Petitions for Injunctions In Thirteen Tiquor Cases Filed
Sioux City July 3 Woodbury County Anti-Saloon League filed thirteen injunction suits against saloon keepers as ministers join in the campaign to enforce the Martin law. Clergy disguise visits and a list of eight liquor dealers to prosecute mark a shift in tactics. Rev Charles Williams heads the league and Rev T E Carter is named superintendent of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League.
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Sioux City
Woodbury
Charles Williams
Second Presbyterian Church
League
T. E. Carter
Northwest Iowa
H. C. Hal
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Riots at Fourth of July celebration in two towns
In Dubuque four Williams brothers fought a picnic ambush leaving Jim and Billie shot and at Mercy Hospital while Jack is near certain death. Webster City later saw a chaotic riot as Dan Wren and his sons sparked violence on crowded Second Street with 20 to 30 combatants. fifty police fought for thirty minutes to arrest Wrens, dragging suspects to jail as crowds clogged streets.
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Dubuque
Yack
Jim
Frank
Billie Williams
Julian
Wack
Billie
Mercy Hospital
Jack
Webster City
P. W. Lee
Warrant to Iowa for War Claims Drawn by Shaw
Des Moines reports a Treasury warrant drawn by Secretary Shaw in favor of the state for federal sums paid to Iowa for war bonds and warrants. The amount nearly half a million dollars, with $1.4 million projected in the general fund. a voucher and letter are expected to accompany the warrant. Burlington notes a case of stamping death of step-daughter Viola Edwards by Mrs. Edward Work begins on Waverly cut off. Des Moines adds the warrant was sent to Gov. Cummins and entered into the state treasury. The balance in revenue funds stands near $964. The Burlington incident follows the July 3 report of Mrs. Edwards, Edward’s third wife.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Cummins
Shaw
Iowa
Stamps
Burlington
Edwardie
Viola Edwards
Waverly
Vort Dodge
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Waverly-Delwain
Chicago
Bluffs
The
Cedar
Sumner
Omaha
Peace and Civil Law Announced
The president declares peace in the Philippines under civil control with general amnesty for insurrectionists. Secretary Root and General Chaffee are relieved, and the army is praised for its Cuba and Philippines service. The amnesty excludes crimes since May 1902 and requires oath of allegiance.
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Chaffee
Root
Army
Washington
Philippine Archipelago
United States
Cuba
Philippines
President Roosevelt Nominates Three Iowa Officials
Roosevelt sent to the senate the nominations of H. G. McMillan for U S attorney in the northern district Cedar Rapids Iowa for U S Sammis LeMass for collector in the northern district and H O Weaver of Wapello for collector in the southern district The names were immediately confirmed. The saddest moment of a girl's life is When she has a secret and no one to tell it to.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
H. G. McMillan
Cedar Rapids
United States Attorncy
Low Tj
U. Sammis LeMass
Colle
H. O. Weaver
Wapello
Celebration Quite American Nation's Natal Day Observed in Manila
Manila July 5 President Roosevelt amnesty proclamation read in English and Spanish from a flag draped Luneta stand after a six thousand strong parade of Americans and Filipinos. About six hundred prisoners freed without ceremony. Aguinaldo sheltered, plans unknown. Observance nationwide with flags on ships and city decor. Acting Governor Wright and General Chaffee reviewed the procession. Captain Crossfield defended American policy and urged Filipino acceptance of American institutions.
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Manila
Roosevelt
Luneta
Arthur Ferguson
Taft
Aguinaldo
Hich
Guam
Wright
Chaffee
Crossfield
Minnesota Republicans Renominate Van Sant for Governor
The Minnesota Republican convention in St Paul on July 2 renominal Samuel KR. Van Sant for governor. The ticket was named by acclamation and the platform reaffirms the Philadelphia platform praising President Roosevelt and pledges support for his continued prosperity at home and glory abroad. The convention also voices the sense that Roosevelt should succeed himself as president.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Samuel KR. van Sant
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
United States
Russia to Leave Manchuria Restoring Chinese Control
In London a Commons inquiry on Russia collecting liken dues at New Chwang, Manchuria elicited a government reply that Britain protested and that negotiations for Russia’s evacuation of Manchuria are under way with the expectation of restoring the area to Chinese control.
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London
House of Commons
New Chwang
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Lord Cranborne
Great Britain
Russia
Week's Doings in Congress Final Adjournment
Washington June 30 Senate Elkins of West Virginia urged annexation of Cuba amid sharp exchanges with Platt and Hanna. Ship and naval debate lingers. Wood criticised. House passes Philippine civil government bill conference report and suspensions. Debates on Cuban policy continue as adjournment nears.
