Cummins Aide reports Cummins plurality as canvass ends
Des Moines dispatch notes canvass shows Cummins with a large plurality of 83 079 as caucus results firm for the agenda. Delegates discuss committee plans and leadership hopes for the Iowa legislature while the senate race slate is settled with Allison and Dolliver nominated by joint caucus.
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Mahaska
Allison
Iowa
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Dolliver
Hubbard
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Temple
Harriman
Town
Major Fleming
Lynch Aims For Parliament Irish War Aid Member Arrested
Dover England January 16 detectives watch ships for Colonel Arthur Lynch Galway City newly elected member of parliament a treason warrant has been issued for his arrest Lynch fought with the Boers against Britain yet remained popular with Irish electors.
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Eng
Arthur Lynch
Galway City
Lynch
Tie Up Purse Strings
Des Moines Iowa is the setting as the legislature adopts a rule barring consideration of appropriations after February 20 without a three fourths vote. The Senate is expected to concur. Governor Cummins's inaugural address is well received.
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Senate
Cummins
Parliaments Open as Iowa Hoops Team Heads North
The University of Iowa basketball squad, called the strongest yet, departs for a state and Illinois road trip. Schedule includes games at Dubuque, Rock Island, Toledo, Wilton, and Grinnell with potential matches against Kansas Minnesota and Minnesota State Agricultural College. Team: guards Schenck captain Brock centers Du Bois Parsons forwards Ross Farrell.
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Reciprocity debate on Cuban duties faces House committee
A large Cuban and New York produce exchange delegation urged reciprocity with Cuba before the House Ways and Means Committee. Beet sugar district delegates opposed reciprocity. President Thomas of the New York Produce Exchange urged reduced duties, warning refusal could cause Cuban instability and harm U S export trade. The Senate Philippines committee backed a 25 percent tariff cut for island products. Democrats blocked advancement, delaying report to the Senate until next Monday without amendments.
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War on Uncle Tom's Cabin Moves in Louisville
In Louisville on January 16 a meeting of the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy voted to launch an active campaign against producing Uncle Tom's Cabin. Resolutions pledge chapter members to block performances anywhere in the state, denouncing the book as a base libel on the south and slavery.
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Louisville
Albert Sidney Johnston
Daughters of the Contes
Coal Mines Show Increase in Illinois Output
Springfield Illinois January 16 The annual report on Illinois coal industry now in preparation by the State Bureau of Labor Statistics shows last fiscal year's total mine output at 26 635 219 tons exceeding the previous year by 1 481 390 tons and the best mining year on record.
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Springfield
Ilinois
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
New Fast Mail Route Cuts Three Hours Off Transcontinental Run
Chicago January 16. A new mail route would move transcontinental mail from New York to San Francisco via the Lake Shore to South Bend Indiana then over Indiana Illinois Iowa rails to Zealand Illinois to Burlington. The plan promises at least a three hour saving in transit time.
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Ill
Decision Favors Labor Men In Indiana Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court affirms a lower court ruling that an employer cannot escape legal duties and liabilities through contracts with workers. The decision, rendered January 16 in Indianapolis, arises from a miner's damage suit over an injury, upholding statutory responsibilities.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Schwab Told to Quit After Monte Carlo Gambling Tales
New York jan 16 local directors of United States Steel read reports from Monte Carlo alleging Schwab the president engaged in roulette and other gambling. Directors relieved to learn Andrew Carnegie sent a blunt cable to Schwab urging restraint in strong terms.
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United States Steel Corporation
Monte Carlo
President Schwab
Andrew Carnegie
Schwab
Carnegie
Smallpox Vaccination Sweeps Dubuque
Dubuque faces a city wide vaccination drive amid an epidemic reported on January 16. The paste shows about 1000 vaccinations daily for a week. No deaths yet, and some doctors question whether the illness is true smallpox or Cuban itch.
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Dubuque
Woman Held in Mass Baby Poisoning Case at Cologne
Cologne police arrested a woman suspected of poisoning more than fifty babies under her care. The public prosecutor holds substantial evidence and investigates possible accomplices as of January 16.
