Prominent Omaha Men Arrested for Embezzlement
Hoon W F Bechet and T K Stoltber rough were seized in Omaha on May 2 charged with embezzling several thousand dollars from the Pacific Express Company. Bechel and Sudborrough were auditors. Morseman resigned as president. Books reportedly show a $200,000 shortage linked to political influence and shifts in company control amid Union Pacific-related changes.
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Omaha
Hoon
W. F. Bechet
T. K. Stoltberrough
Pacific Express Company
Bechel
Sudborrough
Morseman
Union Pacific
Fire kills two Richter children in Iron Mountain
A residence owned by A Richter in Iron Mountain Michigan burned in the night. Firemen suspect a lamp exploded in an incubator starting the blaze. Four children ages 4 6 were fatally or gravely burned. Seven escaped, five uninjured. Richter and wife escaped by leaping from a second floor window with injuries.
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A. Richter
Iron Mountain
Mich
Richter
Wife
Murder Probe in Scofield Ends Quietly in 4 Years
Agnes Geierman, 28, was shot in bed February 28 in Scofield Monroe County Michigan. Her husband Henry, town treasurer, was wounded and robbed of 708 dollars. Authorities exhumed the body and vow arrests are imminent with sensational developments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Geierman
Scofield
Monroe County
Mich
Henry
Geierman
Baldwin
Rainy season begins as Cuban storms challenge ships
The rainy season starts in Cuba with frequent violent rainstorms disrupting the fleet of warships and dispatch boats over the past week. The cruiser New Orleans, formerly the Arizonas, impresses naval men with speed and combat effectiveness during its current cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
New Orleans
Arizonas
Mrs Pullman Claims Dower Rights in Pullman Estate
Mrs George M Pullman renounces her late husband’s will and selects dower rights. She would obtain a one third life interest in all Pullman realty and one third of the personal property absolutely. The personal estate at once is estimated to exceed $3,000,000 in value.
Ex Brookly n Official Sentenced
Former Brooklyn deputy public works official Robert W Fielding received two years and six months in Sing Sing and a $2171 fine for alleged losses to the city through auditing and approving fraudulent Brooklyn claims.
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Brooklyn
Robert W. Fielding
Public Works
N. Y
Sing Sing
Judgment Against Astor Hits London Newsboy Case
A Lambeth County court judgment awards $175 to a newsboy injured when whipped by a driver on one of William Waldorf Astor's newspaper calls. The ruling assigns fault to Astor's operation in the street trade dispute.
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Astor
London Dispatch
Lambeth County Court
William Waldorf Astor
War department declines Sewell offer to charter Roanoke
The War Department declines Arthur Sewell of Bath Maine offer to charter his sailing ship Roanoke to the government. The gentlemans proposal is rejected mainly because the Roanoke is a sailing vessel not suited for current government needs. The decision leaves Sewell’s plan unresolved and emphasizes vessel type as the obstacle.
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War Department
Mron
Arthur Sewell
Bath
Monument to Gen Gobin shipped for Arlington graveyard
A monument sculptured at Fond du Lac Wisconsin as a memorial to General Gobin commander of the Iron Brigade has been sent to Washington for erection in Arlington Heights Cemetery. The unveiling is planned for June. A Democratic State Convention call issued for Indianapolis Indiana by Chairman Martin sets 1528 delegates.
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Gen. Gobin
Fond du Lac
Wis
Iron Brigade
Washington
Arlington Heights Cemetery
Indianapolis
Ind
Martin
Robbers Beat County Treasurer in Madera Bank Office
County Treasurer Krohn was beaten by robbers at his Madera California office and the county strong box rifled. He lay unconscious on the floor with blood trails from the vault to the door as the safe appeared empty. About $59 in silver and a few gold pieces were scattered nearby, suggesting two or more assailants and a small haul.
