Reassuring reports on the Czar from Berlin and St Petersburg
A Berlin dispatch reports an improving analysis of the Czar’s condition with signs that absorption may begin. The report suggests that if health continues to improve, the Czars marriage to Princess Alix could be postponed. A miracle-worker in Cronstedt telegraphed hope to his wife interpreting divine aid for the Czar’s recovery.
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Berlin
St.Petersburg
Czara- Witt
Alix
Valber Ivan
Holy John of Cronstedt
Fresh outrage and rising security in Paris debated
Reports say three allies from Poissy Lille and Lyons plan to reach Paris to blow up the Chamber of Deputies. The Palais Bourbon is under heightened police surveillance as authorities tighten checks on anarchists and suspicious locals amid political tension.
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Paris
Poissy
Lille
Lyons
Chamber of Deputies
Palais Bourbon
Crank and Courtroom Farce and Gas Blast in Marion
A sapped excerpt headlines a crank named Goerdeler who challenged Kaiser William II and sought an audience with the President, claiming to wipe a stain from incarceration in a German asylum. The report also notes a Marion gas explosion injuring Grace Speakman and others, with property damage estimated at 5 100. It mentions peasants near Starels village facing trial for alleged crimes and an earthquake near Takio harming Sakata. The Sugar Mendums case in Washington concludes arguments.
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Richard Goerdeler
Calle
Dr. Levant
Iar
Tiryant
Carder
Germany
Tie
William
Adayl
Clevelanit
Sks
Haan Seedeler
Sixteen Die in Seattle Hotel Fire at West Street
A West Street hotel in Seattle burned after a kitchen gas lump exploded. Sixteen people including three children perished as flames and smoke blocked exits in a maze like building. Identified victims include Mr Bollman M McZooley Angus Mixon and Mrs Otterson with relatives still unrecognized. many more remain unnamed.
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Seattle
Wash
Iorn
West Street
Sr. Bollman
M. McZooley
Angus Mixon
Wilson Anderson
Andrew Otterson
Otterson
Huffman
Boarding House Blown Up in Hungary Hotel Incident
A large Hungarian boarding house in Laurel Ran, Wilkes-Barre area, was destroyed by dynamite wiring. Three inmates died and four were fatally injured with about a dozen others seriously hurt. Attackers connected twenty four sticks of half pound dynamite to a battery, and though the final blast failed to fully explode, the resulting destruction left the structure wrecked and numerous lives altered. Police and witnesses describe the scene as chaotic with victims buried under debris and many residents severely injured.
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York
Alabama
Memphis
Teen
Ala
J. W. Thompson
Cameron
EF. X. Allison
Allison
Thompson
Thoupson
Ivan
Wilkesbarra
Laurel Ran
Tollbery
German Chancellors Resign Amid Political Turmoil
Telegraphic reports from Cologne indicate Caprivi and Eulenberg resigned as tensions over anti socialist measures and reforms escalated. William II reportedly accepted Caprivi’s resignation, with Eulenberg’s resignation also noted and discussions on a new imperial chancellorship and Prussian premier amid ongoing political strife.
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Caprivi
Esilenberg
Berlin
Cologne
Ganeite
Chancelier of Caprivi
L Enlettberg
Council of Ministers
Eulenberg
Meickstag
Camrivi
Tanperor William
Sulenberg
Enlenberg
Ics
Sion
Frontier unrest and trials shadow Nenico dispatch
A despatch reports Sixth Infantry under General Gar a reaching Nenico frontier amid Guatemalan tensions. San Salvador alleges an agent killed Manta. Axeta claims a base at STAN. Subpoenas near lexew court force witnesses to stay outside as political turmoil unfolds.
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Nenico Special
Lorenzo Gara
Fabasen
Guatemiali
Antonio Manta
San Salvador
Axeta
Stan
New York
Sohatar Laxaw
Anti Horse Thief Association Holds Regional Meeting
The Anti Horse Thief Association of Iowa held a convention at Des Moines noting the society’s mission to suppress theft and aid authorities. It traces origins to 32 years ago, with 1500 members across 50 lodges in Missouri Iowa Illinois Kansas and other western states. The group operates in secrecy with rituals and passwords and remains active in the southern half of the state.
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Doe Ater
Towa
Des Moinus
West
Ava
National Association
Missouri
Iowa
Fragmented US and Iowa mortgage statistics on farm incumbrances
The report details that 95.55 percent of farm mortgages in the nation are secured against value, with Iowa showing 17.01 percent debt against real estate and 38.25 percent against mortgaged acres. Nationally, incumbrance averages $1,224 per farm and $87 per acre, amid varying totals of mortgaged debt and farm counts. (Note: OCR fragmentary text limits precise figures.)
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United States
Marytin
Grand Lodge session marks record in Iowa Fllows of Iowa
Fora Odel Fellws Vigayanal Grand Lede of Gd Fellows of Iowa organized at Burlington. Preliminary business and past official degrees conferred on 219 past grands, the largest session total. Grand Secretary Garrett reported lodges in the state 482. members in good standing 74,041. gain of six lodges and 3,008 members. receipts for term. Benefits and relief figures included 11,360 weeks paid, 60,85 relie f, 80,54 expenses, and 4,120.37 reserves.
