Des Moines Notes on Electric Railway Venture and Local Affairs
Cleveland capitalists via J B Hannas are in Des Moines eyeing a Des Moines to Newton electric line. Franchises sought for Des Moines, Altoona, Mitchellville, Colfax and Newton with building to start after spring. Also: bishops meeting unanimous on a question in Dubuque and crop reports for Iowa.
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Des Moines
Messrs. Jones and
May
Cleveland
Cleveland Iterurban Electric Railway Company
Newton
J.B. Hanna
Altoona
Mitchellville
Colfax
Witter
McGorrish
Dubuque
Davenport
Daily Capital Announces $2.00 Annual Offer for 1901
On December 25 the Daily Capital marks Iowa’s 54th statehood anniversary by offering a $2.00 annual subscription for 1901 by mail only. Current subscribers may renew by paying $2.00. Send letters and checks by December 8 to Lafayette Young Des Moines Iowa for sample copies and agent terms.
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Lowa
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Towa
Standard Oil Certificates Soar Amid Market Boom
Standard Oil certificates rose to 810 yesterday, up thirty points, as the firm’s capital of 100 million dollars now shows a market value exceeding 600 million. The stock’s surge this year has been remarkable, with Rockefeller owning about 43 percent of the company and dividends totaling around 45 million dollars in the past year.
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New York
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Iowa notes of hog deaths and a string of accidents
Thirty six hogs near Ottumwa died after eating cut glass. A 17 year old hunter from Norway died from a gun accident. Fires damaged Evanston store and post office at Fort Dodge, and an elevator at Lamont. Other items report a runaway court case, a police probe into a Beatrice linked affair, Hossack murder case, and local injuries from a shredder incident.
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Jack Morris
Ottumwa
George Severing
Norway
I. EK. Craft
Evanston
Fort Dodge
Bert Craft
J. R. Smith & Son
Lamont
Ed Deford
Keosauqua
Albia
Alva Booker
Eichelberger
Sioux City
Charles Thom
Beatrice
Neb
Carroll
Webster County
Clarion
W. S. Kenyon
Board of Supervisors
A. C. Hively
John C. Hively
Ainsworth Bridge
Ft. Dodge
New Virginia
Margaret Nossack
Lewis Hodson
Warren County
John W Hossack
Hossack
Medora
Philadelphia
Isaac Banner
James Dunn
Eliont
Western Union Ccollege
LeMars
Rowles & Bailey
Omaha
C. H.parsons
Des Moines
Fire destroys main building at State Agricultural College
The State Agricultural College main building was nearly destroyed by fire that started in the north wing boiler room at 4 o clock. The botanic collection suffered heavy loss and the total damage neared $50,000. Two hundred male students escaped from the dormitory, with few belongings saved. The south wing survived. the fire department was inadequate but student discipline and spirit helped limit damage.
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Ames
State Agricultural College
Paul St. Clair
College
Kirby
Boone
Amelia Sullivan
Daniel Sullivan
Farmington
George Anderson
Burlington
Harry Linter
George Carson
Williamsburg
C. M.W. Inglebert
Carney
Indianola
Henderson and Berry
Margaret Hossack
John Hossack
Prand
District Court of
Warren County
Applegate
Des Moines Daily News
Daily News
Dubuque
Roth
Esquimaux
Alaska
L. FE. Williams
Creston
Auditoriun Hoiler
End of War Nearing as Filipino Insurgents Retreat
Manila dispatch reports insurgents largely withdrawing at multiple points as American forces seize supplies and occupy new positions. Details note captured ammunition and equipment, a small landing failure off Pandan, and several enemy killings. General MacArthur approves death sentences for murder arson and pillage with some commutations.
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Manila
Dee
Catambuanes
Luzon
Pandan
Catamduanes
Charles T. Ellis
Barbara
Victoria
Fourth Infantry
Gircon
Pasay
Aquad
MacArthur
Ministers Abandon Posts in Portugual Netherlands Rift
Lisbon reports the Dutch envoy and the Portuguese minister in The Hague have left their posts amid a diplomatic row over exequatur for the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Marques. King Charles's toast to Queen Victoria and a telegram praising the England Portugal alliance appear to intensify tensions as Admiral Rawson lauds the king's stance.
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Lisbon
Netherlands
Portugal
the Hague
Lorenzo Marquez
Holland
Charles
Victoria
Royal Palace
Rawson
Tagus
England
Cnauses
Queen Wilhelmina Receives Kruger in Incognito Audience
A Hague dispatch reports Holland will not intervene in Transvaal troubles. Queen Wilhelmina met Mr Kruger in audience at The Hague in a discreet reception led by a royal official. Dr Leyds greeted Kruger at the palace door. The queen offered later friendship when the moment arrives.
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Nolland
Antwerp
Hague
Holland
Transvaal
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Kruger
Royal Palace
Dr. Leyds
Mr. Kruger
Paris
Echo de Paris
Credit for Entente Acknowledged by Novoe Vremya
Dec 10 St Petersburg reports that Novoe Vremya credits America with securing softened terms in the peace preliminaries. The article notes Britain resents President McKinley for stressing America Russia friendship and calls American influence pivotal to the existing entente.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremyae
Morrison
Peking
London Times
America
England
McKinley
Russia
Army post site board named for Des Moines inspection
Secretary Root approves Major General Elwell S. Otis Lieutenant Colonel James P. Kimball of the medical department and Major George E. Pond of the quartermaster's department to form a three member board to inspect the Des Moines army post site and order them to begin work at once.
