Davitt Disgusted With Boers After Transvaal Visit
London dispatch relays Davitt’s harsh judgment of the Boers. Davitt left Pretoria May 15 “broken and sick at heart,” and criticized their threat to blow up mines and Johannesburg if terms aren’t met, accusing them of seeking gold hoarding under Kru ger’s influence. He urged surrender to avoid further bloodshed.
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London
Pretoria
The
Standard
Michael Davitt
Transvaal
Davitt
H. J. Batts
Henry W. Goodwin
Mr. Batts
Lord Roberts
Free State
England
Johannesburg
Paul Kruger
Davitt Reveals Disillusion Over Boers and Travel Costs
The passage quotes Michael Davitt lamenting that Boers deceived him and costing 1300 pounds in his pursuit of news from Kroonstad. He says trusted allies refused information on his papers and he must leave, disillusioned and broke, amid calls to seek a British passport from Delagoa Bay.
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Paul Kruger
Davitt
Kroonstadt
Kroonetadt
Europe
Delagoa Bay
Balis
Ways of the Modern Thug
Rudolf Weinert was attacked on Forest avenue bridge by two men who robbed him of 2 cents and stabbed him in the face. He crawled to a hackman who called police. Weinert was taken to the station unconscious. Police hunt two young suspects, one in a light overcoat, no arrests yet.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Rudolph Weinert
Forest Avenue Bridge
Weinert
Fred Adams
Adams
Advertisers' Harvest Shown in Daily and Weekly Journal
The Daily and Weekly Journal report growth in advertiser support this summer with figures 2 25 daily and 2 330 weekly, up from 2 180 daily and 2 200 weekly noted in June. The paper notes it has provided constant quality and expanded its list of supporters.
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Journal
Journal offers bold publicity to Muscatine readers
In four months of 545 Dailys and 130 Weeklys the Journal promotes fall announcements and doubles publicity value versus competitors. The Journal remains at service to reach people, with circulation books open to all.
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Muscatine
Sanders Nominated as President of Iowa College
Des Moines Sept 26 Prof Frank K Sanders of Yale liberal literature elected president of Iowa College by Grinnell trustees to succeed Dr George A Gates who resigned after Herron left the Applied Christianity chair. Sanders will assume next year. born in Ceylon and Beloit graduate. Maine to lead faculty Cravath to head board of trustees.
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Des Moines
Frank K. Sanders
Yale
Iowa College
Grinnell
George A. Gates
George D. Herron
Sanders
Ceylon
Beloit College
Harper
Chicago University
Chicago
Gates
Maine
S. A. Cravath
Abbott leads 7-year-old to new trotting record at Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana September 26 The Abbott a sensational 7-year-old gelding owned by C J Hamlin of Buffalo trotted to a world record 2 03 4 over four corner track beating Alix 2 03 4 time The horse son of Chimes and Nettie King driven by Ed Geers set a new mark half a second faster than Alix and left horsemen expecting an even better effort Thursday
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Terre Haute
Ind
Abbott
C. J. Hamlin
Buffalo
Alix
Galesburg
Chimes
Nettie King
Ed” Geers
Registration Counts Fall in University Colleges
The registrar at the University of Iowa reports 1,089 total registrations on Monday evening September 26. Liberal Arts 494, Medicine 213, Law reportedly low due to longer courses, Dentistry 125, Pharmacy 2, Homeopathic Medicine 33.
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Iowa City
College of Liberal Arts
College of Medicine
College of Law
Akin
College of Denistry
College of Pharmacy
College of Homeopathic Medicine
Democrats Deliver Nearly Sixty Speeches in Iowa Last Night
In Des Moines on September 26 Iowa Democrats opened the campaign with almost sixty talks in as many county seats. They used all available speakers from Populists and Democrats, but no outside or notable figures appeared. The effort signals a vigorous, orderly early effort for a stronger contest this year.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Tolstoi Excommunicated by Russian Church
Lucerne September 26 The Gazette reports that the Russian church has excommunicated Count Tolstoi.
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Tolstoi
Lucerne
the Gazette
Count Tolstoi
Black Diamond Express Departs Buffalo for New York
The Black Diamond Express leaves Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad heading to New York. Features include a la carte dining car service and luxurious parlor and day coaches.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Soft Coal Conflict Dampens Demand and Mine Openings
Miners unions seek aid from rail workers to block soft coal imports in Wilkes Barre area as Scranton operators fear bituminous substitution. Railroads plan a big meeting while Lackawanna aims to head off the move. In Hazelton quiet persists as soldiers' arrival rumor halts strikers. Markle mines close with talks and possible reopening delayed.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley
Central
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Lackawanna Railway
Hazelton
Coxe
Markle
Pardee
Will of Edmond Hoffman Probate Highlights Vast Indiana Farm Estate
In Greencastle Indiana on September 26 the will of the late Edmond Hoffman was probated. It awards each of his six sons land valued at 13500 and his three daughters land and personal property valued at 6000. The sprawling estate exceeds 1000 acres in one township with a value over 100000. All shares are placed in trust with reversion to remaining heirs if a beneficiary dies without issue. Hoffman earned his fortune by farming after moving from Kentucky with no property.
