John Hay Dies Suddenly at The Fells Home
John Hay secretary of state and noted diplomat died suddenly at his summer home The Fells on Lake Sunapee New Hampshire. He collapsed at midnight after a day of rest following travel in Europe and suffered a pulmonary embolism. Hay born Salem Indiana October 8 1838 studied at Springfield Brown University and served as Lincoln's private secretary later holding posts in Madrid Paris Vienna England and as ambassador to England in 1897.
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Taft on His Way News of Hay Death Reaches Taft
Taft expresses sorrow at Secretary Hay's death and says plans for his Philippines trip depend on presidential instructions. He departs Washington with a party including Miss Alice Roosevelt and congressmen. In Chicago he will meet John F. Stevens and W A Darling as talks on canal and rail projects continue.
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President Roosevelt shocked by Hay’s death and funeral plans
President Roosevelt expressed shock and grief at Secretary Hay’s death and planned to attend the funeral. Taft's possible succession to Hay and a potential future secretary of state were discussed, with Taft likely to proceed to the Philippines after his trip. Roosevelt sent Mrs. Hay a message of condolence.
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Wallace Replies To Taft Charges On Panama Work
John F. Wallace former chief engineer of the Panama Canal commission, explains his resignation was not financial. He cites six days of contemplation and a family obligation, noting irritation at Secretary Taft during a New York interview and stating he sought a change under acceptable conditions.
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Funeral Announcement for Secretary Hay in Cleveland
The year after his appointment as secretary of state by President McKinley, he was a poet and scholar whose works adorn national libraries. Funeral services will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, with his body taken there by special train. tributes pour in from London Paris and Berlin expressing sympathy and respect for the American statesman.
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Man Dies on Milwaukee Train Near Ottumwa
James Hook former Hedrick resident died of heart failure aboard a Milwaukee train at Ottumwa at 5 o'clock yesterday. He was en route home from Cody Wyoming after visiting there.
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Swedish Warships Move Northward in Maneuvers
Swedish squadron currently in maneuvers passed Copenhagen this morning and is steering northwards, with the fleet heading toward northern waters as a July 1 report notes.
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Tornado Ravages Iowa Counties Injuries Avoided
A daytime tornado tore through Appanoose Wapello and Keokuk counties destroying barns outbuildings and crops and unroofing houses. No injuries were reported though Mount Zion church near Blakesburg was toppled and a graveyard tomb was left standing. The storm began near Unionville and moved northeast through Blakesburg Ottumwa Fremont Hedrick and Sigourney.
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Eighteen Indicted in Packing Firms Case
Federal grand jury in Chicago votes 18 indictments against officials of four packing companies. Charges include restraint of trade conspiracy to monopolize trade and rebates. Trials likely to start in the July term of the district court.
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Harness maker killed by train at Rock Island depot
W. C. Robb, a harness maker at the Rock Island Arsenal, was ground to death beneath a moving train at the Rock Island depot this morning as he alighted while the train was in motion. The incident occurred in Davenport, Iowa, and is reported as a special dispatch.
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Wisconsin cigarette ban takes effect in Milwaukee
Milwaukee reports that the anti cigarette law passed by the last legislature went into effect today. No cigarettes or cigarette papers are available in any Milwaukee store under the new regulation.
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Iowa Weather Summary for Sunday Showers Likely
Special indications for Iowa predict partly cloudy to night and Sunday with probable showers. Sun rises at 4 29 and sets at 7 29 while the moon rises at 2 35.
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Bonaparte Sworn Secretary of the Navy in Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte of Maryland is sworn in as secretary of the navy at 10 a.m. Paul Morton relinquishes duties and departs for New York. H. C. Gauss, Morton’s confidential clerk, becomes Bonaparte’s private secretary.
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Striking Teamsters Threaten Return Over Pay Denied
Chicago July 1 Open revolt among striking teamsters grows as funds run short and families face needs. More than 50 express drivers led by Albert Wing march to President Shea at Briggs house demanding weekly strike pay. Shea absent at Debs convention, aides vow to seek money by next week but threats to return to work persist.
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Aldermen Fight Shatters Iowa City Council Chamber
In Iowa City on Friday night Alderman I E Tulloss and Alderman William Yavorsky clashed over street improvements. Yavorsky accused Tulloss of falsehoods and alleged benefits for his side. Tulloss denied, claimed Yavorsky was drunk, and called for removal. Chairs and tables toppled as Mayor Ball and Marshal Mullin intervened to restore order.
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Many Arrests. Grand Jury Targets Milwaukee Grafters
Milwaukee July 1. The first arrests in the graft investigations by the current grand jury occurred today as Fred G. Schultz a newspaper man and Joseph Galewsky ex supervisor of the eighteenth ward were held on bribery charges. Thirty eight indictments were returned yesterday naming 21 individuals and warrants issued by Judge Brazee for those named. Additional indictments from earlier juries accompany the present cases involving alleged boodlers with trials pending or ongoing.
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Mrs Snyder of Indiana Grieves Herself Insane
Mrs Mary C Snyder of North Manchester Indiana has lost her mind from mourning over her husband s death. He died two years ago and since then she has been inconsolable, her grief driving her to insanity. An application was made today for her commitment to Long Cliffe asylum in Wabash County.
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Santa Fe in Contempt Proceedings Begun
Contempt proceedings filed in a U S district court charging the Santa Fe Railway with violating a March 1902 injunction by granting rebates. Initiated in Kansas City by Assistant Attorney General Purdy, the action targets freight rate practices.
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Davenport Lawyer Injured By Firecracker at Shriners Meet
Charles M. Neal, prominent Davenport attorney, suffered severe facial burns and deep finger lacerations when a large cannon cracker exploded in his hand during a Shriners gathering in Creston, Iowa, on July 1.
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Clerk Named in Knight Donnelley Case
Chicago July 1 Charles J. Anderson named by the receiver of Knight Donnelley and Co as the margin clerk whose thirty thousand dollar defalcation precipitated the firm's failure. Anderson lived in Lake Bluff.
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Chinese Officials Ordered to Halt Anti American Boycott
Washington July 1 Minister Rockhill in Pekin cables the state department that after urgent representations from the American legation the Chinese foreign office ordered viceroys and governors to end the anti American agitation and attempted boycott against American interests in the empire.
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Messenger Robbed on Chicago Prominent Street
Beemy a messenger for Bartlett, Fra zier & Carrington grain brokers was attacked near the board of trade by a lone robber who threw red pepper in his eyes and stole over $1,700. The assailant fled and Beemy fears loss of sight.
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Turmoil and Mutinies Reported Across Odessa Britain telegraph update
Reports from Odessa describe mutinies aboard the Kniaz Potemkine and other ships, heavy fires along the harbor, charred bodies found in a shed, and crowds clashing with troops. Officials note the situation remains fluid with conflicting accounts and a quiet night reported in some districts.
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