Morgan Brothers Saloon Murder In Muscatine Feud
Tom Morgan of the Morgan Brothers saloon on East Second street was shot by "Kid" Noble last night about 11:25. Morgan died at 4:30 this morning. Noble, described as a quarrelsome ex prize fighter, fled and is at large as police sweep surrounding towns.
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Tom Morgan
Muscatine
Morgan Bros
East Second
Morgan
Noble
J. W. Morgan
East Second Street
Kid” Noble
Journal
Tom
J. D. Stuart
Illinois
Thomas Morgan
West Virginia
Marshall County
West
East Fifth Street
John W. Morgan
Spring
Fifth Streets
Theodore W. Morgan
Washington
Fred Morgan
Western College
Toledo
Fast Fifth Street
Wolves devour wedding party in Servia
Vienna reports wolves attacked near Usiosa in Servia, devouring the bride and groom along with 20 wedding guests.
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Vienna
Usiosa
Servia
Colombia Attitude Explained with Admiral Walker
A report outlines Colombia attitude with remarks from Admiral Walker detailing strategic posture and regional ties. The brief contrasts diplomatic tone and military perspective, highlighting policy aims and allied cooperation efforts.
United States Control Sought Over Canal Zone with Reservations
The Colombian minister and Admiral Walker discussed Panama canal plans. Colombia accepts U S control of the canal zone but insists on sovereignty over the territory. It seeks annual rent and a 200 year lease with renewal for the isthmus right of way.
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Washington
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Colombia
United States
Des Moines reporters seek fixed salary bill
Short hand reporters in Iowa push a bill to grant a stated salary of 1500 dollars per year plus 10 cents per 100 words for transcripts. They currently receive no annual pay and 6 dollars per day for court attendance, with transcripts paid at 6 cents per hundred words. Some lawmakers find the proposal reasonable and expect passage.
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Des Moines
Croker Sails for England
Croker sailed for England this morning from New York. Only a few friends bade him farewell.
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Croker
England
New York
Insurgents Ready to Attack Colon Colombia Soon
The U S consul at Colon Colombia reports in a cable to the state department that insurgents are hourly expected to launch a concerted attack on Colon. The warning was issued from Washington on January 22.
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Washington
U. S
Colon
Colombia
State Department
Frick Plans $5,000,000 Hotel in Pittsburg
plans drawn for a new hotel in Pittsburg to be built by Henry C Frick at Sixth Avenue and Grant Street with ground and investment totaling about five million dollars, promising a structure to surpass all others in the country.
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Pittsburg
Henry C Frick
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
Shaw Visits Aunt in Marshalltown Surprise Trip
Former Governor Shaw arrived in Marshalltown on Sunday evening and drove to Albion to visit his aged aunt Mrs Harriet Goodell. He navigated the unfamiliar road at night, hired a livery team, and returned alone. News of his presence reached locals only after he had left.
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Marshalltown
Shaw
Albion
Harriet Goodell
Hossack Case Up Before Supreme Court
Des Moines reports the appeal of Mrs. Margaret Hossack sentenced to life in Anamosa for the murder of her husband John Hossack will be argued orally Friday. Attorney General Mullen will represent the state while ex Senator W H Berry defends for Mrs. Hossack.
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Des Moines
Margaret Hossack
Anamosa Penitentiary
Warren County
John Hossack
Supreme Court
Mullen
W. H. Berry
Denmark to Sign West Indies Sale Treaty in Washington
Copenhagen January 22 reports that the final treaty with the United States for the sale of the Danish West Indies is to be signed in Washington this week. All formalities have been completed.
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Copenhagen
U. S
Danish West Indies
Washington
Memory of Queen Observed at Frogmore Mausoleum
A solemn memorial service marked the queen's death anniversary at Frogmore. The king, queen, and royal family attended the simple ceremonies.
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Windsor
Royal Mausoleum
Frogmore
Prince Henry Plans Boston Chicago and St. Louis Visit
The committee arranging Prince Henrys visit announced Boston Chicago and St. Louis will be on the itinerary with other cities awaiting consideration.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Marconi Sails for Europe amid Clarifications
Marconi departed New York for Europe today and declined to comment further on the rupture of his engagement to Miss Holman.
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New York
Marconi
Europe
Arch Duchess Renounces Throne to wed Austrian Lieutenant
Vienna January 22 Arch Duchess Elizabeth daughter of Princess Stephanie and the late Crown Prince Rudolph married Prince Otto Von Winder Schgraetz a lieutenant in the Austrian army. Before the ceremony she renounced her claims to the throne in the presence of the emperor and other royal family members.
