Speaker Cannon Announces His Committees Today
Iowa lawmakers fare well on the full list with three new picks. Hepburn heads Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Hull leads Foreign Affairs. Lacey remains Public Lands chair. Dawson gains two committees including Naval and Pacific railroad, drawing wide applause. Other Iowa men receive single assignments as party leaders unveil the lineup.
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Washington
D. C
Gee
Cation
Ure
Impor Ways
meana—Payne
New York
Tawney
Mine
Baril Adidlary
Peulius
Wisconsin
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hopimin
Iowa
Morelsa Affairs
Tliit
Linvis
Hull
Towa
Naviifairs—Poss
Minnis
Postolice
Ayer- Slevt
Madi _Insular affairs
Cooper
Shiloh Monument Case Might Go to Congress
Iowa veterans weigh final appeal after Secretary Taft decision on the Shiloh monument. Judge Lipith prepares to present the chief argument, with Frank J. Stillman named among those involved as the matter may be taken before Congress in Washington.
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Shiloh Monument
Congress
Washington, D. C
Taft
Iowa
Lipith
Frank J. Stillman
Island Seeks Recognition Delegate Ryan Leaves for Washington
Havana dispatch notes E. C. Ryan and his family aboard the steamer Monjavey bound for New York. Ryan travels to Washington to push recognition as the Isle of Pines delegate.
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Ryan
Isle of Pines
Washington
Havana
Monjavey
New York
E. C. Ryan
Postmaster General Defends Rural Free Delivery Policy
The annual Postmaster General report shows a 104 deficit of 1,172,584 on 152,826,585 receipts and 167,181,595 expenditures. He defends rural free delivery, cites expanded free matter, and argues deliberate conservatism until service improves. He notes postmaster ratings influence fourth-class reappointments and cites New York and Chicago facility needs, mail purification efforts, and concerns salaries are too low.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Certelyou
New York City
Chicago
New British Ministry Installed After Privy Council Ceremony
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman forms the cabinet with Gladstone Grey and Lloyd George among the ministers. The king approved the new government after a brief audience at Buckingham Palace. The outgoing ministers surrendered their seats at noon as the formal installation took place.
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Henry Campbell
Annarman
King
London
Eng
Nberal
Privy ,Council
Buckingham Palace
Privy Council
England
Treasury
Henry Campbell Bannerman
John Gladstone
Edward Grey
Elgin
Richard Bordon Haldane
India
Jenn Ys
Admiralty
Balinedmouth
Board of Trade
David Lloyd-George
Johin Burs
Scotland
John Sinclair
Board of Agriculture
Earl Carrington
Sydney Burton
Ireland
James Bryce
Downell
Earn
Crewe
Henry Hartley Mower
Cardinals Named in Second Consistory at Rome
Rome Dec 11 The pope held a secret consistory naming four cardinals including foreign archbishops from Hungary Seville Rio Janeiro and Vatican Major Domo. He also appointed bishops such as Rev A Schinner Vicar General of Milwaukee and bishop of Michigan.
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Rome
Joseph Samassa
Erlay
Hungary
Mer. Spinola
Seville
Mgr
J. A. Dear
Nantucket lightship in distress near Nantucket shoals
A partially finished wireless report from Newport dated December 1 describes Nantucket shoals lightship in distress after a leak and steering failure during a northwest wind and heavy seas. The gunboat Hist left for aid at 6 a.m. and lighthouse tender Azalea is expected to reach the area. Captain Jorgenson and eight sailors aboard are noted with engineers and electricians onboard.
