Changes in House Rules and Committee Power Shift
Democrats mark a major reorganization redefining committee selection and removing power from the Speaker. The House will elect committee members and fill vacancies, eliminating surplus staff and the extra month pay, with a projected saving of 192000 dollars. The session also narrows permissible legislation to key issues such as campaign finance publicity and district reapportionment.
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St Rep
Bingo
Virginia
William M. Dunbar
Augusta
Ways and Menna
Oscar Underwood
John J. Fitzgerald
Robert Lee Jenry
William Sulzer
L. P. Padgett
John A. Moon
Willian
Adamson
Suchelar
Henry D. Clayton
A. P
Rénume Congress
Nine Hurt In Wreck Near Springfield On Metcor Train
Nine people injured when eastbound Metcor fast train No. 10 on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad derailed on a curve forty five miles east of Springfield Missouri. Fireman I B Rugh was badly burned. others include Mrs. Bill Hesper, Mrs A Butler, Henry W Wood, Mr and Mrs BH Decker, R H Poindexter, Joseph A Karll. A defensive rail tie is blamed for the wreck. train speed was about forty miles per hour.
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Frisco
Springfield
Metcor
St. Louis and
San Francisco
I. B. Rugh
Mra
Bill Hesper
Merrimac
Oklo
B. Goodman
St. Louis
Bexgageman
A. Butler
Marion
Ind
Henry W. Wood
Bt. Louis
Decker
Oklahoma City
R. HB. Poindexter
Benton
Joseph A. Karll
Glad Her Father Is Elected Senator
The article notes the O’Gorman family awaiting con gratulations after their relative’s political win. Miss O’Gorman says seven children remain alive, with the oldest daughter aged about 25 and the youngest son James Jr having seen eight summers. The family is busy answering letters telegrams and calls as they consider future plans in light of the senator’s election.
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Howe
Cocarian
Washlagtin
Misa
Gorman
Amourica records homicides and borders open at $20
A jumble of items notes that Amourica holds the record for number of homicides and that anyone with no passport can land in the United States for $20. The secret service is buying a pen and nylon artist’s dollar notes. General Sell’s plan for a world’s greatest garison costing 20 million is under way at Fort Sill Oklahoma. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Cary Rumney at Mrs Rumsey’s mother’s home in New York. Booker T. Washington will spend summers in Long Island amid a neighborhood where New Yorkers saved the day.
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Amourica
Camorrlat
United Sutles
Secret Service
General Sell
Fort Sill
Oklo
Arrests Shake Mexico Election Reform Debate
A chaotic session as President proposes sweeping election law reforms aimed at widening participation and breaking up political power. In Laredo, Salvado Madero, uncle of Francisco Madero Jr., is detained en route to Monterey for inquiry into motives behind his visit. Police report clashes as Rhodes, O'Callaghan and others are held in connection with a vault robbery attempt and dynamite plot in an unrelated case.
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Mestta
API S.puesud
Dle
ECA
Court of the Republic
Jefes Politica
Mexico
Madero
Laredo
Tex
Salvado Madero
Francisco Madero, Jr
Insurrectos
Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Dion
Pablo
al Rhodes
Jo Opury Craty
James O'Callaguary
Rhodes
O'Callaghan
Bart Lynch
Clayton Bayles
Alk Ran Rhodes
U Oaly
Francisco Madero Arrives in El Paso Amid Peace Rumors
In El Paso on April g Francisco Madero Sr and Alfonso Madero father and brother of the Mexican insurgent president arrived. A wave of peace rumors has followed the visit as authorities and locals assess potential outcomes of the rendezvous.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Madero
Alfonso Madero
French Expedition In Guinea Slaughters 300 In Clash
French expedition forces clash with natives near Konakry Goumia. Two officers and twelve privates killed. two NCOs and fourteen privates wounded. French machine guns cause heavy casualties as troops entered the sultan’s village to arrest him. Estimated 300 natives killed.
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French Guinea
Konakry
Afrien
Goumia
Swimmer Let Girl Drown in Seattle Inquiry
Seattle jury findings blame criminal carelessness in Pearl Moore death at a natatorium. Five state university students testified swimming instructor Harry Harron could have saved her if he had worn street clothes. case spotlighted questions of duty and safety at the facility.
