Monetary Commission Criticized in Senate Speech
Senator Ciminlias of Iowa denounces the alter extravagance of the Dutional monetary commissivon as a hay withate lost to constituents. He claims the commission has become a political liability after defeats at the polls. Senator Burton argues the National City company formed with the National City Bank of New York is illegal and against welfare, vowing to introduce a bill if legality is proven.
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Senate
Ciminlias
Iowa
Burton
Stock shippers face new rules on minimum carload weight
The state railroad commission abolished the old thirty one foot carrier limit and set new minimums for different stock types. Fat cattle 25000 pounds, black cattle 20000, hogs 15000, sheep single deck 10000, sheep double deck 29000. The change aims to save carriers about 50000 annually for stock shipments to packing centers. A Mexico political note references a national party split and calls for a convention on August 16 led by Francisco Vasquez.
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Rommission
Tawa
Shipi Oot
Towa
New National Party
Mexico
Veyty
Francisco Vasquez
Ciinieter
Altaire
Million-Dollar Fire at Antwerp Docks Damages Cotton Trade
Fire on the Antwerp docks caused extensive damage estimated at a million dollars. Five onlookers or workers at the Queensland port were evacuated as salt reserves or shipments were delayed. Authorities investigated the blaze amid disrupted cotton trade flows.
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Antwerp
Queensland
Newerp
Capitalist Saves Three at Upper St. Regis Lake
A rare accident near Upper St. Regis Lake ends with a capitalist heroically rescuing three people as a boat experiment goes awry. The boat explodes and smoke fills the air while nearby observers scramble to assist. Two grandsons and a youth are reported saved with injuries minor, and the incident is under local investigation.
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George H. Earle
Upper St. Regis Lake
Tinarey
Mites Marte Ao
Duderhode
Erant Migateeal
Siuiters
Mra
Vierar Mather
Bateo
Mele
Election Arouses Canada in Reciprocity Controversy
Attorne y General Cannell and two registration clerks are under arrest in Winnipeg for refusing a long list of beniaes. Dominion government asserts authority to register ahead. Italy expels provincial pals from registration boards by Campbell order. Manitoba sees mass registrations while many supporters switch sides amid conservative farmer defections over reciprocity. California Texas agents anticipate sales impact as a Canadian tour convinces they will carry. Company president plans to import 4,000,000 bags of No 1 hard wheat with soft wheat from U S.
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Comeau Cannell
Winnipeg
Man
Abe Beniaes
Grow
Dominion
Dominion ofAitlaly
Campbell
Manitoba
Charge Milling
Als
California
Texas
Canada
Prisoner Run Amuck After Wounding Officials
A prisoner wounded a marshal and two others and attempted to escape after being aided to jail at Chilatayter UL for examination. Mittla Shadowons shot Justice of the Peace dames Manon, Marshal John Stalin, a rider and a spectator. Deputy Tow Mackay was cut. Shadowe and his brother Chaves are linked to the incident as a second story unfolds with a fatal fall under Wildew nil.
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Staln
Marshal
Kelnayr Temi
Jai
Chilatayter
Mittla Shadowons
Justice of the Peace Dames
Homesteaders Gain Relief Amid Drought Across States
The drought battered homesteaders in Michigan Nebraska and other western states allowing closing out next April with forfeiture of certain rights. Senate action extends for one year the period for paying many drought related debts while Oklahoma shippers organize hearings before the Commerce Commission on railroad rate disputes. Standard Company covers court costs in a noted dissolution suit as the Justice Department receives 842 005.
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Mi Giahana
Nebran Fa
Uull
Rosebud Tadhin Reservation
Senate
Standard Company
Cohoek
Department of Justice
Standard Off Company
Fire at Louisville engraving dept ruins building
A blast tore through the engraving department of a Louisville firm, wrecking the building and causing extensive damage. Fire crews battled flames as investigators began assessing the cause and scope of the blaze.
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Louisville Herald
Bomb blast wounds many in crowded area amid panic
A powerful bomb exploded in a busy street, killing and mutilating several people including a man named Romano. Police say the device was planted in a crowded storefront zone, triggering fires and chaos as rescuers battled flames and searched for more victims.
Mayor Pardons Mrs Reese in Lola Rock Pile Case
Lola officials and residents debated a rock pile sentence for Mrs Hila Reese after a contested ruling. Mayor Bollinger granted a pardon releasing Reese amid a four day dispute involving judge, street commissioners, police, and public opinion. The city attorney questioned mayoral power, and commission members later supported the pardon in a tense council session.
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Eola
Ludge Sineltzer
Hila Reese
Bollinger
Tas
Mrs. Reese
Lola
Wate
F& Woman
Don Bloomers
Roche Parton
Travis Morse
Pardah
Morse
Pirdon Mra
Reese
Boulage
Commissionera
Lelica Coffield
Wourt
Rg Lodge
Defiant reply follows Black Hand threat letter
J W Brockman of Columbia Missouri prints a rebuttal to the Black Hand letter demanding $19000 in gold and bills. He declares he is armed and will defend his interests while Roy Agin, who helped Brockman, also receives a threatening letter as the scheme continues.
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Black Land
J. W. Brockman
Columbia
Roy Agin
Broekama
Mother Wins Custody From Showmen Over Hyena Cage Claim
Mrs Henry N Weakley of Onaiha, mother of five year old Charles Jensoe, awarded custody after a brief court hearing. The case involved allegations that the boy was kept in a cage with hyenas by showmen in Ripid City. The hearing concluded within minutes.
