Fragmentary Elgin Iowa Notes On World Affairs And Social Change
A fragmentary Elgin Iowa item sketches global affairs with tone of commentary, mentions Spain hostilities England and Woodford, laments on contemporary thought in literature, notes Montreal Fish and Game Club seeking wolf and fox bounty, and cites Boston University Alumni in Lucknow plus discussion on women’s condition and a proposed provident loan association in Chicago.
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Fish and Game Protection Club
Montreal
Canada
Province of
Quebec
Lucknow
Boston University Alumni Association of
Merchants' Club
Chicago
Provident Loan Association
Chicago Hemorrhage of Maine Sparks Public Apathy
A Chicago paper contrasts the Maine disaster with the city’s indifference to annual lethal losses from contaminated water and preventable deaths. It urges the Union to highlight the national toll, estimating about eighteen hundred thousand deaths yearly from preventable causes and calling for civic action to curb such losses.
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Cali
Maine
Chicago
Union
United States
Ita
Sutelde
Sullivan to Lead War Effort as Publicity Agent
In wartime chatter a Boston figure, John L Sullivan, reappears as a vocal proponent of using the war department for publicity and promotion. The piece urges Secretary Alger to enlist his services along with Simmons and Corbett to rally support and pressure Spaniards, predicting a swift, ardent campaign.
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Ohn L. Sullivan
Boston
Sullivan
War Department
Alger
Southerner Displayed Calmness in Emergencies
A fragment describing a southerner as calm, deliberate, and responsible under provocation. It notes he would not rush to violence and would act with wisdom and caution, contrasting self restraint with outward reactions. The passage emphasizes loyalty to others and measured judgment in disputes.
Oregon is Safe at Sea After Long Pacific Voyage
Secretary Long announced the battleship Oregon, second largest in the U S Navy, completed a 13 000 mile voyage from San Francisco around South America to the Windward Islands and is now safe. It remains unclear if she has joined Admiral Sampson’s fleet. The voyage, made before hostilities, was to keep Oregon out of Spanish reach and strengthen American battle power.
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Washington
Long
San Wyco
South Amerea
Sampson
Navy’ Department
Navy Department
Manila
Oregon
San Francisco
Athintic
Nat Calino
Horn
South America
Babla
Windwari Islands
Leavini
Bahia
Clark
Clari
Windward Islands
Bureau of Navigation
McCallas
Cienfuegos
War Bead
Charleston
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Cavite
Bnet
Gresham
St. Lawrence
Tls
Treaavy Department
Treasury
Supreme Court Upholds Supersedeas Bond in Lumlinggn Case
In Hix Head Held Mineing Oklahoma May 20 the inhers corpus case of Jobin Lumlinggn accused of wrongdoing was before the supreme court. Tomlinson argued that the $700 bond was not a supersedeas bond and that authorities could jail him if the decision went against him. The court ruled the bond valid and remanded him to jail to serve the sentence.
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Hix
Bismarck
N. C
Jobin
Lumlinggn
Runilar
Steele County
Supreme Court
Tomlinson
Enue Vaa
Fragmented note on conveyances and military delay
A partial OCR fragment discusses certiorari or conveyance issues, mentions Canadian locks and identity, and references a university loss and a president's call. It then shifts to a discussion of military mobilization, delays, promises, and future expectations with unclear specifics. The text is disjointed and lacks clear events or dates.
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Jsyatem
Markets Report From Various Grain and Livestock Centers
May 20 market notes from St Paul Mint Omaha Chicago Milwaukee and Sioux City covering wheat and oats prices No 1 hard and Northern bids, corn and barley ranges, flax and rye values, feed meal and bran prices, hog and cattle quotes, and regional variations across Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin. Strong named locations and commodity figures anchored by exact bid levels and futures angles.
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Prom
St. Paul
Northern
Birley
Mint
Minn
Minneapolis
Chicago
Unsa
Milwaukee
Wis
Nea
Texas
New Brighton
South St. Paul
Sioux Clay
Iowa
NEW CABINET Five to join Sagasta Spain May 20
Madrid May 20 The new Spanish cabinet is announced with Sagasta as president of the council of ministers and ministers named for foreign affairs war marine colonies finance interior justice public instruction and other posts. Sagasta to present names to the queen regent for sworn in.
