PWA Happenings Show Dangers From Trains And Fires
Fort Dodge reports a deaf laborer B W Kile killed by a westbound passenger train on the Sinais Central after walking on the track and failing to hear the whistle. Ottumwa notes forest fires started by hunters smoking rabbits rage in the southern county endangering farms, with farmers fighting backfires. Oskaloosa records Fremont fire destroying three quarters of the business district, estimating losses near 85 000 and insurance about 15 000 with incendiary origin suspected. Avoca reports Enos Riley killed on a trestle as a train struck him after he crouched on the beam. Des Moines says Morris Shea discharged in a murder case due to insufficient evidence. Clinton hosts the DeMolay Mason reunion with degree work planned May 21-24. Sioux City describes a dust and wind storm darkening the city, with rain turning to snow harming crops. Des Moines notes Republican state committee to decide convention date and temporary officers, likely in August or September. Iowa weather bulletin highlights cyclones, dust, and showers aiding crops, with seed grain risks. Fort Dodge police use force amid a land dispute over a depot foundation strip. arrests made, matter to be settled in court. Des Moines reports railroad commission approving a low rate for road-building stone shipments to public officials.
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Fort Dodge
Mason City
Great Western
Morton Dead and Burial Planned in Nebraska City
Chicago reports the death of J Sterling Morton former secretary of agriculture at Lake Forest age 70 after strokes. Interment set for Nebraska City with a special train carrying his remains and family. Morton famed for Arbor Day and long service in public life in Washington and Nebraska.
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Chicago
J. Sterling Morton
Lake Forest
Mark Morton
Nebraska City
Suit Against Beef Trust by Attorney General
Attorney General Knox announced plans to file for an injunction against the beef packing combines. He said a preliminary probe showed sufficient evidence to seek an equity injunction in the United States circuit court for the Northern district of Illinois to restrain the alleged restraint of trade by major meat dealers.
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Washington
Knox
Beef Trust
W. A. Day
United States
Dray
Bethea
Chicago
East
Mlingis
Senator Monty Involved in Street Car Fare Fight in Mississippi
Senator H D Monty of Mississippi fought with a street car conductor over fare yesterday morning. He says he was struck twice by the conductor and the conductor was badly cut on the right hand with a pocket knife. Monty secured warrants for the arrest of Conductor Shaner Foreman Hooper and Capitol Policeman Murphy on assault charges. He claims three separate assaults occurred after he was ejected from the car and that he drew the knife only to defend himself.
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Senator Money
Shaner
Hooper
Assant
Capitol
Murphy
Chicago Grain and Provisions Trading and Prices Report
The day’s market features show mixed signals with wheat and corn futures fluctuating. Closing quotes indicate slight gains in some contracts while others drift lower, and cash prices for No. 2 wheat and related grains vary by grade and origin. Livestock quotes reflect active trading with cattle and hogs advancing in places, while feeders and western ranges see varied demand and supply dynamics.
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Chicago
Hoepers
Levad
Navy program for 1903 and bill for 77 million
Washington April 29 The naval committee presents the 1903 program in the naval appropriation bill. It notes Germany and others arm anew while our fleet has uneven fighting value. The report shows 138 vessels built and building at a total cost of 235,082,209. It recommends two first class battleships about 16,000 tons, two armored cruisers about 14,500 tons, and two gunboats, budgeting 77,075,386, slightly under last year’s appropriation.
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Washington
Toss
House Naval Committee
Foss
Germany
United States
Oleo Bill Ready to Be Signed in Senate Action
The Senate accepted House amendments to the oleomargarine bill, sending the measure to the president for signature after brief debate. An attempted 10 percent tax on butter trusts failed, Teller's amendment was defeated. Simmons of North Carolina urged Philippine transfer to islanders and criticized alleged cruelties by the American army. The Chinese exclusion conference report was adopted and sundry civil appropriations discussed. Harris of Kansas cited a Kansas Millers' association telegram about foreign discrimination and miller capacity, urging reciprocal concessions to prevent mill closures.
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Senate
Washington
Teller
Simmons
N. C
Philippine
Philippines
White House
Harris
Kan
Kansas Millers’ Association
Saugas Millers
Committee On Foreign Relations
Defini
Sibley Attacks Smith Over Samar Campaign Orders
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania denounced General Jacob H. Smith for his Samar campaign orders, calling him a disgrace to the uniform and urging the president to strip him of his rank within 48 hours. The speech drew Democratic applause and mixed Republican reactions amid slow progress on the agricultural bill.
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Washington
Sibley
House
Jacob H. Smith
Smith
Williams
Misa
General Grant's Expedition Returns to Manila with Guevarra
General Broderick D Grant's gunboat expedition ascended the Gandara river in Samar and brought insurgent leader Guevarra and his command down the coast. The force includes Rafael Sebastian Abaki and 38 officers, 189 men, 161 rifles. Three hundred insurgents with 121 rifles expected to surrender at Catbalogan. Three thousand bolo men, some with rifles, also surrendered at Sulat. Guevarra succeeds Lukban as commander. he planned surrender last March. Captain Kennon reports the surrender of ladrone leader Rufo with 158 officers and men, 12 guns, 140 bolos, and some revolvers and daggers, opening Negros southern coast.
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Samar
Sulat
Guegarra
Lukban
L. V. Kennon
Sixth Infantry
Ne-cros
Rufo
Captain Kennon
Negros
Lost in Lake Erie as schooner Harklow sinks
A Sandusky report says the schooner Harklow from Marine City foundered in Lake Erie near Put-in-Bay. Captain Robert Pardy his wife and stepson Alexander Morris aged 16 die. Sailor Dick Burke survives after lifesavers reach the wreck. Burke was rescued after clinging to rigging as the vessel sank in the storm.
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Harklow
Sandusky
Marine City
Lake Erie
Putin Bay
Robert Pardy
Alexander Morris
Dick Burke
Port Huron
Burke
Boal
Morris
Secretary Root Returns From Cuba Visit
Secretary of War Root and Mrs. Root arrived in Miami from Cuba aboard a government yacht. He said the trip aimed to arrange the transfer of Cuba to the Cuban government on May 20 and that seven artillery companies totaling about 800 men will remain to guard guns and supplies at Havana Santiago and Cienfuegos. He noted no claim has been made by the U.S. government for costs incurred in freeing Cuba, to be settled after Cuban government approval. The party then proceeded to Washington.
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Miami
Fla
Root
Cuba
United States
Havana
Santiago
Cienfuegos
Washington
Women Fight for Federation Presidency Spotlighted in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles this week the General Federation of Women's Clubs explores a heated presidential race among leading candidates Mrs. Charles Dennison of New York Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker of Denver and Mrs. Robert J. Burdette of Pasadena. The meeting promises features reflecting the high political energy of club women.
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Los Angeles
Cal
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Federation
Charles Dennison
New York
Sarah Platt Decker
Denver
Robert J. Burdette
Pasadena
Csiro
Nis
Pittsburg
Joseph Redding
Louiaville
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