Vice President Fairbanks Visit Honors Iowa City
Vice President Fairbanks is the guest of the state university where he spoke on a chapter in American history. He received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and alumni banquet honors followed with notable toasts by Gov. Cummins Col Lowden and others at commencement week.
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Iowa City
Fairbanks
State University
Carl F. Kuckunile
Denison
A. B. Cummins
F. O. Lowden
Chicago
Old College
Samuel A. Eliot
D. D
Boston
R. S. Galor
A. Whitney Carr
University of Iowa Alumni Association
Frank O. Lowden
W. O. Payne
Nevada
O. H. Brainerd
Margaret van Metre
Waterloo
C. S. Magowan
S. K. Stevenson
M. L. Ferson
Frank E. Horack
Carrie Nordoff
Kate R. Rogers
Leona A. Call
H. G. Plum
Bureau of Information
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
J. G. Berryhill
Des Moines
W. O. Kinkbine
Co. F. Kuehnle
B. F. Shambaugh
Peculiar Case Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Disclosed
Thomas Parmalee Wickes a prominent New York lawyer confessed to a Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde like game in legal practice. He was indicted for attempted blackmail by the grand jury and arraigned with $1000 bail set by Judge McMahon.
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Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
New York
Thomas Parmalee Wickes
Grand Jury
Dr. Jekyl
McMahon
General Sessions
Wisconsin Governor Signs Railroad Rate Commission Bill
Wisconsin Governor La Follette signed the railroad rate commission bill in Madison on June 14. It is expected the governor will appoint the commission so the senate can confirm before adjournment, which is anticipated Saturday. Names under consideration for the panel are being discussed.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
la Follette
Senate
Army Officer Dead General Absalom Baird Dies at Maryland Home
Washington June 14 General Absalom Baird US Army retired died today near Relay Maryland The late officer served in the Civil War and later held senior commands in Washington and Pennsylvania engagements The obituary notes his retirement and long service to the nation
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Baird
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Absalom Baird
Relay
Insane Mother Slays Five Children Then Ends Her Life
In Tucumcari New Mexico Mrs Geo Campbell driven by insanity fires a rifle at her husband forcing him from the house She then kills all five of their children and shoots herself Sequel of Feud. In Valdosta Georgia a feud related killing leaves W L Carters two children aged 17 and 16 dead in their yard with suspects described as negroes.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Geo. Campbell
Valdosta
W. L. Carter
Murder Suspect Two Brothers Die in Hotel
Two Detroit brothers, strike breakers, were found dead in a hotel room suspected of homicide. Authorities believe they died by suffocation while occupying vacated rooms left by striking workers. Investigation ongoing to determine exact cause and any connection to the labor dispute.
Letter Read Before Norwegian Storthing
A letter from King Oscar was read before the Norwegian Storthing and referred to committee. No comment was issued on the letter.
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King Oscar
Storth
King
Christiana
Oscar
Storthing
Municipal ownership warned against by Glasgow expert
Chicago reports two Detroit bound brothers found asphyxiated in a hotel room as a strike drags on. Norwegian politics prompt President Roosevelt recognition debate. James Dalrymple argues private ownership protects America from impregnable city machines, urging reform before U S cities embrace public utilities.
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Dunne
Chicago
America
Glasgow
Terra Nova Relieves Ziegler Arctic Expedition
The Arctic steamer Terra Nova sailed from Tromsoe to Franz Josef Land to aid the Ziegler expedition led by Anthony Fiala aboard the America. The relief is funded by William Ziegler, the baking powder magnate who recently died near New York.
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Tromsoe
Norway
Franz Joseph Land
Ziegler
Anthony Fiala
William Ziegler
New York City
Confederates at Annual Convention Pray for United States President
At Louisville the fifteenth annual convention of the United Confederate Veterans convenes with large attendance. Chaplain general J William Jones invokes blessings on the President of the United States to be president of the entire country and all sections.
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Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
J. William Jones
United States
Count von Belz Named Foreman at Michigan Central Shops
Michigan City Ind June 14 Count von Belz of the German nobility accepted a post as foreman of the Michigan Central machine shops. He will gain American railroading knowledge in several road roles and upon returning to Europe head a large railroad system.
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Michigan City
Ind
Count von Belz
Michigan Central
Europe
Explosion at W. H. Needham home injures agent
An explosion at the W. H. Needham residence in Sigourney Iowa yesterday evening severely burned agent Wm Richardson who was showing the new owner how to operate a gas machine. The blast caused eye injuries but doctors expect his sight to recover.
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W. H. Needham
Sigourney
Sigourney Savings Bank
Wm. Richardson
Richardson
Henderson Settles Down in Dubuque Residence Purchase
Former Speaker David B. Henderson, who left Congress three years ago, plans to spend his remaining days in Dubuque Iowa. He has bought three lots in a fashionable district and will build a modest home with a grand Mississippi view. He and his wife have lived in a local hotel since returning from California.
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Desides
Dubuque
Congress
David B. Henderson
Mississippi
California
Colonel Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Petition seeks parole for Herbert Miller in Iowa
A circulating petition in Mason Citygenerated support from lawyers county officials and friends asking Governor Cummins to parole Herbert Miller of Clear Lake currently imprisoned at Anamosa. Miller was sentenced about a year ago by Judge Clyde for alleged attempted rape of Miss Price a local school teacher. The petition cites Miller good conduct prior to imprisonment and his family needs including a wife and one child.
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Herbert Miller
Mason City
Cummins
Clear Lake
Anamosa
Miller
Clyde
Miss Price
Windsor Garden Party Honours Future Bride and Groom
King Edward and Queen Alexandra hosted a Windsor Castle garden party in the afternoon to honor the forthcoming marriage of Princess Margaret Connaught and Prince Gustavs Adolfus of Sweden. It was the largest such event ever held at Windsor.
