Hoar criticizes American rule in Philippines at Iowa commencement
Massachusetts Senator George F. Hoar told University of Iowa graduates that American occupation of the Philippines is wrong and urged fair treatment of all races. He argued for equal rights, self governance, and the importance of unity amid immigration and race issues.
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Iowa City
United States Senate
Philippines
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
University of Iowa
Hoar
Iowa
No Gun No BigaT in Kentucky Trial Interruption
Jackson Kentucky June 17 jury arguments in the Jett White murder trial featured a quarrel between defense attorney Judge French and County Attorney Blanton with French calling Blanton a liar. The sheriff prevented violence. no weapons were displayed.
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Jackson, Ky
Jett-White
French
Blanton
Wreck at Elmira Kills Three on Rock Island Trains
A midnight collision near Elmira Iowa between a northbound Cannon Ball passenger train and a southbound gravel train killed three men and injured three others. Deaths identified as Eldon Herring Orr Herring and Fred Risler. origin carpenters likely returning home. The wreck caused engines to be destroyed and debris scattered across the main line.
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Elmira
Rock Island
Rock Island Road
Cedar Rapids
Fred Reisler
Davenport
Eldon Herring
Lisbon
Iowa City
J. G. Mueller
Orr Herring
Fred Risler
Thomas Myers
T. A. Myers
J. R. Barnes
Theodore Hecht
Traer
K. E. Cate
Chicago
Green Gets Plum Vice James Garfield
Henry Green of Duluth Minnesota is appointed civil service commissioner to succeed James Garfield who has resigned. The announcement is from Washington on June 17.
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Washington, D. C
Henry Green
Duluth, Minn
James Garfield
Rescue Efforts Continue After Oregon Disaster
Martial law remains in Heppner as rescuers seek bodies from Sunday's horror. About 150 dead buried, with up to 200 believed. Free lunch houses open, relief parties arrive with funds and provisions, including seven thousand dollars sent from Portland. Looting reported in wreckage by ghouls.
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Heppner
Oregon
Lexington
Portland
Range of Prices in New York Stocks at Close
New York June 17 investors list price range for leading stocks and securities on the New York Stock Exchange at the close of business today. The report notes fluctuations with varied gains and losses across sectors, reflecting market conditions for the day.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Rhodes postoffice robbed for stamps and cash
The Rhodes postoffice in Marshalltown Iowa was robbed last night of stamps valued at 281 dollars and cash totaling 600 to 700 dollars. No clues have been found.
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Marshalltown
Rhodes
Martin and Riggs Wed In Afternoon Ceremony
Fred Martin of Viola and Myrtle Riggs of Aledo were married this afternoon at Square Howe's office. The couple plans to decide on a future home location.
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Fred Martin
Myrtle Riggs
Square Howe
Viola, Ill
Aledo
Ill
Feared murder witness spirited away in Jackson feud case
Lexington June 17 Captain B J Ewen principal witness in the Jett White murder trial left Jackson secretly with soldiers to prevent possible assassination if he stayed. The departure aims to protect the witness amid a heated feud case.
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Lexington
B. J. Ewen
Jett-White
Jackson
Rebekahs Meet at Wapello for District Convention
About twenty Rebekah lodge members from Muscatine and Louisa counties traveled to Wapello for the fourth annual union district meeting. The local degree staff led the degree work, with N G Jetta Hart and others serving in officer posts including P G Sarah J. Clifford and V G Mrs Chas Moncrief.
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Wapello
Rebekan
Rebekah
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
N. G
Jetta Hart
R. S
Josie Gresham
L. S
Ellen Ashcraft
Naomi
Mary J. Platt
Ruth
Hattie Miller
Miriam
Stella Hart
Josephine Hackett
P. G
Sarah J. Clifford
V. G
Mrs. Chas. Moncrief
Nettie Hess
Maud Smith
Sarah Bilkey
Ida M. Brown
Iowa and Chicago Weather Report Preview
Generally fair tonight and Thursday. Warmer tonight and in the eastern portion Thursday. Sun rises at 4 15 and sets at 7 27.
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Chicago
Hoar Pays a Tribute to Iowa's Grand Old Man
Dubuque and Iowa City report tense scenes as street car strikes prompt militia calls and crowd violence. Sheriff seeks more troops. a mob of about 2,000 hurls bricks at a power plant while authorities move to prevent bloodshed. Senator George F Hoar praises Senator W B Allison in Iowa City commencement address.
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Hoar
Iowa
W. B. Allison
Steiner
Byers
Dubuque
Medial Pension Examiners Review Three Veterans
The United States Medical Pension Examiners met at Dr. E. H. King’s office to examine three veterans John Miller Davenport John Richley Wapello and Henry Smith Columbus Junction. Board members were Drs F. H. Little E. H. King and G. O. Morgridge.
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United States
E. H. King
Washington
John Miller
Davenport
John Richley
Wapello
Henry Smith
Columbus Junction
F. H
Eight teachers enroll at Muscatine institute session
Eight names joined the teachers' institute in session at the court house yesterday afternoon. Minnie Headley, Mary Ryan, Mayme Othmer, and Edna M. Greiner are from Muscatine along with Myrtle Greiner. Katie Flater, Miriam Hildebrand, and Mary Brooke hail from West Liberty.
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Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Minnie Headley
Muscatine
Mary Ryan
Mayme Othmer
Katie Flater
West Liberty
Edna M. Greiner
Miriam Hildebrand
Myrtle Greiner
Mary Brooke
George Snell Charged With Forgery
George Snell was taken into custody this afternoon on a forgery charge. He allegedly forged an order for $3 signing Patrick Shingledecker’s name and presented it to E. Klepper to receive the funds. Chief Rice located Snell during sworn information and arrested him.
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Rice
George Snell
Snell
Patrick Shingledecker
E. Klepper
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