Muscatine Sues to Void Waterworks Tax Sale Certificate
The City of Muscatine filed suit in district court seeking to void the tax sale certificate issued to John M. Kemble for the waterworks plant. The petition contends the plant was public property for public use, taxed improperly as real property in 1900, and asks the court to set aside the sale and declare it null and void.
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Muscatine
District Court
Iohn M. Kemble
John F. Devitt
Fourth Street
Front Street
City of
Waterworks Company
John M. Kemble
City seeks nullification of tax sale over water plant expansion
The petition asks a court to declare the 1900 tax sale void and bar county officials from collecting taxes, claiming the sale clouds title and hinders loans for extending and enlarging the city water plant. The city seeks a permanent injunction and costs, noting the case will go to the supreme court. City attorney John F Devitt drew the petition.
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Supreme Court
John F., Devitt
Porch Climbers and Highwaymen Plague Chicago
A gang of porch climbers operating on Chicago's South Side stole goods valued at about 1500 dollars during early morning and evening raids. In the North Side, two colored highwaymen roamed at night, keeping police busy for hours with a wave of robberies across the city.
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Chicago
Volcano eruption splits mountain near Kenai Alaska
A Juneau special reports a severe eruption near Kenai in Cooks Inlet on New Year’s day. The mountain opened with a large crack as lava poured out and a tidal wave followed causing great damage and fear in the inlet community.
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Seattle
Kenai
Cooks Inlet
Alaska
Gift to Des Moines College Offers 40000 for Campus Building
President George D. Adams reports a pledge offer of 40000 from J V Hinchman Glenwood Ia to build a main administration building if Des Moines citizens raise 25000 for a gymnasium on the campus and the college raises 10000 for heating and power and 5000 for building equipment by January 1 1904 Hinchman a longtime benefactor has already given about 50600 and Adams believes the conditions can be met
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Des Moines
George D. Adams
Des Moines College
J. V. Hinchman
Glenwood
Hinchman
Adams
Gates’ Money Case Heads to Accounting in Supreme Court
John W. Gates, millionaire, spent yesterday before Judge Truax as John H. Parks sues to recover a share of the Gates fortune tied to the American Steel and Wire company. The action centers on an accounting and is said to involve $15,000,000.
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New York
John W. Gates
Truax
Supreme Court
John H. Parks
American Steel and Wire Company
Senate Eyes Hoar Bill and River and Harbor Legislation
The senate will pass the ship subsidy bill Monday and debate Hoars protection of the president with little change hoped. Oleo and Chinese exclusion may come up next as Morgan eyes the Nicaraguan canal bill while the house spends the week on river and harbor and army appropriation bills.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Morgan
House
New Man Brought Out In Iowa Railroad Commissioner Bid
The Times-Republican of Marshalltown Iowa names N S Ketchum as a candidate for the Republican state convention for the railroad commissioner post. Ketchum has twenty five years in implement business and once headed the Ketchum wagon company. A life long Republican and respected manufacturer he is described as an experienced careful conservative businessman with strong qualifications for the office.
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Marshalltown
Times-Republican
N. S. Ketchum
Ketchum
T.R
Nine claim same husband found by desertion trail
Mary A Parker, wife of Christain C Nelson alias Foster and other aliases, tracked her missing husband across towns including Los Angeles Portland St Paul Plattsburg Fort Scott Salt Lake City until his arrest in San Antonio. Nelson faced bigamy charges as Parker and Nelson traveled after their September marriage with $900 in hand.
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San Antonio
Tex
Christain C. Nelson
Nelson Foster
A. N. Freeland
John Anderson
Nelson Porter
Los Angeles
Cal
Portland
Ore
St. Paul
Nelson
California
Kansas City
Brothers Reunited After Fifty Years In Nebraska
Lewis J. Grant of Kalamazoo learns his brother Alexander, believed killed in the Mountain Meadow massacre, is alive in Bell Grade Nebraska. Alexander, now 70, was separated from family after 1840s events and was identified via a newspaper advertisement.
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Lagrange
Ind
Lewis J. Grant
Kalamazoo
Alexander
Mountain Meadow
Bell Grade
Neb
Lewis
Germany seeks peace mediation in South Africa
Berlin reports that Germany is extending good offices to end hostilities in South Africa. State Secretary Richthofen had suggested mediation but preliminary talks failed.
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Berlin
Germany
South Africa
Richthofen
Stand by Iowa merger bill faces House favor
Des Moines March 15 Senators Molsberry forced a tie on a motion to reconsider the Burlington merger bill. The motion was defeated by 309 to 1. The prospect for passage in the House is regarded as excellent.
