Prohibition State Convention Nominates Evans Eaton for Governor
Des Moines May 24 The Prohibition state convention nominated Rev E Eaton of Des Moines First Methodist for governor. The slate includes Lieut Gov Geo Pugsley of Woodbine and Jas A Harvey as Supreme Judge with Fannie McDowell of Washington for Supt of Public Instruction and A B Wray of Creston for Railroad Commissioner. The platform endorses legislation prohibition woman suffrage popular US senator election one day rest in seven and army canteen condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, In
Prohibition
E . Eaton
Des Moines
First Methodist
Sup’t of Public Instruction
Fannie McDowell
Washington
Railroad
A_ B Wray
Creston
United States
E. L. Eaton
Fifty-first Iowa Regiment to Arrive in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the Fifty-first Iowa regiment is expected to reach Des Moines on August 25 after leaving the Philippines late next month. They should be in San Francisco by July 30 and then brought to Iowa for final muster out, likely with a grand reception awaiting the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
War Department
Philippines
San Francisco
Ottumwa Violence and Death Report From City Ward
Andrew Bettis lies in Ottumwa Hospital in serious condition after a head injury from a brick wielded by Hutchison during a quarrel. Hutchison, jailed on assault charges with trial set for tomorrow. Freeland Bettis also jailed for disturbing the peace. Hutchison may face murder charges as Bettis remains semi conscious. In a separate report, Franklin Garner lies dying at Harrow Branch from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 12 year old is fatally wounded with the revolver discharged in his hand. death expected within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Hospital
Freeland Bettis
Bettis
Hutchison
Outumwa
Franklin Garner
Samuel Garner
Labor chief threatens Rock Island Arsenal shutdown
James O Connell vice president of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Davenport with a plan to divert government work from the Rock Island arsenal. He warns a general strike of 1660 machinists may follow if the war department does not act to remove Major S B Blunt the current commandant. He says representatives Lane and Prince will press Washington for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
James O’connell
American Federation of Labor
Rock Island
Russel
War Department
O'Connell
Arsenal
S. BE. Blunt
Emret
Repesenative Lane
Prince
Illinois
Washington
Resigns His Charge and Reconsiders Departure
Rev D L Holbrook of the Congregational church in Fond du Lac Wisconsin initially resigned after months of financial shortfall but has since reconsidered. He argues the resignation was not legally effective due to required two thirds church vote and plans to address the matter at a church meeting tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
D. L. Holbrook
Congregational Church
Holbrook
Farmers Hold Their Corn in Iowa Railway Districts
Telegraph reports from Iowa division lines of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific show farmers hold 3,801,000 bushels of corn and 4,441,000 bushels of oats awaiting higher prices. Oats total 2,012,300 bushels. corn 7,793,400 bushels. Along the Des Moines Valley division there are more hogs than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Chicago, Rock Island and Pe Fic
Davenport
Des Mones Valley
Keokuk
Ruthven
Secretary Hay Receives Schurman Report on Philippine Talks
President Schurman relays results of meetings with Aguinaldo's Filipino commission. He notes natives will take back a proposed form of government and outlines a path toward definite outcomes. Otis favors unconditional surrender, while others seek a less harsh approach and tactful handling of the insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Washington
Hay
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Aguinaldo
American Commission
Manila
United States
State Department
Alger
Admiral Dewey
Baseball Scores And Varied Regional News
Yesterday's baseball slate shows several high scoring games across cities including Chicago Philadelphia 11 16 and Kansas City Detroit 18 4. In Iowa Des Moines Prohibition nominees for governor and other offices were announced while reports warn of crop failures due to Hessian fly and excessive rain. Joliet promotes road improvements with Good Roads organizers visiting as Ottumwa approves a 1 percent tax for a new railroad to Wright and optimism for regional rail links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Cincinnati
New York
Louisville
Brooklyn
Pitebure—Batttrere
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Detroit
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Buffalo
