War Ended Demand for Peace in South Africa Sparked by Boer Rally
London crowds rally for immediate peace terms including independence for the Boers. Thousands of anti-Boer demonstrators protest outside Queen's Hall, police quell any riot while leaders like Hart Roberts and Lord Kitchener are singled out. Reports note harsh conditions in Cape Town camps and Liberals plan a manifesto criticizing pro-Boer influence.
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London
Thosands
Queen's Hall
South Africa
Hart Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Milner
Birmington
the Post
Caps Town
Prophet Smith and McLand Lynched Near Benton
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 20 two negro men known as Prophet Smith and F D McLand were dragged from jail by a mob and hanged from a tree on the Arkansas road a mile and a half from the jail. Smith died praying while McLand remained silent after statements denying involvement in the murder of John Gray Foster.
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Shreveport
Frank
Prophet” Smith
F. D. McLand
Benton
John Gray Foster
Arkansas Road
Smith
Illinois Central to gain Iowa Central control
Chicago reports the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad will shortly take over the Iowa Central, already under its control. With the acquisition, the M and St L will be brought under Illinois Central control on a guaranteed 35 percent dividend basis. Plans are said to be fully arranged.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Minneapolis and St
Woman Found Dead Near Greene in Suspected Murder
June 20. Mrs. Louis Bussa, living seven miles southwest of Greene, was found dead in her house and partly burned. Authorities suspect murder and arson as kerosene and feathers were scattered across the floor. The coroner's jury is holding an inquest. she had been married only briefly.
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Greene
Louis Bussa
Here
The Princes Indicted in Kennedy Case
Kansas City dated June 20. The grand jury indicted C W Prince Will Prince and Bert Prince father and brothers of Lulu Prince Kennedy as accessories to the murder of Philip H Kennedy. Mrs Kennedy already sentenced to ten years. The princes were arrested in February and Bert and father released on bail while Will remained jailed. They will be re-arrested and required to post new bonds.
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Kansas City
C. W. Prince
Will Prince
Bert Prince
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Philip H. Kennedy
Kennedy
Hadley
Crown Prince Targeted During Train Stop in Bochum
In Bochum Westphalia the Crown Prince faced an incident aboard a train when a man struck his car window with a stick. The assailant was arrested and intoxicated, and there were fears an attack on the Crown Prince’s wife may have occurred.
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Berlin
Bochum
Westphalia
Ife
Warned by anarchists over spies in New York
Anarchists warned the Italian consul general in New York to abandon espionage on Reds after Hum bert’s assassination. They threaten bloodshed if spies are not called off and the consuls do not drop the system of espionage.
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New York
Humbert
Farewell to Carrie and the Medicine Lodge Home
Mount Gilead Ohio June 20 David Nation husband of the famous Carrie issues a public statement asserting his wife left their Medicine Lodge Kansas home and will not return He plans to live out his days with his daughter Mrs Wim Riddle in Iberia Ohio
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Mount Gilead
David Nation
Carrie
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Wim. Riddle
Breria
Shaw Shows Its Points
Governor Shaw and his automobile excited Des Moines crowds on Wednesday. The three seated brake drew riders all day with stations in front of the Savery and near the post office on Fourth Street. He explained the machine’s merits to groups of onlookers, drawing wide attention and speculation about politics.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Savery
Fourth Street
Cyclone Hits Boonville Destroying 64 Buildings
A Boonville cyclone swept through the town during the night destroying sixty four buildings and disabling the light plant and telephone exchanges. Tob Fisher was killed by falling brick. twelve of fifteen others were slightly injured. Several reform school buildings were damaged as three inches of rain fell in 30 minutes.
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Boonville
Bell and Independent Company
Tob Fisher
Northwestern M W A Picnic Draws Ten Thousand at Estherville
June 20 at Estherville the fourth annual Northwestern M W A Picnic Association meeting attracted ten to twelve thousand. William Jennings Bryan opened afternon exercises with an address on civilization to wide acclaim. Sheldon won drills with a score of 374. J P Dolliver followed, echoing Bryan on politics as a civically beneficial force.
