Brief News Notes Round About The World
Maj George M Downey A S A retired died in Washington after a week long illness aged sixty nine He participated in three Indian campaigns Edward B Moore commissioner of patents returned to Washington after a stay in South America La Follette's health condition reported in Rochester Minn for medical exam and possible operation Arnold J Smith of Chicago commended by Navy for averting an explosion on the battleship North Dakota September 8 Prof W S Thomas associate of Jay Gould died near Little Rock Ark Duke Franz Josef of Bavaria praised American women before sailing for home Donald P Stubbs son of John C Stubbs found dead in Cleveland Charles R Wright longtime Syracuse sporting editor died in office Mrs Ida von Clausen challenged Col Roosevelt for a fight George Chavez the Peruvian aviator killed in a crash in the Alps A secret service counterfeiting case uncovered in Pasadena notes tied to Williamsport Pa Senator Lorimer accused of bribery in vote trade Jerseyville official Henry A Shepherd testifies about Lorimer deal Dogfish considered edible Dr Irving Field and Dr Robert Thompson charged in San Francisco murder case War and navy department reports on cadet organizations and the Dewey dock sinking Panama Canal landslide blocks Culebra cut Henry E Juergens travels 1193 miles by trolley Missouri population rises 6 percent Federal raids break up Scheffels chain and Monrose case Mamie McCarthy burns to death in St Louis Olive oil plant in Los Angeles destroyed by fire Large losses in olive operations China warned of potential uprising Foreigners' safety in China under watch Walter Brookins sets cross country record Chicago to Springfield 286 miles in 5:49 Beckemeyer testifies Lorimer money remark Lockout at 10,000 bricklayers Holstlaw testimony on Lorimer vote
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George M. Downey
Army Post
Washington
Maj
Downey
Edward B. Moore
South America
United States
la Follette
Rochester
Min
Gaynor
New York City
Galveston
Tex
Charles R. Wright
Syracuse
N. Y
Courier
Wright
Jord ‘Meyor
London
Guilds
Thomas Vesey Strong
Duke Franz Josef
Bavaria
New York
Donald P. Stubbs
John C. Stubbs
Harrian Lines
Union Pacific Railroad
Cleveland
George Chavez
Alps
Ida von Clausen
Saratoga
Col. Roosevelt
Secret Service
National Bank
Pasadena
Cal
Jerseyville
Shepherd
Rood
Enys
Irving Field
United States Fish Commission
Robert Thompson
Grant
San Francisco
Eva C
Naval
Culebra Cut
Panama Canal
Culebra
Henry E. Juergens
Pittabure
New England
Missouri
Chicago
B. H. Scheffels & Co
Milwaukee
Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
Providence
Alfred H. M. Monrose
The
Globe Association
Mamie McCarthy
St. Louis
American Olive Company
Los Angeles
Peter Kilty
Kilty
China
Adyiea
State Department
Walter Brookins
Springfield
H. J. C.beckemeyer
Senate Committee
William Lorimer
Lee O'Neil Browne
Lorimer
Beckemeyer
New York Builders' Association
Dix Leads Democrats In Governor Nomination At Convention
The New York Democratic state convention nominated John A. Dix for governor by 434 to 16 over Sulzer. The platform pledged old nationalism, condemned attacks on the U S Supreme Court, and favored direct primaries. An explosion in Los Angeles destroyed the Times building, with 15 to 20 believed dead. The American Prison Association sessions opened in Washington under Amos W Butler presiding. In Wisconsin, William Simon killed his sweetheart Emma Brandt, her sister Tillis Brandt, then himself.
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New York
John A. Dix
Sulzer
Supreme Court of the United States
Los Angeles
Cal
Times
Los Angeles Morning Times
Washington
Amos W. Butler
Indianapolis
William Simon
School Hill
Wis
Emma Brandt
Tillis Brandt
Carroll Not Guilty Jury Verdict Prompts Gratified Governor
Des Moines Iowa October 1 Governor Carroll was found not guilty of libel against John Cownie by a jury that deliberated from 6 15 p m to 7 45 p m with an initial split of eleven for acquittal and one for conviction The governor said he was gratified beyond measure and that no other verdict should have been returned Cownie declined to comment beyond Not guilty The population of Des Moines is 97698 including Fort Des Moines Valley Junction Urbandale and other areas per Census Director Durand Official election proclamation lists state officers twenty two senators 108 representatives and district judges plus a proposed constitutional convention vote and related questions
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Des Moines
B. I. Carroll
John Cownie
Johnston
Carroll
Howe
Commercial Club
H. Dana Durand
Citzens
Valley Junction
Fort Des Moines
Urbandale
State House
Durand
City of Des Moines
College
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Admen's Club
House
Iowa League of Commercial Clubs
Iowa League of Municipalities
Exhibit for Corn Show Driven by Port County Schools
Mrs Jennie Steele Huegle superintendent of Port County schools is preparing a corn show exhibit from rural schools. The display will feature sewing manual training and model houses on a scale with barns. A state historian curator plans to send blank forms to prominent town figures for personal histories to add to state records. The Iowa Press and Authors Club held its annual outing to Colfax with a dinner at the Colfax Hotel.
