Notes From the Capital Des Moines 1900 Weather Report
Des Moines reports from December 15 1900 show John R Sage head of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service releasing a yearly crop summary. Wheat corn yields and values are cited with state totals and per acre averages. Medical board actions against osteopathy and plans for tuberculosis treatment facilities are noted along with railroad, hospital, and park proposals and officers elected at agricultural meetings. The West Point hazing inquiry members are named.
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Des Moines
John R Sage
Towa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
Severn
State Agricultural Convention
Ellison
Mississippi River
Government Forest Reservation
Department of Agriculture
R. J. Johnson
Humboldt
J. C. Prazier
Bloomfield
Fihanée
P. J. Gilson
Knoxville
De Wet Forces Retreat Reported From Rouxville
War dispatches from De Wet forces near Rouxville describe a failed Coluumes siege and a retreat abandoning 300 horses and many cattle. Knox at Rouxville reports heavy losses as De Wet’s column withdraws toward Wloemfontain after battles with colonial troops.
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Dewet
London
Dee
Kitchener
Wloemfontain
Knox
Rouxville
de Wet
Capture Prize in Men Manily Dee Suburb War Report
In a San Antonio suburb action reportedly led by detachments of the Forty-seventh regiment a capture prize was secured for the forces involved. Details remain sparse with the main events centered on the engagement near the city outskirts and the resulting milestone for the unit.
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Manily
Dee
Yawe
Prisailore
San Antonio
Army post site in Des Moines approved by board
Des Moines officials report unanimous approval by the army board for the Briscoe-Denny tract four miles south of the city as the army post site. Officials expect war department approval then transfer before January 4, with construction to begin next spring pending weather. The board included General Otis Captain Murray Lieutenant Kimball and Major Pond.
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Des Moines
Army
Briscoe-Denny Tract
Hull
Secretary of War
Otis
C. H. Murray
Chicago
James W Kimball
Omaha
George J. Pond
St. Paul
Army Post Board
Shooting Mystery Involving Mrs Broadbent In Des Moines
Mrs Jeannette Broadbent a nurse famed for testimony in the Richard son divorce case was shot in her Baker block apartment on December 13 and may be fatally wounded. She says a man fired and fled, claiming revenge for her court testimony while police consider the possibility of a suicide attempt.
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Jeannette Broadbent
Des Moines
Jeanette Broadbent
Richard Son
Richardson
Baker Block
Tragedy in Linevill A jealous husband breaks in and assaults
Dick Crawford, drunk, broke into his ex wife’s home in Linevill on December 13 and attacked her. He then turned on cousin James Ferris boarding there, threatening him with a knife. Ferris shot twice, hitting Crawford in the stomach and back. Crawford is in custody, Ferris sustained severe throat and facial cuts. Doctor says Crawford’s recovery unlikely.
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Jonlousy
Linevill
Lineville
Dick Crawteard
James Ferris
Ferris
Crawford
Verris
Guilty Verdict in Racial Attack Case at Ottumwa
Albin, a Black man, was found guilty of assaulting Mrs. Barah Hoevel, a white resident of Albion. The crime, two months old, sparked mob tension before the trial moved to Ottumwa for an impartial proceeding. Booker testified of prior meetings, but the claim was disputed as Mrs. Hoevel fainted in court.
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Albin
Barah Hoevel
Ottumwa
Albion
Booker
Hoevel
Daily News to Celebrate Vast Des Moines Circulation
Des Moines announces its Daily News nears a 390 000 circulation with regular issues around that figure. The paper's growth shows past milestones from 10 000 in 1595 to 20 000 in 1898, celebrated by feasts and parades. Low pricing at $1 yearly, 75 cents half year, and 50 cents quarter year drives the reach.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Daily News
The
Daily News
Trust Was to Blame in glucose works explosion
Davenport reports the coroner's jury found gross negligence in the glucose works boiler room caused the explosion that killed four men. In Indianola on December 12, Henderson and Berry for Mrs. Hossack waived preliminary examination on murder charges against her husband and she was bound over to await grand jury action. renewal of bond expected within a week.
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Davenport
Coronet
Hich
Indianola
Dev
Wenderson and Berry
Hossack
Kirby’s reign? Burglars steal from shop in Wee Boone Nee
In a local burglary the Kirby’s reign store in Wee Boone Nee was broken into and eighty pounds of tobacco and cigars stolen. A slot machine was damaged, and evidence suggests gang activity with taps and mischief noted.
