Legislature to study fire insurance insolvency risk
Des Moines reports the next Iowa legislature will be asked to enact a law to define when a mutual fire insurance company becomes insolvent and require deposits of reserves with the state. The inspector notes mutuals lack jurisdiction and urges a remedy to protect policyholders before losses mount.
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Des
Moines
Towa
Legislative Insurance. Investigation Commission
Auditor of State
B. F. Carrol
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ole O. Roe
State Auditor's Office
Mutual Life Companies
Mutual Fire Companies
Mutual Fire Company
Boy Drowns in North Goon River Near Carroll
In Carroll, 19 year old Garmel Baumbover brother to the Baumbover Bros. reportedly drowned Sunday while swimming after a day of fishing with other boys. Despite several men attempting a rescue, he died minutes after entering the river near Khote, leaving a widowed mother to mourn.
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Carroll
Garmel
Baumbover— “Bros
North Goon
Khote
Wether
Fint
Gnats Attack Iowa Stock Frightens Horses and Fences
Farmers and horsemen in eastern Iowa report an unprecedented swarm of gnats afflicting stock. The biting insects enter ears and burrow under skin, driving horses into frenzy and causing injuries from contact with barbed wire fences. The outbreak disrupts livestock handling and concerns local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Towa
Locomotive Engineer Kitled in Missouri Valley Crash
Northwestern passenger train No. 11 from Omaha to St. Paul collided with a freight at California Junction six miles west. The engine and mail car were wrecked and engineer John Murphy of Council Bluffs died, found beneath the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley—Northwestern
Omaha
St. Paul
Mins
California Junction
Here
John Murphy
Council Bluffs
Lightning strikes Tasper county court house dome
Across the state reports describe a lightning event damaging the metal dome and ground reach via water spouts. Several incidents follow including theft charges against Benjamin D. Kingeet of Rock Island Illinois, a death near Monticello aged 101, and multiple injuries from accidents in Davenport Sheldon and Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasper County’ Court
Benjanin D. Kingeet
Rock Island
Davenport
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
James R. Bradley
Monticello
England
Will Proof Sanborn
Will
Pitartley
Werd
Omaha
Sheldon
Charlan Deltour
Wist
Haworth
Joseph
CG. Youne
Clinton
Mr. Youne
Onondaga County
New York
Ristine
Will Sweesy
Maquoketa
Sweesy
Persia
Hartisom
United States
Council Butts
Michael J. Holland
Platte Valley State Bank
Ellwood
Neb
Gifford
Atlantic
George Harris
Clay Township
Grundy Center
Harris
William Boroff
Borofft
A. W. Beckel
Glinton
Beckel
Wm. Usher
Wrehna
Chance for land sale draws big lottery for Crow Agency
Burlington offers low rates to encourage registration for Uncle Sam’s land lottery at Crow Agency. Registration runs June 24–26 at Sheridan and Billings with a July 2 drawing in Billings. One-way fares and camp facilities prepared. police and officials pledge safety and orderly processing for up to 10,000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Crow Agency
Billings
Sheridan
Uncle Sam
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Missouri River
Kansas
Southwest
A Gheridan
Fort MacKenzie
Chamber of Commerce and City Council
McCrea reveals abolition of Pennsylvania freight rebates
James McCrea, first vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission about plans to end private cars and rebating. He dated the stop to 1889 under Cassatt while noting other roads welcomed the change and that shipper fairness improved with stable rates. The session also covered alleged discrimination in tariff distribution and a former clerk’s admitted gratuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New West
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCrea
Cassatt
Europe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glasgow
Reads
Community of Interests
S. F. Potter
Donohoe Coal and Coke Company
Joseph Boyer
A. W. Gibbs
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Counties Break Law In Iowa Audit Report
Fourteen Iowa counties have violated the law by not having annual financial statements published. The Iowa State Historical Society notes the auditors and board of supervisors failed to prepare or publish the required reports, including Pottawattamie and Des Moines counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pottawattamie
Des Moines
Iowa State Historical Society
Board of Supervisors
Street Car Ditch Traps Masonic Officials in Des Moines
A street car trailer carrying prominent Masonic officials and visitors to a troop review in Des Moines jumped the track and rolled down an embankment injuring many. The incident occurred while en route to the army west event, with several officials severely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Body of Glenn Parker Found Near Home in Slough
The 16 year old Glenn Parker missing since May 1 was found by his father in a pasture slough near the family home. The body showed advanced decomposition and indications point to self-inflicted death, though the father's revolver remains missing.
