National Irrigation Congress Plans Big Funding Push
Spokane delegates push for ample funds with a proposed one billion dollars each for drainage irrigation deep waterways good roads and forest preservation. Pinchot clashes with Ballinger over water power policy raising talk of reform in the reclamation service and possible congressional action.
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Spokane
Wash
National Irrigation Congress
Congress
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Ballinger
Gifford Pinchot
Spokane Irrigation Congress
Pinchot
Water Power Trust
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Friends of Conservation
Nebraska
Nebraska-Wyoming
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Beverly
Taft
Newell
Business Men Win Debate in Wapello
In Wapello Iowa on August 11 the debate over whether professional men and officials are better ball players than merchants ended with the negative side winning. The crowd of several hundred watched as the merchants were outplayed 8 to 6 by the business men in a lively community event.
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Wapello
Federation elects officers at Pittsburgh meeting
At the closing session of the American Federation of Catholic societies on August 11 in Pittsburgh Edward G Feeney of Brooklyn was elected president Anthony Matre of St Louis secretary and Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers of Chicago treasurer
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Pittsburg
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Edward G. Feeney
Brooklyn
N. Y
Anthony Matre
St. Louis
Elizabeth Rodgers
Chicago, Ill
Representatives discuss uniting Army of the Philippines and A V F S
Pittsburg Pa August 11 representatives of the Army of the Philippines and the American Veterans in Foreign Service hold a joint session to discuss amalgamating the two organizations and uniting their efforts.
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Pittsburg
Army of the Philippines
American Veterans In Foreign Service
Belgrade hears big noise Prince George rumor erupts
Belgrade on August 11 reports a palace park explosion blamed on Prince George of Servia. Rumors spread he tried to murder his brother, but officials said the blast’s cause was clarified and rumors stopped. In Bolivia, a new ministry including ex president General Pando eases tensions. In Fiume, three Russians robbed the General Credit bank, killed the cashier, but $6,000 was recovered.
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Belgrade
Prince George of
Servia
Palace Park
George
Bolivia
Lapaz
Pando
Fiume
Hungary
General Credit Bank of
Witnesses Describe Shot During Sutton Death Inquiry
In Annapolis the court of inquiry heard Lieut Sutton's death examined by Lieut Sumner who questioned Sutton's reputation. Sergeant Todd testified he heard a noise in the guard room and saw Adams and Osterman seek weapons, then heard orders to halt and shots. He confirmed seeing a running figure and hearing threats to shoot.
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Annapolis
James N. Sutton
Allen M. Sumner
U. S. Marine Corps
Sutton
A. P. Todd
Adams
Osterman
Veterans March In Utah Parade Led by Illinois Vets
Thousands of spectators line Salt Lake City streets as the Grand Army parade forms a rigid military column led by the Fifteenth Infantry from Fort Douglas and Utah National Guard. Illinois leads the states with Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Ohio following. A thousand schoolchildren in red white and blue create a living flag near South Seventh Street.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Nevius
Fifteenth Infantry
Fort Douglas
Utah National Guard
Illinois
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Seventh Street
Injustice Done to Woman in Ecuador Case Dismissed
Mrs. Helen Spencer, previously arrested in Ecuador and brought to New York on charges of engaging in the white slave traffic for the Panama Canal project, had the indictment dismissed by Judge Rosalsky. The district attorney’s office recommended the action.
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New York
Helen Spencer
Ecuador
Panama Canal
Rosalsky
District Attorney's Office
Johnson and Jeffries Fight Set in Heavyweight World Title
Jack Johnson signed articles today with his manager George Little and Sam Berger for a world heavyweight title bout against James J. Jeffries. The match will occur within eight months at the venue offering the best inducement after bids close in sixty days.
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Chicago
Ill
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Sam Berger
Jeffries
George Little
Johnson
Tobin Disqualified by Grand Tribunal Vote
The Grand Tribunal of the Knights of Pythias disqualified M. J. Tobin for grand chancellor by a three to two vote, though he remains a candidate. The next grand lodge meeting is set for Des Moines.
