walnut Yard Accident
Atlantic E. W. Halleck of Stuart, a brakeman on the Rock Island road, was badly cut in Walnut yards after stepping on a broken beer bottle. A main artery was severed and he bled heavily before being brought to the hospital.
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Atlantic
E. W. Halleck
Stuart
Rock Island Road
Walnut
Child May Die Of Scalding From Writing Machine Accident
The eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stollery near town was seriously scalded on her legs and body when a writing machine plug was pulled causing boiling water to pour over her. The accident happened while the mother was momentarily out of the room.
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Atlantic
John Stollery
Twenty Davenport Saloons Enjoined
Davenport saloon keepers face injunctions in a Civic Federation action alleging noncompliance with the mulet law requirements. Attorney H B Betty leads the suit, with more cases expected to follow.
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Davenport
The
Civic Federation
H. B. Betty
Family seeks divorces in Ottumwa case
A father and two sons filed for divorce in Ottumwa. William Carnes seeks a divorce from Rosa Carnes alleging drunkenness after a marriage June 29, 1897 and separation the next August. Son Sailur Cares seeks divorce from Oralia Helen, alleging statutory abuse after about two months of marriage. Charles Carnes is sued by Effie Carnes for cruel and inhumane treatment in an eight year marriage.
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Ottumwa
Willam Carnes
Rosa
Saiur Cares
Oralia Helen
Tiss
Samuel
Charles Carnes
Effie
Child Accidentally Drinks Carbolic Acid in Cedar Falls
J. F. Walker, a six year old child in Cedar Falls, unintentionally obtained a bottle of carbolic acid and drank a portion. He died after severe suffering, with medical personnel unable to prevent the fatal outcome.
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Cedar Falls
J. F. Walker
Prairie Fire Injures Young Farm Hand Near City
A 25 year old turn hand named Osklodsa R. Wilson was badly burned while battling a prairie fire west of the city. Plowing to stop the blaze, he could not escape as flames swept over him. He received treatment at the local hospital. the burns were near fatal and will leave a life long mark.
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Osklodsa
R. R. Wilson
Almoss
Iowa Falls Attorney Missing
Iowa Falls attorney Tow a Falls Willer L Weaver son of Judge S M Weaver of the supreme court is missing. He left about a month ago saying a two week business trip would take him to Town City and Des Moines. Relatives report failed efforts to locate him and fear for his safety. A wife letter was received from Omaha a little over a week ago.
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Iowa Falls
Towa Falls
Willer L. Weaver
S. M. Weaver
Supreme Court
Town City
Des Moines
Omaha
Outlawed Sherman's Death By Spokane Man in Othello
Anita, Iowa born former resident Anita, F. F. Sherman, shot and killed in Othello Washington by D D Spurdin. Spurdin killed Sherman over alleged intimacy with Sherman's wife. Sherman had served time in the state penitentiary for rape and had a bad record.
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Towan
Anita
F. F. Sherman
Wash
D. Spurdin
Sherman
Good Roads Movement Gains Ida County Support
Ida Grove and Holstein join a practical good roads drive in Ida county. Businessmen contribute $300 to fund a contract to drag main roads halfway to neighboring towns several times yearly. Road expert King says permanent hard pan will form, shed water, and keep roads usable in all weather.
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Iowa County
Ida Grove
Holstein
Ida County
King
Victorian cure alls for female ills advertised
An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female illnesses and claims thousands cured. It urges sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen weak internal nerves rather than drugs. A testimonial from N Hansen is cited.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Farmers Sign Nursery Orders Sell Whole Boxes At Stations
Groups of farmers signing nursery orders pay 125 to 175 dollars per box dumped off at stations by currery agents. They have customers in large numbers who buy whole boxes full with variety from 40 to 75 dollars per box. Try wagon loads or large boxes full, W. M. Bomberger, Harlan.
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Curnery
W. M. Bomberger
Harlan
20 Minute Croup Remedy Claim By Dr Shoop
Advertises a simple safe croup syrup by Bue N Hansen that supposedly relieves croup in 20 minutes with no vomiting or harsh symptoms, framed as a dependable treatment.
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