German Americans Defend Americanism Against Imperial Expansion
Westliche-Post outlines German American stance opposing British imperialism and expansion. It cites Seward, Clayton and the flag as symbols of American republicanism, predicting defeat for expansion parties and affirming loyalty to American liberty and progress and to the nation’s flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ball
United
St. Louis
Westliche-Post
Calhoun
Corwin
Clay
Webster
Lowell
Clayton
Clemens
London Times
China
John M. Clayton
England
Seward
Europe
Republic
America
Yorktown
New Orleans
Washington
Man Kills 413 Snakes After Finding Dead Horse
English Indiana May 1 Abram Robeson shot a large black snake den where his missing horse lay dead under a ledge. He killed 413 snakes around the horse and the horse died. Robeson suspects the horse was charmed by the reptiles. Wabash Indiana May 1 George Eagleton ditch commissioner LaGrange county vanished after four years in office. He failed to report as ordered and was fined for contempt.
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Ind
Abram Robeson
Grantsburg
Robeson
Wabash
George Eagleton
LaGrange County
Eagleton
She
Editor Heacock’s Jail Life Sparks Legal Turmoil
Town editor C C Heacock of The Enterprise in Brighton was jailed in Washington on April 1 for libel after a trial in January 1897 in which he defended himself. Heacock’s conviction and six month sentence were stayed, then appealed with bonds set at 1200 dollars. Heacock declares jail life enlightening and continues challenging press restrictions while his family runs the paper.
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Washington
C.C. Henock
Enterprise
Brighton
A. J. Johnson
Johnson
Scott
Heacock
Supreme Court
Beause
Phyliss Truth
Dewey
Eonterprie
Guy
Irne
Alger Receptive to Senate Run But Not Scrambling
Detroit May 1 Secretary Alger said he would appreciate a U S Senate seat if Michigan chose him but will not enter a scramble for it. He doubted Senator McMillan would seek a third term, noting McMillan told him he likely would not run and would support him if not. Alger and General Wheeler attended the Detroit S A R gathering with a guard band escort and reception at Russel House.
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Detroit
Alger
Michigan
United States
McMillan
Senate
Secretary of War
Joe” Wheeler
Russel House
Godfrey
Arenedles
Scchurman
Grant
Appomattox
Five Die in Powder Press Explosion at DuPont Works
Five men killed and one fatally injured when a powder press at Du Pont Smokeless Powder works in Carney’s Point New Jersey exploded. The dead include Captain Stewart and workers Harvey Smith Joseph Yeager Isaac Friend Amos Morris Jr. A mangled worker Russell lost his eyes and is not expected to live. Cause unknown amid secrecy around the plant.
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Wilmington
Del
Dupont
Carney’s Point
N. J
Captain Stewart
Harvey Smith
Joseph Yeager
Isaac Friend
Amos Morris, Jr
Russell
Stewart
Third annual Warren Beloit debate on annexing Porto Rico
Warren wins its third straight decision in a joint debate with Beloit on the resolution that the United States should annex Porto Rico. Beloit affirmative team included E G Meinzel M L Plumb and Joseph Pipal. Warren team featured Charles A Branthaver George L Wiegar Morrison and John B Andrews. Judges were James M Sheean M J Dillon and Rev F M Hubbell.
Fire Devours Hotel Thornton in Sturgis Loss Estimated at 75000
A fire in Sturgis on Saturday destroyed the Hotel Thornton and adjacent blocks including Sturgis, Allman and Medaighin. The Citizens' Bank fittings were badly scorched. Fire departments from Oldweter and La Grange, Indiana, arrived by special trains to battle the blaze, preventing broader damage to the business district.
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Sturgis
Thornton
Allman
Medaighin
Plans for monetary legislation to be completed today
Atlantic City reports that the Republican caucus committee will finish its monetary legislation plan today and then adjourn subject to the call of Chairman Henderson of Iowa.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Henderson
Iowa
Monon to be run by Grammer under Vanderbilts
Cleveland reports Captain G J Grammer general traffic manager of the Lake Shore railroad is expected to become Monon general manager under the Vanderbilt influence. Grammer formerly headed the Evansville and Terre Haute, now part of Monon. Clinton Iowa notes Rosey Morley versus Chicago and Northwestern on its third trial ended with an $8009 verdict for the plaintiff after her husband, a railway employee, was killed at work.
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Cleveland
G. J. Grammer
Lake Shore Railroad
Monon
Vanderbilts
Grammer
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Clinton
Rosey Morley
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Wardner Riot Rocks Idaho as Miners Battle Town
Governor requests 500 regulars from President McKinley as Wardner faces a labor riot. A mob of 800 to 1,000 masked gunmen destroys Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines with giant powder, killing one, wounding another, and causing $250,000 in damage. Federal aid and militia redeployments unfold across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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Boise
Ida
Steunenberg
McKinley
Wardner
Minneapolis
Fort Snelling
Sinclair North
Wind Devastates Iowa Towns With No Fatalities Reported
A May 1 Bee dispatch from Avoca Iowa reports a tornado damaging Avoca and Oakland areas. Two houses on the town outskirts collapsed. farmer Hunt lost barn and stock, with minor injuries to his family. Richard Files and Pollock also suffered farm damage. John Hunt suffered entry damage and a missing stock loss. Telecommunication lines were down and large trees were uprooted.
