Funeral preparations as Harrison burial looms
Cold weather hangs over Indianapolis as General Harrison lies in state. Officials plan a Sunday funeral with cabinet members, pallbearers named, and the line of march decorated. President McKinley expected as guest. estate rumors swirl amid mourning.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Mercury
Seventh Indiana Regiment Volunteer Association
Committee On Decorations
State House
Tracy
Foster
Wanamaker
Noble
Miller
President McKinley
Durbin
McKinley
Columbia Club
Lew Wallace
Proctor
Cuba
Ben J. Harrison
Russell Harrison
McKee
Fleecing Old Soldiers Warns of Oklahoma Claim Scheme
Washington March 15. Interior department warns elderly veterans about an Oklahoma scheme charging 20 dollars to file homestead claims on government land. A Traer Iowa letter shows agents urging power of attorney and payment, though lands on Wichita Kiowa and Comanche reservations cannot open until August at earliest.
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Oklahoma
Washington
Interior Department
Traer
Iowa
Trampled to death on Steamboat Rock scene
Dorman Evans, a teamster for D. W. Turner, was trampled to death on March 15 at Steamboat Rock. The incident involved unidentified bystanders and prompted an investigation.
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Steamboat Rock. In
Dorman Evans
D. W. Turner
Annual Debate Between Iowa Wesleyan and Illinois Wesleyan
Tonight at Bloomington Illinois the annual debate pits Iowa Wesleyan University against Illinois Wesleyan University. Debaters J W Holland Clark Cavenee and Hiram Gilbert travel with KRobt Johnson as secretary to present the affirmative. The question asks if the United States should annually levy a proportional income tax with a 1000 dollar exemption and no constitutional discussion. Illinois Wesleyan opposes.
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Illinois Wesleyan
Bloomington
Mt. Pleasant
Illinois
Iowa Wesleyan University
Illinois University
J. W. Holland
Clark Cavenee
Hiram Gilbert
Wesleyan
Krobt. Johnson
United States
Iowa Wesleyan
T Illinois University
Boat found overturned on Des Moines river
Abe Lafferty, who left Eddyville Tuesday to hunt ducks, is presumed dead after authorities found his overturned boat four miles downstream. The boat's blood-stained bottom suggests he may have shot himself accidentally and fallen into icy water. A $75 reward offers to aid recovery as searchers drag the river downstream.
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Eddyville
Abe Lafferty
Des Moines
Governor Wells vetoes Evans bill over criminal procedure
Salt Lake City March 15 Governor Wells vetoed the Evans bill on complaints and prosecutions in criminal cases. He cites risk of national constitutional action against social conditions and notes his sympathy for plural marriage but says the bill would invite discord and danger. He argues it fails to shield families and would not protect the people.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Wells
Evans
National Congress
Tah
Skunk Farm Planned Near Sioux City For Skins And Oil
A business venture by S. Richards of Leeds aims to raise skunks near Sioux City for skins and oil profits. Past attempts in the area show difficulty with offspring, while the product’s odor remains a challenge for workers and neighbors.
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Sioux City
S. Richards
Leeds
John T. Friel
Peace Prospects Dimming in Cape Town Talks
Cape Town reports March 15 say peace negotiations show little chance of success as De Wet wanders toward Senekal. Pretoria notes Kitchener reports De Wet near Senekal with unclear destination while General French cites Boer losses and captures in ongoing operations.
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Cape Town
DeWet
Pretoria
Kitchener
Senekal
Brandenort
Natal
French
Duel ends as farce in Berne collision
March 15 Berne report says the Buffet Deroule duel dissolved into a farce as双方 agreed to notify Swiss police and avoid bloodshed. The principals declared their honor satisfied and the seconds closed the incident.
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Berne
Fire at Merchants' Hotel Injures L F Henry in Washington
A blaze at the Merchants' hotel in Washington early today caused severe injuries to L F Henry of Washington. Fire damage reported widespread, with officials investigating cause and extent of structural harm.
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Washington
L. F. Henry
Merchants
Plague at Cape Town Hots Up Across Region
Cape Town reports five deaths from plague in a hospital on Wednesday, with four European cases and eight colored cases. Total deaths reach 37. Mass inoculation begins, 2,000 natives treated. Outbreak spreads to Malmesbury and Cape Colony.
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Cape Town
Malmesbury
Cape Colony
Decision of Interest in Building and Loan Case
Creston Iowa March 5 Judge Towner rules in a building and loan case affecting Illinois and Iowa. Interstate Building and Loan of Bloomington Illinois went to receivers. Iowa borrowers John J Rice John A White and W H Robb win against spins to collect loans. Spinney seeks 1204.95 against Robb but judgment reduced to 100 for 92. White overpaid and gets judgment against company. Rice to pay 20.20 to assignee. Ruling has broad Iowa impact.
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Creston
Towner
Illinois
Iowa
Interstate Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
John J. Rice
John A. White
W. H. Robb
E. C. Spinney
Des Moines
Spinney
Robb
Spontaneous Fire At Eldora State Industrial School
A fire at Eldora's industrial school started in a third story sewing room from oily rags, triggered by spontaneous combustion. The alarm was raised as boys returned from supper, the local fire department contained the blaze with minimal damage, estimated under $100, and all boys were safely evacuated. The incident raises questions about state insurance for such facilities.