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Saguata
Hix Nine
Madrid
Council of Ministers
Senor Sagasta
Senor Leon Y Castillo
Gen. Correa
Senor Aunon
Senor Romero Giron
Senor Lopez Puigeerver
Senor Capdepon
Senor Grelzard
Senor
Gamaro
Sioux Tribe Meetings Raise Alarm Near Iteda Iowa
Near Iteda in Sioux City Iowa on May 20 numerous conferences among Sioux subdivisions on the reservation north of Torts Rol inson and Niobrara Nel have caused fresh alarm. Settlers fear an uprising and urge the government to strengthen garrisons or permit the reds to form companies to fight Buhain.
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Iteda
Sioux City
Iowa
Torts
Rolinson
Niobrara
Nel
Buain
Safe Blown at Jewell Junction Iowa
A tile explosion woke residents of Jewell Junction as burglars dynamited a safe in the post office. They forced entry through the front door, looted $200 in postage stamps and $30 in currency plus jewelry and trinkets from the news stand showcase.
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Owen
Webster City
Iowa
Jewell Junction
Wan
Spanish Torpedo Boat Terror to Join Fleet at Puerto Rico
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror nears Mort De France and may join the fleet at Cubs or Puerto Rico. The Alleante remains. Three unknown vessels passed Mar Uulqne bound northwest carrying coal, likely for the fleet, and did not signal.
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ISG
Associated Press
St. Clerre
Martinique
Terror
Mort de France
Cubs
Puerto Rico
Alleante
Mar- Uulqne
Secret Order Elects Leaders At Sioux Falls Lodge Meeting
The Fraud lodge of Odd Fellows in session elected TL Lostutter of ra quels grad master and Mia Hell Baker of Deadwood was chosen president of the Daughters of Rebekah. The meeting occurred May 20 in Sioux Falls.
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Secret Order Etvetiima
Sioux Falla, &.D
Fraud Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Seasion
TL. L. Lostutter
Raquels
The
Daughters of Rebekah
Mia
Hell Baker
Deadwood
Weather Report from Aberdeen: rains improve crops
One and one-half inches of rain had fallen at Aberdeen since yesterday as of May 20. The crop and range situation were reported as improving with generally favorable conditions for the overall harvest and pasture outlook.
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Aberdeen
8. D
The Fin Weddin Funeral at Newarden Hawarden May 26
Glimpses of a funeral service for Mr. Qladstone who died at 8 o clock this morning. He had been unconscious but sometimes lucid as mourners gathered, including his wife who wailed and clasped his hand. The watchers were unable to understand most of his final words.
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Hawarden
Qladstone
O'Clooly
Gladstone's Death Triggers National Mourning Across Britain
In Britain the passing of Mr. Gladstone dominates headlines as Hawarden and St. Stephen's House reflect collective grief. The government plans a public funeral at Westminster Abbey with a monument, while messages from the Prince of Wales and international leaders express deep condolences.
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London
Great Britain
Mr. Gladstone
Hawarden
House of Commons
Yesiday
Herbert Gladstone
Lord Stanley
Hon
St. Stephens
Earl of Chatham
Westminster Abbey
Prince of Wales
Henry Gladstone
M. Waure
French Republic
Belgium
Prange
Italy
Greece
Madrid
England
Gladstgne
Farmington Grain and Hay Co Evicted Over 14000 Claim
Farmington Minnesota May 20 deputies closed the elevators of the Farmington Grain and Hay company and Castle Rock after writs of attachment issued at the instance of Brooks Griffith Co of Minneapolis on claims totaling 14000 dollars.
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Minneapolia Clatyes
Farmington,Minn
Farmington Grain and Hay Company
Castle Ltock
Attacgaments
Brooks, Griffith & Co
Minneapolia
Runaway Injures Mrs. Towlerton in Westgate Iowa
Mrs. J. W. Towlerton of Renownay Westgate Iowa suffered serious injuries in a runaway after a prior suicide attempt by poison last November. Doctors doubt her recovery.
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Westgate
Iowa
J. W. Towlerton
Alabama Battleship Alabama Yard Still Under Weight of War
A fragmented account describes the Alabama ironclad yard operations, with references to the ship’s routines, a ceremonial unveiling by notable figures, and concerns over security after a gunpowder explosion. The report notes the ship’s number 290 matching a Civil War era Alabama yard, and mentions families of senators and dignitaries present for the event.
