Multipl e Disasters Reported in McKeesport and Chicago
McKeesport brewery explosion at 5 this morning wrecks a four story plant killing watchman William Fierkle and brewer Matthew Marr. Loss put at 100000 with fears of more bodies under the ruins. Nearby starch factory in Kankakee burned with 325000 loss after grinder explosion. In Chicago a rear end stock train collision near Arlington Heights fatally injures several men and injures others. one crew member dies shortly after hospital.
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McKeesport
McKeesport Brewing Company
Wm. Fierkle
Matthew Marr
Leonse
Wm. Spencer & Wite
Kankakee
Archer Starch
Louis Real
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Arlington Heights
C. Staller
C. Rusk
H. Smith
W. H. Stevents
C. W. Worthy
E. Webber
J. A. Wilson
Salary of One Million for Schwab at Steel Board
New York March 12 Charles M Schwab will draw a salary of one million dollars for presiding over United States Steel corporation affairs instead of the previously reported eighty thousand dollars a year. A steel combine member who helped settle rival companies announced the figure yesterday making Schwab the highest paid official in the commercial world.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Combine
Schwab
Girl Strikers Defy Police At Britton Overall Factory
In St. Joseph Missouri on March 12 a crowd of 400 working girls filled the Britton overall factory at Third and Jule streets. Police and male workers led by J E Phillips tried to dislodge them. Phillips showcased labor-saving machinery claimed to boost output and pay, but workers say wages were cut.
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St. Joseph, Mo
John S.S. Britton Overall
Third and
Jule Streets
J. E. Phillips
Phillips
Battleship Illinois Sets Out on Builder Trial Trip
Newport News March 12 The battleship Illinois steamed from the cape on its builders' trial trip with fine weather and a large crowd witnessing the departure. The ship will endure a 30 mile stunt and forced draught after the machinery tests.
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Newport News
Capes
Jury Deliberating in Gamble Family Murder Case
Carthage Mississippi March 12 The jury in the trial of Russell Broach and White charged with complicity in the Gamble family murder remained out at noon. If the jury hangs or acquits it is believed the people will lynch Broach and eight other Black suspects including two women who are held for the crime.
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Carthage
Miss
Russell
Broach
White
Gamble
Tit Bits on Engagement Breakup Cue for Curl Paper Pranks
A humorous exchange explores breaking an engagement without hurt. Miss Fuzzie laments the task while Little Brother suggests a cheeky prank involving curl papers to nudge the fiancé into seeing the situation lightheartedly.
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Fuzzie
President to Visit Pacific Coast This Spring
Washington reports the president plans a western tour in five to six weeks this spring leaving in late April or early May. He will travel with cabinet members and Ohio delegation via the Southern Pacific route with several Texas stops including a possible meeting with President Diaz in El Paso before returning north.
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Washington
California
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Congress
Texas
el Paso
Diaz
Mexico
Rumors of Great Combine In Southern Industry
Rumors of a consolidation of three major southern industrial firms surface in Birmingham on March 12. The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad, Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron, and Republic Steel and Iron reportedly merge, owning 28 pig iron furnaces, one steel mill, and two rolling mills in Alabama and Tennessee.
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Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Co
Sloss-Sheffield
Republic
Birmingham
Ala
South
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Republic Steel and Iron Company
Alabama
Tennessee
Sent to the Poorhouse Cockrell Once Prominent Lawyer
Felix G Cockrell once a leading southern Illinois lawyer is now an inmate of Marion county infirmary. Struck by paralysis six years ago he cannot practice law or support himself and has no relatives able to help. He was recently sent to the county poor farm.
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Lebanon
Felix G. Cockrell
Illinois
Marion County Infirmary
Nome Election Sees Gambling Faction Win Narrow Victory
Advices from Nome report a bitter election in the mining camp where gamblers defeated the reform forces. The miners party backed incorporation to curb vice, while the citizens ticket opposed it. Gamblers won by 32 with only 708 of Nome's 4006 residents voting.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nome
Reform Forces
Miners’ Party
Citizens’ Ticket
Tragic Rural Fire Kills Williams Children
In Washington Indiana yesterday, Guy Williams' three children aged 1, 3, and 5 were burned to death seven miles north while he sold timber on the farm. The mother, away in Cornettsville, left them playing. investigators suspect the 3-year-old’s clothes caught fire and spread to the house. The father found the charred bodies lying together inside the dwelling.
