Indications Cummins Will Be Nominated At Meeting
Des Moines July 31 Cummins is expected to be nominated tomorrow as the state central committee decides contests. The committee will seat key delegates from Wapello Jefferson Jasper and possibly Allamakee and Audubon but not give standpatters enough votes to influence tomorrow's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lane
Des Moines
Cummins
State Central Committee
Wapelio
Jefferson
Jasper
Allamakee
Audubon
Central Committee
Cummins Delegates From Scott Likely To Be Seated
The Scott county Cummins delegates look set for seating after a lengthy hearing this morning. F D Letts argued for the standpatters while Joe R Lane spoke for the Cumminsites. The debate grew heated as progressives criticized Letts’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Scott
F. D. Letts
Joe R. Lane
Cumminsites
Letts
Republican slate names for multiple office races
The list reads the Republican ticket for offices with multiple candidates: Governor Albert B. Cummins, Lieutenant Governor Warren Garst, Treasurer W. W. Morrow, Secretary of State W. C. Hayward, Railroad Commissioners D. J. Palmer and W. D. Eaton, and Attorney General H. M. Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Cummins
Warren Garst
W. W. Morrow
W. C. Hayward
D. J. Palmer
W. D. Eaton
H. M. Byers
Standpatters Withdraw Rumorious Gov Race Fallout
A rumor says standpatters will withdraw and renominate the remainder of the ticket. Republicans hope to avoid two conventions and a split ticket, while some dislike Cummins but prefer unity over factional action in the governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Two Standpatters Named As Solution To Harsh Political Deadlock
A conference with Senator Dolliver, Secretary Shaw, and congressmen examined a plan of two standpatters as the safer option to avoid losing everything. The leaders reportedly agreed that this approach resolves the disputed issue and lent their approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Shaw
Congress
Cummins Element Appears Before State Central Committee
Des Moines delegates fill the day as the state central committee reviews contests and protests. The Cummins element, once declining to appear, entered before the committee, signaling a shift after vows to stay away. Deliberations continue slowly, testing members' patience.
Lynching Fear Spurs Negro Gathering in Mound City
Negroes gather in Mound City Illinois after Sam McDonald killed Homer Morris at a picnic near Ulin. Whites threaten a jail raid and possible clash. deputies moved McDonald to a country jail to avert mob action after a failed lynching attempt last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound City
Ill
Sam McDonald
Homer Morris
Ulin
McDonald
Milwaukee Man Wounded Crawls to Help After Forest Attack
Duyo Reogich of Milwaukee crawled for a long distance through the forest after being wounded three times by Clarence Dietz. He reached Charles Johnson’s homestead, was carried into Winter for medical care, and authorities held slight hopes for recovery as his wounds were dirt filled from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Duyo Reogich
Milwaukee
Clarence Dietz
Charles Johnson
Johnson Place
Iowa Delegation Confronts Key Settlement Amid Convention Tensions
The Iowa congressional delegation and allies like Senator Dolliver strive for a settlement on credentials and a temporary roll as a central committee decision drags into the morning. Amid stalled plans, Hull Birdsell back peace while Lacey Hepburn oppose Cummins. The Muscatine delegation arrives, with Roach and Reach gaining leverage in the second district as a rally and outdoor meeting proceed at Savery despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Iowa
Senator Dolliver
Dawson
Albert F. Dawson
Congress
the Savery
Cummins
Garst
Byers
Fourth Street
Muscatine
John Butler
Chamberlain
W. L. Reach
Roach
Perkins Opposes Cummins at Iowa Republican Convention
Des Moines reports interest centers on the state central committee hearing challenges filed by supporters of Governor George D. Perkins against incumbent A. B. Cummins. In three cases, Cummins delegates disputed jurisdiction but provided routine information. A further chairman is expected to appear to supply details before Cummins supporters stand by for the convention call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Central Committee
Friends
George D. Perkins
A. B. Cummins
Cummins
Stan
President Roosevelt again declines nomination
William Loeb Jr., secretary to President Roosevelt, told Mrs. L A Kinsey of Peoria that the President has nothing to add to the 1904 statement and that his decision on a possible nomination is irrevocable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Jr
William Loeb, Jr
Roosevelt
L. A. Kinsey
Loeb
Davenport Woman Nearly Drowned at Clear Lake Bathing
Mrs. F. J. Kuppinger of Davenport nearly drowned while bathing in four feet of water at Clear Lake. She lost her balance and was rescued after going under the water a third time by Sam F. Handy of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
F. J. Kuppinger
Davenport
Clear Lake
Sam F. Handy
Minneapolis
