Steamer Baltimore Sinks in Lake Huron Tragedy
The wooden steamer Baltimore foundered in Lake Huron near Au Sable Michigan last Friday morning. Twelve of her fourteen crew were drowned. Survivors include second engineer Thomas Murphy of Milwaukee and deck hand George McGinnis who went crazy from the ordeal. The vessel carried a full crew list of master M. H. Place and officers. rescue by tug Columbia brought two survivors to East Tawas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
M. H. Flace
Clevean
M. H. Place
Michael Breathen
John Delders
Edward Owen
C. W. Sears
George W. Scott
Herbert Winning
P. Marcoux
WM. Barker
P. Krueger
August Anderson
Columbia
Murphy
Trans-Mississippi Congress Official Call Issued for Cripple Creek
E R Moses of Great Bend Kansas chairs the Trans MississippIan Commercial Congress executive committee as it issues the official call for the twelfth session at Cripple Creek Colorado from June 16 to 20. Delegates are allocated by governor mayor county business group and state delegation limits with ex officio roles for governors congress members and ex presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colo
E. R. Moses
Great Bend
Kansas
trans-Mississippi
Territory
United States Congress
Congress
Dowie Arrested for Death Tied to Coroner Verdict
Faith healer John Alexander Dowie of Chicago was arrested Friday following a coroner jury finding him criminally responsible for the death of Emma Judd. H Worthington Judd, Dowie’s associate and Emma’s husband, also faces arrest with bonds set at ten thousand dollars each. Nurses Henrika Bratsch and Mary Sprecher, jailed the day before, were released on five thousand dollar bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander Dowie
Chicago
Emma Y Judd
H. Worthington Judd
Dowie
Judd
Henrika
Bratsch
Mary Sprecher
Farm Machinery Combine Deals Across Regions Narrowly Fade
A fragmentary report notes negotiations on consolidating farm equipment operations face delays. Prospects for May through fall show uncertainty as parties discuss base terms and potential entry into a larger deal.
Steamer Empire State Hits Brockville Beach During Excursion
An Empire State steamer of the Folger line carrying around 500 excursionists ran aground near Brockville Ontario, forcing passengers to beach the vessel as water flooded the hold. Rescue efforts and details are being organized as authorities assess damage and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
State
Folger Line
Brockville
Dowie Held to Grand Jury in Death Case
Chicago coroner verdict names H W Judd Mrs Sprecher and Mrs Bratsch as criminally responsible for Emma Luc y Judd s death after exhumation evidence showed neglect. Officers pursue Dowie Judd and the other two missing suspects as a mob of 1000 parades South Chicago with Dowie effigy burned in a bonfire.
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Chicago
Emma Lucy Judd
John Alexander Dowile
Zion
Dowie
H. W.judd
Sprecher
Bratseh
Judd
Dowle
Zion Dowie
Princess Chimay Declared Spendthrift in Chicago Court
Princess Clara de Riquet known as the Princess de Chimay has been ruled a spendthrift by a Chicago probate court jury. Her uncle Thomas R. Lyons was named conservator after detailing how she spent about $400,000 since 1894 plus an annual income of $50,000 to $85,000. The action followed a $50,000 Egypt debt demand and a prior Paris expenditure of 160,000 francs.
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Princess Chimay
Clara de Riquet
Princess de Chimay
Rigo
Chicago
Thomas R. Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Gurley
Lyons
Princess de Chimey
Cairo
Egypt
Carlsbad
Paris
New York Italian Man Sentenced in Baby Buried Case
Giovanno Buttacavello was found guilty in White Plains of burying a baby alive in Hastings. The mother confessed earlier and blamed her uncle, who denied the charge but faltered under cross examination. Judge Lent sentenced him to nine years and ten months in state prison.
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New York
Giovanno Buttacavello
Hastings
White Plains
N. Y
Buttacargllo
Three Killed by Bear Near Job West Virginia
An 8 year old girl and two 5 and 8 year old boys, children of mountaineer A. P. Porterfield near Job, West Virginia, were killed by a bear while gathering flowers. Their bodies were found mangled and partly devoured by a searching party. one member then killed the bear. In a separate note, King Emmanuel of Italy narrowly escaped death when an elevator railing malfunction led to a dangerous ascent toward the third floor, but he jumped back just in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
P. Porterfield
Job
W. Va
Emmanuel
Italy
Our Men Quit Pekin British Guards Remain
Fragmentary report notes American troops leaving Pekin except legation guard. It mentions British staff and officers, with scene described as enthusiastic. Source text is incomplete and unclear on dates or full actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Legation
Miraculous Escape Of King Edward In Yacht Squall
A London report details a sudden squall during a race between Shamrock and Sabarita yachts. The Shamrock II lost topmast and mainmast with heavy spars. Shamrock I also suffered topmast damage. King Edward, aboard with Sir Thomas Lipton, escaped unharmed as royals were moved to Erin, then Sting to Southampton and on to London.
