Governors Talk of Plans to Aid Rural Credit System
President Taft urged uniform rural credit legislation to expand farm finance. Governors from over twenty states attended a Washington conference on rural credits and farmers cooperative banks, with discussions on form and implementation and invitations to key officials and governors-elect.
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Washington, D. C
Catting
Twantyetx
U. S
O'Neal
Alan
Jetodon
California
Plaisted
Maine
Tess
Massachusetts
Hadley
Missouri
Son
Ohio
Anna
Virginia
Wisconsin
Cerey
Hudley
Rac
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Taft
Eash
White House
Tunda Fang
Congress
Knox
Secretary of the Treasury
WeVeagh
Wyron T
France
Metcher
Merida
Preal Gram
Addenssey
Herrick
Fletcher
Antivir
Borah
Kanyon
LaPollette
Orsan
Ani Tatt
Congress and state bills loom in early session
The Senate resumes consideration of the disputed claims bill while Senator Clapp introduces a measure to block transfers of concealed funds from states. The House drafts a government takeover bill for the Lincoln farm in Kentucky as lawmakers tackle appropriations and governance issues amid ongoing committee work.
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Senate
Clapp
Housh
Johnson
Lincoln
Kentucky
Carrie Chapman Catt urges trousers over tight skirts
New York dispatch reports Carrie Chapman Catt urging women to abandon tight skirts for trousers. She cites her global tour promoting votes for women and argues American women are more constrained than Chinese women. She describes a Chinese dress with loose trousers and a collarless coat as healthier and more comfortable.
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New York
N. KL
Carrie Chapman Catt
Equal Suffrage League
Globe
Oman
New York Lawyer Sacrifices Self Saving Wife and Son
In Quoong New York a lawyer Mendoll rescued his wife and 11 year old son from a burning home but perished with his 9 year old daughter Lillian. He woke to smoke and carried out his wife, then returned for his children. Neighbors failed to stop him from rescuing the second child as flames swept through. The father and daughter were found dead in a bedroom once flames were out.
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New York
X.Y
Mendoll
Quoong
Nis
Beye
Republicans Meet Ahead of Special Train Reorganization Conference
Delegates from multiple states gather in advance of a conference in Richmond with Bonators and Representatives. Twelve Republican governors including Pennewill Delaware and Hadley Missouri prepare for a late day meeting to discuss reforms and possible curtailment of southern representation at the national nominating convention. Governor Dix of New York visits the capital and meets with core delegation while Governor Wise of North Carolina arrives amid a tense Richmond scene.
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Rivad
Richmond
Pennewill
Delaware
Denson
Nell
Carrell
Town
Gulsborough
Maryland
Therhart
Minnesota
Hadley
Missouri
Oddle
Nevada
Toner
Pennsylvania
Vesey
South Dakota
Spry
John A. Dix
New York
Aucacasar
William ,Sulver
Clark
Sone Tla
Wiouse
Carolina
Geality
Kstve
First Naval Fight Threatens War Imminent
The Greek and Turkish navies appear ready for battle as a squadron of Greek small warships lies off the Nall mast entrance while Turkish forces mass at the Dardanelles. Bulgarian and Greek transports head toward the Gallipoli area carrying troops and artillery, signaling a likely first engagement as both sides prepare for possible landing resistance.
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Sedi-Bahr
Dardanstios
Bec. T
Ta Grask
En Altrance
Gulf of Savoy
Tipi
Agi Minor
Callipoli Penthena
Controversy Over Judge Archbald Links to Coal Dump Deal
Senate impeachment testimony centers on alleged ties between Judge Archbald and a private coal dump sale near Scranton. Witnesses recount Archbald’s meetings with railroad officials and claims of soliciting a purchase option, while Conn testifies about assurances and title doubts affecting the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley railroad deal.
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Washington
Dac
Rovert
Archbald
Commerce Court
Lig
Scranton
Pao
Senate Court of
Agetsed
Ma ‘Poten
Alily Ts & Fudge
Furcher
Tudso
Archbald Hay
BL J
Williamson
Ehe Railrond
Charles I. Conn
Renhorn
Wyoming Valley Railroad
N Erie Railroad
Conn
Archwald
Wiliams
Connwally
Owa by Daylight Slogan For Campaign Inauguration
Des Moines December 8 1916 a group of 15 commercial clubs launched a campaign to promote travel to the Panama Exposition at San Francisco. W B Holmes of Sioux City and others were named to organize the effort to encourage travelers across Iowa by daylight.
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Des Moines
Ldagua
Uds
Kald
Mroneisen
League
W. BE. ‘Holmes
Sioux City Commercial Oll
Terhune
Claton Commercial Oil
Col. Lambert
Newton
Alevers
Marghalltown
Towne
Commercial
Charles F. Crane
Clear Lake
Botsford
Des Moines Commercial Club
Compultee
Arklenecht Reelected Secretary of Iowa Implement Dealers
Arlknecht of Donnelson was re elected secretary of the Iowa Implement Dealers for several years. He was re chosen at the directors meeting held last night along with a large slate of candidates for the post.
