Abduction Tale of Springfield Girl Ends in Chicago
A 12 year old Springfield girl, Vannah Williams, recounts being abducted by a masked man near Desplaines Street station in Chicago after taking lunch to her brother in law. Police confirm she described the assailant, a 35 year old man with a sandy mustache, who warned her not to scream as she was taken to Chicago. Springfield authorities are investigating alongside Chicago police who seek the abducter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaand Williams
Yiuirs
Chicago
Vannah Wiliams
Palmer
Springfield
William Hostick
Mast Mason Stree
Sporks
Hervons
Chicago and Alton
Weitle
Union Depot
Chrl
Desplaines Street
Alton
Ill Health Rumors Shield Official Duties In Washington
A Washington special reports that Secretary Rovot's friends fear he cannot resume his official duties due to long illness. They possess physicians' information suggesting two cancerous conditions. The disability appears incurable for now, and Assistant Secretary Sager is slated to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rovot
Mr. Stoot
Rent
Sager
Lim
Mrr
Sanfe
Gneteetie Quit
American-Born Man Convicted in Poland For False Passport
An American claiming Chicago ties named Schultz was convicted in Lublin Russia of using a false passport under Ligyarholt. He received four years penal servitude and deportation to Sakhitian. He was born in Yorks and is linked to Phillip Schule who died in Chiense in 1895. He entered Russia via Germany after the embassy denied an American passport due to weak citizenship proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foussa
Poland
Arlan
Chicago
Schultz
Lublin
Tolund
Russia
Germany
May Exypel Don Cantos Leads to Exile Rumor
May Exypel Don Cantos reports frequent Carlist meetings at Don Carlos residence in Venice. Rumor says the Reverential faction aims to expel King, fearing continued acts would strain alliance between Italy and Spain. England faces distress as thousands of unemployed laborers storm workhouses seeking relief amid trade paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cantos
Don Carlos
Venice
Hays
Son Hraly
Maly
Spain
England
Northampton
Haggland
Americ
Famine Riot in Russia Reported by Neug Frie Press
The Neug Frie Press reports famine riots erupting across a Russian government region. Clashes occur between peasants and authorities with numerous injuries and escalating tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Neug Frie
Rates
Balloon Voyage Ends in Failure at Toulon
Balloon voyage of Count de La Vault toward the Mediterranean from Les Sablettes near Toulon failed after enduring very windy weather. The craft was abandoned following the adverse conditions and the attempt did not reach its intended destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count de la Vault
Mediterranean
Les Sablettes
Toulon
Great Northern Express Robbers Delayed By Capture News
Officials of the Great Northern Express Company in St Paul report the bandits who held up the Great Northern Overland Express near Waender Montana in July and stole FH 000 in dunk notes were delayed by Annie Rogers alias Maud Williams being arrested in Nashville. President Elliott said no immediate arrests were expected and noted Rogers had contact with one robber in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Express
Great Northern
Waener
Mont
St. Paul
Say
Ines
Eliott
Express Company
Thadt
Elliott
New Orleans
Rogers
Corret
Aerestial
Fatal Bangor restaurant explosion claims two lives
A gasline explosion on the second floor of Nathaniel Vadis restaurant on Tarlow Street Bangor Me killed Miss Staney and Mrs Mary Carrigan and fatally injured a third. Debris and fire injuries followed as kitchen staff escaped. Fire trapped Miss Warrengay and actuated a fatal march of injuries to other workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Vadis
Tarlow Street
Bangor
Miss Staney
Mary Po Carrigan
Deh Barry
Arriguy
Alble
Joh Barry
Demand on Turkey Over Miss Stone Ransom Crisis
