Taft cancels New Haven trip over postal bill fight
President Taft cancels plans to attend Yale graduation in New Haven as opponents plot to kill the postal savings bank bill while he vows to stay through the summer if needed. Senate rejection of a related amendment and Cummins opposition mark a tense session with a possible Roosevelt conference later in New York.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
New Haven
Robert
Yale
Postal Savings Bank
Senate
House
Cummins
Carter
Roosevelt
New York
Colonel Roosevelt
Lynching of Leonard Johnson in Rusk Texas
Leonard Johnson, accused of murdering Maude Redding, a white woman, near Rusk, was burned at a stake by a mob last night after overpowering sheriff’s posse. He reportedly confessed to killing and assaulting the woman before the mob killed him.
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Rusk
Texas
Leonard Johnson
Maude Redding
Norwood
Music Teachers Convention Opens in Dubuque Iowa
The fifteenth annual convention of the Society of Music Teachers of Iowa opens in Dubuque with about 200 teachers and pupils expected to attend from across the state. The opening concert is tonight and President Fullarton of Cedar Falls will respond to Mayor Haas. The event runs through Friday.
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Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
Society of Music Teachers of Iowa
Fullarton
Cedar Falls
Haas
Annual retreat opens for Dubuque diocese priests
The annual retreat of the priests of the diocese of Dubuque began Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's college in Dubuque Iowa. Rev Karney ex provincial of the Dominican order leads the retreat with about two hundred priests in attendance. The retreat runs until Friday morning.
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St. Joseph's College
Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
Diocese of
St. Joseph’s College
Karney
Emperor William Attends Kiel Yacht Regatta Despite Knee
Potsdam June 21 reports the Emperor William’s knee injury has improved enough to plan attendance at the Kiel yachting regatta. He will board the imperial yacht Hohenzollern at Altona then proceed to Kiel with physician approval. Earlier reports said Crown Prince Frederick William might represent him.
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Potsdam
William
Kiel
Altona
Frederick William
Minnesota G.O.P. Convention Opens with Taft Endorsements
At St Paul on June 21 the Minnesota Republican state convention organized with Mayor Keller as temporary chairman. Committees were chosen and the body adjourned until afternoon. Resolutions endorse the Taft administration support tariff protections and the Payne Aldrich law in line with party pledges and the tariff commission. Governor nominee Adolph O Eberhart and attorney general nominee George T Simpson were selected.
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St. Paul, Minn
Keller
Taft
Adolph O. Eberhart
George T. Simpson
Margaret Illington to Return to Stage
New York report says Margaret Illington will return to the stage at the request of her husband Frederick Bowes who will act as her angel. She recently divorced Daniel Frohman to pursue domestic life and had proclaimed happiness in her home before marrying Bowes.
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New York
N. Y
Frederick Bowes
Angel
Margaret Illington
Daniel Frohman
Bowes
Iowa farmer indicted in 20 thousand dollar confidence game
Des Moines June 21 A special from Chicago reports that Thomas Faulkes of Danbury Iowa has secured indictments against attorney J Martin Miller and his sister Ladovine Miller Faulkes alleges the couple defrauded him of twenty thousand dollars during an eight year courtship with Miss Miller.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Chicago
Thomas Faulkes
Danbury
J. Martin Miller
Ladovine Miller
Faulkes
Board of Control replies to Cownie in Des Moines
The state board of control released a statement attacking John Cownie for saying the board was white washed. It says 17 witnesses were examined on 180 cases before its report and that Downie was invited to present evidence or attend but did not. The board claims the report is supported by on file public property evidence.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
State Board of Control Today
John Cownie
Cownie
Downie
Peru Accepts Peace Suggestions With Drawdown on Frontier
Lima June 21 Peru has accepted the mediators peace suggestions in the Peru Ecuador boundary dispute and has recalled the 15000 volunteers mobilized on the frontier.
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Lima
Peru
Ecuador
Wealthy brewer killed in Omaha auto crash
Omaha records the death of William Krug, vice president and general manager of Krug Brewing, in a car accident on June 21. The tragedy removes a prominent local business leader.
