Prison population declines in Iowa Fort Madison report
The Fort Madison penitentiary warden reports a drop in Iowa’s prison population for the year ending June 30, with July 1 figures at 524 and a year later 483. Admissions totaled 228 with 21 new convicts. 219 expirations, 84 suspensions, 23 commutations, 20 deaths. Foreign-born share fell. counties note tobacco experiments, uniforms to begin this month.
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Iowa
Mort Madison
Carder
Wraders
Jefferson
Dows
Ackley
Polodo
Louis Beenberk
Union Scale Company
WW Capital
Des Moines
Sehnin
Polk County
Walter Keeppel
Marshalltown
J.C. Bentley
Burlington
Interior Department
Fort Madison Penitentary
Harry Conly
Sioux City
Tyndall
Massive coal strike erupts with 112000 idle workers
Tens of thousands join a nationwide coal strike as estimates place the number of idled miners between 60 000 and 120 000. President Mitchell cites 112 000 idle with reports from Scranton Northumberland Dauphin and Lackawanna regions. Some districts report many miners still at work while others shut down entirely amid disputes and arbitration attempts.
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Idte
Mitchell
Wrathing
Scranton
Northumberland Co
Maneh Chink
Dauplin County
Susquehanna County
Bullivan County
Hazleton
McAdoo
Janttimer
Tom Creek
Nicholls
Chins
Jeaders
Father Philips
Wwe
Alfoons
Stineeforts
Tae Kens
Wioeuises
Williamstawe
Chen Gid
Nalivey
Eykens Valeley
Relief floods Galveston as American people rally nationwide
The stricken city of Galveston receives immense relief from the American public. Cash gifts and supplies pour in from across the nation, including large corporate gifts and contributions from governors, churches, and residents abroad. Notable sums reported include Carnegie and various cities, with continuing efforts anticipated.
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Galveston
Ivor
San Francisco
New York
Calamry
Millonaires
Paris
Tigtoen
Prenel
United States
Imoreover
Talsso
Paul
Chivagoa
Kosten
Dadian Apt
Flitaburg
BNO
Ehiladelphia
Isak Toledo
City
Topeka
Columbus
Stand
OW Co
Puebla
Cole
Ami
Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Davenport
Paria
Liverpoh
Eng
Newport
Loulaville
Seattle
Wark
Covingtn
Denver
Dutique
Col. Springs
Dinan
Why
Santa Fe RR
Totet
Cleveland
Dyn Modis
Roosevelt Accepts Republican Nomination for Vice President
Governor Roosevelt issues a formal acceptance letter addressed to Edward C. Walcott confirming bid for vice presidency. He emphasizes the money question and warns that Bryan’s election could trigger financial chaos while praising McKinley’s administration. He defends trusts with calls for public disclosure, and largely defends Philippine policy arguing governance must follow constitutional paths.
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Gov. Roosevelt
Edward C. Walcott
Philadelphia
Gov
Roosevelt
McKinley
Ma Bryan
Melviles
Philippines
Lom Ssiama
Florida
Texas
Alaska
Hle
East
New York Central August Worsening SLOG SGT Figures
August reports show NY Central workload down from last year with SLOG SGT declines and changes to fare structures. Improvements planned for key routes, penalties and stock movements noted, including increased hog shipments and drops in sheep and cattle traffic. International railway Y M C A convention slated for Philadelphia October 11 to 14 with over delegates expected.
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New York Central
Ciena
de Santa Me
Alluquecque
Wilesiums
Phos
Ausier
Transaisseuri
Kansas City
Missouri Pacife
Pacific
Council Bluffs
Fort Scott
Philadelphia
Chicago
National
Asco
Buffalo
Ludiums
Ind
FIGHTING AT PEKANG AND PEKIN ALLIES PLOT WINTER TERMS
A dispatch reports allied forces attacked the Pekin forts at daybreak. Gen Chaffee favors wooden winter quarters for troops. Indications say about ten thousand foreign troops may remain in Pekin with Germans at the rear guard and Russians keeping roughly two thousand. Chinese plea for peace negotiations grow. proposals on punishment and terms surface as powers weigh next moves.
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Chaffee
Pekin
Brentay
Dao
Nagasaki
Cam
Bold holdup near Tiago Onde ends in two deaths
A late night train robbery near Tiago Onde turned deadly when William J Fay resisted and was shot. The robbers were pursued by a posse and killed. Governor Joseph D Sayers of Texas oversaw relief efforts after a major storm, and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers is noted as a young leader. A high society wedding in Somerset Pa linked Miss Mabel Melinley to Dr Hermanus Lodwik Maer, with President McKinley’s family in attendance. A wine region alarm and a Liberty Pa hotel fire add to the scene.