President Declines Des Moines Visit Invitation
Washington report notes Representative Ha extended an invitation to the president to visit Des Moines Iowa on August 12 for the annual reunion of the Army of the Philippines, but the president declined the invitation stating scheduling conflicts and other commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carinct Viait Lowa
Washington
Des Moines
Army of the Philippines
Roadmaster Killed in Milwaukee Road Accident
PY. J. Murray, roadmaster of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway, a Savanna alderman and prominent local figure, was killed on the Milwaukee road tracks in Savanna. His death removes a well known city leader and railway official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PY. J. Murray
Chiccayga, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Tar Savanna
Milwaukee Road
Reports on Smoot Case Split in Senate Debate
Washington reports detail the privileges and elections committee on the Reed Smoot Utah seat. Senator Burrows declares Smoot unentitled to the seat while Senator Foraker presents the opposite view. Senator Bailey supports the majority on unentitled status but says expulsion resolution is needed to remove him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ninesty
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Burrows
Smoot
Foraker
Bailey
Experiments With Butter In Storage Methods Issued
The dairy division of the Bureau of Animal Industry has completed experiments on butter making and storage. The bulletin reports that light salting, low temperatures, and creamery cream received in a sweet condition yield the best storage results for butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Phey
Fire at Armour plant destroys buildings in Omaha
A deadly blaze at the Armour & Co plant in Omaha killed a fireman and wiped out the oleomargarine and beef canning departments. The flames, reported around 11:30 p.m. Monday, threatened the main office and western structures but were checked by prompt city aid, limiting the loss to about $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Armour & Co
Armour
Monjay Sleht
Bishop Delany Dead in Manchester Diocesan Leader Dies
Right Rev. John B. Delany, Roman Catholic bishop of the Manchester diocese, died Monday at Sacred Heart hospital in Manchester. His death marks the end of a long tenure guiding Catholic affairs in the region. The bishop’s passing prompts local prayers and a forthcoming church obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Delany
Manchester
N. H
John B. Delany
Diocese of
Sacred Heart Hospital
Ex Army Officer Dead In Pasadena At Age Seventy
Brigadier General Charles H. Alden US Army retired, died at his Pasadena home at age 70. He served in the Army and held notable commands during his career. The obituary notes his passing and lists his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Charles H. Alden
Carnegie Pensions Names First Pensioners
The Carnegie foundation formed by Andrew Carnegie last year selects its initial pensioners. About fifty professors and teachers will retire at year’s end with total allowances near $70,000 annually, funded by $10,000,000 in steel corporation bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
New York
Carnegie Foundation
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Canada
Newfoundland
Dunkards Change Name to German Baptist Brethren
Springfield notes a special committee reports a church change of name by omitting the word German after adjournment. The annual conference schedules two years to report, and adopts a rule banning members from selling diamonds, gold watches, dominoes, dice, and other gaming items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Nence
Tane Beach
Mai
Day warns against power grab by president in baccalaureate sermon
Syracuse Chancellor Day, in a sermon, warned that government by the people risks becoming a monarchy without true greatness when executives pressure legislators. He attacked sensational reports on packinghouse conditions, arguing if true, thousands could be dying. urged awakening to dangers of slander and scandal mongering in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracush
Lars
Heads Bye to Fall in Government Shakeup
Washington reports a violent shakeup in the agriculture department is expected after packinghouse exposures. Conditions of filth and disease have festered under the noses of government inspectors, suggesting officials at Chicago Omaha and Kansas City were either willfully incompetent or neglectful and should be ousted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Bureau of Animal Industry
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Sundry Civil Bill Debate and Naval Appropriations Move
In Washington the House faced a busy day with an attack on the president and a defense of the White House grounds as extravagance. Representatives Brundige of Arkansas and Grosvenor of Ohio led criticisms and counterpoints while the naval appropriation bill moved to conference with Foss of Illinois Tondenslager of New Jersey and Meyer of Louisiana among the conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Brundige
Ark
Legislative Department
White House
Grosvenor
Naval
Foss
Tondenslager
N. J
Meyer
Funeral of Senator Gorman in Washington
Washington and Paris items report a quiet funeral for Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland held at his home with vice president and many lawmakers attending. Walter Wellman spoke in Paris to the French meteorological society, claiming Arctic study supports his aerial navigation theory and that long-distance flight is feasible with a large payload on a strong airship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Gorman
Braryland
Senate
House
Paris
W Walter Wellman
French Meteorological Society
New Spanish Cabinet Takes Oath of Office
Madrid reports the cabinet confirmed by the king includes Senor Moret 15 premier and the Duke of Almodovar as foreign minister. The new ministers have taken the oath of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Moret
Duke of Almodovar
Roosevelt's Uncle in Critical Condition at Lotus Lake
New York reports Robert B. Roosevelt, uncle of the president, is seriously ill at his country home Lotus Lake. Relatives fear for his recovery as medical care is arranged and officials monitor his condition.
