Populists skip state convention amid platform hopes
Notes from the capital report Des Moines June 15 1901 detailing the Populist state central committee decision not to hold a state convention this year unless the Democratic platform proves unsatisfactory and urging Populists to participate in Democratic caucuses. Also reports on resignations and elections for the state central committee, a new Company A of the Iowa National Guards, reform plans for Anamosa penitentiary, epileptic colonies, and Iowa military funding shifts. Indictments accuse Jesse Hammond and other cigar dealers of gambling and operating slot machines.
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Yes Moines
Grand Jury
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Tris
Justice Tyis
Woodmen reelect Northcott and officers at encampment
St Paul Minn June 13 Modern Woodmen of America reelected Head Consul W A Northcott of Winds Mead Clerk Co W Hawes of duilinvis and Head Adviser Dan B Heard of Lowa. BR I smith of Bronuk field Me was elected head banker. Northcott said he would not seek another term after this one and would retire at the end of the term.
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Woodmen
America
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Mead Clerk Co
W. Hawes
Duilinvis
Dan B. Heard
Lowa
BR. I. Smith
Bronukfield
Northcott
Scott
Case Involving Sleomargarine Ruling in Iowa
In Des Moines on June 15 Attorney General Mullen weighs an appeal over James Cousins of Manchester charged under Iowa dairy laws for possessing sleo margarine colored to imitate butter. Judge Blair sustained a demurrer, lower court verdict stood, state seeks appeal though high court rulings have upheld similar laws.
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Cousins
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Delaware County
Fire at Woodward destroys block, $30,000 property loss
Fire at Craft & Plumb's dry goods and grocery store in Woodward at 3 a m caused about 30,000 dollars in property loss, with much uninsured. The blaze raced west, destroying over half a block before firefighters failed engines and battled with buckets. Losses listed include Craft & Plumb 12,000 dollars, Read's livery 800, Commercial hotel 1,500, and other businesses and buildings.
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Foo
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Slavuta Wins Honor at University of Iowa Commencement
At Iowa City on June 15 the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts held commencement exercises. Miss Jennie E Slavata of Iowa City was the sole young woman to win an honor, delivering one of the graduating orations in a keenly contested program. Others named as orators included Benjamin Boardman, Thomas A Kingland, James J Gow, Henry S Arnold, and Clarence W Roerke. Degrees awarded ranged from bachelor of arts to bachelor of science and philosophy with additional German and French diplomas.
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University of Iowa
College of Liberal Arts
Jennie E. Slavata
Benjamin Boardman
Portsmouth
Iowa
Thomas Andrew Kingland
Forest City
James J. Gow
Greenfield
Henry S. Arnold
Davis City
Clarence Vw, Roerke
Greene
Col Swalm in Iowa for Sixty Day Leave
Col Albert W Swalm US consul to Montevideo and Mrs Swalm with daughter Nina arrived in Des Moines at 9 20 PM over the Rock Island returning to Iowa soil after four years away They have been granted a sixty day leave and plan to return to South America by July 20 Also notes Waterloo Dedlested new court house cornerstone ceremony held June 13 with county officials and speaker Allen delivering address
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Albert W. Swalm
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Montevideo
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New Court House
Black Haw County Hundred Thousand Dollar Court House
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Allen
Fire claims life in Fremont elevator blast
June 14. Frank Gunn, son of a Pre mont merchant, was burned to death in a fire at John Kennell’s Fremont elevator. Fire cause unknown. Building and contents loss $10,000. Fort Dodge notes: work on L. S. Coffin home for ex convicts will begin after plans and contracts, with an eighty acre site selected and location praised. Bankers compare notes in a terse local update.
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John Kennell
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Coffin
Joey Cvontractor
Hiveet
Murder in Villisca Sets Public Street Tragedy
In Villisca on June 3 Mrs Ida M Thiele was murdered at 11:30 am by her former husband with a pocket knife on a busy street in front of H Poston's home. He knocked her down then stabbed her three times. he fled but was captured within ten blocks. A bloodied long blade knife was found on him after police took him to Red Oak to avoid a mole. The killer had previously abandoned six children four years earlier and sought reconciliation, leading to this revenge. Neighbors rushed to help but could not prevent the fatal attack.
