General Lawton Killed in Arizona Campaign
The War Department confirms General Henry W. Lawton was killed near San Mateo in the San Mateo district of Arizona while pursuing Geronimo. He led from the front, was shot during a sharp encounter, and died as American troops held the field and pursued the retreating insurrectionists.
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War Department
Lawton
San Mateo
Laon
Manna
Dea
San
Tade
Masta
Maui
Lockets
Sargent
Geronimo
L Lawton
la Loma
Ws Ras
Lawson
Hincoat
Treops
Mateo Weders
Eral Armrmen
Larw
San Mates
C.f. A Sheich
Henry W. Lawsen
Ohio
Career of a Civil War to Philippine War Army Leader
A detailed obituary traces the military career of a U S Army officer. It covers service as a Ninth Indiana volunteer sergeant in 1861, promotion to lieutenant colonel and brevet colonel by 1865, entry as second lieutenant in 1866, and ascent to captain, major, and lieutenant colonel, then general of volunteers in 1908. It notes commands in New York and Cuba, participation in the Santiago battle, later service in the Philippines, and leadership of the First Division of the Eighth Army Corps. The piece mentions a personal thanks from President Melville for the San Isidro capture.
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Indiana Volunteers
Tle
Thirteenth
Indiana
Lewteenant
Regular Army
Colonal
Eroral
United States
Voluntee
New York
Soning
Cuba
Santiago
Philippines
Eighth Army Corps
Melousey
San [Sidro
Allen Sworn In Again as Nebraska Senator
In Washington on December 20 Senator Allen of Nebraska was sworn in for another term. Senate discussions will open Thursday June 4 on a Republican drafted finance measure, with Aldrich signaling swift passage after the holiday recess and the House having already passed the fiscal bill. House proceedings in Sioux City feature routine resolutions and remarks from Speaker Grow defending the administration on the Philippines as well as Populist critic Bell.
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Nebraska
Talees Gath
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
Thorsty
Aldrich
Fin
House
Senator Allen
Grow
Philippines
Bell
Colorado
Deadwood Fire Sweeps Gem Theater and 3 Other Buildings
In Deadwood on December 20 a major blaze destroyed the Gem Theater, a Chinese laundry, a second hand store, and a west side club restaurant. The vaudeville venue, valued at 3,300 with no insurance, stood as one of the area’s oldest resorts. Repair work had resumed after two years closed. arson and stolen fire department nozzles were suspected, with totals about 9,?000 in losses and 2,000 insured.
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Gem Theater
Deapwood
Deadwood
Gens Theater
Te Theater
Repulsed by Insurgents on Cebu Island
Manila reports a small Sixth Infantry expedition on Cebu last month was repulsed by insurgents due to deser tion of native allies. Two Americans killed and two wounded. in the native police detachment one killed and four wounded. No official Otis report. censor barred cabling. Funeral of Lieutenant Bramby at LaxTa. State capitol escort to cemetery includes Governor Candler Senator Bacon and officials.
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Maxila
Manila
Cebu
Sixth Infantry
Otis
Bramby
LaxTa
State Capitol
Cortexe
State House
Candler
Bacon
Banks and brokers jaway Starr and Parr receiver
Telegrams terseley told of Jaway and Starr, Boston bankers and brokers, Parr appointed receiver for Columbia Iconworks and Div Deck of Baltimore, the Marquis of Queensberry in critical condition, Gov Roberts residence incident in Arkansas, sugar production in Hawaii, grain receipts to Buffalo down 10, Daghels, Sayre Institute vs Meck Kinney high football off, railroads win extension for safer rolling stock.
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Jaway & Starr
Fof
Boston
Hany A. Parr
Columbia Iconworks
Div Deck Company
Baltimore
Tresay
Marquis of Queensberry
Halegabe
London
Greenbrier
Ark
Govree Roberts
Tonia
Hawaiian Islands
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Buffalo
Daghels
Sayre Institute
Meck Kinney High School
Kentucky
Ini Ie Commerce Commission
Jowa Happenings Farm News and State Notes
Des Moines reports rising bank rates and loan tightenings as Iowa bankers push higher rates to confirm loans. Governor Shaw and Adjutant General Byers travel to Washington to recover over 50 000 dollars for volunteer expenses. Noah Brockway Bacon marks his 100th birthday in Des Moines. Health orders affect Coalfield rails and smallpox cases rise in Independence and Lyon county. A Boston escape by forger Morton is described. Frank Fay convicted in the Bonaparte dam case. sources note state fishway efforts and sports interest across Iowa.
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Slaw
Washington
Des Mois
Bonaparte Dain
Drs Moises
Reiley
Bloomfield
Bonaparte Dam
Eichelberger
van Burun Equity
Davis County
Des Moines
Sourte
Meeks
Novak To Stay In Prison After Court Refuses Rehearing
Dus Moixis December 16 The supreme court overruled the petition of Frank A Nora attorney for a rehearing Attorney Milner for the defendant filed a written aliament for a rehearing at the October term and expressed confidence of success This means Novak known for the Wal ford fire and the Blondike region fight will likely serve the remainder of his life sentence for the killing of Edward Murray unless clemency is granted by the town executive
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Fane
Walford
Dus Moixis
Supreme Court
Petison
Frank A. Nora
Milner
Novak
Blondike
Iowa Speakership Fight Freezes Des Moines Session Start
In Des Moines on December 20 delegates gather as the largest bloc yet appears to back a speakership fight. Gear faction claims pledges to elect Bowen, while Canumins supporters back Eaton. Allison seeks re election in two years amid charges of plotting.