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Washington
Senate
Elkins
West Virginia
Cuba
Platt
Connecticut
Hanna
Ohio
United States
Wood
McCall of Massachuts
House
Alaska
Congress
Sine
Carmack
Tennessee
Spooner
Wisconsin
Culberson
Texas
Mec- Comas
Maryland
Lodge
Massachusetts
Ainment
Philippines
Philippine Committee
Cockrell
Missouri
Maine
Public Health and
Marine Hospital Service
Omaha
Francis Noah
William Lee Davidson
North Carolina
Foss
Taylor
Meir
Louisiana
Thirty Bulgarians Killed by Turkish Detachment
In Patili near Monastir a Turkish detachment overran a Bulgarian band, killing thirty and capturing the rest. Brigandage spreads in Monastir as Turco Bulgarian tensions rise after the removal of the Bulgarian agency flag and coat of arms at Serres. Bulgaria demands satisfaction within three days.
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Constantinople
Patili
Vilayet
Monastir
Serres
Rumelia
Bulgaria
Fate of Andre and Companions Victims of Eskimo Attack
Rev Dr Ferbes reports from Winnebago that explorer Andre and two companions were killed by Eskimos near York factory in the Northwest. The balloon landed north of Fort Churchill two years ago. a gunshot signaled battle and the natives attacked, destroying the outfit. The Hudson Bay Company has offered a reward for any remains, though searches have failed.
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Chicago
Record Herald
Winnebago
Ferbes
York Factory
British Territory
Andre
York
Old Huskie
Fort Churchill
Huskie
Meno
Arctic
Ralph Alstine
Hudson Bay Company
Sand
Ps Ferlie
Breck
Tor
North Nativ
Telescoe
Sears
Hudson Hay Gompany
Aguinaldo Freed From Guard After Amnesty Meeting
Aguinaldo, under amnesty proclaimed July 4, met General Chaffee in Manila with interpreter Lt McKinley present. Chaffee assured protection as a citizen, Aguinaldo asked to avoid civil testimony and to visit Cavite Viejo at night. Mention of Luna, a rival leader implicated in 1899 killings, noted in aftermath.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Johnson
Chaffee
Wm. E. McKinley
Ninth Cavalry
Luna
Auditorium Stock Contest Aims to Finance Building Project
The Auditorium Stock Contest launches after months of prep to fund the completion of a community entertainment venue for Omaha and surrounding areas. Tickets cost 25 cents and may yield cash prizes or stock. premiums require special tickets with identical details to regular ones. A dramatic prize process uses sealed sacks, with the larger containing the winnings, to be awarded after the July deadline.
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Omaha
South San Council Bluffs
Territo
Autoriium Company
Tompany
N.Y
Rees
Theashier
Rees Hag
Defiance Starch
Auditorium
Defiance Starch Co
Omaha Auditorium Company
Trusts Regulation Planned For Next Congress
Washington reports that the president aims to push a trusts bill at the next session with Attorney General Knox and Representative Littlefield of Maine preparing the measure. The plan includes frequent conferences on details and a fall speaking program on the trust question.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Congress
Knox
Littlefield
Maine
Board of Trade Loses on Injunction Request
Judge John H. Baker in Indianapolis yesterday refused to grant the Chicago board of trade an injunction against Indiana brokers over the use of the board's quotations. Defendants argued the board is a gambling scheme and not bound to respect its rights. The judge said granting the injunction would harm defendants' business while awaiting final settlement and offered no ruling on whether the Chicago board of trade is a gambling scheme.
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Bucket Shop Men
Indianapolis
Ind
John H. Baker
United States District Court
Indiana
Chicago Board of Trade
Baker
Big Chicago Fire at Wabash Avenue Buildings
A large blaze on July 7 destroyed the group of buildings at 305 to 313 Wabash Avenue in Chicago, with losses over 325000. Firefighters saved Seigle Cooper & Co.’s department store across a narrow alley, as guests at the Auditorium hotel watched from across Wabash Avenue.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
James
Seigle, Cooper & Co
State Street
Auditorium Hotel
Great Piece of Railroad Work for Iowa Line
The completion of work on the western division gives the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway a near new double track main line through Iowa. Over years millions have been spent reducing grades removing curves building double track and installing new steel bridges. The project marks a major modernization of the rail corridor.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company
Iowa
Free-page catalog and nervousness cures advertised
An odd ad page touts a free-page jewellery catalogue and a nerve remedy from Theo C Mott at 415 Dearborn Street Chicago. It mentions high roof garden prices and a “Dr Kidne’s Great Nerve” treatment with a $2.00 trial offer. The report notes the baseball season is in its early stages.
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Theo
C. Mott
Dearborn St
Chicago
Dr. Kidne
K. J. Kitye, Ltd
Areb &J
Pulledelphis
Cocoa vs Tea Tax Fueling English Beverage Shuffle
A fragment discusses cocoa gaining favor over tea in England due to tax differences. Tea is taxed sixpence a pound while cocoa costs a penny, driving some to switch to cocoa. Other notes mention headaches, Be douin Arabs, and a travel service by the Iowa Central Railway promoting faster car travel from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria with a local ticket agent.
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England
Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Inneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
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