NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL DES MOINES 1000
Des Moines reports Hon J. 2. Dolliver appointed to the senate to succeed Senator Gear. He thanks Governor Shaw, says he will resign from the house, accept the appointment, and asks Iowa Republicans to ratify Shaw's action. Also covers state officials, prison reforms, budget items, and Omaha census decline.
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Des Moines
Dolliver
Twing
Senate
Gear
Shaw
Meoon
Iowa
People of Laws
United States
Allies in Danger in Shanghai as Telegraph Cut
Foreign officials report Tien Tsin telegraph cut. Allies' position uncertain as a large Chinese force takes the field surrounding Shanghai. Chinese troops mount pressure amid growing tension in the region.
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Shanghai
Tien 'Tsin
Iowa State Executive Council Sets Rail Tax Per Mile
In Des Moines on August 2 the state executive council, led by Governor Shaw, Auditor Merriam, and Secretary Dobbs son, assessed rail express companies under the Cheshire law. Treasurer Herriott and Senator Cheshire opposed most actions, arguing securities offset. Amendments proposed set per mile rates for American, United States, Adams, and Great Northern lines, with mixed votes on Wells Fargo and Pacific assessments.
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State Executive Council
Yes Moines
Iowa
Shaw
Merriam
Dobbson
Geainst
Herriott
United States
Cheshire
American
UnitedStates
Adams
Great Northern
T Herriott
Wells Fargo
Pacific
Dolliver's Senate Seat Open. Kamrer Seeks Congress
Webster City August 25 The appointment of J P Dolliver to the Senate seat will stir district politics with several candidates already eyeing succession. Townsend F Kamrer, Hamilton County congressional central committee member and former gubernatorial candidate, says he again seeks Congress and favors another nominating convention to fill the vacancy if needed.
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Webster City
J.P. Dolliver
Congress
Gear
United States Senate
Dolliver. Ton
Kamrer
Dolliver
Naimilton County
Congressional Central Committee
Asshal
CollegeDestroyed By Fire In LeMars
Western Union college of LeMars was burned out during a heavy storm, causing about 40000 in losses to the German Evangelical church society. Lightning likely started the blaze, and fire crews could not save the building. The structure had just been bought to convert into a theological seminary, with only 10000 in insurance. Doubt rests on the college’s future after a hard fundraising drive.
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Sioux City
Western Union College of
Lyons Postoffice Robbery Blows Safe Open
Clinton August 28 burglars forced rear door of Lyons postoffice blew safe with two dynamite charges and fled with about 100 dollars. The expert job was planned and went undetected with no clue left behind.
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Clinton
Lyons Postoffice
Stone Waived Examination in Mt Pleasant Case
John W. Stone, superintendent of the state hospital’s industrial department, waived examination after being arrested yesterday on charges of stealing state supplies. He was committed to jail in default of $1,500 bail following the telegraphed information from the board of control.
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Stone
Mt. Pleasant
John W. Stone
Porte Tor the Insane
Dolliver Named U S Senator for Short Term in Iowa
Governor Shaw announces Fort Dodge resident Jonna than Prentiss Dolliver as United States senator to fill the Gear death vacancy. The term ends May 4 and he faces reappointment until the legislature elects a permanent successor. Campaigns for the GOP nomination begin across the tenth district.
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United State
Gear
Des Moines
Shaw
Jonnathan Prentiss Dolliver
Fort Dodge
United States
John Henry Gear
Cummins
Dolliver
Congress
Statement of John Cownie on John W. Stone Coe case
Des Moines August 28 John Cownie board of control member returned from Mt Pleasant where he investigated state goods sales in the industrial department. He says the state lost little and Stone admits this was his first offense. 336 pounds hair and fifty square feet leather worth over 100 shipped to Des Moines. goods returned to hospital. Stone confessed after interview in jail, claiming inducement by Tony Waid of Des Moines. He denied burning the Burlington connection and says the last 300 dollars of property was in the fire.
