European chambers plan congress to curb American competition
Prague reports Bohemian manufacturers call for a pan European congress of chambers of commerce to mount defense against United States competition. Cologne notes a Gazettes article urging Russo German alliance to bar US dominance in iron and other goods. The piece frames US rivalry as life and death for German industry.
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Prague
Bohemia
Advocates Alliance
Cologne
Germany
United States
Russia
America
Europe
Threats of Riot Between Strikers and New Railway Workers
Tensions escalated as Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway workers and new hires exchanged threats in Cedar Rapids. Police read the riot act at a special city meeting to deter gatherings. Several new men were slugged, revolvers have been purchased, and a large clash between 400 strikers and replacements was feared but ultimately did not erupt into serious violence.
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Cedar Rapids
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company
Railroad A Sure Go
Iowa Falls May 15 All doubts about the Des Moines Iowa Falls Northern railroad were removed when President E S Ellsworth learned by wire that the construction company had signed the contract submitted by the railroad company.
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Iowa Falls
Des Moines
Des
Supreme court to rule on boy accused of stealing book
In Des Moines on May 15 a 19 year old faces possible penitentiary time for stealing a 76 cent school book and trading it for a fishing rod. The State v Chester McCullough from Mitchell county raises whether he is a kleptomaniac and how such conduct should be defined in Iowa law.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Chester McCullough
Mitchell
Court of Last Resort
Des Moines Council Rigidly Enforces Mulci Law
Des Moines city council, in a unanimous vote, declares violators of the mulci law on Sunday or with back door connections will be shut out of business. Even S Nender man’s plea for consent and vow to change could not win approval.
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Des Moines
S. Nenderman
Narvis Re-Elected Grand Master Workman At Iowa Session
Will M. Narvis of Muscatine was renominated grand master workman at the Iowa grand lodge session in Marshalltown. H. E. Sessions of Sioux Falls spoke on the graded plan, the main issue, and editor of the A O U W Bulletin addressed the convention. Memorial services drew large attendance at the Methodist church.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Grand Lodge
Will M. Narvis
Muscatine
H. E. Sessions
Sioux Falls
A. O. U. W. Bulletin
Supreme Lodge
Troops Protect Albany Streetcar Lines Amid Strike
Militias assembled across New York as Union Traction strike sparks clashes. General Roe orders 2400 guards in Albany and Troy to shield 46 miles of tracks while non union crews operate cars amidst jeers and stone throwing.
Will End the Trip Muted by Mrs McKinley Illness
News from San Francisco reports President McKinley plans to end the trip and return to Canton if Mrs McKinley does not rapidly improve. Doctors urge rest until full recovery and the president may stay several weeks.Secretary states McKinley will travel directly to Washington when Mrs McKinley is able.
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Washington
San Francisco
McKinley
Donohue
Rice H. Bell Likely Succeeds Judge Miller in Keokuk
In Keokuk May 15 observers expect Rice H. Bell to be appointed by Governor Shaw to the Keokuk superior court bench, following Hazen I. Sawyer’s withdrawal from the race. Prominent Republicans anticipate Bell will receive the commission within a week.
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Rice H. Bell
Miller
Superior Court
Keokuk
Hazen I. Sawyer
Shaw
Rock Slide Obliterates Acerenza Village in Italy
A massive rockfall today destroyed almost the entire village of Acerenza in Italy. Troops were sent to the disaster site and fifteen bodies were recovered so far.
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Rome
Acerenza
Five Die As City of Paducah Wreck Becomes Clear
Five lives are confirmed lost in the City of Paducah steamer wreck near St. Louis. Seven still reported missing yesterday remain unaccounted as the disaster is clarified.
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St. Louis
City of Paducah
Explosion Claims Nine at West Virginia Coal Shaft
An explosion at the George's Creek coal company's shaft in Fairlington Valley West Virginia today killed nine. Rescue and investigation teams search the site as officials confirm the toll and seek causes.
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Fairmont
W. Va
George's Creek
Tax increase proposed on immigrants by Powderly
Washington May 15 Commissioner Powderly urges raising head tax on immigrants from $1 to at least $2. He argues the higher levy funds immigrant administration and improves housing and inspection facilities without dramatically reducing arrivals. A doubled tax could exceed one million dollars for better border accommodations and law enforcement.
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Washington
Powderfly
Congress
Bureau of Immigration
Powderly
Illinois Grand Army encampment draws 4000 in Peoria
About 4000 members of the Grand Army of the Republic filled Peoria for the thirty fifth annual encampment of the department of Illinois. Chicago sent a brigade and late arrivals from other posts were expected as the event opened. The city hosts over 600 sons of veterans and many auxiliary groups including the Woman's Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans.
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Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Illinois
Chicago
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Daughters of Veterans
Rumor Lists Possible Des Moines Postmaster Pick
The News in Des Moines Iowa reports a circulating rumor that Lafayette Young editor may become postmaster. It cites lukewarm support for Cummins for governor and growing ties with railroad politicians as factors and suggests Hull as his potential successor in the Seventh district.
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J. A. T. Hull
Seventh Congressional District
WILL SERVE THREE YEARS REGIMENTS IN PHILIPPINES
Washington May 15. Regiments now in the Philippines or sent there in the future will not stay out of the country longer than three years. Officers and families expect this to be welcomed though it is a year longer than anticipated. Health concerns prompted earlier limits to two years, but a manpower shortage and service emergencies require a minimum three year tenure.
