davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
Tactics of the wheat Combine.

WINNIPEG, Man, Nov. 22.-Quite a
tempest has been raised here by the
exposure of sharp practices on the part
of wheat combine which 1t is alleged
practically controls the grain trade of
the country 1t has been shown that
Dakota wheat brings higher price at
inland shipping points than Manitoba,
and this is attributed to the manipula-
tions of the ring. The agitation has
caused the government to institute an
inquiry, and commissioner has been
sent to Duluth and Minneapolis to in
vestigatc the grading system in vogue
tl1prp
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
CHICAGO RIOT.
City Employees Clamoring for Wage .yhIsh
Couldn't be Paid.


CHICAGO, Nov. 10. There was live
ly time in the city hall for a time Satur-
day Some two hundred and fifty en-
ployes of the water department. gather
ed at the office of the city comptroller
and demanded the wages due them.
The comptroller sent out word that the
city had no money in the treasury to
pay them. Instantly the crowd turned
into bowling mob, shouting for bread
and threatening vengeance. They be-
came SO demonstrative that the comp
troller barred the doors and called for
the police. A small detachment was
sent, but the crowd was too much for
them, and it was not until battalion
of blue coats had dubbed them severely
that they We're driven from the cor
ridor. The crowd attracted by the
row sympathized with the rioters, and
it was some time before the police
could scatter it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

All fears to the effect that the
epidemic which has recently been
raging in the various hospitals and
kindred public institutions of Dublin
was nothing more nor less than the
dreaded Asiatic plague known as the
Beri-Beri. have now been set at rest.
For the doctors appointed to investi-
gate the matter have come to the con-
that the microbe responsible
for all the evil is not that of the
oriental Beri-Reri, but is indigenous
to Dublin. and known by the name of
ki-Wiss.li
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
HORSE THIEVES.

PERRY, 0. T.. Nov. GA deputy
marshal, while hunting for horse
thieves, ran onto the rendezvous of a
gang of outlaws in a cave about six
miles east of Pawnee. Tom Duff, Long
Tom and Jim Cracker We're found III
the cave and arrested. In the cave
were thirteen head of borses. an arsenal
and a large quantity of goods supposed
to have been stolen. The robbers say
that the cave was the old home of the
Dalton gang, and that Bill Cook and
his men have occupied it for weeks at
a time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
OGDEN FIRE.
Public school Building Destro but the
Scholars Escape.

Public school Building Destroyed. but the
Scholars Escape.
OGDEN, Nov. aa.--Ogden's beautiful
brick two story school house took fire
shortly after school opened and burned
to the ground. Children and teachers
made good their escape, but many lost
their books. The school library,
which contained many choice books,
was total loss. The building cost
$1,000; insured for SO. 400. The cause
of the fire is supposed to have been
from one of the new furnaces which
had recently been put in. The city
was without water to control a fire,
but hopes soon to have complete sys-
tenn of water works, as they are drill
ing for water
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
EXCITING EXPERIENCE.
Union County Boy Dragged by Colt and
Badly Hurt.

CREsToS. Nov. 22.-The fourteen
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson,
of Grant township, had a perilous and
exacting experience. He was break
ing a colt when the saddle girth broke,
and the young lads foot caught in the
bride rein. In this perilous position
he was dragged over the field, and but
for the breaking of the rein his brains
would have been crushed ont As it
was, he escaped with severe bruises
and a broken limb. His mother wit
messed the accident.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

The difference between the modern
novel and the advertisements seems
to consist in the fact that the former
is read by women. gossiped about, and
then dismissed from their minds;
while the latter is read, discussed. CON
sidered; after that the women march
down and view the advertised goods
and buy if they are able,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
Ex-LEclsLAToR DEAD.

