United States Replies On China Policy Notes
The State Department released notes to Germany Russia and China outlining U S stance on the Chinese problem and signaling a potential phased withdrawal of military force. The German reply emphasizes accountability but rejects punitive measures and confirms readiness to name plenipotentiaries for talks in Peking with a preliminary agreement to protect foreign life and property.
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Washington
State dePartment
Germany
Russia
China
United States
Navy Department
Sucha Cn
Peking
United States Accepts Chinese Plenipotentiaries Authority
The U.S. government accepts the plenipotentiary powers of Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang and authorizes its Pekin minister to negotiate with them for preliminary talks toward a complete settlement. Russia queries legation moves and recognition of the two Chinese officials.
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Prince Ching
Li Hung Chane
United States
Li Hung Chang
Peking
China
Farl Li
Russia
Tien-Tsin
Prince
Ching
Howard Awaits Verdict in Kentucky Case
Frankfort Kentucky September 24 The defense in the Howard case closed this morning and the jury will begin deliberations tomorrow.
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Howard
Frankfort
Unearthed Four Skeletons Near Sioux City
Four skeletons of a white man, a white woman, and two children were found by contractors near Greenville as they graded for the new Greenville bridge. The graves indicate a shared coffin and suggest family extermination, likely from an ancient Indian massacre long past.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Greenville
W. J. Jones
Johnson County Democrats nominate ticket in convention
Johnson County Iowa Democrats nominated a full ticket for clerk Samuel W Fairall auditor A J Hogan recorder John H Beatty county attorney Vincent Zmunt and supervisors Al R Ohl George Hunter. Republicans organize to campaign pressing all ages and form a McKinley and Roosevelt marching club with officers president R P Howell first vice John Roessier second vice Wm H Conant secretary E H Ross treasurer W J Kamaral and committee J E Jayne C E Stewart George W Swords.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Samuel W. Fairall
A. J. Hogan
John H. Beatty
Vincent Zmunt
al R. Ohl
George Hunter
R. P. Howell
John Roessier
Wm. H. Conant
E. H. Ross
W. J. Kamaral
J. E. Jayne
C. E. Stewart
George W. Swords
Steel Mills Reopen After Wage Scale Accord
Cincinnati workers resume factory jobs as sixty thousand iron and steel mill men return to work following the signing of a yearly wage scale at 6 30 yesterday morning. The scale is a compromise and both sides feel fairly satisfied and eager to restart production.
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Cincinnati
Dowie Elders Perservere in Mansfield Spot
Two Do wie elders Mark Loblow of Chicago were taken to police station and later sent out of town at noon before trouble occurred in Mansfield Ohio on September 24.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Mark Loblow
Chicago
Roosevelt Healthy After Siding Stop Near Bill Daly Ranch
Roosevelt's train left a siding near Bill Daly's ranch at eight this morning after a day on Sunday resting. The governor reported feeling vigorous and ready for a hard day's work.
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Roosevelt
Rawlins
Wyo
Bill Daly
Mysterious death of Ottumwa mail carrier Frank C. Robinson
Frank C. Robinson, longtime Ottumwa mail carrier, disappeared Saturday and was found dead that evening in a closet at the Lincoln Oil mill. Authorities deem it death by own action though motive remains unclear. he was highly respected in the community.
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Ottumwa
Frank C. Robinson
Robinson
Schweinfurth Plans Theological Study For Ministry
George Jacob Schweinfurth once led the Church Triumphant and was regarded as the Messiah by followers. He announces a study of theology with the aim of entering the ministry and has not joined any church or creed after renouncing his former faith.
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Rockford, Tils
George Jacob Schweilnfurth
Church Triumphant
Schweinfurth
Marquette as a Healthful Summer Resort on Lake Superior
Marquette Michigan stands out as a charming summer retreat accessible via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Its healthful setting scenery hotels and immunity to hay fever promise health rest and comfort for visitors. For a copy of The Lake Superior Country containing descriptions of Marquette and the copper country send four cents in stamps to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Marquette
Mich
Lake Superior Country
Copper Country
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
Ill
Soldiers on the Scene Stir Miners as Troops Arrive
Three companies of the 8th regiment under Col. Huntington entered Mccadoo from Shenandoah at dawn. Strikers claim militia presence is an attempt to overawe them, with no violence reported as mines south of Hazelton stay shut. Macanaqua colliery resumes near full hand while others run reduced outputs. Wyomings area shows no change and the crisis nears a verdict.
