Deadlock on Senate Quorum Halting Work in Washington
Washington August 26 weary lawmakers and the president faced an unprecedented stalemate as Congress failed to adjourn after a long, fruitless session. A looming quorum shortfall hindered business in both chambers while a renewed filibuster threatened to block motion on campaign contribution inquiries. Senate leaders demanded a record vote on Standard Oil investigations and ministerial claims tied to Virginia, Maryland, Oregon and Texas.
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Washington
Congress
United States
House
Senate
Penrose
LaFollette
Standard Oil Company
John D. Archbold
George W
Perkins
Chamterlain
Senate Democrats
Potlette
Generen
Virginia
Maryhind
Oveson
Texas
Muveorala
Sed Gui
Olympic Athletes Honored In New York Parade
American Olympic winners who returned from Stockholm were escorted through Fifth Avenue and Broadway to City Hall where Mayor Gaynor and the reception committee welcomed them. Thousands lined the route cheering as team members arrived from across the country.
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New York
Stockholm
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Gaynor
Tno
Negro Kills Girl and Self in Springfield
In Springfield Oregon Territory a black man murdered Ruth Powers, a young woman at O.B. Caldwell’s home, then killed himself after a note claimed she drove him to it. Johnson, who claimed to have killed himself, was found nearby. the incident echoes earlier race riot fears.
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Springfield
Ruth Powers
O. BR
Caldwell
Johnson
Bribery trial in Detroit halted by witness collapse
In Detroit August 26 the preliminary hearing for Alderman Lonis Brogo charged with bribery paused when Charles T. Wilkins, prosecutor Shepherd's aide, collapsed. Detective Brennan testified he offered $100 to Brozo to back a speech for closing a street to aid the Bash road and vote for the related ordinance.
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Detroit
Lonis Brogo
Charles T. Wilkins
Shepherd
David Rosenthal
Wilkins
Brennan
Brozo
Wabash Road
Duel Ends in Death: Guffy and Maher Fatally Wounded
In Herrin NL Tom Guffy shot his wife’s sister Anna Maher after a confrontation at the mother-in-law’s home. A pistol duel followed as Anna fired first, six shots exchanged, and a bullet from Guffy struck Anna in the heart while he absorbed eleven shots. The incident ends with both dead.
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Tom Guffy
Anna Maher
Herrin
Guffy
Scrutinize Trust of Banks In New York Exchange Charges
Washington reports the department of justice conducts an inquiry that could lead to sensational prosecutions. It includes probes into the American Bell Telephone and Telegraph company and a canning combination, plus an alleged banking cartel in New York aiming to fix exchange charges on checks cleared there.
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New York
Washington
Department of Justice
American Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Department
Writer Held for Shooting in Bridgewater
Brockton Aug 26 Magazine writer Barnsworth of Bridgewater was held to the grand jury in 2000 bail on a manslaughter charge after a police court hearing. He allegedly shot and fatally wounded Thomas Hagan on Aug 15 while confronted in a poultry yard. He claimed he fired to frighten the intruder, not to strike.
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Brockton
Davidarnsworth
Bridgewater
Thomas Hagan
Marnsworth
Wimette
Tagan
Hunger Strike Continues for Two Suffragette Prisoners
In Dublin on August 26 the force feeding of Mary Leigh and Gladys Wyan continues after they halted a hunger strike. Authorities express grave anxiety over Leighs health as the procedure proceeds inside the prison.
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Dublin
Mary Leigh
Gladys
Suspect Gyp the Blood Nabbed Near Milford Pa
Milford Pa Aug 26 a man believed to be Gyp the Blood wanted in New York for the Rosenthal murder was reportedly arrested near Greeley after a lead tied him to the area. The development follows a nationwide manhunt with authorities seeking the suspect on murder charges.
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Gyp the
Milford
New York
Merman Rosenthal
Yenered
Greeley
Western Fruit Crop Big in 1912 forecast
Denver reports the 1912 fruit crop in Colorado and Utah is projected to be at least twice as large as any prior year. Officials say favorable weather during the growing season boosted yields across major orchards and markets.
