Soldiers' monument debated move at Des Moines G A R encampment
Department Commander McDonald urged relocating the Des Moines soldiers' and sailors' monument east of the library, arguing it overshadows the capitol and fails its purpose. The encampment parade proceeded under drizzle as H. A. Dyer was elected department commander and Muscatine named next meeting site.
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State Capitol
Des Moines River
Michael” McDonald
Bayard
West Fourth Street
Locust Street
Hast Street
Walnut
West Eighth
Locust
Fourth
Fifth
Locust Streets
H. A. Dyer
Muscatine
Iowa Sixth Veteran Cavalry Association
J. B. Rabbitt
United Spanish War Veterans
E. C. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Women's Relief Corps
Iowa
Sons of Veterans
Louis A. Dilley
Davenport
George A. Newman
Department
W. R. Manning
Newton
Gary
Mason City
B. C. Ward
J. 4M. Briggs
Anita
A. A. Chapman
James Connovan
Keokuk
Young Hardy Is Released After Inquest In Triple Murder
Raymond Hardy, held by Marshall county authorities in the murder of his father mother and brother at their farm near Melbourne Iowa, was released after the coroner's inquest yielded no recommendation to hold. The jury ruled the deaths from a person or persons unknown with a blunt instrument, and did not confirm the gas pipe as the cause. The trio's funeral was held at the home Wednesday with Young Hardy in attendance, showing marked grief. In Des Moines the Iowa Seed Dealers convention was underway with Prof Holden and Ames College faculty attending.
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Raymond Hardy
Marshall County
Here
Hardy
Solon in net as Cole cites revenge in fish bill graft
Charles Cole of Beardstown testifies that motives of revenge guided his statements about a fund raised to kill the fish bill. Subpoenas issued for Otto Schweer John Workman Dan Yeck and Louis Hirsheimer as prosecutors chase links between the fund and legislators. Eight jurors sworn in Browne bribery case as Judge McSurely seals jurors overnight.
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Springfield
Burke
General Assembly
Sangamon County
Otto Schweer
Beardstown
Beardstown Fish Company
John Workman
Meredosia
Dan Yeck
Schneer
Frank J. Traut
Yeck
Worksoan
Louis D. Hirsheimer
Pittsfield
State Board of Equalization
Hirsheimer
Traut
St. Nicholas Hotel
Charles Cole
Illinois
Cole
Chicago
Les O'Neil Browne
Senator Lorimer
United States Senate
George C. Schroeder
McSurely
Andrew Whalen
Frank Pierce
Czar's police seize Jews in Smolensk province
Soviet era style police action targets Jews in Smolensk province with house to house searches. Eight Hebrews seized in the village of Stado itech and ita environs. Others fled by train after warnings as detachments canvass three more districts. Regular payments to police gave residents formal protection and full information.
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St. Petersburg
Smolensk
Stadoitech
Ita
Russia and Japan Reach Far Eastern Understanding
Tokyo reports a complete understanding between Russia and Japan on Far Eastern affairs. It is unclear if the results will be published, and officials do not expect material changes to the existing agreement.
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Tokyo
Russia
Japan
Aviators Fly 105 Miles From Chalons To Paris
Paris reports that Officers Marconnet and Fegant of the French army aviation corps flew from Chalons Sur Marne to the gates of Paris covering 105.6 miles in two hours and fifty minutes without a stop.
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Marconnet and
Fegant
French
Army Aviation Corps
Chalons-Sur- Marne
Taft Indorsed by Wisconsin Republicans at Milwaukee Convention
Wisconsin Republicans endorse President Taft and Governor Davidson in a Milwaukee platform. William D. Connor is chosen state chairman after a sine die adjournment, with a call for party reorganization and regular councils. Des Moines reports Carrols victory margins and insurgent influence in Iowa’s race.