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Edward
London
Thomas Lipton
Lipton
Southampton
Machinists Strike Expands as Ranks Grow nationwide
The International Association of Machinists reports over 30,000 still on strike with hundreds more joining and two dozen firms signing agreements. About 80,000 to 86,000 workers remain out as railroads adjust. O Connell says conditions brighten and many strikers may resume work this week. Mulholland broadcasts orders to union men to bolster picket lines.
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Machinists
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Mulholland
Allied Metal Trades Association
Toledo
Death of John R. Tanner Ex-Governor of Illinois
Former Illinois Governor John R. Tanner died suddenly May 23 at the Leland Hotel in Springfield from rheumatism of the heart, ending a long public career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
John R. Tanner
Leland Hotel
Springfield
Ill
Englishmen sue Union Pacific over Laramie attack
Francis Hanrette and Edgar Brooks of London sue the Union Pacific Railroad Company for damages after a watchman beat them at the Laramie Wyo depot. They were ordered from the station by the night watchman Michael Fitzgerald during a train wait. A separate note reports Porto Ricans sailing for Hawaii with 900 emigrants aboard the steamer California from Guanica after a large farewell and a joyous mood. May 19 saw fourteen weddings and forty eight baptisms.
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Francis Hanrette
Edgar Brooks
London
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Laramie
Wye
Michael Fitzgerald
Hawaii
California
Guanica
Porto Rico
Market Quotations Across Cities and Commodities
Chicago cattle and hog prices vary by grade, with wheat at No 2 about 72 to 78 cents, corn 4 to 47 cents, oats 2 1/2 to 80 cents, rye 52 to 53 cents, butter 17 to 18 cents, eggs 0 to 11 cents, potatoes 34 to 48 cents per bushel. Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Toledo report mixed cattle hog sheep and grain ranges with No 2 wheat near 70 cents and corn around 40 to 46 cents, reflecting regional market spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tndianapolis
T&e
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Supreme Court upholds usury rates in building loan contracts
Des Moines cases win for building and loan associations as Supreme Court sustains contracts legalized then repealed later. Court rules legalizing act created vested rights later compromised by legislature, protecting and making good all preact contracts to 120 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Charles A. Bishop
Dark County District Court
Supreme Cours Haa
Certificates Granted to Iowa Doctors by State Board
A lengthy list announces certificates granted to numerous individuals to practice medicine in Iowa. Names span across many towns and states, including W. T. Becker, J. T. Kelley, Charles Morgan, George Musgrave, J. W. Anderson, Maud A. Daley, Theodore Kemimer, and others from Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, Keokuk, Algon, and beyond, reflecting broad physician licensure across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Board
W. TL. Becker
Chicago
J. T. Kelley
Nauvoo
Ty Flor
Ames
Argyle
W. Davidson
Beverly
W. M. Hogie
Kirksville
Clute
Corydon
A. J. Quire
Linnvilla
Th RR
Washburn
A. Aa. Lamy
Milo
W. Ys
Heréok
Lavonia
Courtright
Randall
Win
R. Day
Stockport
Cantwell
Davenport
de Lesplangeo
Orange City
Charles 1
Morgan
Iowa City
le A. Westdate
Chadbrook
Charles Harlan
What Chear
Muftian
Bondurant
UA. Kronser
Caro
H.R. Hogue
Fort Dodge
D. F. Oriesse
Cure Ison
Yerall
Farmargburg
T. Bander
Orient
B.D. Kemp
Jows City
J. van Garden
Emmetsburg
M. A. Beach
Carroll
K. D. Blackmore
Lowa City
Fitzpatrick
Greelay
J. D. Lowney
A. E. Suither
Wapello
D. Hf. Cretzmeyer
Waverly
Lenn A. Beach
W. Powell
Des Moines
L J. Scott
Lost Nation
Ad. W. Lollarde
Frank P. Steelsmith
G. A. Wilkinson
Hedrick
L. GC. Winter
Uampton
Chapman
Bennett
da. Logan
Bath
L. L. Méstus
Jons Fajis
W. Tobbs
Storm Fake
G. M. Mid- Aeton
E. £. Dotson
Zeniking
Obrich Krojsna
Cedar Rapids
A. G. Belshoin
Altkin
Minn
FL. Bigsby
W. W. Houston
Carthage
P. J. Atkins
Milton
A. K. Sfoyt
Fort Dage
Carrol Wilson
Cardale
A. EL. Peterson
Burnside
M. I
Babcock
Keokuk
J. C. Robb
Marietta Bechtel
H.W. Oyler
D. J. Bechtel
G. FE
Wenzlich
Town City
Elmer Babcock
Midorn
Louis Favre
Osaga
W.O. Sinouse
Dr. Wright
Bionx City
Marl &. Taure
Bioux City
T. Schwabiand
Henry C. Weingert
Holly Springs
M. Porter
Denied report on Mrs McKinley absent treatment by doctors
Des Moines denies a San Francisco claim that Mrs McKinley was given Christian Science absent treatment with telegraphed consent. Mrs J Conger says no truth, never communicated with McKinley, scientists never publish in that way. Also reports a Des Moines woman Gertrude Holt, 22, drowned herself after a late night call, with note saying tired of life. Keokuk couple Capt Israel Anderson and wife celebrate golden anniversary. Elks lodge seeks candidates for grand exalted tutor at Milwaukee meeting in July.
