Fraudulent checks hit banks along the Mississippi
Report says clerks connected with the Upper Mississippi River Commission in St. Paul obtained about 1000 dollars through forged time checks. Some papers bear the signature of J. B. Southall, chief clerk of the U S engineers office. Government liability is disputed. a full investigation is planned.
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Upper Mississippi
River Commission
St. Paul
Dixie
J. B. Southall
United States Engineers
Cuban Leaders Killed in Santa Clara Ambush
Reports say Cuban leaders Ecayto Alvarez and Nunez were murdered under a flag of truce by Spanish army Gen Aguirre. Gov Marcus Garcia had arranged a peace conference, but an ambush left the three dead and sparked outrage.
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Bex West
Fia
Santa ‘Clara
Aguirre
Lavana
Ecayto
Alvarez
Nunez
Marcus” Garcia
Santa Clara Province
Zecayto
Alvaréz
Ttis
Marcus Garcia
Tab Gen. Aguirre
Insurance case limits fault to car mishaps in train crash verdict
In a St Louis appeal, Actua Life Insurance loses appeal over damages awarded to Herman Vandieng. The court reverses and remands for retrial to decide if double indemnity for death on trains and buses is only payable when the incident occurs in a vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Lovie
United States
Aar
Veldejo
Naval Appropriation Bill Sets Expenditure Near Forty Billion
The House Naval Affairs Committee completed the naval appropriation bill authorizing about 56.9 million dollars for the current year and 77.02 million for the next, including roughly five million for the construction of three battleships two torpedo boats and torpedo boats. In a separate note Terky Cal superintendent J W AEH! reports a successful grafting experiment on a sweet potato vine yielding unusually large growth and twenty one potatoes per plant versus the usual ten to twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Naval Affaira Fas
Aix Torpedy Benta
Aix Torpede
TeRkisy
Cal
3. W. Aeh
Pomona Agricultural Experiment
Alauod
Court of Appeals Affirms $30,000 Damages Over Railroad Death
The Chicago Great Western Railroad appealed a Northeastern Iowa district court ruling awarding Nellie Haley $30,000 for her husband’s death caused by injuries sustained while employed by the company. The lower court’s decision was sustained on appeal.
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Str. Lome
Chicago Great Wastern Railroad Association
Norther Iowa District Court
Nellie Haley
Campy
Train Collision near ReLott injures several
A passenger train and a light engine on the Chicago and North Western collided ten miles south of ReLott on Wednesday morning. James Walsh, a passenger, and a brakeman named Flash on the engine were killed, and engineer Win Walker of the other engine, fireman Williams, and conductor G. Wolev were injured.
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ReLott
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern
Wedneslay Maining
James Walsh
Flash
Win
Walker
Cnet
Wr. Williams
G. Wolevens
Ingen
Chaotic Crime and Legal Turmoil Reported in Partial Transcript
An early 20th century account sketches a chaotic scene with alleged kidnaping threats and a planned payoffs between individuals. It mentions Lavigne and Dale’s dispute, a $5 000 to $10 000 offer, and charges against Rennett for murder tied to a crime with Vez and Chammlier. A prison break and safe theft are described with various named places and figures. The text ends with a Philadelphia conference debate over equal representation and a partial resolution.
American Wire Company Incorporation in Chicago
The American fect and Wire Company is incorporated with capital 1,077,007 dollars and headquarters in Chicago. Incorporators include FW Gates and I. Elwomlaml EE.
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Ttas
Irrixereny
Fect and Wire Company
Bven
Chicago
Gates
Elwomlaml EE
Iary
Iia
American Steel and Wire Company
Cincage
Bie
British Commander Moore Heads for Washington Visit
General Montgomery Moore commander in chief of British land forces in North America announced in Halifax that he would travel to Washington. He avoided questions on any Anglo American alliance and said he did not know if General Gascoigne remained in the capital.
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Washington
Walifax
W.S
Montgomery Moore
North America
Unate States
General Gascoign
Iniai Pauncefote
Moora
General Gascvign
H Moore
Maine House Passes Survivor Benefit Bill After Debate
The Maine House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to reimburse surviving officers and widows of disaster victims for losses, granting up to a year’s pay. An amendment to pay survivors a full year’s pay instead of actual losses sparked a spirited debate amid old scandals connected to the disaster reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House’ of Representatives
Monflay
All. Cannon
Bright Comet Reported From Lick Observatory
Harvard College observers note a new comet discovered by Perrine of Lick Observatory. Details include its March 29 position by Greenwich time and measured motions and a strong central condensation.
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Lick Observaory
Harvard College Observatory
Selineperle
Lick Observatory
Perrine
Muach
Greenwich
Wan Ee
Pacific Railroad Bills and War Debates Stir Nation
Senators debate Pacific railroad budget and debt settlements while provisions for Sioux City and Pacific lines surface. Military dispatches report submarine trials and ships bought. notable figures like Franklin W. Gee obituary notes and a Jersey City fire destroys PRR station.
