Rural Pupils Graduate at Muscatine High School
Forty five pupils from Muscatine county rural schools graduated at the high school building amid rain. Prof A M Harris of Nashville spoke on What Next and urged improved rural school facilities, grounds, and aesthetics, noting progress in Tennessee and nearby regions.
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Argo Anilenca
Muscatina County
Erndtey
Erelsea
A. Ot. Harris
Nashville
Tenn
Vanilerdiituoverelty
Southern School of Learning
Harels
Cornell
Obertin
Mildred Grear
Kevny
Ayr Svaty
Iowa
Eleanor Carri
Pino Solomel
Milton Hanier
Mildred Coder
Orchestre
Peat
A. M. Martis
Bradley
A. M. Harris
Hon
Connecticut
Harris
Gene
Nlatiis
Friends of Tho
Flo
Raiso
Misa Gertrude Eer
Pepper Sees Senator Cummins on Nominations Flash
Representative Pepper met Senator Cummins in Washington to press for quick confirmation of stalled nominations. Cummins defended delaying Republican picks tied to the old administration, but agreed to support some nominees going forward.
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Walhington
D. C
Pepper
Crunwins Ead
Senate
Ins
Nationwide Strike Threat From O Donnell At Chicago
Coast to coast strike threat to honor Chicago unionists locked out by the Building Construction Employers association. Simon O Donnell of the Building Trades council says workers nationwide await word to walk off. If the word comes, construction halts from San Francisco to Malad state. leaders say action will be at the last minute.
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Chicago
Building Construction Employers’ Association
Simon O'Donnell
Building Trades' Council
O'Donnell
Fonr
San Francisco
Knoxville
Tenn
Jane
Tne Por
Woll
International Photo-engravers’ Union
International Princing Pressman's and Assistants’ Union
Hale Springs
Thio
Lovey
International Bankbinders
Rogersville
Confessed Police Grafter Succumbs in Harlem Home
New York January report says Thomas W. Walah former police captain died at his Harlem residence after months of illness and fear. His confessions led to graft convictions of Inspectors Muyttha, Howpson, Lissey and Sweeney now imprisoned. The ex-officer allegedly justified on a grand jury but died before further testimony.
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New York
Thomas W. Walah
Muyttha
Notable burglar Conn sentenced to long penitentiary term
San Francisco dated June 21 Owen Conn known as Coan Sciencers faced a sixth and longest prison term for daylight burglaries from New York to the Pacific coast. Disguised as a trustworthy man, he targeted hotels along the coast with alleged net proceeds around $100,000. He was shot in the leg and crippled during capture, with prior sentences in Philadelphia Cleveland New York Chicago and Milwaukee and several escapes.
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Moyen
Coan Sciencers
San Francisco
Cel
Owen DB
Conn
Tetlas Ji
Tetta
New York
Pacific Coast
Felseta
Ite
Ito
Philahelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee
Woman killed in elevator accident at Equitable Building
Miss Mary A. Managhas, 50, of Winterset, Iowa, died in Des Moines when her head was crushed between the elevator floor and a gate on the third floor. She reportedly entered at the second door and fell headlong toward the gate as the car stopped. The car’s speed carried her approximately three feet beyond the initial impact.
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Dex Moines
Mary A. Managhas
Winterset
Equitable Beilding
Commission Opens Freight Rate Inquiry Then Rescinds
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a two point inquiry into railroad freight rates, asking if current official classification tariffs yield adequate returns and, if not, what plan could raise charges. Shortly after, the order was rescinded with an official note citing a draft error and promising a corrected action soon.
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Washington, D
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
National Dry Amendment Proposed in Congress
Washington June proposal by Senator Works to ban sale manufacture and importation of distilled liquor with alcohol except for medical and artificial purposes aims to curb major traffic. The amendment would grant three years for industry adjustment before it takes effect.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Works
Works
Nation wide publicity via newspapers fuels national advertising
The article notes the vast power of daily newspapers to inform the public and simultaneously disseminate advertising. It argues that national and local papers offer economical, efficient means to create demand for nationally sold goods, reaching many cities and towns instantly.
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Ube
Stratton Guilty of Murder in Rock Island Trial
Davenport Iowa June Ntlye Stratton the convict who escaped Fort Leavenworth by power cutting was found guilty of murder in the killing of banker J L Grandar in Rock Island. He received a fourteen year sentence in Joliet penitentiary after a 42 hour jury deliberation. Stratton was one of three robbers who assaulted the banker last December and died from his injuries a month later. He was captured at Pokin Ti after escaping from Fort Leavenworth where he served five years for robbing the post office at McCull Ind.
