Iowa State News: Angelos May Wiles Seeks Suitor for Twelve Mothers
Des Moines report details Col Henry Birchby of Texas Angeles proposing to marry one of twelve mothers caring for a young girl Edna Bain under guardianship. Birchby offers support and a home, aiming to become father and husband, with mayoral and civic references for legitimacy. Most recipients unlikely to accept.
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Angelos
Wiles
UY Ohe
Ghrbe
Tiny
Seag Haven
Ginde
Tigby
Des Moines
Dan
Henry Bitchby
Tex Angeles
Mana Smyres
Dex Moines
Ciple
Bain
Col
Birchby
Essaya Ty
Tam
Edna
Cal Bivehby
Bivehby
Hive
Los Angeles
Cal
Bivebhy
Lkely
Bride’s Narrow Pin Rescue After Wedding Gift
A Ot tumwa bride named Misa Eva Ballard nearly choked on a pin hidden in a wedding gift. Surrounded by friends, she swallowed the pin while admiring presents, prompting immediate medical help and an X ray. The wedding proceeded and the pin was removed safely.
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Misa Eva Ballard
Ottumwa
Arther
Gayle
Baldata Lappenel
Clothing Found On River Bank Triggers Burlington Probe
Burlington police investigate after two bundles of women's clothing near the Rock stand tracks raise questions about two missing youths. Officials suspect the garments may belong to Lilande Whitney, a one year old, and Olga Dehn, a 16 year old resident. Two men, Clarence Mackay and Ed Carrot, are missing and believed linked to the case. Chief Hilta notes the possibility of disguise and elopement by the girls with the men.
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Burlington
Rock Stand Tracks
Burlington Police
Lilande Whitney
John Whitney
Olga Dehn
South Sixth Street
Clarence Mackay
Carrot
Hilta
A. F. Bridges
Richland
Joss Nolan
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Vieu
Archbishop Keane
W. J. Timming
Olson
Badger
Gordon Wagner
Waterloo
Helming
Henry Hankey
Tear Newton
Sarah Williams
Burlington Hospital
New Windsor
Til
Thomas Mullen
Wart Baker
Ray Arnold
Clinton
Sfason City
W. D. Hamilton
W. A. McNeill
Oakatooga
Hamilton
Milwaukee
Electric Storm Hurts Waterloo Residents and Damages Homes
A severe lightning storm in Waterloo Texas badly injured Halogans and shocked JD Wooley and wife. Wooley touched a live wire and suffered burns while his wife was knocked down trying to help him. Mrs Mary Grahams residence was damaged and passersby were knocked down stepping over the energized walk in front of the Ellis hotel. Power was shut off citywide as factories closed early.
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Jd. Wooley
Waterloo
Wooley
Mary Graham
Ellis Hotel
Bas Giny And The Elopement At Court Invasion
Bas Giny intended to marry Whinnhiy Eres Conaviile and fled with Wilson Webster and Fera Spook to evade Weld. Webster was accused of disturbing the peace after attempting to abduct the bride. Con Mable Vickor and Tusten Vannow assisted. The couple married during Webster’s absence while Wolf followed court proceedings.
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Wilson Webster
Fera Spook
Molina
Aureria
Misa Spook
Webster
Weld
Jarve Hornerested
Lnta
A.cierutt
Peare
Mable Vickor Agrostal
Aml
Hotore
Tusten
Wolf
Hammerstein Divorce and Settlement Reads Like Odd Tale
Terry Hammerstein of North Doone sold his wife and two children for 12.50 and then sued Diet Hanes for 3,000. They settled with Hanes paying 42.00 and the wife keeping no children. The transfer was drawn up and signed.
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Wathh Boone Man
Rellnauthen
Terry Hammerstein
Noyth Doone
Trammerstein
Fame
Fort Tintge
Diet Hanes
Hanes
Tmanes
Thunmer Vate
Mystery at Burlington as Body Found in River
A roughly dressed stranger with a bullet wound in the heel was found in the river at Burlington. He stood about six feet tall with brown hair, wearing a blue shirt, overalls, and rough shoes. The discovery began a murder mystery aboard a steamboat deck.