United States vows to pressure Turkey to cover the missing Miss Stone ransom through subscriptions. Constantinople reports brigands, blamed for her capture, may move toward Novrokop in Macedonia. Vienna dispatch cites killed mission workers. editorials warn foreign payments invite more brigandage and upheaval in the eastern Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Turkey
Miss Stone
Constantinople
London Daily ‘Telegraph
Macedonia
London Daily Telegraph
Safin
Dimikeo
Zirkelf
Vienna
London
Ind
Misa Stone
The
Daily News
Havas
Henry Steffin Sentenced for Manslaughter in Jessen Case
Henry Steffin, convicted of manslaughter in the April 21 Jessen case, was sentenced by Judge Wakefield to eight years in Alabama Penitentiary and to pay costs. His attorneys, Zink and Roseberry, moved for a new trial, denied. Steffin showed little emotion and will begin term immediately. appeal unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stefin
John Jesson
Wakefield
Alamosa Penitentiary
Stettin
Jessen
TeMarsa
Riot at Irish Meeting in Mayo House of Commons Earliest
The crowd in Wilmuine County Mayo hurled stones at speaker John ODonnell amid eviction scenes as police dragged him from the platform five times and one hundred fifty officers watched. Several people were injured during the disturbance at the nationalist gathering. John O Donnell, a young tenant farmer, and M Luke O Brien of the United Lrrst League were present. Luke O Brien previously served as MP for South Mayo in January 1900, succeeding Michael Davitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Luke
United Lrrst League
House of Commons
South Mays
Petrnary
Michael Davitt
Last of the Stuarts Duke of Alba Dies in New York
The Duke of Alba dies in Holland House New York after a party. He arrived Sept 2 to witness Lipton events and contracted influenza that worsened to heart pains. Despite rapid medical aid, he passed away at his apartments. He held rank in the Spanish court and owned private property in Madrid for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Alba
Spain
New York
Ally
Holland House
Thos Lipton
Ile
Alba
Mivdrit
Savial
Smallpox Cases in Iowa Reported by Board of Health
Secretary I Kennedy of the state board of health releases figures from the biennial period ESOC 1900 showing 40 cases in the first period and 4148 in the main period, with 12 deaths in the early interval and a total of two deaths in the entire span. Kennedy urges vigorous reporting and quarantine enforcement, noting lax physicians and reporting failures due to misclassification of smallpox and doubts about revoking certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etary
Board of Health
Lawn
I. Kennedy
State Board of Health
Slay
Secretarey Kennedy
Kennedy
Tle
Tuana
Kenedy
Robbers Loot Iowa Bank in Toy Tuesday Heist
Report details a bank burglary in Esidd and nearby towns where robbers broke into the National Bank on Tuesday morning. They allegedly fled west with valuables before crossing into the woods, while a guard described tense moments and efforts to pursue the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedd
Esidd
Oelaul
Chicago
Mailwagrkee
St. Pauseu
Meupde
Tyime Yeni
Elorual
bin Hey Peau
Mis Mayor Hearing Overruled In Habeas Corpus Action
In Chicago Robert W. Purke ex city oil inspector scored a point in a habeas corpus hearing on his application. The judge overruled the state attorney’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and the court adjourned to Saturday for a definite decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Robert W. Purke
Chicago
Dunne
Brettao
Wavenard
Go Taneiica
Bank Robbery Spree Hits Small Ohio Town
Reported bold raid near Gallen, Ohio, where six robbers wrecked the Parmers and Citizens Trunk Bank, looted it, then fled. A second attempt at Dauvills, Ohio, followed. a gunfight left one robber wounded and several captured or pursued as authorities tighten the net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Parmers
Wire
Obie
Gallen
Vaile
Dauvills
Oho
Moss
Market quotations for livestock and grains across Chicago
The market page lists bids and prices for hogs, cattle, sheep, and grain. Prices include No 2 yellow corn, No 2 white oats, wheat No 2 red, mixed feeds, rye No 2, and butter creamery rates. New York and Milwaukee prices noted for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnnnery