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Davenport
Iawa
Lye Stratton
Fort Leavenworth
Aower
J. L. Grandar
Sigs
Joliat Penitentiary
Rock Island
Stratton
Pokin
Rob‘biniz
McCull
Ind
Mexican railways to reopen amid civil war hopes
News from Mexico City reports federal commander Joaquin Tellez visiting Nuevo Laredo and ministers pledging to have the railway running before month’s end. Rebels and government forces clash near Lampizos and Venegas as troops move toward Bardiel and Mogar, with bridges cut north of San Luis Potosi.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Joaquin Tellez
Nuevo Laredo
United States
Aurelio Blinguet
Monterey
Golondrinas
Nueva Laredo
San Luis Potosi
Venegas
Saltillo
Coahuits
Bowaver
Gaetavo Mans
Viene
Villa Lama
Nuevo Leon
Tam‘aulipas
Lampizos
Nuevo ‘Ueon
Tamico
Vera Joruz
Bardie
Matemara
Pershing Exhausted Patience Before Action on Moro Island
Washington cable quotes Governor General Torbes of the Philippines saying Brigadier General Pershing exhausted all patience before using armed force against Moro strongholds on Tolo island. He asserts the drastic measure was needed for good government and that he managed the situation with sagacity and zeal.
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Washington, D. C
Torbes
Philippines
Insular
Pioneer Iowa glove maker Edward Bates dies in Iowa City
Edward Bates, aged unknown years, a pioneer glove manufacturer and owner of numerous factories, died this morning in Iowa City of heart trouble. He was credited as the inventor of the first busking glove manufactured in the United States.
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Iowa City
Sune St
Dward Bate
United States
Forged Money Orders Cashed In Council Bluffs
Disloyalty reports four postoffice money orders for sixty dollars each cashed in Council Bluffs on June 10 and 12. The forgeries appear stamped from Westfield Pennsylvania with two drawn for T. A. Rogers and two for T. W. Porter. One was cashed at the post office and two at local businesses. No clue to the fraudster.
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Council
Balloon lands safely after perilous ascent
Philadelphia June 21 the balloon Pennsylvania II which ascended here yesterday afternoon with three occupants landed safely at Lakewood N Z last night. Nothing had been heard from the balloonists after their ascent until today.
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Philadelphia
Lakewood
N. Z
Resignation of U S Attorney Ties Prosecution to Washington
U S District Attorney John L McNab of the northern district of California resigns after alleging the Department of Justice, under pressure from Washington, interfered in prosecutions including the Western Fuel and Mann White Slave cases. He cites telegraphic orders to delay actions, criticizing political influence and threatening to resign to preserve the office’s integrity. A separate note reports a two month strike adjustment by Assistant Secretary of Labor Post relating to the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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San Francisco
Calt
Unive
John L.mcnab
Tess Nation
Washington
McNeb
Wilson
McNab
Digas-Cam- Jnattl
Department of Justice
Maury Diggs
Arali Test
Drew Caminetti
A. Caminetti
Jackson
California
Reno
Nevada
Sacramento
Department. of Justice
Genera ’G
Western Fuel
7. .C. Wilson Stock‘prolers Casa
Western Fact Company
Hiam
Department
Justice
Ophal
MT Seom
U.S
Washington, D. C
Jabor Post
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Erie
Pater
Regulation of lobbying bill in Senate and joint session planned
Senate met at noon with Senator Thompson of Arkansas presenting a bill to regulate lobbying. A concurrent resolution was passed calling a joint session with the House on Monday to hear President Wilson address currency. Democratic caucus adjourned at 2:44. The House met in session with Molle present at home.
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Senate
Senaport Thompsonu
Arkansas
House
Wilson
Aneets Molle
Wilson Forms Appointments Under Glass Currency Plan
President Wilson today announced appointments while backing the Glass currency bill. He warned Democratic House members that he will push specific legislation, resisting changes to reserve concentration in New York and money market controls. The brewing clash over retirement of 700 million dollars in two percent bonds promises a heated debate.
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Wilson
House Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
Geels
White House
New York City
Cause Committee
Glass
Illinois days lose legislative fight on residence option
Illinois lawmakers adjourned the 45th general assembly with a special session planned June 20 to consider Governor Dunne's messages. The drys failed to secure the residence district option bill in the House after Senate amendments, stalling the measure. Also reported, Mrs Mae Evans faces trial for murdering Dr Lockhart Moore in Sioux Falls on May 26, with a possible suicide attempt following the shooting.
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Springfield
Ilinois
45Th General Assembly
Dunne
Boase
Senate
Bart
Cru
Sioux Falls
Mae Evans
Lockhart Moore
South Dakota
Moore
Caucus debate reshapes tariff schedule in Senate action
Washington June 11 caucus today revised by the majority at the finance committee the tariff bill with further duty reductions and free list enlargements. Chemical schedule changes focus on dyes and other textiles while creosote and other items move to the free list despite earlier house duties. Senate leaders aim to pass the bill with minimal changes as California protests tariff on brandies used in fortifying wines.
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Washington, D. C
Finance Committee
Simmons
Tinence Committee
Penrose
Smoot
la Follette
Burton
Smith
Michigan
Borah
Senate
Simmona
House
Ty West
California
Underwood
Dem
Lid
Ihe
Weather chart reports fair northwest and showers later
Generally fair in the north west with showers in the east and south tonight and Sunday. Cooler tonight with moderate winds. Muscatine at seven o'clock A.M. shows 46 degrees. Blaze of the river at Muscatine today stands at six feet two inches, fell two inches. Sunrise 4:14, sunset, moonrise 0:47 P.M.
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Towa
Muscatine
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