Iowa Horticultural Society Advances Fruit Breeding Efforts
Des Moines December report on Iowa State Horticultural Society shows state funding supports eight experiment stations including Ames at Iowa State College. Efforts focus on developing trees and fruits suited to Iowa soils, with breeding of new varieties underway and cross fertilization not being pursued broadly.
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Des Moines
Towa ‘State Horticultural Society
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Board of Directors
Towa
Larger Fair Premiums in Iowa Revise Premium List
Des Moines reports the Iowa Department of Agriculture board revising the premium list due to a heavy fair treasury. Speed premiums rise to 7500 dollars the largest ever for the division. Most departments receive increased appropriations while hare policy shifts back from Belgian hares. An exhibit fund of 1000 dollars is created for Buffalo with both boards funding exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Horticultural Board
Buffalo
Agricultural Board
Iowa
Judge Grants Temporary Injunction in Back Tax Case
Judge Thor neil in Atlantic grants a temporary injunction against the board of supervisors restraining further collections and balancing county accounts on a 15 percent commission. County attorneys offered no opposition, seeking bond for court costs. Merits heard at February term to decide permanence or dissolution of the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Thorneil
Board of Supervisors
Returned From the Philippines on Homeward Route
AMES December 18 B M Rasmussen of Roland Iowa passed through on his way home from the Philippine Islands after a year abroad. He served in the postal service and helped organize the Cuban and Philippine postal services. He notes towns by day are peaceful but at night attacked by armed insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipines
Ames
B. M. Rasmusson
Roland
Iowa
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Rasmussen
Philippine Postal Service
Philippine
Tragic Passenger Train Death Near Cagsopolia
George Griffith of Lucas Iowa was struck and killed by a Chicago and Grand Trunk passenger train near Cagsopolia Michigan. He fell from the train and was beheaded with his body severely mangled. A deposit certificate on his person identified him as the deceased. He was traveling from Lucas Iowa toward Toronto Canada.
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Laporth
Ind
George Griffith
Lucas
Iowa
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Cagsopolia
Mich
Griffith
Toronto
Canada
Farm Helper Steals $100 From Sweetheart in Marengo
Henry Shores, a farm worker on Charles Chase’s land north of here, reportedly took $100 from his sweetheart Mary Detack who lives west of Blairstown. He intended to deposit it in a bank, according to local reports dated December 18.
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Marengo
Henry Shores
Charles Chase
Mary Detack
Blairs
Titus Amendment and Possible Reapportionment Fallout
Washington reports that if the Titus amendment is ruled invalid a new legislature will decide on reapportioning Iowa. With the census committee unwilling to increase House seats, Iowa would stay at eleven reps, each representing about 208,000 people. The Legislature will determine district changes while Harry O. Weaver presses for district attorneyship and Judge Smith McPherean’s selection was largely settled months before the vote.
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Washington
Census Committee
National
House of Representatives
House
Iowa Willontinue
Harry O. Weaver
Weaver
Smith McPherean
New College Buildings Demands Rise in Iowa
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature will face higher requests for college building funds. Iowa State College at Ames seeks at least 150000 for a new building while Iowa State University at Iowa City plans a 200000 Liberal Arts Hall and a crowding relief building for science. Normal schools expansion also looms amid a near 1 million state treasury surplus.
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New College Beildings
Des Moines
Der
Iowa Legislature
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
State House
Decision Day in Sunday Schools Observed in Iowa
Davenport Iowa December 17 A D Sailee state secretary of the Iowa State Sunday School association has returned from a state tour laying groundwork for Decision day observance by Iowa Sunday schools. Decision day falls on February 1901 when unconverted attendants in Sunday schools and church services are asked to take a stand for Christianity.
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Davenport
A. D. Sailee
Iowa State, Sunday School Association
Sunday Schools of
Iowa
Warranted arrest drives Sioux City saloonkeeper to try suicide
Det. 17 reports Frank Caine, saloonkeeper, wounded himself while aiming at his heart. The deed followed a warrant issued by his mother May Caine, widow, alleging he had struck her and his sister. The self-inflicted gunshot tore through his lung as he attempted to end his life.
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Sioux City
Frank Caine
May’ Caine
Caine
Threshing Machine Men Organize National Threshermen
In Des Moines on December 17 the owners of threshing machines in Iowa join the National Threshermen's association and form county or district branches. They deny forming a trust while aiming to prevent rate cutting for threshing grain and to keep a uniform standard of work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Threshermen’s Association
Mutual Protective Society
Aged Man Ends His Life in Sioux City
Jacob Craig aged 85 committed suicide by taking strychnine. He leaves a wife and twelve children. Neighbors say the aged man lived unhappily. Children live in Sioux City except Thobert Craig of Omaha William Craig of Bloomington Del Mrs Chesley of San Francisco Mrs Hult of Stockton Neb and Mrs Ali of Laurel Neb
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Sioux City
Jacob Craig
Thobert Craig
Omaha
Wiliam Craig
Bloomington
Del
Chesley
San Francisco
Hult
Stockton
Ali
Laurel
Rural routes at risk over Iowa road improvements
Des Moines December 17 Joan B Jaffrey who directs rural route location in Iowa cities warns that many delivery routes will be discontinued if state road improvement steps are not taken. He says the ultimatum applies to residents seeking postal mail delivery and emphasizes the need for better roads to sustain service.
