President Roosevelt Rejects House Meats Inspection Amendment
Washington June 15 President Roosevelt sent a letter to Wadsworth disapproving the House Agriculture Committee substitute for the Beveridge meat inspection amendment. He said the changes favor packers, hurt honest stockraisers and packers, and would impede the secretary of agriculture in enforcing inspection. The president opposed the House substitute in its entirety.
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Washington, D. C
Loeb
Roosevelt
Wadsworth
House Committee On Agriculture
Beveridge
Secretary of Agriculture
Committee On Agriculture
House
Congress
Representative Wadsworth
New York
House Committee
Mr. Wadsworth
Elks To Build New Home Beside Iowa City Post Office
The Elks have purchased a tract near the new post office for 5000 dollars and plan a 30000 dollar lodge. The Methodists buy a quarter-block and will construct a 50000 dollar church to replace the one lost to fire.
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Elks and Methodists of
Iowa City
Elks
Methodists
Waterloo Pastor Resigns for Chicago Church
Rev. J. A. Earl, longtime pastor of Waterloo First Baptist, resigns after 11 years to assume the pastorate of Belden Avenue Baptist Church in Chicago.
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Waterloo
J. A. Earl
First Baptist Church
Belden Avenue Baptist Church of
Chicago
SCHOONER ARGUS BURNS IN-SEA OFF DESSTRUCTION ISLAND
Seattle June 15 The gasoilene schooner Argus burns 35 miles off Destruction Island Captain Bridgett of the Ascension says the crew may be lost after an explosion that started the fire.
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Seattle
Wash
Argus
Destruction Island
Bridgett
Ascension
Six Firemen Burned in Oil Tank Explosion
In Topeka Kansas on June 15 six members of the Santa Fe railway fire department were severely burned by an oil tank explosion in the freight yards. Gus Miller and Guy Luddington were badly burned as they were rushed to hospitals.
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Topeka
Kas
Santa Fe Railway Fire Department
Gus Miller
Guy Luddington
Preachers Denounce The One Woman As Immoral
Des Moines Iowa June 15 Rev A K Deblois pastor of the First Baptist church in Chicago told Des Moines college graduates the book The One Woman by Thomas Dixon Jr stands as the worst among the last eight years best selling titles Trilby Jude the Obscure and The One Woman lacks any moral principle according to the clergyman He urged readers to avoid the work citing its evident vice and corruption.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. K. Deblois
First Baptist Church
Chicago
Des Moines College
Trilby
Jude the
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Circus Holiday Wins In Court In Haverhill Schools Closed
Boston reports Mayor Roswell L Wood of Haverhill won court backing to close city schools tomorrow as a circus arrives. The school committee sought an injunction but Judge Hammond ruled the mayor may order school closings at his discretion enabling children to see the show if they raise the price.
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Boston
iMayor Roswell L. Wood
Haverhill
Supreme Court
Hammond
Old Man Flynn Found Dead in Dewitt Hut
Edward Flynn an 80 year old resident of Clinton County was found dead in a hut at Dewitt after neighbors forced the door. The body had lain for eight days. Flynn had no known relatives and had lived in the county for 35 years.
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Clinton
Edward Flynn
Dewitt
Debt Keeps Man From Church Reversed By Payment
Sterling Illinois June 15 Adam Spies who twenty years ago left church owing people fifty thousand dollars and claimed he could not be a Christian under the conditions today paid the debt and re joined the church.
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Sterling, Ill
Adam Spies
Tarentum Mines Idle After Wage Dispute
The mines serving Tarentum area shut down as operators refuse to pay the Pittsburg scale. About one thousand workers are idle today.
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Pittsburg
Tarentum
Walter Wellman Leaves Paris for Arctic Expedition
Walter Wellman and the remaining members of his arctic expedition depart Paris for Tromsoe Norway on June 15 signaling a major leg of the voyage toward the Arctic.
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Paris
Walter Wellman
Artic
Tromsoe
Norway
Expulsion Recommended For Boston Representative
The Massachusetts house committee on rules recommends expelling Frank G. Gothro of Boston from the house for alleged misconduct. The panel reports no evidence that any member took a bribe, and the expulsion recommendation follows its inquiry into bribery charges during the current session.
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Boston
Mass
Frank G. Gothro
Bosson
Massachusetts House of Representatives
House Committee On Rules
House
Shaw Says Roosevelt Won’t Interfere in Iowa Politics
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw told a Chicago interview that President Roosevelt will not meddle in Iowa politics. He said he has not taken part in the Iowa factional controversy and has no candidate for governor.
