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A blaze was started to aid escape from a juvenile reform facility. Investigators report an intentional fire aimed at breaking inmates free from the House of Reform.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
Armed Guards Stop 125 Boys Escape Bid at Kentucky Reform School
Two juvenile inmates started a dormitory fire at the Kentucky state house of reform in Lexington. Their plan aimed to free 125 boys, but armed guards with shotguns deterred the breakout. Dormitory damage total reached 27000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
State House of Reform
Strike Near End as Few Idle Workers Remain
Boston March 26 The strike is considered practically settled with fewer than 300 of the 20 000 participating workers idle. Prominent business leaders and members of the state board of arbitration work to reinstate those still out.
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Boston
the State Board of Arbitration
Knights by Thousands Gather for Pythias Jubilee
Knights of Pythias from all parts of the United States and Canada arrived in Chicago for the first grand jubilee of all lodges in their supreme domain. About 40,000 Knights are present as ceremonies unfold at the Coliseum this afternoon.
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Chicago
Knights of Pythias
United States
Canada
Pension Commissioner Evans Denies Interior Secretary Rumor
Washington March 2 Commissioner of Pensions Evans dismissed a Birmingham dispatch claiming Chattanooga sources said President Roosevelt would appoint him as secretary of the interior. Evans called the report absolutely unfounded and said he would welcome denial.
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Interior
Washington
Evans
Birmingham
Alabama
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Roosevelt
California Supreme Court Ends Fair Will Trust Clause
The California supreme court voided the trust clause in James G. Fair's will and ordered distribution of about 9.6 million dollars in personal property to three heirs, Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt Jr., and Charles L. Fair.
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San Francisco
Cal
Supreme Court of California
James G. Fair
Herman Oelrichs
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Charles L. Fair
Turkish government refuses ransom payment for Stone case
Constantinople reports the Turkish government refuses the United States demand to repay the $75,000 paid to brigands for Miss Eben M. Stone and Mme Tsilka. The dispute centers on compensation after the kidnapping and ransom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
United States
Eben M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Miners Ready to Fight at Shamokin Convention
Delegates to the hard coal miners convention in Shamokin Pennsylvania express anger over operators letters requesting a scale conference and show strong signs of a strike. Dr. Pentzer eyesight specialist offers free examinations at 217 East Second Street.
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Shamokin
Dr. Pentzer
East Second Street
Fyves
Judge Robinson Pays Taxes on Unassessed Property
Judge Gifford S. Robinson of the Iowa Supreme Court era and state board of control member paid taxes at the Sioux City courthouse on about 10000 dollars of personal property not previously assessed. Officials confirmed an unusual voluntary tax payment by a citizen, later identified as the judge.
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Sioux City
Gifford S. Robinson
IoWa Supreme Court
State Board of Control
Court House
Robinson
Remarkable Find in Boone Well Reveals Ancient Wood
In Boone Iowa March 20 workmen digging a well on West Second Street unearthed gas then a large perfectly preserved wooden plug with a thick bark coat. The specimen was found at a depth of 105 feet during drilling for Mr Reimers Third ward.
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Boone
Iowa
Reimer
Santos-Dumont to Aid St. Louis Balloon Plans
Santos-Dumont accepts invitation from Paris officials to travel to St. Louis to assist in organizing balloon contests and to select a site for a balloon shed. He will sail for New York on April 4.
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Paris
Santos-Dumont
St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
New York
College Freshman Roy McNamara Missing in Grinnell
Grinnell Iowa March 20 Roy McNamara an Iowa College freshman has mysteriously disappeared. No explanation given for his departure but his peculiar actions fuel belief he may have destroyed himself or wandered away in a demented condition. McNamara was bright in his class and his friends saw no mental worry prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Roy McNamara
Iowa College
McNamara
Canal Reports on Panama Company Title Verified to U S Transfer
Majority and minority committee reports on the Panama Canal company title and its right to transfer the Panama property to the United States for 40 million dollars were submitted to the Senate by Senator Morgan, committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Isthmian Canals
Panama Canal Company
Panama
United States
Senate
Morgan
Boy Shoots Two Students at Muskingum College Event
In New Concord Ohio on March 20 Mark Roy and Floyd Kramer junior freshmen at Muskingum college were shot while harassing sophomores banqueting at Mrs L E Crisswells residence. The incident involved the son of the hostess and occurred during a party for sophomores.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Mark Roy
Floyd Kramer
Muskingum College
New Concord
L. E. Crisswell
Redistricting Bill Shrinks Democratic House Votes
Des Moines March 20 The house committee on representative districts agreed on a redistricting plan that removes one representative from Lee and Des Moines counties, adds one each for O'Brien Pocahontas and Wright, and merges multi county districts into pairs such as Lyon and Osceola Ida and Monona Dickinson and Emmet Clay and Palo Alto Humboldt and Hancock Winnebago and Worth. Linn Dubuque Scott Clinton Woodbury Pottawattamie and Polk retain two representatives. The plan reduces Democratic representation as Lee and Des Moines are Democratic areas and party members plan to fight it.