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Crocwel
Wiver
Myst
Burlington
Evangelist Billy Sunday Skips Midland Chautauqua Session
At Midland Chan tauqua headquarters Dea Molites the telegram from Billy Sunday states he will not attend the afternoon to open the session. Managers cite a contract breach and announce suit for $3,000 damages against the evangelist.
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Midland
Chantaugua
Misfortunes Beset Simon Nevins and Kin in Town City
A string of tragedies and mishaps follows Simon Nevins of Town City. He breaks a leg in a bicycle accident. his wife falls ill. his father dies in a fire. his brother’s death remains unsolved amid rumors of murder or drowning. Nearby, a unidentified man floats in the river near Burlington.
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Simon Nevine
Simon Nevins
Nevine
Nevina
China Receives Gratitude From United States For Exhibit of Consideration
China expresses gratitude to the United States for an exhibit of consideration not often shown by a strong nation. Representative Jing in Washington conveys thanks as China agrees to pay indemnities. details reference Boxer rebellion era and the 1901 settlement arrangements with Russia and Germany cited in relation to punitive costs and restitution.
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Dade Sam
Minuy Milgina
Dolima
China
Jing
Weiker
Datyager
Chhin
United States
Chinn
Soin
Great Water Duel Lives Up To Hype In Avatar of Rowing
In a dramatic intercollegiate race Cornell Dal gorsky edged Columbia University in a rough seas finish. The boats stayed even for four miles as both crews fought water, with Cornell pulling clear in the final burst to win by about twenty five feet. Columbia’s strong push left Georgetown and Syracuse far back as darkness closed in on the illuminated course.
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Comien Dereatn Colimbte
Cornell Dalgorsky
Gottrse An Lin
Trudson
Columbia University
Renin Boai
Cohmibla
Carnell Ain
Annapolie
Phenitty
Omaylyouia
Wisconsin
Georgetown
Sygacuse
Ler
United States
Arkan
China’s World Debt Dispute and U S Payment Plan
The text outlines a complex treaty-like sum due from China to multiple countries with annual installments over forty years at 4 percent interest. It notes Uncle Sam’s share and compares China’s revenue to the burden, proposing to release China from further claims by paying a balance of about 8 million, effectively making a 27 million gift. It also references a rowing competition where Wisconsin won the freshman eight and Syracuse the varsity four.
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Uncle Sam
China
Roosevelt
Toot
Butte Mail Carriers Strike Over Wages
Short news notes report mail carriers in Butte Montana striking over pay with wages cited from 000 to 850 dollars annually. An Anglesey England earthquake shock caused building tremors but no damage. Seismographs in Austria and England logged violent shocks at long distances. Henry M Walker sues Edward Farriman for 500000 in Oregon railway breach and conspiracy case. Florencio Morales and Bernardo Mora sentenced to death for involvement in Garíaldas case with ties to Cabrera ally Gen Lima.
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Butte
Mont
Anglesey
England
Austria
Henry M. Walker
New Jersey
Edward’. Farriman
Portland
Lima
Cabrera
Guate- Bale
Barrillaa
Judge Loving Acquitted in Nelson County Murder Trial
In Houston Virginia former Nelson County judge William G Loving was acquitted of murder in the April 22 shooting of Theodore Estes son of Sheriff M K Fetes after Estes had ridden with Loving's daughter Elizabeth. Jurors cited insanity amid duress from the daughter’s story and relief at the verdict. Foreman McCraw said on first ballot all jurors favored acquittal.
