Roosevelt defends army as he speaks to Spanish War veterans
President Roosevelt, in Detroit and Cincinnati reports, defends the army's conduct in the Philippines and rejects apologies for recent actions. He admits some misdeeds but emphasizes national effort and humanity, receiving cheers from veterans at the Light Guard armory before a lakeside outing aboard the Tashmoo.
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London
the Telegraph Today
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
New England
Light Guard
Convention of
Appomatax
Philippines
Clara Parton
St Bernard Saves Three Boys at Long Lake
A large St Bernard aided by Gus and Albert Nelson saved three boys after a raft overturned near Long lake in St Paul. The dog kept the swimmers afloat, helped two non swimmers reach the surface, and then swam them to shore.
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Gus
Albert Nelson
Long Lake, Minn
St. Paul, Minn
Long Lake
Albert Hanley
Willie Hughes
John Peterson
Pension list tops one million in United States
Washington report notes the federal pension list has surpassed one million with the rise mainly from Spanish American War pensions.
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Washington
United States
Death by own action ends Iowa cashier case
Clinton Iowa Sept 22 George Jones cashier of the E M Clothing Company formerly Chicago Clothing Company died by taking morphine and inhaling chloroform after being charged with falsifying books and robbing his employers He declared his innocence to his father as he lay in stupor He said a few hundred dollars remained to defend himself and his rich farmer father would spend to protect their name The family plans to retain a lawyer and may sue for damages
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Clinton
Iowa
George Jones
Jones
E. & M. Clothing Company
Chicago Clothing Company
Peter Jones
Trunk Opened in New York Linked to Derby Suspect
The trunk shipped from Chicago by the supposed murderer of Anna Pulitzer was opened in New York. It contained a Chinese dirk, bloodstained clothing, two hair switches, and papers the police will not disclose. A red pepper packet found may connect the Derby suspect to the crime.
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New York
Chicago
Anna Pulitzer
Iowa State Flag Floats at Boston Harbor Ceremony
In Boston on Sunday afternoon the Iowa state flag flew from the foretop of the Thomas W. Lawson's Dreamer during ceremonies for the Des Moines launch at Fore River shipyard. Governor Cummins and Iowa party attended with Miss Carleton of Haverhill representing Massachusetts.
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Boston
Boston Harbor
Iowa
Thomas W. Lawson
Dreamer
Governor Cummins
Des Moines
Fore River
Carleton
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Subtreasuries to Stand Denial of Washington Rumor
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw said in Chicago that a rumor about abolishing the United States subtreasuries is absolutely baseless. He noted the rumor originated in Washington and stated he has knowledge of current government financial matters.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Chicago
United States
Leslie M. Shaw
Socialists Forecast Big Gains in Germany Election
Reports from electoral districts to the socialist executive committee predict 2,000,000 votes and about 1,000 Reichstag seats next year, up from 2,500,000 votes and 503 seats in 1898. Berlin dispatch dated September 22.
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Berlin
Empire
Johnson Republicans Nominate County Officers in Iowa City
Johnson county Republicans met in convention Saturday and nominated J. C. Marner for clerk Perry C. Oakes for recorder J. C. Lesure for auditor W. H. Bailey for attorney John T. Jones and George W. Chadima for supervisors.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
J. C. Marner
Perry C. Oakes
J. C. Lesure
W. H. Bailey
Ohn T. Jones
George W. Chadima
Army Begins Maneuvers at Fort Riley
Fort Riley Kansas opens a period of army maneuvers starting September 22 with drills through October 8 culminating in a three day battle. All branches participate in the exercise as part of the training.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Ft. Riley
No Conferences Being Held No Break in Strikers Today
President Mitchell of the miners union said destitution exists in mine fields and the needy are being supplied. He refused to confer with operators while in New York as strike conditions remain unchanged. In Tamaqua the Panther Creek valley shows firm strikers. Greenwood colliery guards came under ambush with exchanges of fire and no injuries reported.
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New York
Mitchell
Miners Union
Tamaqua
Panther Creek Valley
Greenwood Colliery
Allison Meets Henderson in Iowa Conference
Senator Allison returned to Dubuque on September 22 and met Speaker Henderson in a friendly talks. Henderson explained his withdrawal from the congressional race and the two discussed the coming convention. Allison defended Henderson’s service and deplored what he called unjust opposition from supposed friends.
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Dubuque
Allison
Henderson
Colonel Henderson
Colonies to Pay for South African War Costs
The Daily Mail reports the government will require the new south African colonies to contribute 5 000 000 toward the war costs. The colonies will receive ample time to arrange payment.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Rooster Is Released After Self Defense Finding
Burlington Iowa September 22 Charles Foster the negro rooster who shot another colored man on the steamer Sidney weeks ago was released Saturday. The grand jury at Ft Madison Lee county found the shooting occurred in Des Moines county and the prisoner and six witnesses were brought to Burlington. The Des Moines county grand jury reconvened and found the shooting was in self defense and ordered Foster and the six witnesses released.
