Money lenders jailed as frauds tied to Popper case
Two men and a woman were fined and imprisoned for lending £4000 at usurious terms to antiquary Popper, triggering fraudulent bankruptcy. A London note adds Italian organ grinders profit from fines, while military scores and monarchs signs in Prussia restrict cafe names. Public curiosities from Berlin to West Chester show varied ills and expeditions.
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France
Popper
London
Prussia
Berlin
Kaiser Friedrich
Apache Kid Cave Discovered in Superstition Mountains
Phoenix reporters recount a vivid description of Apache Kid's Cave near Barks ranch in the Superstition mountains. They describe a steep entrance, a 70 foot mouth, a 400 foot chamber, a vine tuft above, a salt rear wall, and a high, difficult approach offering a stronghold for the Kid and his band against soldiers in the region.
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Macderer
Phoenix
Ariz
J. M. Burnett
W. H. Bonsall
Barks’ Ranch
Kid
Defunct Missouri National Bank Stockholders Face 100 Cent Assessment
Stockholders of the failed Missouri National Bank in Kansas City must meet a 100 cent assessment to cover more than 1,000,000 dollars in deposit claims. Comptroller Eckels, via Special Bank Examiner Lynch, reports assets are largely worthless and the levy will be necessary to satisfy creditors. Former bank president D. W. Rige and ex-cashier R. D. Covington are now in Springfield Illinois representing a New York insurance concern.
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Kansas City
D. W. Rige
R. D. Covington
Springfield
Ill
New York
Queen Lilly Sees President Over Hawaiian Annexation
Ex Queen Liliuokalani visited President McKinley in Washington to protest the annexation treaty of the Hawaiian Islands and had her objections acknowledged for consideration. Separately, U S consul Otto Munchmeyer in San Salvador died by suicide.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Washington
Liluikalania
White House
McKinley
Lilukalani
San Salvador
Otto Munchemeyer
United States
Markets Report from Sioux City and Chicago
Sioux City stockyards show hogs at 3.30 to 3.45, cattle receipts and prices similar. Chicago notes hogs 3.60 to 3.72% and cattle firm, with sheep steady. Kansas City reports cattle steady to strong and hogs 3.00 to 3.37, while Chicago cash quotes list grains and provisions with mixed prices. Minneapolis records closing wheat prices and track bids, oats and other grains varied.
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Sioux City
South Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
Texas
Drake Declines renomination as Iowa governor
Des Moines reports Governor Drake announces he cannot seek another term due to severe illness from diabetes and recent accident. He states he cannot endure a campaign and urges the Republican Party to choose a new standard bearer while expressing support for his successor and continued public service.
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Des Moines
Drake
State House
Iowa
Republican Party
Union
I. M. Drake
M Farland Expected to Receive Foreign Consulate
Marshalltown July 24 Yesterday's dispatches from Washington say S C McFarland of this city is viewed as a likely appointee for a consulate. Allison and other Iowa delegates told President McKinley who they believed should get diplomatic posts. McFarland is a Marshall county Republican leader and friends welcome the possible appointment though the exact country and post are not disclosed.
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Marshalltown
National Capital
Allison
Iowa
McKinley
S. C. McFarland
McFarland
Marshall County
TRAIN HAD A NARROW ESCAPE
A Cedar Rapids freight train from the south near noon had a close call when dynamite in a car loosened its door and began to explode. The car, marked through Cedar Rapids from West Liberty, threatened to blow the train apart before authorities intervened.
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Cedar Rapids
West Liberty
Explosive Hazard on Train Causes Stop Near Summit Siding
A hid exploded from the train as sticks of deadly explosive rolled onto the ballast and detonated with a loud bang. Trainmen failed to notice at first, but later another stick dropped and damaged fences and ground before section men alerted the crew and halted the train near Summit Siding.