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Krohn
Madera
Cal
Woman Causes a Duel Ends in Two Deaths
Miss Ella Walters stenographer at Ure Pullman Palace Car Co in St Louis is linked to a pistol duel Thursday night that killed Dr. John G. Ferguson a dentist and William M. Smith a Missouri Pacific Railroad switchman Ferguson died instantly after being shot through the heart Smith perished after two hours as the woman fled and officers search for her
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Ella Walters
Ure Pullman Palace Car Company
St. Louris
John G. Ferguson
William M. Smith
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ferguson
Miss Walters
Adams Street
Smith
Queen Urged to Flee in Madrid Dispatch
Madrid dispatch reports the Austrian emperor and queen regent's mother urge flight amid a looming revolt after the supposed imminent defeat of the Spanish fleet. The dispatch states the naval loss will trigger upheaval, while the queen vows to stay. Two wives claim an estate in San Francisco, revealing a complex, long concealed marriage and competing rights.
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Madrid
Hier
Michael Goss
San Francisco
Goss
Prolific Day For Accidents Claims Several Lives
In St. Clair County Illinois Foxwen and two laborers suffered fatal injuries. Fred Biabet and Fred W. Schmidt were killed by the soundbound express at Rentschler Station near Belleville while seated on the track. In St Louis Missouri Terma Schmitz and August Wissman died in a sewer collapse.
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Foxwen
St. Clair County
Ilinois
Cry
Fred Biabet
Fred W. Schmidt
Rentschler Station
Belleville
Strick
Tn NG Louis
Terma Sehmitz
August Wissman
unclear historical note on state teachers and volunteers
fragmented OCR text references John McDonoald of a state teachers association and mentions volunteers aiding the country, a president Medivides, and a centric drama with hundreds of beefiers. readable details are insufficient to identify concrete events, dates, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonoald
Nansay
Train Collision Kills Four Men Near Gadlette Calo
A passenger train derailed on a trestle near Gadlette Calo. Four men jumping from a lane car were killed. Ebbert, Sam Flynn, James Tratthan, and Edward Flynn named among the deceased. Twelve section men on the car, all but the four jumped members escaped unhurt.
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Gadlette
Calo
Bandas
Ben Yisnen Ebbert
Sam Flynn
James Tratthan
Edward Flynn
Algonquins Trial Ship Tests Speed and Armament
The revenue cutter Algonquin at Globe shipyard Cleveland conducted a trial Friday afternoon. Her engines reached 1534 knots per hour and could be increased. The vessel will be sent to the Atlantic seaboard within days and will be armed with four 8 inch rifles six 6 pounders and six machine guns.
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Algonqu
Iuibh Sad
He Globe Shipyard
Cleveland
Obi
Algonquin
Atlante Seaboard
Nervy bridge jumper dives 125 feet into Missouri River
Kearney Speedy, famed for bridge jumps, leapt from Merchants Bridge into the Missouri River at St. Louis on Thursday. The 125 foot dive occurred as the river ran high with driftwood, creating a perilous feat. Only three people witnessed the act and Speedy escaped unharmed.
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Kearney Speedy
Merchants Bridge
Missouri
St. Louis
Insurance Company Pays Costs in Topeka Suit Dismissal
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York wins dismissal of all litigation in the United States circuit court at Topeka Kansas against Webb McNall superintendent of insurance and Attorney General Boyle. The company pays the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Company
United States Circuit Court
Topeka
Kan
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Webb McNall
Boyle
First Pension Voucher Issued in Chicago for Montfort
The pension agency in Chicago on Wednesday issued the first pension voucher arising from the war with Spain. It benefits Mrs. Elsie A. Montfort of Council Bluffs Iowa, mother of Seaman William F Montfort, a victim of the Maine explosion.
