Iowa Democrats Battle Over Second District Ticket
Waterloo Aug 6 special report says Iowa Democrats face a fight to place Ball for governor and Dennison on second line as he refuses the plan. Dennison signals he may run for governor, not for the second district, stirring doubts about convention harmony and delegate alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Harmony
John T. Dennison
Dennison
Ball
Cato Sells
Benton County
Resolutions Committee
Dubuque
George W. Ball
Claude Porter
Centerville
Bert Boise
Porter
Congress
Pete Hepburn
Dawson
Wade
Bryan Favored To Endorsement At Iowa Democratic Convention
Waterloo dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan seen as certain endorsement by Iowa Democrats, with Wade for Congress and Ball for governor favored. Des Moines split avoided, unity shown. convention to be held at Chautauqua Park with seating for 6,000, and delegates to select Ball and Boies on main tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Wade
Congress
George W. Ball
Iowa City
Waterloo
Chautauqua Park
F. W. Townsend
Albia
J. M. Parsons
Des Moines
M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
C. A. Dixon
Sioux City
C. E. Munroe
Oskaloosa
J. B. Romans
Denison
E. J. Murtagh
Algona
W. J. Burke
Missouri Valley
W. I. Brannegan
Emmetsburg
Fred White
Webster
Supreme Court
P. B. Wolfe
Clinton
W. S. Wilson
Rock Rapids
All Night on Big Boat After Grounding Near Detroit
About 1,500 travelers from Toledo and nearby Ohio cities faced a rough night when the steamer Greyhound ran aground on a shoal at Hickory Island during a squall. The passengers were lifted to safety by the Garland at daylight, with no danger reported but considerable discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Ohio
Greyhound
Hickory Island
Garland
Balloon flight ends safely after long voyage
Noank Connecticut Aug 6 passengers in the Nirvinia balloon with Dr Julian P Thomas of New York ascended from East River just before 9 last night and landed in the village at 5 45 this morning after one of the longest passenger balloon flights in the nation. Thomas landed to obtain water then resumed the voyage heading eastward. Brant Rock Massachusetts Aug 6 the balloon landed there just before noon without a mishap.
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Noank
Conn
Nirvinia
Julian P. Thomas
New York
New York City
Vilage
Thomas
Brant Rock
Mass
Standard Oil Probe Expands as Railroads Face Subpoenas
A U S government grand jury in Chicago resumes inquiry into Standard Oil practices. Probing rebates and Grand Junction rate schemes, the probe threatens Chicago rail lines linked to the monopoly push in the south and southwest. Morrison and Sullivan lead the case with Miller directing defense strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
United States
Cleveland
Bethea
Grand Junction
East St. Louis
Standard Company
Charles B. Morrison
J. J. Sullivan
John S. Miller
Raiders Kill in Philippines Amid Island Uprising
A Manila special reports Pulajanes breached a military cordon near Abuyon Island Leyte, burned town buildings, and killed the ex-president, two ex-constabulary, and three policemen. About 100 soldiers and constabulary pursue the raiders as Major Crawford, Captain Knauber, and others are ambushed. several wounded. The Igorotes, previously peaceful, are blamed for the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Manila
Constabulary
Abuyon Island
Leyte
Crawford
Knauber
Abuling River
Luzon
New York Endures Intense Heat Wave
New York city endures a severe heat wave with temperatures from 90 to 93 degrees and high humidity. As of early afternoon eight deaths and a score of prostrations are reported, with Boston and Philadelphia also noting multiple deaths and numerous prostrations.
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New York
N. Y
Boston
Philadelphia
International American Conference Backs Arbitration Pact
In Rio de Janeiro on August 6 the international American conference unanimously signed the arbitration project. The pact reaffirms support for arbitration and urges Pan American delegates to back a universal arbitration agreement at the Hague peace conference.
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Rio de Janeiro
Republicans Call Up Nominations for County Officers and Senator
The Muscatine county Republican party issues calls for a county convention on September 8th at 10 45 a m to nominate county officers and a senatorial convention August 29th at 1 30 p m to nominate a state senator. Delegates from Muscatine and Louisa counties will attend at the Muscatine courthouse. Primaries precede the county convention. The document lists township and ward representations based on Roosevelt votes in 1904. J C Coster serves as chairman.
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Court House
Muscatine
Louisa
Muscatine County
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington
Cedar Township
Areenee
Fruitland Township
Ogee
Fulton
Fulton, Two
Goshen Township
Eseses
Lake Township
Montpelier Township
J. C. Coster
Muscatine and
Louisa Counties
Milwaukee Road Declared Not a Common Carrier
The Milwaukee Road was ruled not a common carrier of private cars by the state railway commission. The decision notes that past practice of carrying private cars has no legal force to compel future carriage.
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Railway Commission
Milwaukee Road
Madison
Wis
State Railway Commission
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Bryan's Appeal Fails in Illinois Democratic Primaries
Partial returns show William J. Bryan's bid to force Illinois Democrats to back his plan to oust Roger C. Sullivan from the national committee failed. The Nebraskan's call did not persuade voters to join the move, and Sullivan appears secure as a party leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
William J. Bryan
Illinois
Roger C. Sullivan
Twenty Three for Carl Garard Drunk Plea and Banished
Carl Garard was arrested for intoxication and arraigned before Judge E Versmeyer. He was found guilty of intoxication and released upon paying the costs of the trial with the condition that he leave the city.
