Public Lands Convention Opens in Denver
The three day session heard James R. Garfield and others discuss national land policy. Garfield urged framing laws to serve the entire country, not a single region, stressing that public lands belong to all people and inviting constructive criticism from the west.
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Public Lands Convention
Denver
Colo
James R. Garfleld
Secretary of the Interior
Richard A. Bal- Unger
General Land Office
Henry M. ‘Teller
United States
Colorado
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming
Fred FP. Johnson
Garfield
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Recognition of Cerneau Masons
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a circuit court ruling in New York lodge of Masons v Rufus N Weaver trustee. The decision holds that in Ohio clandestine Cerneau Masons are not recognized by state courts. The dispute concerns ownership of property of the old lodge after a secession by Worthington New England lodge members.
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Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Circuit Court
New York Lodge of Masons
Rufus N. Weaver
Cerneau Masons
New England Lodge
Worthington
Grand Lodge
Husband Confesses to Fatal Gas Death Pact Shooting
James Wardell of New York admitted to Coroner Acritelli and ADA Manly that in a death by own action pact he shot his wife at her West Twenty Fifth Street flat. He did not know autopsy showed she died from inhaling illuminating gas. The admission adds an unusual crime to the city records though the exact charge remains undisclosed.
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Flusband
James Wardell
New York
Acritelli
Manly
West Twenty-fifth Street
Wardell
Wreck on the Bic Four Near Columbus Switch
A Bic Four passenger train No. 14 struck an open switch in northern Columbus Ohio Tuesday. Fatalities include Joe Mahaffey the fireman and Mrs Hyndman of New York. Several passengers were scratched or bruised. The train followed a spur to a Columbus factory.
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Columbus
Bic
New York Centralines
Niger
French Government Wins on South France Prosecution Debate
The French cabinet secured an indirect vote of confidence by a large majority of 254 after a tumultuous session detailing plans to prosecute agitators in the south of France. The move triggered a lively parliamentary debate.
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France
Report Denies Earl Muster Engaged to Mrs Palmer
The Earl of Muster of London denied the rumor of his engagement to Mrs. Potter Palmer calling the report absolutely untrue. Sioux City lice Stock Market reports indicate beef prices at 4 dollars and 8 25 cents, with hogs at six dollars.
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Bis, Palmer
Earl of Muster
London
Potter Palmer
Sioux City
Youngest Baltimore Murderer Convicted of Manslaughter
The youngest killer in Baltimore court history, nine year old Sidney Stralis, was Tuesday convicted of manslaughter. He is a hesro, aged 9 years, in the case reported from Baltimore.
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Criminal Courts
Baltimore
Sidney Sfralis
Hesro
Schwab Brother Weds Edith McGarrity in Cleveland Ceremony
The wedding of Edith McGarrity to Pug Schwab, brother of Charles M Schwab, took place Tuesday at St John’s Church in Cleveland with attendants from Nowe Dame and related families.
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Schwab
Edith McGarrity
Cleveland
Pug
Babar Hi
Nowe
MISSOURI RAILROADS FUME AT 2 CENT FARE TEST
Iowa jurist Sveares Test to 2 cent passenger fare act goes into effect at 6 am Wednesday for a three month trial. If unremunerative, enforcement may be challenged in court by railroads. State officials enjoined from enforcing the rate law pending federal court argument in Wallens City Missouri.
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Iowa
Sveares
Smith acPherson
Red Osk
United States District Court
Wallens City
Missouri
Lodge Says Philadelphia Immigration Station a Disgrace
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts criticizes the Philadelphia immigration station as a disgrace and urges a new building and more doctors. He says the subcommittee’s investigation will likely take two years, with a partial report possible next fall as six of nine commissioners survey conditions in Europe.
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Senator Lodge
Philadelphia
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Commission of Immigration
Congress
Lodge
Europe
Baltimore
The Bath Won’t Join Carnegie’s Permanent Gallery
Pittsburg rejects Gaston La Touche first prize The Bath in a Carnegie Institute competition. The panel and public pressure prompt removal from permanent collection amid widespread criticism and protests from readers and clergy alike.
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Pittsburg
Fine Arts Committee
Orchard's Trial Adjourned Until Boise Cages Disposed Of
Harry Orchard, confessed murderer of former Gov. Steunenberg and eighteen others, was brought to Caldwell Idaho and before Judge Wood. The Haywood case at Boise adjourned to allow Wood to issue a formal order adjourning Orchards trial for the present term. Trial date hinges on disposition of Haywood Moyer and Attibone cases in Boise.
