TOWA NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL DES MOINES
Des Moines June 22 1901 at a regular session the state executive council discussed leases for meandered lake beds. Five beds were leased in Hancock and Wright counties. two for 30 dollars each and three for 25 dollars each. Storm Lake land was leased to the city for a nominal sum to aid a summer resort and planned future transfer to Storm Lake for a permanent park. Judge Robinson urged separate treatment for epileptics and the insane, noting 500 epileptics in state institutions and recommending an in-country colony with different diet and conditions. Richmond was sentenced to three years for defrauding a Buffalo opera company, after posing as a theatrical agent. Senator Allison dismissed presidential candidacy while Governor Shaw urged support. Judge Deemer denied an injunction in the billboard case, deeming it a nuisance. Dr Powell discussed unsanitary marriages and recommended careful study before any legislation. Des Moines Nevada & Eldora Electric Railway listed grading plans from Des Moines to Nevada, with expansion beyond Nevada likely. The governor endorsed $9,628.84 in indemnity money from swamp lands in Webster County. Chinese troops from Pekin were barred from entering until late August as international troops depart.
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Siiece
Davidson
Hancock
Wright
Storm Lake
Judge Robinson
Board of Control
Glenwood
Special Agent Investigates Webster County Swamp Land Claims
Special Agent Stan ford from the Washington land office visits Fort Dodge to examine swamp land claims in Webster County. The inquiry aims to confirm which tracts were swamp lands at grant time and whether indemnity pleas are valid. Twenty properties will be surveyed. earlier agents and contracts are noted, with Mayor Kennett authorized to represent the county.
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Glalmas
Fort Dodge
Stanford
Washington
United States
Iowa
Webster County
E. P. Suuer
Kennett
Board of Supervisors
Infanticide charge against Jones County woman
Nellie Denio of Cass Township is under arrest in Anamosa jail on a murder charge for allegedly hiring to kill her infant son. The May 28 birth, secrecy, and discovery of a strangled child buried in a sand patch near the Holmes home are cited as key details in the case.
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Nelle Denio
Jones County
Monticello
Nellie Denio
Cass Township
Anamosa
Danio
George Danio
Geo. Holmes
Cass
Holmes Place
Army Town at Des Moines Washington Aims for Post
WA Department moves to establish a military post at Des Moines. Capt Reuben Turner placed in charge of construction. orders direct Columbus Barracks to release him for duty at the new post. Turner to proceed immediately to Des Moines per recent congressional act.
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New Moines
Washington, D. C
Reuben
Turner
United States Infantry
Des Moines
Adjutant General’s Office
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Murkver
Republican conventions indicate Cummins leads delegates
Des Moines reports indicate Cummins commands a larger share of delegates from multiple counties with totals suggesting 25 pledged to Marshall methods and 15 conceded in Marshall delegation. Opponents concede limited support for Marshall while other counties show varied instruction patterns among Cummins and Harriman.
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Cummins
Buena Vista Sinncock
Saessevees
S.ceey Woodbury
Eoae
Carroll Vis
Poweshice
Sioux Vw
Tdn Veesees
Plymouth Dickinson
Dallas
Winnebago
Kossuth
Greene
Pocahontas
Benree
Hamilton
Peseey
Jasper
Mialion
O'Brien Grundy
Humloie
Cummins Ciscenrees
Trewin
Tam
Ierriott
Guthrie Sisesewee Cass
Montgomery
Harriman
Wbutler
Bremer
Dubuque
Conger
Madison Vey
Adams
Union
Appanoose
Marshall
Fremont
Es. Clarke
Palo Alto
Clinton
Commins
Attorneys Push Reforms For Iowa Counties in Assembly
Des Moines June 21 Attorneys from county associations outline three measures for the next legislature A ban on contracts with tax ferrets at more than 15 percent of law A system to draw jurors by commissions not county officers A law barring those who have expressed case opinions from juries Officers elected include President D W Tedford Cerro Gordo county Vice President J E Wiehman Hancock County Secretary Treasurer John McLennan Pell County Recording Secretary W J Taft Humboldt County
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Wit
General Assembly
Des Moines
State Association
Boards of Supervisors
SA Law
Association
D. W. Tedford
Cerro Gordo County
J. E. Wiehman
Hancock County
John McLennan
Pell County
W. J. Taft
Humboldt County
Eddyville Fire Destroys Steffert’s Restaurant District
Fire discovered between 12 and 1 a m wiped out Steffert's restaurant and several neighboring business blocks in Eddyville. Loss estimated around 17000, half insured, with Steffert's restaurant Pyne's grocery Kuissait's meat market and others burned along with the Methodist church. Bucket brigade failed to halt the blaze, origin undetermined, two hours of furious flames.