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Windsor
Windsor Castle
King Edward
Queen Alexandria
Princess Margaret Connaught
Prince Gustavs Adolphus
Sweden
Official Resigns as Iowa Rail Chief to Lead Texas-Mexico Line
Marshalltown Iowa June 14 M Sweeney general superintendent of the Iowa Central and Minneapolis and St Louis railways resigned today to become general manager of the Colorado Texas and Mexico railway system.
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Marshalltown
M. Sweeney
Iowa Central
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Colorado
Texas
Mexico
Monitor Runs Aground Near Point Lookout
The United States Ship Monitor plus the Puritan is reported hard aground off Point Lookout on the Potomac. Navy department dispatches say the vessel carries the naval reserves of the District of Columbia. Two days of effort to refloat have failed.
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Monitor
Point Lookout
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Potomac
District of Columbia
Weeks Named Successor as Battalion Commandant
Iowa City June 14 Lieutenant C W Weeks of Fort Sheridan is appointed to succeed Colonel George R Burnett who resigned as commandant of the battalion in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
C. W. Weeks
Fort Sheridan
George R. Burnett
Mississippi Flood Recedes as Levees Hold
HannibalMo June14 All danger from the flood is past and the Mississippi River is falling. Levees have held but the inundation damage in the lowlands through levee fissures has been heavy.
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Mississippi
Keokuk
Hannibal
Equitable Life Board Holds Meeting in New York
The executive committee met in New York with Vice President Hyde presiding and elected Paul Morton as a committee member. No new resignations were acted upon and officers’ resignations previously tendered remain pending. Morton would not outline policy until Hendricks’ report is received.
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New York
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hyde
Paul Morton
Morton
Supt
Hendricks
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago Report
Special indications for Iowa show generally fair tonight and Thursday with possible local thunderstorms. Continued warm conditions with sunrise at 4 15 a m and sunset at 7 26 p m, moon sets at 2 33 a m.
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Chicago
Iowa
Would Poison Family Tipton Arrest Raises Sensation
Davenport Iowa reports at Tipton Mrs Laura Miller formerly of Independence was arrested after a night visit to the Bandy home. She carried a satchel and a bottle of strychnine and another of wood alcohol with matches. Police found items in her possession and speculate jealousy of Dr Bandy's office prompted the act. Interruption by officers is said to have saved the Randy family from harm.
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Tipton
Davenport
Laura Miller
Independence
Gail Campbell
Campbell
R. S. Bandy
Tinton
Inter
Randy
Senator Mitchell Trial Opens After Demurrer Denied
Federal Judge Haven overruled the demurrer to the indictment charging United States Senator John H. Mitchell with using his public office for private gain. The trial date was set for next Tuesday in Portland Oregon.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
John T. Haven
United States
John H. Mitchell
Russia, Japan Peace Effort Receives Imperial Reply
Russia reports Roosevelt mediated peace talks with Japan. The note says the emperor welcomed the American initiative and agreed in principle to Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries meeting to explore terms, with a broader aim toward ending hostilities in the Far East.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Foreign Office
United States
Roosevelt
Far East
Japan
Republic
Tokio
Washington
America
Chicagoan’s Romance Leads to Early Chicago Wedding
Charles Arnold a 50 year old Chicago book publisher prepares to marry Miss Mary B Johnson 21 tomorrow at 11 at Miss Johnson’s residence. Arnold is seen at the Gibson house with Rev O Neill to perform the ceremony. The couple reportedly courted by mail over two years. the bride’s father is a noted local contractor.
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Cincinnati
Charles Arnold
Chicago
Gibson House
Mary
Johnson
Arnold
O'Neill
Arrest of Des Moines Insurance Agents for Rate Trust
Four Des Moines fire insurance representatives Wilcox Skinner Howell and Hawkins were arrested on charges of maintaining a trust in restraint of competition in rates. The offense is an indictable misdemeanor with fines up to 5000 dollars or one year imprisonment. The grand jury probes involve other city representatives and potential company penalties based on capital stock.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Fire Insurance
Y. Wilcox
W. D. Skinner
H. R. Howell
E. C. Hawkins
Grand Jury
Brethren Decide Against Home Telephones in Flora
The national conference of old German Baptist Brethren at Flora Indiana on June 14 decided that members must not use telephones in their homes and that anyone currently using a telephone should remove it from the house.
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Flora
Ind
National Conference of Old German Baptist Brethren
Oxford Dancing Club Plans Park Picnic
The Oxford dancing club members plan a park picnic Friday afternoon and evening. They will bring suppers and enjoy an afternoon in the park followed by an evening social after supper.
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Oxford Dancing Club
Russia Japan peace talks advance in Washington reports
Russia replies to Roosevelt appeal expected hourly as Cassini meets President. Tokyo contests Paris venue for plenipotentiaries while Pekin notes gloomy peace prospects. Japan denies Paris meeting. Kostromo hospital ship released. Kuban cruiser ordered from Saigon. fighting intensifies near Gunshu Pass.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Roosevelt
Japan
Cassini
Tokio
Washington
Paris
M. Nelidoff
France
Nagasaki
Kostromo
Sea of Japan
Shanghai
Saigon
Cape St. James
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Fort Dodge
Chines
Philadelphia
James Dalrymple
Count
Henderson
Equitable
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Mitchell
Movement For Peace
Charlies Arnold
Washington Authorities
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Minister—Press
Pekin
Manchuria
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
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Oyama
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