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Boise
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Cald Wall
Idaho
Constitutional party urges calm on American question
Leading members of the constitutional party at a meeting in Tokyo passed a resolution urging calmness and prudence on the American question. They recommended trusting both governments to reach a satisfactory solution, given the issue's importance.
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Constitutional Party
Catholic societies plan sixth national convention in Indianapolis
Anthony Maie¢ national secretary of the American Federation of Catholic societies announced Monday that the program for the sixth national convention will be held in Indianapolis from July 14 to 17 and has been completed.
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Anthony Maie
American Federation of Catholic Societies
American Federaiion of Catholic Societies
Indianapolis
Cabinet Teetering as French Government Faces Defeat
In the chamber of deputies the Sugar clause bill aims to curb fraud and stabilize markets. The session was adjourned as the government faced defeat and later agreed to drop a portion of the supplementary wine tax.
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Chamber of Deputies
Railior Raises Wages After Officials Confer in Binghamton
Following a conference with officials of the Devon Railroad company at Binghamton New York the announcement was made that wages of all conductors baggage men and trainmen will be increased ten percent effective at once.
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Railior
Devon Railroad Company
Binghamton
N, CY
Laware
Ffud
French Government Prosecutes Wine Growers Revolt Leader
A French government move prosecutes the revolt leader amid unrest in the wine industry. Authorities pursue charges as protests challenge policy and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brancy
Urres
Tragedy in Michigan: Mayor and wife die in paired deaths
An 85 year old mayor and his wife are found dead in their home in Mich. The report notes a bitter relationship and a previous divorce filing. Police investigation underway as details remain unclear.
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Willerouta
Ug Dretenit
Mich
Mayer
Ameten
Ales
Dtyula
Unreadable OCR Fragment Highlights Historical Text
Fragmentary OCR segment mentions a parliament and universal suffrage themes. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text, but hints at a political discussion or debate on suffrage and parliamentary proceedings.
Telegraph Operators Nearing Strike After Chicago Mass Meeting
About 1500 telegraphers attended a Chicago meeting including 1049 plus women operators. They approved a ten day notice to Western Union demanding talks on grievances, voting a one day pay strike assessment and pledging nationwide support to back the Chicago move. Telegrams from New York and other cities urged unity while National President Samuel J Small prepared to press Western Union until issues are settled.
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Bhp
Chicago Commercial Telegraphers
McAl
Samuel J. Small
New York
Publc
D. Jones
Chicago
United States
Canada
Mexico
Nations
Kirby Stands for $3.5 Million Oil Case In Texas
John Henry Kirby of Austin signed for 3.5 million on behalf of Water-Pierce Oil, placed in receivership by Judge Brooks in a Texas district court. The firm has paid over 1,506 in fines and costs. Kirby pledges aid to ensure fair trials for all involved before any judgment.
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D. HL Kirby
Oili Company
John Henry Kirby
Austin
Water-Pierce Oil Company
Priday
Judge Brooks
Dstrict Court
Kirby
Webster City militia rifle range to end Sunday practice
Webster City militia Company C faces crackdown as residents urge state law enforcement. Officials plan to stop Sunday shooting at the rifle range despite members’ claims that smokeless powder lessens disturbance. If enforced, the action may cripple the unit’s weekend drills and impact regimental shoots.
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Webster City
Company C
Rey
New Point in Liquor Law Ruling by Judge Platt
Judge Franklin C. Platt rules a new liquor law point in Mason City prosecutions. Consent must be from property owners within fifty feet of the saloon room, not within fifty feet of the building containing the room. The Teeter versus Sibert case involves the Irving House buffet.
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Franklin C. Platt
Nquor
Mason City
Teeter
Sibert
Irving House Buffet
Temperance
Wreck on Great Northern injures seventeen
Eastbound Oriental Limited derailed west of Palermo North Dakota when a broken rail caused wire cars to plunge down a twenty foot embankment. Engineer James Longevan escaped injury while fireman Hugh A Nolan injured a foot. Seventeen people were injured.
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Oriental Limited
Great Northern Railway
Palermo
Onawa Hose Team Wins Holstein Race Championship
The Onawa hose team returned home elated after winning the association of big race at Holstein in 26 38, a record similar to their Butler Creek effort. They previously ran 200 yards in 26 25 seconds with a broken coupling and set a Straighttuty 200 yards time of 22 seconds. The Maple Valley Firemen's Tournament association crowned them champion for the third straight year.
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Onawa Hose
Holstein
Butte Creek
Onawa
Association
Maple Valley Firemen's Tournament Association
Battle in Kentucky Whisky Fight Kills Two
A Sunday afternoon brawl at Lee Rose in Owsley County near Booneville left Tom Wilson and Wiley Bowling dead after a whisky dispute. Henry Caudell and William Long were wounded. the fight pitted Wilson Caudell Collins against Estes Bowling and Long, with over a dozen shots fired. Henry Caudell is not expected to recover.
