Mrs Hossack Arrested At Husband Funeral In New Virginia
Mrs Margaret Hossack was arrested by Sheriff Lewis Hodson for the murder of her husband John Hossack at their home six miles northwest of New Virginia. The arrest followed an extensive coroner’s inquest with over twenty witnesses, including the accused who stuck to her prior statements. The proceedings centered on circumstantial evidence from frequent quarrels and alleged lack of disturbance during the fatal night.
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New Virginia
Margaret Hossack
Lewis Hodson
Warren County
Hossack
Indianola
Will Be Hard Fought Case In Warren County Tragedy
Indianola reports Mrs. John Hos ageky arrested for her husband’s murder. She was brought to town and jailed as the legal contest looms. Evidence cited is circumstantial, family longtime residents, well-to-do status, and potential defense resources. She bears the public disgrace with stoicism amid looming court battles. Sioux City also reports a respected citizen’s downfall and a wallet of forgeries, embezzlement, and a noted double life connected to Charles Thom.
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Warren County
Indianola
John Hosageky
Flossack
Sioux City
Charles Thom
Teatrice
Neb
Carroll
Beatrice
Trial of Albia rapist opens amid deaf witness issue
In Ottumwa, December 8, the trial of Alva Booker from Albia began. The defense challenged using written questions since the prosecuting witness is deaf, but Judge Fichelberger overruled the objections and the case proceeded.
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Albia
Alva Booker
Fichelberger
Secretaries approve army post site board members
Secretary Root approves Major General Elwell S. Otis Lieutenant Colonel James P. Kimball and Major George E. Pond to form the three man board to inspect the Des Moines army post site and orders them to begin work immediately. Western college main hall in Mars to be rebuilt after last fall's fire. contractor Rowles & Cassidy of Omaha at 12 952. architect CO. H. Parsons of Des Moines. Quartermaster Beeson learns his son Lieutenant Id Beeson in the Philippines has been promoted to first assistant surgeon with rank of surgeon.
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Washington
Elwell S. Otis
U. A
James P. Kimball
Medical Department
George E. Pond
Quartermaster’s Department
Des Moines
Sioux City
Western College
eMars
Rowles & Ssailey
Omaha
CO. H. Parsons
Towan
Philippings
Marshalltown
B. A. Beeson
Soldiers’ Home
Id Beeson
Philippines
Fire destroys main building at State Agricultural College
Ames, Dec. 9. The main building at the State Agricultural College was nearly destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The north wing and center were ruined, and the botanical collection valued as one of the country’s most important suffered heavy losses. Estimated total loss runs close to $30,000. About 200 male students escaped the dormitory via fire escapes. only a few belongings saved. The fire began in the boiler room of the heating plant in the north wing basement at 4 oclock, feeding up through shingles under steam conduits to ignite the top floor then burning downward. College fire department proved inadequate, yet student discipline and spirit prevented greater loss. The $10,000 botanical collection on the first floor north wing narrowly survived. The building, erected in 1868 for $200,000, had undergone repairs two years ago and housed dormitory and recitation rooms.
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Agricultural College
Ames
State Agricultural College
Paul St. Clair
College
Titus Amendment Declared Void Over Journal Error
Burlington December 5 The Hawkeye states the Titus amendment is void due to journal clerks failing to spread the amendment as adopted in the house journal It asserts the constitution requires full entry of the amendment in both houses journals and that omission renders the amendment null and void The piece cites a Supreme Court ruling reaffirming strict conformity to the amendment method and warns that even slight phraseology changes could invalidate the amendment.
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General Assembly
Supreme Court
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House of the Twenty-Seventh General Assembly
Des Moines Daily News to Celebrate Circulation Milestone
Des Moines Daily News nearing 30 000 circulation with regular issues around that figure. The paper traces growth from 10 000 in 1895 to 20 000 in 1898 and plans a formal celebration, noting its low subscription price of 1 dollar yearly 75 cents six months 50 cents three months fuels reach.
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Arrested for mining frauds in Clinton
G P Bentley a former Colorado Springs miner and secretary of eight mining companies is arrested in Clinton on charges of fraudulently issuing thousands of mining shares. Bentley, in hiding two months, admits identity but refuses to talk, claiming tired of hiding. The report also notes Eskimos in Alaska making waterproof boots and shirts from salmon skin.
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Colorado
Clinton Clinton
Clinton
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Colorado Springs
Bentley
Iie
Ite
Esquimaux
Alaska
Dispute Deepens as Dutch and Portuguese Ministers Depart
Lisbon Dec 8 The Dutch minister to Portugal and the Portuguese minister at The Hague have left their posts amid a dispute over the exequatur for the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Marquez. The tension is underscored by King Charles' toast to Queen Victoria at a banquet for Vice Admiral Rawson and British fleet officers in the Tagus, and a telegraph noting mutual alliance between England and Portugal. Admiral Rawson's reply praised the king's harmonized aims with his government and people.
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Lorenzo Marquez
Holland
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Victoria
Royal Palace
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Tagus
England
Porto Rico Delegate Seeks Floor Access in Congress
Porto Rico’s representative Degetau, elected to speak for the island, is expected in Washington. He is designated a no resident commissioner with a $5,600 salary and possible floor access pending further action. He will aid committees on Puerto Rican legislation and may press for floor admission.