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Washington
Ind
Guy Williams
Cornettsville
Williams
Mrs Nation Granted Bond In Topeka Trespass Case
Mrs Carrie Nation was released from Shawnee county jail after posting a 2000 bond to keep the peace and await trial in April. She faces charges of malicious trespass and destruction of property filed by Moeser Bros. owners of the Topeka cold storage plant.
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Topeka, Kas
Te Shawnee County
Moeser Bros
Topeka
Rock Island Arsenal Commandant Praises Davenport Home Industry
Major S. E. Blunt, commandant at Rock Island arsenal, spoke to the Davenport Business Men's Association detailing improvements at the arsenal over three years and thanking Davenport citizens for fostering the home industry.
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Davenport
Iowa
S. E. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Business Men's Association of
Arsenal
De Wet Hampered by Rain Forces Move North
Rain slows General De Wet as he advances north of Brandfort in the Orange River colony. His operations are hindered by wet weather, reports from Pretoria say.
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Pretoria
DeWet
Brandfort
Orange River Colony
Milwaukee survey work begins on new Davenport to Ottumwa line
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul company starts final surveys for a Davenport Ottumwa railroad running parallel to the Rock Island. W Nickerson leads eight surveyors west from Davenport to Muscatine, while Burlington buys the Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern line for about 4 million.
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Columbus Junction
Davenport
Ottumwa
Chicago, Milwaukee
W. Nickerson
Rock Island
Cotter
Washington
Davenport, Rock Island and Northwestern
John W. Gates
Burlington System
Moline
Ill
Mississippi River
Clinton
Peoria
American Steel and Wire Company
Moline and
Peoria Railway Company
Wire Company
Burlington
Gates
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Gilbertown
Lord Roberts Returns Black Eagle Insignia in Berlin
Berlin March 12 Court circles were startled by news that Lord Roberts has returned the Black Eagle insignia to Emperor William. The act, the first time the order’s insignia was returned, followed German press criticism and was reportedly discussed with King Edward VII before the decision.
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Berlin
Lord Roberts
William
England
Prussia
Brandenburg
Edward
Edward VII
Germany
Congressmen Home Take Hand in Politics in Iowa
A Des Moines conference of Cummins supporters discussed securing the Ninth district delegation after Herriott leaves. Attendees included Way, Smith, Phillips, Call, and Brant. Hull may wait to canvass in Des Moines, while Congressmen Haugen Hedge Henderson have returned home amid shifting loyalties among Allison Dolliver and others.
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Des Moines
Mar
Cummins
Kirkwood
Herriott
Tom Way
Britt
J. A. Smith
Osage
Charles Phillips
Maquoketa
George C. Call
Algona
Dave Brant
Clinton
Henderson
Allison
Dolliver
Hedge
Lacey
Hull
Hepburn
Smith
Rumple
Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Joe Lane
Lot Thomas
Many Men Seek Indian Maidens for Marriage Fraud
A Purcell, Oklahoma item reports Chicago ads offering to marry Indian Territory maidens from the Five Civilized Tribes, promising lands and wealth. Officials in Washington announce steps to protect maidens valued between $10,000 and $50,000, amid fraud concerns linked to European postings seeking husbands.
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Purcell
L T
Chicago
Indian Territory
Ind
United States
Washington, D. C
Indian Department
Changeable Weather Forecast for Midwest and Great Lakes
Chicago forecast notes Iowa indications with rain tonight and rain or snow east and central areas Wednesday. Warmer tonight in the east, colder Wednesday afternoon or night. Easterly gale shifts to northwest Wednesday as conditions change.
