Hanna Urges Hands Off Policy at Ohio Republican Rally
At Columbus Ohio Senator M A Hanna as temporary chairman sent a fiery plea to keep tariff policy and Republican principles intact. He praised Roosevelt and warned against changing McKinley era policies, signaling alignment with Cummins Iowa on tariff revision if echoed by the Des Moines convention.
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Democratic Party
Libel Suit Fails as Iowa City Newspaper Wins Verdict
In Iowa City on June 4 a libel suit seeking 10000 dollars against the Iowa City Republican was dismissed with a verdict for the defendant. Plaintiff David H. Wilson of Marengo claimed malice over an affidavit by Mrs. Elia McCauley. The paper defended the truth of the statements and presented testimony supporting its report.
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Flood Wavering Upstream Rises Across Iowa and Illinois
Burlington, Keokuk and Alexandria report the Mississippi flood climbing to historic levels. The river runs fourteen feet above low water, eight miles wide at Burlington, with widespread inundation from Keokuk to Hannibal. Farms lose crops. hundreds flee as levees breach and debris jams flood vast acres.
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Roosevelt in Springfield Addresses Lincoln Tomb Crowd
President Roosevelt arrived in Springfield from Bloomington and was greeted by a large crowd. He spoke at the Lincoln monument to the Lincoln-McKinley Memorial association, attended tomb services, then dedicated the new Illinois Arsenal and Armory before leaving for Decatur.
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Flood Over Thousands Go to Work in Kansas City
The Missouri River falls rapidly and fires in waterwork boilers were started to relieve sanitary conditions. Thousands return to business districts while it may be three weeks before residences in flooded districts are ready for occupancy. In Topeka the crop outlook is dark with a sixty percent loss. workers arrive to clean North Topeka and a temporary bridge reopens traffic between the north and south sides.
IOWA FALLS FLOOD WAVE DRAWS DOWN AFTER RECORD HIGH
The Iowa River, after reaching a record high flood level, is now receding hourly. The flood swelled beyond the June 1902 peak, halted traffic across approaches, and dropped about two inches per hour since early morning. Nearby at Columbus Junction the river fell about a foot easing the strain, though wagon roads remain impassable.
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Anthracite Miners Face Strike Vote in Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre, June 4. From June 15 a decision will be made on whether the anthracite miners in the hard coal region strike. The men say they were denied representation on the arbitration board set up after the recent strike. This is the central issue to be settled.
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Kansas Faces Ten Million Flood Loss This Year
Topeka Kansas reports the state faces about ten million dollars in flood losses this year. Property and stock destruction is expected, with roughly half of the estimate tied to wheat corn and potato crops.
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Thomas Lowry Named as Senate Candidate
St. Paul June 4 It is stated that Thomas Lowry president of the Soo railroad and the Twin City Rapid Transit company will be a candidate for the United States senate to replace Senator Moses E Clapp.
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Scott Wins Narrow Supreme Judge Victory
Quincy Newfoundland June 4 official returns show Guy C. Scott defeating J. N. Carter for Supreme Judge by a majority of forty nine.
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Pope Frightening Illness Deepens Health Fears
Rome reports the pope suffered a severe diarrhoea attack on June 4. Doctors say there is no fear of complications though the health concern grows.
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Chicago Markets Report From June Open to Close
Open High Low Close figures for wheat corn oats and fats, with rod markets and hogs cattle and sheep receipts. Includes prices for July and Sep contracts, livestock movements in Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and Liverpool, plus weather outlook and crop conditions across major states and regions.
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Iowa Weather Summary Sends Mixed Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible showers in the south and west portions. Sun rises 4 17, sets 7 20, moon sets 1 19 a m.
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Mississippi River Flood Warned as Crest Approaches St Louis
Weather Bureau warned of rising Mississippi and Missouri rivers with a crest near St Louis expected Sunday morning. Venice and parts of Illinois face inundation while water works may shut down. rescues occur as residents cling to safety. Wheat and corn crop conditions worsen due to heavy rain.
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Hanna Indorsed by Ohio Republicans for Roosevelt Hanna
Ohio Republicans at their state convention endorsed President Roosevelt's renomination and the re election of Senator Hanna. Myron T Herrick was nominated governor by acclamation as part of the platform. Senator Foraker served as permanent chairman during the session in Columbus.
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Smoke Obscures Sun Across New England and New York
Great forest fires continue in New England and the northern middle Atlantic states. New Hampshire is darkened by smoke, with conditions prevailing in other states. In New York City the sun is completely obscured by smoke.
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Georgia Death Toll From Tornado Rises to 110
Gainesville reports 110 known dead from Monday's tornado and an injured list reaching 300 as recovery continues with local responders and state officials coordinating aid.
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Moody to retire from cabinet after term ends
Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Moody will leave the cabinet at the end of President Roosevelt's term and plans to return to the practice of law.
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Railroad Yard Fire Destroys Tank Cars in Cedar Rapids
A freight yard collision in Cedar Rapids caused a fire burning two oil tank cars and several other freight cars with contents. The total loss is reported at thousands of dollars.
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German Baptists ban telephones in members homes
Goshen Ind June 4 The old order of German Baptists at their national conference in Wakarusa decided not to permit members to use telephones in their homes.
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Waiters Strike Hits Chicago Downtown Dine-Ins
A partial strike of downtown restaurant waiters began in Chicago on June 4 as others threaten to join if owners refuse to sign the wage scale. The disruption caused serious delays for thousands of workers at midday.
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Machinists Strike at Union Pacific Settled
Omaha June 4 machinists after an eleven month strike reach agreement with Union Pacific and will return to work June 8. They receive a wage increase and all old workers reinstated without discrimination.
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Omaha
Atlas Loan Company Closes Doors After Ames & Co Failure
Toronto June 4 reports Atlas Loan company of St Thomas has shut after the failure of A. E. Ames & Co. Authorities state Atlas liabilities may reach 400000 dollars.
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Range of prices in New York stocks at close
New York June 4 report shows the range in prices for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange at the close of business today. The data provides high and low figures across major listings as traders assess market movements.
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Gold Discovery at Red Bud Sparks Local Excitement
Gold bearing sand found on a Red Bud farm reported by St. Louis assayists to yield 192.18 dollars per ton in gold and silver. The discovery, announced June 4, has caused notable excitement in Red Bud Illinois.
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