Imperialism program outlined by Beveridge at Des Moines
Senator Beveridge declares a sweeping imperial plan to seize Mexico, South American republics, and possibly China, backed by a large army and conscription. He argues Cuban legislation expands U S guardianship and national power, framing future annexations and global influence as essential for peace and interests. Domestic concerns blame overproduction, high raw material costs, and tariffs for industrial strain in Philadelphia wool and carpet sectors.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Des Moines
Iowa
Mexico
China
Congress
Republiia
Republic
United States
Cuba
England
Russia
Germany
Universal Prosperity in the Nation Amid Textile Slump
The president in New Orleans praised universal prosperity while strikes erupted in many cities including rail workers protesting for reasons they deem necessary. Meanwhile Philadelphia reports a stagnating textile trade with idled workers and pessimism on profits despite broader industrial strength.
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New Orleans
McKinley
Wall Street
Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia
Speculators and gamblers drive New York stock boom
Read how speculative frenzy drives the New York market with a clearing-house total near 547 million dollars and Bank of Manhattan checks around 64.6 million. The piece notes Morgan Rockefeller and major banks backing the bull market, warns of possible panics, and cites lavish losses at a Waldorf Astoria card game linked to steel men and trust patrons. It accuses Republican operatives and cabinet appointees of serving gambling and trust interests and hints at political entanglements with the McKinley administration.
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New York
Bank of Manhattan
Morgan
Rockefeller
Princes of Finance
Chicago Chronicle
Waldorf-Astoria
Giant Steel Corporation
Mone
Congress
White House
Siccel Trust
Buncombe
McKinley
Beneath the Cuban Commission and Taxpayer Costs
The Cuban commission returns content with promises from Secretary Root while critics note a benevolent assimilation that costs taxpayers. Brig. Gen. Hare reports a near end to the war but warns Philippine climate drains soldiers. Railroads raise summer rates east of Chicago, to Buffalo, taxing the millions visiting the Pan-American exposition under Vanderbilt influence.
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Root
Luther R. Hare
Philippines
Chs
United States
Chicago
Buffalo
Perret Case in Court Tests Tax Ferret Law
Des Moines May 21 the first famous tax ferret case to reach the supreme court was Henry Galusha treasurer and Matilde Wendl administratrix appealing from Jasper county. The case challenges retroactive effect and contracts clause as it seeks to recover 5000 dollars alleging tax on estate property concealed from assessors. Proponents call the act remedial and aimed at fraud against assessors and boards insist the law stands against challenges.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Henry Galusha
Mathilde Wendl
Aministratrix
Frour Usper
Initiation Horseplay Leaves Clerk in Stupor at Waverly
May 2 at Waverly Ta Mark WMson a Young post office clerk collapsed during Modern Woodmen initiation horse play. Spun on a revolving wheel he fell into a deep stupor despite doctors efforts. no signs of violence observed, condition blamed on fright.
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Waverly
Mark Wmson
Drowning of Deve Reparta Master by Drowning
In WAVERLY IOWA May 21 a 1 year old boy Harry White drowned while swimming in Shell Rock river. A faithful shepherd dog alerted the parents by scratching at the door then leading the way to the river. In DES MOINES on May 21 town auctioneers meet in Marshalltown June 10-11 with a contest to test opening farm and stock sales and a prize for the best performance.
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Deve
Waverly
Shell Rock
Harry White
Harry
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Auctioneers
Marshalltown
D. BR. Marshall
Mount Ayr
Davenport Minister Passes By His Own Action
An American evangelical minister Mr Maltie from Davenport Iowa died after severing a wrist artery and swallowing a corrosive substance at the International hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota on May 21.
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Iowa
Minneapolis, Minnn
Mr. Maltie
Davenport
International Hospital
Great Western Improvement in Cedar Falls Promotes Bridges
Chicago Great Western officials toured Cedar Falls in May 1941 to plan two new steel bridges across mill races for track work and a spur to the warehouse near the oat meal and flour mills. They also inspected the Illinois Central bridge, praising it as first class in every respect.
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Great Western Improvementn
Cedar Falls
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Ewrich
Illinois Central
Indicted for Using Mails in Mining Fraud Case
DES MOINES May 18 The federal contest on the Marion County attorney result highlights indictments for using mails to promote mining fraud. Tallich a mine owner linked to Baker City Oregon faces charges of fraud in mining deals. Grand jury also indicts several Marion County residents for frauds connected with naturalization and fraudulent votes at the last election.
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Des Moines
Tallich
Baker City
Oregon
Marion County
Federal
State Institution Trends Highlight Rise in Insane Inmates
May report shows a drop in prisoners in state penitentiaries and a steady rise in insane patients across Iowa facilities. Anamosa and Fort Madison saw decreases, while Clarinda Independence Mount Pleasant hospitals reported gains. Clayton county ten insane moved to county hospital. state funds on hand and monthly credits and disbursements noted.
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Fonda Dns Movies
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Clarinda
Independence
Mount Pleasant
Clayton County
Bajlance
Cheese Making In Ames Shows Iowa Can Make Good Cheese
Ames May 18 Iowa, the leading dairy state, exports most butter while cheese output is low. A study at the Iowa Experiment Station in Ames demonstrates that Iowa can produce cheese as well as renowned Canadian factories, expanding home and foreign market appeal.
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Ames
Iowa
Lown
Canada
Prospective G Changes in Burlington Lines Near Creston
Ottumwa loses freight division but gains passenger service as Burlington will run a double track from Chicago to Creston. Ottumwa becomes the passenger division point between Chicago and Omaha with increased ridership. completion expected next winter. Burlington officials would not confirm or deny the reports.
