War Cloud Lowers Greeks Reported Across Frontier
Constantinople March 17 political circles fear foreign powers blockade of Crete will push Greeks to act on Macedonia and Epirus frontiers. Turkish fleet departure seen as imminent though sea readiness doubtful. London stock market uneasy as Greeks cross frontier rumors spread. Athens dispatch claims Turkish sortie from Retimo to Utopopulos with burning of the town. Looting of Christian shops continues with authorities accused of complicity.
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Constantinople
Crete
Macedonia
Epirus
Loxpox
Stock Exchange
Cayfa
Athens
Retimo
Utopopulos
Pantellaria Would Swap For Prim In British Plan
Paris reports the Echo de Paris says Italy may cede Pantellaria to Great Britain in exchange for Prim. Pantellaria is a 58 square mile island near Sicily with 7000 residents and a good port, Oppordolo. Prim, a small rock off Arabia, is a turtle shell source. Bishop powers may block the transfer.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Italy
Great Britain
Pantellaria
Sicily
Africa
Sicilian
Prim
Arabian
Strait
Rab el-Mandeb
Red Sea
Oppordolo
Mediterranean
Three Expeditions Headed For Cuba From Florida Coast
A Key West fishing schooner reports sighting three large steamers passing Cape Florida heading south Friday noon. One vessel carried many men. another appeared heavily laden. Names were obscured. The sighting corroborates a Thursday departure from Key Palo Alto and implies Cubans seized vast materials on the keys. Captains Lewis and Colonels Nunez and Carbo are noted as aware of the mission.
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Cuba
Key West
Fla
Cape Florida Island
Key Palo Alto
Keys
Lewis
Nunez
Carbo
United States
Low Price of Silver in March Market Report
The Westminister Gazette notes a very low silver market with fears Japan’s adoption of the gold standard could make it a freer seller and push prices lower. It cites American holders offering silver and suggests the current low price may spur continental buying, dependent on near future actions.
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Lonpoy
Westminster Gazette
Japan
the Gazette
Rumor of Spanish Train Disaster in Pinar del Rio
Spanish Havana dispatch reports a rumor of a government train blast in Pinar del Rio province. Over 100 troops killed and wounded, according to belief among Cubans, while Spanish officials deny it. The event is said to have occurred last Wednesday or Thursday.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Canadian canned salmon charges contradicted
London March 17 Sir Joseph Colmer secretary of the Canadian high commission publishes a telegram from Minister Davis denying the charges about dangers in Canadian canned salmon. The telegram states the allegations are in direct variance with the facts.
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London
Joseph Colmer
Canadian High Commissioner
Davis
Rock County Courthouse Burns in Nebraska Blaze
Rock County's courthouse burned to the ground last night in Bassett Nebraska. Sheriff Smith's room housed the stove that started the fire. Loss estimated at seven thousand dollars with five thousand dollars insured. all books and most furniture saved.
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Rock County
Basseett
Neb
Judge Refuses Divorce to Esther in Sioux City
In Sioux City on March 17, Judge Gay at the district court refused to grant the divorce to Esther, with proceedings affecting alimony and custody to follow as the case continues.
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Esther
Sioux City
Gaynor
District Court
New Tariff Bill Aims Revenue and Industry Boost
Washington March 16 The Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dingley outlines a new tariff bill with an estimated revenue gain of about 112 million dollars based on last year’s imports. Departments targeted include chemicals crockery metals sugar tobacco agricultural wool silk pulp paper and more with duties shifted from the free to the dutiable list to shield and stimulate domestic industry.
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Washingtox
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
United States
President Urges Higher Revenue to Cover Government Costs
The president sent a special message to Congress detailing growing deficits and debt. He cited $262,000,000 in bonds issued by the last administration, three years of deficits totaling $137,811,000, and monthly shortfalls of $5,952,000 in January and $4,395,000 in February. He warned that surplus is gone and more revenue is needed to meet obligations and restore confidence.
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Washington
Congress
Washtrover
Congress of the United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Reed Is Re-elected Speaker Of House In 55th Congress
The Fifty fifth House of Representatives organized in Washington on March 16. Thomas B. Reed of Maine was re-elected speaker with 199 votes to 114 for Bailey of Texas, 21 for Bell of Colorado, and 1 for Newlands of Nevada. The session opened with sworn-in members and the selection of officers: clerk Alex McDowell, sergeant-at-arms Benjamin F. Russell, doorkeeper William J. Glenn, postmaster J. C. McElroy, and chaplain Henry M. Couden. The president's message and tariff bill were greeted with approval.
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Alex McDowell
Pennsylvania
Benjamin F. Russell
Missouri
William J. Glenn
New York
J. C. McElroy
Ohio
Henry M. Couden
Mr. Dingley
Senate Opens Extra Session With Harris Seating
Washington March 16 The Senate convened in an extra session with 87 members present as galleries filled. The day’s business centered on reading the president's message, seating Kansas senator Harris, and referring Oregon senator Corbett’s credentials to the privileges and elections committee. No legislation was enacted.
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Senate
Washington
Kansas
Harris
Corbett
Oregon
Committee On Privileges and Elections
President McKinley Uses Quick, Hands-On Callers Policy
Washington dispatch notes McKinley treats callers with patience yet acts fast, urging many to first see department heads. Republicans press for rapid tariff passage while Democrats oppose railroading the bill. McKinley’s open access at the White House shifts power dynamics and shapes office appointments for both parties.
