Turbulent political and legal shocks sweep nation
A garbled report describes a mix of Senate actions on reciprocity bills and reform measures, the Lorimer investigation’s subcommittee setup, and ongoing steel monopoly inquiries. It notes minor cabinet reshuffles, a wreck near Michigan, and various criminal cases, with broader turmoil in political finance, labor clashes, and a major steamship merger under the Great Lakes Steamship company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almee
Gilchriat
Steel Trust
Clevelatia
Flyé
Nine Seas
Graat Lakes Steamship Company
Sporting Lily Bape Claims Middleweight World Crown
American fighter Sporting Lily Bape knocks out Jim Sullivan in the ninth round at London to become the world middleweight champion, ending a two round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Bape
Jim Sullivan
London
Papkemo
Personal Senator Clapp's Daughter Ella Engaged to Ursoy J Acting
Minnesota Senator Clapp announces the engagement of his daughter Ella to Ursoy J Acting of Washington. A $125,000 pipe organ has been installed in a New York apartment, while prominent figures including ex-Senator W.W. Clark of Montana and Carrie E. Nation are referenced in related notices. Deaths include Carrie E. Nation at 66 in Leavenworth and many other notable losses across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Moses DE. Clapp
Minnesota
Duudubeed
Ella
Ursoy J. Acting
Washington
Pitth Avenue
New Yor City
Rene Denra
Benator
Clark
Blontona
Government and naval events amid coronation week in Britain
The report notes a German navy launch at Hamburg named Freferlck the Great, a Windsor castle coronation ceremony witnessed by King George V, and Prince of Wales receiving the Order of the Garter. Lewis Harcourt hosted a lunch and garden party for colonial premiers at Nuneham Park, Oxford. Minor conflicts include battles in Sinatoa and Maration, and a note on a San Diego dispatch involving an antenna. The Olympia horse show in London opened with records set in a cross‑continental reach.
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George V
England
Windsor Castle
Prlnce
Wales
Order of the Garter
Lewis Harcourt
Ptate
Nuneham Park
Oxford
London
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Nineteenth Century Events
A vast Cedar Rapids building project in progress and a $150,600 hotel planned in Kennekuk move forward. Notable deaths include Warden Barr seeking escaped prisoner at Anamosa and Henry Jones’s southern division at Des Moines. Multiple accidents, trials, and public notices populate the state as rail, oil, and postal developments unfold across Mason City, Waterloo, Algona, Osage, and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acunlrael
Clal
Cedar Ragide
Ellenveth Atwater
Vinton
Ninadd
William FP. Muse
Mazon City
Iowa
Barr
Anamosa Penitentiary
Jack Harver
Thomas Duff
Garner
Order of Eagles
Des Moines
Henry Jones
Southerland
Council Bluffs
Wilkin Murch
St Hampton
Christian Endeavorers
T Ie Fourth District
Clr
Auvessor
Deferson
Joseph J. Siinvel
Keohik
Ife
Raythin
Frank Johnson
Mason City
Chris Knudson
Kensett
Rook Island
Frank Prens
Algotin
Mar
Reck Teland
West Libert
Wiliam F. Main
Iowa City
Willney
Waterloo
Werraw
Hilling
Wes Moines
Willlart
Whig
United States
Épiapatiy
Fort Model
Sioux City
Lut Ie
State Normal
Cedar Rapids
P. C. Ensign
Falla
Cleve Halland
Forest City
Lowa Pharmaceutical Assoclition
Coring
J. M. Wimily
Winfield
Davenport
Eviity
Tawa
Cheeters Rey
A. W. Doyce
Freeborn County
Minn
Chavisland
Fort Padge
Jon Adams
Solon
Marsh
Hampton
A. A. Dyer
Mabbin
Muscaline
John Mattock
Guilce
Muir
Lows Central Railway
Board of Supervieurs Annointes Sow
Criss
Bae County
Alex Rodgers
Horeing
Weck
George Jacobs
Arbor Lake
Grinnell
Jess
Henry Schwed
Eldridge
Anthony Hardict
First National Bank of
Congressmap
J. B. Remensnyder
New York
Gynod
Thay “Autheran Church
Edith Codd
H.C. Codd
LeMars
Smith Johnses
Stockport
Correll College
Vernon
School of Aratery
Debated Canadian reciprocity bill edges toward extended session
Long debate in the senate opened with McCumber opposing the measure and Per suse chairing the finance committee. Reports from McCulliver and La Tolletta framed opposition while Williams and Keris expressed support. Senator McCunter of North Dakota filed a minority report arguing sixteen points against the bill, warning it would flood U.S. markets with Canadian farm products and harm American producers. The exchange touched on Vice President Sherman’s actions and the direct election amendment, with a vote on the amendment debated amid lengthy discussion.
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Washington
Persuse
Af Messrs
McCulliver
la Tolletta
Ual
Williams
Keri
Devil
Corlis Amd McQumber
Ah. Disne
Will - Senntay Seyburn
Liverate
Tia
Udeton
Iuport
Senate
McCunter
North Dakota
Miemn
United Stats
Addition to Harney Forest Reserve Proclaimed
President Taft issues May 1 proclamations creating an addition to Harney forest reserve comprising 58 240 acres in Crster and Pall Tiger counties Dakita. The reserve will be segregated January 4, 1914, under a superintendent based in Custer to halt settlements and entries under the 1866 congressional act.
