Leona Fire Traps Sixteen on Steamer Off Delaware Capes
Aboard the Mallory line steamer Leona bound from New York to Galveston caught fire off the Delaware capes early Sunday morning. Sixteen people perished—thirteen steerage passengers and three crew. Despite frantic efforts, escape was cut off below deck as the blaze swept through the vessel. Passengers were transferred to the City of Augusta for safety and the Leona returned to port under her own steam. The disaster occurred amid heavy cotton cargo and flames soon brought under control. The City of Augusta continued to Savannah while Leona headed back to port.
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Leona
New York
Galveston
Port
Delaware Capes
Lercareo
City of
Augusta
Savannah
Atlanta
Nashville's Fair Opens With Large Attendance
Centennial exposition in Nashville shows strong start with 26 000 admissions during a single day and night amid high expectations. First week totals reach 73 500 visitors as government building remains closed to visitors and Parthenon exhibits incomplete. No accidents reported and second week expected to continue solid pace.
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Parthenon
Five Dead and Five Dying From Poisoned Water
In Pikeville Kentucky a poisoned stream in Ball Creek spring caused five deaths and five critical cases. Victims include Ambrose Free's son a farm hand a peddler named Moss and Annie Low a colored woman.
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Ball Creek
Pikeville
Ambrose Free
Moss
Annie Low
Eaten by the Natives Report Confirms Missionary Death
Private advices report that F B Lychtenburg, son of a wealthy London family, an Ox s s s ionary whose name is not known, was killed and eaten by natives in the Santa Cruz Island area.
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F . B. Lychtenburg
Londau
Win
Santa Cruz
Murdered for His Money In a Farmyard Farce
The body of William Bryan was found in a pile of manure near Candy’s. The case appears to be murder after a deal collapsed. Bryan claimed kinship as a second cousin to William 4. Bryan. Ng is suspected as the motive tied to money.
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William Bryan
George Hanghuen
Candy ' S
Bryan
William 4
Forty Years for Wife Murder Conviction
Nason Smith, convicted of murdering his wife on a Nevada Missouri farm in October, was sentenced to forty years in prison.
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Nason Smith
Nevada
Bitter British reaction to American arbitration treaty rejection
The London press denounces the United States Senate rejection of the arbitration treaty. The St James Gazette contends Britain freed thousands of miles of American territory and millions prosper under English trade, while warning the Senate blocked peaceful dispute settlement. It scorns diplomats and cites a convicted adviser in Washington. it also cheers Canadian tariff gains as a tool against rivals.
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Londo
United States
St. James Gazette
Great Britain
Senate Committee
Senate
England
Washington
Cubans Again Victors in Key West Insurgent Report
A Key West dispatch reports Gen Rehi after leaving Bayorna moved toward Jiguani where 1,560 Spanish troops met him. The Cuban forces held a high position as dynamite guns and Hotchkiss cannons unleashed deadly fire, causing heavy Spanish casualties as they attacked at dawn.
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Rabi
Fla
Snevial
Santiago de Cuba
Rehi
Leavin Bayorna
Jiguani
Canadians Back Protection Policy At Toronto Meeting
The Manufacturers at Toronto Ontario approved protection and debated retaliation against the United States. President Kemp criticized Canadian efforts to induce reciprocity and urged tariff measures to favor domestic production if the U S acts against Canada in the future.
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United States
Canada
Toronto
Ont
Kemp
Wwe
Clash Threat Across South African Colonies
A Natal army reserves call up signals readiness for active service as Transvaal authorities patrol the Natal border. A Transvaal circular calls Africanders to help, stating they do not want money or moral support but manpower to assist in the conflict.
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Natal
Trans-Saal
Transvaal
Cape Colouy
Orange Free State
Beet Sugar Propaganda Efforts Expanded to Farmers
C F Sailor of Des Moines is in Washington to oversee beet sugar propaganda prompted by the secretary of agriculture. About a thousand farmers in fourteen states are producing a second crop of beets and will send crop samples and reports to experiment stations. The Agriculture Department will publish bulletins with results and best practices.
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C.f.sailor
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
Enlu
Oldest US couple marks sith wedding anniversary
In Elon Michigan, Mr and Mrs Jacob Hiller celebrate the sith anniversary of their wedding. He is reported aged 207 and she 105. The wife is totally blind and helpless. Their family includes eleven children, the eldest 82 and the youngest as, all in good average health.
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United States
Elon
Mich
Jacob Hiller
Hiller
Olest
Will Hold Reunion for Revered Meeschof at Ligonier
Auburn evangelist Rev WK Meeschof plans a unique reunion in Ligonier Indiana marking twenty years of marriages and conversions he conducted. The event will feature a fanion symbolizing the grove where he began his ministry.
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WK. Meeschof Auburn
Ligonier
Ind
Hell
They Profit by Tips in Sugar Schedule Conspiracy
A Washington report describes a broker making about 580000 in sugar speculation for three U S senators. The deal involved 000 shares bought 11as to 115 and closed at ITs to WS, amid broad market gossip. Senators allegedly courted inside information, but no senate investigation is deemed likely.
