New York Wreck kills three men and ten horses
A Western Erie freight wreck near New York injures two men severely and kills ten horses. Among the injured is Foster with multiple broken bones and internal injuries. two other men are unnamed but seriously hurt. A car from Mercer Pennsylvania carried horses bound for races. three grooms are killed.
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New York
Cornellsville
N.Y
Erie
Rom
Mercer
Foster
Pat Shannelly
Adjourning Milwaukee Session A P A Forms Junior Branch
The Supreme Council closes its Milwaukee session. Junior A P A organized under United States council with reach into Canada and England. Ages 14 to 18 eligible. plan to form national political board and Washington committee for 1896 campaign issues.
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Supreme Council
Ita
Milwaukee
Supreme Council of the
United States
Canada
England
Ational Political ‘Board
Becom
Traynor
Council of Patriotic ‘Organizations
Washington, D
Washington
Geo. W. van Fossen
Trooma
Wash
Allison Stocker
Denver
A.V. Winters
Tennessee
Gibson
Pennsylvania
Col. E. Vi. Sellers
Detroit
Lister
International A. P. A. Committee
Advocating Chicory Age Increase In Europe Debate
A historical piece argues for boosting chicory age and acknowledges rising European cultivation. It notes U S prejudice against chicory due to alleged adulteration of ink by scrupulous dealers. The author predicts higher consumption once the plant is recognized as property in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Riot at Illinois Steal Company strike ends in deaths
A mass meeting of about 600 strikers on South nengo Street led to a riot at the Illinois Steal Company. Police dispersed the crowd after a volley of stones and gunfire wounded several, with four leaders arrested and a striker killed. Officers Wagner Crotty McCaffrey Walsh were injured. Mills and dynamite store guarded as threats of more trouble loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poliga Haro
Olas
Illinois Steal Company
South Nengo
Eighty-fourth Street
Juivut
Wagner
John Wikoski
Treasury officials favor abolishing income tax rather than current form
Washington dispatch reports a Treasury Bureau official saying it is better to overthrow the income tax law than see it remain in the form after the Supreme Court rehearing. He estimates potential revenue as a maximum of seven million with continued bureau expense and confusion. He notes New York firms have filed few returns and many corporations plan to contest the law at every stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Washington
Cleveland
Norton
Miller
Internal Revenue
Leesburg
Garrison
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Supreme Court
New York
Martial law in Pocahontas stifles miners clash fears
Reports from Bluefield Virginia describe Pocahontas under martial law with passes required and militia in control as miners face evictions and pay day unsettles the town. Elsewhere foreign and domestic conflicts, storms, and scandals fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Steikern
Bluefield
Virginia
Brewing Company
Pocahontis
Chicago Rooming-House Fire Kills One Ten Injured
Fire at 10 Sherman Street started by an explosion in Happel's saloon. One man died and ten people were badly burned or injured. several others were found inside the rooms, with Michael and his wife among the rescued. Firemen battled the blaze and evacuated occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sherman Street
ILI
Happel
August Mishel
Michael
Demobilization of foreign exchange boosts bond sales abroad
New York reports a surge in foreign bond sales with about 50 million dollars in government and railroad bonds traded abroad. The American market gains stand alongside crop prospects and widespread industrial strikes affecting output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. G. Dun & Co
Manhattan
Providence
United States
Canada
Train Wreck Near Green Mountain Traps Injured, Alive
A Chicago Great Western train wreck between Green Mountain and Gladbrook left engine and tender, baggage, express car, two coaches and a sleeper destroyed. Engineer Blake and Kia Ire tan survived unhurt. ten rods of track torn up, service halted until the next day. A manhunt is underway for the guilty party. The second incident reports Mrs Behringer burned in a kerosene explosion at Dubuque while rescuing her baby. neighbors extinguished flames but she died. The child suffered minor burns.
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Chicago Great Western
Green Mountain
Gladbrook
Blake
Kia Iretan
Ernest Behringer
Dubuque
Mra. Behringer
Destructive Windstorms and Insurance Department Growth
A regional weather blackout notes unpredictable windstorms striking the Northwest and other regions, with calls for practical relief. It argues the insurance income exceeds expenses for the Auditor of State and urges creating a separate insurance department as the work grows and demands separation from other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Auditor of
Mortgage priority may ease tax evasion in Clinton County
Judge Hoare in a Port Dodge case ruled mortgages priority over mulet tax liens against saloon property, suggesting tax evasion by mortgage maneuvers. The report also notes a Port Dodge wedding of Senator O M Oleson to Lucy Deming and a Kelger Payne breach result, plus local incidents and tax payment tallies.
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Hoare
National Building Association
Vas
George G. Smith
Clinton City
Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Olenon Muerad
Port Dodge
O. M. Oleson
Lucy
J. H. Deming
Mort Dodge
Kelger-Payne
Payne
Dubuque
Yort Dodge
Jis
Dan Sullivan
Ed Fallen
Canton
Bnow
Mallen
Fallen
Des Moines Transfer Company
Frank Dunn
Waa
Flo
Martin Connell
Clinton
Chauncey
Board of Supervisora
Ugtaldu
Local notices and incidents blur in Des Moines region report
A sprawling column details suicides, fatal accidents, court actions, fires, and public notices near Denmark, Keokuk, and Des Moines. Highlights include a widow's suspected suicide, a fatal rifle accident at George Lake, a courthouse filing against a medical college, a family death by throat self harm, and civic movements on statues and public committees.
