Express Cases Up at May Continue Several Days
Des Moines report on preliminary actions in the injunction case to prevent the railroad commission from lowering Iowa express rates. Judge McPherson heard arguments. N T Guernsey urged keeping the injunction, while Attorney General George Cosson sought dissolution.
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Des Moines
Railroad Commission
Iowa
McPherson
Federal
N. T.guernsey
Express
George Cosson
Labor Day Proclaimed and Political Debate Echoes
Iowa Governor I B F Carroll proclaims September 4 1911 as Labor Day urging observance by employers and workers. The piece notes questions about whether Senator Clarkson and Representative Ripley can hold their titled posts while serving on state commissions and highlights criticisms of the parole board over lifer cases.
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Des Moines
State House
John T. Clarkson
Albia
A. C Ripley
Garner
Carroll
General Assembly
Employers’ Liability Commission
Ripley
Tax Commission
Iowa
I. B. F. Carroll
Commonwealth
Aldrich to Address Trans-Mississippi Congress on Currency Reform
Former Senator Aldrich will speak at the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress in Kansas City in November on currency legislation to prevent panics. The article urges currency reform ahead of the upcoming congressional session and notes Aldrich’s qualifications as a long-time finance leader and business figure.
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Aldrich
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Kansas City
Jack
Congress
Senate
Finance Committee
The Monetary Commission Fate Sealed In Washington
The house committee on expenditures reviews the Aldrich monetary commission members and marks the group as a convenient target for economy. Despite early work exposing system flaws and broad endorsement from bankers and statesmen, the commission falls into disrepair while Aldrich shows sympathy for disbanding. Still, reform efforts may yield future legislation and a stable currency.
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Aldrich Monetary Commission
Washington
House Committee On Expenditures
Treasury Department
Monetary Commission
Congress
Aldrich
Commission
Justice Department touts record prosecutions under Taft
The Department of Justice reports more prosecutions under President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham than in any prior administration. It cites early legal victories dissolving trusts as proof that peoples’ interests are vigorously protected by statutes.
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Department of Justice
Taft
Wickersham
Good Work of Secretary Knox Cited in State Department
The piece lauds the department of state under Secretary Knox for improving the consular service and foreign relations. It notes gains from arbitration treaties and progress on the Mexican question and other issues, attributing these successes to his tactful guidance.
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Department of State
Knox
Louisiana’s tariff stance echoed in New Orleans Tribune
The New Orleans Picayune argues tariffs push industry abroad for cheap labor, while Louisiana faces a complex political shift. The New York Tribune notes Louisiana’s Democratic loyalty amid protectionist debates, warning of economic missteps and party fault lines.
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United States
New Orleans
House of Representatives
Congress
Louisiana
Democratic Party
New York Tribune
Publicity Push Shapes Trust Oversight Debate
The Harvester trust and other big concerns face calls for detailed public reports. Senator Newlands proposes a five member interstate trade commission with annual ten thousand salaries, broad reporting, price data, and a five million revenue threshold for registry. Trust leaders now support more transparency and regulation amid house investigations in Washington.
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Harvester Trust
House
Newlands
Nevada
Interstate Trade Commission
Washington
House Committee
Chicago Tribune
Deserved Tribute To Knox From New York American
The New York American praises Secretary Knox for his work securing Canada reciprocity and expanding international arbitration. It notes the paper’s usual criticism of Knox yet commends his achievements as part of world progress, acknowledging his steady public presence and conservative methods.
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New York
Taft
Knox
Canada
Navy Department Reforms Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency
The Navy Department under Secretary Meyer has implemented a broad practical reorganization across all branches. Progress in target practice, navy yard work, and engineering competitions is reported, with a new accounting system saving millions of dollars.
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Navy Department
Meyer
Navy Yard
Panama Canal Progress Reported Ahead of Schedule
The canal project has removed about 75,000,000 cubic yards of earth since President Taft took office. The pace is so rapid that officials plan for a possible 1916 opening if not sooner.
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Panama Canal
Taft
Canal
Taft Expected to Push Scientific Look at Tariff Question
The article reports that President Taft is anticipated to press for a more scientific approach to answering the question What is a reasonable tariff Based on contemporary policy debates the stance signals a move toward technical economic analysis and tariff reform considerations.