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Newport
Nantucket Shoals
Histleft
Jorgenson
Naval Electricians
Nantucket South Suoat
North Atlantic
Boston
Azalea
New Bedford
Federal offices to be filled by Iowa delegation
Washington Dec 11 The Iowa delegation expects reappointments for Weaver Smith and Knott with Tobin of Vinton named U S district attorney for the northern district and Temple to succeed Miles in the southern district Christian may be replaced with Manning Hinsdale or others Lacey directs the marshal choice Sixth district caucus to decide federal appointments later in winter
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Washington, D. C
Ieiva
Iowa
Weaver
Smith
Knott
M. J. Tobin
Vinton
United States
Nurthern
McMillan
M. L. Temple
Miles
George Christian
Lacey
Christian
Calvin Manning
Ottumwa
Charles Hi
Home Life Ins Co Investigation Reveals Broker Commissions
New York December 11 The legislative insurance investigating committee examined the Home Life Insurance Co detailing its financial operations and stock and bond investments through a broker firm with a 4 percent commission. It notes a possibly related director commissions and a $1000 annual pension to a long employed clerk now unable to work.
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New York
Insur Iance Co
Legislative Insurance
Ide
Ile
Tug
Turkish forces mobilize near Mosul as border tensions rise
Turkish troops gather around Sujourak south of Lake Urmia and threaten Mosul territory claimed by Turkey. Two Ottoman battalions with tele guns are deployed to repel the invasion, Mogul governor appeals for reinforcements, with a parallel incident near Bayazia on the frontier.
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Constantinople
Trkey
Sujourak
Lake Urmiah
Mosul
Turkey
Mogul
Bayazia
Millionaire Dead Well Known Operator and Horseman
Captain Samuel S. Brown a multimillionaire coal operator and renowned horseman died today in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at age. Brown was a prominent figure in local business and racing circles leaving notable contributions to the industry and community.
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Pittsbore
Samuel 8. Brown
Midshipman Meriwether is Dismissed After Court Martial
Washington December 11 Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr is dismissed from the navy following his court martial over a November fistfight with Midshipman Branch in which Branch died The case now goes to the secretary of the navy A special bill may reinstate Meriwether as an officer Weber was acquitted of manslaughter but found guilty of infractions of naval academy rules Meriwether may be allowed to stay at Annapolis but if not he could be punished by being advanced back a year or more
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Washington, D. C
Meriwether, Jr
Navy
Branch
Louisiana
Midshipman
Merl Weber
Varal Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Meriwether
Annapolis
Gardiner Pleased with President on Railroad Rate Plan
Washington December 21 Special Gardiner of Clinton reports to the President on the Chicago railroad rate convention. He says the interview was encouraging and that the President’s wishes on the rate question will be enacted into law this session. Frank J. Stillman.
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Washington, D. C
S. W. Gardiner
Clinton
Frank J. Stillman
General Strike Predicted Across Russia and Insurance Bill
A sweeping preface to a national strike is reported as imminent in Russia with authorities preparing for widespread action within 48 hours. In Washington a bill by Rep Fred Landis proposes federal supervision over insurance firms in districts territories and possessions, seeking to end chill around firms without government oversight. Reports from Riga Warsaw St Petersburg and Moscow describe tensions with arrests conflicts and pending rail and postal/telegraph disruptions.
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Washington, D. C
Fred Landis
Indiama
Congress
District of Columbia
Inuwar
United States
Department of Comerce and Labor
Senate
Tilwan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Foraker
St. Ketersines
Sula
Kuhuen
Russia
Krusraloff
Workmen’s Council
Wilich
Workmen's Council
Livonia
Moinline
Riga
St. Petersburg
Union
Posta
Moscow
Nystad
Finland
Warsaw
Central Committee of Union
Legin
Kiel
Poesia Telegrapa Xevike Thera
TransAtlantic turbine steamer Carmania arrives in New York
The Cunard liner Carmania, the first turbine steamer to visit this port, reached New York on December 21 after a voyage across severe weather. The ship, 678 feet long, 20 000 tons displacement, eight decks, accommodates 2,106 passengers, and the maiden voyage was described as successful with a fairly even speed throughout.
