Cipher Reveals Mutiny Plot From Leavenworth Prison
Leavenworth Kan Dec 18 Convicts Turner Barnes and Bob Clark leaders of the mutiny of Nov 7 were arrested at Lawton Clark handed 2 letters to the sheriff requesting him to mail it The letter in cipher was addressed to Clark s brother at Keokuk Ia Suspecting a plot the letter was given to Deputy Warden Lemon Cipher experts found the key Clark asked his brother to get a confederate to board the Guthrie bound train overpower officers and kill them if needed to gain freedom
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Turner
Barnes
Bob Clark
Lawton
Clark
Keokuk
Lemon
McClaughrey
Guthrie
Primary Plan Adopted by Cass County Republicans
At a meeting in Atlantic the Republican central committee adopted a primary election plan for Cass County. Voters will directly choose county office candidates and delegates to state, congressional, and judicial conventions, plus county central committee members, to curb ticket scratching and strengthen party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wew
Atlantic
Republican Central Committee
Cass County
County Central Committee
Cattle Die From Cornstalk Disease Across County
In Vinton on December 18 farmers report heavy cattle losses due to cornstalk disease. E Chapin loses five thoroughbred cows, I Marber seven good cattle, Frank Sefeldt seven head, D Willfre four, Henry Schwab five, Arthur Green four, Mrs Powers one, Mr Bassett three, with many other properties affected. trials with stalk grazing and salt water had no effect. Losses expected to run into hundreds of head across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
E. Chapin
I. Marber
Frank Sefeldt
D. Will Fre
Henry Schwab
Arthur Green
John Powers
Mr. Bassett
Chapin
Tax investigators target Clayton county back taxes
Des Moines reports tax ferrets in Clayton county have collected 28 500 in back taxes on untaxed property. They probe the late Diamond Jo Reynolds estate, owner of a Mississippi river steam line, with McGregor as his home. An executor’s Chicago inventory lists about 2 500 000 in Reynolds property, and auditors expect a substantial haul before settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clayton County
Diamond Jo” Reynolds
Mississippi River
McGregor
Chicago
Farmer Detrick fatally injured after fall into open cellar
Philip S. Detrick, 40, a prominent farmer from five miles north of Leon, died after striking his head on a cellar bottom step and sustaining internal injuries when he fell into an open rear cellarway at a restaurant. Alleged intoxication and a nighttime事故 were noted. he left with a friend to drink, and his death occurred the next morning. He was an Odd Fellow and survived by a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip S. Detrick
Detrick
Leon
Drake Varsity Orator Represents Drake at State Contest
Des Moines December 18 I G Fisher of Maryville Missouri will represent Drake University at the state oratorical contest to be held in the city late next February Fisher won first prize for his oration on John Ruskin at Drake last evening Miss Jennie Fagen won second with Sydney Carton and T F Hansacker took third with What Manner of Men Therefore Ought We to Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Des Moines
I. G. Fisher
Maryville
Drake University
T. F. Hansacker
New School for Des Moines Awarded Contracts
At the West Des Moines board of education meeting the superstructure contract went to Benson & Marker for 108,875 dollars. B F Sturtevant Heating Company of Chicago secured the heating contract with a bid of 21,623 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New School
Des Moines
West Des Moines
Plumbing contract awarded to L H Wurtz for 5514 dollars
A plumbing contract was awarded to L H Wurtz for the sum of 5514 dollars marking the completion of the bidding process. The action reflects the municipality's procurement in the public works program and lists Wurtz as the successful bidder.
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L. H. Wurtz
Des Moines Board Names New Treasurer For Schools
Des Moines on December 18 reports J. S. Goodrell resigning as treasurer of the Host Des Moines schools. At the board meeting William Buzzacott was elected to succeed him. Superintendent Hiatt reported on smallpox noting trouble due to lack of voluntary case reports causing numerous exposures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
S. Goodrell
Des Moinés
Board of Education
William Buzzacott
Hiatt
Governor denies petition to free Frank Peterson
Clinton December 18. An application to Governor Shaw for clemency to Frank Peterson, serving eight years in Anamosa for attempted criminal assault on Mery Block of Teeds Grove, was considered but the governor reportedly will not grant the release.
