Fire at Fremont destroys Masonic block. four thousand loss
A major blaze in Fremont Iowa destroyed a frame block including the Masons Hall barber shop and post office. Four men escaped death as flames razed the building amid minimal insurance. The cause remains unknown and Fremont residents aided by firefighters saved adjacent structures. In Muscatine another accident reports Frank Weiser losing both arms in a corn shredder.
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Evening Journal
Oskaloosa
Fremont
Masonic
Masons
C N Neal
CM. Hobert
Muscatine
Frank Weiser
Man Struck by Iowa Central Train Near West Center Crossing
In Oskaloosa November 28, Marshall Sherburne was hit by southbound Iowa Central No. 2 at the crossing south of West Center school. He stood at the track when the locomotive, said to be unusually quiet, passed over his left leg between the knee and ankle and his right ankle. He was described as severely injured and may die.
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Evening Journal
Oskaloosa
Majority Against Roberts In House Seating Clash
Washington observers report a large majority of incoming representatives oppose allowing Brig ham H Roberts of Utah to sit in the house. Allies back a technical defense while leadership yet undecided on whether Roberts will be seated or expelled after committee action. The Roberts dispute could eclipse early session debates on finance and new territory. The decision hinges on Speaker Henderson and precedents about contested credentials and oath procedures.
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Washington
House
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Roberts
United States
Henderson
Whiteman Serving a Sentence in New York
Alonzo J. Whiteman, former Minnesota state senator, after eluding capture since his forgery conviction in Chicago, was rearrested in New York and sent to the house of correction to serve a two year sentence. Bert Repine of Nashville wins a forty eight hour bicycle race in Kansas City with a high mileage final tally.
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Kansas City
Bert Repine
Nashville
Repine
Julius
Miller
Lansom
Waller
Iowa Speakership Contest Narrowed as Dows Withdraws
Des Moines reports Colonel Dows of Cedar Rapids pulled out of the race for speaker leaving Temple and Bowen as the principal Gear candidates with about twenty six votes each. Cummins backs Eaton or Blake for speaker as Gear rivals seek unity and control of the house. At Janesville Wisconsin Charles Terwilliger, a farmer, commits suicide after being spurned by a local woman. he worked for Silas Woodward near Clinton and had shown despondence.
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Des Moines
Dows
Cedar Rapids
Bowen
Allamakee
Gear Forces
Temple
Gear
Cummins
Eaton
Mitchell
Blake
Webster
Unmins
Kentis
Ringgold
Shelby
Janesville
Wis
Charles Terwilliger
Silas Woodward
Clinton
Body found on railroad tracks near Union station
The body of Charles Schwein, an ex convict, was found on the railroad tracks near Union station in Columbus. Police theorize he was murdered during the night after a quarrel over stolen goods distribution. Aged Coupe to Marry. Fond du Lac Wis announces the Thanksgiving day marriage of Dr J C Brown aged 77 and Mrs Jane H Scott aged 74, after three weeks of acquaintance.
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Columbus
Charles Schwein
Union Station
Coupe
Fond du Lac
Wis
J. C. Brown
Jane H. Scott
Scott
Janesville
Arthur C. Kempton
First Baptist Church
Il Fame
Chicago Board of Trade quotations and livestock market mix
Chicago markets show futures quotes for wheat corn oats and fats with December positions and nearby ranges. Live stock in Chicago East Buffalo and St Louis reports include cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices with receipts and top bid in several grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Cass
Csi Cass
Burbanks
Hebrons
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Mazet Committee Sifts Subpoena Fight and Gardiner Appeal
New York November 28 Mazet committee resumes probes into city departments focusing on district attorney Asa Bird Gardiner who refused to testify. Gardiner writes Mazet claiming improper inquiry into his office and asserting lack of lawful authority to subpoena or swear witnesses. Witnesses recount defense financing and trials linked to Granville C. McIntyre and Palmeiri McIntyre firm.