Indian Marriage Requests and Tribal License Hurdle
Describes outsiders seeking to wed wealthy Indian women with land and cattle but the Indian office cannot clarify. A major barrier is a license costing $1,000 issued by the bride’s tribe before the wedding ceremony can proceed.
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Indian Office
Wapello News Roundup Highlights Local Events and People
In Wapello Iowa on March 12 Miss Lillian Hall of Creston promotes a home talent minstrel show to aid the Eastern Star. Local plans include a Muscatine trip to hear Sousa’s band and updates on Dr Sailor, Grant Hayden’s competitions, dances, and school elections. Community notes cover church activities, illnesses, visitors, and local gatherings.
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Louisa County
Wapello
Lillian Hall
Creston
Muscatine
Sousa
David
America
Warrensburg
Grant
Dale and Fish
Mediapolis
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Hurley
Eastern Star
W. S. Grimes
H. G. Allen
Burlington
Chas. Price
Elletts Business College
TD. N. Sprague
Colfax
Presbyterian Ladies Mite Society
S. S
Clara Tharp
Frank Breitbach
DPD. C
Married Alfred Stead Weds Miss Mary Elaine Hussey
Alfred Stead son of a noted London editor married Miss Mary Elaine Hussey at the bride’s home in Indianapolis. The couple plans a world tour after the ceremony.
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London
Indianapolis
Alfred Stead
Mary Elaine Hussey
Not Complaining The New Pastor
Dialogue snippet shows a conversation where a new pastor expresses gratitude for a husband’s favorable opinion. Sister Hard shell remarks on salary, noting the husband’s satisfaction with modest pay.
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Puck
Sister Hardshell
General Harrison In Critical Condition In Indianapolis
General Harrison remains in a critical, partially unconscious state in Indianapolis. Dr. Jameson reported at 10 o clock there is no encouragement, with his son and daughter summoned and telegrams to his children warning that a marked improvement is needed soon.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Jameson
Walton E Fields and Anna Kammerer wed at First M E Church
Walton E Fields and Miss Anna A Kammerer were married at the First M E parsonage at 11 this morning with Rev C L Stafford officiating. The couple will reside in Wapello where Fields works as foreman at the local canning factory.
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Walton E. Fields
Anna A. Kammerer
M. E
C. L. Stafford
Wapello
Mr. Fields
Cone case arguments heard and taken under advisement
Court heard the Cone case arguments and they were taken under advisement by Judge Brannan. Court adjourned yesterday afternoon until next Monday.
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Cone
Brannan
Rockefeller Jr Delivers Practical Life Aims Address
Leslie's Weekly cites John D. Rockefeller Jr. speaking to a New York students club on life goals. He stresses character friendship health and success built by daily duty done well, noting his example as heir to wealth and fame.
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John PD. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Rockefeller
America
Young Rockefeller
Leslie
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office Week Ending March 12 1901
List of unclaimed letters includes men with Ed Chapman A W Cook Frank Davis J Haverstuh Elias J Hunt George Jameson Henry Jones Henry Miller Lewis G Roseman Chas Wilson. Ladies list lists Mrs F C Bear Miss Bertha Coulter Mrs Hattie Danz Mrs Becca Davis Cynthia Davis Mrs Bob Davis Miss Katie Eberhard Miss Nellie Hickly Mrs Nourse. Foreign list contains D Kletfn. Callers must say advertised. Wm L Roach P M
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Muscatine
Iowa
Ed. Chapman
Frank Davis
J. Haverstuh
Elias J. Hunt
George Jameson
Henry Jones
Henry Miller
Lewis G. Roseman
Chas. Wilson
F. C. Bear
Bertha Coulter
Hattie Danz
Becca Davis
Cynthia Davis
Bob. Davis
Katie Eberhard
Nellie Hickly
Nourse
D. Kletfn
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Low Excursion Fares on Iowa Central Trains to West
Go to California on the Iowa Central railway’s excursions every Tuesday through April 30 1901 at unusually low single trip rates. Tickets also sold to Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and British Columbia at unheard of low rates. For full particulars contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Ia.
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Iowa Central Railway
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
British Columbia
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Marshalltown
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