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Clinton
Shaw
Frank Peterson
Anamosa
Mery Block
Teeds Grove
Petersen
Toledo Debeanceled Debt Plan Nearing Complete
Two years into a plan to free Western college of Toledo from a 50000 debt, notes totaling 42000 are secured, binding only if 59000 is raised by January 1, 1902. A mass meeting at United Brethren church formed pledging committees to secure the remaining 5000 from local donations by that date, with strong optimism for success.
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Toledo
Western College of Toledo
United Brethren Church
Mystery Woman's Death Reveals Striking Family Letters
In Waterloo a poor farm death uncovers unknown woman, likely Mary Finkeneaur, who lived as Ed Hubert's wife before he deserted her. Letters from Edwin Finkeneaur of Dubuque and Laura Chadwick of Dickeyville suggest a hoped return home and a sister's mention. About 40, the woman bore three lapsed life insurance policies. her past remains largely untold.
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Waterloo
Mary Finkeneaur
Ed. Hubert
Edwin Finkeneaur
Dubuque
Laura Chadwick
Dickeyville
Wis
Delusion of Demented Man Confesses Marriage Claim
Sioux City reports H Anderson of Kansas admits at Hotel Leader that Helen Gould is his wife with four children Eddie Grace Anna Helen. He says they wed Sept 26 1899 in Benton Harbor Michigan after believing her to be Helen White and cites a New York letter he claims proves the match. Authorities doubt but deem him harmless.
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Sioux City
H. Anderson
Kansas
Helen Gould
Eddie
Grace
Anna
Helen
Benton Harbor
Mich
Anderson
New York
Miss Gould
Yardmaster Hamiltons Rumored Banker Move to Lackawanna
Des Moines reports Yardmaster John Hamilton of Rock Island based at Valley Junction is rumored to have been offered the post of assistant superintendent of terminals for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at Buffalo New York. The chatter ties to Charles Phillips ex division freight agent now Buffalo division superintendent for DL&W.
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Lackawanna
Des Moines
John Hamilton
Rock Island
Valley Junction
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles Phillips
Cumphins Honored by Masons in Des Moines
A large turnout of state officers and Masonry members in Des Moines for the conferring of higher Masonic degrees upon Hon. A B Cumphins. Iowa supreme judges and about thirty state officers attended the event.
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Towa Capital Notes
Des Moines
A. B. Cumphins
Iowa Supreme
John Simpson
State Board of Agriculture
Wesley Greene
State Horticultural Society
Wilks
Royal Horticultural Society of England
Greene
Iowa Society
Merchants Charged With Fraud In Chicago Case
Chicago December 18 P C Stipp and Charles F Bumann commission merchants at 197 South Water street were arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud country shippers. Both men denied intent to defraud shippers.
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Chicago
P. C. Stipp
Charles F. Bumann
South Water Street
HIS RING CAREER ENDS
Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo the lightweight pugilist must quit the ring due to a valvular heart condition that could cause death in the ring. Dr McGregor of the Olympic Athletic club examined him and refused to allow the scheduled match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Athletic Club
Chicago
Albert Griffiths
Griffo
McGregor
Olympic Athletic Club
Griffiths
Walcott Stops Ferns In Five To Claim Welterweight Victory
Fort Erie boxing saw Joe Walcott defeat Rube Ferns in five rounds after sustained body blows and head trades. The referee halted the bout as Ferns twiced went down and rose weakened. A Buffalo preliminary between Hiram Goldstein and Mike Ward ended in a police stopped draw. Walcott then challenged any world contender, with Tommy Ryan cited as a preferred foe.
