Big Fire in Desloines Causes Half Million Loss
A large blaze in Desloines today caused estimated damage of about 500000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames through hours, with authorities confirming no deaths and investigations underway.
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03 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1899
Page
1
Big Store Burned in Des Moines Fire
A morning blaze destroyed the Harris Emery department store and three adjoining buildings in Des Moines. The loss is estimated at 300000 dollars with 128000 dollars insured for stock, bringing total damage to about 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harris-Emery
Welcome Home Admiral Dewey Captures Washington Tribute
The Washington welcome for Admiral George Dewey on October 3 set a record in national pageantry. Pennsylvan ia Avenue lit by bunting and lights, a prowlit Olympia, and electric inscriptions framed the scene as Dewey arrived at Mrs. Washington McLean’s home after a day of mass civic displays and cheering crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Dewey
New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Treasury Building
Dewey
Gridley
United States
National Capitol
Frederick Berger
Welcome Train Delights Washington from New York
A special Pennsylvania Railroad train carried a distinguished passenger to Washington from New York. The journey began at 1:50 PM from Jersey City and ran with a clear track, stopping only at Gray's Ferry to change engines and crews on the outskirts of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Washington
Gray’s Ferry
Philadelphia
Admiral Dewey Hailed by Crowds on New York to Washington Run
The flying special drew vast ovations from every town along the route with crowds filling houses and crossroads. Princeton saw a brief stop where Dewey spoke to students promising he was pleased with the reception from a college town community and its children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Jersey City
Princeton
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
War signs plentiful at South African end of line
London reports feverish war preparations along the Natal border as dispatches hint at troop movements. Officials in London show no confirmation of Dundee’s capture while war leaders at the War Office, including Wolseley and Wood, coordinate actions. Consul Pierce in New York relays a passive note that the Orange Free State seeks arbitration with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dundee
Chamberlain
Earl of Selborne
Colonial Office
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Wolseley
Evelyn Wood
War Office
Redvers Buller
Natal
New York
Charles D. Pierce
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Pierce
McKinley
United States
England
Fighting in the Philippines Near Imus and Bacoor
The Fourth Infantry under Major Price fought insurgents from Imus toward Bacoor with heavy losses on both sides. A captain and corporal killed, eight wounded, and a Filipino colonel reported killed. Major Price sought naval gunboats for support as fighting began Saturday on the Verez das Marinas road. General Alejandrino and envoys returned to Angeles. Otis received them with no result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Price
Imus
Bacoor
Watson
Brown
Verez Das Marinas
Alejandrino
Angeles
Genrela Otis
Strike for Higher Pay Delays Ludington Elevator Work
Twenty laborers at the F and P M elevator in Ludington Michigan have struck delaying construction. They seek a raise from $1.50 to $1.75 per day due to dangerous work at great height and cold winds. Carpenters and mechanics refuse dangerous tasks. contractors W E Metcalf Co Chicago need completion by November 1 and are likely to concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington, Mich
P. M
W. E. Metcalf & Co
Chicago
Troops Leave Carterville in Illinois After Calm Telegram
Adjutant General Reece orders relief of Company I Fourth Infantry from Carterville duty after a telegram from Colonel Bennitt says order is quiet and two companies can handle it. Companies B and C stay until Marion term ends. election for a captain at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 in Company I. Second Lt. Stout to preside. Hun garian Pollak and Virag invent telegraph system testing 80,000 words per hour and 220 words in ten seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Reece
Fourth Infantry
Carterville
L. E. Bennitt
Marion
Phillip D. Stout
Pollak
Virag
Democrats Carnival Draws 10000 at Dallas Fairgrounds
From Dallas Texas October 3 1900 volunteers from forty states attend the Democratic carnival. William Jennings Bryan and Belmont appear amid calls for Bryan and anti trust and anti imperialist themes dominate speeches. Other speakers include Jones Clark Dinsmore Adams and Chilton with labor and eighth hour day advocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Bryan
C. P. H. Belmont
Sulzer
New York
Missouri
Bailey
R. P. Henry
R. E. Burke
Chilton
Thomas Campbell
Texas
Belmont
Stone
Nbek
Jones
Arkansas
Representative Bailey
