Burlington convention stalls as deadlock looms in first district
The first district republican congressional convention at Burlington struggles with a deadlock after multiple ballots. Kennedy McCord Carpenter and McCoid lead by narrow margins, while a Cummins contesting delegation from Des Moines county is ignored. The session opens with a concert, then Legsgett chairs, committees name officials, and Roosevelt praised in adopted resolutions.
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Burlington
Kennedy
Lee County
Carpenter
Columbus Junction
E. L. McCord
van Buren County
McCoid
McCord
Congress
Cummins
Des Moines
Fischer
Delano Hotel
Grand Opera House
LaMonte Cowles
Republican Congressional Committee
I. B. Schreckengast
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Des Moines County
W. W. Copeland
Chas. Miller
Mike Quinn
Quinn
Leggett
Committee On Permanent Organization
Judge Leggett
F. Carr
F. Wilson
Washington
Rice H. Bell
Reading
Harry Ambler
Committee On
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
Iowa
Fraud Charges Hit Colorado Politicians Before Grand Jury
Denver June 6 District Judge Mullins orders grand jury to probe alleged frauds in the May 15 elections and calls for replacing District Attorney Stidger with a new prosecutor. The Honest Election league petition led to the step with a five day postponement. The judge fined Fred A. Williams and William T. Davoren 200 each for contempt, and J F Brady 50.
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Denver
Col
Mullins
George Stidger
Honest Election League
Fred A. Williams
Republican City and County Central Committee
William T. Davoren
Democratic City and County Central Committee
J. F. Brady Cheir
Denver Gas and Electric Co
Clerk Reveals Coal Stock Ties at ICC Hearing
Joseph Boyer, chief clerk to A W Gibbs, testified at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing that he owned 235 shares in coal companies and held $8,000 in undeveloped coal lands. He said he received 3 to 5 cent per ton allowances from five coal firms for railroad fuel, totaling over $46,000 since 1903, with payments initially in cash then by cashier’s checks.
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Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joseph Boyer
A. W. Gibbs
Boyer
Second National Bank of
Altoona
Graff Coal Company
Clearfield and Granton Coal Company
Dunkirk Coal Company
Thomas Blythe and Company
Republicans in Pennsylvania Platform Endorse Publicity in Big Corporations
Harrisburg June 6 Former Philadelphia Mayor Edwin Stuart nominated for governor on first ballot at the Republican state convention. Congressmen Olmsted served as temporary chairman as delegates nominated candidates for governor lieutenant governor auditor general and secretary of internal affairs. The platform praises national Republican prosperity and Roosevelt administration antitrust efforts and calls for publicity in affairs of great corporations with government inspection and regulation of major carriers. It supports railroad rate legislation and tightens naturalization laws to exclude undesired foreigners. It opposes coal mine ownership by transportation firms and reaffirms protectionist Republican doctrine. Lieutenant Governor Robert S Murphy chosen for the post.
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Harrisburg
Edwin Stuart
Philadelphia
Congressman Olmsted
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Robert S. Murphy
Hepburn Named by Acclamation at Iowa GOP Rally
Creston Iowa June 6 Congressman W P Hepburn was named by acclamation at the Eighth district republican convention yesterday Resolutions were adopted endorsing President Roosevelt Iowas cabinet members and the Iowa delegation in congress Colonel Hepburn was commended for aiding the President in the railroad rate fight
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Creston
W. P. Hepburn
Roosevelt
Iowa
Congress
Hepburn
Mutual Life files suit for accounting against former VP Granniss
The Mutual Life Insurance Co. sues its former vice president Robert A. Granniss for an accounting of funds expended under his direction. Granniss is alleged to have directed use of part of the so called Yellow Dog fund.
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New York, N. Y
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Robert A. Granniss
Grandiss
Child loses right hand in pumping station accident
Harold Howell six year old son of S N Howell of Mapleton Iowa fell into a gas engine at the Milwaukee pumping station yesterday. His right hand was torn off and his left arm broken in three places along with body bruises. He is expected to survive but will be armless after possible amputation.
