Board of Control to Change Penal System
The Board of Control plans moving Fort Madison prisoners to the state penitentiary under a new system. A recent city ordinance bans convicts from city limits, prompting warden concerns. The patrol board also considers changing the general jail layout and retrial forms in a central state area.
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Board OF Control
Pes Moines
State Board Control
Fort Madison
Warden Banderas
Board of ‘Patrol
Atate
Lasalle Street Bank Hears Receiver Petition In Insolvency
The petition for a receiver cites the bank as irretrievably insolvent based on a state bank examiner report. It names Lorimer and Munday as controlling officers and seeks to conserve assets for depositors and creditors while noting large overstatements of asset values and extensive related loans.
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Chicaco
Lasalle Street Savings
Lorimer-Mmunca
LaSalle Eet Bank
Inet
William Lorimer
United States
Charles B. Munday
Lorimer and Munday
Amalier
Lorimer-Munday
Examiner Harkina Revals
Ioans
Munday
Milney
Auc
Cook County
Attempt on life of Russian Czar shocks St. Petersburg
Reports from Petersburg say a bomb was found on the imperial railway line as the czar and imperial family traveled from Kishinev toward home. A postal train was derailed by a defect in the locomotive, several cars overturned, and many injured. the emperor and suite escaped unharmed during the perilous return from Roumania.
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St. Petersburg
Scialy
Womey
Stenatinae
Kishinev
Borg
Berli
Russia
Petersburg
Teenev
Roumania
Kusat
Chiefs on an Outing Grand Raids Michigan
Orioles report from Grand Rapids Michigan on June 19 notes a chiefs outing with business dealings and a slogan related to Wad forgotten tam.
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Grand Rabids
Mich
Busi
Gail Borden Sued by Wife for Divorce
New York dispatch reports Gail AN Masa Borden, a prominent UK dealer, facing a divorce suit filed by his wife. The action centers on marital dissolution with court proceedings pending.
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Gail Borden
New York
Gail AN Masa
Borden
Fake Grain Deals to Be Investigated
Washington reports the administration moves to curb fictitious deals in Argentine corn and other foreign grains. Rep Rainey urges the Chicago Board of Trade to open an inquiry as a House agricultural subcommittee works on a bill to counter fake grain schemes. Secretary Redfield has already asked questions about Chicago rationing and may broaden probes if more reports surface.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Rainey
C. E. Canby
J.C. F. Merrill
Greatest General Federation convention ends in Chicago
The General Federation of Women's Clubs closes its biennial in Chicago with Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker re-elected president claiming record attendance. More than 650 clubs joined since the last meeting while a crush caused bruises and several faintings as police managed the crowd and Miss Margaret Wilson spoke.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Percy V. Pennybacker
Pennybacker
Margaret Wilson
Wos
D A R elects new officers in Minneapolis meeting
The Daughters of the Revolution held its June 19 election in Minneapolis. Officers named include President General Mia Clarence L. Jeakly of New York and Vice Presidents General from Philadelphia Massachusetts and Long Island. Directors from multiple states were announced and convention business concluded with plans for excursions and sightseeing.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Daughters of the Revolution
Mia
Clarence L. Jeakly
New York
Nathaniel 8. Keay
Philaphin
Sarah Weld Smith
Massachusetts
Washington Yale
Hamilton Ormebee
Long Island
Henry T. Kent
Pennsylvania
Mra
Alma F. Goes
Masanachusetts
Ida H. Whiting
Mies Mary A. Todd
Kerrilall
New Jersey
David Vanderveer
Elizabeth E. Moody
Mandhe R. Duputy
Susan M. Plummer
Francis J. Jordan
West
Suffragets To Swop Down Upon Congress
Washington June 19 Officials of the National Woman's Suffrage Association plan to besiege Congress on June 27 to press for equal suffrage. Vice President Meremati and Speaker Clark with congressional committees will receive the suffragists. Resolutions call for feasible steps toward equal suffrage rather than backing a specific pending measure.
