Arbitration treaty progress amid Taft cabinet talks
Washington items note tentative drafts of the US Britain arbitration treaty discussed by President Taft and his cabinet. Other updates cover graft probes in shoe contracts, Taft's stance on Mexico, and political maneuvers for senate leadership as ballots loom.
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United States
Great Britain
Taft
Warburton
Washington
House
Mexico
Army
Bartholdt
Missouri
German Empire
Baron von Steuben
Raker
California
Forester
Graves
Bahr
Congress
Senate
Frye
Gallinger
Preston elected Baltimore mayor and other early 20th century notes
Democrat Jos H. Preston wins Baltimore mayorship. Senate to take up Canadian reciprocity. Lincoln’s party sweep. Panama Canal digging advances. Nebraska death in Tekamah. Excavation tensions in Jerusalem. Anaconda Copper suit settled. Robbery at Pate Bank in Wellington net $4300. Ohio lawmakers seek immunity. Chearmonte frees herself after ashore. German lieutenant injured in crash. Northwest party leaders to meet in St. Louis. Diaz sends envoy to El Paso for peace talks. Missouri Pacific depot robbery at Hawatha. Portland chief indicted for neglect of duty. 8000 invited to New York Peace Society dinner for Baron de Constant. Murray vows no more national bank charters with promoter links. Indianapolis Southern rail line sale for 2.5 million to Illinois Central. Hoe library: book sale tops 21000. Agriculture bulletin on alfalfa weevil in Utah.
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Baltimore
Senate
Lincoln
Panama Canal
Hopewell
Nebraska
Tekamah
Jerusalem
Anaconda Copper
Alexander Pate
Wellington
Ohio
Chearmonte
Willapa Harbor
Washington
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Northwest
Diaz
el Paso
Madero
Missouri Pacific
Hiawatha
Kane
Portland
Ore
A. M. Cox
Board of International Hospitality
The
New York Peace Society
Baron D'Estournelles de Constant
the Treasury
Murray
Indianapolis & Southern Railway
Illinois Central Railroad
Charles A. Peabody
Alex G. Hackstaff
New York
Department of Agriculture
Six Million Dollar Bangor Fire and Notable Deaths
A six million dollar blaze hit Bangor Maine causing extensive damage. Senator Kittredge of South Dakota died at Hot Springs Arkansas. President Taft advocated Canadian reciprocity in a New York address. House Democrats push tariff revision and Laurier may skip London trip to avoid Canadian reciprocity failure. A rescue party searches for Danish explorer Einar Mikkelsen.
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Kittredge
South Dakota
Hot Springs
Ark
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New York
Republican House
Washington
Laurier
London
Einar Mikkelsen
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Arctic
Omaha
Paris
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Disasters and Local Events
A wide crop of Iowa notices include Henry Wilkes near Elkador who shot himself in a field with unclear cause. The Dubuque convention for clerks was postponed to June 12. Kenyon and Bryan linked to Iowa City Chautauqua August. Slater Mercantile organized with Carl Anderson as manager. Fire and accident reports from Chicago and Centerville, plus strikes, rail and bank news fill the page.
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Henry Wilkes
Elkador
Iowa
Dubuque
W. S. Kenyon
Iowa City Chautauqua
William J. Bryan
Slater Mercantile Company
Carl Anderson
Emma Beckman
Order of Eastern Star of Iowa
Rochester
Minn
Grundy Center
Fort Madison
Mary Marilla Hobbs
Methodist Deacons
Lake Buff
Chicago
Railroad
Centerville
Howard Halden
Walter
Creston
Cumberland Branch
Ft. Dodge
Mason City
Nevada
Schneckloth
Marion
R. W. Fleming
People’s’ State Bank of
Farmers’ Bank of
Manly
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Barnard
Forty-ninth
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Cedar Rapids
Spain
Camp McKinley
Des Moines
Blue Lodge Masons of
George Albarn
Perry
Grand
Algona
W. T. Pratt
Swea City
J. W. Anderson
Travelers’ Protective Association
David Ziegler
Burlington
Thomas Hume
Bankers of Group 3
Charles City
Morton W. Wilbur
The
Security Trust and Savings Bank
Western Creamery Company
McGregor
Minnesota
Wisconsin
F. D. Richards
First National Bank
W. R. Green
Atlantic Northern and Southern Railway
James Barrett
Wright
Mexico
William F. Main
Iowa City
Main
Greely
C. Durant Jones
Shortley
Superior Court
Walter Haldeen
Alonzo Franklin
Mr. Franklin
N. Y
Olaf Sorenson
Moingona
Jack F. Ryan
Pocahontas
William Lange
Arthur
Polo Rowenwold
Rockwell City
Rata
Jefferson
Paul E. Stillman
Dubuque Association of Baptist Churches and Ministers
Baptist
Lamont
Protestant Episcopal Churches
Sioux City
State Railroad Commission Faces Power Challenge in Rate Ruling
Des Moines May 9. Iowa aims to cut intrastate express rates but may clash with United States Circuit Judge Sanborn’s St Paul ruling that a railway commission cannot lower intrastate rates if it would affect interstate rates. If Judge McPherson follows Sanborn, Iowa loses the express case amid prior Missouri cases favoring the opposite view.
