Norton election stance outlines square deal for Muscatine
Dr. W S Norton declares his mayoral platform centers on a square deal, sound finances, and fair council action. He emphasizes conservative tax spending, business growth, and impartial administration while denying penny wise policies. Norton, a Muscatine resident and captain of Company C 54th Regiment I N G, appeals to voters amid debates over revenue and city needs.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
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Kansas
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Hearing Nears End on Law Case Involving Intimidation
Santa Fe Road subject faces trial as prosecutors claim intimidation of operators to secure letters discrediting a union official. The hearing approaches its close with defense and prosecution outlining key arguments.
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Japan Threats Seizure of Vessel Prompt War Warning
Tokyo demands apology and indemnity from China over the Tatsu Maru incident while China seeks mixed court ruling. Japan vows force if demands are not met. Idzumi cruiser possibly deployed. Also details unrest in Argentina with a bombing attempt on President Alcorta and political moves affecting the budget.
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Labor strife and guard troops in Kentwood and rivals
Kentwood Louisiana under state troop guard after vigilante threats to Italians. Italian population halved as workers warned to leave. Other labor tensions loom across granite, coal, and railroad sectors with wage disputes and anticipated strikes.
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Mags
New England
Boat Captain Found Dead In New Orleans Waterfront
Capt Frank Kemble of New York, master of the Southern Pacific passenger steamer Antilles, was found dead on the New Orleans water front. Police initially blamed thieves but an autopsy showed death by natural causes. investigators consider possible opportunistic theft at the scene.
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Frank Kemble
New York
Southern Pacific
Afternoon Mass Meeting at Tabernacle for All
An afternoon religious assembly at the Tabernacle will be held Sunday afternoon. It is open to men and women, not just men as first announced. The choir should bring books and the orchestra their instruments. Dr. Willits of the First M E Church will conduct with other pastors assisting and will give the opening address.
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Minister 19 Arrested in Morality Campaign Bail Set
Troy Missouri February 29 Rev Clyde W Gow pastor of the Methodist church south of Elsberry arrested in connection with the death of Miss Elizabeth Gleason who died after an operation. Gow admitted to bail of 3500. He led the so called morality campaign which lately troubled Lincoln county.
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Clyde W. Gow
Methodist Church
Elsberry
Elizabeth Gleason
Gow
Lincoln County
Funeral for Crosby S. Noyes Held in Washington
The funeral of Crosby S. Noyes editor of the Washington Star was held today at St. Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church in Washington D C. An assemblage of many prominent public figures attended marking the editor's final resting place.
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Washington Star
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American racers near Cedar Rapids in New York Paris auto race
The Italian and the first French car left Chicago at 11 o clock en route to Cedar Rapids while the American car passed Sterling at 10 20 and aims to reach Cedar Rapids before night The army car led the cross continent race and arrived in Cedar Rapids yesterday before continuing to Ft Leavenworth to end its participation.
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Bryan Sees Delegation Bribe Concerns At Mississippi Address
William J. Bryan arrives in Jackson to address the legislature and respond to a Commoner paragraph accusing moneyed interests of bribing delegates. He says trusts and railroads back the drive to place friendly delegates in the Mississippi valley and vows to expose bribery evidence.
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Mississippi Valley
American Fleet 19 Sails From Callao In Flag Parade
The American battleship fleet under Admiral Evans weighed anchor at Callao this morning and steamed north in a majestic column. Spectators were ferried out on several chartered steamers to view the departure, after a review by President Pardo outside the harbor.
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Caucuses Favor Allison in Iowa Delegates Seen
Washington Iowa and several cities report Republican caucuses backing Senator Allison by about three to one. In Washington Brighton also supports Allison for the county convention while Cummins strength wanes across the county. Other towns show similar alignment with standpatters in Fort Madison and Oskaloosa with Ferguson support noted in early reports.
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Oskaloosa
Fort Madison
Nine Hurt in Big Brooklyn Explosion
Nine employees of the National Sulphur Company mill in Brooklyn were badly burned and injured when sulphur exploded at the plant. The factory was destroyed and losses are estimated at $100,000.
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National Sulphur Company
Mother's Horrible Act Ends in Tragedy Near Basil Ohio
In Basil area near Baltimore Ohio Mrs J C Spires killed three of her children Catherine aged three Luella six and Jesse one fatally wounded a fourth boy Alva five then died by suicide One child was drowned in a well and the others shot and throats cut Mrs Spires took carbolic acid shot herself and cut her throat The surviving boy Alva may die
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Negro Walker Hero of Rage Leads Six Day Walk
Kansas City report on the six day walking race in the convention hall. W. A. Hogland of Auburn leads by five miles with Tom Slater of Syracuse and H. O. Messier of Milwaukee competing for second. J. E. Blake, a southern negro, gained fame for walking from Tallahassee to Kansas City and enduring a day without food or funds before relief.
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W. A. Hogland
Auburn
N. Y
Tom Slater
Syracuse
H. O. Messier
Milwaukee
Convention Hall
J. E. Blake
Blake
Florida
Tallahassee
Edison Seems a Bit Better After Overnight Rest
New York report states Thomas A. Edison is somewhat improved after a comfortable night following his illness. The update notes he passed a restful night and shows signs of progress.
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N. Y
Thomas A. Edison
Priest Neuzil Receives Slave Language Threat Letter
Rev. Prok opska Neuzil pastor of St. Procopius church in Chicago turned over to police a Slav language letter demanding $1000 under threat of death if refused. The letter's sender is unknown and the case is being investigated.
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Prokopska Neuzil
St. Procopius Roman Catholic Church
Wilton College Girls Triumph Over High School in Close Game
Wilton Iowa February 29 Wilton College girls edged the local high school girls 16 to 9 in a lively matchup. R. Ringenberg S. Miller and F. Kelley starred for Wilton with key plays and solid defense.
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Boy Injured In Fall At Home
Thirteen year old Glen Busch son of Daniel Busch of Lake township was loading a hay wagon when he fell and a pitch fork barbed his arm. Dr. E B Fulham treated the wound at his home this morning.
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Owing to low business mood shops closed at Missouri Pacific
A February 29 notice posted at Sedalia Missouri Pacific railroad shops states the shops will not be opened until further notice due to continued low business.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Weather outlook for Iowa and Illinois
Partly cloudy with possible snow flurries in western Iowa tonight and Sunday. Illinois faces a likely storm risk tonight and Sunday with possible showers in the southern areas. Sunrise at 5 59 and sunset at 5 19 with moonrise at 5 19.
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