Wreck on Burlington Route Near Waterloo Kills Nine
A cloudburst caused the worst Iowa railroad wreck near Waterloo on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line. Nine people died and about thirty were injured as the locomotive and cars plunged from washed track into a ditch. Names include E L Arnold W A McLaughlin R A Schweppe and others. A second cyclone near Bijou Hills South Dakota killed seven and injured two, with homes church and school destroyed.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
E. L. Arnold
Lumberman
Shinneapolis
Minn
M'Laughlin
Muskegon
Mich
R. A. Schweppe
Alton
David Hallo
Minneapolis
Carpenter
St. Louis
Hawkins
Palimas
Will Scuolliams
George Wainwigat
Wain
Sink Creek
Hitie
South Dakota
Bijou Hills
Chamberlain
S. D
Charles Peterson
Arn Coden
Peterson Place
Crieger
Missouri River
Ston
Fire in St Johns N E Destroyed Warehouse and Homes
A major fire at the Fl Nause & Sons warehouse in St Johns New Brunswick caused extensive damage estimated at 500000 with 30000 insured. Fire spread from the warehouse to Main and Bridge Streets, destroying several buildings before dynamite stopped further expansion. About 150 structures burned, leaving around 100 laboring residents homeless and two deaths reported as a result of the blaze.
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FL Nause & Sons
St. Johns
N.E
Star Line
Fredericton
St. John
Main
Bridge Streets
Tomber 150
Samoan Commission Arrives to Back Admiral Kautz
The Samoan Commission, with Tripp, Specksternbergs, and Elliot, reached Apia on May 18 to back Admiral Kautz. They held talks with Chief Justice Chambers, and German, British, and German subjects seek compensation. Claims discussed include a German firm seeking 60,000 dollars and others totaling 720,000 dollars.
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Tt Tripp
United States
Kautz
Mataafa
Ttis Anderstook
Haxs
McKinley Plans Westward Visit to St Paul This Summer
President McKinley has positively decided to travel west as far as St Paul this summer. His exact route beyond St Paul depends on circumstances. He intends to be in the region when the Thirteenth Minnesota and South Dakota regiments return from the Philippines.
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St. Paul
McKinley
Yellowstone Park
Minnesota
South Dakota
Philippines
Noted Spaniard Dead Senor Castelar Passes Away
Senor Don Emilio Castelar the distinguished Spanish Republican orator and statesman died in Madrid Thursday. The French minister of war bans officers from the Palace of Justice during the Dreyfus hearing and related trials. Tornado shocks River Falls Wisconsin. two boys hurt and barns destroyed. Shanghai notes Chinese war footing after six Italian ships arrive. Germans in Shan Tung threatened. Emmons Minnesota creamery fire losses about 4000. Paterson Silk Mills burned with 30000 loss. Staples Minnesota blaze wipes out a third of business blocks. Dewey to sail slowly toward New York around Oct 1. Two killed three hurt Philadelphia mill explosion. China grants concession for railroad.
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Senor Castelar
Senor Don Emilio Castelar
Medicé
Wisconsin
River Falls
Wis
Michael Linsham
Cork Valley
Dewey
Teaver
Navy Department
United States
New York
Janes Martin & Co
Philadelphia
Army Inadequacy Hinders Philippine Supremacy Efforts
The article argues American supremacy in the Philippines is unachievable under current forces. It cites fighting losses from insufficient troops, noting that MacArthur and Lawton control key lines to San Fernando and Rio Grande, while many towns remain exposed to insurgent harassment and raids.
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Everts
Yeuch Laeger
Philippines
MacArthur
Lawton
Cammerce
San Fernando
Rio Grande
Peace talks end as Philippine commissioners depart Manila
Manila reports Philippine Commissioners leave by special train under guard. President Gong of the Philippine Commission thanks the host for courtesy and notes discussions on constitutional principles. Mentions deaths and wounds in a prior San Fernando battle between Americans and Filipinos with casualties on both sides.
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Euder Plas
Sfhiver
Gong
Philippine Commission
Parture
Phils
Bea
Spahn
America
England
San Fernando
Sipines
Iron Rule in Coeur d'Alenes as Idaho Saloons Close
The Coeur d'Alenes endure a clamp on order with Mullan Gem and Burke saloons closed and The Mullan Mirror halted after editor W H Stewart was arrested for sedition. Wardner builds a new prison housing 325 riot suspects while mining town activity stalls and Last Chance Mine reopens with a small crew. Maj Smith leads US forces under Gen Merriam who departs Denver. investigations into May riot deaths continue.
