The Tribune Highlights Odd Global Tidbits From 1900s
A Buffalo Center Iowa page notes a massive eighty six foot stone lathe, wise maxims on honor, and varied curiosities. It mentions Grand Duchess Olga’s fortune, Rosebery writing Napoleonic life, an Italian using a mail bag, Twain’s humor on honor, and Indiana Brown County lacking rails and phones. Also described are a battery charging slot machine, Whaleback steamers on the Mississippi, a Wisconsin speed trial, and Montana’s planned longest electric railway from Billings to Great Falls serving coal and ore freight with electric power.
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Missouri
Yellowstone
French League Against Seesickness Publishes Journal
The League against Seesickness launches a French periodical named Journal du Mal de Mer. It offers infallible seasickness cures praised by landlubbers as entertaining. The writer suggests adding fiction with less transparent plots and more engaging climaxes.
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Journal du Mal de Mer
Moose harvest trends at Bangor reflect prior season decline
Thus far this season about 1,000 deer have been taken to Bangor Maine from northern hunting regions. Most were owned by hunters from other states who take them home. The number of dead moose passing through Bangor this season trails last year by 261, a decline tied to dry weather early in the season and heavy snows last winter. Still, deer remain plentiful in the woods and total kills may reach or exceed 1859 levels.
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Bangor
Canal commission report awaited by nation
The Isthmian Canal commissioners have spent nearly two years examining routes for the canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific. The report will be sent to the President next month and then to Congress. The expected action and vast scope of the project mark it as a standout public paper in years.
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Atlantic Ocean
Pacife
Congress
Emigrant car fire kills Peters and six sons in Iowa
A box car on the tracks near Reinbeck was burned with one man, six horses, and six sons perishing. The owner P Peters of Reinbeck was in charge and his remains were found among the ashes. His destination was Salem South Dakota. The crash led to a search for Peters and the trunk and skull were later uncovered.
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Relbede
Welalaabradk
Chicago Great Western
Reinbeck
P. Peters
Salem
Accuse Plaintiff of Murder in Sioux City Case
Charles Trock er, once employed by August Schroeder, is charged with murder in a $10,000 damage suit filed after Schroeder’s June death. Schroeder was found with a rope around his neck in his barn. his wife and the hired man claimed suicide, but brothers Adolph and Fred allege homicide. The brothers counterclaim that the hired man killed Schroeder and that the wife aided. Attorneys say Rocker and the dead man’s wife live together on a Redfield, South Dakota farm bought with funds from a $4,000 insurance policy. Sensational developments are expected at trial.
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Sioux City
Charles Trocker
August Schroeder
Oon
Schroeder
Adolph
Fred
Rocker
Redfield
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Two Farmers Die in Train Crossing Tragedy
At a crossing three miles east of Iowa City on November 20, Id Warner and his hired man Charles Hofoditz were killed instantly when struck by passenger train No. lipulied by engine No. 479. They had recently collected corn from a farm and were returning to town in a wagon that broke apart on impact. the train was late and traveling fast. Both men left families.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Warner
Charles Hofoditz
Des Moines Daily News Implements AP Wire Service
Des Moines Daily News expands with full leased wire from Associated Press to enhance market reports and telegraphic news. Subscription remains 1 year 75 cents six months 50 cents three months, lowest daily price. Cedar Falls reports juvenile robbers and cave hideout linked to stolen goods from Colonel Brant store. Police plan broad gang roundup.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Daily News
Associated Press
Ita
Royx
Nooty
Cedar Falla
Colonel Brant
Cedar Talls Lumber Company
Boiler Explosion Hits glucose Works. Two Die
Davenport reports a boiler No 1 explosion at the glucose works wrecking the engine room and demolishing a large part of the boiler room. About a dozen workers were inside. five were rescued while seven were trapped. Two men died, others injured after two hours of digging.
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Wavcose Hoiler
Davenport
Glucose Works
Archdiocese Denial Over Sioux City Bishopric plan
In Dubuque on November 27 Archbishop Keanu denied reports that Rome ordered division of the Dubuque archdiocese and creation of the Sioux City see, and that he summoned suffragan bishops and his council to nominate candidates for the Sioux City bishopric.
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Ramor
Dubuque
Keanu
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Meehere
Convicted of Hope
Marshalltown Nov 25 After about an hour the jury returned a guilty verdict in the Lee Wood rape case The crime aroused great indignation at the time and the verdict was generally approved.
