Des Moines life events and criminal cases headline
A roundup from around the state reports a Des Moines man attempting suicide after a fall from the Marquardt block, a fatal railroad accident near Postville, town court actions, a Boone county fire killing eight, axe murder confessions at Afton, and political court rulings. Also noted: a theater owner fleeing Sioux City creditors, a stalled grand jury in Keokuk, and a sugar tariff moment in Washington with Senator Gear applauded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W
Marquardt
Des Moines
Farmers Mutual Live Stock Insurance
Asi
Equitable Bild
Fairfield
W. J. MecGoffin
Olympic Theater
Sioux City
Covington
Neb
Nellie Liscome
Estherville
William Kline
Anamosa
Joho H Korzlovsky
Cedar Rapids
Edward Maher
Oudkirl
Georg Bernius
Clinton
Louie Jansen
Grandview Avenue Methodist Church
Dubuque
Wheat
Gods Temple
Wilkinson
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Postville
Decorah
Wendl Shefronil
Keokuk
Geo
Appleton
Ialem
Baliff
Fort Madison
Dell Balderson
Goodell
Afton
Balderson
Sam Kidd
Kidd
Bull
Jai Ofivers
Halderson
Creston
John Kenneally
Chicago
Gillan
Manos
Supreme Court
Polk County District Court
J. A. Harvey
W. M. McFarland
Miundaimos
Boone County
Hibbard
General Assembly
Given
J. W. Cliff
Samuel N
Parsons
Cliff
Senate
Conrad
Clift
Monticello
Charles Gurney
Marshal Miller
Gurney
Charley
James Chapmnng
Ed Holler
George Meeks
Cascade
Chicago, Milwaukee & Paul
Justice Little
City Hall
Congregational Church
Allamosa
Chapman
League
Gear
Washington
Iowa
Senatereleet
House
John Ward
State Center
Ward
First Street
Milwaukee Bridge
Elsie
Jack Gross
Pugilists Corbett Mitchell Bind Bonds for Feb 28 Trial
Reports from Jacksonville show pugilists Corbett and Mitchell appearing before the court with bonds of four dollars each to appear for trial on February 28. The era of political reconciliations and legal actions is noted as various officials and cases move through courts and state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Mitchell
Jacksonville
William
J’‘rince Bismarck
Berlin
Roth
George i. Painter
Alice Martin
Chicago
Painter
Lee
Mme
Bismarck
Colorado
Senate
House
Representative McCreary
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cleveland
Hawi
Committee On Foreign Affairs
de. Talmage
Brooklyn
Tam
Wheeler H. Peckham
New York
United States
Hornblower
John Birdsell
Danville
Des Motines Jan 93 legislative actions and adjournments
The Des Moines legislature saw bills on prohibiting sales to those under 16, revising revenue laws, and funding state institutions. Senate elected Senator Gear, adjourned. House debated ballot changes, prohibition measures, and costs for county officials. Recess followed joint sessions and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Des Motines
Gear
HOUSE
General Assembly
United States
Houses
den Moiner
Jar
Smith
Cooper
Montgomery
Des Moines
Perrin
Milar
Lee
SESE
Memorial
Congress
Wilson
Miller
Morrison
Nicoll
Henate
Washington
McMillan
Corbett Wins World Title Fight in Third Round
In Jacbhao Villa Flu January 26, Corbett defeated Mitchell in the third round after militia were called but withdrawn. The arena crowd of about two thousand watched Corbett knock Mitchell flat, claim the world title, with time listed at nine minutes. Both fighters were arrested afterward on fighting by previous appointment charges, bonds set at $5,090 each. The purse totaled $20,040 with a $10,000 side bet, all going to Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Jachaon Villa
Call
Corbett
Charles
Jim Janda
Mitchell Landeu
Jim
Mitchell Agun
Charlie
Torise
Charley
Lamar
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Springfield
Chicago
Jacksonville
Sioux City
Iowa
Dying Statement in Hart Murder Trial Alleges Facts
