Iowa G A R Elects Palmer Commander At Burlington Reunion
In Burlington the Iowa G A R annual reunion endorsed Col. D J Palmer for commander in chief and urged his unanimous national encampment selection. A 2400 veteran parade led by Governor Clarke occurred. Sioux City was named next encampment host. Officers for the year include Department commander Byron Ward and others, with Women’s Relief Corps naming new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa G. A. R
D. J. Palmer
Clarke
Sioux City
Byron ©. Ward
Des Moines
Carleton Driden
Purlington
W. C. Saunders
Wapello
E. H. King
Muscatine
Council of Administration
G. H. van Houten
Maria W. Hazard
Emma Sackett
Winterset
Iowa postmasters and rural carrier appointments announced
Des Moines reports the president nominated Iowa postmasters John L. Devin at Livermore, Jacob B. Powers at Murray, Cora A. Hildlebaugh at Bagley, Edmund A. Hart at Dow City, and named George W. Newcorn as rural letter carrier at Boyer. Gertrude M. Mitchell named postmaster at California Harrison County succeeding Isaac N. Warrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
John L. Devin
Livermore
Jacob B. Powers
Murray
Cora A. Hildlebaugh
Bagley
Edmund A. Hart
Dow City
George W. Newcorn
Boyer
Gertrude M. Mitchell
California
Harrison County
Isaac N. Warrick
Removed
Strackfus Steam Boat Co Bans Morning Music on Sundays
The Strackfus Steam Boat Co will not permit instruments to be played on its five excursion steamers until noon on Sundays and not before 8 a m on weekdays, in response to complaints raised at every port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Strackfus Steamboat Company
Wealthy Farmer Killed At Thornton Tracks
George Henry, a wealthy retired farmer of Mason City, died near the Great Western tracks at Thornton while trying to buy a ticket to Mason City. He was crushed between the locomotive pilot and rails as a train approached.
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Mason City
Great Western
Thornton
George Henry
Iowa Wesleyan Board Approves Business College Plan
At the annual meeting of the Iowa Wesleyan board of trustees an advance step in education was discussed. The establishment of an Iowa Wesleyan Business College in connection with the school was authorized.
Drowning of Charles City Man Near Nora Springs
Charles City resident William Wench aged 23 was drowned four miles from Nora Springs while attempting to move a cow from an island to shore. The strong current swept him away and he has not been seen since.
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Charles City
William Wench
Nora Springs
O’Donnell Sentenced to Death for Wife’s Murder
Judge Hamilton pronounces the death sentence on M. M. O'Donnell after overruling a motion for a new trial. The Fort Madison prisoner remains in jail pending appeal following his conviction for murdering his wife.
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O'Donnell
Fort Madison
Hamilton
M. M. O'Donnell
Boy Kicked by Horse Dies After Long Suffering
Alta residents mourn as 15 year old Arvid Peterson, son of Charles Peterson of Albert City, dies following a kick to the stomach while leading a horse to water. He endured hours of pain before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Arvid Peterson
Charles Peterson
Albert City
Prominent Iowa Lawyer Edward E. Cook Dies at 71
Davenport reports that Edward E. Cook aged 71 a leading Iowa attorney died this morning at his country home in Buffalo Iowa where he had resided during the summer for thirty years his prominence in the profession noted by colleagues and peers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Davenport
Edward E. Cook
Buffalo
Famous Fire Horse Dies in Iowa Fire Department
Sioux City Corbett one of Iowa’s best known fire horses passed away at age 23 after seventeen years of service with the city department. In 1902 he and partner Sullivan ran a mite in 1:07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Corbett
Iowa
Sullivan
Two Fatalities in Rail Yard Incidents
Janice Pinovich of Peoria Illinois died in Cedar Rapids while attempting to steal a ride to Waterloo. Clifford Rockhold of Ottumwa Iowa a Milwaukee brakeman was killed while setting out cars at the Rockie land yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Janice Pinovich