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Des Moines
House Committee On Representative
Lee
O’brien
Pocahontas
Wright
Lyon and
Osceola
Ida and Monona
Dickinson
Emmet
Clay
Palo Alto
Humboldt
Hancock
Winnebago
Worth
Linn
Dubuque
Scott
Clinton
Woodbury
Pottawattamie
Polk
House
Miles Interference May Cost Miles His Place
Washington reports show Representative Burleson urging the president to release all correspondence on General Miles and his Philippines pacification plan. Roosevelt may retire Miles for age or for breach of confidence if the secret leakage is proved.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Miles
Philippines
General Miles
Root
Secretary Root
Weather forecast for Iowa shows showers in east and south
Chicago reports cloudy conditions with possible showers for Iowa tonight and Friday. Regions in the east and south may see light rain as unsettled weather persists.
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Chicago
Iowa
Bryan Moves to Barn On 42nd Birthday at Lincoln Farm
William J. Bryan, twice presidential candidate, moves his household to a commodious two story barn four miles from Lincoln. He marks his forty second birthday by donning overalls and a jumper to oversee loading. He plans a new house costing 15900 to 21000 and will live in the barn until completion while guiding construction and editorial work.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Democrats Plan Boer War Campaign Material in House
Washington march twenty democrats form a caucus to push a Boer sympathy resolution in the House and urge neutrality while urging peace talks. Randall resolution chosen to express support for South African Republic and Orange Free State, call for peaceful settlement and neutral enforcement.
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Randall
House of Representatives of the
United States of America
Congress of the United States
United States
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Tariff Fight Over Cuban Sugar Deepens
Washington report notes no material improvement in the house Republican dispute over Cuban sugar after last night's conference. Michigan and California Republicans denounce the majority's resolution and vow to vote against it, with Minnesota and Wisconsin allies ready to join. Yet observers expect few to defect when the speaker asks for party support at the crucial moment.
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Washington
House
Michigan
California
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kicked Dog Breaks Man's Leg in Middletown
David L. Black of Middletown New York was watching a horse on Fulton street when a small dog snarled at the animal. The horse kicked catching the dog which then struck Black on the right leg below the knee breaking both bones.
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Middletown
N. Y
David L. Black
Fulton Street
Black
Stranger demands audience at American embassy in London
A well dressed man visited the American embassy in London and claimed to possess conclusive evidence that the Maine was blown up as part of a British government instigation. Ambassador Choate was away. the man left sealed papers for review.
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London
Choate
Maine
Irving Lays Baconian Theory as Impossible in Shakespeare
Sir Henry Irving spoke at Princeton University in Alexander Hall on Shakespeare and Bacon. The crowded auditorium saw him defend a dramatic view, arguing only a professional actor could have produced Shakespeare's works and that Bacon the philosopher could not have.
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Princeton
N. J
Sir Henry Irving
Princeton University
Alexander Hall
Bacon
Sir Henry
Battle Near Pocas Del Toro In Colombia Report
The steamship Geo. Dumois brings word of a clash between about 1000 government troops and 1100 rebels in a mountainous area near Pocas Del Toro, Colombia. Government forces suffer 300 dead and many wounded. rebel losses unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Geo. Dumois
Pocas del Toro
Colombia
President Wood Leaves Havana for Washington at Roosevelt Request
Governor General Wood departed Havana for Washington last night after a request from President Roosevelt. The trip comes amid ongoing U.S. concerns over Caribbean policy and responsibilities tied to the Roosevelt administration.