In Rockport on January 27 the Hart murder trial featured a heated debate over admitting Nellie Hart's dying statement. The defense objected, a jury recess occurred, and the court admitted the statement. The evidence summarized previously published facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Rockrorp, WL
Nellie Hart
La Porte Texas Endorsed As Garden Spot By Col Martin
Col L M Martin praises La Porte Texas as a future hub for truck farming and shipping. He cites mild climate, artesian water, growing orchards, and ten acre market gardens attracting northern farmers. He predicts development into a second Seattle, with winter and summer resort appeal and strong harbor advantages. He plans investments and urges others to consider relocating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Col L. M. Martin
Towa
la Porte
Col Murua
Towd
Iowa
Col Martin
Man’s St
Col. Marton
Galveston
San Jacinto Bays
Gualveston
Col. Martin
New York
Salinas
Kansas
Nebraska
California
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Texas
Colorado
Seattle
Laws L
Victo la Porte
Impeachment Doubt Over Judge Jenkins Case
Jan 27 report says Mr. McGann denies plans to impeach Judge Jenkins and predicts the committee will act if authority is exceeded though impeachment seems unlikely. Also notes closing of Chicago Burlington and Quincy switch yards and a French claim to Timbuctoo. Oklahoma statehood convention delayed by storm. assorted local crime scene details and courtroom dialogue on defense strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jdge Jenkinsa
WasinerTon
McGann
Judge Jenkins
Gatrenura
Chicago
Hurling ,Ton and Quincy
Merrill
Okimboma
Gurtmue
Perry
William M. Melton
Tecumseh
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Blizzard Sweeps Central Regions Amid Heavy Snowfall
Blizzard warnings and heavy snow alter travel across Illinois Missouri Iowa Kansas and Wisconsin. Central fields await spring plowing while settlers in the Cherokee Strip face scarce stoves and fuel as temperatures plummet and storms continue from Denver to Springfield and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaxeas City
Cherokee Strip
Mapison
Wis
Mercury
Denver
Colo
Salida
Grand Junction
Ohio miners reject wage cut closing all coal mines
Ten thousand Ohio miners voted against a wage reduction, risking months of idleness and destitution for families. The state United Mine Workers officials favored acceptance, but the majority voted no, threatening to close all Ohio coal mines and leaving eight hundred miners idle in the Kanawha Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Kanawha
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Smmet
TOWIA
Flansen
Emil Kellar
Auburn
N. Y
Jin Morrison
Pratt Mines
Alabama
Dexter
Monroe Kellum
J. J. Malone
Wisconsin
Register of the
Perry, Oh
Felix Goodman
Key West
John Braddock
Slabtown
John Kull
Ridgewood
L. L
A.V. Williams
Thayer
Sparta
Citizens’ Bank
Grand Island
Lake County Farmers’ Institute
Crows Point
Ind
Westmaster
CM. Nichols
I. M. Cook
Owa
Legislature
Congressional
Palner
Petfer
Secretary of Treasury
Enaeil
Dolph
Hawaii
Chandler
Cockran d Em
Brockton
Masauchugetta
Trrockton
Mass
Dan
Toston
Taunton
Fall River
Alene
Kan
Solomon City
Thin County
Teunensen
Coal Creek
Venn
Knoxville Iron Company
Eupo
James V. McNamara
Rose Vincent
Dalton
Lillis
Justice Latshaw
Justice Nichols
Independence
Bunco Swindlers
Pru
Avenrmia
Bunco
Henry D. Shaw
Hiramates
Philadelphia
Illinois
D. Gordon
Rock Island County
Ill
Pennsylvania
Edward Ford
Germix
O. T
Pawnee
Here
Dalton Gang
t.—Bismarck
Vin
Wiberaiaun
Dennis
America
LA Porte, Texas
Timbuetow Pants
Journal Des Bats
Senegal
Timbuetoo
M. G. Gamble
Bedford
France
Central Jessica Mines
Kentucky
Blizzard
Northwest
Berlona
Meredith
Dem. Va
San FraNcisco
Cal
Musicians’ Union
James McCane
John F. Morriss
Houston
American Protective ‘Tariff League
Cornelius N. Bliss
Guadalajara
Mexico
Tuskegee
Ala
Sequarance
Vera Cruz
Mex
Olympia
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