Iowa State Fair Dates Set for Aug 26 to Sept 2
Secretary John Simpson returns from Chicago pleased with Iowa state fair plans to run August 26 through September 2, 1910, with no other fair scheduled on those dates nationwide. The Illinois Ohio and nearby states will have fairs earlier or later, allowing wide exhibitor attendance. Simpson also noted shifts in the Shorthorn Breeders association board reflecting western influence on premiums and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dee
Iowa
American Association of Fairs
Chicago
John Simpson
Tve
Simpson
Ohio
Tom Flynn
Harding
Wisconsin
Shallenberger
Nebraska
John ‘Whampsor
Kansas
Kt Stillman
Colo Lons
1Heast
Iowa Fruit Prospects Improve for 1909 Harvest in Iowa
Des Moines reports the 1909 fruit era in Iowa is seven points above 1908 with an average harvest at 48 percent of a normal crop. Summer apples show 47 percent, pears 29 percent, grapes 69 percent, and many fruits vary. total receipts were 47282 dollars with disbursements 5448 dollars leaving a balance for the secretary. Also listed are census supervisors nominees for Iowa districts including John W Rowley Asa A Ufatt Conrad Ro Suheer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Wesley Greene
Horticultural Department
Iowa Horticultural Society
Chetala
Washington
C. Nee
Senate
Wetowa
John W Rowley
Asa A. Ufatt
Conrad Ro Suheer
Lows P Barth
Jeremiah Morrissey
Ww. H Asbury
Cambridge Cilbertson
Chubby
Tml A Larsen
Gay W. Rankin
Chomas Met‘ulla
Postmasters named in presidential nominations list
Iowa Festmasters and Washington D C postmasters nominated by the president include Valley Junction Albert Burnett Lehigh Thad Coubler MoVille Chas Anderson Pheasantville Andy Cleveland Massithou Agel Johnson Panora Warren Spurgin Tracer GP Thomas Dexter Franki Downey
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Iowa
Washington, D. C
Towa
Valley Juncdon
Albert & Burnett
Lehigh
Thad
Butler
Moville
Chas
Anderson
Robbed on the Street in Burlington
Burlington report says businessman Robert Burrus was held up on his way home by two masked men who robbed him of a large amount of money and his gold watch, as police investigate leads and note the incident occurred near evening hours.
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Burlington
Dec
Robert Burrus
Iowa Girl Killed in Denver Car Incident
An Iowa girl died after slipping in front of an interurban car in Denver. Dee Vissiste Long, a Westminster University teacher from Maine, had recently moved from Iowa. The accident occurred as she crossed near the vehicle line, with initial reports suggesting a tragic misstep.
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Iowa
Denver
Cale
Dee
Vissiste Long
Westminster Univeraiy
Maine
Willow
Zelaya 19 Routed Leave Many Dead on Field
Dispatch from Nicaragua reports a clash near Rama where Gen Estrada’s forces defeated Zelaya’s troops under Gen Vasquez. More than a hundred wounded or dead, Estrada took about a hundred prisoners and seized cannon and ammunition. Zelaya’s account claims Americans Cannon and Grace were executed after a trial at Fort El Castillo for planning to blow up the steamer Diamante.
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Port Limon
Costa Rica
Rama
Estrada
Zelaya
Vasquez
New Orleans
Managua
Nicaragua
Cannon and
Grace
Fort el Castillo
Congress
Washington
Taft
State Department
Knox
Broad Waterway Plan Is Aim of Delegates
Washington delegates from all sections gather at the National Rivers and Harbors congress for a three day session. They seek a broad waterway policy free of pork barrel politics. President Taft opened the meeting as nearly 5 000 delegates listened to speakers including Count von Bernstorff and governors Harmon and Hadley.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Friends of
Pork Barrel
Tait
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Harmon
Ohio
Hadley
Missouri
Jack the Slasher Terror Grips Aurora Victims Rise to Five
Police and residents hunt a knife attacker called Jack the Slasher as Aurora reports five women killed. The latest victim is Emma Skinner Miller, West Aurora schools music superintendent and society leader. The killer stalks from dark spots and follows victims from public places. No motive is known.
