Des Moines Sunday Leader recounts Park Avenue fire and hotel blaze
A Des Moines article details a March fire on Park Avenue causing multiple explosions and injuries. It covers the Windsor Armory blaze, a hotel fire across from the armory, elevator shaft inferno, and conflicting theories on the fire origin as managers and witnesses recall chaotic scenes and measures taken to evacuate.
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Tillman and McLaurin in Senate Fight Day of Washington
A February 22 Senate clash involving South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin marked one of the chamber’s most sensational scenes. Tillman accused McLaurin of voting under improper influence on the Paris treaty while a tense exchange with Spooner escalated into a fist fight. After officers separated them, both were held in contempt and apologized. The day also included Washington’s birthday observances and renewed debate over the Philippine tariff bill and labor hours.
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Senate Storm Over Patronage and Filipinos Cruelty Reports
A dramatic Senate scene unfolded as Tillman accuses of patronage under a treaty, linking South Carolina to improper influences. McLaurin rises to recount letters alleging Filipino cruelties, prompting defenses and a tense exchange about information sources and General Funston’s denials.
Royal visit delayed as Kron Prins Wilhelm nears New York
A storm hampers arrival of the Kron Prins Wilhelm with Prince Henry of Prussia aboard. Sighted off Nantucket lightship, the vessel is to reach Sandy Hook by around 10 AM amid ice packs and heavy gales. reception plans proceed despite gale force winds and poor communication among ships off Tompkinsville.
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Young Roosevelt Hospital Visit Delays Train in Washington
The Pectoral express carrying Mrs Roosevelt and young Theodore Roosevelt arrived four hours late at 2 15 PM. Dr Rixey reported the boy in excellent condition with normal temperature and steady progress, though a worry arose as the train halted and the child’s state was assessed.
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Des Moines Des Not Quarantine Says Health Leader
Dr Linn president of the State Board of Health rejects claims Des Moines is quarantined or the smallpox scare. He says reports were exaggerated and a two day emergency closure of theaters and churches was an unduly stressed, ineffective measure.
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Non Arrival of Kron Prinz Wilhelm at New York
Berlin reports lack of concern over the Kron Prinz Wilhelm not reaching New York by iH 3 je time. The emperor plans last day Jumling at Iubertussick and will return tonight at 7. Telegraph wires warn of Atlantic weather and possible delay. Court officials and papers regret disrupted plans for Prince Henry's New York reception with pier decorations and gun salutes.
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The report from Chief Engineer Wangoed suggests survey work along the line between the Tedra and Silt Lake City areas. About six hundred miles have been surveyed with portions of the route identified. Estimated cost to complete the rail line is around $20,000,000, potentially funded by bonds.
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Stentey Enters Gonteral Candidacy in Topeka Race
Stentey candidate for Topeka announces run for Unttort stintes genitor. He is first to publicly state intentions with Clayernar Slintey asserting that interviews show friendly public sentiment toward his campaign. He vows to respect the people's choices even as he pursues the seat.
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Weather Forecast for Washington and Iowa
Partly cloudy Sunday and probably Monday. Cold with westerly winds. Forecast covers Washington and Iowa regions with a chilly weekend ahead.
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Sunday Leader Weekly News Roundup and City Highlights
The Sunday Leader covers a broad weekly slate with New York smallpox notes in Las Vegas style headlines and political summaries. It reports on Cuba, Des Moines events, and various state debates. The issue notes cultural items, society notes, and upcoming services, along with market and legal items.
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Berlin Statement Confirmed Amid Diplomatic Tangles
Berlin confirms a disputed statement linked to the embassy in Petersburg. The document discusses reactions to U S policy and a university approval, noting a lack of support for participation in a distant act while praising restraint and loyalty to allied ties.
Monmouth Item on Warren Chapter Split and Polygamy Resolution
Monmouth reports describe a Warren chapter factional split at a meeting today and a recommended resolution from the American section. The majority favored disbanding the chapter and forming or joining a new group while debates also touched polygamy as a university audience reacts to impacts on campus. Local brewery strikes in Cincinnati Washington and Newport affect workers. engineer and firemen unions face activity as brewing houses deny wrongdoing. William O Ryan delivers a Washington’s birthday address to students amid large campus turnout.
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