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Hazelton
Col. Huntington
Macadoo
Shenandoah
Burgess McGoshan
Lattimer
Jeddo
Mahanoy City
Ashland
John Choinski
Gobin
Preston No. 2
Giraraville
FOUND MIS MOTHER THOUGHT DEAD NOW NEAR INDIANA
James Venable a former resident now of Colorado was en route to Indiana to visit his mother whom he believed dead for years. Affected by the discovery he will join his mother and sister there in a few days.
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East Buffalo
James Venable
Colorado
Indiana
Second Safe District Prediction by Congressman Lacey
Des Moines reports Congressman Lacey writes the Republican State committee that the second district is safe and Captain Rumple will defeat Democratic nominee Henry Vollmer. He notes district visits confirm support and that Scott County’s stance will determine the outcome.
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Des Moines
Lacey
Republican State Committee
Captain Rumple
Henry Vollmer
Congress
Scott County
Scott
Archbishop to Arrive Tuesday in Dubuque
Monsignor Ryan received a telegram from Archbishop Keane announcing his arrival in Dubuque Tuesday to assume charge of the diocese. A city pastors’ meeting was called to plan the reception. Rev Father Fowler to be named second vicar general with headquarters at Sioux City.
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Dubuque
Monsignor Ryan
Keane
Father Fowler
Sioux City
Guard's Brigade Occupies Komatisport
London dispatch reports the guard's brigade occupied Komatisport today as officially announced, marking a strategic move in the region.
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London
Komatisport
Farm policy spurs wider trade and farm prosperity
The piece argues that expansion of foreign trade raises demand for American farm and industrial products, boosting prices and local demand. It notes rising exports, growing raw material imports, and population growth in cities as drivers of higher farm prices and broader economic prosperity for all social groups.
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Maine
Texas
Washington
Georgia
Geaime
Labor Conditions Then and Now Reflect Gompers View
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, contrasts 1898 and 1899 in a two year span. He notes a severe industrial downturn with high unemployment and demand, then a 1899 revival with higher wages and shorter or steady hours for organized workers.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Bryan Silent On Hanna Talk In Chicago Conference
In Chicago a Democratic leaders meeting gathers figures like Stone Campau Wetmore Shafroth Longine Shively and O'Brien as Bryan arrives two hours late at the national headquarters He declines to discuss Hanna's Cleveland interview and says he will respond soon.
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Chicago
Stone
Missouri
Campau
Michigan
Millionaire Wetmore
St. Louis
Shafroth
Colorado
Gov
Longine
Mississippi
Shively
Indiana
O’brien
Minnesota
Bryan
Hanna
Cleveland
Williams Starts New Era for State Normal Football Team
Fred Williams, former state university player, began coaching the state normal team two weeks ago. The year’s squad is all new as last year’s players have left. Schedule lists games against State University Iowa City, Drake Des Moines, Upper Iowa Fayette, Coe Cedar Falls, Cornell Cedar Falls, and Thanksgiving at Ames.
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Cedar Falls
Fred Williams
State University
State Normal
C C. Seerley
State University At
Iowa
Boers Defeated In Elands River Engagement
Roberts reports from Lomion on September 14 that the Kresmuss Commande with two squads attacked Elands river station. Two hundred garrison repulsed the Boers who lost eleven men. Paget captured twenty five hundred cattle and Plumer's force took seven hundred fifty cattle and sixteen hundred sheep.
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Lomion
Roberts
Wader
Kresmuss
Tome
Elands
Paget
Plumer
Hanna Gose East Ahead of Campaign Plan
Hanna arrived in New York at 10:30 this morning and was driven to Republican headquarters. He said he would stay about a week then head west. He declined to discuss campaign funds. He noted steel and iron producers have competed, cutting prices by half in the last three months.
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New York
Hanna
Republican
Russians Withdraw From Pekin For Tien Tsun
The official messenger reports Degiers and part of the Russian troops have departed Pekin for Tien Tsin with the remainder to follow when local conditions allow.