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Hope
Marshalltown
Lee Wood
Mabal Kalzer Found Dead in Vault Tragedy
Cedar Rapids reports the death of seven year old Mabel Sulzer, found in a vault after reportedly falling fifteen feet while visiting with her father. Initial details indicate the child was alive when discovered but died shortly after.
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Mabal Kalzer
Cedar Repids
Interurban line eyed from Des Moines to Indianola via army post
Des Moines to Indianola interurban plans advance after army post site acceptance. Proposals place extension past the army post east line through Warren county Scotch settlement and Summerset to Indianola. Line would likely extend from Sevastopol, needing about three miles of new track south from the Sevastopol terminus, bringing the end within twelve miles of Indianola and near the Scotch settlement. Anticipated freight and passenger traffic stems from Des Moines area, a fruit growing district with dense population along the route.
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Uinsola
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Mam
Denny-Brisco
South Ridge
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Summerset
Indianola
Street Oa Company
Sevastopol
New Pond
India
Scotch Presbyterian
Middle
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Inasanola
Wreck at Toledo Destroys $100,000 in Property
A northwestern Northern Iowa division wreck at Toledo involves a double-header with three refrigerator cars and stock cars colliding with the way freight. Engines Nos. 653 446 467 toppled, two stock cars damaged, no lives lost though several riders and crew injured. damage estimated at $100,000 due to signal miscommunication during a meet order in the yards.
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Northwestern
Iowa
Shot Through Tal Weart Cedar Outptde Murder
W H Linter and his wife were robbed near Burlington while en route to the depot after Thanksgiving. Linter was shot through the heart and died instantly. Mrs Linter was wounded in the back and was dying at a hospital. A man named George Anderson, arrested at Patterson, claimed responsibility and carried two revolvers with exploded shells.
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W. H. Linter
Cedar Rapids
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Here
George Anderson
Iowa seeks 150000 for Vicksburg siege monument
Vicksburg Miss November 29 The Iowa commissioners to locate the positions of Iowa troops during the siege of Vicksburg have finished their work and propose the legislature grant 150000 for a grand central monument honoring the thirty five Town regiments that fought in the siege.
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Grand Central Monument
Jury Restores Guilty Verdict in Nine Cent Theft Case
In Dubuque on December 1 the jury resumed and reached a guilty verdict in the case of State versus Thomas Murphy. The charge was larceny from a person and the amount stolen was nine cents. Murphy believed the act was minor but the jury treated theft of nine cents as seriously as larger sums.
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Thomas Murphy
Chary
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Assumes Maiden Name in Waterloo Divorce Case
Mrs. Nettie S. Hoot, wife of a man given ten years for trying to kill her with dynamite, has been granted a divorce in Waterloo. She has resumed her maiden name Nettie M. Schwab.
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Nettie S. Hoot
Nettie M. Schwab
Woman Justified in Milling Not Indictment in Fatal Shooting
Des Moines reports the grand jury declined to indict Miss Mattie Maish for shooting William Foster two months earlier. The jury found the act justified after noting she was betrayed under promise of marriage. Otis, Iowa City, reports S. Otis, president of the Home Educational Company, was arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and two additional offenses.
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Des Moines
Mattie Manish
William Foster
Maish
Justi
Nlers
Otis
Iowa City
S. Otis
The
Home Educational Company
Jury unable to reach verdict in Quinlan murder case
Centerville December 1 jurors deadlocked after a day and a half deliberations in the Quinlan murder trial. Burlington December 1 Vincent Dodge killed in wife shooting attempt. he wounded his spouse twice, she hospitalized, Dodge fled.
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Quinlan
Renegade
Burlington
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Suicide in Verobably Accustian Yard
William Barber shot and killed himself in his yard in Verobably Accustian on December 1. The motive remains unknown though witnesses note good circumstances and no clear reason for the self inflicted death.
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William Barber
Barber
Diplomatic Debate Over Ultimatum to China Sparks Mixed Views
Washington reports conflict over using the term ultimatum in China demands. Some powers favor it for harsh punishment of eleven princes and outrages, while others, led by Japan and the United States, urge moderation. Secretary Hay signals a cautious stance, hoping China can meet reasonable terms.
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Conger
Iowa
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Peking
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France
Russia
Great Britain
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Chinon
Germany
Austria
Italy
Chinese Day Victory Hailed By Commentary
A Shanghai based commentary says China may declare victory as ministers approach accord with Peking authorities to sign terms for the Chinese plenipotentiaries. It notes Russian stance influences, while Germany and Britain fear the costs of further demands and possible future massacres.