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New York
Robert B. Roosevelt
Lotus Lake
Sayvile, L. 1
Massacres in Macedonia Stop Escort Attacked by Greeks
Report from VIFNA describes a massacre as Kut Zowillach families traveling from Grevena toward Monactir, under guard of forty soldiers, are assaulted by a Greek force of about two hundred. One officer wounded, eighteen soldiers killed, others disarmed and at large. Ketzowallachs fatalities include children. total dead remains unknown. Authorities note the incident unsettles Turkish and diplomatic circles.
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Vifnna
Macedonia
Grevena
Monactir
Lengworths Reach London After Pleasant Voyage
Mr and Mrs Nich oles Longworth arrive in London early Sunday afternoon after disembarking from the American steamer St Louis at Southampton. They travel in a finely senoiated royal carriage attached to the American line special on the London and Southwestern route.
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London
Nicholes Longworth
Southampton
St. Louis
London & Southwestern
Colonel Latshaw Dies. Missouri Politician and Civil War Aligned Figure
Colonel Henry J. Latshaw, a former representative from the Fifth Missouri district and active in Missouri politics since the Civil War, died in Kansas City at age 71. Latshaw, a former railroad foreman, helped build one of the Burlington lines in northern Missouri and, with Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, helped organize a regiment as a friend and associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Latshaw
Kansas City
Henry J. Tatchaw
Missouri
Eivil
Latshaw
Igsouri
Burlington
Sissouri
Robert G. Ingersoll
House Hearing On Chicago Packers Report
The House agriculture committee agreed to hear Chicago packers on the Nell Reynolds report about packing houses. Thomas Wilson claimed to speak for all Chicago packers and denied the report’s findings. He urged a Chicago visit for evidence and said canned meats remain good years after canning.
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House
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Chicago
Nell-Reynolds
Thomas Wilson
Nelson Morris Company
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Neill
A.D. Melvin
Department
Capitol
Neill-Reynolds
Standard Rendering Company
Standard Slaughtering Company
Destructive Tornado Strikes Near St Paul Minnesota
A tornado around 5 pm Wednesday devastated property near Wyoming and North Branch, about fifteen miles north of St Paul. One man killed and many injured. fears of more lives lost. The storm formed near Lindstrom and moved northeast, cutting a 500 yard wide swath for about fifteen miles, flattening everything in its path.
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St Paul
Minn
ST. Paul
Wyoming
North Branch
Here
Lindstrom
Rate Bl May Go Back to Conference on Rail Bill
Washington reports the conference committee will revisit the railroad rate bill after new matters were added to the measure. Attempts to persuade the mild conferees to recommit the bill have failed.
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Washington
Silas M Holcomb Dead Uncle of Nebraska Governor
Silas M Holcomb died in Fort Wayne Indiana. He was twice the Populist party nominee for Indiana attorney general and an uncle of ex Governor S A Holcomb of Nebraska. He was known as a leaning moderate Populist in the western United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Fort Srangh
Ind
Silas M. Holcomb
Indiana
S. A. Holcomb
Folk Names Folkerson as Bryan Reception Chairman
NEW YORK William Hoge announced Governor Folk of Missouri is named chairman of the reception committee for William J Bryan upon his arrival from Europe. Folk’s appointment sets the organizing group for the event in the city with expected formalities and ceremonial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Hoge
Charce
William J. Bryan
Evrone
Folk of
Missoni
Hailstones Big as Baseballs Hit Ottawa Window Glass
During a storm in Ottawa Illinois on Wednesday hailstones as large as baseballs damaged the town breaking many plate glass windows and causing further destruction across Burlington report says.
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Burlington
Ottawa
Panama Resolution Approved by House Ways and Means
Washington vote 8 to 4 with three Democrats and four Republicans. The committee authorized a favorable report on a Senate resolution restricting Panama Canal purchases to domestic made articles and from the lowest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theight
House Committee On Weys and Means
Senate
Joseph R Trigg Dead Editor and Publisher Passes
Joseph R Trigg longtime editor of Farm Garden and Orchard and Weekly State Register of Des Moines died at his Rockford home after several weeks illness. He syndicated the farming column through western and eastern papers for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joseph R, Trigg
Farm, Garden and Orchard
State Register of
Rockford
Amending Desert Land Law Introduced in Wyoming
Mendelef Wyoming introduced a bill restricting the right of entry under the desert land law to surveyed public lands and limiting the right of assignment of such entries. The bill will not affect those who have entered surveyed lands.
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Washington
Mendelef
Wyoming
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Uniform Accounting System
Boy
C. W. Trego
Cumberland
Atlantic Hospital
Gilbertville
Dunkards
Chancellor Day
Goerces Senate
Senator Gorman
Lengworths
Folk
Bryan
Panama
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