Land Fraud Convictions Reported in Woodbury County
A report from Indianola details Ire Stubby and W. P. Bishop receiving prison terms and fines for obtaining money under false pretenses tied to a Woodbury County land mortgage washed into the Missouri River. The article covers court outcomes, a separate poisoning incident involving Carney near Fort Dodge, and University of Iowa football prospects with roster and schedule notes.
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Ndianola
Fort Madison
W. P. Bishop
Land
Philip Pilmer
Avon
Woodbury County
Missouri River
Aguinaldo Message Seen as Important Documento
Washington officials debunk rumors of Filipino friction in Luzon. Aguinaldo profited from warnings and stepped back from arrogance as Merritt left Manila. Dewey and Otis warned of insurgent complexities. fresh Manila reinforcements planned. Navy readies Oregon and ships for Honolulu, then Manila. White House regards Aguinaldo’s message as a very important document. McKinley noted its significance but offered no stance.
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Latte
Merritt
Manila
Paris
Dewey
Otis
Washington
Department
Aguinaldo
War Department
Navy Department
Oregon
Honolulu
New York Navy Yard
Aot
Philppines
Luzon
Great Britain
Russia
Associated Press
White House
McKin Jey
Yellow fever gains pace in the south report
Reports from the deep south detail the yellow fever outbreak with four New Orleans cases and five at Harvey's Canal, no deaths yet. Mississippi totals 109 cases with seven deaths, a 12 percent higher fatality than last year, while Jackson sees several cases and Taylor's reports two. Louisiana orders Battery D from New Orleans to Newman, Georgia to address the gulf outbreak.
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Louisville
Louisiana Board of Health
New Orleans
Harvey's Canal
Mississippi
Taylor's
Orwood
Jackson
Department of the Gulf
First Artillery
Newman
Gulf City
Edicts Reed Western Ideas in China Promote Postal Service
Pekin dispatches reveal a series of imperial edicts where the emperor endorses Western civilization, plans to adopt beneficial features, and establish a nationwide postal service. He invites public cooperation to strengthen the empire as a broader memorial right is extended to all citizens.
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Pekin
Cuban Patriots Die Like Flies In Cuba Insurgents Plunder
London Times publishes a Havana correspondent letter claiming Spaniards in Cuba show no attempt to pronunciamiento as insurgents roam western provinces looting and raping. Accounts say starving, deprived bands suffer most, while U S criticisms of press censorship surface amid reports of chaos and anti white violence. Admiral Landero replaced by Admiral Manterola due to illness as Blanco suspends cattle confiscation to ease famine in Matanzas and other provinces. The steamer Alfonso XIII sails to Spain with 201 boxes of military archives and General Pablo’s division onboard.
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London
the Times
Ifavana
Cuba
United States
Therimes
Washington
Key West
Providencia
Gaines
Hhe
Tuyu
Pastor Landero
Manterola
Spain
Blanco
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Alfonso XIII
Pablo
Fatal duel on a river steamer Mayflower on the Mississippi
On the Diamond Jo steamer Mayflower en route to Memphis a deadly clash occurred between mate Bart Davis and night watchman Chas Baker at Hugs landing near Creston Missouri. A knife attack by Baker preceded a pistol shot from Davis, leaving both men dead amid terrified passengers. Deputy Coroner Bell and Stephen Hugs arrived to confirm the deaths on the bloodied deck.
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Eagage
St. Louis
Bart Davis
Chas
Baker
Memphis
Hugs Landing
Creston
Stephen Hugs
Bell
Deal
Coal miners strike ends. arbitration to decide outcome
In Monongahela City Pennsylvania on September 22 the coal miners strike enters a settlement phase as both sides express willingness to accept arbitration to determine the terms and return to work. Officials indicate the third pool dispute is resolved pending arbitration.
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Monongahela
City
Poison Plot Against Aguinaldo Reported In Philippines
The Republica Philippines claims an attempt was made to poison Aguinaldo on Friday night. A Spanish prisoner, freed earlier, was seen near a bowl of soup and a steward tasted it and died. Seven Franciscan friars are alleged conspirators. Spaniards were nearly lynched but Aguinaldo intervened. A public service and prayers followed as Aguinaldo’s safety was noted.
