Notes From the Capital Iowa Banking Stats and Rail Plans
Des Moines reports a sharp rise in deposits across state and savings banks with total assets and liabilities matching in savings banks and growing numbers of banks. Separately a Rock Island line cut off proposal from Des Moines to Avoca would shorten the route to Council Bluffs. State officials plan to tighten binder compensation to save money and seek county auditor data to equalize real estate taxation. Rail assessment reform faces criticism as the executive council seeks fair treatment of railroad assessments.
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Martin Figured It According To Law Would Be $297.10. Mr. Martin
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Britons clash with French troops in Tiensin affray
On June 4 in Tiensin China international troops fought after British fusiliers attempting to stop house breaking were attacked with bayonets and bricks. The fusiliers fired in the air then again killing a Frenchman and wounding others. Four fusiliers five Germans and one Japanese were injured before German officers and guards arrived to end the fight.
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Waldersee Leaves Peking End of Occupation Display
Field Marshal Count von Waldersee departs Peking with a grand allied troop march in a joint escort. Aide de camp Von Roech will stay to guide Prince Chuan to Berlin for China’s apology over Baron von Ketteler’s murder. Manila city proper population tallied at 244 752 ranking just below Newark. Treasure found in Eldora garret: several hundred silver dollars dating back to 1830 with no clear source. State Board of Control relaxes tobacco ban for convicts enabling limited use for first and second class prisoners based on conduct.
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Striking Iowa News Mixed With Local Incidents
Reports from Charles City, Mystic, Marshalltown, Perry, Dav enport, Glidden and Ames describe a range of events. A student suffers a deep chest wound from scissors, hail storms damage Mystic area, a man is shot near Marshalltown, a child dies from accidental alcohol ingestion, and a Perry casualty occurs in a street confrontation. Jail escape, arson attempt, and a dramatic rooftop rope descent are noted alongside a planned beet sugar company in Harrison county with a million dollar capital and tax exemptions for sugar manufacture. An Ames double track accident kills Earl Cline and injures George Kistol.
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George Kistol
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Andy Olson
Cline
Kistol
Herron Deemed Dismissed From Grinnell Church Ministry
June 5 report states Congregational council in Grinnell unanimously dismissed George D. Herron from church membership and Christian ministry. Findings cite immoral conduct, desertion, and a divorce decree as grounds, with resolutions to drop his name from the Grinnell association and depose him as a minister.
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Gubernatorial Nominations and County Conventionsummary
The report lists county convention results and delegate totals including Harriman and Marshall. It notes the Cummins forces claiming 25 delegates with 15 conceded to other uninstructed delegations. Separately, Conductor George Lukens died after leaping from the Wabash train near Bussey. Captain William E. Dougherty of Clinton was wounded in an encounter with ex-policeman Joe McNeil near the police station. Tramps captured near Redfield after shooting Dougherty. A Ottumwa woman, Mrs. BE Jd. Parnell, hanged herself after learning her son had been discharged from the army days earlier.
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Bussey
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Clinton
Joe McNeil
Anamosa
Dougherty
McNeil
Perry
Redfield
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United States Army
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Ottumwa
Cuba Platt Amendment Compliance Rejected by Cabinet
Washington June 1 The administration ruled that Cuban constitutional convention’s acceptance of the Platt amendment with modifications does not constitute substantial compliance. Secretary Root announced the decision after a cabinet meeting and talks with Senators Platt and Lodge. Further steps await new action by the Cuban convention.
Maximite Adopted by United States for Warfare
New explosive Maximite, invented by Hudson Maxim, has been adopted after tests at Sandy Hook proving grounds. The government acquired the secret from the inventor, and Maxim predicts it could revolutionize warfare by allowing explosive projectiles to penetrate armored ships from inside while smaller vessels replace battleships.
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Civil plans go forward no extra session over Philippines
Washington says cabinet unanimously agrees conditions do not require a summer extra session of Congress. Root and Knox issue opinions affirming executive authority under the Spooner amendment. Dingley tariff on Philippine goods remains in force while Taft commission recommendations guide tariff changes. civil government in the Philippines to proceed when military authorities deem time ripe.
