Verne comments on world record cycling tour
In Paris Jules Verne says the globe cycling race could be done in 33 to 34 days with perfect connections. Five reps, three Americans, will race. Entry details follow from Paris and New York to San Francisco and Tokyo with launches from Cherbourg and Chicago.
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Paris
Jules Verne
le Matin
le Journal
Globe
America
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Cherries
Cecil Fitzzmor- Tis
Aid
Oceanic
Atlantic
Louis St. Clair Bunsen
New Yorker
Iowa
Pacific
Japan
William Clark Crittenden
Atlantic Greyhounds
Gaston Stiezeler
Henri Turot
Cherbourg
Rapid Transit Strike Halts Tunnels in New York
Five thousand workers in Rapid Transit tunnels strike for higher wages. Work halted, nonunion workers are replacing strikers, reserves called out to prevent trouble.
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New York Rapid Transit
New York
Trowdy
Highland Light Infantry Overcreases Boer Losses Near Bandford
Cape Town May 24 The Highland Light Infantry surprised a Boer laager near Bandford and in the ensuing fight 12 Boers were killed 13 wounded and twelve captured clear outcome and losses reported by the morning telegraph.
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Cape Town
Highland Light Infantry
Bandford
Inter Ocean Sold to G W Hinman
Chicago reports say the Chicago Inter Ocean was sold to George W. Hinman with Mr Yerkes surrendering his interests. Mrs Yerkes' attorneys confirmed the sale but offered no terms while noting Hinman is in full control. Hinman, formerly with the New York Sun, is said to have major capital for extensive management and editorial policy changes.
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G. W. Hinman
Yerkes
Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
George W. Hinman
Mr. Hinman
The
New York Sun
Inter Ocean
Mr. Yerkes
Lost vessel Crott sinks in mid Atlantic
A message found in a bottle aboard a ship at Garnton reports the steamer Crott with all hands is sinking in mid Atlantic. The Crott of the Arrow Line sailed from New York January 25, 1899 bound for Leith and Dundee with a crew of twenty five and has long been listed as missing by Lloyds.
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London
Garnton
Crott
mid-Atlantic
Arrow Line
New York
Leith
Dundee
Lloyds
Kirk Stanley Arraigned Over Father Phillips Death
New York May 24 Dr Kirk Stanley masseur in the death case of Father Phillips was arraigned before Coroner Bausch. His trial is scheduled for May 31. Stanley was taken back to the Tombs in default of bail.
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New York
Kirk Stanley
Father Phillips
Bausch
Stanley
Striking Machinists Report Gains as Conference Looms
President O Connell of the machinists union says strikers are gaining at every point and a conference with Union Iron Works officials is expected in San Francisco today. The announcement comes as talks near a critical juncture.
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Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Washington
O'Connell
Machinists Union
Union Ironworke
Smallpox Near Packwood Reported Five More Cases
Five additional smallpox cases are reported near Packwood Iowa on May 21, including three young children whose mother died last week and their aunt who was staying with them.
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Packwood
Death of Dutch President Pretorius Ends Two Day Illness
Marthinus Wessels Pretorius the first president of the Dutch African republic died May 19 at Potchefstroom in the Transvaal Colony after a two day illness. The republic later known as the South African republic saw the title changed in 1858.
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Marthinus Wessels Pretorius
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Death of Governor J R Tanner Reported in Illinois
Springfield Illinois May 24 The sudden death of Governor J R Tanner at 2 45 PM yesterday is attributed to rheumatism of the heart. Tanner held posts including Illinois House member United States Marshal of the Southern district of Minnesota state treasurer and assistant at the U S sub treasury in Chicago He was a longtime Republican leader and a candidate for United States Senator this year He leaves a widow one son Colonel J Mack Tanner of Springfield and a daughter Mrs John A Barnes of Chicago He had not been well for nearly two weeks and had caught a cold while hunting in Clay county, his old home.
