Brownsville Outrage Evidence Cited by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a Brownsville incident message stating conclusive evidence that the August 23 outrage was carried out by some of the disbanded troops of the 25th Infantry. Fourteen eyewitnesses testified that Springfield rifles used by U S troops were employed, including negro troops in Brownsville garrison. The administration revokes a clause shielding civil employment for soldiers and the report includes a redacted exhibit of cartridges and shells accompanying the message.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Brownsvile
Purdy
Blacksome
Texas
25Th Infantry
Fourteen Eye
United States
Brownsville
Vox
Sheila
Foraker
Rai
Jorked Both Sides High Seas Tutort in Hague Tribunal
Sealed, garbled report claims counsel for United States at the Hague tribunal argued piracy related to seizure of the sealing vessel J. Hamilton Lewis. He sought payment of fees through U.S. District Court in Calum to insure vessel award.
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Tutort
Pere
United States
Hague
Trbunal
Claimx
J. Hamilton Lewis
Four California Congressmen Lead on Exclusion Act Fight
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a plan to enlist Representatives to oppose modifying the Chinese exclusion act. Califormia lawmakers from the Pacific coast will work to secure a Japanese exclusion stance and vigorously oppose any amendment prior to committee consideration.
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Fashington
House Smittee On Foreign Affairs
Teihinles and
Hayes
Californ
Pacific
Court Bill Creates New Southern District in Iowa
The Deral Court for Ottumwa reports a bill advancing in Washington to form a new southern judicial district in Iowa. It proposes holding terms of court at Ottumwa and to appoint a clerk to staff the division.
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Washington
Dion
Southern Judicial District
Iowa
Ottumwa
Four Miners Die in Canton Indiana Gas Blast
Four miners were killed in a gas explosion at mine No 7 in Canton Indiana this morning. Early reports indicate six or seven others may be dead and six injured have been brought to the surface. Searchers cannot enter the shaft due to intense heat but believe all miners are now out.
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Canton
Ind
Assembly convenes in Des Moines with reform agenda
Des Moines reports the thirty second general assembly opening today. Nat Kendall elected speaker and James A. Smith president pro tem of the Senate. Governor Cummin urges broad reform including a universal primary law, railroad passenger rate reform, livestock food protection, banning corporate political contributions, civil service adoption, franchise tax, employer liability, and a direct inheritance tax. The governor’s message is noted on page six.
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Des Moines
Thirty Second General Assembly
Nat Kendall
James A. Smith
Senate
Cummin
United States
Reilroade
Wrecks Reported in Two Rails Accidents Today
A Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Allison Park Pennsylvania results in the engineer’s death the fireman’s fatal injury and several passengers slightly hurt. In Utah a Southern Pacific westbound passenger train 3 wrecks fifteen miles west of Montello leaving engineer Nessley dead and several passengers injured.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Baltimore
Ohio
Allison Park
Penn
Ogden
Utah
Southern Pacific
Montello
Nessley
Illinois Central suit filed in New Jersey court today
The state of Illinois filed a multimillion dollar collection suit against Illinois Central for withholding its share of gross earnings from the railroad. Attorney General Stead filed the action in the New Jersey Supreme Court this morning in Springfield.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Tealroad
State Supreme Court
Stead
Monon and Wabash Collision Injures Seven in Illinois
A Chicago report states seven people were injured when an outward bound Monon train collided with a sleeper car on the end of a Wabash train near the Illinois line. Local responders transported the injured as investigators reviewed the derailment.
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Chicago
McCutcheon Case Depositions Highlight Lizzie McCutcheon Mind
Testimony in the McCutcheon case includes depositions from physicians who treated Lizzie Frances McCutcheon. They state she remained sound of mind during the years of acquaintance and active in church work. Her health prevented missionary service. she led local missions in Keokuk and Cedar Falls and was a church leader. Several depositions and witnesses remain to be heard, with arguments likely spanning two days.
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McCutcheon Owill
Lizzie Frances McCutcheron
Kéokuk
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Woman Lived Here Quarantined During Outbreak
A young Waterloo woman who lived in Iowa City was quarantined as part of a county health measure. The report notes an oath near at hand and mentions operation Ware performed, with Waterloo residents urged to stay home as authorities work to contain the spread.
Aged 100 year old inmate David Martin dies in prison
David Martin, a life sentence inmate at Anamosa, dies on Wednesday afternoon. Raised in slavery, he had been convicted of murdering his wife and hiding her body in a pork barrel in his own house. He reportedly served as a coachman to President Andrew Jackson.
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Dee Moines
David Martin
Anamosa
Martin
Andrew Jackson
Prion
Will Pay the Claim in Waterloo Residence Case
Ailing resident Mrs Ileri trude Nash of Waterloo faced imminent peril unless operated on. Investigations showed she had lived in the city about two weeks, worked in two Waterloo homes, and had no stable ties here. Northwood policyholders faced a resistance of assessment, with actions dismissed. county officials prepared to pursue Studious measures as cases moved toward court, amid doubts over repayment and rising costs.
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J. F. Kilngaman
Ileritrude Nash
Waterloo
Attona Clty
Blucknawk
Nelle Newton
Fourth Street
Roterver
Northwood
Charles Grey
Holder
Governor Proclaims Reward for Murder Arrests in Iowa
The Iowa governor issues a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of each person who killed James Cullen at Charles City. Floyd county officials expect state help to locate perpetrators. hearing dates to be set, with payment only upon conviction. Francis McMullen, long a Rockwell resident and wealth holder, reportedly near death from Brights disease.