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Aurora
Til
Jack the Slasher
Emma Skinner Miller
West Aurora
Pheonix Insurance Directors Face Fraud Charges and Losses
New York reports unveil alleged financial juggling at Phe nix Insurance of Brooklyn with Manhattan offices. George P Sheldon, long time president, is dismissed as investigators claim the firm lost about a million of its 13 million surplus and that Sheldon used company funds for personal bets. Insurance Superintendent Hotchkiss cites possible million dollar charges and ongoing probes. The case may involve others as DA Jerome’s office reviews the matter. Sheldon’s health is described as dangerous due to heart inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Manhattan
George P. Sheldon
Insurance Department
Sheldon
Greenwich
Conn
Charles K. Foster
W. H. Hotchkiss
Jerome
Prom
Mr. Hotchkiss
Gov Deneen urges 24 acts for December session
Springfield Dec 8 State senators and legislators were urged by Gov Deneen to convene December 14 for a special session. He seeks passage of 24 acts including a direct primary law a corrupt practices act and approval or rejection of the federal income tax amendment. He also pushes measures to prevent a Cherry mine disaster fund the Cherry sufferers and form a commission to draft an industrial insurance law. Other proposals include election law amendments deep waterway projects and municipal subway construction.
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Springfield
Des
Gov. Deneen
Dresden Heights
United States Supreme Court
Big Sioux Falls Meeting Opens Largest Retail Implement Show
Sioux Falls hosts the biggest convention of the Retail Implement Dealers association of South Dakota and nearby states in the city auditorium. Mayor Burnside opens proceedings with J. L. Taylor of Alexandria replying. Dean B C Perisho and J A Craig speak on university and industry topics as music entertains attendees through the day. An Elks hall address by J E McDougall of Britton is slated for this afternoon. A banquet follows a theater party this evening.
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Sioux Falls
D. D
Retail Implement Dealers’ Association of
South Dakota
Minnesota
Burnside
J. L. Taylor
Alexandria
S. D
Dean B. C. Perisho
University of South Dakota
J. A. Craig
National Association of Agricultural Implement
Manufacturers
Charles E. Holmes
Elks’ Hall
J. E. McDougall
Britton
Black Hand Probe Expands to Toledo Grand Jury
Federal grand jury to hear witnesses in Toledo on charges against the alleged Black Hand. Sixteen Italians, said to be members of the Society of the Banana, were arrested in June after postal inspectors traced letters demanding money under death threats to John Amicon, an Italian merchant in Columbus.
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Toledo
Dec
Chic
Society of the Banana
John Amicon
Columbus
Oil defeat halts merger plans in copper industry
New York report says a federal court decision against Standard Oil altered merger plans, delaying consolidation. Proposals now call for separate amalgamations: Cole Ryan and Amalgamated properties on one side and Guggenheim copper interests on the other, as preliminary steps toward a larger consolidation.
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New York
Standard Oil
Cole- Ryan
Amalgamated
Guggenheim Copper
End Packingtown Inquiry Returns to Washington
Henry C. Emery chairman of the government tariff board and colleagues Reynolds and Sanders have returned to Washington. The board examined meat packing in Chicago to learn if there is a basis for exporter complaints of discrimination by France and Germany against American canned meats in relation to the tariff law schedules.
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Washington
Henry C. Emery
Government Tariff Board
Messrs. Reynolds and
Sanders
Chicago
Animal Experts Convene at National Corn Exposition
Omaha Neb Dec 8 The American Breeders association as guest of the National Corn exposition opened its sixth annual meeting in Hotel Rome Vice President William George of Aurora presided and gave the opening address Reports of several committees on scientific animal breeding filled most of the day More sessions planned on heredity plant breeding and general committee reports through Friday.