Tachinapol
Uae
Oinelmnath
Detroit
Bk Toladoo
New York
Horse Theft Case Hits Centerville Niggling Details
Wynn Bacallian proprietor of Pyne Ker Motel in Prowise City is in custody in Centerville for horse stealing. Allegations name a suspected gang linked to Missouri theft rings with ties to Routerville and Alys Hie. The piece notes past horse theft crackdowns and rising sentiment against the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynnk Bacallian
Pyne Ker
Prowise City
Centerville
Chase
Missouri
Routerville
Alys
Miniy
Wreck on Milwaukee Kills Engineer Calderhead
A head end collision on the Milwaukee line near Moantivella resulted in the death of engineer Marc Calderhead of Marion. Conductor Heftner was badly injured and postal clerk Wilken sustained minor injuries. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Calderhead
Heftner
Tra
Milwaukee Air
Cedar Rapids
Marley
Nile East
Moantivella
Marc Calderhead
Marion Ares
Conthretoe Heffner
Parley
Wilken
Onihl
Vic Movaeh
Straihder
Miller
Maines
Callerleud Wits
Andy Iinnate
Letoml Af
Grinnell Alumni Act Sparks Court Case and Tragic Death
Grinnell alumni are tied to a court case after a Duke University athlete allegedly struck a Drake player, leading to a fatal on field blow. The Des Moines scene notes a murder amid a broader report on Creston Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gatherings as McKinley physicians receive endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Baoodiatt Pinyenr
Grinnell College Elvsines
Crenesey
Duke University
Soothadl
Asseulting Trefores Walk
Krave
Drake
Remains Identified as William Carter of Algona
The remains found on the Illinois Central track east of Waterloo have been identified as William Carter of Algona. He was an inmate of the asylum, but quiet and trusted, and wandered away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Waterloo
William Carter
Algona
Ansylum
Cedar Rapids plans two hundred mile electric lines
Cedar Rapids plans authorize two long electric line projects with 200 miles of future routes. Promoters Col William Dows and Isaac Smith push a Cedar Rapids to Iowa City line of 33 miles, with hourly passenger service and farm goods support, plus a northern branch into Linn County towns. Henry Bennett and TW Conn backers aim for Lawn City and beyond with similar scope, backed by coast capital. Street privileges granted will boost Cedar Rapids additions and tramway capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Col
Win. G. Dows
Isaac B. Smith
Wn Yong Capitaliste
Wmu
Town City
Lowa City
Linn County
Iown City
Tle
Des Moines Horse Show Sees Plans for Next Year
The Des Moines horse show drew a top herd of horses, with August Busch of St. Louis bringing many fine animals. Despite a strong local crowd, weather and facility limits reduced profits, prompting talk of a indoor coliseum to host future editions and better entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex Moines
August Busch
St. Louis
Des Moines
Constitutional ruling upholds Towa bank tax law retroactive
The supreme court declares the 1897 Towa tax statute constitutional and retroactive for counties to assess omitted property and collect taxes. Counties must prove property omission by the assessor. cannot rely on third party statements. Interest deemed a penalty and cannot be collected on back taxes prior to 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Murderer Confesses as Newton Killer Is Apprehended
Chester Cyler a Black man is arrested in Newton after being positively identified as the man who killed Dr. Tailor Bailey in September. He reportedly confessed to several people that he committed the murder and had been in hiding in the county mines since. He was arrested in Des Moines on theft charges. the water taken from Dr. Tailor was traced to parties linked to Nyler. A state bounty had been offered for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Cyler
Pailor
Alel Bailey
Newton
Tie
Des Moines
Ife
Dow
Hoster Lyler
Ite
Cou
Ble
Hermit Murdered Near Chariton in Cabin Attack