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Iowa
United States Circuit
Sanborn
St. Paul
Illinois
Iowa Commission
Smith McPherson
Federal Court
McPherson
Express
Iown Commission
Robber Vallentine Appears to Have Killed Himself
Fort Dodge reports the coroner's jury verdict says bandit E. J Vallentine was shot by a posse member after a Pat post office robbery. It is believed he took his own life after surrendering his companion, with a bullet through the head and evidence of self-inflicted gunfire.
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Fort Dodge
E. J Vallentine
Pat
Libel Suits Against Editor in Hardin County News
Editor Ura A. Nichols of the Hardin County Citizen faces two libel suits in Eldora by Lois Wisner and Gilman Wisner for 25000 dollars each. The actions stem from a Citizen item mentioning the Wisner estate from weeks earlier.
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Iowa Falls
Ura A. Nichols
The
Hardin County Citizen
Lois Wisner
Eldora
Gilman Wisner
Fannie Crocket Wisner
Wisner
Danbury Bank Construction Starts on New Building
May 9 report from Danbury notes the basement digging for a new bank building under construction. The bank is in the process of organization and has not announced its name. H. D. Hedrick is expected to serve as president with Louis Derr as cashier.
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Danbury Bank
Danbury
H. D. Hedrick
Louis Derr
Will Choose Des Moines for UMWA District HQ and Labor Temple
May 9 Will Choose Des Moines Oskaloosa. Des Moines has probably won the fight for the permanent location of United Mine Workers of America District No. 18 headquarters. The proposition to erect a labor temple has carried by at least 1000 votes.
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Des Moines
Oskaloosa
United Mine Workers of America
Casady Indicted in Embezzlement Probe
A. W. Casady former Council Bluffs city clerk was indicted on embezzlement charges. He was arrested and released on a $3,000 bond after the Saturday filing.
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A. W. Casady
Council Bluffs
Casady
Freight Expert Miraculously Escapes Death at Crossing
Des Moines May 9 Freight agent C H Wolfe of the Burlington faced a narrow escape when struck and run over by a switch engine at the West Fifth street crossing yesterday. He survived without serious injuries.
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Des Moines
West Fifth Street
C. H. Wolfe
Burlington
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney Health
An advertisement extols healthy kidneys removing impurities daily and praises Doan's Kidney Pills as the best remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. Irwin of Little Falls Minn describes severe bloating breathlessness and back pain improving after using the product. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Third St
Little Falls
Minn
Doan
Forrors News Item Sparks Society Debate
A quip about a socialite who hires a nurse for her poodle and vows to care for her baby herself. The remark suggests the stunt could become a fad that unsettles society.
Cure Your Sick Hens With Aseptazone Remedy
An old notice advertises Aseptazone for poultry illness. Dissolve one ounce in a gallon of warm water, feed five tablespoons per portion. Claims it cures cholera, bowel trouble, roup, colds, and canker in hens.
One Close Tip Adrift in Stage and Rail Bonds
A brief dialogue portrays an actor's roaming life clashing with domestic ties. The reply asserts that even rail connections bind, hinting at persistent obligations between travel and home. The exchange underscores themes of career wandering versus steadfast attachment.
Defiance Starch Promise On Ironing Day
Defiance Starch claims to prevent sticking to irons and is sold everywhere in 16 oz for 10 cents. The ad emphasizes worry-free ironing with a product widespread in availability.
Young pupil writes a tiny tale for teacher
A pupil named Johnny attempts a short story as instructed by his teacher. He hands in a slate bearing the line Our boys all love our teacher, reflecting a classroom moment from Harper's Bazar.
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Johnny
Harper's Bazar
What Did She Mean At The Wedding
A wedding tale recalls a baby’s endless shriek provoking guests. As the bridal party exits a guest voices annoyance while the bridesmaid angrily retorts she will print a note in invitations reading No babies expected.
The Most Beautiful Thing In The World Contest
Readers chose diverse replies. First prize praised a mother’s eyes, second prize praised a dream of the impossible, and a humorous entry claimed beauty lies in a son carrying his mother-in-law across a river without dropping her.
Clergyman Praises Grape-Nuts Diet For Health and Energy
A diligent pastor testifies that switching to Grape-Nuts with cream and Postum improved digestion headaches and morning energy. He credits the diet with steadier nerve strength for sermon prep and study and notes others benefited after his recommendation. Battle Creek Michigan. There's a reason.
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Postum Company
Battle Cre Mich
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