Iowa News Condensed: Fragments From Across the Nation
A sweep of brief items notes the New South Wales franchise bill passing both houses, a Bloomington police chiefs convention, Dr. Martin Luther Holbrook’s death in New York at 72, a Toledo man’s death by suicide after immigration arrest, and the Walter Stebbings trial tied to the Illinois Wire president’s murder. Also reported are mint property sale in Philadelphia, Illinois Coal & Coke incorporation in New Jersey, cholera death of Captain Batchelor in Manila, Madrid anarchists’ arrest, tug Jacob Kuner explosion near Staten Island, and assorted fires, mergers, and legal actions across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Illinois
Bloomington
Martin Luther Holbrook
New York
Wong Yen
Toledo
United States
Walter L. Stebbings
Walter A. Scott
Joseph BH. Batchelor
Batchelor
Natividad
P. T
Madrid
M. Delcisse
Foix
Pyrenees
Boller
Jacob Kuner
St. George
Staten Island
New York City
Tuohy
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Marysville
Cal
Garrett Grocery Company
Rose of
Milnois
Moraine Mining Company of
Chicago
John E. Gillman
Emil E. Grubb
Joseph Wright
St. Paul
Minn
Vincent Merkel
Charles Eckerman
Decatur
Ind
Eckerman
Grober
United States Steel Corporation
Henry Watterson
Louieville
Kentucky
Chatham
Moss
Christiania
Spithead
Peter Power
Montreal
Quebec
Kalajeff
Silesian
Sipiazuine
April
Accused of Two Murders In Colorado and Wyoming
A Denver report states deputy sheriff Frank B. Koyce received a letter claiming Thomas O'Brien, jailed for horse stealing, is tied to the 1888 double murder of Morris Waln and C. V. Strong in Rawlins Wyoming. The victims were found with heads and clothing stripped. no weapon or money traces. O'Brien escaped from Canyon City prison before capture. Nearby, a Guthrie, Oklahoma report says Charles Berlow was shot dead and Rodney Sipes wounded in Canadian County over threshing machine water disputes, alleged by Elisha R. Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cowger
Ella Riley
Murphysboro
William H. Riley
Springfield
Riley
Cowger
Henry Lancaster
Jalat
Parsons
W. Va
F. H. Willmoth
Womelsdorf
Clements
Carrol
James Black
Lancaster
Whe Feat
Denver
Frank B.koyce
Fairplay
Oald
Thomas O’brien
Blowitz
Rawlins
Wye
Morris Waln
C. V. Strong
Waln
Strong
East
Wall Street
Haverford
Philadelphia
Jacob
Oltyy Strong
O'Brien
Canyon City
Wyoming
Palmer
Guthrie
Olela
Heuston
Canadian County
Charles Berlow
Thinois
Rodney Sipes
Elisha R. Barker
Barker
German Consular Growth Outpaces U S Abroad
A state department release cites a German consular report dated July 24 showing Germany with 789 consulates in 1897, versus about 600 US posts. Germany leads in Central and South America with many German consuls, while the United States has roughly 600 consular officials. The rapid German expansion, especially in the United States, is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Corsi Mohgghan
Chemitz
State Department
Central
South America
Volcanic Eruption Knocks Out Torishima Island
Over 150 residents on Torishima, a small island between the Bonins and Honshu, perished during a volcanic eruption from August 13 to 15. The island lies buried in lava and debris with all houses gone, and continuing submarine eruptions hinder vessels from approaching. Torlahime is part of a chain of islands in the Bonin group near Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Torishima
Torlahime
Bonin Islands
Hondo
Japan
Body Found in Mountains Near Zermatt
In Zermatt Switzerland on August 18 the body of Dr Largin chief judge of the Berne court was found at the bottom of the precipice on Mount Dorm where he had ascended Saturday.
