Kenyon sworn in as U.S. Senator from Iowa
William S. Kenyon of Fort Dodge was formally notified of his election to the U.S. Senate by a joint session of the Iowa legislature. The vote favored Kenyon 66 to 67 with D. W. Hamilton carrying the Democratic ballot. Kenyon pledged to support the Wilson administration and to avoid actions influenced by re election, while expressing readiness to serve eight years with freedom of action. Additional items included confirmation of state officials and early remarks on party reorganization and equal suffrage measures.
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Des Moines
Wiliam S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
U. S
Lowe
Iowa Legislatere
D. W. Han Uton
Sigourney, Jr
Kenyon
W. L. Harding
Senate
Ald Wilson
Wilson
Jonger
Newton Scnstor
Hubert Henderson
Cornell Bluits
John M. Jamieson
Casay
Blader
Veing
W. A. Duckworth
Keosauqua
State House
George W. Clarke
Leinster Kanyon
Dos Molaea
Anell
Robbies
WS. Weston
St. Paul
Kanyon
Varly
Varly Tonleht
I Farr
Woodbury
Monona
O'Brien
Odenola
Lyon
Sioux
Plymouth
Heaton
Union
Plekfom
Cerro Gordo County
Hearing on Cotton Tariff Revisions Draws Industry Testimony
Washington January 22 Representatives from the cotton industry filled the Ways and Means Committee hearing room as Democrats push a tariff cut for cotton manufactures. Proponents argue cotton’s global role and potential savings in clothing costs, while opponents warn of impact on big industrial interests and revenue. Tests cover proposed rates and economic effects.
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Washington, D. C
House
Congress
Ways and Mesas
Deleadara
Dedication Plans For Hebrew School In Cincinnati
At the 23rd council meeting of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in Cincinnati Ohio on January 22 plans dominated by home mission activities and the dedication of new Hebrew Union College buildings. An address by Rev J Leonard Levy urged energetic synagogue and school extension work with delegate cooperation. A formal ceremony was arranged to present the college buildings to I Walter Freiberg for governors’ approval, with Rabbi Jonah B Wise scheduled as principal speaker.
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J. Leonard Levy
Wnion
Walter Freiberg
Covernors
Jonah B. Wise
Lnte
Isaac M. Wise
Disputed Road Flotation and Anti-Discrimination Bid Rise
County supervisors split road funding into two divisions while Representative Stipe pushes a general anti-discrimination bill expanding existing petroleum and creamery product laws to all goods. Senator Allen launches a suffrage amendment by removing the word mile from the constitution. House favors sending the measure to the people as committees show mixed reception in both chambers. A Normal School fight begins with Stipe and Dunnegan introducing a bill to establish Shenandoah state normal school. A separate measure would pay H A Rood 400 for work on the Vicksburg monument commission, advancing through senate committee.
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W. A. Stipo
Page County
Towa
Joe Allen
Allen
House
Bby
Cunningham
Wenate
Senate
State Board of Education
Shenandoah
Stipe
Dunnegan
Roosevelt Testifies On Steel Trust Absorption
Theodore Roosevelt signals he would have approved the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel, insisting motives aside he faced a panicked market. He and William Ells Corey testified as government probes into the steel trust continued.
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Becausu
Ten-ntasee Coal and Iron Company
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Tannessas Coal & Iron Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Hago
Stest Trust
Dicktuapn
Connan
Stiniona
Stanley
Messrs
Frick
Gary
Roosevelt
Corey
Wilant Ells Corey
Steal
Gorey
Almand
Steel Corporation
Tennessee Con & Iron Company
Mrr. Roosevelt
Stanley Committee
Tennessee Con & Iran Company
Jessy
Wade
Lindabiry
Garfeld
Bureau of Corporations
Garfield
Pritt
Hand Injury On Illinois Farm Harvests Fingers
Albert Shoppa, a farm employee on John Koetting’s property about 12 miles over the river in Illinois, severely injured his left hand at a corn sheller. Doctors fear the loss of the first two fingers and thumb with the ring finger badly crushed. He was brought to Hershey hospital after the noon hour for treatment.
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Albert Shopps
John Koetting
Ilinois
Roger
Hershey Hospital
A. J. Oliver
Swans
Use of Passes in Colorado Probe Opens Evidence
Denver, June. At least a dozen witnesses including freight and passenger officials from five railroads operating in Colorado are set to testify at the government inquiry into issuance of railroad passes in the state. The Denver and Rio Grande and Colorado and Southern were indicted last November for influencing interstate shipments by issuing passes within Colorado. The road stopped issuing free transportation on December 1. A wet-pass bill modeled on federal law is before the Colorado legislature for signature.
