Tragic Murder on Norwegian Ship Prince Carl
Telegram from Koping Sweden reports a shooting spree aboard the steamship Prince Carl as it neared Quicksand. Twelve men were shot, six dead including the captain. a female passenger and a boy were harmed. Arrest made: Philip Nordium at Skilstuna. he confessed and claimed stealing 800 kroner.
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Koping
Sweden
Prince Carl Stopper
Philip Nordium
Skilstuna
Fle
Caplain
Free Homes Bill Signed Into Law By McKinley
The free homes bill was signed into law by President McKinley on May 17 after Major Pruden delivered the bill to the White House. Delegates Gamble Burke Flynn and a Oklahoma delegation met with the president in the cabinet room as Flynn spoke on the act lifting mortgages for about 20 000 people. Gamble spoke for South Dakota detailing the bill's purpose and effect. The president remarked that signing the bill was the best reply and added his name to the measure, sealing it in pen around the delegates.
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McKinley Wasnington
Fplyoan
Maj. Pruden
Capitol
White House
Gamble and Burke
Dakota
Flynn
South Dakota
Gambie
Gamble
Stevhen
Neely's Hearing Postponed in Cuban Embezzlement Case
Examination of Charles F. W. Neely accused of embezzling 36 dollars of Cuban postal funds was postponed for a week by U S Commissioner Shields. Agreement reached with District Attorney Igarnett and Neely's counsel Lindsay. Removal to Cuba to be sought via requisition before Gov Roosevelt.
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New York
Charles F.W. Neely
United States
Shields
Igarnett
Lindsay
Neely
Cuba
Roosevelt
Half Rates for Republicans at Philadelphia Convention
All railroads agree to one fare for the round trip to the Republican convention in Philadelphia. In Paris, bankers borrow $15,000,000 from New York lenders to finance exposition year enterprises as France increases gold supply strain. California case limits taxation on bonds of railways and quasi public firms, denying city taxes on tens of millions in bonds and securities. Baby of Duke and Duchess of York christening anticipated with royal ceremony at Windsor. Boiler explosion on Klingis Central train in Bora fatally injures engineer and fireman. passengers unharmed. Booming bubonic plague reports rise to 235 cases with 79 deaths confirmed.
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Philadelphia
Washington
France
New York
Paris
Bank of France
California
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Cuban Postal Frauds and Warrants in Havana
Warrants issued May 16 for the arrest of K P Thompson Havana postmaster WH Reeves deputy auditor aunt Edwards and Jorge Mascara in Cuba clerks in the stamp department. Thompson admits taking 4 35 from money order funds Sept 16 last and says a clerk remitted funds to cover receipts until inspection. Authorities allege embezzlement and broader postal frauds with related irregularities and endorsements by Charles J Neely.
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Thompson
Cuba
K.P. Thompson
Havana
WH. Reeves
Island
Edwards
Jorge Mascara
Vie Stamp Department
Aivaicac
Silvica
Nestal
Reeves
Neely
Wis
Money Order Department
Eems
Savana
Bloody three days engagement at Catubig Church
General MacArthur confirms a three day battle in Samar near Catubig Church resulting in the heaviest American losses in a single Philippines engagement. A detachment of approximately 600 men faced 200 rifles and one cannon. a convent was set afire and the escape attempt failed. Lieut. Sweeney and ten men aided by others repelled the attackers, with over 200 killed and many wounded. Streets were reported strewn with dead insurgents.
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MacArthur
Catubig
War Department
Ich
Manila
Philippines
Samar
Otis
Henry ‘Tulten
Forty-third Infantry
Onur
Rexu Eued
Sweeney
Luzon Island
Minnesota Republicans name delegates at large at state convention
The Minnesota state Republican convention on May 16 endorsed McKinley era policies, naming Davis, Nelson, Lowrey and Samuel Lord as delegates at large. The platform urged trust-busting, direct senate elections, and full congressional powers, while expressing confidence in the president and party to address Spanish War issues.
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Davis
Nelson
Lowrey
Minsiavelis
Thomas Lowrey
Samuel Lord
McKinley
Congress
Boer Envoys Welcome Briskly on Arrival at New York Harbor
The Maasdam carries South African republic envoys arriving May 15 in New York. A reception aboard the revenue cutter Tindson, with Van Stoesen and Fagan of Hoboken, greets them. Delegates are escorted into Manhattan amid crowd cheers and express hopes for government arbitration and possible Washington audience. Future plans remain undecided.
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New York Harbor
New York
Maasdam
Tindson
Jdnige van Stoosen
Fagan
Hoboken
Clairman Fischer
Manhattan
Iecanta
England
Washington
McKinsay
Fischer
Unite States
Continent
Bad Riot In St Louis Over Street Car Opening
In St Louis on May 15 a riot erupted at the Grand Avenue Line opening of the transit system. Two men were shot, John Fhittery a striker and Joseph Trendall a bystander, with police restoring order amid obstructed tracks and large crowd.
