Battle over Senate treaty powers nears crisis
Washington reports warn of a Senate Japan US treaty note exchange shifting treaty making power. Senator Money leads a push to defend Senate prerogatives while Senator Cullom supports the arrangement as nonbinding. debate centers on whether the pact changes the final say on treaties and its political reception in Japan and the United States.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Japan
United States
Pacific
Senate
Money
Mississippi
Christmas Shopping Debate Between Henry and Maria
In a domestic dialogue Henry and Maria argue over starting Christmas shopping early. Maria pushes to shop tomorrow to beat crowds and ensure selections while Henry laments lack of money and time, highlighting financial worry as the obstacle to early prep.
Man Mistakenly Shot Near Home in Vin ton
George Ramstead assistant cashier at People's Savings bank Vin ton was shot through the shoulder by a man who mistook him for someone else. The assailant fled after stating he had shot the wrong man Ramstead is expected to recover.
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Iowa Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
George Ramstead
People’s Savings Bank
Vinton
Ramstead
Wisconsin Officer Intimates Bribe In Iowa Case
A Wisconsin police officer hints at receiving a bribe connected to Iowa authorities. The disclosure suggests cross state involvement with potential corruption. Officials in both states review the allegation as the investigation unfolds.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Silk Thief Held Up by payoffs and refusals
Waterloo and Lacrosse authorities clash over the transfer of Harry Rogers the silk thief. Rogers offered $500 for release, Waterloo officials refused the reward and to surrender him. He is discharged on vagrancy charges and leaves the station without his overcoat as Wisconsin and Iowa governors weigh the case.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Waterloo
Iowa
Harry Rogers
John Weber
Rogers
Chief Leighton
Weber
Leighton
Titan
Wisconsin
Davidson
Iowa Evening Press
Winona
Minn
Burns
Ohio Senator Urges States to Regulate Mining Industry
Senator Dick of Ohio addressed the American Mining Congress in Pittsburg urging state legislation to improve mining safety and conserve fuel, arguing the federal government has no power to regulate mining as it is not interstate commerce. The event showcased the federal laboratory and testing station with artificial mine tests and safety demonstrations led by Secretary Garfield.
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Pittsburg
Mining Congress
Ohio
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Congress
American Mining Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Garfield
John Mitchell
Iowa prize winners at International Stock Exposition
Additional Iowa champions include Clydesdales aged stallions fifth prize for Iowa Agricultural College, and a third prize stallion for Iowa College. Aberdeen Angus entries win first to fourth prizes across age groups with winners Otto Battles, Rosengift Stock Farm, W. K. Miller, and Wurzbacker. Shorthorns place junior yearling heifer with Flynn Farm Co. Des Moines among top entries.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural College
Iowa College
Otto Battles
Maquoketa
Rosengift Stock Farm
Kelley
W. K. Miller
Newton
Wurzbacker
Merritt
Morley
Battles
M. OD
Court Grants Bonaparte's Request to Expedite Rail Case
United States circuit court grants Attorney General Bonaparte's request to expedite the government suit to force the New Haven railroad to relinquish its holdings in the Boston & Maine. The railroad contention that the expediting act is unconstitutional is overruled. Boston date December 4.
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Bonaparte
New Haven Railroad
Boston
Mass
Boston & Maine Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Fire devastates Centralia killing homes and a picture show
A major blaze in Centralia Pennsylvania destroyed three blocks of property including a moving picture theater. Sixty five families are homeless after the fire, with estimated losses reaching $100000.
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Centralia
Mute Evidence Of IW Lost Boats Reported Near Cape Ray
A report from North Sydney says wreckage found near Cape Ray Newfoundland includes a steamer cabin and 60 life preservers bearing Soo City. The Soo City bound from Great Lakes to New York was last seen at Ogdensburg on November 11 amid passenger service with 28 crew. Wreckage also seen in Lake Superior off Vermillion Point though no missing vessel confirmed.