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Washington
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Congress
Aeggeisenn
Merenati
Clark
Headache Medicine Linked To Death Of Helen Mason
Police and coroner pursued the theory that Miss Helen Mason, a blind singer nicknamed the Elelen Keller of the Year, died from a fatal overdose of headache medicine with heart depressant. Reports say she used headache tablets regularly and was under a physician’s warning for heart weakness.
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Oakland
Cal
Helen Mason
Elelen Keller
Wilson denies Japan would arbitrate row
President Wilson rejects the idea that Japan would press arbitration in the land law protest. He asserted no such move is contemplated and emphasized that any arbitration option is not under consideration.
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Wilson
Japan
Aittoceis
Carelessness Cause of Great Fire Loss in Glasgow
A fire at Kingston dock in central Glasgow on June 18 caused 9500 pounds in damage. The blaze consumed four shops, severe damage to freight sheds, and multiple houses. Four shoppers were affected as authorities investigated the incident.
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Glnegow
Bootland
Kingston Dock
Glasgow
Half Billion Ready for Farm Mortgages
Paul Deschanel of Currency Willima estimates about 600 million dollars in national banks nationwide is available for farm mortgage loans under the federal reserve act. Loans are limited to five years and not more than 60 percent of the farm's actual value as security.
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Paria
Paul Deschanel
Williama
United States
Treasury Department
Daring Shanghai Stunt Uncovered in San Quentin Case
San Francisco reports a wild tale of a Norwegian man Alfred Johansen claiming he was shanghaied in Nagasaki and swapped for prisoner Peter Grimes en route to San Quentin for forgery. District Attorney John W. Preston calls for rigid inquiry into possible substitution and identity error.
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San Francisco
Jack London
San Quentin
Nagashi
Japan
China
Alfred Johansen
Peter Grimes
United States
Sheridan
Johansen
Grimes
John W. Preston
Nagnett
Nagasaki
James H. Rodgers
Rodgers
Kilgore
Shanghai
Peter A. Grimes
John BE. Hoyle
Grigon
Hoyle
Orient
California
United States Territorial Court of
Pittsburgh
San Quentin Penitentiary
Bwede
James Rogers
The
Socialists Break Up Session of Deputies
Chicago June 19 the greateston President of the chamber suspended sittings as socialist deputies caused tumult over Paris street collapses from June 15 rain. Rene Renault minister of public works said a thorough inquiry would take days while others urged discussion. Debate postponed to June 26 as clamor rose and desks were beaten.
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Chicago
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Charles Maurice Binder
Paria
Rene Renault
Joseph Lasten
Elgin Team Wins Court of Honor Prize
In St Louis on June 1 the Elgin team captured the Court of Honor prize of 400 for their drill, a featured sight at the convention’s annual gathering. Six teams entered. other winners included Springfield and Looks courts with smaller prizes.
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St. Louis
Elgin
Court of Honor
Order
Springfield
Arms Landed by Irish Nationalists
Irish nationalist groups reportedly landed arms on a coastal route toward the west of Ireland. Reports mention bombarding activity and veiled declarations, with authorities stating ships carried weapons consistent with prior shipments.
Kaiser Wilhelm II Collides With Incomore in English Channel
Chaos erupts in steerage as the Kaiser Wilhelm II and Incomore collide near Southampton. Passengers are transferred to the Imperator. first class dining area flooded, while officials report minimal damage and swift repairs expected at Southampton. Captain silent as crew describe alarm and evacuations.
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Southampton
Incomore
Imperator
New York
A. G. Kamen
Chico
Cal
Jin Ttalian
London
Willhelm
Cherbourg
Bremen
Lloyd Today
Insurgent Woodmen Fail to Get Seats at National Convention
Toledo June 19 insurgent Woodmen forces fail to gain seats at the Modern Woodmen of America convention as credentials report is adopted 233 to 125. Extra police guard doors as only credentialed delegates admitted. Insurgent bid for inquiry into financial management ends with committee report approval.