Peoria
Ill
Rockieland Yards
Waterloo
Clifford Rockhold
Ottumwa
Milwaukee
Hotel Woods Adds Valuable Landmark in Iowa Falls
The new Hotel Woods in Iowa Falls stands as a notable addition to the hostelries of the city and state. The establishment represents an investment of $100,000 and reflects credit to Iowa Falls and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Reelection of Mystic Workers Leader at Cedar Rapids Meet
J. Ross Mickey of Macomb II was reelected supreme master of the Mystic Workers of the World by an overwhelming majority at the eleventh biennial convention in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master of
Mystic Workers
Cedar Rapids
J. Ross Mickey
Macomb, II
The
Mystic Workers of the World
Car Crash Fatal in Ottumwa
A speeding car in Ottumwa killed W. M. Johnson of Washington and seriously injured J A. Cummings and Fred Rewmilne of Neorg when it turned turtle tossing occupants from the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
W. M. Johnson
Washingthqn
J A. Cummings
Fred Rewmilne
Neorg
Oil plentiful in Iowa as Burlington native plans wells
B H Temple formerly of Burlington now with Iowa Texas Fuel Oil Gas company travels to Chariton to drill oil wells. The company owns 30 000 acres in Texas and 10 000 acres in southwestern Iowa. They expect to drill four or five wells near Chariton at about 1800 feet, believing oil exists across Iowa with some beds 550 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
B. H. Temple
Pittsburgh
Iowa-Texas Fuel, Oil & Gas Company
Chariton
Texas
Iowa
Des Moines Begins Excavation for Iowa Congregational Hospital
Demolition and laying of foundations will start soon at the Fourteenth and Clark site for the Iowa Congregational hospital a women and children’s facility. The building committee and the auxiliary report rapid fundraising progress targeting a one dollar donation from Congregational women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congregational
Des Moines
Iowa Congregational Hospital
Fourteenth and
Clark Streets
Women’s and Children's
Election of officers in Iowa Evangelical Church district
The Town district of the Evangelical Church of North America in Ackley elected officers. District president Rev. J. Ernest Birkner of Remsen. vice president Rev. G. Meinzer of Ackley. secretary Rev. H. Fauth of West Side. treasurer John Blaul of Burlington. judiciary Rev. J. Erdmann of Burlington. Rev. C. H. Franke of Elkader. Rev. M. Rosenfeld of Sigourney.
Farmers Grain Dealers to Establish IA Association HQ at State Fair
The Farmers' Grain Dealers association of Iowa plans to set up a headquarters at the state fair with a guest tent and full visitor comforts, under consideration by President I. D. McVicker and the state board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Grove
Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association of
Iowa
I. D. MecVicker
Ackley's Sauerkraut Day Set for Aug 27
At a mass meeting of local business men in Ackley officers were chosen and the date for the world famous Sauerkraut day was fixed for August 27. The twelfth annual celebration promises improvements and new features for the amusement loving public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Pensions Granted Iowans
Des Moines Iowa pensions granted of recent date are as follows Charles B Thrane Rolfe 30 Sarah A Wilcoxen Belle Plaine 12 Louise M Wington Mount Ayr 12 Elizabeth Hays Sheldon 12 and John T Watson Boone 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles B. Thrane
Rolfe
Sarah A. Wilcoxen
Belle Plaine
Louise M. Wington
Mount Ayr
Elizabeth Hays
Sheldon
John T. Watson
Boone
Alfalfa Crop Pays Well Near Shenandoah
Bert Doane cut 24 tons of alfalfa from six acres with Co. F McClanahan paying $10 per ton. First cutting yields about $40 per acre, with two more cuttings expected. Land around Shenandoah selling at about $250 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Bert Doane
F. McClanahan
Pioneer Its Dead Shenandoah Landowner Priest Dies at 81
Priest who laid out Shenandoah on land bought in 1868 dies at 82. He owned 1290 acres, with 520 acres contributing to the townsite developed in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
