Terrible Explosion on Matsushima Training Cruiser
The Matsushima anchored off Makang Pescadores when the stern magazine exploded and the ship sank. About 200 officers and crew perished, including cadets and relatives of Baron Chida and Prince Oyama. Rescue boats from Hashaidate and Itsukushima saved 141 men, many officers. Fifty eight cadets remain missing among 300 aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Matsushima
Makang
Pescadores Islands
Baron Chida
Foreign Office
Prince Oyama
Hashaidate
Itsukushima
Explosive Well Incident Injures Three in Colliston
Willie Scott, Tala Blizzard, and Harry Low were injured when a nearby gasoline engine leaked fuel into a well and a lighted lantern ignited the vapors. The blast threw fire upward heard a mile away, burning hair and faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville, Jr
Willie Scott
Colliston
Scott
Low
Miss Blizzard
Atlantic Fleet Anchors at Monterey Bay
The Atlantic battleship fleet sailed from Port Harford and anchored at Monterey. After a day there the fleet split. first squadron will sail to Santa Cruz for three days, then join the second squadron on May 4 for a twenty four hour stay. Admiral Evans resumes command May 5 as the fleet heads toward the Golden Gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Cal
Port Harford
Santa Cruz
Admiral Evans
Golden Gate
Burglars Rob Two Safes in Illinois
In Carmi Illinois on May 1 burglars robbed the Solon Kugler general store after forcing a safe at Pinckneyville. They took 1557.50 in checks certificates of deposit for 500 and 42 in cash. Fragments of the safe were blown into the yard. A $50 reward is offered for information about the burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
Ill
Solon Kugler
Pinckneyville
Freak of a Soused Man
Bay City Michigan May 1 Wealthy residents Mr and Mrs PF Taylor found four strange men in their bed after returning home at about 10 p m Their clothes remained on and shoes soilied the bed coverings The man was allowed to sleep and snore until police arrived He had entered the wrong house while drunk and was released in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Shome
PF. Taylor
Baseball Scores On The Field Across Leagues
Scores from multiple games include Brooklyn 2 over Philadelphia 6 in five innings, Boston 3 over New York 2 with rain, Chicago 8 over St Louis 1, St Louis 9 over Cleveland 1, Philadelphia 1 over Washington 2 in eight innings with rain, Pueblo 9 over Des Moines 3 in seven innings, Denver 6 over Sioux City 3, Lincoln 6 over Omaha 5, plus weather notes affecting several other contests.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Pueblo
Des Moines
Denver
Sioux City
Lincoln
Omaha
P.C
Cincinnati
St Louis
Suffragette Complains of Harlem Treatment
Mrs Rorrisen Wells English suffragette says she and companion Harriet Stanton Blatch were tripped knocked down and kicked during a Harlem street address. She demands police protection at her next Harlem meeting Monday night and calls the episode a disgrace to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rorrisen Wells
Harlem
London
Mora to retire from Atchison management
New York May 1 Victor Mora wets Chairman of the executive committee of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway said in reference to reports of his resignation I expect to retire at least temporarily from the Atchison management in order to obtain rest and time for other work I have been compelled to lay aside for several years I have desired for a number of years to give up railroad work and my resignation now is not due to loss of interest in the company or to any difference of views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Victor Morawets
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Atchison
Germany to Borrow Money Amid Empire Amortization Plan
The imperial government faces a heavy borrowing need over the next five years as a budget deficit prompts calls for sinking fund requirements. Treasury official Sydow disclosed a 1.0 trillion marks borrowing outlook, with Herr Erzberger urging restraint. The committee adopted Paasche’s proposal for an amortization scheme to govern future borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Mays
Imperia
Secretary of the Treasury
Sydow
Relehatag
Pansehe
Herr Erzberger
Centrist
Herr Synow
Herr Paasche
Boer War Romance Reunites Couple at Sea Arrival
Miss Gertrude Wearn of Southampton meets her fiancé A. W. Griscourt, Boer war trooper, on the Oceanic in New York after six years apart. He had sent a ring to recognize her, and they wed after his return from service and later ranching at Pine Cliff, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oceanic
Gertrude Wearn
Southampton
England
A. W. Coriscourt
Griscourt
Miss Wearn
G Iriscourt
South Africa
Pine Clif
Colo
Chadwick's Will Reminds Spalding of Grave Monument
Henry Chadwick famed as The Father of Baseball dies April 20 in New York. In probate papers filed in Brooklyn his will recalls A G Spalding’s promise to erect a monument at his Greenwood Cemetery grave. Chadwick leaves $500 in real estate and $500 in personal property to his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