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Burlington
Charles Foster
Ft. Madison
Lee County
Des Moines
Money in an Old Pail in Iowa Probate Case
In Washington Iowa on September 22 a court weighed a claim arising from an $8,000 finding by administrator John R Snyder who reported that sum found in a tin pail. His conduct faces challenge by relatives who allege larger estate hidden and seek removal of the administrator and guardian. The judge took the matter under advisement with court adjourning to Friday.
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Washington
J. A. McIntyre
Brighton
John R. Snyder
Wm. H. McIntyre
Des Moines
Jos. Kendall
Fairfield
William McIntyre
Raney
Bailey
Clements
Henderson Leaves Dubuque For Atlantic City
Speaker Henderson departed Dubuque Iowa for Atlantic City to cancel district campaign engagements and decide on national committee duties. He aims to avoid charges of pressuring convention nominees as his wife and ill daughter await him there.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Henderson
Atlantic City
National Committee
Orators Set for Illinois Campaign Opening at Peoria
Chicago reports activity starts after the Peoria league convention. The event marks the oratorical opening of the battle in Illinois with the state speakers' bureau planning a rapid fielding of campaign orators by October 1.
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Chicago
Peoria
Illinois
Dan Hogan
Man Held in Derby Suspect Case Denies Identity
Derby Conn Sept 22 The man held on suspicion of being Hooper Young the alleged New York murderer had a police court hearing. The case was continued to allow further investigation as he claims to be Bert Edwards from Portland Ore and police lean toward believing him.
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Derby
Conn
Hooper Young
New York
Bert Edwards
Portland
Ore
Thieves Enter Healey's Hardware Store in Dubuque
Thieves entered Healey's hardware store in Dubuque Iowa securing about 1000 dollars worth of knives razors and revolvers. There was no crew reported.
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Dubuque
Healey’s Harware
Murder in Riceville Brother Feud Ends in Death
In Riceville Iowa Frank Marburger was killed in a Sunday quarrel by a kick to the abdomen delivered by Jos Melick. Melick is held for murder.
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Dubuque
Riceville
Frank Marburger
Jos. Melick
Melick
BOOM IS FOR BOSES DEMOCRATS HOPE FOR CONGRESS
The text signals a political effort by Democrats backing a candidate named Boses for a congressional seat. It emphasizes the campaign boom and the party’s goal to secure election.
Horace Boies Eyes House Seat and White House Bid
Waterloo Iowa reports Horace Boies former Iowa governor aims for Congress from the Third district on tariff and trust issues. He seeks to push a new tariff reform agenda and restore Democratic momentum after past free silver stance, with Iowa Democrats now open to a national run.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Grundy County
National House of Representatives
Horace Boies
Henderson
Congress
White House
Boies
Hawkeye
Minneapolis mill workers vow eight hour day demand
Minneapolis flour mill employees meet and decide to enforce an eight hour day in the mills. A strike will be threatened unless mill owners concede the demand, with a larger decision to be considered at the employers and employees convention in Minneapolis later this week.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago
The weather bulletin states unsettled conditions for Iowa with showers tonight and Tuesday. Cooler tonight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Chicago Markets Wheat and livestock quote dispatch
Market review from Chicago dated September 22 reports strong wheat undertone with a big premium driven by September shorts and active buying by major houses including Valentine. Corn sees shorts covered amid favorable weather and bull demand. oats show limited movement. Provisions rise on option covering. hogs and live stock receipts noted with price ranges and regional clearances.
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Chicago
Valentine
J. A. Edwards
Patten
Harris-Gates
Bartlett Frazier
Liverpool
Continental Packing Company
County
Tod-Y-Y
Cics
Wheat, Inc
Corn, Inc
Aeronaut Count LaVaulx Tries Mediterranean Crossing
Paris reports Count de LaVaulx and a torpedo boat make a second attempt to cross the Mediterranean in an airship today.
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Paris
Count de LaVaulx
Methodist Appointments Delayed Publishing Keokuk
The Keokuk Methodist conference failed to adjourn in time to publish the appointment list. At three o'clock the Journal was still in contact with Keokuk by long distance telephone and the appointments were not yet known.
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Keokuk
Fish Died By Blow in Banker's Death Verdict
A coroner's jury ruled Banker Fish died from a blow delivered by Thos Sharkey, who remains held in $10,000 bonds awaiting grand jury action.
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New York
Fish
Thos. Sharkey
Wealthy farmer Peter Hurley drops dead in Dubuque hotel
Peter Hurley a wealthy farmer died suddenly in the Montana house hotel office in Dubuque Iowa on Sunday night. Cause listed as heart trouble.
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Dubuque
Peter Hurley
Montana House
Daly in the Fifth Congress nominee named in Iowa primary
Cedar Rapids Iowa September 22 Special A C Daly a Marshalltown attorney was chosen as the democratic nominee for congress in the Fifth district replacing Sam Wright who declined the race The move shifts campaign leadership for the district before the election.
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Cedar Rapids
A. C. Daly
Marshalltown
Congress
Sam Wright
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