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Des Moines
Cumming
Ders
James Cullen
Cherles City
Floyd County
Northwood
Cutlen
E. A. Evans
Obadiah
Hallopton
Gillen
Gumurder
Whersay
Floyd -County
State of
Albert
B. Cummings
Iowa
State of Laws
Albert B. Cummins
W. ©. Heyward
Francis McMullen
Rockwell
Bright
Ireland
Property closure ends lingering disputes among parties
A fragment indicates remaining interest centers on closing a property matter while mutual affairs settle and no further litigation is anticipated.
Des Moines Mayor Receives threatening prayer Letter
Mayor G. W. Mattern was sent a threatening unsigned letter from Oska loaga demanding he write a prayer and issue nine copies to the city government. The note, partly illegible, warned of calamity if the prayer was not performed and cited a supposed Bishop Williamson. The mayor’s secretary Freq German will begin copying prayers to the council, while officials question if the note counts as an official communication.
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Des Moines
G. W. Mattern
Mail
Oskalooga
Mahaska
Stig
Williamson
Counei
Freq German
Peculiar Move Raises Credentials Question in election contest
The contest centered on Makee County as the move was considered. Peeks position drew scrutiny from his opponent who questioned credentials and challenged the outcome.
Death by own action at Shellsburg man Kebler
A man named Kebler allegedly committed suicide at his home in Shellsburg on Sunday. Police traced the son, said to be visiting Waterloo, while officers checked hotels and boarding houses with no Kebler registry found. A separate note mentions Herbie Jacobs of Clarksville injuring his eye after a hot poker accident.
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Kebler
Shellsburg
Waterloo
Keblet
Herbie
Banquet honors noted Democrat and his brother at old hometown
In Wattkon and Vinton Iowa special reports recount Cato Sells and brother C. Bells being honored by Democrats. The Wattkon affair notes Peck as Allamakee county superintendent elect with debate over a provisional certificate due to past teaching without renewal. The Vinton banquet features eloquent tributes, speakers praise Sells and Bells, and wish them success in their moves to Texas and Iowa democracy.
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Wattkon
Witbards
Peck
Allamakee
Nt Orice
Peek
Ofice
Pecks
Waukon Business College
Frankville
Iowa
pMr
Vinton
Cato Sells
C. Bells
Hotel Downs
O. HL Plattenbing
Benton: County Times
Benton County
John Baum
Vieton
Fred
Wyckoff
Clinton
Texas
John Roxvema
Cato Gells Age Vay
E.A. Pyne
Damon
Pythias
A. W. White
Cato Selle
Plattenburg
Sells
B. Oa Pyre
Bells
John “Rozema
Eouthland
Lowa
Cullen Scared Into Dead Faint at Lynching Bridge
The article details the Cullen murder lynching near a bridge where Cullen was forced to pray then hanged by a mob, with reports disputing earlier rope placement. It notes accusations against preachers and women, notes Cullen’s multiple marriages, and mentions his coin collection and likely estate handling by his brother.
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W. Lee Rhinesmith
Charles Chy Daily Intelligencer
Waterloo
Gallen
Mr. Rhinesmith
Charles City
Cuilen
Presa
Cullen
Butler County officials name official papers for year
The Butler County board of supervisors approved Clarksville Star Parkersburg Belioss and the Butler County Recorder as official papers for the year. Publishers objected, except Bab cock of the Vidette who criticized the board. Filing lists show circulation figures for Clarksville Star 1607, Butler County Press 943, The Recorder 780, Parkersburg Eclipse Mori, Vidette 760. The News of Shell Rock claimed over 760 but did not attend. Three new rural routes will be established from Ida Grove, totaling six in the area.
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Jad
Butler County
Clarkeville ‘Star
Parkersburg -Belioss
Butler County Recorder
Babcock
Dumont
Titte
Clarksville Star
Butler County Press
the Recorder
Parkersburg Eclipse
The
Vicitte
News of Shell
Rock
Fe Hay
Vidttte
Chingen
Widow Irene Steele Identifies Bank Victim Fragments
In Philadelphia on January 14, Irene Steele of Chicago, widow of J Rolla Steele, viewed body fragments at the morgue identified as her husband’s after a week earlier bombing the Fourth Street National Bank. She expressed belief the remains were Steele’s despite uncertainties.
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Philadelphia
Irene Steele
Chicago
J. Rolla’ Steele
McLear
National Bank
Mt Detective Headquarters
Famous tenor dead in Burlington
Heavy Squires, once America's leading tenor, died in Burlington Iowa today at age 82 from paralysia. Mrs Steele arranged to have the body shipped to her. The hearse has been sent to a Chicago home. The coroner will hold an inquest Monday with a fourteen inch thick casket and of good quality.
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Burlington
Iowa
Heavy Squires
America
Consoli dated Patrons and Farmers Insurance elects officers
Independence, Jan. 14 Special at the annual meeting Charles E Boyack was elected president Walter Thompson vice president William Decker secretary and Robert Raines treasurer Sixteen directors were elected one from each township of the county The year’s business was good losses were heavier than the two previous years but still light Risks written during the year totaled 663 766 end year risk total 2 300 081 and total losses for the year 6 120
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Independence
Consolidated Patrons and Farmers Insurance Company
Charles E. Boyack
Walter Thompson
William Decker
Robert
Raines
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