Iowa Labor Federation Opens Convention at Davenport
The Iowa State Federation of Labor opened in Davenport with delegates from nearly every union in the state. Speakers outlined the push to use Iowa cons in state institutions, the tuberculosis fight, and the progress of the state federation which now includes about 30 000 affiliated workers. Distinguished guests included Warren Garst and J A Smith as program speakers, with Cedar Rapids poised to host the next convention.
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Iowa State Federation of Labor
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Iowa
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Devonport
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Amas College
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Cedar Rapids
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Oo Federation
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Tri-City
G. Mall
Minnesota State Federation
John Wallace Cooper
Congress
Missisaippli
Irensurar
Fred A. Conmfleid
Oslar Rapids
State Federation of Labor
Association of Street and Blactric Railway
General Strike Succeeds Across Italian Cities
A general strike in Italy, led by workers protesting government repression, spreads from Rome to Bologna Venice Florence Genoa Milan Turin Bergamo Brescia and other cities with limited disorder. Rail disruption occurs near Rome as troops move to reinforce.
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Italy
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Araconth
Judea
Hear New Evidence In Persons Hearing In Clinton
In Chicago on June 9 Judge Walker heard more testimony on the case of Carl Ferson labor editor of Clinton Illinois accused of shooting and killing Muster during a December 39 1913 interurban event. Musner a Illinois Central private police faced the charge as Person’s bond remained pending. Evidence supports that the editor was called to the scene and attacked by Musser, defense contends.
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Clinton
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Musner
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Musser
Double Funeral for Siv erly Boys Held at Wapello Home
In Wapello Iowa on June 9 the double funeral for Walter and Verne Siverly, two local youths who died when struck by a box car at Rowley, attended by many relatives and officials, was conducted at 10 o'clock this morning at the widow Mrs AW H Siverly's home. The service was led by Rev. A N McWala, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Walter Siverly's body arrived late last evening, delaying the service from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
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Iplicopal Church
Bank Assignment Transfers Control After Closure
Chaniar Jos Poder and President David Hearts of the Farmers Bank of Glidden assign property to G I Specht, president of Caveotl Trust and Savings Bank. Specht will manage bank affairs and repay depositors once liquidation funds are secured.
New French Cabinet Formed by Ribout Announces Change
Senator Alexandre Felix and Ribout announced a new French cabinet to succeed Premier Gaston Doumorgue. Five cabinet members are senators and seven are deputies. Ribout will be premier and head justice later.
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Clemency appeal on dynamitings before cabinet
General McReynolds discussed executive clemency for Frank M. Ryan and 25 others convicted in dynamiting cases. Attorney General reportedly does not favor clemency, citing thorough trials and lack of cause for presidential interference. Representatives Sabath, Garman urged release. pardon inquiry directed to investigate. Convicted men to surrender by June 25 at Fort Leavenworth or Indianapolis.
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Illinois
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Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Indianapolts
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Iowa Masons' Grand Lodge Opens in Des Moines
Several hundred Masons attended the opening of the seventy-fifth Iowa Grand Lodge session in Des Moines for a three day meeting. Grand Master Whitaker presided at the first open session and delivered his annual address.
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Des, Moines
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Prank B. Whitaker
Grand Avistor
Repeal Bill Vote Today Is Expected
Democratic leaders aim for a final disposition of the canal tolls exemption repeal bill before adjournment as the Senate continues its consideration. A compromise amendment drafted by Senators Simmons and Norris may be voted on this afternoon, while Senator Smith of Michigan presses his opposition. Senator Root defends the treaty’s death and U S military protection needs for the canal.
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Denmark approves suffrage measure at lower house
Copenhagen June 9 Associated Press Leased Wire Denmark moves to grant woman suffrage and abolish dual suffrage for upper house electors via constitutional amendment. The bill passed the lower house 102 to 6 with 114 deputies voting, conservatives abstaining. Premier Zable said the government would urge the king to dissolve the upper chamber to elect a constitutional new one.
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Denmark
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Zable
Schumann-Heine Granted A Divorce In Court Room Scene
Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink was granted an absolute divorce from William Rapp in Chicago court as testimony ended. Counsel moved to take the case from the jury and Judge Sullivan ruled there was no evidence against the plaintiff’s chastity. The case involved sensational accusations and the opera star planned to fulfill engagements abroad.
