Rock Island absorbs Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway takes possession of all B C R N lines under a 999 year lease from June 1. The B C R N staff remain, with operations run as the Cedar Rapids division of the Rock Island. Directors include R H Harriman and W B Leeds. Muscatine awaits impact and potential service improvements.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
The
Journal
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Rock Island
Gould
Muscatine
Ives
Iowa
C. M. Gould
C., R. L. & P. Railway Company
C. J. Ives
Leeds
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
W. B. Leeds
Board of
el Paso
Pacific
Streetcar Strike Ties Rhode Island Lines This Week
Rhode Island streetscar service halted as Division 200 of the Amalgamated Association orders a strike. The 10 hour workday for street railway workers, enacted last fall, was to take effect, prompting notices from United Traction that the law is unconstitutional and a demand for wage observance without cut.
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Rhode Island
New York
Newport
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
General Assembly
United Traction Company
Iowa Central Picnic Planned Near Oskaloosa
A committee of Iowa Central employees met to arrange the annual pack for Iowa Central workers. The event is likely to be held near Oskaloosa around June 21, with a possible date change later.
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Oskaloosa
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Riot in Granite City labor clash leaves five shot
A labor riot at the American Steel and Foundry plant in Granite City Edwardsville Illinois erupted this morning between several hundred striking molders and non union workers. Five men were shot including two Black non union workers and three white strikers with one striker dying.
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Granite City
Edwardsville
American Steel and Foundry Company
Gates Offers Funds to Move Rural Home and School
Chicago June 6 report says John W. Gates pledges 29609 more toward the Rural Home and School for Boys if the committee places the institution on the Wilson farm near St. Charles Kane county. He has already given 10000 to the project.
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Chicago
John W. Gates
Wilson Farm
St. Charles
Kane County
Silver Men Said to Control Iowa Democratic Central Committee
Des Moines June 5 The Iowa Democratic State Central Committee meets to set the state convention date and choose temporary officers. A key issue is the temporary chairman with silver influence seen as likely to keep control, possibly extending an olive branch to gold Democrats or not. The guess is J A Brewster Ottumwa a radical silver man will be chosen and the convention may be held in Des Moines in early August.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
Central Committee
J. A. Brewster
Ottumwa
Charles Walsh
National Committee
Democratic Party
Iowa
Taft Commission Receives Pope in Rome Audience
The Taft commission was received by the pope in a cordial audience in Rome. Taft presented the Roosevelt letter and a case of books, congratulating the pontiff on his jubilee and hoping for benefit to the church and the Philippines. The pope thanked them and the visit continued with friendly conversation and a visit to Cardinal Rampolia.
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Rome
Taft
Roosevelt
Philippines
Cardinal Rampolia
Oregon's Chief a Democrat Governor Chamberlain wins
Portland reports practically complete returns from all but five small counties with Chamberlain a Democrat leading for governor by 751 votes. Estimated majorities from the remaining counties unlikely to change the result materially.
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Portland
Ore
Chamberlain
Man shoots wife and mother in law then kills self
Oscar Webb killed his wife over five dollars in board arrears and shot her mother Jula Waller before taking his own life. All involved are described as colored.
Missouri State University awards Mark Twain Doctor of Laws
Missouri state university conferred the degree of doctor of laws on Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain. He was invited to deliver the diplomas to the graduates and spoke a few happy remarks.
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Missouri State University
Samuel L. Clemens
Columbia, Mo
Mark Twain
Hanna's Volcanoes Map Aims at Nicaraguan Route Risk
In a Senate speech Hanna presented a large map illustrating active volcanoes to counter Morgan's claim that Nicaraguan volcanoes pose no danger. The illustration is part of his argument on the potential risk along the proposed route.
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Washington
Morgan
Reverend Rogers Confesses to Dairy Arson in Sanity Inquiry
Santa Cruz Cal June 5 The Rev James Laurier Rogers a former Baptist minister now a Mohammedan has confessed to arson in several dairy buildings where he worked for health reasons He says revenge against those who forced him into menial labor led to the crimes He will be examined for sanity
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James L. Rogers
Santa Cruz
Cal
James Laurier Rogers
Morgan Buys Ancient Silver Gutman Collection
London June 5 J Pierpont Morgan acquired the Gutman collection of antique silver objects of art from Berlin. The set includes about sixty pieces such as fifteenth and sixteenth century cups and hunting goblets valued at 650000 dollars, believed to be the purchase price.
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London
Gutman
J. Pierpont Morgan
Berlin
Europe
New York Sheriff Summons Morgan and Rockefellers in Jury Panel
Sheriff O'Brien forms the third jurors panel for a three month term. Fourteen men are summoned with aggregate wealth over a billion dollars, including John D. Rockefeller J Pierpont Morgan Frederick Vanderbilt William K Vanderbilt John B McDonald William Rockefeller and John D Archbold.