Brief Obituary of II Once Prominent
Iowa Man.
McGREGoR, Nov. 22.-Hon. Gregor
McGregor is dead after brief illness.
He was about so years old. was twice
a member of the Iowa legislature,
three times mayor and almost continu-
onsly an alderman of the city founded
in 1910 by his father. Alexander Nc
Gregor. Mr. McGregor leaves large
amount of real estate and a wholesale
hardware business
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
.TITZ ExoNERATEp.
Tho Coroncr's Jury Returns Verdict
Acquiring Him.

NJ SYRACUSE, N. VI, Nov a3. The in
quest over the body of Cornelius Rior-
dan, the prize fighter, who became
unconscious while sparring with Bob
Fitzsimmons recently and died later,
has been held. Many witnesses were
examined The jury, which was com
posed of some of the representative
business men of the town, brought in
a verdict generating Fitzsimmons
District Attorney Shove says that
despite the verdict he will present the
case to the grand jury of Onondago
county
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
LORD RosrnERY saws that AMI En,

LORD RosEBERY says that all Eng
land wants is peace. and doubtless
this is true England has already as
much territory as it can take care of,
and there is no part OF the world in
which it could secure considerable
addition without coming in contact
with some civilized power. 1t is
hoped that universal peace will be
maintained, and the understanding
which it seems has been reached be-
tween England and Russia is a step in
the direction OF permanent peace.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
smerincer Nanted FOR Mnrder.

BUCHANAN, Mich, Nov. % "A dis
patch from North Dakota says that
George Sweringer, under arrest for
committing deadly assault upon his
father-in-law, August Vetter, is also
wanted in North Dakota for a murder
committed there six years ago. He
will probably be surrendered to the
Dakota authorities and stand chance
of suffering the death penalty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
CROSSING ACCIDENT.
Team killed and Man Seriously Hurt.

NEWTON. Nov. ia man by the
name Of Lee Hanes was run over by
the cars about mile east of this
city and seriously injured Mr. Hanes,
who resides in Newton, was on his way
to Marshalltown, driving team He
was overtaken by the Rock Island pas
senger train on what is known as the
Coates" crossing. One Of his horses
was killed his wagon demolished and
himself seriously injured. and his re-
covery isdoubtful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
GEN. FREMoNT's BODY.
To be Inferred in a Cemetery Near the
Hudson River.

To be Inferred in Cemetery Near the
Hudson River.
New YORK, Nov. a2.-Tne body of
Gen. John c. Fremont. the Path
Finder" and first candidate for the
presidency on the republican ticket
has never been inferred, but has re
manned for several years in the receiv-
ing vaults of Rockland cemetery, on
the Hudson. Recently Mrs, Fremont,
who lives in Los Angeles, requested
that the interment take place at once
and as privately as possible. AS re-
suit the body was buried in Mockland
cemetery on the Hudson this afternoon
under the direction of the Associated
Pioneers of the Territorial Days of
California
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
RETALIATION.
Germany's Antipathetic Policy Toward the
United States.


WASHINGTON, Nov. a3.-The indica-
tions multiply that Germany is pursu-
ing a repressive policy toward i'm
portations from the United States that
may call for retaliation The United
States consul, Robertson, at Hamburg,
reports that the imperial government
has set on foot movement to exclude
American dried and evaporated apples,
on the ground that they are deleterious
through containing zine taken from
the frames on which they are dried.
The consul suggests that wooden
frames be substituted. The enclosures
with the report show the German
papers have attacked American seeds,
such as clover, timothy, etc, as adult
terated and worthless.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
LETTERS STOLEN.

