Iowa National Guard Reorganization Urged In Olmsted Report
Inspector General Olmsted’s report to Adjutant General yeps criticizes the Iowa National Guard for waste and weak state services. It urges a permanent camp ground, a state arsenal, and two artillery batteries in Des Moines. He favors subordinating the guard to the regular army and calls for stricter drill, outpost duties, and winter training to raise standards.
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Jonel J. A. Olmsted
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Yets
Iowa
Lincoln Hussars
Des Moines
United States
Davenport
Red Oak
Sioux City
Iowa National Guard
Guard
Race War Averted At Evans Mining Camp
At Evans, a mining camp west of Oskaloosa, an earlier race riot was stopped by local officers. Constable Ruggenberg was wounded during arrests of colored miners linked to the New Year wedding gunfire. Special deputies guarded the area while saloons were closed. Oscar Smith alias Burgess, a leading colored miner, was pursued aboard a Rock Island train with his wife toward Marquisville.
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Here
Crickett
John Ruggenberg
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Smith
Nyosa
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Ming
Marquisville
Orth
Ges Moines
Roy Leighton
Ruggenberg
Oscar Smith
Des Moines
Genesix
Jule Layton
Wright
Leyton
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Burgess
Leighton
Nick Moore
George Andrews
B. C. Rice
Deavitt
Hast Ninth
Johnson
Rock Island
Chief Smith
East Eighteenth Street
Grand Avenue
East Ninth
Sshith
Hisself
Vans
Marauisville
Vertrees to Manage Patrick Campaign Headquarters in City
N B Vertrees former city clerk and supporter of Myberly will head Patrick mayoralty campaign with Kirk Vertrees and William Sims assisting. Brenton headquarters awaiting opening. J A Campbell and Milton Brackett tied to public works and police roles. City election set for March 31 with primaries likely March 10 under John MacVicar. Purchases coordinated through Webster City, J Wallington presides.
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Myberly
Patrick
Kirk Vertrees
William Sims
Brenton
Messra
J. A. Campbell
Board of Public Works
Milton Brackett
Republican City Committee
John MacVicar
Elsa Higgins
Seventh Ward
B. P. Dawson
MacVicar
Elliott
M. T. Russell
Frank T. Campbell
Hillis
Captain Hull
Judge Pronuty
Hull
Judge Prouty
Messrs. Patrick
N. EB. Vertrees
Des Moines
Edison Light Company
Dowager Empress seeks conciliation with foreign ministers
Peking January 4. The dowager empress issues an edict urging immediate resumption of friendly relations with foreign ministers upon the court's return to Peking. She desires an audience with the emperor and early reception dates, recalling pleasure in hosting diplomatic corps ladies and signaling another reception soon in the Forbidden City. The edict notes the reception hall used for council members and nobles and aligns with the peace treaty.
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Peking
Clee
Forbidden City
Governor Shaw to Succeed as Treasury Secretary
Washington January 4 Special Gov Shaw of Town will take the secretaryship of the treasury January 25 after a conference with Secretary Gage. Shaw arrived in Washington last evening and visited the treasury with a slouched hat and ordinary clothes, but his identity was confirmed when he presented his card at the private office.
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Shaw
Treasuy
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Shaw
Maste
Mr. Gage
Et. Senger
Bensad Low
Gage
Governor Shaw
Gauge
Chlcage
Mr Shaw
Shi
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Evey
Treasury
White House
Rongevelt
Ife
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H. A. Taylor
the Treasury
Taylor
Wisconsin Delegaton
Guard reform urged for Iowa encampments and peace
Colonel Olmsted urges end to sutlers and women in camps, split mail duties with Y M C A, and discipline reforms. He advocates permanent camping grounds, two cavalry batteries, and tighter officer selection. Also notes ongoing race tensions after Evans violence and arrests in Oskaloosa.
