Violent Caribbean Volcanic Eruptions Cause Panic and Death
Reports from Castries and Point-a-Pitre describe Mont Pelee and La Soufriere outbreaks with thousands dead and widespread panic. Martinique deaths exceed 1,600 in August 30 eruption while Morne Rouge suffers heavy casualties and destruction.
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Castries
St. Lucia
Royal Mail
Yave
Martinique
Thisland
Savan
Hunter
Trinidad
St. Vincent
Coast Telephone Service
Point-a-Pitre
Guadaloupe
Mont Pelee
la Soufriere
Morne Rouge
Poison in soda water shocks Chicago fountains
Chemists with the state pure food commission report widespread use of health harming chemicals in Chicago soda fountain drinks. Acids like salicylic and benzoic, forma, and aniline dyes are used as preservatives and coloring. Investigations lead to arrests of drug store proprietors. R M Patterson and two inspectors visited over a score of pharmacies collecting samples.
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Chicago
State Pure Food Commission
R. M. Patterson
Wedding Details Set as Bride Fails to Arrive
Fort Dodge C C Olney travels to Dubuque with a friend for a Maquoketa bride Myrtle Tubbs but she does not appear. The minister was engaged and license obtained. a report says the bride was ill and could not travel.
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Iowa
Dubuque
C. C. Olney
Fort Dodge
Julian
Myrtle Tubbs
Maquoketa
Median age rises across decades in census report
The census bureau reports increasing median ages from 1890 to 1900 and across decades. White populations show higher medians than colored groups, with 23.4 for whites and 19.7 for colored in the latest year, versus 22.4 and 18.3 in 1890.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Politics Across River in Thirty Third District Meeting
The Democratic senatorial committee of the thirty third district met at Aledo with Rock Island Mercer and Henderson counties represented. McIntyre faction followers outnumber Andrews supporters but Andrews organized the convention for Rock Island on September nine. A deputy sheriff pursued a moving train to arrest Patrick Mullane of Moline as the call appeared in papers. Another call is to be issued by the McIntyre faction.
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Aledo
Rock Island
Mercer
Henderson
Henderson County
MclIntry
Andrews
Patrick Mullane
Moline
McIntry
California editor shot by diplomat in dispute over reputation
Frederick Marriott editor of the News Letter was shot by diplomat Trux ton Beale. Williams and Beale admit to the shooting and each is willing to shoulder the charge. They say Marriott attacked a young society woman and they punished him. Marriott’s physicians say recovery possible if no blood poisoning develops.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Frederick Marriott
News Letter
Truxton Beale
T. H. Williams
California Jockey Club
Williams
Beale
Marriott
Horse killed as tail of horse entangled by threshing machine
Early Sept 5 at John Scott horns farm a horse hitched to a load near the threshing belt pulled its tail into the main drive shaft causing it to be torn from the body. The force broke a four inch belt and bent the cylinder shaft, ending the horse’s suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scotthorns
Color line case in Iowa targets Moulton chop house
In Centerville Justice Zimmer heard a case where J A Davis refused to serve a meal to R N Hyde a colored man at his Moulton chop house. Hyde swore out a warrant and Davis waived exam and bonded for the grand jury. Hyde plans to sue for 5000 dollars for discrimination by color.
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Centerville
Iowa
Zimmer
Moulton
J. A. Davis
Davis
R. N. Hyde
Des Moines
Hyde
First Iowa Woman Arrested Under Dipsomania Law
Mrs Julia Noonan of State Center Iowa becomes the first woman known to be arrested on a dipsomania charge under the state law. The elderly resident of Marshalltown was seized by Sheriff Shoemaker and Marshal J F Cowan after an ugly confrontation as they took her into custody.
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Marshalltown
Julia Noonan
State Center
Iowa
Boer generals saluted in London by vast crowd
The Boer generals Botha Dewet and Delarey rode in an open carriage to the colonial office in London this morning. A large crowd cheered them as they met with Secretary Chamberlain and General Kitchener for a conference.
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London
Botha
Dewet
Delarey
Colonial Office
Chamberlain
Gen. Kitchener
Threat to expose con game in South Africa case
Baron Deguinzberg, a man who called for fifty thousand dollars to aid Boer widows and orphans, threatened to reveal damaging information about Webster Davis after a trip to Africa. Davis, ex secretary of the interior, had attacked the Republican party over the Boer War and faced questions about Democratic ties during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Baron Deguinzberg
City
Webster Davis
Deguinzberg
South Africa
Davis
Africa
Republican Party
Democratic National Committee
Grand Army Reunion Plans in Washington
Washington on September 5 reports rapid progress in arrangements for the grand army encampment. The event, expected to be the largest ever, will use Camp Roosevelt on the White House lot with six large tents and a fully equipped field hospital.
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Washington, D. C
Grand Army
Camp Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt to Hunt Lions in Colorado This Fall
Reverend J W Sylvester of Albany announces that Roosevelt has decided to pursue another lion hunt in Colorado this fall.
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Roosevelt
Denver
J. W. Sylvester
Albany
New York
Colorado
Naval fleet maneuvers threaten New York defense
From Fort Trumbull Conn Sept 5 naval officers hail Higginson’s fleet after a night attack on Fort Wright Fisher’s Island. Four ships were sighted at 9 30 pm approaching with lights out. by 10 05 pm the Brooklyn and Olympia opened fire. Fort Wright returned fire and the bombardment lasted over an hour. allies call it a victory for the fleet.
