Death rides the wind in Nebraska and western states
May 25 reports describe a tornado destroying Pauline Nebraska killing six, Norman with seven deaths, and damaging Fairfield farms where eight are missing. Enid Oklahoma floods wash away houses, with $500,000 in damage. Foss and Anadarko tornadoes kill and injure residents. Rolfe Iowa cyclone kills a man and damages the Tremont hotel. Widespread wires down and no full details available.
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Foss
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F. M. Slagel
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Chas M. Crim Dies, Respected Columbus Junction Resident
The death of Chas M. Crim stunned the community of Columbus Junction. He was a long time resident and respected figure in the town.
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Quits Fight Wall Street Will Not Oppose Roosevelt
Cleveland insiders in the Street view say Wall Street will not oppose President Roosevelt, choosing to wait and see how the administration moves on policy. The tone suggests market players prefer caution as events unfold.
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Wall Street
Parker
Roosevelt
Czar Warned Jewish Magnates Make a Dire Threat
A czar warned Jewish magnates of a grave threat during a tense dispatch. Officials noted warnings linked to rising unrest and urged caution amid mounting political pressure in the capital.
Prominent Iowa Mason Dies at 94 in Farmington
George Beeson, aged 94, longtime Mason and 24 year justice of the peace, died in Farmington after being made a Mason in Circleville Ohio in 1851 and later admitted to the Mystic Shrine. He was widely known among Masons across Iowa.
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George Beeson
Circleville
Ohio
Des Moines
Iowa
Slaughter of People in Automobile Race Stopped by Spanish
Walter Johnson and others of Wilton Lime Kiln Company plan a $30,000 damage suit against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad for refusal of cars and service. They claim an implied contract via notes tied to six miles of track, now unused, halting all kiln work. If railroad commissioners deny the petition, the suit will proceed. Premier says no more lives shall be sacrificed in Spain.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Wilton
Walter Johnson
Muscatine
Lime City
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Rock Island Railroad Company
Johnson
Paris Madrid auto race death toll sparks public outcry
Paris reports a spate of fatal accidents after the Paris Madrid automobile race began. M Porter's machine overturned and burned, killing the chauffeur. two soldiers and a child died. Marcel Renault and Lorraine Barrows were fatally injured. Barrows's chauffeur and Renault's chauffeur were hurt. two spectators died near Angouleme. many others injured or missing. The latest tally lists six dead and six injured.
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Porter
Ablis
Marcel Renault
Lorraine Barrows
Barrow
Renault
Mr. Stead
Forman
Bonneval
Chartres
Paris
France
Polk County Democrats Back Free Silver Platform
Polk County Democrats in Des Moines selected twice as many delegates as entitled and passed one resolution in support of the Kansas City platform. No judge nominees were named and the party will vote for the Republican candidate. Walt Butler and H. C. Evans were nominated for representatives despite protests as the convention remained controlled by free silver advocates.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Kansas City
Walt Butler
H. C. Evans
Andrews Abandons Free Silver Advocacy at Nebraska Address
Lincoln Nebraska May 25 Dr E Benjamin Andrews chancellor of the University of Nebraska in an ethics class address signaled he no longer supports free silver. The statement marks a shift in stance reflecting changing economic views.
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Lincoln, Neb
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Local Notes From Morning Sun and Nearby Towns
Miss Bess Butler of Morning Sun visited here and attended commencement. Mrs. Miller formerly Maria Black of Wyman visited friends en route from Minton to Wy man. Gus Bickel moves stock to Correctionville to open a new business. The Ladies Missionary society meets at Mrs E E Griffiths on Wednesday May 27 at 2 PM. Wellington Crim of Prescott attends funeral of brother C M Crim. Mrs L L Rich of Hannibal visits on business. L P Breeden of Packwood, newly elected principal of Letts school, inspecting field. Mrs Chas McWilliams of Conesville was in town Saturday evening.
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Burlington
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Keota
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Hannibal
Samuel Holiday
L. P. Breeden
Packwood
Letts School
Chas. McWilliams
Chicago Markets Open High Low Close Summary
Chicago market report from May 25 shows Wheat May to Sept shifts, Corn May Sept steady around mid 40s, Oats May Sept firm. Pack includes Hog and Cattle receipts, prices for beef and pork, and visible supply with weekly changes. Record notes include Liverpool wheat and grain clearances for the day.
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H. J. Tober & Co
H. E McKay
Muscatine
Chicago
Ing
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Palmer Named Delegation Leader by Washington County Republicans
Washington Iowa May 25 Col D J Palmer of this city was given authority by a unanimous county Republican convention to pick his delegation to the Des Moines state convention on July 1. Palmer a railway commissioner candidate is expected to be the state convention’s unanimous choice. Ashby and Struble were named permanent officers. delegates listed include Lytle Trotter Cunningham Emry Young White Struble Thompson Brookhart Wooley Ashton and Tilden.
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Washington County
Washington, Ia
D. J. Palmer
Des Moines
J. A. Y. Ashby
M. C. Struble
Wellman
J. M. Lytle
W. T. Trotter
J. A. Cunningham
T. L. Emry
J. A. Young
S. A. White
Sam Thompson
S. W. Brookhart
W. K. Wooley
T. H. Ashton
C. G. Tilden
Penalty of Crime: Triola Executed. Flanagan Granted Respite
Ossining N Y May 25 Antonia Triola sentenced for the murder of Mamie Cerelia a New York concert hall singer was electrocuted at Sing Sing this morning. A planned double execution failed as a respite for Arthur Flanagan convicted of killing Hugh McGovern keeper in the seventh district prison New York was granted by Governor O Dell last night.
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Ossining
N. Y
Antonia Triola
Mamie Cerelia
New York
Arthur Flanagan
Hugh McGovern
Seventh District
O'Dell
Schwab Not Ill. Charley Schwab to Be at Desk Tomorrow
Friends of Chas. Schwab deny reports from Loretto Pa that he is ill again. They say he will be at his desk in New York tomorrow.
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New York
Chas. Schwab
Loretto
In Soerdreh Village Clash Turks Kill 150 in Fire Ruins
A Saloni ca telegram reports insurgents whom Turkish troops attacked at Soerdreh on Thursday. A thirty hour battle ended with the village burned or blown up, and 150 bodies found among the ruins after the fire was put out.
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Vienna
Austria
Salonica
Soerdreh
Partly Cloudy Iowa Weather Outlook Tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with probable showers. Cities noted Sun rise 4 23 a m and set 7 12 p m Moon rises 3 37 a m.
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