Iowa News in Brief from Des Moines July 21
Labor Commissioner Brigham begins factory inspections under new law intended to cover dangerous machinery and improve sanitary conditions for women and children amid low wages. Railroad taxation hearings near completion with projected higher assessment. June cash balance for state institutions up about 9 thousand. Army post near Des Moines moves forward with land purchase and construction. Glenwood feud over railroad through state institution grounds leads to potential damages. Warrant cancellations and building tax issues noted. Congressional nominations update with Rumple withdrawal and other races. Rural mail carriers numbered near 1,000 with $60 monthly pay. G A R encampment lodging rules set. state labor organizer funded by referendum. Interurban fare proposed at 10 cents per mile.
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Des Moines
E. D. Brigham
Mr. Brigham
Glenwood
Burlington Road
State Institution
Board of Control
Institution
Executive Council
Iowa
Francis M. Drake
Chicago Board of Trade
Drake
Adjt
Newman
Washington, D. C
Iowa Department of the Grand Army
All-State and All-Star Team Proposed for Olympian Games
Sidney A. Foster of Des Moines urges the Intercollegiate Field Day association to form an all-state and all-star team to compete in the Olympian games under an international body led by Henry J. Furber Jr. of Chicago. He seeks entry for Iowa and proposes field events at the St Louis exposition. The Olympian games are set for 1904, following the 1898 Athens edition.
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Sidney A. Foster
Des Moines
Games Committee
Intercollegiate
Field Day Association
Henry J. Furber, Jr
Chicago
Foster
Towa
St. Louis Exposition
Athens
Life Insurance In Iowa Shows Rise in Policies in Force
The auditor of state reports total life risks in force in Iowa at year end reach 534,395,495 dollars, up from 514,248,775 the prior year. Iowa companies hold about 31,440,000 this year, with fraternal benefit associations covering 25,294,998, down from 274,070,212 last year.
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Auditor of State
Iowa
Will Cost More Under New Renovated Butter Law
The new oleomargarine law will require at least a one cent per pound price rise for renovated butter. Manufacturers of the reworked product oppose the law, calling it unwarranted and harmful to an industry that does not compete with butter makers but boosts demand for good butter. Renovated butter is butter that is slightly rancid with fresh cream injected.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Drownings Rise After River Steamship Disaster
The Primus, Hamburg bound with 185 aboard, split by the Hansa on the Elbe near Blankenez and Nienstolten. Estimates place dead at 50 to 60 with 60 saved. divers recovered 45 bodies and residents line the shore as rescue continues.
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Hamburg
Primus
Hansa
Elbe
Buxtehude
American Horses Wanted in France Demand Soars
Washington reports July 22 that American horses are in high demand by the French military and farms. Commer cial Agent Griffin at Limoges says only sound horses should be sent, as veterinarians examine arrivals and exclude defective animals.
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Washington
Griffin
Limoges
France
Rev Walter Galley Accepts National Baptist Union Post
Boston July 22 Rev Walter Galley pastor of the Tabernacle Church Bowdoin Square has decided to accept the general secretary post of the Baptist Young People's Union of America. He has submitted his resignation and asks to be relieved by September 15.
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Boston
Walter Galley
Tabernacle Church
Bowdoin Square
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Galley
Resignation Tendered by Marquette Prison Warden
Lansing July 22 Warden Freeman of the Marquette prison has placed his resignation in the hands of the prison board to take effect at their pleasure. The board, by resolution, expressed the opinion that the resignation should be accepted. Head of Distinguished Family Dead in New Orleans July 22 Dr Joseph Biddle Wilkinson head of a distinguished family in this state and father of former Congressman Theodore Wilkinson and former United States Appraiser Z B Wilkinson Jr of New York is dead.
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Lansing, Mich
Freeman
Marquette Prison
New Orleans
Joseph Biddle Wilkinson
Theodore Wilkinson
United States
Z. B. Wilkinson, Jr
New York
Three Young Men Drowned in Ohio River Sailboat Capsize
In Aurora Indiana on July 22 three youths Albert Miller 21 Robert Laughlin 24 and Benjamin Watts 20 drowned when a sailboat on its trial trip capsized in the Ohio River. A fourth youth Clayton Eastor aged 15 was rescued after clinging to the boat. New Mint Superintendent appointed in Washington Hugh Suthon named to lead the United States Mint at New Orleans succeeding Boothby.