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House
Des Moines
Molsberry
Lewis
Burlington
Educational board bill referred back for more talks
The Iowa House debated the educational board bill and sent it to judiciary for further consideration. A conference committee on the Hoar bill issued a report praising the measure and urging Iowa congressmen to support it. The bill imposes a mulch tax with five days written notice to those liable before property return.
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Des Moines
House
Educational Board
Judiciary Committee
Conference Committee
Iowa
Jos. Ef. Morcombe
Brown Wins University of Iowa Oratorical Contest
Edwin K. Brown of Solon won the Iowa City contest with The March of the Constitution. Six finalists competed. W. H. Anderson of Estherville took second and H. E. Hadley of Webster City third. The trio will go to Chicago in May for the Northern Oratorical league contest. All are Zetagathian Forensic Society members.
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Iowa City
Edwin K. Brown
Solon
University of Iowa
W. H. Anderson
Estherville
H. E. Hadley
Webster City
Iowa
Chicago
Zetagathian Forensic Society
Girl killed in torpedo factory blast in Cleveland
One girl died and five others were likely fatally burned when torpedoes exploded at Fairmount Manufacturing in Cleveland this morning. The dead girl is identified as Anna Frytz. The blast sparked a fire that destroyed the building.
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Cleveland
Fairmount Manufacturing Company
Anna Frytz
Tragic Fall From Train Kills 19 Year Old Near Lad edsdale
Ottumwa Iowa March 15 Fred Crane aged 19 was killed instantly when he fell between cars of a Rock Island freight train at Lad desdale near here. He slipped while trying to board the moving train en route to Eildon and his body was reportedly cut to pieces.
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Ottumwa
Fred Crane
Rock Island
Laddesdale
Here
Eildon
Wireless Telegraphy Company Formed In New Jersey
New Jersey incorp plans a Marconi system wireless telegraphy company with a capital of ten million dollars. The public will be invited to invest.
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New York
New Jersey
Des Moines Meeting Fails to Break Shot Firing Deadlock
President Mitchell attended an all day session of the joint scale committee of United Mine Workers of America and Iowa mine operators. A partial report was offered but no action was taken, leaving the shot firing dispute unresolved.
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Des Moines
United Mine Workers of America
Iowa
Mitchell
Frank Sargent Named to Succeed Powderly as Immigration Commissioner
A senator with Roosevelt reports Frank Sargent grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will replace T. V. Powderly as commissioner general of immigration. The announcement follows a morning conference in Washington on March 15.
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Will
Powderly
Commissioner General of Immigration
Washington
Roosevelt
Frank Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
T. V. Powderly
Regents Endorse Six Month Work Plan for Engineers
The University of Michigan regents endorsed the engineering faculty action making a six month work period mandatory between the junior and senior years. The plan aims to provide practical experience for students at Ann Arbor.
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University of Michigan Regents
Ann Arbor
Mich
Resolution to Move State University From Iowa City
Des Moines March 15 Representative Larrabee son of ex Governor Larrabee has introduced in the house a resolution to amend the constitution permitting removal of the State University from Iowa City. The move startled university friends while President McLean warned it could hinder progress and funding. Larrabee says no immediate move is planned but a future change may come if restrictions are removed.
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Des Moines
Larrabee
State University
Iowa City
Polk
Johnson
McLean
Uni
Gossip links Albany princess to German crown prince
The Hague March 15. Princess Alice of Albany has departed for Potsdam amid rumors of her betrothal to Frederick William the German crown prince. The story ties the travel to the expected engagement news.
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Alice of
Albany
the Hague
Allice of Albany
Potsdam
Germany
Frederick William
College Gets New Head at Tabor College
At a trustees meeting in Tabor on March 15 Rev. Wm. J. Sallman of Bridgeport Connecticut was elected president of the college.
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Tabor
Tabor College
Wm. J. Sallman
Bridgeport, Conn
Francis Leupp Proposed for Civil Service Post
Washington report indicates Francis Leupp, Washington correspondent for the New York Post, is likely to succeed William Rodenberg on the civil service commission. The move would place Leupp in a key federal appointment and extend his influence in government affairs.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington
Francis Leupp
The
New York Post
Wm. Rodenberg
Standard Oil Dividends Reach Over Twenty Million
New York March 15 Standard Oil and consolidated gas firms announce dividends totaling about twenty one and a half million dollars. John D Rockefeller’s share from holdings is eight million dollars as the payout is distributed to stockholders.
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Rockefeller
New York
Standard Oil and Consolidated Gas Companies
John D. Rockefeller
Johnson Resigns as First Assistant Postmaster General
Washington dispatch reports First Assistant Postmaster General Johnson tendered his resignation to the president on March 15 and it was accepted with regret.
