Rains Delay Decision on Railroads Dissolution Plan
In St Paul on June 12, U S Circuit Judge Sanborn and colleagues heard Union Pacific attorneys present two exchange proposals involving Southern Pacific stock and Baltimore and Ohio stock with Pennsylvania Railroad. Attorney General Reynolds opposed plans as risky and potential court action loomed. no ruling was issued as deliberations continued on government objections and stock disposition.
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St. Paul
Ming
Union Pacific
Sanborn
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vinny War Cours
McReynolds
Guy Thnk
Supreme Court
Elther
Mettuynoldds
Rt, Paul, Minn
Southern Pacific
Caton Pacific
Tuco
Loomis
Caton Pacifle
Union Pacifle
Unlos
Unio Paelte
Tf Ie
Sudge Smith
Toomli
McReynalds
Theinion Pre
Peanaylraria Railroad
Uty
Rungemant
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Atock
Southern Paclic Atock
Tnlon Pacific
Penonsylvania
U& O
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Olle Garieury
Locks Open On Mississippi At Keokuk After Months
Keokuk Iowa reports the big government locks on the Mississippi River reopened this morning after completion of the power dam. Officials waited for readiness before allowing passage. Two tugs, the Sidney of the Strocktus line and the W Hy Him of the Wishard line, entered the lock together and were permitted to pass first.
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Keokuk
Inna
Missianippi
Polie
Wishard
Lool
ABOR FEDERATION ELECTIONS IN DES MOINES FIELD
The Iowa federation faces a four candidate presidential race with Sioux City figures J M Strief and W Z Embren among rivals, while Des Moines contenders vie for secretary treasurer. A split over building trades alliances followed a dispute about seating delegates, prompting a sixty day compliance window.
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Wes Moines
Towa State Federation of Labor
J. MH. Strief
Sioux City
Aleeton
Nes Moines
W. Z. Embren
WJ. Ribble
A. Zimmer
Win
Des Moines
Ben Wiley
Fred Canfield
Cedar Rapids
Twhler Wy
Cedar Rapidda
Emstees
Des Moines Warpanters
Calon No
Carpenters
Autti
Federation
Sie Des Moines Building Trades’ Council
West Virginia
Elks State Convention Opens in Burlington Illinois
The Elks annual state convention convened in Burlington with Mayor Norton welcoming delegates. State President Sket Moats of Waterloo spoke as about 150 members from Dubuque, Marshalltown, and Des Moines areas attended. Delegations from other cities planned to join for the monster parade tomorrow. A social session and cabaret entertainment were scheduled for this evening.
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Burlington
Jane
O. B
Frank C. Norton
Nan T. Moats
Waterloo
Big Cedar Falls
Oand
Dubuque
Marshall Town
Moines
Dhe Causaum
Otcers
Davernport
John F.montrose
Des Moines
Charles +. Schrip
Frank P. Binder
Gouncil
Blais
Nesocration
Henry
Lampoon
attorney-Kenaral
Arden
Emergency Money To Move The Crops Statement
Secretary McAdoo announced that 6000000 in emergency currency would be available if needed to move crops. The pledge was in response to banker inquiries, aiming to reassure merchants and industrials that relief could be provided under the Alden-Vreeland act if demand rose. The plan spurred a stock rally and positive sentiment beyond local circles.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
White House
Wall Street
Tragaury Department
New York
Ha Tinunelsl
Stock Exchange
Inquisitors View the Battlefields
Five United States senators journeyed to West Virginia to inspect the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek coal strike areas from a special Chesapeake and Ohio railcar. Miners crowded the Charleston hotel lobby as the committee prepared to hear testimony on martial law and disrupted postal service amid the strike.
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Charleston
W. Vau
United States
Buck
West Virginia
Battlefields
Paint Creek
Cavin Creek
Glasseack
Senate
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Palst Creek
Canin
Tha Wis
Soln Golabetough
Thiat
Glasacoth Waachiar
Paint Cres
Wmiitia
Swiss Capitalist and Wife Die by Own Action
Zurich, June 12. Eugene Maggt, a leading Swiss capitalist worth about $10,000,000 and his wife aged 41 and 35, died by their own act in their villa. In a despondent mood they retired to their bedroom, turned on gas, and were found dead in the morning.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Tugene Mage
Polleved
Switerland
Eugene Maggt
Hia
Magel
Tas
Senators Sustain Wilson On Tariff Provisions
Majorities in the Senate Finance Committee approved tariff provisions backed by President Wilson, rejecting amendments. Leaders plan staged debates as reformers prepare opposition, with Sen Penrose and others guiding resistance. debate expected before the measure reaches the full Senate. Sugar prices rose, refined sugar advancing about ten cents per hundredweight amid market shifts.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Smith
Michigan
Smear
la Volette
la Pollette
Borab
Cummins
Weeks
Lodge
Root
Burton
McCumber
Gallinger
Finance
Wor
Finance Comranies
Underwood
Advertising News Spurs Rapid Demand Across Cities
The Journal notes the rapid spread of advertising by a shoe maker who ran ads in twenty major cities along the Mississippi River for four weeks. Readership learned of a beneficial product, stimulating strong demand and nearly doubling the manufacturer's business as orders overwhelmed supply.