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New York
Mazet Legislative Committee
Asa Bird Gardiner
Moss
Edward J. Reardon
Gardiner
Reardon
Criminal Court
Mazet
Reports of Cuban Insurrection Rumor Discredited
Rumors of a planned Cuban uprising on Thanksgiving Day spread from Havana to U.S. authorities. They deny any insurgent action or imminent change, noting no evidence of 1000 armed insurgents in Pinar del Rio. Locals say Americans think better assurances on independence could trigger a rise, though details vary.
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Havana
Lee
United States
Pinar del Rio
Michigan Politics Heats Up With Ferry and Bliss Gubernatorial Bid
Dexter M. Ferry of Detroit announces his candidacy for governor, backed by long Republican service and fund contributions. Colonel A T Bliss of Saginaw also declares his gubernatorial bid, receiving statewide support from Michigan G A R veterans and Republican leaders.
Bright Boy Saves A Train In Indiana
In Brazil Indiana on Sunday 14 year old Frank Williams spotted a broken rail pressed aside by a prior freight move. He stood on the track and waved his hat as a west bound passenger train approached. The engineer slowed and stopped the train within feet of the defect averting a likely wreck and possible loss of life.
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Brazil
Ind
Frank Williams
Williams
Knightsville
Sunday School Boycott Sparks Labor Tension in Illinois
In Ridgely Illinois a Sunday school superintendent Funston faced mobbing after riding a boycotted streetcar to the Ridge Ly Mission. Unionized mine and mill workers alleged insult to organized labor as larger youths pushed him from the vehicle and roughing followed until friends intervened. Nearby in Wilmington Delaware Montyalvo A Cole, Canadian dental student at the University of Pennsylvania, was sentenced to five years for manslaughter and a $500 fine. In Topeka Kansas Judge Hook struck down the court of visitation as confiscatory while Chicago leaders reshuffle at the railroad system. Sherburn Sanborne becomes assistant general manager of the Chicago and Northwestern and Richard H. Aiston named general superintendent effective December first.
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Springfield
Ill
R. ¢. Funston
Ridgely
Funston
Wilmington
Del
Montyalvo A. Cole
Sherbrooke
Canada
University of Pennsylvania
William A. Montague
Beo r Losses Reported at Gras Pan Fight and Modder River
London dispatches recount Methuen's moves with captured ammunition and Boer retreats. Casualties on both sides noted including West Yorkshire regiment losses and Beaconsfield beacons engagement. Queen Victoria sends congratulations to the naval brigade at Gras Pan.
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Gras van
Modder River
London
Methuen
Troney Nest Kloof
Phild Yard
Beacon Shs
Ithoen
West Yorkshire Regiment
Hobbs
Kruger
Joubert
Helmont
Renton
Cape
Admiralty
Graf Tin
British Victory at Belmont and Methuen Advances North
London reports Belmont marked Britain’s first real war victory as Methuen’s force pressed north toward Kimberley. Boers under Commandant Albrech repelled by naval brigade at Graf Pan, then reportedly use white flags while attacking North Hampton soldiers, wounding Correspondent Knight.
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Methven
Belmont
Methuen
Graf Pan
Kimberley
Knight
Cape Town
Northampton Regiment
Volunteering for Boer Army Draws Irish Americans
The Evening Post reports enlistments for the Boer army are rising in New York and Philadelphia with Irish Americans leading the drive while Germans and others join. Dozens of young Irishmen have left for Transvaal and Chicago and western cities are recruiting heavily, San Francisco sending its quota. Kruger is said to have access to many volunteers from the United States.
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Evening Post
Philadelphia
Transvaal
Chicago
San Francisco
Rand
Ireland
Kruger
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Republican State Central Committee
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Orrie
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Orrick
Southeast Corner Square
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W. E. Anderson, M.D
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Osteopath
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American School of Osteopathy
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Marsh W. Bailey
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C. S
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L. D. Robinson
Rocky Mountain
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Fox
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Selephone
T. J. Dempsey
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Kr, Jeffrey
Presa H Anderson
Vice Pres
Caushier T. Anderson
Washington County
Capital
Ings Bank
Don General Banking
Jon. Keck
A. Warre
H. Keck
V. P
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Wm. Blair
A. A. Wall
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0. H. Keck
Stewart
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Crall
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Notary Public
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Phonse
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Smouse
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