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New York
Sheriff's Jury
O’brien
John B. McDonald
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
John D. Archbold
Monmouth College Senate Fails to Name President
Monmouth Ill June 5 the senate failed to fill the vacancy in the college presidency and left the matter to a committee to investigate and report soon resignations of Professors S S Maxwell and J M Brosius from biology and mathematics departments were accepted
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Monmouth, Ill
Senate of
Monmouth College
S. S. Maxwell
J. M. Brosius
Mexicans Killed in Ambush Near Hermosillo
A detachment of seventy three men under General Torres pursuing the Yaquis in the Mazatan Mountains east of Hermosillo was ambushed. Thirty were killed.
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Tucson
Ariz
Torres
Mazatan Mountains
Hermosillo
New Sioux City Distillery Planned With 200000 Capital
A Sioux City organization plans a distillery with prospective capitalization of 200000. The proposed plant would be built across the river at Covington, signaling a major local industrial venture in the spirits industry.
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Sioux City
Covington
Arson Charge Hits Center Junction Drugstore Owner
Pruggist Baum of Center Junction was arrested in Monticello today after a fire at his store originated last night. He was charged with arson and taken to Anamosa for detention.
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Cedar Rapids
Pruggist Baum
Center Junction
Monticello
Anamosa
Burglars at the Junction Reported in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Iowa on June 5, burglars raided the homes of Senator F. M. Moisberry and W. P. Paugh. Moisberry lost a gold watch and $1.50, Paugh about $4 in change. Entries came via raised windows, suggesting local crooks with no clues yet.
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Columbus Junction
F. M. Moisberry
W. P. Paugh
Mossberry
Fourth District Nomination Contest Heats Up
In Charles City Iowa on June 5 the Fourth district race favors Haugen more each day. Republicans expect Rule to withdraw and concede to Worth or another county. Blythe papers likely to stay with Blythe. Tom Way and Duncan Rule work Fayette county this week to gain control ahead of next Monday’s convention. Clayton and others push to finish.
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Haugen
Charles City
Tom Way
Duncan Rule
Fayette County
Clayton
Boers Surrender in Large Numbers Amid Peace Accord
London reports from Pretoria that Boers are surrendering in large numbers as the peace agreement takes effect. The dispatch notes widespread capitulations and signals a rapid end to hostilities.
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London
Pretoria
Redmond Denounces Kitchener in Commons
Irish nationalist Redmond clashed with the House during a debate on a 50 000 pound grant to Kitchener. He alleged Kitchener would be judged for waging war on women and children and for the death of 15000 children. The chamber erupted, a closure motion was passed, and order was restored.
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London
Commons
Kitchener
Redmond
Kruger Remains Critically Ill, Amsterdam Reports
Amsterdam dispatch reports former President Kruger's condition as very sick this morning. The brief note notes his frail health and the seriousness of his symptoms as observers await further medical updates.
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Amsterdam
Kruger
Cummins to Speak at Wapello Old Settlers Day
Governor A B Cummins is expected in Wapello Iowa on June 14 to deliver an address. The community is preparing for a day aimed at making the event of special interest.
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Wapello
A. B. Cummins
Victory for Packers in Wage Scale Settlement
Chicago June 5 after an all night session between packers and teamsters a settlement ends the stock yards strike. Wage scales fixed 18 cents hour for cart drivers 20 cents single wagons 22 cents two horse 27 44 four horse 30 cents six horse. All strikers reinstated no Labor Day work. Union only hiring rejected though no discrimination. Boycott off and rioting ends with broad rejoicing.
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Tee
Dr Rogers Declines Boston University Dean Post
New Haven June 6. Henry Wade Rogers president of Northwestern University has declined an offer to become dean of Boston University.
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Northwestern University
New Haven
Conn
Henry Wade Rogers
Fore
Northwestern Univer
Boston University
Court News: Moore Case and Court Calendar Updates
The Moore case with Louisa Rogers in Or. at the courthouse nears submission after oral testimony with documentary evidence pending. Upcoming equity actions include Millie Shafit versus Wittich Bros on June 10 and Chandler versus Mills on June 11.
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Chester O. Moore
Louisa Rogers
Or.ci
Court House
Millie Shafit
Wittich Bros
Equity
First Concert by Prof Panchet and Band Friday Evening
The season opens with Prof Panchet and his band at Court Square Friday at 8 pm. Funds are secured for continued concerts and a strong turnout is expected. Program includes Blaze Away Overture Zampa Evening Star selection and more with solos and marches.
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Prof
Panchet
Court Square
Holzmane
Zampa
F. Herald
Julius Schmidt
Twele Remus
King Dodo
Tannhauser
Wagner
Showers and Warmer Forecast for Iowa
Showers tonight and Friday indicate unsettled weather in Iowa with warmer air moving in on the eastern portion. Chicago notes June 5 as the release point for the forecast.
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Iowa
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George Morehead
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