Fire destroys Armour plant and packing house in Sioux City
A massive blaze gutted Armour & Co. plant and a packing house in Sioux City early Sunday near the stockyards. The fire killed the ammonia cistern, sent flames across tracks toward the Missouri River, and left 600 workers jobless for winter. Insurance totals about 575,000 on the Armour property and 270,000 on other contents. Argues rebuilding will yield a larger, modern facility.
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Arman & Co
Stock Yards
Oleo
Idissouri
Charles W. Lennon
Whanager
Xr. Leeman
Iewant P. Giriner
Peters, Perking & Guiney
Armour
Sioux Ciy
Sioux City
Sisgse
Bngland
Amour & Co
OAC
Vesuvians: Volcano Devastates Guatemala Estate Regions
Telegram from Guatemala City reports Santa Alaria volcano eruption causing massive loss of life and property. Hundreds of homes, coffee estates destroyed as ash covers neighborhoods near the crater. most victims are Americans and Germans. No eruptions yet reported nearby.
Fatal Chicago collision and telegraphers wage rise
A Chicago dispatch reports one man killed and about a dozen injured in a collision at the Eighteenth Street crossing between a Western Avenue electric car and a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy freight train. A flagman error was blamed for the crash. A San Francisco special notes telegraphers receive a good wage increase as Southern Pacific workers gain higher pay.
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Chicago
Western Avenue
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Eighteenth Street
Marines Arc Necaltes And Economic Crises Echoed
Washington reports describe withdrawals from isthmian areas amid depredation fears and finance concerns. A Baltic coastal incident triggers rail accidents and a fatal blaze in Paris as Count Frank perishes in a mansion fire.
Mitchell Interrogated on Workers' Practices Under Fire
In Scranton Virginia the anthracite strike commission opened hearings on miners leader John A Mitchell. Twenty four company lawyers faced six miners' representatives as Mitchell testified under intense cross examination by David W. Wilcox. The session drew crowded rooms and sharp questions on union policy strikes and contract discipline.
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Mitchell
Scranton
John A Mitchell
David W. Wilcox
Delaware and Judson Company
Coutre
Jndge Gray
Ling
Mer. Mitchell
Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox
Afite
Bloody burglar chase ends with fatal shooting in Elyria
Four robbers terrorized Elyria early Vridas. Manar shal Treary Krohm was seriously shot while one burglar was killed when he opened fire inside the home of W. O. Hiller. Baird startled by intruders led them to Hiller, who shot a robber as he answered the door. The others fled.
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Elyria
Manarshal
Krohm
Vridas
Thoreelow
Baird
Burgars
Fleea
W. O. Hiller
Tiller
Hiller
Lisena
Turer
Prison for Millionaire Col Ed Butler Guilty of Bribery
Col Ed Butler a St Louis millionaire policeman was found guilty of attempted bribery of a public official. The jury verdict senten ces him to three years in the state penitentiary. A petition to the state supreme court followed the ruling.
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Ed Butler
A. Columbin
Butier
St. Louis
Che
Woekadar
Butler
State
State Supreme Court
Boston Bank Fails Amid Liquidity Pressures
Crentenl National Bank of Boston closes Friday amid bank examiner in charge. Failure cited excess loans and asset shortages with capital of 9,000 and deposits listed as 85.0? The dispatcher notes depositors expected to be paid in full without stockholder assessment. Nearby report mentions a fishing boat sinking in Trinity Bay with fatalities. Deacon White sells his seat in New York stock exchange.
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Boston
Crentenl National Bank
Noul Wis
Deacon White
New York
White
Wall Street
Raise Notice Confused Report From Western Pennsylvania
Fragmentary report describes a wage increase of 40 000 units of 100 each west of Pittsburgh. It mentions a read announcer and a dispute over cents. A separate Cleveland incident notes two girls aged unknown who swam the Carnnoga River to escape pursuing railroad detectives.