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Gertrude Holt
Des Moines
Chestnut Streat
Sixth Avenue
Ottumwa
Burlington Round House
Keokuk
Israel Anderson
Iowa
Grinnell Council Forms Over Herron Trial
A Grinnell Congregational Committee plans a council to consider charges of immoral conduct against Professor George D. Herron. Invitations have been issued for a June 4 meeting, with details outlined from Baxter resolutions. Efforts continue to obtain more evidence while maintaining a focus on Herron’s views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pormer
Grinyell
Congregational Association
Baxter
George D. Herron
Grinnell Association
Cefer
Aca
Hirst Congregational Church
Grinnell
Churches of Our Faith and Order
Goa
D. Herron
Calumittes
de. Merron
Tale
Conneil
Elecran
Sharon
Prof
Hercon
Doctor Hoyt Dies in Kansas City En route Home
Dr Hoyt, longtime superintendent of the state Insane hospital at Mt Pleasant, died in Kansas City while returning from Texas after weeks of ill health. He had been in frail condition since January, sought medical opinions in Denver and Fort Worth, and succumbed after stopping to rest with a relative. Hoyt tmp, longtime insanity expert, led Clarinda hospital briefly before transferring to Mt Pleasant in 1898.
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Insane Hospital
Hila Way
Frank ©. Hoyt
State Insane Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Kansas City
Texas
Denver
Mort Worth
Rust
Hoyt
Clarinda
Tost
Lewellen
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Prohibitionists Nominate Iowa State Ticket at Des Moines
The Iowa Prohibition state convention in Des Moines on May 21 nominated A. N. Coates for governor, A. B. Wray for lieutenant governor, Ira Moffitt for superintendent, J. A. Harvey for supreme judge, and Wesley Budath for railroad commissioner. The platform urged prohibitions and woman suffrage, praising Carrie Nation while some opposed endorsing her methods. Over $2,000 was raised for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. N. Coates
Dallas County
A. B. Wray
Union County
Prohibition
Iowa
Seeberger Relinquishes Claim to 100000 Estate Rights
Anthony F. Seeberger of Chicago relinquishes his interest in the estate of John D. Seeberger of Des Moines after learning the deceased wished his widow to receive all. The action leaves the widow with the entire estate, valued at least at $100,000, and reflects a rare filing in Polke County. White woman marries Chinaman in Knoxville in an unusual union. Charley Sing, a Chinaman, and Mrs Jonnie Marsh wed after years in Knoxville where Sing built a laundry. Sing now dresses in American style and is described as wealthy and generous.
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Seeberger
Eyer
Polke County
Anthony F. Seeberger
Chicago
John D. Seeberger
Des Moines
John
Tis
Anthony
Gstata
Thea
Knoxville
Charley Sing
Jonnie Marsh
Sing
Iowa Strikes Reported 1000 with 48 Incidents
Statistics from the state labor commissioner show 48 strikes in Iowa during the year 1000 involving 7,800 people and costing about $400,000. Forty-seven were under the gospel lodges, with 40 under some action and four funded. Of the 40 strikes in unions two were successful and ten were failures.
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Iowa
Alow
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Graettinger
Larson
PusLiguyn
Suarvivora
Dowie IS
Farm Machinery Combine
Erng Aaa
Allen Munoz Rivera
San Juan
Philadelphia
Allen
Conger
Waterloo” Lodge
The
Dlks
E. Molkett
Benevolent and Protactlus Order of Elka
Will
Herron
DR. Hoyt
Carrie Nation
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