Crop prospects and public notices from Des Moines
The Des Moines notes report Iowa corn this year looks like a record with clean ears and strong color, while acreage may rise from last year’s 2,100,000. Governor Shaw appoints Jesse A. Miller to probe the supreme court clerk’s fee handling, and Drake University receives a $25,000 endowment for the E. J. and Mary Toot chair. Swine traders, bankers associations, and state dairy rules are also discussed along with university commencements and public addresses.
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Shaw
Jesse A. Miller
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Drake University
Drake
E. J. Toot
New Haven
E. J. and
Mary Toot
General Endowment
Powers Opening Communication With Pekin and Boer Advances
June reports show Admiral Kempit relaying naval dispatches as various nations begin contact with Pekin. British forces under Methuen and Aitchener claim a complete victory over De Wet, with Boer resistance fading and burghers scattered. Roberts’s line of communication nearly restored amid postbattle shifts.
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Wasuvneros
Navy Department
Admiral Kempit
Secretary of the Navy
Pekin
State Convention Des Moines Chooses Prohibition Delegates and Officers
The Iowa prohibition party at Des Moines held its state convention selecting delegates-at-large Rev. Dr. E. L. Eaton D D Ellett Malcom Smith J H Campbell D Dumerey Mrs A E Mc Murray A A Coates for state officers S C Pillsbury as secretary of state Dr W L Ransom treasurer C H L Leckin auditor J A Marveys supreme judge J P Fargeson attorney general Sherweck Dison railroad commissioner electors-at-large H A Buchanan James Serti district delegates and electors chosen resolutions praise God as civil government base oppose intoxicating liquor and back anti Canteen enforcement while condemning attorney-general construction and urging equal suffrage a resolution directs Eaton Des Moines as vice presidential candidate at Chicago]]>
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Des Moines
Prohibition Party
E. L. Eaton
D. D. Ellett
Malcom Smith
J. H. Campbell
Dumerey
A. E. McMurray
A. A. Coates
S. C. Pillsbury
Wright County
W. L. Ransom
Dallas County
C. H L. Leckin
Cherokee County
J. A. Marveys
J. P. Fargeson
Cedar County
Sherweck Dison
Marion County
H. A. Buchanan
Marshal County
James Serti
Jasper County
Congress
Secretary Long
Navy
Chicago
Dr. Eaton
Gulf & Manitoba Railroad Trust Deed Reported
A $27,009,000 trust deed to Towa Loan and Trust Company makes it trustee for the Gulf & Manitoba railroad, a Minnesota corporation forming to build from Duluth to the south with bonds issued to finance construction. Frank Campbell and Samuel Compton among early Des Moines incorporators. engineers survey routes from Duluth to Kansas City, with some bonds already issued to cover initial costs.
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Towa Loan and Trust Company
Des Mares
Gulf & Manitoba Railroad
Minnesota
Duluth
Gulf & Manitoba Road
Frank Campbell
Samuel Compton
Des Moines
Corps of Engineers
Town
Kansas City
Trust Company
Bliss Out of the Race for Vice President
In Des Moines June 16 General Grosvenor of Ohio predicts no Roosevelt stampede at the convention. He favors Dolliver for McKinley’s running mate and notes Miss and Henna have not viable runs. Henna cites Allison of Iowa and Cornelius Bliss of New York as possibilities, but says both are out of the question.
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State Association of
Swine Treeters
National Association of Expert’ Judges
Des Moines
Beth
National Association
A. M. Caldowell
New Holland
Ill
W. M. Lambing
West Liberty
State Association
John Downie
Iowa
Grosvenor
Ohio
Roosevelt
McKyn- Jey
Dolliver
Miss
Marcus A. Henna
Allison
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Ue Cow
Death and political return headline from Burlington and Dubuque
Grief-stricken Miss Cassie Jones of Burlington fatally poisons herself after her lover's death, dying from carbonate of carbolic acid despite medical care. In Dubuque, Speaker Henderson returns home to a warm reception and vows to stay near during the campaign.
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Bennscray
Cassie Jones
Burlington
Miss Jones
David Heaton
Denegue
Henderson
Congress
Dubugne
Rep Hepburn Renominated by Acclamation at Crestox
At the republican convention in the Eighth district Congressman Hepburn was renominated by acclamation. Resolutions praised Hepburn’s canal work and endorsed Nolliver for vice president. A separate brief notes a murderer who killed his wife and then suicided by cutting his throat in Ohio City.
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Hepburn
Crestox
Tlepburn
Mepbourn
Nolliver
Charles Reinhart
Odebolt
Smith By Acclamation In Ninth District Nomination
Judge Welter L. Stith was nominated by Republicans of the Ninth District for member of Congress to sue Judge McPherson. The convention was largely attended, every delegate present.
