West Liberty Man Inherits From Kimberly Estate Worth Millions
Amos Kimberly of West Liberty inherits 17.5 percent of Peter L Kimberly estate, estimated around $8,000,000, with siblings and others receiving smaller shares. The will, probated at Sharon Pennsylvania, also leaves about 23 percent to charities and various relatives.
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Amos Kimberly
Peter L. Kimberly
Chicago
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Muscatine County
Atalissa
Press
Associated Press
Journal
Kate Murdock
Salt Lake City
Ira B. Bassett
Cleveland
Ohio
Geo. A. Baird
John C. Owsley
Elizabeth Asay
Reuben Williamson
James Williamson
William Kimberly
Elmer Kimberly
Settlement Prospects Improve in Teamsters Strike
Chicago June 7 prospects for settlement of the teamsters strike brighten as a new negotiating committee is formed by the teamsters council. The strike leaders insist all demands must be granted, or no settlement can be reached, while the employers association has not acted on the truck drivers’ refusal to deliver to strike bound houses.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Teamsters Council
Employers Association
Team Owners’ Association
Fairfield to get new two story post office building
Fairfield Iowa June 7 the post office will move to a new two story building 35 by 85 feet in October. Frank S Shriner rents the building to the government for 10 years and will erect it. Postmaster Ross salary rises from 2300 to 2400 while nearby towns see cuts. The project adds to Fairfield's summer improvements.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Post Office
Frank S. Shriner
Ross
Masons Get Gift From Ottumwa Mason in Will
James E. Wilson of Ottumwa dies in the Ottumwa hospital from typhoid fever and erysipelas. He leaves his entire estate valued at about $15,000 to the Masonic fraternity of Ottumwa, noting one life insurance policy excepted. He was a widower with no children.
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James E. Wilson
Ottumwa
Masonic Lodge
Iowa
Wilson
Masonic Fraternity of
Faculty Elected as Trustees Reappoint State Normal Staff
Cedar Falls Iowa June 7 Trustees of the Iowa state normal re elected the entire 60 member faculty. Additional hires include J Cable Chicago University assistant physiography Bertha Martin Columbia School of Oratory professor in elocution Clara Cresse Sioux Falls S D assistant in vocal music. Six hundred dollars was appropriated to organize a band for young women students to meet their request.
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Trustees
The
State Normal
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal
J. Cable
Chicago University
Bertha Martin
Columbia School of Oratory
Clara Cresse
Sioux Falls
Japanese Army Dispatch From Front Lines
Tokyo reports a June 5 clash near Machatun two miles north of Weiquampao where enemy infantry were repulsed. Our forces also retook Shahotse near Chantu and advanced to Eminence while cavalry pushed the foe toward Chichiatzu and Machittun.
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Machatun
Weiquampao
Shahotse
Chantu
Eminence
Chichiatzu
Kwangping
Machitt
Society figure christens government boat Delaware
Miss Louis Beck a Sioux City society leader christened the government boat Delaware in Philadelphia. General McKenzie chief of the engineers department designated her for the christening. She has attended Miss Summers' school for young women in Washington.
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Sioux City
Louis Beck
Delaware
Philadelphia
General McKenzie
Department of United States Engineers
Beck
Miss
Washington
Conger Denies Iowa Gubernatorial Candidacy
Mexico City June 7 Ambassador Conger denies rumors he will run for governor of Iowa. He says he is not a candidate, will retire from the diplomatic service and prefers to serve his country. He calls his appointment permanent as far as he knows.
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Mexico City
Conger
Iowa
Reid in Conference with French and English Ministers
Ambassador Reid met with Foreign Secretary Lansdowne and French ambassador Paul Cambon at the Foreign Office in London. The interview’s purpose was not disclosed and produced no official statement.
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London
Reid
Lansdowne
Foreign Office
Paul Cambon
Secretary and Mrs Hay sail for New York from London
Secretary and Mrs Hay departed London at noon to board the Baltic at Liverpool and sail for New York today.
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Hay
London
Baltic
Liverpool
New York
Barrow Granger Dies Pioneer Iowa Printer at 89
Des Moines on June 7 reports Barrow Granger a pioneer printer and newspaper man of Iowa died today at age 89. He helped shape local journalism and was a longtime figure in Des Moines publishing circles.
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Barrow Granger
Des Moines
Barlow Granger
Iowa
Boynton Buried in Arlington with Military Honors
General Henry Vancess Boynton was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, with distinctive military and civic honors, on June 7. The ceremony honored his service and public contributions.
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Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Henry Vancess Boynton
Arlington National Cemetery
Czar Visits Secret Talks Probe Peace Move
Ambassador Meyer met Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and will receive the emperor at Tsarskoe Selo in a highly secret audience. He sent a cipher dispatch from St. Petersburg and then met Sir Charles Hardinge. indications point to a favorable reply from the emperor amid strict reticence. Italy’s Des Planches discussed the far east situation with President, signaling Rome’s push for peace.