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Wee, Boone
Nee
Kirby
Reigne
Fire destroys main building at State Agricultural College
Ames reports the main building of the State Agricultural College nearly destroyed by fire. The north wing and center burned, the botanical collection suffered heavy losses, total damage near 50,000 dollars. Two hundred students escaped, many via fire escapes, with little belongings saved. Fire started in the boiler room at 4 am, spreading rapidly as a strong draft fed the flames.
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Agricultural College
Ames
State Agricultural College
Paul St. Clair
College
Masked robbers fail in Sioux City opera house heist
Two masked men tried to rob treasurer Hurley Rounds at the Grand Opera House during Shore Acres. They beat Rounds, fired twice but hit only his clothing. table-throwing by a performer aided their escape as the audience fled in fear. The incident disrupted the performance and the thieves fled with no money taken.
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Sioux City Opera House
Sioux City
Hurley Rounds
Grand Opera House
Shore Acres
Loss
Shara Acres Company
Tess
Opera House
Aid Senate
Judge rules tax ferret law invalid for pre 1900 omissions
Emmetsburg Iowa December 14 Judge Bailey of Palo Alto County declares there will be no recovery for back taxes under the tax ferret law in the case M I Brown guardian versus Lamb et al. He holds section 1374 void and chapter 50 of the Twenty eighth general assembly nonretrospective, preventing tax recovery for properties omitted from assessment prior to 1900.
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Gnudge Bailey
Paulo Alto
Emmetsburg
M. 1
Mrown
B. Lamb
Palo Alto
Bailey
Twenty Eighth General Assembly
A Gift For Christmas From A B Chase Piano Co
A queen worthy piano gift high prude A B Chase piano praised as unsurpassed. Offered on easy terms with factory direct shipment and satisfaction guaranteed. Free catalogue and souvenir from Century to Century via A B Chase Co Norwalk Ohio or representative Nathan Tord 1620 Sixth Avenue Des Moines.
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A. B. Chase
A. B. Chase Co
Norwalk
Ohio
Nathan Tord
1620 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines
Fire Accident Burns Ethel Crawford in Mitchellville
Mitchellville December 15 Miss Ethel Crawford started a fire with kerosene and was suddenly enveloped in flames. Help arrived too late to prevent severe injuries and she is not expected to live.
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Mitchellville
Ethel Crawford
Trial of Mrs. Kuhn for Husband’s Death Begins
Mrs. Sarah Kuhn stands charged with killing her husband as the district court opens the case. A man named Smith, allegedly involved in the murder, was married last week. Kuhn, described as a handsome woman, remains calm and confident in the outcome.
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Sarah Kuhn
Trini Sigourney
Fire destroys convent and school. several die
Five destroyed the Sigters of Mercy convent and the Catholic school near Fork Dinkes Convent. Dec. 1 reports say the Honales narrowly escaped with their lives as the blaze swept the buildings.
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Fork Dinkes
Sigters of Mercy
Ciatholic School
Fere
Lhe Honales
Escaywil
London Editors Assess Gepate'a Action On Hay-Pauncefote
London editorials debate the committee amendment. The Daily Chronicle warns of Anglo American tensions and potential breach of the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The Daily Graphic foresees a diplomatic path, while The Standard condemns McKinley’s approach and urges respect for the treaty.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Meliiley
Bryan
Daily Graphic
Great Britain
McKinley
Britain
England
United States
British General Clements Routed in Boer Action
London dispatch reports General Clements forced to retire after heavy fighting near Nooitgedacht by a Boer force of about 2,500 under Commandant Delarry. Four British officers killed including Legge, MacBean, Murdsch, and Atkins. Boers also repulsed at Lichtenburg and attacks on Bethlehem and Brede. General Letr inter killed. Boers estimated at around 2,990 with continued fighting near Krugersdorp as reinforcements are sought.
