PROMINENT MEN WILL SPEAK Camp Fires Reunions and Attractions
Des Moines May 6 details for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment indicate a favored program. The event runs May 30 to June 1 with a public reception at the state capitol, a camp fire at the Auditorium led by General Josiah Given, addresses by Governor Cummins and Mayor Brenton, and responses from Department Commander George Metzgar and Commander-in-Chief EN Tot Trance. Governor Van Sant of Minnesota will also speak. The parade and reunions follow, featuring multiple veteran groups and historical societies, with Sherman recollections by General G. M. Dodge and various veteran reunions and address by leaders including Andrew Geddis and W. S. H. Matthews.
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Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Town
General Bureau of Information
State Capitol
Josiah Given
Iowa
Cummins
Brenton
George Metzgar
Trance
van Sant
Minnesota
Women's Reef Corps
Second Town Infantry
Fourth Town Cavalry
Tows
Towa
Crocker
Vicksburg
G. M. Dodge
William T. Sherman
W. G. Downs
W. B. Emerson
A. L. Sorter
W. 3. H. Matthews
Prisoners’ of War Association
Andrew Geddis
MM. T. Russell
W. H. M. Byers
W. H. Hedrick
Iowa Fruit Crop Report Signals Poorer Conditions
Des Moines May 2 reports from the Iowa State Horticultural Society indicate fruit crop conditions are less favorable than a month ago. Secretary Greene cites May 1 observations from statewide correspondents showing low percentages across apples plums cherries pears peaches raspberries blackberries grapes and strawberries. The season is not far enough along to determine final small fruit prospects.
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Iowa Horticultural Society
Des Moines
Greene
Lowa State Horticulural Society
Iowa
Horticultural Society
Captain Henry Bies Dies in California Pioneer Leader
Des Moines May reports the death of Captain Henry Bies who went to San Diego California last month to spend the summer. Born in 1834 he was an early settler at Canad Britishay and a prominent figure in Western enterprises including a Union Pacific mine. The exact cause of death is not stated.
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Henry Bies
California
Des Moines
H.am
San Diego
Henry
Canad
Britishay
Union Pacific
Iowa Crops Benefit From General Rains Across State
The Iowa weather and crop service reports that last week’s cyclonic winds and dust gave way to copious showers across nearly all parts of the state. Crops are in excellent condition with corn planting starting in the south and general planting likely if favorable weather continues. Potato planting is underway and fruit trees show foliage and bloom as early as usual.
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Drs Moines
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Quarantine Enactment Proves Useful in Iowa
Des Moines reports that a new state health law granting the State Board of Health power to enforce quarantines in contagious disease cases is already in effect. The board can intervene when local boards fail to act, citing smallpox outbreaks in Des Moines and counties Monroe and Marion as proof of previous neglect.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Towa
Monroe
Marion
State Board
Salary cap set for pastors at archdiocesan synod
In Dubuque Indiana an archdiocesan synod with about five priests approved a $1400 salary limit for pastors. The pay is exclusive of perquisites and to be funded from pew rents school collections and gifts. Parish books will be audited annually by two lay counselors.
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Dubuque
Architiocesan
Iowa Man to Assist Show in Waterloo Dispatch
A Waterloo dispatch reports Julian W. Richards, now private secretary to Speaker Henderson, will soon be named first assistant secretary of the Treasury Department. Richards is in Waterloo to assist the show with the transition and duties.
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Waterloo
The
Julian W. Richards
Pfivate
Henderson
Treasury Department
Davison Given Eight Years for Assault
OTTEMWA May d Judge Vermillion in the district court sentenced Edward Davison of Peay to eight years in the penitentiary for an assault on Katie Gallagher of Eddyville. The complaining witness is 12 years old.
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Davison
Ottemwa
Vermillion
Edward Davison
Peay
Katie Gallagher
Eddyville
Burlington railroad surveys link via Ericson to ONeill
Sioux City Iowa May 4 The Burlington railroad is surveying a line from Ericson Nebraska to ONeill Nebraska a distance under fifty miles The route would connect the Great Northern and Burlington systems
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Sioux City
Burlington Railroad
Ericson
Net
O'Neill
Great Northern
Bur
Stats Shooting Tournament
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Orders To Merritt Strict In Philippine Policy Testimony
General MacArthur testifies before the senate committee on the Philippines on May 2 saying Aguinaldo and the Filipino people felt the U S army actions were sympathetic yet the goal was to avoid direct cooperation with any policy. He notes Merritt was under strict orders not to commit the government and Aguinaldo sought to force a change.
