Cummins Supporter Bets on Whitneys State Treasurer Bid
In Des Moines Aug 1 a fourth district caucus disclosed L B Whitney Decorah as a candidate for state treasurer. The move signals a challenge to Morrow with Col D J Palmer Washington as the remaining standpatter for railroad commissioner. Whitney’s bid is kept quiet but appears aimed at uniting Cummins delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lane
Des Moines
L. B. Whitney
Decorah
Cummins
Morrow
Col
D. J. Palmer
Washington
Whitney
Contested Delegations Delay Convention Nominations
The convention faces delays as the credentials committee meets to hear contested seats, with adjournment set to 3 30 pm. Jefferson county leads the challenge while Cummins supporters push to seat all contested Cummins delegates, aiming to control the ticket when sessions resume.
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Jefferson County
Cummins
Credentials Committee
Iowa Central Committee Split Sparks Move to Add Members
Cummins etches a split by reporting five progressives and six standpatters on the state central committee. The plan, circulating in close circles, calls for two at large members and designates Col. G. Watson French of Davenport, widening the panel to thirteen members and tilting control toward progressives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Col. G. Watson French
Davenport
State Central Committee
Iowa
Republican convention remains united in Des Moines report
Des Moines Iowa August 1 The Republican convention shows no signs of splitting with unity expected as party leaders push a cohesive platform amid ongoing debates.
Strikers in Calumet Fight Leave One Dead
A fight at Rockland in Calumet Michigan last night between striking tram workers and miners under sheriff’s posse left one man dead and another mortally wounded. Several others were slightly wounded and Forty strikers were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Ave
Rockland
Cummins Renominated Amid Uncertain Gubernatorial Contests
The state convention plans Cummins renomination while uncertainty lingers over lieutenant governor and railroad commissioner outcomes. Credentials committee may not sustain contest actions, with possible faction agreement leading to a single report. Credentials decision delays nominations as the convention adjourns to 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cummins
State Central Committee
Committee On
Delegates Gather At Des Moines Convention Hall
The Morning Session at Convention Hall Des Moines IA opened late due to district fights. Hon. H M Towner spoke as temporary chairman while Cummins supporters pressed for influence and Garst faced efforts to defeat him amid crowded halls and rising tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lane
Des Moines
R. H. Spence
A. L. Frisbie
Towner
Spence
H. M. Towner
Cummins
Amd
Roosevelt
Garst
Shaw
Iowa Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church to Meet in Grinnell
Grinnell Iowa hosts the sixty third annual Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church starting September 5 with Bishop David A Goodsell presiding. The 1890 session was held here September 4-8 under Bishop Joyce. The Grinnell church is under repairs led by pastor J M McClelland and both church and city prepare for a royal reception and a program described as a feast of good things.
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Grinnell
Iowa Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
David A. Goodsell
D. D
Boston
Joyce
J. M. McClelland
Compromise ticket favored at Idaho Republican meeting
At Pocatello Aug 1 the Republican convention signaled a compromise slate led by Frank R. Gooding James H Brady and W E Borah with Borah likely to be endorsed for US senator Gooding renominated for governor and Congressman French to be nominated Insurgent delegates numbering fifty to sixty threatened a separate ticket.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Frank R. Gooding
James H. Brady
W. E. Borah
Borah
United States
Gooding
French
Brady
Roosevelt Gives One Dollar for Campaign Fund
President Roosevelt contributed one dollar to the Republican national congressional committee's campaign fund. The gift was sent in response to the general appeal for one dollar contributions. Chairman Sherman disclosed the president's letter enclosing the donation and his support for the plan.
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New York
Roosevelt
Republican National Congressional Committee
Sherman
Congressional Committee
Aged woman attacked. two men arrested in Lancaster
In Lancaster Wisconsin on August 1 Gus Grimes a Black man and a white man named McCarthy were arrested on charges of attempting a criminal assault on a 61 year old recluse woman. Lynching rumors spread as sheriff prepares for possible attack. Both suspects held for trial and claim the woman was McCarthy’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Wis
Gus. Grimes
McCarthy
Former Chief Killed by Harvest Sickle Accident
Warren C. Clark former chief of police sheriff and fire marshal of Mason City Iowa was killed this morning by a harvester in an oat field two miles west of the city. His right foot was severed in the sickle and he bled to death in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Warren C. Clark
Clark
Root Reviews Troops in Rio De Janeiro Parade
Secretary Root reviewed 12 000 troops from the garrison in Rio de Janeiro from the palace steps followed by 5 000 police cavalry and marines as they filed down Central Avenue in an impressive scene. The display accompanied festivities for the international American congress.
