Fires Sweep Indiana Alps and Missouri Towns
A sequence of fires reports Memphis Indiana burned entirely with 500 residents left shelterless after 75 dwellings perished. Fire origin traced to a stave factory spark while emergency water was scarce. St. Louis saw an ice storage plant and cars destroyed with injuries. Bismarck Missouri also faced a destructive blaze hitting hotels and several businesses amid a lack of local fire protection.
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Wellston
Ohio
Jeff Hill
Hill
Rome
Porlezza
Alps
Seymour
Ind
Memphis
Here
Haus
Louisville
Jeffersonville
St. Louis
Anheuser-Busch Prewing Company
American Car and Foundry Company
Stule &Co
New York City to Accept Carnegie Gift for 65 Libraries
A conference in Mayor Van Wyck’s office laid plans to draft a bill allowing New York City to accept Andrew Carnegie’s $5,200,000 gift for sixty five public libraries. A committee of Whalen Levey and Dives will prepare legislation since sites must be provided though the city lacks current power to do so.
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New York
van Wyck
Andrew Carnegie
Whalen
Levey
George L. Dives
Carnegie
Legislators eye gift aid to Carnegie library plan
The legislature debates action on a gift from Mr. Carnegie. Governor Odell backs peace in New York and the bill would empower the board of estimate and apportionment. Assemblyman Price moves a bill allowing the city to accept the Carnegie gift in Albany last night.
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Odell
New York
Board of Estimate
Assemblyman Price
Carnegie
Albany
Bank Will Not Open After Niles Bank Defalcation
Washington March 19 Controller Dawes reported to the press that First National Bank of Niles Michigan will not resume operations. Cashier C A Johnson defrauded about 150000 with forged loans and discounts, leading to a permanent receiver to wind up affairs. In Columbus Charles A Johnson denies misappropriating as much as 190000 and cites bucket shops, but remains jailed.
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Washington, D. C
Dawes
First National Bank
Niles
Mich
C. A. Johnson
Columbus
Charles A. Johnson
Niles, Mich
Convicts Strike Mine in Lansing Lockout Amid Tense Global Clash
A sweeping set of reports covers a Russian British railway dispute near Tien Tsin ending in a tentative settlement, rising tension with multi nation troops in Pekin and Berlin reactions. In Albany trainmen threaten a nationwide walkout if wage parity fails, and in Leavenworth three hundred convicts strike a New Lansing mine holding sixteen guards. Negotiations continue.
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Pekin
Tien Tsin
Leavenworth
New Lansing
Woman Commits Suicide Jump Into Cistern
Ottumwa report says Nellie Duree, wife of a local businessman, left her bed about midnight and jumped into a cistern outside her home. Her nightdress caught on a loose board, leaving her suspended two feet beneath the surface. she was dead when found about 1 am during a search.
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Nellie Duree
Ottumwa
IOWA ROAD SOLD TO CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
New York March 19 President A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western said the company bought all outstanding stocks and bonds of the Mason City Fort Dodge railroad from J J Hill of the Great Northern. The road will be held as a proprietary line and not incorporated into the system. Fort Dodge is owned by the 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 & Fort Seedge Railroad
Chicago Great Western
Fort Dodge
Webster County Coal Company
College Closed Due to Smallpox Threat
Des Moines officials report no new smallpox cases among college students yet the faculty orders a two week closure starting today. Students who met health department conditions may return home. health officers believe danger will be removed by reopening. High school students are not considered at risk.
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Des Moines
Des Moines College
Health Department
Colder Tonight With Snow Affects Iowa Tonight
Chicago March 19 Special indications for Iowa point to threatening snow for central and eastern portions tonight with possible heavy falls. Cold air moves in tonight with colder conditions extending to east and south portions Wednesday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Ice sinks two river tugs at Hog Island harbor
The Kate Keen and Nola K sank in six feet of water after water froze in their hulls during winter at Hog Island harbor. Captain Hysell plans to raise the Nola K while the Kate Keen will remain where it lies until the river falls in May. The Nola K, once the Fleet Wing, was built in 1886 at Belview Iowa and carried many picnics on the river. the Kate Keen, built in 1864 at Clayton Iowa, hauled wood and shells to Muscatine. Warnetta Running. Captain Hysell’s new steamer Wannetta, also wintering in Hog Island harbor, arrived at the Muscatine wharf after breaking through ice, and will likely proceed to Rock Island tomorrow. he expects a 30 mile trip in about four hours.
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Kate Keen
Nola K
Hog Island
Hysell
Clayton
Iowa
Warnetta
Wannetta
Hog Island Harbor
Muscatine
Rock Island
Brown Nominates for Railway Commissioner in Sheldon
The Sheldon Mail dated March 15 announces Ed C Brown of Sheldon as a candidate for railway commissioner to succeed Col Mowery. Born in Michigan in 1846 he served in the Union Army and settled on a homestead in O Brien County in 1870. The Eleventh district is expected to back him.