Postoffice Boxes Robbed by Unknown
Parties.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Nov. e2-The post
Office lock boxes of the Order of Rail
way Conductors and r NJ. Sinclair &
Co, pork packers, were opened by I'M
known parties and robbed of over fifty
letters containing money and express
orders and large bank drafts Part of
the letters were found later in stair
way 1t cannot be determined how
much in currency was taken from the
letters nor how many letters are miss
i1,or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

The cars physicians certify that he
was not poisoned by nihilists AS
soon as somebody certifies the same
for the physicians the incident will be
considered closed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

THAT boy who was fooled by the
students OF the Institute of Technol-
ogy into standing on the Boston bridge
in storm for seven hours has the
best of it after all. He has proved
that he is sincere and game to the
limit OF his strength. The others
have only proved that they are second
class idiots and liars, also.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
FIRE AT CARSON.
Half a business Block Destroyed Prob
ably Incendiarism.

ably liberalization.
CARSON, Nov. 90 One-haf Of a
block in the business part of Carson is
in ashes, fire breaking out at mid
night hour in an unoccupicd building
in the midst of modern row. and
nothing could stop it until it had swept
the entire half block, although small
system of water works, put in by pri-
vate subscriptions of business firms and
just completed, prevented its spread
across the streets in either direction.
Eighteen buildings are burned, at an
estimated loss of $a1 900, with insur-
ance at about Slo,s0O. The origin of
the fire is a mystery, but indications
point to incendiarism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

ITALY and the Indian territory have
long been rivals in the brigandage
business, but Italy still holds first
place. A band of desperadoes organ
lied like soldiers has raided and looted
a town Of 1000 inhabitants. Even
the Bill Cook gang have not been able
to equal that record.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

Too EMPHATIC endorsement cannot
be given to the action of the faculty
OF the university of Chicago touching
the practice OF hazing. The profes-
sors assert that the new rule pre-
scribing the expulsion of all students
who engage in disorderly demonstra-
tons will be rigidly enforced. Prose
cution in the police courts might be
added.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
LOST HIS STAR.

Dubuque Constable Attacks an Attorney
DUBuoUE, Nov. 2a.-Town Marshal
Hinllley, who is also constable. made
personal attack on Attorney j. b. UT
in court during the progress of a trial.
Hinkley was promptly suspended from
his Office and another appointed to fill
his place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

II the torpedo boat Ericsson is La
bic to such accidents as have twice
prevented her trial trip, foreign foe
could capture the Atlantic cities be-
fore the protector could be put into
operation. One mean thing about
foreign foes is that they will not post
pone their attacks until the torpedo
boat is in working order.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.
Young Cars Reported LIberalIty on
Certain Matters.

VIENNA. Nov. %. 1t is reported the
young ear in consultation with the
grand dukes declared his intention to
abolish the secret court police and state
Of seige He also favored the freedom
Of the press. He said if it is his fate
to be killed the secret police could not
save hi-a. It's reported the governor
of Finland has gone 60 st. Petersburg
to report to the car that the Finland
ers refuse to swear allegiance to him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

If the emperor of China took Ii
Hung Chang's clothes away from him
with the expectation that the dis
tinguished viceroy would have to
cover himself with glory IN order to
be decent, his majesty was disap-
pointed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

WHEN Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt al
legged non-support as the grounds for
her divorce, she introduced decided
novelty among the skeletons in the
closets of the 400.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
JACKSON DECLINES.

Says He VIII Not Be a Candidate for Re
nomination.
Dies MONIES. Nov. 21.-Gov. jackson.
in letter to Chairman Blythe, of the
republican state central committee,
states that he viii under no circum-
stances be a candidate for renomina
ton. He gives as his reason that he is
poor man and cannot afford to spend
another term in an office which is not
q remunerative one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
DEATH TO ANARCHY.

BARCELONA, Nov. 22.-Jose Salvador
Franch. the anarchist who threw the
dynamite bomb in Liceo theatre in
this city the night of November :, 1893,
killing twenty and wounding fifty
people, was executed yesterday
morning
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

The laws Of Kentucky, it seems, do
not forbid the marriage of children
Gassius NJ. Clay's bride is only 10
years Of age, and Cassfus is more than
so. One is in her first childhood and
the other is in his second.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
INDIAN TERRITORY OUTLAWS.
Talk of Removing the United States
Marshal.

