Germany fears new US tariff moves and seeks treaties
United States Consul Moneghan at Chemnitz reports German opposition to a proposed US tariff act. He says Germany hopes for commercial treaties, fears lost exports, and notes German imitation of American machines unless patents are secured. He urges US manufacturers to patent in Germany to protect market share.
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Moneghan
United States
Chemnitz
Saxony
State Department
Germany
Har
Congul
Russia
South America
East
Fourth Husband of Mary Gurley Suspected in Death
Judge Ball in Chicago ordered exhumation of Franklin D. Gurley who died suddenly a week ago. Insurance firms doubt foul play and consider Mary D. Gurley, his widow and fourth wife, beneficiary of his 37 000 life policy. Gurley’s prior spouses are deceased and Mary, age unknown, faces alleged drug-related misconduct.
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Mary D. Gurley
Judge Ball
Chicago
Franklin D. Gurley
Gurley
Ife
Marcy D. Gurley
Mar
Kenosha
Wis
Himes
Famous printer Orum dies after appendicitis operation
John Cru Orum, 23, renowned short distance runner and noted figure in Appendicitia, died after an appendicitis operation at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines Iowa on Monday. He had recently competed in an 1885 Mt Haven event, reportedly the only man to defeat him. His body was taken to Jedford for final rites.
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Orum
John 62
Cru
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa
Orm
Mt. Haven
Wefere
Greek Joan of Arc Leads Irregulars in Athens
A Greek Joan of Arc figure is described as Minetean Year Gid Grn to lead a wand of irregulars under Helen Constanti nides. The girl, an excellent shot, vows to fight in the frank ranka and faces death without fear. Her departure drew thousands in Athens who hailed her as the Greek Joan of Arc. Her brother will join her. both remain anti-dynastic.
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Athens
Helen Constantinides
The
Trent
Joan of Ire
Michigan Bill Prohibits Kinetoscope Prize Replays Passed
The Michigan legislature passed a bill to ban repradantion of prize fits by vitascope and Kinetoscope. Penalty ranges from 250 to 1000 dollars or up to ten years imprisonment as provided.
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Michigan Peace Af
Treasury set to urge tax cut on spirits and beer raise
The Secretary of the Treasury is expected to recommend Congress reduce the internal revenue tax on distilled spirits from 1.10 to a lower rate and to raise the beer tax. Law officers say illicit distilling has surged since the 1.10 rate, especially in mountain regions, and with only 50 000 appropriated for enforcement the bureau is stretched to its limits.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Internal Revenue
Cullom
Internal Revenue Bureau
Port Banes Recaptured by Spanish Forces
Spanish army and naval forces under Gen Gomez and Admiral Navarro retook the port of Banes in Santiago de Cuba from insurgents led by Calixto Garcia. Two-column assault with 70 marines, 400 navy and 1,200 infantry landed under fire, causing casualties among insurgents and heavy losses in ammunition as Cubans abandoned the stronghold. Government boosts Havana province forces with 21 cavalry squadrons and 15 infantry battalions.
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Banes
Santiago de Cuba
Calixto Garcia
Laurada
Roloff
Gomez Roberto
Navarro
Raton Peninsula
Dbanes
Havana
Great Pittsburg Fire Destroys Wholesale District
A massive blaze swept the Pittsburg Pennsylvania wholesale district from Liberty Street to Penn Avenue, raging from midnight Sunday to Monday morning. Jenkins wholesale grocery and Thorne’s six story dry goods, Horne’s office, the Duquesne Theater, and the Methodist Book Concern were among major losses as flames consumed three blocks. Insurance covers the >5 million fire, with the event described as the greatest Pittsburg fire since 1845.
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Pittsburg
T. C. Jenkins
Penn Avenue
Liberty Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Jenkins Wholesale Grocery
Thorne
Horne
Duquesne Theater
Methodist Book Concern
North Dakota
New Silver Certificates to be Withdrawn and Destroyed
Secretary Gage orders redesigned silver certificates to be withdrawn from circulation rapidly due to banker opposition. New steamship line to Japan to be established linking San Francisco Yokohama via a central route with service from Unese to Jonesbury. Fatal fire in Detroit burns two and a family of four. arsonists condemned to death in Barcelona for a Corpus Christi bombing.
