davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
Officers of Inflated Company
Get Away With Their
Lives.
FORTY OTHERS KILLED
BoIomen Surprise and Attack Com.
pany of Americans and Massacre
Large Number Before They Had
Time to Fight.

Manila, Sept. 30.-General Hughes,
from the Island of samar, reports the
arrivel of Sergeant Markley and one
private at Taunan from the fight at
Balangiga, where over forty men of
Company G. Ninth infantry were
killed by insurgents who attacked the
troops while at breakfast Saturday
last. The men who reached Tannan
say the: officers of the company, who
were at first reported to have escap-
ed, were killed with majority of the
company. The troops were attacked
while unprepared. by 400 Bolomen, of
whom the Americans killed about 14O.
Many soldiers were killed in their
quarters before they had time to grasp
their rifles. Hughes is going to the
scene of the disaster and will person
ally command the troops.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
DENY THAT IT WAS GHOULS.

CANTON, Sept 30---The guard at the tomb of the late
President Mckinley attacked last ng friends of the
family of the late President emphatcay discred belief in the
idea that shot reported fired by Guard Deprend the Vest
Lawn cemetery last night account of any attempt to
deecrate the tomb They do not attempt to explain strange
story of the guards account for the firing of the which
cemetery officials and other residents nearby say they heard
and do not believe to oud undertake make an att
tack on the vaul NTH seventy soldiers guard att
hand 1t believed the military authorities will make thor
ough Investigation of the stories told BY the soldiers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
LABOR FEDERATION TO MEET.

Large representation of Unions Ex-
pected at the Joliet Convention.
Galesburg, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-The annual
meeting of the State Federation of
Labor will meet in Joliet October 8
and continue four days. OF the 900
unions $50 will be represented through
their trades assemblies delegates.
Secretary Boyer estimates that the to-
tai membership Of the Illinois unions
is 10000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
IOWA TOWN SWEPT, BY FIRE.
Five Business Blocks and Ten Resi-
dences at Clayton Destroyed.

Dubuque, Sept. 3O-Fire originating
in the Mississippi Hotel at Clayton
early yesterday morning swept two
stretes and destroyed five business
houses and ten residences, comprising
the principal part of the town. Esti-
mates of the loss range from $4,000
to 100000
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
WEDDING OF HELEN MORTON.
Daughter of Former vice-President to
Wed Frenchman.

London, Sept. 3O.--The wedding Of
Miss Helen Morton. daughter of the
late Levi Morton, former Vice-Presi-
dent of the United States, and Count
de Perigord, son of the Duke of Tai
lyrand-ht-Sagan, will occur October 5,
at ST Marys Catholic church, Chelsea.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
1900 REMAIN BEHIND.
Out of 1a,761 Passengers for the Pa
cific Coast 1000 Staid There.

San Francisco, Sept. 30-The Trans
continental Passenger association is
sued report regarding Epworth
League travel to San Francisco last
July, which shows that 1000 persons
of the 1851 who came from the coast
lat that time remained on the coast.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
AGREE TO CUT RAILROAD RATES.
Lines to Reduce Passenger Fares and
Lower Freight Charges.

Sioux Falls, S. d., Sept. 3O.-Presi-
dents Earling, Hughitt and Hill of the
Milwaukee, Northwestern and Great
Northern roads, respectively, have
agreed with the State Railroad com
to reduce passenger rates in
the state from four to three cents
mile, and make reductions in freight
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
MORMON ELDERS WHIPPED.
Residents of Georgia Warn Mission
aries to Keep Away.

Bowersville, Ga, Sept 30.-Mormon
elders have been active in Hart, Frank
lin and Madison counties. The leading
citizens of these counties notified the
persons at whose homes the elders
were being entertained to send the OBJ
jectionable missionaries away. The
warning had no effect and two of the
elders were severely strapped and
warned never to set foot in that sec
tion again
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
SEEKS THE BEST MEN.