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Germany
Great Britain
Chuns
Trade tension After Kentucky visit in Constantinople
Imperial trade orders in the United States and Constantinople stir palace circles as the Kentucky’s arrival in Im myrna prompts moves to settle the Armenian indemnity dispute. An irade calls for purchasing a cruiser in Philadelphia at a price including the $90,000 indemnity. The move may be a face-saving device for the Porte while Turkey hopes to appease the United States. Despite disputes, U S relations with the porte remain cordial.
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President objects to Sutton plan on Qur claims
Washington December 1 Turkey cannot settle American missionary claims via proposed contract for a man of war in U S. Cramp Ship Building Co lawyer says no cruiser contract exists and no negotiations underway following Turkish admiral visit. plus a grim report from Teaver Pennsylvania of a Cleveland & Pittsburg flyer crash with multiple deaths. London reports General Buller to be made a peer in the New Year honors list.
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Constantinople
Sublime Porte
Charles Cramp
Cramp Ship Building Company
Puglish
Cramp
Philadelphia
London
Typhoon Rages Over Guam Wrecks Towns and Vessels
News from New York reports Guam struck by a November typhoon. The storm devastated In draolan and Terrafora, wrecked thousands of homes, killed hundreds, and ruined crops. The U S auxiliary cruiser Yosemite was driven from its anchor and abandoned after being crushed near the collier Justin. Coxswains Swanson and Seaman George Anhel were recovered, other crew lost.
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New York
Manus
Guam
Goverter Schroeder
Indraolan
Terrafora
United States Auxiliary
Yosemite
Justin
Swanson
George Anhel
Boers Gain Big Victory at Dewetsdorp Surrender
London reports the Dewetsdorp garrison of two guns and 490 men surrendered on November 23 after British relief efforts failed. Casualties totaled fifteen killed and forty-two wounded. Knox’s pursuit of Steyn and De Wet near Vaalbank on November 27 yielded limited detail as reports clash with censoring.
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London
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Johannesbury
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Irish Rifles
Mansell
Edenburg
Knox
Mewetsdorp
Great Britain
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de Wet
Orange River
Cape Colony
France
Kroger
England
Gersmany
Lord Witchener
Treasury reports record gold stock in U S history
Washington December 1 The largest stock of gold coin and bullion ever held in the United States is now accumulated in the treasury and its branches totaling 474 108 336 dollars. The gold supports outstanding certificates while 243 million belongs to the treasury reserve fund and issuer pressure for currency boosts holdings.
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Washington
United States
Klondike
Com
France Moves to Initiate Boer Arbitration
Paris dispatches report the Seine general council called for the French government to take the initiative toward arbitration between Great Britain and the Boers. The following day the chamber of deputies endorsed a vote of sympathy with Mr Aruger.
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General Council of the Seine
Great Britain
Chamber of Deputies
Aruger
Kitchener Succeeds Roberts as South Africa Commander
London reports the War Office states Lord Roberts hands over British command in South Africa to Lord Kitchener. Queen approves promotion to lieutenant general with the rank of general in command. Roberts due to reach Pietermaritzburg December 4 and Durban by December 6.
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Roberts
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Axink
Durban
Natal
Taod Roberts
Pietermariteburg
Des Moines Notes Highlight Court, Taxes and Army Post
Contempt jail for Scottaughter. Colfax links to witness case against John Cline. Judge McPherson also noted legal actions in Des Moines. Agriculture secretary candidate Trigg named. convention dates set and state tax revenue forecasts. Army post site chosen near Des Moines. $1,000,000 initial spend with monthly management over $50,000. Official constitutional convention results revised. Tama county error fixed. Marble busts of ex Gov William Larrabee and wife arrive for the state historical building.
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Des Moines
Scottaughter
McPherson
Federal Court
Wvas
Lisheme
Colfax
John Cline
Joseph
Tama
Germany and Turkey Clash Over Red Sea Island Depot
The Ottoman government objects to Germany using For San island in the Red Sea as a fueling station and seeks a Turkish depot accessible to all powers. Germany insists it will not abandon the island despite Turkish objections.
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Constantinople
Turkey
San Island
Red Sea
Plot to Assassinate Lord Roberts Foiled in Johannesburg
A London Evening Standard report claims a plot to kill Lord Roberts in Johannesburg by two foreigners using a mine set to explode during church services. Police and Roberts' bodyguard disrupted the plan. ten suspects, mostly Italians, were arrested, though verification remains uncertain.
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Evening Standard
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Johannesburg
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