Carnegie to Expand Pension Fund for State University Professors
New York report states Andrew Carnegie will add 5 million dollars to the Carnegie Foundation to cover pension benefits for professors at state universities upon approval by their state legislature and governor. The gift, issued as five percent bonds, would raise annual income and total disbursement to 750000 dollars, contingent on all state universities applying and gaining approval.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Carnegie
National Association of State Universities
Henry S. Pritchett
Presi
Dr. Pritchett
Rhodes Scholarship Winner Named From Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Joseth D B Smith a junior at Colner Christian university in Lincoln was named Nebraska’s Rhodes Scholar for Oxford University. He is 19 and from Overton.
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Rhodes
Lincoln
Neb
Well Known Mennonite Dies on European Tour
Newton Kansan reports the sudden death of Warkentin, a prominent Mennonite figure known across the United States, who died Wednesday while in Syria during a tour of Europe and Asia. The passing ends a longtime leader in Mennonite circles with ties to Kansas and broader church communities.
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Newton
Kay
Warkentin
Kansan
United States
Syria
Europe
Asis
Drunken Scuffle Results in Murder Charge in Marshalltown
Frank A. Benson, a young engineer, is jailed on a murder count for fatally stabbing Byron W. Beady during a downtown melee. The incident followed a group outing to ten cent theaters with several firemen and brakemen. Beady died after a knife wound to the left breast. coroner's jury says Benson caused the death and should be held for further examination.
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Marshaltown
Marshalltown
Frank A. Benson
Town Central
Les
Byron W. Beady
Boody
Benson
William Benskin
Des Moines
Chicago Great Western
Joe Jenson
Iowa Central
Harry Harrington
R. P. Ward
Nicholson
Ofgcer Haas
Hutson
Nichols
Hartington
Windsor Hotel
Benskin
Council Bluffs Liquor Dealers Fined in Court Case
H A Larsen and Martin Jensen proprietors of the Manhattan saloon were fined 1900 dollars each for contempt of court for violating an injunction. They were jailed until costs 2130 dollars were paid. Applause from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union interrupted the judge who denounced the act. The case arose from evidence gathered by the Ministerial Association during the last election.
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Council Bluffs
Z H. A. Larsen
Martin Jensen
Manhattan
O. D. Wheeler
Larsen
Jenson
Wheeler
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Minister For Association
Chariton Fire Causes Heavy Loss in Business District
A fire in Chariton on the 4th caused about $30,000 in damage to the Hollingson and Larimer building and Scott’s meat market. The blaze began in the Hollingson building at 2 a.m. and spread to upper stories, with losses including $6,000 to the origin building and $1,500 to $2,000 on the meat market contents. Insurance covered part of the damages and Mrs. Mary Gorman’s household goods were destroyed and insured.
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Ita
Charlton
George Scott & Son
Hollingson & Larimer
Ieas
Scott
Mary Gorman
Colorado
Victim of Feud Is Dead in Mason City
Long standing quarrel between Mason City men ends fatally when George Stevens dies two days after being shot by F H McDonnell timekeeper at Northwestern States cement plant. Stevens, wounded during a dispute over board money with McDonnell, died from infection after unsuccessful surgery to remove bullets. McDonnell jailed on $2000 bond.
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Mason City
George Stevens
F. H. McDonnell
Northwestern States Cement
Stevens
McDonnell
J. H. Martin
Plant
Land Cases Decide Title to Northwest Iowa Farms
Judge Reed of the federal court ruled on land grant cases arising from the May 12, 1864 act aiding railroad construction. He held that settlers with priority of residence may keep the 100,000 acres contested after Milwaukee Road’s activities and land offers totaling over 400,000 acres in northwestern Iowa.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Reed
Congress
Chicago, Milwaukee & Staul Railway Company
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Minnesota
Sensational Charges at Des Moines County Hospital
In Burlington a Des Moines county hospital superintendent Baumberger and four attendants face cruel and inhuman treatment accusations from four employees who resigned. They allege unwarranted cruelty neglect improper care sanitation and lack of decent condition. The state board of control will review for investigation.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Des Moines County Hospital
Baumberger
State Board of Control
Verdict Awarded for Wife's Death in Store Fire Case
Logan jury awarded 2106.80 to Lea Chapman in a suit against Pisgah Department Store after a coal oil lamp explosion. A gallon of oil used by Chapman contained 21 percent gasoline. A prior $2,000 verdict was set aside as exorbitant and a new trial granted.
