Governor appoints Maginnis to U S Senate seat
Helena Montana May 19 Governor Smith appointed Martin Maginnis to succeed William A Clark in the United States Senate. The move defies Acting Governor Spriggs who had reappointed Clark. The notice lists other dated dispatches on charities conventions and cholera outbreaks.
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Helena
Mont
Smith
Martin Maginnis
United States
William A. Clark
Spriggs
Clark
Commencement News From Keota and Nearby Towns
Dr. Crooks of Crawfordsville buys out Dr. Work of this city as part of local business changes. Keota high school held a successful commencement with 500 attendees and twelve graduates. Miss Vivian Dayton led music with the Keota orchestra. Prof Place’s twenty-two member band from Oskaloosa arrives from Chicago. Omar Singmaster reports perchon stallions shipping from Havre to New York for a meeting with Victor Vercheval. Miss Hall of Mt. Pleasant plans a home talent minstrel show at the opera house for band funds.
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Vivian Dayton
Keota Orchestra
Place
Oskaloosa
Chicago
Wellman Figures Meet Over Mrs Caspacer Condition
In Wellman today officials conferred regarding Mrs Joseph Caspacer as her condition remained about the same. John Welte completed a new barn.
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Wellman
Joseph Caspacer
John Welte
Miss Blanche Chaffee Returns Home From Exams
Miss Blanche Chaffee finishes examinations at the academy and returns home tonight to spend Sunday. Mr and Mrs Timmons plan to visit the city for Sunday with Mrs Jane Timmons. Mr and Mrs James Gardner cancel a Mt Pleasant drive due to weather. James Gardner loses a valuable horse. Mrs Strohm's Chicago daughter, visiting Henry Miller, lies critically ill.
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Blanche Chaffee
Timmons
Jane Timmons
James Gardner
Mt. Pleasant
Baptist social postponed to June second evening
The Journal notes a Baptist ladies social was delayed to two weeks from tonight or the evening of June second. Mrs. Olney of San Francisco left for Iowa City to visit Mrs. Howell. Bank workers paused due to rain, and I Nash and William Dayton are in fragile health. A farmer delivered ninety four dozen eggs to Mc Marlane & Bell's store.
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Baptist Ladies
Olney
San Francisco
Cal
Calvin Cravin
Mc Marlane & Bell’s
Aguinaldo Proclamation Circulates in Manila
A May 4 proclamation from Molillo Island urges Filipinos not to surrender arms and to welcome the commission in their towns while seeking the form of government they desire. It claims the McKinley commission lacks congressional authorization. In Samar on May 1 700 rebels attacked the Forty third infantry. 209 rebels killed, three Americans wounded. Major Gilmore and 100 of the Forty third were ambushed May 6 near Pambugan Samar. 75 enemy killed, no American casualties.
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Aguinaldo
Molillo Island
Luzon
McKinley
Congress
Catarina
Island of
Samar
Forty-third Infantry
Gilmore
Forty-third
Pambugan
Strike negotiations break off in St Louis dispute
Strikers and St Louis Transit company terminate talks for the present with no changes to reinstatement terms. Officials say no new conference likely until a fresh proposition emerges as the stalemate continues. Transit president Edward Whitaker opposes discharging replacement workers who were hired during the strike.
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St. Louis
Edward Whitaker
Transit Company
Conductor’s Error Triggers Freight Train Wreck at Thorntown
At Thorntown Indiana on the Big Four a head end freight collision fouled eight cars and caused derailment into an embankment. Conductor George Smith admits he pulled too soon due to miscounting train sections. Fireman and brakemen suffered injuries including a broken leg and internal damage. one crewman escaped with no injury. Livestock car damaged and freight loss reported.
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Thorntown
Ind
A. Sherlock
I. M.thompson
Sherlock
George Smith
Local notices and social happenings in Keokuk area
Miss Jennie Drake of Minnesota returns home. Lulu and Bonnie Pergusoo host Florence McChesney's friends. Dr W B Crooks buys out Dr Rork and will lead the office next week. Mrs W A Strickley of Felden visits her father-in-law. J G Rowann remodels city hall for offices of Dr Howard Hamilton and Dr Spessard. Mrs M L Utterback ill. Mrs J J Fitzgerald returns from Esterville. Sheriff C Latter of Keokuk visits J A Crawford’s home with daughter Winifred Ellen. Laird ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Arch Stewart visits his mother. Mrs S C Lewis visits relatives. Riverside vs Wellman game postponed by storm. Oldaker Romine attend Keota exercises Havre. Narrow Gauge workers finish stockyard repairs. Brown & Fry ship horses to Chicago. Chas Grady returns from Chicago with cattle shipment. Vern Kerr goes to Wellman for Sunday with H G Moore.
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W. A. Strickley
Felden
North Dakota
W. Stickley
J.G. Rowann
Howard Hamilton
Spessard
Dent
Nine boys and two girls to take first communion
The Catholic church will host a first communion service for nine boys and two girls tomorrow. The attendees include Mike Smith who has been staying at the Dr. Biskamp home, with Dr. Allen of Kalona and Dr Smith noted in the text.
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Mike Smith
Here
Dr. Biskamp
Your
Wayland Considers New National Bank This Spring
Wayland may organize a National Bank this spring with $25,000 capital as an alternative to the existing Savings Bank. The town is growing and prosperous, but no definite action has been taken yet. Possible shift reflects local banking competition and community progress.
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Wayland
Mne
Mt. Pleasant Daily News
Moothart Receives Long-Lost Letter From Old Comrade
Moothart, in Rising City Nebraska, received a letter from J QO Armagast after 25 years. He aids in compiling a history of the 92 Illinois infantry, inviting members of the company to contribute. The project aims to preserve the regiment's history for all veterans.
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X. J. Grawford
W. PP
Moothart
J. QO. Armagast
Rising City
Neb
Illinois
Frisco and the Plague Sparks City Notes
Mayor Phelan discusses reported bubonic plague cases in San Francisco. He says conditions mirror months ago, urges caution, and promises transparency if the plague is confirmed. Chinese deaths are noted, with medical opinions split on the diagnosis. A cyclone damages Wilsonville, Nebraska, affecting the Anderson family.
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San Francisco
Phelan
Whelan
Board of Health
Travel agents offer through service to New York by rail and steamship
Provided information promises seamless travel on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway line via New York and various steamship lines. The notice directs travelers to contact railway agents or G Farmer assistant for ticketing and arrangements.
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New York
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
G. Farmer
A.G P
T. A
Excursion Offers From Washington to Western Cities and Europe
The agency promotes low fare trips from Washington to Colorado points Salt Lake City Ogden Kansas Oklahoma Texas and more with special excursions in June July and August including St Louis Detroit New Orleans Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Paris and Old World destinations. Daily tickets available for major lines White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co through F Stewart Agent at Great Rock Island Route.
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Pueblo
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