Regulations on livestock imports and political shifts in Iowa
Governor Shaw reports Colorado Proclamations restricting sheep and cattle from many states and territories, while Iowa lags in protective laws. Dr. C F Applegate becomes Mount Pleasant state hospital superintendent after Hoyt's death. Populist committee suspends a state convention pending Democratic platform, urging participation in caucuses. S B Crane resigns, John R Cairk elected chairman.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Colorado
State Veterinary Board
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
California
Nevada
Utah
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Republic of Mexico
Iowa
General Assembly
C. F. Applegate
Clarinda State Insane Hospital
State Hospital
Mount Pleasant
Frank C. Hoyt
State Central Committee
Democratic State
Democratic State Central Committee
S. B. Crane
John R. Cairk
Albia
Monroe County
Formation of Fifty-first Regiment Company A Iowa National Guards
Governor Shaw grants authority to form Company A Fifty-first Regiment Iowa National Guards. The old company is mustered out for failing to meet inspection standards. Inspector General Olmstead cites drunkenness at inspection and requires a character certificate for all new members.
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Iowa National Guards
Shaw
Olmstead
State board to convert Anamosa to reform school model
The board plans to convert the Anamosa penitentiary into a reform school for ages 16 to 30 serving sentences over one year. Parole would release inmates after good conduct, with perman ent release after a set period. Elmira shows 80 percent reform on parole. Anamosa has about 450 inmates with no new buildings needed. The board also pursues a state colony for epileptics, noting special treatment needs and existing statewide numbers.
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State Board of Control
Anamosa Penitentiary
Mihmira
N.Y
Robinson
Anamosa
Elmira Institute
Institute
Glenwood
Iowa
Fire at Forbidden City Warns Guards and Library Loss
A blaze in Perridden City Pekin within the gate of the American end of the forbidden city burned three buildings, including a library with valuable manuscripts and dynasty records. Guards did their best to stop spread aided by heavy rain saving remaining structures. The passage ends with admonitions about offending readers and praising a contented state of mind.
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Perridden City
Pekin, Jones
Forbidden City
Distressing drownings and accidents reported in Iowa
Reports from Cherokee to Cresco describe a series of tragedies and legal notes. A adopted child of W L Crawford drowned in a yard tub, an eight year old boy died after a wagon accident near Auburn, and a three year old girl died when a loaded wagon rolled over her near Waterloo. Additional items include a cattleman losing 9000 dollars and court rulings on tax ferret contracts. An Omaha marriage arrest and a Boone horse theft case are mentioned along with G A R encampment news and a jail suicide in Cresco.
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Cherokee
W. L. Crawford
A. M. Crockett
Lake City
Mt. Hodeshill
Auburn
N. Madson
A. M. Mott
Aiser
Franklin County
Mott
Cerro Gordo County
Don Londegan
Chicago Commission
Buffalo
Londegan
Buffalo Midway
Wheeler
District Court of
Pottawattamie County
Frank Shinn
Board of Supervisors
F. M. Cunningham
Cunningham
Wellman
Cass County
Ferret C. Wellman
Oscar Thompson
Boone
Des Moines
Anna Seigle
Omaha
Oscar
George Stead
Waterloo
Mr. Stead
Dubuque
Davis
Pension Department
Civil Service
George Metzger
George A. Newman
Department of Own
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Harry Green
Decorah
Cresco
Commissioners of Insanity
Elma
Hanpetine
Alexander Hood
Lee
Mystic
Ottumwa
Appanoose County
M. Stife
Dedham
Joyce Lumber Company
Leo Welker
Grinnell
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Drake University
Welker
Will English
Will
Frank Fenstermaker
Frank Raphael
Mike Hubbard
United States
Larchwood
Edward Ugland
Lester
J. Armstrong
Armstrong
Melvine
Lilley
Greenfield
Greenfield’s
Morse, Dogel, Parker, Bertsma
Bros. Shoder
Phillscra
Mercer and
Grimm
Bigrelow
Ashton
Sibley
Schulte
Little Mook
Elsworth
Adrian
Minn
Mississippi
Dh Guderian
Kallee
Cummins forces claim delegates. Iowa results reported
The report notes Cummins supporters winning Marshall county delegates while other delegations remain largely uninstructed. It also covers a series of local disasters and arrests including counterfeiters in Waterloo, a fatal switch-accident near Mystic, storm damage across multiple counties, and a tax ruling upholding cigarette tax collection.
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Cummins
Marshall
McKinley Declines Third Term Bid In June 1901
President McKinley announces he will not seek or accept a third term. He underscores commitment to a second term and to serving the country rather than pursuing further office. The statement, cleared with Secretary Hay and Cabinet members, aims to dispel any fears of constitutional break with precedent.
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Washington
McKinley
Depew
Hay
Cortelyou
Morgan's Billion Dollar Idea Aims at Global Bank
London sources report J P Morgan plans a Anglo American bank with 1 billion dollars capital to centralize Europe US finance. It would replace major banking agencies and unite leading capitalists and the Rothschilds. Past rumors of 100 million capital were denied.