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Rio de Janeirio
Root
Central Avenue
International American Congress
Owens Exonerated By Baseball Directors
Chicago on August 1 describes a meeting of the American Baseball Association directors where umpire Clarence B. Owens was completely exonerated of betting on games he officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baseball Association
Owens
Chicago, Ill
Clarence B. Owens
Suspensions Announced By National League President
Chicago August 1 President Pulliam of the National League announced the suspension of Umpire Henry O Day for violation of contract and insubordination and Joseph Ward of the Philadelphia club for violation of contract.
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Chicago
Pulliam
National League
Henry O'Day
Joseph Ward
Philadelphia Club
Plot Uncovered in Russia Uprising Vision
A historical account notes a feared uprising in Russia, described as widespread in scope. The text suggests planners intended a broad challenge to authorities, with details remaining fragmentary and debated among sources.
Great Excitement Over Cronstadt Mutiny Rumors
Reports from St Petersburg and Helsingfors describe cut telegraph lines at Cronstadt and Sveaborg fighting as mutineers clash with loyal troops. The murder of M. Herzenstein is confirmed and fear of a broad Baltic fleet uprising grows amid strikes and tightened security.
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St. Petersburg
Sveaborg
Cronstadt
Baltic
Savastopol
Black Sea
Alexander Michaelovitch
M. Herzenstein
Constitutional Democrats
Terioki
Finland
Black Hundred
Helsingfors
Observatory Hill
Nicholas Island
Sandhams
Skatudden Island
Viberg
Quiet First District Caucus Settles Jefferson County Controversy
Des Moines Iowa August 1 special report says the first district caucus was tame aside from seating the Jefferson county contested delegation. C M Junkin led the seated group while C J Wilson chaired with B L Root as secretary. A credential committee from six counties reported and the resolutions committee was led by F M Molsbery of Louisa with Louisa’s Mossbery likely named.
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Iowa
Shaw
Cummins
Towner
H. I. Sawyer
Lee
Joe R. Lane
Scott
J. E. Castner
Buchanan
C. D. Ellis
Floyd
Bernard Murphy
Benton
James Devitt
Mahaska
S. F. Prouty
Polk
M. L. Temple
Clarke
A. C. Savage
Adair
Thos. D. Healy
Webster
E. E. Faville
Buena Vis
W. L. Lane
Des Moines
Jefferson County
State Central Committee
C. M. Junkin
C. J. Wilson
Thos. Hedge
Burlington
B. L. Root
Keokuk
Jefferson
Root
Curren
Louisa
Ball
van Buren
Spahr
Henry
Wilson
Washington
H. S. Sawyer
Lee County
Washington Miller
Lamonte Cowles
H. L. McGrew
F. M. Molsberry
Clinton
C. L. Root
D. M. Evans
Jackson
Geo. Hilsigner
Johnson
C. S. Welch
Muscatine
Arthur Hoffman
Scott County
Bluujp
Committee On Credentials
Frisco Mayor in Graft War Reveals Board of Public Works
San Francisco mayor Schmitz vows city clean sweep and uncovers alleged graft at the board of public works. Report says payroll duplication via dummies siphoned city funds and barefaced forgery was used, with big scandal expected when full facts emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schmitz
Board of Public Works
Two Engines Ditch at Disputed Crossing in Illinois
In East St. Louis on August 1, during clashes between about 800 laborers from Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Traction staff, two engines were ditched on the disputed crossing. Several pistol shots were fired but no serious injuries reported, and the electric road’s plan to tear up tracks was blocked.
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East St. Louis
Ill
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Illinois Traction Company
Louisville and Nashville
Electric Road
Rock Island Tragedy Ends in Double Fatal Shooting
A man thought to be J Henry Deckard of Havana Illinois killed his wife with a pistol and then took his own life in a Rock Island lodging house. The couple, who had come from Peoria a week earlier, left no names beyond a letter addressed to Deckard. Motive unclear, with suspected financial strain from limited funds. The man worked as a traveling representative for an agricultural implement manufacturer.
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Havana
Ill
Rock Island
J. Henry Deckard
Peoria
Deckard
Harmony in Ohio conference to solidify Roosevelt support
Oyster Bay N Y Aug 1 Republican harmony in Ohio is expected to emerge from a conference today among President Roosevelt Senator Dick and Elmer Dover secretary of the Republican National Committee The Ohio convention likely will endorse Roosevelt and adopt a stand out tariff plank The report notes tension with Senators Foraker and Dick but predicts no major trouble from their positions.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Ohio
Roosevelt
Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Foraker
Crowe Brothers Indicted in Bribery Plot
Chicago August 1 Stephen A Crowe owner of the Revere hotel and his brother Pat Crowe linked to the Cudahy kidnapping were indicted on eight counts for attempting to bribe a juror to hang the jury that sentenced Circuit Court Clerk Cook for payroll stuffing. Crowe arrested last night with bail set at 10000 dollars.
