King Alfonso Weds In Grand Madrid Ceremony
The marriage of King Alfonso of Spain to Princess Victoria Victoria of Battenberg took place at the church of San Sergio in Madrid at noon. Archbishop of Toledo officiated as crowds cheered the royal pair while the procession from the palace paraded through principal streets. The scene inside the church was lavish with flowers and gold officials, the capital seal of pageantry and state escort forming a grand spectacle.
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Big Alfonso
Spain
I Wietoeli
Battenverg
Bedward
Saideronlino
Maaria
Hurepe
Toledo
Madrid
Alfonso
Aderick Wallingford Whitridge
Ry Balutes
Cea
Hird
Agra
Dini
Reinquet
Royal
Ater
Ville
Early attempts curb corporate rail power in 1880s reform drive
Amid legislative pushback and court battles the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 sought to curb rail monopolies but offered limited enforcement. Critics say commissions could unset rail rates yet lacked authority to replace them, allowing open flouting by railroads while highlighting need for stronger registration and regulation. Subsequent mergers and anti-rate efforts followed, culminating in later reforms.
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Fealava
Eta Basotal
Cho
Tinto
Btygis
Aio
Great Northern Counties
Mivalisippi River
Pacific Coast
Gulf
General Knox
Tustlea
Tmerger, Mainimer and Tongs
Hig E
Department of Justice
Sugar Trust
Department
Wikins Iaw
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Uhere
Royal wedding revels and sweeping railroad reform
Report recounts Alfonso's wedding ceremonies and lavish fêtes across the king's domain with foreign envoys. It also analyzes the Wikins Law expanding Interstate Commerce Commission powers to regulate rail, pipelines, and related transport discriminations, aiming for just and reasonable rates and broader oversight.
Bomb explosion wounds Madrid royal couple. many killed
A bombing as the royal carriage passed in Madrid killed twenty and wounded about a hundred. King Alfonso and Queen Victoria escaped unharmed, later appearing on a palace balcony. Several officials and guards were among the dead. an investigation targets Manuel Duran and Mateo Moral as suspects.
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Ny Alonso
Spain
Victoria
Madrid
Boinb
Duke of
Intomayor
Joy
Lis
Alfonso
Anannain
Suleide
Manuel Duran
Mateo Moral
Notable Missionary Dr Corbett Highlighted By Assembly
Dr Wynter Corbett of Chefoo China, elected moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly in Des Moines, is hailed as a premier missionary in China. Born 1836 in Leatherwood PA, he settled in Chefoo in 1863 and leads a growing native preacher program, with 40 to 50 native helpers. His work supports Wichita church outreach and church gifts.
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Wynter Corbett
Chefoo
China
Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Leatherwood
Hunter Corveltuus
Shentung
Middle Kingdom
Bradt
Wichita
Dr. Corbett
Reward for horse theft in Tama County case
Sheriff Veat and Sheriff Vest seek George Hayes accused of stealing a white mare 000 pounds and a roan 900 pounds from Wm Lapson's livery stable in Tama. Hayes described as 5 ft 2 in, dark hair and eyes, swarthy, with brown stubby beard if any. Also reports on epidemics closing Centerville schools, a Riverside of unique local incidents, and several criminal cases across nearby towns.
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Veat
Tama
George Hayes
M. W. Vest
Geo. Hayes
Wm. Lapson
Bishop Potter Sees Growing Religious Tolerance Abroad
While visiting London and Egypt during the winter, Bishop Potter of New York notes a marked advance in religious toleration among observers of all faiths. He cites closer relations between American and Anglican congregations, softened religious hostilities, and kinder treatment of people and animals influenced by Christian influence across Egypt and beyond.
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Potter
New York
London
Snennneileetiet
Italy
Egypt
Europe
Ayer
Giant German auxiliary vessel arrives in New York
The five masted bark rigged ship R C Ringners, largest of its kind, arrives on maiden voyage from Siemen Germany to New York. She is 450 feet long, all of iron sails, and 5250 gross tons. With sails set, speed is 17 knots and auxiliary engines supply 2. Skat galt without sails. Short News Notes include Bishop-elect Patrick J. McHale to Porto Rico, Samuel Geller’s prison sentence, and other items.