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Washington
Taft
Harney Forest Reserve
Crster
Pall Tiger
Custer
Congress
Connecticut House Passes Parcel Post Contingency Measure
The Connecticut House of Representatives approved a bill urging U S senators and representatives to support a parcels post act. The measure, backed by state officials, seeks to align mail policy with national postal reform efforts.
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Hartford
Connecticut House of Fenresentatives
Connecticut Senatore
Moe
Sulzer Bil
Trouble for Lumber Trust in Grand Jury Inquiry
Government actions against the so called lumber evil were debated among interested parties after federal grand jury questioning of several individuals. The discussion focused on potential civil and criminal action by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Trust
Chicago
Lumber Iwil
Federal
Bonilla Takes Oath as Mexico City Official in Public Works
Bonilla took the oath of office as Mexico City's minister of communications and public works, marking a formal start to his duties. The ceremony established the new administration's leadership in urban infrastructure and media relations for the capital.
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Bonilla
Mexico Citys
Prinister of Communication and Public Works
New Postal Banks List Includes Iowa and Dakota Towns
Washington reports the upcoming postal savings bank depositories to be established July 10. Named locations include Cedars Onawa and Waverly in Iowa Hiawatha Horton Lyons Garnett in Kansas Kenmare Jamalawn North Dakota Bilal Davs City and Heatings in Nebraska and Huon in South Dakota.
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Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Cedars
Onawa
Waverly
To Gall Que Militia In Topeka Report On Prohibition Aid
A report received Wednesday says the state militia was called out in Cherokee county Kansas to aid in enforcing the prohibition law. The move reflects local enforcement tensions and authority use amid prohibition measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Qilitha Wit
Cherokee County
Kansas
Royalist Leader Prepairs Lisbon Frontier Crossing
War clouds loom in Portugal as Captain Coucelero, royalist leader, reportedly plans to cross the Portuguese frontier again. Troops are massed on the northern and eastern frontiers while gunboats move on the rivers, signaling heightened military activity.
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War Clouda
Portugal
Lisbon
Coucelero
Tin
Fragmentary Dialect Exchange Sparks Domestic Quip
A rural scene shows a neighbor calling to a mother while a child jokes about Skeeter Jim finding a new wife. The dialogue reveals playful banter, teasing tone, and a grandmotherly reaction as she retorts with humorous slang.
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Sis Indy
Skeeter Jim
Mommy
Laney
Chile
Progress of Civilization in a Missionary Tale
A condensed, whimsical exchange notes progress of civilization in a frontier setting. A missionary questions a group about cannibalism, prompts a guarded reply, and hints at cultural encounters with a tongue-in-cheek tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farke
A Book Agent's Order Comes From Hidden Messages
A fragmented note describes an order from a book agent. Scribbled lines mention an order at a house and a directive to “git” as the second agent is told. The text suggests a coded or hurried exchange with unclear names or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeu
Local fears linger as girls avoid downtown outings
Women express reluctance to walk alone in downtown areas amid safety concerns. Community groups discuss steps to improve security and encourage independent errands while noting cautious behavior by residents.
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Penn
Timies
Dietrick
Calumbis
Furnee
Tha
Ebert
Gary
United States Stee Corporation
Ivestigating Committee
United States Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Wits
J.D. Atarahall
Michigan ¢Illy
Ind
Benot de la Berra
Reyes
Féangista
Madero
Reeldance
de la Darra
Heyes
Gere Portfulios
Bank of
Seatnn
Monmouth
Uyreine
New Haven
Conn
Ohio General Assembly
Grand
Columbus
United States Steel Corporation
Dassett Preeley Company
Cleveland
Southern Pacific Railroand Cou Pary Rock Tin Coffar
Colfax
Cal
Rock Tin
Butte Des Morin
Fox River
Gshhosh
Appleton
Wis
New York City
Siota Pe
Crnek Tenia
California
Nendan
Domingo
Albuquerque
J. W. Green
Las Vegas
Iictten
Try G. Pipwers
Flrema
Dlaker
Dalonatre
New-York City
I.ttivon Givenham
Ethel Conrad
Snane Stephenson
Frederick Kohl
San Francisco
Adela Verge
Carrie E. Natton
Aixty-Six Years PLC
Leatenworth
Kaw
Sie
Mary Kingdon
George J. Gould
Paris
J. J. Wayland
Appeal To Beacon
Girerd
Kan
Nathanial Tooker
Teventy
Guban
American Sugar Company
Heart Dia. Eee
William Cornelius Hult
Bob Cook
Yale
David H. Moffatt
Denver
Theodore Reoserst
Say Then
Wea
Hamburg
Auguste Wilhelm
Freferlck the Great
Culiscan
Sinatoa
Muderista
Maration
Seine
San Diego
Antenmer
Mazating
Olimpia
America
Felg Hawkeye State News
Gatharad
Orville W. Spotés
Getumiva P
A. Lemke
Griawel
George Fy Tulae
Clare A. Sproul
Res
Tarfon
Imaren
Wall Lake
William Rosecrantz
Raceson River
William Meller
Port Dodge
Homer H. Seetley
Lowstate Teachers’ College
McCumber
North Bakcta
Santee
Livts
McNeill Libby
Manyon
Munjoo
Wamare Bowels
Munson
Munyon
Sha
Philadelphia
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