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Spooner
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Condition of Mrs McKinley Reports Mixed From White House
Washington, June 5. Dr. Rixey said at the White House there is no major change in Mrs. McKinley's condition. She rests comfortably with fluctuating days, maybe slowly improving, and no immediate danger. A visitor noted the grave but slender hope for the outcome.
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Desperate Prisoners Spark Runaway Shooting in Toronto
Three Chicago extradites Routledge Rice and Jones were being moved from court to jail when a friend hurled revolvers into the cab. The robbers killed Constable Body, fled to a street car, and the motorman struck Trout ledge fatally. Two men were wounded and all five assailants were captured.
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Philippines Islanders Granted U S Passports
Secretary Hay directed Ambassador Choate to issue genuine American passports to two Filipinos who appeared at the London embassy as residents of the Philippine Islands. The ruling, affecting citizenship status and port of entry, may influence U S policy for territories including Puerto Rico and Guam.
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London
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Kitchener Reports Vladfontein Fight Casualties
Lord Kitchener dispatch from Pretoria reports May 29 fighting near Vladfontein. British force of 1,450 with seven guns attacked rear guard. two guns captured, later recaptured. British losses six officers and 56 men killed, plus several wounded and missing. Boer casualties unknown. Reinforcements ordered. Jamestown surrenders to Kritzener’s command. Cape Colony positions assigned to Gen French.
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European Powers Talk of Shrinking Armies Across Europe
In St. Petersburg June 3 reports note European interest in reducing military establishments. The rise of American troops in battle, Boer resistance, and a cautious French policy shift toward Germany shape discussions. M. de Bloch cites three topics for Count Lumsdorf including Italian participation, French military reforms, and China affairs. He says the French cabinet leans conciliatory toward Germany and public sentiment warms to Germans.
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Cable to Wood on Cuban constitution issue sent from Washington
Secretary Root discussed a long cable with President about Cuba and the Cu ban constitutional convention. The message to General Wood in Havana will be communicated to the convention and not made public yet. The United States will stay in control of Cuba until the Platt amendment is substantially adopted.
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Botha Presses Kruger for Peace via Standerton
The Sun reports General Botha arrived at Standerton and telegraphs via the Netherlands to Mr. Kruger seeking peace with Kruger urged to sue for peace. Lord Witchener allegedly authorized this move amid reports of 10,000 Zulus on the warpath. Berlin reports China will pay indemnity with interest at 4 percent.
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Russian Lowe battle London dispatch casualty toll
Exchange Telegraph reports from St. Petersburg that Russia lists 31 officers and 662 men killed or dying of wounds from the China campaign including the assault on Peking.
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Soldiers Riot Destroys Saloon Near Presidio
A mob of 500 to 600 soldiers from the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth regiments rioted outside the Presidio in San Francisco, wrecking Mrs Powers saloon. Windows shattered gas jets torn out and interior gutted in damages estimated at $2000 with reports of casualties.
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Foreign Ministers Welcome China's Indemnity Acceptance
Peking June 3 China accepts 450000000 taels as indemnity to the powers, easing negotiations though some doubt about guarantees. Ministers note handling revenue with many officials would raise salaries and advocate raising customs to 10 percent plus 5 million taels yearly, funding debt service, if alk likin duties on foreign goods end.
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Peking
Loomis Not Returning to Venezuela as Minister
Washington June .5 reports official confirmation that Minister Loomis will not return to Venezuela. Health issues and harsh attacks after state department orders prompted the decision. Loomis abroad to recuperate. Russetl remains head of Caracas legation. no immediate public response to Castro’s criticisms.
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Manufactures face customer backlash over policy stance
London commentary on Lord Hamilton’s letter rails at British factory methods and union conduct, praising frankness while condemning self interest. Parallel reports note a miner’s death in Beacon, a Filipino entry into Madrid parliament, and Miss Martha Michborn’s marriage to James Blaine, son of the late statesman.
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