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Omaha
Neb
William Krug
The
Krug Brewing Company
Idaho University Rehires Coach John G Griffith
Iowa City Iowa June 21 The university of Idaho engaged Coach John G Griffith of Iowa to return to Idaho as coach for the football program this season.
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Iowa City
University of Idaho
John G. Griffith
Iowa
Idaho
Baker Freed on $25,000 Bond After Grand Jury Preliminary
Guy Baker, of Lone Tree, was released on $25,000 bail with sureties from Muscatine area, after a preliminary hearing. Justice Horak sent him to the grand jury, ruling the motive not clearly cold blooded. Defense plans to argue self defense in September. Baker had transferred property to his father amid martial tensions with a widow seeking damages.
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Iowa City
Guy Baker
Elijah Baker
H. W. Huttig
J. M. Gobble
W. N. Wallace
Muscatine
McKee
Baker
Lone Tree
Oliver P. Driver
F. J. Horak
Driver
R. P. Howell
Bakers
Nettie Patton
J. A. Peters
Ira Foster
Carnivals Barred from Ft. Dodge Homecoming Week
Fort Dodge Iowa June 21 the city council refused to allow carnivals during Homecoming Week August 22 to 27 after opposition from the ministerial association and city churches who deem carnivals demoralizing.
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Ft. Dodge
Russian Suspect Released in Charlton Murder Probe
Como Italy June 21 Constanti no Ispolatoff the Russian held in connection with the murder of Mrs Porter Charlton is released today He initially denied any knowledge of the crime.
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Como
Italy
Constantino Ispolatoff
Porter Charlton
Fight decision sets Jeffries Johnson bout for Reno
Reno Nevada June 21 Tex Rickard announced he would award the Jeffries Johnson fight to Reno Ogden Utah governor Dickinson said he would not interfere with the bout He made the declaration in Ogden today and confirmed Reno as the venue for the match won by the promoters choice.
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Nevada
Ard
Ogden
Utah
Dickinson
Jeffries-Johnson
Ohio Democrats Hold Convention Key Endorsements
Dayton June 21. The Democratic state convention will endorse Gov Harmon for the presidential nomination. A proposed endorsement of a Senate candidate urged by Bryan was defeated, despite Harmon’s opposition to that course.
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Gov
Harmon
Senate
Bryan
State Central Committee
Governor Hughes Calls Extra Session In New York
Governor Hughes sent a special message to the extraordinary session urging direct nomination of candidates and an amendment to broaden investigative powers into corrupt and improper practices in legislation. The recommendations aim to strengthen the committee's authority in examining legislative conduct.
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Gov. Hughes
New York
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Wheat Prices Rally on Drouth Tales Across Markets
News from Chicago shows September wheat opening at 95 97% cents with volatility near 96% cents amid drought-driven demand. A later rally lifted the price to 97% 98 cents as futures closed near that level. Minneapolis reports a daily high of 1.02% dollars for September wheat. New York prices rose 2% cents on the day.
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Chicago
Ill
Northwest
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Minn
Edgewood School of Domestic Art Nears Completion
The main building of the Edgewood school of domestic art in Edgewood, Iowa, is nearing completion and will add to Northern Iowa’s educational facilities. The institution aims to assist young women who face independence and must support themselves.
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Iowa Evening Press
Iowa Falls
Edgewood School of Domestic Art
Iowa
Canvass of Vote Totals in Iowa Primary
Des Moines reports the executive council completed the official canvass from 98 counties with Wapello missing. Carroll leads Garst by 4,004 without Wapello. later figures show Carroll 1,254 ahead. Congressional results list Wood 16,591 Mayne 4,249 Towner 8,376 Darrah 7,498 Byers 8,138 Smith 9,743 Brookhart 4,406 Kennedy 7,405 Prouty 14,122 Hull 10,855.
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Executive Council
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Wapello County
Carroll
Garst
Wood
Mayne
Towner
Darrah
Byers
Smith
Brookhart
Kennedy
Prouty
Hull
Sioux City Campaign Aims to Raise 100000 for YMCA
A city campaign launched to raise 100000 to buy a YMCA building and clear its debt. Charles S. Ward of New York, a famed YMCA secretary, leads the effort, having raised 11000000 in his career. W. P. Manley and F. A. McCormick contribute at the 10000 level.