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Summit Siding
Meeting at Clear Lake Draws Large Attendees
The Iowa state camp meeting in Clear Lake opened with good attendance despite damp weather. Evangelist Cordner delivered a strong sermon while Prof. Pugh and Mr. Wilson contributed music. Daily programs run 10 am 2:30 pm and 7:45 pm with many campers, ample hotel space, and upcoming Epworth league events leading to August 9.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Evangelist Cordner
Pugh
Wilson
Decorah
Cordner
Forest City
Tagle Grove
Epworth League Assembly of
Northwest
Ninde
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Baptist Union
G. A R
A. J. Palmer
Palmer
Spencer and
Iamilton
Booker T. Washington
Bowman
Paralysis strikes Dr. L. A. Sheetz in Algona
Algona July 24 Dr L A Sheetz druggist here suffered a stroke while preparing a prescription. He was taken home by hack after feeling ill. Physicians say it is paralysis and recovery is uncertain. He is a well known state figure and former G A R commander. He has served in several orders and as local medical examiner.
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L. A. Sheetz
Algona
Sheetz
Modern Woodmen
Legion of Honor
Des Moines Bank Consolidation Unites Polk County Savings
Polk County Savings Bank stockholders approve consolidation with Des Moines National Bank at Des Moines. Books and files moved to the Des Moines National at Sixth and Walnut. Customers urged to continue banking with the merged institution and receive full services.
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Des Moines
Polk County Savinges
Des Moines National
Polk County Savings Bank
Des Moines National Bank
Sixth and
Walnut Streets
Sixth
Feeding Too Much Corn Causes Hog Cholera
The Iowa weather and crop service reports that excessive corn fed to hogs at low prices led to 2,192,592 hog deaths from cholera last year. Areas with smaller corn crops and more by products showed fewer losses, while high corn production correlated with higher hog losses.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Marshalltown Man Sought on Serious Insurance Charge
Deputy Sheriff J. E. Wildman has gone to Des Moines to obtain requisition papers from the Iowa governor for the delivery of Geo. W. Wright to Marshall county officers. Wright is wanted on a serious charge by an insurance company for obtaining money under false pretenses. County officials withheld further details.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
J. E. Wildman
Des Moines
Illinois
Marshall County
Geo. W. Wright
Cummings
Wright
Accidental Shooting Wounds 12-Year-Old Harry Glass
In Atlantic on July 27 Harry Glass son of J I Glass was accidentally shot by Ted Brown son of a bank director while bird hunting. The 22 caliber rifle discharged without warning. the bullet entered the hip, traveled downward, and could not be located after three hours of probing. Doctors fear the wound may prove fatal.
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Harry Glass
Atlantic
Ridiculous Murder Tale Denied as Canard
A sensational claim that a livery stable hostler killed a rapist after a long pursuit is dismissed as a hoax. Congressman's source is unnamed and no one recalls the crime, with attorneys calling the story preposterous and untrue.
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Dubuque
Norton
Ohio
Hampton
Doctor's libel suit seeks $10,000 damages
Centerville July 27 Dr J D Cleve land of Exline has filed a $10,000 libel suit in this district court against Alf Johnson a prominent farmer two miles south of Exline The suit stems from a malicious letter circulated by Johnson allegedly calling the doctor a lewd adulterer and accusing him of violating patient confidentiality
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Sun
Centerville
J. D. Cleveland
Exline
Alf Johnson
Johnson
Robbers Near New Hampton Target Local Jobs
In New Hampton on July 27 a string of robberies has plagued the town with the latest crime occurring Saturday night. James Rush, a Chicago Great Western railway track foreman, lost two payroll checks and $31.25 in a theft tied to a window screen removal. The pants with the check were found the next day, but the cash was gone. authorities suspect local culprits.
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New Hampton
Chicago Great Western Railway
James Rush
Tracl
Tracewell Selected as Comptroller of the Treasure
Tracewell, a man from Indiana, is reported to have been chosen as comptroller of the treasure. The announcement appeared in Washington on July 26.
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Tracewell
Washington
Robert J. Tracewell
Indiana
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