House
Senator Chilton
Cabell
Champ Clark
Hugh Dinsmore
Covernor Alva Adams
Colorado
Labor
Organization of Labor
Labor Union
Tarwin
Chicago
Victory for Great Britain in Venezuela Award Seen
The Venezuelan tribunal will read its award today in Caracas with Britain and Venezuela present. Reported as a decisive victory for Great Britain, Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Tr...wer plan to London tomorrow and then sail to New York on the Majestic October 1. General Benjamin Harrison will travel to Berlin and The Hague before returning to the United States on October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Great Britain
Vene
Fuller
Justice Trewer
London
Airl
New York
White Star Line
Majestic
Benjamin Harrison
Berlin
Hague
Brussels
United States
Opposition to Chicago Drainage Canal Draws Indiana Action
Missouri presses Indiana to join Michigan and Wisconsin in opposing the Chicago drainage canal arguing it would lower lake levels and harm Indiana harbors including Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. Indiana health officials consider an injunction on sanitary grounds as part of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Missouri
Indiana
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana Front
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Indiana Board of Health
Hot Time in the Old Town headlines Indianapolis race
Indianapolis reports a looming municipal campaign with Thomas Taggart seeking re election as mayor and a bid by Charles A. Bookwalter for the Republican ticket as local politics focus on party unity for next years governor race. The article notes cross party votes and voter alignment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Charles A. Bookwalter
Taggart
Bookwalter
Count Clary forms Austrian ministry and notable deaths
Count Clary forms a new Austrian ministry. H. H. Dewey of Sheffield Ill. uncle of Admiral Dewey, died in Wichita Kan. General A J Vaughn and Captain Henry McWinnie died. John Plankinton of Milwaukee died of typhoid at age 21. A machine tool trust forms in Germany to push tariffs on American tools. Copper ledges develop in Idaho City area. Wabash Ind enacts curfew for youths. Anvil creek claim yields 6400 dollars in seven hours. British empire area grows since 1800. Anti Trust Baking Powder Co incorporated in Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clary
H. H. Dewey
Sheffield
Ill
Admiral Dewey
Wichita
Kan
Wabash
Ind
Anvil Creek
Cape Nome
John Plankinton
Milwaukee
William V Plankinton
British Empire
Boise River
Idaho City
Ida
Anti-Trust Baking Powder Company
Chicago
Delaware
A. J. Vaughn
Indianapolis
Henry McWinnie
United States
Pittsburg
Dowager Empress Plots Dethronement of China’s Emperor
Ambitious moves in Peking outline the empress dowager choosing Pu Tsuan to succeed Kuang Hsu with three staged resignations. Troops from Prince Ching and Jung Lu stand ready, while Russia may weigh in before any dethronement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
China
Peking
Ching
Kuang Hsu
Pu Tsuan
Sai Lan
Kuang Iisu
Prince Ching
Jung Lu
Duke Tsat Lan
Dung Lu
Russia
Mang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Desloines
Great Department Store
Harris- Emery
Ings
Hally
Democrats
Dallas, Tex
Colonel Bryan
William E. Shutt
Hillsdale
Mich
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ictory
Venezuela
Zuela
Dainage Canal
Pittsville
Wis
John Davis
Davis
Pius Neekoon
Aeronaut
John Groulx
Lyex
Neenah
al Ziener
Germany
Diadamia Sia
Tyal Baking
Celestial Politics
Bothrone & Small Toy
Japan
Oriental Alliance
Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
KE. G. Bertram
Kobe
G. W. Colton and Son
Yorkonmna
W. A. Wilson
Emperor OF China
Javan
Home Board
Korea
Weking
Fond du Lac
Company FE
Roy Rogers
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
Prank Stewart
Chas. H. Keck
Casnrer
M. Keck
Casey Bros
Reed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
EE. M. McConaughy
Derice
Klein’s Clothing Store
Dre. J. R. Burroughs
Orrick
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Wastainton, TA
Ets
P. W. McElwain
Iowa
Marsh W. Bailey
de Rice
Downstatia
Cc. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Lowa
W.W. E. Anderson, M.D
Klamn's
Ida Bailey
West Main Street
Dr. McClean
Geo. W. Hay
Graham Opera House Wast Washington Street
Kemble
Kemple Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Nervita
Celand Mone Meal CO
Jackson & Ciloton Srs
Chicas mC. Carris & Co
DeLong
Hinorten Street
R. F. Riley
Smouse
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
Capital
Surfroa
J. 4H
Young
W. RK. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Cash
J.T. Anderson
Angs't Casal
Washington County
Don
Jon. Krox
A. Wars
Cashier
H. Keow
M. Knox
Ass't
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. A. Wall
C. Fl. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Frank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
Cratl's
JOS. Pollard
Washington, IA
Weary & Harin
Freeport, Ills
Washington, la
Howard H. Hahn
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