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Chicago
Stephen A. Crowe
Revere
Pat” Crowe
Cudahy
Cook
Crowe
Iowa Falls Pioneer Elias Vick Dies at Age 110
Elias Vick a pioneer settler and carpenter who arrived in Iowa Falls in 1560 dies at 110 after long illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs Geo C Pyle and Mrs Sylvester Havens, both of Iowa Falls. Burial set for tomorrow with Friends minister Rev Rich of Hubbard officiating.
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Elias Vick
Iowa Falls
Geo. C. Pyle
Sylvester Havens
Rich
Friends Denomination
Hubbard
Drowned Man After Assault Attempt Aboard Steam Boat
In Gallipolis Ohio on August 1 a colored man aboard the steamer Henry M Stanley attempted to assault a Cincinnati passenger in the cabin. He was driven overboard by the captain about two miles from the city and is believed drowned.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Henry M. Stanley
Cincinnati
Mrs Corey Receives 2 Million Divorce Settlement
Reno reports Mrs W E Corey was granted a divorce from W E Corey president of United States Steel. She was given 2 million dollars to drop alimony with most of the sum invested in Nevada mines.
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Reno, Nev
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Spalding Club Social at Mrs Van Lent Home
Members of the Spalding club gathered at Mrs J C Van Lent’s West Eighth Street home for a relaxed social evening. The regular club study was suspended and guests enjoyed pleasant conversation and refreshments.
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Spalding Club
J. C. van Lent
West Eighth Street
Nero Runs Ashore in Dense Fog Near Southlight
Block Island Rhode Island August 1 The government collier steamer Nero ran ashore in heavy fog this morning near Southlight. Her position is considered dangerous and search efforts were begun by coast guard crews to assess salvage options.
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Nero
Block Island
R. I
Southlight
Secretary Wilson Makes Surprise East Inspection Tour
Secretary Wilson left Washington on August 1 to conduct an unannounced inspection tour of slaughtering and packing houses in the eastern United States. The specific cities to be visited were not disclosed by the Agriculture Department.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Dearing Appointed as Cuban Legation Secretary
Oyster Bay August 1 President Roosevelt named Fred Morris Dearing of Missouri second secretary of the American legation at Havana Cuba He currently serves as private secretary to Senor Quesada Cuba’s minister to the United States
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Fred Morris Dearing
Missouri
Havana
Cuba
Dearing
Senor Quesada
United States
Negro shot by posse in Georgia sight of victim
Floyd Carmichael, identified by Miss Annie Poole of Lakewood as the assailant, was shot in front of the Poole residence in Atlanta today by a posse that had captured him, with the assault victim present.
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Atlanta, Ga
Floyd Carmichael
Annie Poole
Lake Wood
Poole
Spanish King and Queen Arrive for Cowes Yachting Week
The king and queen of Spain arrived at Cowes on the royal yacht Giraléa to spend the week yachting at Isle of Wight event.
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Spain
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Giraléa
Hearst to Run as Independent for New York Governor
William R Hearst will seek the New York governorship as an independent after developments within the Democratic state committee suggested his defeat for control of that body. The formal announcement came last night confirming his candidacy.
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New York
William R. Hearst
Democratic State Committee
Roach Heads City Committee. Cummins Men Seated
W. L. Roach of this city was chairman as a credentials committee seated the Cummins men. The quieting move led to Roadh making a member of the committee on resolutions. W. J. McCoy of Clinton named state committeeman and others were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
W. J. McCoy
State Central Committee
Dave Brant
Charles Haight
Iowa County
Joe Lane
W. L. Roach
Second district caucus erupts over seats for Cummins and Perkins
Des Moines on August 1 reports a volatile second district caucus as the Cummins delegation from Scott County is seated after a bitter struggle with Perkins supporters. A credentials committee is formed, the report seats Cummins, and W J McCoy wins reappointment to the state central committee.
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W. L. Lane
Des Moines
Scott County
State Central Committee
Cummins
Perkins
Weather for Iowa Thunderstorms Tonight and Thursday
Chicago notes Iowa weather with thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Warmth to increase tonight in the northeast portion. Sun rises at 4 45. Moon rises at 1 59 a m.
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Chicago
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