New Phase of Race Trouble Over Navy Crew in New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 24 the cruiser New Orleans faces race tension as the crew, largely black, is set for a silver service and bell ceremony. Local merchants propose segregated dinners, but Captain Longnecker refuses, forcing the crew to dine without white guests or speeches. Meanwhile in Morris Illinois P A Armstrong, an early local settler and former speaker, lies gravely ill with erysipelas of the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Longnecker
Navy
Morris
P. A. Armstrong
Armstrong
State House of Representatives
Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Chicago
William Coleman
Coleman
Emil Schultz Shot in Riverside Park Robbery Attempt
Neenah May 4. Emil Schultz a draw clerk was held up in Riverside park Sunday evening by would be robbers. Schultz resisted and was shot twice one bullet through the hand and another flesh wound in the breast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah, Wis
Emil Schultz
Riverside Park
Schultz
Late Millionaire Boardman Will Sparks New Court Fight
In Marshalltown Iowa on May 4 a new suit over the will of H B E J Boardman seeks a court division of extensive real estate in Marshall Story Hancock Tama Grundy Jasper and Hardin counties plus city and Valeria town lots. Daughter Mrs Charles H Conover sues widow Mrs Marie Boardman for division or sale of the property with proceeds to be divided. Separately county supervisors move to sue for $60000 in back taxes on property Boardman did not list with assessors for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
H. BE. J. Boardman
Charles H. Conover
Chicago
Marie T. Boardman
Marehall
Story
Hancock
Tama
Grundy
Jasper
Hardin
Valeria
Supreme Court
Boardman
County Board of Supervisors
Oldest Woman in Indiana Dies at 103 in Monument City
Margaret Valley known as Aunt Peggy died at age 103 in Monument City Indiana. She never married and had lived in Monument City since 1862, retaining her faculties until six months ago. Funeral held at the Methodist church with neighbors recalling her as a fixture at old settlers meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Monument City
Here
Indiana
Margaret Valley
Peggy
Maria Bailey
Pegey
Strikers Win Union Recognition at Buffalo Docks
Buffalo May 24 1899 unions secure job protection at docks after W J Conners signs two agreements. Only union card holders to work as grain shovelers with a five member committee to judge eligibility and staffing, Keefe of the Longshoremen as chair. Marine firemen end sympathy strike and return to boats as temp workers fill vacancies. Chicago grain trade mentions Buffalo strike easing and limited disruption to lake shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
W. J. Conners
Keefe
Longshoremen's Association
Albertson
Conners
William J. Conners
Committee On
P. J. McMahon
Quigley
James Corrigan
Wiliam J. Connors
Jas. Kennedy
D. J. Keefe
Chicago
Lake Marine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dowell
State of
Church
Dr. Eaton
Committee of Nominations
Geo Pugsley
Wood
Bine
Ottumwa
Andrew Bettis
Tke Hutchison
Anoth
Judge Hall
Harrow
Acci
Rock Island Arsenal
Pastor Rseconsiders
Hawkeye
Schurman's Cable
McKinley
Commission
The
Cabinet
General Otis
St. Joseph
Mich
Joliet
Joliet, Ills
Bella C. Harber
State
Interstate Good Roads and Public Improvement Association
Ottumwa and Northern
Wright
Shabbona
Neenah
Boardman Litigation
Milionaire’s
Peoria
His
Lydia Bradley
Bradley Institute
Mason County
Tazewell County
Kankakee County
Hortonville
Dick Thompson
Terre Haute
Thompson Club
Copenhagen
John Wanamaker
Diaz
Mexico
May A. Livermore
Danube
Straubing
Bavaria
Reading Railway
Syal Baking Powder CO
Buffalo Docks
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Owa
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Greco
IL. Kleto's
Oreior
Stewart's Drug Store
Woast Side of Square
Wasamianron, la
G. H. Prat
Optician
Klein
DeLong's Grocery
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Washington, Iowa
Noes
J. W. Young
W. KR. Jeffrey
A. Anderon
Cash
J.T. Anderon
Ansa't Casal
Washington County
Kings Bank
Jos. Krew
Pres Wuirk
Cashier, Co
H. Keck
V. P Mt Keok
Ass't Cash
Drs. J. H
H. C. Hull
Physicians and Surgeons
Price
Nat'l Hank
East Main Creek
P.W. McElwain
Wastington
Marsh W. Bailey
City Hall
Cc. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
OFICE
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Towa
W. E. Anderson, M.D
yphRick
Klein's Clothing
Frank Rogers
Model Bakery
Candy Kitchen
Schneider
R. A. Riley
East Side
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Jeph Keck
W. H. Butterfield
Crafl's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!