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Denver
Col
Jun
Colorado
Hilo Grande
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Chisago
Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Denver and Rio Grande
Proposed Repeal Sparks Canal Free Passage Clash
Washington report shows Senate and House split over Root amendment to repeal free passage for American ships through the Panama Canal. Senators Root O Gorman Newlands and others defend U S treaties and argue for keeping free passage while suggesting toll adjustments. Debate signals a broader fight with implications for national sovereignty and international perceptions.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Senate
Brandegee
Canal
Root
O'Gorman
New York
Newlands
Nevada
United States
Democratis
Baltimore
Senator Root
Te Hous
Senator O'Gorman
Great Britain
Panama
U. S
Newlinds
Panania
Turkey Accepts Peace Proposal Amid Adrianople Contention
European powers press Turkey to surrender Adrianople and cede Aegean islands to secure peace. Vienna reports Turkey decided to yield Adrianople to Bulgarians, with Berlin skeptical of full surrender. Turkish losses in the Dardanelles battle include 4 officers and 36 killed, 764 wounded. Servian agitation grows in Szeged as courts overflow.
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Aegean Islands
Berlin
Constantinople
Ottoman Empire
Porte
Tha
Adrianople
Erender
Europe
Turkey
Adrianopte
City
Vienna
Eay
Van
Tukey
Dardanelles
Targut Reis
Assar-i-Tewdic
Negotiations on Panama Canal Controversy Outlined
Secretary Knox outlined the status of Panama canal negotiations with Great Britain. The U S answer to British protests was telegraphed to London and read by the American chargé d affaires. A copy was sent to Sir Edward Grey and publication delayed by courtesy to Britain.
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Marting
New Jersey
Great Britain
Knox
Panama Canal
Panama Connect
London
Edward Grey
Yy Sa
Hare
CHIHUAUA REBELS SEEK PEACE IN MEXICO
Washington reports that Chihuahua rebels seek peace and peace commissioners from the federal government are to meet them. The proposed surrender would include all rebel chieftains, though Orozco and Salazar are not confirmed. Federal troops on the Lower California frontier are relieved from duty, and vicinity actions involve the Wheeling sailing to Vera Cruz to protect Americans amid disorder.
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Washington, D
Chihuahua
Mexico
Teporta
Orozco
Salazar
War Department
12Th Infantry
Tin Juang
California
Piresidio
Monterey
Cal
Wheeling
Navy Department
Zampa
Pla
Vera Cruz
Sis
Dako Town Burns No Water For Fire
Fire in Dako Town destroys Ross Hammer block and threatens others. Water supply fails due to frozen pipes as flames race through the Ross Hammer block and nearby buildings. First National Bank and several businesses lose structures and stock. fire department arrives by special train amid widespread fear for the town.
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Dako
St. Anthony
Idaho
Ross Hammer
Gwynn Ferney Wlock
Rexbury Fire Department
Ross Hanmer
First National Bank
Recognition of New Republic Discussed
Washington discusses recognizing the new republic of China as a key policy issue for the chamber of commerce of the United States. Taft supports its establishment and may host a White House reception, with Secretaries Nagel Fisher Stimson Meyers and MacVeagh present at a banquet with Speaker Clark and senators.
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Washington
Republic of China
Wpte
Chamber Laf Commerce
United States
Empire
Baing
White House
Taft
Secretarien Nagel
Fisher
Stimson
Meyers
MacVeagh
Clark
Aenate
Bose
Gould Heiress Weds Finley J Shepard at Lyndhurst
Helen Gould and Finley J. Shepard wed in a simple ceremony at Lyndhurst estate near Tarrytown New York attended by under a hundred guests. George J. Gould Jr. and Misses Edith and Gloria Gould among relatives. Rev Daniel D Russell officiated with flower girls Dorothy and Helen Gould. The bride wore a pearl necklace once worn by Empress Josephine and a pear shaped diamond pendant. Harding Gould among guests noted for philanthropy by Miss Gould.
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Tarrytown
N. Ya
Jai
Miem
Helen Miler Gould
Allock
Lynnhurst
Finney Johnson Shepard
George J. Gould
Daniel D. Russell
Irvington Presbysterian Church
Helen
Dorothy Gould
Miss Gould
Louis J. Shepard
Walley
Josephine
Napoleon
Misa Gould
Dorothy
Altes
Lone
Kingdom Gould
Jar Gould
Anthony Drexel
George J. Gould Jr
Edith
Gloria Gould
Edwin Gould
Edwin
Frank
Duke
Daucess de Tallyrand
Prince de Sagex
Howard Gould
Ang
Frank J. Gould
Boa
Burton H. Wricht
Myre
D. Ww. Cutter
Miss Cutter
Mr. Shepard
Mabe
Weathers Town Weather Report and River Stage Note
Increasing cloudiness with rain or snow tonight and Thursday followed by warmer temperatures. Early morning reading at Muncitating 20 degrees above zero. River stage at point 4 H feet 5 inches. Sunrise 7 125, sunset 4 52, moonrise 4 51 p.m.
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Muncating
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Howard Snow
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