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Buffalo
Rube Ferns
Joe Walcott
Fort Erie
Walcott
Ferns
Rube
Hiram Goldstein
Mike Ward
Canada
Tommy Ryan
Yanger Beats Bernstein In Six Round Chicago Fight
Benny Yanger won a six round decision over Joe Bernstein before about 3000 spectators in Chicago. Bernstein led early rounds with clean blows, but Yanger surged in the last three rounds, scoring a knockdown in the fourth and another knockdown in the fifth to secure a clear margin at the finish. Jack Beauscholte and Billy Stift fought to a six round draw in the preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benny Yanger
Joe Bernstein
New York
Bernstein
Yanger
Jack Beauscholte
Billy Stift
Milwaukee American Club Names 1895 Manager
William Clingman, a 1894 Milwaukee third baseman who finished the season with Washington, was signed today to manage the Milwaukee club in the American Association for the next season.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William Clingman
Washington
American Association
The New Baby and Dr Pierce’s Prescription
An advertisement discusses the benefits of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for expectant and new mothers highlighting stronger, healthier babies and easier delivery. A Kansas mother testimonial claims she used the remedy before birth, aided by a physician's approval, resulting in a healthy nine pound son. The note also promotes Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by mail for a small mailing cost.
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Dr. Pierce
Victor J. Hadin
Leonardsville, Riley Co
Kansas
Record distances approach American mark in field event
The report notes distances of 11 inches for one jump and 7 feet 7 inches for another, both within a foot of the American record. Bratton achieved 49 feet in his attempt, highlighting closeness to top marks.
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Dickey
Bratton
Plumes for Army Men
Washington reports Gen Miles seeks a more elaborate uniform for enlisted regulars with plumes in felt hats and other regalia for field and parade. Cost cited at 75 000 dollars annually, or one dollar per man, drawing opposition over government and private expense and existing equipment stock. The president is expected to back board recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Porto Rico
War Board
Dhe
Noted Thoroughbred Dead in Lexington
Imp. Esher, a Claramont stallion foaled in 1883 and imported in 1888, owned by J. N. Camden of Hartland stud, died in Lexington after pneumonia. Sire of stake winners Garry Herrmann, Sunny Sippe, Alcedo, Sharon, Van Antwerp, Queen of Song, Lady Schorr, His Excellence, and The Hoydan, valued at $25,000.
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Lexington
Esher
Claramont
Una
Br. H
J. N. Camden
Hartland Stud
Garry Herrmann
Sunny Sippe
Alcedo
Sharon
van Antwerp
Queen of Song
Lady Schorr
Hoydan
Bezenah and Mackey Fight Ten Rounds to Draw
Findlay Ohio reports Gus Bezenah of Cincinnati and Biz Mackey of this city boxed ten rounds tonight ending in a draw. Both fighters showed solid defense and steady punching with neither able to claim a clear victory in the ten round feature.
Hanna Takes the Helm as Labor Committee Elects Officers
The general committee chosen to heal labor capital differences elected Senator Mark Hanna as chairman with Samuel Gompers as first vice chairman. The group, linked to national civic federations, forms the industrial department and aims for industrial peace and mediation when both sides seek it. Officers include Hanna, Gompers, Strauss, Moore, and Bailey along with a six-member by-laws committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanna
Samuel Gompers
National Civic Federations
Mark Hanna
Oscar S. Strauss
Charles A. Moore
Ralph M. Bailey
Strauss
R. Callaway
James H. Rebels
John J. McCook
Harry Hite
Carnegie Gift Talk at White House Prompts University Plan
