Iowa Mrs Poirier and Lover Die on Same Scaffold
Mrs Cordelia Poirier and Samuel Parslow were executed in St. Scholastic Quebec for the murder of Isiders Poirer. Parslow confessed and tried to cast blame elsewhere. Poirier remained calm and composed on the scaffold, while Parslow died almost instantly when the drop fell. A crowd of 600 watched. they were separated by a screen.
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Bow
Quebec
Cordelia Poirier
Samuel Parslow
St. Scholasque
Alleged Gomez Seeks First Cuban Presidency Amid US Aid
A Havana report claims Gen. Ganz-Gomez enjoys US backing to disband the Cuban army with $3,000,000 and possibly another $10,000,000 later. A Cuban assembly member describes hidden understandings, including Gomez’s aim to become Cuba’s first president, while US forces push for a rapid exit.
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Gamez
Guba
Havana
Ganz
Crban
United States
Gomez
Siuo
Garcia
Maceo
Trerzelf
Cuba
Bryan Scores Trusts Silver Champion Talks in Houston
Hon William Jennings Bryan addressed about 6000 people in Houston Texas. He voiced support for silver and attacked trusts and injunctions while criticizing McKinleys expansion stance and urging opposition to government interference in currency and commerce.
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Houston
Texas
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
St. Louis
Guy Cerment
Ife
MckKinley
McKinley
Bryan
Knights of Columbus Approve 450000 for Catholic University
The National Council of the Knights of Columbus held its annual convention in New Haven and voted an appropriation of 50002 for Catholic University in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University
National Council of the Knights of Columbus
New Haven
Coon
Catholic University At
Washington
Lost Steamers Bound for Europe Sparking Desperate Hope
Reports from Philadelphia warn that steamers Allegheny Maybach and British vessels Garbron Picton face presumed loss with over 100 lives at stake and nearly 31 million in cargo. Capt. Crosby of Le Aureole recounts encountering massive icebergs on Feb 27 and 28 east of 45.13 46.60, as British ship Weaminster reported ice obstructions.
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Forr
Europe
Philadelphia
Europa
Allegheny
Maysbach
Picton
Crosby
le Aureole
Do. D. Severa
Weamiinster
Yell
London
Mob Whips Citizens in Clay County Vigilante Punishment
A masked mob of about sixty rode into Missouri City Missouri, battered the jail, seized Odit Sommers alias Reuben Blue on vagancy charges, stripped him, tied him to a tree, and whipped him forty times with a grass rope before forcing him to flee. They then abducted Jesse Yates Jr Jim Jackson Joe Asbury Denis Stevens and Ben Monkers from their homes, sending the five to a stone quarry where they were stripped whipped and told to leave Clay County. The victims say they do not know why they were punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri City
Sto
Odit Sommers
Reuben Blue
Clay County
Neh
Jesse Yates, Jr
Jim Jackson
Joe Asbury
Denis Stevens
Ben Monkers
British Gov. Maintains China Support Promise
In the House of Commons Parliamentary Foreism Secretary Browle stated Britain would not alter its pledge to support China against aggression. He cited China's grant of permission to British subjects to construct railroads or public works. The reply did not address the British contract for northern roads.
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House of Commons
Browle
China
Towa Democrats Wil Hold Their Convention at Des Moines
The Democratic State Central Committee of Iowa met in Des Moines with seven members present and chose Des Moines as the meeting place. No date was fixed, the convention to be called by Chairman Townsend. Cato Selly of Tinton named temporary chairman and Stephen Morrison of Harlan as temporary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Democrats
Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee of
Iowa
Townsend
Cato Selly
Tinton
Stephen ¥_Morrison
Harlan
Mason City
Veatlin
Postmaster in Wilkes Barre Arrested by Secret Service
Edward F Bogert postmaster of Wilkes Barre Pa was arrested on charges of landering with the mails Secret service agents caught him opening letters He was held on bail Boxart editor of the Evening Leader and a member of two lodges. News also notes counterfeit dollars flooding Shamokin Pa and Gen Eagan leaving Washington for Tenotilu to manage plantations.