Joseph Buchanan an aged hermit reputed wealthy was found dead in his Chariton area cabin with a bowl split open by an axe police report a fatal assault suspects scarce and awaiting further investigation in early notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Buchanan
Chariton
Metsner Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
In Wumboldt district court on July 7 Metsner pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a twenty five year penitentiary sentence for killing Marshal C G McMillan who tried to arrest him. Sues for seven thousand dollars. Miss Mary Christianson sues the estate of Frank Crum and John Spalding as administrator at Onawa alleging Crum promised marriage then repudiated the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metsner
Wumboldt
Juling
C. G. McMillan
Mary Christianson
Frank Crum
John Spalding
Onawa
Crum
Algona Conference Adopts Long List of Presiding Fiders and Pastors
The Northwest Iowa M. E. conference adjourned at Algona and published assignments for numerous pastorates across districts including Algona Fort Dodge Dubuque Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids circuits. Names span Smylie Farr Chipperfield Eddy Matris Woodward Kellar, with many posts left to be supplied and noted.
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Northwest Iowa
Algona
Robert Smylie
D. B
Alexander
Frank C. Farr
R. T. Chipperfield
Armstrong
C. A. Devitt
Bancroft
H. L. Smith
Belmond
H. G. Pittenger
Buffalo Center
Garner
Alfred James
Germania
Goldfield
I. J. Gardner
Goodale
Rowan
R. Ilild
Swaledale
H. L. Case
Thompson
Hutchinson
Thornton
Chas. Artman
Titonka
Wesley
W. H. Montgomery
West Bend
W. J. Luscomb
Whittemore
Joseph Ogden
Kiemtmne
BE. A. Phelps
Fort Wodge Distrct
T. W. Lothian
P. E
Fort Dodge
Alden
W. H. Flint
Barnum
J. E. Herrinton
Gallendar
EL. J. Calkins
Dayton
Thos. Marwell
Dows
L. FP. Troutman
Dunconbe
Reud
Mol
Mort Dodge
G. W. Pratt
Riverside
C. J. Messenger
Gilmore
A. G. Ward
Gowrie
T. Martindale
Itomer
Mt. Zion
Hubbard
Z. C. Harvey
Humboldt
P. C. Money
Jewell
Ellsworth
Wnorar
W. G. Bennett
Kuderim
G. MI. Pendell
Varina
Albert City
Vincent
E. S. Benjamin
Webster City
E. S. Johnson
Williams
C. F. Johnson
Woolstock
A. C. Malver
Ida Grove
T. J. Lace
Anthon
FL ©. Taylor
Arthur
F. A. Ginn
Hatchle Creek
Castanua
Empoy
Center Circuit
G. L. Weiserman
Charter Oak
G. T Gillies
Cushing
J. B. Clearwater
Correctionville
H. W
Wondworth
Jolley
A. TL. Cuthbert
Kingstey
J. A. Kettle
Mt. Hope
Gerritt Janssen
Lohrville
OH. Ilaven
Like City
L. A. McCaffrey
Lake View
Slessor
Lytton
Mapleton
W. GB
Marsh
Moorehead
Arg
Ate Brook
Wall Lake
James Bailey
Washin
I. O. Shirk
West Side
G. G. Coulter
Pastors Assigned by Upper Town Methodist Conference
The Upper Town Conference of the Methodist church at Winton issued ministerial assignments for the coming year. Cedar Falls District names J.C. Magee as presiding elder with pastors at Cedar Falls Allison B E Lang at Aredale supplied by B M Rey polls Brandon Fr G Young at Cedar Fall F W Luce Clarksville P T Heatly Dunaut W C Keeler Dred though list truncated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Town
The
Methodist Church
Winton
Cedar Falls
J.C. Magee
Allison
BE. A. Lang
Aredale
B. M. Reypolls
Brandon
G. Young
Cedar Fall
F. W. Luce
Clarksville
P.T. Heatly
Dunaut
W. C. Keeler
Dred
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Esther Ville
Little Girls
Root
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News OF the Week
Henry Steffin
John Jessen
IRSH
Iowa
Iowa Bank
Burke
Vier Sen
Foureen
Archilald
Morelia Nealon
Ansa
Mather Junghhid
Lizzie Nolin
Mary Driver
Neillsvilly
Wis
Uhavediy
Turtleraeben
John M. New
Ioln M. Newt
San Francisco
San Quentin
C. Wendersen
Dallas
Texas
Edie Custady
Osha
Diavenabor
Tgq
Wnerday
Brank Brenna
Ibead
Iowa-Missouri
Milwaukee
Grinnell
Nour Doon
Thoms Waltigsnyo Niles Nardbeast
Atyerd
Vife
Conger
Marwin Th. Congia
Lefe Pes
McHinley
Dee Moines
Meliiley
Odd Fellows
Creston
Grand Lodge of
Odd Byilows and
Rebekahs’ Assembly
Mally
Ted Oak
Shenindarh
Assocleton
Jenkin
Corning Caion Republican
ME Keene
Chariton Theraki
Keventy Zimmoers
Aimer
Wats
Lew
State Board of
H.W. Burns
Buena Vista County
Sioux Rapids
Algona Conference
Annual Meeting OF