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Fort Dodge
Carney
Smatners
Offerer
Tolson
Republica Philippina Sayas
Aguinaldo
National Assembly
Madolos
Bryan to resign explains stance on public questions
A Jacksonville special reports Colonel William Jennings Bryan of the Third Nebraska volunteers will soon resign his army commission to resume public discussions. He would not discuss politics or the army, but stated no change in views on territorial expansion and hinted at future public remarks beyond wartime duties. The Third Nebraska is bound for Cuba, suggesting resignation may come before that deployment.
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Kansas City
Jacksonville
Fla
William Jennings Bryan
Neoraska Volunteers
Bryan
United States
Omaha
Nebraska
Cuba
Carriage Builders' National Convention Opens in St Louis
The twenty sixth annual Carriage Builders' National association session begins at Horticultural hall with about 500 delegates from across the United States. Geo Babcock of Watertown presides as the opening address is given and reports from the executive committee and secretary treasurer McLear are adopted. Delegates hear on trades and conditions as ladies accompany them and tour city points of interest. The convention will continue for several days.
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St. Louis
H. ©. McLear
Wilmington
Del
M. Seehter
Democratic State Convention to Convene in Bridgeport
Bridgeport hosts the Connecticut Democratic state convention at Park City theater on Sept. 22 to nominate a ticket amid a clash between silver and anti silver factions. Key issues center on currency with delegates from eight to ten towns bringing two sets, while Daniel Morgan of Bridgeport is named a gubernatorial candidate. Former Senator Wm W. Ratcliffe is gravely ill at 84 in Hartford with paralysis after a fever.
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University
Towa City
State University of
Blackmore
Deems
Wright
Reddy” Griffith
A. Blackmiore
Egan
Roy P. Clarke
Chicago University
Wilson
Monmouth College
Kennedy
Chicago
Butler
Superior
Wis
Ohn&gon
Iowa State
Kinney
Param
Cummins
Macy
Saylor
Meggar
Louis
Yen
Knipe
Munger
Inox College
Gales
University of Minnesota Inneapolis
Iowa University
City
Yber
Rush Medical College
Island
Towa Agricultural
Iowa State College
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Conn
Park City
State Central Committee
Windsor Hotel
Forme
Daniel Morgan
Atoneli
Hartford
United States
Toledo Grain Elevator Fire Claims Dozen Burned Or Killed
A Toledo grain elevator fire caused by dust explosion ripped through the Pad dock Hodge plant injuring and killing eight workers. Names of the dead and missing are listed amid reports of a massive loss of 450000 in property and 400000 in grain with extensive heat damage and rescues by the fire department.
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Toledo
Paddock, Hodge & Co
Berl Watnwrigilt
Harold Parks
John Smlth
Grace Parks
Frank van Housen
Joan Carr
Pred Garrett
Samuel Alexander
W. M. d. Parks
William J. Parks
Grace
Marold
Union Elevator
Fire Department
Maumee River
Paddock
Puerto Rico Currency Troubles Stimulate Planter Loans
San Juan reports fiscal agents Lucei and Teu maresq with General Brooke study currency fixes as planters face cash shortages amid standstill in trade. Mortgage rates sit at 18 percent until exchange rate is set, expected near two for one. Brooke probes actions ahead of sovereignty transfer. Speculators tied to Vance returning home, pricing the island as not an aurora.
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San Juan
Lucei
Teumaresq
Theovernment
Bank of Ponce
General Brooke
Treasury Department
Washington
Jirooke
Vance
United States
American soldiers blamed for vandalism in Honolulu
Sept 22 reports say American soldiers have troubled the once peaceful Honolulu area. General King orders a court of inquiry to investigate lawless acts and assess damages. Chinese market gardeners and fruit growers are named among those affected by the unrest and vandalism.
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Honolulu
Amercan
King
Gardnerare
Vlettina
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