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Mann
Prescott
Hergalf
Csuse
Sovarnd
Denmark
Minton
Arnold
Mark Woodlaiey
Belle Hamne
Mie
Googe Lake
Clutin
Paul Stockton
Duo Rowden
Coumer Ht
Rowden
Wiewhot
Ge. Crocker
Dodge
Crocker
Curtly
Gore
Hurlington
Corse
Dulge
Keokuk
Curty
Pos Maines
Equestriga Stitine
Ik Life Alee
Ceeneral Teasley
College of Phyaldinay and Surgeons of Keokuk
State Board of Medical Mainmine
Mac Clinton
Lila
Moyne's Creek
Geneva
Frank Finn
Hell
Tico
Hampton
Thompson for Commander in Des Moines Area Encampment
At Clinton, Rapides business session, 180th anniversary ballot advanced for Departent Commander. Thompson of Rock Rapids narrowly elected on third ballot amid remarks by officials. meeting reorganized Williamson's Brigade as a separate encampment. Des Moines Greane treasurer noted. Iowa Encampment boasts over 1,000 members.
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Athy Clinton
ISK
Dawa
Coloy Thompson Wowelosen
Ovine Mnander
Connell Maite
George A. Seasman
Lawhir
Une
Fertaster Cieneral Burat Ae
Damew A. Williningin
Woahtnetan
D.C
Transmor TC
Rogers
Wwe
Creston
Lin Loxtanthy
Thelowa
Sons of Vadarana
EK. EB
Trunks of
Keokuk
Corruption Rumors Tie Council Bid to Brown Estate Land Sale
A leaked report claims no council meeting approved a $40,000 sale of Lily tract land from the Brown estate for a cemetery, despite aldermen pushing for immediate action. Opponents fought the measure, amid insinuations of estate influence and personal gain for council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex
Mleclaaneh
Megard Tom Cemetery
Brown
Vine
State Crop Bulletin Weather Summary Reports Strong Heat and Rain
The past week was unseasonably warm with frequent showers and daily temperatures 10 to 12 degrees above normal, 1 to 3 inches of rainfall. Corn planting delayed by showers but well advanced. oats and wheat worms noted. rye fields unaffected by chinch bugs. pastures and meadows show vigorous growth. windstorms in the northwest caused local tornadoes with some damage but no crop losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natarre
Who
Moy Sin
Sinking Comal Shaft and Local Industry Turmoil
Report describes initial work at Lehigh sinking a shaft for coal mines to be opened by J. J. and the Great Northern Railroad with Stockett and Frank White in charge. expected output about 4,000 tons. Also notes destruction of Valtronda wire nath machines, purchases, and alleged steel-trust actions, plus various local incidents including drownings, burglaries, fires, and political moves amid a broad catalog of routine rural events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comal
Lehigh
J. J
Great Northern Railroad
Stockett
Frank White
Frazer Times
Thea
Moos
Bortington
Hie Steel Trust
Ui Murty Iron Works
Shurlington
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the Supreme Council of the A. P. A
Weather Bureau
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Newbragka
Missouri
Little Rock
Ark
Wampoo
Jet Green
Milt Nurper
London
Corbett
National Sporting Chat
Jackson
Fleming
Berlin
Reichstag
Baltic
South Sea
Bork Syntieste
Gulst
Wwllel
Liverpool
Cansel Morria
Gheot
Kong Kong Special
Formosa
Viat Island
China
Japan
Colorado
Greeley
Colo
Froiter Alklands
Qe City
T'leasant Valley
la Porte
Ind
Alemhem
Rimes
Ayain
Imarriage
Mneeo
Haynuo
Santiage de Culm
Antonio Maced
Sanden
The
Thoes
Kobe
Ehulera
Ran
Taken Wat
Dels
Tribune
Guat
Rome
Holy See
Clgaretten
Cincinnati
Olig
John Camacon
Clgarett
Board of Health
Springfeld
Bugardu
Willian C. Irvine
Ogalaldu Cattle Company
Jack Flagg
Bultitle
Wyo
Atwers
Tshpoming
Minh
Wooglal
Asicike
Runeul
Wiel
State OF
Iowa
Jnanrance Coulpmoles
Anidhors
Kapenser
Lowa
Oblo
Hiinole
Les Moines Dispatch
Harlan
Cievernoc
Duis
Thas
Tiasney
Limsell
Aod
Lows
bin Hs
Council
Chelattah
Christhin Church
Lowa Clanet
Ney
Calumbus Junction
Fantanelty
John Bolding
Madeld
Marets
Lyonk
Mary
State Board of ‘Laaehors
Cornell, College
Vernon
West
Harlow
Pater
Eshan
Kurplin
Thompson
Drumwa
Hposaith
Maseg
Tas
Butte
Shiluk
Edward Hel Wad
Cel Sonth
Munroe
Chichi
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