Washington December 18 Andrew Carnegie with Secretary Root lunched with President Roosevelt at the White House. It is understood a proposed ten million dollar gift for a university of higher learning in the city was discussed. officials say the matter is not yet developed and nothing will be published. Carnegie was quoted saying there would be no trouble about the gift and that the matter would come out all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Root
Roosevelt
White House
University of Higher Learning
Carnegie
Rockefeller Gift Offers 150000 for Wellesley Dormitory
Wellesley Mass December 18 President Hazard announced J D Rockefeller offers 150000 for a dormitory and central heating plant if the college can raise an equal sum to its endowment from other sources before commencement day 1962 The proposal aims to expand facilities and bolster the endowment to support the project and campus growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Wellesley
Mass
Hazard
Wellesley College
J. D. Rockefeller
Bryant Manufacturing Incorporates in Trenton
Articles filed in Trenton on December 18 establish Bryant Manufacturing company with a capital of 1,000,000 to deal in iron and steel. Incorporators include Howard M. Carter of Evanston, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Bryant Manufacturing Company
Howard M. Carter
Evanston
Peruna touted as cure for catarrhal dyspepsia in Augusta ad
A testimonial from Bonardt Verdery of Augusta Georgia praises Peruna and Manalin for curing catarrhal dyspepsia and claims the remedy made the writer feel like a new person. The piece also cites a West Virginia Congressman's endorsement and invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F. Verdery
Congressman Deviner
West Virginia
HB. B. Deviner
Wheeling
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Hartman
Henre
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Atlantic Rubber Shoe Company Incorporation Filed
New York December 18 a certificate of incorporation for the Atlantic Rubber Shoe company with a cap ay of 19060060 was filed in Newark New Jersey. Incorporators are Henry M Rogers Boston Francis C Lowthrop Trenton and James B Dill of this city. Baltimore December 18 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company awards contracts for supplies totaling 7000000 including locomotives and cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Rubber Shoe Company
Newark
Henry M. Rogers
Boston
Francis C. Lowthrop
Trenton
James B. Dill
Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Rough Trip for Transport McClellan to Bermuda
Dispatches report the transport McClellan reached Bermuda short of coal after a fearful voyage. No further news had come from the ship since it sailed from Gibraltar on December 4.
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New York
Maritime Exchange
McClellan
Bermuda
Army Building
Gibraltar
Sentry Bests Bain in Ten Round Chicago Bout
Eddie Santry of Chicago defeated Jack Bain of Cincinnati by decision in a ten round boxing match held in Peoria Ill with Santry claiming victory tonight in front of a local crowd.
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Sentry
Bain
Peoria
Ill
Eddie Santry
Chicago
Jack Bain
Cincinnati
Would-be nun held for mental evaluation in Chicago
Frances Ross, 32, of Portland Oregon, was moved from preparations to join St Augustine seminary to a detention hospital for sanity examination. She claims a conspiracy aims to end her life and block her entry into the sisterhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Augustine Seminary
Frances Ross
Miss Ross
Portland
Ore
Reconciliation With Dying Senator Sewell Warms Family
In Camden the dying Senator Sewell reconciles with his daughter Mrs Courtlander of Baltimore after years of estrangement sparked by opposition to his second marriage. The reunion includes her brothers and sisters she had not seen since infancy and she plans to stay until his death which could come at any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Senator Sewell
Camden
Courtlander
Baltimore
Sewell
Ryan Scoffs at Walcott Challenge in Kansas City
Tommy Ryan responded in Kansas City on December 18 to Walcott's challenge. He stated he has defeated every man who has beaten Walcott and does not consider Walcott in his class.
