Special election on Cedar Rapids water works ownership
Iowa news reports a city council vote to hold a December 18 1899 special election on leasing and operating a water works system costing at least 500000 with annual rent up to 38000. The plan lets the city set private water rates and own the system after 23 years. Also noted are local obituaries and a death in Brighton and a fatal train incident near Stone City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Cedar Rapids
Stone City
C.M
St. Paul Ry
Patrick Gran
Banknote Forger Frederick N. Chapin Jailed in Brazil Indiana
Frederick M. Chapin, once linked to the Charleton hotel venture in Indianapolis, is jailed in Brazil Indiana on charges of forging Sterling K R Holt signatures to 3500 dollars in notes. Two thousand dollars were cashed by Zeller and Riddell and fifteen hundred by the First National Bank. The forgeries fooled Fletcher and State banks in Indianapolis. Chapin appeared in Brazil after being tracked across the country and arrested in Philadelphia where he buried his child.
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Brazil
Ind
Frederick M. Chavin
Indianapolis
Charlemont Hotel
Sterling KR. Holt
Zeller & Riddell
First National Bank
Fletcher
State
Chapin
Philadelphia
Holt
Bank Safe Blown Open at Brooklyn Michigan Burglary
The Exchange Savings bank in Brooklyn Michigan was robbed at 2 a m by three men after three explosions. About 1200 dollars in bills and coin were recovered from the wrecked bank interior while the safe was blown apart. One bystander, Ohn Worden, pursued the suspects but they fired and escaped on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Mich
Exchange Savings Bank
Ohn Worden
Worden
Bank
Funeral closing of offices for Vice President Hobart
Washington reports that treasury offices including collectors of customs and internal revenue and stamp deputies will close next Saturday for Vice President Hobart's funeral. Troops will provide police duty in Waterson New Jersey. British embassy flag half-masted in respect. Senate pallbearers named Sewell Kean Frye Fairbanks Hanna McMillan Cockrell Daniel. House pallbearers to be chosen by Mrs Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Collectors of Internal Revenue
Hobart
Griggs
Secretary of War
Waterson
N. J
Lord Pauncefote
White House
Senate
Sewell
Kean
Frye
Fairbanks
Hanna
McMillan
Cockrell
Daniel
Methuen advances on Kimberley in Boer War update
Dispatches report General Methuen's force crossing the Orange River and marching toward Kimberley for relief. Boers move rapidly from Ulundi toward Fort Nottingham and near Pietermaritzburg, while Mooi river camp sees artillery exchanges with minimal British casualties. Transvaal war totals show ninety killed and two hundred wounded since the war began.
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London
Daily Mail
Naarwpoort
Methuen
Orange River
Kimberley
Pietermaritzburg
Ulundi
Estcourt
Fort Nottingham
Durban
Mooi River
Pretoria
Transvaal
A drunken row at Fort Ringgold not prompting troop removal
The War Department reports Texas information indicates Fort Ringgold incidents are a drunken row and not a large threat. Secretary of War replies to Governor Sayres that troops will remain, with measures already in place to preserve peace. An experienced officer may be sent to Ringgold to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Department of Texas
Fort Ringgold
Secretary of War
Sayres
Ringgold
Heiress to Million Revealed in Wisconsin News
Miss Hattie Smith an 18 year old daughter of farmer Thomas Smith is named heiress to 1 000 000 in a contract with her Glasgow based grand uncle Richard Smith who promises the sum on her 21st birthday after she moves to Scotland. She will graduate local high school in June and plans to travel to Glasgow in August. Unclear further details note a two year old uncle currently visiting in the US.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Hattie Smith
Thomas Smith
Miss Smith
Richard Smith
Glasgow
Scotland
Chicago
Elray
Coroner's jury cites ferrys pilot in deadly river collision
New York November 25. The coroner's jury verdict on the North river ferry collision between the Pennsylvania Railway Chicago and the Savannah line City of Augusta holds William Durhatin, pilot of the Chicago, responsible for the five drownings by ignoring a signal and crossing the City of Augusta's bow in violation of the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North River
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Chicago
City of Augusta
Savannah
William Durhatin
Augusta
Resignation of Bishop Rademacher in Indiana Diocese
Bishop Rademacher of Fort Wayne Indiana longtime head of northern Indiana diocese has resigned due to ill health. Report says his successor will come from outside the diocese. He has been in failing health for more than a year.
