Notes From the Capital Des Moines August 7 1900
The Auditorium work is resumed to speed up for fall conventions. State Labor Commissioner Wennerstrom and Deputy Holder inspect Des Moines factories, finding few serious welfare infractions. West Des Moines schools report yearlong free text books experiment showing cost savings and broad adoption across annexed areas.
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Des Moines
Wennerstrom
Arthur ¥. Holder
Holder
West Des Moines
Bheakley
Big West Side
Sheakley
Pensioner totals rise as rolls show gains and losses
The report of the commissioner of pensions H Clay Vans states 495 525 pensioners on the rolls. In the year 40 645 original pensioners were granted and 4 699 names restored. Names dropped totaled 44 934 including 25 809 by death and 6 016 for other causes. Death drops were about 14 200 less than estimated.
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Pensionera Atlit
Washington
H. Clay Vans
Fire Harms Dunlap Barn and Local Incidents
The Dunlap corner barn owned by W. J. Mize burned to ashes in thirty five minutes after discovery. Reports describe a prowling “Jack the tugger” in Rolfe, and a Davenport laborer Emil Loehr ended his life amid sickness and finances. A Callender child suffered severe injuries from a mower, and Andrew Nelson of Davenport killed his wife and injured himself. Local taxes face a slight levy reduction while state golf plans commence in Des Moines with a large turnout and organizational meetings. Ex sheriff W. W. Sinclair returns after nine weeks, amid elopement rumors involving Nellie Hand, health improvements noted, and a series of farm accidents near Wyman and at a crossing caretaker. Grandmothers noted as giving more to grandchildren than to their own children.
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Rolfe
Jack
Emil Loehr
Davenport
Ast Tuehr
Andrew Nelson
State University
State College of Agriculture
Des Moines
Association of Golf Clubs
Raymond Windsor
George F. Henry
Warren Dickinson
Kirk Jewett
Hlevens
Windsor
Webster City
W. W. Sinclair
Sinclair
Nellie Hand
Denver
Henuy
Nebraska
Hindis
Hand
Farmer Near Adel Drowns Himself in Coon River
Ophles Chanex a farmer aged about forty years, a widower, committed suicide by entering the Coon river four miles northwest of Adel. He had been ill but recently improved. He placed valuables on a table before leaving his room, and his body was found the next morning. No inquest was held. Chanex was regarded as a man of good habits and standing in the community.
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Adel
Ophles Chanex
Coon
Inut
Chaney
Fort Madison workman fatally injured on opera house roof
A Fort Madison workman fell about fifty feet through a scaffold net on the new opera house roof. He struck the stage and remained unconscious, later regaining some consciousness but suffering paralysis and possible internal injuries. Doctors treated him at the scene and in his home.
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Ft. Madison Opera House
Fort Madison
Barney
Witkin
E. Ebinger
Conger Telegram Reports Beijing Siege and Death Threats
A direct Conger cablegram from Peking warns that the Chinese capital remains besieged with Imperial troops firing on the legation daily. Ministers face danger as supplies dwindle. Conger asserts American personnel are safe for the moment and notes beheadings of noted ministers.
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Washington
State Department
Conger
Peking
Wu Ting Yang
Canton
Tsi-Nan-Yamen
United States
Jester Freed as Jury Acquits in Missouri Murder Case
In New London on August 3, Alexander Jester, once charged with the killing of Gilbert W. Gates, was found not guilty by twelve jurors after four and a half days of trial. The crowd cheered as the aged defendant, living under an assumed name in Oklahoma, regained his liberty.
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New London
Alexander Jester
Ralls County
Missouri
Gilbert W. Gates
Fort Scuti
Kaw
Middle Grove
Jester
Indiana
Kansas
Wichita
Justice of the Peace Dodge
Paris
Audrian County
Mexico
Texas
Harvey Jester
Oklahoma
W. A. Hill
Cornelia Street
Nelson
Oklahomm
Anarchy Riot in Chicago Ends in Arrests and Bruising
A Chicago riot at Twelfth and Halstead left twenty six injured as police intervened. Five people were arrested including Mrs Lucy Parsons widow of Albert Parsons who was later charged with disorderly conduct obstructing the street and resisting an officer bailed at four hundred dollars. A mass meeting had urged workers to attend and support a speech on the assassination of the king of Italy. Mrs Parsons was seen near a doorway when police moved to disperse the crowd.