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Omaha
Neb
American Breeders’ Association
Rome
William George
Aurora
Becker Will Move East Boy Mayor Becker Joins NYSE Purchase
Becker known as the boy mayor of Milwaukee has bought a New York Stock Exchange seat for 45000 dollars and will relocate to New York soon. A Denver car fatally injures Miss Misse Long, Westminster University mathematics professor, at College Till crossing. she dies at St. Luke's hospital.
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Milwaukee
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Sherburn M. Becker
Denver
Dee
Misse Long
Westminster University
Denver & Interurban
College Till Crossing
St. Faitte's Hospital
Pierce Found Not Guilty in False Swearing Case
The jury acquitted H. Clay Pierce, noted magnate, on charges of false swearing in a Austin Texas December trial. Jurors delivered a not guilty verdict after deliberations, ending the case against Pierce.
Explosion injures many in Portland business district
A metal cylinder of carbonic acid gas fell from a delivery wagon and exploded in central Portland. Windows shattered for blocks, many hurt though none seriously. Flying debris covered sidewalks as thousands watched the blast. Later, Iowa Agricultural Convention convened in Des Moines with opening addresses and a business session.
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Portland
Ore
Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural Convention
Department of Agriculture
State House
C. Lm. Cameron
State Board of Agricuture
W. R. Mellor
Nebraska Board
Goy
Lb. BF
Carroll
James Atkinson
P. C. Winter
Creston
B. W. Grossley
Renew Indian Land Fight in Oklahoma Deeds Case
In St Louis on December 8 the United States circuit court of appeals heard arguments in the government’s suit to cancel deeds and leases by Indians in Oklahoma on allotted lands. The government contends it retains an interest in the lands despite the deeds. Also from St Louis December 8 a Missouri county court offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of chicken thieves, noting chicken stealing remains a felony.
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St. Louis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Oklahoma
Missouri
St. Tonis
Taft Sends About 1200 Nominations to Senate
President Taft forwarded a list of roughly 1200 nominations to federal offices to the senate. Most are recess appointments previously announced, chiefly postmasters in small cities and census supervisors. The package includes Franklin Lane’s reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission and Sanford B. Dole named United States judge for Hawaii.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Franklin Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sanford B. Dole
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Territory of
Hawaii
Boni de Cas tellane seeks tutor for child court action
Paris December 8 Count Boni de Cas tellane filed a new court action over his children education asking the court to require Princess de Sagan to appoint a tutor for the youngest son Jay and report on his progress. He also seeks ruling on parental rights to escort the two older boys to and from school and requests the defendant pay court costs.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
Jay
Migration of U S farmers to Canada dominates front page
The Portland Oregonian on October 6 1909 published a cartoon and article about the exodus of American citizens to Canada. It notes 70 000 farmers leaving with 70 000 000 in cash and effects and cites safer law and cheaper land as motives. Canadian railways including Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific spurred homesteads and settlement along the new western front.
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Portland Oregonian
Portland
Oregon
U. S
Canada
Middle West
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
Not-Much-Of-Any Thing Flavor Mentioned in Crowd
A speaker laments a bland, not-much flavor while praising a spearmint experience. Enthusiasm drives a man to shout along with a crowd even without understanding the cause.
Exposure to Cold Warns of Pneumonia Risk
An old warning text emphasizes cold exposure as a step toward pneumonia and promotes a generic remedy called the new RUSS BLUE sold at leading grocers. It cautions against imitations and includes quirky asides about alarm clocks and a joke about an heiress buying a gold brick in the form of a husband.
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Notte
Perry Davta
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State Fair
ATES
American Association of Fairs and Expositions
Iowa Fair
Greene
National River and Harbor
Sam
Aige Expose
Phenix
Qver
Gov
Deneen
Big Sioux Falls
Standard Company
Tariff Board
Becker
Lane Keens Place
BON
de Sagan
Steamboat Line
Association of Passenger Steamboat Lines
New Willard Hotel
George A. White
HEW Railways
Central
Miss Cayenne
Dodds
Guare
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