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Fort Trumbull
Conn
Higginson
Fort Wright
Long Island Sound
New York
Fisher's Island
Prospect Hill
Brooklyn
Coglan
Olympia
Teachers Inexperienced in Des Moines Country Schools
In Des Moines on September 5, County Superintendent Z C Thornburg estimated that about 85 percent of new fall teachers in country schools have no prior experience. He cited low salaries of 30 to 35 dollars monthly as the reason. Experienced teachers are leaving for better positions, hindering school advancement amid improved facilities and curricula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Moines
Z. C. Thornburg
Kentucky Bridegroom Wed After Turmoil at Altar
Richard League threw the bride’s two brothers from a Bethany church window in Mercer county Danville Kentucky then returned to wed Lilly Pelley. The brothers had objected to the marriage and attacked the groom.
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Danville
Richard League
Lilly Pelley
Bethany Church
Mercer County
Say Made Will Run
Iowa City Republicans say turning down silver guarantees Judge Martin J. Wade of Iowa City a congressional nomination. Wade attended the state convention in person and supporters urged silver be ignored to improve his district prospects. Johnson county Democrats meet Saturday and the Second district convention is set for Wednesday the 10th in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Silver
Martin J. Wade
Congress
Johnson County
Democrats Refuse To Run In Wonny County Race
Winnebago county Democrats decide against fielding a ticket in November. At a brief meeting county central committee chair George W. Collins cites inability to find a candidate. Republicans face a strong slate in the one sided election.
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Rockford
Winnebago County
George W. Collins Trutely
Tipton Iowa Fair Opens With Strong Attendance And Exhibits
Tipton Iowa September 5 reports good racing fine exhibits in all departments and ample entertainment. Attendance is large as the annual fair continues in progress with strong crowd draw and activity across events.
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Tipton
Iowa
International bank formed with Latin American focus
Plans were made by directors of the Mexican Trust company bank for a ten million dollar international bank to operate in Latin American countries. Among the directors is Frank R. Crocker of Chariton Iowa.
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Iowa
New York
Mexican Trust Company Bank
Frank R. Crocker
Chariton
Old Iowa Settler J. E. Goodenow Passes at Maquoketa
Maquoketa Iowa September 5 Hon J E Goodenow known as Father of Maquoketa dies from stroke at eighty four after sixty two years with wife. First Iowa legislature member and founder of the town and its school site. He aided railroad acquisitions and local growth through gifts and public service.
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Goodenow
Vanderbilt aims to set ten hour New York record
Albert G. Vanderbilt departed Newport in his car bound for New York with Willing Spencer and William P. Burden and a chauffeur to attempt a ten hour cross country distance record between the two cities.
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Newport
R. I
Albert G. Vanderbilt
New York
Vanderbilt
Willing Spencer
William P. Burden
Overland Train Wreck Injures Crew Near Trout Creek
Overland passenger train No. 3 on the Northern Pacific, traveling from Minneapolis, derailed at Trout Creek station on the Idaho-Montana line. Engineer Owens died instantly. his fireman and a tramp stealing a ride were badly injured. The train was seven hours late.
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Missoula
Mont
Overland
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis
Trout Creek
Owens
King Opens Warship for Marconi Wireless Trials
Rome reports the king ordered a battleship placed at Marconi's complete disposal for wireless telegraphy experiments in America and Europe.
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Rome
Marconi
America
Europe
Demurrage Dispute Turns Fatal at Elkton Station
Elkton Minn Sept 5 N S Green of Grand Meadow was shot and killed by Frank S Bell station agent in a dispute over demurrage charges on a lumber consignment.
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Elkton
Minn
N. S. Green
Grand Meadow
Frank S. Bell
Senators Quay and Platt Press Coal Strike Settlement
In New York Senators Quay and Platt push for settlement of the coal strike amid a mass meeting in Huntington West Virginia miners agree to return to work if all old miners are rehired and are advised by President John Mitchell to resume work as winter nears.
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New York
Quay
Platt
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railroad
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
New River
Kanawha
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas
Hungarian farmer accused in mail poison powder case
Bailey Kerekas of a Lowell area farm is arrested on an Ionia county warrant for attempting to poison George Merritt of Saranac with a doctored headache powder sent by mail. Merritt is one of six locals who received samples this past year and nearly died from the toxin.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Bailey Kerekas
Lowell
Ionia County
George Merritt
Saranac
Merritt
Eastman Kodak Buys M. A. Seed Dry Plate Stock
The M. A. Seed Dry Plate company based at Woodlawn near St. Louis has sold its entire capital stock to Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester New York. Kodak plans to pursue further acquisitions to gain control of the U S dry plate industry. Seed company stock valued at about $100000.
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St. Louis
M. A. Seed Dry Plate Company
Woodlawn
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester
N. Y
United States
Postal Clerks Shun Union Affiliate Move
Kansas City Missouri Sept 5 The National Association of Post Office Clerks rejects affiliating with the American Federation of Labor by a practically unanimous vote during its convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Association of Post Office Clerks
American Federation of Labor
Prof Virchow Dead Eminent Pathologist Passes Away
Berlin note Sept 5 Professor Rudolf Virchow renowned pathologist and anthropologist died today at the age of in Berlin reports.
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Prof. Virchow
Berlin
Virchow
Showers and cooler by Saturday across Iowa
Showers this afternoon or tonight with possible east portion Saturday. West Iowa to remain fair Saturday. Tonight warmer in eastern Iowa, then cooler Saturday across the state.
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Ilinois
Bopy
Baron
Grand Army Reunion
Washington
New York City
Kentucky
Gold Faction
Winnebago
Illinois
Maquoketa, Ia
J. E. Goodenow
Lake George
Mitchell
Virginia
Absorb Seed Plate Company
Eastman Company
Postal Clerks Shun Union
National Association
Federation
Indica
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