New York
A. G Spalding
Greenwood Cemetery
Henry Chadwick
Brooklyn
Bryce Speaks at Pittsburg Founders Day Ceremony
The twelfth founders day celebration at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg May 1 featured Ambassador Bryce as principal speaker. Winners of the international art exhibition were announced and the event closed with a dinner at the Hotel Schniey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce
Pittsburg
Carnegie Institute
Schniey
Labor Leader Near Death in Newfoundland
Springfield Newfoundland May 1 James Radford state secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America is believed near death at St John s hospital after weeks of illness pneumonia was the original trouble and complications have set in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
James Radford
United Mine Workers of America
St. John's Hospital
Booze Is Too Far Away. Marion Board Considers Transfers
Marion Ind May 1 At a meeting of the board of managers it was ordered that free transportation be supplied by the branches of the national homes to the Mountain branch near Johnson City Tenn for members who wish to spend the rest of the year there It is said few from the Marion branch will transfer due to the lack of intoxicants within a hundred miles of the camp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Board of Managers
National Homes
Mountain Branch
Johnson City
Tenn
Tha
Work for 500 Men Sparks division to resume May operations
Reno Nev May 1 Next Monday every department of the Southern Pacific at Sparks will resume operations in full. The departments have been running with greatly reduced forces for several months past. Over 500 men are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Department of the Southern Pacific
Sparks
Funeral of Mrs J B Eckerman Held at First Presbyterian
The funeral for the late Mrs J B Eckerman was held yesterday at 2:30 PM from the First United Presbyterian church with Rev W O Fisher officiating and the church choir assisting. Pallbearers from Havre included J A Hillhouse John Putman George Long Walter Gardner F M Smith and Will Master. church pallbearers were Charles Corette J M Taylor S A White L D Robinson Charles Devel and J H Stewart. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Eckerman
Electric Bitters Promoted As Cure All In Health Column
The article notes climate-related diseases vary by elevation with fevers at high altitudes and malaria at lower levels. It touts Electric Bitters as the best remedy for malaria fever jaundice biliousness debility and nervous insomnia, sold with guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mrs. Marion Crawford Stricken By Stroke At Home
Mrs Marion Crawford suffered a stroke of paralysis at 6 this morning at her home in southeast Washington. She spent yesterday at Ainsworth and felt well until this morning when she was suddenly stricken. Her condition today is serious though the danger cannot be known for a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Crawford
Washington
Ainsworth
Preacher Prof H E Gordon to Lead Services at Presbyterian Church
Notice announces Prof H E Gordon of the State University of Iowa will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening with a cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Gordon
State University of
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Gold Worth Guarantee
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart assures customers that each box of Dr King’s New Life Pills yields gold weight value in relief from constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
Lemmon’s
Lecture Course Promises Notable Talks And Music
A lecture course is planned for next year with engaged talent. It will feature several good lectures and fine musical numbers. Mr. Miller, who led last year, is arranging to accommodate ticket holders who missed Mrs. Booth due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Massacre Report From Dagana Ambush Near Paris May Day
A telegraph from Dagana West Africa describes a detachment of thirty one infantry and three officers ambushed by natives while en route to Nonaschott. Only one officer survived as the others were massacred. Dagana is a French outpost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dagana
West Africa
Thato
Enron
Nonaschott
Oteer
Dagauna
Injunction Issued Against UMW Leaders in Butler Field
Judge J M Galbreath grants a preliminary injunction on the application of independent coal mine operators in the Butler Mercer field. The order targets President Francis Feenan fourteen organizers and all members of the United Mine Workers in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. M.ow
Butler
Butler-Mercer Field
J. M. Galbreath
Francis Feenan
United Mine Workers
Methodist choir hosts reception for Miss Blanche Nicola