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Springfield
Ill
J. R. Tanner
Tanner
Illinois House
United States
Minos
United States Sub-Treasury
Chicago
Republican State Central Committee
Callom
J. Mack ‘Tanner
Fourth Infantry
N. G
John A. Barnes
Chicato
Clay County
Rock
A. B. Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Henry Hospers Sill
Cumming
Carter
Cummins
Brown
Guthrie County
Herriott
Stuart
Guthrie Center
John Herriott
Old Guthrie
Governor Tanner Death Clarified As Natural Causes
Dr. J N Dixon, attending physician, refutes reports of self harm and states death from natural causes. He cites possible brain blood vessel rupture or cerebral blood clot as the likely factor, noting no organic heart or kidney disease.
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J. N. Dixon
Tanner
Springfield
Dixon
Chicago
Looting unsettles diplomats in Paris
A Pekin dispatch says looting agitates diplomatic circles. Friends of Lady McDonald claim the wife of an American diplomat, aided by American soldiers, was involved in looting. The accusation could provoke diplomatic trouble and her husband may demand a retraction.
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Paris
Pekin
Lady McDonald
Wilton College Praised At Iowa Congregational Meeting
Wilton College praised for helping German American students. 112 pupils, many poor, pursue education with low costs. Iowa Congregationalists hear Wilton needs and endowment appeal as officers are elected for next year.
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Iowa Congregational Home Missionary Society
J. E. Joy
Chicago
L. H. Cole
New York
C. O. Day
Boston
Wilton College
Smith
Davenport
Wilton
Judson Smith
American Board of Missions
China
Mark Twain
J. Beach
Committee On
J. S. Brereton
E. A. Berry
J. M. Cummings
T. O. Douglass
J. H. Merrill
J. E. Snowden
H. D. Wiard
C. H. Seccombe
Row Over General Wheeler at Montgomery Convention
General Joe Wheeler arrived in Montgomery to attend the constitutional convention. The body opened with a clash over extending floor courtesies to him. R. J. Lowe, chairman of the state executive committee, opposed the move and argued against recognizing the general. A heated vote ended with 31 ballots against admitting him.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joe Wheeler
R. J. Lowe
State Executive Committee
Queen Victoria Birthday Observed as Memorial Day
London and Windsor mark the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth today as a memorial day with observances in the capital and at Windsor.
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London
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Cadets Enter Asphalt Company After West Point Dismissal
Five West Point cadets dismissed for disciplinary violation have chosen service with the New York and Bermudez Asphalt company in Washington. General Francis A. Greene arranged encounters with Secretary Root, who approved the plan noting no charge of dishonesty, only a technical breach of discipline.
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Asphalt Company
Washington
West Point
Bowlby
Cleveland, Keller, Linton and Mahaffey
War Department
New York & Bermudez Asphalt Company
Francis A. Greene
Trust
Root
Greene
Eloping Couple, Aged 141, Heads Toward Wedding
An elderly couple travels from Greenup toward Ohio to marry. William Henderson, from Lawrence County Kansas, is a widower with many grown children. Martha Jaynes, 60, widow with a large neighborhood family, elope after children object. They plan visits to Cincinnati, St. Louis, and the Pan-American exposition.
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Greenup
Ohio
William Henderson
Lawrence County
Kansas
Martha Jaynes
Henderson
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cummins and Herriott Lead Iowa Governor Race Delegations
Sioux County delegates favor Cummins with most counties instructing for him. Guthrie County backs Herriott with strong local support and lets Herriott choose his own state convention delegates. Guthrie Center convention endorses Herriott and praises his service as state treasurer and council member.
Wapello Notes Highlight Local Social and Sports
In Wapello on May 24 Prof William Roberts of Morning Sun visited ties at the Donaldson schools the past year. Mrs Pennington of Mediapolis visited the Carrigans. Mrs R G Hawkins hosted a two sessions of visitors from 2 to 5 30 and 6 30. Mrs Sherman Stone improves after a relapse. County attorney Robert Curran and Hon Albert Carpenter visited. Mattie Hunt named primary teacher in Columbus City schools. Wapello baseball unit to meet the Nebraska Indians May 31. Italian band entertained on Second street followed by a dance at Myron hall with about 25 couples enjoying the music. Professor J W Cradler named Cambridge Ill superintendent at $125 monthly.