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Iowa
Burlington
Wro. Garrett
Rixonon
Gail Fellowa
Fix
STS
Man Accuses Carroll of Murder Plot in Clinton Office
Thursday evening John Grusendorf entered Carroll residence in Clinton and, after declaring intent to kill, drew a revolver. Carroll grappled him with help from a brother. a struggle ensued, a shot fired, Grusendorf disarmed and arrested. He is held on assault with intent to murder at Wickum Grand Jury. The feud stems from a divorce and alimony suit won by Grusendorf’s wife with A. P. Carroll as attorney.
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Unit States
Mianta
Georgi
Eis Mg
Wan
Greal
Spealer
Majari
Esauen Lian Ben Leonel
Henry 5
Ferner
Fatrieg
Hy An PeinGnank AL
Baegn
F Garratd
The
Goongia
Babikis
War and Neap arrestsin Muscating and Davenport jail
Deputies jailed War and Neap, alias VHORGE BRUVEN and William Alderman, after five weeks of pursuit by Sharif Wessler. Forty head of cattle stolen, farmers along the Mississippi River report attacks. two suspects linked to the daylight thefts. One suspect is an innkeeper. the other has no known occupation. Clinton defendant James McMinney convicted of aiding in a planned murder and sentenced to five years. John Mellale guilty of assault, jailed for one year. Minnie Gerhard sentenced to six months for keeping a house of ill fame, with time served offset by five months already in custody. The sentences reflect county jail terms and penitentiary confinement.
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War
Neap
Vhorge Bruven
William Alderman
Muscating
Davenport
Sharif Wessler
Davangert
Tenyen
Aru
Clinton
James McMinney
Weal
Spon
Quhar Cole
Wolfe
John Mellale
Greens
Fone
Conntia
Sentenca
Asa
Minnie Gerhard
Bhousa
Tina
Arrests, fires and lawsuits in Des Moines area life
A jumble of police actions and legal actions from Des Moines and surrounding counties. Arrests include G W bypotmnstone at Mamiltos Ti and J M Batter with charges of grave rot e Demaelleon while a man died suddenly after leaving a door at a tavern. a Clarksville man was identified on a Great Western train after a fire in his pocket bottle. The Metropolitan Trust Company sues the Des Moines railroad in federal court to foreclose bonds. the state militia funding dispute quoted. and a series of local incidents involve land prospecting, saloon liquor sales and a public figures’ suits with managerial outcomes in Des Moines and Polk County courts.
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G. W
Otto Peterson
Lessy Brewing Company
Wm. Welch
Carl Kraffa Ali
McCarthy
Kellys
Executive Council
Aman
Storm
Clarksville
Great Western
Hampton
Bremer County
Mary Henscheldt
Grand Mound
Richard Harrington
Hae
Richard
Hoe
Shia
Warried
Moines
Datac
Thn
William Caapeny
County Attortiny
Sampgon
Hapson
Mellwain
Catoon
Jair Wag
Meklwain Rat
Tale
Mins Blair
Edwain
McAlwain
Walter
Dotuaanes
Des Moines
Metropolitan Trust Company
Oa Moines, Northern and Western Railway
Polk
Dallas
Guthrie
Greene
Calhoun
Bonne
Hans
Hendholders
Hubbell
Nlite
Cass
Arbsik Spochier
Whole Family Perishes in Knoxville Area Farmhouse Fire
Near Knoxville at Enoville a passerby found Silas Jones his wife and their five year old daughter Barney dead in a burning farmhouse. Fire destroyed the home with flames filling the interior. bodies lay on bed springs where bedding collapsed. Jones had last been seen feeding stock minutes before the blaze. The cause is believed accidental due to a defective stove.
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Silas Jones
Barney
Knoxville
Enoville
Jones
Marble Quarry Discovered Near Iowa Falls Envisions Big Industry
A splendid marble deposit along the Iowa River west of Iowa Falls prompts a stock company to be organized to develop the quarry. Judges praise its fine quality, polish, and granite-like hardness. The site also yields home stones and abundant fire clay, signaling a major industrial potential for Tows Falls.
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Iowa River
Iowa Falls
Tows Falls
Druggist Convicted In Des Moines Beer Case
In a federal court at Des Moines a Creston druggist McGregor was fined for selling beer by the case, claiming wholesale status under revenue laws. The case cites twenty four quarts per case and the need for a wholesaler license, highlighting a legal dispute over malt and spirit sales.
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Internat
Des Moines
McGregor
Creston
Goverpieck
Meehanie Enista’s Fall From Scaffold at State Building
Mechanic Des L T Snead of Shenans Road fell from a low scaffold while working inside a state building and struck his head. The incident prompted an immediate investigation and a claim of measures to prevent similar injuries.
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Des. L.T. Snead
Shenans *Road
Proiuce Aimos
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