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Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Roosevelt
Iowa
Shaw
Grinnell Scholar to Tour Russia for Lectures
Dr Edward A Steiner authority on Russian sociology and literature will depart Des Moines for Russia for the summer to gather material for lectures. He will focus on the role of pictures during his study trip and is due back early fall.
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Des Moines
Edward A. Steiner
Grinnell
Russia
Steiner
Soft coal strike ends with miners ratifying deal
Fort Scott Arkansas June 15 The soft coal strike affecting Arkansas Indian Territory and Missouri is over as miners ratify the agreement by a two thirds vote. Work will resume June 18.
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Fort Scott
Ark
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Missouri
Mrs Hazard Dies Suddenly in Iowa City
Dr Clara Hazard wife of University faculty member and former school board president died unexpectedly at 2 o clock this afternoon in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Clara Hazard
Theodore Hazard
Congress Debates Panama Canal Funding Shape
In Washington on June 15 the House debated a $25 million Panama canal appropriation with an aim to switch to a sea level design. Representative Burton supported a lock canal, while Littauer proposed the sea level amendment. The session also covered trainmen's hours with a 16 hour maximum and a 10 hour test period.
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Washington, D. C
Littauer
New York
Committee On Appropriations
Panama Canal
Burton
Ohio
House
McDowell
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
Allison in Good Health in Senate Chamber
Washington DC June 15 Senator Allison is in his seat in the senate chamber this afternoon and is looking well Frank J Stillman.
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Washington, D. C
Allison
Senate
Frank J. Stillman
Contested Republican Caucuses Hold Davenport Rooms
Davenport Iowa reports the Republican caucuses last night produced three contested delegations from six wards while Cummins backers held 89 uncontested delegates and anti Cummins 15. The county convention meets tomorrow with 160 total delegates and a 81 vote majority.
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Davenport
Cummins
anti-Cummins
Corey Seeks Divorce from Wife at Reno Courts
William Ellis Corey president of United States Steel hires Sardis Summerfield of Nevada to represent him in Reno divorce proceedings. The case hinges on a U S Supreme Court ruling requiring both spouses to be actual parties to the suit. Negotiations suggest Corey may default and grant his wife an independent fortune.
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Réno
Pittsburg
William Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Sardis Summerfield
Nevada
Reno
Supreme Court of the United States
Corey
Train collision injures Des Moines travelers in Iowa
A westbound Colorado flyer and an eastbound Iowa Limited on the Rock Island railroad collided at Marine Iowa after a orders misunderstanding. Slight injuries reported to Des Moines residents Mrs H Donnelly Miss Donnelly Mrs G Duffin David L Patton Walter Mason Frank Schaus engineer Schultz Valley Junction William M Foster Conductor Fox W W Mason mail clerk and Frank Mc Raven dining car waiter.
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Des Moines
Colorado Flyer
Iowa Limited
Rock Island Railroad
Marine Iowa
H. Donnelly
Miss Donnelly
G. Duffin
David L. Patton
Walter Mason
Frank Schaus
Chicago
Schultz
Valley Junction
William M. Foster
Fox
W. W. Mason
Frank McRaven
Iowa Hurdler Will B. Davis Shot In Hunting Accident
Cresco Iowa reports University of Iowa athlete Will B. Davis a top hurdler pole vaulter and football halfback injured by an accidental gun discharge in a hunting accident. Davis lost an eye and recovery is deemed unlikely.
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Will Davis
Cresco
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Will B. Davis
Davis
Railroads in Philippines to Begin Preliminary Work
Preliminary work on Philippine Island railroads will start soon. Forty engineers and physicians departed for Iloilo to begin operations. A survey will start on Panay island, marking the first line to be mapped.
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Manila
P. I
Philippine Island
Iloilo
Panay
Bryan sails for Stockholm from St. Petersburg
William J. Bryan departed St. Petersburg this afternoon aboard a voyage toward Stockholm. The trip marks his return to Scandinavia as part of ongoing European travel.
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William J. Bryan
Russia
Scandinavia
St. Petersburg
Stockholm
Convention Opens for Epworth League in Muscatine District
West Liberty Iowa June 15 Epworth League convention of the Muscatine District opened at 2 PM Rev F W Adams Lone Tree led devotions Rev W L Clapp Wellman delivered the keynote committee appointments set prelims Junior work discussed ending with a mass meeting for children led by Rev Potter Muscatine Rev H W Hargett Ottumwa to speak this evening
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West Liberty
Epworth League
Muscatine District
F. W. Adams
Lone Tree
W. L. Clapp
Wellman
Potter
Muscatine
H. W. Hargett
Ottumwa
Flag Day Observed at Betsy Ross Home in Philadelphia
Philadelphia dated June 15 reports a public celebration of Flag Day at Independence Hall with a general display of national colors and exercises. The Betsy Ross Memorial Association held its semi annual meeting at 239 Arch Street, the Betsy Ross home where the first American flag was made.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Flag House
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Arch Street
Betsy Ross
National Editorial Association Meets in Jamestown
Indianapolis IND June 15 The National Editorial Association will hold its next convention at Jamestown Virginia.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Editorial Association
Jamestown
Daniel Boone Honored in Louisville Parade and Statue Unveiling
In Louisville on June 15 a floral parade celebrated Daniel Boone as the memory of Stephen C. Foster was observed yesterday. Eight parade divisions showcased decorated vehicles and paper flowers. A Boone statue was unveiled later in Cherokee Park, honoring the frontier pioneer.