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Des Moines
Joan B. Jaffrey
Iowa
Suspect Faces New Charge in Marshalltown Case
W O Hederick, extradited from Illinois to Marshalltown on forgery and embezzlement charges, is suspected by county officials of bigamy in addition to other alleged crimes. County Attorney Strong notes receipt of a letter.
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Grimbell
W. O. Hederick
Illinois
Marshalltown
Attourney-Stong
Rane Whilker
Nooitgedacht Battle Report From Lord Kitchener Dispatch
Lord Kitchener reports severe fighting at Nooitgedacht where General Clements' force retreated before Commandant Delarey with about 2,500 Boers. Four British officers killed. other casualties not detailed. Dispatch notes reinforcements en route and ongoing clashes near Bethlehem Vrede and Lichtenburg with several Boer losses.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Nooitgedacht
Clements
Delarey
War Office
Pretoria
Magaliesburs
Bever
War Bath
Magaliesburg
Hekpoorland
Lange
Swenteth Hussars
McBean
Murdoc
Atkins
Lichtenburg
Letemmer
Bethlehem
Vrede
Vryherd
Northumberland Fusileers
Kitchener
Aldershot
Malta
South Africa
Knox
Redersburg
Dewet
Dewei
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
French
Ttia
Roat Advocates Center in Army Reorganization Debate
Secretary Rodt testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee for two hours urging removal of the anti-canteen clause from the house bill. He warned its abolition could hinder recruitments and emphasized urgent action on the bill as Manila transports prepare to sail from San Francisco with volunteers. He noted recent civil government in the Philippines and the need to protect it promptly.
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Roat
Washington
Rodt
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
House
Manila
San Francisco
Eivil Enyerniment
Court martial sentences for 40th U. S. Volunteer Infantry
Privates Benjamin Stanley and Thomas Peaster of Company Forty Eighth volunteer infantry, stationed in the Philippines, were recently court martialed for rape and desertion. Each was sentenced to forfeiture of pay and allowances and twenty years hard labor at Leavenworth, the president commuting the confinement to honorable imprisonment.
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Washington
Benjamin Stanley
Thomas Peaster
Philippines
Scharae
Leavenworth
Tents the News at The Hague Dinner Comment on British Loss
Arqeer Tents the News reports in London that Krveror and Dr Leyds dined Friday evening. They were unmoved by the British disaster at Noorheedacht. Kruger predicted England would break on the Magaliesberg and urged a settlement through forceful measures.
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Arqeer
Londan
Den
Wri Krveror
Dr. Leyds
Witnhes
Daily Mail
Hague
Noawheedacht
Kruger
Magaliesberg
England
Snore Harril Remain Denial Echoed in Washington
Persistent rumors of Secretary Hay's resignation circulated in Washington with cabinet officials denying any discussion of the matter at the cabinet meeting. The day saw no official statement and reports varied on whether the treaty or topic had been addressed.
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Washington, D. C
Snally
Hay
Sahd
All Ready for the Signing Agreement Near Completion
Reports from Pekin indicate England may sign the agreement with a minor formatting change, not altering substantive terms. U S officials note German demands to execute Boxer leaders have subsided per Conger, and plenipotentiaries may sign soon for presentation to Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang.
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Washington
Pekin
England
State Department
Conger
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Omission of British Flag During Centennial Decoration
Washington dispatch reports a decoration mishap at the house of representatives where the British flag alone was covered, leading to confusion that the British flag was not displayed. Officials said the omission resulted from a misunderstanding and did not reflect any invidious intent.
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Washington
House of Representatives
DeArmond Seeks War Dept Report on Chaffee Von Waldersee
Representative DeArmond of Missouri introduced a resolution asking the secretary of war for full information on any protest or criticism by General Chaffee or other officers in China regarding looting or improper conduct. The measure references the alleged incident between General Chaffee and Count von Waldersee and seeks details on officials contacted and responses given.
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Washington
DeArmond
Missouri
Secretary of War
Chaffee
China
War Department
General Chaffee
Other Villiers
General Chaffes
Count von Waldersee
Abrogation Resolution On Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
Senator Money introduced a senate resolution urging the president to open negotiations with Britain to abrogate the Clayton-Bulwer treaty with the senate’s early consent and support.
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Washington
Money
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Chicago shuts out Iowa and Minnesota from 1991 schedule
Chicago coach Stagg announced that Iowa and Minnesota will not be offered games next fall. He has five other contracts with Michigan Wisconsin Pennsylvania Northwestern and Illinois, preventing additions to the 1991 football slate.
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Chicago
Iowa
Minnesota
University of Chicago
Stagg
Stage
University of Michigan
University of Wiscongsia
University of Pennsylvania
Northwestern University
University of Illinois
Rumor of Boer attack on British camp at Barberton
The Daily Express reports a rumor of a serious disaster to British arms. Boers allegedly attacked General Clements camp in Barberton district, capturing the camp and taking prisoners all British troops, including four companies of the Northumberland Fusiliers. The report is unconfirmed and not widely believed.
