Iowa Central to Exchange Stock in Merger Move
Chicago August 2 directors of the Iowa Central approve exchanging one M and ST L share for two Iowa Central shares. The plan aims at absorbing merged properties by the Illinois Central which controls M and ST L and holds Iowa Central stock. Illinois Central stockholders may approve a $13.2 million capital issue to fund exchanges.
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Iowa Central
Minneapolis and
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Ilinois Central
Minneapolis
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge and
Omaha Road
George C. Thomas to be arrested on war tax stamp charges
New York August 2 George C. Thomas a director of the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange will be arrested by Colonel F G Thompson US Internal Revenue Agent at 150 Nassau street for violating the war revenue law stamp tax on stock sales. He may face fines of 1000,600 or imprisonment up to 90 years for as many as 1000 sales since May 22.
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New York
George C. Thomas
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
F. G. Thompson
United States Internal Revenue Agent
Nassau Street
War Revenue Law
Thomas
Long denies rumor of retirement rumor in Washington dispatches
Hingham Massachusetts August 2 The secretary said he has no expectation of retiring before the end of President McKinley's administration and dismissed reports that he would be succeeded by Governor Allen.
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Mass
Washington
Allen
Long
McKinley
Ice houses burned in Cedar Rapids
Sleight's ice houses in Cedar Rapids were destroyed by fire this morning. The cause is unknown. The loss is estimated at $6,000 with $3,000 insured.
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Cedar Rapids
Clarkesville Fire Destroys Block in Missouri
A blaze in Clarkesville Missouri last night burned an entire business block and several homes. The total loss reached eighty thousand dollars.
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Clarkesville
Three Negroes Hanged In Mississippi Lynching
In Carrollton Mississippi on August 2 a mob hanged Betty McCray Belfield McCray and Ida McCray from the jail roof for the July 30 murder of Mr and Mrs Taliferro. Ten more suspects detained may face death as threats loom. Governor Longino rushed to the scene but arrived too late to stop the lynching.
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R. T. Taliferro
Longino
Longino Ha
Betty McCray
Belfield McCray
Ida McCray
Taliferro
Cattle Train Exports From Missouri to Dakota Pasture Lands
Great trains of cattle cars hauled by two engines arrive daily at Huron with cattle from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. The shipments feed grazing lands locally and west along the Missouri River. The Missouri shipment arrived Monday and more are expected, with hundreds of trainloads anticipated in coming weeks.
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S. D
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Missouri
Kanas
Nebraska
Missouri River
Cripsi En Operative Crisis Deepens
Naples August 2 reports state Crispi in precarious condition with paralysed legs and nearly helpless hands. Government orders sealing of Crispi papers and property immediately after death.
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Naples
Crispi
Torpedo Boat Sunk During Naval Maneuvers
London reports a torpedo boat was sunk off Aldernay during naval maneuvers. All crew were saved.
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London
Aldernay
Robbery Gang Foiled as Detectives Seize Loot in Gozden
Private detectives hired by an Akron bank arrested two robbers in a Keillan gambling den and recovered 15 000 to 16 000 dollars in bills and gold. The pair, who had rifled an Akron bank ten days earlier, were taken to Elkhart then led to the outskirts where the loot was buried and later recovered. The fugitives returned to Akron aboard the first train.
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Gozden
Ind
Akron, O
Akron
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Date Ils Contemplated For Leaving Cuba
Washington notes Cuba likely to gain full control of its government on March 1 or the anniversary of the Maine disaster February 15. Governor Wood says eight months are needed to shape the transfer, a period Cubans accept as reasonable amid no uproar since the announcement.
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Maine
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The
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United States
Steel strike faces a grave choice to persevere or back down
Pittsburg August 2 The Amalgamated Association weighs a general strike or capitulation as leaders consult Samuel Gompers for support while J P Morgan refuses to reopen wage talks. The union rejects terms set at the New York meeting as unfair and unacceptable to workers.
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Amalgamated Association
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Executive Board
J. P. Morgan
Lincolns
The
Powers
Steel
New York
Fair and Probably Cooler Weather in Iowa
Fair tonight and Saturday in Iowa with cooler tonight and likely cooler for the eastern portion on Saturday. Local Chicago forecast notes Sindications for Iowa residents.
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Chicago
Iowa
Lennox Transports Drift as Crew Seeks Help at Sea
The US transport Lennox drifts helplessly with dwindling rations and malfunctioning machinery off San Francisco. Seventeen cabin and forty five second class passengers are aboard. Volunteers were sent to man a lifeboat to seek land and were rescued by the George Loomis, with the Slocum dispatched to aid once reports reached shore.
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Cal
United States
Lennox
George Loomis
Slocum
Panama Canal Negotiations Make Progress With Colombia
Washington reports satisfactory progress in negotiations between the Estheian Canal Commission and the Colombian government over terms to secure U S control of the Panama Canal. Details will be finalized, then the agreement will be shaped and signed, with England kept out of the arrangement.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Drawing Concluded El Reno Land Lottery Closes
El Reno Oklahoma Territory August 2 The drawing of the winning numbers in the United States land lottery was concluded yesterday 13000 envelopes having been taken from the wheel 6500 for each land district Beginning Tuesday 125 names in each district will be called daily for sixty days for filing homestead entries
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el Reno
O. T
Market Dispatch Covers Grain and Livestock Movements Today
Special market dispatch reports from H. J. Toker & Co. with McKay’s Muscatine office listing open high low and close prices for Wheat Corn Oats Bark Live Cattle Hogs and Ribs. Chicago hogs receipts and values, Kansas City and Omaha livestock counts, and Liverpool wheat movement noted with regional price shifts.