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United States
Washington
MacArthur
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Culbertson
Aguinaldo
United States Army
Spain
Spai
Merrit
Merritt
Manila
Tornado strikes Bayard Iowa destroys depot and homes
A tornado swept Bayard Iowa at 7 30 last night destroying the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul depot and several dwellings. The depot agent is missing and feared dead or injured. Telegraph service was cut. Nearby Vanwert Weldon Leroy reported funnel cloud activity with injuries but no deaths. All towns cited lie in Decatur county except Bayard.
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Des Moines
Bayard
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Vanwert
Weldon
Leroy
Decatur County
Moody Takes the Oath as Navy Secretary
Former Congressman Wm Henry Moody was sworn in as secretary of the navy at the navy department. E P Hanna administered the oath in the morning ceremony attended by retiring secretary Long and several officials and Massachusetts representatives. The department staff then bid farewell to Long as Moody was presented to all personnel.
Army of Consuls for Cuba Bill Reported Favorable
Washington May 2 The house foreign affairs committee endorsed Representative Hill of Illinois bill creating a US diplomatic and consular service in Cuba with a minister at 10000 dollars secretary 2000 dollars second secretary 7500 dollars consul general in Havana 5000 dollars consuls at Cienfuegos and Santiago 33000 dollars each The Senate plan would set a minister salary at 12000 dollars and add a consulate at Matanzas.
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Cuba
Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs Today
Hill
Ilinois
United States
Havana
Cienfuegos
Santiage
Senate
Matanzas
May Meeting Delay Tied to Mine Workers Report
Senator Idanna, head of the conciliatory committee of the national civic federation, said he has not yet received the New York meeting report from operators and United Mine Workers. Until the report arrives he cannot say when the conciliation committee will meet.
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Washington
Idanna
National Civic Federation
United Mine Workers
New York
Oklahoma Railway Extension Contract Signed 205 Miles
SPRINGFIELD May 2 contract signed by Chicago and Terre Haute firms to build 205 miles of railroad in Oklahoma, extending the Missouri Kansas & Texas line.
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Katy
Springfield, Jr
Chicago and
Terre Haute
Oklahoma
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Budget debate in British Columbia continues in Vancouver
In Vancouver on May 2, the provincial budget discussion extended into Wednesday as members debated to avert rushing the house into committee of supply. The session aimed to complete the debate but adjourned for executive business, delaying decisive actions on the budget.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
H. C
Ession
House
Committee of Supply
Socnt
Ue Levi Ocho
Food prices and trusts threaten prosperity and hunger
The piece argues that rising prices from the beef and meat trusts could crush public prosperity and shift opinion on monopolies. It warns that artificial scarcity and high costs for meat and staples may provoke mass discontent, with calls for rapid federal anti trust action under Roosevelt and Knox to relieve the people’s bread and dinner pails.
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Beef Trust
King
England
Roosevelt
Knox
A Corner in Philanthropy and Sugar Trust Charit y
The sugar trust is portrayed as a benevolent charity for Cuba and American sugar consumers. The piece argues the trust aims to abolish duties on Cuban sugar, benefiting both Cuba and the United States while harming the beet sugar lobby. It calls repeal of tariffs a just act, likening it to true charity.
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Sugar Trust
Capitol
Washington
Sugar
Cuba
United States
Treason claims spark reluctance in Philippine war debate
Officers and veterans returning from the Philippines push to shield the war from discussion by urging treason indictments against lawmakers and citizens who question the Philippine policy. The Pittsburg Dispatch notes this shift as an attempt to suppress dissent in a war that has sparked controversy.
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Falk
Philippines
Philippine
Pittsburg
Democracy in Triumph Promises Unity for 1904 Effort
The article argues Democrats show superior form against disaffected Republicans. It claims harmony and unified action are essential for the party’s duty in 1902 and 1904, warning that an unrepublican spirit harms the Republican party and national safety.