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Greencastle
Ind
Edmond Hoffman
Hoffman
Kentucky
Italians in Gile Saloon Brawl Over Italian King Killing
A severe cutting affray erupted in a Gile saloon between north and south Italian clans over the killing of the king of Italy. Peter Allero suffered a deep shoulder wound requiring twenty stitches along with five others injured. Several arrests were made and offenders face strict penalties.
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Tronwood
Mich
Gile
Italy
Peter Allero
Bryan Returns to His Home in Lincoln
Hon. W. J. Bryan arrived in Lincoln after a Chicago trip to consult with the Democratic national committee. He was joined by Eugene Smith and J. C. Dahlaan, who will lead the special car for his upcoming tour. Bryan stated he had no announcement about Chicago talks.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Eugene Smith
J. C. Dahlaan
Voters Receive New Papers as Court Term Opens
At Marquette Michigan on September 26 Judge Stone issued second papers to 170 voters since the September term opened. In the past two weeks over 100 foreigners secured their first papers with Finns making up the majority in both groups.
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Marquette, Mich
Circuit Court
Stone
Roosevelt Up Early For Denver Rally Ride
Roosevelt arose early in Cheyenne and breakfasted before the Denver reception committee joined from Wolcott. The party left at 9 30 in Wolcott’s private car and reached Greely at noon where a special train from Denver met the governor. Tonight Denver expects a big parade and rally.
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Cheyenne
Roosevelt
Denver
Wolcott
Greely
Bryan Arrives Home With Hamilton Lewis in Lincoln
Bryan reaches Lincoln at 10 15 p m with Hamilton Lewis who may accompany him on a northwest trip. Towne is expected to be in town on October 4.
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Lincoln
Neb
England agrees with Germany on peace but disapproves punishing leaders
London reports England has not officially replied to the German note but a rough draft accepts German principles while arguing that punishing ring leaders for Chinese purges should not block peace negotiations. The stance parallels the Russian reply.
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London
England
Lord Howe Dies at 79 in London Line of General Howe
London Sept 26 Lord Howe aged 79 died today in London. He served extensively in the army and came from a distinguished line. His relative William Howe commanded the British forces in America in 1776 during the Revolution.
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London
Lord Howe
William
America
Brakeman Foils Denver Rio Grande Train Robbery Attempt
Brakeman Ross Miller repelled a would be robber on Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No 16 near Florence after a man with a revolver ordered him to halt Miller struck the suspect with a lantern and fired back as the robber fled into the weeds Springfield IL Sept 26 Illinois climate and crop report notes favorable conditions for fall farming with ample rains but some dry pockets in the southern district for plowing
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Denver
Rio Grande
Ross Miller
Santa Fe Road
Florence
Miller
Springfield
Tlnois
President McKinley sympathizes on General Palmer death
President McKinley sent a sympathy message to Senator Cullom in Springfield Illinois expressing sorrow for General Palmer death praising his noble service in war and peace and requesting conveyance of sympathy to Mrs and the family members.
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Canton
McKinley
General Palmer
Senator Cullom
Springfield
Ill
Palmer
Infuriated bull severely injures Two Rivers veterinarian
Dr. Fred Pfunder, a veterinary surgeon from Two Creeks, was attacked by a maddened bull in a pasture. The animal trampled him unconscious, tossed him over a fence, and he remains in precarious condition at his home.
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Two Rivers
Wis
Fred Pfunder
Two Creeks
Pfunder
No Great Disaster on the Colorado
Reports from Austin say Marble Falls and San Saba are safe as the Colorado River runs very high. No disaster has occurred and towns along the river remain secure for now.
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Colorado
Dallas
Tex
Austin
Marble Falls
San Saba
German Minister Leaves for Taku Escorted by Squadron
Shanghai reports the new German minister departed yesterday for Taku under escort of the imperial squadron. The move marks a formal step in postwar diplomacy as the envoy travels amid naval protection.
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Shanghai
Taku
Americans killed in China massacre reach thirty
Shanghai on September 26 reports an official tally showing thirty Americans killed. Of them twenty two were missionaries and eight were children.
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Shanghai
China
Woodford Marines Bride Gen Stewart Woodford Weds Isabel Hanson
New York Sept 26 Gen Stewart J Woodford former minister to Spain married Isabel Hanson his former private secretary in a quiet ceremony confirming the wedding of the noted Marine leader and his partner in New York today.
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New York
Stewart J. Woodford
Spain
Isabel Hanson
Russia Scheming for Pekin and Tien Tsun Rail Line
Shanghai Sept 26 reports Admiral Seymour ordered the battleship Centurion and other ships northward as Russia engages in intrigues to gain permanent possession of Pekin and the Tien Tsun railway system.
