Iowa Supreme Court voids amendment on biennial elections decision held not adopted
Special correspondence Des Moines Jan 14 Judge A K Dewey rules the Vitus amendment to the Iowa constitution invalid for not being entered in full on journals of both houses. He notes only 35 percent voting for it, 65 percent against or abstaining. The case, brought by Mullan Remt ey and Senator Titus, will go to the state supreme court. B P Norton dairy commissioner reports on creameries improving farmer finances and connections with markets. The capitol commission plans a eastern tour to study public buildings and plumbing. Barrett discusses dormitory era impacts on Ames and Cedar Falls normal schools. Iowa dairy law to be enforced with strict milk inspection rules in 1906.
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Brothers Reunite After Long Separation in Indiana
Tiane Sipen, a farmer near Town City, and Martin Sipen, a Du buque traveling salesman, who had not met in 25 years, decided to visit their brother John Sipen, a Howard county contractor. They found him, he greeted them, but then collapsed into unconsciousness after acknowledging them.
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Tiane Sipen
Town City
Martin Sipen
Dubuque
John Sipen
Howard County
Ind
John
Trade outlook grows brighter in iron steel and wholesale sectors
Bradstreet reports general business holding a between seasons tone with gains in iron and steel, lumber, leather, and drugs. Wholesale distributive trade improves on spring orders in the south and central west while textiles show mixed results. Dun and Co notes steady staple goods, strong demand, and brisk railway equipment orders amid wet farming weather and some grain exports.
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New York
Bradstreet's
Atlantic
Chicago
United States
Canada
Bryan declares himself a private citizen at Chicago banquet
William Jennings Bryan told the Jackson day banquet crowd that he will remain a private citizen with prospects of staying out of elections. He signaled possible shift from free silver to gold coinage and urged that party platforms remain valid despite past defeats. He defended Philippine independence and praised Kruger’s enduring fame.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan League
Sherman House
Bryan
Kruger
Judge voids biennial election amendment ruling
In Washington Iowa Judge A R Dewey of the Sixth Town district declares the biennial election amendment to the state constitution void arguing it was not legally submitted by the legislature. The decision affects term extensions for office holders and is awaited as the potential basis for Supreme Court action. Des Moines reports new state officers beginning duties amid resignations to avoid complications if the amendment is upheld or struck down.
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Des Moines
A. R. Dewey
Sixth Town
Washington
Supreme Court
Dewey
Six Railroad Workers Die In Morgantown Wreck
An engine struck a light freight on the Baltimore and Ohio line at Anderson on Tuesday morning. Six or seven men were killed and two injured. All the deceased were railroad employees from Vairmont or nearby except one tramp riding the freight. The wreck happened on a broken trestle with severely damaged track.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Monongahela River
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Anderson
Vairmont
Filipinos to Study Teaching at St Cloud Normal School
President Kleeberger announced Gen Atkinson supports sending two or three Filipino youths to St Cloud normal school to complete training in teaching and English. The state normal board will cover free tuition for the students. Rear Admiral Thomas F. Phelps died in New York hospital from pneumonia after arriving to be with a sick wife.
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St. Cloud School
State Normal Board
Phelps
New York
Thomas F. Phelps
Washington, D. C
New York Hospital
Brutal Double Crime Strikes Moshier Farm in Gorham
Timed to Saturday night, two robbers forced entry at the Moshier residence killing 25 year old Thomas and severely injuring his mother Mrs Rufus Moshier aged 72. A blood stained razor, cash and a watch were found on a suspect later arrested in Scarboro.
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Portland
Thomas C. Moshier
Rufus Moshier
Gorham
Moshier
William Hands
Scarboro
China Peace Commissioners Sign Joint Note In Peking
Peking reports the Chinese peace commissioners have signed the joint note. Prince Ching signed on Saturday and Li Hung Chang on Sunday. Envoys favor negotiations in Peking. objections to other capitals persist. Debates over plenipotentiaries include Chang Chih Tung and Sheng. Berlin notes emphasize four main reasons to keep talks in Asia and avoid Washington transfers.
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Peking
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Chang Chih Tung
China
Sheng
Chung Chih Tung
Berlin
United States
Washington
Tokio
Japan
Stockholders to pay 58 per share on failed bank debts
Comptroller Dawes sets a 58 dollar per share assessment on stockholders of the failed German National Bank of Louisville to cover 145570 dollars in debts. Payment due by February 9 1901. Depositors have received sixty percent of their claims.
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Louisville
Dawes
German National Bank of Louisville
Barge Capsizes Drown 50 Natives in Madagascar Waters
Mail advices from Madagascar dated December 16 report 50 native drownings after a barge capsized near Marseilles. In Ohio Norwalk death notes follow: Hon. Frederick Wickham, 89, editor of the Norwalk Reflector, dies after long illness leaving 12 children including ex-congressman Charles P. Wickham.
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Marseilles
Madagascar
Norwalk
Frederick Wickham
Strikers Win End of Union Traction Dispute in Reading
The arbitration board ruled in favor of the strikers nearly on all points, ending the employee strike of the Union Traction company begun last Tuesday in Reading Pennsylvania.
