Fires Rage Across Regions in Three Towns
A kitchen stove fire killed Jeff Hill and his family in Memphis Indiana. Porlezza Alpine avalanche left eight dead and five rescued. Memphis Indiana burned destroying 75 homes with over 150000 dollars loss. St Louis and De Soto Missouri suffered fires damaging rail shops and hotels with no local fire protection.
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Wellston
Ohio
Jeff Hill
Hill
Rome
Porlezza
Ben
Seymour
Ind
Memphis
Here
Haus
Louisville
Jeffersonville
New York Deliberates Carnegie Gift for 65 Libraries
A conference in Mayor Van Wyck’s office set up a bill to enable New York City to accept Andrew Carnegie’s gift of 5 260 000 for sixty five public libraries. The committee includes Corporation Counsel Whalen Deputy Controller Levey and George L Dives.
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New York
van Wyck
Andrew Carnegie
Whalen
Levey
George L. Dives
Carnegie
Albany scenes on Carnegie gift bill debated
Governor Odell backs peace in New York and supports a bill giving the board of estimate and apportionment full powers. Assemblyman Price introduces a separate bill in Albany authorizing the city to accept Mr Carnegie's gift. he presented it last night to the legislature.
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Odell
New York
Board of Estimate
Assemblyman Price
Carnegie
Albany
Bank Will Not Open At Niles After Cashier Defalcation
Washington March 19 Controller Dawes reports the First National Bank at Niles Michigan closed its doors due to a cashier C A Johnson defalcation about 100000. Forged loans and discounts hid the losses and a permanent receiver will wind up the affairs. Johnson refuses to discuss details citing legal counsel and blames bucket shops for the shortfall. He admits being short but denies losing 100000 and remains jailed for failing to provide bonds.
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Washington, D. C
Dawes
First National Bank
Niles
Mich
C. A. Johnson
Cank
Columbus
Charles A. Johnson
Niles, Mich
England Russia reach muddled settlement over Tien Tsin
Central News dispatch reports a settlement of the Tien Tsin dispute with British withdrawing guards and Russians in control of the siding. Tension rises elsewhere as troops from many nations stay under arms amid ongoing railway station hostilities and neutral French efforts. Trainmen on the New York Central threaten a strike over wage equalization, risking a nationwide tie up. Déwitte’s Moscow notes spark Berlin debate as officials debate responsibility for past personal attacks on Count von Buelow.
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Pekin
Tien Tsin
Albany
N. Y
New York Central
Maine
Oregon
Woman in Ottumwa Ends Life by Drowning in Cistern
Nellie Duree wife of a prominent local businessman in Ottumwa leaped from her house into a cistern during the night. Her nightdress caught on a loose board and she became ensnared two feet below the surface. She was dead when found about an hour after she disappeared.
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Ottumwa
Nellie Duree
Convicts Strike at Leavenworth Penitentiary Mine
About 300 convicts at the New Lansing state penitentiary mine struck yesterday afternoon and have held sixteen guards prisoners since last night. Negotiations are underway between the warden and the workers to resolve the stand‑off.
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Leavenworth
New Lansing
Des Moines College Closes Two Weeks Over Smallpox
Des Moines reports no new smallpox cases among students but shuts the college for two weeks to prevent spread. Faculty decide to close from today with conditions from the health department allowing students to go home. Health officers say high school students are not endangered.
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Des Moines
Des Moines College
Colder Wednesday With Snow Likely Across Iowa
Chicago March 19 Special indications for Iowa show a threatening storm with snow possibly heavy for the easy and central portions tonight and possibly the east portion Wednesday. Colder tonight and east and south portions Wednesday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Boats Sunk In Hog Island Harbor Ice Delay Rescue
Kate Keen and Nola K sunk in six feet of water after accumulating ice made their hulls too heavy. Captain Hysell plans to wait for river fall around May while Nola K rescue continues. Wannetta departs ice bound harbor to Rock Island after arriving Muscatine.
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Kate Keen
Nola K
Hog Island
Hysell
Clayton
Iowa
Wannetta
Hog Island Harbor
Muscatine Wharf
Rock Island
Brown Announces Candidacy for Railway Commissioner
The Sheldon Mail dated March 15 declares Ed. C. Brown of Sheldon as a candidate to succeed Colonel Mowery as railway commissioner. Born in Michigan in 1846 and a Union Army veteran, Brown homesteaded in O Brien County in 1870 and has resided there since. The Eleventh district is expected to back him as the right man for the post.
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Sheldon Mail
Ed. C. Brown
Sheldon
Colonel Mowery
Mr. Brown
Michigan
O Brien County
Waterloo Men Strike Copper Mine Fortunes
Waterloo in Idaho stock in the Blue Bird copper mine jumped from 10 cents to $1 a share in one day. John Knox and Fred White hold large blocks of stock. The Palouse Washington telegram adds the strike was made at over 190 feet showing almost pure copper.
