Presbyterian plea asks McKinley curb liquor sale in new territories
The Permanent Committee on Temperance of the Presbyterian Church in the United States petitions President McKinley. They urge stopping the liquor trade in newly acquired lands, citing doubled liquor exports, moral harm to island peoples, and the need to elevate civilization with Christian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
United States
McKinley
New Territory
General Assembly
Indies
Spain
Washington
United States of America
Republic
Boers and British Clash Through Cape Colony History
A correspondent summarizes Boer documents on Cape Colony conflicts from 1800 to present, accusing British oppression and persecution as causes of Boer emigration and republic struggles. The piece notes British faults yet contrasts ex parte Boer and British accounts, likening them to divergent Civil War era narratives and cites Rev. Talmage's pointed remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
Cape
Horace Greeley
Alexander Stephens
Jefferson Davis
War entropy and imagined futures in a veteran voice
A veteran commentator argues for arbitration over war between Transvaal forces and suggests apologies are due to bereaved families. He reflects on the Philippine conflict and predicts withdrawal as possible, while forecasting future republics in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines within seven to eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Notable press opinions on school funding shifts
The council Bluffs Nonpareil and Waterloo Tribune weigh in on Iowa politics. Chicago may move a smokestack to remove its stigma and the legislature could scrap the normal school issue, risking wasted gains as competitors shift efforts to Iowa City and Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Chicago
St. Louis
Waterloo Tribune
Iowa
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Iowa in Brief: Bonds, Fires, Diphtheria and Foreclosures
Dubuque sells 13500 refunding bonds to a New York capitalist at 3 1 4 percent. Council Bluffs passenger depot work restarts at about 50000. Davenport Edwards Congregational Society plans 12000 rebuilding. Garden Grove livery stable and 17 horses perish in a December 24 fire. Infant of H E White dies from a button lodged in windpipe near Clemons. Davenport business club weighs several excursions. Latimer Mahoney Elevator collapses, grain-filled wreck. Kingsley endures diphtheria. churches and schools closed two weeks. Burlington opera house foreclosure. original debt 35000 grown with interest to 6317. Hawkeye notes no lessee keeps the venue solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
New York
Illinois Central
Council Bluffs
Edwards Congregational Society
Davenport
Garden Grove
Decatur County
H. E. White
Clemons
Marshall County
Business Men’s Association of
Mahoney Elevator Company
Latimer
Franklin County
Kingsley
Plymouth County
Burlington Opera House
Hawkeye
Opera
Rumors and busy activity mark Buffalo visit day
A. Nissen of Rock Island forecasts a gloomy ice crop. The Button Works handles a heavy order, and the Brick company fills brick for a project to Iowa City. Local residents include Mr. and Mrs. Sparks and Mrs. Dorman and Mrs. Barwald on Burlington trip, with several next week wedding rumors circulating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nissen
Rock Island
Iowa City
G. H. Sparks
H. J. C. Dorman
C. L. Barewald
Burlington
Somone
Northwestern special crashes into Iowa Central freight at Marshalltown
A 6:15 a.m. wreck at Third street junction involved Northwestern east bound No 105 colliding with Iowa Central local freight No 9. Conductor Will Speer and Engineer Ed Cross led the 105, while Conductor Perry Wilhelm and Engineer Hubbard headed the freight. Fireman Dave Conger suffered minor injuries. Hubbard escaped with only a scratch after the mogul engine tipped on its side across three tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago Great Western
Iowa Central
Third Street
Northwestern
Will. Speer
Clinton
Ed. Cross
Perry Wilhelm
Hubbard
Dave Conger
Conger
Pittsburg
New Railway Survey Reaches Toledo On Route to Dubuque
The surveyors of the Dubuque to Toledo railroad line arrived in Toledo yesterday and report the route as favorable with easy grades. The engineers completed the preliminary work and praised the surveyed corridor for its practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Dubuque
Enthusiastic Father and Welcoming Home Scene
A Journal reporter notes a cheerful man whose tales center on his loving child and the joys of family life. The piece sketches a bright home atmosphere, a father’s devotion, and innocent child observations, contrasting with a brief street encounter about mail and a pair of Muscatine misses discussing doll clothes and gossip.
