Favorites Change Purses as Steppers Fail at Narraganset Park
Providence Aug 29 Now at Narraganset park two drivers switched by judges after favorites fell short. Prince Alert won the free for all pace in straight heats over Anaconda and Connor in slow time. Other races at Des Moines included a 2:14 trot and a 2:17 pace with Dialge Avon winning a 500 purse and Infleece triumphing in a 2:22 trot.
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Steppers
Prince Alert
Anaconda
Des Moines
Providence
R. IL
Narraganset Park
Connor
Prince Alert Cccccescs
Wah
Sallie Simpson
Avon
Pansy
Netta
Poser
Simons
Star
Russeilta
Lotkhair
Ietta
Jessie Sprite
Boreda Girl
Venicius
Crifton
Sweetheart
Laura Young
Football League meeting names delegates and assigns offices
At the association of football leagues meeting in Chicago the delegates included Gus F Diehl Thomas Cahill St Louis Frank MacDonald Detroit Charles Comiskey Chicago T Andrews John Carroll and T Sullivan Milwaukee Officers elected President Pro Tem T 5 Andrews Vice President Gus F Diehl Secretary Treasurer Thomas Cahill and a schedule committee of George Stallings Thomas Cahill and Charles Comiskey were appointed Four cities were elected to membership and franchises awarded to St Louis Chicago Milwaukee and Detroit The season will open about Oct 15.
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Chicago
Association of Football Leagues
Gus F. Diehl
Thomas Cahill
St. Louis
Frank MacDonald
Detroit
Charles Comiskey
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Franchise Refuses 42000 Offer From Cincinnati Syndicate
Milwaukee owners reject a 42000 bid from a Cincinnati headed by Manager McPhee for the American league franchise. They plan to strengthen the club for the next season. Manager Hugh Duff has signed four National League players for the coming year.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Cincinnati
McPhee
Hugh Duff
Waron Record Broken
Chicago reports a new world wagon record for amateur drivers at Washington Park. F G Jones piloted the eight year old pacing gelding Little Boy and set a mile in 2:0335 with the last half in 599-5, beating the prior record of 2:0413 held by C K K G Billings with Free Bond.
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Chicago
Washington Park
F. G. Jones
Little Boy
C. KK. G. Billings
Deutschland Sets Ocean Mail Record Westbound
The Imperial German and United States mail twin screw steamer Deutschland arrived in New York with a new speed record, completing Cherbourg Mole to Sandy Hook lightship in five days 12 hours 23 minutes, covering 3045 miles at 23 knots. Delays on Newfoundland banks due to fog and fishing vessels occurred, with Marconi messages sent off Nantucket lightship.
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New York
United States Mail
Deutschland
Cherbourg Mole
Sandy Hook
Newfoundland
Nantucket
Marconi
Willful Maid Rocks Boat Off Hempstead
A boat on Woodcliff canal near Hempstead capsized when a woman upset it. Drowned was Clinton Corlett of Freeport, L. I. Others aboard included Oscar Kent, Frederick Wendell, William Cadzow and his daughter Bessie. Corlett’s dog guarded his body until the coroner arrived. the woman fled before her name could be learned.
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New York
Clinton
Corlett
Freeport
L. K
Oscar Kent
Frederick Wendell
William Cadzow
Bessie
Woodcliff Canal
Hemp‘stead
L.hh
Disaster on Lower River steamer Clifton sinks near Grand Tower
The steamer City of Clifton owned by St Louis & Tennessee River Packet sank after striking a hidden snag about 15 miles above Grand Tower. No lives were lost though passengers panic and some women fainted. The vessel settled in nine feet of water and was saved as divers and the steamer City of Chester rescued travelers.
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St. Louis
City of Clifton
St. Louis & Tennesse River Packet Company
Grand Tower
Chester
John FE. Messengale
St. Louis & Tennessee River Packet Company
City of
Clifton
R. W. McCoy
City of Chester
R. Louis Bassieur
City Hospital
McCoy
Quincey
Stein
Hull Sees Philippine Prospects After Tour of Asia
Congress man Hull of Iowa, chairing the House Military Affairs Committee, returns from five months in China, Japan, and the Philippines. He foresees vast opportunities for educated, industrious Filipinos and supports governing with firmness and kindness. He estimates about 40,000 soldiers needed to maintain order in the islands for several years.
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San Francisco
Hull
Iowa
House Committee On Military Affairs
China
Japan
Philippines
Orient
United States
Maharajah's Love Is Warm In Suit For Van Voort
New York reports the Maharajah of Jodpy pursued New York heiress Miss Lacey Van Voort living in Lucerne. After denials and rivals, he made a formal proposal. Van Voort’s parents opposed, she may consider, and the nabob reportedly will remain in Europe if they wed.
