Storm Paralyses Chicago and Muscatine Telegraphs
A heavy snowstorm crippled telegraph services across the Midwest. Chicago reports ten inches of snow with a 40 mile gale delaying messages and disrupting travel while Muscatine endures one of its heaviest recent snowfalls. Wapello reports spinal meningitis deaths and strict quarantines as state officials fight the outbreak.
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J. P. Walton
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Ill
Telegraph and Traction Companies
Postal Telegraph Company
Dawson Bill 13 Sensation Sparks Navy Reform Debate
Washington reports that Congressman Dawson’s bill for a complete navy department reorganization has sparked intense discussion in Congress and naval circles. It proposes two grand divisions for personnel and material to end the eight bureau system, promising major efficiency gains and potential annual savings.
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the Journal
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Assistant Secretary Newberry Withdraws From GOP Convention Candidacy
Detroit January 13 announcement through Congressman Denby that Assistant Secretary of the Navy Truman Newberry has withdrawn his candidacy for delegate at large to the Republican national convention.
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Detroit
Mich
Denby
Truman Newberry
Farman Wins Big Prize In Circular Kilometre Flight
Paris reports Henry Farman, French aeronaut, securing the Deutsche Arch-Deacon prize of 19,000 dollars by completing a circular kilometer in a heavier than air car. He finished in one minute 28 seconds as the prize laureate for the feat.
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Paris
Henry Farman
Davenport Turns Down Plan For Commission Government
Davenport, Iowa voters reject the commission government plan by 398 votes after a three week campaign. The defeat cited brewery and liquor interests and fears of a permanent lid, with ward by ward tallies showing strong opposition in German and lower wards. Separately in Kansas City the Union station annex housing express offices and the post office mailing room burned, causing about 250000 dollars in losses.
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Fred Harvey Eating House Company
Pullman Palace Car Company
Suspension of Robert McClay and Co. on stock exchange
New York on January 13 reports the suspension from the stock exchange of Robert McClay and Co. members.
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New York
Robert McClay and Co
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Stock Exchange
Legal Enforcement League Quiet Meeting Promises Strict Review
The Law Enforcement league executive committee met at 11 this morning at the YMCA. No action was taken on petition circulation, but when filed with the county auditor it will be inspected to ensure legality. The group aims to enforce law and monitor saloon efforts within legal bounds.
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Law Enforcement League
League
Son's Death Strikes Iowa City Family in Tragic Loss
John Watkins a 12 year old drowned in the Iowa River under the Lawn Avenue Bridge after skating into a hidden ice hole in near-total darkness. Rescuers with boats and hooks searched until 1 am. two helpers broke through ice but escaped unharmed. Watkins is the son of Thomas Watkins, a pioneer stock dealer and butcher, whose family endured multiple losses this year including fires destroying houses and barns.
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John Watkins
Lowa
Lawn Avenue
Thomas Watkins
Watkins
Thaw case opens with Assistant D A Garvan testimony
New York January 13 Assistant District Attorney Garvan began his opening in the Thaw trial describing the killing of White as premeditated deliber ate and cowardly murder. The first witness showed the diagram of the garden where the crime occurred and James Clinch Smith testified about his talk with Thaw the night of the tragedy. The cross examination continued into the luncheon recess as the People rested later at 3 19.
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New York
Garvan
White
James Clinch Smith
Thaw
Smith
Cooke Surrenders After Long Fight To Jail
John A. Cooke, convicted circuit court clerk, gave up his appeal for a writ of superseders and surrendered to authorities. He was taken to the county jail where commitment papers for his penitentiary sentence were prepared.
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Chicago, Hil
John A. Cooke
United States Circuit Court
Fleet Arrives as Brazil Capital Welcomes US Warships
The American torpedo boat flotilla reaches Rio Janeiro with Rear Admiral Evans’ battleship fleet, greeted by Brazilian, German, and local ships. A sailor from the Lawrence, Edward Gray, drowned and was buried in Pernambuco. The voyage faced delays from Trinidad coaling and heavy seas.
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Rio Janeiro
Edward Gray
Big Fleet
Rio
Pacific
Robley D. Evans
Cape Frio
Alexandro de Alencar
Bremen
Trinidad
South America
Sunday Converts Labor Leader in Bloomington Meetings
In Bloomington Illinois on January 13 evangelist Sunday led revival meetings drawing 14 400 total. The men mass meeting saw 5000 attendees and 162 converts including John Lennon AF L national treasurer. Women’s session added 18 converts, bringing total converts to 1 258 and expenses collected 2 015 with cash receipts 285 totaling 4 470.
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Bloomington
John Lennon
American Federation of Labor
William Sunday
Evangelist Sunday
Taft Promises Cuba Freedom With Full Withdrawal
Washington January 13. Secretary Taft has committed the American government to withdraw completely from Cuba in early spring 1900. The pledge appears in a letter from the war secretary to the President transmitting Governor Magoon’s annual report.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Cuba
Magoon
Brother-Related Train Fatality Shocks Richmond
In Richmond Indiana on January 12 John lery was killed by a train driven by his own brother who was the conductor. The tragedy occurred as the two men were in proximity to the tracks. Investigators began reviewing the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
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Richmond
Ind
John 1Lery
Rev J A Kaye Guilty In Federal Coin Counterfeit Case
Rev James A Kaye of Oak Park was found guilty by a U S court jury of possessing molds to counterfeit government coins with intent to defraud. Judge Humphrey sentenced him to two years in prison.
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J. A. Kaye
Springfield
Lil
James A. Kaye
Oak Park
United States
Humphrey
National Guard Association Opens In Boston Hall
The tenth annual meeting of the National Guard association begins in Boston at Farnell Hall and will run for the next three days with officers and representatives attending from across the state.
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National Guards
Boston
The
National Guard Association
Farneil Hall
Pettibone to Undergo Operation in Los Angeles
George Pettibone, acquitted of murder in the Steunenberg case, is brought to Los Angeles from Boise to undergo an ulcer operation and has improved since arrival. Clarence Darrow, his attorney, also improving but facing no operation, continues to recover from mastoiditis suffered during the Pettibone trial.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George Pettibone
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
Clarence Darrow
Western Federation of Miners
Pettibone
Liquor Men Plan Drive to Close Churches
Waukesha Wisconsin saloonkeepers announce a counter move to enforce Sunday closing by seeking church closures next Sunday. They argue that pastors and collectors work on Sundays and thus churches fall under the same law. Barbershops closed yesterday and lawyers will be consulted to determine enforceable actions.
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Waukesha
Wis
Senate postpones financial debate awaiting Treasury report
Washington January 13 The senate agreed to defer detailed discussion of the financial question until a complete statement is received from the secretary of the treasury in response to a post holiday senate resolution.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Evangelist Hawkins to Speak at Seventh Day Adventist Church
Evangelist CC R Hawkins will speak Tuesday evening January 14 at 7 20 at the church on Fifth Street between Locust and Spruce. The sermon title is The response of history to the voice of prophecy as recorded in Daniel 2.
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CC. R. Hawkins
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Fifth Street
Locust
Spruce Street
Daniel
Weather Outlook Iowa Illinois Fair and Cooler Trend
The forecast notes fair weather in Iowa and Illinois. Tonight brings cooler conditions in the northeast Iowa with rising temperatures by Tuesday. Illinois remains partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Sunrise is 7 17 a.m. and sunset 1 12 p.m. Moon set 2 96 a.m.
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