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Aurora
Ind
Ohio River
Albert Miller
Robert Laughlin
Benjamin Watts
Clayton, Eastor
New Mint
Washington
Hugh §. Suthon
United States Mint
New Orleans
Boothby
Floods Reach Peak as Mississippi Flood Extends South
Keokuk Iowa July 22 The Mississippi flood peak occurred south of Keokuk with water rising again toward Canton Quincy La Grange and Hannibal. Debris drift includes logs and even rabbits as trains face delays and farmers report millions in damages along 74 miles of riverfront.
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Misissippi
Canton
Quincy
Lagrange
Hannibal
Gregory
St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern Railway
Missouri
Remains of John W. Mackay to lie in Greenwood Brooklyn
London July 22 remains of John W Mackay of San Francisco who died here Sunday evening will be taken to New York for interment in Greenwood cemetery Brooklyn The exact removal date and funeral plans depend on the arrival of his son Clarence who sailed from New York last Saturday Mrs John W Mackay is prostrated with grief The afternoon and morning papers print long obituary notices of Mr Mackay
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London
John W. Mackay
San Francisco
New York
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Clarence
Mackay
John W
Larceny Charge Against Former Captain Strong
New York reports a grand larceny complaint filed by May Yohe and her lawyer against former Capt. Bradlee Strong who vanished from Hastings. The Knickerbocker Safe Deposit vault held jewels valued at 250000 dollars allegedly stolen, pawn tickets for 100000 dollars found, and a 1000 dollar reward offered for Strong. The Strong family may redeem pawns but won’t assume full liability for all jewels.
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New York
Bradlee Strong
May Yobe
Strong
Hastings
Miss Yohe
Knickerbocker Safe Deposit Company
Yohe
Secretary Root to Sail for Europe in Late July
Washington dispatch says Secretary Root leaves this afternoon for New York and sails on Thursday for Europe with Gen. Porter. He goes to Carlsbad to bring home Mrs. Root and children for health. Return anticipated September 6. Assistant Secretary Sanger to run the War Department. Emperor William buys Uncle Sum yacht for regattas. Gen Barnes, eminent Pacific lawyer, dies at 66.
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Washington
Root
New York
Europe
Horace Porter
United States
France
Carlsbad
Sanger
War Department
Berlin
Kiel
Emperor William
Francis R. Riggs
Uncle Sum
Honors From Germany for Americans Tied to Prince Henry Trip
Berlin reports cabinet orders to decorate about 300 Americans involved in Prince Henry of Prussia’s U S visit. Papers were sent to Emperor William for signature and are expected soon. The list, largely assembled by Dr. Von Holleben, faced delays over official acceptances and American sensitivities. Andrew D White declined to comment as U S officials prefer to avoid decorations. Persistent state reasons discourage awards in U S practice, though Crown order classes are cited.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Emperor William
Foreign Office
von Holleben
Washington
Prince Henry
Andrew D. White
State Department
Roosevelt Receives Declination for Court of Claims Seat
Oyster Bay N Y July 22 President Roosevelt has learned Senator John J McLaurin of South Carolina declined the offered seat on the United States Court of Claims The president regrets the decision cites McLaurins public service and previously expressed willingness to accept the post despite remarks in a newspaper article The senator indicated a shift in position during a July 31 Oyster Bay visit and questioned resignation timing in the Senate
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
John J. MeLaurin
South Carolina
United States Court of Claims
Melaurin
Court of Claims
Senator McLaurin
Phis
McLaurin
Senate
Ochs Buys Philadelphia Public Ledger in Landmark Deal
Philadelphia July 22 The Philadelphia Public Ledger is purchased by Adolph S Ochs from George W Childs Drexel and the Drexel estate. James M Beek acquires a substantial interest. Ochs becomes sole owner aside from Beek. No radical changes planned.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Adolph 5. Ochs
George W. Childs Drexel
Drexel
James M. Beek
Beek
Ochs
Public Ledger
Gehs
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Chattanooga Times
George W. Ochs
Strike by United Goldbeaters National Union disrupts factories
Philadelphia reports a nationwide walkout with 86 gold beaters and 40 apprentices on strike plus 40 girls in theater mold work. Local leader Ellis Gray says the tie up is complete as reports from New York Chicago and Boston indicate all union men are out.