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Thie
Tows Implement Dealers
Des Molneg
Dec
Armknecht
Donnelson
Lows Implement Dealers
Directory
Redmond Attacked as Suffragists Call Comic Interlude
London, Dec 7. Suffragists torment John Redmond at a Dalston hall demonstration. For about half an hour the Irish leader heard disturbances and rough resistance as ushers ejected both men and women. Clergymen protested the rough handling, and Redmond, amid the uproar, described the women’s action as a comic interlude.
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London
Ing
John Redmond
Dalston
Aur
Raemond
Redmond
Woman balks change order in case about teamsters
Des Moines police court judge Utterback heard a case where a woman complained of how horses were treated by a gang of teamsters. A witness refused to repeat the language used but wrote it on a card and the judge accepted the evidence.
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I Worth
Des Moines
lUtterback
Pointblank
Road Disaster Report Cites Excessive Speed at Westport
A preliminary Interstate Commerce Commission report criticizes the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad for a collision on October 3 at Westport Connecticut. It cites excessive speed as the primary cause, noting many people were killed or injured.
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Washington, D. C
Hevere Grinessam
New York
New, Rayen and
Hartford
Interstate Commerce Commission
McChord
Westport
Conn
Flames threaten Princeton dormitory and Wheeling fire rips shops
Fire at Princeton University dorm Witherspoon 221 caused by students Dixon and Criterio, bucket brigade formed by most of the student body until town fire department arrived. Damage about 1500 dollars. President elect Woodrow Wilson was once in Witherspoon hall. Separately a McMeelamn Fire in Wheeling West Virginia destroyed six buildings and damaged two others, total loss 75000 dollars. Fifteen Hart's hotel guests narrowly escaped suffocation from an overheated stove.
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Princeton
N. J
Witherspoon
M. Dixon
Washington, D
AM. Criteriow
Salt Lake City
Woodrow ‘Wylson
Witherspoon Hall
McMeelamn
Wheeling
W. Va
Pire
McMeehan
Hart’s Hotel
Kirby, wife, bank founder attend contempt case hearing
Dr Wan T Kirby and his wife appeared with their attorney in Judge Lunds’s court today after weeks of contempt proceedings over $20,000 in deposits from the defunct Kirby Savings Bank. Officials say they may not be able to post bond within three days.
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AG O Nice
Toulay
Chicago
Wan
T. Kirby
Lunds
Kirby Savings: Bank
Toduy
Decorations Sold by Confidence Men
Brussels reports a major fraud in foreign decorations as diplomats uncovered fake insignia. Belgian authorities traced stolen diplomas to a London legation theft and linked a dealer named Lasard to a widespread scheme with branches in multiple countries. The counterfeit orders included the Lion and Sun, Libertadas, and the double dragon of China.
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Brussels
Belgium
China
Foreign Office
London
Ymian
Lasard
Persia
Venezuela
Woman's Rescuer Dead After Foiled Kidnap Attempt in New York
Salvatore Tripodo, who rescued a young woman from four men planning to abduct her, was shot and killed near his East Side home before dawn. The assailant fled. investigation ongoing.
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New York
N. Y
Salvatore Tripodo
Tripodo
East Side
Lonemen
Historic St James for Peace Parleys Opens Balkan Talks
British government places historic St James Palace at disposal for peace plenipotentiaries from the Ottoman empire and Balkan allies. Delegates named from Turkey Serbia Montenegro Bulgaria to head talks on the Balkan question as cholera spreads in Constantinople. Greece may join later.
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London
Dec
St. Tomes Palace
Europe
York
Turkey
Tevfik Pasha
Nizimi Pasha
Ber
Jin
Rechad Pasha
Servia
G. Novi Servia Treasury Departney Liteh
Bogovitel
Montenegro
M. Popovitch
Foremerly
Gtantinople
Veyovr
Vienne
Bulga Servia
Pro
Constantinople
Nikolay Bariae
Sidna Allen Testifies On Return Plan For Self Defense
Sidna Allen, leader of the Hillsville gunmen, testified today at his trial for the murder of Commonwealth's Attorney Foster. He denied planning to bash and said his fight in Des Moines was to protect sentiment and that he intended to return to surrender. Other witnesses testified to support the theory the Allens shot at deputy officers in self defense.
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Wythevine
Sidna Allen
Hillsville
Commonwealth
Foster
Carroll Cant House
Des Moines
Cape Down
Allens
Taft Commutes Sentence as Christmas Gift
President Taft used a Christmas gesture to commute Harold A. Orey's two year prison term from a ten year sentence for drinking and a separate lie related to a trial. Representative Berger of Milwaukee reported the action, noting the Coast artillery private would be freed by dawn on Christmas morning.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Berger
Milwaukee
Harold A. Orey
Logth
Coast Archery
Otey
Roland Arrest Prompts City Forgery Charge
O Boland, wanted on forgery charges in this city, was arrested at Wayenport Instoveprox. Chief of Police Homan accompanied him back to town this afternoon.
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O. Boland
Wayenport Instoveprox
Homan
Weather outlook with fair today and colder Sunday
Generally fair today with cooler conditions expected Sunday. western and central portions may see a drop in temperatures. Light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated across the region.
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Jowsa
Conight
Wamtige
Aumset
Dpidioonrlye
A. Oh
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Iowa League of Commercial Clubs
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Woman
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ST. James For Peace
THE
Peace Delegates
Roland
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