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Omaha
Avoca
Hunt
Oakland
Nearth
Richard Files
Pollock
John Hunt
Destruction at Wardner Mill as Mob Attacks Union Mine
In Wardner a dynamite attack demolished the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mill causing an estimated 250000 to 300000 dollars in damage. Several workers were wounded including Jim Chayne who is reported mortally injured, while J J Rogers suffered a minor lip wound. About 230 non union miners fled to the hills as the mob departed for Canon Creek. Portland, May 1. The Couer d Alene strike in northern Idaho began about ten days ago.
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Wardner
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Company
Canon Creek
Jim Chayne
Bunker Hill
Sulllivan
J. J. Rogers
Bunker Hill and Sullivan
Portland
Ore
Couer d'Alene
Idaho
Excursion Train Derails Near Rochester Killing Three
Three people die and fifty are injured when two cars of an excursion train derail on the Rochester and Lake Ontario line at Rosenbauer's Corners north of Rochester. The dead include John Helberg and J Tierney. others suffer injuries from broken bones to facial lacerations and internal harm.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester and Lake Ontario Railroad
The
Bay Railroad
Rosenbaur’s Corners
John Helberg
J. Tierney
Emil Steingraber
Otto Hahnke
Emil Schram
John Biershal
Emma Tuefel
James Lombard
Charles Werner
Joseph Zimmer
Peace Negotiations Halt as Rebels Fend Between Fires
Amid shifting tactics General Otis orders Major General Lawton to Angat and suspends aggressive moves while peace talks unfold. Filipino Congress convenes in San Fernando as Schurman and Worcester press for terms, warning of hostilities and aiming to woo Filipino leadership with promises of self government and firm yet fair governance.
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Lawton
Worcester
Sour
Manila
Antonio Luna
Otis
Miter
Angat
Norvapgaray
MacArthur
San Fernando
Dean C. Worcester
United States Philippines Commission
Calumpit
Manuel Arguelles
Areguecles
Associated Press
Aguinaldo
Geemral Otis
San Rafael
Anat
General MacArthur
Messrs
Carrick and Holmes
Mr. Higgins
Manila-Dagupan
Beyonbang
Gillmore
Yorktown
Baler
Schurman
Belere
Arguelles
Tornado Toll in Kirksville Rises as Search Continues
Kirksville Missouri reports official death toll at thirty one from Thursday night tornado. Ninety four wounded, many severely. Names listed include Theodore Brigham Georgia Lane and Rev Burrs family members among others. Relief funds arrive but more donations are needed as ruins are searched.
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Kirksville
Theodore Brigham
Henry Billington
A. R. Bowman
Burr
Lillington
Seth Feathers
A. J. Glaze
W. W. Green
Bogsie Green
W. B. Howells
Henry Lowe
J. B. Larkins
Georgia Lane
Cal Little
John Mahaffey
Mixes Ora Millen
Zara Millen
Ann Miler
Blue Panschott
Baby
Rorabaugh
F. K. Sherburne
John Do. Weaver
Leona Whaley
Joe Wood
Miss Wood
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Indiana
Warren
Beloit
Sturgis, Mich
Spokane
Wash
Spokesman-Review
Warer
Burke
Winchester
Wardher
Sullivan Mill
Jack Smith
British Columbia
Smith
Bardig
London
Brussels
Daily Mail
Leopold
Pana
Union
Tils
Daniel J. Keefe
Chicago
State Board of Labor
William Mooney
Joliet
United Mine Workers of
Ilinois
Henry N Schuyler
Penwell
Springside
Alabama
Edward Cahill
Springfield
United Mine Workers
Thomas Dpd
Keiligar
State Labor Bureau
Otia
Wallace
Adams
Shielda
Cordal
Luna
Sainin
Kear
Kirksville, Mo
AL Baking
DER
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Owa
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
Ei. M. McConaughy
T. Klein
Orion
Stewart's Drug Store
Square
Washionton
Tear of
Hank
East Main
P. W. McElwain
Parsons
Temple Bouilding
Washington, Iowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Price
Oty Hall
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Ypriocke
Bear Alberson’s Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Towa
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Lowa
Frank Rogers
Pree
Candy Kitchen
Damaples
Schneider
Rs A Riley
G. H. Pratt
Lyes
I. Klein's
Armend
West DeLong's
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
H. Sanford
Tessa
Elephone
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
Com
J. HW
Young Pe
W. R, Vere Ring
Vice Press
Andeson
J.T
Washington County Savings Bank
Paynterest
Don
East Side
East Sida of Square
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Joseph Keck
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
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