Henderson Receives Light Yet Stance Remains Studied
The report notes Speaker Henderson showing cautious temperament as he addresses the chamber. His approach is described as deliberate, with emphasis on measured bids and a steady stance amid political scrutiny. The piece highlights his past record as a benchmark for current actions.
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Henderson
Opinion shifts on Cuba relief rally in Boston Transcript
A fortnight ago a writer moved toward harmony on Cuban relief while opposing extremists. He warned radical opponents to Cuba relief to join or abandon the Democratic party, framing the issue as a choice between alignment and division.
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Cuba
Taft’s Comment Sparks Opera Style Debate on Emancipation
The Philadelphia North American critiques Gov. Taft for suggesting that 266,000 enslaved people would fight rather than be freed. It points out the paradox of slave loyalty amid Union sacrifices and notes Taft’s warning against emancipation declarations in the Philippines due to potential trouble with a “warlike, but not formidable” tribe.
Ruined the Edifice He Built
The Albany Express notes that Theodore Roosevelt rose quickly as a champion of the people yet became a defender of the wealthy criminal class. In under nineteen years his once strong political fortress has crumbled into a melancholy ruin forgotten by the world.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Albany Express
Tariff rivals clash over Cuban hides policy
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes the selfish stance of Massachusetts shoe manufacturers who oppose tariff cuts on shoes but push to abolish tariffs on Cuban hides. They seek cheaper raw material while maintaining high finished-product prices, highlighting protectionist hypocrisy and trade policy tensions.
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Massachusetts
Memphis
Western voters show disgust with Republicans in western elections
The Syracuse Telegraph notes that western voters, especially in Illinois, have swung to the Democrats in last week's elections, signaling strong unease with Republican policies and causing the White House to worry about the political shift.
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Republican Party
Ilinois
White House
Syracuse Telegram
Babcock Re elected Chairman of Campaign Committee
The Wisconsin congressman Babcock has been re elected chairman of the Republican congressional campaign committee. The Dingleyites have him where they want him and his stance on tariff injustices will be eagerly awaited amid political jockeying and debate.
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Babcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Dingleyites
Albany Argus
Partial Justice Done Cubs In Sugar Duty Move
A 20 percent cut in Cuban sugar duty is praised as a step forward. The House is viewed as having done justice to Cuba, despite some grudge in spirit, and the measure is expected to yield some benefits.
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Cuba
Democrats United in Party Service
A party manifesto declares all true Democrats are united for Congressional and 1894 presidential elections and enrolled for active service. It blasts outsiders as not truly Democratic, warning that pretenders are driven by selfish motives.
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St. Low
Republic
Forestalia on Tariff Repeal and Dingley Tariff Retention
Albany Argus argues that repealing war revenue taxes would bring only small, uneven relief while the Dingley tariff remains intact. The repeal aimed to forestall a broad revision and reduction of tariff schedules, limiting the impact of tax changes on ordinary people.
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Albany Argus
Protectionist stir over Cuban concessions by Sugar Trust
A fragment notes that protectionists are satisfied that the Cuban proposed concessions are being set in motion by the Sugar Trust. It suggests those guarding the Steel Trust are upset by the discovery, as observed by the St. Paul Globe.
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Sugar Trust
Steel Trust
St. Paul Globe
Jasons That Will Bring Success in Campaign Outlook
The piece argues that victory for the Democratic ticket hinges on controlling trusts and the tariff and ship subsidy issue, framing these questions as decisive in the next campaign. It emphasizes the political stakes and the potential electoral impact.
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Jasoes
Surgical Reflections From a Road Worn Traveler
A traveler recalls years of travel degrading health after irregular meals and poor accommodations. After two years of rest advised by a physician, recovery began and the narrative notes ongoing challenges and gradual improvement.
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Mra. Pinchtan
Pearls Advice Promotes Johnsons 6088 Rheumatism Cure
An old ad advocates Matt J. Johnsons 6088 Tr w B positive cure for rheumatism promising relief through doctors and druggists. The tone urges readers to trust a recognizable remedy despite skeptical readers.
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Matt J. Johnson
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