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Logan
Lea Chapman
Pisgah
Chapman
Black Hand Mystery Cleared in Chatsworth
The Chatsworth Black Hand case ends with Georges Heinrich, 18, named as the culprit. Frank Wakeman, a wealthy banker, received a threatening note demanding $10,000 to avoid destroyal of his family and property. Authorities traced the writing to Heinrich and secured a confession before he was held for trial.
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Chatsworth
Georges Heinrich
Frank Wakeman
Ole
Rairoad
Wakeman
Heinrichs
Treasurer Of Afton Sets Iowa Record For Continuous Terms
Afton-Theodore Shyu holds the Iowa record for continuous service as city treasurer with 33 years in office, 27 of them in the current term. He was first nominated in 71.
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Afton
Theodore Shyu Halda
Iowa
Woman Burned to Death Near Traer in Bonfire Accident
Mrs. Joseph Keller of Traer, wife of a farmer living four miles north, was burned to death while raking leaves on a bonfire. Her clothing caught fire and, despite efforts to remove the garments, she suffered severe burns and died four hours later. She leaves a husband and four small children.
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Traer
Joseph Keller
Saved His Life in Queer Way
A Chicago insurance broker, Stewart Dunbar, narrowly escaped death when he fell onto a railroad track and caught his foot in a cattle guard. He ignited a twenty dollar bill and waved it over his head to signal danger, halting an approaching hand car and saving himself.
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Stewart Dunbar
Chicago
Dunbar
New
Horses and Cove Burned at A. A. Gregsley Farm
A large fire on the A. A. Gregsley farm near Mason City destroyed eight horses eleven cows and machinery hay and grain. The stock belonged to tenant M. B. Van Woy. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars and cause is not yet known.
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Mason City
Yire
A. A. Gregsley
M. B. van Woy
Iowa Boy Wins a Prize from Boston Society of Architects
Harry L. Bently of Oskulonga Ilnoosa attends Boston Institute of Technology and earned mention in a national architecture contest by the Boston Society of Architects. The final prize includes years of study at Broux Arts, with all expenses paid and $1,000 in cash.
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Iowa
Oskulonga
Harry L. Bently
Inloosa
Boston Institute of Technology
Boston Society of Architects
Broux Arts
Premier Resigns asquith called for high post in Britain
London April 6 The king accepted the resignation of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman the liberal prime minister His condition remains unchanged physicians bulletin says Asquith chancellor of the exchequer has been summoned to Biarritz to meet the king and will likely assume leadership Cabinet session held to discuss the exit The long tenure of Campbell Bannerman ends after a career spanning 1868 to 1908 with leadership marked by radical stances and internal party strains
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Brush
Henry
Sir Henry
Herbert H. Asquith
Exchequer
Biarritz
Henry Campbell Bannerman
England
Lord Roseberry
Bannerman
Bristol
House of Commons
Bursling
Great Britain
Henry Campbell-Bannermas
Asquith
Telegraphers to Strike In Chicago June and July
Chicago telegraphers vote to resume the 1907 strike through Western Union on June 1 and Postal Telegraph on July 1. Local No 1 Chicago Commercial Telegraphers Union cites intolerable working conditions overstrain and wage cuts as the strike’s justification, recalling last summer’s industrial war and Gould interests’ railroad losses.
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Chicago
Keys
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Washington Hall
Chicago Jocal
Gould
Upton
Western Union
Western Uuston
Syn Francisco
Sirike
Costly Distillery Blaze In Peoria Illinois
A Friday morning fire on the fourth floor of Corning Distilling’s elevator at the plant in Peoria, Illinois caused about 230000 dollars in damage to the building and contents. The blaze spread to adjoining still houses, spreading to four factories and several tobacco plants, with more than a million pounds of tobacco stored and a 20 mile per hour wind aiding the flames. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin amid widespread destruction and insurance coverage of around 175000 dollars.