Berlin Tightens Meat Inspection Law Rules
The bundesrat published revised meat inspection regulations on July 31, increasing the law's severity. The tighter rules take effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bundesrath
Big Fire Destroys Buffalo Planing Mill and Box Factory
Fire gutted Montgomery Brothers and Company planing mill and box factory in Buffalo early today. The blaze caused an estimated 175000 dollars in losses and left night watchman Fred O'Brien missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Montgomery Brothers and Company
Fred O’brien
Fairfield Man Missing Prominent Hardware Merchant
Joseph W. Fulton Jr. of Fairfield Iowa vanished June 30 after leaving the Fulton Droz Hardware store with little money. Friends fear foul play or mental distress. he may have travelled to Des Moines Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis or Houston. He is 34, 5 feet 8, slender with blue eyes and light brown hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Joseph W. Fulton, Jr
Des Moines
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Houston
Tex
Mr. Fulton
General Oku appointed chief of staff after Kodama's death
Tokio July 31 General Oku is named chief of the general staff to replace Kodama who died recently. Oku succeeds Kodama in the Japanese military leadership reflecting a major\nappointment following Kodama's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodama
Tokio
Oku
Pope Receives American Pilgrims in Rome
In Rome on July 31 Pope John XXIII greeted American pilgrims led by Bishop Henry Gabriels and Johan J. McGrane. The pontiff said he is in excellent health and expressed deep affection for the United States. Gabriels quoted Roosevelt praising equal treatment of Protestants and Catholics and predicting Catholic presidents may follow in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Henry Gabriels
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Johan J. McGrane
Brooklyn
Gabriels
Roosevelt
United States
Detroit United offers franchise with concession and buyout option
Mayor Dodd and Hutchins announce a new Detroit United street railway franchise after months of talks. The deal includes 10 for 25 cents during workmen hours, 6 for 25 cents otherwise, universal transfers, city to pay track damage costs, and 2 percent tax on gross earnings. Existing older-line franchises extend 15 years with city option to purchase at real value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Dodd
Hutchins
Detroit United Railway
Common Council
Detroit United
William Ellis Corey Divorced. custody awarded to wife
Mrs William Ellis Corey, wife of United States Steel Corp president, received divorce in Reno. A jury rendered on a single ballot, and she was awarded custody of their sixteen year old son Allan. Alimony was not discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nevada
William Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Allan Corey
Riverside Avenue
Europe
Addie Corey
Allan
New York
Murdered Man Gives Dying Statement in Vincennes Shooting
The body of Wm. Koepping arrived in Vincennes for burial at Greenwood cemetery. Funeral at M E church under the M W A camp. Koepping died after Walter Johnson allegedly shot him as he approached his sweetheart. Johnson is held on murder charges awaiting trial. conflicting statements from the girl and the dying man may be resolved at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Koepping
Vincennes
Ind
M. E. Church
Brothers and Sisters
Greenwood Cemetery
Koepping
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Battleships Alabama and Illinois Collide in Fog
Newport Rhode Island July 31 A collision between the battleships Alabama and Illinois in thick fog was reported by Rear Admiral Charles H Davis The squadron was approaching this harbor when the Alabama crashed into the Illinois Neither ship was reported injured below the water line
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Alabama
Illinois
Charles H. Davis
Wealthy Davenport Farmer Ends Life by Strychnine
Peter Bargman a well known farmer of New Liberty township near Davenport Iowa suicided Sunday afternoon by taking strychnine. He left a large family and was in good financial circumstances. The cause of his act remained a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Peter Bargman
New Liberty Township
No Militia To Aid Dietz Capture In Wisconsin
Governor Davidson says a proper request to send militia to assist in capturing John Dietz, holder of the Thornapple dam, has not been made and he will not act without a direct urging from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Davidson
John Dietz
Thornapple
France Sends Regrets Over Accidentally Killing U S Lieutenant
The French government expressed regret for the accidental killing of Lieutenant Clarence England of the U S Navy at Chefoo. The message reached the state department today via the American ambassador in Paris and the French chargé here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
England
Washington
Clarence England
Chefoo
State Department
Paris
Embargo Prolonged on Freight Into San Francisco