L. S&s
New Iowa Postmasters Confirmed by Senate
The senate confirmed new Iowa postmasters including Cora A. Hidelbaugh of Bagley Edmund A. Hart of Dow City John L. Devine of Livermore and Jacob B. Powers of Murray in a statewide appointment update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Senate
Cora A. Hidelbaugh
Bagley
Edmund A. Hart
Dow City
John L. Devine
Livermore
Jacob B. Powers
Murray
Carlisle man dies by own action at brick yard
William Spence about 42 committed death by own action by taking carbolic acid at a Carlisle brick yard. He leaves a wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
William Spence
Play by Ray D. Penney Staged Successfully
Osaze at Spencer Indiana reports the successful staging of a play written by Ray D. Penney son of Albert Penney of Stacyville The piece is praised for its quality reflecting well on the author and local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowan
Osaze
Spencer, Ind
Ray D. Penney
Albert Penney
Stacyville
Han son couple mark fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hanson of Waukon celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home near here with over 200 relatives and friends gathered to honor the couple on the milestone anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Gilbert Hanson
Woman Fatally Burned in Gasoline Stove Fire
Mrs. W. J. Whittington of Silver City was fatally burned when a gasoline stove leaked and a fire started. In attempting to move the stove to save the house her clothing ignited, leading to her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
W. J. Whittington
Brother Shoots Sister in Unintended Rifle Accident
Alta Maria Myers daughter of Tobias Myers of Albert City was accidentally shot by her 16 year old brother with a .22 rifle. The bullet entered her shoulder and exited the back of her neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Maria Myers
Tobias Myers
Albert City
First Presbyterian Church Plans 30000 Dollar Remodel
Muscatine church trustees announce improvements estimated over 30000 dollars. Plans include building a modern Sunday School hall adjoining the church property and remodeling the church edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
First Presbyterian Church of
Ramsbottom Death By Suicide Near Creston At Resort
Raymond D. Ramsbottom aged 27 a wealthy landowner died by his own action at a resort near Creston swallowing poison according to reports his motive is stated as ill health authorities said.
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Creston
Raymond D. Ramsbottom
Mine Disaster Traps 200 Miners in Alberta Subterranean Blast
A Friday explosion at Hillcrest Collieries No 20 in Lethbridge Alberta entombed about 200 miners while 350 escaped. Of 50 rescued, 36 died. 200 more believed dead from fire. Rescue efforts halted by poisonous gases as surface workers fled in panic. Superintendent Thomas Quigley among the entombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alberta
Hillcrest Colliers, Ltd
Liwe Score
Thomas Quigley
Chariton Hosts Epworth League Convention Delegates Meet
The Chariton District Epworth League convention opened at Russell with 125 delegates from surrounding towns. District officers include president T. S. Rhoades Mt. Ayr and vice presidents Miss Cora Wharton Seymore Mrs Nellie Holder Cambria Miss Alta Nichols Diagonal Miss Helen King Diagonal and Miss Carrie Norris Mt. Ayr recording secretary Miss Jennie Ewald Russell Junior League superintendent The Rev. R. M. Shimman local pastor.
Twenty One Saloons To Go In Dubuque
Dubuque city moves to regulate saloons with 21 set to close on July 1 1915 reducing the count to 38. An additional twenty one establishments face closure on January 1 1915 under new council rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Yields to Women as Asquith Agrees to Hearing
Premier Asquith capitulates to suffragists accepting a Saturday deputation of Hast and working women in Downing Street. Sylvia Pankhurst’s hunger strike and arrest spurred the concession aided by James Kerr Hardie and George Lansbury. Pankhurst, weak after eighth hunger strike, left Holloway jail.
