Referendum debates at Iowa Labor Federation convention
At the Iowa State Federation of Labor convention delegates debated replacing the representative system with a referendum. The Cedar Rapids defense plans and the Cedar Rapids adjustment proposal were discussed, with committees to report in the afternoon. A defense fund for organized labor amid strikes was proposed, funded by quarterly member assessments.
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Iowa Federation of Labor
Socialista
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Cedar Rapids
Resolutions Committee
Iba
Dphy
Adama
Republcan
Max Burhberger
Dubuane
Satikoot
Cadar Tropida
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Crick
Renlo
Lowa
Ayall
Tocal Federation of Labor
State Federan of Labor
Maneral
Gud
Ft Recogniaea
Muse
Miltoe
State Federation of Labor
Tustedian
Gurike
Ingkout
Beneft
Arkengas State Federation
State Federation of
Iowa
Not Springs
Ark
AFL
Telamy Adams
Dubuque Trades and Labor Counell
John T. Adams
Republican Party
Adams
Morgan Aid to Stem Panic at 1907 Witness Testimony
New York stock exchange president Richard Wythe Thomas testified before the Pujo committee about J. P. Morgan’s role calming the 1907 money panic by supplying 25 million dollars. He recounted Morgan’s office scene and Morgan’s directive to distribute funds among banks via Perkins. The dramatic moment highlighted Morgan’s perceived influence on markets.
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X.Y
Ciritcen
J. P. Morgan
Ric
Wy Thomas
The
Stock Exchange
Pujo
Money Trust
Thomas
James Silliman
National City Bank
Ant
Gaid
Silliman
Morgan
Morein
Vanhand
Perkins
Smith
George W. Perkins
Priyer
Samuel Untermeyer
Taft Delegates Seated as Roosevelt Backers Defeated
In a heated Republican National Committee session the Taft delegation won from the California fourth district, despite Roosevelt supporters contesting. Alaska senator Shackleford denounced graft claims as the committee prepared to rule on Arizona and California seats. Governor Johnson delivered a written statement supporting Roosevelt while Taft allies argued for impartial seating and precedent against a Roosevelt-led nation. The committee adjourned with Arizona, California, and Louisiana contests pending final action.
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Walland
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Allan W. Johnson
Roosevelt
Heuest
Hoiey
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Roosevalt
Porn
Gomaontereamian
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Alasl
Alaska
San Pranwag
Graf Ru Eiguo
James A. Tawney
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Ares
J. L. Hubbell
J. T. Williams
Dt. Freudenthal
Rovers T. Mor
San Francisco
Tepktol
Toosevelt Dalavates
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National Test Publican Committee
Arizona
Repibiican National Committee
California Cove
Lek
Washington
Tatlonni
Fourth
Secretary of State
Roosevelt for Votes for Women Plank in Platform
Oyster Bay June 12 Theodor Roosevelt announced to Judge Ben B Lindsay that he favors woman suffrage and will include an unequivocal declaration in the Chicago platform The visit aimed to persuade Roosevelt to take a definite stand and he indicated the platform would place the suffrage question in the hands of women voters as proven by western states and reflected in his forthcoming Chicago remarks
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Chisago
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Golan Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Segamore
Colorado
Messrs. Guggenheim
Byansy
Washington
California
Chicago
Roosevelt convention moves amid murder case in Iowa
In Omaha and nearby towns investigators work in the Villisca family murder case as a taxidermist and finger print expert from Leavenworth assists. A reward is posted while public funerals draw thousands. Governor Stubbs, Roosevelt supporters, and Cummins allies debate the nomination and a mass meeting is planned as delegates line up for or against Roosevelt at the upcoming convention.
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Ivansis
Roosevelt
Stubbs
Hon
Wee Peing
Roosevel
Supine
Rome
Cummins May
John Mc ¥Icar
Ay Rawson
Des Moines
J. L. Stevens
National Committee
Soning Somal
Taft
Via Conetesla
Unine Trudern
Rosevelt
Talh Gsherenta
William Barnes
New York
Rochester
Barnes
Chivaso
Cuban insurgents defeated near Elcobre in battle
Near Santiago Cuba June 12 government troops under Major Rosendo Collazo defeated insurgents in a fight near Elcobre ten miles west of the city. Rebels suffered ten killed as government artillery and rifles proved more effective. Insurgents were routed and fled.
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Cuba
Rosendo Collazo
Elcobre
Congress Set Three Day Recess Amid Conference Actions
The House will recess for three days during the ongoing Tie donaL conventions as leaders pursue passage of the ALion Bill conference report. Majority Leader Ondervoorth announced the pause to allow time for detailed review and unhurried debate.
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Ondervoorth
Roosevelt Electors Weigh Colonel Plan In Key States
Washington and Chicago dispatches sketch a plan to rally electors for Colonel Roosevelt. Senator Cummins' backers seek a new leader to unite factions, while Taft and Roosevelt supporters debate the path to victory. Pennsylvania and West Virginia electors may be pledged to Roosevelt if nominations shift.
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Washington, D. C
Jung
Kenyon
Jaws
Cummins
Taft
Roosevelt
Kendall
Rervon
Chicago
Shonts Addresses Drakes Graduates at Drake University
New York financier P. Shonts addressed Drake University trustees today urging Americans to restore individualism of the founders. He warned against rising paternalism and government intervention, arguing communal life weakens the individual and undermines church influence.
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Ian Ties Dare P. Shonts
New York
Wes
Drake University
University
Shonts
Epiris
Individu el Fort
Theo
P. Shanns
America
Shant
Tao Lunaveday
Mn Shants
Duis
Walerna
Slonis
Elhia
Wreck of Western & Atlantic Excursion Kills and Hurts
Dalton Georgia reports a deadly train wreck on an excursion run from Calhoun to Chattanooga. Two dead include a section hand and an unidentified employee. More injured are being brought to nearby Dalton as the wreck’s cause remains under investigation.
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Urkin
Calhoun
Chacanvega
Tenn
Toley
Unsettled Iowa Weather With Showers Tonight
A fragmentary weather note for Iowa indicates unsettled conditions with showers expected tonight and a brief reference to sunset at 7. The item mentions Ida and a 41174 code, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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