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Sioux City
Iowa Evening Press
Charles S. Ward
New York
International Y. M. C. A
W. P. Manley
F. A. McCormick
Fire destroys barns after lantern explosion near Charles City
A lantern explosion on John Hobert’s farm two miles from Charles City Iowa leveled two large barns and their contents. Ed Hobert was pulled from flames during a rescue attempt and may die. A second son was knocked unconscious by a falling timber.
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Charles City
John Hobert
Ed. Hobert
S. S. Convention Opens in Mason City
Five hundred delegates arrive in Mason City Iowa for the state Sunday school convention opening today June 21 with activities planned through the week at local churches and meeting halls.
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Mason City
Warden Kidnapping Rumor Ties Tug Elea Nor To Release
Michigan and Wisconsin officers say Deputy Warden Petit was abducted from Chambers Island by Wisconsin fishermen and transported to a remote lake shore. State agent will seek arrest of the tug Elea Nor crew in Marinette to secure punishment and reclaim the warden.
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Lansing, Mich
Pierce
Marinette, Wis
Eleanor
Pettit
Menominee, Mich
Lake Michigan
Green Bay
Michigan
J. B. Eddy
Cc. E. Petit
Eddy
Menominee
Wisconsin
Lansing
Petit
Chambers Island
General Deficiency Bill Passes Senate Increases Cents
Washington June 21 The general deficiency bill passed the senate carrying nearly 8 million dollars. The senate also approved the house bill authorizing the retirement of Justice Moody.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
House
Justice Moody
Veterans Felt Snub At Roosevelt Reception
New York June 21 Veterans of the Civil War were excluded from the Roosevelt reception by the organizing committee. General George B Loud, head of the memorial committee of forty seven local posts, said Roosevelt was highly regarded by veterans of all eras except perhaps Grant and noted the Grand Army was not represented or given seats on the grandstand.
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New York
N. Y
Roosevelt
George B. Loud
Grant
Grand Army
Dedication of Onondaga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Syracuse N Y June 21 The dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument of Onondaga county took place today with appropriate ceremonies. The address of dedication was made by Vice President Sherman.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Onondaga County
Sherman
Pfleger Tannery Fire Inflicts Heavy Loss in Chicago
The Pfleger tannery burned in Chicago on June 21 causing an estimated loss of about 250000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the blaze while prompt response helped limit further damage and assess structural impact.
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Chicago
Ill
Pflegger
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Emma Wood
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Emma Wood was held Sunday at the home of F Wood at 2 o clock with Rev H Strong pastor of Park Avenue officiating. The notice records the service and the officiant from the Park Avenue church.
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Elizabeth Wood
Elizabeth Emma Wood
F. Wood
Rev. H. Strong
Park Avenue
Defense rests in Browne case amid trial clashes
In Chicago on June 21 the Browne trial saw the defense rest after disputes among Browne's attorneys over trial strategy and an abrupt judge's intervention. Evidence included Briggs House ledgers showing White and Browne met last June with White receiving most money for voting for Lorimer, while numerous Ottawa witnesses testified on Browne's behalf.
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Chicago
Ill
Briggs House
White
Browne
Lorimer
Ottawa
Thomas H. Keating
Marenga Leland
Henry Mayer
Alfred Schock
T. J. Northey
Father Keating
Hamilton Named General of Mediterranean Forces
London reports General Sir Ian Hamilton is appointed to command the Mediterranean forces to succeed Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, who resigned June 13. The resignation did not surprise as agitation had sought a broader role for Kitchener.
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London
Ian Hamilton
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
M. E. Church Services and Greenwood Interment
The M. E. church conducted services with interment at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were John Baker, George Baker, F. W. Swan, Robin Sherwood, L. Coder, and John Hoopes.
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Greenwood Cemetery
John and
George Baker
F. W. Swan
Robin Sherwood
L. Coder
John Hoopes
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