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Ida M. Thiele
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Des Moines Mourner Reports Suicide of Northwestern Agent
Des Moines June 16 Seneca W Hazard city passenger agent for the Chicago and North Western Railway killed himself in the basement of the company office at Fourth and Walnut streets. Family and company officials cite temporary irresponsibility from private financial troubles. his accounts were perfect and his job with the line not involved. Other notices report accidental deaths and local misfortunes in Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Dubuque and Cherokee with drownings and exposures. several incidents mention liquor bans and accidental deaths among workers and residents.
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Sinking of Northfield Ferry After Collision in New York
A wooden side wheeler Northfield serving Staten Island Kerry company sank after a collision with the steel-hulled Mauch Chunk off Whitehall Street. The disaster drew a rapid rescue response from tugs Mutual Arrow Unity and shore crews. Police and witnesses offered varying estimates of fatalities, with many passengers saved and others feared lost amid the chaotic scene.
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Christmas 25 SUGGESTED Time for Cuban independence
Washington June 14 It is expected at the war department that Cuban independence will be an accomplished fact by next Christmas The Platt amendment has been adopted by the constitutional convention and an electoral bill to inaugurate an independent Cuban government is framed and ready for submission The convention may pass it within a week or so and ninety days are needed for publication of the electoral act before elections The presence of US troops after inaugurations is likely until a Cuban military force is established and the gendarmerie is ready
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War Department
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Reot
United States
Corn King Phillips Har A Plan for Corn Storage
West hotel in Minneapolis hosts a speech by Corn King Phillips of Chicago addressing the National Farmers Alliance. He urges government taxation of one cent per bushel to fund elevators and store 106,000,000 bushels of corn, with pays of four cents and a scheme to support farmers during surplus years.
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Rockhill Proposes Changes on Chinese Indemnity Terms
Dispatches from Paris report British ministerial sessions weighing Mr Rockhill’s proposals affecting China concessions and indemnity payment. US arbitration suggestions appear unlikely. Meantime Sultan Abdul Hamid delays new contract with a British ordnance firm, resisting completion until pressured by Sir N. S. O’Conor. Indemnity covers about £63,000.
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American Intercepts Unit Sent to Corea
Washington June 13 The American intercepts unit has sent the protected cruiser New Orleans to Corea to safeguard American citizens and interests in the hermit kingdom. Cable info from Mornee No Allen at Seoul reports dangers if Mc Leavy Brown is removed. Brown remains in office amid tensions. Large American gold mining interests in Cartera are described as owned mainly by J. Fassett of New York.
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New York
President McKinley Declines Third Term Bid
Washington June 12 President McKinley official announcement ends talk of a third term. He states he will not be a candidate and would not accept a nomination if offered. He emphasizes serving his second term and then returning to private life. Executive Mansion statement dated June 10 1901.
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Fastest of Her Kind Battleship Sets World Speed Record
Boston report notes the neo-fighter Himais now anchored at President's Roads after two successful trials. It logged an average speed of 17.31 knots for four hours aboard a Cape Ann to Cape Poise course, beating all peers its size and demonstrating rapid turning capability within 300 yards in three minutes ten seconds while at full speed.
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Henderson Sits With U S House Leader in London Visit
Speaker Keeg of the French Parliament and Henderson, U S House leader, discussed cordial reception by President Louket and plans for a London trip. Gillett and Field accompanied, with a standing invitation to the French chamber. Henderson aims to visit Aberdeenshire birthplace and study European parliamentary systems. The U S government has not protested Shanghai tensions echoing Germany’s open stance on the matter.
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Cuban Convention Adopts Platt Amendment Again
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention voted 16 to 14 to accept the Platt Amendment with a substitute report favoring its adoption. Delegates noted the U S government expects Cubans to show a capable, orderly government and police for eventual withdrawal of American supervision. Officials expect possible summer withdrawal and Cuban independence by autumn if stability and governance are achieved.
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Civil service exams in Manila show many natives among applicants
A June 1 letter from Manila to Chairman Proctor of the U S civil service commission notes that recent exams in the Philippines, overseen by the Taft commission appointed civil service board, were satisfactory. Many applicants took the test in Spanish, some having served with Aguinaldo. Oath of allegiance required, most applicants may already meet it. Higher salaries may go to U S applicants. Philippine teachers hired are highly intelligent, with college recommendations accepted. The government is pleased with the calibre of those willing to serve in the islands.
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McKinley Bulletin Discontinued as Patient Improves
Mrs McKinley’s physicians decided to discontinue daily bulletins as her condition slowly improves. If her condition worsens, bulletins will resume. In Pittsburg, Major W H Daly, surgeon general, killed himself at his home, with no clear cause given though stress from turmoil after Dubai war era cited.
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