Turbulent Turkish Situation Alarms Europe
In London unofficial circles sense a strategy by Russia and France to weaken Turkey via pin pricks though no coup is planned. Berlin reports the Chinese minister to Germany left without a farewell audience as tensions over an apology for Baron von Kettler's murder rise. Budapest fans a sensation as anarchist Johann Argy is arrested for plotting to assassinate Emperor Franz Joseph. police guard letters and threaten more arrests.
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London
Russia
France
Turkey
Berlin
Germany
Baron von Kettler
Budapest
Johann Argy
Dereczin
Hungary
Franse Joseph
Austria
Phillips New Grain Company Incorporation Formed
Incorporation papers for a grain company headed by George H Phillips were filed in Springfield. The Geo H Phillips Grain Company will capitalize at 3,500,000 with 299,000 held by old creditors. Business is expected to start within two weeks.
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Springfield
Chicago
George H Phillips
Geo H Phillips Grain Company
Phillips Company
Phillips
Des Moines Reports Scranton Iowa Town Hit By Major Fire
A fire in Scranton Webster county IA destroyed seventeen business houses early this morning. The town with about 1009 residents lacks fire protection beyond pumps and bucket brigades. Flames were still beyond control at 1 o clock.
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Des Moines
Scranton
Iowa
Webster County
Milwaukee Road cancels $1,000,000 improve between cities
Milwaukee road officials announced that the planned 1 million dollar improvements on the line from Milwaukee to Minneapolis for the season have been indefinitely canceled due to the steel strike and the inability to secure steel for the work.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Minneapolis
Ocean liners may cut rates
London reports that the Red Star Hav erford nearing completion will carry transatlantic saloon passengers for 35 dollars, but the London office says no credit. Board of Trade rules bar British port saloon passenger fares below 50 dollars.
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London
Red Star
Haverford
Board of Trade
Harney Appeal Delays Minnie Healy Mine Operation
Butte Montana August 30. In line with a state supreme court injunction Heinze cannot operate the Minnie Healy mine while appealing Judge Haryne's ruling in Heinze favor. The mine is shut and all workers laid off.
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Butte, Mont
State Supreme Court
F. Augustus Heinze
Minnie Healy
Haryne
Heinze
Milwaukee firm to build new Milwaukee cut off to Ottumwa
McIntosh Bros of Milwaukee will start work on the Milwaukee cut off from Rutledge east with sub contractors. They plan to begin within three weeks, using six teams and buggies for land travel. 150 men will be employed immediately, with a Feb 1, 1902 deadline to avoid forfeits.
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Ottumwa Courier
Mcintosh. Bros
Milwaukee
Wis
Rutledge East
Messrs. McIntosh
Highland
Messrs
D. A
J. A. McIntosh
John and Anton Frankman
C. E. Sandeen
N. A. Anderson
James Davidson
McIntosh Bros
Phillips
McIntogsh Bros
Soldered dynamite can explodes injuring two men
Ottumwa Iowa Aug 30. In Corydon a dynamite can being soldered to blow out a well exploded injuring E E Evans a tin er badly with both eyes blown out his left arm blown off and body mangled he will die John Parn ham his assistant was injured but expected to recover the building was wrecked
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Ottumwa
Corydon
E. E. Evans
John Parnham
Bashford Keeps OWU Presidency Amid Northwestern Offer
Delaware Ohio Aug 30 trustees of Ohio Wesleyan University decide that Dr J W Bashford will continue as president of the institution. Bashford has been offered the presidency of Northwestern University Chicago.
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Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
J. W. Bashford
Bashford
Northwestern Univerity
Chicago
Boer Forces Reduced by 12 000 from January to July
The Central News Pretoria correspondent reports that Boer forces declined by 12 000 this year up to July. Of the losses 1 200 were killed, 1 600 wounded, and 9 000 captured.
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London
Central News
Pretoria
Frank the Jeweler markets Mississippi River pearls and slugs
Frank Koeckeritz, once operating locally, now in Muscatine, showcases a fine collection of Mississippi river pearls and slugs. Pearls range from 1.00 to 500.00 depending on size and surface. slugs start at 0.10 each. He specializes in jewelry using these materials and offers on approval sales.