Banking in Tin Cans and Under Carpets
A Muscatine area farmer hid 600 dollars in a tin can, buried it, and found only 30 survived rats. A neighbor recalls an acquaintance who hid savings at home during a bank crisis, faced burglars who tortured him for the hiding place, and finally learned that banking may be safer than unconventional cash storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Oyster supper at Presbyterian church provokes laughter and lessons
Last evening a church supper at the Presbyterian church was led by men who cooked and served an oyster meal. They joked about showing women how to do it and admitted learning from the effort. A Muscatine county farmer, originally from Ireland, arrived in the city this week on a routine trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
George
Muscatine County
Green Isle
Atlantic
Spring marbles return in new game among schoolboys
Spring weather brings a new form of marble play as groups gather around a ring to shoot craps for marbles. Passersby hear phrases like Come seven, come eleven and Big Dick and Little Joe as the game replaces the old cry no fudge in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Dick
Little Joe
Sudden Weather Freeze Spells City as Pipes Burst
Temperature plunge from June to January catches households unprepared. Many houseplants and goldfish perish while chain pumps freeze and water mains burst across the city. Plumbers stay busy fixing leaks by day and compiling bills by night.
Youth's hearty thanks to neighbors at funeral
A Muscatine youth expressed deep gratitude to neighbors who aided at his mother's funeral. He addressed them with the earnest line Me and father is much obleeged to you all, and hope we can do as much for you some day. The note reflects simple neighborly acts and family appreciation.
Iowa at Washington: Hawkeye News and Postmaster Nominations
In Washington Iowa citizens receive updates on federal appointments and postal notices. Dr A L Armsbury named pension examining surgeon at Rock Rapids. Warden C Pyle and W J Hubasher chosen for Webster City post office civil service board. President nominates W H Burdick for Postville postmaster with pension changes for several individuals including Harmon M Myers and Vestalina Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. L. Armsbury
Rock Rapids
Stella
Allamakee County
Waukon
C. Pyle
W. J. Hubasher
Civil Service Board
Webster City
W. H. Burdick
Postville
Iowa
Harmon M. Myers
Centerdale
Oleader A. Salisbury
Estherville
Emanuel Klepper
Muscatine
Fred. M. Collins
Orient
Thomas J. Hartley
Toledo
Vestalina C. Salisbury
Robert F. Thompson
Waterloo
Julia A. McCord
Marshalltown
Sarah R. Bloodgood
Vinton
Mary Obrecht
Harlan
Iowa City Poultry Show Opens With City Leaders
The Iowa City Poultry and Pet Stock Association held its first meeting in Iowa City with Mayor F. K. Stebbins speaking on the growing poultry industry. Officers include President John W. Sueppel and Secretary B. A. Wickham, with judges F. H. Shellabarger and R. W. Wales among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa City Poultry and Pet Stock Association
F. K. Stebbins
Stebbins
John W. Sueppel
John FE. Palmer
B. A. Wickham
H. W. Fairall
J. F. Tanner
S. L. Close
L. J. Strong
John E. Palmer
R. W. Wales
J. Paintin
F. H. Shellabarger
West Liberty
Man Avoids Reading as Wife Chooses Seat at Sweep
A man contemplates going to church on Sunday but avoids reading at home because his wife plans a sweeping arrangement that blocks where he wishes to sit.
Duel to the Death Arrested Charge of Murder
Andrew Kean lies dead at Samari tan hospital and Mike Haynes has been arrested charged with his murder after a fight between blacksmiths last Thursday. Kean, from Waterloo, died of pneumonia per post mortem, with autopsy pending. Haynes accused of lethal assault using a red hot iron in a frigid alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Andrew Kean
the Samaritan Hospital
Mike Haynes
Kean
Haynes
Waterloo
Hoot Arrested in New Orleans for Infernal Machine Case
Waterloo man Jerome W. Hoot alias J W Howard was arrested in New Orleans on a charge of sending an infernal machine to his wife Nettie W. Hoot of Waterloo on October 26. He admits the identity and says he will come to Waterloo without requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Jerome W. Hoot
Nettie W. Hoot
New Or
J. W. Howard
VanMeter Declared Winner in Kentucky Legislature Race
Chicago report notes VanMeter a Democrat defeated Berry a Republican in a contested Kentucky Legislature race by 51 to 43 votes. The outcome alters party balance and accompanies commentary on party dynamics in this early 20th century contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kentucky
VanMeter
Berry
Mafeking Relief Reported by Transvaal Authority
A report from Lorenzo Marques on Delagoa Bay says Mafeking was relieved on the 234th day, with Transvaal authority confirming the news. The dispatch notes relief arrived with good authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Mafeking
Bank of Deerfield Robbed in Wisconsin Dynamite Vault Explosion