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Philadelphia
United Goldbeaters
National Union of America
Ellis Gray
New York
Chicago
Boston
King Edward Health Bulletin From Cowes Isle of Wight
A July 22 bulletin from Cowes says King Edward is in excellent health and gaining strength. It notes he could not spend time on deck due to unfavourable weather and states the next bulletin will await July 24.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Edward
Ile
Harvesters in Demand in Western Canada
Harvesters are in high demand with estimates showing 20 000 to 25 000 workers needed in this western region as of July 22 in Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Winnipeg
Man
West
Taft Leaves Rome After Farewell Audience With Pope
In Rome Gov Taft and party met the pope at the Vatican noon Monday. Taft wore formal dress, Maj Porter in full uniform, Bishop O Gorman in robes. Pope welcomed them, praised American church handling and promised cooperation with a new apostolic delegate. They later met Cardinal Rampolla and planned return to Naples.
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O'Gorman
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Guy
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Gove Patt
Strother
Naples
Cincinnati
Federation of Catholic Societies
Hamilton County
London
Cabling
Daily Chronicle
New York Labor Strikes Expand Across City
Three 25 000 paving workers stopped work for higher pay and shorter hours. About 15 000 more joined to demand a 56 hour week. With nine unions involved, the strike is expected to widen slowly as interests regroup in the dull season. MacArthur succeeds Brooke in the Department of the East at Governor's Island.
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New York
MacArthur
Brooke
John R. Brooke
Governor's Island
Department of the East
Arthur MacArthur
Department of the Lakes
Flags Half Mast for John W. Mackay in San Francisco
Flags were at half mast on the Postal Telegraph building the Merchant's Exchange and many downtown business houses Monday in memory of the late John W. Mackay.
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San Francisco
Postal Telegraph Company
Merchant's Exchange
John W. Mackay
Examination Postponed in Lansing Perjury Case
Owing to illness of a defense attorney the examining of the Henderson Ames company directors and S N Dickerstaff of Wadena on perjury charges linked to the state military fraud inquiry was postponed to August 11.
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Lansing
Mich
dlenderson-Ames Company
S. N. Dickerstaff
Wadaimayon
Drowning in Nodaway Flood Near Clarinda
Clarinda Iowa July 22 Tip Long a young farmer of Guss Saylor county was drowned in Nodaway flood waters three miles northeast of town Monday afternoon.
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Clarinda, Ja
Tip Long
Guss
Saylor County
Nodaway
Here
Oratory of the Campaign in 1902 Congress Canvass
Democratic campaign managers predict a vigorous 1902 canvass with 386 districts to engage voters. Republicans plan a large stump speakers corps and extensive newspaper dissemination of speeches to reach millions, highlighting the recent Congress session and western irrigation and canal projects.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Congress
Republican Party
West
Asia
Rooseveld
Bomuany
Oregon
House of Representatives
Maine
Vermont
Dewey testimony disputes Aguinaldo alliance in Philippines
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Admiral Dewey’s senate testimony corroborates his prior statements. He asserts no alliance with Aguinaldo and that Manila could have fallen any time after May 1, 1898. The piece says Democrats may nominate him for president, and accuses some party members of using Dewey’s stance for political gain.
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Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila
Dewey
Salt Lake Tribune
Tariff battles and silver clash in Democratic outlook
The excerpts critique tariff reform and free silver as key Democratic issues. The St Louis paper cites the Wilson and Dingley laws shaping prosperity, while Watterson attacks Cleveland as a fraud and Bryan keeps free silver as a hot topic, undercutting party unity.
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