Imperial Manifesto Promises Two House Assembly In Russia
Reports from St. Petersburg say an imperial manifesto will create a two house legislative assembly. The upper house holds more power while the lower house can interpellate ministers and both answer to the emperor who retains veto power and can dissolve assemblies. Ministers join the body ex officio. In Moscow delegates from the zemstvo congress meet privately despite a ban.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Associated Press
Legislative Assembly
Iowa State Normal dedicates new $125000 gymnasium
Cedar Falls Iowa June 6 The new 125000 gymnasium at the Iowa State Normal school was formally dedicated yesterday. George W Clarke of Adel the speaker of the last general assembly gave the dedicatory address. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night was staged by the senior class.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa Staite Normal School
George W. Clarke
Adel
Iowa City Pharma ceutic nine Defeats Oxford
The Pharmaceutical nine from Iowa City visit Oxford on Saturday for a heated game, after Memorial Day defeat in Oxford. Iowa City again falls to the Oxfor ds, renewing a promise to even the score.
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Oxford,a
Pharmaceutic
Iowa City
Oxfords
Masonic Temple Dedicated In Toledo At $425000 Cost
The Masonic Temple in Toledo, described as the nation’s most elaborate of its kind, was dedicated today at a cost of 425000. A large gathering of officers and members from across the country and Canada attended the ceremony.
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Toledo
Ohio
Masonic Temple
Order
Canada
Extradition Ordered for Gaynor and Greene
Montreal extradition commissioner George Lafontaine delivered judgment in United States versus John F. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Greene. He committed both for extradition and ordered their return to jail to await surrender to U S officers.
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Montreal
George Lafontaine
United States
John F. Gaynor
Benjamine D. Greene
United States Surveying Ship Caucus Runs Aground
A United States surveying ship Caucus ran aground near Freeport Long Island late last night. Initial guesses of a trans Atlantic net were wrong and the vessel is expected to be floated before night.
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Caucus
Freeport
L. 1
New York
United States
Russian Vessels Interned Near Woosung and Manila Action
Consul General Rodgers in Shanghai reports seven Russian colliers anchored at Woosung likely to be interned. Japanese vessels seen off Gutzlaff. Russian destroyer Bodri interned at Shanghai. Russia nears interning its warships at Manila.
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Rodgers
Shanghai
State Department
Woosung
Gutzlaff
Bodri
Knights in wreck delay special train to Los Angeles
A Boston special carrying 250 Knights of Columbus and visitors was delayed by a wreck at Caliente on the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake line. Two coaches derailed as rails spread, tearing up track. Several knights suffered minor cuts and bruises, and Illinois delegate Fitzgerald sustained a broken nose.
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Boston
Knights of Columbus
San Pedro
Salt Lake Road
Caliente
Illinois
Fitzgerald
Delcasse Resigns as French Foreign Minister
Paris reports Foreign Minister Delcasse has resigned and his resignation accepted. Prime Minister Rougner will temporarily take charge of foreign affairs. The move follows France’s Morocco policy failing to win reform of Morocco, with the sultan suggesting a conference of powers to decide the matter.
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France
Delcasse
Rougner
Ministry For Foreign Affairs
Morocco
Dennison acquitted after brief jury deliberation
The jury in the Thomas Dennison case found him not guilty after about two hours and fifteen minutes. The closing day featured heated exchanges between Elmer E Thomas and W J Connell over Judge Smith remarks about dynamite incidents and political ties in Iowa.
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Red Oak
Thomas Dennison
Elmer E. Thomas
W. J. Connell
Thomas
Sherif Thomas
John Williams Dead An Old German Resident Takes Own Life
Fairfield Iowa June 6 John Williams eighty year old German resident near Germanville was buried yesterday from the home of his son Fred Williams two and a half miles southeast He killed himself by drowning in a galvanized iron water tank upon arising early Saturday morning He had threatened suicide several times saying he was old and in the way A prior attempt three years ago was stopped before harm occurred.
Stamps Stuck by Heat at Milwaukee Post Office
Hot weather forced Milwaukee post office clerks to separate 2 500 000 stamps that stuck together due to dampness. Steam was used to divide the sheets as staff spent the day restoring normal mail operations.
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Milwaukee
Cyclone Ravages Northern Iowa Crops and Buildings
A June 6 cyclone in Woodbury County, near Luton, Lawton, Moville and Brunson, damaged winter wheat and rye and leveled small structures. No lives were lost as four twisters appeared simultaneously over the area.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
Luton
Lawton
Moville
Brunson
Body of Oscar Valerious Found Near Rockingham
The body of Oscar Valerious was found opposite Rockingham Davenport Iowa early this morning. He had been drowned Thursday June 1.