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Taft
When Light Failed In Geeville A Touring Genius Disrupts Plans
Cyrenus Bimflick the touring genius recounts a chaotic episode in Geeville involving a missing payment, a late-edition printer, and a rat tale that haunts him as he chases work across towns from Geeville to St Louis and New York. He laments the betrayal by a partner and tells how the rat story reappears in multiple papers, threatening his art.
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Trumpet Blast
Fritz
Deacon Heaver
Express Company
Trump
Cgeeville
Deacon
Geeville
Fritz’s
Minnesota
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Nashville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Mobile
Charleston
Savannah
Philadelphia
New York
New Jersey
Jersey
Shore
Hut 7
Enid J
York State Way
Buffalo
N. Y
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
Au Revoir
Cyrenus
C. B
W. G Chapman
Old Settlers Meet At State Exposition Grounds
Des Moines reports the Old Settlers gathering at the state exposition grounds with speakers including Shirley Gillisland Senator Cummins Lieut Gov Clarke E R Harlan and Judge C C Cole. About 600 pioneers attended. Osborn says 2 500 Iowa residents pre 1877 have registered and estimates say 1 000 more in Iowa.
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Shirley Gillisland
Senator Cummina
Des Moinés
Sept
Prairies
State Exposition Grounds
Iself
United States Naval Exhibit
F. BE. Osborn
Rippey
Iowa
Rural letter carriers meet in Des Moines convention
Rural letter carriers of Iowa gather for their annual Des Moines convention opening at the Coliseum with Senator A B Cummins among speakers. The program covers general welfare and parcels post. Robert A Weesner will present on rural carrier payrolls. About 2,424 rural carriers exist in Iowa and 200 to 300 are expected to attend.
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Des Moines
Towa
A. B. Cummins
Robert A. Weesner
Iowa
Judge DeGraff hailed for ending Des Moines street car strike
Judge Lawrence DeGraff, who issued the injunction ending the Des Moines street car strike, is praised in resolutions from labor groups nationwide. He received acknowledgments yesterday from the International Association of Steam Sleepers at Memphis for his honorable action in aiding settlement between labor and capital.
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Nes Moines
Lawrence DeGraff
Des Moines
International Association of Steam Vitters
Memphis
Tenn
Youth Accused of Forgery In Clinton Case
Police seek Arthur Katerman a 33 year old Chicago Northwestern fireman running on the Iowa division charged with forging his father's name Dr Katerman of Ida Grove Iowa to a 1200 dollar check and drawing 900 dollars on the People's Trust and Savings Bank Clinton with endorsement by Henry Pahl a wealthy Clinton stockholder responsible for the funds.
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Clinton
Arthur Katerman
Chiccago& Northwestern
Iowa
Katerman
Ida Grove
People’s Trust and Savings Bank
Henry Pahl
Clnton Hquordewer
Drive Preachers From Town in Kamvar Case
Webster City report says two Mormon preachers holding street meetings at Kamvar were driven from town by mobs of women and girls beating dish pans. Men supported the action. the Mormons fled on foot.
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Webster City
Kamvar
Last Reunion of Veterans of Twenty-fourth Iowa Infantry
In Mt. Vernon on September 1 a reunion of the Twenty-fourth Iowa infantry, famed for Civil War service, was held this week and described as probably the unit’s last gathering.
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Mt. Vernon
Twenty-fourth
Iowa Infantry
Mason City Awards Fire Station Contract to Batley Marsh
The contract for a modern fire station was let to Batley Marsh company of Minneapolis for 21000. The building will cost about 25000 and will be built of Bedford stone.
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Mason City
Batley Marsh Company
Minneapolis
Mason City Grocer Shot After Quarrel
Mason City sept 1 Morrell Severns a prominent grocer was shot and perhaps fatally injured following a quarrel with Thomas Brewer Brewer is under arrest with authorities investigating the case in Mason City public safety officials report the incident occurred today at the grocer shop and the attacker was detained for questioning by police
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Mason City
Morrell Severns
Thomas Brewer
Brewer
Man Walks Off Moving Burlington Train Near Barnard
An unknown man walked off the rear platform of a Burlington train on the St. Joe branch near Barnard as it ran about 30 miles per hour. He disappeared and has not been seen or heard from since.
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Creston
Sept
Burlington
St. Joe
Barnard
Division Point Remains In Clarion After Decision
Clarion residents learn the town will keep the division point and round house of the Chicago Great Western and Fort Dodge rail lines. The outcome prevents relocation sought by some but maintains the local facility in September.
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Division Point
Clarion
Chicago Great Western
Fort Dodge
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