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Denver
Colorado
Utah
Wight
Lowa Agricultural Association
State Association
C. E B. Stayner
Louisa
Cerro Gordo
C. F P. Crane
Clear Lake
KE. R. Trites
Louisa County
Clinton, Scott, Park
Palo Alto
Black Mawk
Kossuth
Mystery surrounds council bluffs man shooting
Police question Mrs Maloney after the death of Michael Maloney 56 in his home. Three shots were fired from a revolver with a butcher knife found nearby. Police say self murder is unlikely due to lack of trigger grip and gun position. No witnesses.
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Council Bluffs
Michael Maloney
Maloney
Minister sues church for salary amid ongoing duties
In Sioux City Rev. J W Dowden of the African Methodist Episcopal church sues the trustees in district court for 850 dollars claiming 900 owed from promised income, while he continues to serve his flock. Des Moines gas case eyed for appeal as precedent on rate bases could reshape public utility pricing.
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Sioux City
J. W. Dowden
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Des Moines
Tudge McPherson
Decline in Iowa live stock noted at state fair
Des Moines reports show livestock entries down as high land and grain prices draw farmers to grain and hay selling. Officials say if grain sells well, livestock business suffers, reflecting a broader shift in Iowa farm economics.
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Des Moines
Iowa
WAR ON DIVORCE EVIL A O H Auxiliary Declares It
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 26 The ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at their state convention closing session pledge to combat the divorce evil and to oppose militant suffragette tactics. Resolutions call Iowa to curb fictitious Irish names used by prisoners and criminals and pledge full duty to the home country if granted the ballot.
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Cedar Rapids
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of Hibernians
Iown
Killed in Auto Accident Claims Waterloo Man at Cedar Falls
James McWhirter of Waterloo, aged eighty, died after a fall from a car in Cedar Falls. His daughter Mrs. James Gardiner, who drove the vehicle, turned sharply and struck a telephone pole with the fender. McWhirter was thrown to the pavement and died without regaining consciousness. He was taken to Mrs. Gardiner's home.
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Waterloo
Iowa Falls
James McWhirter
Cedar Falls
James Gardiner
Gardiner
McWhirter
Carnival Outfit Burned in Cedar Rapids Fire Loss
The Wortham and Allen Carnival Company suffered about 12000 in losses when tents and animals were destroyed by a fire started by a blaze from the Jackson grain elevator. A firebrand ignited a tent and the entire outfit caught fire immediately. The scarlet fever epidemic at Davenport’s state orphan’s home was quickly controlled. An isolation camp was set up and exposed children separated, with only one new case and no deaths reported.
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Carnival
Wortham & Allen Carnival Company
Cedar Rapids
Jackson
Davenport
Fatal Drayman Crush in Shenandoah Brick Load Incident
Shenandoah Louisiana August 24 John Rydberg a drayman was fatally injured when a frightened team drawing a brick load ran over him breaking his back and crushing his body He could live but a short time Also reported are a lively baby show race at the fairgrounds 140 entries and notes on other incidents including burns from a gasoline stove poisoning and a suicide by poison from various Iowa locations
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Shenandoah
John Rydberg
Drayman
Rydberg
Fair Grounds
Mary T. Watts
Audubon
Richards general store destroyed by fire
The Richards general store of R. L. Mott, six miles east of here, burned down with unknown origin. The loss on the building stood at $1,500 and the insurance amount is not known.
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R. L. Mott
Richards
Here
Chris Jones
Missouri Valley
W. A. Jonesy
Sioux City
Kenneth P. Moore
First National Bank of
Traer
Ralph Moore
Morison
David
Martin McClintock
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Hugh Duke
David Armentrout
W. H. Maynard
Ottumwa
Henry Baker
Scranton
W. HW. Starrett
Shelton
Henry Hersey
Monticello
Stanwood
Silas Dorcas
Archbishop Keane
Dubuque Hays
John Bacci
Rome
Father Bacci
Kensett
C. Cleophas
Minneapolis
Andrew Brunawold
Albert Smith
A. C. Smith
Webster City
Smith
Charles Gross
George Lewis
John McNamara
Emmet T. Mood
American Federation of Labor
Gross
Villisea
Newaboy
H. C. Foster
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National Progressive Party
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People’s Water Company
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