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Calif Gen. Wood
Havana
Wood
Washington
Roosevelt
Store Burglary at Battey Jewelry on West Second
Unknown thieves broke into W. E. Battey’s jewelry store on West Second Street last night. They forced a rear door pane, unlocked in, and stole about 30 dollars worth of stock including spectacle cases and gold items from the front display, leaving many valuables and watches untouched. Marshall Balloff is investigating with no clues yet.
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W. E. Battey
West Second Street
Marshall Balloff
Will Level Everything South Dakota Gorge Threat
Sioux City reports the Missouri River at Chamberlain has risen four inches while the ice gorge at Little Bend 60 miles above remains intact. The river regained a half foot of a three foot drop as tributaries stay active, but the danger hinges on whether the gorge breaks out suddenly or slowly.
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Sioux City
Chamberlain
S. D
Little Bend
Iowa Electrical Association Set for Cedar Rapids Meeting
The annual Iowa Electrical Association meeting will be held in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1. The official program is being prepared and will be announced within a few days.
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Iowa Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electrical Association
Papal Envoy De Samper Arrives in City of Mexico
Mareh 20. Mgr. de Samper arrives in City of Mexico on a special mission from Pope Leo. He is 28, from Bogota Colombia, and travels with secretary Mer Caroli. He belongs to the pope's immediate entourage and resides at the Vatican when in Rome.
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Mgr. de Samper
City of Mexico
Mareh
Maer. de Samper
Pope Leo
Mer. Caroli
Bogota
Republic of Colombia
Rome
Vatican
Judge Tarvin Attacks President Roosevelt as "Tin Soldier"
Detroit dispatch reports Judge James Tarvin of Covington Kentucky launched a harsh critique of President Roosevelt before the Jefferson Club. He labeled the president a "tin soldier" and dismissed his war record as boys play in a blistering speech delivered last night.
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Detroit
James Tarvin
Covington
Jefferson Club
Roosevelt
Burlington grants four franchises to Peoples Gas and Electric
In Burlington Iowa on March 20 the vote was 3707 to 124 approving four twenty five year franchises for gas and gas light ing steam heat and cold air and electric railways. The contract details include a five year lighting agreement at seventy dollars per two thousand candle power per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Peoples’ Gas and Electric Company of
Western Construction Company
General Electric Company of Chicago
Chewing Gum Causes Growth of Vital Organs in Youth
A young woman experienced rapid organ growth linked to chewing gum. Medical observers note the condition began after prolonged use, with doctors investigating possible hormonal or metabolic triggers. Further tests are planned to determine cause and preventive measures.
Gum chewing linked to stomach ailment prompt operation
Matilda Ward aged 22 of near Galesburg underwent surgery for acute indigestion. Doctors found adhesions in vital organs caused by long term gum chewing spanning 18 years.
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Galesburg
Matilda Ward
Here
King Edward Encourages Snuff Use at Marlborough House
London reports King Edward has revived snuff-taking as a royal custom. At Marlborough House dinners a Georgian silver snuff box once used by the prince regent is presented to the king, who helps himself and shares pinches with favored guests while the ladies remain at table.
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London
Edward
Marlborough House
None
Parliament suspends John Dillon for calling Chamberlain a damned liar during South African War debate in the House of Commons.
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London
House of Commons
John Dillon
Chamberlain
Dubuque Democrats Dazed At City Convention
Dubuque Iowa March 20 delegates report a weak Democratic convention for city tickets with mayoral nominations avoided and no clear platform as the party is described as broken up by The Telegraph Herald.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Telegraph-Herald
Democratic
Attempted Train Wreck Suspect Held in Michigan
Herbert Cook a 19 year old from New Buffalo Michigan is jailed in St Joseph on charges of trying to derail an eastbound Michigan Central passenger train near New Buffalo by placing a heavy bolt between switch points.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Herbert Cook
New Buffalo
Michigan Central Railroad
Oak of John Wesley felled for streetcar line in Savannah
The historic oak where John Wesley preached the first Methodist message in America was felled yesterday in Savannah to clear space for a trolley line. The tree stood as a local landmark before its removal on March 20.
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Savannah
Ill
John Wesley
America
Postmasters Appointed and Discontinued Post Office
Iown at Washington march 20 postmasters appointed motor Warren county B E Randolph vice Wright resigned Mount Hamill Lee county P P Schwolter vice Waterhouse dead Boomer post office discontinued mail to Honey Creek Among Iowa pensions is Shepard R Campbell Blue Grass 8 dollars
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Washington
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