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Lee Rose
Owsley County
Boonevile
Tom Wilson
Wiley Bowling
Henry Caudell
William Long
Henry Collins
John Estep
Waley Bowling
Wiliam Long
Kesler Dwyer and Kettenbach Convicted on Two Counts
In north Idaho the jury found G. H. Kesler William Dwyer and W. P. Kettenbach guilty on two counts of the land conspiracy indictments and acquitted them on the remaining three counts.
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North Idaho
G. H. Kesler
William Dwyer
W. P. Kettenbach
Not Sent to Insane Hospital Despite Threats
Chris Hoenecke who arrived in Pom eroy three months ago showed signs of insanity by threatening to kill Robert C. Peate and Norma Dahlquist on Saturday. The Pocahontas County sheriff presented him to the_insanity commission where he appeared rational.
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Chris Hoenecke
Pomeroy
Robert C. Peate
Norma Dahlquist
Pocahontas County
Hoenecke
Funeral of Senator Morgan Held in Selma
The funeral of the late John T Morgan took place in Selma Alabama at noon Saturday. Thousands attended including delegations from every city in the state and many distinguished men were present.
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Senator Morgan
John T. Morgan
Selma
Ala
Ripley Quits as Panama Canal Consultant Engineer
Joseph Ripley resigns from the Panama canal commission as a consulting engineer to take a more lucrative post in the United States.
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Ripley
Joseph Ripley
Panama Canal Commission
Western League Game Schedule at Sioux City
Schedule lists Western League games to be played at Sioux City with immediate future dates for Omaha Denver Pueblo and Sioux City events. Read as a period schedule item outlining upcoming game days and locations.
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Sioux Chey la
Sioux City
Omaha
Sresduly
Denver
Pueblo
Teveenee Suly
Bedeae
Explosion at Cavillia Portugal Kills Thirty Workers
A dynamite blast at a Portuguese manufacturing town of Cavillia reportedly killed about thirty workers. Local officials say the explosion was caused by discharged workers seeking vengeance.
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Cavililla
Portugal
Kft
Unclear Maritime Dispatch From City Andreas
Fragmentary report notes Nomwepi Steamer Ashorn and overdue Norwegian Steiner Preston with Capt. Gisen ashore at City Andreas. Mentions 1k ashore and a slainer Hilis sent to scene.
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Ashorn
Steiner Preston
Gisen
New
Peeper Thrills Ida Grove As Prowler Flees
A Peeper known as Jack the Peeper stirs Ida Grove with a series of sightings. The last appearance occurred at J. W. Babcock residence where Mrs. Babcock saw him. Marshal Van Wagoner chased him and fired but the shots missed their mark.
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Ida Grove
Jack the Peeper
J. W. B. Babcock
Miss Lillian Pekin Named Missionary To Egypt
Miss Lillian Pekin of Atlantic has received word from the general board of foreign missions of the United Presbyterian church that her application as missionary has been accepted. She will sail for Egypt to begin duties early next fall.
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Heypt
Lillian Pekin
Atlantic
General Board of Foreign Missions
The
United Presbyterian Church
Egypt
Engineers at Toone Attend Northwestern System Event
The Boone lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosted Northwestern system engineers at Toone. A telegram from Chicago announced the death of T. J. Savage a charter member and organizer of the Boone division forty years ago.
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Toone
Boone Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Northwestern
Towa
Chleago
T. J. Savage
Boone Division
BBO
Orange City Man Injured by Train in Halland Incident
Telegram from Pine stake Minn reports Van de Steeg former Betten hotel proprietor was struck by a train at Halland Minnesota and seriously injured. He had left Orange City for Holland on urgent land business the previous morning.
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Orange City
Pinestake
Minn
van de Steeg
Ant
Betten
Halland
Holland
Man On Land
Carnival plans and legal exam success noted in local brief
A town carnival committee adjusts plans for the Fourth of July celebration at Stonn after a gate adjustment for Jung 22. The report also notes a center round examination and that all members of the luye bar pass the slate board exam, marking a strong record.
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Eltes
Stonn
Jung
Ani
Menbor
Luwa Uilye
Olty
Secretary of War Praises Roosevelt at Davenport Banquet
Taed at Davenport by Davenport Tuesday merit the banquet of the Ur-Gily Press club. Secretary Taft was guest of honor and speaker. He warned against executive usurpation, praised Congress holding purse strings, and lauded the prosperity of the last decade under the present President. He credited Roosevelt with stirring public conscience and received applause from both Democrats and Republicans.