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Nps
Washington
Wall Street
United States
New York
Sunor
Finance Committees
Bayagin
Senate
Bradstreet's Review: Better Demand for Staples at Va
Bradstreet's reports improved demand for staples in Baltimore St. Louis Omaha Milwaukee St. Paul and Sioux Falls with larger iron ore sales to western furnaces. Cool western weather curbs retail demand and wholesale boots clothing and dry goods. Cotton and corn growth slowed in Texas and Kentucky tobacco leaf is short. wheat exports total 1,799, a2 bushels versus 1,882,000 last year. Indian corn exports 3,127,781 vs 1,891,000 last year.
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Bradstreet’s
Mississippi River Valley
Baltimore
St. Louis
Omaha
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Sioux
Texas
Kentucky
United States
Canada
Illinois official indicted in grain office embezzlement case
A Chicago grand jury returned seven indictments against Dwight W. Andrews state grain inspector and Benjamin F. Jenkins cashier accusing embezzlement of state funds. Andrews alleged to have stolen 11450 with bonds set at 9590. Jenkins 3200. Jenkins named as accessory with bonds at 39000. Andrews reported in Minnesota and Jenkins in Missouri with authorities seeking him in Chicago.
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Andrews
Chicago
The
Sun
Dwight W. Andrews
Benjamin F. Jenkins
Jenkins
Owatonna
Minn
Jopln
Sim
A Wisconsin Butchery At Hanis Farm
A double and possibly quadruple murder occurred at the farm home of Alexander Hanis in Waukesha Wisconsin early Saturday morning. Victims include Tarris his wife, a hired girl and a hired man. Suspect farm hand William Pouch who had been sheltered by the farmer overnight.
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Wisconsin
Alexander Hanis
Waukesha
Wis
Tarris
William Pouch
Kansas Orators Triumph in Third Annual State Debate
The third annual Kansas Nebraska debate occurred in Lawrence with Kansas represented by Fred Wood C K Sharp and W C Coleman. Kansas won the contest with the negative on extending United States dominions as the topic.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Lawrence
Kan
University Auditorium
Fred Wood
C. 3K. Sharp
W. C. Coleman
United States
Princeton Defeats Yale in Annual Debates
The judges award Princeton a unanimous opinion in New Haven Conn after a speech contest on the topic Resolved That the Power of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Is Detrimental to Public Interest Yale argued for the affirmative Princeton for the negative A bribery story related to Humphrey bills in Springfield TL is noted as a sensational development
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Rinceton
Yale
Princeton
New Haven
Conn
United States
House of Representatives
Humphrey
Springfield
Monitor Terror Crashes With Pleasure Yacht Pexelope
The United States monitor Terror, after leaving quarantine at New York on a morning voyage, collided with the steam yacht Pexelope that was on a leisure cruise. Minor damage reported to bulwark and starboard bow, with no word on injuries.
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United States
New Yori
Oregon Bank Closure Shocks Local Community
A small Oregon bank named Trades Sata Bank at Dy ers near Dyers street closed its doors on the 5th amid rumors of financial troubles. Community reactions centered on affected customers and potential job losses, with officials pledging to assist depositors and outline next steps.
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Oregon Bank
Dyers
Bante Muiliur Rhiacles Aey
Greeks Claim Decisive Victories at Pharsala and Velestino
Athens reports confirm Greece gained success against Turkish forces at Pharsala and Velestino, with Greek wings under Col. Mavromichaels and Jefe Wing leader Makris repelling assaults as Turkish casualties and captures rise. A dispatch from Larissa notes Turkish advances at Pharsala before losses redress the balance. Simultaneously, preparations for mediation by Britain France Russia Italy pursue a peace effort as Russia reportedly begins action through ambassadors. An experimental butter export from New York to Europe marks a first step to widen American dairy markets despite Denmark’s control of much trade.
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Athens
Great Britain
Italy
Turkey
Iiteles
Pharsala
Velestino
Sth
Cul. Mavromichaels
Cat. Makris
Velestine
Sianlensk
Velestina
Pharsale
Larissa
Plarsala
New York
Agricultural Department
Europe
Dennmark
Iowa Agricultural College
Massacre in Epirus Report Sparks Greek Turmoil
A Athens dispatch states Colonel Manos from Arta reports Turks have begun a wholesale massacre in Epirus interior. Kanvarina village inhabitants largely murdered, survivors flee to the hills. Women arrive at Arta seeking protection for husbands and children amid brutal atrocities.
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Athens
Manos
Arta
Epirus
Kanvarina
Paris Disaster Strikes Charity Bazaar Fortunate Americans Safe
A Paris charity bazaar fire spared most Americans present, with Mrs. William Astor leaving early and Miss Fane narrowly escaping due to deafness. Prairie fires near Foren, D. cause heavy losses to HB Mills of Hamlin, including barn and buildings and hay and grain. In Marshfield Wisconsin, Fred Blevers, a brewery employee injured in a night ramp collapse, dies.