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Dinteter
British Armes
London
Daily Express
Clements
Barberton
Nebraska Road Dividend Declared by Railroad Company
NEW YORK Dec 14 The St Joseph and Grand Island Railroad company has declared a semi annual dividend of 2 percent on its first preferred stock. The company paid 8 percent in 1889 and 3 percent so far in the 1900 year.
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New York
St. Joseph & Grand Island Railroad Company
Senate OKs canal defense amendment in executive session
The Senate approved a Hay-Pauncefote treaty amendment authorizing the United States to defend its interests and maintain order in the canal. The roll showed 65 to 17 in favor with notable opponents named. Senator Elkins offered a robust clause affirming U S sovereignty and the right to build operate and defend the canal. Additional amendments by Tillman Thurston and Money were discussed but not acted upon before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Year Aid
Baird
Beveridge
Frye
Foster
Amsbrough
Lindsay
Mason
McCumter
Melinery
McBride
Morgan
Money
Stewart
Tillman
Wellington
Wolcott
Gallinger
Elkins
Nicaragua
Allen
Thurston
Hikins
Lodge
Cotton King Hopkins Deut
Gustavus Clark Hopkins ex-president of the Cotton Exchange dies in New York. Born February 9 1844 in Mobile Alabama he moved to Guilford Connecticut as a child then to New York where in 1876 he became a partner in Hopkins Dwight & Co cotton merchants He joined the Cotton Exchange on October 17 1878 and long served on the board of managers.
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Cotton King Hopkins
New York
Gustavus Clark Hopkins
The
Cotton Exchange
Mobile
Ala
Guilford
Pension Bill Complete Hears Evans in House Subcommittee
The house subcommittee on appropriations completed the pension appropriation bill after a hearing by Commissioner Evans. The measure totals about 146.25 million dollars with roughly 144.009 million for pensions and the remainder for administration. It will go to the full committee tomorrow and reach the house likely Saturday.
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Washington, D. C
House Subcommittee On Appropriations
Evans
House
Senator Chandler Proposes Army Bill Amendment
Senator Chandler gave notice of an amendment to the army bill to fill all vacancies after passage by selecting at least half from volunteer officers and the remainder from regular army officers.
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Washington, D. CG
Chandler
Burlington Vast Mall Wrecked
Burlington Iowa dispatch reports the Chicago Burlington & Quincy fast mall No 16 left Chicago at 9 1 tonight and wrecked two miles west of Kirkwood early today. Fireman Shannon was killed and Engineer Samuel Dove severely hurt when the engine left the tracks and burned cars melted. Mall clerks were not injured badly.
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Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Chicago
Kirkwood
Shannon
Samuel Dove
Not Carrying 1 500 Bodies Reported From War Department
Washington December 14 The War Department posted a brief statement noting that the United States Army transport Hancock did not carry 1,500 bodies to San Francisco in December. Further official details were not released.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
United States Army
Hancock
San Franciaca
Live Stock Markets in South Omaha and Kansas City
Markets show slow cattle trade and downward price tendencies at South Omaha with steady feeders and firmer hogs and sheep. In Kansas City, receipts rise with steady to higher prices for steers and feeders, active hog trade and solid sheep and lamb values across categories.
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South Omaha
Kansas
Union
Kansas City
Fed
TiAc
Hung Jury Discharges Tessie Morrison Murder Trial
Eldorado Ohio Dec 15 Tessie Morrison's murder trial ended in a hung jury after nine jurors favored acquittal and three sought manslaughter in the fourth degree. The case will move to the spring term with a possible release on bond for Morrison while lawyers pursue options.
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Relensaea
Eldorado
Ean
Tessie Morrison
G. Olin Castle
Castle
Blayt
Gold Production Sets New U.S. Record in 1899
The 1899 mint report shows $71,053,400 in gold and $32,858,700 in silver produced in the United States. Gold output surpassed 1898 by $6,590,400 and exceeded 1858 record, with Alaska and Cape Nome districts driving gains. Silver output reached 54,764,000 ounces, slightly up from 54,432,000 in 1898, with silver averaging 60 cents per ounce on London quotes.
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United States
Washington
Mint
California
Alaska
Cape Nome
Colorado
Utah
Southington Youth Sentenced to Be Shot on Christmas
Connecticut boy Linas Skinner, a former Southington resident, has been sentenced by General MacArthur to be shot on Christmas Day for sleeping at his post while on sentry duty in the Philippines. His father, 71, John P. Skinder, rushed to Washington to appeal to President McKinley.
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Connecticut
Philippines
Southington
Conn
MacArthur
Linas’. Skinner
John P. Skinder
Washington
McKinley
Redfield Proctor Aide Visit Noted In Rome Dac
Representatives of Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont arrived in Rome to discuss memorials and tombstones. The limited readable text suggests a diplomatic or ceremonial visit related to commemorative monuments.
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Rome
Dac
Redfield Proctor
Vermon
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