Fire at Muscatine: two children rescued. baby perishes
In Muscatine on March 31 the Tobias home in South Muscatine burned. A mother left two children inside and neighbors forced the door. a four year old boy and a two year old girl were saved while a months old infant died in the fire. substantial property loss followed. J A Jelley, a well known solicitor for over twenty years, died suddenly of heart disease early this morning.
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Evening Journal
Y Muscatine
Agust Tobias
South Muscatine
Muscatine
J. A. Jelley
Funeral for Former Senator Philetus Sawyer Scheduled
Oshkosh Wis March 31 funeral for former Senator Philetus Sawyer will be fromEdward P Sawyer's residence on Igoma street at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon The service will be simple with Masons attending as a body but not taking part An escort of Knight Templar will accompany the body to the grave Rev E H Smith of First Congregational church will conduct services at the house and grave The casket will lie in state from 10 to noon and 1 to 2 30 o'clock Madison Wis March 31 Governor issued a proclamation noting the death of Philetus Sawyer praising his long career and usefulness in business and public life over more than a half century
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Oshkosh
Wis
Philetus Yer
Edward P. Sawyer
Igoma Street
Tomorn
Masons
Ira- Thiy Sawyer
E. H. Smith
Flor
Madison
Unitedates
Philetus Sawyer
Sawyer
London
Daily Chronicle
Ladysmith
United States
Macrum
Metermaritzburge
Winston Churchill
Durban
Morning Post
Redvers Buller
Supreme Court ruling trims Michigan tax deed burdens
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled a section of the tax law unconstitutional in Citizens Savings Bank v auditor general, likely reducing the state treasury’s tax deed holdings. Deeds deemed invalid return to the auditor general for cancellation and refunds, affecting holders of state tax titles and shifting repayment duties.
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Ansing, Mich
Supreme Court
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Auditor General
Porto Rican tariff debate moves to Senate in Iowa report
A Porto Rico tariff resolution is introduced in Des Moines as the House seeks Senate action to return the measure adopted by the House. The item notes Iowa’s stance as part of the tariff discussion between chambers. Beveridge remains ill in Indianapolis with hopeful recovery, while Springfield reports Governor Tanner expecting a home by April 12 and notes improvement.
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Moines
House
Senate
Iowa
North Town Central District Miners Win 3 Cent Daily Increase
After a December 11 strike, miners in Fort Dodge north central town resume work Monday following a Des Moines state conference. The local scale gains 1 cent per ton, adding 8 cents daily for the typical three tons per day, on top of a 5 cent per ton hike from the state plan.
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Fort Dodge
Towa
Des Moines
United Mine Workers
Man Hangs 150 Feet Over Quarry After Wire Trap
James Johnson dangled for six hours after his ankle became ensnared by a fence wire on a cliff above a rock quarry in St. Louis. Workers feared moving the wire could snap it, but the fire department arrived at dawn and rescued him from the 150 foot drop.
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St. Louis
James Johnson
Fire Department
Johnson
Press seating rules set for Republican convention
At the Philadelphia convention the Republican press committee announced 500 desks and chairs for daily papers. Only reporters actively working at wires for leading papers qualify. Applications must be in writing to William McLean, press committee chair, by May 15. admissions issued by tickets only.
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Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
William
McLean
Court House
Independence Square
Milner Installed as Central Presbyterian Pastor in Joliet
In Joliet Illinois on March 31 Rev Duncan Chambers Milner was installed as pastor of Central Presbyterian Church under Chicago presbytery auspices. Notables from across the state attended the ceremonies including Wallace Ray and Dean Momouth. Milner follows the late Rev James Lewis who died last year. During the same day Sioux City and Minnesota Dakotas Montana reports note population rise and new settlements.
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Joliet
Duncan Chambers Milner
Central Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Prosecution Rest in Marsh Trial as Defense Plays Out
In Jansing Michigan the prosecution finished its case against ex Inspector Marsh. Prosecuting Attorney Tuttle says witnesses and documentary records prove all charges of money payments and receipts as stated in the opening. In Cincinnati three Victor Safe and Lock employees were shot during a noon fight. William Gord, the listed shooter, escaped and none of the wounds are serious.