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Givis Swin
Mseape Polier
Cleveland
Carnnoga River
Explosion at Lebanon puddle furnace kills four workers
A boiler blast at American Steel Foundry plant in Lebanon Pennsylvania late Thursday afternoon killed four workers and injured about forty others. The explosion ripped through nine puddle furnaces, sent debris over Quittapahilia Creek, and left the site a ruin as hospitals and nurses rushed to aid the injured.
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Goad Samayitan Hospital
Tata
Quittapahilia Creek
Pay raise granted to 30000 Eastern Fishways workers
A Northern Central and Philadelphia and Baltimore and Washington Railway dispute states that 10 percent raises on salaries under 200 dollars monthly have been granted since November 1. A Pittsburg special notes 6 percent for Pennsylvanian system employees beneath 60 dollars monthly, effective November 1. About 12000 workers will benefit.
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Baltimore
Central
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Aoicos
Wallis
Girl Dies While Dancing at New York Academy
A New York dispatch reports Elizabeth Syne, a young woman from Tryonne N.Y., collapsed during a dance at a studio on Best Fourteenth Street and died before medical help arrived. The partner and others present had no warning of illness. A physician declared death due to an infernal hemorrhage.
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New York Academy
New York Dispatch
Mayety
Nevada Governor John Sparks A Texas Native From Limapasius County
Dispatch reports John Sparks the recently elected governor of Nevada is a Texas native born near Limapasius County. He rose from tough early days driving freight and hauling goods between Lame Pass Austin and Houston. Sparks built wealth in entile and mines becoming a multi millionaire.
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John Sparks
Neevada
Exvas
Lemeta
Pex
Nevada
Texas
Limapasius
Efe
Rocky Country
Lame Pass
Austin
Houston
Entile
Mines
Nicaragua imposes quarantine on Atlantic ports
President Adaya issues a decree quarantining Nicaragua's Atlantic ports to vessels from Colon Colombia Teens del Toro Colombia and Port Limon Costa Rica due to a yellow fever outbreak at those locations.
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Minagua
Nicaraga
Adaya
Nicaragua
Colon
Colombia
del Toro
Limon
Costa Riea
Lewisiam Exposition Bath Contract At Lewisiam Purchase
A Washington dispatch reports a government contract for a bathroom facility at the Lewisiam purchase exposition. The project is to be completed by January 7 with funding and oversight by unnamed officials.
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Washington Dispatch
Aular
St. Louis
Lewisiam Purchase Exposition
Divorce Granted Over Cigarette Habit in Goshen Inn
Charles Drake a Lake Shore railroad engineer of Goshen was granted a divorce from Lydia Drake on the grounds that she is a cigarette smoker. The action occurred Thursday at an inn where the couple had taken lodging.
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Goshen
Charles Drake
Lake Shore Railroad
Lydia Jirake
Hills His Brother Thayton Fatal Shooting
Henry Sweliser aged 27 shot and killed his brother aged 20 in Thayton Ohio. The epileptic victim had threatened to strike his brother with a club and the fatal act occurred Thursday. Police report fatal domestic incident with unclear motive and no further details provided.
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Thayton
Henry Sweliser
Investigators Probe Past Life of Perry in Cambridge Case
Cambridge police pursue a post release inquiry into the life of the young man Perry linked to the murder of Miss Clara Morton at Whiverity. The special details the case following the release of AE bin G Mason and notes ongoing police investigation into Perry.
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Perry
Cambridge, Mass
Theorge TL. O. Perry
Nesto
Aebin G. Mason
Clara Aa. Morton
Whiverity
Justice Sought After Trolley Accident Injures Heir
Jesse D B Moore sued the traction company claiming injuries when a trolley frightened his hearse causing a crash. The court awarded Moore three thousand dollars in damages.