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Paris
Br Fortune
William Astor
Miss Fane
Frederick Fane
Foren
Mills of
Market Quotations Across Major Cities
Regional commodity bids list cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges for Chicgo Indianapolis Detroit St Louis New York and Buffalo. Grain and produce quotes cover wheat corn oats rye and potatoes with varying No. 2 grades and quality classes. Prices reflect shipping, seasonal demand, and market activity across eighteen firms and markets.
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Fair Co
Choice Creamery
Indianapolis
Detroit
Bae
Abe
Toledo
Milwankee
Biennial Session of Iowa Women’s Clubs Concludes in Dubuque
The Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs adjourned its biennial session in Dubuque after a robust program. Mrs G P Van Vechten of Cedar Rapids was elected president by 197 votes, with Miss Mae Rogers of Dubuque as runner up. Other officers include Vice President Mrs R B Peters, Recording Secretary Mrs J E Blythe, Corresponding Secretary Miss Jessie B Waite, Treasurer and Auditor unnamed. The event featured papers on art and life, parliamentary law talks, and a reception attended by federation officers and guests from Chicago.
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Iowa Federation of Women
Presbyterian Church
Bubnene
Brichards
Anna B. Howe
Marshallown
Federation
Marshalltown
Anne Weavel
Aline C. Baily
Des Mines
Corre
Mabel V. Dixon
Ortnmya
Ada Langworthy Callier
Dubuque
Mary Voruswell
Des Moines
Maud C. Weed
West Bntion
Harriet G. Towner
Corut
Allee C
West Union
Waeriet C. Towner
Corning
Urquahart Lee
Chicago
Elks
Dubuque Ladies
Recenv
Dubuque Association
Iowa Federation of Womens
G. P. van Vechtenedar Rapids
Mae Rogers
R. B. Peters
Des
Des Wolnes: Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Blythe, Mason
Second Presbyterian Church
Widespread Crop Outlook and Rail Wreck in Iowa
The Iowa Weather Bureau bulletin reports a warm start to the week followed by unseasonable cooling and frost-free damage, with strong progress in seeding and planting plans shifting southern acreage to corn. A fatal wreck near Clinton on the Chicago and Northwestern line killed Conductor Tom Scott and injured others in a rear-end collision involving two engines. Code Editor Chosen, Eber sole of Toledo wins with 12 votes in joint convention. Sibley firm Klinefelter Freeman resumes after factory settlement. Absconder RC Watanton, Marshalltown, flees with about 109 in funds. State shoot at Des Moines: C W Grimm wins L C Smith cup with 20 straight targets. Cedar Rapids brewery: Albert Blatz buys Willing plant to become largest in state, 600 barrels daily, 400 employees.
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Clinton
Chicago and Northwestern
Tor
Seatt
Chicago
Tom Scott
Big
Cedar Rapids
Albert Blatz
Milwaukee
George Willing
Cedar Epics
Shortage in Cedar Rapids City Treasury Linked to Bookkeeping Errors
Ex-city treasurer J. OL Siddard retires after sixteen years amid findings of a 22000 shortage. An audit shows most of the deficit due to bookkeeping mistakes with only about 13000 outstanding, while settlements already made near 5000. The case points to past accounting errors rather than deliberate misappropriation.
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Mose
Stan- Gint
J. OL Siddard
Evil Treasures
Cedar Rapids
Glimey
Stoddard
Endeavorers of Iowa withdraw aid from former organ
The executive committee of the Christian Endeavorers of Iowa met at Cedar Rapids to resolve a long standing dispute with the Iowa Endeavorer. They decided to withdraw all support from the Endeavorer Republican State Convention.
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State Society of the Christian Endeavorers of Fuwa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Endeavorer
Uffera
Towa Endeavorer
Afl
Special Railway Tax Carries and Local News
A 5 percent railway tax in Colony Township to fund the Mississippi Colesburg and Manchester Railway passed 147 to 2. The project aims to run from Colesburg to a Chicago Great Western junction by January 1, 1898, likely attracting Chicago Great Western involvement upon completion. A coal miner, Robert Spence, aged 24, was killed by a roof collapse at Jasper County Goams Mine in St Thomas, leaving a wife and child. Rev J W Geiger of Marion faces charges of immorality from Davenport Congregationalists, denying them and suing for damages. Ast Sue Backs stockholders: D Dunlop to sue to boost bank dividends for depositors of old No Western State Bank of Sibley. Rev John Burgess, once a Keokuk M E Church leader, dies from facial cancer after long illness on the 6th. J F Merry of Illinois Central Railroad may resign to buy a Manchester editor job.
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Mississippi
Colesburg
Kinten
Robert Spence
Jasper County Goa Company
St. Thomas
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