Carnegie for Mayor and Kruger Denied America Visit
The 21st Assembly district Republicans formally proposed Andrew Carnegie for mayor and set a committee to seek his consent. Kruger denies plans to visit America despite invitations. London papers lose suit by Arthur Chamberlain, brother of Joseph Chamberlain, over alleged improper influence. Steve Brodie's will probate shows $80,000 estate.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Kruger
Amsterdam
America
Chamberlain
London
Arthur Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonial Secretary
Evening Star
Morning Leader
Steve Brodies
Steve Brodie
Bowery
Right Arm Lost Sailor Returns Home From Maine Blast
Charles City Indiana March 26 Geo Meggitt a Philippines veteran visits parents after serving mounted police duty He survived the battleship Maine explosion losing his right arm He joined navy at age ten and has been twice honorably discharged and reenlisted He wears a bronze Dewey gun medal and plans to return to the islands for speculative opportunities.
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Havana Harbor
Charles City
Geo. Meggitt
Philippines
Maine
Navy
Dewey
Manila Bay
Bank Robbery by Armed Gang in Somerset
An eight man armed gang blew open the Somerset bank safe at 2 this morning and secured about $5,000 in currency and valuable papers. Citizens attempted to intervene but were driven back with Winchester rifles. Two stolen teams fled the scene and a posse pursues the robbers.
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Somerset
Ohio
Grinnell Eyes Plans for New Opera House
Grinnell residents consider a bold plan to build a new opera house with H. W. Spaulding leading the movement. The initiative envisions a landmark venue to serve cultural events in Grinnell.
Citizens fund opera house planned by entertainments
A manufacturer agrees to donate a lot and $10,000, with citizens supplying the remaining funds. Citizens organize entertainments to raise the rest, aiming to build one of the state’s best opera houses in a short time.
Corn to Touch Fifty Cents, Corn King Predicts Rally
Chicago March 26. George H. Phillips, corn king, predicted corn will rise to 50 cents within a month. Prices reached 42 1/2 cents on the board of trade as large holders held grain, keeping shorts from covering. Phillips’s November corner has drawn outside speculators who bind their sales to 10 cents unless he weakens. The board generally expects an upward trend with corn likely to hit 45 cents soon.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
Board of Trade
Phillips
President nears St. Louis fair commission list
Washington reports the president will name the St. Louis exposition commissioners within 24 hours. John Allen of Mississippi and Professor Northrup of Minnesota are named, with Scott of Arkansas. Senator Jones backs a candidate who is unlikely to win, while ex Senators Carter Thurston and McBride are on the slate.
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Washington
John Allen
Mississippi
Professor Northrup
Minnesota
Scott
Arkansas
Jones
Carter, Thurston
McBride
Requisition for $50,000 in clothing by Iowa guards
Des Moines March 26 Adjutant General Byers has issued a requisition on the war department for $50,000 worth of clothing and army equipment to replace items turned over to the government when four Iowa regiments of the Iowa national guard were mustered into the volunteers at the start of the Spanish American War. The guards were well equipped and the clothing became U S property when the regiments joined the service. The requisition matches the inventory receipted for by the government.
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Des Moines
Byers
War Department
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Iowa Guards
United States
Cyclone Toll Rises Across Cities with Casualties and Relief
In Birmingham twenty six dead and ninety five injured. total death toll may reach twenty eight with additional six expected to die. Irondale and North Birmingham report fatalities including Mrs. Harrin struck by lightning. Relief efforts mobilize as $10,000 is raised at a noon meeting. Rome and Columbus report further storm damage and injuries. a Georgia Central train derailed injuring four.
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Birmingham
Ala
Irondale
Mary Harrin
Rome
Lindale
Chambers
Kinkston
Jennie Goodwin
Jennie Elliott
Columbus
Georgia Central
Charlotte Yonge Dies Author of The Heir of Redclyffe
London reports the death of Charlotte Mary Yonge aged 97 or 96 in Winchester following a long career as a prolific author. Born August 11, 1823, she rose to fame with The Heir of Redclyffe and produced many novels for young readers and biographies including Bishop Patterson and The Youth of Queen Elizabeth, shaping Victorian literary and educational writing.
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London
Charlotte Mary Yonge
Winchester
Hampshire
Redclyffe
Patterson
Buried Infant Body Found in Rock Island Car
The body of the infant found Saturday morning in a Rock Island stock car was buried this afternoon in Potter's Field at Elm Grove cemetery in Washington Iowa.