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Estherville
Northwestern
M. W. A. Picnic Association
William Jennings Bryan
Sheldon
J. P. Dolliver
Mr. Bryan
Christian Endeavor Delegates Gather in Walsiington
June 20 report from Walsiington says numerous delegates attend the Christian Endeavor convention convened yesterday. District President Macy of Colfax is on the ground as delegates are welcomed.
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Walsiington
Christian Endeavor Convention
Macy
Colfax
Epworth League Convention in Burlington District
The Epworth League convention of the Burlington district met at the M E church Tuesday and Wednesday with about 100 delegates registered. President F W Hanawall opened the sessions, with papers by Burt Filmer and Ella Parker, plus discussions on religious experience and the League’s benevolence. Afternoon featured Iowa Veteran University topics. evening included a keynote by J W Hancher and a pantomime by local girls Beatrice and Gladys Orchard. A reception followed for delegates and visiting societies.
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Epworth League
Burlington
M. E
F. W. Hanawall
John H. Taylor
Columbus City
Burt Filmer
Almworth
Ella Parker
Mediapolis
League
Emma Vandervort
Wapello
Lottie Patterson
Corda Hobart
Winfield
A. J. Catel
Salina
Olive Shannon
Miss Spellman
Iowa Veseran University
Robt. Johnson
Morning Sun
W. S. Mitchell
Florence MceSweeny
Columbus Junction
T. J. Myers
Mr. Pleasant
J. W. Hancher
J. W. Wancher
Mt Pleasant
Keokuk Presbyterian Church
Beatrice
Gladys Orchard
Prosperity Takes Leap in New York July Payments
A conservative estimate places New York combined interest and dividend payments for July 1 between 120 million and 125 million dollars. It is noted as the largest on record for any previous July and is expected to rise as new and increased dividends reflect the country’s growing agricultural, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.
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New York
Senator Clark's Son Marries in Butte
W A Clark Jr son of Senator Clark wed Miss Mabel Foster at the bride's home in Butte Montana. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon and the senator is said to have given a check for 100000 as a wedding gift.
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Butte
Mont
W. A. Clark, Jr
Senatro Clark
Mabel Foster
Boer sympathizers plan Kruger visit to United States
The Times Washington reports preparations for a Kruger visit in autumn. Boer sympathizer C. W. Van derhoot says a pro-Boer conference occurred in New York over a weekend and named the reception committee, chaired by Consul General Pierce of the Orange Free State.
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New York
the Times
Washington
United States
Kruger
C. W. Vanderhoot
Pierce
Orange Free State
Hog Cholera Epidemic Reported in Dubuque County
Dubuque residents report a hog cholera outbreak in the northern part of Dubuque County. Farmer Charles Ungs notes the disease is of a more virulent type than previously seen, causing widespread alarm among local hog producers.
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Dubuque
Charles Ungs
Expect Visit From Anarchists in Rome
The Tribuna reports two Italian anarchists have left New York for Italy to strike at constitutional authority.
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Rome
the Tribuna
New York
Italy
Oil Land High Priced in Spindle Top Sale
Beaumont Texas June 20 Spindle top land jumps to a record at 164000 per acre for a small tract. The Hogg Swayne syndicate sells their 15 acre purchase to Ira O Wyse Oil company which plans a well immediately despite no new gusher since the last time.
Pressed chicken fatal at Iowa banquet
Ft. Dodge June 20 Professor Byers formerly Bancroft Iowa principal now in Parker South Carolina lies in critical condition from pressed chicken at a high school banquet. The boiled chicken in a tin boiler with a copper bottom poisoned all who ate it. Poison was most severe among the children. It is feared Professor Byers will not recover.
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Ft. Dodge
Professor Byers
Bancroft
Iowa
Parker
S. C
Byers
Thirty Second Iowa Volunteers Reunion Opens at Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls on June 20 hosts the biennial reunion of the Thirty second Iowa volunteers with strong turnout of survivors and local interest in the event.
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Reunion
Iowa Falls
Iowa Volunteers
Death by Own Action in Crawfordsville Restaurant Keeper
Crawfordsville residents were shocked to learn that Charles Pearson, a 30 year old restaurant keeper and Woodmen member, hanged himself in his ice house. He had wandered to Fort Madison and Burlington last winter, suffered from grip affecting his mind, and had expressed that he would be better off dead. He leaves a wife and eight year old son. funeral held at his father’s home near Ainsworth.