President Roosevelt Summons Booker
T. Washington Into Conference.
Washington, Sept 30-Booker T.
Washington was at the white house for
several hours last evening in confer
ence with President Roosevelt. Mr..
Washington came by invitation as the
President wished to consult him in
regard to his southern policy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
KILLED BY JEALOUS HUSBAND.
Wife Writes Note to Charles Curry,
Who Is Shot

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 3O.-Charles
Hudspeth of Mason City, Ill.,, shot
Charles Curry of Lexington, Mo-, be-
cause of jealousy over the attentions
paid to Mrs, Hudspeth. The shooting
took place in the Hudspeths' rooms in
Wyandotte street, where Curry had
been enticed by a letter written by
Mrs Hudspeth at her husbands com
mand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
NEW TOWNS RAPID GROWTH.
Lawton, onadarko and Hobart Pro
claimed First.CIass Cities.

Guthrie, Okla, Sept, 3O.-Gov. Jen-
kins has issued three proclamations
creating the towns of Lawton, Andar-
ko and Hobart cities of the first-class
and calling elections in each city Oc-
tober "a for the election of city officers
who will hold until neXG April. Law
ton has a population of 1856, Anadar-
ko 2,733 and Hobart 1850.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
WAR ON CHURCH ORDERS.
Tuesday the Battle inS France Begins
in France in Terrible Earnest.

Paris, Sept. 30.-Next Tuesday the
three months grace expires and the
new French law of associations will
come into force, and all the religious
confraternities which have not applied
for or failed to secure authorization
will be dispersed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
BIG LOSS TO PRINTING PLANT.
Wilson Humphreys & Co., of Logans.
port, Suffer Damage of $4,000.

Logansport. Ind, Sept. 30.-The
large printing establishment OF Will
son Humphreys & Co. was gutted by
fire yesterday afternoon,t the loss reach
ing between $4,000 and $4,000, with
insurance probably covering half the
loee-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
ORDINANCE FoRelDs TREATING.
Council at GrnneIi Says Practice En-
couraqes Drunkenness.

Grinnell, Sept. 30.-The city council
has just adopted an ordinance which
makes it a crime for two or more per-
sons to congregate and buy each 9TH
er drinks. 1t is held that treating"
promotes drunkenness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
CORPSE HAS A LEGAL VALUE.
Relatives Can Recover Damages for Its
Mutilation or Injury,

Bloomington, H., Sept. 30.--That a
corpse has a value and that damages
can be recovered for its injury is a
new point in law just established by
the appellate court in decision hand
ed down from an appealed case from
the Mclean county circuit court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
cuMMlNs AT osKALoosA.
Addresses Large Gathering in the
Open Air.

oskaloosa, Sept, 2s.-Hon. A. B.
Cummins, republican candidate for
governor, addressed an immense gath,
ering in the park here today. This is
the first big rally of the campaign. The
meeting was presided over by Presi.
dent Rosenberger. president OF Penn
college.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
VETERANS CANTEENs TO STAY.
Beard of Managers of Soldiers Homes
Decides to Continue system.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 3O.-Can-
teens at soldiers homes will be con-
tinued, according to the decision of the
board of managers of the National
Soldiers Homes, which has completed
its annual tour with the inspection of
the national home in this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01

ENTIRE TRAIN DEMOLISHED.
Fourteen Cars Were Loaded With by
Mantle and Matches.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept. 3O-A
freight train, loaded with dynamite
and matches, left the track five miles
from Linares, near Iona Alta. An
explosion resulted. The entire train
of fourteen cars was torn to pieces
and the track was ripped up for sew
eral hundred yards. 1t will be several
days before the track is open.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
WE'RE SCARED.