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New York
N. Y
Cunard
Atlantic
Beef Packers Cases Postponed to Tomorrow in Federal Court
In Chicago on December 11 the cases against the beef packers were not called today in federal court and will be heard tomorrow.
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Ochicago
Federal
Brazil to Settle Panther Incident in Itajay Affair
Semi official notice from Washington states Brazil has not lodged representations with the United States over the German cruiser Panther affair and has not made naval dispositions because of it. The United States has not made representations to Germany. Full investigation will determine fault with swift settlement expected from Petropolis cable.
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Brazil
Berlin
Dee
United States
Brazi
Germany
Washington
DE. C
State Department
Sec’y Richardson
Petropolis
Itajay
Richardson
Morrison to be appointed U S attorney for Illinois
The President will appoint Charles B Morrison United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. The full Illinois appointment list, which had stirred controversy, has been agreed upon.
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Illinois
Washington, D. C
Tne
Charles 8. Morrison
United States
Illinoii
Iowa City Judge Sentences Four to Penitentiary
Iowa City Special Judge Byington sentenced James Morgan to four years in the penitentiary for burglary. Walter Arber, a banker and watch thief, received 18 months. Charles Williams, a colored man who attempted to burn the city jail, was given six months.
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Iowa City
Fort Madison
Byington
James Morgan
Walter Arber
Charles Williams
Alfonso Weds Princess Ena in Magnificent London Celebration
London Dec. 11 The Daily Mail Windsor correspondent reports an early date set for the grand marriage of King Alfonso to Princess Ena of Battenberg. The announcement signals a lavish nuptial celebration in the British capital with royal prominence and public interest.
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London
Daily Mail
Windsor
Alfonso
Eina of
Battenberg
Swede Tailor John Larson Killed by Train Near Quarry
Marshalltown Iowa December 11 Special John Larson a 53 year old Swede tailor who recently moved from Boone was killed by a Northwestern train Sunday night two miles west of Quarry Iowa.
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Marshalltown
John Larson
Boone
Quarry
Iowa
Pat Crowe Requisition Issued for Iowa Return
Governor Cuming ordered Pat Crowe sent back to Iowa to face charges for a street car robbery in Council Bluffs on July 2. The case stemmed from the Des Moines action and involves now being returned to stand trial.
Winter Wheat Outlook From Crop Report
Washington DC December reports say wheat average price 4.1 per cent and winter wheat condition at 44.1 with acreage up over prior fall sowing. Crop board notes winter grains condition 95.4 and an upward revision in planted area, reflecting favorable trends for the season.
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Washington
DT. CG
Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Appeal Dismissed in Supreme Court Case Against Mitchell
Washington Dec 11 Chief Justice Fuller directed dismissal of the suit against the late Senator Mitchell upon motion by former Senator Thurston. The Supreme Court ordered the issuance of the dismissal in the case pending in Washington D C.
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Supreme Court
Mitchell
Washington, D. C
Thurston
Fuller
McCannes Holds Conference With Andrew Hamilton in Paris
John C. McCannes arrived in Paris and held a lengthy conference with Andrew Hamilton. The result remains indecisive as meetings continue.
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John C., McCall
Andrew Hamilton
Paris
John C. McCannes
Weather for Iowa Chicago 01 Dee 11
Generally fair for today and Tuesday with cooler daytime and night temperatures. Sun rises at 7 08 and sets at 4 57.
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Chicago
Dee
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Hepburn For Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hull ON Foreign Affairs
Committee On Public Lands
Bartholdt
Missouri
On Public
Orc
Dawson
Cannan
Naval and Pacific Railroad
Hubbard
Lawler
New Jersey
Swathard
Olic
Lurton
Ohio
Grosvenor
Wadeworth
Lucey
Fore
Tadian Affairs
Shoman
Hamilton
Michigan
OF the Post
His Majesty
Milwaukee
Home Life Company
Naval Academy
Gardiner
Krystaleff
Nia
Sgon
Pat Crowe
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