Reed Dies Former U S House Speaker at 72
Washington obit notes Hobnobbing public life and long service as speaker. Cause listed as heart failure with prior illness described, wife and daughter at bedside. doctors describe complications from anemia and drift at onset. Reed faced illness Saturday, death Sunday morning in Arlington hotel apartment.
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Hirackett Reed
House of Representatives
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Belize
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Herd
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Lys. Gardiner
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Gishon
Coadnow
Ur. Goodnow
Philadelphia
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Death of Great Cartoonist Nast in Ecuador
Thomas Nast United States consul general died Sunday after three days of yellow fever illness in Guarakuil Ecuador. He was born September 27 1840 in Landau Bavaria and began his caricature career at 14 with Frank Leslie. The funeral attended by governor consular representatives and many friends. The coffin draped in stars and stripes.
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Guarakuil
Ecuador
United States
Thomas Nast
Nast
Landau
Bavaria
America
Mirror
Frank Leslie
Train wreck at Belmant station kills six in brutal crash
dispatch reports the worst Intercolonial accident to date when the Canadian Duele express to Montreal plunged from an embankment at Belmant station seventy miles from Halifax. At least six were killed and many more injured as wreckage included the locomotive postal and baggage cars. rescue was delayed by bitter cold.
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Intercolonial
Canadian Government Railway
Belmant Station
Montreal
Steel Trust Foe Reorganized Into New Enion Steel
A Portland or Pennsylvania note reports the Independent Concern reorganizes into the Enion Steel Company with capital stock of 250 thousand dollars. The plan centers control over branded existrs and bonds issued to support the new enterprise. The update includes details on authorized capital and distribution to stockholders.
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Piltshers
Enion Steel Company
Tereby
Woo
Alow & Chiiien
Union Steet
Perty Bartsel
Indian Murderer Hanged After Early Morning Trial
A Sioux Falls hanging recounts the execution of George Tear, a Sioux Indian hanged for the murder of Tom Stown and C Edward Taylos. The ceremony included Rev William Flolmes and notes the motive tied to timber sales on Hoselid reservation lands. Bear faced the gallows with composure, the drop at 8 10 and death pronounced thirteen minutes later.
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Siouxalls
Sioux Falls
Walking Shield
George Tear
Tohn Stown
C. Edward Taylos
Dones
Hoselid
Bear
William Flolues
Santeereney
Telmes
Ruy
Ale
Plolmes
Bears
Wade
Pounen Creek
Indian Bureau
W Washington
Tayloe
New York Braces for major snowstorm delays trains
A New York special reports a snow and sleet storm delaying traffic Friday. Elevated lines suffer serious interference and surface line travel is slow. Snow falls at Albany with trains hours late, while blizzard conditions hit Schenectady Newark and surrounding areas as telegraphic service eastern New York to New England falters.
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Uptown
Alvany
Schennetady
Newburgh
Saratoza
New England
Lost in a gale near North Carolina coast wrecks feared
A Friday morning hurricane slammed four masted schooner Wesler Al Moore at Hatteras killing all hands. Three masted William D Hilton and Mellville Phillips, plus smaller craft, were blown ashore. Steamer Underwriter towing them from Nassau may have foundered. fears rise for crew and vessel.
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Hatteras
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Schanone
Wesler al
Moore
Fea
William D. Hilton
Mellvile Phillips
Jogether
Sud Iwer Bay
Underwriter
Nassau
Blizzard Like Storm Disrupts Pennsylvania Rail and Coal Regions
Philadelphia reports a severe snow and wind storm across Pennsylvania causing widespread rail disruption and damaged telegraph and telephone lines. Heavy snow and drifting close many collieries in the anthracite area while services faltered and transmission lines fell.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Chicago hotel fire inquiry pins blame on unsafe building
A coroner's jury convened to examine the Lincoln Etatel hotel blaze that killed thirteen people and injured others. The inquest will begin December 12, with Coroner Tracer citing an oil stove explosion and negligent construction as key causes. Fire chief Mushamin described a fire trap building lacking proper escape routes and dangerous internal smoke, while firefighters rescued many via ladders as victims suffocated or burned.
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Boginn
A. Chivazo
Cavener
Fourtel
Tracer Sa
Lausing Place
Fue
Traiger
Mushamin
Chee Musham Dav
Bank Robbers Captured After Mounting Hold Up
Billings special says Sheriff Potter of Gurden County captured three men believed to be the Bridger bank robbers who held up a ridge bank Monday and fled with cash. They were overtaken at Fishtail Creek near the Wyoming line and jailed in Red Lodge after Pat Murphy helped arrest them.
