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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
6
Washington reports a Supreme Court ruling upholding Minnesota state authority to regulate railroad rates within its borders, affecting interstate lines only where constitutional. The decision clarifies limits on state regulation of rail rates and marks a major victory for Minnesota in its dispute with lines including Great Northern and Minneapolis & St. Louis.
In Indianapolis a bronze bust of Col Richard Dale Owen, former commandant at Camp Morton, was placed in the Indiana Capitol. The ceremony marked a rare Confederate tribute, with Gen Hennete W Young and Gov Thomas Marshall among speakers. Confederate veterans and GAR members attended as the state acknowledged past wartime ties.
Brownsville dispatch reports a rebel general offered a large bribe to switch allegiances and join Huerta's government. The offer, said to be whispered by Monterey figures, involved high officials and was conveyed via Capt Trevina to Matamoras where Trevina was executed. Advance orders for intensified federal operations were issued near Guaymas and Hermosillo with troops and artillery positioned.
A Japanese mass meeting on June 3 urged the removal of United States immigration officials, accusing them of unfair treatment and harsh policies toward Japanese visitors and residents. Separately, a hotel fire at Elmer caused substantial damage, with several other buildings affected and investigations underway.
In Giehrend Va the Drum and Rail association gathers for a national convention. Ameenavarned officials announce schedules, while local leaders discuss on time train service and new partnerships. D. Mates of Sea Antonie is noted among attendees.
Fragmentary text describes an experiment on water shedding from a structure in New York. Mentions heights, protective measures, and a tentative measurement around 36 feet. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent names, dates, or locations to form a clear news item.
An audacious theft seeps into mercy as the thief hands back 1.7 million dollars to a bank and receives a conditional pardon. Court action hinges on restitution terms while investigators reveal travels across continents and a fortune made from crime.
In Washington a meeting of American textile manufacturers is reported with officials and attendees discussing wartime supply and postwar conditions. The report notes a heavy June weather pattern and local impacts on industry in the capital.
Washington hearing on sugar duties widens beyond tariff aims as Senators discuss influence plays by mule and sugar dealers. Witnesses reveal shares in sugar firms and the push to sway lawmakers, with President Wilson noting expected beneficial publicity and lawmakers noting broader lobbying risks and varied interests nationwide.
The Brazilian minister arrives with a distinguished party aboard the Mayflower, Sulph and Dolphin to meet US officials at Hampton Roads. Expected to discuss South American policy, he will be greeted by senior military and diplomatic figures as part of a formal visit sequence.
Delegates left all peace details untouched as the final session at St James Palace closed today. The talks covered outstanding questions and routes to a broader alliance, with delegates signaling no immediate breakthrough on key issues.
Fragmented text outlines a newly formed cabinet under Tisza with ministers for interior agriculture and justice. Names like Stefan Tier and Stephan Batam appear in garbled form, mentioning positions and party dynamics amid political restructuring. The report is incomplete and speculative about exact portfolios and dates.
A major fire in Heringferd Missouri destroyed fifteen buildings and damaged a public square, with losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Firefighters faced low water pressure before gaining control as telephone power and streetcar service were interrupted. damages listed around five hundred sixty dollars and ten cents.
The June crop report outlines area planted and expected production for spring and winter wheat, oats, and other grains. It notes large acreages, varied conditions, and projected totals across multiple regions, with comparisons to recent years and national averages.
The United States, by Attorney General and officials, accuses Eastman Kodak Company of New Jersey and Kodak Trust of monopolizing the photography supply market. The government seeks an injunction to end price restraints and exclusive dealer practices, naming Eastman Kodak and key Rochester executives as defendants. Eastman states the firm will comply and reform trade methods, planning to operate under new names and drop exclusive sale policies while addressing the alleged anti competitive conduct.
Miss Davison died Sunday from a skull fracture suffered while attempting to stop the King's horse during the derby. Anmer and other comrades draped the cot with colors as she lay, noted for daring militant acts and jail stair stunts. Militant arson squads resume fire and crowd incidents noted in London.
A fragmentary notice indicates a tire thief facing sale of the rest of his car near South Kings on Saturday. Details are illegible but reference to real estate Lester and a machined item valued at 354 appear in the garbled text.
A notice lists weather bureau clerks and staff appointments including a secretary and inspectors. Names such as Rowan Wits Bolle, Treater XN 4, and Norman Fo Concet appear among the officials, with mentions of regional locations and duties.
Readable fragments mention a June 9 gathering at a church with a person described as a girl of dreams. The scene includes a local meeting with performances and a sermon, with attendees and a community venue noted as Branstey or Bvanstey.
London reports a tentative plan by European powers to demand demobilization of the Turkish and Balkan armies to secure peace. Russian and Bulgarian officials are mentioned amid unclear confirmation and political maneuvering influencing the action.
Washington witnesses debated Senator Townsend's claim that President Wilson used influence on Senate votes while committees prepared to question dozens of figures tied to lobbying. Officials defended the president, saying no specific charges were yet presented and urging concrete evidence before further action.
Chicago June 3 The Viingis wage commission heard University of Chicago president Harry Pray Juniron testify on the link between tax wages and education. Pray urged shortening college courses to start young adults sooner in business life and suggested reducing high school enrollment to focus study. He noted many students work through university, paying 400 to 580 dollars per seat. He proposed classifying workers by efficiency and offering industrial training for the semi inefficient. Keene Suffers Injury. New York June 7 USS Captain of the newly selected American pele team broke his collar bone in a practice accident, threatening the squad’s plans for Mendestremt.
A garbled page fragment from a London press section mentions Fantom Jobe and Walter Hires Pare with odd phrases about Amen and ovary of AL Istees. It hints at a playful exchange between two countries, but the text is largely unintelligible and reads as a stray commentary rather than a coherent report.
A court condemned a group led by Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and others to cover costs after windows were smashed in a protest. The ruling assigns liability for the vandalism to the organizers and participants involved.
First day proceedings report routine actions, including minutes approval from May meetings, vaccination program review for Woodbury county, and a county equalization plan proposal to lower valuations by townships Kedron and Wood Park. Chair Durst presided with members Anderson Copeland Dare and others present.
The June 3 1912 board session authorized engineer Chas M Finley to conduct immediate examinations of Wolf Creek drainage district especially its southern part and to report on needed main ditch improvements right of way land cubic yards of excavation road impact and anticipated benefits. Contracts for physicians were approved and constables named for townships. The meeting adjourned to Wednesday June 5.
On June 4 1913 the county board discussed division of mud and bridge work on the boundary line between the third and fourth districts. A resolution approved a settlement with the guardian of Frask Days a county insane patient. The highway engineer was instructed to assess land to construct a road avoiding bridges in Arlington and section 4 with a hearing date fixed for the county roads designation process. Reappointments and adjournment followed with names of local officials and officials for the Sioux City poorhouse.
Johnny Griffiths stars for the Cane squad in Metoescen AU and appears set to lead in the upcoming Vel Meets starting March. The event features teams like Brit Toms Vorieat Sim Verbett Amiens Mariet and Petselbtr with further details on venues and entries to come.
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