Counterviews on Colored Progress Clash at Meetings
The Clinton Herald reports on Charles Dudley Warner’s controversial claims that education and leadership hinder the colored race, contrasted with Charles G. Dawes and Dr. W. P. Thirkield’s more hopeful view of educational and economic gains since the Civil War. Dawes highlights literacy gains, school enrollment, wealth growth, and military service by African Americans, arguing education advances the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Charles Dudley Warner
American Social Science Association
Washington
Warner
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Men’s Sunday Club
Quinn Chapel
A. H. Roberts
Dawes
South
Louisana
Georgia
Mississippi
Illinois
Calvary
United States Navy
W. P. Thirkield
Epworth League
C. G. Dawes
Thirkield
Transfer of Dry Tortugas to Navy Emphasized by McKinley Order
President McKinley issues a landmark order transferring Dry Tortugas from the army to the navy, marking a major shift in U S defense policy. The decision highlights strategic importance of the Caribbean outpost and signals future naval administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Dry Tortugas
West Indies
Naval base at Dry Tortugas marks exclusive U S coast defense
An expert argues the Dry Tortugas should be under naval control as a Gibraltar of the Gulf. Fort Jefferson could provide formidable protection and serve as a fleet rendezvous, with a unified defense led by naval officers for optimal harbor and approach defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
France
Dry Tortugas
Gibraltar
Gulf
Atlantic
Ithmian Canal
Washington
Tortugas
Fort Jefferson
Spain
Bunce
Sioux City Journal Corrects Clinton Herald Misstatements
The Sioux City Journal rebuts Clinton Herald claims about the Des Moines platform committee. It says no proposition to endorse the Porto Rican tariff was offered and that all votes were unanimous. The piece defends Gov. Shaw and urges Republicans to avoid propagandistic misrepresentation from the Des Moines Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Geo. D. Perkins
Clinton Herald
Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
the Herald
Lane
Gov. Shaw
Philadelphia
Exports of Spirits and Malt Liquors Surge in Two Years
A treasury bulletin reports a sharp rise in exports from the United States to its new possessions. Nine months ending March 1, 1900 show spirits exports at 1,329,932 dollars versus 1,079,337 for 1898, while malt liquors jump from 424,992 to 1,482,747 dollars. The article notes war era trade shifts and criticizes military governance on liquor policy in the Philippines. It includes remarks from President Schurman and others about the saloon's foothold and cultural impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Spain
Philippines
Schurman
O. E. Edwards
Manila
John T. McCutcheon
Chicago
Rec
Liquor Shops Mar Escolta Says Bishop Thoburn
Bishop Thoburn notes that Americans have turned the Escolta into saloons with every other business a liquor shop. He argues that a Congo Free State treaty promise to protect natives should lead to U S liquor protection at home.
Political Bonmots From The Globe-Democrat
The column collects witty political quips from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat referencing Bryan, Sioux Falls, Vesuvius, Aguinaldo, and Dewey. It notes Bryan’s Populist rise, a rest period, a strike critique, Aguinaldo’s election absence implying danger, Dewey’s Manila Bay platform success, and an aging sailor turning politician facing peril at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Sioux Falls
Aguinaldo
Fighting for a Bride in a Nebraska Court Brawl
President W. McNamara of the Eastern Nebraska and Gulf railroad seeks a habeas corpus to stop ex Prosecuting Attorney J. J. McAllister from taking his daughter Mary McAllister. McAllister and sheriff pursued across Nebraska, Iowa, and Dakota before McAllister surrendered after a shotgun confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
W. ©. McNamara
Eastern
Nebraska and Gulf Railroad
Mary McAllister
J. J. McAllister
Dakota County
Neb
McAllister
McNamara
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakota
Miss Belle Henderson III Ill in Philadelphia Sanitarium
Miss Belle Henderson. second and only unmarried daughter of the speaker of the house, lies dangerously ill at a Philadelphia sanitarium. Doctors fear an operation may be required as her health has declined for two years and Mrs. Henderson assists daily with all meals. Miss Henderson is young and highly accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belle Henderson
Philadelphia
Miss Henderson
Dispute over Barker Stewart logs delays on Prairie river
Walter A. Scott of Chicago arrives to handle business amid ongoing disagreements with Barker & Stewart of Wausau over logs hung up on the Prairie river. Superintendent William Vickery warns only heavy rains may help reach a settlement. Lewis Verne of Medford dies from a finger cut leading to blood poisoning after enlistment in the Spain war era. parents live at Manston and he was a Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill, Wis
Walter A. Scott
Chicago
Barker & Stewart
Wausau
William Vickery
Medford
Wis
Lewis Verne
Spain
Manston
Masonic Order
Wisconsin and the Vice Presidency Editorial Proposal
Madison editorial suggests Henry C Payne as vice president or Governor Edward Scofield as alternative. The piece notes Senator Spooner as a possible future presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Henry C. Payne
Edward Scofield
Madison State Journal
Wisconsin
Spooner
Baraboo Man Dies After Tree Fall
Baraboo Wisconsin on May 18 Herbert Lyckburg died from injuries after a tree fell on him four days earlier. He was 21 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo, Wis
Herbert Lyckburg
Heated debate over Iowa College trustee pledge at Grinnell
In Mason City on May 17 the Iowa State Congregational Association debated whether to recommend a trustee for Iowa College at Grinnell. Ministers warned it could set a precedent for other institutions. Moderator Tuttle halted the topic, deferring action. Rev Judson Smith of New York then urged support for the American board of foreign missions. Dr Theodore Clifton of Chicago spoke on Christian Education and the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Congregationalists
Mason City
Iowa
State Congregational Association
Iowa College
Grinnell
Tuttle
Manchester
Judson Smith
New York
American Board of Foreign Missions
Theodore Clifton
Chicago
Republic
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Ad Brings Quick Relief
An 1890s advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as safe for children and effective for coughs and lung trouble. Sold by druggists at 25c and 50c, promising quick relief.