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Reading
Union Traction Company
Burleigh bill fixes representation at 386 seats
Washington reports the Burleigh substitute reapportionment bill fixes total representatives at 386, adopts in the House by 115 votes to 102, with Senate endorsement and presidential approval expected. The plan shifts electoral votes, outlines gains by states, and sets a 476 member electoral college with 239 needed for majority. The army canteen provision is upheld, removing sale of intoxicants under the house rule.
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Teller
Pettigrew
S. D
Butler
British Forces repulse simultaneous Boer attacks in January fight
Gen Kitchener reports heavy exchanges along the Pretoria and Lorenz Marques railway lines on January 7 with attacks on Belfast Wonderfontein Nooitgedacht and Wildfontein. One British officer killed three wounded among 20 soldiers dead 59 wounded. Boer losses heavy with 4 dead. A Gordon's brigade convoy near Krugersdorp faced Beyer's commando, 11 Boers killed, four British wounded.
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London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Belfast
Wonderfontein
Nooitgedacht
Wildfontein
Gordon
Krugersdorp
Beyer
Berlin dispatch promise withheld as German reply is kept secret
Washington reports the German answer to the American proposition will not be published and no powers will be singled out for favorable or unfavorable replies. The withdrawn proposition ends the incident described as Big Coal Deal in Carbondale Illinois where Joseph Leiter plans to move 2000 tons of coal to Herrin for 500 coke ovens in one of the region’s largest coal deals. Paris dispatch says a German doctor declared President Kruger dangerously ill with bronchitis and unlikely to live weeks longer as cold weather worsens his condition.
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Berlin Dispatch
Foreign Office
State Department
Carbondale
Ill
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Herrin
Southern Illinois
Leiter
Paris
Kruger
Burnham Nominated by Republicans for U S Senate Seat
Chandler defeated in Concord as Judge Henry E. Burnham of Manchester won the Republican legislative caucus on the first ballot to succeed Senator William E. Chandler whose term ends March 3.
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Chandler
Concord
N. H
Henry E. Burnham
Manchester
United States
William E. Chandler
Appeal for Peace from Manila Filipinos to U S
A memorial presented by Senator Teller to the Senate on January 11 cites 2006 residents of Manila calling for independence and ending American rule. It praises Aguinaldo and allies, urges U S to grant full liberty rather than autonomy, and notes broad support across the Philippine archipelago. The petition asks Washington to cease persecution and honor ideals of liberty.
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United States
Aguinaldo
The
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America
the Republic
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Lincoln
Canada
Australia
Year's Coinage Tops All Previous US Mint Output
Washington reports George R. E. Roberts states total coinage for the year reached $141,351,960, surpassing prior records. Gold coinage slipped slightly to $107,937,110, while silver dollars amounted to $18,244,984. Substantial gains in subsidiary and minor coins, with a seignorage of $5,477,525, accompany record gold bullion deposits and rising domestic metal inflows.
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Washington
George RE. Roberts
United States
Stamp paper usage soars in major offices in 1900
Washington report shows New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and St Louis leading stamped paper issues for the quarter ending December 31 1900. The total rose to 6 925 908 from 5 121 684 in 1899 an increase of 1 864 223. Minnesota swears in governor Samuel R Van Sant as legislature opens.
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Post Office Department
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Bostons
St. Louis
Mindanao Campaigns Sweep Filipino Strongholds
Northern Mindanao is directed by Brig. Gen. Kobbe with headquarters at Cagayan. Col. Birkhimer and five companies of the Twenty eighth regiment destroyed strongholds near Santa Ana. Maj. Case of the Fortieth regiment operates in southwest Cagayan, destroying more strongholds and taking prisoners. Minor captures and surrenders continue in Luzon.
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Mindanao
Kobbe
Cagayan
Birkhimer
Twenty Eighth Regiment
Santa Ana
Maj. Case
Luzon
Deming Pays Back Taxes in Iowa County Treasury
Fort Dodge Iowa January 10 J H Deming worth nearly one million has paid ten thousand fourteen dollars eighty three cents in back taxes. A large shortage was found against Deming who refused inquiry and issued the payment by check. He recently donated ten thousand dollars to Tabor college Tabor Iowa.
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Fort Dodge
J. H. Deming
Deming
Tabor College
Tabor
Finland Wolves Cost Cattle Five Thousand Five Hundred Pounds
Finland reports damage from wolves totaling 5500 pounds in cattle losses. The item notes the ongoing wildlife depredations and public concern over predator management.
Mr Ayers Overcomes Death With Dodd's Kidney Pills
An Minneapolis resident presumed dead from Bright's Disease and Diabetes credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his life. A. E. Ayers details four doctors’ grim prognosis, his treatment in Bath New York, and his on going gratitude while urging others to use the remedy. The letter notes widespread local belief in his recovery and warns against imitation pills.
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A. E. Ayers
Bright
Bath
N. Y
Ayers
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
Dodd
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