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Sheldon Mail
Ed. C. Brown
Sheldon
Colonel Mowery
Mr. Brown
Michigan
O’brien
Waterloo Men Strike Big Copper Stock Gain
Waterloo report says John Knox and Fred White hold large blocks of stock in the Rine Bird copper mine in Idaho that jumped from 10 cents to 1 dollar a share in a single day. A Palouse telegram adds the strike was at over 100 feet depth and yielded almost pure copper.
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Waterloo
John Knox
Fred White
Rine Bird
Idaho
Palouse
Washington
Demand Cudahy ransom letter in Callahan kidnapping case
Court orders James Callahan and his attorneys to produce the original ransom letter sent to Edward A. Cudahy Jr. for his son. The letter, found in the sack of gold left at the abductor’s marked site, is sought at Callahan’s trial with 14 new witnesses subpoenaed as preparations move forward in Omaha.
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Omaha
Neb
James Callahan
E. A. Cudahy Jr
Callahan
Edward A. Cudahy
Local Saloon Keeper Dies After Lockjaw Incident
C. C. Lobb formerly of Des Moines died in Oskaloosa after a head cut from a broken glass led to blood poisoning and tetanus. He collapsed in delirium while awaiting death, exiting the saloon during his final moments.
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Oskaloosa
C. C. Lobb
Des Moines
Lobb
Elephant escapes zoo and ruins barber shop in Indianapolis
An elephant escaped from the West Market Street zoo just before noon and smashed a plate glass window at a barbershop. The young elephant was recaptured by zoo staff and was later named Carrie Nation.
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Carrie Nation
Indianaapolis
Ind
West Market Street
Zoo
Rockefeller Involved in Steel Trust Move
New York report confirms that John D. Rockefeller interests in iron mining railways lake transportation will be folded into the United States Steel corporation with J P Morgan & Company confirming the circulation.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Company
John PD. Rockefeller
United States Steel Corporation
Miss Morrison Freed On $5,000 Bond In Castle Murder Case
Eldorado Kansas March 19 Miss Jessie Morrison’s bond of five thousand dollars was approved and she was released. The bond is among the county’s strongest. Morrison remains silent on the murder of Mrs. Castle, for which she was tried last fall.
Directors Meeting Elects Koeck eritz President Franklin VP
City board of education met in regular session to administer the oath of office to incoming members. President Hunt chaired with all members present except Director Little. Old board adjourned sine die after minutes and organization, Koeck eritz named president and Franklin vice president.
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City Board of Education
Hunt
Director Little
J. B. Hunt
F. Koeckeritz
W. H. Franklin
Guard as a man’s shield and guiding principle
A concise maxim states that a man’s guard is his reason and his principle is his safeguard, underscoring the link between protective conduct and steadfast ethics.
Venezuela Told to Come to Terms in Diplomatic Protest
Washington March 19. The state department protested to Venezuela over interference with U S consular agent Ignacio Baiz at Barcelona. Though not a US citizen Baiz is protected as a representative of the United States, and Caracas is urged to respect American consular offices amid a dispute over a forced loan. The American minister at Caracas has been instructed to demand noninterference and protection for US 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 in New York
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 expected within days from Cambridge, Mass.
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Yale
Harvard
Oxford
Cambridge
Mass
New York
Cable
Shoe War Prices Cut at Leysen's Shoe Store
Leysen's Shoe Store fights to stay with fifteen days of cut prices on boots shoes and rubbers in stock Get our prices and win the battle for value as advertised in a bold sales blitz.
Human Hearts at the Grand a Family Melo Drama
The play Human Hearts offers tears and laughter and aims to build character. Set in Arkansas hills, it portrays universal human experience and invites a return show at the Grand tonight.
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Arkansas
the Grand
Trinity church hosts children's Lenten service today
A children's Lenten service was held this afternoon at Trinity Church at 4 o'clock. The Daughters of the King gather at Trinity Church this evening at 7 30.
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Trinity Church
Daughters of the King
Fathers Abate Nuisance Saloons In South Muscatine
Three local fathers enforce a reform at a Boston Street saloon in South Muscatine to curb minors, Sunday alcohol service, and pool hall gambling. They torn down curtains and removed chairs and tables after an Illinois farmer’s Sunday liquor episode, with no names released.
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Boston
Thas
Mr. Bostens
Neat Advertisement In Store Window At Graham’s Drug
A precise model of the New York rapid transit tunnel shows 4th Avenue and 23rd Street station with underground trains in motion. The lifelike display in Graham's drug store has drawn many shoppers’ attention in recent days.
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Graham's
4Th Avenue
23Rd Street
New York Rapid Transit Tunnel
Bargain Six Room House Seeks Quick Sale
For $1,800 a six room house with full lot and good furnace must be sold at once. If you want a bar gain see Titus & Jackson today.
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