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Carlisle
Gage Hag
Japan
San Francisco
Yorkohama ‘Transportation Company
Airvier
Jonebury
Fololama
Seattle
Portland
Yolohsine
San Fran
Cero
Bors Auer
The
Pacific
Dnnath
Freathers
Detro
Mich
RE. WE. Heddels Bakery
Nicholas Sinig
Liszie Ee
Anthony
Barcelona
Corpus Christi
Santa Maria del Mar
Dezen Pers
Mills Return to Timble Time at Andrew Bros Mills
Workers at Andrew Bros. & Co mills in Youngstown Ohio learned that the entire plant will run on timble time. It marks the first full operation in over a year across all departments.
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Andrewe Bros. & Co
Youngstown
Ohio
Six Black men and boys slain in racially charged mob violence
A mob in Sunnyside Texas abducted six Black men and boys from a guarded room and hanged them at an oak tree. The victims named are Fayette Rhone Will Gates Lewis Thomas Aaron Thomas Jim Thomas Benny Thomas and Will Williams. They reportedly killed Henry Daniels his stepdaughter Marie and a seven year old before burning bodies and disposing of bodies in a well. The attackers allegedly sought a robbery proceeds and raped a grown woman and a seven year old girl before killing them.
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Sunnyside
Texas
Fayette Rhone
Will Gates
Lewis Thomas
Aaron Thomas
Jim Thomas
Benny Thomas
Will Willams
Nestoes
Henry Daniels
Nesto
Marie
Daniels
Thomas
Bradstreet Review Reports Sluggish Trade and Falling Prices
Bradstreet's Weekly Review notes weaker trade across staples with price declines and reduced activity in iron and steel, cotton, and related industries. It forecasts furnace closures in the Pittsburgh area as demand falters. wool sales drop while foreign shipments lift weekly movement to a fair total. Wheat and flour exports from both coasts are down versus a year ago.
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Rbradstreet
Pittsburg
Described Attack on Aged Woman in Adonis Way
An elderly resident of Adonis Way was assaulted by intruders who beat her feet with switches and attempted to force entry. The victims freed herself and revealed the hidden money, with $50 recovered by the robbers after fleeing.
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Campiollars
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank
United States
Lawfil
Wobhars
Shoak
Adonis
W. Way
Tico
Elizaber Shivden
Peacon
Nile
Rock Island
Evans
Former Gov Altgeld Denies Bank Irregularities Ties
Ex Governor Altgeld and Shoat deny involvement in the Globe Savings Bank scandal in Chicago. The interview asserts Altgeld as a former borrower who says the matter was strictly business and not tied to the bank’s irregularities.
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Alget
Donics Respanawibility
Altgeld
Globe Savings Frank
Chiccage
Waa
Ifa
Montreal Wholesale Firm Assigns Assets in Financial Collapse
Hames A Cantle and Co a Montreal wholesale wane and collar agent faces formal assignment. Debts listed include 219 dollars with a wide pattern of sales and failures foretelling further financial distress. The notice implies broader market effects and potential closures.
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Montreal
Hames A. Cantle & Co
Agenta Af
Can
Market prices for livestock grains across major cities
Regional commodity quotes list cattle hogs sheep and grain prices from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Prices include hogs 4.00 to 4.25, cattle 2.50 to 5.50, wheat No 2 red 88c to 90c, corn No 2 yellow 24c to 28c, oats No 2 white 21c to 24c with multiple city variations.
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Chicago
Ile
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Hutter
Seepee
Buena Vista College Rumors Cleared by Fort Dodge Presbytery
The presbytery of Fort Dodge reviewed an investigating committee report on Buena Vista College at Storm Lake. It found rumors against college management unfounded and praised prudent conduct while noting Storm Lake citizens funded grounds and dormitories, with donors contributing nearly 4000 beyond sales proceeds.
