Frightful Cedar Rapids Massacre Ends in Suicide
Charles Mefford, 27, escaped inmate of a mental asylum, killed James Fitzsimmons and family members in Cedar Rapids Iowa, injured Mrs Fitzsimmons and Kate Fitzsimmons, then wounded himself and died. English janitor Reginald Andrews aided by locking residents in and confronting the assailant before Mefford fatally shot himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Charles Mefford
James Fitzsimmons
Mefford
Independence Asylum
Seymour's Force Defeated in Tien Tsin Fighting
Dispatches from Shaghai dated June 25 report that Seymour's force was defeated in a clash at Tien Tsin, as communicated by the local custom authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Shaghai
Tien Tsin
TROOPS FOR CHINA CITES RUSSIAN MOVES IN SIBERIA
The Czar orders Russian forces in eastern Siberia onto a war footing. A French armored cruiser Vauban with five hundred marines and artillery sails for Taku. No fresh China news at the State Department. Consul General Godnow reports no contact with Pekin since June 14. The Celtic departs Sydney for Manila to carry supplies for Taku forces.
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Siberia
St. Petersburg
Saigon
Cochin
China
Vauban
Taku
Washington
State Department
Godnow
Shanghai
Department
Pekin
Sydney
Manila
National Prohibitionists Open Convention in Chicago
Delegates arrived in Chicago for the national Prohibition convention with the opening session set for Wednesday at the First Regiment Armory. Presidential hopefuls include John G. Wooley of Chicago Hale Johnson of Newton Indiana and Dr C S Swallow of Pennsylvania. Chairman Stewart says the party is in prime condition and predicts strong rebuke to McKinley over the army canteen issue and to Bryan over his Nebraska amendment campaign stance.
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Chicago
John G. Wooley
Hale Johnson
Newton
His
C. S. Swallow
Pennsylvania
Stewart
National Committee
McKinley
Bryan
Nebraska
Croker and Murphy Delegates Planned for Kansas City Trip
New York dispatch reports Croker and Murphy plus possibly another Democratic leader will travel to Kansas City on Saturday. They may visit Bryan's Nebraska home, with rank and file travelers taking three special trains the following day. Hill will depart earlier on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Journal
New York
Editor Russell Dead in Chicago Chronicle
Martin J. Russell longtime editor of the Chicago Chronicle died this morning in Chicago Alabama. He had been identified for many years with Chicago newspapers and contributed to the local press landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Russell
The
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Mr. Russell
Legations Safe and Seeking Passports after Shanghai Dispatch
Sheng the Chinese director of telegraphs says the legations are safe and ministers uninjured and asks for passports. Tsung Li Yamen is disposed to comply with requests. Dispatch from Honingspruit dated the twenty third reports British losses of thirty one killed and wounded. Gen. Hamilton injured.
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London
Sheng
Tsung Li Yamen
Shanghai
Honingspruit
Hamilton
Business Men to Visit Alaska from Tacoma
A party of over a hundred businessmen departed Tacoma on the Oriental liner Tacoma for a month long Alaska trip. They will stop at Juneau Skagway Sitka Patch Harbor St Michael and Cape Nome, traveling under charter by the local Chamber of Commerce.
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Alaska
Tacoma
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Juneau
Skagway
Sitka
Patch Harbor
St. Michael
Cape Nome
Bryan Arrives Home but Disappoints the Crowds
Lincoln Nebraska June 25 Col Bryan arrived home this morning from his outing trip. He disappointed citizens by not appearing yesterday so no committee was at the depot today. He had no definite campaign plans and would announce none until after the Kansas City convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Col. Bryan
Kansas City
Taku action blocked as Seymour remains in danger
London reports from Admiral Bruce via cable that no immediate relief can be sent to Seymour. Tien Tsin is besieged and fighting for life as Bruce notes no further news on Seymour.