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New York
London
J. P. Morgan
Europe
America
Mr. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Morgan
J. I. Morgan and Company
United States Seeks Hague Arbitration On Peking Indemnity
Washington reports the U S government plans to submit current Peking indemnity issues to The Hague tribunal for arbitration. Secretary Hay authorized Mr Rockhill to propose the move after he reported readiness to act. The ministers in Peking are said to be deeply engaged, making arbitration a possible exit.
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United States
Washington
Peking
Rockhill
Hay
Sixteen Die as Port Royal Mine Explosion Strikes
Port Royal Pa June 12 sixteen men perished in a Wittsburg Coal company mine explosion. Seven were injured and thousands of dollars in property were destroyed.
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Pennsylvania
Port Royal
Wittsburg Coal Company
Dowager Empress Postpones Return to Peking
An imperial edict states the dowager empress's return to Peking is postponed to September 1 due to heat and her age. Astrologists predict a lucky date to begin the journey as court plans proceed.
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Shanghai
Peking
International Trap Shoot Ends With American Victory
The Anglo American trap shoot at Middlesex Gun Club sees Americans edge Brits 866 to 801 for the day and Crosby lead with 93 birds. Winds hinder records while double vs single barrel guns draw comment. Also: U S declines joint indemnity guarantee for China and may pursue direct talks.
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London
Middlesex
R. O. Heikes
Dayton
Ohio
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon
Ill
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Iowa
T. A. Marshall
Keithsburg
Paul North
Crosby
Budd
Tripp
Herkes
Frank Parmalee
Omaha
Cyclone in Oklahoma Leaves Deaths and Destruction
Disaster strikes Kay County with a tornado hitting Billings Eddy and Tonkawa and a wide 10 by 36 mile corridor of ruin. Losses exceed 100000 dollars as farmsteads crops and towns suffer. Four killed at Blackwell two at Eddy and seven at Billings across eastern Oklahoma and Perry locations.
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Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Kay County
Billings
Eddy
Tonkawa
Perry
O. T
Kansas State Line
Old Oklahoma
Blackwell
MAX CLASH WITH THE FRENCH OVER CONGO TERRITORY
Spanish expedition from Cadiz arrives Gibraltar to report on the Congo region west of the Muni river. Spain claims the area around Muni and Campo. France disputes it. The mission sails on Rubat to Fernando Po to assess agriculture and mining. Also reports Kitchener's dispatch on Boer losses and captures in the South African War.
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Congo
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Spain
Muni River
Fernando Po
Gulf of Guiana
Muni
Campo
France
London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Government Resists Inquiry on Maine Destruction
Washington reports the United States will oppose Spanish claims commission probing responsibility for the Maine explosion. It argues treaty article 7 relinquishes all indemnity claims and that the 1898 act providing relief settles any and all such claims against the United States.
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Maine
Washington
Spanish Claims Commission
United States
Spain
Havana
Congress
Cailles Ready to Surrender Rebels in Philippines
Manila reports General Cailles, insurgent chief in Laguna, will surrender with 1600 riflemen under modified terms. Negotiations suspend hostilities. troops gain franchise rights. a 100000 widow and orphan fund replaces per rifle payment. two deserters including Frank Meekin to be pardoned.
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Philippines
Manila
Cailles
Laguna
Senor Dancel
Illness Bulletin on Mrs McKinley and Mrs Botha News
Washington reports a full statement from Mrs McKinleys physicians detailing a blood infection linked to prorosis of the index finger and resulting endocarditis with improvement after treatment. London covers Mrs Louis Botha arriving in Southampton en route to London and possibly Europe for peace talks, with accompanying diplomat Mr Fischer.
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Washington
Mra. McKinley
Los Angeles
Sam
Botha
England
London
Louis
Gener
Southampton
Dunvegan Castle
South Africa
Vischer
Associated Press
Holland
Belgium
Fischer
German Demand for 450 Million Taels Indemnity Stirs Debate
June reports from Peking note a pause in ministerial meetings as inquiries rule. Most officials believe Germany should have warned China that all powers would agree to an indemnity of 450 million taels at four percent interest. They view Count Von Waldersee’s withdrawal and German troops as pressure to win assent.
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Germany
Peking
Count von Waldersee
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Humboldt
Sean Tea
Trewin
Linn
Terriott
Guthrie
Harriman
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Madison Vee
Ams Servee Meen
Fremont Seravee
Clarke West
Palo
Seaneowenne
William McKinley
Executive Mansion
Britain
Sultan
Constantinople
Armstrongs
Messrs. Cramp
N. R. O'Conor
China
Max
Sant Victoria
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Orient
Chire San
Ning Pi
Tim
Pittsburg
Jane Li
W. WY. Daly
Miles
Porto Rico
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