Gold and silver yields rise in 101 year says Roberts
Washington January 4 The mint director Mr Roberts reports preliminary 101 calendar year 101 production shows only a small gain from the prior year Alaska output falls about one million dollars California leads in gold production and silver output with Colorado far ahead in both metals Silver total exceeds last year by about two million fine ounces Gold produced 8,880,578 ounces valued at 90,218,500 while silver 50,653,783 ounces valued at 35,792.90 thousand dollars. Colorado gold output 29,000,000 and silver 20,333,323 fine ounces. Montana silver 14,500,000 ounces. Utah silver 10,250,000 ounces.
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Washington
Mint
United States
Alaska
Carlorado
Can
Colorado
Califora
Montana
Utah
British Klondike
Aaska
Germany seeks Venezuela compliance with claims via new note
Berlin reports that Berlin's charge d affaires in Caracas handed President Castro a fresh note outlining Germany's expectations on Venezuela's claims without an ultimatum or deadline. The note aims to offer Castro a graceful option to yield, while Germany reserves no stated plan if Venezuela refuses. Diplomatic observers note Germany accepts the Monroe Doctrine, with mixed press reactions in Germany and the United States.
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Yan
Herr von Filgrim Baltazzi
Caracas
Castro
Germany
Venezuela
Foreign Office
Associated Press
United States
Fhe
Tageblatt
America
Cologne
Volks Zeitung
Central America
von Houben
Washington
Rickers Slayers Escape from Casper Pursuit
The body of Sheriff Ricker was brought to Casper Wyoming after being shot yesterday by escaped prisoners whom he pursued. He was shot in the body and beaten after falling. The four fugitives fled west, splitting at Garfield Peak. two toward Muskrat and two toward Wolton Road. A posse twelve hours behind, many pursuing men returning due to lack of coat and clothing.
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Casper
Wyo
Sheriff Ricker
Garfield Peak
Muskrat
Wolton Road
Depew Party Sails for Cherbourg on Special Car
Senator Depew and Mrs Depew left Paris for Cherbourg this morning. They traveled in a special saloon car attached to the steamer train. The best suites on the American Line Steamship St Louis have been reserved for them.
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Paris
Senator Depew
Depew
Cherbourg
St. Louis
Jowans Going to Isle of Pines for Colonization Plan
New Orleans reports T. J. James of Fairfield Iowa travels to the Isle of Pines south of Cuba to organize broader colonization by farmers from Iowa Illinois and other western states. A land company formed in Iowa has acquired extensive acreage and thirteen Spirit Lake families have settled there with favorable reports. James aims to ready lands to receive emigrants.
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T. J. James
Fairfield
Isle of Pines
Cuba
United States
Mr. James
Iowa
Illinois
Spirit Lake
James
Libertador expedition lands at Wilhemstad
From Jan 4 dispatches in Caracas and Curacao report the revolutionary Libertador steamship, formerly Ban Rist, placing 1500 partisans under General Riera near Coro. Venezuelan fleets lack coal and remain in port. government workers allegedly unpaid for six months, while insurgents gain momentum awaiting arms and reinforcements. General Mierara heads toward the coast. French cruiser Du Esteshig arrives as strikes at Chicage press continue amid wage talks and car demand for wage increases.
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Island
Curacoa
Vin
Haytien Cab's
Libertador
Ban Rist
Barcelona
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Rierara
Coro
Mendon
New York
Venezues
Machureute
Rio Chico
Urbú
Mierara
American Coal Production In year closes at 300 million tons
The Engineering and Mining Journal estimates U S coal production for the year at about 300 million short tons, surpassing output of any other country.
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New York
the Engineering and Mining Journal
United States
Weather Outlook for Washington Fair Warmer Days
Washington forecast for Sunday and Monday calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. Light to moderate easterly winds shift to northern and southern regions with variable conditions.
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Washington
The Sunday Leader Weekly Highlights Various Topics
The Sunday Leader issue outlines diverse items from sports to society and politics. It mentions government gifts and park acquisitions, court sittings, forthcoming events, foreign affairs, market reports, fashion notes, and editorials with local and national interest.
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