Interest Rates To Drop As Banks Trim Deposits
Des Moines banks plan to reduce interest on deposits after August 1, lowering pay on six to twelve month deposits and charging a tiny rate for over twelve months while deposits under six months earn nothing. Clearing House officials say rapid deposit growth forces lenders to cut earnings on loans. Several state banks may need to raise capital stock to satisfy state banking law.
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Les Moines
Des Moines
Clearing House Action
Dheir
IOWA ITEMS OF INTEREST AND STRANGE DELIGHTS
A string of brief notices from Iowa towns. Dubuque complains of poor water quality and a monopoly held by the Dubuque Water Company. Chariton reports county convention nominations for auditor clerk county attorney and board seats. Lanval notes a cracked postoffice safe, robbers fled after shotgun fire. Davenport announces the national Saengerfest July 28 to 31 with a 6000 seat auditorium and a 8000 voice chorus and 100 piece orchestra.
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Dubuque
Chariton
Lanval
Bulfer
F. O. Howard
Davenport
Turbulent War News From Iowa and Cuba
The report covers multiple incidents from Iowa including deaths by lightning and accidents, local political actions, and labor concerns. It also discusses U S policy toward Cuba after the Santiago campaign, Cuban governance concerns, and military and civilian conditions in Havana, with reflections on American administration and international responses.
President Ready to Tally Fated Cuban War Moves
A Times Washington report notes the administration is pleased Congress refused to recognize Cuba’s government as war looms. Supporters once pressed recognition but now fear without it independence aid would be hollow. Cuban resistance potential looms as conflict nears.
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Cube
United States
Santiago
Navy
Congress
Cuba
New York
Times
Washington
Republic of Cuba
Friends of the Republic
Republc
Myen
Carlists in England Await Momentous News from Spain
English Car lists are active and in hourly expectation of momentous news from Spain. London reports the organization here is quite ready for action as events unfold.
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Spain
London
Cuba Insurgents Not Ready to Govern Island Yet
The 64s admit they rendered useful services but the administration will not concede that Cuban insurgents can take over all governing functions from Spain. If Cubans adopt a hostile stance toward the United States it may require action, but Spain’s rule over the island will not continue.
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Santiago
Demetrius Castillo
United States
Castillo
Spain
Amic
Cuba
State Department Oficer
Ahout
Friends of
Melkinley
Erio Tirs
Natority
Gomez
Garcia
Trimes
Starvation and Despair Hit Havana Soldiers and Civilians
Reports from Kingston Jamaica dated July 21 describe famine and disease raging in Havana as Spanish troops and the American blockade press a city already strained. Albert Henderson, an English former consulate clerk aboard the Talbot, recounts the city quiet but misery visible in starving lower classes and skeletal figures near the Libibe quays.
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Spain
Jerome
Vidado
Bharco
Havana
Aie
Isi
Kingston
Jamaica
Jaly
Clanco
Albert Henderson
Talbot
Jgive
Four Men Killed by Lightning in New Jersey and New York
A lightning strike under a tree near Buonton Ned killed four men and injured five others while seeking shelter from a storm. The dead are James Quick, John Rysachynstl, Clarence Todd, and John Valentine. Three of the injured are not expected to live.
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John Dewer
Dma
Makely
Vsterville
Edward Everson
Darmer
Rolfe
John W. Deits
Sibley
Woolson
Mt. Pleasant
Des Moines
Toledo
Ama County
John Wild & Son
Cedar Rapids Park
Waterloo
the Zoo
Cedar River
Droker W. BR. Hennig
Chie
Charles City
John W. French
Company Dd
Vilty-second
Iowa Volunteers
Pompton
Camp
Thomas
W. IL
Hong
Dubuque
Pabst
Langdon
Sy Langdon
Towa State Coal Mine Operators’ Association
W. W. Oliver
Centerville
J. R. Johnson
State Board of Control
Internal Revenue
William ‘Shull
Boone
Hag
Oscar B. Avie
Arie
University of Michigan
Avie
St Nquor
Sont
S.W. Luke
Buritate College
New York
New Jersey
Buonton
Ned
James Quick
John Rysachynsetl
Clarence Todd
John Valentine
Watson to Join Dewey on Extended Naval Voyage
Washington July 21 Preparations indicate a much longer voyage for Watsons fleet than expected He will join Dewey as the fleet readies for an extended mission amid anticipation of a major operation
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Wateson
Brian
Washington, D.C
Watson
Dewey
President Signs Postmaster Commissions for Iowa Names
Washington July 21 President signs commissions for postmasters including Correctionville J Weeks Grinnell Gorn Hagyee Vanderburg Vanderburg and others, with names listed as receiving appointments in the Iowa region. The dispatch notes several towns and individuals confirmed in the federal postings.
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Washington
Yowa
Alton
Gerret. Vanderburg
Correctionville
J. Weeks
Grinnell
Gorn Hagyee
Court Martial for General Toral Discussed by Madrid Press
Madrid reports say a court martial for General Toral will be proposed after received details of his capitulation in Cuba. El Imparcial argues war must continue or Spain would be vanquished. ministers fear peace now would reveal unequal terms with the United States.
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Spain
Madrid
United States
Santiago
London
Vienna
Tignes
Commeodore Watson
Great Britain
Teo Pot
Troops Begin Movement From Camp Thomias Tomorrow
The movement of troops from Camp Thomias starts tomorrow with the Second brigade of the First Corps leading the way. Units include the Fourth Pennsylvania Fourth Ohio and others as follows the Third brigade and various divisions follow with several state contingents and support corps.
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Bhose
Champ
Puerto Fueco
Wallwoegini
Chattanoora
Penn
Camp Thomias
Towo
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Signal Corps
Pirst
Phese
Kentucky
Kitch Ddiness
Hind Kentucks
Indiana
Tayi
Michigan
West Virginia
Georgia
Stole the Farmers Wealth Near Wichita
McClelland a widower living twelve miles west of Wichita was robbed of about $16,000 in mortgages notes cash and a bank check yesterday. A heavy trunk containing the valuables was found chopped open after he returned from an absence. No clue to the thief is available.
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Wichita
Kas
Daly
Mc-Clelland
Here
Oklaoma
McClelland
Fourth National Bank
Two More Towns Taken in Cuban Prisoner Surrender
New York reports Caimanera and Guantanamo have fallen after McCalla ordered surrender within four hours. About four thousand prisoners are said to have been captured as the garrison collapsed.
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Caimanera
Guantanamo
New York
McCalla
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