Government Officials Deny Court of Inquiry Advices
Washington officials deny having advices from the court of inquiry about the Maine disaster. Some officers in the capital reportedly express the view the explosion was external. The Spanish minister met the state department to discuss Cuban autonomist negotiations. Secretary Long orders the Brazilian cruiser Amarallas renamed New Orleans. Abroad talks for warships hinge on the O Higgins and San Martino transfers to U S ownership to avoid gold loss.
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Washington
Maine
State Department
Anil
Angulo
Vi Aera
Cadenas
Jig
Weil
Long
Chalfing
Amarallas
New Orleans
United States
From Poverty to Riches Young Man in Fostoria
A 24 year old from Fostoria inherits 20600 marks from a Hamburg based bachelor uncle. He sold his suit and borrowed money to travel to Chicago hoping to gain 20009 fortune. He has supported his mother in Chicago and farm labor in oil fields while living in a shanty.
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Fostoria
Obloe
Jlentry Temple of
Jie
Hamburg
Germany
Chigaga
Ruppert
Sinee
Chicaxe
MORAL WAVE HITS BOSTON IN A CHAOTIC REPORT
A garbled dispatch notes a moral wave in Boston with references to posters, officials, pardons, and city actions. It mentions Mayor Percy of Bomerville, later vague notes on Alaska, and a string of sensational accusations and pardons. The text also covers a bridge accident in Louisville Nashville, a papal treasury loss, and the death of journalist Roland Worthington.
Tragic Lynching near Muskogee in Wybur n Territory
In Wyburn, five miles north of Muskogee, Sunday night, six white men attacked the home of Nelson Chalmers a negro who had recently married a white woman. The cabin door was broken in and both were shot. The wife died instantly and Chalmers died before daylight. A white man named Matthews was found nearby shot through the body. his description matched Chalmers before his death. Investigators pursue the alleged murderers as federal authorities probe the crime amid threats to the couple prior to the attack.
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Wybuorn
Wyblrn
Muskogee
Iid
Chalmers
Matthew
Gibgons Station
Matthews
Chalmérs
United States
Spanish envoy quotes Marquis de Hoyos on US war
A Vienna public interview with a Spanish statesman, identified as Marquis de Hoyos, asserts Spain would prefer war with the United States over admitting guilt for the Maine incident. He argues Spain’s honor requires expulsion of perceived wrongs, warns of British aggression, and suggests inciting revolts in the Philippines and American south during any conflict.
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Vienna
Marquis de Hoyos
Spain
United States
Maine
Englana
Cuba
Washington
Canada
Philippines
Illicit distillers quit surrender to authorities in Arkansas
Seven Conway County men surrendered to the United States District Attorney in Little Rock, agreeing to quit illicit distilling and turn over stills. Eleven Conway County and Pope County operators opened bonds for the next federal term, while others sought amnesty and pledged to aid in suppression of the illegal trade.
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Conway County
United States District Attorney
Terrebera
Little Rock
Arka
Lusin S
Pope County
Confesses His Guilt In Local Case
A man identified as Walter Bontings confessed to involvement in a scheme that stole 46 dollars from a mail carrier service during a dispute in Williamsport. Authorities report the accused admitted to the crime while describing the attempted theft at a cow barn location.
Anxiety over Nellie Thurston still at large in San Francisco
Reports state Nellie G Thurston, 159 days overdue from New York, traveled with a Blondiker party on a ship from New Haven to F rises Sunday. She left Playa Parda cave with Fhearston's group but drifted apart about eight miles offshore. The Thornton ship carried nine passengers including Mrs Havoles. Two large ocean steamers, one disabled, reached Halifax. The disabled vessel is the Osborne Iren Loan den. It was towed by the bank steamer Tat Bargitara Make a Goat Haul. Hinrelais robbed the Bank of Franklin in Virginia, Sunday night, with losses between 5000 and 4000 dollars. a car stolen and the thief escaped.
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San Franscisco
Nellie G. Thurston
New York
Blondikers
Schoones
Thomas Fagua
New Haven
Genn
Eno
Fhearston
Playa Parda Cave
Furigis Horrigana
Thornton Carrie
Mrs. Haovles
Halifax
Osborne
Trteoresting
Bowsa Tenis
Wellsburg
Aiay 1
Charles City
Daxier
Harrigan Cowaly
Grae City
Aapde
Lear
Bobide
Tee Ely
Ager Ain
Ima
Turin
Fitet Licit
Charita Ji
Noyes
Sisuy Infanisy
Leon
Wesley
University
Ut. Pleasant
Jianty Th
Gates
Fue
Weil Kient
Cherokde
Tranbia
Cragy
Maude JJ PeVoy
Sioux City
Treatieia
Slane Cy
Ulers
Plymouth
Des Maines
Tlarteaf
Minneapolis
O. Redburg
Dia
State Bankers' Assortation
Dod. Neninger
Cluires
Ile
Magen Cio
Financial snapshot of Iowa national banks February 15
Comptroller of the Currency Dawes reports the condition of 161 Iowa national banks, excluding Des Moines. Discounts total 330,452,941. due from banks 2, 2853?. deposits and reserves total 53,827, ?. capital stock 12,5 10. surplus and profits 5,796,021. deposits 27,503,910. Average reserve 88.59 percent.