Social event at Mr and Mrs S J Cocklin on South Iowa avenue features a hearts theme with a lively program. Miss Blanche Nicola is honored with musical performances, humorous contests, a souvenir spoon, and a staff of young women serving refreshments. Fragments note original poems by attendees and prize winners in verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
S. J. Cocklin
Iowa Avenue
Blanche Nicola
Miss Rec
Wake Neal
Nicola
Miss Babcock
Miss Reckling
Maxwell
Cocklin
Frank Wilson
Frank Webb
Jolliest season gathering ends with Nicola wedding cue
Guests at a festive party bid farewell at midnight praising Miss Nicola and hoping other girls follow her example by marrying, as the season’s cheerful event closes with wedding wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola
Mrs Lola Wells Hughes Hosts Merry Maids Party
Mrs Lola Wells Hughes will entertain the Merry Maids and a few friends tomorrow afternoon at the home of her mother Mrs Elmer Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Wells Hughes
Elmer Wells
Second United Presbyterian Women meet at Rose Minner home
The Women's Missionary Society of Second United Presbyterian Church will gather tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Miss Rose Minner instead of Mrs J H Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
Rose Minner
J. H. Stewart
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Miss Detweiler
J. W. Ingham
May Dance at Commercial Club Draws 20 Couples
The annual May dance was held last night at the Commercial club with about twenty couples in attendance. Music was provided by Mahanna and Ogle of Iowa City. Out of town guests included Miss McIntyre of Omaha Faye Hales of Keota R W Reesink of Muscatine and Mr Paugh of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Mahanna and
Ogle
Iowa City
Miss McIntyre
Omaha
Faye Hales
Keota
R. W. Reesink
Muscatine
Mr. Paugh
Columbus Junction
Finney Host Honoring Sister-in-Law Visit
Mr and Mrs J M Finney entertained a few friends at their south Washington home last evening in honor of Mrs J D Finney, sister in law visiting from Des Moines. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Malcom Montgomery, Boyd and Catharine Stephens, Will and Emma McCall, and Anna Mary Coulter.
Regular Chapter 1 P B O Meeting At Mrs Dewey Home
The regular meeting of Chapter 1 P B O was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs A R Dewey. About fifteen were present and the regular business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Dewey
Farewell Banquet for Rev and Mrs Young by Local Ministers
The Ministerial association hosted a farewell banquet for Rev. and Mrs. L. Dr. Young at Rev. George D. Rogers home on West Madison Street. Attendees included Rev. W. R. Sawhill as toastmaster and Mrs. Sawhill who gave the first toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Young
Ministerial Association
George D. Rogers
West Madison Street
Colds That Hang On In Spring Warned By Advertisers
Colds that linger into spring can exhaust the nerves and invite serious illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as quickly stopping the cough and expelling the cold. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product as safe and certain in results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon
Local notes from two papers about visits and a theft
Fairfield Journal reports Mrs. Jennie Molir visiting relatives in Washington while Star promotes events at the Vienna. The Rev. Howard McJunkin arrived from the west for a city visit. In Waterloo, Mr and Mrs W R Lytle found their home ransacked after church, with a purse missing and an open door and window left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Molir
Washington
Fairfield Journal
Howard McJunkin
Far West
W. R. Lytle
Waterloo
Star notes local doings and travels of residents
George Griffith left for Burlington on business. The Vienna offers the largest assortment of small cakes in the city. Misses Cynthia and Rosa Wilson, home from India after mission work, arrived from Manhattan Kansas and will spend summer in Morning Sun before returning to India in September. Rosa went to Morning Sun and Cynthia visited Columbus City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Griffith
Burlington
Vienna
Cynthia
Rosa Wilson
India
Manhattan
Kan
George Simpson
Rosa
Morning Sun
Columbus City
Columbus Safeguard
DeBell's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective Kidney Cure
An advertisement extols DeBell's Kidney Pills as the principal remedy for kidney and urinary troubles. It explains kidney functions, describes symptoms such as backache fever and dark or gritty urine, and claims the product strengthens kidneys to remove poisons from blood, promising lasting relief and renewed vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeBell
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Morawetz
Germany
United
Eckerman
S Sociefy
Dr. Clark
Chas. D. Gorham
The
Star
Plymouth Rock
Am Grocers
Plymouth Ek
Plymouth
Boaton
Masa
Bright
Refuge Bugstitutes
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
PRIUS
Lemmo’s Pharmacy
Henry Hood
Mineral Ridge, C
Debells
C. W. Beggs, Sons & Co
McElhinney Drug Co
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