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McKinley
Wellmac
Mr. Reed
House
Senate
White House
Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Iowa News in Brief Highlights and Incidents
Iowa Iron Works sold under foreclosure. Fire at Fairfield damages Turney wagon works for about 30000 with 20000 insured. 145740 deposited in a Boston bank to buy city bonds. Vicious dogs kill seven of ten deer in John F. Duncombe’s deer park. Griswold to get a new bank led by Hugh M. Reinig and James H. Alexander. Arthur Courtney found guilty of wholesale theft from farmers near Mount Pleasant. First thunderstorm of the season reported in Sioux City with vivid lightning. South Ottumwa bank closes. assets 28000, liabilities 7000. depositors to be paid.
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Fort Doge
Iowa
Deer
John F. Duncombe
Griswold
Atlantic, Ia
Hugh M. Reinig
James H. Alexander
Courtney
Ottumwa
Arthur Courtney
Mount Pleasant
A. P. A. Meets on St. Patrick's Day
Des Moines reports the Iowa council of the A. P. A. will convene in the city on March 17, St. Patrick's day, with about 500 prominent members expected to attend.
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Des Moines
Iowa Council of the
Order
Locate Defaulter M B Spencer in Natal South Africa
Asphalt reports that M B Spencer the corporation's defaulting cashier has been found in Natal South Africa, confirming the search outcome and locating the subject for authorities.
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Asphalt
M. B. Spencer
Natal
South Africa
Fire destroys Turney wagon works in Fairuieto IA
Fire at Joel Turney & Co. wagon works in Fairuieto Iowa wipes out machinery and produced goods. Estimated loss reaches 50 000 dollars with 20 000 dollars covered by insurance. Local damage details indicate substantial material and inventory loss.
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Fairfield
Fairuieto
Joel Turney & Co
Jury Awards Roe $646 for Stored Corn in Atlantic Case
In Atlantic Iowa on March 11 the jury in the Roe versus Charles Counselman and Co case awarded Roe $646 for corn stored by Counselman in 187 and never settled.
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Atlantic
Roe
Charles Counselman & Co
Counselman
Paper Goes To Receiver In Creston City
Creston Iowa March 10 The News one of four daily papers in Creston has fallen to a receiver who shut the office and will sell the plant to satisfy creditors. Liabilities 1500 assets same.
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Creston
the News
Iowa Man Murdered In Monetzuma Sheriff Remembered Resident Lied
Word reached Montezuma on March 7 that Lewis J. White, once county sheriff and former resident of Monetzuma, but in recent years a Wichita Kansas resident, was murdered. The body will be brought back here for burial.
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Iowa
Montezuma
Lewis J. White
Wichita
Kan
Rich Graphite Vein Found Near Coon Rapids Iowa
A graphite mine of remarkable purity was found about five miles south of Coon Rapids in Carroll County. The vein reportedly runs 14 inches thick and has been deemed genuine ore by experts.
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Iowa
Jefferson, Ia
Coon Rapids
Carroll County
Increase Fees For Notarial Commissions In Iowa
Des Moines reports the senate passed a bill raising notarial commissions from 1.25 dollars to 5 dollars. The measure will add about 820000 dollars to annual state revenue. The house spent most of the day on a separate bill covering garnishments attachments and executions, which also cleared ultimately.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
Des Moines River Flood Reaches Eight-Year High
Des Moines reports water levels in the Des Moines river higher than in eight years with heavy ice forming jams above the city. Residents evacuate as many homes flood and more people plan to move during the night. The Raccoon River also runs high, flooding miles of flats.
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Des Moines
Wild animal terrifies farmers near Riverton Iowa
A wild animal, likely a panther or lynx, has patrolled the Nishnabotna River about one mile west of Riverton Iowa for days. Farmers along the stream report nighttime yells and multiple sightings, raising excitement in the area.
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Riverton
Nishnabotna River
Son and Father Both In Jail in Iowa Encounter
In Stoux City, Iowa on March 8 ex Sheriff W L Handy of Wausan Nebraska came to help release his son E W Handy who was jailed for passing a bogus check. When asked to pay the checks and court costs for release Handy grew abusive and was jailed on compounding felony charges.
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Stoux City
W. L. Handy
Wausan
Neb
E. W. Handy
Handy
Town Town Without a Mayor in Rippey Iowa
Jefferson March 9 Municipal matters in Rippey Iowa are chaotic with no mayor and only part of a council population about 400. The city election was overlooked by all and the problem remains unsolved possibly prompting legislative aid to settle it.
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Jefferson
Rippey
McKinley Urges Congress to Fix Government Revenues
President McKinley’s message to Congress calls for an extraordinary session to address chronic deficits and rising debt. He reviews annual revenue and expenditure trends from 1892 to 1897, notes repeated borrowings and shrinking gold reserves, and urges swift passage of a tariff-based revenue measure to restore balance, fund pensions, and reduce the public debt.
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Fairrerp
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Boston
Amy Tom
South Ottumwa Bank
Otttumwa
M’kinley
C. Bioanaker
Chas. Jasper
First National Bank
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J. H. Lyday, Jr
J P. Beatty
Cuas
Jasper
Geo
Hwantenr
E. E. Lypay
W. G. Clements
F. R. Witmer
C.M. Hinsdale
P O. I. Witmga
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Newton
Apt
F. R. Wweena
H.S. Waco
Chas. Sua- Berger
C. M. Hinsdale
B. Battles
J. M. Wooprow
Frank Wilson
Jasper County Bank
Public Square
Jasper & Sons
Omwest
N. S. Square
Wendt’s
A. P. Joy
H. J. Joy
Anna H. Joy
Fehleisen
Efnor Bros
Bologna and Wienerwurst
Sap CO
Webster’s International
U.S. Gov't Printing Office
U.S. Supreme Court
Hon
D. J. Brewer
U. 8
Supreme Court
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