Chicago report details a nighttime heist at the Bank of Deerfield Wisconsin sixteen miles east of Madison. Thieves blew the vault with dynamite and took $17,600 in cash. Police investigation underway with federal agents assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bank
Deerfield
Wis
Madison
Three Men Killed In Train Explosion At Edwardsburg
A Chicago and Grand Trunk locomotive exploded at Edwardsburg Michigan this morning killing the engineer fireman and conductor. The incident occurred in transit and prompts investigations by railroad authorities.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Edwardsburg
Mich
Philip D. Armour Jr Dies at 31 in California
Philip D. Armour Jr. died suddenly in Montecito California today aged 31 from congestion of the lungs. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Philip D. Armour, Jr
Montecito
Cal
Water company agrees to city’s $545000 plan
Dubuque Iowa January 26 The Dubuque Water company today accepted the citys proposition of 545000 for their plan The deal is subject to a popular vote at the next election in April The Water company is well satisfied with the deal and would be glad to have it go through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Poverty of Farmers Lives Revealed by Atlantic Essay
W. J. Stillman notes in the February Atlantic that prosperous farmers lived frugal, isolated existences with limited reading beyond the Bible and a weekly newspaper. Their diet and table habits contrasted sharply with expectations, while farm vegetables were scant and sailors at sea enjoyed more varied fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Stillman
de Ruyter
Painter Among Valleys Reveals Spartan Farm Living
In later years I stayed with a farmer in an adjoining valley and painted a grand cascade. For six weeks I lived with the family, eating only salt mackerel for breakfast and salt pork for dinner. I found their intellectual narrowness and bigotry strong, comparable to the Seventh Day Baptist mindset of my youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Four Petitions Filed Over Omitted Taxes in Ackley
Four petitions filed in Franklin County District Court allege over $38,000 in omitted taxes. Defendants are said to owe money and securities fraudulently withheld or overlooked, not taxed for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Iowa
Clerk of the District Court
Franklin County
Burglars Captured in Cantril Jewelry Store Theft
Keosauqua Iowa January 25 Through the persistent work of Marshal Frank Johnston of Keosauqua the men who burglarized the Cantril Cantril jewelry and drug store owned by J E Reininghaus last fall have been arrested and will face long prison terms. The November 5 burglary saw a large quantity of watches rings and other jewelry stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosauqua
Frank Johnston
Iowa
John Reininghaus
Cantril
J. E. Reininghaus
Waterloo Canning Company Formed in Waterloo Iowa
A new firm named the Waterloo Canning Company is organized in Waterloo with 30000 capital to operate a sweet corn canning factory. The plant will be built in Riverside Addition with modern machinery and a 2,000,000 can capacity for next season. Half of output is already contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Waterloo
Waterloo Canning Company
Riverside Addition
Spotted Tail Death Dispute Raised by Rosebud Letter
John H. Charles of Sioux City Iowa received from Post Trader C P Jordan Rosebud agency a letter asserting Spotted Tail was killed by Crow Dog in 1881. The note claims fakers advertised a Spotted Tail impersonator, while Charles says Spotted Tail Jr. was buried and a tombstone erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Tail
Sioux City
John H. Charles
C. P. Jordan
Rosebud
Crow Dog
Europe
Iowa Pioneer Edward Snyder Dies in Indiana Visit
Edward Snyder of Panora Iowa, prominent in G A R and Odd Fellows circles, died suddenly in Walkerton Indiana at age 79. An inquest found heart disease as the cause. Remains to be interred at Panora.
Advertising Doctors Expelled in Sioux City Session
The Sioux Valley Medical Association expelled Drs. T. Y. and R. R. Stephenson of Sioux Falls for advertising and unprofessional conduct. Charges were brought by Dr. A. H. Tufts. The next meeting is set for Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Sioux Valley Medical Association
Large Property Transfer in Charter Oak and Ricketts
One of the largest transfers of property on record in Charter Oak and Ricketts has occurred as the Stough and Walters elevator lines were sold to Mairs and Jamison of La Crosse Wisconsin. The new owners have assumed management of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Oak
Iowa
Stough & Walters
Ricketts
Messrs. Mairs and Jamison
la Crosse
Wis
Ringgold County Farmers Institute Adjourns After Two Days
The Ringgold County Farmers Institute in Kellerton Iowa adjourned this afternoon after a successful two day session at Camp's hall. President W F Sconce of Delphos led meetings as leading farmers from across the county spoke and a large attendance attended the program.
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Ringgold County Farmers’ Institute
Kellerton
Camp's Hall
W. F. Sconce
Delphos
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