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Banas
Towa
Des Moines
Newis Dre
Sudans
Avith Reserve Cleents
Hanks
Wickham Resigns as Glenwood Trustee
J E Wickham's resignation as a trustee of the Glenwood Institution for feeble minded children was accepted after he repaid about 1000 to the state treasury. He testified before the Governor with a sworn statement of warrants and transactions. Dr F F M Shriver of Glenwood was named to succeed him.
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Glenwood Institution
Gar,Shaw
J. E. Wickham
Glenwood
Wickham
Ne ‘Hag
Rovernor
FF. M. Shriver
Death by Own Action at Corinth Culminates in Suicide
August Steinger, a shoemaker and heavy drinker, died at Corinth a day or two ago. The doctor suspects strychnine poisoning though the exact cause remains uncertain as Steinger was unconscious when found. He left a large family with little property beyond his tools and belongings. He may have been of German extraction.
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Corinth
August Steinger
Tie
Ile
Deputy Treasurer Acquitted In Local Case
The jury in the Pelton case at Ose returned a not guilty verdict. Authorities reported procedural delays and destroyed records affecting the state's case, with confusion surrounding trial events and subsequent motions.
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Tressurer
Jarydn
Steven Pelton
Ose
Wartal
Elngt
Craters
Ners
Nestal
Navy list of personnel and ship assignments
Fragmentary naval roster notes relatives and sailors sent to Brooklyn Navy Yard and a vessel at Darbatues Mayti. Mentions W. Hacker, Mea Foi Laide kin, and Hebbnait son of dudgg Richman, in transit or aboard ships including Claeianali.
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United States
Peculiar ancnagical tales in Dairyville and Grandy Centar
A fragmented local note describes odd events in a small district near Grandy Centar, with references to strange tales of the lawn and people. It mentions Dr. Darley of Andinona who died by poison in his office and notes a failing local telephone venture seeking 80 stockholders but securing about half.
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Dairyville
Grandy Centar
Borg
Singia
Market prices for grains livestock in Indianapolis area notice
OCR listing prices for wheat rye corn oats No 2 white red and yellow varieties with bids and quotes, hogs sheep and butter creamery in a regional market roundup. Mentions grades and shipments plus price ranges from 0 to 35 dollars per unit and regional trading notes.
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Padianapolis
Fairley
New York
Congregational Association to mark first anniversary event
The Davenport Association of Congregational Ministers will hold its first anniversary service with guest speakers and local workers invited. The gathering occurs in April at a public venue with attendance open to all.
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Davenpoot Association of Congrescational
Cimedes
Lewaidy
Gael
First National Bank of Sioux Rapids Formed
Partners led by Charles Cudibert with At Murdoci P Witte and O2P Thomp son organized the bank in Sioux Rapids with a capital of 35000 dollars. The Carrency Dawesters approved the application for the new financial institution.
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Flue
Helsoll
Parner
Charles Cudibert
At. Murdoci
P. Witte
Thompson
First National Bank of
Sioux Rapids
Shooting incident in Gecnela leaves officer wounded
An intoxicated man attempted to resist arrest in Gecnela and shot Officer Jack Bartlett in the back. Enoch Hen thorn is the alleged assailant. the weapon is believed to be a firearm.
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Gecnela
Enoch Henthorn
Jack Bartlett
Fabri
Glenwood Trustee Wickham Charged With Misappropriation
Des Moines political turmoil centers on J E Wickham trustee and treasurer of the Glenwood institution for feeble minded children as investigators detail numerous unauthorized profits from warrants and reimbursements totaling near one thousand dollars. Gov Shaw and Rep Parker urge resignation amid ongoing inquiry.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Ee Wickham
Glenwood Institution
Whciham
Bard 1 Aly
Slealy
Wickhen
Promian Poelratéd de Termin
Wieliam
Feli
Healy
Widmann
Wickhant
Burlington City Auditor Fears Missing in Shortage Scandal
City auditor Jono S Fear vanished after reporting a 2909 shortage and plans to go to Chicago to repay funds. Fear, known for integrity, held city funds during Treasurer Mason's illness and was said to have fled amid a Democratic renomination defeat.
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Jono S. Fear
Burlington
Chicago
Mason Har
Gan
Mesou
Turbulent Ledger of Early 20th Century Plains News
A scrambled dispatch from multiple towns reports bank openings near Wellsburg around May 1, rail projects from Grae City, and a flood of legal cases. It notes crimes, executions, fires, and a forthcoming marriage in New York with Coker Chiriksen and Fe Cockerill, tied to Chief Justice Miller’s lineage.
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Eaen
Tie Fola Cockerill
Miller
United Sinks Supreme Court
New York
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