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Root
Washington
Elwell S. Otis
James P. Kimball
Medical Department
George E. Pond
Quartermaster’s Department
Des Moines
Manchester sails for South Africa with troops
The British transport Manchester departed Cork on December 12 bound for South Africa carrying 700 troops and 400 horses. Prince Christian commands the vessel.
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South Africa
Cork
Manchester
Prince Christian
United States as a World Power Highlighted by National Zeitung
Berlin dispatch notes the National Zeitung's lead editorial on the United States as a global power. It praises America's rapid progress economically and politically and states that the U S stands opposed to Europe in both realms.
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United States
Berlin
National Zeitung
America
Europe
Boers Capture 17 000 Sheep Near Krugersdorp
Johannesburg reports that Boer forces seized 17 000 British sheep from a small detachment near Krugersdorp. The capture underscores ongoing clashes in the region as Boer actions disrupt supply lines.
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Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
Roberts speaks on South African War as he sails home
Cape Town reports Lord Roberts and family leaving on the Canada to England amid cheering crowds. At a farewell reception he expresses pride in completing a two decade aim to end Boer aspirations for independence, calling for stewardship and duties beyond glory.
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Lord Roberts
Cape Town
England
Canada
South Africa
Strike of the Santa Fe Operators Paralyzes Lines
Six hundred telegraph operators on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system struck in sympathy with Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe workers. Of 1200 total operators, about 900 are union members and 300 refused to strike, leaving roughly half the force at work. Company officials vow not to yield and bar those who struck from future employment.
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Santa Fe
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad
Atchison System
German Insolence. Chaffee Letter Protesting Looting
Peking dispatch notes General Chaffee's protest to Count von Waldersee about French and German troops renewing astronomical instruments from the palace wall. The letter was returned for tone. Foreign envoys warned against entering the south gate due to looting incidents as ministers resent extraneous authority. Yung Lu, favored by the empress dowager, forms regiments to defend the court. Yu Hsien’s execution said to be imminent if envoys press the matter.
Mrs Dewey Becomes Millionaire On Mother's Will
Washington report says Admiral Dewey's wife inherits from her mother Mrs Washington McLean who died of heart disease. The McLean estate is valued near two million dollars. Mrs Dewey gains large property from her mother's will and from her father Washington McLean's death.
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McLean
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Washington McLean
Dewey
Ludlow
John R. McLean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Beckham Takes Office In Kentucky Inauguration
Frankfort Kentucky December 12 Governor J C W Beckham was inaugurated for three years before a large crowd from across the state. In his inaugural address he did not mention the Goebel murder and pledged a clean honest administration free of partisan hate.
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Frankfort
J. C. W. Beckham
Goebel
Taylor
Beckham
William Goebel
Funeral Ship Hancock Brings 1500 War Dead to San Francisco
The transport Hancock arrived with 1500 bodies of soldiers and sailors who died in the Philippines China Guam and Honolulu. The dead will be cared for at the Presidio awaiting interment or shipment to relatives. The voyage carried 52 cabin and 500 steerage passengers and reported eleven deaths.
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Hancock
San Francinco
San Francisco
Philippines
China
Guam
Honolulu
Presidio
Treaty Fate Discussed by Senate and President
Washington on Saturday a group of Republican senators conferred with President McKinley about the HayPauncefote treaty. They reported that the original treaty cannot be ratified under current senate sentiment and questioned ratification of the Davis amendment. The Teller amendment is seen as acceptable and the president urged action to clear the way for the Nicaragua canal bill.
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Washington
McKinley
Senate
Nigaragua
Congress Debates Ship Subsidy and Canal Treaties
In Washington reports show Senate discussions on the Hay Pauncefote treaty and Nicaragua canal terms. The House passes the army reorganization bill by 166 to 133 amid party lines and an oleomargarine bill with tightened controls and tax changes.
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Washington
Senate
Pectitigrew
Cuba
Frye
McCall
Massachusetts
Morgan
House
Messrs
Hall
Pennsylvania
Underhill
Clayton
New York
Mr. McCall
Littlefield
Mann Ofllinois
Teller
Committee On Agriculture
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Buchanan
England
United States
Central America
Beveridge
Lodge
Foraker
Money
Mason
Spooner
Clay
Georgia
Payne
Ways and Means
Swanson
Virginia
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
West Point
War Department
De Wet Trekked North After Failed Bridge Assault
War Office dispatch from Bloemfontein dated December 8 reports De Wet's force escaped northeast after failing to seize the Commassie bridge at Rouxville. They abandoned about 500 horses and numerous carts as Knox confirms the retreat.
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de Wet
London
War Office
Kitchener
Bloemfontain
Knox
Rouxville
Fifty-Two Prisoners Captured Near San Antonio and San Benito
Manila dispatch reports a detachment of the Thirty-seventh regiment captured fifty-two prisoners in the suburbs of San Antonio and San Benito last Wednesday. The operation underscores ongoing patrols in the region and the sustained effort to secure the area.
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Manila
San Antonio
San Benito
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G.S. Gilbertson
Mercher Howard
John R. Sage
Town Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
RB. Connift
State Board of Medical Examiners
Still College of Osteopathy
Conniff
Pol County
PFC
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