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Eddyville
Steffert
Pyne
Kuissait
Tyan
Steifert
de Tarr & Kuisssait
Dickson's
J. W. Struber
J. W. Cowley
Civil Government Formed in the Philippines by Taft
President Taft named civil governor of the Philippines and ordered the transfer of civil duties from the military governor effective July 4 1901. The move places Taft in charge of civil affairs with the commission’s advice and war department oversight while allowing ongoing military authority where insurrection remains.
Railroad takeover rumor shakes markets in United States
Denver reports a Times claim that a vast plan would transfer all U S railroads to the government within years with financiers Rockefeller Nariman Vanderbilt Gould and Morgan backing the move. A June 21 sale at the treasury shows Sioux City & Pacific assets to Chicago & Northwestern for 1.8726 million cash plus 250000 credit. the carrier has run the line for some time.
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Denver
Times
United States
New York
Rockefeller
Nariman
Vanderbilt
Gould
Morgan
Northwaters
Washington
Sioux City & Pacific Railway Company
Treasury Department
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Sioux City & Vacilic
Tme
Civil government to be established in Philippines on July 4
Washington reports civil government to begin in the Philippine islands on July 4 with Judge William H. Taft named civil governor and head of the Philippine commission. The president via the secretary of war will issue the order creating the post. Details remain to be worked out and departments may be led by commission members.
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Root
Philippines
Washington
William S. Taft
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
United States
The
Elihu Root
William “Il Taft
Ite
Andas
General French in Peril Captured by Boers and Released
The Rheinische Westphalische Zeitung cites Mrs. Botha claiming General French was captured by Boers, paroled, and later recaptured. British leader shot was ordered by General Botha but postponed after Lord Kitchener promised to release 1,000 Boers from Simonstown. French reportedly recuperating in Durban and recently sent to Cape Colony operationsagainst Boer forces under Kritzinger and Fouche.
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Botha
Lord Kitchener
Simonstown
Durban
Cape Colony
Kritzinger
Fouche
New Proposal to Extract More Cash from China
Washington reports that Shylock powers have proposed adding 7,000,000 taels to China's indemnity of 450,000,000 taels to cover costs for military forces in China. The administration doubts China can pay the existing sum and fears further complications if the extra demand is accepted. Officials plan to rally powers to oppose the proposal.
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United Statens
Washington
China
Celestial Empire
Peking
Tornado Kills Eight in Nebraska Demolishes Homes
A Thursday night tornado near Naper Nebraska killed eight people and injured several as it crossed the Keya Paha river five miles south, demolishing Jacob Greening and August Anderson houses and destroying a large wagon bridge. Bodies of Greening and two children were found near the ruins, while others from the family perished nearby. Severe hail preceded the storm and communication with the area was cut off.
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Torrife Starm
Naper
Nebravka
Dore
Neb
Dunce
Keya Pahn River
Here
Jacob Greening
August Anderson
Maggie
Jacob
Yarda
Pingree Dies in London Ex-Governor Succumbs to Illness
Former Michigan governor Hazen S Pingree dies in London after a long illness from intestinal cancer. He passed away at 11 35 p m with only his son I E Pingree at the bedside. Born in 1840, Pingree rose to prominence in Detroit politics and Michigan governorship, later dying during a South Africa trip.
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London
H. S. Pingree
Michigan
Hon Tisson
Mr. Pingree
Pingree
Detroit
Mich
Hazen Senter Pingree
Denmark
Massachusetts
Pinfree
Chaffee Reports on Allied Actions in China
Washington reports Major General Chaffee's prepared account on the China campaign with notes on Russian Japanese French and British troops equipment and expeditions. It cites looting and foraging by troops and discusses Boxer resistance and troop restraint. Also mentions Danish West Indies note and Emperor William on European peace. Senator Platt to retire end of term in 1903.
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Chaffee
China
Washington
War Department
United States
Seizuure
Peking
Charlee
Forbidden
London
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Hus Kent
Denmark
Danish West Indies
St. Thomas
St. John
Nicaragua Canal
William
Cuxhaven
Pelch
Elbe
Sis
Europe
Fifth Avenue
Platt
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Deemer
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WY. M. Powell
Uoneenkayy
Suraad Anongas Uy
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Des Moines, Nevada & Eldorna Electric Railway Company
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Phi
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Fifora
Webster
Peklic
Legation
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Celia Stone
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Keokink & Western
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