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Peoria
Corning Distilling Company
Lynchburg
Norfolk & Western Overall Company
W. G. Dunnington
Farmvilie
Dunnington
Kentucky
Night Ridere
Wealthy North Dakota farmer murdered near Kenmare
Gus Johnson, a wealthy farmer five miles south of Kenmare, is found murdered in his cellar. R 8 Nash and Patsy Coyle are jailed charged with the crime. Johnson had recently employed Noah who reported Johnson went to Sweden leaving Nash and Coyle to run the farm. Neighbors later discovered Johnson's body, showing clear signs of violence, in the cellar through a trap door.
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Minot
N. D
Gus Johnson
Kenmare
Nash
Patsy” Coyle
Johnson
Noah
Sweden
Coyle
Senate Nominates Hill as Ambassador to Germany
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Dr. David Jayne Hill to be American ambassador at Berlin. Charlemagne Tower’s resignation, effective June 1, is accepted, paving Hill’s arrival in Berlin to begin his duties. The White House calls this a happy ending to the Hill incident.
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Hill
Washington
Roosevelt
David Jayne Hill
Berlin
Germany
Charlemagne Tower
White House
Peculiar trolley accident kills Henry Shepherd in Philadelphia
Henry Shepherd was killed Friday in an odd accident in Philadelphia when a trolley jumped the track near a country estate wall. The car struck him, pinning his chin against the wall in a fatal mishap.
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Philadelphia
Henry Shepherd
Riley Grannan Dies After Illness Here
Riley Grannan, the well known sportlig man, died here Friday after four long illnesses. Neighboring towns and fans mourn the loss of the prominent figure in local sports circles. The obituary notes his association with Rawhide and Ney communities and his lasting impact on regional athletics.
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Riley Grannan le
Rawhide
Ney
Riley Grannan
Mass Miner Work Stoppage Hits United States Coal Fields
About 250000 miners in the United States halted work Tuesday evening as a wage dispute between United Mine Workers of America locals and coal operators loomed. The pause delays a new scale but the overall outlook suggests no prolonged strike due to ample coal stocks and mild winter conditions. Local political issues and district disagreements prompted temporary suspensions until a new wage agreement is reached.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
United Mine Workers of America
Severe Floods Hit Tug River Valley In West Virginia
The Tug river and Elkhorn valleys suffer the worst flood in history besides the 1913 cloudburst. In 36 hours three inches of rain caused the Elkhorn Tug Bluestone and other streams to overflow. Hundreds of families camped on mountain slides as homes flooded. Three deaths reported at North Fork and two at Keystone, with bridges washed out and rail traffic halted.
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Elkhorn
W. Va
Tug River
Virginia
West Virginia
North Fork
Keystone
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Agricultural bill passes with large appropriation
Washington report notes the agricultural appropriation bill totaling 11,508,806 dollars cleared the house late Thursday. Democrats then opened a threatened filibuster as the senate in executive session confirmed ambassadors and ministers including David Jayne Hill to Germany Spencer F. Eddy to Argentina and Arthur M. Beaupre to the Netherlands.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Spencer F. Eddy
Argentina
Arthur M. Beaupro
Netherlands
Admiral Evans Improves After San Francisco Bath Bulletin
The physicians report Admiral Evans slept well and pain has disappeared after a bulletin on Friday. He greatly enjoyed the hot sulphur baths and shows signs of improvement.
Fall Kills Army Captain at Fort Ontario
Oswego New York U S Army Captain Albert Laws of the Twenty fourth United States cavalry was killed Friday by falling downstairs in his quarters at Fort Ontario His skull was fractured and his brain lacerated His home was in Eustora Shore Pennsylvania
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Oswego
Albert Laws
Twenty-fourth
United States Cavalry
Fort Ontario
Eustora Shore
Two Men Die in Bay Rum Drilling Incident
Detroit court records reveal Edwin Carney Jr aged 22 and James Mahoney aged 38 died after an incident involving drilling bay rum in Van Buren County near Decatur. Authorities report the event occurred during a alleged illegal alcohol operation. Mahoney and Carney were residents of nearby towns and were engaged in unlawful activities when the accident happened. Local officials are investigating and no criminal charges have been announced at this time.
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Bay Rum
Detroit
Mich
Decatur
van Buren County
Ease
Edwin Carney, Jr
James Mahoney
Ergead
Drilling
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