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Louisville
Stephen C. Foster
Daniel Boone
Cherokee Park
Boone
State to shut out insurers refusing full SF claims
San Francisco officials announce may ban insurance companies not paying losses in full. Attorney general cites legal authority for action as Traders Insurance Company prepares to fight in Illinois courts over a 2 million dollar San Francisco loss.
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San Francisco
Traders’ Insurance Company
Ilinois
Smith Edges Little In International Tennis Cup Match
S H Smith of Britain defeats Raymond D Little of the United States in the Dwight F Davis Cup singles. Jay Gould of Lakewood New Jersey defeats world champion Cecil Faire 3 1 in court tennis. H L Doherty defeats Holcombe Ward in straight sets.
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London
Eng
Dwight F. Davis
S. H. Smith
Raymond D. Little
Jay Gould
Lakewood
N. J
Cecil Faire
H. L. Doherty
Holcombe Ward
Defense Startled Peoria Jury in McKinney Case
In Peoria Illinois on June 15 the McKinney defense began presenting evidence aiming to prove Mary L McKinney was insane when she allegedly mistreated her ward Stella Grady. Pastor Allen and neighbor Whittsett testified to strange behavior and doctors from Batavia and Bartonville were set to support insanity.
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Peoria, Ill
Mary L. McKinney
Aledo
Stella Grady
Frank J. Quinn
Allen
Laborer Fatally Injured When Crowbar Strikes Leg
Horace Kelley a colored laborer was struck by a crowbar while guiding a rail at the Foot of East Hill for Rock Island road. He sustained a broken leg and was taken to Hershey hospital where Dr. H. M. Dean treated the fracture.
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Horace Kelley
East Hill
Rock Island Road
Hershey Hospital
H. M. Dean
Kelley
Mosquitine Lodge Initiates 35 New Members
Musquitine lodge No. 95 in GC R initiates 35 new members after routine business. The lodge, rapidly expanding, trains many new members. Fourth of July celebration work proceeds well with success assured. Advertising committee has posted extensively across surrounding region and towns along the river.
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Musquitine Lodge
Committees Appointed for Y M C A Moonlight Excursion
Committees have been appointed to arrange the Y M C A moonlight excursion on the steamer Columbia Tuesday June 26. Program committee includes Andrew A35 haster and Walter Kinzman. Advertising and tickets by Henry Ficken and Secretary Jameson. Ice cream by Henry Ficken and Andrew Asthalter. Other refreshments by Ben Brant Carl Parchardt Fred Ficken and Arthur Pienning.
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Columbia
Andrew A35haster
Walter Kinzman
Henry Ficken
Jameson
Andrew Asthalter
Ben Brant
Carl Parchardt
Fred Ficken
Arthur Pienning
Funeral services for Mrs W E Shaffer to be held
Funeral services for the late Mrs W E Shaffer are set for tomorrow morning at 1 o clock at the Friends church on Sixth Street with Rev Pliny Fry in charge.
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W. E. Shaffer
Friends’ Church
Sixth Street
W. E. Sheffer
Pliny Fry
German Savings and Citizens Bank Merge
Davenport IA June 15 announcement of a merger between German Savings Bank and Citizens National Bank Davenport. The combined bank will bear the former name with capital of 600000 dollars and surplus of 700000 dollars.
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German Savings and Citizens’National of
Davenport
Citizens’ National Bank
Massacre and unrest sweep Douma area with Jewish casualties
Resident reports say 30 Jews killed as Christian mobs sack four main streets in Douma Bialystok. Soldiers guard streets, civilians confined, and an armed truce is sought while Jews flee toward railways amid heavy violence.
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Bialystok
Russia
Alexandrovtreet
Fedoroff
Weather for Iowa Fair Tonight and Saturday
Chicago reports fair weather across Iowa with warmer conditions in the east and north areas. The forecast notes a 4:15 a.m. sunrise and a 7:27 p.m. sunset with the moon rising at 1:05 a.m.
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Chicago
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