British Army Reform Criticized In Lords Debate
In London on March 5 Lord Wolseley attacked Britain’s military system during a Lords discussion sparked by the Duke of Bedford. He said the army’s civilian control harms morale and warned of dangerous, unaddressed needs and mismanaged authority across War Office departments.
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London
Duke of Bedford
House of Lords
Misieces Tary
Lord Wolseley
Great Britain
War Office
Ingersoll Apologist Claims Mediumic Messages
Luther R. March of Middleton New York reports he has received spiritual messages from the infidel Robert G Ingersoll via medium Clarissa J Huyler who boards with him The first message affirmed life after death and regretted influencing others to unbelief Later messages say Ingersoll is forgiven for scoffs and railing and welcomed to heaven
Rock Island Cut-Off Rumors Clarified
Washington Iowa March 5 The proposed Rock Island cut off between Eldon and Trenton Missouri has not been announced to Rock Island officials. G W Dye who arranged Bricht on Perlee cut off says rumors of a big Eldon Trenton route are largely guesses and only ten miles of the line remain to be surveyed.
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Washington
Rock Island
Eldon
Trenton
G. W. Dye
Brichton
Perlee
Iowa student Loren Routh to publish wartime hospital tale
Rock Rapids March 5 Loren J Routh son of Hon E C Routh will publish an article titled A Mistake in the Count in the May Century He served over a year in the Philippines as Sergeant of Company A with the Fifty first Iowa His hospital service story reflects his World War era experiences He left Iowa University to enlist then returned to continue his law studies The piece will be illustrated by Century artists.
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Rock Rapids
Loren J. Routh
E. C. Routh
Law
Century Artists
Conger Declines Nomination Yet Accepts Possibility
In Washington on March 5 Congressman Hull says Conger’s message to Cummins does not alter the original terms. Conger cabled Hull that he would accept the nomination but remains not a candidate. Hull states Conger is not seeking the office but will accept a nomination if offered.
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Hull
Cummins
Washington, D. C
Conger
Murder Charge Looms After Ruth Nollard Killing
Bud Taylor the baseball player who killed Ruth Nollard shot in Kansas City attempted suicide in his jail cell and was saved by a cell mate. A large ominous crowd gathered at the jail as inquest procedures neared and the jury ordered him held to the grand jury on murder in the first degree.
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Kansas City
Bud” Taylor
Ruth Nollard
Taylor
Unrequited Love Turns Fatal in New York Theater
Antonio Triolo shot and killed 16 year old actress Mamie Magaver while she and her mother and banker Sorrentino returned from the theatre. Triolo was arrested.
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New York
Antonio Triolo
Mamie Magaver
Mamie
Sorrentino
Galesburg to Vote on Saloon Licenses at April Election
The Galesburg city council unanimously decided to submit the saloon licensing question to a vote of the people at the April city election. The meeting occurred last night and the decision is for the Galesburg Lit city election.
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Gales Burg
Galesburg
Carnegie Gift to Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids receives a $50,000 library grant from Andrew Carnegie under his standard donation terms. He informed an Iowa resident the gift is official and will support a free public library in the city.
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Carnegie
Cedar Rapids
Andrew Carnegie
Wilhelmina Returns After Honeymoon Triumph in Amsterdam
Queen Wilhelmina and the consort returned to the capital with a triumphal entry in gala attire. The city of Amsterdam greeted the monarchs with enthusiasm as they appeared for the first time since their honeymoon.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Inaugural Ball Opens McKinley Stationed Beside Mrs McKinley
Washington March 5. The inaugural ball closed the day’s festivities with President and Mrs McKinley leading the grand march in a vast pension office auditorium. Spectacle and splendor overwhelmed attendees as decorations and electric displays totaled about $45,000. The marine band played before arrival and Mrs McKinley’s illness altered the program.
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Washington
Pension Office
McKinley
Aventas
United States Marine Band
Evans
Yellow Ball Room Decor Highlights Presidential Reception
Comers view the yellow decorated ballroom with electric bulbs and green garlands as Vice President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt arrive with governors and senators. The McKinleys host an informal levee and reception, followed by lunch, with festivities continuing late into the night.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Miles
Ciy
Horse Killed by Cars in West Liberty
A valuable horse owned by J. D. Fisher was struck and killed by a train of B. C. R. & N. cars in the northern part of West Liberty on Monday.
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West Liberty
J. D. Fisher
IOWA MEN IN SCHEME FOR LOUISIANA RAILROAD
Vicksburg Miss March 5 A million dollars of capital has been subscribed to build a railroad from Vidalia La to Lake Providence La to be known as the New Orleans Natchez and Arkansas railroad Officers named include C L Averill Cedar Rapids Ia president Curtis Judd Lynn Mass vice P J C Bealer Cedar Rapids Ia treasurer H Ward Cole Vicksburg secretary
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Miss
Vidalia
Lake Providence
New Orleans, Natchez and Arkansas
C. L. Averill
Cedar Rapids
Curtis Judd
Lynn
Mass
P. J. C. Bealer
H. Ward Cole
Fire Nearly Wipes Out Aplington Business District
Waterloo reports that a major blaze destroyed the business portion of Aplington in Butler County last night causing about 20000 dollars in losses.