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London
Bruce
Taku
Seymour
Tien Tsin
Iowa Central Railway Urges Home Seekers Route
The Iowa Central Railway promoting its line for Home seekers excursionists with tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays to western northern southern and southwestern points at one fare plus two dollars round trip. Includes Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries to Geo. S. Batty G P T A Merville town Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Train Wreck Near McDonough Kills Fifty? Deadly Washout Collision
A Macon branch Southern Railway passenger train crashed after hitting a washout north of Mc Donough Georgia. The wreck caused a fire and wiped out most occupants in the sleeper and Pullman car. Thirty-five killed with many named victims and crews. Rescue amid rain and flood amid flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Macon
Southern Railway
McDonough
William A. Barclay
J. E. Wood
J. H. Hunnicutt
J. T. Sullivan
W. W. Bennett
Athanta
T. E. Maddox
W. J. Pate
H. R. Cressman
Pullman
George W. Flournoy
D. C. Hightower
Stockbridge
W. W. Spark
Marcon
Elder Henson
Florida
J. R. Florida
Nashville
W. ©. Bliss
Bridgeman
DP. Y. Griffith
J. 17. Rhodes
John Brantley
White
Will Green
W. L. Lawrence
Wreck on Chicago and Northwestern near Depert station
A northbound excursion train colliding with a freight train near Depert, Wisconsin, injures 37 and kills five. Among the dead are Ed Ruskie and George Lloyd. many others suffer severe injuries including broken limbs and head and back injuries. The collision occurred as the passenger train entered the station while a freight backed into a side track, with the first car forced through the second coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern
Depert
Saengerfest
Ruskie
Fon du Lac
Lawrence Plank
George L. Lloyd
Eden
Charles Mierson
Burt Ives
Oshkosh
Ashland
Lawson
Neenah
Fred Wagner
William Kanff
Charles Rewping
J. J. Schmitz
Neconah
Thomas Lamb
Joseph Landerman
B. Frotling
Edward Rabedeauu
Kaukauna
Lloyd
Herman Ross
Bert Doest
James Caffney
van Dyne
Mrs. Dhe
Pon du Lac
Miss Heider
John H. Thompson
Fd. Carr
Jean Carr
Four Miners Die In Champion Mine Explosion
Four men lost their lives in a Champion Michigan mine explosion on Saturday evening. Victims: John Floyd shift boss Noah Lark skip tender Herman Luma and Otto Parkala miners. One of five on the twenty fifth level escaped by climbing the air hose to clean air. Gases and smoke caused the asphyxiation. Cause unknown but likely sparks from a miner's pipe. Victims to be buried today.
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Champion, Mich
Champion
John Floyd
Noah Lark
Skip Tender
Herman Luma
Otto Parkala
Tvas
Man With Wig Sees Advantage in Hair That Won't Gray
A man wearing a wig notes a practical benefit his hair remains ungray. The remark emphasizes the convenience of maintaining a consistent appearance without future color changes.
Rumors of Illinois Central buying Iowa Central Railroad
Muscatine residents discuss rumors of the Illinois Central absorbing the Iowa Central. The report cites possible control by the M and St L line and names new directors with extensive railroad ties. Local sentiment sees improved finance and operations if the transfer proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railroad
Muscatine
Muscatine North and South
Illinois Central
Iowa Central
Ilinois Central
Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Illinois
Iowa
Marshalltown Times-Republican
M. & St. L. Railway
Lone Central
Illinois Central Railway Company
George Crocker
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Franscisco
Paul Morton
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
T. P. Shonts
Indiana, Ilnois & Iowa Railway
L. F. Day
The
Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Minneapolis
Edwin Hawley
New York
F. H. Davis
J. E. Serles
Tennessee Northern Railway
Sugar Trust
Edwin Langdon
Central National Bank of
New York City
J. C. Wier
Adams Express Company
Open Air Meetings Set for Sunday Evenings in City Court House Square
City ministers announce public open air meetings at Court House Square each Sunday evening through the summer with services at 6 30. Churches will appear in alphabetical order on the program. topics and participants to be finalized. The first service is next Sunday with music arranged by a committee including W E Battey Z W Hutchinson H H Arnold H D Herr and C L Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. E. Battey
Z. W. Hutchinson
H. H. Arnold
H. D. Herr
C. L. Stafford
Court to Convene Tomorrow Morning
Local notes report court sessions expected to begin tomorrow morning. Mr and Mrs Adam Hartman spent Sunday in Montpelier and Miss Mary Eade with Miss Myrtle Flint returned from Letts. Miss Lady Harrison of St John Kan visits Miss Mary Eade. A white alligator tooth watch fob was found on Lucas Grove road near the cemetery and redelivered to Journal. Judge Wolfe is said to visit to hear the Hill Giesler case referred to a referee. Robert Bowser left Saturday evening for a short Denver trip with a layover in Omaha to visit his brother Will.