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Washington
Rock Island
Potter's Field
Elm Grove Cemetery
Y M C A Reception for City Clerks and Bookkeepers
A well attended Young Men’s Christian Association reception honored city clerks and bookkeepers. The Angelus music program was led by Fred McDougal, followed by an athletic gym exhibit staged by Hackett. Frappé and cake were served in the parlors by Mrs. W. W. MacQuesten and Mrs. C. F. Nevins, ending with a social hour and praise for the evening.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Fred McDougal
Hackett
W. W. MacQuesten
Ladies’ Auxiliary
C. F. Nevins
Work on Musser Public Library Construction Advances
Excavation continues on the Musser public library lot with a pile driver in use this morning for foundation piling. Sub-contractors align for their branches and contractor Howe plans to push brick work into progress within a few days.
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Musser Public Library
Howe
Dangerous Fakes in Alum Baking Powder Tests
An exposé warns of counterfeit baking powders sold in stores and homes under the guise of a powder test. It explains that true cream of tartar powder should not alter when boiled and notes that impostors use alum as a harmful substitute, costing less than three cents per pound. A $10,000 damages suit highlights consumer risk and grocer liability in deceptive sales.
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Pittsburg
Hot Springs Arkansas Promoted as National Health Resort
The Hot Springs of Arkansas are presented as the nation’s great health resort, owned and endorsed by the U S government for curing rheumatism, neuralgia, grippe and other ailments. It advertises a beautiful winter climate, 200 hotels, and offers reduced rates via local ticket agents and Mr John G Farmer A G P A Cedar Rapids IA.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
United States
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Bureau of Information
Ark
Go to California on Iowa Central Excur sions Tuesdays to April 26 1901
Go to California on Iowa Central railway excursions every Tuesday until April 26 1901 at lower single trip rates. Tickets also sold to Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and British Columbia at unheard of low rates. For full particulars call Iowa Central ticket agents or address Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown IA.
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California
Iowa Central Railway
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
British Columbia
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A. Marshalltown
English Don't Like Botha's Curt Ways
London reports say the peace talks with the Boers are closed with no reopening. Public anger grows as pro Boer sentiment faces mobs and letters warning MPs to stay quiet. Milner and Kitchener terms under scrutiny, while war party critics press for more troops and tougher measures.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Botha
Kitchener
War Party
Messrs
Merriman and Sauer
England
Milner
South Africa
General Rothe
Alfred Milner
St. John Brodrick
Four Corners
Farm Hand Clarence Crawford Kills Man in Compton
Clarence Crawford, driven by jealous infatuation with Mrs. Stratton, shot and killed W. C. Stratton in Compton, wounded Ralph Mutherron, attempted to shoot Mrs. Stratton, and then killed himself. Police report the incident occurred in Los Angeles County on March 26.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Crawford
Compton
W. C. Stratton
Ralph Mutherron
Davenport Glucose Factory to Pay Damages in Explosion Cases
Davenport Ind March 26 An offer to pay $5,000 damages in each of five suits arising from the November 29 1900 boiler explosion at the Davenport plant is expected to be accepted tonight The deceased were James Coleman PD P Cook Chas Geibert stein John Peters and Victor Kellert was injured likely for life The settlements totaled $20,000 per case
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Davenport Glucose
Davenport
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
James Coleman
PD. P. Cook
Chas. Geibertstein
John Peters
Victor Kellert
Ship owners refuse arbitration in La borer dispute
Marseilles reports ship owners refuse to submit the dock laborers dispute to arbitration and fear rioting will be resumed more fiercely in the port.
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Marseilles
Unclaimed Mail At Muscatine Post Office 1901
Weekly list of undelivered letters at Muscatine Iowa includes men J N Burris Wm Butts James C Dixon Jos Dutton Oliver Eliason J W Henzey Jacob Johnson J C Johnson K C Latta Chas Lawrence H H Madlay Henry Schwitzer W Y Woos and women Anna Barrett Gerry Coulter Eda Leach Etta Jackson Alice Mc Bride. Callers must say Advertised to Wm L Roach P M.
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Muscatine
Iowa
J. N. Burris
Wm. Butts
James C. Dixon
Jos. Dutton
Oliver Eliason
J. W. Henzey
Jacob Johnson
J. C. Johnson
K. C. Latta
Chas. Lawrence
H. H. Madlay
Henry Schwitzer
W.Y Woos
Anna Barrett
Gerry Coulter
Otto Sauer Leaves Town for Colorado Home
Otto Sauer departed on the 8 train this morning for Colorado where he will make his future home. His many friends regret his departure and note he has made many warm friendships.