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Butler County
Waterloo
Aplington
Harrison Renominated for Third Chicago Mayor Term
The Democratic city convention in Chicago unanimously renominated Carter Harrison for mayor for a third term. The decision comes as Chicago gears up for the upcoming election.
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Chicago
Carter Harrison
Births and theater box office updates in local items
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Alvin Morris. Grand Theater ticketing moves to the box office. Miss Mary Fahey hosted about ten friends on Iowa avenue with games music and refreshments. The funeral of August Wetzel was held at his residence this morning. Knights of the Mac cabees met with full attendance planned for initiation.
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Alvin Morris
August Wetzel
Mary Fahey
Iowa Avenue
Milwaukee and C B Q Purchase Davenport Clinton Line
Rumor says Milwaukee and Chicago Burlington and Quincy jointly bought the Davenport to Clinton branch on the east bank to connect with the main line at Savannah. The two year old line would extend from Rock Island to Peoria, aiding a Davenport northward cut-off. The report lacks official confirmation but carries probability amid Springfield era rail expansion.
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Milwaukee
Davenport
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Rock Island
Peoria
Clinton
Milwaukee and
Savannah
School Convention Nomination Meeting in Muscatine City
Electors of the Independent School District of Muscatine City are urged to meet at the city hall on Thursday evening March 7 at 7:30 for nominating three candidates for school director. All citizens interested in school welfare are invited to attend.
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Muscatine City
Moser Convicted in Peculiar Amish Church Case
Sam Moser was found guilty of murdering his wife and three children and sentenced to 21 years. The case centered on alleged influences from the New Amish sect on his family, with the court ruling out persecution as his motive. The defense argued the stress drove him to madness. He attempted suicide.
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Pekin
Sam Moser
Moser
Wiles Celebrate 28th Anniversary with Surprise Home Visit
Mr and Mrs Geo Wiles mark 28 years in their home tied to Grant inaugural day. About 30 A P O N T s surprised Geo H Wiles returning from town and helped host a night of games music and refreshments. Wiles received a rocking chair gift from the A P O N T s and guests departed at midnight.
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Geo. Wiles
Geo. H. Wiles
Grant
Mr. Wiles
Wm. Narvis
Early Spring Report From Sacramento Subscriber
George Vogelsang, an old time journal subscriber in Sacramento California, notes in a letter that this winter brought plenty of rain, promising good crops and an early spring for the area.
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California
George Vogelsang
Sacramento
Cal
Special Hawkeye Lodge Meeting for Two Candidates
Hawkeye Lodge No. 30 A F and A M holds a special meeting this evening at 7 20 to work on two candidates. All Masons in good standing are invited to attend.
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Hawkeye Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Funeral of John Frederick Gun zenhauser Held at German Evangelical Church
This afternoon the funeral for John Frederick Gun zenhauser was held at the German Evangelical church with a large gathering of relatives and friends paying tribute as the services were described as very impressive.
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John Frederick Gunzenhauser
Roosevelt Presides Over Senate First Session
Washington reports crowds at the Capitol as Roosevelt presided over the first Senate session. Senator Platt of Connecticut proposed a rules change to limit debate while new Senators McLaurin and Nelson were sworn in. The cabinet nominations were confirmed in executive session and Griggs was renominated as attorney general to serve until April.
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House
Senate
Roosevelt
Platt
Connecticut
McLaurin
Mississippi
Nelson
Minnesota
Allison
Cockrell
Griggs
Officers Elected by Muscatine County Sunday School Convention
The Muscatine County Sunday school convention met at St. John's chapel in Seventy-Six towne ship. Elected officers include President A. J. Neidig and 1st Vice W. S. Hunter. Also named were 2d Vice E. E. Shellabarger and Secretary A. S. Millett, with J. T. Kuechmann as Treasurer and Abbie Lake as Secretary of Home Department.
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Muscatine County
St. John's Chapel
Seventy-Six
Towneship
A. J. Neidig
Wm. S. Hunter
E. E. Shellabarg
A. S. Millett
J. T. Kuechmann
Home Department
Abbie Lake
Robert Bennett
Town visitors crowd the city amid weather notes
Montpelier resident Fred Lehmes and others from Sweetland Letts Fulton and Nichola were in the city for the day. The water depth at the river stood 4 feet 4 inches above low tide, up 3 inches from yesterday. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Frey hier died yesterday at 616 Climer Street with burial at Greenwood Cemetery tomorrow.
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Fred Freyhier
Climer Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Fair and Continued Cold Weather for Iowa
Chicago March 5 special indications forecast fair and continued cold tonight and Wednesday.
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Chicago
Iowa
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