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H. J. ‘Toker & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Post Office
Chicago
London Sifts Rumor On Capt. Strong and Lady Hope
The Duke of Newcastle paid Lady Hope ten thousand pounds for release from further association with her or his brother Lord Hope. It is believed Lord Hope will not seek a divorce over his own indiscretions.
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San Francisco
Capt
Strong
Lady Hope
Duke of Newcastle
Lord Hope
Hope
Waterfront Strike Near Settlement as Coal Tieup Ends
San Francisco August 2 Forces seek quick settlement of the waterfront strike and expect peace to be restored by Monday. Labor leaders and merchants foresee an end to the tie up with vessels idle and coal dealers asking employers to withhold credit from grocery firms selling to strikers.
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San Francisco
Employers Association
Man pulls horse tongue over protest in Wisconsin case
Allepton Wisconsin August 2 A teamster Peter Greiehh overloaded horse balked at hauling peas to a cannery. He tied a halter strap to the horse tongue and pulled it out by the roots. He fled after disposing of property and will be prosecuted if caught.
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Allepton
Wis
Peter Greiehh
Greisch
Books Shipped to Chicago From Muscatine Mill
The Muscatine oat meal mill sent books to the Western Cereal company offices in Chicago after two weeks of heavy, daily preparation. Staff数量 transferred to the Chicago office will rise. the Muscatine mill remains in full operation, with repairs ongoing and strong demand for Friends' Oats, dismissing closure rumors.
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Muscatine
Western Cereal Company
Chicago
United States
Frien
Poultry Association Plans Big Winter Show
The Muscatine Poultry and Pet Stock association met at Geo Lindle’s grocery store to begin preparations for a large winter poultry show. Two judges will distribute prizes, the Armory may host the event, and many farmers have signaled intentions to enter.
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Muscatine Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Geo. Lindle
H H Arnold Announces South Dakota Minnesota Excursion
H H Arnold plans a second excursion to South Dakota and Western Minnesota on Tuesday with reduced fares. The trip targets real estate and farm property interests, offering a chance to visit and inspect the country. For details contact H H Arnold at 106 West Second Street.
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H. H. Arnold
South Dakota
Minnesota
West Second Street
Suspects Held After Attempted Train Robbery Near Edgemore
Seven men detained in connection with the attempted robbery of the New York and Washington limited on the Baltimore and Ohio line between Miller's Station and Edgemore. Three held at South Chicago, four at Albion Indiana. Detained suspects gave conflicting alibis after being captured in the woods.
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Chicago
New York and Washington Limited
Baltimore and Ohio
Miller’s Station
Edgemore
South Chicago
Albion
Indiana
Death in Corn Field Near LeMars
The badly decomposed body of Henry Klaeschen was found in a corn field east of LeMars near George Schoening’s residence. He had been missing since last Wednesday and was known as a steady, industrious worker for seven years. He is presumed sunstruck and died while attempting to reach his employer’s house.
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LeMars
Iowa
Henry Klaeschen
George Schoening
Li Hung Chang believed to be dying as Waldersee set to arrive
From London August 2 London dispatch reports Li Hung Chang near death. Hamburg notes Waldersee to arrive August 8 with grand military pageantry and crack troops from across Germany prepare for the reception.
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London
Li Hung Chang
Hamburg
Susy
Waldersee
Germany
Tragic Drowning Near Central City West Virginia
Mrs. Fanny Hemming, her daughter, and two grandchildren drowned when their rowboat capsized near Central City West Virginia last night authorities said.
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Central City
W. Va
Fanny Hemming
Changed Hands Cash Sale Starts August Fifth
J. W. Mullin & Co. successors to C. E. Richard announce a cash only sale starting Monday August 5. The advertisement promises full value for money and good goods priced for cash.
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J. W. Mullin & Co
C. E. Richard
Go Coady and Morgan's for Be Erie Always the Test
Readable text fragments mention Go Coady and Morgan's and a motto about always the test. The source is unclear on date location or event specifics. This brief item notes a shop or brand name pair linked to a testing or standard phrase.
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Coady & Morgan's
Rallyn Ai Pe Him Cyd Looks Now as if Been Too
A fragmentary report notes statements by Phillips of the affairs in Chicago regarding a firm and its customers and traders. The text hints at restoration of work and potential reductions or changes in the firm's operations, with an attorney’s assertion that conditions may shift.
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Chicago
Ej Eeeds Phillips
Tomers
Div
Secretary Wilson Walks Daily Through Heat
Secretary Wilson was seen walking daily in the Washington heat from his Vermont Avenue home to the Department of Agriculture along Thirteenth Street. He paused to wipe sweat from his brow, watching the carriage behind, while his faithful driver stayed alert for any breakdown. He continues this long habit in all seasons.
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Wilson
Thirteenth Street
Department of Agriculture
Vermont Avenue
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