Attorney General Rules Insurance Securities Must Be Valid
In an auditor of state opinion Morris Remley states insurance firms must keep legal reserves with the auditor in fully valid securities and may not withdraw secur ities on reinsurance nor hold partially liquidated notes or mortgages. Paying on notes not in company possession risks collection actions to protect policyholders. The ruling affects all similar insurers and is of broad importance. Masked men rob a Milwaukee train near Bellevue on June 16 as six attackers boarded, terrorizing the crew and seizing the caboose. two suspects are under arrest.
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Norton
Remley
Dairy Department
Bes Morris
Jane
Milwaukee
Bellevue
Caboose
Secuch Twe
Wind fanned blaze endangers Cedar Rapids cottage
Fire fueled by wind spread quickly among five start ed in a Larn by email toy playing with matches. Losses reach 210 009 or 17 000 with partial insurance. Northwestern tracks damaged between Ames and Cedar Rapids. rain floods crops from La Molle to Cedar Rapids. fences, bridges washed out. miles of fields submerged. grain and corn damaged beyond replanting as trains delayed. Several injury reports include Governor Shaw and others. big damage suit in Sioux City linked to Armour & Co. and Ralya Market Company. death by hanging of Ole Mauzon Fugleberg noted amid family tragedy.
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Cedar Rapids
Carrie Barto
Des Moines Dispatch
Ames
la Molle
Northwestern
East Des Moines
L. M. Shaw
Is. F. Jones
W. F. Ruight
Des Muines
Thomas Smith
Leone
Shaw
Mount Vernon
Jie
Armour & Co
Chicago
Treat Meat Packing Concern
Sliras
Federal
District Court
Woodbury County
Ralya Company
Chicago Gr
Market Company
Ole Mauzon Fugleberg
Court of Claims awards bounty for Sampson squadron role
The United States court of claims ruled Admiral Sampson was commander in chief during the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago. A total bounty of 106700 dollars was set, with Sampson receiving 2233 and Schley about 3. The New York was named among the ships engaged. Admiral Dewey denies any vice presidential bid.
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Court of Claims
Santiago
Admirel Cervera
Sampson
Schley
New York
Wouldney
Forces clash as marines advance toward Pekin
Sixteen British marines reconnoitering ahead of an international column marching to Pekin were attacked by Boxers. The marines repelled the assault, and upon reinforcement the Boxers suffered estimated losses of forty. The expedition tallies 2 94 European troops with Britain 13, Germany 250, Russia 200, France 188, the United States 104, Japan 32, Italy 40, Austria 2.
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Pekin
Lospon
St Louis Strike Ends. Workers To Seek Arbitration
In St Louis the local street railway union, nearly unanimous, voted to submit the reinstatement question to arbitration. The executive committee is empowered to negotiate a final settlement with the transit company, spurred by Samuel Goravers, president of the American Federation of Labor.
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St. Louis
Jonesg—Dby
Transit Company Club
Samuel Goravers
Ican Veleration of Labor
German Navy Bill Passes Reichstag Approval
June 15 report says the bustesrath approved the navy bill to fund Germanys expanded fleet. Emperor William signed the measure, Reichsanzeiger to publish it as law, and the Kaiser reportedly declared there is solid bottom under ones feet now that the bill has passed.
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Bondkegrath
Germany
Benn
Bustesrath
Retehstag
William
Reichsanzeiger
Demócrats in Wisconsin and Kentucky Court Rulings
In Kentucky the Court of Appeals partially sustains Attorney General Breckenridge in minor state contests, placing Democratic officials in possession of offices and buildings. Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee comments on Bryan’s prospects in several states, highlighting New York and Ohio as pivotal and alleging gains since the last campaign.
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Kentucky
Beckham
Frankroer
Court of Appeals
Breckenridge
Jones
Carcase
Democratic National Committee
the Tribune
Willian J. Bryan
Maryland
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Pacific Coast
Colonel Bryan
Colorado
Dalotus Bose
Boer Katlera Defeated Near Jentesprint In War Report
June 13 dispatch says Allied troops from the north have beaten the enemy near Nour's lines of communication at Jentesprint. General Knox advances from Kroonstadt to intercept. In Vistrasport on June 12 two Boer commanders surrendered to Hunter. others in the district promised to surrender arms.
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Guy Ketly- Kenny
Vloemfontein
Guy
Jentesprint
Nour
America
Morrus
Knox
Kroonstadt
Hunter
Vistrasport
Veiled War Looms as Foreign Legations Prisoners in Peking
The hanchai correspondent reports that foreign legation members in Peking are effectively prisoners while Chinese troops guard the walls and gates. Ministers lack contact with relief officers marching between Tianjin and Peking. General Tung plans to admit 90 more foreign troops, and ministers demand gate openings with no reply. Sir Claude MacDonald warns legations can defend only if attacked in force.