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Lee
Jesse DB
Moore
Linesin Traction Company
Liquor Express Firms End Iowa Transport Opposition
Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa express companies will stop opposing state liquor laws and cease shipping liquor into Iowa. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that shipments and compensation are violations, ending efforts to fight enforcement and easing some counties’ challenges to Prohibition.
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Taw
Des Moines
Iowa plans for building for St Louis Exposition headquarters
Des Moines report says the state commission plans a large exhibition building as a headquarters for the exposition. It budgeted about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars and will request designs within a month. The structure aims for a grand appearance with spaces for a general assembly room and exhibit areas.
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Leva
Commission
Lesiras
Eicoet
Wedely Hall
Opinion on Savings Department Conduct and Advertising
Attorney General Glen holds that the auditor of state may legally permit savings departments to engage in savings bank business under the central bank framework. Restrictions remain only those from section 180 prohibiting the use of the words savings banks or institution in public advertising. The opinion, though not yet adjudicated, is of great interest to banking circles amid recent inquiries.
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A. Des Alpines
Mglen
Indgividuus
Ips
Adl
Escaped Fifteen Prompt Swift Sheriff Search
A. Des Lotines appeals to the governor for help after fifteen hospital escapees. Grandison Able from the State Soldiers’ Home has been sent to the state insane hospital due to danger. In Des Moines the murder trial of Harry Levich for Isaae Finkelstein continues with defense claiming innocence.
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A. Des
Applesate
At. Pleasant
Grandison Able
Ninth Lows Cavalry
State Soldiers
Marshalltown
Clartwin Efe
Harry Levich
Isaae Finkelstein
Des Moines
Levich
James Walker
Finelstein
Widow Sues for 26600 Damages in Death of Walden
Mary A. Walden of Boone sues Charles Weitz of Des Moines for 26600 in damages after her husband William C. Walden died when brick coping from a Weitz building struck him in Des Moines. The suit claims negligence led to the fatal accident.
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Mary A. Walden
Boone
Charles Weitz
Des Moines
William C. Walden
Weitz
Body of Charles McDennott Found After Burlington Disappearance
The missing Burlington man Charles McDennott was found dead Tuesday morning in the river. Authorities believe he fell asleep in a boat on Saturday and possibly stepped into the water upon waking, ending a search that sparked fears for his fate.
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Die Dermott
Charles McDennott
Burlington
Young McDermott
Winneshiek County Voters Approve New Court House
Voters last week approved tearing down the old Devorah building to erect a new court house and issue $75,000 in bonds to pay the tax.
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Winneshiek County
Devorah
Marion v Wassou Robbery Case Summary
The Marion case involves Tom Malone and three other young men who allegedly robbed a farmer. The Supreme Court found Wassou’s two year sentence legally justified.
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Marion v
Wassou
Robbet
Tom Malone
Supreme Court
Grand Jury Probes Des Moines Child Murders
The grand jury is investigating the Des Moines murder of two Peterson children from last spring. One arrest had been made and a preliminary inquiry yielded nothing. It is expected the jury will secure evidence possible in the case.
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Petersonn Oo
Des Moines
Opens New Iowa Library in Fayette Dedication
The D. BL Tenderson library of the apner Iowa Tniversity was formally opened in Fayette on Tuesday. Speaker Henderson delivered the dedicatory address. Dr. TL 'PT. Bassett was installed president of the university.
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Iowa Library
Fayette
Apner
Iowa Tniversity
Henderson
TL ‘Pt. Bassett
University
Woman Attacked by Hogs Near Maeshalltown Farmyard
A resident near Maeshalltown describes a hog attack that left a family dog dead and a girl severely injured requiring thirty stitches. The animal herd charged the barn yard and tore at the flesh before help arrived, with the dog defending its owner.
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Maeshalltown
Afl A.A
Ste
Hello
Glever Woman Swindler Charged In Forged Note Case
Alice Farnsworth, described as a swindler, persuaded a victim to sign an $800 note and later cashed a forged check for $60. Records indicate the check was payable to her and signed by a relative. Authorities pursue the suspect last seen leaving Buffalo.