Yachtsmen Admit They Were Some
what Nervous Over Race.
New York, Sept 3O.-Members of
the New York Yacht club freely admit
that the race between Columbia and
Shamrock II. gave them quite a
scare" At the same time, they are
as confident as ever that Captain Barr
will prevent the Upton boat from car
rying home the cup. The next race
will be run tomorrow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
KILLED IN A WRECK.
Freight Trains Come Together With
Fatal Results.

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 3O.-Three
men were killed and two seriously in
jured in collision between freight
trains, head-on, on the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad at Long
Hill today
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
MEET FOR EPISCOPAL SESSION..
Many Delegates and Visitors Have Al
ready Reached San Francisco,

San Francisco Sept. 3O-The ad-
vance guard of the visitors and dele
gates to the triennial convention Of
the Episcopal convention, which meets
in this city next Wednesday. has ar
rived. The convention will be in ses-
sion until October 20. 1t is expected
that 400 members out of total of 600
will attend the convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
MURDERER HELToN CAPTURED.
Run Down by Posse and Taken After
BEING WouEded.

Van Buren, Ark, Sept. 3O.-After an
all night battle, Kit Helton, who had
killed his wife and mortally wounded
William O'Kelley, was captured in the
mountains near his home yesterday
morning. Only surrendered when he
was too weak to hold out any longer,
as he had been shot. He was brought
here this afternoon and is now in jail
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
HARTMAN MAY SUCCEED HAYS.
Likely to Head Southern Pacific, With
!. St John as Assistant

San Francisco, Sept SO.-It is semi
officially announced that E. H. Harri-
man will become the president of. the
Southern Pacific Company on the re-
tirement of President Charles NJ.
Hays on the first. of October.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
FIGHT DISEASE IN SCHOOL.
Health Authorities of Syracuse, N. Y
Take Vigorous Measures.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 30.-The bu-
reau of health has decided that the
pupils of the public schools here must
be examined as to the condition of
their health twice month. The prin-
cipal object is to guard against contag-
ious disease, but the physicians will
also try to detect and remedy other de-
fectS,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
CENTER OF POPULATION.
Geographical Location of the Spot
Near Columbus. Ind.

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 3O.-Profes-
sor John A. Miller and Prof. w. A.
Cogshall of Indiana university have
found that the exact geographical
center of population locating it on a
farm owned by James Marr, five miles
south of Columbus, and about one
quarter mile north of the spot which
had been supposed to be the center.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
KILLED WHlLE4f4uNTiNe.

Charge Forces Coins Through oska-
Ioosa Mans Thigh.
Oskaloosa, Sept. 30.-(Special.)-
David Bell an inspector for the Iowa
Telephone company, is dead as the re-
suit of an accident. While out hunt
ing yesterday his gun was accidently
discharged. The charge struck him
in the Leg, tearing away his pants
pocket and forcing several coins
through his thigh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
FROM coNeREs 70 KITCHEN.
Former Kansas Representative Works

Former Kansas Representative Works
in Restaurant for His Board.
Topeka, Kan, Sept 3O.-Seven
months ago E. r. Ridgley of Pittsburg
was member Of the KGnsas congress
sional delegation and chairman of the
populist central committee. Now he
is cook in a restaurant in Lawton,
Ok. working for his board. Politics
caused his hard luck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
NO PRAYERS FOR czoLeosz.
Rev. William 3. Leach Compares AS
sassin to the Devil.

Chicago, Sept. 30.-"Pray for Czol-
gosz? No. said the Rev. William b.
Leach in his sermon at the Wicker
Park Methodist Episcopal church yes
terday. "The assassin is fixed irrevoc-
ably" the preacher continued. No
murderer shall enter the kingdom.
This is enough. Man might as well
pray for the devil
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
DROWNED WHILE YACHTING.