An embargo on freight entering San Francisco by rail was extended to all goods carried by the Southern Pacific except crude oil and perishables after a conference of local SP officials. The move could raise prices and disrupt supplies with about 5,000 loaded cars blocked in San Francisco and Oakland yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Des Moines Weekly Crop Report Describes Cool Week and Harvest Prospects
Des Moines Iowa July 31 A cooler week with hot days and variable rainfall shaped harvests for hay oats and barley. Soils remain moist enough for current needs while threshing progresses and yields for barley oats and spring wheat look fair to good. Corn remains strong and pastures are generally good with late potatoes aided by recent showers and apples doing fairly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Christian Endeavor Convention Set for Des Moines Dates
Des Moines Iowa July 31 The state convention of the Christian Endeavor society will meet in Des Moines October 5 6 and 7 not a week later as previously announced Reverend C E Clark founder of the movement will attend and a large reunion of workers is expected Father Clark remains a leading figure in the movement despite his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Christian Endeavor Society
C. E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
Christian Endeavor
Father Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission Seeks Annual Reports
A circular from the Interstate Commerce Commission to all common carriers outlines the requirement to file annual reports under the new railroad rate law. It directs attention to section 20, authorizing the commission to prescribe forms and maintain access to all accounts, records, and memoranda at all times. Carriers are prohibited from maintaining records in alternate forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rockefeller Family Arrives in Cleveland at Forest Hill
Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller reached Cleveland early today and were driven directly to Forest Hill their suburban home after arriving in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefellers
Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Amateur swimmer fails to conquer English Channel
Dover July 31 Jabez Wolffe, the amateur swimmer, made another attempt to swim the English channel. He started late last night and abandoned the effort early this morning due to an injured leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Jabez Wolffe
Fenzlish Channel
Denver Campaign to Secure 1908 Democratic National Convention
Denver launches a citywide push to attract the Democratic National Convention for 1908. Officials and business leaders unite to showcase the city’s facilities and hospitality as they seek presidential nominating events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mutiny at Sveaborg Sparks Finnish Fortress Battle
Reports from Helsingfors say mutineers seized Sveaborg after a bloody struggle with loyal troops. Over 600 killed or wounded as warships bombard the fortress. Artillery and infantry divisions suffer heavy losses. panic grips Helsingfors amid the crisis and cabinet reshuffle rumors in St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helsingfors Dispatch
Sveaborg
Finland
Helsingfors
Stockholm
Skatudden
Finn
Iowa Balloonist Injured In Salt Lake City Fall
Joseph McMann of Des Moines Iowa was severely injured in Salt Lake City Utah when a cannon attached balloon failed his parachute drop. He fell 150 feet breaking both ankles and suffering internal injuries with possible death outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McMann
Des Moines
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Palace
McMann
Plans Canal in Minnesota Considered by Engineer
Chicago civil engineer R. J. Mershon seeks support from northern Minnesota residents for a massive canal project. Proposal would divert Rainy River and other streams along Lake Agassiz shore to Otter Tail Lake, then descend Leaf River to cross the Mississippi and follow the St. Louis River into Lake Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
R. J. Mershon
Chicago
Minnesota
Agassiz
Otter Tail Lake
Mississippi
St. Louis River
Lake Superior
Run Down By Launch On Clear Lake
Mason City reports Charles L. Cole and his daughter Mrs Judge Towner of Corning were run down by a launch on Clear Lake. They clung to the boat rail and were rescued unharmed after narrowly escaping drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Clear Lake
Charles L. Cole
Judge Towner
Corning
Iowa Weather: Fair East Showers West Tonight and Wednesday
Chicago July 1. Fair in the east and showers in the western portion tonight and Wednesday. Sun rises at 4 42, sets at 7 12, moon sets at 12 50 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov.Cummins
TION
Boom Dawson
W. L. Roach
Scott County
Mound City, Ill
Hull
Birdsell
Lacey
Hepburn
Pat
Associated Press
Peoria
Fair
Field
Bishop Gabriels
Pope
Ceive
Street Railway OF
William E. Corey Separ
Ated
Husband
Mr. Corey
Linois
Dietz
France
San
Francisco
Cc. E
Commerce Commission
eQuell
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Socialist
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!