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Spaniard admits blowing up battleship Maine in Havana harbor
A Chadron Nebraska dispatch reports a Spaniard employed by ranch owner Bob Yago of Sioux County confesses to blowing up the Maine in Havana harbor. He states he acted in vengeance against Wevler and has worked for Yago since soon after the ship’s destruction.
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Bob Yago
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Havana Harbor
Yago
Wevler
Pope Near Death Report From Rome
Vanity Fair's Rome correspondent reports the pope may die any day with only brief nourishment and limited consciousness. He suffers no pain and largely dozes, unaware of surroundings as the illness persists.
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London
Vanity Fair
Rome
Suit for breach of promise settled in London
Protia Knight sues the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise and settles for 1000 pounds plus costs. The agreement ends the dispute with the duke meeting the payment and legal expenses.
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London
Protia Knight
Duke of Manchester
Lipton selects Fife to build next America’s Cup challenger
London January 16 reports after a lengthy interview with Sir Thomas Lipton there is no reason to doubt the arrangement that William Fife of Fairlie on the Clyde will construct Lipton's next challenger for the America Cup.
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Thomas Lipton
William Fife
Fairlee
Clyde
Sir Thomas Lipton
French Steamer Sidon Reported Wrecked Off Greece
The French steamer Sidon, left Marseilles for the Levant last Saturday with a large number of passengers, is reported wrecked off Port Patras in Greece.
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Levant
Port Patras
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Imagined Open Switch Triggers Loco Jump
In Peru Indiana on January 16 engineer J E Sible and fireman Burt Frick leaped from a moving Wabash limited locomotive after the engineer envisioned an open switch. The engineer was fatally injured, fireman unharmed besides the shock and jump.
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J. E. Sible
Burt Frick
Wabash Limited
Coroner Opens Inquest on New York Central Tunnel Crash
The coroner began an inquest to fix responsibility for the New York Central tunnel accident with hearings starting this morning in New York.
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New York Central
New York
New York Central Tunnel
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming one day cure for colds. Refund offered by druggists if it fails. Box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Fair and Warmer Indications for Iowa Weather
Chicago Jan 16 Special indicates fair conditions tonight and Friday for Iowa. Warmer temperatures expected in the central portion tonight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Inhuman Father Murders Family in Pittsburgh Home
Neighbors discover Vincen Venechsick's brutal rampage after cries from his residence. Mrs Venechsick is dead and three children severely wounded, with doctors saying recovery unlikely. The intoxicated father attacked wife with a rail cutter and knife, killing her, then collapsed exhausted beside the slain victim.
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Pittsburg
Vincen Venechsick
King Edward Delivers Ancient Customs at Open Parliament
London reports Parliament opened amid mist as sergeants at arms searched cellars for Guy Fawkes conspirators. The royal procession, led by the King and Queen, entered the Lords and heard the King's Speech praising colonial greetings, noting ongoing South African war and new troops. Colonel Lynch did not take his seat.
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Guy Fawkes
Marlbourgh House
Parliament Building
House of Lords
Prince and Princess of Wales
South Africa
Colonel Lynch
Mor gan Syndicate Aims to Buy Iowa Coal Mines
Oskaloosa reports a Morgan financed syndicate is active in attempting to purchase all Iowa coal mines. A leading owner in negotiations faced pressure to sell under threat of being frozen out. The group reportedly values Iowa coal land at about 8 million dollars.
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Oskaloosa
J. P. Morgan
Iowa
Combine
Locomotive Hits Cows Near Bard and Wapello
A southbound BCRN train struck three cows between Bard and Wapello. One cow was thrown far, another injured, while a third was dragged on the cow catcher for nearly a quarter mile before stopping. The engine became smeared with flesh and blood. the owner of the cattle was not identified.
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Wapello
Special meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 Friday evening
A. F. and A. M. lodge announces a special meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 tomorrow Friday evening for work in the first degree. All Masons in good standing are invited.
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
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