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Zermatt
Switzerland
Largin
Berne Court
Dorm
The Commerce of the World 1901 Trade Totals
United States Consul Winter reports world commerce for 1901. German statistics show total trade around 20.346 billion dollars led by Great Britain and colonies with about 7.0 billion. Germany ranks second at 2.618 billion, the United States third at 2.118 billion. Treasury puts US share at 2.34 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
Winter
Annaberg
Great Britain
Germany
United States Treasury
Nominations in Fourth District As Democrats Populists Unite
Gall a City Neb Aug 19 H H Habaks Nebraska City nominated for congress by Democrats and Populists of the Fourth district this afternoon Milwaukee Aug 18 John F Donovan Milwaukee nominated for congress by Democrats of the Fourth district this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gall
City
Neb
H. H. Habaks
Nebraska City
Milwaukee
John F. Donavan
Yeager Killed in Avalon Saloon Fight at Catalina Island
W H Yeager was killed in a saloon fight at Avalon on Catalina Island California. Exie H Boyd a native of Princeton nd is implicated as involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Yeager
Avalon
Catalina Island
Cal
Exie H. Boyd
Princeton, Nd
Elgin Creamery collapse shocks farmers and creditors
The Elgin Creamery company, largest US maker with 133 creameries across Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin, was placed in receivership amid $415,000 in liabilities and $800,000 assets. Creditors, including 10,000 milk suppliers, await $155,000 due for recent milk deliveries as receivership taps bonds and cross-state action to protect creditors and continue portions of production under a new manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elgin Creamery Company
Record-Herald
Obadiah Sands
Elgin Creamer’ Iy
Wisconsin
Creaameries
Sands
Sons
William Warfield Wilson
Congress
American Trust and Savings Bank
United States District Court
Gregory, Poppenhusen & McNabb
Madison
Wilson
Des Moines
Mississippi Valley
Ilinois
Iowa
David
A. Booth & Co
National Republican League Calls Off October Meeting
St. Louis August 19 Announcement was made that the National Republican league will not meet here for Roosevelt's October visit. The estate league finds it impracticable to arrange the necessary plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
St. Louis
National Republican League
Roosevelt
Estate League
Venezuela Situation Rages Over Porto Cabello Blockade
In Venezuela reports describe a tense scene as revolutionaries threaten to capture towns and bombard foreigners. The US gunboat Marietta and others monitor Porto Cabello while delays report coal and stores sailing for Port. A German warship remains, Castro reportedly holds Porto Cabello, and Caracas notes no blockade of Carupano Cano Colorado or La Guaira with Caidad Bolivar under blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Cabello
Nicholes
Topeka
Porto
Caballo
Castro
United States
Caracas
Department of State
Carupano
Cano
Colorado
la Guairia
Caidad Bolivar
Puerto Cabello Still Uncaptured After Raid
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela reports no attack on the city despite a marauding party of 160 looters from San Estaban attempting to cross the Savannah at 1 am on August 11. Government outposts fired. long-range exchanges lasted two hours with no casualties and no damage to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
San Estaban
Patanemo
Boer Generals Arrive in London Amid Cheerful Welcome
The Boer generals Botha, Dewet, and Delarey landed at Southampton and London to a lively reception from officials and crowds. Dewet hinted at a U S visit before returning to South Africa. In Portsmouth the fleet illumination was postponed by a storm but later lit up the ships and city with fireworks and glowing silhouettes, delighting spectators.
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Southampton
Qgenerals
Botha
Dewet
Delarey
Nigeria
Chamberlain
Harl Roberts
Lord Kitchener
United States
South Africa
London
Roberts
Kitchener
Portsmouth
Spithead
Royal Yacht
Union Veterans Hold National Encampment in Washington
Communication from Commander-in-Chief Direnforth accepts invitation to hold the Union Veterans' Union national encampment here during the Grand Army encampment in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Direnforth
Union Veterans’ Union
Great Stallion Dead in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Aug 14 Ontine a prized pacing stallion died of colic. The four year old horse valued at 20000 dollars held the 2 04 pacing record set at Sioux City in ABSH circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Ontine
Sioux City
Absh
Paris Scene at Fair Accident Killers and Survivors
Mme Hourda wife of Evre Chateau gatekeeper describes seeing the two victims at the foot of a tree after the accident. Dr Perriquet testifies death was instantaneous and both bodies showed fatal head injuries. The bodies were moved to the Church of the Madeline vault in Paris with U S consular presence.
