Iowa war claim for refund eyed by Captain Lothrop
Des Moines reports Captain Z. Lothrop of Sioux City seeks to push Iowa’s war claim for $455,000 in interest on a $300,000 seven percent bond issued after the war. He expects the claim may go directly to the secretary of the treasury, with possible reduction to about $100,000, and hopes action within a month.
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Lothop
Des Moines
Z. Lothrop
Nx City
Woodbury County
State House
Secretary of the National Treasury
Towa
Lothrop
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
Lathrop
Dle
Court of Claims
Jowa
Ife
Editor Kicked After Publishing Candidate Name
Nov. 26 Ottumwa report notes T. J. Phillips, ex governor candidate, warned not to publish his name in the Saturday Herald. Moore, a Democratic editor, confronted Phillips on Market Street and was kicked after a spoken clash. No arrests. Phillips severed his subscription and Moore printed the letter again in a subsequent issue.
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T. d. Phillips
St. L. Moore
Ottumwa
Thomas J. Philips
Saturday Herald
Moore
Market Street
J Phillips
Phillips
Coto Sells
Nerul Wid
College Willateer
Des Molins
Marines College
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
American Baptist Educational Society
Des Moines
Mit Lotak
Lev. W. M. Walker
First Baptist Ehsuveh
Shoames J. Phillips
The
Herald
Justice Campbell
Mia Phillips
del Phillips
Ely
Mar Philips
Aly
Nist
Whitmore
Mace No Sioux Halls
Reynolds
Waveliig
Toout Music House
Hug Leeware
tIreton
Towa
Samuel Crofter
Daiy
Ireton
Ray Shev
Willy Dinnring
Washington
Werlen Smith
Boo Smith
al Dharge
Smith
Taiderman Gate
Fume Wild Bude
Ty Shere
eTeet
le Huge
Uullis
Uw i
RB & NX
Gwitel
New Association Data On Iowa Timber Regions
Wesley Greene, secretary of the Late ITorti cultural society and vice president of the Tawa Park and Forestry association, outlines a map of Iowa timbered regions. The map guides preservation and growth efforts, noting dense southern woods and streams across the state.
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New Association
Des Moines
Wesley Greene
Itorticultural Society
Tawa Park and Forestry Association
Towa
Town Title and Forestry Association
Iowa plan to build Des Moines river canal system
Ottumwa reports a proposed Des Moines river canal from Keokuk to Des Moines to carry light-draft craft and enable nationwide product movement. The plan seeks federal appropriations or local funding for a preliminary survey, plus a ballast of locks, dams, and barges to bypass bridge constraints and boost wholesale trade in Iowa. Marshall county officials see dismissals after a county scandal. smallpox reports rise near Tama and Cedar rivers. fundraising advances for College Willateer endowment. local legal case against Phillips, editor Moore, and a separate shooting incident noted in Ireton decline.
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Otttmwa
Des Moines
Keokuk
Wuelles
John S. Emery
Arper
J. 1. Merrell
Congress
Iowa
Fmery
Keosauqua
Ottumwa
Eddyville
Black Dawke Des Moines
Tama County
Mack Hawk County
Ama
Kennedy Ihas
Paynee Township
Waterloo
Cedar River
Big Creek
Fox
Brave American Lieutenant Fights Insurgents Near Cavite
Manila reports Second Lieutenant Louis J. Van Schuick of the Fourth Infantry charged insurgents near Cavite after they sacked a hamlet. He killed three, fought hand to hand after being wounded, and was rescued by his men. He is in Manita hospital and recommended for a bravery medal. Negotiations near completion for the surrender of insurgent leader Samson on Bohil island, which could end the revolt there.
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Manila
Louis J. van Schuick
Fourth
Liv
Siaruen
Cavite
van Sehnick
van Schalck
Ife
van Sehnek
Manita
Cganern] Hughes
Department of the
A Message from America on the South African War
Sir Thomas Wemyss Reid cites an unnamed cabinet member abroad who warns England’s two year absence from influence hurts justice and progress. The member notes daily appeals to the U S government by European powers to end the war, carried out unofficially with knowledge of the U S government.