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Mapleton
Harold
S. N. Howell
Milwaukee
Delahunty Wins Full Verdict in Canfield Suit
New York June 6 A jury awarded John Delahunty the full claim of 45000 against Richard Canfield for legal services after District Attorney Jerome raided Canfield's gambling house in this city.
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John Delahunty
New York
Richard Canfield
W. T. Jerome
Canfield
Two Arrested in Lynching Case in Springfield Me
Doss Galbraith and Hill Gooch, blacksmiths, were arrested last night in Springfield Maine on murder charges for alleged participation in the April 14 lynching of three African Americans. Authorities believe Attorney General Hadley advised the arrests.
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Springfield
Hanly Accepts Place on Policyholder Committee
Governor Hanly of Indiana agrees to join the international policyholder committee organized in New York City, accepting the invitation to serve as a member in Indianapolis on June 6.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
New York City
Bryan Boom Gains Steam in Missouri and Indiana Conventions
In Jefferson City Missouri and Indianapolis Indiana on June 6 delegates voiced strong support for William Jennings Bryan for the 1908 Democratic presidential nomination. Former Governor David R Francis and Governor Folk led indorsements as party leaders rallied the Bryan cause.
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Jefferson City
William J. Bryan
David R. Francis
Bryan
Francis
Folk
Dockery
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Indianapolis
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
Longworths in London Schedule Busy Social Start
Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth will spend their first London week with a flurry of entertainments. Invitations have poured in from officials and society figures for events including an opera on June 11 and a Dorchester House dinner on June 12 attended by King Edward. Mrs Reid hosts a reception and party, with Wrest Park likely on the weekend.
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London
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
United States
Reid
Dorchester House
Edward
Emperors William and Francis Joseph Meet in Vienna
Emperor William arrived in Vienna and was greeted by Emperor Francis Joseph. The two monarchs exchanged a cordial welcome, kissed each other three times, and proceeded to Schoenbrunn Castle amid hearty cheers from the crowd.
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Emperor William
Emperor Francis Joseph
Vienna
Germany
Schoenbrun Castle
Packers Hear Hearings On Neill Reynolds Report
The Chicago packers were heard by the House Agriculture Committee with E Wilson denying the Neill Reynolds report findings on packing-house conditions. Separate hearings began on a new copyright bill in joint Senate and House sessions led by Librarian Herbert Putnam who cited Roosevelt on the need for a comprehensive copyright law. The Sundry Civil Bill moved to committee with a two hour debate time limit ahead of five minute rule consideration.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Agriculture Today
Chicago
Neill-Reynolds
E. Wilson
Wilson
Senate
House
New York
Washington
Herbert Putnam
Librarian of Congress
Roosevelt
Peek a Boo Waist Evil Sparks Talk of Regulation
A Niagara of laughter aside, Rev Father M Schorner prompted debate by ejecting two women in peek a boo waists from St Cecilia church Rochester. He warned the congregation this is a church not a bathing house and purity groups may push for limits on hole sizes in such lingerie waists.
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Congress
New York
Father M. Schorner
Rochester
St. Cecilia’s
Purity Organizations
Collapse Looms as Russian Parliament Faces Crisis
In St Petersburg the lower chamber and government near clash as strikes spread to Kiev Odessa and Moscow. Peasants seize land in several provinces and the emperor may dismiss the cabinet or face fight. Odessa reports strikers grow more menacing and authorities guard vessels after last June’s conflagration.
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St. Petersburg
Kieff
Odessa
Moscow
Trains Collide Head On Near Cadillac Kills Three
Three men were killed in a head on collision between a freight and a work train four miles south of Cadillac Michigan. A relief train was dispatched to the wreck site.
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Cadillac
Mich
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Here
Sawmill Boiler Blast Kills Three at Lyons Plant
In Mount Sterling Kentucky a boiler blast at the Lyons company sawmill near Frenchburg kills three workers and leaves three others fatally injured. The June 6 accident occurred at the Lyons mill, with responders rushing to the scene.
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Mt. Sterling
Mount Sterling
Lyons Company
Frenchburg
Democrats agenda set for Peoria convention date
The Democratic State Central Committee announced the next Democratic State Convention will be held in Peoria on August 21. The announcement came from Chicago, Illinois, on June 6.
