Murder trial and cross border clash reported in 1900s Iowa Minn. papers
AUR ELI A IOWA MINNEAPOLIS newspaper man is taken to Stillwater after conviction for the murder of Leon Day in a West Hotel. Frank Hamilton sentenced to prison. The report also covers the Tien Tsin dispute between British and Russian forces over a railway land siding, with authorities debating control and diplomacy. The piece notes reactions from Col McDonald Gen Barrow and Gen Waganal amid strained relations.
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Frank Tamilton
Minneapolia
Suliater
Minn
Pamile
Hamilton
Clash
Tien Tein
Tien Tain
Tien Tsin
Yagsert
Ead
Kinder
Col. McDonald
Barrow
Pekin
Wagnal
Anne
Wagasak
M. Daniers
Robber $8 Captured Near Manila Iowa
John Stovai alias Stoval, indicted for the Manila express robbery, escaped from Dennison jail Saturday evening and was recaptured Tuesday morning six miles south of Manila by Sheriff Well and two constables. He was found at a relative's home, returned to jail, with evidence suggesting confederates have moved the stolen money and more accomplices may be involved.
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Wade Stoval
Manila
Lowa
John Stovai
Manilla
Dennison
Lows
Well
Pointer
Storal
Iuis
Wrecks and Explosions Reported in Multiple U.S. Incidents
A railroad rear end collision near Arlington Illinois killed two and injured several as a freight train struck a caboose while stopped for stock. An explosion at a McKeesport brewery killed two and wrecked the building, with $100000 in damages. A mine fire near Diamondville is blamed on gas with unknown cause. A Manila Spain riot left two dead and many injured amid tensions with a training ship incident nearby. A Detroit fire at Olds Motor Works destroyed property, with two workers injured. A Spanish gunboat Ponce de Leon is described in the Caribbean near Havana. }
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North Western
Arlington
Chicago
Ecother
Oaoker
McKeesport
Suesday Orying
Sam Spencer
Oss
Fornational Zinn Company
United
Alng
New York
Kha Company
Bo Can Jil
Detroit
Olds Motor Works
Datroit
Mich
University of Iowa Fire Destroys Medical Building
A devastating blaze at the University of Iowa Medical Building caused about 100000 dollars in losses including the medical museum and microscopes. Fire origin unknown, with theories of spontaneous combustion in the medical laboratory. Temporary quarters will be rented. rebuilding awaits legislative appropriation and board plans.
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State University
Lowa Guy
Executive Council
Uch Emergencias
Towa
Executive Caunell 10
Agricultural College
University Regents
Board of Regents
Medical Museum
Marvelous Escape as Train Bares Man From Serious Injury
Onawa resident Eugene Rutledge narrowly escaped serious harm when struck by a Cudahy meat train on the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad March 1 near the depot. He grabbed the engine pilot, was dragged about seventy five feet, but emerged uninjured despite feet being scraped, and the train halted after witnesses described the miracle escape.
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Onawa
Cudahy
Sioux City
Partica
Rutledge
Iater
Escape of Stoval From Denison Jail Is Scrutinized
The Denison jail escape involved John Stoval an alleged Easter robbery suspect who slipped from the inner cell into an outside passage and walked out as the night checks were being completed Sheriff Bell orders capture efforts. A description lists Stoval as about 24, 5 feet 10 inches, 145 to 180 pounds with light brown hair and blue or gray eyes.
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Denison
John Stoval
AL Mantua
Stoval
John Smith
Smith
Sheriff Bell
Followers of Mrs Nation Spark Oxford Saloon Incident
Mrs Barner and her daughter in law entered a local Oxford saloon with concealed hatchets and smashed bottles. The saloon keeper disarmed them and they were ejected. A later assault and battery charge was filed against him. The town faces heightened tension after the incident.
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Oxford
Barner
Johnson County
Tocnasault
Gambling table scandal at Boone rumored in Scientific American note
A Boone, Iowa resident reports a questionable portable gambling table device using a wired plate and magnetized lead to manipulate bets. The correspondent pressuring details and bribe offer is rejected, with police contact suggested for further inquiry.
