Des Moines Faces Historic Municipal Vote Amid Fraud Allegations
Des Moines, Iowa confronts a pivotal election on the commission plan of government as fraud claims and padding of poll books threaten to sway results. Officials report registrations inflated across wards sparking court orders for proper rolls while public interest shifts amid the charged atmosphere of a close race.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ora Williams
Commission
Poorman
Prouty- Hall
Prouty
Four Elderly Friends Reunite for Golden Years Gathering
In a city, four of the oldest Eastern Stars members were hosted by Mrs. H. E. Parmalee for a nostalgic afternoon. The group, aged 87, 83, 71, 71, and 74, recalled early club days and shared memories while enjoying companionship and conversation.
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H. E. Parmalee
The
Eastern Stars
R. Hawley
I. K. Mauck
Wymer
D. H. Block
Telegraphers Strike Ends After Arbitration Agreement
New York June 20 The threatened telegraph strike is off after an adjustment reached following the visit of Commissioner of Labor Neill. Col Clowry president of Western Union addressed a letter outlining the company position, which satisfied all parties. Grievances will be submitted to a board of arbitration.
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New York
Neill
Col
Clowry
Western Union
Board of Arbitration
Foraker Supports Former Attitude at Wilberforce
Senator J B Foraker spoke at Wilberforce College on the race question and the Brownsville affair. He warned that the investigation may not reveal the truth but said he would carry pride in his actions and refuse to regret them as a public official.
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Wilberforce
Ohio
Wilberforce College
J. B. Foraker
Brownsville
Farm hand drowns crossing temporary bridge in drainage canal
William Richardson a farm hand fell from a temporary bridge into the drainage canal near Duncomb Ft. Dodge Iowa and drowned after being unable to swim the incident dated June 20 Special report notes the drowning occurred while he attempted to cross the bridge
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William Richardson
Bridge
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Duncomb
War veteran Philip Lahm takes his life in Central Park
Philip Lahm a war veteran and real estate dealer died by suicide in Central Park after spending an hour with neighborhood girls at Fort Clinton. He pulled the trigger after tossing hundreds of coins into the air as children gathered the money.
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Silver Shower
New York
Fort Clinton
Philip Lahm
Central Park
French Army Shocks France as Riot Bloodshed Rises
From Narbonne to Paris reports show clashes between troops and rioters with many wounded and three dead. A state banquet in honor of King Siam was canceled due to the violence, signaling a grave and escalating crisis.
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Paris
Narbonne
Siam
France
Body of Midshipman Murfin Found in Hampton Roads
The body of Midshipman Henry Clay Murfin Jr of Jackson Ohio the last missing midshipman victim of the Minnesota launch accident was recovered in Hampton Roads today.
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Norfolk
Henry Clay Murfin, Jr
Jackson
Ohio
Minnesota
Hampton Roads
County Clerk In Trouble In Milwaukee Short Twenty Thousand
Milwaukee June 29 Frank E Woller clerk of the municipal and district courts is reported to be short twenty thousand dollars in his accounts.
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Frank E. Woller
Milwaukee
Wis
Want Roosevelt Candidate for Kentucky Governor Nominated
Louisville June 20. Republicans of Kentucky yesterday selected Augustus E. Willson of Louisville as candidate for governor and adopted the platform with no dissents. The platform endorses the Roosevelt administration, primary laws, campaign-contribution publicity, redistricting, school-law revision, a state racing committee, and a uniform local option law.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Augustus E. Willson
Fairbanks
Taft
Roosevelt
Cox
Mansville
Parafine Wax Explosion Claims Woman in Gibson
Oskaloosa Iowa June 20 Mrs Jennie Conn of Gibson dies from injuries after parafine wax she used to seal jars while preserving fruit exploded injuring her. The accident occurred at her home/work site and is being investigated for details and causes.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Jennie Conn
Gibson
Cleveland Condition Improves After Illness Rumors
From Princeton New Jersey on June 20 it was announced at former President Cleveland's home that his condition, once believed seriously ill, is much improved today.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Lovers Die Together At Triangle Lake
In Belleville Illinois James Bullock and Miss Cora Miller were found shot at Triangle lake a mile northeast of town. A revolver lay between their bodies and both bore forehead bullet wounds. A note signed by both suggested a mutual agreement to die by their own actions.