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Jansing, Mich
Marsh
Tuttle
Cincinnati
Victor Safe and Lock Company
William Gord
Ore Output Projection for Marquette Mines Reaches 8 Million Tons
Houghton Mich March 31. General Manager Harris of the Lake Superior and Ishpeming railroad estimates a full eight million tons of ore from Marquette port this year. The figures rest on a careful estimate of the probable output of every mine in the Marquette range.
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Houghton, Mich
Harris
Lake
St Paul Convention Nominates City Officials
The Republican city convention in St Paul nominated Chester R. Smith for mayor Captain J. J. McCarty for comptroller and August J. Fitzer for city treasurer. A full slate of assemblymen aldermen and minor officers was named. A British loan of 30 000 000 was subscribed at 335 500 000.
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St. Paul
Chester R. Smith
J. J. McCarty
August J. Fitzer
Hamed
Statesmen Amused as Pettus Roasts Senators in Senate
The senate erupted in laughter as Pettus of Alabama delivered a humorous yet sharp takedown of Gallinger Beveridge and others. Governor Steunenberg’s Idaho testimony and a discussion of the Bryan question followed, with remarks on prison conditions and press freedom.
Spooner Allen clash over Philippine citizens in senate
The debate features Spooner and Allen sparring on the status of Philippine residents. Spooner calls Filipinos colonists and aliens with a qualified allegiance, while Allen presses to redefine their citizenship and obligations.
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Spooner
Allen
Philippines
United States
Wisconsin
Stennenberg Defends Record In Coeur d'Alene Inquiry
Governor Stennenberg resumed testimony asserting no pact to crush labor groups and denying a reign of terror. He blamed decades of unrest on conditions before his term, and expressed support for William Jennings Bryan if nominated again.
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Washington
Stennenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Sulzer
Merriam
Steunenberg
Lentz
Hay
Virginia
Bryan
Faris and Pugh clash in Terre Haute street fight
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 31 Rep G W Faris and Horace C Pugh fought after a Republican faction quarrel. Faris, who had just announced his withdrawal from renomination, was said to have been struck first but ended up leaving the scene bleeding and vowing to meet again.
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Terre Haute
Ind
G. W. Faris
Horace C. Pugh
W. R. McKeen
Faris
James S. Barcus
Pugh
Alarmic Smallpox Report Spreads Across Southern Illinois
Secretary Egan reports alarming smallpox spread in Pope county and cities like Gallatin Hardin and Saline as authorities scramble to enforce health laws and curb the epidemic. Reports from Littleton township Schuyler county show the outbreak reaching general levels. In Chicago a guard battle resumes as Albert Gottschalk, a Swift & Co. steamfitter, defends himself during an assault. Frank and Albert Wenzell, 4 and 17, were stabbed by Joseph Scaffa after tormenting him.
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Tus
Egan
State Board of Health
Pope County
Gallatin
Hardin
Saline
State Board
Littleton Township
Schuyler County
Chicago
Albert Gottschalk
Swift & Co
Albert Wenzell
Joseph Scaffa
War Dispatches from South Africa Report Pivotal Battles
London March 31 war desk reports heavy fighting near Brandfort with Seventh division and cavalry brigades driving Boer burghers from kopjes near Waree Sidine. Casualties include Captain Going and Lieutenants Coulson French about 100 rank and file. Kruger proclaims bombardment of Bloemfontein as British pressure mounts. Gunboat diplomacy and medical notes follow as Churchill hints at tolerance in policy debates.
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London
War Office
Lou Roberts
Sccresary
Bloemfontein
Waree Sidine
Brandfort
Packer
Uder Preneh
le Gallais
Prandfort
Kopjes
Going
Sellar
Luard
Peebles
Curgenven
Mad Warads
Coulson
Krogers
Chronile
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Daily Mail
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Columbia Corner
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W. E. Anderson, M. D
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American School of Osteopathy
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Downatatra
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