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Boone Man le
Boons
Scientific American
Boone, Towa
Tes
Tlw
Polis
Hoone
Corset Saves Her Life After Fatal Shooting Attempt
Davenport Mat assaults wife Thomas Yarrington in Hig Rock Colt County using a 32 caliber revolver. The bullet is turned aside by the woman’s pelvis, leaving only a chest wound. Yarrington fires at neighbors but hits none. He is captured after ammunition runs out and jailed in Davenport. The couple separated weeks earlier and refused to reunite, triggering the attack.
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Davenport
Thomas Yarrington
Uarrington
Hig Rock
Colt County
Dlarrington
Lodge
Fragmented tale reveals hospital drama and wagers
A serialized scene shows Harleigh and Gabriel clashing over Alice Dale with talk of seven years served for love and a rival, while Mrs Walworth and Ella discuss Mildred Dyweres and Gabriel schemes to win Alice. Later, Gabriel pressures Nathan Walworth about Alice and hints at danger to keep her close.
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Gabriel
Yarleigh
Chen
Harleigh
Agate
Alice Dale Fing
Alice
Nathan Walworth
Eeven
Jacob of
Laban
Rachel
Harold
Warleigh
Marleigh
Rebecca
Herleigh
Sarleigh
Silas Watkins
Vinrooo
Ime
Terael
Mr. Walworth
Qabriat
Walworth
Allen
Earleigh
Galthe
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Puananen
Minneapolis
Stillwater
Mploy
Mirrror
Wan
Leoncard
Day
West Hotel
Diamondville
Avgo
Hen
Pyrenty Elyut Moe
Spain
Manilau
Lown
Caledonia
Barcslona
Ward
Navy Department
Dixie
Aryland Point
Potomac
Ashora
Ponce de Leon
Rovilig
He University
Lowa Guuy Surtora
Mugeum
Lenihan
Sioux Caty
Bart E. Lenihan
Dubuque
Thl
Charenne
Reave
Dubugus Apell
Lenivan
William Hauck
William Jones
Northwestern
Bear Tracr
Iowa
We University of Iowa
Auren Sleppy
Ames
Dex Moines
Chicago and Northwestern
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Br. H.C. McCoy
Algona March U1
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Bacon Hotel
Corum
Hoppe
Wrroll
Lay
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Clatine
Ade Wallace
Grand Jury
Mrs. Nation
John Mendham
Columbus
Neb
Monoda County
England
Ashton Township
Washington
Manhatta
Spokang
John King
C.G. Lindquist
Marion Township
Hamilton County
Boston
William J. Nuddock
University of Town
Sams Dus
State of Laws
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Ralph Smith
Webster City
Don
Mig
Edward Smith
Mary Teingartner
John Davis
Knoxville
Hallowell
Bussey
A.M. Judy
Des Moines
Burlington
Walter Corrél
Charles Mire
Dallas County
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Adel
Jamey Bowson & Sons
Grand Rapids
Meh
Atond
Urchftecia
Doves
Arthur Young
Speaker Henderson
West Point Military School
Heas
Cornell College
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RCO
NCO
Allee
Marleiph
Tate
Elln
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Mildred Dyweres
Anid Marleigh
Ella
Aliee
Milered
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Sr. Walworth
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Dame Walworth
Ion
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Hare
Aly
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Jabal
Pau
Nathan Walworths
Fae Ak Charence
Erin
All
Asia
Jan Paklu
Peklf
Aleged
Géorge Mrederle Weight
Ovoril
Ohio
Frederick Aright
Yale
Pamir
Wright
Hig Bon
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Andover
Haw
United States Geological Survey
Pekin Br
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Sens
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Sarge
Ayer
Lowell
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Avery
Seeorirutey
HAL Ajtower CO
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Walt
Bento
Thes
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E. Jonca
Ely
Popham
Anadal
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Yes World
Las Yeon
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Taubert
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China
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Viletor
Kmaunuel
Wendenl
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