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Waterloo
John Knox
Fred White
Blue Bird
Idaho
Palouse
Washington
Demand Cudahy letter in Callahan kidnapping case
Omaha reports an order requiring James Callahan and attorneys to produce the original ransom letter sent to Edward A. Cudahy Jr. The letter allegedly demanding 25000 dollars was placed in the abductor s gold sack. County attorney and police claim Callahan holds the communication. Fourteen new witnesses subpoenaed. trial set for next Wednesday.
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Omaha
Neb
Jamesee
FE. A. Cudahy Jr
Callahan
Edward A. Cudahy
Iowa Road Sold to Chicago Great Western Line
President A B Stickney announced the Chicago Great Western purchased all outstanding stocks and bonds of the Mason City Fort Dodge railroad from J J Hill of the Great Northern. The line will remain a proprietary division not merged into the system. Fort Dodge is owned by Webster County Coal company.
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New York
A. B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railroad
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Mason City
Oskaloosa Saloon Keeper Dies After Glass Cut
C. C. Lobb formerly of Des Moines died in Oskaloosa after a head cut from a glass led to blood poisoning and lockjaw. He was a saloon keeper and, in delirium before death, ran into the street and collapsed.
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Oskaloosa
C. C. Lobb
Des Moines
Lobb
Rockefeller Interests May Join United States Steel
New York March 19 J P Morgan Company confirms circulating report that John D Rockefeller's iron interests including mines railways and lake transportation lines are set to join the United States Steel Corporation.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Company
John PD. Rockefeller
United States Steel Corporation
Elephant Escapes Zoo and Ravages Barber Shop
An elephant from the West Market Street zoo escaped just before noon and burst into a barber shop, scattering chairs before zoos staff recaptured the animal. The young elephant has been named Carrie Nation.
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Carrie Nation
Indianaapolis
Ind
West Market Street
Zoo
Miss Morrison Freed on $5000 Bond After Murder Trial
Eldorado Kansas March 19 Miss Jessie Morrison’s bond of five thousand dollars was approved and she was released. The bond is among the strongest in the county. Morrison still refuses to discuss the murder of Mrs. Castle for which she was tried last fall.
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Castle
Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Principle Guards a Man's Character and Honor
A saying emphasizes that reason guides behavior and principle protects a man from moral failure. It frames rational thought as a shield and steadfast ethics as the safeguard of character.
Directors Meeting Names New Board Officers
The city board of education held a regular session to administer the oath to incoming members. President Hunt chaired with all directors present except Little. The old board adjourned sine die after minutes and business were cleared, and the new board organized with J. B. Hunt administering the oath. F Koeck eritz was elected president and W. H. Franklin vice president.
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City Board of Education
Hunt
Director Little
J. B. Hunt
F. Koeckeritz
W. H. Franklin
Venezuela Told to Come to Terms
Washington reports that the United States demands respect for its consular officers in Venezuela after Consular Agent Baiz, a Danish citizen born in St Thomas, is jailed. The state department filed a strong protest via Minister Loomis as Caracas interfered with Baiz during a forced loan incident. The U S embassy has instructed Caracas to stop interferences and protect American officers.
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Washington, D. C
Venezuela
United States
State Department
Loomis
Baiz
Barcelona
Mr. Baiz
St. Thomas
Tur
Ignatio Baiz
Caracas
Yale and Harvard Challenge Oxford and Cambridge Track Teams
Yale and Harvard have challenged Oxford and Cambridge to a regular set of track games to be held in New York in early July. The challenge was sent last week and a cable response is awaited in a few days.
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Yale
Harvard
Oxford
Cambridge
Mass
New York
Leysen's Shoe Store Announces Two-Week Price War
Leysen's Shoe Store launches a fifteen day sale cutting prices on boots shoes and rubbers to attract customers and stay competitive in a cut price battle. The notice emphasizes aggressive discounts and urges shoppers to visit the store during the promotion.
Human Hearts at the Grand in Arkansas hills
A wholesome family friendly drama titled Human Hearts plays at the Grand tonight, promising tears and laughter. The piece aims to relax worries, build character, and reflect life among Arkansas hills, with strong universal appeal and a return engagement likely.
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Arkansas
the Grand
Children's Lenten Service at Trinity Church
A children’s Lenten service was held at Trinity Church this afternoon at 4. The Daughters of the King meet at Trinity Church this evening at 7 30.
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Trinity Church
Daughters of the King
Boston Saloon Reform Targets City Nuisance
Three local fathers intervened to curb a South Muscatine saloon blamed for harboring youths and Sunday drinking. They removed furniture, restricted minors, and closed on Sunday after witnessing a bottle jug sale and a later drunken spree, insisting the action not be publicly credited to any reform group.
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Thas
Bostens
Bosten
Musser
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Neat Advertisement Shows New York Transit Tunnel Model
A precise display in Graham's Drug Store recreates the 4th Avenue and 23rd Street station of the New York rapid transit tunnel. The model depicts underground trains in motion attracting much attention over the past several days.
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Graham's
4Th Avenue
23Rd Street
New York Rapid Transit Tunnel
Bargain six room house offered at 1800 dollars
A six room house with full lot and good furnace is offered for 1800 dollars and must be sold at once. Titus and Jackson invite immediate attention for a bar gain.
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Dewitte
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Miss Morrison
Challenge
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Graham's Drug Store
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