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Ernestine Schumann-Houk
Rapp
Catherine Dean
New York
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Iyer
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Counaal
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Schumann-Weink
Jarope
Wreck Prevention in Wheel Pressure
Washington June 9 report to the Interstate Commerce Commission on the wreck of a New Haven and Hartford passenger train near Westerly. Inspector Belnap links the cause to a broken rail with transverse dents from high stresses and warns that continued use of rails with similar construction poses danger. Since 1901 there have been 2,768 broken-rail derailments causing 175 deaths and over 3.2 million dollars in damages. remedy is in wheel pressure reduction.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
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Westerly
H. W. Belnap
Bejnap
Trivestisar
Belyap
Delegates Return Home After Jugend Bund Session
The Jugend Bund of the German Baptist church laws association concluded its convention with a closing session led by Rev C Dailmus of Shemerd lows. The Young People's gathering at Walentg the Germon featured music and the delegates, including mililateral delegates, were pleased with their accommodations during the stay.
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Laws Association
Walentg
Iowa Pharmacists Meet At Burlington Convention Opens
The joint annual convention of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association and the Iowa Pharmaceutical Travelers Association opened in Burlington Iowa with about 1200 delegates attending. Mayor Gross welcomed the visitors and an evening social at the coliseum featured athlete events as part of the program.
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Burlington, Io
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Iowa Pharmaceutical Travelers
Supreme Court decision may dry much of Minnesota
The court reversed the district court in the Indian Liquor cases, potentially placing over 16,000 square miles of Minnesota into a dry zone. If effective nationwide, two thirds of the state could become dry, including Minneapolis and Duluth, impacting saloons and major towns like Bemidji, Brainerd, Cass Lake, Park Rapids, and Grand Rapids.
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Grand Rapids
Detroit
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Victory claim of suffrage element in Chicago gathering
Delegates arrive for the biennial meeting of the Federation of Women’s Clubs in Chicago. The suffrage element claims a preliminary victory seeking representation equity with nonpolitical clubs. Rumors swirl over endorsement plans as thousands of delegates flood the city, with Indiana figures and Mrs Percival V Penny Sacker among supporters. discussions on dress and preparations fill the day.
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Chicago
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Settle Wage Scale Lets Pittsburgh Miners Return to Work
In Pittsburgh, a wage scale settlement in the 40 000 miner district was agreed, with a ten year contract. Machine men receive 69 cents a ton, pick miners $1 a ton, and each miner gains an electric safety lamp worn on a cap with a storage battery, costing about $25 000 to supply.
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Woodmen Mandamus Action Abandoned in Rock Island
Insurgent delegates to the Modern Woodmen of America supreme camp faced abrupt halt as attorneys for the insurgents asked Judge R W Olmsted to dismiss the suits. Hawes, head clerk, and other credentials tied to the insurgent effort in Iowa Nebraska and nearby states were central to the proceedings.
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Towa
Nebraska
R. W. Olmated
Rock Jeland
Sickness and Death Toll Rise From Heat Wave
The unprecedented heat wave grips Mugcatpe with widespread suffering among infants and invalids. Local physicians warn the high temperatures will raise mortality unless relief comes. Downtown thermometers hit the hundred mark while rural areas beg rain. Reports cite two deaths in Chicago and three in Pittsburgh as heat claims rise nationwide.
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Roosevelt A Guest of Spanish Royalty in Madrid
Col Theodore Roosevelt was hosted by King Alfonso and Queen Victoria at La Granja, forty miles from Madrid. Accompanied by Ambassador Wilford and embassy staff, he traveled by car to the royal residence for a luncheon visit. The stay at the summer palace was planned to last four hours.
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Local Men Attend National Meeting in Cedar Rapids
Attorney J. Coster and E. L. Kemptor depart for Cedar Rapids to attend the national Mystic Workers convention. The Muscatine branch will be represented and report full proceedings on Friday after the convention opens tomorrow and closes on Friday.
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E. L. Kemptoer
Cedar Rapids
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Muscatine City Council Plans Bond Resolution Tonight
The Muscatine city council will meet to discuss passing the bond resolution for a new city hall. City Attorney Hanler read the measure at last night’s session and officials considered minor changes. Bechtel Bonding Co. may attend to confer before final passage.
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Mexico Refuses War Indemnity Demands in U S Plan
Niagara Falls June 9 Mexico will not be asked to pay war indemnity. American delegates indicate contentment only if peace is restored. Mediation seeks a provisional government and constitutionalist input with pending nominations. Negotiations center on pacification and future leadership while shipments of ammunition draw scrutiny in Washington.
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Galveston
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Texas
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New York
Weather Forecast For Iowa And Snowy Regions
Unsettled tonight and Wednesday with possible local showers and cooler conditions, more noticeable in the northern portion. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with showers in the north, cooler temperatures, and similar northern variation. Morning temperature at Muscatine around unspecified degrees, sunrise 4 14, sunset 77 243, moonrise 9 28 p m.
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