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Mullan
Gem
Burke
Idaho
Mullan Mirror
W. H. Stewart
Wardnet
Ming
Wallace
Gen. Merriam
Denver
Maj. Smith
United States
Coeur d'Alenes
Wardner
Unanimous Acceptance of Arbitration Principle at Hague Conference
The Hague peace conference delegates grow confident that its outcome will largely reflect Andrew D. White’s forecast. Armament limits may be only modest, with committees actively exchanging views. May 27 gatherings and the unanimous acceptance of arbitration and mediation are highly significant.
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The
Hague
Andrew D. White
Fire at Coney Island destroys seven blocks of resorts
A large blaze at Buschian's pavilion, Coney Island, destroyed seven blocks of flimsy summer frame buildings used for galleries, saloons, dining rooms and theaters. Loss estimated at 850000. Police suspect incendiary origin with kerosene traces found. Firefighters from Brooklyn and nearby areas aided in battle.
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Buschian
Parvilion
Coney Island
Brooklyn
N. Y
Denial by Wilson on Iowa Senate bid
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson denied reports he would run for the U S Senate seat from Iowa succeeding J H Gear. He said there is not a word of truth and his ambition lies with agriculture, not politics. Naval ordnance stocks to cut war costs as competition expands factory capacity. A Jonesboro man, Walter Gresham, nephew of former Secretary of State, died by suicide in Portland after arrest over alleged fraud.
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Wilson
J. H. Gear
United States
Iowa
Senate
Naval Ordnance
Navy Department
D. Neill Gresham
Jonesboro
Tom
Walter G. Gresham
Perkins Hotel
Portland
Ore
la Grande
White
Msham
Cholera Rages in Karachi Seaport Town
Cholera spreads in Karachi with 232 new cases in May and 208 deaths, raising total to 1 197 cases and about 1.09 percent fatality at outbreak start. Judge P G Grosscup recovering in Ohio after fever over five weeks. Cabinet approves Civil Service order exempting about 4 000 of 64 000 positions. Haiti Dominican frontier delimitation agreed. Dominican and Haitian leaders to meet in Port au Prince. Former Spanish minister Bermudez Reina, ex Spanish War Minister and Madrid governor, is dead.
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Karachi
Singe
Grosscup
United States
Chicago
Ashland
Ohio
Bermudez Reina
Madrid
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotes from Chicago to New York show cattle prices ranging from $2.50 to $8.25 with hogs $2.73 to $5.75 and sheep $2.50 to $7.50. Wheat No 2 red around 72-88 cents, corn often 21-42 cents, oats 2-6 cents, and butter and eggs noted. varied regional figures reflect shipping grades and class distinctions.
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St. Leis
Cincinnati
Sherre
Detroit
Cartrie
Teluilo
Whear
Milwauke
Laroy
New York
Prohibition State Convention Nominates Atwood for Governor
The Iowa Prohibition state convention met in Des Moines May 24 and 28 to nominate fall candidates. Rev E L Eaton served as temporary chair. Eaton declined the governor nomination. M W Atwood of Estherville won the nomination after others declined. Officers elected include Rev O D Ellett as chairman and Francis Bacon as treasurer. The platform urges prohibition of alcohol, criticizes army and navy policies, calls for constitutional amendment to elect US senators by direct vote, and supports workers’ rights and peace efforts.
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Des Moines
E. L. Eaton
Dr. Eaton
Malcom Smith
Cedar Rapids
Francis Bacon
Wilton Junction
M.W. Atwood
Estherville
James Scull
Suby
Atwood
George Pugsley
Woodbine
N. F. Johns
Logan
A. B. Wray
Union County
Dunlavy
Jasper
Secretary Long
Griggs
Congress
United States
Russia
County Will Get a Slice in Boardman Will Case
Marshall County officials plan to sue to recover about 60000 for county taxes on Boardman property not reported for five years. The revelation of 800000 worth of Boardman personal property prompted the action and a possible 40 percent penalty under the new code. Minting in Honduras reports a modest gold find and a harsh climate. A two year old girl died when a window sash fell on her on a Radloff farm porch near Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Honduras
A.B. Chaffee
Ida Grove
New Orleans
Radlnff
Afarshall
Alvina Radloff
Paul Radloff
Modern Woodmen Picnic Draws Large Regional Delegations
Sheldon Lodge of M W A organizes a major picnic for June 2 drawing many lodges within eighty miles. The event promises sizable attendance as preparations advance for a festive gathering across the region.
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Sheldon Lodge
M. W of A
Cylinderbend Blew Out At Plymouth Roller Mills
The Plymouth Roller Mills at LeMars saw a cylinder head blow out on the large engine, narrowly missing the engineer and a watchman. The incident caused delays in filling orders and prompted repairs.
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Plymouth
LeMars
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