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St. Louis
Gran Arena
St. Louis Transit Company
Grand Avenue
Easton Avenue
PD. B. Campbell
John Fhittery
Joseph Trendall
Five Victims Found Murdered in Illinois Home
Five persons including Mrs Thomas Moser and four children were found dead at a Tremont area farm home May 15. Bodies showed throat cuts, with Mrs Moser in the cellar and the children upstairs. Suspect is Mrs Moser's husband, but no direct evidence yet. On May 14 a separate Duluth Dunwind incident saw a series of fires endangering $300000 in property. In Brazil, gold duty on imports may rise though no coconut duty is imposed. Two large factories, Canada Cycle and Motor and Wells & Yale Co, burned in St Caruenians on May 17, with losses near 1,000,000 and 500 workers affected.
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Proria
Ill
Thomas Moser
Tremont
Duluth
Dunwint
Minn
St. Caruenians
Pire
Canada Cycle and Motor Company
Wells & Yale Co
Market Quotations Beat Sioux City Cattle Prices Across Markets
Mixed quotations show cattle and hog values varying by market from Sioux City through Chicago and New York. Prices range widely with cattle at multiple levels from common to prime and hogs largely $3.00 to $5.75 in several markets, while grain and butter figures appear inconsistent due to OCR errors.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Bermuda
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Catile
Ste
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
York
New York
Castle
Woman Attacked by Negro. escapes in Bluffs
Miss Mary Dalton of Hightenth Street and Avenue F Cornnell Bluffs describes a May 18 assault by an unknown African American male on Broadway near Sixteenth Street. He claimed to be a beat officer, threatened Kane who fled, and dragged Dalton toward a lot before she broke free toward Avenue C. The assailant fled west. a suspect named Tee Urilglin was arrested but did not match descriptions.
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Mary Dalton
Hightenth Street
Avenue F. Cornnell Bluffs
Miss Dalton
Wimilton
Will
Kane
Broadway
Sixteenth Street
Yong
Seventeenth Street
Avenue D
Sie Berate
Avenue C
Tee Urilglin
Athough Sie
Miss Balton
Miss Warmilton
Damaging Fire at Villisca destroys multiple buildings
A May 12 fire in Villisca Iowa near the Burlington line between Corning and Red Oak devastated Kunce's livery stable Rank's lumber yard and the Hotel Oxford. The blaze spread under strong winds with villagers moving goods to safety. Firefighters from nearby towns aided for two hours before control was achieved. Losses not yet estimated but expected to be heavy.
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Villisca
Burlington
Corning
Red Oak
Kunce
Rank
iHotel Oxford
Lotel
Matthews
Dack
Assistiuoa
Villisea
Floating Saloon Case and Local Vibra in Monona County
Reports from Onawa and nearby towns recount a floating saloon tied near section 7, township 48, Lincoln Township, Monona County, with Charles Tippery tried for selling intoxicants. Justice Ross extends jurisdiction to the river and bonds Tippery at 300 dollars. Other items note highwaymen youth, a Dunlap shooting, a Storm Lake elevator fire, a decomposed body found at Clinton, forged checks in Council Bluffs, and a mail warrant in Magadunla.
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Jonurt
Onawa
Charles Tippery
Missouri River
Deeatue
Neb
Section 7
Township
Kanya 48
Lincoln Township
Monona County
C. M. Ross
Nquorg
Ad Castor
Fro Sloan
Charles Worrell
Peta Riggs
Iowa Poor Employer Salaries for Teachers in Western States
Article analyzes state-by-state teacher salaries, noting Iowa ranks low in average monthly pay for both male and female teachers compared with Wisconsin Illinois Missouri and others. Cites 1890 biennial report of State Superintendent Barrett highlighting Iowa's lag and slight progress alongside neighboring states.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
Towa
Ohio
NGTO
Sarcestes
Stula
Barrett
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Taylor Goes to Jail in Dunlap Assault Case
A.B. Taylor was brought from Logan for preliminary examination on charges of assault with intent to murder J. I. Barrett. Bail fixed at 8000 dollars, Taylor unable to post, jailed. Barrett gravely wounded but expected to recover. mob violence cited as concern though no action taken.
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Dunlap
Tom Taylor
EL 1
Marrett
Taylor
Barrett
Saylor
A.B. Taylor
Logan
Skeleton
Lawson
Bunlap
J. I. Barrett
WL Barrett
Hie
Omaha
Thor
Ifa
To Paria by Wagon and the Odd Tales of Crime
Mrischel Goodrich, a 22 year old farmer near Webster City, was sent to Independence asylum after months studying Christian Science healing and planning a Paris Exposition meeting with Mrs Eddy. Foul play is suspected in a Oskaloosa death, Henry Tharpe’s suicide debunked by autopsy showing bullets through heart and lung. A LeMars boy, Bourdelais, 11, was shot in the left arm by a careless hunter near a mill dam. Mason City home of Mrs Naewbowers destroyed by lightning. eleven people narrowly escaped injury in the recent thunderstorm.