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Anderson
Ind
Rademacher
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Illinois Central earnings report approved by expert
C. H. Bosworth, expert accountant, reported to Governor Tanner that the Illinois Central Railroad company correctly reports its gross earnings to the state as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
C. H. Bosworth
Tanner
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Grangers On Trusts and Merchant Marine Policy
The national grange in Springfield adjourns after adopting reports on trusts and the merchant marine. The trust report denounces large combines that restrain competition and dominate supply, urges congress to curb them, and calls for fair play in legitimate industry. It condemns watered stock schemes and the power of railroads to favor big firms over small dealers, while supporting investment in legitimate enterprise.
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Springfield
Navy
National Grange
Grange
Standard Oil Company
New York
Tie
United Fellow
Morton
Proposed Reforms to curb trusts and enhance public accountability
A call for official inspection of corporations like national banks, prohibition of rebates by public carriers, taxation of capital stock, and severe penalties for law violations. Proposals urge petitions to Congress and state legislation, with emphasis on education to curb trusts and potential government ownership of resource supplies. Signatories include Aaron Jones and colleagues from multiple states. Budapest reports a quota settlement between Austria and Hungary allocating joint expenditures 65.6 percent to Austria and 34.4 percent to Hungary.
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Congress
National Grange
the Patrons of Husbandry
The
Republic
Aaron Jones
Indiana
G. W. Worthen
California
Oliver Wilson
Illinois
A. B. Judson
Iowa
Obadiah Gardner
Maine
George B. Horton
J. J. Woodman
Michigan
KE. B. Norris
New York
H. Ellis
J. H. Brigham
Ohio
W. F. Hill
Pennsylvania
W. Ik.thompson
South Carolina
H. E. Huxley
Wisconsin
Merchant Marine Resolution
Budapest
Austria
Hungary
Joliet Plans Four-Mile Extension to Include Surrounding Territory
Joliet to extend limits to four square miles pending signatures of property owners. Outlying sections would join New Lenox Jackson Channahon and Troy townships. Abolishing township offices could cut taxes for major firms. Estimated population after annexation 40 000 to 50 000.
Safe Blow Opens Theft at Standard Oil Office
Safe blowers blew the door off a safe at Standard Oil offices east of Joliet on Tuesday night, with only about $25 taken. The robbery marks the fourth looting of the company’s safes in three years. No suspects or police protection were in place locally.
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Joliet
Standard Oil Company
Rail pooling eyed to stabilize rates says AT&SF VP
Paul Morton second vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe testified before the national industrial commission. He argued legalized pooling would stabilize freight rates, aid small shippers and towns, and require fair treatment across the board. He also urged laws against ticket scalping and noted consolidation raises wages and improves service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Canadian Pacific
Chicago
Paul Morton
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
National Industrial Commission
Witness argues against government ownership of railways
Morton testifies that many passes should be abolished and that people including railroad officials should pay fares. He opposes lower rates for imported goods and favors universal classifications and a federal railroad commission to regulate rates. He warns against politics entering transportation and protects against foreign carriers like Canadian Pacific. Pulp mill machinery contract reported Beloit ironworks to build two paper machines for a Chinese mill at $60,000.
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Morton
Ile
Interstate Commerce Comission
Canadian Pacific Railroad
United States
Dominion of Canada
Beloit, Wis
Beloit Ironworks
China
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Brighton
K. P. Thompson
Brighton News
Cora Sellers
Daniel Stenn
Princess Salm Salm
Reichstag
Germany
Albert Bouilly
Dmerals
Texas
Springfield, Is
Akin
Railway
Grangers
National
of the Patrons of Husbandry
Combine
Miles Square
Standard OS Company
Columbus
A. J. Banker
Banker
Wreightstown
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Buffalo
Wethers
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
Detroit
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Royal Baking Powder CO
Therselves
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington,owa
Joseph Krok
OCHAS
H. Keck
Casnrer
Frank Stewart
O. M. Kbok
L. M. Sproull
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Ourion
Klein's Clothing Store
Dor. J. R. Burroughs
Oarrick
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washinton, TA
P. W. McElwain
Washington Tlowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Downstatia
City Hall
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Iowa
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Klein's Clothing
Corncroft Square
Washington, Lowa
Ida Bailey
Dr. McClean
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
Garmen
West DelLong's
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
Frank Rowers
C. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
C. S. I.emmon
Mr. Lemmon
Ll. D. Robinson
H. Sanford
Tessa
T. J. Dempsey
W. KR
Jifffrey
Esor
Pras
Cash
Anderon
Washington County SA
Capital
Wings Bank
Jon. Krow
A. Wars
V. P
M. Keox
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Joseph Eek
D. H. Keck
L.D. Robinson
Frank Swart
J .F, Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Rocky Mountain
Weary & Hahn
Freeport, Ills
Brandis
T. T. Macey Veal Estate
R. F. Riley
Smouse
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