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Washington
Philippines
Ottumwa Oil Fever Sparks City Drilling Craze
In Ottumwa Iowa on May 15 petroleum was found in a Riverview addition well. Investigations suggest surface flow could not explain it and residents drill to locate oil traces while surface petroleum in the water grows, making the water unusable.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Riverview Addition
Not Again Against America Story Denied in Berlin
Berlin authorities deny talks between Austria and Germany on a European commercial league against the United States. Officials say such an alliance is impracticable due to racial and commercial diversity, casting doubt on the idea.
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Berlin
Austria
Germany
United States
Thomas seeks a third term in Congress
Storm Lake May 15 Congressman Lot Thomas of this place will run for reelection from the Eleventh district. Asked about a Sioux City Journal report that State Senator Hubbard would run, Thomas said he did not know Hubbard’s plans and had not spoken with him recently.
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Storm Lake
Lot Thomas
Sioux City Journal
Hubbard
Thomas
Mr. Hubbard
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago Regions Reported
Fair east portion tonight with showers in the west portion. Chicago notes indicate generally fair conditions east tonight and Thursday, with Indications for Iowa showing similar pattern.
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Chicago
Iowa
Twenty Five Story Sky Scraper Planned on Fifth Avenue
Plans drawn for a twenty five story building on the Fifth Avenue Hotel site and the Madison Square Theatre block. The Fifth Avenue Land and Hotel Company controlled by Amos F. Eno William P. Eno and Dr. Henry Lane Eno has acquired all land except the Twenty third street store. The lower two stories may serve as an arcade or be used for hotel stores and offices with a total investment around 16 million dollars.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Madison Square Theatre
Twenty-third Street
Fifth Avenue Land and Hotel Company
Amos F. Eno
William P. Eno
Henry Lane Eno
Women Doctors Meet in Davenport Third Session
The Iowa Medical Women's Social Society held its fourth annual session in Davenport at the Kimball house parlors. Though small in numbers the group includes many bright women and is larger proportionally than the Iowa State Medical Society that will be entertained this week due to the larger male doctor population.
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Davenport
Iowa Medical Women’s Social Society
Kimball House
Des Moines
Iowa State Medical Society
Milwaukee officials vow route to Washington rail line
Washington Iowa May 15 Railway Commissioner Palmer Postmaster Cunningham and Winfield Smouse returned from Chicago after a hearing with President Earling of the Milwaukee road He said Earling was pleased with options secured on property through Washington The Columbus Junction route is practically abandoned Officials plan to tunnel the Muscatine bluffs if needed and engineers are at work at Muscatine
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Palmer
Cunningham
Winfield Smouse
Chicago
Earling
Milwaukee Railway
Columbus Junction
Muscatine Bluffs
Muscatine
Nation Convicted in Kansas Smashing Case
Topeka Kansas May 15 The jury found Mrs Carrie Nation guilty of joint smashing in district court. Sentence set for tomorrow with general expectation she will pay a fine and costs and be released.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Few Failures in London Amid Stock Exchange Settlement
London on May 15 reports no failures linked to the exchange settlement so far. Several small firms are known to be in difficulty, but accounting procedures proceeded smoothly.
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London
Stock Exchange
Riot in Sofia as Turkish embassy attacked
From Sofia reports describe a riot in which the Turkish embassy was stoned, the Ottoman flag hauled down and dragged in the mud. Several people were killed and the sultan expressed indignant at the Macedonian revolutionists.
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Constantinople
Sofia
Corn price surges to sixty cents under Phillips pressure
Chicago May 13. Corn rose as Phillips pressed prices, reaching sixty cents after early selling at two cents higher. Despite light demand, the market showed unusual strength as Phillips continued to force the price, forcing many short elevator interests to settle at the new level.
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Chicago
Phillips
Sensational plot alleged to kidnap the Sultan of Turkey
Vienna reports a sensational scheme to declare the sultan insane, confine him, and replace him with Mohammed Reshad. High officials and Young Turk allies are said to be involved. Izzet Bey, the sultan’s secretary, is described as central, with versions claiming either betrayal or infiltration of the conspirators.
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Vienna
Turkey
Mohammed Reshad
Sultan
Young Turk Party
Izzet Bey
Will Build New Church in Clinton
The official board of the First Methodist Episcopal church plans a $30,000 new church in Clinton with half the funds already subscribed. The modern edifice will seat 1,200 in an auditorium following a revival that united nearly 200 members last winter. Rev. W. F. Pitner serves as pastor.
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Clinton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. F. Pitner
Forty Eight Tax Claims Returned to Treasurer
Forty eight claims for back taxes totaling about $16 000 were returned to Treasurer Gobble yesterday. Eight hundred dollars in taxes were due from a wealthy man who died a year ago. To date two hundred fifty claims have been filed.
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Gobble
Sunshine Club Finds Joy in Social Sewing Afternoon
The Sunshine club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Braun’s home with about 40 members. They sewed together for a long period, shared a social session, and enjoyed refreshments.
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Sunshine Club
China Accepts Indemnity but Seeks 30 Years to Pay
Washington reports that Chinese plenipotentiaries told Pekin's foreign ministers China would assume the $337 million indemnity but asked for thirty years to pay. The U S government, led by Acting Secretary Hill, aims to push for a reduced total, reiterating belief China cannot pay more than $200 million. Rockhill's dispatch notes China's willingness to comply with indemnity demands, easing the international tension.
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Washington
State, Department
Rockhill
Pekin
Hill
China
Morgan Makes a Move Not Financial This Time
London May 15 J Pierpont Morgan departed for Aix Les Bains this morning. He resumes his vacation as the financial situation clears enough for travel.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aix-Lesbaines
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