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Thomas Reid
Thomas Wemyss Reid
America
England
Mingland
Justice and Progress
Sir Thomas
United States
Victory for Liberals in Colombian clashes at Buena Vista
Fierce fighting raged near Buena Vista as government forces of 300 under General Alban clashed with Liberal troops led by Colonel Barrera. Heavy casualties, trains blocked by corpses, and a large number wounded reported as the government sought an end to the struggle. In Panama, U S and British officials met to discuss terms.
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Colombia
Colon
Alban
Tenn Vista
Barrera
Fraund
Buena Vista
Frijoles
Panama
Calon
Roosevelt refuses Hanna on army officer promotion
President Roosevelt denied Senator Hanna a request to advance a favored army officer to brigadier general. Hanna visited the White House after the November election but left after Roosevelt insisted he would not grant the promotion, marking the first clash between the president and the Republican National Committee chairman.
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Cheroin
Nthgadter
New York
Roosevelt
Hann
Washington
Hanna
Manna
Hannon
Adieu
Republican National Committee
Surrender of Liberals in Colon Ends Civil Conflict
Government troops secure Colon as liberal soldiers surrender with arms to Captain Perry. Marines and naval officers witness arms transfer on Colon barracks. General Alban accepts surrender and grants life and liberty to former liberal fighters. Senor de la Rosa also surrenders with Diaz's secretary amid naval and consular oversight.
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Colon
United States
Henrietta
Marietta
Triboune
Surelet
McCrea
Machins
Perry
Iowa
Alban and
Jeffries
Colomobia
Senor de la Rosa
Liberal Party
Captain Perry
General Alban
Colombia
Alban
Panama
Domingo Diaz
RTEP IN DIRECTION OF WAR Diplomatic break with Venezuela reported
Washington reports confirm Colombia notified Venezuela it has terminated diplomatic relations after the withdrawal of Dr. Rico from Caracas. The move signals rising tensions but not an outright war, reflecting prior escalations with European powers withdrawing envoys from Caracas amid the asphalt dispute. The note adds context on Venezuela’s regional friction and past ministerial expulsions.
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Urlonwin
Venezuehe
Washington
State Department
Venezuela
Hurt
Dr. Rico
Caraeas
Loomis
Caraens
Venezela
Eighty Dead in Wabash Railroad Collision Near Seneca
A head on crash of two trains on the Wabash near Seneca Michigan leaves about eighty dead and many injured. The westbound No 13 and the eastbound Continental Limited collided near Montpelier Ohio line. Wreckage burned as investigators debate blame and survival counts amid scattered immigrant passengers.
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Michigan
Netron
Mich
Senees
Adrian
Continental Limited
Seneca
Detroit
Wednearlay
Senéca
George M. Burns
Burns
Free Press
Itmin No. 13
General Wood Arrives to Arrange Cuba Transition
General Leonard Wood, Cuba's military governor, arrives to set arrangements for Cuba's possible transfer and to report to President Roosevelt in Washington. He notes varied Cuban opinions on annexation and says a Cuba election maneuver aimed at influencing politics was likely a misdirection. Cubans urge reduced duties and economic reform to improve the island’s distress and industry.
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Lund
Spain
Wood
Roosevelt
Cuba
Genel Wood
Morro Castle
Lower Tarn
Washington
Asi
Industriad
Notes From The Capital Des Moines 1901 State Reports
Des Moines reports to Governor Shaw on smallpox care at the Tanin Indian reservation near Taloda and the decision to seek federal authority for blanket replacement. It covers a three page Dr. Linn report, a consolidated state office expense total of 567,609.08, and corrections to hospitalization plans. It also quotes the 30th biennial superintendent report noting school funding rises, more female teachers, and fewer male teachers since 1896 due to wage trends.
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Des Moines
Byers
Tanin Indian Reservation
Taloda
National Guard
al M.linn
State Board of Health
Shaw
Linn
di Kennedy
State Board
Department of the Interior
A. I. Davids
Executive Council
Barrett
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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