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F. Koeckeritz
Frank
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Milwaukee Strikers Face Ruling on Contract Violation
A key conference in Pittsburg between Shaffer and Milwaukee steel workers seeks a ruling on alleged contract breach with Federal Steel. Western strikers' loyalty hinges on the decision, with Joliet and Amalgamated influence riding on the outcome.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Milwaukee
Federal Steel Company
Western
Joliet
Amalgamated Association
Arctic Expedition Reaches Camp Zeigler In Good Health
All expedition members and animals reported in good health after a month at Camp Zeigler on Algersland at 80 24 north 55 52 east. The Frithjof departed Camp Zeigler on August 23 as favorable weather supported plans for an advance. Mr Baldwin planned a August 24 start via the inter channel route across Markham Sound between Austria Sound and the British channel.
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Camp Zeigler
Algersland
Frithjof
Baldwin
Markham Sound
Austria Sound
British Channel
Howison Denies Boston Report on Schley Inquiry
Washington Aug 30 Assistant Secretary Hackett released Admiral Howison’s letter denying a Boston paper report that he spoke against Schley. Howison offers to retire if the department wishes him off the Schley court. Hackett says the decision rests with the court.
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Washington
Hackett
Admiral Howison
Gusher Controlled Near Beaumont Averted Loss
Frederick W. Chase the diver sealed off the Palestine Beaumont oil well after hours of work. The area remains oil flooded and authorities expect water to push oil toward the Neches river and into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Beaumont
Texas
Palestine-Beaumont
Frederick W. Chase
Neches
Gulf of Mexico
Russian Detectives Roam Copenhagen Ahead of Czar’s Visit
Copenhagen authorities report a surge of Russian detectives in anticipation of the czar's visit. Two Russians were arrested last night and officials moved to keep the matter quiet. Rough weather may delay the czar's arrival beyond Monday.
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Copenhagen
Forming Alliance for 1904 Ticket Roosevelts Illinois Visit
Vice President Roosevelt arrived in Sprigfield Illinois as tensions mix with talk of a Roosevelt Yates alliance for first and second spots on the Republican national ticket in 1904. Roosevelt's cavalry review appears secondary to political maneuvering during the Aug 30 stop.
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Sprigfield
Ill
Roosevelt
Yates
Phillips Admits Interview In Hawk Eye Report
The Hawk Eye reports Iowa gubernatorial candidate Thomas J. Phillips admits being interviewed by a Hawk Eye representative on a Burlington line train. He says the August 22 article accurately summarized his remarks and affirms his claim as Honest Tom.
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Burlington
The
Hawkeye
Thomas J. Phillips
Iowa
Honest Tom
Ottumwa
Hawk-Eye
Hawk- Eye
Frithjof Arrives at Hammerfest With Baldwin Zeigler Landing
The steamship Frithjof reached Hammerfest on Thursday and reported a successful landing of the Baldwin Zeigler at the northern port.
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Christiania
Norway
Frithjof
Hammerfest
Baldwin-Zeigler
Salisbury Holds On to Premiership Amid Coronation
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Marquess of Salisbury will not retire as prime minister before King Edward's coronation. Arthur Balfour is expected to succeed him in the post.
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Edward
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Marquis of Salisbury
Arthur Balfour
Steamer City of Clifton Sank After Striking Snag in Mississippi
The City of Clifton struck a snag at Seventy six Landing fifteen miles above Grand Tower Illinois and sank in nine feet of water within minutes. Captain R W McCoy and crew rescued passengers saved by City of Chester. one girl Miss Stein of Quincy was aided from the rail. The vessel, nearly new at cost of 50000, lies damaged but salvageable. swift current feared for lives if water were deeper.
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St. Louis
City of
City of Chester
R. W. McCoy
McCoy
Clifton
St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Company
Louis Rassieri
City Hospital
Hill
Pick Pockets Roam Columbus Junction Fair and Depot
A large crowd at the Columbus Junction fair and at the Rock Island depot and trains led to widespread pickpocketing. Frank Brown lost 55 dollars, John Orr lost a watch, and M Cochran of Letts lost 51 dollars. Art Waters and Tick Stewart of Washington were arrested, and a suspect was detained in Muscatine as the train arrived.