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Peking
Loxpex
China
Daily
Expre
Legation
Sheanwhie
Tien Tsin
Pexing
Tung
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Claude MacDonald
Uless
Boer Forces Rally in Transvaal Battles Near Reeval
The bulletin reports Boer forces under Steenkamp attacking British lines near Reval, killing, capturing 700 prisoners and seizing large stores of fuel and ammunition including a Maxim gun and 4200 lyddite shells. General De Wet is active, reportedly capturing 3900 clothing items and destroying property valued at £190,000 while Lord Methuen may be engaging De Wet on June 2.
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Losnox
Une
Steenkamp
Fonerin
Dupley
Fourhand Eee
Reodeval
Roer Fiers
Pen Veldt
de Wet
Lune 2
Needeval
Transvaal War Office
de Wellas
Lord Methuen
General de Wet
British Occupation and Boers Fight Near Pretoria
Dispatch from Lord Roberts reports Berksdorp surrendered June 9 after an armed party sent by Gen Hunter. Gen Kitchener notes a Boer assault near the Rhenoster river. troops drove off the enemy. One man killed, eleven wounded including two officers. Cranje, commander at Berksdorp, accepted surrender for 2 000 as Pretoria fell to our position.
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Austher
Kosa
War Ofee
Lord Roberts
Retoria
Blerksdorp
Hunter
Kitchener
Rhenoster River
Cas Melied
Jlerksdorp Repor
Cranje
Pretoria
Nomination Outlook and City Transit Turmoil
Bryan appears set for the Democratic nomination as five states California Missouri New York Vermont report strong support. In St Louis on June 16 police withdraw from transit cars and power horses as the Santa Transit company increases non union staff and expands service, signaling possible wider disruptions before days pass.
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Cuiiaco
Dupe
Calfornia
Missouri
Newtu
Vermont
Hen
W. J
Bryan
St. Louis
St. Sauta Transit Company
Indemnity Note Delayed in Turkish Question
United States legation has not received a reply to its note on indemnity handed to the porte May 21. Mr Griscom United States chargé d affaires is making verbal representations to the government and pressing for a solution.
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United States
Legation
Griscom
Wattaives
Japanese Outcry Over Chancellor's Murder Sparks Demands
June 16 report notes Japan's aroused sentiment after the murder of the chancellor of the legation at Weking by Chinese imperial troops. The press calls for ample reparation as eight warships are to sail to Taku.
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G. Yoxonasa
Weking
Japan
Britain reports Allied losses and valid officers in June
The war office lists 25,064 casualties up to June and 79 officers plus 1, others sent home as invalids, with no mention of illnesses in South African hospitals.
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Britain
China Faces Strong Foreign Pressure Amid Boxer Uprising
From Lospon June 11 dispatches report Russia ready to act alone if China crisis deepens, with the Boxer movement spreading and French agents退 retreating in Mong Tse and Yu Nan Fa. British envoy Sir Claude MacDonald confirms throne support for anti foreign measures, signaling imminent decisive action.
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Lospon
China
Tung Tirgan
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mong Ts
Yu Nan Fa
France
Claude MacDonald
Peking
Shanghai
Mis
Tien ‘Sin
Roberts Boosts Lines in South Africa War Update
After a week of silence Lord Roberts reports a restored line of communications following a British victory by Methuen and Kitchener over DeWet at the Rhenoster river. The Boer camp at Loer fell and burghers scattered. Roberts sent Kitchener to rejoin Methuen as battles continue near Pretoria and Johannesburg.
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Botha
Lord Roberts
Methuen
Kitchener
DeWet
Rhenoster River
Loer
Pretoria
Tutha
Johannesburg
South Africa
Powers contend over China after dismemberment demand
A Shanghai dispatch reports Britain, United States and other ministers favor restoring Emperor Kuang Su while French and Russian ministers push for foreign powers to assume control. Divisions and troop movements are noted with concerns over possible station burnings and a murdered official amid a large Russian force near Peking. The text hints at Japan initiating action over a Chinese minister’s murder but lacks confirmation.
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China
Loyoux
Shanghai Su
Kwang Su
Peki
Chanedilor
Chinese Oppose Foreign Contingent Advances Near Peking
The dispatches report Chinese entrenchment outside Peking to oppose foreign advice. An American mission legation is targeted as 2,000 Russian troops have landed at Tatu. U.S. Minister Conger may be provisioning relief forces. Shanghai hints at tensions rising amid uncertainties. Other items note the Grand Army encampment near Davyport with 200 soldiers and elected officers.
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Loxnox
Peking
Vien Dy
Tatu
Shanghai
United States
Conger
AM. B. Davis
Tows GA
Evenmoreut
Davesport
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Town
3. B. Davis
Sioux
Tle. McCardy
Mazelton
Fice
Lawrence Schoonover
Anmniosa
K. D. McCoy
Algona
Rev. F. West
Dubuque
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Cherokee State Bank
Cherokee
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Loxvox
Leiten
Alliso
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Aitchener
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WEONS
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Yung Nan Ba
Meng Tze
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