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Billings
Mont
Potter
Gurden County
Fishtail Creek
Wyoming Line
Pat Murphy
Red Lodge
Giameter
Srembo
Bridger Bank
Red Lodse
Duel Between Strindler and Wilson Settled Amicably
A Savannah dispatch reports a duel challenge between John Strindler, nephew of Rear Admiral Wyne, and Dr P T Wilson. A board of lounge settled the dispute. Wilson apologized for blows and Sehley withdrew the challenge.
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Savannah
Dispatch 5
John Strindler
Wynes
PT. &. Wilson
Lounr
Bullet in brain gives wary hope for recovery
Edwin Olsan, a Dl yenr-ehther, lies with a bullet lodged in the upper brain port after a bar shooting. Doctors fear operation may kill him, yet his condition improves and death seems unlikely, as his family and physicians monitor the fragile recovery.
Private Lines Are Part of Farms in Telephone Decision
Judge Smythe of the district court holds private telephone lines are fixtures and part of a farm. The ruling in Wapello Telephone Company versus Louisa and Muscatine counties affects farms across the region where private lines connect residences and stock farms.
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Brockaways
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Dodge Smiythe
Iowa City Man Sentenced to Life for Gallaugher Murder Involvement
Charles Wolada testified in the Gallaugher murder case that he conspired with Mrs. Gallaugher and aided in planning. He admitted speaking with her about obtaining video and described witnessing the shooting but believing there was no intent to kill. Gallaugher was acquitted while Holada received a life sentence.
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Gallaugher
Iowa City
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Sniley
Ave
Deere
Conti
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Gablaugher
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Holnda
Galligher
Tholada
Unconscious Waterloo Woman Dies After Stroke
A stranded and aging widow named Mrs. S Bradford is found in a deserted cottage in Waterloo after suffering a stroke. She lay on the floor all night with no light, until neighbors discovered her. She died soon afterward in the same lonely dwelling.
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S. Wradford
Wnlockers House
Disappearing Witness Shocks Des Moines Libel Case
In the Tate Clerkson libel suit at Des Moines a key witness I A Grar vanished after being subpoenaed. The affidavits tied to the case hinge on his testimony, and a warrant for arrest followed his absence as court officials franticly sought him.
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Tate-Clerkson
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Witnes
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Clerkson
Miner Dies In Mine Collapse At Cardiff Gypsum Yard
David Gill, a Cardiff Gypsum Plaster Co. worker, was killed when a rock burst and a fallen boulder crushed him in a COUP ring mine. A preceding explosion toppled timber, and another man was injured as rescue attempts began. Gill left a widow and four young children.
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Catelline
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Bine
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Death by Own Action in Despondent Morning Tragedy
A. A. Appleton special reports no inquest into the death of Fred Dean found with his own razor near his body in a barn after an apparent act of self-destruction. The deceased, from good financial standing and excellent reputation, had been living with his mother at Gi Yellowock, and his loga had disturbed the body.
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Tong
Mick
Gi Yelock
Affairs of Rofund LeMars Bank Wound Up
Thomas Thornton, receiver for the defunct LeMars Bank, has wound up the affairs. Depositors were paid 6 cents on the dollar. About $5,000 remains with the comptroller of the currency in Washington, to be applied to creditors or returned to shareholders after overassessment. The LeMars National Bank closed in 1901 when vice president Ward absconded with funds.
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LeMars, Tank
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Washington
DL Ch
LeMars National Bank
Anvil
Wli. Ward
Father Forgives If Daughter Returns Elopement News
A Waterloo special reports no word from Carrie He and her lover McGood who eloped a week ago. The child is under age and will have a birthday this month. The father may forgive if she returns, while a warrant for McGood on abduction stands. McGood’s parents are said to live at Silver City and are highly respected.
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Carrie
Mr. McGood
McGood
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Silver City
Revered Universalist Pastor Rev Snook Dead in Webster City
The community mourns Rev. Mr. Snook, 76, longtime Universalist Church founder and pastor in Webster City for over thirty years, who died Thursday morning. He was widely respected for broad views and liberal spirit.
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Ife
Webster City
Faust and Crone Bound Over in Preliminary Hearing
Faust and Crone were bound over to the grand jury after waiving further examination in a preliminary hearing before Justice Drees. Frost’s bond was set at 500 and Crone’s at 250. they remained in jail on default. Separately, Judge McPherson dissolved a state restraining order blocking Maj. Surnec from overseeing a sewer project, ruling army officers must follow higher orders.
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Faust
Drees
Aly Fer
Charles Faust
George Crone
Frost
Grone
McPherson
Des. Moines
State Board
Surnec
Western Union Loses Case Over Forged Telegrams
A jury in the Shriver Bros versus Western Union Telegraph Company found the firm responsible for forged messages sent over its line. Plaintiffs sought 9 000 dollars but were awarded 9 872 after deductions for four bundles shipped to Karnes on receipt of the false telegrams.
