PAYROLL PLAN FOR GEN Gomez PAYMENTS UNDER SCRUTINY
Washington June 17 Secretary Root takes responsibility for payments to General Gomez by General Wood during the Cuban occupation. Officials say Gomez led the Cuban army and had not been paid, and a Cuban pension bill supported him. The War Department notes legality and propriety and that Congress had long been informed of Gomez payments as part of Cuban expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Gomez
Wood
Cuba
Congress
War Department
Department
United States
Philippines
Spain
Eral Brooke
Ust
Sixty Thousand in Exile Spawns Russian Policy Shift
In St. Petersburg on June 18 officials revealed that about 60,000 people were expelled from several cities during the last four and a half years under former interior minister Sipiaguine. Vladimir Von Plehwe, his successor, aims to ease the exile by allowing return. Reactionary Count Sheremetieff remains influential as Czars consider milder measures. Booker T. Washington then met with President Roosevelt in Washington on June 17 to discuss southern appointments.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Sipiagutne
Interior
M. von Plehwe
M. Sipiaguine
M. Siplaguine
M. Plehne
Count Sheremetieff
Consul Appointed to Pretoria South Africa
Washington reports J B Proffitt of West Virginia has been chosen as consul to Pretoria South Africa confirming a diplomatic posting.
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Pretoria
Washington
J. B Proffitt
West Virginia
South Africa
Cuban Minister Presents Credentials at White House
Senor Gonzales de Quesada, new Cuban minister, was escorted to the White House by Secretary Hay and presented credentials to the president. The minister was unaccompanied by an attache. Speeches were formal with little notable exchange.
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Washington
Senor Gonzales de Quesada
White House
Hay
Bay Attache
Roosevelt may visit Nebraska on western tour
President Roosevelt likely to visit Nebraska around October 1 during his western itinerary. Senators Dietrich and Millard urged inclusion of Nebraska and urged the president to see unvisited sections, with the chief executive expressing interest though his schedule remains flexible.
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Millard
Dietrich
Nebraska
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft negotiates friar lands with Vatican cleared
In Rome on June 17, reports say four of five cardinals support Governor Taft's proposals on friar lands in the Philippines. Cardinal Steinhuber opposes. A clash looms between Vatican officials and Filipino orders over funds US will pay, with Vatican preferring money go to missionary society oversight.
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Vatican
Rome
Taft
Philippines
Steinhuber
United States
Society of Cardinals
Sheepmen Shot Down in Camp Near Casper
In Cheyenne Wyoming June 17 a gang of unknown men attacked a sheep camp fifty miles west of Casper. Fred Kassahan was killed and Dan Ferris seriously wounded after a confrontation with Tom Murphy, nephew of wealthy sheepman B S Murphy. Murphy vowed to return with help and attack the camp. Kassahan died from a gunshot wound. Ferris escaped into the brush as shots rang out.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Casper
Fred Kassahan
Dan Ferris
Kassahan
Ferris
Tom Murphy
B.S. Murphy
Wyoming
Murphy
Report on Lemly by Naval Retiring Board
The Naval Retiring Board examined Captain Lemley, judge advocate general, and placed its report in the president's hands. It condemns Lemley physically and he will be retired soon. He is in Salem, North Carolina, where his sister died shortly after his arrival from Washington last Saturday. He will remain in the office of judge advocate general until a permanent policy is defined under the Chandler law.
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Lemly
Washington
Naval Retiring Board
Lemley
Moody
Salem
N. C
Revolution in Formidable Venezuela Threat to Castro
In Washington on June 17 in informed diplomatic circles the revolt threatening President Castro is seen as perhaps the most formidable in years. Yet as long as rebels remain confined to outlying towns and avoid Caracas and Valencia, there is no clear chance for success.
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Formidable
Washington
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Valencia
Buceceas
Will Lose Sight of Both Eyes in Accident at Waterloo
Eugene Russell, 28, suffered severe facial and arm lacerations at a gas and electric plant while repairing a tar extractor. Glass shattered his face. one eye was severed, the other damaged, endangering sight in both eyes. He had worked a year for the company.