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Jennie Steele Huegle
Port County
Coliseum
Harlan
State Historical Department
Blanka
Iowa
Cummins
D. A. Ri
A. B. Cumming
D.A. R
Gédar "Falls
Publicity Bureau proposed to promote Iowa growth
A Des Moines Ad men’s Club committee pushes a state Publicity Bureau under the agriculture department to educate Iowans about opportunities, attract business, and counteract outmigration. Funds come from a Des Moines theater charity week, with an active speakers bureau and endorsements from major leagues.
Taft Calls GOP Progressive at National League Dinner
President Taft spoke at the National Republican League dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York on Oct 3. He described the GOP as progressive not radical or ultra conservative and praised existing achievements while urging continued reform. Taft named Roosevelt twice and alluded to New York politics while endorsing direct primaries as a tool for better governance.
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Republican Party
National Republican League
New York
Taft
Hotel Astor
Congress
Colonel Roosevelt
Dynamiters Alarm LA as Otis Hushes Times Plot
A violent attempt to destroy Gen Harrison Gray Otis residence and a prior blast at the Times plant followed by a powerful infernal machine found at the Merchants and Manufacturers association secretary’s home in Des Moines. Otis and Times leaders blame labor unions. unions repudiate the charges and offer aid. Jackson in Iowa refuses to deny or affirm taft letter reports. Hardin county veterans to meet in Iowa Falls after encampment at Midora. New York battleship Hampden issued firefight notices.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles Times
Fimés
Zeehandelaar
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
General Otis
Times
Otishag
Jackson
Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
Iowa Taft Club
Taft
Iowa
Iowa Falls
Falls
Boys In Blue
Hardin County
Midora
Iowa News Briefs Mix Local Deaths and Appointments
Iowa reports a mix of local notices including death of Henry Davis 82 Altoona. electrocution of Ed Donahue at Estherville. marriage of Elizabeth Eastman to H S Rowe. new rural carriers named in multiple towns. Waterloo population 26 968 up 14 118 from 1900. Des Moines counts 97 698 after reclassification. Governor Carroll acquitted in libel case. various census, business, and civic items across the state.
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Iowa State Fair Association
W. F B. Sharrett
Edith M. Sharrett
Osceola
Henry Davis
Altoona
Lily Canfield
Guy E. Baker
Iowa City
Oliver Driver
Waterloo
Parson Harvey
Lancaster
Minnesota
Luke Masterson
Denver
Ed Donahue
Estherville
Williamsburg
Michael Welsh
Fulton
Dubuque
Carroll
Polk County
John Downie
Bloomfield
Nat Childs
Fairfield United Presbyterian Church
Pinckneyville
Tarmers National Bank of
Crystal Lake
Melbourne
John R. Hopkins
Moville
Vincent McMahon
Herbert Irish
Newton
Earl E. Simpson
Ottuwmo
John H. Kiefer
William J. Bownie
Fairfield
Earl Temple
Carlisle Holmes
A. MacEachron
Prohibition Party of
Iowa
Beott Stilson
Magen City
James W. Good
Cedar Rapids
Ben Carlson
Barriville
James M. Johnson
Adair
Wayne County
Ohio
Iowa ‘Fala
Northwood
Iowa ‘City
Co Mre
T. J. Myers
T."j. Myers
Methodist ‘Church
Towa
Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Des Moines
Dés Manes
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D. W. Holstlaw
John Broderick
Shackel
General News
Cownie
Committee of Eleven
Des Moines Admen’s Club
Leavenworth
Kan
Department of the Missouri
War Department
Leavenworth Miliary Committee
Ito
Lloyd MeiKibben
Frank Chiado
John Giglotti
Don Losh
Frank Winterhaus
Violet Gay
James A. Howe
Equity Division
District Court
Williamea
Hattie Williams
Uty
Brennan
Carpenters
Washington, D. C
International Convention of Carpenters and Joiners
Capital
Gladys
Bechtel
Elena Ja
Taft Gies Credit
Iowa News
Cial Club
Rhoda
Kemp
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