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Uys
Alabama
Mary
Morgan
Bediatoy
Mies Todd
Senators Morgan
Slater
Cornelia J. Morgan
Confeteracy i
Spanish Victory and Puerto Rico Bombardment Report
Governor General of Puerto Rico cites eight soldiers killed and thirty four wounded in the San Juan forts bombardment by Sampson’s fleet on May 12. Two guns dismounted at Mor castle. other forts lightly damaged. A shot penetrated the palace. a powder house corner was carried away. No school children killed. Alfonso XII and Manuelita damaged. Refugees say city terrorized. residents flee inland seeking safety from the American guns.
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Puerto Rico
Telly
San Juan
Madrid
Puerto, Rico
Sampson
More Castle
Alfonso
Rescue From Massacre in West Africa Uprising
May 20 London reports detail the rescue of American missionary Misa Miller in Free Town Sierra Leone during a hut tax uprising. For three days violence and purges swept the town as a boat's crew from a British warship arrived to save Miller at the mission house.
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West Africa
London
Free Town
Sierra Leone
Misa Miller
Mies Miller
Cadix and allied ships ready for sea with 13000 troops
Cadiz reports first-class battleship and auxiliary cruisers including Rapido and Alfonso X and Vittorio among others ready for sea. They are expected to sail for the Philippines before month end with 13,000 troops.
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Cadix
Gibralta
Pelayo
Oved
Oryts Gy
Catton’v
Alfonso
Xuil
Vittorio
Giraldin
Rapido
Alfonso’ Xtit
Buenos Ayres
Antonio Lopes
Cadiz
Phiippines
International News From Manila And Hongkong
May 20 dispatches report Manila letters lifted by government price controls on foul goods and a show of faith in German support as Prince Henry may visit Manila. Immortalite carried mails from Hongkong to the American fleet and ashore in the city. In Buenos Aires rumors say Bolantards renew a subscription drive and funds for the sale continue.
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Germany
Hongkong
Manila
Prince Henry
Immortalite
Allowil
Farmer Kills Wife After Quarrel Near Echo Minn
May 20 at Bitl Dawson Minn a farmer living four miles from Echo killed his wife with a bill after a quarrel over family matters. Ott, the victim, is mentioned as the spouse in a tense domestic incident. Police report the event occurred in rural Minnesota.
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Kia HY
Bitl Dawson
Minn
Ott
Echo
Tie -Wife
War Department Faces Shortcomings in Army Readiness
Washington May 20 government officials acknowledge military service gaps threaten efficient fighting. Delays arise from needed legislation, equipment shortages, and questions over volunteers forfeiting commissions. Navy mobilization plans and ship repairs stir public speculation as monitors Maboone Canyonfuss and Manhattan near completion.
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iWashington
Congress
Yeslayi
Cuba
Army of Occupation
Navy
Miles
Carl Crowninshield
Clef
Nivigation Bureau
Mies
Washington
Sampa
FAO
Staunton
Resson
Martinque
Harvard
St. Pierre
Maboone
Canyonfcus
Manhattan
Leigue
Confession in Sioux River bridge killing case
Watertown May 20 Daniel Rooney confessed to killing the man found dead near the Sioux River bridge weeks ago. He claims self defense, says all parties were under liquor, and the case is now being tried.
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Kcung
Watertown
Daniel Roone Lye
Sioux Ver
Tig
Village approves $25,000 water works bond plan
The village held a special election on May 20 and voted to bond for $25,000 to install a new waterworks system funded by the loan. Morris and Mun were noted in the record as involved in the vote.
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WIL Tksne Water Donds
Morris, Mun
Vilage
Iat
Comery
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Elgin
Spain
Oring
Woodford
Mr. J. Bull
Aura
Sorogla
Borosister
United States Navy
Endre Chcutt
Hing
Criiker Chinelestun Stirty
Mer
Miral Dewey
Dd Gans
Newarden
Tere
Mr.Gladstone
Bolantards
Argentina
Melont
Kivery
Siediniint
Achainnee
Pidcin
Coast ‘Defense
Ni- Viack
Berlin
Savy Department
Ayary
Genport
Europe
Titty Daya
Topeka
Etorlee
Greeley
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