Julian Hawthorne convicted of mail fraud in Canada mining scheme
The son of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Julian Hawthorne, was found guilty of using the mails to defraud related to a Canadian mining venture. He faces federal prison, with co defendants Albert Freeman and Dr. William J. Morton also linked to the scheme. The trial spanned from November 25 to March 14.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
America
Albert Freeman
William J. Morton
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Wos
Nathanial Hawthorne
Assassination of Greek King Marks Turbulent Era
An unnamed ruler was assassinated last Tuesday amid Greece's turmoil. King George, ruler of Greece, faced the consequences of ruling by consent. The piece contrasts republican and hereditary rule, noting assassinations as a recurring fate for leaders during conflicts with the Turks and Balkan allies. The king’s death will deeply grieve the Greek nation and their struggle for civilization.
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Greece
John
Balkan
Little Kingdom
Tribune criticizes Wilson as radicalism risk
The Chicago Tribune through its news service casts discrediting insinuations on President Wilson for not embracing the extreme radical cause. It began its nagging opposition to Taft similarly. If its natural disposition gains freedom, Wilson will face a violent and unscrupulous enemy within a year of his administration.
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Debate Over Representation Based on Votes versus Population
The speaker questions changing representation at the Republican National Convention to reflect voting for the ticket and asks whether proponents of that shift would also support basing congressional representation on voting strength rather than population. The point links convention reform to congressional reform.
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Congress
Senate Democrats Strip Kenyon of Chairmanship
Democrats in the Senate removed Senator Kenyon from the chair of a committee and reassigned him to other posts but kept him off the four major committees. They cite a crowded slate of southern members and limited chairmanships as the cause.
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Kenyon
James Wilson Receives Iowa City Tribute at Ames
Hon. James Wilson, sixteen years secretary of agriculture, served under three presidents. Citizens of Iowa honored him with a warm reception in Ames last week, lauding his busy and useful life and his right to peaceful rest in later years.
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Ames
Southern Democrats Guard Cotton Interests in Tariff Talk
Amid a special session on tariffs, southern members show protected stance toward cotton raisers and limited sympathy for wool growers. They signal sensitivity to cotton interests while resisting broad protection for other farm groups.
Utica Tension Revealed Behind Wilson Men
A cryptic remark hints at hidden unrest among Wilson supporters as tensions rise. The piece suggests strong feelings and potential backlash brewing beneath calm public fronts.
Lawmakers Seek Merit Over Political Favor in Legislature
Legislators are criticized for chasing who backed or opposed bills instead of voting on the merits of proposed laws, highlighting a gap between political maneuvering and evaluating substance.
Legislature toDet er Tax Levy for Expanding State Expenses
The state legislature plans an additional tax levy to cover costs arising from its trend toward extravagant legislation. The move aims to fund new spending as demands grow.
Redfield Whiskers Could Signal Cabinet Beacon
The remark suggests if Mr. Redfield's facial hair matches his name color he may rise as a prominent cabinet figure. The playful line ties personal appearance to political destiny, implying a notable future within the administration.
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Mr. Redfield
A Country Trip in China by Missionary Explorers
A missionary recounts a country journey in North China by mule cart, river crossing, and village life. He notes native curiosity, peril from robber districts, bustling harvests, soldiers, camels, and daily scenes as hospitals rise and reforms spread, ending with a weary night inside a walled city.
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Far East
Earth
Huba
Peking
Debates on Economy and Legislation Move Iowa Legislature
The Tribune notes a vice president lauding thrift while urging self restraint in spending and social status. In state news, Iowa House passes a liquor setback near institutions and a series of bills to regulate wages, transportation, suffrage, and public safety with Senate actions and votes recorded.
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European Bankers and War, A Chicago Inter Ocean Perspective
President David Starr Jordan of Stanford argues in The Independent that no general European war will occur as bankers, or masters of Europe, fear the cost and will withhold funds. He cites Balkan conflict and funding difficulties for Germany and Austria as proof of his claim.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
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Turkey
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Tillman cites biblical verse to ease democratic rush for offices
The Sioux City Journal reports Senator Tillman, not well, irritated by Democratic office seekers. He recalls a scriptural passage about wild asses athirst and hungry breaking into green corn, suggesting Job’s imagery fits the political climate. He mentions if read in Jeremiah Isaiah or Psalms.
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