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New York
Jodpy
Lacey van Voort
Lucerne
Miss van Voort
Nabob
Van
Doctor Nellie Poor Aboard Erie Train Arrested in Buffalo
Dr Nellie Poor of Chicago who caused excitement on an Erie train a week ago was arrested in Buffalo. She spent the day with her two sons in the woods and was examined by the police surgeon who ordered she be held until a responsible person can take them to Chicago.
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Buffalo
Nellie Poor
Chicago
Erie
Nellie M. Reycraft
Glenwood
Washington Co
Oregon
Dr. Pierce
Transit Fare to Peoria on Labor Day Route
A fare advertisement notes a $1.50 ticket to Peoria via the R. L and P line for Labor Day, on September 2.
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Peoria
Labor Day
Iowa Town in Flames Seventeen Businesses Destroyed
State news from Des Moines reports a Scranton Illinois message at 1 am stating fire destroyed 17 business houses with about 50000 dollars in losses and flames still burning. The convention refused to adopt an anti Cummins resolution.
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Christian Endeavor Convention
General State News
Des Moines
Scranton
Endorsement debate halts anti Cummins resolution
In Cherokee on August 29 the State Christian Endeavor convention defeated a resolution antagonistic to governor candidate A. B. Cummins by 79 to 47. The debate on the resolution was extremely bitter.
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A. B. Cummins
State Christian Endeavor Convention
Des Moines Contractor Marcus Kavanaugh Dies at Carnegie Place
Marcus Kavanaugh of 1152 Twenty-first street Des Moines dies at his residence in University place after long illness aged by old age. He served on the city council for about twelve years and built the Winter set branch of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad and a railroad in Texas. He married Mary Hughes forty years ago, who survives him. His son, Judge Kavanaugh of Chicago, arrived two weeks ago and cared for him during his final days.
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Des Moines
Marcus Kavanaugh
Twenty-first Street
Judge Kavanaugh
Chicago
University Place
Kavanaugh
Winterset
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Texas
Mary Hughes
Martin Hughes
Town Postmasters and Pensions in Washington
Washington August 29 Postmasters appointed Drom Wright county H C Johnson vice H P Johnson dead Nugent Keokuk county F M Wertz vice J H Ruggles resigned Pensions Original William B Da vis Pleasant Plain 6 William Rhodenburg Denison 0 Increase William C Carter Atlantic 12 George W Newman Defiance 12 Charles S S Capron Bloomfield 8 Fred H Green Clarksville 8 William A Hysell Muscatine 8 Original widows Mary J Savage Chariton 12 Martha Forman Stuart }
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Washington
Drom
Wright County
H. C. Johnson
H. P. Johnson
Nugent
Keokuk County
F. M. Wertz
J. H. Ruggles
William B. Davis
Pleasant Plain
William Rhodenburg
Denison
William C. Carter
Atlantic
George W. Newman
Defiance
Charles S&s. Capron
Bloomfield
Fred H. Green
Clarksville
William A. Hysell
Muscatine
Mary J. Savage
Chariton
Martha Forman
Stuart
Saloon Raid at Maxwell City Draws Grand Jury Subpoenas
On August 2 Maxwell liquor house raid led to grand jury subpoenas for several citizens. They arrived quietly and surprised witnesses and residents.
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Maxwell
Stole a Smallpox Tent in Clinton
Health Physician Kelloge reports a thief stole the pest house tent and its furnishings from the old Clinton Lumber property. The tent, disinfected for smallpox patients, included an iron bed bedding two chairs a table stove and related items. Theories suggest a local thief or a river tramp took the outfit, unaware of its use for disease cases.
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Clinton
Kelloge
Clinton Lumver Company
Tragedy in Grinnell as Toddler Dies After Turpentine Drown
In Grinnell on August 29, Dr. W. A. Newman and wife mourn the loss of their two year old son George who drank turpentine used by painters at their home. Despite swift medical help, the child died shortly after the poisoning was discovered and a doctor arrived.
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Grinnell
W. A. Newman
George
Decision for Osteopaths. Des Moines Aug 29
Judge Prouty overruled ex Attorney General Milton Remley’s demurrer in mandamus proceedings brought by C L Parsons, an Eagle Grove osteopathic doctor denied a certificate by the state board of health. The ruling asserts the statute makes certificates mandatory and the board must issue to graduates of osteopathic colleges properly organized and reputable. If not appealed, the board will be required to issue certificates to nearly all state osteopath graduates.