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Otto Sauer
Colorado
Banick Makes City Visit After Wilton Trip
Banick left Wilton and spent the day in the city, conducting activities and meeting residents during the excursion.
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S. Banick
Wilton
City
West Liberty business visit by Ed Rack shown
Ed Rack of West Liberty spent today in the city on business activities.
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Rack
West Liberty
River levels rise to 10.6 feet above low water mark
Today's river reading shows water at 10.6 feet above the low water mark, indicating elevated levels. Local officials warn of potential minor flooding in low-lying areas and advise residents to monitor updates.
Schmidt Bros Bicycle Ad Praises Honest Quality and Price
The Cleveland ad copy touts an honest bicycle by Schmidt Bros offering honest quality and an honest price, highlighting value and straightforward branding for cyclists seeking reliable gear.
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Cleveland
Schmidt Bros
Mine Plot Claims Shake Tsarkoloselo Palace
Paris reports a committee of Russian malcontents alleging a mine under the czar’s palace at Tsarkoloselo following a university grievances meeting. Several prominent figures are accused in the plot. Warsaw notes arrests of Maxime Gorski and Warsaw professors for sympathy with students.
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Paris
Tsarkoloselo
Council of Ministers
Warsaw
Magvch
Maxime Gorski
University of Warsaw
Columbus Junction City Elections Lead To 2 Council Seats
In Columbus Junction on March 26 a city election elected two councilmen. J M Dotson and F W Brandy led Republican tickets while A S Thompson and J S Blair headed Democrats. Thompson won 171 votes, Dotson 140, Blair 113, Brandy 83. A city telephone franchise was approved with 198 yes to 34 no. The new exchange will connect with Iowa Telephone Co. Long-distance lines planned.
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Columbus Junction
J. M. Dotson
F. W. Brandy
A. 5. Thompson
J. S. Blair
Thompson
Dotson
Blair
Bandy
Iowa
Funeral of Mrs Geesy Returns to Moscow for Burial
Mrs. Fred Geesy died in Iowa City after an operation and was brought back to Moscow for burial. She is survived by her husband four daughters and her parents Mr and Mrs John Teafel. The death has cast gloom over her home and locality.
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Fred Geesy
Iowa City
Moscow
John Teafe
Weather outlook for Iowa fair tonight through Wednesday
Chicago report on March 26 notes generally fair conditions for Iowa with tonight and Wednesday expected to be dry. slight variation in temperatures not detailed.
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Chicago
Iowa
Creston and Winterset Back Inter-Urban Line Franchise
Creston Iowa March 26 Scott Skinner Republican re elected mayor by 225 majority Democrats gain one alderman Omaha Traction Co franchise for an inter urban line to Winterset carried by a large majority Winterset granted franchise by 196 Fort Madison March 26 Charles H Finch Democrat defeats Samuel Atlee Republican for mayor by 194 majority Republicans gain one alderman council stands six Democrats four Republicans Iowa City March 26 entire Republican city ticket elected by small margins Democrats win three of five aldermen
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Citizens
Washington
Citizen
Smith
Young
C. H. Wilson
Ottumwa
Creston
Scott Skinner
Omaha Traction Co
Winterset
Iowa City
Ft. Madison
Fort Madison
Charles H. Finch
Samuel Atlee
Illinois Legislature to hold record pace in session
Springfield March 26 Activ ity in legislation not seen this early in a session for years will mark the lower house beginning today Two daily sessions will be held as long as a quorum can be found Speaker Sherman says the aim is to recover time lost on apportionment measures.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Sherman
Yates
House
Ecorns
China Appeals for Help as Manchuria Treaty Deadline Looms
London reports China urged Britain to help block Russia from securing required signatures on the Manchurian treaty before the deadline. Russia threatens to end talks if the accord is not signed, with Britain and Germany unwilling to intervene and Japan showing some willingness to act.
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London
China
Great Britain
Russia
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Opera House
Grinnell
H. W. Spaulding
Corn King Phillips
ST. Louis Fair
Senator Jones
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Charlotte Young
the Hot Springs
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Insane Farm
Czar
Stu
Thomp
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Pany
First Congregational Church
Green Street
John Robbins
East Ninth Street
Yankee Chute
New Boston
Lightfoot
Bessie Kemp
Moline
Nick East
Ill
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Lett
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J. L. Giesle
Sadie Masker
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G. W. Dillaway
H. ©. McCormick
Letts
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Atalissa
Linois
Manchuria
Germany
Japan
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