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Chicago
Twelfth
Halstead
Lucy Parsons
Albert R. Parsons
West Side
Turner Hal
Attacks by the Filipinos near San Jaldro
General MacArthur reports Manila August 4 that First Lieutenant Alstuiter of the engineers led a 15 man escort and was attacked on August 1 between Miguel De Mayumia and San Isidro Luzon by insurgents about 350 strong. The entire party was killed wounded or captured.
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San Jaldro
Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Alstuiter
Corps of Engineers
An Miguel de Mayumia
San Isidro
Luzon
Patriots Praise Boer War: Lynch Predicts Boer Resolve
Paris August 4 Colonel Lynch of the Irish Brigade returns amid renewed Boer War interest. He notes Botha and De Wet can endure indefinitely with 12,000 troops, says Boers move food north to Lydenburg, has gold bullion in treasury, and that Botha De Wet and Kruger refuse offers to quit.
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Catone
Lynch
Continus
Paris
United States
Botha
de Wet
Lydenburg
Delarey
French Victory in Africa Ends Rabah’s Reign in Tehad
Paris reports the death of Sultan Rabah after French forces defeated his army, signaling likely peace in Luka Tehad. Rabah, once a slave and formidable fighter, had resisted French efforts for years and defeated the Bretonnet mission before his demise.
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Sultan Rabah
Tehad
Paris
Africa
Rabah
France
Luka Tehad
Zoobeir Pasha
North Carolina Sets Democratic Sweep in 1900s Election
In Raleigh, August 3, a fierce contest ended with a Democratic and white supremacist triumph by about 30,000 votes. Charles B. Aycock defeated fusion candidate Spencer B. Adams for governor, with all other state officers elected by a Democratic majority. The legislature became fully Democratic, and a constitutional amendment aimed at disfranchising African Americans passed as turnout among Black voters was low.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Old North
Spencer B.adams
Charles B. Aycock
Marion Butler
United States
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly
Anbu
Wiliam J. Samford
Lee Enunty
Speaker Henderson Involved In Hugo Montana wreck
Speaker Henderson and eight others were badly shaken when a Chicago & Northwestern special car struck the rear of the Crezan express near Hugo Oregon. The party moved to a sleeping car and continued to Portland.
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Ashland
Qve
Speaker Henderson
House of Representatives
Hugo
Here
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Crezan
Prade
Rogue River
Tugo
Portland
Allied forces engage at Peitsang near Tien Tsin
Heavy fighting reported as British American Japanese and Russian forces clash with Chinese near Peitsang six miles northwest of Tien Tsin. Estimates of casualties run high with six to sixteen thousand Allied troops involved and reports vary on progress toward Peking.
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Peitsang
Washington
Navy Department
Che Foo
Tauasig
Remey
Tien Tain
Peking
Sou
London
Tientsin
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Telegraphng
Attempted assassination shocks Persian shah in Paris
An assailant broke through police lines as the shah of Persia left his residence in Paris. The revolver wielding man was disarmed before harming the monarch and detained at a police station where he expressed remorse. Officials suspect Italian origin and age about twenty six.
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Whits
Paris
Persia
Italy
New York
Rome
Bresei
King
Humpert
Oeen
Monza
Milan
Immigrant Influx Tops Half a Million in Year
New York leads a surge in 1899 1900 immigration with 341 711 newcomers via the port. Across all American ports total arrivals approach 629 015, surpassing any year since 1893 and signaling a continued strong inflow through year end.
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New York
United States
McSweeney
Rioting in Canton Under Li Hung Chang Threatens Order
A Hong Kong letter dated July 2 accuses Li Hung Chang of ruling Canton with terror, suppressing public meetings and causing mass executions. It reports up to 2,000 executions during his viceroyalty and indiscriminate prisonings, while foreign elements fearfully viewed. Yellow fever reports from Yanpa show no new cases with improving conditions, and Lloyd Grigsby demands Ottoman compensation for American losses amid Armenian massacres.
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Li Heng Chang
London
Hong Kong
Li Hung Chong
Canton
Yanpa
Fla
Constantinople
Lloyd Griscama
United States
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