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Telegraph Company
Wart Dodge
Shriver Bros
Western Union Telegraph Company
Karnes
Man Dies in City Jail Cell After Drunken Allotment
Tony Kinney مرت died in a city jail cell after three days of intoxication. He was arrested in a drunken state and never woke from sleep induced by his condition. U.S. District Attorney W. McMillan of Cedar Rapids said Kinney would recover permanently and not endure parole, despite a push for amputation.
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Tony Kinney
Gi. McMillan
Cedar Rapids
United States
Laurent dies in Dijon after 51 years as parish pastor
Laurent, long serving pastor of St Afathias parish in Muscatine for fifty one years, died Tuesday evening in Dijon France where he had gone a month earlier to visit his boyhood home. He had been a prominent figure in the state for continuous parish service and will be interred in Fence.
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Dijon
France
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Muscatine
Flo
Labor Famine Rises in Western Metropolis Amid High Demand
Chicago faces a labor shortage across clerks stenographers and laborers with wages and conditions favorable but demand far outstripping supply. Railroads hire 3,060 men from Nebraska to fill contracts while 1,500 domestic servants are sought as factory work expands.
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Nebraska
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Neresitig
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Opening of Congress Sees Senate Scene Brimming With Visitors
Washington observers report the second session of the fifty seventh Congress opened with crowds in the galleries and corridors. Senators greeted old friends as floral displays filled the chamber. The death of Senator James McMillan of Michigan was noted with a bridal bouquet on his desk. Diplomats and out of town visitors augmented the throng as President Pro Tempore opened the day.
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To Diplomatic Corps
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Railroads claim bold expansion and rate shifts across the Midwest and South
IE IPSN Burlington doubles track between St Joseph and Omaha as faster routes update. Chicago Great Western appoints Dafoe as northwest division superintendent. Chiewusa and Eastern Illinois launches new Chicago to Florida sleeper line. Michigan Central builds New Hartford passenger station at Pere Marquette junction. The Hikstraeneinaag, the world’s northernmost railroad, opens in Norway with Swedish officials present. Second class settlers rate extended Feb 15 to Apr 30 next year. Wooden platforms to be replaced by concrete as per Change and Alten. United States Express becomes American Express for Cincinnati line from Springbrook to Cincinnati. NY to South Africa rate war drops to 2.43 a ton. James J. Speaks to Crookston farmers on Northwest rail prosperity and dividend policy.
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Iowa exhibits plan at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
A Des Moines special reports the Towa Louisiana Purchase commission and the state board of control will assemble Iowa’s most complete line of exhibits from charitable, conventional and other institutions at the St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
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Accidental Drowning and Military Muster Issues Reported
A man named Witeott lating Ernest Reed drowned in six feet of water after breaking through ice southwest of Ruthven. A Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa Gen Lyers received a letter from Capt Brown of the Marshalltown company asking for muster out due to failed armory efforts. A separate Fort Dodge report describes Fred Nordwell shot in the knee when a traveling salesman accidentally discharged a revolver while moving it between pockets between Denison and Woodbine.
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Fort Dodge
Fred Nordwell
Denison
Woodbine
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Typhoid Outbreak Hits Drake University Students
Typhoid fever sweeps Drake University with three or four students ill and an imminent danger of epidemic. One student has died as others remain in danger.
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Moines
Drake
Not Guilty Verdict in Embezzlement Case
Mar shalltown bank president AL Carmean, arrested last week on embezzlement charges, was acquitted Tuesday. The local bank statement shows total deposits around 777 thousand with loans and discounts near 32 thousand.
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Traosney Law Faces Enforcement Hurdles in Tawa
Reports from Tawa detail difficulty enforcing the new law against tyranny as parental indifference and aid to tyrants emerge as major obstacles in upholding justice.
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Tawa
Town Opposes State Institution Amid Whispers of Reform
Citizens of Knoxville unite to resist a proposed state asylum as a day hospital plan faces strong local opposition over issues of whisky chronic and morphine fields.
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Ixnoxville
Board of Control
Senate Honors Death of James McMillen in Brief Session
The Senate opened with invocation and roll call of sixty eight senators. Resolutions of regret for James McMillen were adopted as colleagues eulogized him. The body adjourned to 12 o clock Tuesday as a short session typically ends by March 4, leaving two and a half months of work after December’s start.
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Mieh
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Sesantor
Congress
Session of Tile House Opens Amid Cheers in Congress
Speaker Wenderson presided as Representatives filed in to a decorated chamber and packed galleries. The scene featured cordial greetings among leaders and a formal reception on the rostrum steps before Speaker Henderson took his seat at noon amid applause.
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