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Ryan
Walcott
Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
Pyrah Wins United States Plunging Title In Tight Margin
At the sportsmen s show in Philadelphia C H Pyrah of the National Swimming Association defeated W A Dickey of the New York Athletic Club and D H Bratton of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club to claim the United States plunging championship. Pyrah won by four inches and plunged 47 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sportsmen’s
C. H. Pyrah
National Swimming Association
W. A. Dickey
New York Athletic Club
D. H. Bratton
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
United States
Pyrah
Common Sense and Consumption in Health Treatment
The article extols common sense in treating consumption with fresh air climate food clothing and exercise. It praises Scott's Emulsion as a strong restorative for the lungs while noting its exact action remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Miss Ross Seeks Entry To Poor Clare Order In Portland
Miss Ross, who arrived in Portland four months ago and attended Rev. Father O Reilly's church, wished to join the Poor Clare order. He sent her to a Chicago convent on November 23 and urged disclosure of her background, but she refused, stating only that she came from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Transport Thomas Arrives From Manila With 91 Passengers
The transport Thomas reached San Francisco from Manila via Nagasaki this afternoon carrying 91 cabin passengers and 1,384 soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas
Manila
Nagasaki
Episcopal minister enters Catholic faith in Philadelphia
Rev. Alvah Por Doran, once curate at St. Clement’s Protestant Episcopal church, was received into the Roman Catholic faith in Philadelphia. He was ordained in Chicago in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alvah Por “Doran
St. ’ ‘Cléments
Chicago
Religion in the Schools Sparks Exclusion Case
In Topeka Kansas the 10-year-old son of grain dealer J B Billard was expelled from Quincy Street School for refusing to participate in daily religious exercises. Billard vows court action to challenge compulsory Bible reading and Lord's Prayer though the school board had adopted a resolution backing the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
J. B. Billard
Quincy Street
Billard
Publica
Board of Education
Board
J.T. McFarlan
Aberdeen State Normal School Burns in South Dakota Fire
Sioux City Iowa December 18 The State Normal school at Aberdeen South Dakota was totally destroyed by fire this evening The loss is 20000 The building was nearing completion and still in contractors hands The state will lose nothing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Normal School
Sioux City
State Normal
Aberdeen
Illinois Supreme Court voids horseshoers act
In Springfield on December 18 the Illinois Supreme Court declares the 1897 horseshoers act unconstitutional. The ruling in Besset v. People states the law imposes a license and exam for four years of work but is not a revenue measure and cannot regulate the horseshoeing trade. Besset of Aurora was fined $25 and costs for violating the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois General Assembly
Supreme Court
Besset
Aurora
Ruling Declares Strikes Lawful in St Louis Court
In a St Louis court Judge Talty ruled that strikes are lawful and that any number of men may band together to press for higher wages by leaving their employers. The decision supports collective action as a lawful remedy for wage demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Talty
Nebraska Snow Boosts Winter Outlook
Lincoln Nebraska reports several inches of snowfall across the state today. The fresh snow is expected to aid winter conditions and improve moisture for upcoming seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Tensions Rise in Manila as Military Precautions Increase
Notes from the Orient report a purge of less warlike elements from the police and a purge of Boxer insurgents in Manchuria. Manila authorities brace for unrest with artillery placements and Gatling guns around the city and fortifications at Old Fort Santiago. District gunboats and a private launch receive armament, while volcanic activity in Kamchatka affects distant waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Victoria
Vladivostock
Russia
Manchuria
Kamchatka
Lyitch
Hong Kong
United States
Kentucky
Rublee
Fort Santiago
Train Strike Kills Doctor and Companion at Union Crossing
Dr W E Bowman of Elkhart surgeon for Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and an unknown companion were struck by a fast mail train at Union crossing Mishawaka Ind and killed. In Oshkosh Wisconsin an electric car struck a cutter injuring Mrs Fred Newton and two servants with Ed Corrigan fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Mishawke
Ind
Gshkosh
Wis
Fred Newton
Ed Corrigan
Tragic Canyon City Fire Claims Two Young Daughters
In Canyon City Colorado on December 18 a house fire killed Mrs. James Ewing’s two daughters aged six and four. A third child survived with severe injuries and is expected to die. The blaze destroyed the home and emergency crews battled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon City
Col
James Ewing
Gustave Doré Portrait of Dante Seen Once
People note the Italian poet Dante as he passes by, recalling the pain left by years of suffering from rheumatism gout neuralgia periodic headaches and other ailments. The pain habit marks faces and posture much like ropes or bicycle riding leave their marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave
Dore
Dante
Thera
Benson's Plaster Claims Wide medical reach
The ad touts Benson's Plaster as a universal external remedy for colds, chest ailments, asthma, and muscular strains, claiming it surpasses old style plasters and salves. It urges readers to buy from druggists or pay postage on orders in the United States, with a 25 cent price per plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
N.Y
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