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Chicago
Spain
I T
Elsie A. Montfort
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Wm. F. Montfort
Maine
Lynching of Garfield King in Salisbury Maryland
Garfield King an 18 year old Black man was dragged from Salisbury jail on Thursday and hanged from a tree after being accused of shooting and killing a white boy named Kennedy. The mob disfigured him with pistol shots as the crowd watched. Police inquiries were opened into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Garfield King
Salisbury
Herman Kennedy
Supreme Court Affirms Detroit Street Car Franchise Ruling
The United States Supreme Court upheld a Michigan ruling in the case Detroit Citizens' Company v Detroit Railway and the City of Detroit. It rejected the claim that the city’s 1894 ordinance granting the Detroit Railway a new right to lay tracks on streets already used by the Detroit City Railway breached a prior exclusive contract. Justice McKenna authored the decision.
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United States Supreme Court
Detroit Citiz
Detroit Railway
City of
Detroit
Detroit City Council
Detroit City Railway Company
Detroit Citizens’ Company
Detroit Raiway
Aid Company
Mckenna
Michigan Court
Will of William Stevens Perry Bishop of Iowa Ninety Nine Year Old Niece Provided For
The Synopeia of the Will of William Stevens Perry Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Sens notes bequests to his niece who is well provided for along with other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stevens Perry
Episcopal Church of
Sens
Fruits of Oklahoma Show Dismal Peach Crop This Year
Oklahoma orchards report a severe fruit shortage with peaches producing only a few per tree in well protected groves and plums, cherries, and apricots faring poorly. Strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are abundant while grapes look promising, potentially making this crop remarkable for Oklahoma vineyards.
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Oklahoma
Priest from Chicago Beaten During Milwaukee Church Meeting
A Chicago priest, Father Vincent Zalewski, was beaten during a Milwaukee south side gathering backing an independent Polish Roman Catholic church. Contractor John Oleymrezaka sprang to the platform and assaulted him as the meeting dissolved. both men were taken to the police station for safety and investigation.
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Milwaukee
Vincent Zalewski
Chicago
Father Zalewski
Miller’s Hall
John Oleymrezaka
Oleymezaka
Father Zalewaki
Hon
Will of Bishop Perry Leaves Wealth to Miss Perry
Synopsis of the late William Stevens Perry bishop of the Episcopal Church Iowa. Will drafted Oct 19 1896 filed for probate. Provides for wife and niece Miss Perry ownership of books and personal effects. Trusts benefit Guaranty Trust and Safe Deposit Co Philadelphia with real estate in Watertown and Newton Mass for Miss Perry income to her, upon death principal to sister Mrs Catherine Emma Butts. Rest of property to same company in trust. income to Miss Perry then to her children till 21. Afterward principal divided among Iowa Christian Home Griswold College and St. Luke's Hospital and St Catherine's Hall with portion to bishop of Iowa for church fealty at Davenport. Gustavus W Cook named executor.
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Bishop Perry
William Stevens Perry
Episcopal Church
Iowa
Perry
Miss Perry
Mass
Catherine Emma Butts
Geneva
N. Y
Iowa Christian Home
St. Luke's Hospital
Griswold College
St. Catherine's Hall
Fiftieth Iowa Infantry Departs Des Moines for Tampa
The Fiftieth Iowa volunteers left Camp McKinley Des Moines for Tampa Fla Saturday morning. They carried their belongings in a blanket on their shoulders and tin plates and cups. Wives and families bid farewell as the Third Regiment band played. The unit took fourteen days of rations and 21 cents per man daily for coffee on the road. Most wore uniforms and campaign hats but rifles were short. Equipment to be completed in Tampa. The march began in three battalion lines via Rock Island Wabash and Northwestern railroads.
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Camp McKinley
Tampa
Des Moines
Rock Island
Wabash
Northwestern
Mystery Near Horton Deepens Over Old Charley Vanishing
Waverly and Clorton residents press for answers to the March disappearance of Old Charley who carried a large sum of money. J B Callendar, former associate of the deceased, claims facts to clear the case and investigators scour the Tierce farm near Horton seeking any sign of the German man’s body. Authorities hint at undisclosed evidence believed to crack the mystery soon.