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Ottumwa
Burlington
Creston
Chicago
Omawa
Canning Plant Incorporation Filed at Dyersville
In Dyersville Dubuque county on May 18 articles of incorporation were filed for a canning establishment with capital stock of 20000, 16500 paid in. President is B F Kern. The firm will can vegetables and fruit by a new system.
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Dyersville
Dubuque
Dyeraville
B. F. Kern
Daumont Fire Laws Leave Town in Ruin
Daumont, May 18. Fire totals show damage at 100000 dollars with insurance likely to cover about half. Specifics about cause or insurers remain undeclared as officials assess loss and coverage.
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Daumont
Dumont
Foul! Man Found Dead Near Hook Island Tracks
A man named Davenport about 50 was found dead near the Hook Island railroad tracks east of Des Moines by workers going to their jobs. The skull was crushed and the cause of death remains undetermined whether a blow with a club or a train strike. He had a family and lived near Manueck.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Hook Island
Manueck
Live Stock Market Report From Bee CA
The cattle market showed light supply with steady to higher prices as demand from local packers remained strong. About sixty cattle were on sale with good cattle selling readily and some deals higher than yesterday. Hogs sold mostly between 4.67 and 5.70 per hundredweight, with heavy hogs higher and light hogs harder to move. Sheep and lambs were few but active with clip lambs at 4.06 and wooled lambs at 5.10 delivered. overall market sentiment favorable despite limited offerings.
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Texas
Colorado
Arlve
Kansas City Cattle Market Mixed as Steers and Cows Hold
Kansas City market notes show native and Texas beef steers active and steady, stockers and feeders steady while cows and heifers trend steady to weak. Dressed beef steers at 35.20 to 35.25, stockers and feeders around 4.90, cows and heifers steady to higher on some lots, western lambs and yearlings listed with varying quotes. spring lambs around 50 to 60 for certain lots.
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Kansas City
Texas
Bonanza Strike Reported Near Atlanta City Wyoming
May 18 news from Cheyenne describes a bonanza gold strike near Atlanta City in Fremont county by Hoisington and Carr two elderly prospectors. An ore ledge reportedly worth twenty thousand dollars per ton was found by an open cut with float samples prompting a district rush. The discovery lies between Atlantic City and Southern Pass camps about one hundred miles north of the Union Pacific line.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Ward
Atlanta City
Hoisington and Carr
Atlantic City
Southern Pass
Union Pacific
Fremont County
Black Hills
Looks Like Corn Deal is Off in May Market
CHICAGO May 18 It was reported in the corn pit that George H. Phillips nearly closed out his May corn deal. He sold 1 000 000 bushels to a buyer amid heavy current month deliveries and prices fell from 64 to 60 cents. Phillips would not confirm an outright exit but said it looks as though it is all off.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Alger Sails for Europe for Health Rest Cure
NEW YORK May 18 General Alger former secretary of war and Mrs Alger sailed for Europe yesterday on the St Louis He said he is going over for his health and has not rested since the campaign of 1888 He plans to visit Carlsbad and remain there some time returning in August.
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Alger
Carlsbad
New York
R. A. Alger
Centenarian William Miller of Sibley Iowa
William Miller aged 101 resides with his daughter Miss Ida Smith in Sibley Iowa. Born in Hamburg Germany on March 15 1801 he moved to Lafayette Indiana nearly fifty years ago and later came to Iowa. He marks his long life amid memories of his homeland and migration.
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Owa Hiss
Sibley
William Miller
Sibhley
Ida Smith
Hamburg
Germany
GerMiuny
Lafayette
Ind
Towa
Crowe Initiator Trapped in Missouri Extortion Plot
In St Joseph Missouri Ashton a wealthy stockman received threats against his life home and family demanding $12000 in gold. Detectives nabbed the writer William Pilaum 23 a farmer who said he conceived the plan from Pat Crowes notorious acts.
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Crowe
ST. Joseph
Ashton
William Pilaum
Pat Crowe
The Spartan Races and Japanese Endurance
The piece praises Spartan traits of restraint and endurance in the Japanese. It notes their simplicity and capacity to go long periods without food. It mentions coolies performing feats of strength, drawing dinrikisha, and carrying travelers over steep terrain. It describes a foreign colony near Mount Helzelan in Kioto, with mail and supplies brought up daily and women carrying trunks to the summit.
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Hel- Elzan
Kioto
Schubert Manuscript Found in Vienna Among Rich Man’s Property
A new Schubert manuscript for a four-part string work was found in Vienna in the estate of the late Wyssiak, a court official. Dated March 1844, the piece was authenticated by Schubert’s step-brother years ago and now by several specialists. The discovery shocks Viennese musical circles.
Doctor Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for Diabetes Cure
In an open letter May 20 Benton Jr cites personal battle with diabetes. Dr R H Dunaway reports rapid improvement after five boxes, claiming lasting cure and recommending the remedy to the public and medical brethren.
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M. I
Benton, Jr
R. H. Dunaway
Dodd
R. WH. Dunaway
M.D
City Keeps Records In a Chimney At South Norwalk Plant
The city of South Norwalk Connecticut stores its records in a chimney at the municipal electric lighting plant. A 500 foot brick smoke stack houses a space previously used as a sewer pit now dedicated to keeping the plant’s books and records.
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South Norwalk
Conn
A Famous Old House of Walter Baker Co Dorchester
Overview of Walter Baker & Co cocoa and chocolate history from 1780 on the Neponset river Dorchester. Emphasizes quality standards, price fairness, and honest competition against adulterated goods. Encourages readers to verify brands and offers a free recipes booklet from 168 State Street Boston. Also includes assorted ads promoting Grain-O and a note on land ownership humor.
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Walter Baker & Co
Neponset
Dorchester
Boston
Walter Baker Company
la Belle Chocolatiere
Mass
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
State Street
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