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Dee
Porto Rita
Degetau
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Cooper
Wisconsin
State Department
Territories
Porto Rico
Peking agreement nears. punishment and indemnity key
Washington reports that ministers in Peking reached a preliminary agreement submitted to home offices. Secretary May authorized Conger to sign for the United States, with punishment to be the severest possible and indemnity to be admitted as liability for future talks. London notes expect acceptance of joint note within a fortnight, followed by detailed proposals. Johannesburg describes reconcentrade measures as 4000 farm workers are housed at the Rand and conscription is possible for Rand Rifles service.
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State Department
Peking
May
Conger
United States
London
Tien
China
Germans slain by Boxers near Pao Ting Fu
Report from Tien Tsin says twenty Germans were killed and many wounded west of Pao Ting Fu after an attack by about 2500 Boxers. Elsewhere, fifty-two prisoners were captured near San Antonio and San Benito by a detachment of the Thirty-seventh regiment. Boers seize 37000 sheep near Krugersdorp.
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Tien Tsin
Pao Ting Fu
Manila
San Antonio
San Benito
Thirty-seventh
Fighting in Philippines war reports shows renewed actions
Reports from northern and southern Luzon detail engagements with insurgents. General Funston and Troop A cross the Nehico river, four rebels killed. Major Flores and followers involved. Lt Morrow attacks Bulacan with 50 men, driving attackers from entrenched positions with heavy losses. San Roque sees fifty natives killed per locals. Rahul increased insurgent activity prompts reinforcement. Casualties on the American side reported as slight.
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Funston
Fourth Cavalry
Nehico River
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Morrow
Forty-seventh Regument
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Vietoris
Flores
San Roque
Rahul
Batalion
Opening of Fifteenth Parliament amid sharp attacks on Chamberlain
London December 7 The Fifteenth Parliament opened with fierce debate over South Africa China and the government’s dissolution Lord Salisbury defended policy while Lord Rosebery assailed the cabinet and Mr Chamberlain The session highlighted imperial policy and questions affecting Britain’s empire as leaders clashed over independence and war conduct.
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Westminster
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
China
Empire
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Ife
England
Nicaragua Canal Preferred by Isthmian Commission
Washington Dec 5 The Isthmian canal commission submitted to Congress a unanimous conclusion that the Nicaragua route is the most practicable and feasible under U S control. The cost is estimated at 200 540 000, higher due to larger dimensions. Panama route costs are given as 142 342 579 to 156 378 258 with several concessions affecting US access. The report, nearly as long as the president’s message, outlines essential findings though work is ongoing.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Nicaragua
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Congress News Roundup Dec 4 6 1901 Senate and House Actions
The report surveys daily Senate and House activity from December 4 to 6 1901. It covers committee assignments passages of bills including military reorganization and ship subsidy measures, executive sessions, and votes. It notes deaths and adjournments as a sign of memorial respect and outlines positions on Cuban relations and the Nicaragua canal.
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Daley
New Jersey
Hoffecker
Delaware
Davis
Minnesota
Gear
Iowa
Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Charleston
S. A
Spooner
Frye
Honuse—Hull
Pettigrew
Committee
Cuba
Welcome for Kruger Opens Dutch Parliament
In The Hague the Second Chamber moved to welcome President Kruger. President Gleichman proposed and the chamber adopted a motion to extend cordial hospitality in its name. Kruger was greeted by officials and a choir at the station and later received in the royal waiting room before proceeding to the Motel Des Indes.
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Hague
Gleichman
Kruger
Motel Des Indes
Notes From the Capital Des Moines 1909 Election and Local News
The Iowa canvass confirms Baldwin as elector at large with a 98,543 lead. Other results list Eiboeck and minor party votes. Iowa traveling men elect W H Wheeler president and I E Haley secretary. Independence reports a typhoid epidemic abating with 234 total cases. one death. A court petition seeks to block courthouse actions as illegal. Cleveland interests push Des Moines to Newton rail franchise with calls to secure local and out-of-town franchises. Easter will bring Des Moines see city status. Suffragan bishops show unanimous support in Dubuque. State Treasurer-elect Gilbertson goes to Chicago for appendectomy. operation successful.
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Buchanan
Prohibition
Iowa State Traveling Men’s Association
W. H. Wheeler
I. E. Haley
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Independence
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Mayof Cleveland
Cleveland Interurban Electric Railway Company
Newton
J. K. Wanna
Altoona
Mitchellville
Colfax
McGorrisk
Dubuque
Davenport
Towne Named United States Senator by Governor Lind
Duluth Minn Dec 5 Charles A Towne confirmed he would accept the United States senatorship tendered by Governor Lind and planned to depart for Washington via St Paul immediately. The appointment is met with broad local satisfaction across party lines. London Dec 10 War Office reports that De Wet’s force abandoned 500 horses after failing to cross the Commassie bridge and trekked northeast from Rowsville.
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C. K. Davis
Duluth
Minn
Charles A. Towne
United States
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London
War Office
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Bloemfontain
Knox
Rowsville
de Wet
Commassie
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