Post Office Scandal Probe Intensifies Over Tyner Papers
Gossip erupts as Mrs Tyner visits her husband in Washington and removes papers from the safe. The Tyner case prompts renewed inquiry into the Post Office Department and possible misconduct in his administration. Tyner is dismissed after resignation and barred from department work. Payne orders compliance and pursues potential prosecutions.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office
Tyner
Post Office Department
James N. Tyner
Payne
King of Ghouls Guilty On Grave Robbery Counts
Rufus Cantrell known as King of Ghouls was found guilty on two counts in Indianapolis. He was convicted of robbing the grave of Rose Neidlinger and of conspiring with Dr. Alexander to rob the grave.
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Indianapolis
Rufus Cantrell
Rose Neidlinger
Dr. Alexander
Well Known Minister Dies
Dr. A. E. Tyler, 68, prominent Presbyterian minister, former Iowa pastor, dies in Columbus after service at Dubuque and Georgetown and Cincinnati postings.
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Columbus, O
A. E. Tyler
Dubuque
Georgetown
D. C
Cincinnati
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Returns to Tell Boodling Tale
Lieutenant Governor Lee, who fled the Missouri legislature to avoid testifying in boodling cases, arrived in St. Louis last night to recount his story.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Lee
Mob hangs black man after jail break in Gordon Arkansas
A mob stormed the Gordon jail in Arkansas on April 24 after Alexander Thompson, a Negro, stabbed Dr. J H Gyffman. The crowd battered the doors and lynched Thompson inside the jail.
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Arkansas
Brakeman Killed on Rock Island Train Near Evans
John F. Connor of Monroe, 24, a Rock Island brakeman, was killed when he was ground under train wheels this morning at Evans, Oskaloosa. Special report notes the tragedy occurred on the line as crews investigated the accident.
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Oskaloosa
John F. Connor
Monroe
Rock Island
Evans
Day Brothers Sent to Reform School for Theft
Frank and Bert Day, sons of Walter Day, were found guilty of stealing brass and old rubbers from Joe Siegel in Squire Eversmeyer’s court. Judge Eversmeyer recommends the industrial school at Eldora for training and reform while police cite repeated prior trouble by the boys. Walter Day attended the trial as foreman of the Schreurs button factory.
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Reform School
Eldora
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Bert Day
Walter Day
Joe Siegel
Eversmeyer
Schreurs
Masons Meet in Davenport for Royal Secret Degrees
Muscatine men travel to Davenport for a three day reunion and conferring of degrees in the Firefly lodge. Nearly twenty candidates await the Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret ceremony, with today’s 4 pm session expected to finish the thirty first and thirty second degrees. Attendees from Muscatine include Dr. F. H. Little Dr. H. M. Dean Geo. B. Jackson C. C. Braunworth Ed A. Holling Silas L. Johnson J. K. Miller.
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Davenport
E. A. Holling
Sweetland Township
F. H. Little
H. M. Dean
Geo. B. Jackson
C. C. Braunworth
Ed. A. Holling
Silas L. Johnson
J. K. Miller
Man Hangs Self to Flee Mob Near Fraser Iowa
William Johnson age 26 of Champlin Minnesota hanged himself in a barn with wire to escape an enraged mob near Fraser Iowa. He was charged with a nameless crime and died by suicide to avoid mob violence.
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Champlin, Minn
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Sioux City
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Great World Conflict Looms Amid War Talk
Report says Russia, England, United States and other powers exchange sharp talk as tensions rise. Observers warn a great conflict could erupt in the old world, with leaders expressing firm resolve and warning opponents.
President Roosevelts Yellowstone Visit Ends With Health Praise
Roosevelt toured Yellowstone Park aboard his special train, urging Americans to visit the park over Europe. He observed elk and mountain goats, studied birds, and walked miles while noting no major incidents though a defective revolver shell grazed his cheek.
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Death reveals disguise in Kentucky farmer case
In Madisonville Kentucky on April 24 the death of Aaron Burk a farmer near the town led to the revelation that the supposed farmer was a woman who had lived there thirteen years in a man’s disguise.
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Madisonville
Aaron Burk
Conductor Ora A Knowles Dies After Injury
In Oskaloosa Iowa special report Conductor Ora A Knowles who led the work train died this morning from injuries received at New Sharon yesterday when an unloading machine malfunction sent flying parts striking him on the head.
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Oskaloosa
Ora A. Knowles
New Sharon
Knowles
Gougar Sues for Back Pay Over Nebraska Speech Case
Mrs. Helen M. Gougar sues Austin H. Weir and the Nebraska People's Independent Party committee for 450 dollars. She alleges she was employed by the state committee to make political speeches.