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Russia
Shanghai
Seymour
Centurion
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Hurricane Hits Iceland Killing Twenty in Last Week
Advices from Iceland dated September 20 report a hurricane with winds of 120 miles per hour sweeping the island. Houses people and grass were carried away. Twenty persons lost their lives and many were injured.
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Iceland
London
Fur Opening at Richter & Sons Wed Sept 26 and Thu Sept 27
Davenport furriers T Richter and Sons announce a fur opening at our store on Wednesday and Thursday September 26 and 27. Bring your orders for fur repairs to this event. B E Lilly.
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T. Richter & Sons
Davenport Furriers
B. E. Lilly
Leave Buffalo 8 00 P M Exposition Express Time
Train notice describes the Lehigh Valley Railroad Exposition Express leaving Buffalo at 8:00 P M with luxurious sleeping cars available aboard the service.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Exposition Express
Howard Will Hang Howard Will Hang it Ill Declared the Murderer
Frankfort Ky September 26 James Howard found guilty of firing the shot that killed Senator Goebel. The jury fixed the penalty at death after a prolonged deliberation. The crime occurred before the capitol as Goebel walked to the legislative hall with Col. Jack Chinn. Goebel died February 3.
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Frankfort
Sert
James Howard
Goebel
Capitol Building
Legislative Hall
Jack Chinn
Howard
Cantrill
Labor and capital in Fall River mills shaped by Matt Borden
The piece lauds mill owner Matthew C. D. Borden of Fall River Mass known as Matt for resisting shutdowns amid slack demand. He ordered $600000 in cotton goods to keep mills running and workers paid, arguing fair exchange between labor and capital sustains business and risks. The essay argues mutual understanding between employers and employees could avert strikes and lockouts.
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Matthew C. D. Borden
Fall River
Mass
Korden
Death of Mrs J E Fletcher in California
Mrs J E Fletcher, longtime Muscatine resident and wife of Gen Fletcher, died in San Diego California Friday afternoon. Remains will be brought to Muscatine for interment at the city cemetery next Friday at four o clock. The Fletchers had eight children and the family long lived in the home now owned by J M Kemble.
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San Diego
Cal
Muscatine
Fletcher
General Fletcher
J. M. Kemble
Chas. Warfield
Gen
Polk
Conrade
Frank Fletcher
J. E. Fletcher
San Toro
California
Southern Mill Operatives Reach 165000
In the southern states today there are about 165000 operatives in mills. The industry is a comparatively new one and was fostered by protection.
Beggs Hair Remedy Claimed To Cure Dandruff
Mrs M Evans of Cairo Illinois reports Beggs Hair Remedy stopped dandruff and hair loss after other treatments failed. The ad urges trying the product to cure the disease and let hair care itself.
Killing Frost To-Night In Iowa Forecast
Chicago dispatch notes a killing frost expected tonight across Iowa with warmer conditions forecast for Thursday. The special weather notice indicates a sharp drop in temperatures and frost formation overnight.
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Killing Frost
Tin Wedding for Mr and Mrs Herman Schmidt
Mr and Mrs Herman Schmidt of East Second street celebrated their tin wedding with forty guests last evening. Music by a mandolin club and a long with games. Will Pratts won a perfume prize, Grant Pond claimed the booby prize. Decorations featured golden rods and flowers, the old wedding bell from ten years ago noted. A late supper followed and guests left praising the enjoyable evening.
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Herman Schmidt
East Second Street
Will Pratts
Grant Pond
Local trades and notices on Mulberry street and district
Manager Watson of Stein's hail plans a new billboard on Mulberry. Joe Wilson builds a blacksmith shop on Second Street east of Mulberry. The Street Car Co relays track near the fair ground line. Tomorrow is our last day and ladies should see T Richter & Sons fur line at B E Lilly's. Golf on the local links shows continued activity after a recent defeat. Holmes vs Fowler in district court may not reach a jury before tomorrow. Suellen vs Kline in Judge Rowan's court concerns seven dollars and seventy cents but remains unfinished at press. The Young People's Society of First Baptist plans a sixtieth anniversary souvenir and seeks records from Nancy Bear et al.
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T. Richter & Sons
Aine
B. E. Lilly's
Suellen
Kline
Young People’s Society of the
First Baptist Church
Myrick
Nancy Bear
Albert Beatty
Julia C. Dewibber
Betsy Ingales
Margaret Musgrave
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Dr. Gates
Outlook
Railroads
Marquette
Germany
Gen. Howe
Woodford Marines
Harry Moore
Indica
Watson
Stein
Mulberry Street
Joe Wilson
Second Street
Mulberry
Street Car Co
Fair Ground
Aumber
Holmes Vs. Fowler
District Court
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