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R. C. Rigkners
New York
Siemen
Germany
Very Roy
Patrick J. McHale
Porto Rico
Archbishop Blenk
Samuel Geller
Cima
Thomas Allen
Enys
William J. Bryan Wid
United States
Nebraska
Boston
Clergy Robberies and Bank Failures Hit Iowa Towns
A Des Moines area Presbyterian committee aided two visiting clerics robbed of all funds at a church assembly. Reports cite Rev. Gage and Rev. Banford among others detailing robberies, hotel escapes, and cash losses. Bank failures near Manervey and Thornton devastate farmers. J C Jengasa and Wattures suffer heavy losses and health decline. Millionaire Morris Rothachild arrested for speeding in Waterloo. Pleasantville family robbed in sleep. a boy killed by falling lumber in Des Moines. Community notes: Du buque home enlarged, Town City death, Tangled Order lodge planned, Rock Island interurban resuming, and educator rally in Waterloo. Public notices include rural delivery expansion in Lyon county and Evangelist meetings planned by Des Moines pastors.
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Cleruynien
Dosdfolnen
Dea Moines
Gage
Banford
Kansas City
Ray
Wenger
Vriendloas
Dubuque
Ray Livingston
Town
Fraterpa Order
Waterloo
Rock Island
Shaw
Tenchera’ Chautauqua Institute
Lyon County
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Katherine Meyers Smith
Keokuk
William 5. Friade
Walnut
Josephine Albee
N. ‘Tc, Albee
Thaeley
Property Mutual Insurance Company of
Pratt
I. BH
Manhard
Yiee J. A. Gilmore
Hoya
J. C. Hubingar & Bros
Roy Roreback
Davenport
Gayner
Centerville
New York
F. Sheldon
Carrier
Okla
Nina
Danville
Drew
Oye
Strawberry Point
Oskaloosa and Benton Electria Railway
Oskaloosa Tracton and Light Company
Attempt To Dynamite Clear Lake Dam Failed
A second attempt to blow up the Clear Lake outlet near Mason City used dynamite. The concrete wall was shattered but not blown out. 16 inches of water rise would have little effect. Controversy over lowering the lake has caused hard feeling between proponents and cottage owners.
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Steuciore
Clene
Clear Lake
Ason City
Ling Nrigon
Favatora
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Chiech Mauniscent
Tha
Bacape Uahurty
Auit
George B. McNeil
Mr. MecNefil
Amesbury
Mass
Ienroed
Oedige
Iyn Steward
Massachusetts
Wendell Philips
Glaty
Massachusetts Bureau of
Iabor Statistics
Knights For Labor
American Federation of Labor
British
Trades Union Congress
Sorge EB. Asnells
Goremykin
Count Witten
Caucasus
Count Witterng
Japan
Portsmouth
N. H
Mministers
M. Lepine
Paria Paleo
Aince
Nui
Carolus Duran
Pops Pius X
Titan
Pops Paul II
Nicholas Tongworth
Rockingham Palace
Edward
Richmond
Rig
Board of Education
John McGowan
Davanport
Clinton
Fulton
Cedar Falla
Northern Road
Sleep Walker
Peter Huffman
Iowa City
Arone
Leonard Roberts
Tom Pilmore
Buxton
Wilmore
Oskaloosa
Rosa Pattingill
Mightning
Ashton
Habe
Muller
Thomas O'Loole
Lowa
Charlotte
Charbon
Hylog
Tiffin
Towne Swine Breeders’ Meeting
Town Swine Breeders’ Association
National Association of Expert
Anit
Des Maines
Vateran
J. D. Johnson
Burlington
Bmrner
Nobbud
Hash
Yossas Ma Jcollatse
Meservey Bank
Thornton Bank
Manervey
J. C. Jengasa
Fortwsen
Hemvidst India
Megeryoy
Fe ‘Craditar
Tito
Thornton Institution
Morris Rothachild
Millonaire
Chicago
Floyd County
Rotheehild
9 Party
St. Paul
Pleasantville
Walker Tater
Vntuglar
Hart
Eewin Carlson
Dmill
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