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North Sydney
C. B
Cape Ray
New Foundland
Great Lakes
New York
Ogdensburg
Lake Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Vermillion Point
White Fish Bay
Clinton Man Gets Back Necklace After NYC Recovery
Garrett E. Lamb of Clinton Iowa recovered a pearl necklace valued at 15 000 dollars lost since February. A New York police circle offered 2 000 dollars for the return of such a necklace. Lamb identified the piece after visiting New York following a Memphis burglary where 25 000 dollars in jewelry was taken. The holder asked 8 000 dollars for the necklace.
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New York
McCafferty
Garrett E. Lamb
Clinton
Iowa
Los Angeles
California
Lamb
Frank G. Jones
Memphis
Tenn
General Simon Delays Entry to Port au Prince
Port au Prince December 4 General Simon leader of the revolutionary movement postpones entrance into Port au Prince until tomorrow to avoid Friday regarded as ill omened and plans a triumphant entry at the head of his troops.
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Port Au Prince
Port-au-Prince
Simon
Port-au- Prince
Dutch Warships Maneuver off Venezuelan Coast
Three Dutch warships led by the battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk and cruisers Friesland and Gelderland staged a coast demonstration from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira, about three thousand yards offshore. The Heemskerk returned to Willemstad while Friesland and Gelderland sailed to Maracaibo for similar demonstrations.
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Willemstad
Jacob van Heemskerk
Friesland
Gelderland
Venezuela
Puerto Cabello
la Guaira
von Heemskerk
Maracaibo
Powers Confer on Peace Project
London hosts a conference of powers on naval war codes and the international prize court. Participants include the United States Britain France Germany Italy Austria Hungary Russia Spain Holland and Japan. The talks run through February 1 with a Christmas break.
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London
Conference of Powers
Great Britain
International Prize Court
Foreign Office
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Spain
Holland
Japan
Nightclothes Students Flee Springfield College Fire
About two hundred Springfield business college students fled the dormitory in their night clothes when the building caught fire from spontaneous combustion. No injuries were reported.
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Springfield
Springfield Business College
College
War Waged Upon Desertions Wins
Washington report shows desertions in 1908 at 4,505 men or 4.6 percent, down from 5.6 percent in 1907. Adjutant General F C Ainsworth credits sure punishment after capture for the decline in the army's desertion rate.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
F. C. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Ear Piercing Accident Injures Schleswig Man
Sioux City Iowa December fourth Hans Ivers a resident near Schleswig stooped to pick up a corn ear and a stalk pierced his ear drum leaving him deaf in one ear the incident occurred in a field near Schleswig.
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Iowa Evening Press
Sioux City
Iowa
Hans Ivers
Schleswig
Indictments Against Standard Oil Nulled in Hancock County
Findlay Ohio December 4 The Standard Oil prosecutions in Hancock County were nulled at the request of Prosecuting Attorney David The action followed the claim that the alleged illegal practices had been eliminated and that suits against Standard Oil are now pursued by the United States Attorney General Ohio Attorney General and federal courts in Missouri
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Findlay
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Hancock
David
Standard
United States
Missouri
Baptiste Wins Middleweight Wrestling Title In Cairo
George Baptiste of St. Louis defeated his rival last night in Cairo to claim the middleweight wrestling contest, correcting an earlier report that had named Joe Acton as the winner.
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Cairo
George Baptiste
St. Louis
Joe Acton
Roosevelt expresses cautious support for women’s suffrage
Rev Dr Lyman Abbott reports President Roosevelt’s view on woman suffrage. He says Roosevelt personally supports suffrage but sees no urgent need, notes no clear gains from western states, and emphasizes equality of rights while stressing women's primary role as mothers.
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New York
N. Y
Roosevelt
Lyman Abbott
National League For the Civic Education of Women
Abbott
Defense Loses In First Clash In Davis Trial
Omaha reports the state presented Mrs. Abbie Rice's testimony linking Charles Davis to Dr. Austin's murder. Defense objections limited cross examination, witnesses remained calm, street car employees later corroborated points, with completion hoped before adjournment today.
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Omaha, Neb
Charles Davis
Austin
Abbie Rice
Weather Forecast for Iowa: Cold Wave This Weekend
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday but much colder air moves in. A cold wave affects central and eastern regions tonight, with central and northern areas feeling the chill Saturday under continued cold conditions. Sunrise is 7, sunset 4 20, moonset 3 10.
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Lowa
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