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West
Tiago
Onde
William J. Pay
California
Denver
William J. Fay
Mr. Fay
Wml. Fay
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Braidwed
Mr. Mitchell
Weingg Wee SN Mitchell
Asso
Braidwood
Crues
Mabel Melinley
Hermanus Lodwik Maer
Somerset
Uml
Melinley
Cabinet
Boer Forces In Panic Reported At Transvaal Front
Contested cable reports from Nelwprutt describe Boer retreat from Konmupoort toward Veitishade lines near the Pretoria Dehigen railway. British columns push assessments of Boer movement while Komati crossings and Lebsimbo mountain spurs are cited as occupied south of the line. Continuity of command appears strained amid conflicting dispatches.
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Roberta
Transvaal
Relchto
Nelwprutt
Pretoria-Dehigen
Trowentoort
Frontier Station
Konmupoort
Komati
Lebsimbo
Queen of the Mines Mary Jones Idol of Miners
Mary Jones known as the Queen of the Mines wins admiration among anthracite miners for philanthropy and advocacy. The Wea ld area figure, silverhaired and beloved, is celebrated for her gentle voice and steady support of workers in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.
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Mary Jones
Wilkesbaorre
New Telegraph Company Offers Chicago Board of Trade Deal
The Exchange Telegraph Company seeks a contract with the Chicago Board of Trade to link national exchanges. It anticipates about 50 000 dollars yearly to the Board of Trade while paying 30 000 dollars annually to Chicago. Telegraph wires will likely be used.
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C. B. Chenoweth
New Hall
Northwestern
DuMont
Grove
Arnold
Correctionville
Dows
Andrew Swanson
Barragat
Floyd County
Newton
Des Moines
Diagonal
London
Curlew
Shenandoah
Douglas Smith
Cedar Falls
Camila
Ao Hack
Pelicans
Eldora
Battle Creek
Charles W. Files
North Bend
Cornell College Ciy
Keene
Shellrock
Albin
Ames
Mathian Hauser
al- Nion
Gi. Dennis
Red Oak
Oxford Pair Association
Durique
Magso
Indy
John Mill
Port Dodge
Jim Lahey
YX Bari
Davenport Tard
Triplemenc de Ayes” Association
Danmirs
Hand
Woetfing
Oskaloosa
Schaest
Thas Ponda
Pies Maines County
Lies Moitess
BOO
Lieht
Dex Maines
Maria Tigrless
Youulker
Nelson
Ddyville
Win. HL. Brown
Mason City
August
August Seluey
Tuhaggue
Doime Sq
Didi
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Minden
Larson Dry Goods Company
Rigade
Jimmy
Chicago
Exchange Telegraph Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Telegraph
Church and Clergy Notes From International Posts
A murky survey of bishops, reform plans, and church figures. Bishop Liverpool visited prison, while Bishop Lain Hamilton arrives in San Francisco as the youngest Anglican bishop. Bishop Willio Derrick advocates reformatories for youths, and Archbishop Trelandl may join the cardinal ranks. Woodstock College head Rev Bucebard Villiger is critically ill.
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Lain Wo Hamilton
San Francisco
Sant
Nisehigel
Phe
Dodrould
Newton Theologicd
Philadelpha
Willio Derrick
New York
Agrican Methodist Episcopal
Ausvin Tuk
Trelandl
St. Paul
de Lope
Wallernn
Bucebard Villiger
Woodstock College
Philadelphia
Switzerland
Amer
Church of the Gesu
Roosevelt Letter Frames Vice Presidential Acceptance
The piece reviews Gov. Roosevelt’s acceptance letter for the Republican nomination, framing the silver issue as paramount and linking it to national policy. It contrasts free silver with imperialism, defends the Philippine policy, and argues for continued prosperity and honest governance under McKinley. The text also discusses trusts, the nation’s duties, and the danger of infighting over monetary policy.
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Gov. Roosevelt
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
Committee of Notification
Edward ©. Wolcott
United
Rowell Degue
Kansas City
Arancal
Jefferson
Louisiany
Witgt Lance
Jeferson
Jackson
Custer
Dacksun
Aguinaldo
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South Bend
Adsuns
Carter
Kay
Tom Tuttle
Allaie Hemmings
Anere
Chariton
Sandahl
Pam
Reles
Mier Cray
Middlefield Township
Cray
Pietang
Boxer Forts
Washington
China
Makeno
Russia
Tuagschow
Rae
Joseph D. Sayers
Nok Sayers
Ile
Ras Aguy
Havy
Parker Morsan
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Aiaborgte
Hunt
Ghicuxw
Tn Traction
France
Liberty
Ant
NEW Telegraph Company
Tasinta
Prentice Abdrond
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