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Aid
Mmisutsaippi
Willett Elected 1st Georgia Commander at Encampment
T W Willett of Tama was elected department commander of the Town G A R at Des Moines. Burlington chosen for the 1914 encampment with officers named including J D McGarrough and H T Rice. Resolutions condemned railroad voting restrictions and urged pensions and grave markers for veterans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
T. W. Willett
Tama
Towa
G. A
Burlington
Otbher
Senjor
J. D. McGarrough
Ylea
H. T. Rice
Sioux City
Gerston Fe. Hill
Chaplutte
Fred Harris
Gounti
R. x. Chase
M. H. Biers
van Outen
Lenox
W.et
Barker
M.pperson
Wadyville
Willett
George A. Newnan
Grand Army
S. H. Johnson
Keo
N. Kitchen
Mount Pleasant
W. Po Mootvart
Washington
G. F. Rellors
Clinton
J. HM. Carl
Muscatine
T. W. Rosenberger
Ladora
Bixta
H. E
Fenlon
Bar
J. OH. Fenlon
Cedar Rapids
The
Song of Veterans Today
Eta L. A
John Gleeter
Old Soller
Jos. Griffith
Honing Kennally
Kennelly
Griffith
Kennaily
Attacks on Wilson Barred at Senate Hearing
Washington June 12 The Benita lobby Investigating committee planned to limit testimony to whether lobbying in Washington is marshalling influence. Yesterday's exchanges over President Wilson's sugar tariff stance and clashes between witnesses and lawmakers prompted leaders to keep questions tight and centered on lobbying activities.
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Washington
D. C
Benita Lobby
Senate
Wilson
Overman
Savera
Witnexsve
Doulsiana
Demobilization Proposal Tensions Between Servia and Bulgaria
Belgrade Servia proposes to demobilize three fourths of Bulgarian and Servian troops to ease tensions and settle differences. In London Sir Edward Grey hopes both Bulgaria and Servia will accept Russian arbitration. He warned war would disappoint and displease allied powers and threaten Balkan gains.
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Belgrade
Servia
Bulgaria
Sergia
London
Eng
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Bulgerie
Toykey
Moro Rebellion ar Isla Jolo Reported by Pershing
Washington reports detail the Moro entrenched positions at Baysag near Jolo taken by American forces amid fierce resistance. Six American soldiers killed and twelve wounded as Pershing-led troops, supported by cavalry and scouts, captured the main Moro stronghold in a crucial disarmament mission. General Pershing plans continued operations to quell all tribesmen on the island.
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Washington
Doral Wood
Iota
Sian
Joiong
Sth
61St
Edwin H. Rackley
Ftg
Tig
John Pershing
Department of Mindanao
Frisco Probe To Begin Promptly In Senate Inquiry
Washington reports an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the Frisco system's finances and its relations with Rock Island and Chicago and Eastern Illinois. The probe follows a Senate resolution by Kenyon, with early work in New York and formal hearings anticipated over several months.
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Washington, D. C
St. Loo
San Francisco
Jystey
Senate
Interstata Commerce Commission
Chicago
Race Island
Pacific
House of Representatives
Commission Belize
New York City
Division of Carriers
Harlan
Alopapayiang
Ue Frisco
Rock Island
Buel
Frisco
Facta
Interarate Commerce Act
Tar Taw
Lin Prosesding
Subir
Evicerce Lo Ls Department of Justice
Goethals and Wilson Discuss Panama Canal Visit
Colonel George W. Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal conferred with President Wilson in Washington about a prospective visit to the canal zone. The president said he would travel to the isthmus soon after Congress adjourns, with no fixed date announced. Goethals noted water could be released in early September, barring a presidential delay.
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Willy
Frag Angar
Tules Godehar
BP. P. Dickinson
Louisiana
Washington
Patt! Christian
Louisiana Sugar Planters
Wilson
Christian
Wffe
Truman J. Palmer
United States
Palmer
Tla Association i
Sls
Adap
Panama Canal
Washington, D. C
George W. Goethals
Canal Zone
Congress
Goethals
British airship disabled at first trial in Farnborough
The British army airship at its first trial in Farnborough, England, suffered a serious accident as the envelops leaked and part of the framework buckled. The crew managed to bring the airship to earth safely with no injuries, while thousands watched the event.
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Farnborough
England
Alreh
Weather Summary From Muscatine Telegraph Report
The Weathers forecast shows 1OWA fall tonight and Friday with warmer conditions tonight and in east and south portions Friday. Moderate to brisk winds. At 7 am Muscatine recorded 62 degrees. River stage at Muscatine today 8.9 feet, up 2 inches from yesterday. Sunrise is 4 14 and sunset at 7 55.
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Muscatine
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