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Oscar Valerious
Rockingham
Davenport
Von Buelow Created Prince by German Emperor
Berlin June 6 Chancellor von Buelow has been elevated to prince by the emperor in a ceremony reported today. The designation crowns a long career in German politics and diplomacy.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Three Men Die In Boiler Explosion At Steel Plant
Three men were killed and two seriously injured when a boiler cap blew off at the American Steel and Wire company furnace in Cleveland Ohio on June 6.
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Cleveland
American Steel and Wire Company
After Mr Hyde
New York June 6 State Superintendent of Insurance Francis Hendricks will find against First Vice President James Hazen Hyde on most Frick report points and urge retirement. If Hyde resists Hendricks may push for court action. Hendricks will also find President Alexander guilty of incompetence and negligence but resignation terms are unclear.
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New York
Francis Hendricks
Equitable
James Hazen Hyde
Frick
Hyde
Alexander
Hendricks
Society
Clinton Police Arrest Three Car Thieves
Clinton Iowa June 6 Three members of a gang confessed guilt after being arrested by Clinton police for breaking into and robbing cars in the Northwestern and Milwaukee railroad yards. The trio are Olof Peterson of Chicago John alias Knox Murray and William Boler of Clinton awaiting hearing.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Olof Peterson
Chicago
John
Knox Murray
William Boler
Star and Chronicle Merge to Form Star Chronicle
The Star and the Chronicle announce merger creating Star Chronicle Publishing Company with $590,000 capital. Mil ton A. McRae to serve as president and Nathan Frank as vice president. The Star Chronicle will be issued from the Star building as an independent daily.
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Milton A. McRae
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Wisconsin postmistress found short in accounts
Delavan Wisconsin June 6 Postoffice Inspector George Rodenback announced that Adele Barnes postmistress and community leader is short in her accounts by 2500 dollars. She has been removed and bondsman John Delaney placed in charge awaiting recommendation by Congressman H A Cooper on her successor.
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Delavan
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George Rodenback
Adele Barnes
John Delaney
H. A. Cooper
Jesse James Son Acquitted In Usury Case
Kansas City jury clears Jesse James Jr. of charging usury on a loan. Verdict finds evidence insufficient to prove the charge.
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Kansas City
Jesse James
Cassatt Resigns from Equitable Board
A. J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, resigns from the directorate of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in New York. The move appears to reflect corporate governance changes in the life insurance group.
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A. J. Cassatt
Equitable Insurance Directorate
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Peace rumors in teamsters strike fail to gain traction
Chicago reports say a peace settlement is not near as of June 6 despite a rank and file committee visiting employers to end the walkout. The international board meets to explore an agreement but President Shea says the strike will continue, with perjury charges pending in Judge Kohlsaat's court.
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Teamsters
Teamsters Joint Council
International Executive Board
Shea
Kohlsaat
Iowa Weather Forecast Improves With Fair Skies
Chicago June 6 Special indications for Iowa call for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Cooler tonight. Sunrise at 4 17 AM and sunset at 7 22 PM. Moon sets at 10 14 AM.
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Chicago
Iowa
Washout Accidents Hit Two Michigan Railroads
Two rail lines report washouts from last night's rain causing derailments and injuries. Pere Marquette engine derailed. engineer Alvord and fireman H Payne killed. brakemen Coffee and Neally hurt. Detroit Grand Haven Milwaukee line derailed. four crew injured. Other cities report floods and rail delays across Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Alvord
H. Payne
Coffee
Neally
Detroit
Grand Haven
Milwaukee
Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Fox River
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Judge Green Delivers Instructions in Diamond Heist Case
The defense argues lack of corroborated evidence linking Dennison to the Iowa diamond theft. Judge Smith finishes his argument and Judge Green gives final instructions at 8 o'clock before the jury retires to deliberate.
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Smith
Dennison
Pollock
Shercliffe
George Eagan
Ministers in Favor of Peace Moves Reported
A Temps dispatch from St. Petersburg cites an authoritative source that all ministers are united in efforts to ward off war and seek peace, aiming for a swift success.
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Paris
France
Temps
St. Petersburg
Crown Prince and Duchess wed in Berlin ceremony
Berlin June 6 Crown Prince Frederick William and Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg Schwerin were married in a 20 minute Lutheran service at the palace chapel. About 200 guests attended including princes and ambassadors with Ambassador Tower of the United States present. Gifts from rulers and dignitaries were numerous and lush.
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Frederick William
Cecilia
Meckiimburg-Schwerin
Dryander
Ambassador Tower
United States
Fiance Shoots Rival In Woodstock Romance Tragedy
In Woodstock Illinois on a Sunday night Lena Harrison rides with Charles Teet when Del Casso, Teet's rival, fires a shot and wounds him probably fatally. The incident involves a prospective husband and a romance gone violent with a fatal outcome.
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Lena Harrison
George Harrison
Red
Charles Teet
del Casso
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