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Washington
Johnson
Winter Weather Outlook for Iowa and Midwest
Snow tonight and possibly Sunday with a cold wave across the region. Northwest winds shift to high strength as temperatures drop, with harsher conditions in east and central portions on Sunday.
Prouty Accepts Defeat in Des Moines Congressional Fight
Des Moines March 15 Polk county Republican convention will be a Hull Prouty clash no more Prouty will concede defeat and support Hull loyally after failing to access poll books for a recount He may run again in two years with Berryhill as the remaining challenger and Hull likely not seeking another nomination.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Hull
Judge Prouty
Prouty
James G. Berryhill
Rhodes Said To Be Dying
London dispatch reports Rhodes in critical condition with general belief he is dying, signaling a deteriorating health outcome for the notable figure.
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Rhodes
London
Cape Town
Republican State Committee Sets Springfield Convention Date
Springfield Ill March 15 The Republican state central committee will meet at the Leland Hotel in Springfield on Thursday March 27 at 10 am to choose the time and place for the state convention. Springfield and Peoria vie for the event.
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Republican State Committee
Springfield
Ill
Republican State Central Committee
Leland Hotel
Peoria
Spooner To Seek Reelection To U S Senate
Washington reports Wisconsin Senator John C Spooner will seek another term despite internal party opposition. His friends say Republicans in Wisconsin generally urged reconsidering his 1890s letter suggesting he would not run again and he has consented to recall it.
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Washington
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Spooner
Public Reception Honors Miss Alice Roosevelt in Havana
A public reception at the Havana palace honored Miss Alice Roosevelt with Havana society in attendance. Governor General Wood plans to travel to Washington next week for a final conference with Roosevelt and Root relatives regarding the setup of the new Cuban government.
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Havana
Alice Roosevelt
Havana Society
Wood
Washington
Roosevelt
Root
Difficulty Ended and Blunt Sustained
A copy of an official order endorsed by Secretary Root ends the agitation by Grand Master O Connell and Agent Berry for removing Major S S E Blunt from Rock Island arsenal command. The order finds Blunt efficient, increasing factory wages and reducing costs, with no labor interference and obedience to the February 4, 1992 executive order.
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Rock Island, Ill
Root
O'Connell
Machinists’ Union
Berry
Tri-City Labor Congress
S. S. E. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Blunt
Citi
Zens
Rock Island
Kansas Pioneer Charles Aziere killed in runaway
St Joseph Missouri reports Charles Aziere an 80 year old pioneer of Kansas was killed in a runaway accident. He was known as a history maker in the region and his death occurred on March 15.
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Charles Aziere
St. Joseph
Kansas
Labor unrest grips multiple cities with widespread strikes
In Fall River 24 000 textile workers threaten a Monday walkout after failed talks seeking a 10 percent wage boost. St Louis painters and glaziers strike for higher pay from 2 50 to 3 60 for an eight hour day. Boston area shows shrinking sympathy strikes as most 20 000 workers return, with 2 590 still out and waterfront business tense.
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Fall River
Mass
St. Louis
Boston
Suit Against Mine Owners Could Hit $200000
Oskaloosa Iowa March 16 If relatives of the twenty men killed in the Lost Creek mine explosion sue the coal company for the same amount as the Humphrey estate admin asks and win, losses could total $200000. Lizzie Griffis administratrix seeks $10000 claiming negligence and unsafe conditions. Nineteen more suits may follow.
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Oskaloosa
Lost Creek
Samuel Humphrey
Lost Creek Fuel Company
Lizzie Griffis
Humphrey
Accident at Richland Leaves Woman Dead
Mrs Eliz abeth Pringle slipped through a cellar door at her son's home two miles east of Richland Iowa and fell to the bottom of the stairs, crushing her skull and dying instantly. The tragedy occurred Thursday afternoon about four oclock after she had visited a friend in Richland and was returning home with her son Charles.
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Richland
Elizabeth Pringle
War Secretary to probe transport service to Philippines
Washington March 15 The house passed a resolution directing the secretary of war to provide information on the transport service between San Francisco and the Philippines amid sensational charges about the service.
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Secretary of War
Washington
House
San Francisco
Philippines
Remains of Ex Governor Altgeld Move to Library View
Remains conveyed from the residence to the public library this morning where they will lie in state until tonight. Thousands pass by the catafalque for a last look at the distinguished dead. Chicago report dated March 15 notes the public viewing through Sunday.
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Chicago
Altgeld
Catafalque
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T. R. Fitzgerald
Board of Waterworks Trustees
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Tion
Sor
Brown
Laddsdale
Incorporate Wireless CO
Marconi System
University
Connecticut
Standard Oil
Indi
Convention City
Miss Alice
Havanna Society
Crane
Celllar Way
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