Equal Taxation Measure Signed by Governor Pingree
Governor Pingree signs a taxation bill aimed at railroad express telegraph and telephone companies. A state board of assessors appointed by the Governor with Senate consent will fix rates, replacing previous earnings-based taxes. The act also requires Senate confirmation of appointees and introduces a forfeiture provision for non payment of taxes.
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Pingree
Michigan
Senate
PH. Dill
Atlingon
Hawkeye State Sends Information on Pitty-First Regiment
Information from Gov. Shaw on the Pitty-First Regiment shows the Second Battalion at Cavite and the First Battalion at Creston under Maj. William J. Duggan. The Third Battalion is at Cavite with Maj. Johnny Tine commanding, listing companies from Des Moines and nearby towns. no casualties reported. The message notes active service status and details unit composition across multiple Iowa locales.
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Pitty-First Town
Gov. Shaw
Cal. Tipper
John C. Loper
Shaw
Col. Lopez
Manila
Cavite
William J. Duggan
Creston
Des Moines
Kaysilley FF
Oskaloosa
Johnny
Tine
Shenandh
Cienwood
Council Bluffs
Oak
Canal
J.C. Moore
Grestons
Word
Cornings
Villisen
Treaty ratification prospects loom in Washington
Fragmentary notes describe a Regent and Spain negotiating a diplomatic exchange with the United States. Officials expect ratification, name a special envoy, and set a probable date for presenting the treaty in Washington. Debris, trains, and unknown casualties are mentioned in nearby accounts.
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Marely
Spain
Gfren I
Wash
United States
Peices
Assy
Police Clash At Pub Leaves Several Wounded
A Saturday night incident outside a pub in Havana or similar city led to a clash between clubgoers and on duty officers. A group ignored police orders to disperse, prompting officers to draw revolvers as tensions escalated. Several people were wounded in the ensuing confrontation.
Held Up by Mexican Bandits Reported by Consul
The State Department relays a Ciudad Juarez report: American workers George Wilson and Forest Smith at San Pedro mining camp were held up by three Mexicans. Wilson was shot and killed resisting the bandits. The robbers fled to the camp with about 300 dollars. The murderers have been captured and will be punished under law.
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Que
State Department
Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
Fendrick
George Wilson
Forest Smith
San Pedro
Wilson
G A R Will Meet in Canada for Veterans Encampment
Vermont department commander Clarris decides to hold the next G A R state encampment in Montreal in June. The move aims to benefit and encourage posts the department has established in Quebec and Montreal and to show the cordiality between the United States and neighbors across the border.
Creek Nation Grazing Permit Decision Reported
Washington department moves to permit stockmen to graze cattle on Creek Nation lands. Attorney General questions lease contracts for those not in possession, seeking Dawes Commission recording before permits issued. Officials note safety concerns about cattle introduction.
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Department
Washington
Creek Nation Opera
Dawes Commission
Train wreck in Kansas injures twenty six passengers
Rock Island passenger train jumped the track near Yoland Kansas killing baggageman Wm Freeman and injuring twenty six passengers including two seriously. A relief train with doctors cared for the wounded. Separate items note a confrontation in Columbus Texas ending in gunfire, killing Meese and bystander Charles Boeme with a boy named Williams badly injured.
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Rock Island
Voland
Fan
Yoland
Kan
Wm. Freeman
Scott
Columbus
Texas
Reese
Meese
Charles Boeme
Wag
Will‘ams
Peek
Brooke to govern Cuba via Washington orders
In Cuba the general will confine himself to the congressional resolution terms. The United States will recognize no government or organization, dealing directly with the Cuban people. The Cuban military assembly will be dispersed if it provokes disturbances. harmless sessions will receive no attention.
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Cuba
Brooke
Ander
Washington
Congress
United States
Sherman Feeble as He Heads Home from Martinique
A Washington telegram from Col Gate Hoyt reports ex Secretary Sherman seriously ill with pneumonia in Martinique and to be brought home on a government vessel. Secretary Long directs Chicago to Kingston Jamaica to meet the Paris and transfer Sherman aboard. Reports indicate his condition remains very feeble.
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Jamaica
Washington
Col
Gate Hoyt
John Sherman
Port de France
Martinique
Sherman
Long
Havana
Chicago
Kingston
Paris
Weighed Over 600 Pounds Alfred Daniels Dies Near Lehigh
Alfred Daniels of Lehigh, Iowa, one of the largest men in the Northwest, died at home on March 16. He stood about six feet nine inches tall and weighed over 600 pounds. His size kept him from passing through standard doors and even through a coffin was specially built. Throughout life he declined circus and exhibition offers despite offers from Adam Forepaugh shows and museums. His immense size made him a notable attraction, drawing wide notice and high salaries, though he preferred to stay away from the show circuit. News details also touch on legal notices about stamps and bond mortgaging systems, with unrelated mentions of tax stamping practices.
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Alfred Daniels
Iowa
Lehigh
Northwest
Uches
Anstoys
Daniel Recipient O
Circus 1
Exhi
Adam Porepaugh
Renin
Tao Town
Bud
Investment in Iowa rail bridge tax dispute and missing worker case
State leaders probe the Onm ad Beidee Terminal Company for unpaid taxes on bridges and rail lines serving Council Bluffs and Omaha. The Span farm disappearance case unfolds as Coroner Schneider and sheriff search the river with dynamite shells, amid questions of possible suicide.
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Oamaha
Gaimpany
Onm Ad Beidee
Phix Company
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lowa
Union
Pittsburg
Pottawallamie County
Fort Madison
Trina Mississippi Exposition
Schneider
Welsh
Shevid Clark
Towa City
Newport
Martin Span
Towa
T. A. Cheshire
Senate
Coatyaure
Ibn Lousthoud
Iowa Treasurers Predict State Surplus by July 1 1900
Iowa’s state treasury is described as debt free with a projected surplus by July 1 1900. Officials anticipate receipts for July and August being small, delaying full surplus until after October, and expect about 400000 in outstanding warrants to be retired after April 20. The report notes a current surplus of 120090 and warns Treasurer Herriot fears large appropriations once the surplus appears.
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Iowa
Janeay
John Torriolt
Herriot
Hitere
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