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London
Asquith
Downing Street
Sylvia Pankhurst
House of Commons
James Kerr Hardie
Socialist Independent
George Lansbury
Westminster
Miss Pankhurst
Holloway
Britons Take Polo Cup in Bitter Victory
Westbury New York June 18 England wins the international polo championship over the Americans 4 to 2 with a half goal penalty against the US in the final period. Forty thousand spectators saw a highly contested match marked by sensational plays and brilliant riding from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
N. Y
England
America
Old Iowa Race Horse Senator N Longest Trotting Sire
West Liberty reports Senator N the aged trotting sire in the Whitacre family’s possession is the oldest of its kind. The horse, now past 33, began with a 3 year old record and later set a 2:25 mark, racing until over 20 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Senator N
Albert
Amos Whitacre
Build New Masonic Temple in Fort Dodge
Construction begins on a facility including the site with an estimated cost of 50 000 dollars. The three local Masonic bodies seek improved quarters and the temple will serve Masons and Eastern Star members and be among the best in northern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Eastern Star
Coasters Hit Street Car In Jefferson Hill Collision
Ottumwa youths Loyd Brown age 10 and Marion Brown age 8 were injured when their bicycle collided with a street car on Jefferson hill. The siblings suffered painful injuries in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Loyd Brown
Marion
Jefferson Hill
Grocer Cuts Throat in Desperate Act at Green Mountain
William Snyder, a former grocer from Green Mountain, attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a razor in Marshalltown. He is in critical condition and may not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
William Snyder
Green Mountain
Keokuk Boosters reject anti trust regulation effort
Keokuk boosters refuse to forward resolutions from an eastern business group and an Iowa ally urging congressmen to oppose the proposed anti trust regulation. The local Industrial Association rejected the request saying no action would be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Keokuk’s Industrial Association
Goats Shipped Into Hedrick From Deming NM
James W. Jones imported 955 head of white Angora goats from Deming New Mexico and will use them to clear his farmland northeast of Hedrick Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hedrick
James W. Jones
Deming
New Mexico
Auto Kills Girl At Sioux City Race Track
Elma Armstrong ten year old daughter of Henry Armstrong of Floyd county was killed when struck by Arley Cates of Sioux City at Otage during automobile races. The accident occurred instantly.
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Charles City
Elma Armstrong
Henry Armstrong
Floyd County
Arley Cates
Sioux City
Otage
Farmer Charged With Forgery
J A Byers of Marion arrested in Cedar Rapids by a Pinkerton detective on charges of cashing worthless checks at Ottumwa. He formerly farmed near Central City.
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Cedar Rapids
J. A. Byers
Marion
Pinkerton
Ottumwa
Byers
Central City
Faulkner slated for Cubs presidency. Taft travels east
Cincinnati report names James W. Faulkner political writer and Columbus correspondent for the Cincinnati Enquirer as the Cubs president candidate. C. P. Taft, Cubs owner, is in the east and the rumor remains unverified. Paris sessions suspended by Paul Deschanel amid Socialist turmoil. Fire in Watertown coalyard destroys blocks as Heinze reportedly dying in New York court filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
James W. Faulkner
Columbus
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Cubs
C. P. Taft
Cubs
Paris
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Watertown
N. Y
New York
F. Augustus Heinze
William Travers Jerome
Jerome
U S Envoy Seeks Safety for Americans in Smyrna
On June 20 Henry Morgenthau the U S ambassador traveled to Smyrna to assess the danger to Americans amid an imminent anti Christian uprising in Asia Minor and to determine precautions for their safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Henry Morgenthau
U. S
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Former Judge Kennedy Found Dead in Pittsburgh Home
Former Judge John M. Kennedy who retired after twenty years on the common pleas bench in Pittsburgh was found dead in his bed at his home on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John M. Kennedy
Common Pleas
Curtis Captures Democratic Nomination for Governor
Portland mayor Oakley S. Curtis won the Democratic nomination for governor in Monday primaries. Governor Haines, the Republican incumbent, was renominated without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Curtis