Boat capsizes and Three Lose Their
Lives.
Kalamazoo, Mich. Sept. 3O.-A small
sail yacht, containing seven persons,
capsized on West lake, eight miles
south of the city, late yesterday af-
ternoon, and Mrs. Peter Krondyke, P.
Van Halst, and Miss Edith Maud We're
drowned
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
FATAL STREET DUEL.
Carl White, of Troy, Kansas, Killed by
Howard Lance,

Troy, Kan, Sept. 3O.-In street
duel here Carl White, aged 90, was
shot and fatally wounded by Henry
Lange. aged II, son of a restaurant
keeper. White had ordered beer. and
when Lange refused to serve it be-
cause of the prohibitory law he pro-
voked quarrel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
information Accurate.

Washington, Sept. 30-A question
having arisen as to the accuracy of
the Manila cablegram received by the
war department yesterday regarding
the fight in Samar province, a repeti
ton of,the dispatch shows it was COM
pany c., Ninth infantry, that suffered
the disaster and that Capt. Connell
First Lieutenant Bumpus and Major
Surgeon Griswold are missing and
probably killed. The father of Connell,
residingin New York.today telegraphed
the department he is in receipt of a
cablegram saying his son was killed in
the action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
INSURANCE ORDER RECEIVER.
Knights and Ladies of America
Trouble in Kansas.

Fort Scott, Kan, Sept. Bob. Hud-
son, city attorney of this city, has
been appointed by Judge Simons as
receiver of the Select Knights and
Ladies of America lodges in Kanss.
The appointment was made upon ap-
plication of Mrs. Tilda Scott, an in
surance beneficiary, whose claim is
contested by the lodge.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
j. H. HAvERLY is DEAD.

The Noted Minstrel Expires in Salt
Lake City.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 30
Colonel ]. H. Haverly, the father of
minstrelsy," is dead at st. Marks hos
pital, after an illness of several weeks,
Death came as the result of typhoid
fever, eliminating In heart failure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
BEATS AGED WIFE; KILLS SELF.
Tragedy Ends Indiana Couples Forty
five Years of Married Life.

Hobart, Ind, Sept. 3O.-Frederick
w. Hartman, an aged farmer living
near here, fatally wounded his wife.
aged 50 years, by striking he1 several
times on the head with piece. of iron,
Leaving her for dead. he went to his
bedroom and committed suicide by
shooting himself in the head
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
GOLDMAN DEFlEs CRITICS.
Says She Will Repeat Her Cleveland
Speech in CHICAGO,

Chicgo, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-Emma Gold
mans Cleveland speech, which is sup
posed to have melted Czolgosz to as
sassinate President Mckinley, is to be
repeated in Chicago. 1t will be deliv-.
cred by her for the benefit of locaT
anarchists if the police do not prevent
it,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
TAYLOR MAY YET BE TRIED.

for Ex-Governor OF Ken
lucky Likely to Be Granted.
Franksfort, KY, Sept. 30.-Governor
Beckham made requisition on Govern
or Durbin of Indiana for Former Gov
ernor w, S. Taylor and ex-Secretary of
State Charles Linley Friday for the
murder of Governor Goehel
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
SHE WAS "ALL ALONE"
Brooklyn Girl Returns From Trip
Around the Globe Alone,

New York, Sept. 3O.-Miss Theodore
Elwell has just returned to her home,
147 Pacific street, Brooklyn, after hav-
ing circled the globe, unchaperoned
and unattended save by the friends
she met on the long journey around
the world. Miss Elwell is only 20, is
possessed of remarkable beauty and
moves in good society.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
HON. 7. ]. PHILLIPS, OF OF
TUMWA, MAKES A SPEECH
DR.. GEO. LoRIMER RESIGNS.