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Waterloo
Eugene Russell
Gas and Electric Light Factory
Russell
New Sioux City Diocese Formed as Garrigan to Be Bishop
Right Rev. P. J. Garrigan will be installed bishop of the new Sioux City Catholic diocese where 93 priests 77 churches 18 missions 24 stations 36 schools 165 teachers and 5 500 pupils serve 85 000 Catholics. St Marys Cathedral will be completed after eight years unfinished.
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P. J.garrigan
D. C
Washington, D. C
Garrigan
Springfield
Mass
Iowa
Dubuque
Hennessy
Keane
Lyon
Osceola
Dickinson
Emmet
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Clay
Sioux
O’brien
Plymouth
Cherokee
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
Humboldt
Webster
Calhoun
Sac
St. Mary’s
Funeral of Judge Hubbard Draws Cedar Rapids Crowd
The funeral of Judge N. M. Hubbard, killed in a runaway, was held from his Cedar Rapids home with public services. Large crowds filled the church and cemetery as condolences poured in from across Iowa and beyond. Also reported are the Iowa Knights of the Grip officers elected in Council Bluffs and prison statistics from Des Moines, with Fort Madison at 451 and Anamosa 417 inmates.
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Cedar Rapida
Iowa Travelers Association
Iowa Matters
Chdar Rapids
N. M. Hubbard
BH. R. Burkhalter
First Presbyterian Church
Coe Ate CS Tell WU
Oak Hil
Cedar Rapids
United States
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Seventeen Years for Four Dollars in Des Moines
Des Moines June 18 Ike Braiford and his son faced long prison terms after a holdup that netted four dollars. The son, aged 18, received a twenty year sentence for his role. A separate report from Avoca notes an unidentified man killed after falling from a train near milepost 97, his body severely mutilated. He was described as about five feet six or seven inches tall, dark complexioned, with a tattoo and clipped hair.
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Des Moines
Ike ‘Braiford
Avoca
Judge N M Hubbard Dies After Buggy Accident
Des Moines June 16 Judge Nathaniel M Hubbard of Cedar Rapids died following injuries from a buggy accident near his Linn county farm. A rickety buggy frightened by a hoard frightened horse caused him to be thrown under a wheel, fracturing ribs and causing internal injuries. Hubbard, 78, longtime Iowa political and legal figure, served as general counsel for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in Iowa for thirty six years and was influential in state affairs. He served in the Civil War, was district judge, and later a railroad executive.
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Nathaniel M. Hubbard
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Judge Hubbard
Judg Hubbard
Oswego
N. Y
Hornellsville
Marion
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Guthrie Center Favored as Next Meeting City
The Iowa Sabbath Schools convention concluded in Sioux City with Des Moines chosen as the next meeting site after a close contest with Guthrie Center. Officers were mostly re-elected. J P Hardin became treasurer and J J Vanness was named vice president. The delegation invited the International Sunday School Association to hold its next triennial convention in Sioux City.
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Iowa Travelers’ Association
Council Bluffs
Iowa Knights of the Grip
J. R. Treanor
Mason City
M. A. Struble
Sioux City
C. R. Olmstead
C. N. Brage
Des Moines
M. J. Brazzell
Sheldon
H. W. McFadden
Fort Dodge
Grand Sentinel
H. H. Smith
CG. B. Platner
C. R. Rhodewaterloo
Bert Haramon
Red Buit Ottoman
Iowa Sabbath Schools
Towa
Guthrie Center
J. C. Kephart
Cane Unity Amuses
J. P. Hardin
Eldora
F. F
Iowa College Graduates at Ames Commencement
The class of 1902 at Iowa State College in Ames graduated last Friday. Sixty-four graduates from eight states received degrees. President R. H. Janse delivered the commencement address. Three master's degrees were awarded, including the M.S. to Ira A. Warad Hessan Bi Irv.
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Iowa College
Ames
Iowa State College
R. H. Janse
Migzouri State University
Elven
M.S
Ira. A
Warad Hessan
Lincoln Hotel hosts horsemen meeting circuit tour
The advertisement lists schedules for meetings in Lincoln Nebraska and surrounding towns from July to September with horsemen and a bookmaker A A Swearingen. Rates shown include two plans and multiple city stops at Fremont Tekamah David City Hastings and more. It features various promotional lines and trade ads for starch and other goods.
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Mitms
Millard
Omahe
David City
Hastings
Friend
Seward
York
Hebron
Beatrice
Lincoln
Auburn
Hubbell
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