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Crawfordsville
Charles Peerson
Pearson
Madison
Burlington
Woodmen Order
John Pearson
The
Ainsworth Clipper
Ainsworth
Befriended By Man She Once Had Loved
Lulu Meeker, accused of carrying concealed weapons, was acquitted in Justice Aylesworth's court in Des Moines. Charles Copenhagen, once her husband, appeared with an attorney and supported her defense. They left together amid a hush of renewed affection and whispered hopes for a reunion.
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Des Moines
Lulu Meeker
Justice Aylesworth’s Court
Charles Copenhagen
Ottumwa
Copenhagen
Arrest at Williamsburg in dynamite case near Amana
State Fish and Game Warden George A. Lincoln arrested farmer Charles H. Goodrich near Walford for using dynamite and killing fish in the Iowa river near Amana. Justice set a fine of 40.70 dollars. More cases are under investigation at the same location and additional arrests are expected.
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Williamsburg
George A. Lincoln
Charles H. Goodrich
Walford
Iowa River
Amana
Tabor College President Resigns After Ten Years
In Tabor Indiana on June 20 Professor Richard Cecil Hughes resigns as president of Tabor College to accept a more lucrative position. He has been at the college a decade and oversaw a growing endowment and attendance doubling during his administration.
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Tabor, In
Richard Cecil Hughes
Tabor College
Hughes
General Bartlett a Victim Found in River
The body of General Charles Bartlett, a casualty of the Northfield disaster, was recovered this morning from the East River in New York. Bartlett was noted for his Civil War service and achievements.
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New York
Chas. Bartlett
Northfield
East River
Bartlett
Testimony in Keller case challenges Barker assault tale
Jersey City records reveal three ministers who were friends of Rev. John Keller swear he was in Garden City on the day Mrs Barker says she was assaulted. The defense rests as Keller testifies, denying the claimed assault and rebutting Mrs Barker testimony about church departure. Neighbors and church members challenge Barker’s veracity while an insanity expert questions her mental state.
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Jersey City
John Keller
Thomas Barker
Barker
Cme
Keller
Garden City
L. L
Asturia Wreck Near Gulf of Aden Likely Total Loss
Adem June 20. The Hamburg American steamship Asturia is ashore near the Gulf of Aden and probably will be a total loss. The crew was saved.
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Gulf of Aden
Adem
Asturia
Salvation Army Ensign faces court over infant care dispute
Omaha Neb June 20 Ensign Emil Glassman of the Salvation Army is summoned to Justice Shoemaker's court to account for a 3 month old infant kept at the barracks over a $17 board bill. Mrs Martha Higgins demands the child’s return in good condition. Glassman says the barracks open to charities but not a nursery for well provided children.
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Omaha
Neb
Emil Glassman
Salvation Army
Civilife
Glassman
Martha Higgins
Justice Shoemaker’s Court
Ensign Glassman
Dinosaur bones found near Grand Junction in height and length
Professor Riggs of the Field Columbian Museum in Chicago reports a near complete dinosaur fossil unearthed ten miles below Grand Junction across the Grand River. The specimen measures over 74 feet long and about nine feet tall, among the continent's most complete finds.
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Grand Junction
Riggs
Field Columbian Muesum
Chicago
Grand River
See E L Kemptner for paper hanging and decorating
An advertisement for wallpaper hanging and decorating services by E L Kemptner offering best service and low prices at 214 East Fifth Street.
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E. L. Kemptner
East Fifth Street
Partly Cloudy With Showers Prediction From Chicago Weather
Partly cloudy to night and Friday with possible local showers and thunderstorms. Slightly warmer in northern and central portions tonight. Chicago issued a special forecast for Iowa indicating variable moisture and a tendency toward showers as the period begins.
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Woodman
Christian Endeavorers
Burlington District
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Ruth Wentz
Clara Powelson
O. G. Orrent
Mt. Pleasant
Florence McSweeny
T. S&s. Riever
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