President urges repeal of timber and land laws to curb corporate control
President advocates radical changes to public land policy urging repeal of the timber and stone act and desert land act and repealing the homestead act commutation clause to halt land speculation by corporations. He calls for on site patent inspections and funds to support forest service and government fencing of ranges.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Panama Canal
Bankers Indicted In Thornton Bank Scandal
Mason City Iowa December 17 The grand jury returns three indictments against heads of the defunct Bank of Thornton Two are against J D Barlow president for embezzlement and fraudulent banking one against Fred Ehlers Jr cashier for fraudulent banking Speculation in lands and cattle blamed for suspension of business Ehlers son of Cerro Gordo County banker and Plymouth Bank president about 25 Barrow reportedly in New Mexico but expected to return for arraignment January 2 in court.
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Mason City
Bank of Thornton
J. D. Barlow
Fred Ehlers, Jr
Ehlers
Cerro Gordo County
Bank of Plymouth
Barrow
New Mexico
Expected Pardon for Dan Murphy From Anamosa Prison
Dan Murphy, serving a thirteen year sentence for robbery at Anamosa state prison, reportedly will be paroled by Governor Cummins in a few days. He has served about three years and plans to spend Christmas at home in Clinton. The case ties to Barker and other thieves active in the area years ago.
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Clinton
Daniel Murphy
Anamosa
Murphy
Barker
Cummins
Clipton
Senators Approve Holiday Adjournment Date
Washington December 17. The Senate approves a holiday adjournment plan. If adjournment occurs next Thursday it will extend until January 3.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Gsenste
Fuel Crisis Deepens in Northwest United States
From Grand Forks North Dakota comes word of a worsening fuel shortage fueling widespread suffering across the region. Citizens report long lines at stations and scarce supplies as authorities scramble to secure shipments and ration fuel.
Troops Deployed to Guard Vatican Amid Rome Demonstration
In Rome a large demonstration drew crowds and prompted police to deploy troops to protect the Vatican. Forces formed to block violence and quelled clashes as marchers pressed near Holy See territory.
Vatican Crisis Sparks Cavalry Guard Around Rome
In Rome a strong cordon of cavalry and police protected the Vatican amid anti clerical demonstrations tied to the French crisis. Troops surrounded the Farnese area and blocked streets as crowds yelled threats and attempted to reach the embassy.
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Rome
Vatican
France
Farnese Palace
Piazza
Farnese
Piazza Farnese
Injured in Chicago Street Car Crash Dr Charles Robertson
Dr Charles Robertson former Muscatine physician suffered severe injuries in a Chicago street car crash Saturday. He was taken to Polyclinic hospital with a broken collar bone and other bruises but not in immediate danger unless complications arise. Relatives, including mother Mrs Anna B Robertson and sister Miss Nellie Robertson, raced to Chicago as friends here expressed concern.
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Charles Robertson
Chicago
Robertson
Telegraph
Anna EB. Robertson
Nellie Robertson
JC Light to Address Scholars at Baccalaureate
Rev J C H Light was chosen to preach the baccalaureate sermon at the Muscatine high school midwinter graduation. The sermon will be at First Congregational Church Sunday evening January 13, attended by the graduating class, teachers, and school board, with several city congregations joining. Renews revival discussions await word from the visiting revivalist.
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Muscatine
J. C. H. Light
First Congregational Church
Two Die in Frisco Tragedy Over Infatuation
In San Francisco Roy Garrison a bartender and Joseph Haefner a Wells Fargo employee were killed after Haefner shot them both then killed himself. Mrs Pearl Garrison was seriously wounded as Haefner pursued her after forcing her to leave home.
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San Francisco
Cal
Roy Garrison
Joseph Haefner
Wells, Fargo & Co
Pearl Garrison
Haefner
Hoefner
Garrison
Kansas to Hire a State Press Agent
Governor Hech plans to ask the Legislature to fund a state press agent. The proposal would expand the agriculture board budget so the Kansan advertising agent could be directed by F. D. Coburn, secretary of the board.
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Hech
Tomeka
Kan
Kansas
Board of Agriculture
Kansan
F. D. Coburn
Mrs Longworth in crash at Chevy Chase station platform
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth were in an automobile that struck the Chevy Chase station platform Sunday. Aside from a severe shaking up, the occupants were uninjured.
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Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Chevy Chase
Thirty Are Arrested in Moscow Revolutionary Roundup
Moscow reports thirty members of the revolutionary society were arrested today. Police seized large stacks of arms ammunition dynamite and bombs in a sweeping crackdown.
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Revolutionary Society
Moscow
The
Revolution Fighting Organization
Prince Ali Mirza Takes Charge of State Affairs
Teheran December 17 Prince Ali Mirza assumed control of state affairs while Shah Issa is reported too ill to attend to public duties. The move follows a period of political turbulence as the ceremonial duties shift amid health concerns.