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Des Moines
John Cowwmie
Board of Control
Mt. Pleasant
Cownie
Stone
Pleasant
Tie
Tony Waid
Yes Moines
Theen
Burlington
A Woman's Petful Condition Near Fort Dodge
Mrs McIntyre nee Moody of Kalo was found in a Des Moines river thicket with a newborn dead child beside her after three days in heavy rain. Police took her to the city hospital in critical condition. Her husband has long been abroad. she had previously resided in Independence asylum and was discharged last October as cured.
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Fort Dodge
Des Moines
McIntyre
Moody
Kalo
West
Independence Asylum
Raised a dollar bill Albert M Anthony held to grand jury
Marshalltown man Albert M Anthony was held to the United States grand jury under $1,000 bonds for passing a $1 note for $10. He was arrested in Marshalltown and brought to Des Moines for examination. He pleaded guilty and was bound over for grand jury action.
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Albert MM. Anthony
United States Grand Jury
Des Moines
Albert M. Anthony
Marshalltown
Anthony
United States
Willis
Mason
S. Wenger
Polk County
United States Court
Fires and fighting in Peking after relief
Reports from London dated August 24 describe fires raging in Peking following relief efforts. Chinese forces and Russian troops clash around the imperial precincts as commands shift between restraint and aggression. Dispatches indicate attempts to prevent looting while imperial buildings may not be destroyed.
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London
Peking
Daily Mail
Imperial
Chaffee
Associaed
China
Europe
Reuter
Winter Fight Prolonged as US Forces Stay in China
New York August 24 The Herald's Washington special says American troops in China are likely to remain through the winter. Major General Chaffee’s dispatch lists casualties, a figure Secretary Taft refused to publish. The report confirms no clear date for restoring order or withdrawing foreign troops while allied forces hold Peking and Chinese troops threaten Tien Tsin.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
United States
China
Chaffee
Toot
Conger
Peking
Tien Tsin
North China Christians Destitute Appeal for Aid
Cable from Peking dated August 20 reports surviving North China Christians destitute and homeless after slaughter. Missionaries Wherry Hobart and Smith urge immediate monetary relief for救救Woking rescue. Conger endorses the appeal. boards prepare a petition for funds.
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North China Christiana
New York
Pres- Deter Board of Foreign Missions
Conver
Peking
North China
Wherry
Hobart
Smith
Woking
Presbyterian Mission
Wobart
Methodist Mission
Congregational Mission
Home Board
All the Missions
Conger
Presbyterian
Methodist
Foreign Missions
De Wet Takes to the Hills After Dispatches Reach London
General Baden-Powell and Lord Roberts report De Wet aborts junction with the main Boer force, abandons transport, and disperses his commando. Kitchener returns to Pretoria as 140,000 rounds are found buried in the Whomiati valley, with casualties listed and Mackinnon’s column marching significant distances.
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London
Baden- Powell
Standard
Pretoria
de Wet
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Lord Roberts
Baden-Powell
Warn Baths
Dulles
Mieust
Mershaw
Kitchener
Eithe
Whomiati
Rundle
Columms
Mackinnon
England Tenses For War Scare With France In August Anger
A London led fear of war with France spreads across England as papers publish scare articles on French military moves and submarine boats. Railway and naval preparations grow, while British admiralty increases the Channel fleet and reserves to meet potential aggression. Perspectives on China also surface amid dispatches from Admiral Remey about Russian stance and U S pacific policy, with cautious U S diplomacy emphasized.
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France
London
Eng-land
England
Calais
Brest
Channel
Forces Withdrawn From China Shift Troops to Manila
Washington August 24. The government decided not to send further troops to China. About 7,000 sailors and soldiers now en route or ordered for the Far East will be diverted to Manila via Nagasaki. General Chaffee will command 5,000 troops there, deemed sufficient for current needs.