WASHINGTON, Nov. a3--Attorney
General olney. Secretary Lamont and
Secretary Smith held conference
relative to sending troops to suppress
the Cook gang and others in Indian
Territory. They decided that the mat
ter came under the jurisdiction of the
department of justice, and United
States Marshal McAllister, of Indian
Territory, was criticised for his in
action and it is likely the attorney
general will instruct the marshal of
Arkansas to summon a posse and drive
the lawless element out of the territory.
There is talk of removing Marshal
McAllister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES once said
that the newspaper has become me-
cessity to the intelligent man OF this
country. 1t is this that makes it a
good advertising medium.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
Chicago Horse show Begins.

CHICAGO, Nov. %. To-day the horse
show began at Tattersalls. Also the
American fat stock show of 1894, and
the seventh American poultry show
The entries are numerous and the
prospects for a successful exhibition
most hattering
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
CLINTON SENSATION.
Court House Contractor Charged With
Boodiing.


Boodiing.
CLINTON, Nov a1.-The Clinton coun-
ty board of supervisors created SEN
sation by annulling the contract with
G. |. Levelle for the new court house
and beginning suit upon Levelle's
bond. The contract called for fin
ished structure for $4,000, but SOS, 900
has been expended and the building is
not more than half finished. The
boards action will result in great
amount of litigation. Doodle isalleged
The case is expected to produce some
sensations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
IA Nav Faculty.

"Do you know asked the snake editor,
that color can DO detected by the tonch3"
NO. replied the horse editor. Have
you learned the schemelo
Not all Of it, but have learned a little"
'Indeed2n
Eyes, without the slightest difficulty !
can tell when feel blue.o
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

CONGRESSMAN English was, it is
trne, overwhelmingly defeated Tor re-
election in New Jersey. but his fame
as the author Of ben Bolt" wa.
frunpeted in .Trilby. the greatest
book Of the year, and that is glor!
enough.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

The parties who stole Corbett's
championship belt We're doubtless
skeptical about ever getting a chance
at il in a regular way.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
DAMAGE SUIT.

Fort Madison saloon<eeper Sued by a
Widow.
KEoKuK, Nov. 22-In the district
court Mrs. Annie Timmermeyer, for
herself and three children, has begun
suit against John S. Schneidermeir, a
Fort Madison saloonkeeper, Sor $40, 900
damages. She claims defendant sold
her late husband liquor, from the
excessive drinking of which he died
October 90.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

An acting model of the human heart,
with every detail, has been made by
French ply stefan. The blood can be seen
coursing to and from it through artificial
arteries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
Cabinet Crisis in Hayti.

PoRT AU PRINCE. Hayti, Nov. 90.
The cabinet has censured President
Hippolyte and the ministers are re-
signing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
MISSING BOY.
His Parents Are Anxious to Hear From
Him.

LAKE MILLS, Nov. 1o.-Laurence
Carr left his home, at Bristol, on
September II, 1894: he was seen last at
Oskaloosa, October II, 1894. He is IS
years old, small size, thick set, brown
eyes, brown hair. His parents grieye.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived. The authorities of any city or
town where he may be viii coufer
great favor by writing to John Carr,
Bristol Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23

IT win be noticed that Russia can
see through her tears as far east as
Nladivostock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
SOVEREIGN REELECTED.
No Opposition Expressed BY the knights
r oil,

New ORLEANS, La, Nov. 21.-Grand
Master Sovereign was reelected with
out opposition by the Knights of Labor
general assembly. Merritt, of Col
orado, was elected foreman. Secretary
Treasurer Hayes wasre-elected, though
there was some opposition. Washing
ton gets the next convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
SAD ACCIDENT.
Prominent Woman killedby Being Thrown
From Buggy.