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Carl Garard
Epversmeyer
Funeral for Peter Geltz Tomorrow at St Marys
The funeral for Peter Geltz will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at St Marys Church with Father Grieser officiating. Burial will take place in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Peter Geltz
Father Grieser
St. Mary's Cemetery
Failure of Milwaukee Avenue Bank Shuts Doors in Chicago
The Milwaukee Avenue State Bank closed its doors amid a depositor run sparked by reports of officer absconding. President Paul O. Stensland is in St Paul on vacation. cashier Henry W. Hering is missing with embezzlement charges. Deposits reportedly reach 3 million with a quarter million capital and similar surplus. suspected defalcation may exceed 700 thousand.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Paul O. Stensland
St. Paul
Minnesota
Henry W. Hering
Jones
The
Daily News
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Clearing House
Delegates to Nominate State Senator in Muscatine Iowa
Convention on August 29 1906 at 1 30 p m at the Muscatine courthouse for nominating a state senator. Representation bases include one delegate per ward township and precinct and one for every 20 votes over 10 for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. J C Coster and J M Garner chair the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
Deumbortimg-Goubet
Steamer Puritan Breaks Shaft Near New London Harbor
The Puritan of the Fall River line broke a shaft off New London harbor in fog near Sarah's Lodge. Eight hundred passengers traveling from New York to Fall River were transferred to trains at New London station by tugs.
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New London, Conn
Puritan
Fall River
New London
Sarah's Lodge
New York
Emperor's Meteor Wins Cowes Handicap Race
Cowe Isle of Wight Aug 6 The Cowes regatta opened under brilliant skies with the 48 mile handicap for schooners over 101 tons. Emperor William's Meteor finished first on the water but Adela won on time allowance in the chief event.
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Cowe
Isle of Wight
Cowes
Emperor William
Adela
Father and son drowned in Clinton River rowing accident
Mount Clemens Michigan today reports John Willman a 29 year old farm laborer and his 8 year old son Albert were drowned last night while rowing on the Clinton River. The father rocked the boat to frighten the boy and capsized it. Mrs Willman watched from the riverbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Clemens
Mich
John Willman
Albert
Clinton River
Former Auditor Convicted in Buffalo Graveyard Scandal
John W. Neff, former County Auditor, was found guilty of grand larceny in the Buffalo graveyard scandal and sentenced to seven years in prison. The Aug. 6 verdict from Warsaw, North Carolina, ties him to the alleged wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
N. C
John W. Neff
Buffalo
Sirio Disaster Shocks Genoa and Cartagena
The Italian steamer Sirio wrecked off Hormigas reef near Cape Palos, 300 steerage passengers drowned, 500 rescued in a harrowing sea disaster. Captain killed himself amid the tragedy. bishops and many emigrants from Italy and Spain feared lost. Survivors remain in Cape Palos as relief spheres mobilize.
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Genoa
Italy
Sirio
Italian General Navigation Company
Cartagena
Spain
Cape Palos
Bishop
South America
Sao Pedro
Brazil
Buenos Ayres
Barcelona
Cadiz
Montevideo
Hormigas Island
Bajos Hormigas
The
Navigazione Italiana of
Glasgow
Siio
Hormigas
Cape
Italian steamer Sirio crew reportedly safe after wreck
In Rome and St Petersburg reports describe a failed general strike as social democratic leaders are jailed. Unionists face weak public support and fear civil war as authorities crush the central committee in St Petersburg and seek hope in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Central Committee of Social Democrats
Moscow
Stars Drop Two Straight In Muddy Weekend Losses
The Stars lost 7 to 4 in rain soaked play at Columbus Junction on Saturday. Borgstedt held the mound with five hits allowed while Grover’s George faded slightly. Sunday’s game ended 5 to 4 in favor of the islanders as Woods allowed three hits but costly errors and base running mistakes hurt the locals. Meanwhile the Tove Junior League beat the Muscatine Sluggers 10 to 6 at Kecklerville Diamond.
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Colulmbus Junction
Sandy Grove
Borgstedt
Gor
George
Grover Twirler
Islanders
Woods
Lbeals
Tove
Muscatine Sluggers
Kecklerville
Iowa Weather Forecast Evening Showers Likely Tuesday
Chicago dispatch notes showers tonight and probably Tuesday for Iowa. Sun rises at 4 48, sets at 7 05, moon rises at 8 37 p m.
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Chicago
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W. J. Bryan
Democrats—Convention
W. L. Lane
William Jennings Bryan
Oly
Scott County
Bryan
DR. Thomas
Naed
Philippines
Vention
C. Garard
Geltz
OF Bank
Chicago Bank
DOORS
Sues
Muscatine Co
J. M. Garner
Louisa Co
Emperor
Eral
Social Democrats
Rome
Sirio Reserv
Columbus Junction
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