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Alice Farnsworth
Iidneel Vane
Hes
Eenbbeil
Ceodua Rapids
Alexander
Assarian
Buffato
Skull Turned Bullets in Ovklam Siegeup
Jaeob Teideurich attempted suicide between Ovklam and Walt, was brought to town and treated at Commercial Hotel. He survived after firing three 12 gauge shots into his head, with six wounds, one severe, linked to a failed attempt to cope with a terrible experience.
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Jaeob Teideurich
Walt
Tlutel
Instaur Denéli
Hinds
Hauer
Tragedy in West End as Fire Claims Three Lives
Firefighters rushed to a blaze on the western edge of town Monday evening but could not save three people. Thomas Bix ryee? or a name similar perished among the flames as neighbors watched, while volunteers battled the blaze at Central Station. The fire was believed to have started in a kitchen area and investigators began confirming the cause.
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Thomas
Auer
Saxter
Ean Loris
Des Moines Parents Bypass School Law
A Des Moines dispatch reports a loophole in a school law allows parents to keep children at home to avoid vaccination. Teachers may refuse entry until children are evaluated, creating a de facto home schooling option regardless of attendance.
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Des Moines Dispatch
Fitchellville Reform School
Juldora Reform School
Wood
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Cherokee Los Mitak
Clarinda Hospital
Cherokee Hospital
Storm Cake special clears teacher in disciplinary case
A judge fully exonerates Miss Cora Smith and dismisses the charges after evidence shows the pupil was guilty of improper conduct. The case concludes with costs taxed to the complainant’s father amid a backdrop of state ward statistics and hospital census figures.
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Cora Smith
Justice Court
Iittie Sirig
Water utility franchise proposal defeated in Cedar Palis vote
In Cedar Palis the Waterloo Gas Company franchise for twenty five years to pipe and supply Cedar Walls with gas failed by 52 to 2. Citizens plan a local program to address gas needs despite the defeat.
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Cedar Palis
Waterloo Gas Company
Cedar Walls
Wou
Sioux City Camp Meeting Plans Move to Riverside
A Sioux City special session, held by the Alerlelist conference of the Sioux Cue district, recommends centralizing camp meetings. The GOP meeting committee advised holding camp meetings in different districts be consolidated at Riverside, Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Sioux
Gop
Riverside
Sioux Cite
Tint Aff Carthy Found Dead in Bed Friday Morning
Spirit Lake dispatch reports Tint Aff Carthy, about 40, single, found dead in bed Friday morning at a local restaurant. Authorities say he died reportedly under the influence of liquor and had no relatives in the community.
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Spirit Lake
Carthy
Fle
Unclear cases cited in county health and court notes
Reports indicate several cases of smmlpex in the county's northeast. Der Conniff of Sioux City, a state health board member, has been notified. Wilkin Dewey, recently released from a penitentiary, may reenter the penal system. In Council Bluffs, a grand jury bound over a suspect for theft of two hiercles.
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Sibley
der. Conniff
Sioux City
State Board of Health
Wilkin Dewey
Poles Court
Council Bluffs Theslay
Effort to Capture Escaped Inmates at State Hospital
Governor Cummins ordered peace officers across the state to arrest and return to the state hospital all escapees from the dipsomania ward. About fifteen inmates fled and remain unaccounted for, prompting a search.
Trolley trek from Chicago to Boston ends in 1900s tale
D. O. Stockbridge of Boston retraces a through route by trolley, steam, and train from Chicago to Boston totaling about 1000 miles. He notes major legs including Muskego, Auburn, Schenectady, Herkimer, New York City, and travels via trolley war to New York City. The journey covers several states and ends in Boston with multiple short rail hops.