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Waverly
Clorton
Charley
J. Bk. Callendar
Encampment Travel Rates Cut for Grand Army Members
Western lines reduce round trip rates for Grand Army of the Republic members attending the annual encampment at Cinemna this year. West and Northwest G A R travelers can expect one full fare to Chicago and eight dollars for the Chicago to Cincinnati return leg.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Cinemna
Grand Army
Chicago
Cincinnati
Stoughton Wagon Factory Fire
The Stoughton Wagon Company plant in Stoughton Wisconsin was damaged by fire on Thursday morning, causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. The blaze left about 300 workers unemployed, with insurance covering stock and building. The cause remains under investigation.
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Stoughton Wagon Factory
Stoughton
Wis
Self defense claim in Iowa brother killing case
John Luther of Lincoln township Buena Vista County surrendered to the sheriff at Storm Lake after saying he shot and killed his brother Fred in what he and Anton Luther described as self defense. Anton Luther testified Fred threatened John after a dispute at Fred's home near Schaller.
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John Luther
Lincoln Township
Buena Vista County
Storm Lake
Fred
Anton
Anton Luther
Oregon
Betis
John
Schaller
John Best
Alton
Miss Mae Bailey Seized by Masked Robbers in Marion
In Cedar Rapids a prominent young Marion woman Miss Mae Bailey was seized by two masked men who stole her pocketbook and money. They led her along a street then into an alley where one man left to water a nearby street. She escaped when she broke away and ran free.
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Cedar Rapids
Mae Bailey
Marion
Goodtrems Davi Belascars Represent New York
The report mentions Davi Belascars representing New York and receiving a message from Fodensand Mas hestie Carter, with Whaesdiy playing at the Adletpht Theater. Details are fragmented but indicate a cultural event tied to a theater performance in New York.
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Goodtrems
Davi Belascars
Representatoe
New York
Rece
Cba
Message Fron
Fodensand Mas
Hestie Carter
Wits Severed
Gijaed
Adletpht Theater
Stormy Manila Captains Face Augusts Bold Move
Report describes Manila ship captains as challenged by Capt Gen August amid claims the Caroline islands are regotten and natives are engaged in widespread depredations and plunder.
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Manila
Sli
Caroline Islands
Tragic Death On Burlington Northern Train Track
James Davey, section boss on a division of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern at Northwood, was killed while inspecting after a storm. He and nearby workers moved into box cars for shelter. A switch and bicycle incident caused a fall that broke his neck.
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James Davey
Burlington
Cedar Rapuls
Northern
Northwood
Market quotations for livestock and grains across major cities
The report lists daily price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep, plus grains. Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York show varying No 2 red No 2 corn values and butter eggs and oats with wide regional spreads. Entities include Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and items such as cattle hogs sheep wheat corn butter and eggs with price bands.
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Chicago
Ube
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Fifty second Iowa Infantry Mustered for Service
The Fifty second Iowa Infantry was mustered into U S service on May 25. Colonel Stumphrey sent a telegraph to the secretary of war stating the regiment is mustered and awaiting orders. No definite destination is known. The unit will carry fourteen days of rations and likely move by battalions through three railways, as did the Fifty.
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Fifty-second
Iowa Infantry
United States Service
Stumphrey
Secretary of War
Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway annual meeting held
The annual meeting of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway was held at Cedar Rapids. Retiring directors were re elected and officers named including chairman R R Cable president C and vice president Robert Williams treasurer Hi Y W Wollister general auditor J G C Brooksmit secretary and general treasurer S B Dorwart.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Cedar Rapids
R. R. Cable
Robert Williams
Hi. Y
Three postulants join Mercy Sisters at Dubuque hospital
Three young women were received into the Sisters of Mercy at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. Lizzie Daun became Sister Mary Ursula. Mary Stenley Clarion became Sister Mary Amata. Capill of Temple Hill became Sister Mary Caliste.