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Buena Vista College
Presbytery of
Fort Dodge
Storm Lake
Board of Aid For Colleges
Chicago
Plan to Build Two Brewery at Council Bluffs
A group behind a scheme plans to erect two breweries in Council Bluffs with $150,000 capital. Construction will begin this season on the former Geise brewery site. The project hinges on Iowa legislature action and DHL manufacturing policy. The old malting house will be repurposed to malt for the new brewery rather than for the market.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Geise
Rew
Northwestern Soive Teachers Attend City Meeting
Reports show early TH teachers attended a Northwest Tawa Teachers Association meeting in Sioux City. State Superintendent Sabla delivered an address after welcoming teachers to the city. Mayor Cin-Jana presided. Miss Elizabeth Perkins spoke on the "Paskien Play" in a lecture.
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Northwestern
Soive
Northwest Tawa Teachers’ Association
Sioux City
Sabla
Cin- Jana Arr Tin
Askockatinte
Els
Caleman
Leoatark
Misa Elizaveth Perkins
Red Oak Mystery as Doctor Vanishes After Sanitarium Purchase
A mysterious incident grips Red Oak after a stranger who signed as Dr. G. H. Towle of Albany bought the sanitarium for about ten thousand dollars. He checked contracts for 150 electric lights, stayed briefly, then vanished from a locked room, leaving town in unresolved intrigue.
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Red Oak
G. H. Towle
Albany
N. Y
W. W. Marshall
Towle
G A R Encampment Set for Marshalltown June 9 and 10
Commander Josiah Given of Des Moines announces the Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held in Marshalltown on June 9 and 10 with registration and visitors’ quarters assignment beginning Tuesday June 8. Visiting day at the Iowa Soldiers Home and activities of auxiliary groups including W R C and Sons of Veterans are planned for June 8.
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Marshalltown
Josiah Given
Des Moines
Department of
W. BR. C
Ladies of the
G. A. Bt
The
Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bop Kneebs Returns Home From German Detention
Robert T. Kneebs arrives in Sioux City from Germany where he served a sentence for alleged ring work under the name Nellie Kneebs. He claims an unfair trial and blames German horsemen. He aims reinstatement with the American Trotting Association and says he will sue the Sioux City association over expulsion. He owns a farm near Wahkefield Nebraska and plans to train about seventy five thoroughbred horses next year.
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Bop Kneebs
Robert T. Kneebs
Sioux City
Germany
Bethel
Nellie Knneebs
American Trotting Association
Northwest Iowa Teachers Association elects officers in Sioux City
The fourth annual Northwest Iowa Teachers Association meeting closed in Sioux City with officer elections. President HW E Kratz of Sioux City, vice president Miss Feta Beckerson Primghar, secretary Miss Nellie Jones Sheldon, treasurer Charles Henty Odebolt, and executive committees A V Storm Storm Lake and C Findley Foyt. An effort to secure funding for a publication plate failed.
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Northiwest Towa
Jowa Teache Fae Association
Sioux City
Saturda
Sage City
Ebbg
HW. E. Kratz
Lioux City
Feta Beckeraon
Primghar
Misa Nellie Jones
Sholdan
Charles Henty
Odebolt
Axecilite
A.V. Storm
Storm Lake
C. ¥. Findley
Foyt Design
Mate A. Atitrang
Silvis Chy
Aldermen Reform in Dusinique Legislating Charter Changes
The article notes a city council overhaul with two aldermen per ward and a two year term, Mayor Pinsky’s term adjustment, and a need for new elections to reflect ward representation changes. It mentions a misfire ruling on fishing rights tied to private property and a police case. a bank meeting in Ottumwa with notable speakers. a child mauling incident. a murder conviction in Lyons. and Elkhorn saving bank formation with stock subscribed.
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Dusinique
Pinsky
Keokuk Pioneer Ayres Dies After Long Illness
Lorace Ayres, a pioneer merchant long identified with Keokuk from its early history, died Monday morning after a long illness. He settled in Port Madison in 1898 and became a Keokuk figure in 1948, leaving extensive connections across the state. A tax for a railway project was approved in Webster City, favoring the railway line to Chicago Bay Western.
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Keokuk
Lorace IL
Ayres
Port Madison
Throngia
Webster
Chicago Ieyreat Western Railway
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