Donnelly Dies in Minnesota as Career Ends in Scandal
Ignatius Donnelly, prominent Minneapolitan and political figure, died at 12:20 AM after a sudden decline at the home of his father in law Burton Shinson. Born Philadelphia 1831, he served as lieutenant governor of Minnesota and several terms in Congress, later known for controversial episodes and writings. The report also notes Dr James Gibbons of Charity Hospital dying after a robbery attempt in New Orleans.
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Farmers’ Alliance
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New Orleans
James Gibbons
Charity Hospital
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Gibbons
John R. Robinson
Glenwood
T. Jobinson
Chark & Co
4Th St
Philadelphia
Pas
Death in Norfolk party disaster at century start
Head and Hanis Brown of Norfolk Nebraska report a fatal accident when a group of young men celebrating the new century ignite a mortar near a foundry. P. L. Bulman stooped to relight a fuse believing it out, and the powder exploded, blowing off the top of his head and both hands. Local authorities investigate the blast as a tragic mishap.
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Hanis Brown
Norfolk
Neb
P. L.bulman
Buhman
Horse Nalke on the tracks near Crete tragedy
Mrs John Powell of Chicago was killed and her husband fatally injured when a Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train struck their horse drawn wagon at a curve crossing near Crete. The incident happened as the horse balked on the tracks and the engine collided with the wagon. A separate Burlington fire damaged two stores, totaling about 136000 in losses with insurance coverage declared by the Connor Mercantile and Schram Schmieg firms.
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Burlington
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Tan
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Leonard & Fink
Times Leonard
Levi Finch
J. B. Shanion
Soldier dies of Civil War wound in soldiers home
Aged 52 year old Tad Monge from San Miles died at the soldiers home from a bullet wound received in the Civil War. The record notes he was never married and suffered constant fear, with mention of names John Miles and Muncie among fragmented details.
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Miles
Muncie
Boers Elicit Harsh Warning Amid Cape Town Crisis
Cape Town reports 5000 Boer invaders split into two prongs toward Malmesbury and Beaufort West. Lord Kitchener sends troops as colonial loyalty flags, farmers called to arms, and eastern support expected. Violence and robberies rise while martial law extends amid grim outlook.
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Matt
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Beaufort West
Aeny Corps
Kitchener
Times
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Weltervreden
Colville discovery explains forged message to Lindley
London dispatch says Major General Sir Henry Colville received evidence that a forged telegram purporting to be from him urged Lieutenant Colonel Spragge to mount troops. Colville denies knowledge of the message, which aimed to manipulate events at Lindley amid Boer tensions. Chicago report: Sammel A. Quaihoun of the American Transvaal league urges aid for Boers, denying claims of surplus. Donations to Charles T. Pierce in New York are requested.
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London
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Spragge
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Sammel A. Quaihoun
American Transvaal League
Tie
Calhoun
Charles TD. Pierce
Orange Free State
New York City
Stevens Verdict In First Degree With Mercy Recommendation
Leonard Stevens was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the Watrick case, with a mercy recommendation that may spare him electrocution. The Somerton burglary case linked him to Warrick’s shooting during the intruder attack, alongside accomplice Barney Devine. The Wichita minister meeting backed by Nation reformers rejected a motion praising Carrie Nation’s anti liquor actions.
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St. Clairsville
Leonard Stevens
Clarence Watrick
Somerton
Young Warrick
Ho Eine
Barney Devine
Kruger Delays U.S. Visit Due to Eye Trouble
Kruger expressed a desire to visit the United States but postpones the trip because of eye affection. The Brussels dispatch notes his reply to an inquiry tied to comments in a debated exchange.
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Brussels
United States
Last Wedding of the Century in Waverly Ia
Old Century’s Last Wedding in Waverly Ia united City Attorney L J Thompson and Miss Aliie Burr at 11 59 PM. The piece notes Drala, centenarian governor, and other Iowa happenings amid reports of political, legal, and social events across Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Dubuque with various civic updates.
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Lin
Tan
L. J. Thompson
Aliie Burr
Stormy start to Iowa winter reports across the state
Des Moines and surrounding towns report the first severe snowstorm of the season. Clinton and Creston corridors endured outages and structural damage, with insurance covering most losses. Incumbents win a county contest in Sioux City due to a constitutional defect. Cedar Rapids hosts a state bar committee on municipal law changes. Fort Dodge notes a former state senator sentenced to penitentiary. What Cheer reports a hoax about 49 drownings in skating accident denied by local officials.
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Straw
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James Cummings
James Smith
Willa Jackson
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Chathind
Tehuiessee supreme = court
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Towa
State Bar Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Bar Association
Quick
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LL. Wood
Saturday Advertiser
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Roy
Supreme Court
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Winterset
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Cheer
Pekar
Teachers Discuss Law Changes At State Meeting
The Iowa State Teachers association held sessions in which Superintendent D. M. Kelly Cedar Falls spoke on moral questions for schools, S. E. Sheakley Des Moines presented The School of the Twentieth Century, and Professor W. W. Speer Chicago lectured on arithmetic teaching. Officers elected included President A. W. Stuart Ottumwa and Secretary W. I. Barr Des Moines along with executive and educational council members.
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W. I. Barr
J. Kraty
Sioux City
Educational Council
J. G. MacLean
Town City
Ats Ruki
Waterloo
Nebraska Legislature Opens 27th Session With Unity
Lincoln noon session marks 27th Nebraska Legislature as Sears of Bart county serves as speaker pro tem. Senate president pro tem Steele oversees party caucus accord and joint session canvass planned to confirm outgoing governors. Armstrong emphasizes duty to swiftly select two U.S. senators amid bipartisan harmony.
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Jim
Nebraska
Willti G. Sears
Bart County
Nee
Unanimons — Corsett
Steele
Senate
Moyers
Armstrong
Nemata
United States
Washington
Resignation Rumor Hits Spanish Cabinet Over Navy Plan
Madrid Jan 2 A report says Rear Admiral Ramos minister of marine plans to resign after the chamber rejected the government navy expansion scheme. An official announcement is not expected until this evening.
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