Attorney General Opinion on Good Time Forfeiture Rules
Des Moines reports Attorney General Remley sent an opinion to Warden Hianter of Anamosa penitentiary. He states that a prisoner need not serve solitary punishment before earning good time, but forfeiture applies for punishable infractions. The piece also covers horticultural notes, free text books in West Des Moines, book costs, and a price drop in iron and steel, with building activity likely to resume in fall.
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Des Moines
Remley
Hianter
Anamosa Penitentiary
Romley
Fitzsimmons Beats Rihlin at Madison Square Garden
New York August 11 Bol Fitzsimmons fought Gus Rihlin the Akron giant last night before the Twenty Century club at Madison Square Garden and won by knocking Rihlin down and out in the sixth round.
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Fitzsimmons
New York
Bol Fitzsimmons
Gus Rihlin
Akron Giant
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Squire Garden
Qchican
Bresel Losing Nerve After Humbert Murder
Bresel the assassin of King Humbert has abandoned his calm demeanor since the murder and has been driven to fits of passion. He required a straightjacket for ten hours in Milan on August 7 as a result.
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Bresel
Milan
Dresel
Humbert
Farmer near Adel takes own life by drowning in Coon River
Charles Chaney a 60 year old farmer from Adel ended his life by walking to the Coon River four miles northwest of town and drowning after placing his valuables on a table. He was a widower and had been ill but improving. his body was found next morning with no inquest. Chaney was regarded as a man of good habits in the community.
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Adel
Charles Chaney
Coon
Theo
Chaney
Fell Forty Feet At Ft Madison Opera House
Darney J. Wilkin fell about fifty feet while working on the opera house roof frame. He struck scaffolding and timbers on the stage, was unconscious on arrival, later revived but with paralyzed lower limbs and possible internal injuries. Doctors attended and his condition was described as serious with a spinal concussion.
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Ft. Madison Opera House
Fort Madison
Darney J. Wilkin
BK. Wbinger
Tie
Premature blast injures quarry worker in Dubuque
E A Benson, aged 30, of Dale and Taumgartner contractors, suffered critical injuries from a dynamite explosion at a Great Western quarry near Graft station. His right hand was amputated, left hand shattered, and left arm broken in three places. He was taken to Finley hospital under company surgeon care.
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E. A. Benson
Dubuque
Dale & Taumgartner
Great Western
Finley Hospital
Benson
Killed on top a pole in Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant citizen George Dugdale a lineman for the city light plant was killed by an electric shock while working on a light pole behind Shaw's store. He sat on the cross arm with feet on the transformer and touched the fuse box, completing the circuit at least 1,040 volts. Sparks flew as he fell and died instantly.
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Mt. Pleasant
George Dugdale
City Light Plant
Shaw's
Jealousy-fueled shooting at Auburn injures Steeples
Jerlous Tushand shot Pyle Steeples in Auburn on August 10 after a jealousy dispute. Steeples was struck in the back and abdomen and is believed dead nearby. Reportedly Mrs Sargent is under arrest, while Mr Sargent has not been arrested and has community sympathy.
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Jerlous Tushand
Auburn
George Sarrent
Grant City
Pyle
City Plant Fire Destroys Crescent Manufacturing Plant
In Towa City on August 11 the Crescent Manufacturing plant burned to the ground with total loss estimated at 75000 dollars. The cause is unknown. the plant had just installed a wire manufacturing line of 24 tons daily and planned to begin drawing wire next week. The fire is described as the most disastrous in Iowa City, with only slight insurance.
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Towa City
Crescent, Manufacturing Company
Iowa City
Wreck on Northwestern and Fire Destroys Property
Aroad report notes a August 1 wreck on the Northwestern five miles east of Lake City caused by a broken journal. Three teen cars were delayed and the morning passenger was sent via Carroll to Sioux City. No injuries but property damage was extensive. Fred Kloo ming lost his double corn crib two thousand bushels of corn ice house and hen house to a fire. The loss was about 2000 tosience. Origin of the fire unclear. Other items mention Glasgow Scotland shipment and exports from Philadelphia.