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Illinois
Chicago
Ill
Democratic State Central Committee
Peoria
Roosevelt Targeted by Packers for Political Destruction
Chicago June 6 report says the Packers and allied trusts plan Roosevelt's political destruction. They claim he is too radical and destroying great industries, arguing he cannot be trusted.
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Packers
Roosevelt
Chicago
J S Trigg Agric Writer Dies After Overwork
Waterloo Iowa reports J S Trigg editor of the Iowa State Register and noted agricultural writer died this morning from nervous prostration caused by overwork. He was from Rockford Iowa and aged about his middle years. The passing removes a longtime correspondent and editor respected in farming circles.
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Waterloo
J. S. Trigg
Rockford
Iowa State Register
Lincoln log cabin starts journey to Hodgenville
The Lincoln log cabin acquired by the Lincoln Farm association for restoration to its original site began its trip today. It will travel by a special Pennsylvania Railroad train from New York City to Hodgenville Kentucky for reassembly.
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New York City
N. Y
Lincoln Farm Association
Hodgenville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Smoot case nears decision as senate weighing ouster
Washington reports Senator Smoot faces decisive votes as senate privileges and elections committee moves to declare him unfit. Key figures include Fred T Dubois and Mrs Dubois pursuing expulsion, with Mrs Burrows and Senator Burrows active against Smoot and Republicans wary of precedent.
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Senaw Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Senate
United States Senate
Bailey
Overman
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Knox
Dillingham
Hopkins
Utah
Washington
Fred T. Dubois
Idaho
Mr. Dubois
Burrows
Michigan
Boone G A R encampment opens with notable visitors
Boone Iowa June 6 state G A R encampment opens with over 2000 veterans and auxiliary members registered and 5000 visitors expected. Notables include Governor Van Sant Corporal Tanner ex Senator Allen and General Weaver. Governor Cummins arrives late to address veterans and lay cornerstone of new Y M C A. building.
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Tanner
van Sant
Allen
Nebraska
Col. Ormsby
Emmetsburg
Harper
Ottumwa
St. John
J. W. Muffy
Des Moines
Relief Corps Department
Grand Army Advocate
Chas. A. Clarke
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Weaver
Colfax
Eleanor J. Haws
Nellie H. Whitmer
Hawks
Frederic Philpot
Ceder Falls
Anna Brown- Seaver
Waterloo
S. of
Gibson
Cummins
Man Rescued After Attempted Niagara Jump
A man walked into the Niagara river from 100 feet above the falls edge and clung to a ledge 10 feet from danger. A police rope, fire department ladder, and two rescuers pulled him to safety before he fled the scene, refusing to reveal his name.
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Buffalo
Niagara River
Frankfort to Vienna Auto Race Begins at 5:05 A.M.
The Herkimer automobile competition from Frankfort on the Maine to Vienna started at 5:05 this morning with two minute intervals between starts. Prince Henry of Prussia drew the 20th position. Percy P. Pierce of Buffalo, New York, was the only American entrant.
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Frankfort
on-the-Maine
Herkimer
Vienna
Prince Henry
Prussia
Percy P. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Rathbun Will Speak at Hedrick Fourth of July Event
Hedrick Iowa June 6 The arrangement committee has secured Major Rathbun of Marion as principal speaker for the Fourth of July celebration. Plans for the day are more elaborate than in past years and crowds from surrounding towns are expected.
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Marion
Hedrick
Committee On Arraneements
Major Rathbun
Peel obituary notes former Treasury Secretary dies at 83
London reports former Secretary of the Treasury Sir Frederick Peel died today at age 83. His long career and service to England are noted in the dispatch.
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the Treasury of
England
London
Eng
the Treasury
Frederick Peel
Weather for Iowa Illinois shows fair pattern with storms
Chicago June 6. Generally fair in Iowa with possible eight severe local thunderstorms tonight or Thursday. Cooler in the western portion. Sunrise 4 17, sunset 7 22, moonrise 7 21 p m.
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Chicago
Ill
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