Congress closes with new era in federal regulation
Washington Congress completed its legislative program and adjourned. Major measures enacted include the railroad rate act, the agricultural appropriation bill with meat inspection, and the pure food act. The railroad rate bill was signed into law, while the conference report on meat inspection added $400,000 for inspection. The session also reorganized the consular service, removed the tax on denatured alcohol, and passed a national quarantine law, an employer liability bill, and various military and naval provisions.
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Anarchist August Rosenberg Arrested in Altona
August Rosenberg, an alleged anarchist from Seattle, was arrested July 4 as he left a train at Altona. He claims American citizenship, his baggage is unsearched, and bombs were found at his Seattle home. He is accused of plotting against Emperor William.
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Bomb making plant found in Rosenberg home raid
Seattle police acting for Germany raided August Rosenberg's former residence on July 3 and found a bomb making plant including acids crucibles mortars furnaces and scrap iron. Rosenberg had left Seattle for Hamburg on May 1 after the German government warned of an assassination plot against the German emperor. The Seattle consulate later received a cable instructing investigation.
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Awful Accident at Lake Manawa Claims Several Lives
At Lake Manawa near Omaha on July 6 a collapsed boat landing platform caused a crush as people rushed to reach a boat. Eight injured and at least six believed dead with more missing. Names of the deceased include Lena Rosenblum and Bessie Hyland. missing include Coates and LL Reno. Rescue work and body recovery continued through the day.
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Plighting Stone Tradition Linked to Scottish Troth Bonds
The plighting stone tradition endured in parts of Scotland until recently. Lovers, merchants, and communities used to pledge troth by grasping hands through a hole in the stone, binding promises in love, business, and social relations.
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Bronx Wife Elopes Then Requests Husband to “Take Care of Mother”
A Bronx wife elopes with an old sweetheart and asks her husband in a note to take care of mother. The next day the deserted husband shoots his in law.
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Yeomen Purchase Lot for New Des Moines Club House
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman bought the Collins property at Fifth and Park for a new lodge and club building costing 100000 to 125000 dollars. Plans call for rapid construction this year and for the existing hall to be used by other groups. The move signals Fifth street’s opening from Grand to Chestnut and affects nearby leases and property owners.
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Hanly Urges Patriotism of Peace at Chautauqua
Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana delivered a powerful sermon on the Patriotism of Peace before an unprecedented Chautauqua crowd. He urged citizens to expose corruption and demand punishment for public enemies while uniting in efforts to sustain national welfare. The event capped a highly successful season.
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West Des Moines children save in Penny Provident fund
The Penny Provident association reports 614 children in West Des Moines schools hold bank accounts with an average balance of 9.79 dollars. Since November deposits total 46090.10 from 2026 depositors, withdrawals 2187.91, leaving 15808.25 on deposit June 26, 1966. Deposits varied by year, with 1902 5851.18, 1904 7902.0L, and 1906 7825.65.
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Punishment Tightens Against Violators Under Pure Food Law
The article warns manufacturers face punishment for violations of the Iown pure food law. Dealers have a year to dispose of stock bought before July 1, but manufacturers have no grace period. A butcher using horse meat or adulterants in hamburgers could face prosecution.
Sunday Saloon Breakers Targeted by Police
Lawmen hunt keepers and bartenders who enter saloons on Sundays to serve beer or liquor to customers who bought insufficient supplies on Saturdays. The trend grows in warm weather with access to a few bottles tempting patrons. bartenders are seen on beer kegs during Sabbath hours. Also, Valley Junction gains direct pressure gas mains, the longest in the state, with total cost around 40,000 dollars if operational by October 1.
Pure Food Laboratory Opens in Flat Building
The executive council has approved setting up the Pure Food Department in the flat building east of the state capital, recently purchased by the state. The lab will not be occupied for several weeks, and chemical analyses will be performed in other city laboratories. Food examinations began under the new law on July 6.
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