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Iowa Evening Press
Sioux City
Grand Tribunal of the Knights of Pythias
M. J.tobin
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Elmina Wins Yacht Race From Vineyard Haven
Portland Maine August 11 The schooner Elmina finished first in the New York Yacht Club cruise race from Vineyard Haven at 9 09 30 this morning The Vigilant was expected to finish second Several minor accidents occurred among cruising fleet yachts during last night’s storm with no loss of life reported
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Portland
Elmina
New York Yacht Club
Vinyard Haven
Middletown
Monticello
N. Y
New York City
Iowa City
Louis Modacek
Ely
Dolliver Receives Grand Homecoming Reception in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge Iowa Aug 11 a 15000 strong crowd welcomed Senator Jonathan P Dolliver home along Central avenue. The enthusiastic homecoming featured live colors and public ovation with speeches by M F Healy and W S Kenyon highlighting the event.
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Fort Dodge
Central Avenue
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Second Avenue
Public Square Park
Dolliver
M. F. Healy
W. S. Kenyon
Moors Attack Spanish Garrison at Morroco
Reports from Penon De La Gomera in Morroco say Moors launched a fierce attack on the Spanish garrison there, with fighting beginning yesterday. Madrid confirms the engagement and ongoing combat.
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Madrid
Penon de la Gomera
Morroco
Gilbert Chosen as Byers' Successor
Iowa City Iowa August 11 Special Professor Barry Gilbert of Illinois law school has been called back to Iowa to succeed the late Professor Lawrence M Byers who died suddenly in London. Professor George W Stewart of North Dakota is elected head of physics department succeeding Dr Guthe who goes to Michigan.
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Iowa City
Barry Gilbert
University of Illinois Law School
University of Iowa College of Law
Board of Education
Lawrence M. Byers
London
Geo. W. Stewart
University of North Dakota
Guthe
University of Michigan
King Alfonso Poised as Possible America's Cup Challenger
Reports from London indicate King Alfonso of Spain may enter the contest as a challenger for the America's Cup. The news circulates amid yachting circles with no official confirmation.
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King
London
Alfonso
Spain
Heat drives men to death in Iowa towns
In Iowa City a 23 year old man William Dobry drank carbolic acid on a public street at 11 pm, likely driven mad by heat. Burlington reports Rudolph Koch, 65, found dead in river near town, suspected self harm. Oskaloosa says Jesse DeMoss, 25, miner, killed by a Northwestern train, body scattered along the track.
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Iowa City
William Dobry
Frank Volkringer
Iowa Evening Press
Burlington
Rudolph Koch
Oskaloosa
Jesse DeMoss
Cricket
Northwestern
Miss Santa Claus Elizab eth Phillips Suicide
Philadelphia August 11 Miss Elizabeth A Phillips known as Miss Santa Claus committed suicide by inhaling illuminating gas. No motive is known.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth A. Phillips
Santa Claus
Earthquake Felt in Bogota with No Damage
A tremor struck Bogota yesterday morning with prolonged shocks but no damage reported. Local authorities noted the event but found no injuries or structural harm.
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Bogota
Carrie Nations Speaks at Columbus Junction Chautauqua Today
Mrs Carrie Nation lectured before a large Columbus Junction Iowa crowd drawing curiosity about the reform figure known for attacking the liquor business. The chautauqua opened book sales for next year and forecast another strong season.
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Carrie Natson
Columbus Junction
Carrie Nation
Columbus Chautauqua
Inter
Naval Tug Nezinscot Sinks Off Cape Ann
A westerly gale capsized the naval tug Nezinscot off Halibut Point near Cape Ann as three crewmen died. Four sailors were adrift on a life raft and rescued later by fishing boats and lifeboat crews, though surgeon Dr. Trotter was drowned. Captain Evans and Engineer Belfrio survived after being picked up. The captain's wife and child were among those who reached shore.
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Rockport
Mass
Cape Ann
Nezinscot
Halibut Point
Lanesville
Evans
Belfrio
Dr. Trotter
Pioneer of Louisa County Pioneer of Louisa County Succumbs
Michael Carrigan aged 84 died Tuesday noon at his Wapello home after illness from Brights disease. He leaves widow, ten children including Mrs J H Gresham of Muscatine and M W Carrigan of Chicago, and seven grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM in Wapello.
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John H. Gresham
West Second Street
Michael Carrigan
Wapello
Louisa County
Carrigan
Bright
Muscatine
J. H. Gresham
Morris W
Weather Outlook and Sun Times for Iowa Illinois
The forecast calls for likely thunderstorms or showers tonight and Thursday across Iowa. Illinois should be fair with local showers possible in the northern areas tonight and Thursday. Warmer temperatures are expected tonight in the far north. Sunrise is at 4 53, sunset 6 58, moonrise at 12 29 a m.
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Iowa
Illinois
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