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Milwaukee
Davidson
William D. Connor
William H. Taft
Wiliam H. Taft
Marshfield
Connor
la Follette
Three Killed in Iron Mountain Train Crash Near St Louis
The Iron Mountain fast mail train bound for Texas ran off its tracks near St Louis, carrying no passengers. It struck a brick wall of a manufacturing plant, killing three men and injuring twelve others. Authorities investigate probable causes as rescue crews clear debris.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Texas
German Government in Clash with Pope
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg condemned the papal encyclical as injuring religious reformers and risking religious peace. He said Germany has asked the Vatican to remedy the damage, but will pursue actions in national interests. The encyclical marks St Charles Borromeo’s canonization centenary and criticizes Protestant reformers.
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Vatican
Germany
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Vaticans
St. Charles Borromeo
Borromeo
Trent
Martin Luther
Pinchot Visits Garfield in Cleveland Home
former chief forester Gifford Pinchot arrived in Cleveland to meet James R. Garfield at his Mentor residence. The visit marks their first meeting since Pinchot’s return from Europe after talks with ex-President Roosevelt.
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Gifford Pinchot
James R. Garfield
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Garfield
Mr. Pinchot
Europe
Roosevelt
Cardinal Rampolla III in Rome Is Seriously Ill
Rome June 10 Cardinal Rampolla once papal secretary of state under Leo XIII is seriously indisposed.
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Cardinal Rampolla III
Rome
Man Deserts Family for Woman Who Spurns Him Leads to Double Tragedy
Chicago June 10. Jealousy over Miss Lena Hanson’s attentions to another man drives Frank Campbell to shoot the 29 year old woman near her home and then kill himself with two shots to the heart. He left a blood spattered photograph of Miss Hanson in his hand as he died. Swanson, a factory superintendent, identified the bodies. The wife and child await his return as police relay the tragedy. The couple had been married six years and Campbell was described as a good husband and father. Miss Hanson worked for the starch company where Campbell was foreman. Police believe Campbell brooded over her rejection.
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Chicago
Lena Hanson
Miss Hanson
Frank Campbell
L. Heuck
Campbell
Miss Hangon
Albert Swanson
Swanson
Hanson
Mrs. Campbell
Starch Company
New Flower for Gotham Explores Straw Flower Beauty
New York florists report a new straw flower variety from Europe after two years of trials. It belongs to the immortelle family and features a silver gray sheen on its exterior, cerise petals, a deep yellow center, and blossoms about half an inch across. Stems are long and slender.
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New York
Moore Wins at International Horse Show in Harness Class
London reports W. H. Moore of New York took first with Flourish and second with Whitewall Ariel in the single harness horses over 14 and not exceeding 15 hands class at the International horse show.
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London
W. H. Moore
New York
Flourish
Whitewall Ariel
Mothers Congress Meets in Denver
Denver June 10 The fourteenth annual National Congress of Mothers opens in Denver with focus on child welfare. Delegates from across the country attend speeches by leaders including Mrs Frederick Schoff and Mrs Helen Grenfell. Sessions cover education, infant mortality, crime causes, and home life.
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Col
United States
National Congress of Mothers
National Board
Shafroth
Dewey Bailey
Henry J. Hersey
Frederic Schoff
Philadelphia
Congress
Country Club
Denver Circle
Miss Wolcott
Anna Wolcott School For Girls
Denver Real Estate Exchange
Moffat Road
Diaz Decorates Kaiser with Mexican Eagle Order
Berlin June 10 Emperor William receives an autograph letter from President Diaz requesting the grand cordon of the Order of the Mexican Eagle. The Kaiser accepts the decoration in a cordial reply. St Petersburg June 10 lightning strikes bayonets during a Krasnoye-Selo patrol killing one soldier and fatally injuring another.
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Willam
Diaz of
Mexico
St. Petersburg
Krasnoye-Selo
Forest Fire Rages Near Fort Collins Timber Belt
Forest rangers and guards respond as a major timber fire burns 65 miles west of Fort Collins Colorado on June 10. Local authorities mobilize crews to contain the blaze and protect surrounding woodlands.
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Col
Here
Forest Rangers
Forest Guards
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