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Eldora
Industrial School
No Conflict Between Hull and Cummins in Iowa
Des Moines dispatch reports that Congressman Hull and A B Cummins avoid a clash as allies say Hull sees Cummins as no threat to him. Hull, noting no gubernatorial stakes involved for his interests, plans a definite statement within days.
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Des Moines
Hull
A. B. Cummins
Cummins
Mr. Cummins
Germans Approve Large Reichstag China Expedition Bill
In Berlin on March 15 the Reichstag passed a bill funding 123 million marks for the German expedition to China. Premier Ruelow said negotiations with China and other powers were slow, and a return date depends on guarantees. German troops will depart Peking when sufficient assurances are secured.
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Berlin
Reichstag
China
Ruelow
Peking
Titus and Jackson Offer City and Farm Property Bargains
Real estate firm Titus and Jackson promotes city and farm properties with limited time bargains. Listings include residential plots and agricultural land, aiming to attract buyers with competitive prices and flexible terms.
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Titus & Jackson
Gorman Wins Senate Fight for Disfranchising Bill
Annapolis Md March 15 Gorman forces passage of a disfranchising election bill by a 14 to 11 senate vote with Democratic defections and Republican opposition. The measure targets illiterate whites and negroes, prompting fears of fraud and endangering renomination prospects for several Democratic senators. Governor Smith will sign. Gorman plans to push him toward McComas’s seat and to succeed Weilington.
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Annapolis
Gorman
Senate
United States
Applegarth
Bryan
Smith
McComas
Weilington
W S Hayes Dies. Clinton Dem Leader and Former Congressman
Telegram reports Judge Walter J. Hayes of Clinton dead at about 57 from apoplexy in Michigan. A longtime Democrat, he served as judge of the district from 1875 to 1886 and eight years in Congress. He leaves a wife, daughter of W A Cone, with strong ties to Clinton banks.
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Brannan
Walter J. Hayes
Clinton
Michigan
Judge Hayes
Congress
W. A. Cone
Clinton National Bank
Geo. M. Curtis
Democratic Party
Muscatine
Powers Divided Over China Indemnity Proposal
Washington reports Germany plans a large indemnity China must pay promptly. Russia backs a set sum China can afford to endure and share among powers. Britain supports Germany while Japan declines to join any move risking dismemberment. Austria and Italy also favor the German position.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
China
Russia
Pekin
Great Britain
Japan
Tokyo
Austria
Italy
Howard Gould Company Presents Rupert of Hentzaw at Grand
The Howard Gould theatrical troupe arrived in Muscatine and will perform Rupert of Hentzaw at the Grand this evening. They travel with a heavy load of scenery and baggage, more than any other company this season, and will stage the production in full tonight.
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Howard Gould
City
Rupert of Hentzaw
Zenda
Muscatine
Opera House
Fixing Water Tank In Railway Yards
Scaffolding surrounds the large water tank in the C. R. L and P. railway yards. A force of men is at work replacing old hoops that have worn with age. The tank itself does not leak.
New Well Drilled Behind Huttig Office Supplies Factory Workers
J B Conley drilled a new 80 foot well behind the Huttig office on East Second street. Forty feet of the depth were solid rock. The well will provide pure spring water for the sash and door factory employees this season.
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Huttig
East Second Street
J. B. Conley
Sash and Door Factory
Button Cutters Needed at Keithsburg Pearl Button Co
Steady employment offered to experienced cutters. Need 25 cutters in 10 days. Apply to Keithsburg Pearl Button Co., Keithsburg, Ill.
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Keithsburg Pearl Button Co
Keithsburg, Til
Weather Outlook for Iowa: Fair Tonight and Saturday
Fair conditions prevail in most areas tonight and Saturday with the southeast portion facing a threat tonight. Chicago report notes mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
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Chicago
Iowa
New Opera House Plans Are Ready for the Builders
Wapello residents discuss plans for a two story opera house to rise above modern business shops. The design by H. B. Davison includes seating for over 500, a large stage, four exits and steam heating, with construction set for this summer.
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Wapello
IL. Bettler
Muscatine
W. L. Pe
Arthur Bettler
Raymond Davison
D. C. Thomas
Chicago
Arnold
Bedford
Potts
Blanche Jamison
W. S. Sherratt
Louis Hattery
Blanchardsville
Wis
H. W. Baker
Lillian
Ada Hall
Creston
Della McKay
Villa Hayes
Toolesboro
Harold Davison
J. Tim Hoopes
Sousa
Arthur Springer
Burlington
G. W. Younkin
Hold-up Report Conflicts With Officials In Third Ward
A hold-up is reported last night in the Third ward though Officer Murphy and Night Captain Purcell say prowlers were sought in the area. Marshal Bailiff denies the hold-up, noting a similar incident weeks earlier. Mrs F D Miller reports prowlers near 812 Mulberry street but officers found nothing suspicious.
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Murphy
Marshal Baliiff
Purcell
F. PD
Surprise party honors Miss Agnes Munroe at West Third Street home
Miss Agnes Munroe was delightfully surprised last evening at her West Third Street home as friends gathered unawares for a social evening. Games and music entertained guests and refreshments were served late.
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Agnes Munroe
West Third Street
Rodays and Castellane Duel Expected in Paris
Paris reports the Castellane Rodays duel anticipated for Saturday with Rodays naming pistols as the weapons. Count Dion and M. Olivet, rumored seconds for Castellane, are in town but refuse comment on the affair.
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Castellane
Paris
Castellane Rodays
Dion
M. Olivet
Rodays
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