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Des Moines
Prouty
Milton Remley
C. L. Parsons
State Board of Health
Parsons
Eagle Grove
State Medical Board
Board
Las
Pretty
Supreme Court
Board of Health
Deaf and Dumb Convention in Dubuque Aug 29
The triennial convention of the Iowa Association opened in Dubuque on August 29. Delegates from across the state gathered to discuss education and services for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, with sessions addressing school policies, outreach, and advocacy.
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Deaf and Dumb
Dubuque
The
Iowa Association
Deaf and Dumb Delegates Convene In Session
Over 100 delegates attend the convention opened with a prayer by Rev. James H. Cloud of St. Louis. Mayor Berg delivers welcome remarks and J S Long, president, speaks through sign language. Elliot S. Waring of Grinnell IA reads a paper on technical training and the industrial status of the deaf, followed by Matt McCook’s talk on business opportunities for the deaf.
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James H. Cloud
St. Louis
Berg
J. S. Long
Long
Elliot S. Waring
Grinnell
Matt McCook
Firemen Parade Draws Thousands in Iowa Town
Marshalltown August 29 Fifteen hundred firemen from Iowa gathered for a grand parade seen by over ten thousand residents Muscatine led with about five hundred including the mayor and council and won best appearing department Pierce hose team won first in straightaway race Buchwald team second in novelty race West Liberty finished second
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Prand
Muscatine
Muscatines
F. G. Pierce Hose
This City
C. A. Buchwald
Pierce
West Liberty
Audit shows Merriam’s 18 month fee report
Des Moines announces that Auditor of State Merriam filed his fee and expense report with the secretary of the executive council. The 18 month period ran from January 1, 1900, to June 30, 1991, during which fees collected exceeded expenses by 34,002.03 dollars. Of the total fees, 88,458.25 came from insurance companies for charters and related work, and 71,215 from building and loan associations.
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Des Moines
Merriam
Executive Council
Nickel Dispute Sparks County Lawsuit in Newton
In Newton on August 29, T J Patterson a barber refused to pay 5 cents change after a 15 cent steak led to an arrest for beating an inn keeper. Patterson was acquitted but costs of 14.40 were charged to the county. He now sues for damages and seeks charges against the Little Mint waiter over a nickel difference.
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Newton
Jones County
T. J. Patterson
Little Mint
Patterson
Marshall Will Accent as Anti-Saloon Leader in Des Moines
Rev H C Marshall of Sioux City to accept the Anti-Saloon League superintendency after election Tuesday. The league seeks injunctions to curb liquor sales, with enforcement by contempt fines. H H Abrams elected law enforcement superintendent at $2000, must stay apolitical, and was ousted for supporting Gov Cummins.
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Des Moines
H. C
Sioux City
Anti-Saloon League
Marshall
H. H. Abrams
League
Abrams
A. B. Cummins
Iowa News in Brief Highlights and Tragedy
Stella Nearborn of Floris aged 15 died by self harm using strychnine. Grafters noted at the Iowa Volunteer Firemen's tournament in Marshalltown. Merritt Green's diamond stud valued at 500 dollars stolen along with 150 dollars in cash and an 800 dollar draft. The First National Bank of New York approved as reserve agent for Bedford National Bank in Bedford Iowa. Manning council to buy land for a jail to be built soon. Sully area farmers show more hopeful signs for the corn crop with kernels filling out beyond expectations.
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Stella Nearborn
Floris
Iowa
Marshalltown
Merritt Green
Comptroller of the Currency
First National Bank of New York
Bedford National Bank
Bedford
Manning Council
Sully
Yates aides and state leaders to attend Roosevelt reception
Springfield Aug 29 Governor Yates staff arrived at Camp Lincoln to attend Vice President Roosevelt’s reception tomorrow. Over 300 prominent officials have accepted invitations. Senator Mason and General Charles Fitzsimmons arrived. Senator Cullom and Generals Clark Clendenin also expected.
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Springfield
Ill
Yates
Camp Lincoln
Roosevelt
Mason
Charles Fitzsimmons
Chicago
Moling
Publicity Value Praised by The Republican Medium
A brief call endorses The Republican as the best channel for proper publicity. The speaker argues that those who possess valuable information should use the paper to reach the public through a trusted medium.
Will effect a union preliminary convention in York
Bishop McFaul of New Jersey opened a Roman Catholic societies convention to federate societies across the United States. A temporary organization was formed with plans for a constitution and structure. Delegates representing more than 300,000 members attended. officers and committees were appointed. A permanent federation is slated for Cincinnati on December 10. Officers elected include President Henry A. Fries of Brie Pennsylvania and Vice President Thomas W. Fitzgerald of New York with Secretary John O’Rourke of Philadelphia.