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Dudga Medee
Ripid City
D. D
Henry N. ‘Weakley
Onaiha
Charles Jensoe
Freeze Gut Process Lawsuit Dismissal Demanded
Alleged as partners in a Marion County mine venture, I Hollingworth of Des Moines and I Everlat of Bronx City instruct lawyers to file suit seeking 250000 in damages. The claim centers on a disputed "freeze gut" process tied to a big goal mine and alleged corporate missteps.
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Rowars
Corporation and Buns
Gates Will be Buried at West Chiesa
A garbled report notes John W. Gates dies and his funeral is set for West Chiesa with plans for his estate, inclining toward Port Arthur Texas, Charley Gates his heir, and a fortune estimated between 4 1/2 million and 50 million dollars. It mentions Taft vetoes tariff bills, local Oklahoma option, and other scattered items.
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John W. Gates
West Chiesa
Jordy
Taft
Turaday
Calgary
Edmonton
Lal Jamesan
Lew Brittos
David
Lomlen
Bee
O. K
Oklahom
Jans Nugent
Wilson
New Jersey
Prussia
Chickashia
Sherif Lewis
Union Railway
Chicago
Pennsylva Cita
Burlington
Milwaukee Roads
Alfred Bayard Nettleton
Soldiny
Jourhaudt
Asus
Treasury
William Lorimer
Henry
Correctionville
Myo Colvin
Livonte
Hin
Walter Bordwall
Los Angeles
AleNvunara Brothers
Raurdar
Congo
Port Arthur
Tex
Waterston
Charley Gates
Trenaury
Tracewell
Ollie
Tames
Kentucky
Survey W. Wiley
Gol
Henry Wattergon
Albert. Small
H. Jevatt
Iowa Happenings Escort Crave Schiritsp From Quarry to Perigo
A garbled report describes a pursuit near a quarry and a staged escape. It mentions a guard, two men confronting the guard, and a rescue after about an hour. Names and places are unreadable in the OCR.
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Gquarry
Perigo Chee
Sebastel
Eumvier
Sybian
Ile
Talsius
Dubuque Catholics Back Keane as New Bishop Choice
In Dubuque large Catholic sentiment supports Archbishop Keane of Cheyenne for the vacant bishopric following his resignation. No official notice yet, but locals anticipate formal appointment. Great Falls leader Bisbee Carroll, former president of Saint Joseph’s College, is noted in regional chatter.
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Rome
Dubie
Jf. Keane
Cheyenne
Wyo
Keane
Mae Bisbee Carroll
Great Malls
Mont
At. Joseph's
Fern Johnson in Critical Condition After Accidents
Fern Johnson, survivor of a family tragedy in Galva, remains in critical condition at St. Joseph's hospital in Akron. The bodies of other family members were moved by special train to Akron for funeral services held Saturday afternoon. Local officials discuss bids and state contracts, while a labor strike in Dubuque prompts relief appeals. Several National Guard officers resign, and a fire destroys a barn at Br Need, with no livestock losses.
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Fern Johnson
Alk
Johnson
Akron
St. Joseph's Hospital
Litle Hope
Fone
Sioux City
Secretary cites mine sanitation issues in state
Secretary CG H Summer reports poor sanitary conditions in many mines and will demand reform from mine owners. Clinton woman Mrs W Godfrey found dead. authorities say cause linked to illness. Falls from a cliff and a drowning in the Des Moines River are noted with minimal detail. Distinguished descendants are listed for Mrs Godfrey.
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Love
CG. H. Summer
Board of Health
Clinton
It. W.godfrey
Hed
ELOPING COUPLE ARRESTED IN MARSHILLI TOWN
Newton police apprehend a teen couple, Newton High freshman and Miss Leol Love Mee, after eloping with a local wedding party. The pair resisted officers, were detained near Gilman and Marshilltown, and transported to Newton by evening train.
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Opine Fren Newton Ty Macluntk Lown
Happe Fey
Leol
Marsluchtown
Parcnes
Barvelice
Might
Gilman
Marshilltown
Newton
Life Prisoner in Solitary at Fort Madison
Fort Madison inmate Haley, a prisoner at the Beate penitentiary, has been placed in solitary confinement after sending a letter to Attorney General Carson demanding an investigation into Warden Sanders and criticizing prison conditions. Warren Samlers reports the governor. Carroll says Haley is attempting to evoke sympathy and that confinement is for cause.
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Fort Madison
Cossom L. W. Haley
Lila
Thie W. Haley
Port Madison
Els
Bas
Carson
Sanders
Fancie'thon
Warren Samlers
Carroll
Haley
Five hurt in interurban at Fort Dodge siding
A five hurt interurban collision near Fort Dodge occurred when a Des Moines and Southern railway freight car derailed onto a siding. Injured passengers include R. J. Seberger of Des Moines with a compound leg fracture and O. G. Campbell of Starcourt with head injuries.
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Fort Dodge
Nes Moines
Southern Hits
Bort Dodge
Des Moines
Sik & Freight
Fort Dodge City Halls
Liv
R. J. Seberger
OG. W. Campbell
Starcourt
Victims and Escape Headlines From Prison and Train Incident
A report alleges perjury by a key witness in penitentiary cases and notes alleged innocence claims regarding a crime of murder. It recalls a fatal wheel accident involving Ired Wes of Somers La and mentions other county happenings. A Davenport inmate escape from an orphanage transport is described as a runaway return attempt fails.
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Wes
Somers
Uwiy
Lightning Strikes Cause Northeastern Iowa Fires, Deaths
The state fire marshal reported more than twenty destructive lightning fires in northern Iowa over recent weeks amid severe storms. A Swaledate resident, B.H. Wright, died after six hours following a cucumber meal, despite medical efforts.
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Iowa
Hias
Wrisht
Swaledate
Avery
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Bureau of Corporations
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Littleton
Raps Monetary Commission
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