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Order of the Sisters of Mercy
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Lizzie Daun
Charlotte
Mary Ursula
Mary Stenley
Clarion
Mary Amata
Capill
Temple Hill
Mary Caliste
Dubuque Man Receives Army Commission From McKinley
Wim B. Allison Jr of Dubuque and nephew of Senator Allison has been commissioned by President McKinley as assistant adjutant general with the rank of captain.
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Wim. B. Allison, Jr
Dubuque
Allison
McKinley
Bullet Through a Railway Coach Near Webster City
John Clifton of Maag and Clifton of Webster City narrowly escaped death when a rifle bullet crashed through the window beside him on a Northwestern Railroad coach between Webster City and Woolstock. Traveling about thirty miles per hour, the bullet grazed his head and pierced the opposite window, believed fired by a hunter as the train passed through dense brush.
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Johnn Clifton
Maag & Clifton
Webster City
Northwestern
Woolstock
Clifton
Mits
Iowa News Roundup Sparks Local Ventures and Tragedies
An eight thousand dollar capital creamery venture is planned for Fairfield. Notables include Rose Ettinger the German sensation and Mrs. Jennie Powers from Anamosa, with other profiles from Iowa Falls, Traer, Des Moines, and Orange City. Reports cover farm yields, a Des Moines death by self harm, hangings, hunting accidents near Luton, and civic actions like Sioux City hospital funds and Nett artillery prep. Legal troubles include embezzlement accusations in Low a City and a grand master’s resignation. A Dubuque factory wage strike, a Des Moines coin chase, and a Montgomery County beet sugar project conclude the itemized sweep.
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Fairfield
Rose Ettinger
Germany
Iowa Falls
Jennie Powers
Anamosa Penitentiary
Waterloo
John Gray
Traer
M. E. Howard
Des Moines
E. Joliff
Avoca
John Broulette
Luton
Flenry J. Linderink
Orange City
United States
Santiago
San Francisco
John Hunt
National Guard
Iowa City
United States Signal Corps
Sioux City
Edward ©. Soule
Hardin County
Rev. W. Clayden
Lowa County
Lowa City
Quire Werrebee
Iowa County
Hayden
Dubuque
Treasury de Parent
Pheachel
Wastiigtant
Fourth Iowa Infantry
Lowa
E. Duke Maven
Grand Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workman of
Iowa
la Porte
War Revenue Bill Action Shifts in Senate and House
Debates over a stamp tax on proprietaries ignite opposition as two thirds of the war revenue measure is read. Senate discusses corporate taxes and labor law changes while House handles District of Columobia legislation and rail project approvals amid eulogies for Senator J Z George.
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House
Tongue
Rep
Ore
Nale
Maine
Committee
Naval Affairs
Daniel
Virginia
McKenery
Chilton
Dem
Mr. Lodge
Mass
Mr. Turley
Tenn
Lodge
Turley
District of Columobia
Missouri River
Quindaro
Kan
Iansas City, Northeastern and Gulf Railway Company
Frye
Platt
Connecticut
Lindsey
Kentucky
Hale
Army
Navy
Stewart
Nevada
Aden
Nebraska
Caffery
Tensinna
Biwa
United States
Lacy
Committee On
New Mexico
Rio Grande River
J. Z. George
Mississippi
Austria to aid paper hanging makers with land and duties
The Austrian government will donate land and grant immunity from imports and duties to encourage paper hangings manufacture. Austria currently has no factories of this kind, and the nation imports hangings valued at about 2 million dollars annually despite a duty of 4.50 dollars per hundred weight.
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Austria
No Room for It There
A humorous exchange about curing a sleepwalking husband by moving into a flat. The dialogue relies on wordplay about room and space to resolve the domestic problem.
Odd Facts From A Faraway World
A collection of curious claims notes Thief and That Soap originated in Britain in 1524 a traveler can bow around the world in fifty days and it takes half a day to sing China’s national hymn. It estimates an ostrich feather value at $2000 and reports chess teaching in Australian public schools with New Zealand’s population split between 42000 natives and 620000 whites.
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Britain
China
New Zealand
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