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Paria
Mrischel Goodrich
Webster City
Independence
Oskaloosa
Henry Tharpe
Tharpe
Fee Bourdelais
LeMars
Joseph Naewbowers
Mason City Inne
Iowa Bar Association to Meet in Iowa City in July
Arrangements are under way for a large Iowa State Bar Association gathering in Iowa City during the second week of July. Judge Wade and Chancellor McLain report at least 700 lawyers from across the state will attend. The meeting will continue for Aires days.
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Iowa Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa City
Wade
McLain
Tragedy on Milwaukee Tracks Claims Davi Beck
Davi Beck was struck and killed while attempting to cross the Milwaukee line near Palatine by passenger train No 4. The incident left no immediate survivors identified, and authorities were expected to investigate the sequence leading to the fatal crossing.
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Davi Beck
Milwaukee Track
Palatine Beralrugh
Senate and House actions span Navy, pensions, and treaties
The Senate postponed Mr. Clark of Montana seat and heard speeches on protection in the Dingley tariff. Bills passed include 1.2 million for a New Orleans public building and a Chippewa forest preservation study. House actions covered travel allowances, private pensions, and a record private pension bill tally as chambers moved to naval and Alaska matters.
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Senate
Clark
Montana
Gallinger
New Orleans
Minnesota
United States
Mississippi
Leech
Cass
Baird
Louisiang
Caffery
Chandler
Berry
Sullivan
McRnery
House
Crawford
North Carolina
Pearson
Lodge
United States Navy
Daniel
Armes
Allison
Esch
Wis
Spooner
Flale
Wisconsin
Maine
Germany
Hoar
de. Armond
Hoss
Flouse
Alaska
May Settle Strike Talks Between Contractors And Unions
Chicago building contractors counsel and union representatives held an informal conference aimed at settling the Chicago building industry strike. Contractors agreed to negotiate with individual unions, excluding the Building Trades Council, with terms to be settled later. Across the nation similar disruptions continued as streetcar lines faced strikes in St. Louis and Kansas City. Federal and state authorities warned against disorder.
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Chicago
Building Contractors’ Council
Knight
Building Trades’ Council
Central Labor Organization
St. Louis
Renin Firm
Gov
Stephens
Atkansas
Metropolitan Railway Company
American Pavilion Opens at Paris Exposition
The American pavilion at the Paris exposition was officially opened Saturday afternoon in a ceremony with embassy consulate officials and many diplomats. Hundreds of Americans and French spectators gathered as Commissioner General Cook welcomed M Picard director general and presented a gold key and pendant symbolizing goodwill and hospitality.
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Finetimar
United States
Cook
M. Picard
Genera
United States Pavilion Officials At Fair Headquarters Readies
The American pavilion will be the headquarters for Americans visiting the fair with post office and information services. the pavilion is praised as an architectural gem. Germany is urged to curb naval buildup and influence in Central and South America amid fears of neutrality shifts in a looming conflict. HP Jayr, last minister of public works under Louis Philippe, died aged 90. The Prince of Wales admits London lease constraints despite participation in a song term. Rumor about Mrs Potter’s divorce and marriage to Lord Hitchaner is dismissed as false.
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United States
Calline
Presmier
Unit Sre
Annial Bureau of Information
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Vassous
Pivilion
ANSE
Root
Lodge
Husten
Navy Hill
Washington
Germany
Raptain
Seastar
Ulock
Wonei Thar
Central
South America
Republica
M. Hippolyte Jayr
Louis Philippe
Firot
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Jenkins & Nichols
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Kiles
Patrick
Losvoy
Gnd
Dutchess of York
Windsor Castle
Winchester
Henry Willian
Frederick Albert
Builer
Bora
Beoney
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Henderson
Helle I Henderson
Speaker Henderson
Atlantic City
Sunannoy
Dunimadte
Mary Pace
Sylvester Bellows
Ella
Pace
Hideen
Birt
Parrsncita
Pas Ly
Dre & Surat Ton
Teankinn
Dia
Dives Psc
Eit
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Baresville
Stowe
Port Acthar
Nagasaki
Chins
Matelitri
Port Arthur
Clughen
Portugal
Tashan
Kesey
Brazil
Jaxquino
Cyopress
Connecti
Council Bluffs
Pruitt
Tony Schultz
Hofer
Upper Broadway
Rite
Jai
Storm Lake
Lamb's Mills
Clinton
George Hollenbeck
F Heney Granit
Jarvis Wine Company
John Mergen
George Bridget
John W. Palmer
Clyde Scott
Afagedunla
Council Binits
United Muatew
Brannan
Muscaline North and South Railway Company
Linkse
Girl
Halonerry
Imag
Miss Berry
Sr Mother
C. C. Williams
Missouri Valley
Williams
Bir. Williams
Baecon
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Gen. Lawton
Hast St. Louis
American National Red Cross
Conference
District of Columbia
National Capital
Sea Service of the Cadets
John Surratt
House Judiciary Committee
Gulberson
Texas
Camalites
Meath
United
Prince of Wales
London
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Lemon
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