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Fiders
Sheldon District
Mugh Hay
Sheldon
Archer
W. Willson
Asheton
T. Wetly
Ayrshire
Curlew
Dickems
Cannon
Everly
Taintory Mosterit
MM. Unley
Hartley
Bryan
Sheveloct
W. QO
Toompkins
Bo Baydens Juwood
R. A. Quinn
Lake Wark
W. EL Prugh
Larehwood
Britain
Litertis
A.W. Lee
Lester
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Little Stock
J. W. Patterson
Marathea
Mahood
Milford, Jr
Trimble
Spencer
D. M. Vetter
Spirit Lake
G. Keith
Sutherland
J. A. Lory
Errill
C. B. Robinson
Webb
Bush
Sioux City
J. BE. Printle
Akron
Bartlett
Alta
J. L. Whitney
Acrolia
M. Round
Bethel
Southwell
Hawarden
Genedict
Hinton
A. KB. Gilbert
Oily Springs
Moore
Ireton
Gilbert
Larrabee
J. W. Dunlop
LeMars
W. TE. Macdonald
Marcus
C. W. Shideler
Maurice
Moridgs
D. G. Pilkins
Merrill
Mouse
Moville
A. D. Hastings
Oeana
TL. Bassett
Vpanllina
J. O. Kidder
Peiro
Sack Grand
WP. Morgan
Salix
Col. Plannier
Seney
G. M. Platts
Sergeant Blut
A. A. Standad
McKaig
Grace Church
K. Maynned
Haddock Church
Chandler
Wesley Church
J. M.libbets
Whitield Church
F. BE. Day
Stoun
ML van Marter
Storm Lake
A. S. Covhrun
Truesdale
F. J. McCaffrey
Whiting
Ctika
J. B. Bird
Geneato
WN. Obatree
Greene
Coley Jonesville
BH. L. Townsend
Janesville
W. H. Lusted
Kensoil
A.chempson
Nora Springa
Black
Northwood
Frank Cole
Parkersburg
St. Ferguson
Pninfield
H.n. Townsend
Plymouth
Kidder
Powersville
J. R. Sanfort
Raymorl
T. PD. Perry
Rockford
Shear
Raid
Edvick
Shell Rock
Walter Vipers
W. WW. Robinson
Mechanicsville
R. W. Coats
Mt. Vernon
O. BR. Waite
Thomas Paiter
Lee E. Arne
Norway
E. M. Bing
Oasis
J. T. Spry
Palo
J. P. van Horn
Prairie
I. M. Smith
Ryan
H. M. Chambers
Shellsburg
L. D. Stubbs
Solon
D. Bartle
Springville
M. J. Look
Standwood
W. PF. Spry
Tipton
P. Shaffer
Erner
T. Mc- Kim
Urbana
William Kirwin
Loveland
Vinton
D. Markham
Viola
G. A. Reeder
Walker
R. M. Ackerman
West Branch
H. J. Barton
W. F. King
Boyd
Thomas Nicholson
ET. Gruwell
Cornell College
B.C. Hammond
U. 8
Army
Manley
China
B. B. Copeland
Flt
Fisher
C. K. Hudson
S. KE
Aggy
N. Follows
Twentieth Century Commission
H. E L. Fairall
Iowa Methodist
Ilown City
J.pb. Crippen
Barren Quarterly Conference
Davenport
C. L. Gould
Clinton
Anamosa
Lockhard
Andrew
J. S. Weatfall
Bennett
G. I. Crinklow
Calumns
Grand Mound
A. ’J. Bishop
Comanche
A. Peddicord
Center Junction
Marnum
Clarence
W. A. Downer
Bowman
R. A. Miller
First Church
W. F. Pitner
Lyons
J. Q. Robinson
Davenport Central
Mayette
Assent
Dod
Brownsville
Burr Oak
H. I. Doreas
Cal
Platts
Charles City
J. W. Tussell
Clermont
John Dbretnalt
Sea
John Gammons
Oresco Circnit
A. A. Hallett
Decorah
K. W. Robbins
Elkader
C. BL Wightima
Gregor
C. Vadtens
Greeny Monona
New Ailin
New Hampton
Nortout Osage
W. Sleald
Postville
Darkers Riceville
P.reeway
Wally St Sith
Wau
Coma
EL Kinss Ile
AL S. Hales
Waukon
C. Crowder
West Union
M.S. Mice
Dubuque District
At Green
Ekley
Didarque
Aringtes
J. BL
Flaskyus Cascade
J. AL Wi Colesturg
O. W. Rode
Finetaayy de Langue -Asbury
U Ja Bineni
Cancer Grove
Die Tet Church
Brank Tasnsais
Grandview Avenue
J. Ta
Seatong
Dacto's
Atchison
Thyeraville
O. Wolelig &Ville
ROW
Soper
Filgewood
AL Wolcatt
Epworth
Alelotesh
Wairbank
Metealis
Wilman
Smith
Oller Anh
Davnt
Yy Chey P Benton
Upper Iowa University
S.C. Bronson
Cgairreil
Biblical Institute
F. Me. Robertson
Fyrvwird Movement
Isiz It
Saurn
G. W. Livnhiofet
Pagette
I. Ry Delbra
Byeball Dort
Marshalltown
J. B. Albrook
Mr. Vernon
Ackley
G.L. Kennedy
Avbion
ML A. Goonell
Renman
Edward Lee
Belle Plaine
CG. Chirk
Hlairstown
Chelsea
M. W
Vevey
Conrad
W. VW. Clement
Dike
Carl Felt
Hieron
J. LE. "Rhowpson
Eldova
J. Black
Fawlkner
A. A. Brooks
Garvin T. M. Neilson
Geneva
W. J. Smedley
Gifford
W. A. Pye
GU Man
B.C. Barnes
Gladbrook
Daniel Moetinrk
Greudy Center
J. J. Tones
Mampton
WH. W. Troy
Idwa Falls
G. I. Shoemaker
Vaurel
Mark Master
LeGrand
J. DB. Wolcott
FM. Coleman
Munson City
J. G. van Ness
Mason City
van Vieve
A. Camp
Minerva
G. B. Macxfield
Montour
O. R. Newell
Owasasid
Toledo
K. E. Miller
Toledo Circuit
W. H. Bauch
Union
W. A. Wilkingon
van Horn
Wittut Settle
Whitten
J. B. Extua
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