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Northwestern
Lake City
Carroll
Sioux City
Underwood
Chderwood
Fred Klooming
Death by self-inflicted shot near Colfax in Jasper County
Mrs Theodore Eng, daughter of Mr Taylor Barker, an old resident, was found dead in Colfax near Jasper County. She apparently shot herself with a revolver still in hand, the bed stained with blood from a severe temple wound. About 30, she was described as cheerful, with a husband who is a carpenter and no children.
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Jasper County
Colfax
Anensi
Green Castle
Theodore Eng
Taylor Barker
Death of Hon S M Clark editor of Gate City
Keokuk August 22 editor Samuel M Clark, longtime Gate City editor, died Saturday night from bladder and kidney inflammation after years of illness. Born October 11, 1842 in Van Buren county, Iowa, he studied law, became editor in chief, and led the paper for decades. He served as US commissioner of education to the Paris exposition in 1880 and was active in Republican conventions and education boards. He leaves a son Arthur F Clark. his wife had died about fifteen years ago.
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Keokuk
Samuel M. Clark
Gate City
van Buren County
Iowa
Assochete
Sto
Troy
United States
Congress
Tte
State University
Iaetor
Ite
the Leaves
Arthur F. Clark
Masked Men Rob Farmhouse Near Cresco
A bold August robbery at N C Peckham’s Cresco area farmhouse saw two masked men enter during supper, cut the telephone lines, and threaten to shoot. They bound the family including Mrs. Peckham and stole money, a silver watch, a gold watch, and other valuables.
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Cresco
N.C. Peckham
Speaker Henderson in a wreck near Hugo Oregon
Speaker Henderson of the house of representatives and his party were badly shaken when their special car on the rear of the Oregon express was struck by a light locomotive at Hugo station north of Ashland. The wreck occurred on a sharp curve in a deep mountain cut and the party of eight were moved to a sleeping car and continued to Portland.
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Ashland
Ore
Speaker Henderson
House of Representatives
Hugo
Here
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Oregon Express
Rogue River Mountains
Portland
Killed by Gasoline Fire in Nevada Home
Mrs. D. Black of Nevada died after her clothing caught fire while refilling a gasoline stove. Neighbor Willie Bronson heard her cries and helped, but most of her clothing and all the hair on her head burned before firefighters stopped the blaze. She lived several hours afterward but died from the injuries.
Archbishop Keane Coming Home to Dubuque
Mail for Archbishop Keane now sent to Dubuque under Monsignor Ryan indicates the archbishop plans to arrive soon from Europe. Clergy split on whether he will appear in September or October as the pontiff directs his residence in the diocese.
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Keene
Dubuque
Keane
Monsignor
Ryan
Europe
Child Drowns In Cistern on Keokuk Farm
Mamie Derhake two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Derhake drowned in an open cistern on a farm three miles north of West Point while playing. Barney Vonderham reported the incident.
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Keokuk
Mamie Derhake
Drowned youth at Okoboji boat accident
Ward Witter, son of D F Witter president of the Iowa Loan and Trust of Des Moines, drowned when his sailboat overturned at Arnold's Park on Lake Okoboji. The incident occurred while he was sailing on the waters.
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Okoboji
Arnold's Park
Nup
Ward Witter
D. F Witter
Iowin Loan & Trust Company of
Des Moines
Attacked by a Boar In Washington Area
Mr. Neasley, four miles west of Washington, was attacked by a boar. He was knocked to the ground, bitten on the leg, and struck in the chest during the second charge. He reached his home, had wounds dressed, and later came to town in great pain.