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Belleville
Iil
Triangle Lake
Here
James Bullock
Cora Miller
Bullock
First National Playground Convention Opens in Chicago
Delegates to the first national convention of the Playground Association of America began arriving in Chicago in preparation for a three day session that opens this morning.
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Chicago
Ill
The
Playground Association of America
Hague Peace Conference Forms Four General Committees
Delegates at The Hague selected members for four general committees as the peace conference moves to committee work. A month is planned before the next plenary session while committees advance business. General Horace Porter reserved the US right to raise arms limitation and to discuss contractual militia or force collection.
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the Hague
Horace Porter
United States
Dynamite Plot Foiled in Greek Chamber of Deputies
An unknown insane man threw a dynamite cartridge from the gallery into the Greek Chamber of Deputies during an all night session. The fuse detached in flight, preventing disaster as authorities stopped the blast.
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Chamber of Deputies
Athens
Greece
Social Democrats Oppose General Strike Move
The Finnish social democratic conference resolved against proclaiming a general strike. They argued such an action would favor the government and be counterproductive at this time.
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Social Democrats
St. Petersburg
Social Democratic Conference
Finland
Papers Admitted as Evidence in Haywood Trial
In Boise on June 20 the court admitted Miners Magazine articles showing Western Federation of Miners animus during crimes confessed by Orchard and alleged to be incited by federation officers. Articles after that period were not admitted. Morning read by Senator Borah focused on attacks on Former Governor Steunenberg. State to close tomorrow.
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Boise
Haywood
Wood
Western Federation of Miners
Orchard
Miners Magazine
Borah
Steunenberg
Peculiar Climax Develops in Holmes Trial Description
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wilson testifying in the Holmes trial. Special Prosecutor Beach questions him about alleged preannounced crop interview predictions. Worthington cross examines and a bench admonition follows for interference. Wilson denies ever predicting publication dates.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Holmes
Worthington
Beach
Chicago
Bureau of Statistics
Rock Falls Split Train Carriages in Indiana Tunnel
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train from St Louis to the southwest was split in two by a rock fall in a Mitchell Indiana tunnel. Seven teen people injured, four seriously, with injuries treated in Seymour and Mitchellville. Drawbar failure reportedly caused the engine to separate from the tender, leading to the wreck.
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Louisville
Indiana
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
St. Louis
Mitchell
Ind
Seymour
Mitchellville
Wapello Boy Badly Hurt In Plowing Accident
Leon Hammond fifteen year old son of J R Hammond near Long Creek in Wapello Iowa was injured Monday afternoon while using a sulky plow The plow clogged and an attempt to clear dirt with his bare foot led to the horses jerking the plow and trampling the top of his foot causing crushing and cutting injuries The wound was reported to be improving the following day
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Wapello
Leon Hammond
J. R. Hammond
Long Creek
Iowa and Illinois Weather Forecasted Warmth Ahead
Weather dispatch notes Iowa will be generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures, especially in the eastern part. Illinois also expected fair and warmer conditions tonight and Friday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Bresnahan Impropriety Claims Cloud Cincinnati Ball
Bresnahan in Cincinnati faces impropriety claims as June 29 events spark questions about the catcher Bresnahan. Officials investigate possible misconduct affecting the team and game plans.
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Bresnahan
Cincinnati
Bressnahan
Mason City Fire Destroys Hardware and Dry Goods Stores
A major fire in Mason City today destroyed S. R. Miles hardware and Bee Hive dry goods stores. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 160000 dollars.
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Mason City
S. R. Miles Hardware
Bee Hive Dry
Public Lands Debate Dominates Denver Convention
Delegates at the interstate convention on public lands open the final day expecting a heated fight over resolutions to turn grazing lands over to states for local management. Criticism of federal policy has dominated discussions with some moves to bar national land ownership, as government forces were defeated on a procedural vote.
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Denver
United States
Stremth
Roosevelt aides face test at Denver lands convention
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Garfield Pinchot and Wilson must defend administration on public domain case at Denver gathering. Pinchot seen as likely to become agriculture secretary if he succeeds. Garfield and Wilson’s futures hinge on how they handle the emergency. Wilson expected to make good.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Welliver
Washington
Roosevelt
Denver Public Lands
Denver
Wilson
Garfield
Forester Pinchot
Carter
Montana
White House
Washington Administration
Pinchot
Beef Trust
Jamestown
Micht
Mr. Pinchot
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