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St. Petersburg
Meyer
Lamsdorff
Tsarskoe Selo
Washington
Charles Hardinge
Foreign
United States
Dennison Case Verdict Sparks Omaha Political Backlash
In Red Oak and nearby scenes the jury acquitted Dennison after a brief two hour drive, with observers noting exaggerated testimony and political motives. Shercliffe’s role and possible pursuit by sheriffs from Oklahoma and Colorado stir questions about further action, while Omaha political figures debate repercussions. Russia seeks Japan peace terms following Tsarskoe-Selo talks.
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Red Oak
Dennison
Elmer E. Thomas
Omaha
Shercliffe
Shereliffe
Elmer Thomas
Cummins
Oklahoma
Colorado
Governor Herrick Denies Hyde Buyout and Equitable Chair Claim
Columbus June 7 Governor Herrick says no purchase of James H Hyde interests occurred and he has not been offered the Equitable board chair. Board adjourned to Friday with resignations by Joseph T Low and M Hughett. A nominating committee of Belmont Fitzgerald Depew Forgan and Moffatt to pick a chairman reports Friday. Reforms and salary reductions approved.
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Columbus
Herrick
New York
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance
City
Equitable
Joseph T. Low
M. Hughett
August Belmont
Louis Fitzgerald
Chauncey M. Depew
James B. Forgan
David H. Moffatt
Bryan in Conference With Iowa Democratic Leaders
William J. Bryan spent Monday afternoon in Newton conferring with Gen. J. B. Weaver and George F. Rinehart, his Iowa lieutenants. He arrived at noon and the afternoon was spent at the office of ex Senator J. R. Gorrell discussing democratic plans and prospects.
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Newton
William J. Bryan
J. B. Weaver
George F. Rinehart
Iowa
Weaver
J. R. Gorrell
Alfonso Honored by London Lord Mayor Visit
King Alfonso visited London on June 7 and was honored by the lord mayor and corporation at Guildhall with a warm, hearty welcome from the city.
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Alfonso
London
Eng
King Alfonso
Osler to Get Oxford Degree in Medicine and Letters
Oxford plans to confer Dr. William Osler the degree of doctor of medicine and award Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve the honorary doctor of letters at Johns Hopkins University for his Greek scholarship in Baltimore.
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Oxford
England
William Osler
Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve
Johns Hopkins University
Republicans Nominate Frank G. Allen for Congress
Moline Illinois June 7 Republicans nominated Frank G Allen to succeed the late B F Marsh in the fourteenth district for Congress.
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Frank G. Allen
Marsh
Moline
Ill
Congress
B. F. Marsh
Fourteenth
Fairbanks Addresses 30000 at Michigan Corner Stone Laying
Flint June 7 Vice-President Fairbanks addresses 39 000 visitors at the citys golden jubilee and delivers the corner stone address for the new federal building.
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Flint
Mich
Fairbanks
Factories Closed By High Water
Several factories shuttered operations as floodwatersrose, halting production and prompting workers to seek temporary relief. Officials warned of continued disruption until water levels receded and sites were inspected for damage.
Floods Close 38 Miles of Burlington Track in Wyoming
Grand Rapids reports 20 factories shut and 2,500 men idle as the Grand River overflows. Fond du Lac records flood damage at about 100000 dollars. Sheridan notes 38 miles of Burlington track washed out between here and Cody by the Big Goose and rising streams.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand River
Sheridan, Wyo
Burlington Road
Here
Cody
Cortelyou Urges Conservatism and Civic Duty at Illinois
Postmaster General Cortelyou delivered the 34th annual University of Illinois commencement address in Urbana urging more conservatism in public questions, open-minded debate, and obedience to law. He praised education’s role in citizenship and called for reform, integrity in business and labor, and safeguarding democracy.
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Urbana
University of Illinois
Cortelyou
America
Norway dissolves union with Sweden and seizes government
The Storthing declares the Norway Sweden union dissolved and the king unable to govern. The state council is empowered to act as government until further notice. King Oscar protests from Stockholm as talks of a Bernadotte prince potential successor surface.
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The
Storthing
Norway
Sweden
State Council
House of Bernadotte
Council of State
M. Michelson
Social Democrats
Stockholm
Oscar
Michelsen
Waldenar
Christian
Denmark
Unidentified Schooner Lost Near Sandy Hook
One life, and possibly more, is believed lost near Sandy Hook after an unidentified fishing schooner struck Romer shoal and was driven apart by heavy seas, with wreckage reportedly scattered.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Romer Shoal
Weather Forecast for Iowa and Chicago Averages
Generally fair tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight in the south and extreme east portions. Sun rises at 4 17, sets at 7 22, moon sets at 10 56 a m.
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