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Washington
Mr. Neasley
Here
Tumatl
Degiers Ordered to Leave Pekin Amid Siege Reports
August 13 dispatch from St. Petersburg notes Russian minister Degiers in Pekin reports Chinese siege continues. He cites need for safe guarantees from Chinese government and foreign powers before departure. Messenger says Degiers to travel with staff and marine guard to Tiensin, warning of heavy responsibility if any infraction harms accompanying party.
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Degiers
Pekin
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
M. Degiers
Peking
Demers
Pe- Rin
Great Britain to Land Troops in Shanghai Ignored Appeal
Washington August 13. The United States will pay no attention to a memorial from Chinese viceroys urging action against a British troop landing at Shanghai. The administration says it is not its role to interfere with British operations in southern China and will not shoulder China's troubles with England or other powers.
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Great Britain
Shanghai
Washington
China
United States
Yang ‘Ise
Admral Seymour
gRrourg
England
Gold from Cape Nome Largest Nome cargo yet arrives
Three steamers from Cape Nome arrive in Seattle bringing large gold consignments and many passengers. The Oregon carries 345000, the San Pedro 150000, and the Charles D. Line 50000. Smallpox reportedly gone in the northern camp, pneumonia remains common. Creeks opened by recent rains yield new discoveries. The revenue tug Meteor aided Eskimo relief, bringing 92 sick to Nome for shelter and care under government supervision. Citizens plan to seek a reserved area for the survivors.
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New Shelds
Seattle
Wash
Cape Nome
Oregon
Nome
San Pedro
Charles D
Meteor
Americans Led the Fight at Yang Tsun Capture
London dispatches describe the Yang Tsun action where American and British forces led the assault. Chinese defenders occupied seven entrenchment lines and retreated before the attackers advancing toward Peking, leaving the position demoralized.
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Yang Tsun
London
China
Li Wang Chang
Tlls
Yang ‘Psim
Daily Mail
Bhitish
Peking
Indians May Go to Mexico Discuss Citizenship
Six full blooded Indians from the Indian territory representing the Shawnees, Delawares and Caddos have arrived in City of Mexico Aug 9. They confer with the Mexican government on a land concession to settle with their tribes in Mexico and become Mexican citizens. They claim the United States government does not provide enough land for them to live on.
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Mexico
City of Mexico
Indian Territory
United States
Baron Russell of Makowen Dead as Chief Justice
Baron Russell of Makowen, lord chief justice of England, died after an operation yesterday. He had been ill for some time and underwent surgery, but the procedure led to his death. The report notes the illness and surgery, with no further details on the location or immediate aftermath.
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England
Condon
Allies Take Yang Tsun in Chinese Campaign Action
Washington August 10 The capture of Yang Tsun, a key objective of international forces, has been reported with initial dispatches from Che Foo and later confirmation from General Chaffee. The move, part of a broader advance toward Peking, involved about sixty American casualties and highlights a reconnaissance in force about eighteen miles from Tientsin.
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Washington
Yang T'sun
War Department
Scriven
Che Foo
Auagust
Yang ‘Tsung Wo
Seriven
Chaffee
Yang Tsun
Frank R. Long
Ninth Infantry
Terauchi
War Office of Japan
Peking
Terauehi
Tien Tsin
Robber Burned Alive After Train Hold Up near Hugo Colo
August 11 report says two men who robbed a Union Pacific train near Hugo Colorado were tracked to a Bartholomew ranch house a mile east of Hugo. Deputies J B Riggs and George Cullens were shot in a fusillade before the robbers were killed or captured. The posse set fire to the house, destroying it and the occupants. The robbers have not been identified.
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Union Pacific
Colorado
Goodland
Kan
Hugo
Colo
Bartholomew Ranch
J. 2 B. Riggs
George Cullens
Winchester
Peace efforts noted as Li Hung Chang named envoy
Brussels reports a De Cartier message from Peking stating Li Hung Chang is named minister plenipotentiary to negotiate peace. A Belgian dispatch to the foreign office mirrors the French notice about Chinese attempts to secure foreign ministers' acceptance of a Chinese escort to Tianjin.