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Washington
China
Far East
Manila
Tenching
Nagasaki
Root
Taku
Hanecock
Chaffee
Americans and Allies Defeat Boxers Near Tien Tsin
Five hundred American troops join 375 British and 200 Japanese under General Dorward in a village south west of Tien Tsin. The allied force killed over 3000 Boxers, captured sixty four wounded prisoners, burned the village, and suffered five wounded Americans, six Japanese, and no British.
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Werner Brunt
Tien Tsin
London
Vienna
Reuter
Dorward
Fitzsimmons Wins In The Second At Coney Island
New York on August 25 reports Fitzsimmons defeated Sharkey in less than two rounds at the Coney Island Sporting Club. The swift victory reinforces Fitzsimmons status as a top heavyweight and favorite in betting. Sharkey suffered a quick defeat after a decisive show of power.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Sporting Club
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Pitysimmons
Ruhten
Ruhllin
Boers To Immigrate To Yellowstone Valley Farm
Helena Montana August 25 A Worn ser of Viglena plans buying a large tract in the Yellowstone valley He says he will bring a sizable family of Boers from the Tryansvains and concedes the war is futile The immigrants will begin moving soon
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Helena
Mont
A. Wornser
Viglena
Yellowstone Valley
Tryansvains
Japanese Temple Burned in Ranoy China Affair
Consul Johnson at Ranoy reports the Japanese temple in the city burned yesterday as officials claim order is being restored. Marines are not present in Amoy. the United States has no warship there.
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Washingon
Johnson
Ranoy
China
State Department
United States
Amoy
Conger Heard From and Undated Cable Summary
State Department releases undated Che Foo telegram from Conger noting saved relief arrived and Americans are alive and well though the imperial family location is unknown. Desperate efforts reported to exterminate the party. Mitchell the American soldier and Russian and Japanese wounded, a German killed. An unrelated somnambulist rooftop fall is illustrated.
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Conger
Washington
State Department
Che Fee
Mitchell
Chinese Belligerent Viceroy Vows to Defend Territory
A Shanghai dispatch dated August 25 reports Chang Chih Tang, viceroy at Hankow, pledging to resist any effort to seize territory or interfere with the viceroys’ armies. The message notes lingering ruses and continued resistance.
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London
Shanghay
Chang Chih Tang
Hankow
British learn of 8000 Boers at Michaeodorp guns
Through secret intelligence agents report that Louis Schalkburger has 8,000 Boer troops assembled at Michaeodorp with the Boer artillery, including heavy pieces formerly at Pretoria.
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Transvaal
Twifelaar
Louis Schalkburger
Michaeodorp
Pretoria
Captain Reilly Dead in China Trail of the 5th Artillery
Navy dispatches from Peking report Captain Reilly of the Fifth Artillery killed by a Chinese bullet. Americans entered the Imperial City gates after clearing most troops. 100 Chinese killed in the two days near Tien-Tsin. Sixth Cavalry and 400 English and Japanese dispersed 1,000 Boxers eight miles outside. Five Americans wounded. Chaffee’s forces suffered six killed and thirty wounded.
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Washington
Navy Department
Hemey
Peking
Imperial City
Putlace
Reilly
Fifth Artilery
Ith
Ueast
Tien-Tsin
Chattee
Department
Pekin
Imperial
Fears the Outcome of Keeping Troops in China Oakland Cal
Consul Ho You warns of dangers if U S troops stay in China urging withdrawal. He fears a Chinese uprising if foreigners gain control of the capital and that suppression would require force and money. He urges religious sacrifice and civic prudence in response.
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Ho You
China
Oakland
Cal
United States
Ching
War Dispatches Describe Rushing Troops And Foreign Vessels
An international force moves toward Sebront as three large German vessels sail toward Peking. Troops, including infantry and artillery units, gather near the harbor amid calls for an expedition against Pas Vine Fury. A London dispatch notes Prince Roberts and Lieutenant Corden tied to a plot to abduct and harm British officers.
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Peking
Bey Hommel
Aveney
Washington
Angus
Taku
Peiy
Arthur A. Woods
Tiering Corps
London
Slars
Lord Roberts
Corden
Slaats
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