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Toledo
Ohio
Woodmen of America
Committee On
Credentiala Committee
Davenport Man Reelected Leader Of Rotal Merchants
In Des Moines on June 19 J H Behaefer of Davenport was re elected president of the Rotal Merchants association with other officers. The group aims to preserve harmony and protests tariff changes by urging bulk sales by net weight and opposing rate discrimination against small buyers. Dubuque to host next convention.
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Pew
President Wilson Orders Age Limit Change for Labor Examinations
The executive order reduces the maximum age for unskilled labor examinations outside Washington from 60 to a lower limit while Veluransa may still be examined without regard to age.
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Washington
Wilson
Veluransa
Cooperative dairies tax ruling issued in Washington
Subject to tax, Washington June. Co operative dairies farmers mutual and other agricultural cooperatives are taxed under income tax rules. A ruling affecting them was issued today by the...
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Washington
Young girl in England voices views on women preachers
A young English Congelist drew attention after a reporter asked if women preachers are needed in modern church life. The girl, aged around ten, shared thoughts on obedience to work and religious writing.
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England
Sixth Annual Polo Meet Opens in Kansas City
The sixth annual polo meet kicks off in Kansas City Missouri in June. Events feature local clubs and riders competing for regional honors, with organizers aiming to showcase talent and boost attendance at the midyear tournament.
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Kansas City
I Mid
Wilbon Accepts Honor Despite Turmoil
The article notes Wilbon accepting an honor amid ongoing controversy and unclear details. Authorities and peers weigh in as supporters praise the achievement while critics question the circumstances surrounding the award.
Woodmen Riot Over Seating Delegates
Turmoil at the Modern Woodmen of America convention as administration and insurgent factions clash over seating credentials. The disturbance lasts over two hours with chairs tables and the speaker’s stand damaged while police intervene. Delegates refuse to leave. the meeting adjourns as credentials work resumes.
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Tobey
Woodmen of America
Polles
Talbot
Credentinia Committee
Thoreau
Committee On Credentials
Railroads Seek 5 Percent Freight Increase Denied By Commission
Washington correspondent John Callan O Laughlin reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will reject a flat 5 percent rise but may approve selective increases from 1 to 5 percent on certain commodities. It will not raise all rates and warns against food price hikes while criticizing railroad profits and conspiracies to sway public opinion.
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Chicago
Chicago Herald
John Callan O' Laughlin
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Division of Railroads
West
Lumber rate reductions ordered by I C C to Midwest
Washington June 17 By order of the Interstate Commerce Commission the St Joul Boothweetera and other roads are ordered to reduce rates on lumber and forest products from Arkansas and other southern states to Iowa Minnesota and the Northwest. The commission began the investigation last August.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Joule Boothweetera
Pointe
Arkansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Northweat
Women to Compete in Haughton Court of Honor Event
The June 27 meet at Hight dell will feature several women led teams for prizes up to 1000 dollars. Organizers promote a spirited competition as part of the annual convention activities.
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Si. Touts
Dell
Hpnor
Aemresutlins
Ithe Fraternal Order
Aenelul
Railroads Face Commission Scrutiny Over Debt and Losses
The commission critiques railroad financing arguing rising debts and deficits at several lines. It notes Baltimore & Ohio chief Willard led railroad lobbying while Morgan & Co influenced deals, with debt nearing 79 million and annual shortfalls around 2 million.
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Railronda
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Haltimore O Ohte
Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Tt Te
J. Merpont Morgan & Co
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Erie
Bat Bb
Harriman
Morgan & Co
Haltimore & Olle
Fargins
Haltimore & Obie
Mystery in Death of Blind Singer Mina Meson
Mina Meson a blind soprano known as the Helen Keller of the Weal was found dead on a couch in her Oakland apartment. A spoon smelling of poison was found in the bathroom and a penciled note from real estate agent W C Dobermann spoke of a last night, with Dobermann said to be leaving town. The death remains unexplained as doctors could not determine a cause.