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New York
McFaul
New Jersey
United States
Cincinnati
Henry A. Fries
Brie
Thos. W. Fitzgerald
John O’rourke
Philadelphia
Savants Meet at Denver With New Officers
The American Association for the Advancement of Sefence elected officers in Denver on August 29 with Asa P. Hall of Howard University as president and D. T. McDougal of New York as general secretary. Other posts went to P. B. Bard Lincoln Neb, Dr L O Howard Washington, Dr Richard Clifton Washington, and R T Woodward Columbia University. Pittsburg named as next meeting place. In Detroit same date Fraternal congress backed a uniform rates report, Modern Woodmen delegates voicing strong disapproval.
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Denver
Col
American Association For the Advancement of Sefence
Asa P. Hall
Howard University
Boston
D. T. McDougal
New York
P. B. Bard
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
L. O. Howard
Washington
Richard Clifton
R. T. Woodward
Columbia University
Pittsburg
Fraternal Congress
Detroit
Committee On Uniform
Forestry Association Adjourns After Day of Papers
The American Forestry association completed its work today and adjourned sine die in Denver on August 29. Prof. A D Hopkins Morgantown WV discussed insect enemies of forests and presented notes on West Virginia forest conditions. Prof W R Dudley Stanford CA spoke on Santa Lucia Silver Fir and fire protection. Prof Charles E Bessey Lincoln NE read about Twenty Native Forest Trees of Nebraska. Afternoon sessions covered committee reports and routine business. officer elections will be held at December meeting.
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American Foresty Association
Denver
American Forestry Association
A. D. Hopkins
Morgantown
W. Va
Hopkins
West Virginia
W. R. Dudley
Stanford University
California
Santa Lucia
Charles E. Bessey
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Association
W T Buchanan to advise at St Louis fair
Pan American exposition director general W T Buchanan will advise on relations with the St Louis fair. Other items note a Colorado Alpine Pass snow and hail, post office growth in the Philippines, Northwestern Life settlement terms, and a Paris naval review with royal attendance.
A Good Beginning Ends In Marriage Misery
An essay argues happiness may invite envy and misfortune, noting many marriages start strong but end in discouragement and illness. The piece cites Mrs Nellie M Reycraft and others endorsing Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for woman's health, praising its safety and curative power. It urges medical consultation and promotes the physician's books and remedies.
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Pierce
Plan for bank resumption and Irish leader to go to America
The plan envisions resuming the bank with at least 2 million dollars in capital. Dublin’s United Irish League directed John Redmond to travel to the United States with Michael Davitt to present the Nationalist cause to Americans. Redmond, with MPs, will sail to New York in early September. J H Merriman, Afrikander Bund leader, was arrested on a farm near Stellenbosch and given parole not to leave the farm after urging conciliatory policies toward the Boers. Open air camps for consumptives may be set up nationwide with a Boston scientist’s plan, the first near Boston in a few weeks. Fees and commissions totaling 402,175 dollars for the James G. Fair estate are in addition to 30,000 dollars paid to executors by New York probate authorities. The executors’ commissions are based on a 17,871,645 dollar valuation. further large fees are expected, but about 5,000,000 dollars may remain for each of the late Senator Fair’s three children.
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United Irish League
Dublin
John Redmond
United States
Michael Davitt
Mr. Redmond
New York
J. H. Merriman
Afrikander Bund
Stellenbosch
Cape Colony
England
Boston
Trent
James G. Fair
Senator Fair
Receipt of The Republican sample copy prompts subscription
A sample copy of The Republican is received and signals a solicitation for a subscription. This notice implies that readers may subscribe by engaging with the newspaper's offer, typical of circulation drives or promotional mailings.
Steel Trust Seeks Arbitration To End Strike
J P Morgan and assistants in the steel trust would not interfere. The matter is seen as resting with Mr Schwab to decide if the strike is settled by arbitration for the present.
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J. P. Morgan
Steel Trust
Trust
Mr. Schwab
Typothetae Session Elects Officers in Buffalo
The United Typothetae met in Buffalo on August 29 electing President A. E. Pears of Pittsburg and six vice presidents including C. P. Kenyon of Des Moines and Thomas L. Donnelly of Chicago. Next year’s meeting will be in Pittsburg. An emergency fund was formed and trustees appointed. Delegates attended the banquet.
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Buffalo
N. Y
United Typothetae
A. E. Pears
Pittsburg
C. P. Kenyon
Des Moines
Thomas L. Donnelly
Chicago
Otis scoffs at tale of Aguinaldo plot in Manila
Chicago Aug 29 Major General Otis today scouted a report that Aguinaldo's wife told Americans in Manila months ago of a plot to burn the town and massacre its inhabitants.
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Otis
Manila
Chicago
Aguinaldo
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