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Shah
Teheran
Ali-Mirza
Wallace
Root and Fogler Win Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
Root and Fogler won the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden with Downing and Hopper second and Rutt and McFarland third. The record for hours was not broken though the last mile was ridden by Fogler Downing and Rutt for the top three teams. Time 2 17. Distances show eight teams finished with a total of 2292 miles and two laps behind the 1899 record.
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New York
Root
Foster
Downing
Hopper
Rutt
McFarland
Madison Square Garden
Fogler
Miller
Waller
MacDonald
Somerville
Coffer
Boston
Metaling
Canada
Logan
Ireland
Clark
Australia
Moody takes seat on bench as new Supreme Court justice
Washington December 17 William H Moody formerly attorney general entered today upon his duties as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. He was inducted at the start of the sitting and assigned to the extreme left beside Justice Holmes. Former Secretary Bonaparte was introduced as the new attorney general.
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Washington, D. C
William H. Moody
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Holmes
Bonaparte
Supreme Court
Wilson
Grey
Mr. Grey
Tax Ferret Stir Enjoins Indiana County Officials
Fort Wayne Indiana December 17 An injunction blocks county commissioners from employing a tax ferret sparking a bribery beat. Commissioner Joseph Tonkel says he was offered 500 to 1300 to hire the ferret and will testify at the December 24 injunction hearing.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ahr
Joseph Tonkel
Supreme Court Rejects Quarantine Order as Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court rules the quarantine order unconstitutional, addressing Secretary Wilson's directive. The report includes fragmented dialogue and a sensational addendum mentioning Grey and a stiletto, but the core action centers on the court's stance on the order's legality.
Artillery Deficient in Personnel and Material Says Army Chief
Brig. Gen. Arthur Murray reports coast and field artillery lack sufficient personnel and equipment. Neither branch is ready for peace time instruction or war, requiring years to remedy. He urges Congress to pass legislation to fix the defects.
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Washington, D. C
Arthur Murray
Fairport Church Fully Organized and Officers Elected
Fairport church at the corner of H. F. Martin organizes with 16 charter members and a new constitution adopted. A reception is planned at Mrs. J. A. Dean’s home on Mulberry street with invitations issued. women volunteers coordinate efforts and a Thimble Bee group meets on Tuesday afternoons to support activities.
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J. A
Mulberry Street
J. Kenng
Wm. Hoomes
Emereon Hoopes
Colonel Hare
Mrs. McGarghey
Tenth Street
Ben Pool Victim Cured by Arnica Salve at Drug Store
Ben Pool of 1 Threet Alg was treated for injuries from an accident and reportedly cured by Boecklien's Arnica Salve sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Ben
Pool
Boecklien
Havercamp
Discrepancies Alleged in Waynesburg Bank Cashier Case
National Bank Examiner Cunningham reports discrepancies totaling 95 000 dollars against Cashier J B F Rinehart of the Farmers Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg Pa. The bank was closed by order of the comptroller on Wednesday and Rinehart plans to surrender to authorities today.
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National Bank Examiner
Pittsburg
Cunningham
J. B. F. Rinehart
Farmers’ & Drovers
National Bank of
Waynesburg
Rinehart
Bandit Chief Threatens Foreign Ships at Tangier
Rascali, the Tangier bandit chief, warned in an interview published in Paris that he will not tolerate foreign warships near Tangier. He has terrorized local residents and targets French and Spanish interests.
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Racculi
Tangier
Morocco
Paris
Rascali
Townsite boom in Brentford area promises $4 600 homes
A fragmented prospect note describes an exclusive territory around Brentford with a 20 mile radius and plans for banks, stores, elevators and 159 residences. It offers a first residence at 4 600 dollars and invites inquiries to Brentford Commercial club or agents in Aberdeen and M A L railroad offices.
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Port Roya
Visnercal Eliab
York
Brentford
Commercial Club
Magazine Catalog Free Offer From The Bobbie Merrl Company
Readers are invited to obtain a free thirty six page magazine catalog from The Bobbie Merrl Company Indianapolis ind. The catalog promises half price deals on leading magazines such as Cosmopolitan Home Magazine and Reader Magazine at $3.50 from a regular price of $9.50. Offers vary by title and catalog includes bargain prices. Request via postal card.
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BobbieMerrl Company
Lumber Trust Next Combine To Be Probed
Washington expects an inquiry into the lumber industry as Commissioner Garfield continues anti trust probes. Senator Kittridge of South Dakota and Representative Miller of Kansas push for a full investigation into high lumber prices and possible combines of many lumber associations and manufacturers. Garfield has begun examining the lumber operations and price movements over the past three years, though no report will be issued this session.
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Congress
Garfield
Lumber Trust
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kittridge
South Dakota
Senate
Commissioner of Corporations
Miller
Kansas
Merous Lumber Associa
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