Iowa Delegation Split Over Federal Appointments
Washington dispatches report President Roosevelt asked to confirm Iowa picks for federal posts but withheld several names after internal contests. The move sparks speculation that Kemble and Patterson allies influenced the process while some fear a broader break in Iowa’s delegation.
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Washington
Senate
Iowa
Edward Knott
George M. Christian
United States
Lewis Miles
Internal Revenue Collectors
J. V. Sammis
Howar
Harry O. Weaver
United States Attorney
Kemble
Patterson
Journal
DD. C
Congressman Rumple
Rumple
McMillan
Sammis
Weaver
Frank J. Stillman
Des Moines
Congress
Harry Weaver
Roosevelt
Dubuque
J. W. Patterson
King Edward II Undergoes Surgery Delays Coronation
London reports King Edward undergoes an operation for perityphlitis with the coronation postponed. Official bulletins describe the king’s condition as serious and then improving while crowds gather in consternation outside Buckingham Palace.
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Edward
London
Exchange-Telegraph Company
Stock Exchange
Buckingham Palace
St Luke's fire blamed on society leaders by coroner
A Chicago coroner jury held O. E. Miller president and Henry Clark Davis general manager of St. Luke's society responsible for the sanitarium fire that killed 11 people. Four other employees were arrested after the blaze but later released.
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O. E. Miller
Henry Clark Davis
Chicago
St. Luke's Society
Fire devastates Madison Illinois after horse kicks lantern
A lantern toppled by a horse kicked over at 10:30 last night ignited a blaze that nearly destroyed Madison Illinois near the eastern approach of the merchants' bridge. Damages are estimated at $200,000.
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St. Louis
Madison
Ill
Merchants’ Bridge
Death on island farmer Ben Landfeir found dead
In Pine Mills Iowa on June 24 Ben Landfeir who farmed 25 acres for J Welsch on an island was found dead in bed Friday by the landowner. His funeral was held at Montpelier Sunday afternoon.
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Pine Mills
Iowa
Ben Landfeir
J. Welsch
Montpelier
Jane Toppan Confesses to 31 Murders Before Commital
Boston June 24 Jane Toppan will be taken to the insane asylum to pass the rest of her life after confessing to 31 murders to her counsel. She admits to killings by morphine and other poisons and claims responsibility for numerous house fires while serving as a nurse saying she would have killed more if free.
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Boston
Jane Toppan
Reverend Parvin Arrives in City Aboard the Firefly
Morning Sun Indiana clergyman Reverend S. H. Parvin reached the city at noon aboard the steamship Firefly. He is visiting local churches and meeting parishioners during the visit.
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S. H. Parvin
Morning Sun
Indications for Iowa Weather Report Tonight and Wednesday
Chicago dispatch reports a partly cloudy sky with isolated showers across Iowa indicators tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to rise, signaling warmer conditions ahead.
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Chicago
Iowa
If King Edward Fails Illness He Will Be Succeeded by Prince of Wales
If King Edward does not survive today’s operation at noon the Prince of Wales would succeed him. The prince recently completed a lengthy tour of British colonies where he was warmly received. Should he ascend soon he would be the youngest ruler among major European powers, with Spain’s king younger but Czar Nicholas and Emperor William older.
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Edward
Prince of Wales
England
Spain
Nicholas
William
Bryan’s Turn to Score Cleveland in Democratic Rift
William J. Bryan denounces Grover Cleveland’s harmony program at the Tilden Club dinner in New York and vows to oppose it. He accuses Cleveland of distorting democratic principles and urges the party to abandon his ideas, urging a return to Jefferson and Jackson-era principles.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
New York
David B. Hill
Cleveland
Tilden Club
New York City
Grover
Bryan
Mr. Cleveland
United States
Treasury
Wall Street
Washington
Treasury Department
Knox
Virgeinius
Jefferson
Jackson
Feet and Socks as Evidence in Murder Case
Photographs show alleged murder suspects’ feet and socks as evidence. Images appear to link suspects to crime scene footprints.
River Junction Murder Case Focuses on Holliday
Charles Holliday charged with murdering James Gallaugher near River Junction. Evidence includes footprints matching plaster casts, socks found under a board, and photos of Holliday’s feet. Holliday waives preliminary hearing and awaits grand jury. officials are continuing investigation.
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Charles Holliday
Gallaugher Place
River Junction
James Gallaugher
Holliday
Vair
Gallaugher
Iowa City
Iowa
Justice Co. S. Barber
Grand
Ranck & Bradley
Zmant & Hart
Galluagher
Harry Moore
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Balfour
Westminister Abbey
Cessor
Reading
London Dispatches
Mansion House
Marlborough House
York House
Prince
Edward VII
ST. Luke's
Madison, Ill
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