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Clements
Delarry
London
Kitchener
Nooitgedacht
Legge
Twentieth Hussars
MacBean
Murdsch
Atkins
Lichtenburg
Letrinter
Bethlehem
Brede
Aldershot
Malta
South Africa
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
Freuch
Senate Panel Moves to Narrow Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
Washington December 15 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to recommend further amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. It adopted Foraker’s amendment declaring the Hay-Pauncefote treaty supersedes the Clayton Bulwer pact and struck out article 3 allowing submission to other powers. Leaders consulted President and Secretary Hay before the capitol meeting.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Foraker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hay
Lodge
Spraker
De Wet Again Escapes In Running Fight Near Barberton
London Nev 13 General Kitchener reports to the war office that De Wet moved toward Reddersburg while Knox reports a running clash with the Boer commander. The Boer attack on a post near Barberton caused three British dead five wounded and thirteen prisoners. Prisoners later released. Boers raided Riverton Road station on December 11 and are being pursued.
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Alrwry
London
Nev
Kitchener
War Office
Knox
Helvetia
de Wet
Reddersburg
Barberton
Riverton Road
Morrison Jury Discharged After Hung Verdict
Morrison jury in Forda la, Kansas failed to reach verdict after being out since Tuesday morning. The panel stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction. The case will go to the spring term of court. The page also notes a World War era quip about pyramids and a contractor remark on a government job.
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Morrison
Fldorada
Kan
O’brien
Wea ver Seeks Iowa District Attorney Post Rally
Washington December 13 H C Weaver chairman of the Republican Iowa state central committee draws attention as a candidate for the United States district attorney for Iowa's southern district He campaigns to succeed Lewis H Miles the present incumbent The British transport Manchester sails for South Africa with 700 troops and 400 horses Prince Christian commands the vessel
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Ntakes
South Africa
Cork
Manchester
Prince Christian
Nebraska Supreme Court Orders Standard Oil Books Examined
Nebraska Supreme Court orders Standard Oil to allow the attorney general to inspect the companys stockholders lists dating from organization and minute books, with other papers. The order follows a ruling that the state can proceed against Standard Oil in a trust debarring case, due by December 21.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
Agaloat Oil Company
Lincoln
Neb
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Washington Centennial Celebrations In Capital Hallceremonies
Washington marked the centennial of the federal government with a grand parade a presidential review at the east front of the capitol and ceremonies in the house of representatives. President McKinley and cabinet led a vast gathering of governors senators and foreign dignitaries as DC observed a legal holiday with closures and a White House unveiling ceremony and a Corcoran gallery reception.
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National House
Washington
National Capital
Capitol
House of Representatives
Bo Act of Congress
District of Columbia
McKinley
Union
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Whitehouse
White House
Miles
Regulaes
Daniel
Virginia
McComas
Maryland
Payne
New York
Richardson
Tennessee
Hoar
Massachusetts
Corcoran Art Gallery
Marine Band
Bingham
Guv. Shaw
Daily Iowa Capital Bargain Day Offer for 1991
On December 28 the Daily Iowa Capital marks Iowa’s 54th statehood anniversary with a mail only bargain sale priced at 2.00 for the year 1991. New and existing subscribers may renew by sending a 2.00 check to Lafayette Young, Des Moines Iowa, with a request for a sample copy and terms.
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Iowa
Iowa Capital
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Allies Agree on Joint China Note minus Introductory Clause
London Dec 13 negotiations among the powers on a joint China note concluded satisfactorily. Delegates will regulate talks with Chinese plenipotentiaries under a committee chosen by representatives of the powers. Content follows Count von Buelow's Nov 19 outline, with the irrevocable clause removed.
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London
China
Count von Buelow
Germany
Peking
Daily Mail
Congress Debates Hay Pauncefote Treaty in Sessions
The Senate spent hours in executive session examining the Hay Pauncefote treaty and the Clayton-Bulwer clause while the House passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill for 24,496,308 with minimal debate. Republican senators conferred with President McKinley on ratification prospects and the Civis amendment.
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Senate
Morgan
Teller
Britain
Nicaragua
Bughanan
England
Eny- Inmil
United States
Touse
House
Dee
Central America
Beveridge
Lodge
Poraker
Yeller
Money
Mason
Spooner
Clay
Georgia
Payne
New York
Swanson
Virginia
Oscar II, Boot
Bristol
West Point
War Department
Yeas
Baird
Frye
Foster
Uansbrough
Lindsay
McCumber
McEnery
McBride
Morgen
Stewart
Tillman
Wellington
Wolcott
Callinger
Hanna
District of Columbia
Ways and
Henry C. Smith
Michigan
Smith
McKinley
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Town ‘Physicians* Hospital Association
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