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St. Petersburg
Degiers
Pekin
Tien Tsin
United States Borrows Gold To Shore Up Credit
A Cleveland era policy borrowed 262 million dollars in gold to bolster national credit and confidence. The nation currently holds about 300 million dollars in gold reserves across banking institutions.
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United States
Conversation On Drinking Between Mrs De Tanque And Mr De Tanque
A dialogue snippet contrasts Mrs De Tanque warning about drinking with Mr De Tanque admitting faded awareness once he passes his limit. The exchange implies concern about alcohol consumption and self control.
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Mrs. de Tanque
Mr. de Tanque
Excursion Rates for Keokuk Meeting of IOOF Groups
The IOOF of Iowa offers reduced excursion tickets to Keokuk for the annual meeting of Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly. The B C R N Ry will sell at reduced rates with details on agents Cedar Rapids Route for rates and train times.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Grand Encampment
Rebekah Assembly
Cedar Rapids
Dinner crowd at Skinflints raises concern
A witness notes there were thirteen people at dinner, signaling a troubling sign. The exchange suggests possible hunger or starvation as a fatal outcome looms over the scene.
Rainy outlook for Chicago and Iowa region
Rain and likely thunderstorms forecast for Iowa tonight and Tuesday. Warmer in the northeast portion tonight and cooler in the west on Tuesday.
Loss of Rev. Henry Ross Remains Felt by German M E Church
Rev. Henry Ross, pastor of the German M E Church for five years, preached his farewell and spoke to the Sunday School. His family and congregation mourn his departure as their two daughters and son led classes and he resolved the church debt from about $800, remodeling it. He moved to Des Moines this week to begin a new appointment.
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Henry Ross
M. E
Ross
Des Moines
Muscatine Iowa City Golf Match Halted By Rain
Saturday’s golf showdown between Muscatine and Iowa City was stopped by rain with Muscatine briefly trailing when play halted. Muscatine’s Reeder Jackson Sterneman Jackson Neidig represented the team as their first players adapted to tougher Iowa City links. The match, if completed, likely favored Iowa City though Muscatine challenged strongly in rough conditions.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Messrs
Reeder
Chas. Jackson
Dr. Sterneman
D. V. Jackson
F. A. Neidig
Messrs. Jackson
Neidig
Iowa City Golf Links
West Enders Triumph Over Atalis a Nine in Close Game
The West End ball club defeated the Atalis a nine 7 to 5 in a hard fought contest. Dudley struck out fourteen in seven innings as West Enders faced a tough challenge but prevailed.
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West End
Atalissa
West
Man Struck by Street Car Near Lysens Grocery
Joseph Seaang was struck by a passing car while attempting to cross the street car track near Lysen's grocery on Cemetery line at seven this morning. The impact broke his arm and caused a severe shaking. Street Railway Superintendent Fisk said the man misjudged the distance as the car was about fifty feet away and could not be stopped in time.
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Joseph Seaang
Lysen
Cemetery
Fisk
Sessie
McKinley Supporter Praises District Majority Plans
F. B. Tucker of Columbus Junction says his district backs McKinley and will deliver about 2.60 percent or 3 600 votes this fall. He plans campaign stops with a rally at Toolsboro Friday evening and a visit to Jefferson county later in the week.
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F. BR. Tucker
Columbus Junction
McKinley
Tucker
Toolsboro
Jefferson County
Hair pulling quarrel entertains Muscatine crowd on Second Street
Two young women staged a public hair pulling exhibition in Muscatine Saturday night on Second Street. The event arose from a quarrel and drew a notable local audience before ending.
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Muscatine
Second Street
BYTU at First Baptist to hold semiannual meeting
The B Y T U of the First Baptist church meets this evening at 7 30 for their semi annual business gathering. Reports from committees and officers covering the past six months will be presented and discussed. All members are requested to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Meyers Returns from Wapello on Fire Fly
M. W. Meyers came back this morning aboard the Fire Fly after a Sunday stay in Wapello.
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M. W. Meyers
Wapello
Lehigh Valley Route Preferred Between Chicago and East
The most attractive rail route between Chicago and New York and Philadelphia via Buffalo and Niagara Falls is the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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