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Wapéllo
Wm. Roberts
Morning Sun
Donaldson
Our City
Pennington
Mediapolis
Carrigans
R. G. Hawkins
Sherman Stone
Gardner
Smith Center
Kan
Albert Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Mattie Hunt
Columbus City
Gilad
Wapello
Nebraska Indians
Clint L. Price
Iowa City
Virginia M. Bandy
Kossuth
Horace Baker
C. L. Bettler
Muscatine
Varetta Peters
Second Street
Myron Hall
J. W. Cradler
Cambridge
Ill
Mel
Elliiott
Sam Grunewaldt Leaves Tobacco to Visit Town
A note from Van Wert Democrat recalls Sam Grunewaldt quitting tobacco and traveling to town after a long habit, highlighting his change and return.
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van Wert
Sam Grunewaldt
All wants in the Journal 4c a word
A brief item notes that readers in the Journal section 4c seek a single word or term to match a prompt. The note outlines a quick exchange or request for a concise answer published for community participation.
Weather report for Iowa shows cooler weekend ahead
Chicago May 24. Special indications forecast partly cloudy skies tonight with cooler east and south portions. Saturday will bring continued cool conditions across the state and region.
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Chicago
Iowa
Lipton Requests Postponement of Yacht Race
Sir Thomas Lipton telegram asks delaying the race to the first week in October after Shamrock I’s accident. Secretary Oddie moves to convene the challenge committee for a new date and readers are told the postponement is the minimum needed for repairs.
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Lipton
New York
Oddie
New York Yacht Club
Thomas J. Lipton
Challenge Committee
Yacht Club
Waterloo Elks Endorse Charley Pickett for Grand Exalted Ruler
Waterloo lodge of the Protective Order of Elks passes a resolution to nominate C. E. Pickett for grand exalted ruler at the upcoming grand lodge meeting in Milwaukee July 23 24 and 25. Pickett, a noted Iowa orator and criminal attorney, draws strong Elks support and a statewide photogravure circular promotes his candidacy.
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Waterloo Elks
Charley Pickett
Waterloo
Protective Order of Elks
C. E. Pickett
Benevolent, Ande
Grand Lodge
Ibwaukee
Ibwaukee Jully 23, 24 and 2. A Circular Tearing the Photogravure of Mr. Pickett
United States
Mer. Pickett
Iowa
Pres Moines
Mullan and Pickett
Grand Lodges
McKinley arrival schedule overshadowed by mixed notices
In San Francisco on May the itinerary called for a formal start for Washington next morning. McKinley breakfasted with his niece Mrs. Geo Morse and consular members at the temporary executive area. He then attended a palace hotel reception hosted by the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution and the Loyal Legion.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Washington
Tomorre
Geo. Morse
Daughters of the Revolution
Loyal Legion
Meley
Supreme Court to Rule on Insular Tests Decision
The Supreme Court will issue the long awaited decision in the insular test cases next Monday. Chief Justice Fuller is reported to have written the majority opinion with possible concurrent dissents from two or three justices.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Don
Fuller
Pearl sales and finds report in Wisconsin towns
Ed Goche of Prairie du Chien sold a thirty four carat pearl in perfect condition to John Young of Brodhead for $1. A pearl worth $200 was found by Mrs John Peterson two miles south of Dexterville and will be sent to a New York jewelry company.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Goche
Lester
John Young
Brodhead
Babcock
Dexterville
John Peterson
New York
Empire State Steamer Beached Near Brookville Ontario
The steamer Empire State carrying 400 excursionists ran aground this morning near Brookville Ontario to prevent sinking. A heavy sea wash blew out a port hole fire was extinguished and the hold nearly flooded. All passengers escaped safely.
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Ogdenshurg
N. Y
Empire State
Brookville
Ont
Bowen Cole Suicide at Johns Township Home
Word reached Centerville that Bowen Cole killed himself at his father Neal Cole's home in Johns township near Piano. Reports say he had long wrestled with unsound mind before his death yesterday.
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Centerville
Neal Cole
Johns Township
Piano
Bowen Cole
Creed Revision Debate Holds Up Presbyterian Vote
Philadelphia May 24. Commissioners to the Presbyterian general conference debate creed revision. Judge Humphrey opened the morning session and favored typion but opposed a new creed. The group remains doubtful on reaching a final vote before tomorrow noon.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Conference
Humphrey
Baker
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