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Roosevelt
Chih
Wily Taft
Davenport
United States
Dondd
Congress
Greave
Rome
Theodore Roosevelt
State urged to stamp out hog cholera by state action
Dr J H McNeill of the state agricultural college told the Town Swine Breeders Association in Des Moines that quarantine and state payment for losses are the only solutions to eradicate hog cholera. He cited Canada’s success and urged Iowa to adopt regular controls, criticizing so called cholera cures as bogus.
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Yes Motes
Swine Breeters’ Association
Des Moines
J. H. McNeil
State Agricultural College
Dr. McNeill
Canada
Towa
McNeill
Catholic Foresters of Clinton Adopt Membership Resolution
The Catholic Order of Foresters of Clinton adopts a resolution to bar admission of one loaneeKeeper into the order. Previously there was no denial of membership. Chief Ranger Frank O Connell of Hampton and other officers were re elected. J W O Neill of Clinton chosen chairman of the state delegation to the national convention at St Paul in September. Joan W Buckley of Sioux City named as a delegate to the national convention.
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Clinton
Insane Man's Death by Own Action At North Pomeroy Home
Nels Anderson, described as insane, died by self inflicted fire and knife injuries at his house north of Pomeroy last Sunday. He started a blaze in an upstairs room by lighting two beds and then slashed his throat with a half sharpened blade. Wife alerted neighbors who extinguished the flames and found him fatally wounded.
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Nels Anderson
Pomeroy
Blythe Gentry Wedding in Mason City
Six hundred guests attended the Blythe Gentry wedding as Miss Jeane Blythe daughter of Hon. and Mrs. James E. Blythe wed Richard Harding Gentry in Mason City. Dr Jordan of the Congregational church officiated.
Embezzlement Charge Against U.S. Express Agent in Clinton
Frantic Te Pesch, money order agent for the United States Express and city superintendent for Prudential in Clinton, is charged with embezzlement. Authorities say he misappropriated about $600 from the express company accounts.
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Frantic Te Pesch
United States Express Company
Prudential Insurance Company
Clinton
Pesch
Fire team wins free for all at Iowa state tourney
Start for Sioux City, Jack and Jill, the fire team that won the world’s championship in the free for all paid fire departments at Clinton Inet year, led the crew that faced the team then and left Cornell Bluffs for the state tournament in Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Jack and
Jill
Iowa State Firemen
Clinton
Cornell Bluffs
Woman Attacked by Thugs In Boons Night Raid
Mrs William Stolte wife of a Chicago Northwestern roundhouse worker in Boons was badly beaten and choked during the night by burglars seeking money. They fled after her brother shouted, preventing any robbery or plunder.
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Thurglars
William Stolte
Chicagé
Northwestern Roundhouse
Boons
Bun
Ida Grove Student Wins Ten Dollar Prize
Ralph Methmin, son of Pr and Men, of Ida Grove, won a ten dollar cash prize for the best essay written by a student of Northwestern University Chicago. He is studying for a degree and is a graduate of morning state college.
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Tdi Grove
Ralph Methmin
Pr and Men
TE. C Wellman
Ida Grove
Northweaturn University
Chicago
Fight Over Five Chief Extends Contention in Board
The board is amid a heated dispute over appointing a new fire chief. Five commissioners faced a formal notice as the commission issued the action against the nominee Chas M Nicholson. The incident centers on recognition of the appointed fire chief amid a contentious process.
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Coundi
Appolntue
Chas
Nicholson
Way
The Flag and Its Meaning in Our Nation's History
A reflective piece on the origins and symbolism of the flag adopted by Congress on June 14 1777. It links Old Glory to democracy liberty equality and opportunity and urges citizens and especially children to value and celebrate the flag as a unifying national emblem.
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Freedon
Sperry
Cambridge
Mass
Eurly
George Washington
Congress
Washington
United States
Congress Inter
Consolidated Steamship merger forms new company deal
The Consolidated Steamship Company stock exchange absorbs six old firms creating a new capitalized firm of 00,000,000 under the Inns of Maine. The Hudson Navigation Company remains unmerged operating the Hudson River trade.
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Consolidated Steamship Company
Bustoewa World
Charles W. Morvy
Inns of Maine
Hudson Navigation Company
Pullman Conmpany
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwestern
Ra Londa
George 8. Loftus
St. Paul
Varios Pulits
Pullman Company
Pennsylvania Wallronch
Gat Square
Hyon
Pennsylvania
Bave
Tse
United States Supreme Court
Georgia Lumber
Southern Railroad
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