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Houston
Wiliam G. Loving
Nelson
Theodore Estes
M. K. Fetes
Loving
Young Estes
Estes
Elizabeth Loving
Barksdale
Brent Saacrifices
Ife
Need of the Times Commencement Address at Holy Cross
Cardinal Gibbons warns in a Worcester Holy Cross College address that society faces a great need for sturdy men of courage. He argues that true bravery lies in calmly fulfilling duty amid ridicule and public prejudice, surpassing the valor of a battlefield captain.
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Times
Cardinal Gibbons
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Citles
Cry For Help: Thousands Needed in Northwest Lumber Jobs
A plea from Northwest lumber firms and railroads cites a labor shortage threatening eastern Washington Oregon and northern Idaho. N Kennedy of Northern Pacific reports only half the needed workers found. The Western Pine Shippers Association says 60 000 men are needed to keep 20 000 at work with wages from 46 to 75 dollars monthly plus board, while mills pay 3 to 10 dollars daily.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Pas Eific
Indolleg Vueshi
N. Kennedy
Kuliwrsy Company
Western Pine Shippera’ Association
Maine
W. C. Uliford
Avery Tan
United States
Cranada
Iabor
Clemlent
Rail Labor Rules and Rates Stir Federal and State Courts
A mosaic of rail industry actions and debates unfolds as sixteen hour work limits for train crews are debated, court appeals seek to block new passenger and livestock rate laws, and railroads confront federal probes. Executives predict possible government involvement and ownership, while indictments over rebates shape ongoing legal battles.
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Gay. Mughes
New York
Missouri
United States District Court of Kansas Cly
Harriman
Rock Fal and Company
Perkins Inn
State Supreme Court
Stuyvesant Dish
Usinois Central
Economic Club of New York
Clays
Interstate Commerce Commission
Executive Committee
Road
Parks
Boston
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Fedemate and Jury
Stinson
The
Great Northern
Thia Road
Tomes J. Hill
Pres
Grain market optimism amid favorable factors in 19th century trade
The report notes improving conditions in leading industries and rising bank payments, with grain moving forward and retail sales showing strong demand. It cites favorable weather, higher dividends, and improved stocks but warns of potential liquidation pressure from a backward spring and wholesale price pressures. Dun's Review of Trade records 20 Chicago district failures that week, versus 22 previously and 15 a year ago.
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Chicago
Dun
Seasonable summer weather boosts trade and crops
New York notes improved crop conditions and expanded retail and reorder activity, with six months of wholesale results showing gains of at least ten percent into 1900. Indices signal continued strength across industries, while U S and Canadian business failures rise week by week. Wheat and corn exports climb with a fiscal year tally near 71 million and 1.18 million bushels respectively. Bradstreet's Commercial Report.
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Whalesale
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Chicago market prices for livestock and grains
Regional commodity listings show Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo, New York, Toledo markets. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and related products with varying grades and ranges. Notable figures include hogs at four to six dollars and wheat near one dollar, with regional per bushel and per hundredweight quotes.
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Chicago
Timothy
Indianapolia
St Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Clover Mead
Brazilian chamber approves Sao Paulo coffee loan guarantee
Advices from Washington report the Sao Paulo coffee loan guarantee of 15 million dollars approved by the Brazilian chamber. A Panama US Colombia treaty negotiations outlook shows no final touches until next autumn. The Atlas Drop Forge plant in Utica, New York, burned, incurring a 200 thousand dollar loss. Governor Hanry of Indiana spoke at the 61st synod in Pittsburg. A planned 50 million dollar theft from a Russian office in Twochita was foiled. thirty Russians were arrested after tunneling 120 yards from a hotel.
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Wirea
Sao Paulo
Washington, D. C
United States of Colombia
Republic of Panama
Atles Drop Forge and Tool Company
Utica
Gov. Hanry
Indiana
61St Synod
West
Young People’s Societies
United Presbysterian Church
Pittsburg
Twochita
Siberia
Wfa
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Aneity Institute
Oakville
Tugs Brennan
Board of Supervisors
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Lawes A. Miller
Knoxville
Miller
W. G. Clements
Newton
Norman Beaver
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Germany
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