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Lady Harrison
St. John, Kan
Mary Eade
Lucas Grove Road
Robert Bowser
Denver
Omaha
Will
Hershey Closes As Logs Stagnate At Falling Water
Hershey lumber mill suspends operations after the river falls and logs fail to move. About three hundred men lose work, with hope of a restart in a few days. A dredge and crew will open a twenty foot wide channel from raft to downstream current and another from raft to shore to restore flow and restart the mill.
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Hershey Lumber
College President Resigns at Iowa Wesleyan
Dr. F. D. Blakeslee resigned after one year as president of Iowa Wesleyan University Mt. Pleasant taking a post in Cazenovia New York He leaves behind a school with a long history dating to 1844 and a committee will search for a successor amid a period of past administrative changes and faculty shifts.
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F. D. Blakeslee
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
West Greenwich Academy
Rhode Island
C. L. Stafford
Blakeslee
East
Ane
Cazenovice
New York
Iona Wesleyan
Blaze Causes 150000 Dollar Fire on State and Adams
A morning fire in Chicago caused about 150000 dollars of damage to properties on State and Adams streets. The Berry Candy Co Goodrich Potter Co jewelers Langbolein and a milliner were affected in the blaze.
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Chicago
State
Adams
Berry Candy Co
Goodrich Potter Co
Jewelers
Langbolein, Milliner
Unsettled Tuesday Weather Indications for Iowa
Chicago report notes indications for Iowa of a fair night with a possibility of unsettled conditions turning Tuesday. The forecast emphasizes potential changes in weather as a preventive notice for readers planning travel or outdoor activities.
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Chicago
Iowa
Rumors of Kaiser Assassination in Kiel
Berlin reports rumors of an assassination attempt on the Kaiser during a Kiel monument unveiling. Officials dismiss the claim as nonsense, stating no such attack occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kiel
New Sweden Maine Marks Thirtieth Anniversary
William M. Thomas Jr. presided at a June 25 celebration in New Sweden Maine for the 30th anniversary of the town’s Swedish colony. He recalled founding the colony in 1870 with 51 people and noted it now numbers over 2000 Swedish American farmers in the Maine woods.
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Maine
New Sweden
William M. Thomas, Jr
United States of America
Sweden
Norway
Thomas
Maine Woods
Excursion to West and Northwest Outing From Marshalltown
Iowa Central offers an excursion to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Wyoming with departures on July 7 19 and August 1 1900 Fare is one dollar plus two dollars for a round trip Tickets may be used until October 31 1900 Inquiries through coupon ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa
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Iowa Central
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Geo
S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Marshalltown
Iowa
Low Round Trip Rates For Cedar Rapids Driving Meet
Cedar Rapids Driving Association offers low round trip fares for the June 26 28 race meet in Cedar Rapids Iowa with one third fare for the round trip On sale June 28 26 27 and 28 return limit June 29 Also National Prohibition Convention in Chicago Illinois on June 26 with one round trip fare On sale June 25 26 and 27 return limit July 3. Cc M Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Driving Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Chicago
Cc. M. Gould
One Fare Round Trip to Davenport for G A R Encampment
The B C R N railroad offers a single fare round trip from all Iowa points to Davenport for the State Encampment G A R in June. Sale dates are June 11 to 14 with return allowed through June 16. Inquire at the nearest agent. Joel Farmer Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa
Davenport
Joel Farmer
C. BR
N. Ry
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Wheat and Corn Movements
Special dispatch notes Chicago markets with data from Muscatine and Duluth offices. Reports Northwestern wheat prices and last year’s transfers, plus Liverpool wheat opening nervous and corn easing by 4d.
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Northwestern
Duluth
Liverpool
For Rent Five Room Cottage on Park Line
Five room cottage for rent located on Park line. Inquiries should be directed to F. S. user’s at 701 East Fifth Street.
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F. S. User's
East Fifth Street
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Aed
Reginald Andrews
Andrews
Joseph Drake
Drake
National Prohibitionists
Croker and Murphy
Russell Dead
Geo. S. Batty
Mervnalltown, Iowa
Court House Square
Adam Hartman
Montpelier
Myrtle Flint
Letts
Wolfe
Hershey
Chicago Fire
Cannes &c
A. J. Toher
H. E. McKay
Uly Aeeee
Ceee
Fai
cSaan Rar
Kansas
Star Restaurant
Iowa Avenue
IRL
Front Street
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