State Board Restricts Transfer of Insane Patients
Des Moines Jan 24 The state board of control adopted a resolution barring hospital transfers to county jails or asylums until board approval. Board members Larrabee Downie and Kinnie oppose county care. The notice notes widespread county asylums to reduce costs and hospital wards facing patient shifts amid reform. Burlington reports the first county case under new marriage seduction law, with Charles Shulyer pleading guilty to desertion after a 1897- era marriage to Ada Pearl. Sigourney and West Liberty items announce deaths and funerals of local residents and veterans with Masonic involvement.
Mystery surrounds jailed doctor dying of cancer in Wisconsin
Dr E W Brown once jailed on adultery charges near Turtle Lake Wisconsin died of cancer while awaiting trial after a saga of bail jumps disappearances and a double marriage to his accuser. District attorney Fuller and others faced dramatic testimonies and shifting loyalties in a case that drew local attention.
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Markets show mixed futures amid Chicago prices and cattle demand
Chicago quotes show wheat at 71 to 72% and corn around 37 to 38 per bushel with oats, pork, lard, and short ribs trading at various spreads. East Buffalo and St Louis notes record cattle receipts around 140 cars and 19 000 cattle, hogs near 100 cars, and lambs at 4.90 to 5.20. Market activity widens across butter eggs potatoes apples and cranberries with regional price ranges and shipper bids.
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Saos
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Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Senators Debate Expansion Policy as Treaty Ratification Looms
In Washington on Jan 24 the senate focused on expansion as a policy, with White of California opposing ratification of the peace treaty and arguing it contradicts American principles and traditions. He urged a clear admin policy rather than fighting over the treaty and questioned self government for the Philippines. A separate item notes Captain Warburton’s sworn claim that beef issued to Porto Rico troops was spoiled, describing bad meat on the Manitoba and at least one alarming delivery to a Pennsylvania unit.
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Expanson
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California
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Philippines
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Alger
Porto Rico
Barclay H. Warburton
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Tate
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Hack
Libe
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Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery
Philippine Islands
Chandler
Mason
Illinois
Teller
New Mexico
Arizona
Ottumwa notes and accidents include missing man inquiry
Ottumwa residents seek GB McFall of Osceola and others who lent him money, with no word since. A tree accident near Brighton injures Forrest Robinson, leaving skull and chest injuries but no confirmed fracture. Ottumwa reports new carbide company aims to cut gas costs, plus several local business and banking updates.
Debate over Philippine annexation and naval officers dispute
The article recalls heated exchanges on annexing the Philippines, with Mason Teller and White trading views on treaty and force. It also notes a war commission session detailing meat inspection, and a Senate executive session over Sampson and Schley with strong partisan views.
Episcopal ring presented to Bishop-elect Edsall in Chicago breakfast
Dr Samuel C Edsall bishop elect of North Dakota was honored at a Chicago Episcopal clergy breakfast with a formal ring presentation by Dr T A Snively The amethyst ring bears S C E Epis Sigil inscription and marked the event in an orderly ceremony. In St Louis Judge Spencer ruled against Von der Ahe in Mississippi Valley Trust co v Sportsman Park and Club, Von der Ahe plans an appeal.
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Samuel C. Edsall
North Dakota
Episcopal Clergy
Dean Locke
Episcopal Ring
Edsall
T. A. Snively
S. C. E. Epis
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Spencer
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Sportsman's Park and Club
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