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Wilkes Warre
Secret Service
Edward F. Bogert
Wilkesbarre
Boxart
Evening Leader
Politica
Hagan
Honolulu
Charles T. Eaganl
Washington
Cour
Miles
San Francisco
Sience
Tenotilu
Colle Plantations
Massacres in China reported by Empress of China
Details from the China Mail via the Empress of China describe a January 22 battle in central China where rebels defeated imperial forces and killed men, women, and children. Bodies were dumped in streams, cities were captured, walls burned, and atrocities recounted as the rebels advanced toward Kenchon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
China
Victoria
B.C
China Mail
Kuyang
Neng-Shens
Kenchon
Austin Bidwell Dead Famous Bank Forger Dies at 32
Austin Bidwell, famed for Bank of England forgeries, died in Butte Montana after a grip at age 32. He and brother George Bidwell manipulated forged securities in 1878, allegedly seeking up to fifty million dollars, were tried and given life sentences, later rereleased after two decades in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nob Bank of England
Austin Bidwell
Bank of England
Butte, Mort
Chicago
Bidwells
Europe
George Bidwell
France
Austin
Gaba
Margaret Cody Guilty of Blackmail Attempt at Albany
Margaret E. Cody was convicted at Albany New York Thursday night of attempting to blackmail George and Helen Gould. The jury deliberated eight hours before returning a guilty verdict with a recommendation for leniency due to her age. Mrs Cody fainted on hearing the verdict and was led back to jail after a quarter hour recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Goulds
Margaret E. Cody
N. Y
George
Helen Gowld
Coily
Explosion on Whisky Run Kills Two Men Near Parkersburg
An explosion on Whisky run near Parkersburg West Virginia killed two men instantly and damaged an oil well. The blast was caused by ultra glycerine used in grilling. The well stood on the Gart an Oil Company's lease about three miles north of Elienboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Gartan Oil Company
Elienboro
Princess Kainlani Dies After Steamer Departure
Honolulu dispatch reports Princess Kainlani near death aboard the Alameda en route to San Francisco. Doctors cite rheumatism of the heart as the fatal cause, with life fading within twenty four hours after departure. Heavily fined for libel Francis de Preasense, foreign editor of the Temps in Pacis and Dreyfusard leader, ordered to pay 500 francs and 860 francs in damages to M. Guertz, president of the anti semite league.
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Kainlani
Alameda
Honolulu
San Francisco
Francis de Preasense
the Temps
Pacis
Dreyfusards
Iheme
Guertz
anti-Semite League
Thief Monteno Killed In Collision After Burglary Escape
Bert Monteno fled Chippewa Falls police after burglary and rode a handcar into a Wisconsin Central Limited train, dying instantly before leaving the scene. Police pursued him through Wisconsin, detailing his escape, collision, and the fatal end.
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Bert Monteno
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Wisconsin Central Limited
Oklahoma approves bill banning Christian Science practice
Both houses pass legislation prohibiting Christian Science practice in Oklahoma. Governor expected to sign. Also in brief, Toledo furrier Edward St Harley files voluntary bankruptcy petition listing $5,000 liabilities and $70 assets.
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Oklahoma
Toledo
Edward St. Harley
Ohio
Market Quotations Across Regions for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotations show cattle in Chicago for shipping around $2.00 to 4.00 and hogs $2.00 to 4.00. sheep from 83.00 to MT. grain prices include No 2 red wheat around 3.50 to 3.60, No 2 oats near 28 to 32 cents, No 2 white corn about 84 cents, and butter at 16 to 19 cents per pound. other regional listings cover Minneapolis, Detroit, St Louis, Milwaukee, and broader farm staples with mixed quality.
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Chicago
Prine
Trej Corp
Choice Creamery
Siti
Couimen
Whrer
Te. Com
Detroit
SUIS
Ile
Latuhs
Conmaen
Pextet
Backer Loses Five Thousand In Pocketing Bank Cash
A Blair County backer withdrew five thousand thirty dollars from an Omaha bank. He slipped, a hole in his pocket dropped the money on the street of Owalia. An officer noted a roll of bills on the ground and searched, but no suspect was found. The incident involved Officer and Pusey of a banking firm and the First National Bank ofOwalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diochass
Council Blairs
Officer & Pusey
Owalia
First National Bank
Kidnapping charge filed against LeMars attorney and farmer
A warrant was served in Simmx County charging J F Eusistein an attorney and Theodore Bobuenkemy a prominent farmer of Piysmouth County with abducting Lee Grant in Sioux County. The case centers on the September visit to Grant’s home and the removal of John Bobnenkeny to Theodore Bobnenkes in Plymouth County. Grant objects to the removal and a county attorney has initiated proceedings through Grange. Edelstein claims a court order to move the old man was granted on a doctor’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bobnenkes
Plymouth County
Lee Grant
A Bolnenkemp
Jol Bobnenkemp
A. Bobnenkemp
Theodore Thonsts
Iowa Democrat convention meets in Des Moines amid disarray
Towa Democrats Wit Hold Their of Iowa convened at Des Moines last week Thursday, seven members being present. Cato Sells of Vin ton named temporary chairman with Stephen Morrison of Harlan as temporary secretary. Alderman Larter of Mason City presided over a fractious session as talks drifted and no candidate was chosen. The report also covers a mine fire in Fort Atchison area with two mules rescued, a Webster City fire destroying Procopio’s stand and Horton’s buildings, and an upcoming Fiftieth Regiment election with contenders for colonel and majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Democrats
Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee of
Iowa
Townsend
Cato Sells
Vinton
Stephen ¥. Morrison
Harlan
Ald. Larter
Mason Ci
Webster City
Peter Procopio
Horton
Valentine's
Smith
Procopio
Tie
Bankrupt filing for J B Lyons founder of Vernont syndicate
J B Lyons formerly of Chicago now Des Moines has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. His liabilities total about 540,000 including 525,000 in accommodation paper. Lyons led the Vernont syndicate that opened multiple additions in Town City and built the Iliad apartment house before failing three years ago and returning to bond business in Chicago. Miners in Appanoose County Iowa reach 85 cents per ton and an eight hour day setting a statewide precedent. The Squaw Creek coal mine near Ames, operated by Shitchingon Bros, has exhausted its supply after more than twenty three years of output. The Nutchinl Driving Club of Buduque adds a 5 purse for a free-for-all stallion race in Grand Rapids the first since 1802. total purse now 87000.
