Chicago Wins Taft Convention Bid Over Denver and St Louis
Washington dispatch reports the Republican National Committee ratified a plan for a national convention in Chicago starting June 18. Chicago led with 42 votes to Denver 7 and St Louis 1, as key figures shaped delegate selection and committee leadership, with Col Cecil Lyons casting Denver support and St Boyle withdrawing early.
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Kirby Attacks on Union Labor Roil Chicago Conference
At the nation business congress in Chicago on December 12 Henry M Wallis launched a fierce attack on organized labor, followed by John Kirby president of the national association of manufacturers condemning Samuel Gompers and the McNamaras. Kirby denounced the labor federation as a monopolistic machine and warned of workers living under a merciless labor trust.
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Man Falls From 19th Floor At Masonic Temple
An unidentified man believed mentally unbalanced leapt from the 19th floor of Chicago's Masonic Temple Building. He disrobed, crawled along a beam, and fell into the rotunda, where his mangled body struck a stand and wounded a bystander. Identified later as J F Greek of York No 683 IAM, age about 26, with both arms broken.
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International Association of Machinists
National committee approves delegate call amid primary debate
The subcommittee report on delegates faces a split led by Senator Borah who pushes for open primaries in all states. The majority backs a call allowing states with primary laws to direct delegates or hold conventions, with a wider proposal defeated. Vote 42 to 7 as the committee adjourns at 3:15 p.m.
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Jury Discharged Over Missing Juror Waldron
Kansas City reports Harry Waldron, juror in Dr. Hyde murder trial, disappeared Sunday night. Officers searched nearby, rumors swirled about self harm. Wife reported one of Waldron’s horses vanished. officials warned of possible delay to the Hyde case.
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Des Moines Workman Killed By Cave-In At Tile Company
Des Moines Indiana December 12 John Pinninger a blaster at a tile company works was killed instantly when a clay bank caved in as he exited the pit. The upright brace broke causing the bank to collapse trapping him under the weight. Pinninger had recently arrived from Centerville where he had been employed as a mining blaster.
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Centerville
Police Officers On Trial For Neglect Of Duty In Chicago
Police Inspectors and officers on the North Side and Avenna district were scheduled for triad before the civil service commission on charges of inefficacy incompetency and neglect of duty. Earlier three other commanders were dismissed from the department. Meanwhile a search along the Missouri river front followed a report by Mrs Waldron amid unclear circumstances surrounding a missing information and a potential self harm act.
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Elvic Service Commission
Coronation in India Prompts Generous Education Gift
George V and Queen Mary were proclaimed emperor and empress of India at a grand Durbar in Delhi. The viceroy announced a large donation to promote popular education, with further gifts to follow, as soldiers and nobles watched the ceremony with imperial pageantry and native guards.
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Justice for Muscatine: Journal Calls for Fair Reporting
The Muscatine Journal denounces exaggerations in articles about the local strike and urges fair reporting from Iowa and national press. It invites fair-minded outlets to visit Muscatine or contact the Journal for accurate facts, stating the paper has strived to chronicle events impartially.
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Muscatine
Russia Persian agreement near likely end to crisis
Dec 12 Tehran telegram reports a Russian Persian compromise probable. Russia is said to accept Persia's apology and withdraw its demand for W Morgan Shuster's dismissal and demand for indemnity. An Anglo Russian control over Persian appointments will be established going forward.
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Meat Producers Meet Opens in Des Moines with Leaders Attending
In Des Moines on December 14 the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association and the Farmers Institute opened their annual convention with prominent cattle raisers from Iowa and Nebraska in attendance. President A. Sikes delivered the opening address, followed by Charles Fischer Jr of Otzun Ta on a technical subject. An annual banquet for members is planned for tonight, with the business meeting and officer elections to follow tomorrow.
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State Farmiers? Institute
Des Moines
Corn Belt Meat Producers
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Nebraska
A. Sikes
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Charles, Fischer, Jr
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Will Seek Continuancy in Edw Mason Case
Des Moines Iowa December 12 The attempt to gain another continuance in the Edward R Mason former federal commissioner misappropriation case is evident as a special grand jury is empaneled. The trial is set for tomorrow before Judge Munger of Lincoln Nebraska, called in by Judge McPherson due to Mason being an official in the local court.
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Congress of Mothers Plans to Grade Babies Like Livestock
Iowa congress of mothers pushes a baby health contest to rate infants as livestock. Lead organizer Mrs Watts of Audubon heads the eight member committee planning district supervision by physicians and adjudication at county and state fairs with rules from the central group. The plan is to be presented to the state board at the state house.
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Towa Congress of Mothers
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Iowa Congress of Mothers Ia
Judge-Thewame-Ne-Livestock Movement
Mothers’ Congress
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Weather summary for Wednesday and tonight
The report notes generally fast topicht and moderate temperatures on Wednesday. It also mentions mostly dowdy conditions tonight and Wednesday with a southern extent. Sunrise is 7 09 and sunset 4 20.
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