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D. O. Stockbridge
Boston
Chiguze
Chicago
Muskego
Mich
Auburn
ON. Y
Schenectady
Hedson
N.Y
Crain
Thustings
N. Y
New York City
New York
Wietropolis
Stockbridge
Poledo
Cleveland
Muskesain
Grindsaven
Geunl Rapids
Jackson
AnneArthur
Ypsilanti
Adrian
Detroit
Monroe
Ashtabula
Toledo
Painesville
St. Catherine
Buffalo
Logkport
Aubuare
Albany
Judson
Lfustings
Yonkers
Stator
Wall Street Sees Severe Selloff After Broad Market Decline
The New York market plunged as heavy selling swept major stocks including steel issues and railways. Reports mention a prominent broker selling off holdings and rumors of bank liquidity concerns fueling withdrawals from the Treasury. Investors watch Rock Island, Louisville and Nashville, and other names as declines hit several points.
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Ywall Streecs
New York
Josie
Cailure
Lieston
York
St. Laud
Boston
Capper
Whiel
Enti
Hima
Rock Island Coumon 5
Louisville
Nashville
New New York
J. 2. Morgan
Northfen
Attempt to kill a king during Belgian royal funeral
Three shots were fired at Leopold II as he walked with guards toward a cathedral in Brussels for a Te Deum memorial service. The incident disrupted the funeral procession and prompted a security response.
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Leopold
Brussels
Death of Marie Elenviette Sparks Belgian Court Turmoil
The late Queen Marie Elenviette of Belzium dies leaving a power struggle in court. Rumors of scandal and royal family tensions ripple through official circles as the queen’s death triggers protests and a royal banishment in the Belgian capital.
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Marie Elenviette
Marie Eleariette
Belzium
Belgiogar
Oveen Ufenrietta
Sinvf
Count Longar
Great Loss of Life in Guatemala Volcanic Eruption
A Guatemala City cable report via San Salvador describes hundreds killed and widespread property destruction from the Santa Maria volcano eruption. Coffee estates and estates nearby are buried under ash, with new craters forming on the side and pumice and ash spreading to the south and west.
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United States
Germany
Willell
Guatemala
Santa Maria
Coffe
Voteno
Hoe
President Roosevelt's double linked to Chicago sanitation offer
The text describes Captain Strong, a former Rough Rider and 33rd Infantry officer, living in Washington. Injuries ended his service and he became an expert in municipal sanitation and street cleaning. He offered to Mayor Harrison to improve Chicago sanitation, akin to Colonel Waring's work in New York.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Wilson D
Strong W
Thirty-Third Infantry
San Antonio
Lexags
Ienntula
TL 1
Coll Waring
New York
Tarrison
Chirenzo
Burial of Miss Busch and a church tragedy described
The report details the funeral of Miss Blissae Silt Busch and C. Linhe after a double death shock at a Germain Church. Gas from a stove caused asphyxiation. a coroner's jury ruled accidental death due to negligence. The inquiry found letters revealing past acts consistent with a troubled life. Miss Busch, aged 21, is noted among mourners.
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Gniaha
Blissae Silt Busch
C. Linhe
Kebe
Miss Guseth
Omaha
Rabe
Germain B
Imquest
Kahes
Witfislo
Abel Tabe
Buschavis
Turbulent Global Affairs Reported in Fragmented Dispatches
The article notes trials in Santo Domingo under a provisional government and warnings from Admiral Casey about troop movements at the isthmus. It mentions famine fears in Binland, a devastated Hewy Lae region, and British exhibition plans at Aldershot. It also cites unrest in China around Tien-tsin and Sze-chen with 70 000 Boxers alleged to mobilize, and Spain debating King Alfonso's incapacity and regency.
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Gon
Vita
Aldershot
China
Sze-uen
Ted
Oa Wana
Tien-tsin
Too
Sse-Chen
Spain
Agumahinde
Alfonso
Christine
Guin. Weyler
Council of Ministers
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Wis
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Brother
Permits Savings Department
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Oh Soldier
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Justice
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