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Seattle
Wash
Pearl Moore
Aidt
State University
Harry Haron
Roberts Held for Fraud in Federal Indictment
Connell Bluffs Iowa April 3 The federal grand jury indicted E D Roberts of Red Oak for using mail to defraud a prospective customer. He previously faced state court charges over unlawful seed corn sales and high undertakings. A letter to a customer is part of the indictment. Roberts escaped in Vin ton due to a court ruling on venue.
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Roberts
Roberta
Vinton
Grethen Not Guilty in Casper Grethen Case
Eometsburg Iowa April Peter Grethen Jr was found not guilty of aiding in the murder of his brother Casper. The trial occupied the entire week with about thirty witnesses examined. The defense claimed Casper was the aggressor and threatened the Trex as family members. the judge directed a verdict for the defendant.
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Eometsburg
Apr
Peter Grethen, Jr
Casper
Ingano
Obituary Notice for S. A. Knapp
Ames reports the death of S. A. Knapp former president of Ames College. He recently worked with the national department of agriculture on international extension programs. A funeral in Washington is planned with details to follow.
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Ames College
Washington
Three bombs thrown near factory during strike violence
Unclear report describes three bombs hurled at the home of a Union distribution worker during a prolonged strike at a Muscatine, Indiana area plant. The blasts damaged houses while police offer a reward for the assailants as workers remain off the job for several weeks.
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Muscatine
Mumantine
AK Dee
Aldo Buckan
Charge of Pravd Mada Manon Oy ity Aurac On
A fragmented OCR snippet references a legal or case charge involving Pravd Mada and others with garbled names. The readable words imply court action and possibly a transfer or transfer-related clause. No clear dates, places, or official bodies are discernible.
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Manon
Favor State Aid Endorsed by 70 Normal High Schools
Atlantic In April the Southwestern Teachers Association passed resolutions urging state aid to high schools with normal courses and expanded normal departments and short course work at Ames College. They also backed a normal school in southwestern Kaya. The next meeting will be held in Council Bluffs next spring. Officers for 1811 were elected: President Superintendent Woo Cramer of Red Gum, vice president George Ko Masters of Red Oan, secretary Mary Davis of Audubon, and a committee led by GC B. Reed, principal of Commet Blais High School.
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Southwestern Awa Teachers Association
Iter
Ames College
Kaya
Woo. Cramer
Red Gunk
Vic
George Ko Masters
Red Oan
Mary Davis
Audubang Ehateiiaa Af
GC. B. Reed
Prhietpa
Commet Blais High School
Vicious Cow Attacks Woman and Child Near Home
A brutal incident near a southwest city left Mrs. Sehell badly injured after a cow attacked while calves were nearby. The cow charged, trampled, and pinned Mrs. Sehell as her spouse attempted to move the child to safety. Authorities and local residents reported the event, with the animal at large and the victim receiving medical care. The funeral of a local resident was also noted, with several community members named in relation to services held in the area.
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Poris
Soldiers Learn From Last War Experiences
Generals state lessons from recent conflicts guide current training and movement. Texas maneuvers show improved inoculation, water safety, sanitation, and self contained kitchens. Troops carry shelter tents and equipment, with health conditions reported excellent.
Soldiers Parade in Texas at Fort Sam Houston
Soldiers march in Fort Sam Houston Reservation Texas in a américn army review of a regular division the first since the Civil War. General William H Carter leads about a hundred men with belt cartridges and artillerymen with shells in their implements. All arms are in formation across the division camp with the cavalry detachments held apart.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houaron
United States
Willa H. Carter
Sivhianes Corps
No Tragedy Reported At Fourth Hotel Fire Ghost Suspect
In Burlington a reported April incident at a hotel near Orat. oiwared to be a fourth fire tragedy involved a woman calling herself Davinn Metadden. A medical exam found her unconscious on a bed, and she was taken to hospital for further checks. No conclusive evidence emerged to prove any wrongdoing at this time.
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Orat
Triguiy
Turlington
Wagner Hotel
Davinn Metadden
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