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Brussels
Foreign Office
de Cartier
de Cartier de Maarchicenne
Peking
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
M. Pichon
Tien Sin
Allies Monster Army in China and Manchuria Invasion Plans
August reports from the Military Worldenblatt indicate Allied forces total about 290000 men and 5000 weapons in China within six weeks. Russia concentrates 237000 troops with 104 guns in Manchuria, preparing for possible invasion along with a fleet nearing 21 torpedo boats along the Chinese coast near Pe-Chi-Li and Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li.
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Monster Army
Berlin
Wordenblatt Suvs NM Cording
Wil Seo
Pe Chi Li
Shanghai
Canton
Peking
China
Gulf
Waldersee Confirmed as Commander for Chinese Campaign
An authoritative report states the United States government will accept Count Waldersee as commander of international forces in China if the situation requires upon his arrival to lead the international army.
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Sait Wit
Waldersee
Washington
Aug
United States
China
Democrats Win in Alabama General Election
Democrats swept Alabama state and county offices and the general assembly yesterday. William D. Samford of Tee County led the ticket as the party claimed large majorities. The vote was not seen as a test of constitutional convention support though a convention favored by Democrats is believed to be indicated by the bigger margins, seen as reducing black political influence.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly
William d. Samford
Tee County
Message From Conger Dispatches From Peking Stand
Washington reports a dated message from Minister Conger stating foreign governments urge departure from Peking under escort. The Yamen asks for a departure date, but the U.S. replies awaiting instructions and refuses to quit posts without protective, sizable escorts. Marines: seven killed, sixteen wounded, including Captain Myers and Dr. Lippitt, who are recovering well.
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Washington
State Department
Conger
Department
Peking
Yamen
Myers
Dr. Lippitt
Negotiations for Surrender in Central Luzon
Manila reports claim Major General MacArthur and rebel commander General Alejandrino are negotiating for Central Luzon rebel surrender under an amnesty. Rebels under Lucena and Teeson have captured engineers and cavalrymen. no confirmation from Manila HQ.
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Mil
Central Luzon
Hong Kong
Manila
MacArthur
Philippines
Alejandrino
Central
Luzon
Lucuna
Teeson
Lieut
Alstaetter
Engineer Corps
San Fernando
Aguinaldo
Needs all his troops Lord Roberts unable to aid in China
London reports Lord Roberts cannot spare troops from the South Africa front due to severe sickness and rising casualties. A large draft of guards has departed for the Cape while the Elands River garrison fell to General Delarey, indicating Hoer commandos remain a threat and Britain’s main task persists.
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Lord Roberts
China
London
South Africa
Preoria
Cape
Elands River
Delarey
Setire
Great Britain
Burroughs Returns From Kumassi With 700 Men
Colonel Burroughs and 700 troops return to base after reinforcing Kumassi fort for two months. They stormed three stockades with heavy casualties including four officers and thirty four native soldiers wounded and three killed. An Ashanti force camp near Kumassi was bayoneted and many slain. Lieutenant killed and two wounded. Further punitive actions by flying columns expected to clear rebels south of Kumassi.
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Burroughs
Kummassi
Bakway
Africa
Ecohann
Kumassi
Ashanti
Kunmasst
Russia plans to hold Manchuria with large force
A St. Petersburg dispatch says Russia intends to fill Manchuria with troops and retain the territory after the present war. The war office expects 142,000 men and heavy guns in Siberia by September end. Yellow fever cases in Tampa are declining with no new cases since the outbreak.
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Russia
Manchuria
London
St. Petersburg
Russian War Office
Siberia
Tampa
Fla
Kruger Ready to Quit Promised Surrender Report
Pretoria August report asserts President Kruger is tired and eager to surrender. A promising outcome is described as fulfilled, with an assurance of his ultimate destination once the pledge is kept.
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Kruger
Pretoria
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