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Des Moines
United States
Gear
Mortia Choush
Pledees
Bowen
Eaton
Sparker
Allison
Ganuuins
Tvo
Henes
Regents Sharply Scored in State University Report
Des Moines reports a harsh board review of the state university finances. The investigation cites lax controls, improper expenses, and proposed new accounting systems. It notes ex-President Schaef fer’s salary paid three months after departure and misaligned faculty expense practices breaching law.
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Contral Isa
Universienna
Schaeffer
Taiso
Cedar Rapids votes for waterworks ownership and other area elections
Cedar Rapids yesterday voted for municipal ownership of the waterworks by a margin over 1,500 votes. In Osage City, a separate meeting raised over 2,200 for widows and orphans of the Boers. Other Iowa items include staffing cuts at Northwestern shops, a tax ruling on Highland College, and contest notices in Kingsley Center and LeMars.
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Yotou
Cedar Rapids
Aber
LeMans, Ja
Iowa
Osage City
Sioux County
Riot at Fort Dodge disrupts laborers on Omaha line
A riot last night in Fort Dodge involved 109 laborers of mixed nationalities from the Omaha Read Keimiijens and Alleged treatment by rail officials. Police linked violence and stabbings, with workers restrained inside cars and removed to an eastbound train after authorities intervened.
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Omaha
Fort Doper
Fort Deder
Omala
Wiincis Central
Dept
Imperial Yeomanry mobilization urged for South Africa crisis
Dec 20 report states the government plans to raise an Imperial Yeomanry mounted infantry from volunteers and the yeomanry to reinforce the Transvaal theater. Enrolled strength tipped near 10,434, with emergency calls for services never before seen. Reports from Tugela and Chieveley camps note Boer fire attributed to Red Cross bearers, while Portugal and Delagoa Bay routes threaten foreign volunteers.
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South Africa
Associated’ Press
Chieveley
Connanaghe Rangers
Red Cross
War Office
Ha Oe
Bre
Portugal
Transvaal
Delagoa Bay
England
Brussels
Berlin
Kruger
Cape Colony
Cape
English horse buyers surge to Kansas City market
Four English traders representatives arrived here to buy horses for London and transport markets. They aim to replace horses sent to the Transvent. A local firm estimates about 2,900 horses have been sold or contracted due to the English war with the Boers, boosting demand and keeping trade brisk as English buyers snap up every available horse.
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England
Kansas City
London
Asia
Timely discovery saves life at New Stralisville home
Mrs Geo Long of New Stralisville Ohio credits a new remedy Discovery One for curing chronic chest and throat trouble that kept her awake nights. She reports urged by a neighbor and doctors, the bottle, priced at 100 dollars, cured her husband and was guaranteed with free trial bottles at Draper & Loughlin's drug store.
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Geo. Long
New Stralisville
Ohio
Mr. of Prewuoni
Triad
Draper & Loughlin
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures burns and sores
Saved his leg. A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a frightful sore but writes Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him in ten days. Burns boils pains piles hyd wat salve amline workd. Cure guaranteed. Only 23 cents. Sold by Graper Lourhlin, druggists.
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A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklep
Graper & Lourhlin, Druggisi
What the Druggists Say Harliat and McArthur
Des Moines druggists Harliat and McArthur report strong sales of Kidiken, claiming it is the greatest remedy for kidney, stomach, bladder and rheumatic troubles. They state numerous customers have been satisfied and endorse its effectiveness, urging trust in the product.
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Harliat & McArthur
Des Moines
Story of a Slave and a Healing Potion Ad Claim
The piece discusses slavery as a form of bondage and cites a man named George D Williams of Manchester Michigan who praises Herbal Bitters as curing female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache and dizziness. It claims remarkable improvements for his wife and urges purchase through Draper and Loughlin druggists.
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George D Willams
Manchester
Ehris
Anitacle
Medeene
Draper & Loughlin
Drmgzist
Rimark's Iron Nerve health booster claim
Fragmentary ad style copy touts a health product with promised energy and brain power. It mentions Dr. King's New Life Pills and a city drugstore Draper & Longhnan's as sources or sellers. The text reads like an old patent medicine endorsement with exaggerated benefits.
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Orler
Dr. King
Zeal Draper & Longhnan
Old Des Moines woman credits kidney ailment remedy
Mrs. George Bangbert of 120 East Walnut Des Moines recounts a prolonged kidney bladder illness that left her near death at Mercy Hospital. After exhaustive treatment and failing to improve, she credits a remedy called Kid-Krew with sparking rapid recovery within two months, enabling her to resume normal work and daily life. Draper & Lougdiliu supply.
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George Bangbert
East
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Pine Resort
Draper & Lougdiliu
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Alyard
Lyon County
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Silver Take Township
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Ofice of Representative
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Grad Junction
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L. A. French
Perry, Ia
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Trass Clix
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Pel
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Admares
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Dominion Company
Sid Fig Caxion
Olars
Estatished
Bank of Porre
First National Bank
D J. Pate
N. Piatt Allen Breed
M.S. Helles
John Clements
S. Fiennes
McCammen
Als. Holmes
National Park Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
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