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Columbus Junction
Rock Island
Frank Brown
John Orr
M. Cochran
Letts
Art Waters
Tick Stewart
Washington
Columpus Junction
Muscatine
Derailing Tragedy Kills Six at New Ark Station
A Northern Central train derailed near New Ark New York last night leaving four dead and 28 seriously injured. The dead include Wm Meaher Harvey Tubbs Harriet Bradley and Melinda Hood. Mrs James Ford died in the morning and Mrs Parke Burgess followed, raising the toll to six as steam and scalding water swept through coaches.
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New Ark
N. Y
Northern Central
Here
Wm. Meaher Howard Tubbs
Harriet Bradley
Melinda Hood
James Ford
Parke Burgess
Horrors of War and Revolt Across Colombia and Neighbors
A Panama dispatch describes civil war in Colombia as factions clash with brutal force tearing towns apart and displacing populations. Officials warn crisis may trigger immediate battles that threaten Venezuela Ecuador and Nicaragua, with borders tense and international conflict looming.
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New York
the Herald
Panama
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Hunt Named Governor of Porto Rico by President
Washington August 30 The president announced the appointment of William Hunt of Montana as governor of Porto Rico. The move follows earlier recommendations and sets a new administration for the Caribbean territory.
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Washington
Wm. Hunt
Montana
Porto Rico
Miss Clara Gingrich Travels to Sioux City
Miss Clara Gingrich was a passenger this morning bound for Sioux City.
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Clara Gingrich
Sioux City
Weather Outlook Iowa Fair Tonight Then Threatening Saturday
Fair tonight in Chicago area with Indications for Iowa. Fresh or strong winds with a threatened west portion Saturday as a storm system moves through. Temperatures remain mild but humidity may rise overnight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Court Opens For September Term With 45 New Cases Filed
The district court session begins September 10th as 45 cases are filed by its 3 PM clerk Richman. Proceedings include equity suits, guardianships, replevin, and appeals with parties such as Annie E Hauser H G Schoemaker Le Moyne Porter Ollie Doran Mary A Thauren and many others listed among the docket.
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District Court
Richman
Annie E. Hauser
Victor M. Houser
Equity
H. G. Schoemaker
John M. Doran
LeMoyne Porter
R. O. McGaughey
Muscatine
Mary A. Thauren
Joseph Powers
Frank M. Kelly
Wm. Kelly
Philip Kopp
Philip Nischwetz
Peter J. Johnson
Chas. G. Hays
John Hays
John G. Webb
Lemena E. Doule
Albert G. Doule
Mary Doyle
Robert T. Young
Howard S. Record
B. Collins
Law
August Plate
Nellie Plate
E. O. Burnside
J. M. Scott
John B. Daugherty, Jr
James G. Daugherty
Robert M. Daugherty
F. W. Dickey
Alexis Phelps
Cornelia Phelps
Howell Hise
Richard Barret
Maria L. Barret
W. A. Howell
Willard A Chase
Hershey State Bank
Charles B. Ogilvie
Ottie Lynder
Henry Schoenig
M. C. Strubble
Jacob Schultz
Barbara Schultz
Mansfield Blair
Chas. C. Brainworth
James Tice
E. A. Heath
Nancy J. Heath
John Brown
Will Feed Co
J. W. McKee
John van Buren
Mark Springsteen
South Muscatine Lumber Company
J. M. Brisbine
Alice M. Brisbine
J. Thomas
L. A. Kuhn
Laura Ficher
Alban Fisher
Luella Terry
Charles H. Terry
Maren Moylan
Wm. F. Moylan
Emily A. Thompson
C. N. Page
Phoenix Oil Co
Barry Marg. Co
E. F. Nicolaus
Minnie M. Nicolaus
Eugene Heath
Elias Michael
G. W. Richards
Amelia Kipp
Conrad Kipp
A. Wichéy
Mary Harrington
Wesselina Vanpel
Fred Hintermeister
J B Jester Seeks Republican Nomination for 29th General Assembly
J B Jester announces candidacy for representative to the 29th general assembly pending action by the Republican county convention. The message is addressed to Republican voters and outlines the bid for the nomination.
Franklin declares bid for county superintendent post
A. C. Franklin announces his candidacy for county superintendent, subject to the county convention's decision.
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A. C. Franklin
Miss Hann Attends Columbus Junction Fair With Friend
Miss Gertrude Hann and a companion were passengers this morning heading to Columbus Junction to attend the local fair.
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Gertrude Hann
Columbus Junction
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