Portland
Oakley S. Curtis
Haines
Governor McGovern Hurt After Horse Stumble
Governor Francis B McGovern was thrown to the pavement during a daily horseback ride in Madison on June 18. He was treated at a nearby residence after the horse stumbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor McGovern
Madison
Francis B. McGovern
Rebels Sunk and Leaders Seize Offices in Mexican Crisis
Headlines report the gunboat Tampico sunk by Guerrero with ten rebels killed and ten wounded, Captain Malpico and chief engineer suicide, and Villa resigning as Carranza factions clash. American ships aided survivors. Villa seizes Carranza offices in Juarez, prompting a Garrisons order and a Carranza-Carranza split. Mediation talks at Buffalo fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kent
California
Bryan
Mexico
Carranza
Laredo
Tex
U. S. S. California
Mazatlan
Mex
San Diego
Tampico
Guerrero
Malpico
Perry
Prebel
New Orleans
Saltillo
Villa
Torreon
Felipe Angeles
Chihuahua
Fidel Avila
Natera
Zacatecas
el Paso
Juarez
Pascual Orozco
Madero
Orozco
Niagara Falls
Ont
Justica Lamar
Frederick W. Lehmann
Buffalo
Rafael Zubaran
Luis Cabrera
Probe All Sureties in Illinois Insurance Review
Springfield June 19 A thorough investigation into the financial condition of all surety companies operating in Illinois was ordered by Rufus M Fotts Insurance superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Rufus M. Fotts
Mill Fire Blows Out Two Witherbee Mills at Port Henry
Fire destroyed mills Nos. 1 and 2 of the Witherbee Sherman Iron Ore Co. at Port Henry New York on June 20. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 750000 dollars and left several hundred workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Henry
N. Y
Witherbee-Sherman Iron Ore Company
Terrific Australian Coast Storm Damages Ships
A fierce storm along the New South Wales coast caused heavy shipping damage. The American schooner Mabukona crashed into another vessel while three more ships suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mabukona
Woman Shot Dead by Son in Chicago Incident
Chicago report says Bertha Feltz fifty three was shot and killed by her son Arthur twelve while holding her infant John. The baby was also shot in the cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bertha Feltz
Arthur
John
Montague Renominated in Third Virginia Primary
Richmond June 18 Congress man A J Montague was renominated in the Third Virginia district by a majority of over five thousand over Senator Wendenburg in the primaries on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
Richmond
A. J. Montague
Virginia
Wendenburg
Bryan urges pact with Colombia on canal treaty
Secretary of State Bryan testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on a Colombian treaty tied to the Panama Canal. He cited three aims—amity with Colombia, better Colombia-Panama relations, and improved U S image in Central and South America—while noting the need to settle a 25 million dollar payment and leasing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colombia
United States
Panama Republic
Central
South America
Bryan
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Panama Canal
Charles A. Douglas
Mexico
Douglas
Dubois
Taft
Knox
Strikers Confront Sheriff Over Deputy Increase
In Pittsburgh, during the Westinghouse strike zone, deputy numbers rose to twenty under Deputy Clarence Mooar, angering strikers who say Sheriff Richards broke faith by promising no more deputies. A Turtle Creek bridge for strikebreakers is ready to be used, seen as a danger line in the dispute. Millions of imported workers reportedly will cross the bridge on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Clarence Mooar
Richards
Turtle Creek
Plumbers Deny Trust Claims at Atlantic City Convention
Christopher Irving of Denver president of the National Association of Master Plumbers denounced the justice department. Illinois master plumbers pledged support to state officials indicted at Des Moines and expressed confidence in another official under indictment for perjury at Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
National Association of Master Plumbers
Christopher Irving
Denver
Federal Department of Justice
State
Master Plumbers’ Association of Illinois
Des Moines
Sioux City
German ambassador narrowly escapes shooting near university
Count Johann von Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States, narrowly escaped death when Champaign police officer Michael Murphy fired at an automobile carrying the diplomat to the University of Illinois for a commencement address. The bullet missed, and Murphy did not fire again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
Johann von Bernstorff
United States