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Vienna
Elizabeth
Stephanie
Rudolph
Otto von Winder Schgraetz
To Cure Grip in Two Days Laxative Remedy
An old advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine claims to cure grip in two days with the cause removed. Each box bears E W Groves signature and sells for 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Rumor Of Accident Befalls Torpedo Destroyer Crane
Portsmouth England January 22 A rumor circulated that the torpedo destroyer Crane was involved in an accident near Fairmouth with no official confirmation yet from naval authorities.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Fairmouth
Ask British to Be More Merciful
Washington, Jan. 22. The House debated the deficiency bill in committee of the whole. In the Senate this morning Senator Teller introduced a resolution urging the president to ask Great Britain to spare the death sentence against Commandant Scheepers of the Boer army in the interests of humanity.
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Washington
House
Senate
Teller
Great Britain
Mandant Scheepers
Thomas Set Free
Des Moines Ia January 22 The Mabel Schofield mystery remains unsolved as Justice of the Peace Duncan dismissed the case against Charles Thomas for murder. The state failed to prove a murder, concluding the evidence was too flimsy for a grand jury. Thomas walked free Tuesday afternoon amid rejoicing. Physicians testified the girl died of chloral poisoning not drowning and the body was dumped nearby with clothing from a nearby building found.
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Des Moines
Mabel Schofield
Justice of the Peace
Duncan
Charles Thomas
Thomas
Kaiser Urges Peace in South Africa Report
Manchester dispatch notes The Guardian claims Kaiser Wilhelm may be using influence to mediate peace. British report adds that General Kirchner cites Bruce Hamilton leading a march against Botha. 27 of Botha’s men captured as Methuen overtook a commando near Boechnpoort, capturing a laager with 24 prisoners and cattle.
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The
Guardian Today
Kaiser Wilhelm
South Africa
London
Gen. Kirchner
Bruce
Hamilton
Botha
Methuen
Boechpoort
Lived in princely style yet salary remained small
A note on a person living in princely fashion despite a consistently modest income. The piece highlights the contrast between opulent lifestyle and limited earnings.
Cincinnati Man Accused of Shortage in 400000 Accounts
Theodore Braemer, longtime Schroth Brothers employee, is charged with a $400,000 shortage in company accounts. He denies the charge but says he has turned over $72,000 to attorneys to indemnify the firm for possible errors. Braemer, once on a modest salary, resides in a grand Cincinnati mansion.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Braemer
Schroth Brothers
Braemer
Fiendish Mississippi mob devastates Kemper County
In Kemper county a mob attacked a family in their new home during the night. One man and a woman are missing and likely dead. Another woman, mother of two, was badly shot while four children were wounded and left to die as their house burned. The victims are white. motive unknown.
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Meridan
Miss
Kemper
Rockefeller may donate 26 million to Chicago University
Rumor from University of Chicago faculty suggests John D. Rockefeller plans a 26 million gift to fully develop the university under President W. R. Harper’s direction in the coming years.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
W. R. Harper
Despondent Man Jumps Between Passing Train Cars
Walter Downs aged 62 of Davenport IA deliberately dived between the tank and the cars of a Burlington train in Rock Island. He died on the operating table at the hospital shortly after.
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Davenport
Walter Downs
Burlington
Rock Island
Convicts Recaptured After Island Prison Escape
Tacoma reports all escaped inmates from McNeills Island prison have been captured. The remaining four convicts were seized this morning ending the manhunt.
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Tacoma
McNeills Island
Missing Condor Believed Sailed Toward Pitcairn Island
Victoria B C January 22 naval officers think the missing warship Condor may have sailed directly to its final destination Pitcairn Island.
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Victoria
B. C
Condor
Pitcallu Island
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offered by Iowa Central
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 the Iowa Central will sell homeseekers excursion tickets to points in Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and elsewhere in the south southeast and southwest at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip with a final return limit of twenty one days. The Iowa Central route is the short line to the north northwest west south and southwest and offers first class equipment through chair cars and sleeping cars with fast time. It lands homeseekers in the best sections. For full particulars call ticket agents or address Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Iowa
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Geo
S. Batty
Marshalltown
Weather outlook for Iowa turns threatening with warmer east
Chicago, Jan. 22. Indications point to a threatening night and Thursday with possible light snow flurries tonight. Warmer conditions are expected in central and east portions tonight.
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Iowa
Central
East
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