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Mme, Hourde
Dr. Perriquet
Paris
Mme, Hourda
Evre Chateau
Fait
Associated Press Today
Mme. Hoarde
Mra. Fair
Perriquet
Fair
Church of the Madeline
United States
Pricats
Typographical Union Adopts McKinley Assassination Denunciations
Cincinnati reports the 48th International Typographical Union convention adjourned after six days. Resolutions condemn all forms of anarchy and condemn the McKinley assassination. A telegram from President Mitchell notes coal strike success hinges on union support, and the convention votes to send 2009 dollars to Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
International Typographical Union
McKinley
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
American Express Robbed at Fordsville
Owensboro Ky Aug 18 The agent of the American Express company at Fordsville was robbed of 28000 last night under peculiar circumstances. J W Boamer who shipped the money to Fordsville is under arrest at Tivington and J G Schlitzbaum agent of the company is held at Falls of Rough on suspicion. Express men and officers believe the event is a conspiracy to defraud the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
American Express Company
Fordsvile
J. W. Boamer
Fordsville
Tivington
J. G. Schlitzbaum
Falls of
Express
Team of bay mares stolen near Perry
Perry August 18 a team of large bay mares was stolen from John Wifoat’s barn south of Perry. Constable Dave Willis pursued two men in a buggy who were driving south with two bay mares. The chase ended in timber near Redfield and the team valued at 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
John Wifoat
Dave Willis
Mr. Willis
Redfield
Conger Freed After Preliminary Murder Trial
Carbondale Illinois August 18 Walter Conger discharged at end of preliminary trial for allegedly aiding Mrs Riley in her husband’s murder. He did not speak. Children testified their mother and Conger were close and often wrestled. Mrs Riley to await September grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, Ill
Walter Conger
Riley
Conger
Wilson casts doubt on Riddle’s strike-end claim
Secretary Wilson of the Mine Workers of America rejected Major Riddle’s assertion that the strike would end September 1. Wilson said Riddle has no authority to speak for the miners and urged a settlement by September 1 under reasonably fair conditions, but would not concede other terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wilson
Mine Workers of America, Baid
Major Riddle
Riddle
Andrews Found Guilty in City Savings Bank Case Detroit Aug 18
The jury found Frank C. Andrews guilty of misappropriating funds from the wrecked City Savings bank. Attorney Kirchner announced plans to appeal to the Supreme Court and a 60 day stay of proceedings was granted.
Parry Declines Candidacy for Vice Presidential Nomination
Indianapolis August 18 David N M Parry president of the National Manufacturers association issued a formal statement saying he will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination for vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry
Indianapolis
Ind
David NM. Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
Washington G A R encampment program announced for 1902
At a conference in Washington the Commander in Chief Torrance of the G C A R presided over adoption of the 1902 encampment program. It lists events from Oct 5 church services to Oct 10 grand review by the president, with speeches, campfires, naval day parades, and national encampment sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Torrance
G.ca
New York ‘Avenue Presbyterian
Wallace Radeliff
D. D
St. Patrick’s/Catholic church
United States
Colombian gunboat Boyaca captured at Agua Dulce
News from Agua Dulce reports the government gunboat Boyaca captured by Colombian revolutionists after naval action. Three hundred government troops and Generals Cruz and Henao, along with munitions and provisions, were seized with the vessel while a gasoline launch on government service was also captured. The Boyaca had departed Panama on July 29 with reinforcements for General Morales Berti's force. No further word has come from the isthmus.
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San Jose de Costa Rica
Agua Dulce
Boyaca
Cruz
Henao
Boyaea
Panama
Morales Berti
PREPARE FOR BOER GENERALS
The Hague hosts Boer Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey next week with visits planned in Amsterdam Hague Utrecht and meetings with Steyn Kruger The arrival is seen as a curb on anti British propaganda and refugees urge mediation while criticizing Kruger associates.
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The
Hague
Botha
Dewet
Delarey
Amsterdam
Steyn
Utrecht
Kruger
Prairie du Chien Angler Reels Largest Upper Mississippi Sturgeon
Edward Clark fishing at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin landed a seven foot rock sturgeon weighing 116 pounds, likely the largest fish ever caught in the upper Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Edward Clark
Upper
Mississippi
Grain market mixed as Chicago reports dull flour and firm to weak wheat
Chicago grain notes dull flour market while wheat shows moderate activity and early firmness that gives way to weakness. Corn and oats move with mixed hints from weather and export cables. coast sales small and futures pull back. Chicago produce and livestock report mild shifts with slight price declines in cattle and hogs.
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Chicago
England
Liverpool
Iowa
Kansas
Liverpool S
Town
Nebraska
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Patrick Cudahy
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Cudahy
Eustace L. Furlong
Geological Department
University of California
Chasta County
Altoona
Opera House
Dilock
Imperial Dry Goods Company
One-Price Clothing Company
Eleventh Avenue Opera House
M. Waln
Elgin Company
Tress
Onan Wees B
Tsyesearts
Loun
Cer
Nye
Atbii Ohke
Cartas
Iuiger Fale
Opeka
Anthithey Ie Etree
Porto O
Widnsteth
Curacoa
Unietates
Marietta
Botha, Dewet and Delarey
the Typographical Union
American Express
Dng
National Capital
the Hague
Market Reports
Loula
Montapolis Grain
Msn
Bard
Northern
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