Narrow Escape in Iowa Cattle Poison Plot Ends Accidentally
In New London Iowa on May 16 James Clark and brother Andrew avoided serious harm when a trespasser near their cattle was shot at close range by James. The gun misfire wounded Andrew through thirteen shot in the left breast but overcoat safety prevented a fatal outcome. Authorities pursue the suspected poisoner amid ongoing cattle poisoning concerns.
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New London
Jas. Clark
Pleasant Grove Township
Des Moines
Andrew Clark
Clark
Clark Brothers
Mt. Pleasant
James
Andrew
Supreme Court rules burning right of way not part of railroad operation
In Des Moines Iowa May 16 the supreme court holds that burning grass and weeds along a railroad right of way is not part of railroad operation. Damages from such fires to adjacent fields require a showing of negligence by the railroad. Section 1289 does not govern. fires set to burn weeds on the right of way are not caused by moving trains. Justice Ladd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Justice Ladd
Poisoned chocolates shock Boone Indiana case
Mrs John Selhorn of Boone Indiana became ill after eating two chocolates from a box delivered to her from a local post box. Dr Rowe treated her and suspected poisoning. The box proved to contain deadly poison and investigators traced the mail to Boone’s city post box with no seal on the package.
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Boone
John Selhorn
City
Conniff Wins Iowa State Medical Society Presidency
In Des Moines Dr. E R Conniff of Sioux City was chosen president after a hot contest with Dr. James T Priestley of Des Moines who earned 181 votes to Conniff's 189. The Forty ninth annual meeting runs through tomorrow with officers Frank Porterfield J W Cookenour and George R Skinner outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
E. R. Conniff
Sioux City
Iowa State Medical Society
James T. Priestley
Conniff
Priestley
Towa
David L. Fairchild
Clinton
Donald MacKee, Jr
Council Bluffs
Pr. Conniff
State University
Priestier
Frank Porterfield
Atlantic
J. W. Cookenour
George R. Skinner
Cedar Rauids
Beggs Blood Purifier Promoted As Life Saver In War Ad
Over ten thousand lives have been lost in the African war. Ten times as many die every year as a result of impure blood, which could be saved by using Beggs' Blood Purifier. "It's the best spring medicine ever made." Fred Ackerman, Moberly Mo. All dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ackerman
Moberly
Damages Sought in Initiation Foresight Case
Dr W C Sensibaugh of Port Byron sues the Fraternal Tribunes for 50000 alleging injury from an electric shock during initiation in May 1898. He claims paralysis from the shock and that the lodge blames his resistance and a fall on the battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
W. C. Sensibaugh
Port Byron
Fraternal Tribunes
Lodge
Bicycle Stolen From Office Rack In Keokuk
Keokuk Iowa May 17 Dr Barr city editor of the Daily Gate City reports a Crawford No 183171 black frame nickel trim rusty left hand grip loose on handle bar was stolen from the office bicycle rack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Dr._ Barr
Daily
Gate City
Killer that Saves-Mull's Lightning Pain Killer
Advert describes a pain relief remedy named Saves-Mull's Lightning Pain Killer claiming instant relief for internal and external aches. It is marketed as absolutely pure and priced 25c and 50c with distribution through druggists.
Race and labor clash at southern industrial convention
In Chattanooga on May 18 a southern industrial convention opened a race discussion led by Professor W H Councill and H J Kealing. Councill defended the negro's right to work arguing 250 years of training in slavery and southern loyalty support his claim. He warned that importing foreign labor could invite communism, nihilism and civil strife in southern industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Huntsville
W. H. Councill
Anticultural and Mechanical College
Normal
Ala
H. J. Kealing
A. M. E. Church Review of
Philadelphia
Councill
South
Elimination of the Negro in Politics Sermon Sparks Debate
In Eau Claire Wisconsin Cyrus K Dennis is freed after an elder judge condemns abduction under religious pretext and notes lack of law to prosecute. the discourse argues whites may curb Black political influence by restricting ballots while praising Booker T Washington on industrial education.
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W. T. Cole
Waco
Tex
South
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cuba
Wood
McKinley
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Booker T. Washington
Eau Claire
Wis
Cyrus K. Dennis
Claiie Dickson
Gilbertson
Cyrus
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Moscow
L. D Williams
James Clark
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Mr. Clark
Iowa State Medics
Dr. E. R. Conniff
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