Boston, Sept. so.-The resisna.
tion of Rev. George c. Lorimer,
pastor of fremont Temple, the
largest Baptist congregation in
the world,was read at the close of
the morning service yesterday. BY
standing vote the church society !
= and congregation voted not to ac. 4
: cept the resignation. This action =
will be rescinded at future meet :
ing should Dr.. Lormer insist up. :
on leaving. .
3 $ *ssss s**ss*#& i.
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Raabe, GA
Warren street, had died of diphtheria
as the result of being treated by SO.
called nature healer" by the name of
4. P. A. Carstens. who formerly con-
lucted shoe store on West Second
street in this city
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
COMMANDER OF FAMOUS
COLLIER MERRIMAC TALKS
PROBE ALLEGED FRAUD.

-. WASHINGTON, Sept. 3o.-The ;
senate committee on MILITARY af-
fairs today began an investigation
of the charges against Lieutenant
: Col. H. o. S. Heistand, of the ar
my, that he, in connection with
y other army officers and officials of
* the civil department of the govern.
ment, attempted to form com
blnation to control the outF 8 +
hemp from the Philippines, D SI'
y their official positions to inf s :
. and further their ends. = 4
= g a - = **# $3.50
objected to. Dewey sustained b
lection saying: I'VE want thu G S
not newspaper articles 3
Evans said before leaving Ke, II
m
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01

Gated to him the secret code a..ans-
ed by McCalla. He had not reported
the code to Schley upon his arrival,
supposing the admiral knew about the
code. Evans said he had not gone
nearer to the Colon on the occasion of
the bombardment of that vessel be-
cause he was following the flagship"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
ANARCHIST SALON DEAD.
He Once Attempted to Shoot the Shah
of Persia.

Paris, September 3O-Francois Sal
zon, the anarchist who attempted to
shoot the shah of Persia August 2,
1900, while the majesty was visiting
the Paris exposition, is dead at Cay
enne, French Guiana, the French pen
al settlement on the coast of South
America.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
NEW PORTRAIT.
New Bank Notes to Show Mckinley's
Face.

Washington, Sept. 3o.-The Dor.
trait of, the late President Mckinley
will be placed upon the next series of
$40 national bank notes to be issued
by the treasury department.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Cause of Death of Little Girl to Be
Probed.

Davenport, Sept. 30.-Indignation is
heard on all sides at the news that
Christian Raabe. the four-year-old child
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
LAUGHTER is DEAD.
Extensive Grower of Roses Dies of
Heart Disease in New Jersey.

New York. Sept. 30.-Thomas j.
Laughter, II years old. millionaire and
one of the most extensive growers of
roses in the country, is dead of heart
disease at his home, Dellwood, near
Madison, N. j.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
STATE FAIR OPENS.

Illinois Show Begins-The Prospects
Are Good
Springfield. ILL.,, Sept. 3O-The Illi-
nois state fair opened this morning and
will continue throughout the week.
Prospects of success are better than
in any previous year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-31
AN EMPEROR'S PROMISES
CHINA'S WILL PAY ATTEN
TION TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Imperial Edict in Regard TO the Abo-
Iition of the Tsung Ii lamen-
sforc Boxers to lie Punished.

PEKING. July 3o.-The edict of the En-
peror providing for the reorganization of
the Chinese Foreign Office has been re-
ceived here. Its tone and substance satisfy
the ministers Of the powers. The edict CO.
incides with their demands on the subject.
formulated by the United States special
commissioner. Mr.. Rockhill. as a condition
OF peace.
me edict declares that foreign affairs
will hereafter be the most important bust
ness of the government; gives the Foreign
Office precedence over the six old boards
that previously outranked it, and provides
for the reception of the ministers in the
hall in which heretofore only near relatives
Of the Emperor have entered. 1t also pro-
vides for the entertainment Of the ministers
by the Emperor at occasional banQuets.
The German minister DR.. Mumm Won
SchwarZenstein, is engaged in drafting a
protocol providing for the punishment of
Cinnamon guilty of participation in the
Boxer movement. A feature of this is that
the number of culprits has dwindled from
10 men, originally named. TO fifty-four.
This is due TO the fact that in the majority
Of cases il has been found impossible TO
prove the guilt of the accused.