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Oakland
Cat
Mina Helen Meson
Helen Keller
The
Weal
Lois Schaerer
W. C. Dobermann
Helen
W. c. BD
W. c. Bd." Mrs. Eatege
Melrose
Dohermann
Misa Meson
California Institute For the Deaf and Blind
University of California
Paris
Miss Meson
Misa Helen Keller
Wilson Corrects Slap At Judaism In White House Note
Washington June 18 A letter from Herman Bernstein of Hollis New York challenged a Wilson University dedication address over antisemitic wording. The president replied denying any intent to discriminate and stressed respect for Judaism concluding the matter.
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Washington
Wilson
The
American University
Hermannstein
Hollis
N. Y
Bernstein
White House
New York
Herman Bernatetn
Mr. Bernatein
Wwalnet Judatam
Elaine Arid Rae Alles
Os Temporanenia
Woodrow Wilson
Vera Cruz Free Trade List Ordered June 25
Vera Cruz reports Col Porter in charge of civil affairs issued orders admitting all food stuffs without duty until June 25 to conserve supplies. Export of food by sea is prohibited to curb prices. violations may lead to seizure of land promotions. Rear Adm Fletcher seeks brief leave to discuss Mexico situation before Adm Badger’s retirement.
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Vera Crus
Vera Crum
Porter
Venarus
Washington
Badger
Fletcher
Joker Elimated From New Trust Bill Amid Committee Fight
In Washington on June 1 the Layton trust bill was knocked out by the Senate judiciary committee after a heated session. Representative Green pressed the measure, while Senator Cucrolus opposed it in committee, as the so called Joker provision faced strong opposition and was ultimately dropped.
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Washington
Layton Trust
Bonate Judiciars Committee
ATL UK
Sec
Green
Laws
House
Cucrolus
Taft Court of Commerce
Owa minister receives $1000 jubilee gift
Rev. H. Hult, pastor at the Lutheran church in Treynor Iowa, marked two years of service with a jubilee celebration. A large gathering heard a congratulatory address and presented a special gift of $1000 to the clergyman from his parishioners.
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Treynor
Rosen
Rey
Bite
German Ambassador narrowly escapes as shot fired at car
Count Johann Von Hernatorff and a German envoy escaped injury when a special policeman fired at the ambassador’s automobile near Nilholm University. The shot missed its mark as the car, carrying Arthur Meeker of Chicago and university leaders Dr David Kintey and Dr Ewarta Boutelle Green, proceeded to commencement exercises.
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Vic
University
Ewarta Boutelle Green
Triverstly
Michael Murphy
Meo Borhood
Murphy
Court hears Storstad officers in Empress of Ireland wreck inquiry
The Storstad first officer Alfred Tufnes and captain of the collier, Anderson, testified denying explosions or flames when the Empress of Ireland was struck. They said fog and speed caused the collision and disputed Kendall’s earlier testimony.
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Quebec
Firat
Storstad
Empress of Ireland
Catain Kendall
Iiner
Alfred Tuftenes
Kendall
Storatad
Tuftenes
Dominion Coal Company
Sydney
Montreal
Andergop
Oftenes
Tulttenes
Aspinall
Mr. Aspinall
Eran
High Cost of White Slavery Revealed in Chicago
A committee report estimates over 600 people displaced in Chicago within a year amid anti prostitution campaigns. It claims property owners profited from immoral activities pushing women from segregated quarters and funding new housing for traffickers. The text argues much of the money flowed to men who trafficked in women.
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Chicago
Jones
View Committee
Caporte
Bia
Former Sioux Cityan May Land High Office
Washington June 11 A Sioux City native, former mayor of Sioux City, now editor of Farm and Fireside in Springfield Ohio, is under consideration for assistant secretary of the interior to replace the post vacated by Miller. He hails from Moses Oy and advocates a strong national policy.
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Sioux Cityan
MAY Land High Office
Washington, DC
Herbert Quis
Iowa
Farm and Pireside
Springfield
Ohio
Still No Trace of Kdnaped Preacher in Michigan
Fragments report no solid lead on the missing preacher in Deuelt Michigan. The messages mention possible sightings and the search efforts by local authorities and residents. The garbled text hints at names and places but fails to establish a clear location or timeline.
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Vite
Ben Day
Vera Cruz
Joker
Diplomat
Lord Mersey
Btorstad
C. B. [Laight
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