HAMPTON, Nov. e1-NIrs. W. A.
Church, wife of prominent farmer
living near Hampton, was killed by
being thrown from carriage Mrs.
Church was prominent in the Pythian
sisters and was one of the grand Of
fcers in the state organization last
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
..rhlnk Not Today win Never Dawn A galn.,

Think Not Today will Never Dawn Again"
On the 9th and Goth of November and 4th
and 18th of December the Banner Route"
will sell excursion tickets to all points IN
Texas, New Mexico, Indian Territory and
Oklahoma. at one fare for the round trip
less two dollars. Tickets good returning
within twenty days from date of sale.
For further information regarding lands,
climate, etc, call at the Wabash city
office at 220 Fourth street, Des Moines, Ia,
or address Horace Seely, Commercial
Agent, Banner Route"
Trying to obtain happiness simply to
have it, is nothing m ore than sel6shness.
1--WE never lose by politeness, hence we
bow to the inevitable.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-23
CHICAGO POLICE.
The Mayor will Make an Effort Toward

The Mayor Will Make an Effort Toward
Reform.
CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-As result of the
agitation Of the question of police re
form, Mayor Hopkins announces that
he intends to create bipartisan
commission to control the department.
Heretofore the department has been
under the control of the mayor. He
will ask the Legislature for enactment
OF law to make the reform permanent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-09-04
IT STARTLES US.
When We Read Of Some Of These
Wonderful Things.

Miss Bessie L. Putnam, well-known
and popular young lady residing on the
Lowell Road, Lawrence, Mass, has just
had avery narrow escape from death.
Two years ago." she says, . found l
was beginning to be very nervous and
that the least excitement would bring
on fit of hysteria from which it took
me two or three hours to recover. My
nerves got in such bad condition that
some days would cry for hours and
then have laughing spell.
was completely unstrung and could
do nothing about our place. My stomach
began to trouble me and [ could not
keep anything on it. from woman
weighing 1862 pounds found myself re-
duced to shadow and was so feeble that
I could hardly dress myself.
81 tried several physicians but they did
not seem to be allie to do anything to
relieve nue.. / really thought my days
were numbered and in fact made every
preparation for my death as | fully ex-
pected to die within short time
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-09-04

aOne of our neiGhbors calling wanted
to know if had ever used DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and
spoke so strongly in favor of it that |
thought I would try it. When l had
finished the first bottle and started on
the second l felt that instead Of a
doomed woman was going to be cured
and enjoy life.
my nervousness grew less and / ate
without my food distressing me in the
least, something had not done for two
years. and I began to gain in flesh. l
took six bottles land am now well,
strong woman, and hope to live to a
good old age. My faith in DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy is so
strong that gladly tell everyone what it
| has done for me, and cannot too highly
| express my thanks for what DR.. Greene
| has done for me-"
| 1t is fact that this wonderful medi-
| cine, DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy Will cure when others fail,
| that it will save life after all hope is
gone. Take it and you will regain
| health and vigor, for it is the medicine
| that cures. DR.. Greene, it's discoverer, is
our most successful specialist in curing
all forms of nervous and chronic diseases.
] He can be consulted at his office, "a Tenn
pie Place, Boston. Mass, free. personally
| or by letter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-09-04
The Barnicoats.

Today the Earnicoats Fire association of
Boston will arrive on the boat, be received
by the Veteran association of..sPortland' s
committee, escorted to the Preble house,
breakfasted and given ride to Fort Allen
park Ate a. M. the Portland veterans will
march to the Preble house, receive the Bar
licoats and march down Congress to Frank
lin, to Cumberland, High, Spring, Bracket,
Carleton, Congress 10 Hon. Neal BOWS,
where there will be reception, then down
Congress, Middle, Exchange and CONNER
cial to Custom House wharf, where thesboat
will be taken for the Islands. There will be
lunch served at once on arrival, and a shore
dinner at p. m. at p. m. the party will
return to the city. In the evening the
concert by the Salem Cadet band and the
ball will take place at City hall.