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Lafayette
Ind
Helen M. Gougar
Austin H. Weir
People's Independent Party of
Nebraska
Universities Debate On Compulsory Arbitration In Iowa City
Iowa and Minnesota will hold their annual debate in Iowa City this evening on the question of compulsory arbitration. Iowa argues for compulsory arbitration.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Minnesota
Seven More Bodies Frozen in Silesia Storms Toll Rises
Breslau April 24. Seven more bodies have been found frozen in snow drifts, bringing the total to twenty two dead in Silesia from the recent storms.
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Breslau
Silesia
Macedonians avenge captain by attacking near Petrich
A Sofia dispatch reports Macedonians killed forty Bashi Bazouks and fifteen gendarmes near Petrich in revenge for their leader Captain Saeff, following his death in Vienna.
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Austria
Sofia
Saeff
Petrich
Weather outlook for Iowa cooler with partial cloudiness
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Saturday. Sun rises 4:59, sets 6:40, moon rises 3:23 a.m. in Chicago. Weather notes forecast conditions for Iowa regions with a brief timing of day lengths and lunar rise.
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England Budget Forecast for 1903 04
London reports the 1903 04 budget sets estimated receipts at 757 770 000 dollars and expenditures at 770 925 000 dollars.
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London
Great Britain
Cleveland Mayor Condemns 1904 Presidential Nomination
In a April 24 letter from Kansas City Tom L. Johnson, mayor of Cleveland, OH, states he must condemn any movement toward his nomination for president in 1904. He warns against organizing support and clarifies his stance to a personal friend.
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Kansas City
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland, CO
Chicago Markets Update from H. J. Toher Co Brokers
Special market dispatch from Chicago via H. J. Toher & Co with H. E. Mc Kay of Muscatine as manager. Open high low close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs and live stock with city receipts, international grain results from Liverpool, and weather outlook noting light showers in Illinois Missouri Iowa and Ohio valleys with temperate temperatures in Nebraska.
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Freight cars wreck at Columbus Junction. pastor arrives
Five loaded freight cars wrecked last night when the train split and rear cars collided at the water tank. The cars carried shelled corn, machinery, and merchandise. The track was cleared by morning. Rev. J. R. Vance and family arrived to take the Presbyterian pastorate and will be installed soon. The community notes Ruth Evans resigns from the eighth grade, and several residents travel or return, with local social and civic updates.
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Avis
Cotter
Ruth Evans
Miss Evans
Grandview
Quiet in Illinois General Assembly After Riots
Springfield April 24 insurgents block action on a traction bill and the house suspends business to probe alleged boodling. Editor Hinman of the Inter Ocean is cited to appear. grand jury in St Louis hears Lieutenant Governor Lee on bribery claims from the last legislature.
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Illinois
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Journal of the House
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Inter-Ocean
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St. Louis
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Longtime Louisa County Resident Dies in Eldon Home
A longtime Louisa county resident, who had lived in Eldon for some time, died last Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Mattie Alstott’s home. Funeral held Monday with son Jake Smith of the area in attendance. Survived by nine of twelve children. first husband Wm. Smith died in 1872, she later wed Joshua Lucky who died in 1900. Walter Grafe has gone to Hot Springs South Dakota to pursue newspaper work.
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Louisa County
Eldon
Mattie Alstott
Jake Smith
Wm. Smith
Mr. Smith
Joshua Lucky
Walter Grafe
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Funston Asks Inquiry Over Filipino Cruelty Claims
General Funston requests a court of inquiry to examine charges of cruelty toward a Filipino under his command while in the Philippines. The move follows allegations from his wartime service. The inquiry aims to determine accountability and provide clarity on the disputed conduct.
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Washington, D. C
Funston
Philippines
King Edward to Visit the Pope in Rome
Rome reports Vatican circles believe King Edward of England has recovered enough to make a short visit to the pope in Rome. The April 24 note cites renewed health and potential audience as a sign of improving relations.
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Rome
Italy
Vatican
Edward
England
Carnegie Gift Bolsters Tuskegee Endowment
Andrew Carnegie contributed 600000 dollars to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute endowment, expanding financial support for the school. The donation was reported from New York on April 24.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Typhoid at Stanford Spreads Twelve New Cases
Stanford University in California reports twelve new typhoid cases with five among students. The April update shows an increasing outbreak and alerts campus health services.
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West
Stanford University
Cal
Rickey Immortalized Drink Creator Dies by Suicide
Colonel Joseph Kyle Rickey, originator of the gin Rickey, killed himself in New York City on April 24, ending a famous association with the cocktail. The death shocked patrons and historians familiar with the drink's origin.
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Rickey
Joseph Kyle Rickey
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