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J. B. Lyons
Chicago
Des Moines
Sir. Lyons
Vernont Syndicate
Iie
Appanoose County
Centerville
Iowa
Ames
Squaw Creek
Shitchingon Bros
Madlina
Thy Nutchinl Driving Club
Buduque
Fas
Grand Rapids
Alvin
Northwestern coach Drake Eleven signs with Drake University
Northwestern University of Chicago coach A. J. Potter, known as Drake Eleven, signs to coach Drake University football in Des Moines after leading Northwestern to a Western championship last season. A fall game against Northwestern is planned for next autumn. Cad Wins dies in Cedar Rapids after being struck by a shard from a roof, the board crushing his neck.
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Drake
A. J. Potter
Northwestern University of Chicago
Drake University
Des Moines
Northwestern
Priest Counsels Against Catholics Joining Protestants
A church statement condemns joining Protestant groups as weakening Catholic faith. It cites Monsignor Ryan and Father to oppose any Catholic member joining organizations whose constitutions reject Catholic teachings. The text argues the church won t tolerate interfaith associations and insists only truth supports Catholic unity.
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Knigh
St. Mary’s
Dubai
Monsignor Ryan
Pather Iutpin
Hich
Orwig Debarred From Practice Before Patent Office
The Interior Department approved Assistant Secretary Greeley’s ruling debarring Thomas G. Orwig of Des Moines from practice before the Patent Office. The long case began in 1897 over a letterhead that advertised his practice, with the department insisting he drop the objectionable branding. The decision closes a contentious chapter in federal regulation of attorney conduct.
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Jowat
Interior Department
Enterior
Hitchcock
Greeley
Patent
Thomas G. Orwig
Des Moines
Orch
Town Patent Office
Rebels Attack Manila Water Works Repulsed After Night Battle
Insurgents launched a double assault on Manila water works and San Juan del Monte, hoping to seize the key facility. American troops under Generals Hale and King repelled the attack with heavy rebel casualties, while several Americans were wounded and one Nebraska private, Speach, was hurt.
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King
Manila
Nho
Siemo
Nebraska Ent
Wisconsin Volunteers
Tig
Tte
San Tolan
Second
Oregon
First
Nebraska Regiment
Nate
San Juan del Monte
Hale
Wyoming Regiment
Pasig
Speach
Keokuk Seeks Hand for Fiftieth Iowa National Guard
Wittieth EN. G. Band of Keokuk pushes to secure the hand for the Fiftieth Iowa National Guard. The leader of the Fifty era Hand in the volunteer service lives in Keokuk and supports the movement, which is meeting with success. Cedar Rapids ball club raises 2000 dollars to fund the season and a meeting will form a local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittieth EN. G. Band
Keokuk
Fiftieth
Towa National Guard
Bover
Fiftiet Lawa
Cedar Rapids
Italy Demands San Mun Bay Lease for Coaling Station
Dispatches from Pekin report China refuses to lease San Mun Bay to Italy for a coaling base, signaling a possible Anglo Italian clash with China. The Italian proposal sought a 99 year lease and control of three nearby islands plus railroad rights as part of a southern Che Kiang influence zone, provoking widespread diplomatic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Mon Bsy
Germany
Kise-Chou Bay
San Mun Bay
Che Kiang
Che Hiang
San Han
Great Britain
Northern
Wolcott Divorce Proceedings Seen as Expected
Friends in Washington and social circles note Senator Koward Wolcott and his wife have arranged a Colorado divorce suit after two years of marriage. Sources say compatibility and desertion are cited as grounds and that Senator Wolcott will not contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Washington
Koward
Wolcotty
Tenner
Colorado
Walcote
Memorial to Frances Willard Statue debated for Capitol hall
A May permit statue of Frances Willard of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is under discussion for the Capitol. The $9,000 state appropriation would fund a memorial statue, debated by lawmakers including Senator Mason who sees no legal obstacle to placing her figure in statuary hall.
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Willard
Capital
Inois
Frances Willard
Christian Tamperance Union
Statuary Hall
Mason
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