Micheal Murphy
University of Illinois
Bernstorff
Murphy
English Secret Service Veteran Ends Life in Santa Monica
Englishman T. J. Howell formerly in the British secret service in China died by his own act in Santa Monica California on June 20. He had been in business there and used a powerful Oriental drug prior to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Cal
T. J. Howell
China
Aviator Silker aki Sets New Altitude Record
St. Petersburg reports aviator Silker aki flew an airplane carrying 11 people to 6,561 feet on Thursday afternoon setting a new altitude record. The ascent carried ten passengers aboard the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Silkeraki
Henry Spencer to Hang for Slaying Tango Teacher
Illinois Supreme Court upholds DuPage County judgment sentencing Henry Spencer to death by hanging on July 21 for the murder of Mrs Mildred Allison Rexroat a tango teacher in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Springfield
Henry Spencer
Mildred Allison-Rexroat
Supreme Court of Illinois
DuPage County
Seven Lodgers Die in Milford Boarding House Fire
A Milford fire at a boarding house on June 18 killed seven lodgers and left twenty injured as others jumped from windows. Two more residents were expected to die, with twenty eight total injured in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mass
Roosevelt Sails Home After European Visit
Former President Theodore Roosevelt leaves Southampton aboard the Imperator for New York after a ten day European trip. He says he will not seek New York governor and cites throat illness limiting political activity. Roosevelt, accompanied by daughter Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and cousin Philip Roosevelt, appears in good health despite larynx weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Imperator
Southampton
Imperial Suite
England
New York
Europe
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Philip Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Arthur Lee
W. H. Page
Lord Beresford
United States
Sinclair Thomson
Fraud charges target LaSalle Street bank in Illinois action
Chicago officials file a petition for appointment of a receiver accusing LaSalle Street Trust & Savings of fraud and gross culpability. Allegations say officers loaned beyond 15 percent of unimpaired capital to a favored clique. Separate item notes People's Bank in East Alton shut by federal receiver after a Monday run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank
Patrick J. Lucey
Finois
Alton
People’s Bank
East Alton
Ill
Federal District Court
Springfield
Attempted assassination of Czar near St Petersburg
An unsuccessful plot targeted Czar Nicholas II Czarina and Czarevich Alexis as their train returned from Bucharest. A dynamite bomb placed on the tracks exploded when a postal train passed first, likely saving the imperial family near Tschudowo in Novgorod province about seventy-five miles from St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Russia
Czarina
Czarewicch Alexis
Bucharest
Roumania
Tschudowo
Russiia
Novgorod
Co operative Dairies and Mutuals Liable for Income Tax
The treasury department ruled that co operative dairies, farmers' mutual fire insurance companies, and other similar cooperative institutions are subject to the income tax. The ruling was announced from Washington on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance
Treasury Department
Wadsworth Named by Barnes as Senate Candidate
Reports from Washington state that William Barnes has selected James Wadsworth Jr., former New York assembly speaker, as his choice to succeed Root in the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Root
Washington
William Barnes
New York
James Wadsworth, Jr
New York Assembly
U. S. Senate
Man dragged to death near Prineville by horse
Portland reporter notes John F. Pernot special examiner in the U S forest service is killed when dragged by a horse near Prineville He is brother of Fred Pernot a member of the University of Indiana faculty and the incident occurred June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
John F. Pernot
U. S. Forest Service
Fred Pernot
University of Indiana
Prineville
Court Defines Crossing Rights in City Quarters Court
Philadelphia judge declares pedestrians have right of way at street crossings and drivers must recognize this, or face risk. The ruling by Judge Sulzberger issued in the quarter sessions court establishes pedestrian priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sulzberger
Quarter Sessions Court
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Sylvia
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Masonic Temple
Panama
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Bernstorff Police
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